This section presents the requirements for:

• Integrated Science – B.Sc. Honours
• Integrated Science – B.Sc. Honours
  with concentration in:
  Forensic Science
  Health Science
  Information Science
  Information Technology
  Science and Business
  Science and Communication
  Science and Ethics
  Science and Policy
  Science and Technology
  Science and the Arts
  Science Education

• Integrated Science – B.Sc. General
• Integrated Science – B.Sc. General
  with concentration in:
  Forensic Science
  Health Science
  Information Science
  Information Technology
  Science and Business
  Science and Communication
  Science and Ethics
  Science and Policy
  Science and Technology
  Science and the Arts
  Science Education

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.
An Honours program and a General program are available. Both require a course of independent study (INSC 4908 [1.0], INSC 3909) as an important element in the program.

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.)

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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.

A. Science sequence (9.0 credits included in the Major CGPA):

1. 1.0 credit in INSC 4908 [1.0];
2. 3.0 credits from the Faculty of Science at the 3000-level or above;
3. 4.0 credits from the Faculty of Science at the 2000-level or above;
4. 1.0 credits from the Faculty of Science at the 2000-level or above (may include up to 1.0 credit 1000-level COMP)

B. Non-science sequence (4.0 credits included in the Major CGPA):

5. 4.0 credits in an area selected from outside the Faculty of Science;

C. Additional requirements (7.0 credits)

6. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107;
7. 2.0 credits from BIOL 1003, BIOL 1004, CHEM 1000 [1.0], ERTH 1006, ERTH 1007, PHYS 1007, PHYS 1008;
8. 2.0 credits from Science, Mathematics, Arts, Social Sciences, Computer Science or Engineering;
9. 2.0 credits in free electives;

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 and Management.

Technology, Society, Environment Studies (TSES) courses are considered Non-Science credits.

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

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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.

A. Science sequence (6.0 credits included in the Major CGPA):

1. 0.5 credit in INSC 3909;
2. 1.5 credits from the Faculty of Science at the 3000-level or above;
3. 3.0 credits from the Faculty of Science at the 2000-level or above;
4. 1.0 credit from the Faculty of Science at the 2000-level (may include up to 1.0 credit 1000-level computer science);

B. Non-science sequence (3.0 credits included in the Major CGPA):

5. 3.0 credits in an area selected from outside the Faculty of Science;

C. Additional requirements (6.0 credits)

6. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107;
7. 2.0 credits from BIOL 1003, BIOL 1004, CHEM 1000 [1], ERTH 1006, ERTH 1007, PHYS 1007, PHYS 1008 ;
8. 2.0 credits from Science, Mathematics, Arts, Social Sciences, Computer Science or Engineering;
9. 1.0 credits in Free electives.

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 and Management.

Technology, Society, Environment Studies (TSES) courses are considered Non-Science credits.
English as a Second Language (ESLA) courses are accepted in categories 8 and 9 only.
In IS programs, all Technology, Society, Environment (TSE) Studies courses are considered Non-Science credits.

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Concentrations

Forensic Science — offers a sound basis in fundamental Biology and Chemistry with a particular emphasis on trace analysis techniques combined with a non-science sequence in Psychology, and Sociology or Law.

Required courses (6.0 credits):

1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 2200, BIOL 2104;
2. 1.0 credit in CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303;
3. 1.0 credit in BIOL 3104, 3303, CHEM 3305;
4. 1.0 credit in PSYC 2400,PSYC 3402;
5. 1.0 credit in STAT 2507, STAT 2509;
6. 1.0 credit from LAWS 2004 (1.0) or SOCI 2505 and SOCI 2701.

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Health Science — 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.

Required courses (5.5 credits):

1. 2.0 credits Biology: BIOL 2001, BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 3305;
2. 1.0 credit in CHEM 2203, CHEM 2204;
3. 1.0 credit in ENGL;
4. 1.5 credits in PSYC 2200, PSYC 3204, PSYC 34O6;
5. 1.0 credit PHYS 1007, PHYS 1008 recommended.

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

Required courses (6.0 credits):

1. 2.5 credits in COMP 1002, COMP 1005, COMP 1006, COMP 2002, COMP 2004;
2. 0.5 credit from: COMP 3004, COMP 3804, COMP 3805;
3. 0.5 credit in MATH 2107;
4. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507;
5. 2.0 credit in PSYC 2700, PSYC 2800, PSYC 3800 [1.0].

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Information Technology — a science sequence selected from Computer Science and Mathematics & Statistics 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.

Required Courses (6.0 credits):

1. 2.5 credits in COMP 1002, COMP 1005, COMP 1006, COMP 2002, COMP 2004;
2. 0.5 credit from COMP 3004, COMP 3804, COMP 3805;
3. 0.5 credit in MATH 2107;
4. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507;
5. 2.0 credits from TSES 3001, TSES 4001,TSES 4002,TSES 4003,TSES 4005,TSES 4006,TSES 4007;
6. Engineering courses may be substituted for some or all TSES courses.

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Science and Business — a science sequence in any one of the science areas is combined with a sequence of business courses from the Eric Sprott School of Business, allowing for the study of the management of technology and innovation.

Required Courses (5.5 credits):

1. 3.0 credits in BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, BUSI 2101, BUSI 2204, BUSI 2400,BUSI 2504;
2. 1.0 credit 3000-level or above in BUSI;
3. 1.0 credit in BUSI;
4. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507.

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Science and Communication — a study of media communications and public relations with particular emphasis on the communication of scientific issues and information.

Required Courses (5.0 credits):

1. 3.0 credits in MCOM 1101[1.0], MCOM 2101[1.0], MCOM 3103[1.0];
2. 1.0 credit 2000-level or above in MCOM;
3. 1.0 credit in PHIL 2900 [1.0].

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Science and Ethics — 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.

Required Courses (5.0 credits):

1. 3.0 credits in PHIL 1804, PHIL 2101, PHIL 2102, PHIL 2106, PHIL 2804, PHIL 3408;
2. 1.0 credit from PHIL 3103, PHIL 3301, PHIL 4403, PHIL 4404;
3. 1.0 credit in PHIL.

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Science and Policy — 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.

Required Courses (5.0 credits):

1. 4.0 credits in PSCI 1000[1.0], PSCI 2400 [1.0], PSCI 2700 [1.0], PSCI 3402, PSCI 3405;
2. 0.5 credit in PSCI;
3. 0.5 credit in ECON 3404.

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Science and Technology —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.

Required Courses ( 5.0 credits):

1. 1.5 credit in SOCI 1000 [1.0], SOCI 2400;
2. 1.0 credit in TSES 2305, TSES 3001;
3. 2.0 credits from TSES 4001, TSES 4002,TSES 4005,TSES 4006,TSES 4007;
4. 0.5 credit in TSES.

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Science and the Arts — 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.

Required Courses (5.0 credits):

1. 1.5 credit in PHIL 2001, PHIL 2900 [1.0];
2. 1.0 credit in ENGL;
3. 2.5 credits in Arts.

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Science Education — 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.

Required Courses (8.0 credits):

1. 4.0 credits in the chosen (for teaching) area of science at 2000-level or above;
2. 3.0 credits in the chosen (for teaching) non-science or second science;
3. 1.0 credit in PSYC 2200, PSYC 2500.

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.

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