Sciences

Dean

S. Ejaz Ahmed

Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies

Cheryl McCormick

Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Dorothy Witte

905-688-5550, extension 3421

Mackenzie Chown, D407

dwitte@brocku.ca

Graduate Administrative Coordinator

Elena Genkin

905-688-5550, extension 3115

Mackenzie Chown, D473

fmsgradoffice@brocku.ca

The course listed below is open to graduate students in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and may be taken in addition to program requirements (subject to Graduate Program Director approval). This course is aimed at providing knowledge and skills that are outside the research-specific courses provided by graduate programs.

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable timetable for details.

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

Course Descriptions

FMSC 5N01

Scientific Writing

This course involves practical examples and exercises to enhance effective writing in the sciences. Topics include principles of scientific writing, publication, peer review, and plagiarism. The course is open to all graduate students in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science (subject to Graduate Program Director approval). Graded as Credit/No-Credit and will appear on the student’s transcript.