XII. Course Descriptions
Arts and Sciences
Dean's Office, College of Arts
Registration in ASCI* courses is limited to students in the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree program.
| ASCI*1110 Society and Inquiry I F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Through a series of historical and/or current case studies, this course introduces students to the ways in which social forces interact with inquiry. Students learn how to locate, present and critically evaluate evidence. This course also introduces students to the importance of good academic conduct and accountability in their work. | |
| Equate(s): | ASCI*1000 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*1120 Society and Inquiry II W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Through a series of historical and/or current case studies, students will continue to explore the ways in which social forces shape inquiry. Students will learn to balance the weight of evidence from multiple sources and present those findings both orally and in writing. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | ASCI*1110 |
| Equate(s): | ASCI*1010 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*2050 Uses of Knowledge F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course explores the ways in which academic knowledge can be transferred, translated and mobilized to the world and used to remedy social problems. Through historical and/or current case studies and using the knowledge acquired in their two minors, students will learn to assess and defend conflicting points of view both in written and oral formats. Through group exercises, students will learn to work collaboratively and envisage themselves as engaged citizens. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | ASCI*1120 |
| Equate(s): | ASCI*2000 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*3000 Arts and Sciences Community Project F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course integrates the curricular, co-curricular and cross-disciplinary strands of the Arts and Sciences program 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. (See the B.A.S. program website for topics.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | ASCI*2000 or ASCI*2050 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*3100 Case Studies in Arts and Sciences Research W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This variable-content course introduces students to case studies in the integration of academic knowledge and practices with social movements, investigating the ways in which cultural, social, and scientific endeavours meet to work on real-world problems. The course may contain both historical and current case studies. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | ASCI*2000 or ASCI*2050 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*3200 Issues in Public Health S (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course examines the practice of public health in Canada, and throughout the world, with an emphasis on the impact of social and political forces on matters relating to public health. As well, the course considers strategies for the delivery of initiatives to safeguard the health of the public. | |
| Offering(s): | Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Prerequisite(s): | 8.50 credits |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*3700 Independent Studies in Arts/Sciences S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course offers an opportunity for individual students to pursue unique curricular opportunities when they arise and are approved as appropriate to B.A.S. students (e.g., independent reading and/or research under a faculty member's supervision in a research lab or program; a course taken while studying on exchange or abroad; a course developed in conjunction with experiential learning situations, etc.). See the B.A.S. website for learning contracts and other requirements that must be completed well in advance to permit registration for independent studies. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | A minimum of 9.00 credits. |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*4010 Arts and Sciences Honours Research Seminar W (3-0) [1.00] | |
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| Under faculty supervision students will devise and research a topic, and then plan, develop, peer-edit and complete a major paper. Designed to function as a senior-level writing seminar, this course is particularly recommended to students who plan to pursue graduate study and who have a cumulative average of at least 75%. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 12.00 credits, including (1 of ASCI*3000, ASCI*3100, ASCI*3200, ASCI*3700); cumulative average of 75% |
| Restriction(s): | ASCI*4000 Registration in the BAS degree program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*4020 Topics in Arts and Sciences Research F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This variable-content course provides a senior-level seminar experience in the conduct, presentation, and writing of research relevant to the interdisciplinary core of the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree program. (See the B.A.S. website for topics.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 12.00 credits including (ASCI*2000 or ASCI*2050) |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*4030 Topics in Arts and Sciences Research F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This variable-content course provides a senior-level seminar experience in the conduct, presentation, and writing of research relevant to the interdisciplinary core of the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree program. (See the B.A.S. website for topics.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 12.00 credits including (ASCI*2000 or ASCI*2050) |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*4700 Independent Studies in Arts/Sciences S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course offers an opportunity for individual students to pursue unique curricular opportunities when they arise and are approved as appropriate to B.A.S. students (e.g., independent reading and/or research under a faculty member's supervision in a research lab or program; a course taken while studying on exchange or abroad; a course developed in conjunction with experiential learning situations, etc.) See the B.A.S. website for learning contracts and other requirements that must be completed well in advance to permit registration for independent studies. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | A minimum of 14.00 credits. |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| ASCI*4710 Independent Studies in Arts/Sciences S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course continues work undertaken in ASCI*4700, and will normally be planned in concert with planning for ASCI*4700. This course offers an opportunity for individual students to pursue unique curricular opportunities when they arise and are approved as appropriate to B.A.S. students. See the B.A.S. website for learning contracts and other requirements that must be completed well in advance to permit registration for independent studies. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | ASCI*4700 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in the BAS degree program. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Arts |