XII. Course Descriptions
Interdisciplinary University
UNIV*3500, UNIV*3550 and UNIV*4500 are re-numbered and now appear under Environmental Design and Rural Development (EDRD)
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UNIV*1250 Experiential Learning Opportunity I: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00]
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| Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful completion of the Peer Helper training program and a supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A pass/fail grade will not be assigned to UNIV*1250 until UNIV*1260 has been completed. Students who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor conent and acceptance in the Peer Helper program. |
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UNIV*1260 Experiential Learning Opportunity II: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00]
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| Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful completion of the Peer Helper training program and a supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A pass/fail grade will be assigned at the end of the completion of both UNIV*1250 and UNIV*1260. Student who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*1250
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent. |
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UNIV*2000 Foundations of Leadership F (3-0) [0.50]
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| Using an integrated approach to studying leadership, this foundation course covers history, evolving theories, models, and research both from a theoretical point of view and practical application. This course will use a seminar style with applied workshops, class discussions, guest speakers, and student participation. Students will prepare elements of a skills portfolio and a research paper. This is a required course for the Certificate in Leadership. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent. |
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UNIV*2050 The 5000 Days S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| An interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues which offers opportunities to investigate social processes and philosophical considerations with respect to the position and influence of humankind, and the development of social conditions, values and economic activities that have led to our present situation. These investigations are carried out within the context of physical environmental considerations, such as the sate of the earth, forests, air water and our use of energy, and will lead the student to a detailed consideration of the future. (Offered through distance education format only.) |
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UNIV*2250 Experiential Learning Opportunity III: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00]
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| Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful completion of the Peer Helper training program and a supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A pass/fail grade will not be assigned to UNIV*2250 until UNIV*2260 has been completed. Students who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*1250, UNIV*1260
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent. |
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UNIV*2260 Experiential Learning Opportunity IV: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00]
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| Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful completion of the Peer Helper training program and a supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A pass/fail will be assigned at the end of the completion of both UNIV*2250 and UNIV*2260. Students who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*2250
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent. |
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UNIV*3010 University Studies in London I S (3-0) [0.50]
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| An intensive and integrated course of study in the arts, social sciences and/or sciences as they relate to the resources of London. For London Summer Session students only. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the London Summer Session. |
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UNIV*3020 University Studies in London II S (3-0) [0.50]
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| An intensive and integrated course of study in the arts, social sciences and/or sciences as they relate to the resources of London. For London Summer Session students only. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the London Summer Session. |
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UNIV*3250 Beyond the 5000 Days S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| The complexity and dimensions of key environmental issues introduced in UNIV*2050 are explored in greater detail. This will facilitate the student's ability to critically evaluate socio-economic-environmental linkages between contemporary challenges such as sustainable resources, energy, human population, education and communication, and environmental ethics. Supplementary voluntary workshop. (Offered through distance education format only.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*2050
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UNIV*3400 Watershed Planning Practice S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course provides a comprehensive review of watershed planning as practiced under the watershed planning initiative in Ontario. It also provides an introduction to watershed planning in other contexts (Canada, U.S.A. and developing world). The materials covered include watershed science and its application in planning and development of watershed programs at the local and municipal level. Case studies of existing watershed planning processes and programs are employed to demonstrate the application of the planning tools. Application of the watershed plans in the context of municipal official plans, plan of subdivision and part lot control are examined, along with a review of innovative planning tools (performance zoning, density control, and open space systems planning). |
| Prerequisite(s): |
AGR*2301, BIOL*1040, ENGG*2550, (GEOG*2000 or GEOG*2210), SOAN*3300 or consent of the instructor. |
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UNIV*4000 Leadership Capstone W (3-0) [0.50]
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| Changes taking place in organizations and work, and the advanced level, general skills needed by university graduates in the workplace will be explored. In addition, transition issues, such as the change from the role of 'student' to 'employee' or 'entrepreneur', will be examined. Based on experience in their leadership placements, students will examine the relationships between leadership theory and practice. Students will be encouraged to study leadership issues that relate to professions in the disciplines. They will work on an action project that will involve researching creative approaches to leadership issues. This is a required course for the Certification Leadership. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*2000 plus 120 hours of placement experience. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent. |
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