Integrated Science

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:

1. the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
2. the common regulations applying to all B.Sc. programs including those relating to Science Continuation and Breadth requirements (see the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree ),

General Information

The Integrated Science (ISI) programs offered by the Faculty of Science provide undergraduate students an opportunity to design a program of study that blends a concentration in science with a linked area of specialization in another Faculty. The science concentration can be in any one of the following areas: physical, earth, life, or mathematical (including computer) science in association with specialty areas outside of the Faculty of Science. In this way, the student acquires a depth of understanding of a particular branch of science integrated with knowledge that will aid in the application of that understanding in a professional or employment context.

First-year students must submit their proposed course selection to the IS Director for approval before commencing second year. The progress of all students is monitored by the IS Advisor.

The honours program requires students to complete either a research project or research proposal ( INSC 4908 [1.0]  or INSC 4907 [1.0])while the general program requires students to complete an independent study (INSC 3909 or INSC 3907).

Academic Performance Evaluation for IS

The Academic Performance Evaluation for students in Integrated Science is based on the Major CGPA and the Overall CGPA. The Major CGPA is calculated over the combined credits in the Science Sequence and the Non-Science Sequence (13.0 credits for Honours, 9.0 credits for General.)

Program Requirements

Integrated Science
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)

Detailed programs in IS are constructed and approved on an individual basis. All IS Honours programs adhere to the following structure:

Note: at least 2.0 credits in Items 1 to 9 above must be chosen from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences or Public Affairs.

Technology, Society, Environment Studies (TSES) courses are considered Non-Science credits. These TSES courses may be used to satisfy the 2.0 credits in Items 1 to 9 above which must be chosen from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences or Public Affairs.

English as a Second Language (ESLA) courses are accepted in Items 8 and 9 only.

The following engineering courses may be used to fulfill the Faculty of Science course requirements if they were taken while the student was registered in the Bachelor of Engineering program:

No more than a total of 1.0 credit of Independent Study or Directed Studies courses may be used in any program. These courses include, but are not limited to:

Integrated Science
B.Sc. General (15.0 credits)

Detailed programs in ISI are constructed and approved on an individual basis. All ISI General programs adhere to the following structure.

Note: at least 2.0 credits in Items 1 to 9 above must be chosen from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences or Public Affairs.

Technology, Society, Environment Studies (TSES) courses are considered Non-Science credits. These TSES courses may be used to satisfy the 2.0 credits in Items 1 to 9 above which must be chosen from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences or Public Affairs.

English as a Second Language (ESLA) courses are accepted in Items 8 and 9 only.

In IS programs, all Technology, Society, Environment (TSE) Studies courses are considered Non-Science credits.

The following engineering courses may be used to fulfill the Faculty of Science course requirements if they were taken while the student was registered in the Bachelor of Engineering program:

No more than a total of 1.0 credit of Independent Study or Directed Studies courses may be used in any program. These courses include, but are not limited to:

Concentrations

Integrated Science with Concentration in Forensic Science
B.Sc. Honours (6.5 credits)

Only students pursuing an honours undergraduate degree in Integrated Science may be admitted into the Forensic Science Concentration.

Offers a sound basis in fundamental Biology and Chemistry with an emphasis on trace analysis techniques combined with a non-science sequence in Psychology, and Sociology or Law.

Integrated Science with Concentration in Life and Health Sciences
B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. General (6.0 credits)

Life and Health Sciences (Honours)

In preparation for the study of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, comprises a science sequence drawn from the life sciences (Biology, Biochemistry and Chemistry, Psychology) and a non-science sequence from the social sciences.

Life and Health Sciences (General)

In preparation for the study of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, comprises a science sequence drawn from the life sciences (Biology, Biochemistry and Chemistry, Psychology) and a non-science sequence from the social sciences.

Integrated Science with Concentration in Information Science
B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. General (6.0 credits)

A science sequence selected from Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics and Psychology with a non-science sequence of an appropriate selection of courses in Arts and Social Sciences.

Integrated Science with Concentration in Information Technology
B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. General (6.0 credits)

A science sequence selected from Computer Science with a non-science sequence consisting of courses in Technology, Society and Environment Studies leading to opportunities in areas such as software development, user interface design, web applications, communications, advertising and computer-assisted design applications.

Science and Ethics (5.0 credits)

A non-science sequence in Philosophy, focusing on the ethical implications of scientific and technological innovation. The presence of Environment Canada's National Wildlife Research Centre on Carleton's campus allows for exceptional opportunities for directed study in the area of environmental ethics.

Integrated Science with Concentration in Science and Policy
B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. General (5.0 credits)

A science sequence in any one of the science areas of concentration and a non-science sequence of courses in Political Science and Economics in preparation for the public service and/or non- governmental organizations or for administration and regulation of innovation, science and technology.

Integrated Science with Concentration in Science and Technology
B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. General (5.0 credits)

A science sequence in one or more areas of concentration and a non-science sequence of credits drawn from courses offered by Technology, Society, Environment Studies and Sociology. Engineering courses may be substituted for some or all TSES credits.

Integrated Science with Concentration in Science and the Arts
B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. General (5.0 credits)

Developed by the student in consultation with an Integrated Science Adviser, offers a breadth of scientific and humanistic knowledge in an individualized but coherent program that instills the literacy, critical, analytical and problem solving skills that can only be acquired through the study of both the sciences and the humanities and social sciences.

Integrated Science with Concentration in Science Education
B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. General (8.0 credits)

Preparation for further studies in teaching at the primary or secondary school levels, combines a science sequence in any one of the science areas of concentration with an appropriate non-science sequence.

Note: students should consult the entrance requirements and recommendations of the teachers college that they wish to attend.

In some cases, in consultation with an ISI Adviser, courses may be moved to other categories, or be substituted for by similar courses. Programs such as Psychology and Geography offer courses in both the science and social science categories. The science courses are listed under Science Regulations near the beginning of the calendar.

Integrated Science with Minors

Integrated Science is structured to incorporate any of the 30 or more minors offered by various programs, both in the sciences and in the non-sciences. Regulations for minors are governed by the department/faculty offering the minor, and the University regulations. For example:

Integrated Science with a Minor in Business

A science sequence in any of the science areas is combined with a sequence of business courses from the Sprott School of Business that fulfill the requirements for the Minor in Business, allowing for study of the management of science and technology.