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 and proteins
Week 2: biological macromolecules II - lipids and 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

Click to view FAQs about this module [https://www.yorku.ca/science/students/future-students/science-summer-transition-program/#FAQ]

Still have questions? Contact science@yorku.ca 

This module is part of the Science Summer Transition Program: Transition to University Success. For more information, 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;
• gain exposure to university-style lectures, assessments and course materials;
• 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 purely remote and synchronous form.

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 a microphone; and
• 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)

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

• meet and work with future classmates, including upper-year peer-mentors;
• participate in twice-weekly interactive classes with a university professor;
• master university algebra with ALEKS – an award-winning adaptive learning software; and
• complete homework activities at your own pace.

In this module you will learn about:
See learning outcomes.

You will learn to:

• demonstrate mastery of the rules of algebra;
• solve word problems using a system of equations;
• create algebraic expressions from graphs and graph algebraic

The Math for Business and Economics module will be delivered online through synchronous classes on Zoom with interactive videos, weekly meetings, group work and an award-winning learning software, ALEKS.

To complete this module you will need:

Internet connection, laptop or desktop (course software will not work on phones or tablets).

Module Overview

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 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

Click to view FAQs about this module [https://www.yorku.ca/science/students/future-students/science-summer-transition-program/#FAQ]

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 Program modules will be delivered in a purely remote and synchronous form. Technical Requirements

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 a microphone; and
• 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 is designed to strengthen foundational mathematics skills in preparation for further courses in mathematics that will assume effective mathematical communication, appropriate problem-solving strategies, strong and personalized study skills and confidence with high school mathematical topics.

In this module you will learn about:

Week 1: exponents, factoring and rational expressions
Week 2: linear and quadratic equations and inequalities

Week 3: exponential and logarithmic functions
Week 4: trigonometry
Week 5:  logic and effective representation and communication of mathematics

Click to view FAQs about this module [https://www.yorku.ca/science/students/future-students/science-summer-transition-program/#FAQ]

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 mathematical logic;
• 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 purely remote and synchronous form.

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 a microphone; and
• 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 system:
  • 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 your 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 [https://www.yorku.ca/science/students/future-students/science-summer-transition-program/#FAQ]

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.

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

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 a microphone; and
• a webcam, 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 University Experience module is designed to help you develop and/or enhance the essential skills you will use in most of your 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 [https://www.yorku.ca/science/students/future-students/science-summer-transition-program/#FAQ]

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 (i.e. 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 purely remote and synchronous form.

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 a microphone; and
• 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 Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) Summer Writing module is offered by Associate Professor Jon Sufrin, previous 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, including 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 and 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: simplifying thesis statements;
4. citation and signal phrases: introduce your quotes smoothly and give credit to the source; and
5. organize your draft: good introductions and reverse outlines.

You 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; and
• 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, writing prompts and activities.

Stable internet connection, laptop or desktop, video camera and a microphone.

The Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) is offering a 5-week series of in-person experiential sessions designed for incoming first-year students. Developed and taught by EUC instructors, students are invited to explore and have a taste of what EUC classes and learning will look and feel like, all to support a successful transition to university.

Our five weekly sessions are open to students of any program within EUC, and provide a mix of academic instruction, skill-building and personal development opportunities. Each session focuses on a different EUC program, led by professors within the corresponding programs. Enrol in your program's session and consider participating in additional modules to further your individual learning objectives and broaden your university experience.

Meet other first-year students, professors and feel a little more ready for fall!

In EUC’s YU Prep “Get Ready for EUC and Learning at University” you will learn about:

• Week 1: Environmental Arts & Justice (EAJ) – off-campus field trip to explore MOCA to highlight EAJ’s connection to geography and planning.
• Week 2: Environmental Science (ES) – on-campus experience that delves into the major cycles of our planet and the scientific method.
• Week 3: Cities, Regions, Planning (CRP) – on-campus module introducing the program structure and includes an urban transportation workshop.
• Week 4: Sustainable Environmental Management (SEM) – on-campus session that explores experiential education and the critical issues facing the Earth today.
• Week 5: Global Geography (GG) – on-campus session that invites critical thinking about the social, political, economic and environmental processes that are shaping our world, and how they play out on a global scale.

If you have any questions about EUC’s YU Prep registration and/or offerings, please contact yuprep@yorku.ca.

You will:

• meet and build long-lasting connections with other incoming first-year EUC students;
• build crucial geography, environmental science and critical reading skills;
• gain familiarity with programs and program expectations; and
• build relationships with the professors who will be teaching in September and throughout the year.

Get Ready for EUC and University Learning offers in-person sessions, both on and off campus.

• Week 1: Environmental Arts & Justice (EAJ) - Thursday, July 11
  • Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada, 158 Sterling Rd, Toronto
• Week 2: Environmental Science (ES) – Thursday, July 18
  • Location: Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies building, 138 HNES, Keele Campus, York University
• Week 3: Cities, Regions, Planning (CRP) – Thursday, July 25
  • Location: Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies building, 138 HNES, Keele Campus, York University
• Week 4: Sustainable Environmental Management (SEM) – Thursday, August 1
  • Location: Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies building, 138 HNES, Keele Campus, York University
• Week 5: Global Geography (GG) – Thursday, August 8
  • Location: Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies building, 138 HNES, Keele Campus, York University

Self-enrol in your program’s session once you have accepted your offer of admission to York University. Get Ready for EUC and Learning at University sessions do not count for academic credit, require no pre-requisite classes and will not appear on your academic transcript.

Deadline to register for all YU Prep sessions is Wednesday, July 10, 5 p.m. ET.

Please note: Get Ready for EUC and Learning at University sessions are free.