This module will provide you with a review of major concepts in Biology that you will see on a university syllabus. Refresh your familiarity with the materials through self-assessment activities, tests and fun games.

In this module you will learn about:

Week 1: Biological macromolecules I - Carbohydrates & Proteins
Week 2: Biological macromolecules II - Lipids & Nucleic Acids
Week 3: Cell Biology - Prokaryote vs Eukaryote Cell Structure, Mitosis and Meiosis
Week 4: Molecular Biology - Eukaryotic DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation
Week 5: Evolution - Natural selection, Adaptation, Convergent and Divergent Evolution

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Still have questions? Contact science@yorku.ca 

This module is part of the Science Summer Transition Program: Transition to University Success. To learn more and register, visit the program website.

By the end of this module you will:

• have reviewed all major concepts in Biology at the intersection of high school and an undergraduate syllabus;
• feel comfortable with your module materials with the help of lecture notes and resources; and
• have enhanced your performance and self confidence in the subject material.

The Science Summer Transition modules will be delivered in a Hyflex classroom which means students can attend and participate in the modules remotely in virtual meetings, or attend the modules in-person on our Keele campus.

To complete this module you will need:

•  An internet connection that can support video streaming: broadband wired or wireless (at least 3G or 4G/LTE)
• An internet browser (IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+ or Safari 7+)
• A laptop or desktop computer with speakers and microphone
• A webcam or HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card

Additional technical recommendations

• Minimum Recommended Processor
  • Single Core 1Ghz or Higher
  • Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) with 4GB RAM
• Recommended Operating Systems
  • macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later
  • Windows 10 (Devices with Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported)

To help you transition into your first year of university life, join our three-week introduction to Math for Business & Economics. This module reviews math topics that are most useful to studies in these fields. Topics include exponents, functions, and rational expressions. You also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to the real world of business and economics. Specifically, you can:

• work at your own pace and according to your schedule, 
• meet and work with your peers three hours a week, 
• work with a university professor, 
• master university algebra using a subscription to ALEKS -- an award-winning adaptive learning software.

In this module you will learn about:

• Exponents
• Functions
• Rational expressions
• Application of these concepts to real world business and economics contexts
   

By the end of this module you will:

• Demonstrate mastery of the rule of algebra. 
• Solve word problems using a system of equations.
• Create algebraic expressions from graphs and graph algebraic expressions.

Asynchronous lecture videos, homework, and synchronous activities (2 hours a week).

The Math for Business and Economics module will be delivered in a Hyflex classroom which means students can attend and participate in the modules remotely in virtual meetings, or attend the modules in-person on our Keele campus.

To complete this module you will need:

Internet connection, laptop or desktop (Course software will not work on a phone or tablet).
 

Offered by the faculty of Science

This module will offer students a comprehensive review of high school material that will not be explicitly covered in university courses, but will be fundamental to succeed in first-year university chemistry courses.

In this module you will learn about:

Week 1: Experimentation and Measurement
Week 2: Atoms and Elements
Week 3: Molecules, Compounds and Nomenclature
Week 4: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry
Week 5: Reactions in Aqueous Solution

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Still have questions? Contact science@yorku.ca 

This module is part of the Science Summer Transition Program: Transition to University Success. To learn more, visit the program website.

By the end of this module you will:

• have a deeper understanding of chemistry fundamentals;
• have reviewed atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecules and compounds, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, solutions and solubility, precipitation reactions, acid-base reactions, and oxidation-reduction reactions; and
• have developed systematic problem-solving skills.

The Science Summer Transition modules will be delivered in a Hyflex classroom which means students can attend and participate in the modules remotely in virtual meetings, or attend the modules in-person on our Keele campus.

To complete this module you will need:

•  An internet connection that can support video streaming: broadband wired or wireless (at least 3G or 4G/LTE)
• An internet browser (IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+ or Safari 7+)
• A laptop or desktop computer with speakers and microphone
• A webcam or HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card

Additional technical recommendations

• Minimum Recommended Processor
  • Single Core 1Ghz or Higher
  • Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) with 4GB RAM
• Recommended Operating Systems
  • macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later
  • Windows 10 (Devices with Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported)

This module will provide an overview of fundamental math subjects to prepare you for first year. Throughout the course, we will be also discussing study skills and mathematical problem-solving strategies.

In this module you will learn about:

Week 1: Exponents, factoring and rational expressions
Week 2: Solving linear/quadratic equations and inequalities
Week 3: Exponential and logarithmic functions
Week 4: Trigonometry
Week 5: Limits and an introduction to derivatives

Click to view FAQs about this module

Still have questions? Contact science@yorku.ca 

This module is part of the Science Summer Transition Program: Transition to University Success. To learn more, visit the program website.

By the end of this module you will:

• demonstrate knowledge of fundamental math topics like exponents, algebra, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, and limits;
• confidently communicate mathematical concepts orally, visually and in written form; and
• have reflected on your mathematical skills and created a plan to succeed in first-year math courses.

The Science Summer Transition modules will be delivered in a Hyflex classroom which means students can attend and participate in the modules remotely in virtual meetings, or attend the modules in-person on our Keele campus.

To complete this module you will need:

•  An internet connection that can support video streaming: broadband wired or wireless (at least 3G or 4G/LTE)
• An internet browser (IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+ or Safari 7+)
• A laptop or desktop computer with speakers and microphone
• A webcam or HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card

Additional technical recommendations

• Minimum Recommended Processor
  • Single Core 1Ghz or Higher
  • Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) with 4GB RAM
• Recommended Operating Systems
  • macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later
  • Windows 10 (Devices with Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported)

Offered by the faculty of Science

This module will provide an overview of fundamental physics subjects to prepare you for first year. 

In this module you will learn about:

Week 1: 1-Dimensional (1D) motion.
Week 2: Conservation and relationships in energy and momentum; Rotational energy and torque.
Week 3: Graphing in linear motion, including interpretation of graphical data with calculus.
Week 4: Astronomy, Newtonian gravitation and orbital motion.
Week 5: Introduction to waves and oscillatory motion. Sound and linearly polarized light will be used in a series of demonstrations.

Click to view FAQs about this module

Still have questions? Contact science@yorku.ca 

This module is part of the Science Summer Transition Program: Transition to University Success. To learn more, visit the program website.

The Science Summer Transition modules will be delivered in a Hyflex classroom which means students can attend and participate in the modules remotely in virtual meetings, or attend the modules in-person on our Keele campus.

To complete this module you will need:

•  An internet connection that can support video streaming: broadband wired or wireless (at least 3G or 4G/LTE)
• An internet browser (IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+ or Safari 7+)
• A laptop or desktop computer with speakers and microphone
• A webcam or HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card

Additional technical recommendations

• Minimum Recommended Processor
  • Single Core 1Ghz or Higher
  • Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) with 4GB RAM
• Recommended Operating Systems
  • macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later
  • Windows 10 (Devices with Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported)

Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) provides Black students with the supports they need to transition to university and maximize their student experience on the path to graduation. Through workshops, specialized events, mentoring, academic advising and more, BE YU is designed to champion the academic, professional and personal success of York’s Black student community. 

Throughout BE YU you will:

• develop resilience and positive, race-based identities;
• build leadership and create community;
• experience an empowered university transition;
• learn about a variety of supports for academic accommodations, peer mentorship, counseling and mental wellbeing;
• learn about financial supports available to Black university students; and
• think about lifelong learning and career goals. 

Registering for BE YU provides you with access to online modules offering a variety of supports including workshops, specialized events, mentoring, academic advising and more.

Note that access to services will be available to new students in August 2022.

To participate in BE YU you will need:

• an internet connection
• a web cam and microphone
• Zoom software client (optional)

Through the voices of current Indigenous students and alumnae, you will gain knowledge into the lived experience of participating in university life at York. The Indigenous Perspectives module shares honest conversations about the participants' personal stories that will provide support for your successful transition into your first year of university study. In addition to gaining confidence through finding and developing your personal support system, you will learn how the faculty, academic services and the Centre for Indigenous Student Services (CISS) are here to help you succeed on your path to graduating, by providing access to academic and peer support, mentoring, information for Indigenous-led workshops and events and more. 

Indigenous Perspectives will offer guidance for the following:

• building a healthy community, both inside and outside the classroom
• understanding why kinship is important throughout your university career
• supporting your emotional and spiritual well-being
• accessing assistance for academic preparation
• accessing cultural activities for Indigenous students (ie. sweat lodge, talking circles, powwow)
• the importance of completing your degree

Pre-recorded videos for review at your own pace.

To complete this module you will need:

• an internet connection
• a laptop or desktop computer with microphone

Navigating York University's systems and processes can be challenging for new students. Luckily, York students have a friend to whom they can turn when they have questions about almost anything to do with the university. SAVY, York's student virtual assistant, can help students find their way - both literally and figuratively - around the complexities of York.

In this module you will learn:

• the breadth of topics and types of support you can gain from SAVY;
• how best to interact with SAVY to ensure you find the information you need;
• ways to find SAVY even when you're not in front of your computer; and

By the end of this module you will:

• learn how to leverage the SAVY AI virtual assistant to inform yourself of York University's online and offline processes, protocols, and supports.
• become empowered to use a self-service tool for access and interaction with administrative processes;
• leverage the SAVY tool to better acquaint yourself with York University and finding your way within the institution. 

One online tutorial session. For best results, students should be able to attend the online session and also interact with SAVY for hands-on learning.

To complete this module you will need:

• an internet connection
• a laptop, tablet or desktop computer

Join Student Accessibility Services Peer Mentors and staff to learn more about what academic accommodations are, how to register for them, and how to access them at York. We will be available to answer questions about how you can register with Student Accessibility Services.

In this module you will learn about:

• What Student Accessibility Services can offer students
• what are academic accommodations
• how to access academic accommodations if you are a student with a disability or medical condition

That students will have a better knowledge about the supports and services that Student Accessibility Services offer and how to access these services. Students may be interested in attending this session regardless of having a disability as the information may be helpful to supporting a friend or classmate in the future.

Zoom for virtual sessions and then in-person in the August sessions in our Assistive Technology lab.

The University Experience module is designed to help students develop and/or enhance essential skills that they will use in most of their university courses. 

In this module you will learn about:

• note-taking and academic reading;
• effective studying and the myths of multitasking;
• maintaining academic integrity in class and online;
• writing and research strategies; and
• how to communicate professionally with instructors and peers.

Click to view FAQs about this module

Still have questions? Contact science@yorku.ca 

This module is part of the Science Summer Transition Program: Transition to University Success. To learn more, visit the program website.

By the end of this module you will:

• improve your academic reading capabilities;
• develop strategies for effective note-taking;
• explore alternatives to multitasking (ie. Pomodoro Technique);
• understand universal elements of effective writing and communication;
• know how to identify, validate, cite and paraphrase research sources; and
• understand the importance of academic integrity.

The Science Summer Transition modules will be delivered in a Hyflex classroom which means students can attend and participate in the modules remotely in virtual meetings, or attend the modules in-person on our Keele campus.

To complete this module you will need:

•  An internet connection that can support video streaming: broadband wired or wireless (at least 3G or 4G/LTE)
• An internet browser (IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+ or Safari 7+)
• A laptop or desktop computer with speakers and microphone
• A webcam or HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card

Additional technical recommendations

• Minimum Recommended Processor
  • Single Core 1Ghz or Higher
  • Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) with 4GB RAM
• Recommended Operating Systems
  • macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later
  • Windows 10 (Devices with Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported)

The LA&PS Summer Writing Module is offered by Associate Professor Jon Sufrin, the Director of York University's Writing Centre. Over five workshops, Sufrin, a 2012 President's University-wide Teaching Award winner, will introduce you to many skills essential to good composition: understanding assignment prompts; generating ideas; locating, integrating, explaining, and citing good sources; advancing beyond a five-paragraph essay format; and many practical tips for editing your work/improving your writing process. Each workshop will feature writing activities and the chance to get your university writing questions answered, including those around Academic Honesty, writing software, and AI tools such as ChatGPT. Get your university career off to a strong start and learn about all the ways the Writing Centre can help you become a better writer!

In this module you will learn about:

1. Understanding University Assignment Prompts: What does your professor want?
2. Writing Starts with Research: What is a good source and where do you find them?
3. Constructing Your Argument: The thesis statement, simplified.
4. Citation and Signal Phrases: Introduce your quotes smoothly, and give credit to the source!
5. Organize Your Draft: Good Introductions and Reverse Outlines.

Students will learn to:

• Analyze assignment prompts and generate ideas
• Locate, analyze, explain, and cite credible sources at an advanced level
• Learn how to compose a university level thesis statement
• Compose a good introduction, and develop strategies to organize papers of more than five paragraphs
• Recognize the strengths and weakness of your writing process, and apply composing strategies to reduce frustration

Synchronous workshops on Zoom will integrate video, short lectures, group work, and writing prompts and activities.

To complete this module you will need:

Stable internet connection, laptop, or desktop, video camera/microphone.

Learning at university happens both inside and outside of the classroom. What does this mean? How do I study? What is expected of me as a learner in university?

Join our Learning Skills Services team for tips and strategies to become better prepared for starting your studies at YorkU.

In this module you will learn about:

• Managing time and understanding the time demands of University
• Being an active, self-directed learner and adopting a mindset for learning
• Academic Culture: the hidden rules of success
• York's academic success resources and how to use them to their full potential

• Students will be acquainted with the culture and expectations of university learning.
• Students will know and be able to use practical tips and skills needed to support university success.
• Students will develop an awareness of campus resources and when to use them.
• Students will build confidence in their readiness to begin University studies.

Live webinars with Q&A sessions.

High speed internet connection, internet browser, web cam, microphone, Zoom software client

Ease yourself into quantitative methods. I remind viewers that not all numeric data is same and that we must always think about the context of the numeric data that we are working with. After a preamble about the scope of quantitative methods (statistics), I return to the beginning and describe 4 scales of measurement that underpin how we count and measure things. This is followed by an example and some wise words on how to prepare for the fall term.

What will you learn?

• Not all numeric values are created equal
• How to count and measure things
• Description through central tendency, variability, and position
• Tarmo's not as scary as you may think

Difference between qualitative and quantitative data. Understand the four basic scales of measurement and when to use each. Visualize central tendency. variability, and position, and understand why we may want to measure or compare these.

Video

The focus of this session is to prepare students for the variety of adjustments and challenges they may face as a first years. It addresses the many myths and misconceptions surrounding wellness as a university student and provides a diverse array of different resources available both on and off campus. Through a holistic approach to wellbeing, students will learn how to promote their own wellness as they navigate university.

In this module you will learn about:

1. What adjustments to expect as a first-year student
2. Myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health, nutrition, sexual health, and substance use
3. What wellness resources can be found on-campus, off-campus, and online
4. What a holistic approach to wellness looks like
5. How to promote overall wellness in university  

Students will develop an understanding of what adjustments to expect as a first year and how to prepare for them. Through debunking myths, students will develop a deeper understanding of topics such as mental health, nutrition, sexual health, and substance use as well as become aware of what resources are available in relation to these topics. Students will build confidence in how to support their own wellness throughout their studies at York.

Live webinars with Q&A session and interactive component.

Highspeed internet connection, internet browser, web cam, Zoom software client

Professors from different programs in Environmental and Urban change talk about how to succeed in University. How to get the most out of your classes and your university experience.

In this module you will learn about:

• Habits that will maximize your success in university
• What professors look for in assignments and essays
• Why you should never pull an all nighter
• Why hands on learning is important but reading is also a practical activity.

• Students will understand what is unique about university
• Students will be more familiar with the university experience when they arrive
• Students will gain some practical knowledge about how to maximize their university experience

online

Writing academic papers requires an understanding of where to begin your research, how to cite and where to go for the help you need before you even beginning to write.

In this module you will learn about:

• Academic integrity
• Citation
• Importance of Citations
• What resources are available to help you as a student.
• How to use the Learning Skills Centre to help you be the student you want to be.

1. Students will learn how to cite properly and where to go for help.
2. Students will know the importance of citations.
3. Students will learn that there are many skills that can be learned through the Learning Centre
4. Students will identify resources across the university that will help them improve their writing skills.

online

The University Experience Module assists new students with the transition to university by providing the knowledge and tools they will need to succeed in first year and beyond. Students will learn about the nature of university education, become familiar with campus resources, prepare for challenges common to the first-year experience, and develop important academic skills. Weekly topics include academic reading and notetaking; study techniques and time management; academic writing, research, and integrity; and effective communication.

Students will:

• understand the purpose of university education and how it differs from high school  
• discover and connect with campus resources that support academic success  
• identify and practice critical academic reading, writing, and research skills  
• define and practice academic integrity  
• explore and implement strategies that support well-being  
• discover and apply study methods and time management techniques  
• clarify educational goals and develop strategies for overcoming potential challenges

In-person synchronous; three hours per day (4 days), from 9:00-12:00pm EST.

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