2010-2011 Faculty Of Science Viewbook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS :: WELCOME FROM THE DEAN

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:: WELCOME TO SCIENCE AT UOIT

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:: PROGRAMS

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:: APPLIED AND INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS

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:: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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» LIFE SCIENCES SPECIALIZATION

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» PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

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» ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

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» COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES

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:: CHEMISTRY

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:: BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION

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:: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION

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:: COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

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:: COMPUTING SCIENCE

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» DIGITAL FORENSICS SPECIALIZATION

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» DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIZATION

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» COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

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:: FORENSIC SCIENCE

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:: PHYSICS

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» ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIZATION

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» FORENSIC PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION

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» MEDICAL PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION

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» COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

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:: PHYSICAL SCIENCE » MANAGEMENT OPTION IN BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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:: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)/ BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (CONCURRENT)

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:: CO-OP EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

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:: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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:: LEADING-EDGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

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:: CHALLENGING PLAY

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:: SCHOLARSHIPS/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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:: LIVING WELL

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:: FACULTY MEMBERS

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PUBLISHED BY UOIT 2009

THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (UOIT) IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED TEACHING AND INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING AND RESEARCH RELEVANT TO THE NEEDS OF SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE DEDICATED TO CREATING AND SHARING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND INFUSING THE THRILL OF DISCOVERY WHILE INSPIRING VISION, DETERMINATION, INDEPENDENCE, CRITICAL THINKING AND INTEGRITY IN OUR STUDENTS, THEREBY PREPARING THEM FOR REWARDING CAREERS AS THE NEXT GENERATION OF HIGHLY SKILLED SCIENTISTS AND PROFESSIONALS.

WELCOME FROM THE DEAN Welcome to the Faculty of Science at UOIT, a university for the 21st century. At UOIT, we pride ourselves on providing an advanced technological learning environment accompanied by a student-centric philosophy. All UOIT undergraduate programs utilize laptop computers, web-enhanced learning and wireless campus facilities. You can connect with your professors any time, anywhere. The provision of a suite of advanced scientific software on your laptop that is reflective of the type used in industry, and its integration into your curriculum are unique features that provide you with a competitive advantage in your future career. All of our undergraduate Science programs are founded on sets of interrelated courses that provide core subject knowledge in the discipline, preparing you for a career or further study upon graduation, including post-degree studies in areas such as medicine or graduate school. Several students in each of our graduating classes have won distinguished scholarships to pursue graduate studies at UOIT or other prestigious universities elsewhere, and several others have been accepted to Canadian and international medical schools. Our programs in Applied and Industrial Mathematics and Forensic Science are excellent examples of programs that combine basic disciplinary studies with real-world applications. Many of our other programs have optional specializations that enable you to pursue studies oriented towards an important and relevant real-world theme. Our Biological Science program offers specializations in Environmental Toxicology, Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology; our Chemistry program offers specializations in Biological Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry; our Computing Science program offers specializations in Digital Forensics and Digital Media; and our Physics program offers specializations in Energy and the Environment, Forensic Physics and Medical Physics. Minor programs in traditional discipline areas are also available for study in conjunction with each major program. In addition to our four-year honours programs, we offer five-year co-operative education programs and two enhanced five-year Science-based undergraduate programs. Our Concurrent Science/Education program combines a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree with a Bachelor of Education degree, preparing you to become a high school science teacher; and our Physical Sciences and Management and Biological Sciences and Management programs provide a unique combination of science degrees and business courses. The Faculty of Science is now pleased to offer its first PhD programs in Applied Bioscience and Computer Science, with our first intake of students beginning in September 2009. We also offer Master’s degree programs in Applied Bioscience; Computer Science; Materials Science; and Modelling and Computational Science, providing leading-edge graduate study opportunities.

We've brought the best and brightest minds from around the world to our university and to our Faculty of Science. Our professors challenge and inspire you to push your boundaries of thinking and learning. They have one of the highest proportions of PhDs and highest research grant success rates among Canadian universities with two of our professors holding distinguished Canada Research Chair positions. All of our professors are approachable and supportive, inside and outside of the classroom. We are proud of the recognition our faculty members receive for their teaching excellence. For example, Mathematics Senior Laboratory Instructor Ilona Kletskin was the recipient of the UOIT Complementary Faculty Teaching Award for 2005-2006; Rupinder Brar, a physics lecturer, was named a top-10 finalist of the 2007 TVOntario's Best Lecturer competition; and Cristina Banica received the UOIT Teaching Assistant Award for 2006-2007. With our limited-size lecture classrooms and small-size tutorial classes, you get personal attention from professors and staff. Our programs are supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment. UOIT is one of the only universities in the world that, from its inception, has had a goal of being a leading research-intensive and highly student-centric institution, and this is reflected in the mission statement of the Faculty of Science. Recognizing the fact that enhanced learning opportunities can occur outside the classroom and in the research laboratories of its professors, the Faculty of Science melds these dual goals by giving you the opportunity to participate in one of the most intensive undergraduate research programs in the country. Summer research assistantships are available for students to work in paid positions with their professors, immediately following their first year of studies. We also offer a limited number of summer research apprenticeship positions to incoming students the summer before they enter a UOIT Science program. As you read through these pages, you'll find more information about our programs and opportunities. Please visit our website at www.science.uoit.ca to obtain the most up-to-date information concerning our programs and activities. I also encourage you to visit our campus and meet with me, our professors and our students, who can share with you all that UOIT has to offer. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a personal visit, please contact me or Kimberley Young, our academic advisor, and we will be happy to accommodate you.

Regards,

Dr. William Smith Dean, Faculty of Science

WELCOME TO SCIENCE AT UOIT The Faculty of Science is electric with change: new programs, new opportunities and new faculty. All of our undergraduate programs are fouryear honours programs, while our co-op and internship programs provide the opportunity to apply your skills in a workplace setting within industry, business and government. We've also initiated several international exchange programs, whereby undergraduate physics students have an opportunity to study at the University of Leipzig in Germany or the Polytechnic University of Turin in Italy. All of our programs are supported by state-of-the art laboratories and classrooms. These include a leading-edge 20,000-litre wet lab used to study aquatic toxicology and an advanced high-performance computing infrastructure lab. Some of the laboratory equipment used by our undergraduate students is so innovative that it is not used by students at other universities until graduate school! UOIT is an academically challenging post-secondary institution and Ontario’s first laptop-based university. In just six years, UOIT has grown to more than 6,000 students enrolled in a vast array of undergraduate and graduate programs. Our students are inspired by exceptional faculty and administration from around the world to pursue excellence and innovation in support of health, wellness and economic development.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH — RIGHT FROM YOUR FIRST YEAR Our national reputation for a commitment to research excellence has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards. Students have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking research projects that will benefit society and gain the valuable hands-on experience demanded by employers. We are committed to providing research opportunities to undergraduate students, right from first year and even before. Our Faculty of Science runs an extensive program of faculty-supervised paid summer research assistantships. Awarded on a competitive basis, 24 undergraduate students undertook research internships with our professors over the summer of 2009. We also offer paid science research apprenticeship positions to a limited number of highly qualified students the summer before they begin their first year of studies with us. A number of our students have already co-authored and published research papers with their professors. At UOIT, you do not have to wait to make a difference – we help you start now.

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PROGRAMS

:: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology; and :: Complementary studies.

Developed in consultation with leading businesses and industry, UOIT's innovative programs emphasize the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's knowledge-driven economy. All of our programs adhere to our interdisciplinary ethos and are built on our common first-year program of study. Over the course of your career, your baseline knowledge will continuously evolve, but the scientific foundations – the analytical and problem-solving skills that form the bedrock of science and our programs – will give you the tools you need to adapt to future developments in the field of any scientific endeavour you choose to pursue.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (REGULAR AND CO-OP) (FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM) CHEMISTRY (REGULAR AND CO-OP)WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZATIONS: :: Biological Chemistry; :: Pharmaceutical Chemistry; and :: Comprehensive program.

Our Faculty of Science emphasizes the development of leadership and communication skills. Writing grant proposals; competing for additional funding whether in academia or industry; managing a research lab; or running a Research and Development department are important aspects of a successful and fulfilling scientific career. You will participate in several team projects, frequently focused on controversial and complex issues, and learn to communicate clearly and concisely in written, graphic and oral formats for a variety of audiences. We maintain strong links with other faculties of the university, in particular with the faculties of Education; Engineering and Applied Science; and Health Sciences, providing further educational opportunities for students and for research collaboration.

COMPUTING SCIENCE (REGULAR AND CO-OP) WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZATIONS: :: Digital Forensics, the only such program in Canada; :: Digital Media, Canada's only English-language undergraduate program; and :: Comprehensive program.

FORENSIC SCIENCE

THE COMMON FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE: UOIT'S COMPREHENSIVE FIRST-YEAR SCIENCE PROGRAM

PHYSICS (REGULAR AND CO-OP) WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZATIONS:

As a student in our Faculty of Science, you begin your university career with a common program of study. Biology, physics, chemistry and calculus give you a powerful understanding of the basis of life, the basic governing principles of the universe, the reactions and transformations of matter and the mathematical language used to describe the universe, respectively. The unique Scientific Computing Tools course, taken by all students, introduces you to the software tools used in industry – and throughout your career at UOIT.

:: Energy and the Environment;

PROGRAMS AND SPECIALIZATIONS: BASIC SCIENCE AND RELEVANCE TO THE REAL WORLD

PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM)

:: Forensic Physics; :: Medical Physics; and :: Comprehensive program.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (REGULAR AND CO-OP)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (CONCURRENT) (FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM)

All of our programs are founded on cohesive sets of interrelated courses that provide core subject knowledge in the discipline and permit you to go into the workplace or on to further studies, including post-degree studies in areas such as medicine or graduate school. Many of our programs allow you to take a specialization within the primary program area. A specialization is a collection of courses emphasizing an application area of the discipline, with each specialization oriented towards an important and relevant real-world theme.

MINOR PROGRAMS OF STUDY In addition to one of the primary programs of study indicated above, you can also pursue a minor in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, or in the interdisciplinary area of Computational Science. A minor is a set of courses in the area of study providing both basic knowledge and some breadth. Your academic advisor can help you choose a suitable set of courses for your minor. The minor in Computational Science is a unique interdisciplinary minor combining elements of mathematics and computer science, with the goal of application to problems in diverse areas of science. Computational Science has emerged as a third methodology for carrying out scientific investigations, alongside the traditional approaches of theory and experiment. Combining the application of numerical methods, mathematical models and computer algorithms with disciplinespecific knowledge to study problems, which have proven intractable or difficult using conventional approaches, Computational Science can be applied to phenomena as diverse as stock market collapses, the evolution of interstellar galaxies and the molecular-level properties of nanomaterials. It seeks insight by developing mathematical models through computer simulation and places a premium on their visualization. You can combine this with a science program in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.

The Biological Science, Chemistry, Computing Science and Physics degree programs have several application-oriented specializations in addition to a broad comprehensive specialization. In the latter, you study a core set of courses and choose electives in consultation with your professors and your academic advisor. Minor programs are also available for study in conjunction with each program, each consisting of a limited set of courses providing broad foundation elements of a discipline with minors available in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

PROGRAM LIST: APPLIED AND INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS (REGULAR AND CO-OP) BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (REGULAR AND CO-OP) WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZATIONS: :: Environmental Toxicology; :: Life Sciences (a pre-medical stream); 5

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APPLIED AND INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Biological Science is the study of life at its most fundamental level. The foundational areas of cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry and developmental biology are mastered in the Biological Science program. As you proceed through the program, you have access to unique courses, such as Bioethics, Neuroscience, Functional Genomics and Proteomics. Graduates are in high demand in diverse sectors including biotechnology, the environment, consulting and the government. All Biological Science program specializations have most of their first two years in common, allowing for flexibility and transfer between specializations. In addition to the common first year, the common upper-year courses in all Biological Science programs are:

Integral to every aspect of scientific endeavour, mathematics is fundamental to problem solving – whether modelling atmospheric phenomena, managing the complexities of risk in financial markets or being applied in cryptography and medical imaging. Students in the Applied and Industrial Mathematics program learn concepts, principles, qualitative and quantitative methods and innovative problem-solving skills. You work with state-of-the-art algorithms and software and learn the application of advanced numerical skills. Specific applications include statistical analysis of data, modelling physical or biological phenomena and implementing computer algorithms. After the common first year, your studies include:

:: Biochemistry; :: Bioethics; :: Cell Biology; :: Developmental Biology;

:: Applied Functional Analysis;

:: Directed Studies in Biology or Biology Thesis Project I and II;

:: Complex Analysis;

:: Genetics and Molecular Biology;

:: Computational Science

:: Introduction to Organic Chemistry;

:: Differential Equations;

:: Introductory Physiology;

:: Dynamic Systems and Chaos;

:: Microbiology and Immunology; and

:: Industrial Mathematics;

:: Statistics and Probability for Biological Science.

:: Mathematical Modelling; and :: Optimization.

LIFE SCIENCES SPECIALIZATION

Among the many post-degree opportunities for Mathematics graduates are careers or further education in:

The Life Sciences specialization is well-suited if you are interested in medical school and related medical and health science careers. The emphasis is on human aspects of biology, providing an integrated grounding in the life sciences with a particular focus on biology and chemistry and additional course work in neuroscience and human anatomy.

:: Communications technology companies; :: Computer software industry (systems analyst or cryptography);

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:: Consulting firms; :: Financial services (banking and financial sector); :: Government agencies (Statistics Canada, Department of Defence);

Courses in the upper years of the Life Sciences specialization include:

:: Graduate and post-degree studies (law or medical school;

:: Advanced Biochemistry;

:: High school teacher (through UOIT's Consecutive Education program);

:: Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology;

:: Insurance companies (actuary or analyst); and

:: Fundamentals of Neuroscience;

:: Manufacturing industry.

:: Fundamentals of Nutrition; :: Human Anatomy; :: Organic Chemistry; :: Physiology of Regulatory Systems; and :: Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

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PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES

Biotechnology is a rapidly growing area with many applications in health, agriculture and industry. The Pharmaceutical Biotechnology specialization combines a primary emphasis on biology and chemistry with molecular, cell and microbiology. You build a strong understanding of cell and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry and physiology.

Complementary studies can be customized to your particular interests and career goals. Consult your academic advisor for assistance and approval when building your program map.

Among the many post-degree opportunities for Biological Science graduates are careers or further education in: Courses in the upper years of the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology specialization include:

:: Consulting companies; :: Environmental sector (Environmental Toxicology specialization);

:: Advanced Biochemistry;

:: Food industry;

:: Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology;

:: Governmental or private research laboratory;

:: Analytical Chemistry for Biosciences;

:: Graduate and other post-degree studies;

:: Applied Molecular Biology;

:: Marketing (biotechnology or publishing industry);

:: Functional Genomics and Proteomics;

:: Medical school (Life Sciences specialization);

:: Instrumental Analytical Chemistry;

:: Pharmaceutical sector (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology specialization); and

:: Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology; :: Physiology of Regulatory Systems; and

:: Physiotherapy (Life Sciences specialization).

:: Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY SPECIALIZATION Environmental Toxicology is a relatively new interdisciplinary applied field involving health, agriculture, urban development and industry. It combines a strong base in biology and chemistry, with a focus on physiology, biochemistry, environmental science and environmental chemistry. Courses in the upper years of the Environmental Toxicology specialization include: :: Advanced Topics in Environmental Toxicology; :: Analytical Chemistry for Biosciences; :: Biostatistics; :: Environmental Chemistry; :: Environmental Risk Characterization; :: Instrumental Analytical Chemistry; :: Introduction to Environmental Research Methods; and :: Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

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CHEMISTRY

:: Pharmaceutical Discovery; :: Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology; and :: Structure Determination of Organic Molecules.

Chemistry, the central science, is the study of elements and compounds, their properties and the ways they react to form new substances. From the practical to the theoretical, UOIT exposes you to all major fields of chemistry: physical, analytical, organic, inorganic and biochemistry. You can choose to specialize in either Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Biological Chemistry or follow the comprehensive program.

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM The comprehensive program provides broad coverage of fundamental topics in chemistry. In addition to the courses common to all specializations, it includes the following distinctive courses: :: Environmental Chemistry;

Courses common to all Chemistry specializations beyond the first year are:

:: Industrial Chemistry; and

:: Advanced Organic Chemistry;

:: Molecular Spectroscopy.

:: Analytical Chemistry; :: Biochemistry; :: Directed Studies in Chemistry or Chemistry Thesis Project I and II;

Among the many post-degree opportunities for Chemistry graduates are careers or further education in:

:: Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry;

:: Biotechnology sector (Biological Chemistry specialization);

:: Inorganic Chemistry I and II;

:: Chemical processing;

:: Instrumental Analytical Chemistry I and II;

:: Consulting companies;

:: Introduction to Organic Chemistry;

:: Environmental sector;

:: Organic Chemistry;

:: Food industry (Biological Chemistry specialization);

:: Physical Chemistry;

:: Governmental research laboratories;

:: Statistics and Probability for Physical Science; :: Structure and Bonding;

:: Graduate and other post-degree studies (medical school, pharmacy or dentistry);

:: Structure Determination of Organic Molecules; and

:: High school teacher (through UOIT's Consecutive Education program);

:: Thermodynamics and Kinetics.

:: Marketing (chemical or publishing industry); and :: Pharmaceutical industry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry specialization).

BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION The Biological Chemistry specialization in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry program provides an orientation towards biological processes at the molecular level.

Courses in the upper years of the Biological Chemistry specialization include: :: Advanced Biochemistry; :: Advanced Topics in Biological Chemistry; :: Bio-organic Chemistry; :: Cell Biology; :: Genetics and Molecular Biology; and :: Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology.

PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION The Pharmaceutical Chemistry specialization in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry program provides an integrated base in chemical science fundamental to the pharmaceutical industry. Courses in the upper years of the Pharmaceutical Chemistry specialization include: :: Advanced Biochemistry; :: Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology; :: Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Chemistry; :: Introductory Physiology; https://connect.uoit.ca

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COMPUTING SCIENCE

:: Advanced Topics in Forensic Science; :: Crime Scene Science; :: Criminalistics;

Computing Science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their implementation and application in computer systems. Our Computing Science program explores concepts, principles, qualitative and quantitative methods, innovative problemsolving skills and practical applications. Graduates understand the principles of information technology and communications relevant to science and related fields using computer-based tools to access information and are prepared to adapt easily to new technologies. You can choose to follow the Digital Media or Digital Forensics specializations or the Comprehensive program.

:: Digital Evidence; :: Forensic Informatics; :: Introduction to Forensic Science; and :: Law for Forensic Scientists.

DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIZATION Interactive computer applications such as sound, images, graphics and video are an area of explosive growth in computing science. Entertainment, media, education, advertising and telecommunications are being profoundly impacted as computer games, educational software, mobile devices, marketing, advertising and location-based services become pervasive and replace traditional media. Designed to complement the existing Game Development and Entrepreneurship program in UOIT’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, this program explicitly addresses the underlying technologies used in game development and other forms of digital media through the science that informs it. UOIT offers the only such English-language program in Canada. Courses in the Digital Media specialization include:

The first year of all Computing Science programs contains the following courses: :: Biology for Engineers; :: Calculus I and II; :: Chemistry I and II; :: Fundamentals of Programming; :: Linear Algebra; :: Physics I and II; and

:: Advanced Computer Graphics;

:: Scientific Computing Tools.

:: Digital Media; :: Interactive Media;

Courses common to all Computing Science programs beyond those listed above are:

:: Mobile Devices;

:: Analysis and Design of Algorithms;

:: Software Engineering; and

:: Compilers;

:: System Analysis and Design in Applications.

:: Computational Science I; :: Computer Architecture I and II;

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

:: Computer Networks;

In addition to the common set of courses for all Computing Science programs, the Comprehensive program contains the following courses:

:: Database Systems and Concepts;

:: Software Engineering; and

:: Discrete Structures in Computer Science;

:: System Analysis and Design in Applications.

:: Ethics, Law and the Social Impact of Computing; :: Operating Systems;

Among the many post-degree opportunities for Computing Science graduates are careers or further education in:

:: Principles of Computer Science; :: Scientific Visualization and Computer Graphics;

:: Computer consultancy;

:: Simulation and Modelling;

:: Computer programming;

:: Software Systems Development and Integration; and

:: Forensics investigation (Digital Forensics specialization);

:: Statistics and Probability for Physical Science.

:: Graduate studies; :: High school teaching (through UOIT's Consecutive Education program);

DIGITAL FORENSICS SPECIALIZATION

:: Information technology;

As computers infiltrate every aspect of public and private life, there is a corresponding need for workers who understand computers and digital technology as repositories of evidence. UOIT is one of the few academic institutions in the world that offers an undergraduate program that addresses the complex issue of digital forensics. Based on a core Computing Science program, it includes a selection of specialized courses that provide both an introduction to forensic science principles and applications of computer science in this area.

:: Marketing (publishing industry); :: Media sector (Digital Media specialization); :: Software engineering; :: Systems analysis; and :: Technical support analysis.

UOIT was the first Canadian university to offer a Digital Forensics specialization within a full Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing Science program. Courses in the Digital Forensics specialization include: 9

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:: Forensic Psychology;

FORENSIC SCIENCE

:: Genetics and Molecular Biology; :: Human Anatomy;

Forensic science is an emerging interdisciplinary area drawing strongly upon social science to apply scientific principles to the analysis of evidence for legal investigations. UOIT's Forensic Science program is distinguished by a strong scientific foundation in biology and chemistry. Your electives deepen your knowledge of either chemistry or biology, opening up additional career options. Due to the laboratory-intensive nature of the Forensic Science program, UOIT can only accept a limited number of students and you are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 to continue in the program. Placement opportunities are available in the upper years of the program.

:: Introduction to Forensic Science; :: Introduction to Organic Chemistry; :: Introductory Physiology; :: Introductory Psychology; :: Law for Forensic Scientists; :: Organic Chemistry; :: Physical Chemistry for Biosciences; and :: Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

The Forensic Science program at UOIT is enhanced by the existence of the Crime Scene House adjacent to campus that is outfitted with mock crime scenes and provides a laboratory setting for the program. UOIT's program has the only such facility in the province.

Among the many post-degree opportunities for Forensic Science graduates are careers or further education in:

UOIT's Forensic Science Advisory Board consists of prominent members of the forensic community. The program has frequent guest speakers, including representatives from the Ontario Centre of Forensic Sciences, the Ontario Coroner's Office and several police forces.

:: Consulting companies; :: Forensic science; :: Governmental agencies (customs and immigration or document examination);

In addition to courses common to all first-year Science programs, the Forensic Science program includes the following courses:

:: Graduate or other post-degree studies (law school, medical school, pharmacy, dentistry or physiotherapy);

:: Advanced Topics in Forensic Science;

:: High school teaching (through UOIT's Consecutive Education program);

:: Analytical Chemistry;

:: Insurance company claims investigation;

:: Biochemistry;

:: Marketing (publishing industry); and

:: Cell Biology;

:: Police agency (after required training).

:: Crime Scene Science; :: Criminalistics; :: Drug Chemistry and Toxicology; :: Forensic Biology; :: Forensic Chemistry; :: Forensic Medicine; :: Forensic Practice;

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PHYSICS

In addition to the core Physics courses common to all specializations, courses in the Energy and the Environment specialization include: :: Earth-Based Energy Systems;

Physics is the science of nature. Force, motion, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and the structure of matter all lay at the heart of natural sciences and technology. You benefit from exposure to the cutting-edge research interests of faculty members in renewable energy, semiconductor devices, microelectronics, materials science and computational physics. You can also choose to specialize in Energy and the Environment, Forensic Physics, Medical Physics or pursue the Comprehensive program. Courses common to all Physics programs include the following:

:: Economics and Politics of the Environment; :: Hydrogen-Based Energy Systems and Fuel Cells; :: Introductory Energy Science; :: Introductory Environment Science; :: Nuclear Physics and Relativity; and :: Solar Energy and Photovoltaics.

:: Differential Equations;

FORENSIC PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION

:: Electronics;

Physics plays a key role in many aspects of forensic analysis, including the ballistics of bullets and other projectiles, vehicle collisions, the physics of explosions and bloodstain patterns. This specialization enhances a basic Physics program with an introduction to the physics underlying these areas. UOIT was the first university in Canada to offer a Forensic Physics specialization based on a full Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physics program. In addition to the core Physics courses common to all specializations, courses in the Forensic Physics specialization include:

:: Electricity and Magnetism I and II; :: Fluid Mechanics; :: Linear Algebra; :: Mechanics I; :: Physics Thesis Project I and II; :: Quantum Mechanics I; :: Statistical Mechanics I;

:: Advanced Topics in Forensic Science;

:: Statistics and Probability for Physical Science;

:: Crime Scene Science;

:: Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer; and

:: Criminalistics;

:: Waves and Optics.

:: Forensic Physics; :: Introduction to Forensic Science; and

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIZATION

:: Law for Forensic Scientists.

The Energy and the Environment specialization is designed to meet the urgent demand for graduates with the knowledge and skills to address global issues of escalating energy consumption and declining resources. This specialization emphasizes expertise in alternative and conventional energy and the scientific principles underlying the development of novel and economical means of generating and harvesting energy, while simultaneously minimizing their environmental impact.

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MEDICAL PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION

:: Marketing (publishing industry);

Medical Physics is a growing field of science, which applies physicsbased principles to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases through the use of modern techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning, computerized tomography (CT) scanning, X-ray, ultrasound and laser surgery. Primary areas of application are cancer treatment (ionizing radiation), brain and heart disorders (bioelectric and biomagnetic investigations) and radiation hazards and protection. The Medical Physics specialization in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physics program provides graduates with core skills in physics and related mathematics. The university is linked to the Lakeridge Health hospital network through the UOIT Education Partnership, thereby providing the necessary environment for practical experience with medical problems and equipment.

:: Medical equipment manufacturing, including development, service or sales (Medical Physics specialization); :: Medical physics (Medical Physics specialization); :: Medical school (Medical Physics specialization); and :: Post-degree studies (law school, pharmacy or dentistry).

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In addition to the core Physics courses common to all specializations, courses in the Medical Physics specialization include:

The Physical Science program provides a highly personalized course of study in the physical sciences of chemistry, mathematics and physics. Working with an academic advisor, we help you customize a program that matches your interests and career plans. Consult with your academic advisor for assistance and approval when building your program map.

:: Cell and Molecular Biology; :: Health Physics Laboratory; :: Medical Applications of Radiation Techniques; :: Medical Imaging; :: Nuclear Physics and Relativity; :: Radiation Biophysics and Dosimetry;

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:: Radioisotopes and Radiation Machines; and

:: Mathematical Physics;

Students interested in managerial and leadership roles in commercial and industrial scientific enterprises should consider UOIT's Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program. Available to students in the Physical Science or Biological Science program, it includes 10 courses in Business and Management, taken in the final year of the fiveyear program. Graduates have a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including financial management, accounting, operations, human resources management and marketing management and may qualify for credit against the first year of a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA). The fifth year of study includes:

:: Modern Physics;

:: Finance I and II;

:: Statistical Mechanics II; and

:: Financial Accounting;

:: Quantum Mechanics II.

:: Introduction to Human Resources Management;

:: Radiological and Health Physics.

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM The Comprehensive program provides a broad coverage of fundamental topics in physics. In addition to the courses common to all specializations it includes the following courses:

:: Introduction to Operations Management; Among the many post-degree opportunities for Physics graduates are careers or further education in:

:: Introduction to Project Management and Supply Chain Management; :: Managerial Accounting;

:: Biophysics (Medical Physics specialization);

:: Marketing I and II; and

:: Consulting companies;

:: Organizational Behaviour.

:: Energy specialist (Energy and the Environment specialization); :: Energy supply industry (Energy and the Environment specialization); :: Forensic physics (Forensic Physics specialization); :: Graduate studies (traditional physics, medical physics or related fields); :: Governmental agencies (research laboratory or Department of National Defence); :: Health care technology, including radiation therapy, medical imaging technologies or cancer clinics (Medical Physics specialization); :: High school teacher (through UOIT's Consecutive Education program);

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)/BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (CONCURRENT)

Co-op work terms give you the opportunity to earn a competitive salary that will help pay for your university degree and the work experience will help to clarify your career objectives. More importantly, a co-op degree gives you a distinct advantage that will boost your opportunities for fulltime employment after graduation or for being readily accepted into graduate school to pursue further studies. Studies have shown that university students who graduate with a co-op degree have lower debt loads and are employed faster and with higher starting salaries than those without co-op.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES UOIT has exchange agreements with the University of Leipzig in Germany and the Polytechnic University of Turin in Italy. These agreements enable you to study for a semester or a year abroad at either of these universities while completing your UOIT Physics degree.

A strong emphasis on technology in teaching is a defining element of the Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Education (Concurrent) program, a five-year program that combines a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree with a Bachelor of Education degree. Students complete all of the required course work for a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree, taking a minimum of 10 courses in their first teachable subject and six courses in their second teachable subject.

Financial support is available to students participating in these programs.

Teachable subjects offered in the Concurrent Education program are: :: Biology; :: Chemistry; :: Computer Studies; :: Mathematics; and :: Physics. To continue to the fifth year of the Concurrent Education program, students must have an overall minimum CGPA of 2.7 (or B average) based on an average of years 3 and 4, in addition to a minimum average of B in the 10 courses in the first teachable subject and six courses in the second teachable subject.

CO-OP EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES A five-year Co-operative Education option is available in most UOIT Science programs (see p. 5), all of which satisfy the guidelines of the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (http://www.cafce.ca). The Cooperative option gives you opportunities to apply your classroom and lab concepts to real-world situations and help you to gain valuable, relevant work experience to promote networking and lifelong career success.

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A few illustrative examples of student research projects carried out in Summer 2009 include:

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

XE Student researcher Jonathan Elliott, third-year student, Computing Science program Supervisors Dr. Dhavide Aruliah, Dr. Jeremy Bradbury, Dr. Ken Pu and Dr. Janice Strap

As a vital aspect of the university science experience, our Faculty of Science strongly emphasizes the importance and provision of research opportunities to undergraduate students.

Additional collaborators Alexander Kidd

These opportunities also contribute to the advanced training of Canada's next generation of science workers. We implement this goal through our extensive Science Undergraduate Student Research Awards (SUSRA) program, which provides undergraduate science students with opportunities to participate in paid research assistantships under the mentorship of science faculty members and their research teams.

Summary Despite the extensive mobile resources available at UOIT, there are few examinations or evaluations performed on these devices due to lack of security, software conflicts and possible cheating. This research presents a new protected and controlled environment in the form of a customized, non-persistent Linux image on a USB flash drive. When the user loads the operating system, a configuration script is run that will set up the user environment for the specific test or exam being written. The professor or lecturer issuing the exam will select which programs, Internet addresses and resources the student will be allowed to use prior to the exam. The configuration script is implemented and the secure environment begins. The Linux image has been modified to not allow access to other storage devices on the computer internally or connected externally. The rest of the system is controlled by monitoring software that includes an internal firewall, software watchdog and restriction of permissions to executable binaries. This technology will be used during the 2009-2010 academic year by a number of professors to demonstrate feasibility and help find areas for improvement.

A limited number of Summer Research Apprenticeship awards are also available to qualified incoming high school students in the summer preceding their first semester in a UOIT Science program. In Summer 2009, a number of undergraduate Science students participated in research programs, including students funded from the prestigious Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) competition. Our faculty members have received significant research funding from NSERC, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Ontario Research Fund (ORF) and other granting agencies and industries. Ninety per cent of eligible science faculty members hold NSERC Discovery Grants, a widely accepted key indicator of faculty research success in science and engineering.

Our faculty members use their research grants in part to support undergraduate and graduate student research, post-doctoral fellowships and research associates. As an undergraduate science student at UOIT, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with your professors on their research projects, turning innovative ideas into real solutions. Faculty members conduct research across many areas of science with a primary focus in five fields:

USING DIRECTED HEAT TO OPTIMIZE THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH QUALITY CRYSTALLINE SEMICONDUCTORS

:: Applied bioscience;

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:: Computational and computer science;

Dr. Sean Bohun

:: Energy;

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:: Materials science; and

In industry, there is currently a need to grow high quality crystalline semiconductors. However, large portions of crystal cannot be used because of defects produced during the growth process. A major source of these defects is the thermal stress from the growth initiated at the seed crystal. By modelling the crystal growth from the seed, the effects of changing the applied temperature to the top of the extracted crystal to reduce the thermal stress during this initial stage are examined. The optimal heat flux to minimize the thermal stress is computed for a conical crystal.

Student researcher Devon Armstrong, fifth-year student, Concurrent Education – Applied Mathematics program

:: Mathematical modelling.

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CERAMIC CARBON ELECTRODES FOR FUEL FELLS: THE ROLE OF THE CARBON SUPPORT Student researcher Kathryn Navarro, fourth-year student, Concurrent Education - Chemistry program Supervisor Dr. Brad Easton Summary Fuel cell electrodes are typically composed of a catalyst layer which contains Nafion. Previous work in the lab has shown that ceramic carbon electrodes (CCE) are a promising substitute for Nafion-based catalyst layers. This work investigates the role of the carbon support, specifically the use of Black Pearls 2000 - a highly oxidized, high surface area carbon black. Through the use of the sol-gel process, CCE’s were produced using 20 per cent platinum (Pt) on Black Pearls and tetra ethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as the organosilane precursor. This process involved polymerization of silicon dioxide (SiO2) throughout the carbon supported Pt catalyst. Electrochemical tests (cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) were performed and compared with those achieved with Nafion. An overview of the preliminary physical and electrochemical characterizations will be presented upon completion.

OPTIMISATION OF A METHOD TO QUANTIFY AMINO ACIDS IN SOIL USING HPLC-UV/VIS Student researcher Melissa Stogran, fourth-year student, Chemistry program Supervisors Dr. Shari Forbes and Dr. David Carter (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) Summary Decomposition chemistry is the study of the chemical processes that tissues undergo after death. The chemistry and rate of these changes are important in the field of forensic science and may be used to estimate time-since-death (post-mortem interval). There are many products that are formed during decomposition; carbohydrates degrade into water and carbon dioxide, lipids degrade into fatty acids and proteins break down into products such as polypeptides, amino acids and ammonium. It is the amino acid product that is of interest in this study. These products are generally contained in the decomposition fluids that leach into the soil surrounding the body. As these chemical processes are better understood, it is becoming more common to investigate the soil in relation to decomposition. A novel method to quantify the amino acids found in the soil beneath decomposing pig carcasses has been optimised. Amino acids were extracted from soil using ammonium acetate, derivatised with phenylisothiocyanate and analysed using high performance liquid chromatography ultraviolet-visible (HPLC-UV/Vis) spectroscopy. Several amino acids were found to have concentrations significantly higher than that of the control. This method hopes to correlate the extraction and quantification of amino acids with time interval in soil, leading to a new method for estimating post-mortem intervals.

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LEADING-EDGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

CHALLENGING PLAY THE MIND Student clubs and activities are a great way to establish your own web of relationships, flex your leadership and organizational skills and just have fun. The Science Society was founded during UOIT's very first semester in Fall 2003. Officially sanctioned and supported by the Faculty of Science, membership is open to all science students. The Science Society hosts numerous social activities and academic events. The only limits are those of the imagination – getting involved in the Science Society is sure to expand your horizons and make for a lot of fun. Members of the Science Society often volunteer to help promote the Faculty of Science and its programs to prospective students and the general public.

THE RIGHT TOOLS You’ve never experienced education like this before. UOIT’s national award-winning mobile learning environment allows you to connect with your professors and peers any time, anywhere – and puts you one step ahead come graduation. At Ontario’s only laptop-based university, you receive a high-end laptop computer that is loaded with software tailored to your Science program and the scientific workplace, and sophisticated course content developed by professors that integrates the software into the teaching of all programs. All Science courses are taught using tablet computers, which means professors write on their screens during lectures. Annotations are immediately visible on a projection screen and lectures, including annotations, can be saved to disk and made fully accessible to students on course websites. One of the greatest advantages of the mobile learning program is that every student has equal access to the same technology, resources and services. Inside or outside of the classroom, you can make quality computer-based presentations, conduct Internet research, work electronically on your own or with other students and have seamless access to all online resources. An annual mobile-computing fee covers the use of your hardware learning tools, extensive technical support, virus protection, high-speed Internet access, free printing services, insurance and a wide range of programspecific software. In addition, all laptops are refreshed with appropriate software each year and upgraded every two years. We’re committed to giving you even more value for your education and your investment in technology while studying at UOIT. UOIT’s Student Laptop Ownership program means you graduate with your degree in one hand and laptop in the other. If you are completing your final year of studies in a full-time, multi-year program you are eligible to purchase your laptop for $1 (subject to conditions) upon graduation. Software licenses and laptop ownership remain registered to UOIT until ownership transfer is completed. For more information about UOIT’s mobile learning program, please visit www.uoit.ca/mobile.

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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION — ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INVESTMENTS YOU’LL EVER MAKE

Please note: :: Values are subject to change; :: Awards of recognition and scholarships are only available to students applying to UOIT from secondary school within 18 months of graduation; :: Summer school and upgrading marks are not included in grade calculation for awards; :: Students must not have previously attended a post-secondary institution; :: Minimum GPA required for renewal; and :: Students may not hold more than one UOIT scholarship simultaneously.

Your education is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make, and our Financial Aid and Awards office works hard to ensure you have everything you need to meet your financial obligations. UOIT is committed to helping support the financial aspect of your post-secondary journey and encourages you to take advantage of budget counselling and on-campus and summer employment opportunities to assist with the cost of your tuition, books and other fees. In addition, thanks to the generosity of donors, there are a variety of bursaries and other student awards available to you if you are in financial need and in good academic standing. The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and the Canada Student Loans program will also provide financial assistance if you qualify. UOIT itself also offers a variety of scholarship awards and bursaries to help you meet the cost of a university education. If you are a full-time Canadian secondary school student you can apply for some specific awards by Friday, February 26, 2010. They are given to applicants who demonstrate academic achievement (minimum 85 per cent average) and exceptional leadership and community involvement. Applications are available at www.uoit.ca/scholarships. For more information, please visit www.uoit.ca/financialaid.

SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRING AN APPLICATION :: Chancellor’s scholarship: One scholarship valued at $28,000; :: President’s scholarships: Two scholarships valued at $24,000 each; and :: Founder’s scholarships: Two scholarships valued at $20,000 each. Renewal of these scholarships is subject to maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA).

SCHOLARSHIPS NOT REQUIRING AN APPLICATION Awards of Recognition These awards recognize secondary school academic accomplishments in the following manner: :: 95 per cent or higher: $12,000 ($3,000 x four years); :: 90 to 94.9 per cent: $8,000 ($2,000 x four years); :: 85 to 89.9 per cent: $6,000 ($1,500 x four years); and :: 80 to 84.9 per cent: $5,000 ($1,250 x four years).

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LIVING AND LEARNING — RESIDENCE

Durham Region is also home to great slopes for skiing and snowboarding, all within minutes of campus. Alternatively, you may want to pursue opportunities to take part in competitive or recreational cricket and soccer, or hit the links at numerous area golf courses. The region’s vibrant cultural scene offers a variety of art galleries, festivals, attractions and fascinating museums for you to explore, and the music scene is alive and thriving to meet all tastes and interests.

At UOIT, we offer the best of both worlds when it comes to residence – all the comforts of home in a unique campus community experience. Our state-of-the-art residences offer comfort, convenience, great friendships and the chance to connect with all that campus life has to offer. The Simcoe Village and South Village residences offer accommodations for 1,364 students and if you’re a first-year student, you’re guaranteed a spot in residence if you meet the deadlines for accepting UOIT’s offer of admission and applying to residence.

From unique boutiques to one-stop shopping malls and connected big-box stores, you’ll find all your shopping needs and more. The area is also home to several large flea markets with hundreds of vendors and great deals to fit your student budget. And no matter your favourite fare, you’ll be sure to find it among a variety of casual and fine dining restaurants. Our campus is also less than an hour’s drive to Canada’s Wonderland or to catching Toronto’s Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, Argonauts, Rock and the Toronto FC soccer club, in action. Or, if you prefer, all this sporting action is just an easy GO Train ride away.

Beautiful, brand new apartment-style residence suites opened in 2008 and are designed for students in their upper years of study. Three and six bedroom units are available and include five appliances, parking, networked Internet and large bedrooms with spacious closets.

For more information, please visit www.tourismdurham.ca.

For more information on residence, please visit www.uoit.ca/accommodations.

CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE TRANSIT Getting to campus has never been easier or more affordable thanks to expanded transit routes and the U-Pass, which provides you with unlimited access during the academic year to Durham Region Transit and GO Transit bus service in Durham Region. Durham Region Transit provides bus service in all the region’s communities, including routes to campus from North Durham. More good news – as a UOIT student, you pay a reduced fee for GO Transit bus service to and from the campus from locations outside of the region, such as Scarborough, North York and Markham.

UOIT — CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN RAPIDLY GROWING OSHAWA Located in Oshawa in beautiful Durham Region, UOIT’s campus is only a few minutes to shopping, dining, museums, entertainment and sporting activities. Expansive waterfront trails stretch along Lake Ontario throughout Durham Region, and right through Lakeview Park, which is a popular destination for students. UOIT is also only minutes to downtown Oshawa and the General Motors Centre, where top musical acts from around the world perform, along with the legendary Oshawa Generals junior hockey club, which has developed dozens of current and former professional hockey players.

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Lennaert van Veen, MSc, PhD

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Lecturers:

Dean: William Smith, BASc, MASc, MSc, PhD, PEng

Rupinder Brar, BSc, MSc, PhD

Associate dean: John Easton, BSc, PhD

Cristen Hucaluk, BSc, MSc

Academic advisor: Kimberley Young, BSc

Paula Tu, BA, MSc

Academic advising assistant: Sarah Innes, BJ

Senior laboratory instructors:

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Sylvie Bardin, BSc, MSc, PhD

Science building, Room 4000

Richard Bartholomew, BSc, MSc, PhD

T: 905.721.3050

Kevin Coulter, BSc, PhD

F: 905.721.3304

Christopher Garside, BSc, MSc, PhD

E: [email protected]

Valeri Kapoustine, MSc, PhD

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Ilona Kletskin, BSc, BEd, MSc Kimberly Nugent, BSc, MSc

Professors: Mark Green, BSc, MSc, PhD

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Douglas Holdway, BSc, MSc, PhD Faculty of Science Associate professors:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Dhavide Aruliah, BSc, MSc, PhD

2000 Simcoe Street North

Peter Berg, MSc, PhD

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Luciano Buono, BSc, MSc, PhD

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Anatoli Chkrebtii, MSc, PhD

T: 905.721.3050

Sean Forrester, BSc, MSc, PhD

F: 905.721.3304

Julia Green-Johnson, BSc, MSc, PhD

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Greg Lewis, BSc, MSc, PhD Fedor Naumkin, MSc, PhD

Assistant professors: Sean Bohun, BSc, MSc, PhD Dario Bonetta, BSc, MSc, PhD Jeremy Bradbury, BSc, MSc, PhD Christopher Collins, MSc, PhD Jean-Paul Desaulniers, BSc, PhD Brad Easton, BSc, PhD Shari Forbes, BSc, PhD Franco Gaspari, BSc, MSc, PhD Holly Jones-Taggart, BSc, PhD (cross appointed with Faculty of Health Sciences) Helene Leblanc, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD Krisztina Paal, BSc, PhD Ken Pu, BASc, MASc, PhD Faisal Qureshi, BSc, MSc, PhD Janice Strap, BSc, MSc, PhD Liliana Trevani, BChem, PhD

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