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Students will build collaborative and creative skills necessary to become effective innovators through hands-on application via interdisciplinary teamwork. Entrepreneurship and innovation of all types will be addressed including social, commercial, creative, sustainable and technological perspectives. Prerequisite: 12 units. Breadth-Social Sciences.

An introduction to key innovation concepts and processes, and how innovation is organized in established organizations and start-ups. Students will learn their role as agents of innovation by practicing techniques that help them anticipate opportunities, generate innovative concepts, and implement innovation in established organizations, entrepreneurial ventures and society. Prerequisite: 12 units. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Start-up and early-stage ventures face unique financial challenges due to their uncertain and unproven nature. This course equips students with the financial decision-making skills and practical tools needed to launch and grow new ventures. Topics include funding strategies, bootstrapping versus external capital, co-founder compensation, valuation, investor expectations, governance, and cash flow management. Prerequisite: BUS 238 or BUS 240, with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units; OR business administration minor students admitted Fall 2025 - onwards with BUS 240 with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units.

An introduction to the theory and practice of the management of technological innovation. The external environment for technological innovation is examined through investigation of national and regional systems of innovation. The internal firm capabilities for creating and sustaining innovative firms are explored in detail, from the creation of ideas through to the commercialization of new products and services. Proficiency is gained in identifying sources of innovative value, implementing processes to capture it, and creating strategies for commercialization. Prerequisite: BUS 238 or BUS 240, with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units; OR business administration minor students admitted Fall 2025 - onwards with BUS 240 with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units.

This experiential course will expose students to the planning and development process of creating a startup. Emphasis is placed on integrating and applying all of the foundational skills acquired in previous entrepreneurship and innovation classes in a real world setting. Prerequisite: BUS 338 and BUS 360W, or innovation and entrepreneurship certificate students with BUS 338 and an upper division Writing (W) course, both with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Recommended: BUS 314.

To be individually arranged. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor and School.

To be individually arranged. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

Students will complete a project of significant size and scope that allows them to bring together skills and knowledge learned across a variety of courses in SIAT. They will produce a design, media, or interactive system artifact that is of a high caliber ("portfolio' quality) along with a detailed report of the project activities completed throughout the term, the methods or processes used, the knowledge learned, and a description of the final outcomes. Projects will be presented publicly at an end-of-the-term graduation showcase. Prerequisite: Completion of 90 units (ensuring a 4th year equivalent student), including 18 upper division IAT units plus IAT 309W with a minimum grade of C-. Enrollment is competitive - each term we will enroll a maximum of 20 students or team based on the strongest student project ideas and CGPA.

Students will combine their technical and mechatronic design knowledge to conceive, and design a product. A comprehensive report is required at the end of the term. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 24 units from the upper division list of MSE curriculum courses and completion of two co-op terms (MSE 293 or MSE 294 and MSE 393 or MSE 394). Must not be taken concurrently with MSE 493 or MSE 494. Students with credit for ENSC 405W or SEE 410W may not take this course for further credit.

Students will apply their technical knowledge to develop a prototype system representing a product that was designed earlier in MSE 410. Students will then present it to a panel of engineers, faculty and student members. Prerequisite: MSE 410. Must not be taken concurrently with MSE 493 or MSE 494. Students with credit for ENSC 440 or SEE 411 may not take MSE 411 for further credit.

Provides students with an opportunity to integrate the knowledge that they have gained through their undergraduate degree by working through the inception, development, and communication of a planning capstone project. Students will work collaboratively in class-based "consulting firms" to evaluate a planning issue and develop solutions. Prerequisite: PLAN 300, PLAN 302, CENV 302 or ENV 302, and 75 units; or with instructor permission. Students must be enrolled in the bachelor of environment in resource and environmental (planning) program.

Engages students in creating innovative solutions to real-world challenges of sustainability and development, using studio-based approaches. Explores mechanisms for effective social and environmental change and develops policies and strategies for implementing sustainability in different locations and at different scales. Prerequisite: SD 281 and 60 units.

Final capstone group project that applies the skills students have learned in their studies to gain experience tackling real-world policy and social problems and develop a portfolio that they can showcase to prospective employers or graduate programs. Topics vary. Prerequisite: Admission into the Social Data Analytics Minor and 18 units completed in the minor.

Surveys contemporary Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) topics on designing, implementing, and evaluating interactive computer systems from a human-centered perspective. Students will learn important concepts including understanding users, incorporating accountability and responsibility in design, creating accessible and inclusive systems, and evaluating system interfaces with well-established methodologies. Prerequisite: CMPT 125 or CMPT 135, with a minimum grade of C-.

An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language, e.g. Python. The students will be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics will include: pseudocode; data types and control structures; fundamental algorithms; recursion; reading and writing files; measuring performance of algorithms; debugging tools; basic terminal navigation using shell commands. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 or equivalent is recommended. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 128, 130 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129, 130 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

An introduction to computing science and computer programming, using a systems oriented language, such as C or C++. This course introduces basic computing science concepts. Topics will include: elementary data types, control structures, functions, arrays and strings, fundamental algorithms, computer organization and memory management. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, or 157, with a minimum grade of C-). Students with credit for CMPT 102, 120, 128 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Provides the background and skill set to use 3D printer and laser scanning technologies, and will be done in cooperation with the Maker Space initiative at the 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏLibrary. Students will learn the basic concepts of 3D printing, computer design tools, and the use of 3D scanners to make replicas of existing objects. Students will complete several 3D printed projects within the course. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Quantitative.

Focused on basic competencies in microeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include gains from trade, supply and demand, prices, competition and monopoly, market failures, and government policies. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 103 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Economic analysis of environmental problems (water and air pollution, etc.). Evaluation of market failures due to externalities and public goods. Market and non-market regulation of environmental problems. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of B-. Students with credit for ECON 360 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Basic analysis of the labor market and the industrial relations system with emphasis on the major issues of public policy in Canada. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of B-. Students who have taken ECON 381 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Analysis of theories of economic development. Consideration will be given to the requirements of successful development, to aspects of international co-operation, and to procedures of economic planning. Problems of emerging countries and models of various developing economies will be studied. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of B-; ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of B-; 45 units. Students with credit for ECON 355 or ECON 455 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Through an examination of the social construction of numbers and other forms of quantitative data will provide an introduction to measurement and its use within social justice movements and policy circles. In analyzing such topics as the relationship between professional, state and community conceptualizations of quantitative evidence, students will make use of introductory statistical concepts, methods and argument. Prerequisite: 30 units. Quantitative.

Explores how health and wellbeing are influenced by cultural, ethical, and historical factors, encouraging students to examine health beyond the biological model. Through critical analysis and engagement with social sciences and humanities disciplines, students will develop a nuanced understanding of how art, literature, philosophy, and cultural narratives shape our experiences of health and illness. No prior knowledge required; suitable for students across all disciplines. Prerequisite: Recommended: HSCI 130. Breadth-Humanities.

Explores how science and technology intersect with public policy. From debates about climate change to the proper boundaries of security and privacy in the Information Age, the politicization of science is an inescapable reality that has far-reaching consequences for scientific advances innovation, and human quality of life. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Explores the emergence of post-truth politics; the rejection of expert and scientific opinion; and the emergence of "alternative facts" and "fake news" in political discourse on current issues such as climate change, immigration and the economy. Also explores corresponding increase in the ideological polarization in the US, Canada, and the UK and other European nations. Prerequisite: Six lower division units in Political Science or permission of the department. Students with credit for POL 339 Selected Topics in Comparative Government and Politics under the title Navigating the Post-Truth World may not take this course for further credit.

Examines the politics and policies of energy, including historical and technical perspectives. Topics include alternative energy, climate change, regulatory policy, and the economics of energy, as well as practical case studies. Prerequisite: Eight upper division units in political science or permission of the department. Students who have completed POL 452W, POL 459 in 2009 and 2010 may not complete this course for further credit.

This course would introduce students to the ethical, legal, and privacy issues surrounding the collection and use of big data and the implications of these for vulnerable populations. Students with credit for PHIL 270 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Students will learn what a city can be, and what it means to be part of an urban community from a range of perspectives, methods, and practices. Key ideas explore urban life and processes, including land and housing, economic relations, social relations, mobility and movement, political relations, and human-nature relations. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Students may repeat this course for further credit under a different topic. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 12 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Students may repeat this course for further credit under a different topic. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 12 units.

A study of the manner in which decisions are made in the market place, by both the ultimate consumer and the industrial buyer. Course will include consideration of consumer decision processes, individual and group influences and special cases such as brand loyalty and consumerism. Prerequisite: BUS 343 with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units; OR business administration minor students admitted Fall 2025 - onwards with BUS 341 with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units.

Introduction to the hard and soft skills of project management. Management software and techniques such as work breakdown, estimation, budgeting and status reporting are used. Applies structured processes and develops team-based skills and knowledge. Assumes no prior computing or technical knowledge. Prerequisite: 45 units OR business administration minor students admitted Fall 2025 - onwards with 45 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 45 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 45 units.

Understand how to develop and launch new products that will be successful with customers. Students will learn to: identify product/service opportunities; generate and evaluate concepts; develop concepts into products; launch new products. Prerequisite: BUS 343 and BUS 360W, or innovation and entrepreneurship certificate students with BUS 343 and an upper division Writing (W) course, both with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

Develops abilities to identify and evaluate emerging opportunities in the specific context of consulting. Through innovation consulting projects with real clients, participants will develop their problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and practice delivering analysis and recommendations to satisfy client needs. Prerequisite: BUS 360W or innovation and entrepreneurship certificate students with an upper division Writing (W) course, with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

Challenges associated with continuing innovation are examined and students work to generate innovative solutions by challenging existing economic models. Students learn about sustainable opportunity, recognition, and screening, and understand how great ideas to 'save the planet' can get off the ground. Prerequisite: BUS 360W or (corporate environmental and social sustainability certificate students or innovation and entrepreneurship certificate students with an upper division Writing (W) course), with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Recommended: BUS 338. Students with credit for BUS 49X when offered as Sustainable Innovation may not complete this course for further credit.

Interpersonal and group behaviour in organizational contexts, including group development, team building, interpersonal communications, interpersonal conflict, group problem-solving and decision-making. Prerequisite: BUS 360W and (BUS 374 or BUS 381), all with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: Will vary according to topic. BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: Will vary according to topic. BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.

Focus on skills and knowledge required to thrive as a creator/entrepreneur in contemporary society. Exploration of the life cycle of various creative enterprises and the development of a personal plan to realize the student's goals. Additional topics to include an introduction to strategic and financial planning, brand development, contracts and business culture. Prerequisite: 45 units.

An advanced seminar in applied communication that focuses on the research and strategic design of media messages, campaigns and programs for public awareness, education, and social change. This course involves the application of theories and approaches in critical media analysis to the tasks of media design and media use for public understanding, engagement and participation around social issues. Prerequisite: 26 CMNS units with a minimum grade of C- or 60 units with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Provides non-technical students with a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, their underlying principles, societal implications, and transformative potential. Through a non-technical, interdisciplinary approach, students will develop a nuanced understanding of AI systems, examining their technological foundations, practical applications, and critical ethical considerations. Primarily for non-SIAT majors; SIAT students may take for credit, but does not count for SIAT degree requirements. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Introduces theory and practice of designing visual representations of information. Students will learn to visually translate textual, numerical and evidentiary information so that it can be communicated to diverse user communities and contexts. An emphasis will be on understanding how the meaning of images can change over time and across contexts and cultures. Beginning with photographic images, interactive charts, graphs, and maps, projects progress to more complex information in media forms ranging from advanced aspects of the web to interactive 3D visualizations. The relationship between visual display is explored in relation to its technology of creation, including code and information architecture. Prerequisite: IAT 102 with a minimum grade of C-.

The course integrates visual communication and interaction design alongside developing skills in design process such as prototyping, ideation and iteration. Emphasis is placed on seeking the right solution for the right problem and receiving feedback effectively. The course culminates in an intermediate-level design project that connects interactions to foundational concepts in designing. Prerequisite: IAT 102 with a minimum grade of C-.

Introduces material properties and performance in the context of physical and digital interactive artifacts. Develops practices of material selection and use, including environmental effects, tactile properties, life cycle fabrication processes, compatibility and effects of particular forms of use. Students gain knowledge in physical properties and affordances of materials, 3D printing, digital fabrication methods, including sustainability and ethical implications. Students will work in SIAT Solidspace Lab and Surrey Library fabricommons Makerspace. Prerequisite: Completion of 48 units, including IAT 102 and IAT 106, both with a minimum grade of C-.

Specific details of courses to be offered will be published prior to enrollment each term. This course can be repeated for credit up to a maximum of three times, if topic studied is different. Variable units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 units.

An exploration of how social media have transformed social behaviour (presentation of self) into proto-publishing (publication of self) by encouraging greater public participation in publishing in all forms of publishing in society. Using online tracking to discern practices, attention is given to how social media contribute to the social identities of participants and how they affect social interaction.

A critical and applied approach to theories and practices of professional public engagement, with a focus on public relations. This course is problem-centred and issues-driven, and emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills of effective and strategic professional public engagement across a wide range of current and emerging media technologies, platforms, and communication environments. Prerequisite: 25 units; PUB 210W highly recommended.

An exploration of events and their management with emphasis on theories, social context, practices in the context of audience building, market creation and community building. Skill development, including curating, planning, design, marketing, human and financial resource management, sponsorship, budgeting, risk management and program evaluation are featured in this course. Prerequisite: 75 units.

A survey of educational research and theories concerning motivation, learning, development, and individual differences in classroom settings. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Social Sciences.

A survey of major traditions of research and development in educational technology, including the arguments and assumptions they make about what constitutes a valuable educational outcome. Focus on analyzing and understanding educational technologies as cultural tools that are both shaped by and in turn shape teaching and learning in K-12 schools. Prerequisite: 60 units.

Causes of Mathematics risk and anxiety from both a conceptual and a dispositional point of view. Exploration of different remediation strategies. Enhancement of personal mathematical skills through immersion in a problem-solving environment. The role of mathematical competence in society and job market. This course is designed for prospective secondary teachers not working in a Mathematics or Science specialization. As such, students with sufficient credit to receive a minor in Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry will not receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students who have credit for or are currently enrolled in EDUC 415 or EDUC 475 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Students will develop a critical understanding of information technologies in education and learn how to integrate these technologies into classroom settings. An emphasis is on teaching strategies and methods as they complement the guidelines set forth in the BC Information Technology Curriculum. Prerequisite: 60 units.

An interdisciplinary approach to transforming energy systems in pursuit of sustainable climate and society. Perspectives include thermodynamics, resource potentials, technological potentials, economic evaluation, implementation of transformative public policies, political-economy assessment of policy constraints, national and sub-national governance options, behavioural change potentials, global diplomacy, and pursuit of greater equity within and between countries. Prerequisite: 42 units. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Explores the transportation system and how to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as well as other sustainability goals. Topics include zero-emissions vehicles, low-carbon fuels, shared mobility, vehicle automation, and reduced vehicle use. An interdisciplinary approach is followed, including analyses of environmental and resource impacts, consumer behaviour, systems, technology change, and climate policy. Prerequisite: 45 units or permission of instructor.

Provides students with the tools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the current food system and will encourage them to critically analyze diverse solutions from both the global South and global North to build a more sustainable food system. Students will work collaboratively with the instructor to examine diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to food sustainability and strengthen their problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students who have taken REM 363-3 "Special Topics" in Spring 2019 and Fall 2019 may not enroll in this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

During a time of increasing environmental and social challenges, we focus on the bright spots, the opportunities for positive change. Equips students with practical knowledge, tools and strategies to become changemakers by living more sustainably, keeping a positive outlook, and actively contributing to a fairer society. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Introduces the challenges and opportunities for developing sustainable communities and a sustainable world, through the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and alternative perspectives around sustainability (e.g. Indigenous, just sustainabilities etc.). Students will also learn from the practical experience of diverse experts and sustainability professionals. Conventional approaches to sustainable development will be critiqued to ensure considerations for equity and social justice. Highlights will be showcased from the Global North and Global South. Students with credit for REM 281 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Engages students in understanding how to plan and cultivate sustainability at the community and city level, taking into consideration the environmental, economic, and social aspects of development. Explores and analyzes policy instruments, planning tools, and strategies from around the world for engaging people and institutions in building sustainable communities. Prerequisite: SD 281. Students with credit for REM 381 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

From sustainability debates to policy windows and strategic goals (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals), students engage with tools and concepts to enable equitable change across contexts and sectors. This includes how policy is created, who the main players are in effecting change, and how we track and adapt to outcomes. Prerequisite: SD 281; and 60 units. Students with credit for REM 481 may not take this course for further credit.

An introduction to the differences in health and health services among the nations of the globe. Vulnerable sub-populations worldwide and their special health needs. Mechanisms whereby events in one country can impact health in another. Future worldwide health risks, their economic and health consequences. SARS, avian 'flu,' West Nile virus, 'mad cow disease,' antibiotic resistant malaria or tuberculosis. Dangers to rich and poor nations from ignoring health problems in developing world. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Students will gain an introductory understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin economics and be able to demonstrate how these can be applied to provide insights for health policy, health care decision making and health technology assessment. Prerequisite: HSCI 130 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for HSCI 306 may not take this course for further credit.

A comparative analysis of the Canadian health care financing and delivery systems and policies. History, organizational principles, health care resources, costs, access to care, quality, and equity. Societal and political issues, threats and values that affect Canada's health care system and others around the world. Prerequisite: 60 units, including nine HSCI units with a minimum grade of C-.

Multi-week service learning project with a community-based partner organization or school arranged each semester. Related class work addresses community partnerships, health promotion, reciprocity, local control, sustainability, participatory research, and skills. Prerequisite: 90 units including HSCI 312 with a minimum grade of C- and HSCI 319 or 327, with a minimum grade of C-. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for HSCI 349 may not complete this course for credit.

Emphasizes the biology relevant to everyday life and the methods by which biologists address scientific questions. Topics include: evolution; human inheritance, reproduction, and development; nutrition, activity, wellness and cancer; agriculture and genetic engineering; and biodiversity and human affairs. Students with a minimum grade of C in Biology 12 (or equivalent), who are considering a BISC major, are encouraged to proceed directly to BISC 101 and 102. Students with credit for HSCI 100, BISC 100, 101, 102, or succeeding BISC courses, may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Students analyze different types of genetic data (e.g., genetic crosses, chromosome rearrangements, STR, RFLP) and use lab techniques (e.g., PCR, restriction digest, and gel electrophoresis) to solve case studies and genetics problems. Prerequisite: BISC 202 and MBB 222, both with a minimum grade of C-. Writing.

Students are introduced to the major environmental toxicants, their sources, and interactions with terrestrial and aquatic environments. Through historical and current case studies of environmental toxicants, this course will provide an understanding of the basic principles of environmental toxicology particularly as they apply to populations, communities and ecosystems. Prerequisite: BISC 101, 102, and (BISC 204 or GEOG 215 or REM 211), all with a minimum grade of C-.

An introduction to the environmental and biological fate of chemicals, their mechanisms of action, testing, evaluation, and risk assessment. Students are introduced to different classes of environmental contaminants, and examine how they affect various organisms (including humans) at the molecular, biochemical, organ system, and behavioural levels of biological organization. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and (BISC 204 or BISC 205 or GEOG 215 or MBB 231 or REM 211), both with a minimum grade of C-.

This interdisciplinary course exposes students to the science and art of brewing, including the ingredients and process of brewing. Discussion of malting, barley and hop cultivation, and yeast fermentation, as it relates to the brewing process, as well as business, advertising, marketing of beer will be included. Students may not count this course toward their biological science honours, major, or minor requirements. Prerequisite: 60 units.

Explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics, environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate health information. Breadth-Science.

An overview of industrial chemistry and its role in modern society. Topics include the large-scale production of economically important chemicals, supply chains, sustainable practices, government regulations, and the impacts of chemical manufacturing on human health and the environment. Prerequisite: CHEM 282 or 283, with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the department.

Major topics in genomics and bioinformatics, with integrated discussion of associated ethical/legal/social issues. An overview of laboratory and computer-based methods to study genomes, and their applications. Hands-on computer lab session providing an opportunity to use and experiment with bioinformatics software and databases utilized in genomics and bioinformatics research. Prerequisite: MBB 231, BISC 202 and either MBB 110 or three units of CMPT or equivalent, all with a minimum grade of C. Recommended: STAT 201 (or an equivalent statistics course) or STAT 270.

A focus on the molecular and genomic biology associated with forensic science, including genome structure, genotyping, genetic analysis of DNA fingerprints, DNA data bases and CODIS, Y STRs. mtDNA and ethical considerations of DNA typing. Prerequisite: MBB 331, with a minimum grade of C.

The concepts of quantum mechanics introduced through two-level systems and explored in a way that requires only familiarity with general concepts of linear algebra. Introduction to concepts in classical and quantum information theory, bits and qubits, quantum dynamics, quantum communication and cryptography, and quantum circuits. Prerequisite: Either MATH 232 or MATH 240, with a minimum grade of C-.

The physical principles and limitations of renewable energy source utilization and energy conversion. A quantitative introduction to energy conversion and storage systems, including solar power and heating; wind, tidal, geothermal, hydroelectric and nuclear power, hydrogen technology, electrical and mechanical energy storage. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121; PHYS 102 or 121 or 126 or 141; MATH 152 or 155; all with a minimum grade of C-.

Are vaccines dangerous? Is global warming real? Why is science so controversial? Unravel the truth through lively discussions and critical analysis. Sharpen your skills to separate fact from fiction and make informed choices – whether shaping public policy or navigating everyday life. Breadth-Science.

Explore how DNA shapes your life, identity, and the future. Learn how DNA is the basis of ancestry tests, paternity testing and forensic science, can be manipulated for the creation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and could be used to clone pets. Breadth-Science.