In your first year, you will take foundation courses in science disciplines and gradually build essential knowledge & skills. During your second year, you will strengthen your skills and continue to integrate knowledge. In your last semester, you will have the option to select science courses that best suit your academic interests and future goals.
The purpose of the second set is to encourage students to use a goal-oriented approach to improve the effectiveness of a physical activity whether it is a sport, corporal expression or an outdoor activity. After an initial assessment, students evaluate the physical activity in terms of their ability and attitudes; they set goals and try an approach aimed at improving their motor skills, their technique or their mastery of complex strategies. Finally, students are called upon to assess their progress.
involves the introduction of skills including serving, underhand and overhead strokes, rules and etiquette of the game and basic strategies of singles and doubles play.
This course provides a great opportunity to work out with a group in a friendly setting, where everyone works to their own capacity. Workouts will consist of different training approaches based on the five fitness components. The resistance used will be of personal choice of weights and/or body weight. Ultimately all workouts will provide both cardiovascular and muscular strength/endurance benefits, resulting in a very functional form of fitness
Students will experience a blend of activities such as yoga, meditation and stress management techniques. The course aims to increase flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular strength through a variety of workoutswhile developing awareness of mind and body.
involves learning the skills and strategies to comfortably use the winter environment to travel over snow and ice. Snow sports will include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and skating in the Gatineau Park and surrounding facilities. Exercising in cold weather conditions requires an understanding of proper nutrition, safety management, cold weather injuries, and dressing techniques; all topics that are covered in the course.
This course is condensed into the first seven weeks of the winter semester.
This is a true Canadian experience.
will allow students to experience the health advantages and adventure of outdoor based activities. Students will learn skills important to safely adventure in the outdoors including navigational skills, wilderness first aid, risk management and basic survival skills while engaging in a range of outdoor activities that will build their muscular and cardiovascular endurance. This course is condensed into the first seven weeks of the fall semester.
focuses on the progression of fundamental skills,. Team Sports is comprised of three different activities each lasting five weeks, to be determined by the individual teacher. Three of the following sports could be offered: Soccer, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee or others.
is a practice that has evolved over a period of approximately 5,000 years dealing with all aspects of health. The term yoga literally means union of mind and body. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to the many different styles of yoga, focusing on a variety of forward bends, back bending and balancing postures.
This course is directed toward improving English language skills by extensive written work based on literary texts. It uses the same textbooks as the Introduction to College English: Literature, but because of the emphasis on writing skills has a reduced list of readings.
The main objective of Cellular Biology is to explore and analyse the structure and function of cells as the basic units of life. Students will gain an understanding of the life of cells by examining cellular components, cell structure and function, cell division for both somatic cells and gametes, gene regulation with respect to nucleic acid and protein expression, and the principles of inheritance patterns and genetics. Throughout the course laboratory experiments and exercises are designed to give hands on experience and complement the theory component. Activities include cellular microscopy, histochemistry, DNA polymerase chain reaction and electrophoresis, enzyme analysis, and a study of genetic inheritance.
Differential Calculus This is a standard first course in Calculus. Limits for sequences and functions are introduced, which leads to the computation of derivatives. Derivatives and their properties are then used to analyze functions numerically and graphically. Derivatives are also applied to solve related-rate and optimization problems.
This course introduces students to fundamental qualitative and quantitative concepts in chemistry with a focus on the physical and chemical properties of matter and the changes matter undergoes. Students will develop an understanding of chemical nomenclature, the periodic table, periodic properties, the structure of atoms and compounds and how to carry out the quantitative analysis of chemical systems using stoichiometry. The laboratory experiments in this course directly complement the theory component and are designed to give students experience on how to appropriately use laboratory equipment, perform laboratory techniques, and analyze data.
Mechanics introduces students to the methods of representing and solving problems in physics. This course focusses on the motion, forces, energy and momentum present in a variety of mechanical systems.
Physical activity and health is an introductory course that combines a variety of physical activities in order to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Stress management, motivational factors, designing an exercise program, healthy eating habits and nutrition are some of the topics that complement the weekly activities. Students are expected to participate to the best of their ability in a fun-filled environment. The following activities may be offered: Soccer, Ultimate, Volleyball, Hockey, Ringette, Basketball, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Cross country running, Weight training, Circuit training, Yoga, Badminton, Flexibility, and Relaxation, and others.
(Prerequisite: 340-101-MQ)
A survey of the history of philosophy as it pertains to how humanity has come to understand itself morally, metaphysically, psychologically, spiritually, and epistemologically. Topics discussed may include (but are not restricted to) nominalism, humanism, attitudes towards the Ancients and towards the future, empiricism, rationalism, modernity, existentialism, and/or post-modernity.
This course continues the study of Calculus. Primitives of functions are computed using various techniques of integration. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus is used to link primitives to definite integrals. Integration is used to calculate areas, volumes, solutions of separable differential equations, and improper integrals. The study of series is applied to analyze power series, determine their interval of convergence, and express functions using Maclaurin series.
This course continues the study of statistics through describing data sets using tables and pictures and calculating measures of central tendency, position, and variation. Probabilities are calculated using basic counting principles and then these properties are applied to random variable distributions (including Binomial and Normal) which allows the construction of confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Regression lines for scatterplots are constructed and interpreted to make predictions.
This course continues the study of statistics through describing data sets using tables and pictures and calculating measures of central tendency, position, and variation. Probabilities are calculated using basic counting principles and then these properties are applied to random variable distributions (including Binomial and Normal) which allows the construction of confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Regression lines for scatterplots are constructed and interpreted to make predictions.
The world around us is predominantly composed of mixtures, including those known as solutions. This course focuses on the qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical systems in solutions. Students will learn to recognize different types of solutions, and measure concentration. Students will develop an understanding of the colligative properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. The laboratory experiments in this course complement the theory component and are designed to give students experience on how to appropriately use laboratory equipment and perform laboratory techniques allowing for the analysis of various chemical systems.
This second physics course in the Science Program continues to develop problem solving skills, within a new context. Students are introduced to the fundamental interactions of stationary charges (electricity) and moving charges (magnetism).
The third physical education course is aimed at integrating physical activity into the student’s daily lifestyle through more effective application of related personal factors (i.e. time management, motivation, nutrition needs, designing an exercise program) that contribute to continued participation. During scheduled course hours, the student will be introduced to new skills and concepts related to the specific activity chosen. The student is also expected to maintain regular physical activity outside class hours within a personal activity program under the professor’s supervision by applying the knowledge gained while integrating new course material.
The group activity portion of this course will consist of a three day canoe camping trip on local waterways providing a quintessential Canadian experience.. Students will be involved with various organizational aspects of the trip such as purchasing food, planning and preparing meals over fires/camp stoves, preparing and maintaining fires and other responsibilities associated with building camp. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
No matter where you are, cycling is a great way to travel and at the same time, benefit from some fresh air and exercise. In this course we will start off with a couple preliminary outings that will take us into the Gatineau Park with a focus on bike selection, proper positioning and gear use. In addition, we will select, plan, and divide up some of the responsibilities for an overnight cycle tour in the region. Also, students will have planned and managed a personal activity of their choice in a health enhancing approach over the entire semester.
Fitness and Strength Training will allow students to develop and use personalized resistance training and cardiovascular training programs throughout the course. Classes are in two blocks that are broken down betweenworkout/application and lecture.
This course will allow students to discover the Gatineau Park through many of its hiking trails. Three to four weekend outings will take them to different areas of the park to explore the diversity that the park has to offer. Topics covered during the hikes will include ‘leave no trace’ principles, local flora and fauna, risk management, appropriate clothing and footwear, local history, and basic hiking techniques. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
This course will encourage students to assume more responsibility for directing and managing their own sport experience. Students will develop sport-specific techniques and fitness; appreciate and be able to execute sport-specific strategic play; share planning and administration of sport experiences; provide responsible leadership; and develop and apply knowledge about officiating, scorekeeping and training. Classes are in two hour weekly blocks.
This weekend course will emphasize the importance of mind and body awareness through a broad range of activities which include yoga, meditation, Qi Gong and relaxation techniques. In addition, the outings may include hiking, orienteering and ziplining in the fall or snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, indoor climbing in the winter among other adventures depending on the year. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
Snowshoeing is an excellent low impact, cardiovascular winter workout. Students will explore different types of terrain and visit different areas in the Gatineau Park over three weekend outings at the beginning of the winter semester. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves..
This course will encourage students to assume more responsibility for directing and managing their own fitness & health. Students will develop programs related to cardiovascular health, flexibility, muscular strength, stress management, nutrition and other lifestyle habits. Students will work in groups to prepare and present a specific component of fitness or health to the class and will participate weekly in group fitness activities or workouts. They will independently create and execute their own fitness and health program addressing all components of fitness.
This course explores a variety of outdoor paddling sports that will introduce and refine paddling skills during three weekend day outings on local rivers and lakes. The students will be introduced to Stand up Paddling, Dragon boating and Canoeing with a focus on flat water skills, equipment knowledge, and safety. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
This course studies the use of language and thought in relation to reasoning and argumentation. It also explores the birth of philosophical reasoning in ancient Greece, the transition from mythology to philosophy and from philosophy of nature to ethics and metaphysics. Pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, are among the philosophers covered in different sections of this course.
It is becoming increasingly important for us to understand the impact that human life has on our delicate ecosystems. In this course, students will analyze the interactions of living beings within the biosphere. Themes of Ecology and Evolution will allow students to examine the origins of life, natural selection and the factors that impact reproductive success and biodiversity, interactions between species in an ecosystem, the cycling of biogeochemicals and their interactions within organisms, the effects humans have on biosystems, and the recognition of signs of biodiversity loss and the consequences this has on the biosphere. Throughout the course, laboratory experiments and exercises will allow for hands on experience and complement theory components. Applicational activities will include field sampling, plant and soil analysis, acid rain and pollution monitoring, and recording of biogeochemicals in aquatic and non-aquatic ecosystems.
This is a standard introduction to linear algebra. Vector operations are studied, including the dot product, orthogonal projection, and cross product, and they are used to solve problems involving geometric objects in Euclidean space. Systems of linear equations are constructed from realistic scenarios and their solutions are computed with the Gauss-Jordan method. Independent and dependent sets of vectors and bases of Euclidean spaces are studied. Matrix arithmetic is performed and, for square matrices, determinants and inverses are also determined.
The third physics course in the Science Program further consolidates the physical modelling and problem solving approach, within the context of oscillations, wave-phenomena and thermodynamics. Students are also introduced to elements of modern physics as a new way of understanding fundamental interactions at the quantum scale.
This course is an introduction to computer programming. Students learn to design, code, and test programs using the Python language. They learn how to solve complex scientific problems by decomposing them into simpler problems. They design algorithms, use appropriate variables, build methods, perform mathematical and logical operations, and use arrays. They learn how to thoroughly test their code and find common errors. They make use of libraries to work with spreadsheets and to visualize data.
This course covers topics pertaining to the overlap between ethics and the theory and practice of the exact sciences. Such topics may include (but are not exhausted by): the ethics of scientific collaboration in industry and the military; the ethics of using animals in medical testing; environmental ethics; professional responsibility and integrity in scientific publication; the treatment of non-scientific areas of study by scientists; public perceptions (and misperceptions) of scientific results and methods; etc.
This course is designed for students pursuing studies in Science or Arts. The literature texts studied focus on subjects pertaining to these two fields, including: the portrayals of scientists and artists, the search for truth, the roles of the artist and the scientist, and the concerns of science fiction. The course also introduces students to the basic assumptions and theories of literary criticism (new criticism, reader-response, deconstructive, biographical, historical, new historical, psychological, feminist) as they pertain to the three core disciplines. Students learn to apply theory in the analysis of texts and in their own writing. Each student also engages in an oral presentation that deals with issues pertaining to science, liberal arts, and visual arts.
This course is completed by students in their final semester of the Science Program. Students are required to complete a scientific project that demonstrates the integration of learning that was acquired during their completion of the Science Program. The Integration Project that is completed in this course is student-directed, and each student will define, carry out and present their project within the parameters provided and under the guidance of the supervising professor.
In this course, students will explore the fascinating systems of the human body. Students will develop an understanding of the major principles of anatomy and physiology, such as homeostasis, interdependence of systems, and the structure-function relationship. Using this foundation, the major body systems will be explored in detail, including those controlling the body, such as the nervous and endocrine systems; processing and transport systems, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems; and a protective system, the immune system. Throughout the course, laboratory experiments and exercises will allow for hands on experience and complement the theory component. Activities will include tissue and organ dissection, exploration of reflexes and general senses, and microscopy.
This course furthers the study of Calculus. New applications of integral calculus are solved. The study of power series is extended to include Taylor Series and their applications. Systems of differential equations are analyzed. Partial derivatives of functions of several variables are computed, which leads to the calculation of directional derivatives and the construction of tangent planes. Double integrals of functions of several variables are used to compute areas and volumes, among other applications.
In this course the structure and reactivity of organic compounds is examined. Students will learn organic nomenclature and be able to name and draw the structure of organic molecules. Students will be able to explain the reactivity of simple organic compounds and develop methods for synthesizing and purifying these compounds. They will understand the connection between the structure of organic molecules and the reactivity and reaction mechanisms of these molecules. In the laboratory, students will learn to appropriately use the laboratory techniques, equipment, and instruments of analysis unique to organic chemistry as they perform experiments in which they synthesize, purify, and characterize a variety of organic compounds.
Understanding the world around us This course is designed to explore the co-relationship between what we understand about scientific theories and our ability to make measurements of the physical world. For students with an interest in engineering or experimental sciences; this course offers hands-on experience with experimental design and measurement techniques - from “old school” to “modern”.
◉ For Certificate of Eligibility Holders who are at French level 100 or 101
◈ For Certificate of Eligibility Holders who are at French level 102 or 103
▣ For Non-certificate of Eligibility Holders
The Science Program has dedicated biology, chemistry, and physics labs. Mathematics and computer science lab activities that take place in modern computer labs.
Science students can get extra help from peer mentors and science teachers are available several hours per week in the Learning Centre.
Admission requirements for the Science Program vary depending on if you are a Quebec-resident, out-of-province applicant, or international applicant. Please review all general and program-specific requirements before applying.
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