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What is a museum? This course will introduce history, values, and traditions that Western museums are built up on. With a special focus on art and visual culture, the course will explore how the idea of art museum has evolved in response to changes in socio-political climate and public demands. Fundamental museological and curatorial concepts such as the “cabinet of curiosity,” the “white cube,” and the “artificial hell” will be critically discussed through historical and contemporary case studies. The course is also an introduction to curatorial practice with guest presentations by accomplished art critics, art historians, and curators.

This course examines the art and architecture of the seventeenth century and explores the careers of the major artists active in the prominent centres of Italy and Europe, such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Rubens, and Rembrandt. This course will take place when the MacKenzie Art Gallery will have an exhibition on Rembrandt. Therefore, we will be able to see the works we study in the flesh—an invaluable and rare opportunity!

Must also register in CHEM 104-003, ENGL 100-L05, and lab section 097. An examination of biological molecules, cell structure, and fundamental cellular processes, bioenergetics, genetics, evolution, and animal and plant physiology.

Plus one lab section L02, L03, L04 or L05

Plus one lab section L02-L03. Did you ever wonder how a spider can walk on water, why the colour of leaves change in fall, or why you look different from your siblings? We will answer these and other every day questions surrounding biology, and talk about how scientists investigate life, evolution, cell theory, biological diversity, genetics, biotechnology, and so much more.

Biometrics provides a thorough understanding of hypothesis development and testing for biological data using parametric statistics. Specific analytical techniques include correlation, regression, various types of analysis of variance (ANOVA), and associated diagnostics. All analyses are conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics software package. Students will learn how to design experiments, and approach and solve diverse statistical problems through regular assignments.

This course explores design practices for branding and advertising as they are developed in a professional environment. Through experiential learning processes, lectures, case studies and studio projects, students will gain practical and theoretical knowledge to create and understand the visual language underpinning brand identities and advertising campaigns.

This course focuses on skills, experiences, and critical thinking related to the production of online communication experiences. While investigating case studies and visual communication principles, students will engage with projects including display/mobile advertising, as well as the design of a website.

For Living Learning Community students only. This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

Must also register in PHIL 150-L02. This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing. For this Luther Bundle course, students will also practice multimedia literacy, interview and oral presentation skills, reflective writing, and will learn about law and journalism from guest speakers.

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

Must also register in PSYC 101-L02 and STAT 100-L02. This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

Must also register in BIOL 100-L01 & CHEM 104-003. This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

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Students will complete a variety of diverse writing tasks (for instance, composing expository and persuasive essays, cover letters, resumes, professional emails, reviews, captions, instructions, abstracts, and annotated bibliography entries). These tasks will focus on producing writing that is crafted to one’s audience, and is marked by unity, coherence, precision, fluency, clarity, logic, and originality. Classes will often be structured as workshops, which will be focused on discussing sample readings, tactics and strategies for producing impactful writing, interpreting and responding to constructive critiques, assessing one’s own writing, and revising. This is not a remedial course. Students are expected to have mastered the mechanics of sentence structure and punctuation as a basic requirement for entering the class.

Wooden legs, parrots, swords, the Jolly Roger: our image of pirates is consistently recognisable, because it derives from a specific period in history, the so-called “Golden Age of Piracy” (1715-1730). While the world of pirates as depicted in fiction is colourful and exciting, the real world of the pirates of the Golden Age also has social and political dimensions that Hollywood always leaves out. Texts will include familiar pirate stories, such as "Treasure Island", along with narratives from the Golden Age itself, such as Charles Johnson’s "General History of the Pyrates" and Daniel Defoe’s "Captain Singleton".

This course focuses on historicizing the modern wave of terror attacks by groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS/ISIL. By examining historical precedents in the 19th and 20th centuries, students will be able to understand that "terrorism" is neither a modern phenomenon nor restricted to one group or region. Three areas of historical study - the US in the 19th century, Britain and Ireland, including "The Troubles", and the Middle East in the 20th centruy - will provide a comparative context through which students can analyze the spread of the use of terror and their political objectives.

Illness and disease have always been - and continue to be - central factors in human history. This course will explore the cultural history of western medicine from its Greek foundations to the turn of the twentieth century. We will examine how concepts of disease, medicine, and the body have changed over time, from the four humours to germ theory. Some of the themes that we’ll explore include: epidemics and their social consequences, the role of magic and religion in healing, medical views of gender differences and reproductive issues, historic perspectives on mental illness, and ongoing questions around who has the right to practice medicine.

Defining humanity; recognising the rights of all people; determining social roles for men and women; tracing the effects of Western Imperialism; coming to terms with Western perceptions of Islam: while many of these issues are common for us in the 21st century, people have been trying to understand and solve them for over 300 years. This course will examine these and other so-called “contemporary issues” by placing them within their historical context, beginning in the 17th century and continuing through to today, and by studying what political thinkers, essayists, and even poets, novelists, and artists of the past had to say about them. By using the perspectives from a variety of disciplines — especially history, sociology, psychology, political science, and even literary studies — we will look at how the world-views of our ancestors have shaped the world that we live in today, with the hope that by understanding the past we are not condemned to repeat it.

Plus lab section L10. Differentiation of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Optimization, curve sketching, and integration by substitution.

Plus lab section L10. One of the great mathematical advances of all time, calculus has broad applicability across disciplines. This introductory calculus class covers the theory and techniques of differentiation and integration of algebraic and triogonometric functions. Topics will inclues limits, optimization, curve sketching, and calculation of areas.

Plus lab section L10. One of the great mathematical advances of all time, calculus has broad applicability across disciplines. This introductory calculus class covers the theory and techniques of differentiation and integration of algebraic and triogonometric functions. Topics will inclues limits, optimization, curve sketching, and calculation of areas.

Plus lab section L10. One of the great mathematical advances of all time, calculus has broad applicability across disciplines. This introductory calculus class covers the theory and techniques of differentiation and integration of algebraic and triogonometric functions. Topics will inclues limits, optimization, curve sketching, and calculation of areas.

Plus lab section L10. The objective of this course is to introduce students to elementary linear algebra, particularly at a computational and applied level. Topics include vectors in Euclidean space, systems of linear equations, Gaussian reduction, matrices, matrix operations, vector spaces, linear dependence, bases, dimensions, determinants, eigenvectors and eigenvalues. The emphasis of this course is on problem-solving rather than theoretical development.

Solutions to non-linear equations. Existence and uniqueness of solution to initial-value problems. Series solutions and Frobenius Method. Introduction to Bessel's and Legendre's equations and their solutions. Orthogonal functions, orthogonal series, and Fourier series. Solutions of boundary-value problems using separation of variables. Solutions to non-homogeneous equations and/or non-homogeneous boundary conditions. Introduction to transform methods.

What would life be without music? This entertaining survey course is geared toward students with no or little musical background who wish to increase their listening skills and learn more about Western classical art music. We will begin with the instruments of the orchestra and basic musical elements, followed by a chronological survey of important composers (including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, etc.) and representative genres (chant, mass, symphony, concerto, opera, etc.). Students will write three tests throughout the semester; an extended assignment in two parts that includes a detailed concert report will replace the final exam. In lieu of a textbook, we will be using online sources exclusively. NOTE: Attendance of local concerts featuring classical music is required. No music reading ability is necessary.

This fast-paced survey class traces the fascinating history of Western European music during the Classical, Romantic and Modern periods. Students will develop basic listening, writing, and critical thinking skills. Progress throughout the semester will be assessed via three in-class tests. A summary assignment – which involves LCUR’s “Writing Across the Disciplines” coordinator – and a music library assignment will prepared students for the short, laddered research paper and annotated bibliography that replaces the final exam. Attendance of local concerts is also required. NOTE: This class is compulsory for, and geared toward B.Mus. students; music reading skills and basic music theory knowledge are required.

An introduction to management and leadership principles and practices for nonprofit organizations, including regulatory requirements, organization types, governance and decision-making models, strategic planning, capacity building, leadership styles, sustainability, partnerships/alliances with other organizations, and roles and responsibilities of boards of directors. Technology and software resources for organizational development are presented.

Philosophy seeks to satisfy our intellectual curiosity about enduring questions: what we can know, what is meaningful, how should we live our lives—all dimensions of the traditional search for wisdom. We will explore questions concerning knowledge and truth, mind and body, personal identity, free will, morality, politics, and the existence of God. You will also be introduced to various areas of philosophy including metaphysics, critical thinking, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion.

Critical thinking - also called logic - is the study of how to distinguish good reasoning from bad, correct thinking from incorrect. It's a little like grammar: we use it all the time, usually without thinking about it. But like grammar, critical thinking involves universal rules that you may not be familiar with. Studying these rules will help you to use them more effectively, and so to become a better thinker.

Critical thinking - also called logic - is the study of how to distinguish good reasoning from bad, correct thinking from incorrect. It's a little like grammar: we use it all the time, usually without thinking about it. But like grammar, critical thinking involves universal rules that you may not be familiar with. Studying these rules will help you to use them more effectively, and so to become a better thinker.

This course examines contemporary philosophical debates about spritual and religious claims, religious experience, and the role of reason in holding spiritual beliefs. In doing so, modern forumulations of traditional objections to these claims (such as the problem of evil and non-supernatural explanations for their origins) and the meaningfulness of religious language will be examined. Other topics will include: ways of intellectually responding to conflicts between religious traditions; the relationship between religion, ethics, and politics; religious and spiritual practives (such as prayer).

An introduction to the social science aspects of psychology, including the study of adjustment, disorders, development, personality and the social environment of the person.

Must also register in ENGL 100-L04 and STAT 100-L02. An introduction to the social science aspects of psychology, including the study of adjustment, disorders, development, personality and the social environment of the person.

A study of developmental processes across the lifespan; the interaction between environmental and biological processes; maturational and learning factors; how these interact with social influences in the developing person.

Social psychology, the study of human behaviour in its social context, deals with the way we think socially, the impressions we form of others, and emphasizes the influence of group membership and interactions. Learn about: cognition, perception, the self, propaganda, prejudice, discrimination, prosocial behaviour, aggression, love, charismatic leaders, and cults. Take a glimpse into our social world and how these various concepts relate to everyday interactions!

An integrative course examining various perspectives on the study of the person.

An examination of the major theories and research methodologies in the field of the Psychology of Women. Philosophical values of feminism and the psychological impact of women’s historical roles in society will be considered throughout the course. A crosscultural comparison of women’s issues will be included.

This course will discuss in detail issues related to psychological and psychiatric disorders including diagnosis, definition, history, and controversies surrounding classification. This course will use the scientist/practitioner approach to abnormal psychology that emphasizes the application of clinical methods from an empirical perspective. Issues related to service delivery in terms of therapy and treatment will also be discussed.

Religion is an important part of human experience that explains how the universe was created and our place in it. While religion answers questions about existence, it also shapes our daily lives - what we wear, eat, and do every day.We will study the body, colonialism, gender, and society in relation to religion with the goal of developing an understanding of lived religion and an appreciation for religious and cultural diversity.

Religion is an important part of human experience that explains how the universe was created and our place in it. While religion answers questions about existence, it also shapes our daily lives - what we wear, eat, and do every day.We will study the body, colonialism, gender, and society in relation to religion with the goal of developing an understanding of lived religion and an appreciation for religious and cultural diversity.

We will explore the basic beliefs and practices of Muslims, as they historically developed and as they come to expression in various Muslim communities today. Included will be a consideration of the prophet Muhammad, the Qur’an, the development of foundational Muslim ideas and institutions, and the continuing history of contact, influence and (mis)conceptions between non-Muslims and Muslims.

What do religions have to say about women, and what do women have to say about religion? This course surveys traditional and feminist perspectives on women and the feminine in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and within Canadian First Nations teachings. In addition to lectures and much discussion, students will have the opportunity to view videos and listen to women who are adherents of each tradition.

This course introduces students to sociological analyses and theoretical perspectives on the place of religion in modern society. The course focuses on issues such as secularization, fundamentalism, sects and cults, and Third World religious movements.

This course introduces students to sociological analyses and theories of ethnic and cultural diversity, with an emphasis on contemporary Canada. Specific topics might include Aboriginal cultures in Canadian society, issues arising from conflicts between concepts of human rights nd specific cultural practices, overt and systemic racism, and controversies about immigration.

An introduction to statistical methods; descriptive statistics; the normal distribution; basic techniques of statistical inference; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for population means and proportions; simple linear regression; and one-way analysis of variance.

For Pre-Nursing Bundle students only. Must also register in ENGL 100-L04 and PSYC 101-L02. An introduction to statistical methods; descriptive statistics; the normal distribution; basic techniques of statistical inference; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for population means and proportions; simple linear regression; and one-way analysis of variance.

A continuation of STAT 100; inference for two categorical variables; basic multiple linear regression; two-way analysis of variance; introduction to nonparametric methods; statistical process control; introduction to survey design.

Have you ever wondered why boys don’t cry and women like pink? Have you heard of feminism? Figuring out the world begins with thinking about ourselves-our upbringing, our social location, our perceptions - and wondering where our ideas come from. If you like thinking about theory but also about making a difference in the world, or if you have questions about sexualities, politics, religion, colonialism and First Nations teachings, men’s movements, economics, and global development, or if you just want to know the history of the North American movement, try this class out.