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)

UNIV*1200 First Year Seminar W (3-0) [0.50]
First Year Seminars are interdisciplinary courses designed especially for first year students. The goal of the First Year Seminar course is to provide opportunities for students to participate in small enrolment, discussion-oriented classes in their first year. Different seminar topics are offered each year in each separate course section, reflecting the particular research or professional interest of the course instructor. The seminar course counts as a free elective in the student's Schedule of Studies. For information about how the seminar courses may in some cases fulfil particular program distribution requirements, students should contact their program counsellor. A list of current and archived offerings is available by following the links on the First Year Seminars web page.
Restriction(s): Fewer than 5.00 credits.
UNIV*1250 Experiential Learning Opportunity I: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00]
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 consent required and acceptance in the Peer Helper program.
UNIV*1260 Experiential Learning Opportunity II: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00]
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
UNIV*2050 Environmental Perspectives and Human Choices I F (3-0) [0.50]
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 state 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.)
UNIV*2250 Experiential Learning Opportunity III: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00]
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
UNIV*2260 Experiential Learning Opportunity IV: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00]
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
UNIV*3000 Civic Engagement & Service Learning W (3-0) [0.50]
This course provides a unique opportunity for students to develop civic leadership skills and increase their awareness and appreciation for the social relevance of higher education through a community service-learning experience. Curricular and co-curricular learning are integrated through continued academic study and its application, modification, and critique in a community context. Students will conduct research and seminars on a selected topic while simultaneously completing a placement in a community agency appropriate to that topic.
Prerequisite(s): 9.00 credits
UNIV*3010 University Studies in London I U (3-0) [0.50]
This course is an intensive and integrated study in the arts, social sciences and/or sciences as they relate to the resources of London. This course is for London Session Semester students only.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the London Semester.
UNIV*3020 University Studies in London II U (3-0) [0.50]
This course is an intensive and integrated study in the arts, social sciences and/or sciences as they relate to the resources of London. This course is for London Session Semester students only.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the London Semester.
UNIV*3150 University Studies in Paris I W (2-3) [0.50]
An integrated course of study in subject areas that will vary from year to year but relate to resources in Paris.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paris Semester.
UNIV*3160 University Studies in Paris II W (2-3) [0.50]
An integrated course of study in subject areas that will vary from year to year but relate to resources in Paris.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paris Semester.
UNIV*3170 University Studies in Paris III W (2-3) [0.50]
An integrated course of study in subject areas that will vary from year to year but relate to resources in Paris.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paris Semester.
UNIV*3210 Contemporary China F (3-3) [1.00]
The course focuses on aspects of Shanghai as exemplifying the emergence of contemporary China. The course engages perspectives from the humanities and social sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Shanghai semester.
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
UNIV*3220 University Studies in Shanghai I F (3-0) [0.50]
This is an intensive and integrated course which focuses on a topic relating to Shanghai.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Shanghai semester.
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
UNIV*3230 University Studies in Shanghai II U (3-0) [0.50]
This is an intensive and integrated course which focuses on a topic relating to Shanghai.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Shanghai semester.
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
UNIV*3250 Environmental Perspectives and Human Choices II W (3-0) [0.50]
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
UNIV*3330 Confronting Science and Politics W (6-0) [1.00]
Using an enquiry-based approach, this course will present students with a number of critical global issues where science and politics collide. Students will be expected to research and understand the scientific, political and cultural issues that underlie the problems and identify tangible, real-world, and effective action or resolution. Students will practise oral and written forms of communication to explore issues of science, politics, culture, environment, humanitarianism and health.
Prerequisite(s): 7.50 credits including (1 of PSYC*2040, STAT*2040, STAT*2060, STAT*2080, STAT*2100)
Restriction(s): Instructor Consent.
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