Sept.
2025
Faculty of Science
Math 4070U: Projects in Applied Math
cross-listed with
IMCS 3010U: Integrated Application Project I
(Independent Study)
Course outline for Fall 2025
1. Course Details & Important Dates*
Term Course Type Day/Time
Independent Wednesday
Fall 2025
Study 8:10 am – 11:00 am
Location Classes Start Classes End
SCI 2240 Sept. 2, 2025 Dec. 1, 2025
* No classes from October 14 to 17, 2025, due to Thanksgiving and Fall study week.
For important dates go to:
[Link]
2. Instructor Contact Information
Instructor Name Office Phone Email
Mehran Ebrahimi SCI 3026 (905) 721-8668 x6236 [Link]@[Link]
Office Hours: By Appointment via Discord message
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3. Course Description
IMCS 3010U: Integrated Application Project I (Independent Study)
Students will work on design projects that are inspired by industry problems and that
require the integration of Mathematics and Computer Science principles. They will work
in self-directed groups, in a setting that mimics a workplace environment. Students must
submit a written report and make a presentation based on the final product of each
project. Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in Integrated Mathematics and Computer
Science program.
MATH 4070U – Projects in Applied Mathematics
Students will work on projects that are inspired by industry or research problems and that
require advanced Applied Mathematics principles. They will work in self-directed groups,
in a setting that mimics a workplace environment. Students must submit a written report
and make a presentation based on each project. Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing
in the Mathematics for Science and Industry program
4. Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Employ, synthesize and integrate mathematical and computing skills
2. Work in a group, with an appropriate and equitable distribution of tasks, towards
the common goal of carrying a project through to a satisfactory conclusion
3. Accept responsibility for managing time and financial, or other, constraints
associated with carrying out a project
4. Prepare and deliver technical presentations, and format them for the appropriate
audience, e.g. industry specialists, general public or peers.
5. Prepare a detailed technical final report outlining the problem definition, the
methodology of tackling the problem, and summary of the conclusions.
6. Speak with authority on their project and any associated content to a lay-person,
manager, peer or expert
5. Evaluation Method
Your course mark will be calculated as follows:
Weekly Progress Mark 20% [All team members are expected to report weekly progress.]
Weekly Participation Mark 20% [Active participation in discussions throughout the term.]
Midterm Oral Presentation 10% [October 8]
Midterm Written Report 15% [Due on October 22]
Final Oral Presentation 15% [November 26]
Final Written Report 20% [Due on December 2]
Final course grades may be adjusted to conform to program or Faculty grade
distribution profiles. Further information on grading can be found in Section 5 of the
Ontario Tech U Academic Calendar.
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6. Course Work
Written Reports:
Each group (of at most 3 students) will be required to complete a project, and
submit written reports for the project. The first report, which will be due in the 6th
week of class, will be not more than 10 pages, and will cover an initial project
report, which may serve as a means for the students to become familiar with the
background material of the topic. The second report will be an extended technical
report of not more than 20 pages on the project (an extended version of the first
topic or a totally new topic approved by the instructor), which will involve more
technical aspects and synthesis of the material. The reports will include
background, project description, results, and conclusion. Type-setting using
LaTeX on Overleaf for reports and including codes on a privately shared GitHub
will be required.
Oral Presentations:
Each group will be required to do two oral presentations. The first, which will be in
the 6th week of class, will cover the initial project. The second, which will be done
in the last week of classes, will be the presentation on the final project.
Weekly Progress/Participation Mark:
The weekly progress and participation marks will be based on the students’
professionalism, reliability, punctuality, preparation for and
participation/engagement in weekly meetings, participation/engagement in the
projects throughout the term, ability to follow instructions, and other relevant
criteria. Progress will be reported orally.
Discord Page
There will be a Discord page for this course for which the invitations will be sent to
students. Feel free to share ideas, questions, and codes in this space. Please set
notifications on your device, since I will be using this board for course
announcements and discussions.
Use of Generative AI Tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini): While generative
AI tools can be useful for brainstorming, checking grammar, or exploring
alternative perspectives, students must not rely on them blindly or submit AI-
generated work as their own. Any use of such tools must be critically evaluated,
properly acknowledged, and must not replace the learning objectives of the
course. Students are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all
submitted work, regardless of AI assistance. Students will be asked to explain and
discuss details of their submitted reports. Failure to demonstrate a clear
understanding of their own work may result in a grade penalty or, in serious cases,
being reported for academic misconduct.
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7. Course Admin
Office Hours:
You message me on Discord to set up an appointment time. Please allow at least 2
business days for a response.
Missed Course Work:
For all missed course work, the official Faculty of Science policies will be followed.
The full policies are posted at:
[Link]
An incomplete summary of some important policies follows. If you miss an oral test,
presentation or report deadline for a legitimate reason, you will not be penalized. All
attempts will be made to reschedule the test, presentation or report deadline.
Legitimate reasons are illness or death in the family. Within 3 days of missing the
work, you must provide the proper documentation. Failure to submit the appropriate
documentation by the deadline may result in a grade of zero for the course work.
If you miss course work for any other reason, it MUST be discussed with me and the
Science Academic Advisor at least 2 days BEFORE you are scheduled to write it. A
decision will be made on a case by case basis. If you are unsure of the information
required or whom you should contact, please contact the Science Academic
Advising office immediately. There are special deadlines for varsity athletics and
religious observances. For these circumstances, you must follow the correct
deadlines. Please visit the Faculty of Science academic policy webpage for more
information.
8. Technology Requirements
To support online learning, the university recommends certain technology requirements for
laptops, software and internet connectivity which are available at:
[Link]
Students experiencing technical difficulties such that they are unable to meet the technology
requirements may contact the IT Service Help Desk at: servicedesk@[Link]
Students experiencing financial difficulties such that they are unable to meet the technology
requirements may contact Student Awards and Financial Aid Office at:
connect@[Link]
By remaining enrolled in this course, you acknowledge that you have read,
understand and agree to observe the Recommended Technology Requirements for
accessing university online learning resources, including those minimum
requirements that are specific to your faculty and program.
9. Student Support
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Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may
affect their performance in the course is urged to contact studentlife@[Link] for
support. Furthermore, please notify your professor if you are comfortable in doing so. This
will enable them to provide any resources and help that they can.
10. Sexual Violence Support and Education
Ontario Tech is committed to the prevention of sexual violence in all is forms. For any
student who has experienced Sexual Violence, Ontario Tech can help. We will make
accommodations to cater to the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities of students
when dealing with individual cases.
If you think you have been subjected to or witnessed sexual violence:
• Reach out to a Support Worker, a specially trained individual authorized to receive
confidential disclosures about incidents of sexual violence. Support Workers can offer
help and resolution options which can include safety plans, accommodations, mental
health support, and more. To make an appointment with a Support Worker, call
905.721.3392 or email studentlife@[Link]
• Learn more about your options at: [Link]
11. Students with Disabilities
Accommodating students with disabilities at Ontario Tech is a responsibility shared among
various partners: the students themselves, SAS staff and faculty members. To ensure that
disability-related concerns are properly addressed during this course, students with
documented disabilities and who may require assistance to participate in this class are
encouraged to speak with me as soon as possible. Students who suspect they have a
disability that may affect their participation in this course are advised to go to Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) as soon as possible. Maintaining communication and
working collaboratively with SAS and faculty members will ensure you have the greatest
chance of academic success.
When on campus access is allowed, students taking courses on north Oshawa campus
can visit Student Accessibility Services in the Student Life Building, U5, East HUB (located
in the Founders North parking lot). Students taking courses on the downtown Oshawa
campus can visit Student Accessibility Services in the 61 Charles St. Building, 2nd Floor,
Room DTA 225 in the Student Life Suite.
Disability-related and accommodation support is available for students with mental health,
physical, mobility, sensory, medical, cognitive, or learning challenges. Office hours are
8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, closed Wednesday’s 8:30am – 10:00am. For more
information on services provided, you can visit the SAS website at
[Link] Students may contact
Student Accessibility Services by calling 905-721-3266, or email
studentaccessibility@[Link].
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When on campus access is allowed, students who require the use of the Test Centre to
write tests, midterms, or quizzes MUST register online using the SAS test/exam sign-up
module, found here
[Link] Students
must sign up for tests, midterms, or quizzes AT LEAST seven (7) days before the date of the
test.
Students must register for final exams by the registration deadline, which is typically two (2)
weeks prior to the start of the final examination period. SAS will notify students of the
registration deadline date.
12. Academic Integrity
Students and faculty at Ontario Tech University share an important responsibility to maintain
the integrity of the teaching and learning relationship. This relationship is characterized by
honesty, fairness and mutual respect for the aim and principles of the pursuit of education.
Academic misconduct impedes the activities of the university community and is punishable
by appropriate disciplinary action.
Students are expected to be familiar with and abide by Ontario Tech University’s regulations
on Academic Conduct which sets out the kinds of actions that constitute academic
misconduct, including plagiarism, copying or allowing one’s own work to copied, use of
unauthorized aids in examinations and tests, submitting work prepared in collaboration with
another student when such collaboration has not been authorized, among other academic
offences. The regulations also describe the procedures for dealing with allegations, and the
sanctions for any finding of academic misconduct, which can range from a resubmission of
work to a failing grade to permanent expulsion from the university. A lack of familiarity with
these regulations on academic conduct does not constitute a defense against its application.
This information can be found at
[Link]
Extra support services are available to all Ontario Tech University students in academic
development, study skills, counseling, and peer mentorship. More information on student
support services can be found at [Link]
support/[Link]
13. Online Test and Exam Proctoring (Virtual Proctoring)
Ontario Tech University will conduct virtual monitoring of examinations in accordance with
Ontario privacy legislation and all approved policy instruments.
14. Final Examinations (if applicable)
Final examinations are held during the final examination period at the end of the semester
and when on campus access is allowed, may take place in a different room and on a
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different day from the regularly scheduled class. Check the published Examination Schedule
for a complete list of days and times.
Students are required to show their Student ID card (campus ID) when in-person
examinations are allowed. Students are advised to obtain their Student ID Card well in
advance of the examination period as they will not be able to write their examinations
without it. More information on ID cards can be found at
[Link]
Students who are unable to write a final examination when scheduled due to religious
publications may make arrangements to write a deferred examination. These students are
required to submit a Request for Accommodation for Religious Obligations to the Faculty
concerned as soon as possible and no later than three weeks prior to the first day of the
final examination period.
Further information on final examinations can be found at
[Link]
[Link]
15. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
The following is an important notice regarding the process for submitting course
assignments, quizzes, and other evaluative material in your courses in the Faculty of
Science.
Ontario Tech University is governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act (“FIPPA”). In addition to providing a mechanism for requesting records held by
the university, this legislation also requires that the University not disclose the personal
information of its students without their consent.
FIPPA’s definition of “personal information” includes, among other things, documents that
contain both your name and your Banner (student) ID. For example, this could include
graded test papers or assignments. To ensure that your rights to privacy are protected, the
Faculty of Science encourages you to use only your Banner ID on assignments or test
papers being submitted for grading. This policy is intended to prevent the inadvertent
disclosure of your information where graded papers are returned to groups of students at
the same time. If you still wish to write both your name and your Banner ID on your tests and
assignments, please be advised that Ontario Tech University will interpret this as an implied
consent to the disclosure of your personal information in the normal course of returning
graded materials to students.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to the new policy or the issue of implied
consent addressed above, please contact accessandprivacy@[Link]
Notice of Collection and Use of Personal Information
Throughout this course, personal information may be collected through the use of certain
technologies under the authority of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, SO
2002, c. 8, Sch. O. and will be collected, protected, used, disclosed and retained in
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compliance with Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O.
1990, c. F.31.
This course will use the following technologies that may collect, use, disclose and retain
personal information (including images) for the purposes described below:
• Respondus Monitor and Proctortrack to maintain academic integrity for examinations;
• Google Meet and Kaltura Virtual Classroom to facilitate remote instruction and
interactive learning;
• Peer-shared applications, services or technologies that may be reviewed, assessed, or
used as part of coursework.
• Other applications, services, or technologies that support or enhance online learning.
For more information relating to these technologies, we encourage you to visit:
[Link] Questions regarding personal
information may be directed to: Ontario Tech University Access and Privacy Office, 2000
Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5, email: accessandprivacy@[Link].
By remaining enrolled in this course, you acknowledge that you have read,
understand, and agree to the terms and conditions under which the technology
provider(s) may collect, use, disclose and retain your personal information. You
agree to the university using the technologies and using your personal information
for the purposes described in this course outline.
16. Freedom of Expression
Pursuant to Ontario Tech’s Freedom of Expression Policy all students are encouraged to
express ideas and perspectives freely and respectfully in university space and in the online
university environment, subject to certain limitations. Students are reminded that the limits
on Freedom of Expression include speech or behaviour that: is illegal or interferes with the
university’s legal obligations; defames an individual or group; constitutes a threat,
harassment or discrimination; is a breach of fiduciary, contractual, privacy or confidentiality
obligations or commitments; and unduly disrupts and interferes with the functioning of the
university. In the context of working online, different forms of communication are used.
Where permitted, students using “chat” functions or other online forms of communication are
expected to ensure that their communication complies with the Freedom of Expression
Policy.
17. Student Course Feedback Surveys
Student evaluation of teaching is a highly valued and helpful mechanism for monitoring the
quality of Ontario Tech University’s programs and instructional effectiveness. To that end,
course evaluations are administered by an external company in an online, anonymous
process during the last few weeks of classes. Students are encouraged to participate
actively in this process and will be notified of the dates. Notifications about course
evaluations will be sent via e-mail, and posted on Canvas, Weekly News, and signage
around the campus.
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University Response to COVID-19
The government response to the COVID-19 pandemic is continually evolving. As new
information becomes available from federal and provincial public health authorities, the
Province of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario Tech University will
remain nimble and prepared to respond to government orders, directives, guidelines and
changes in legislation to ensure the health and safety of all members of its campus
community. In accordance with public health recommendations, the university may need to
adjust the delivery of course instruction and the availability and delivery mode of campus
services and co-curricular opportunities. Ontario Tech University appreciates the
understanding and flexibility of our students, faculty and staff as we continue to navigate the
pandemic and work together to demonstrate our strong commitment to academic, research
and service excellence during these challenging and unprecedented times.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards have been considered
in the development of this course outline and it adheres to the principles outlined in the
University’s Accessibility Policy.
