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*1150 The Politics, Science and Culture of Hunger W (0-0) [1.00] |
| Hunger is one of the most pressing challenges confronting societies across the globe. Incorporating the perspectives of the
sciences, social sciences and humanities, the course will examine hunger as a lived experience and the challenges that face
those who are working to eradicate it. Using a case-based approach students will examine issues that require consideration
of interdisciplinary fields of study including: global economic and political forces; underlying scientific and technological
issues particularly as they relate to agriculture; the interplay of governmental and non-governmental agencies, along with
supra-governmental agencies such as the United Nations, the World Food Program and the International Monetary Fund; and the
importance of culture and beliefs in shaping attitudes in the developed and developing world.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
2.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
First year students with a maximum of 5.50 credits. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Provost & VP Academic |
| UNIV*1200 First Year Seminar F,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.
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| Restriction(s): |
Fewer than 5.00 credits. |
| Department(s): |
Provost & VP Academic |
| 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.
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. Acceptance in the Peer Helper program. |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*1250 |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*2200 Towards Sustainability F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will introduce students to the complex and interrelated issues of sustainability. It will explore why it is important
to understand the environmental, economic and social issues of our world and why they must be addressed in a holistic way.
It will allow students to realize the impact they will make on the world and give them to knowledge to develop values that
will help chart their career. This course will provide the opportunity to understand issues beyond their chosen discipline.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.50 credits |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*1250, UNIV*1260 |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*2250 |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*2410 Engaged Global Citizenship W (3-0) [0.50] |
| In this course students will gain an understanding of the concepts, values, and skills related to effective community engagement
and responsible global citizenship. As culturally-aware global citizens, students will be challenged to identify a meaningful
role for themselves in contributing to a more equitable and sustainable environment by developing an action plan for participating
in service activities at the local, national or international scale.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
9.00 credits |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the London Semester. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the London Semester. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the Shanghai semester. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| 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. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| 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. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| UNIV*4410 Civic Engagement with Communities F (3-0) [0.50] |
| In this capstone course students will critically reflect on the connections they have developed between their personal identity
as engaged citizens and the impacts their contributions have made with the broader community. An e-portfolio of their experiential
learning activities will be used to gain an appreciation of their personal growth and acquired skills, and to identify the
challenges and opportunities in a lifelong commitment to social justice, sustainability, and respect for diversity.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*2410, 90 hours of approved community service.
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
