Instruction offered by the University and individual Faculties depending on the topic(s) being covered.
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University
205
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Learning Beyond High School: Theories and Practices
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Theories, research and practice regarding learning and thinking in adult learners. The importance of metacognition, attention, memory, emotions, motivation and attitudes to learning will be discussed. Students will be expected to apply the theory and research to their own learning experiences.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Note:Credit for both University UNIV 205 and Applied Psychology 205 will not be allowed.
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University
207
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Exploring Sustainability: Pursuing Understanding, Integration, Responsibility and a Better World
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A seminar-based survey course which examines principles, practices, obstacles and opportunities pertaining to sustainability. Potential issues to be explored include: Sustainability: Origins, Principles and Practices; Sustainable Development; Planning for Sustainability: The Campus, The City and Beyond; Resource Audits + Sustainability; Corporations and Responsibility; Government and Governance; Climate Change.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course is intended to be accessible to all students from any Faculty.
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University
301
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The Poisoned Pen
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Consideration of poisons from two different perspectives, science and literature. Using a problem-based approach, students will not only learn what makes a poison effective but also the essence of good story-telling.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
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University
303
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The Big Picture: A User's Guide to Knowledge
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Introduction to foundations of knowledge in major academic disciplines. Knowledge: its scope is vast; its growth is fast. If education has any hope of being adequate to this situation, strategies to getting the big picture need to be developed. The development of such strategies is the subject of this course and success in this endeavour would be the creation of a big picture - a picture which would guide the educated person with respect to the whole of knowledge.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
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University
401
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Topic in Interdisciplinary Studies
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The focused examination of a topic from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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University
501
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Experiential Learning
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An application of theory in a community or workplace setting.
Course Hours:
H(0-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the student's faculty.
Notes:
Information regarding procedures to be followed in registering for this course is available from Associate Deans (Student Affairs) of undergraduate faculties and the Registrar.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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University
511
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Special Topics in Sustainability
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511.01. Introduction to Sustainable Development
511.02. Theoretical Basis for Interdisciplinary Intervention and Design
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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University
513
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Introduction to Interdisciplinary Design Practice
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Course Hours:
H(0-8)
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University
515
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Advanced Interdisciplinary Design Practice
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Course Hours:
H(0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
University UNIV 511.01.
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University
601
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Ethics of Research with Human Subjects
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A multidisciplinary course addressing issues in research with human subjects. Topics include theoretical approaches to understanding ethics, respect for persons, benefit and harm, confidentiality and publication, and selection of research subjects. Taught by a multidisciplinary team with very broad experience on research ethics boards.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Course Co-ordinator.
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University
611
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Special Topics in Sustainability
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611.01. Introduction to Sustainable Development
611.02. Theoretical Basis for Interdisciplinary Intervention and Design
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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University
613
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Introduction to Interdisciplinary Design Practice
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Course Hours:
H(0-8)
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University
615
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Advanced Interdisciplinary Design Practice
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Course Hours:
H(0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
University UNIV 611.01.
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