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Art History 100 is an introductory survey of world art and visual culture throughout human history. Through readings, discussions, lectures, and artwork analysis students will investigate historical and cultural contexts and the various roles of artists and viewers. Students will build a foundation for the consideration, identification, and understanding of art and visual culture in historical contexts.

Museums and galleries shape the messages, perspectives and values that museums and galleries communicate to viewers. This seminar addresses theoretical and practical concepts related to cultures of display and issues of curation.

For Engl/Science students only. Must also register in ENGL 100-L01 and CHEM 104-003. An examination of biological molecules, cell structure, and fundamental cellular processes, bioenergetics, genetics, evolution, and animal and plant physiology.

For students registered in BIOL 100-L01 only

Plus lab section L99. An introductory level course covering the principles of biology with examples taken from humans.

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.

Meets on alternate weeks.

Meets on alternate weeks.

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 Engl/Science students only. 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.

Justice/Journalism Bundle. 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.

Pre-Nursing Bundle: Students 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.

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.

Did you love the Harry Potter series and want to read more books like it? If so, this class is for you! We will study "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman, and "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander. We will look at the mythological elements used in the novels, particularly the idea of an archetypal hero, as well as how these novels fit into a tradition of children's literature.

The theory and practice of expository and persuasive writing. Each student will be expected to write several papers in a variety of modes of writing. 

This course provides insights into five major regions of the world. The physical environmental characteristics (physical geography) and the socioeconomic characteristics (human geography) of each region are examined in order to provide an all-encompassing understanding of the regions. Country case studies will be used to provide in-depth analyses of prominent issues within each region, such as the Syrian civil war; Nigeria’s struggle for political-economic stability; South Africa’s legacies of apartheid; China’s rise as a global superpower; the emerging market economies of southeast Asia, and Australia as Asia’s “farm and mine”.

This regional geography course begins with a critical overview of explanations of development or lack of development in the so-called “third world”. Overarching historical and contemporary processes that have shaped and continue to shape the region, including colonization, dependency, and globalization, and their impacts, will be evaluated to help explain global inequalities in well-being, and the similarities and differences in the geography of development (or underdevelopment) in the third world. Next, analyses of specific development-related topics will provide systematic insights into this region. Specific topics to be covered will include economic reforms, aid, debt, and development; urbanization and development; population, the fertility transition, and development; agriculture, development, and the exceptional problem of famine; and the biophysical environment and development.

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 century - will provide a comparative context through which students can analyze the spread of the use of terror and their political objectives.

This course will examine what made the Renaissance possible, as the Humanists who led it looked to give rebirth to the classical world of Greece and Rome. It will look at what made Florence the center of this Renaissance, along with how the discoveries of it not only launched the Age of Discovery, but enabled the emergence of the Nation State. It will look at the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, as well as how the Scientific Revolution, which while growing out of the Renaissance, still came to oppose a fundamental tenet of it, for while the Humanists looked to imitate the Greeks, the Scientific Revolutionaries found flaws in their astronomy

Between 1450 and 1700, the mental landscape of Europe changed dramatically. Magic and alchemy flourished in the Renaissance, but were abandoned by the time of the Scientific Revolution. This course will examine the many facets of this evolution and the impact it had on both scholarly and popular culture.

Why is it so difficult to discuss morally charged topics with someone who sits across the ideological aisle from you? And how does social media change those discussions further? This course will unpack the psychology and philosophy behind moral reasoning and the ways in which digital media impact these processes.

Defining humanity; recognizing 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.

ENGL/SCI students only. See MATH 110-L01 for description.

MATH ED majors only. See MATH 110-L01 for description.

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.

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.

This course is a survey of select song traditions from Western and world cultures from the Middle Ages to the present. Major themes will include music-text relationships, genres and forms, social functions, and approaches to vocal performance practice.

An introduction to the nonprofit and voluntary sector in Canada and the organizations that comprise it. The course examines the history, size, scope, and roles of the sector in society, relationships with government and other sectors and accountability in the context of governing and managing a private not-for-profit corporation.

This course emphasizes theoretical and practical considerations in the governance of nonprofit organizations. It focuses on what boards, the volunteers who serve on them do, and how they do it to maximize nonprofit governance and organizational effectiveness. Emphasis on competencies of highly effective boards, CEOs, board chairs, and leadership volunteers.

This course covers the fundamentals and challenges of fundraising and resource development in non-profit and voluntary sector organizations. Topics covered will include working through the donor cycle, the importance of relationship building, establishing revenue streams, grant-writing, and the role of the Board and governance for organizational sustainability.

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. This course will explore questions concerning knowledge and truth, mind and body, personal identity, free will, morality, politics, and the existence of God. Students 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.

Justice/Journalism Bundle. Must also register in ENGL 100-L02. See PHIL 150-L01 for course description.

This course examines contemporary philosophical debates about spiritual and religious claims, religious experience, and the role of reason in holding spiritual beliefs. In doing so, modern formulations 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 practices (such as prayer).

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

For Pre-Nursing students only. Must also register in Stat 100-L02 & ENGL 100-L04. See PSYC 101-L01 for course description.

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.

The study of human behaviour in its social context dealing with the impressions we form of others and emphasizing the influence of group membership and interactions upon important psychological processes.

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

Major restrictions removed when Open Registration begins. This course is an introduction to forensic psychology. It focuses on how psychology can be used to understand the behavior of those involved in the justice system. It includes topics such as psychology of police investigations, deception, eyewitness testimony, child victims and witnesses, juries, mental illness in court, sexual offenders, psychopathy, and risk assessment. In this class, you will gain experiencing connecting psychology research with real criminal cases in Canada.

Major restrictions removed when Open Registration begins. 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.

In this course, we will study what is known to Christians as the Old Testament, to Jews as the Tanakh, and to scholars as the Hebrew Bible. We will discover this book to be many things: a collection of historical documents, a literary compilation, and a conversation partner, or revelation, on deep societal and spiritual issues, such as identity, family, gender, ethnicity, politics, and ideas about God. You can expect careful reading of biblical texts with attention to historical origins and context, translation, literary structure and interpretation.

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.

The Qur’an is the holy book of Muslims. Following an academic approach, we will explore the content and literary style of the Qur’an in the context of its emergence in Late Antiquity. We will read parts of the Qur’an in various English translations. Sometimes we will also read parallel texts belonging to other religious groups explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an, such as Jews and Christians. We will encounter the scholarly challenges of studying the different layers and genres of the text, identifying its audience and various themes, and dealing with the limits of translation and the variety of interpretations.

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.

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 students only. Must also register in ENGL 100-L04 & PSYC 101-L02. See STAT 100-L01 for course description.

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.