Instruction offered by the University and individual Faculties depending on the topic(s) being covered.
Junior Courses
University 205
Learning Beyond High School: Theories and Practices
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):Credit for both University UNIV 205 and Applied Psychology 205 will not be allowed.
Exploring Sustainability: Pursuing Understanding, Integration, Responsibility and a Better World
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.
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)
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
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.