properties of stars; interstellar and intergalactic space; quasars, galaxies, and a brief introduction to cosmology.

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1 SCIENCE COURSES FALL TERM 2015 Fall Term Course Options ASTR*1013 FR01A Elementary Astronomy TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM Course Description: Topics may include: introduction to the sky; the structure of space; properties of stars; interstellar and intergalactic space; quasars, galaxies, and a brief introduction to cosmology BIOL*1001 FR01A Biological Principles I MWF 10:30AM-11:20AM Tutorial : Thursday 07:00PM-08:20PM Course Description: Surveys principles of biology from the molecular level to the cell. Topics include an introduction to the structure, function and synthesis of biological molecules, major cellular structures and processes such as proliferation, energy capture and metabolism, and reproduction and heredity. Examples are presented from both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Students intending to major in Biology must also take BIOL Other Schedule Option for BIOL BIOL*1001 FR02A Biology Principles I. MWF 12:30PM-01:20PM Tutorial: Th 07:00PM-08:20PM BIOL*1006 FR01A Applications in Biology Part I Lab Monday 02:30PM-05:20PM Course Description: Instruction and laboratory work dealing with applications of Biology at the level of biological molecules and the cell. **Pre- or co-requisite: BIOL 1001 Other Schedule Options for BIOL BIOL*1006 FR02A Appl in Biol Part I. Lab Tuesday 09:30AM-12:20PM BIOL*1006 FR03A Appl in Biol Part I Lab Tuesday 02:30PM-05:20PM BIOL*1006 FR04A Appl in Biol Part I Lab Wednesday 02:30PM-05:20PM BIOL*1006 FR05A Appl in Biol Part I Lab Thursday 09:30AM-12:20PM

2 BIOL*1006 FR06A Appl in Biol Part I Lab Thursday 02:30PM-05:20PM BIOL*1621 FR01A Topics in Biology I: Life on a Changing Planet MWF 10:30AM-11:20AM Course Description: This course will introduce students to the biodiversity, ecology, and evolution of life on Earth through exploration of the ever-changing nature of Earth s ecosystems. We will address topics such as major groups of plants and animals through the history of life; responses of individual organisms, populations, and species to changing environments; climate change in past, present and future; and human impacts on the biosphere. Note: This course is not equivalent to BIOL 1001 or 1012, and is restricted to students who have not received prior credit for BIOL 1001 or CHEM*1001 FR01A General Chemistry I MWF 08:30AM-09:20AM Tutorial: Tuesday 01:00PM-01:50PM Course Description: An introduction to atoms and molecules, chemical equations and reactions, the periodic table, the electronic structure of atoms, and chemical bonding as well as an introduction to organic chemistry including structure and bonding, functional groups, isomers, reactions and polymers. An adequate high school background in math, and chemistry is required CHEM*1006 FR01A General Chemistry Lab l Lab Tuesday 09:30AM-12:20PM Course Description: Topics include: measurements and statistics, inorganic and organic synthesis, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and molecular geometry. WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). **Co-requisite: CHEM Other Schedule Options for CHEM CHEM*1006 FR02A General Chemistry Lab l Lab Tuesday 02:30PM-05:20PM CHEM*1006 FR03A General Chemistry Lab l Lab Thursday 09:30AM-12:20PM CHEM*1006 FR04A General Chemistry Lab l Lab Thursday 02:30PM-05:20PM CS*1203 FR01A Overview of Computer Science TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM Tutorial Thursday 02:30PM-03:20PM

3 Course Description: This course surveys many of the fundamental concepts and theories used throughout computer science. Topics include history of computers, computer hardware, system software, programming languages, networking, theory of computation, social issues, and other topics within computer science. Emphasis is also placed on topics relevant to various areas of study within the BCS program. Prerequisite: None. Note: Intended only for first year computer science students and interested students from other Faculties ESCI*1001 FR01A Earth: Its Origin, Evolution, and Age MWF 12:30PM-01:20PM Course Description: Novas and Supernovas, Solar Nebula Theory, Catastrophism and Uniformitarianism. Earth as a heat engine. Origin, growth and main features of the Earth's crust. Origin and evolution of oceans, continents and the atmosphere. The rock cycle, seafloor spreading, plate tectonics, mountain building and deformation of the Earth's crust. Earthquakes, igneous and metamorphic processes and their products, including mineral resources. Credit can be obtained for only one of ESCI 1001 or ESCI ESCI*1006 FR01A Intro Geology Lab I Lab Monday 02:30PM-05:20PM Course Description: A laboratory course designed to accompany ESCI An introductory study covering topographic and geological maps (bedrock and surficial) and their interpretation; construction of cross sections; identification of common minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; geological structures (map analysis as a predictive tool); radiometric and relative age dating and the geological time scale; coastal processes; glaciations and glacial deposits; aspects of plate tectonics. **Pre-or co-requisite: ESCI MATH*0863 FR01A Precalculus Mathematics MWF 11:30AM-12:20PM Tutorial: Tuesday 08:30AM-09:20AM Course Description: A review of high school mathematics topics, including basic properties of number systems, manipulation of algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, analytic geometry, linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithm functions, trigonometric functions. Note: This course is designed to serve as preparation for calculus courses at the university level, such as Math 1003 and Math It carries no credit for degree programs at UNB Fredericton. Other Schedule Option for MATH 0863

4 MATH*0863 FR02A Precalculus Mathematics MW 07:00PM-08:50PM MATH*1003 FR01A Introduction to Calculus I MWF 11:30AM-12:20PM ***Many Sections/Schedule Options Available: please seetimetable. Subject to a placement test administered in September. Course Description: Functions and graphs, limits, derivatives of polynomial, log, exponential and trigonometric functions. Curve sketching and extrema of functions. NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of MATH 1003, 1053 or Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 60% in New Brunswick high school courses: Pre-Calculus A 120 and Pre-Calculus B 120, or equivalent courses; and a passing score on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics placement test MATH*1823 FR01A Calculus for Management Science MWF 02:30PM-03:20PM Tutorial : Tuesday 02:30PM-03:20PM Course Description: Polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions. Limits and derivatives. Extreme values and related rates. Simple integration and differential equations, with stress on applications to business and economics. NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of MATH 1003, 1053, or Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 60% in New Brunswick high school courses: Pre-Calculus A 120 and Pre-Calculus B 120, or equivalent courses. **NOTE: Credit will not be given for both MATH 1003 and MATH 1823: in other words, pick one!** PHYS*1061 FR01A Introductory Physics (Physical Science Interest) I MWF 09:30AM-10:20AM Course Description: This course is an introduction to the branch of physics called mechanics. Mechanics is the study both of how objects move and why they move the way they do. Describing the motion of objects requires understanding the basic kinematics quantities position, displacement, velocity and acceleration, as well as the connection between them. Understanding the causes of motion can be achieved by considering the forces acting on the object and/or by focusing on the conserved properties of the system (momentum, energy, angular momentum). Mechanics applies to a wide range of phenomena, essentially to anything that moves, but this course will highlight ties to and applications in the physical sciences.

5 Co-requisite: MATH 1003 or NOTES: Credit can be obtained in only one of PHYS 1061, 1071 or PHYS*1071 FR01A Introductory Physics I (Health & Life Sciences Interest) MWF 09:30AM-10:20AM Course Description: This course is an introduction to the branch of physics called mechanics. Mechanics is the study both of how objects move and why they move the way they do. Describing the motion of objects requires understanding the basic kinematics quantities position, displacement, velocity and acceleration, as well as the connection between them. Understanding the causes of motion can be achieved by considering the forces acting on the object and/or by focussing on the conserved properties of the system (momentum, energy, angular momentum). Mechanics applies to a wide range of phenomena, essentially to anything that moves, but this course will highlight ties to and applications in the health and life sciences. Co-requisite: MATH 1003 or 1053 NOTES: Credit can be obtained in only one of PHYS 1061, 1071 or PHYS*1091 FR01A Experiments in Intro Physics I Lab: Tuesday 09:30AM-12:20PM Course Description: This course provides the student hands-on experience with concepts covered in PHYS 1061 or PHYS Co-requisite: PHYS 1061 or PHYS 1071 NOTE: Must come FIRST WEEK to Reserve Space Other Schedule Options for PHYS PHYS*1091 FR03A Experiments in Intro Physics I Lab: Wednesday 02:30PM-05:20PM PHYS*1091 FR04A Experiments in Intro Physics I Lab: Thursday 02:30PM-05:20PM PHYS*1091 FR05A Experiments in Intro Physics I Lab: Thursday 09:30AM-12:20PM NOTE: All registered students must come to labs first week to reserve space.