General Education / Social Science Courses
The following courses are designed as general interest and/or General Education electives for various post-secondary programs. Each course is a stand-alone course.
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General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
| CONF10005 | Anger Management | 39 | X | X | X |
| ARTT10014 | Art History & Theory | 48 | X | X | X |
| GSCI10006 | Astronomy | 45 | X | X | X |
| SSCISS105 | Canadian Politics | 42 | X | X | X |
| PSYC10008 | Co-dependency as an Addiction |
45 |
X |
X |
X |
| SSCI10006 | Cults & Terrorism |
45 |
X |
X |
X |
| HORT10021 | Field to Fork: Introduction to Local and Global Food Systems |
45 |
X |
X |
X |
| ENVR10005 | Geological Disasters | 45 | X | X | X |
| ENVR10004 | Global Warming Concepts | 30 | X | X | X |
| INFO10158 | Growing up Digital-Living and Working in Canada | 45 | X | X | X |
| COMMLLT11 | Harry Potter to Aslan: Children's Literature | 45 | X | X | |
| INDS10009 | History of Aboriginal/Canadian Relations | 45 | X | X | X |
| PHTOPY109 | History of Photography | 30 | X | X | |
| HMNS10077 | Humanities | 45 | X | X | X |
| COMMLLT06 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 42 | X | X | X |
| ENVR10028 | Introduction to Geology: An Overview of Plant Earth | 45 | X | X | X |
| SSCI10026 | Introduction to Racism and Discrimination | 42 | X | X | X |
| GSCI10002 | Introduction to Science | 45 | X | X | X |
| ENVR10026 | Introduction to Sustainable Development | 45 | X | X | X |
| GSCI10007 | Meteorology | 45 | X | X | X |
| HISTLLT05 | Myths & Legends | 42 | X | X | X |
| HLTH10044 | Nutrition | 42 | X | X | X |
| MUSC10001 | Rock On - Pop Music - Introduction | 28 | X | X | |
| COMM10043 | Science Fiction | 42 | X | X | X |
| SSCI10008 | Sexual Violence | 45 | X | X | X |
| SSCI10031 | Soccer and its Impact on Society | 42 | X | X | X |
| SSCI10045 | Social Media and Society | 42 | X | X | X |
| INFO10131 | Social, Legal and Ethical Issues for Internet Use | 30 | X | X | |
| SSCI10046 | Sociology-Sport |
42 |
X | ||
| HLTH10111 | Stress, Wellness and Nutrition | 42 | X | X | X |
| COMM10180 | Success Matters | 42 | X | ||
| SSCI10003 | The Study of Human Sexuality | 45 | X | X | X |
| COMM10095 | Understanding Literature | 48 | X | X | X |
| HLTH10147 | Wellness for Life | 45 | X | X | |
| GINTLLT07 | What is World is Going On | 42 | X | X | X |
Social Sciences - Online Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
| PSYC10002 | Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic Minds | 45 | X | X | X |
| PSYC10003 | Criminal Psychology 2 - Criminal Minds | 45 | X | X | X |
| PSYCSS271 | Developmental Psychology | 45 | X | X | X |
| PSYC10006 | Domestic & Workplace Violence | 45 | X | X | X |
| PSYC10001 | Forensic Psychology |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
| PSYCSS156 | Introductory Psychology |
42 |
X |
X |
X |
| PSYC10007 | Personality Psychology |
45 |
X |
X |
X |
| PSYC10012 | Social Psychology |
45 |
X |
X |
X |
| SSCISS108 | Sociology 1 |
42 |
X |
X |
X |
| SSCISS109 | Sociology 2 |
42 |
X |
X |
X |
| PSYC10009 | Sports Psychology |
42 |
X |
X |
X |
| PSYCSS021 | World of Abnormal Psychology |
45 |
X |
X |
X |
General Education Course Descriptions
Anger Management - CONF10005 (E)
Learn about the many types of anger and how to manage and/or modify it. You will identify your specific anger triggers and how your anger evolved. Personality and behaviour influences will be examined before moving onto comprehensive anger management strategies proven to be highly successful.
Art History & Theory - ARTT10014 (E)
Familiarize yourself with early historical foundations to present day exemplars of art making. World art with an emphasis on Western art history (from renaissance to today) and minor focus on international art (Canadian, contemporary, Asian, First Nations, Islamic).
Astronomy - GSCI10006 (E)
Discover the wonders of Astronomy. Examine the bodies of the Solar System, and learn interesting facts about the planets and their moons, the stars, nebulae and galaxies.
Canadian Politics - SSCISS105 (E)
Develop insight into Canadian politics. Topics include the structure of government in Canada, the practice of politics, and discussion of major political issues.
Co-dependency as an Addiction - PSYC10008 (E)
Examine the personalities of abusers and those who are abused and how individuals with complimentary personality disorders unite and form bonds. Object Relations Theory and how women and men are unconsciously drawn to abusive partners because of personality disorders caused by childhood abuse or neglect will be the focal point.
Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic Minds - PSYC10002 (E)
Explore the psychopathic mind and examine how and why some individuals become criminals. You will study what is known about serial killers, stalkers, rapists and criminals and current techniques used in criminal profiling and questioning. Multiple intakes available each term.
Criminal Psychology 2 - Criminal Minds - PSYC10003 (E)
Enhance your understanding of the criminal mind. Further explore issues discussed in Criminal Psychology Psychopathic Minds and examine psychological models related to criminology.
Cults & Terrorism - SSCI10006 (E)
Examine conformity issues surrounding religious fundamentalism, sects, cults, and terrorist groups. You will explore reasons why people join, and why they may have difficulty leaving, society's role in supporting cultic groups and strategies for protecting individuals and vulnerable populations.
Developmental Psychology - PSYCSS271 (E)
Covering topics across the human lifespan, from infancy through to old age, you will examine theories of child development and the research that bears on these theories. Development across the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domain will also be covered including the nature-nurture issue; the effects of early experience; and continuity – discontinuity in developmental change. Multiple intakes available each term.
Domestic & Workplace Violence - PSYC10006 (E)
Examine conflict resolution strategies and where they work to reduce incidents of violent behaviour such as abusive relationships, confrontation in the workplace and violence in the schools.
Field to Fork: Introduction to Local and Global Food Systems - HORT10021 (E)
Consider opportunities and challenges for making food system changes at the local and global political, economic and ecological levels. Examine biotechnology, organic farming, climate change, peak oil, water scarcity, and other global issues.
Forensic Psychology - PSYC10001 (E)
Designed for those interested in understanding or pursuing a career in forensic/correctional psychology, you will cover areas related to Criminal Psychology, Police Psychology, Victimology and Victim Services, Psychology and the courts and Correctional Psychology.
Geological Disasters - ENVR10005 (E)
Examine the causes and the effects of some of the world's greatest disasters associated with earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, fires, extinctions and impacts from space.
Global Warming Concepts - ENVR10004 (E)
Debate issues related to global warming and develop skills in innovative thinking, research, political awareness, ethical reasoning, debating, and communicating. Develop an awareness of the current scientific certainties and uncertainties related to global warming. Multiple intakes available each term.
Growing Up Digital-Living and Working In Canada - INFO10158 (E)
Examine the impact of the Internet and digital media in shaping recent history and influencing the way Canadian youth live, work and play. Gain analytical tools to anticipate and act on future developments.
Harry Potter to Aslan: Children's Literature - COMMLLT11 (E)
Explore the magical worlds of Harry Potter and other amazing characters in children's fantasy literature. Discover their creators and the underlying mythologies upon which they draw. Learn to assist children and adults in appreciating the genre.
History of Aboriginal/Canadian Relations - INDS10009 (E)
Examine the unique position of Aboriginals in Canadian society. Focus on historical and political issues and development of the legal relationship between colonial powers and Aboriginal peoples.
History of Photography - PHTOPY109 (E)
Focus on the technical development of photography, its recognition as an art form, and its communication role in the modern world.
Humanities - HMNS10077 (E)
Focus on some fundamental questions that you ask of yourself while proceeding through life. Discusses issues concerning nature of the individual and various social, cultural, and physical contexts.
Introduction to Children's Literature - COMMLLT06 (E)
Examine the history and development of children's literature and its varied forms and techniques. Explore major authors and important issues presented in this genre. (Note: may involve material that is explicit and/or offensive to some.) Multiple intakes available each term.
Introduction to Geology: An Overview of Planet Earth - ENVR10028 (E)
Explore the fundamentals of geology. Focus on the formation of the universe, the solar system, the history of the earth, formation of oceans and continents, plate tectonics, and rock types and their formation.
Introduction to Racism and Discrimination - SSCI10026 (E)
Enhance your awareness of discrimination and racism and explore sociological factors that contribute to bias and prejudice. Consider how to manage these issues as occupational professionals and individuals in a multicultural society.
Introduction to Science - GSCI10002 (E)
Learn science fundamentals including notations for scientific measurement, basic chemical principles, elements and compounds, nuclear weight, organic chemistry and health related biological principles.
Introduction to Sustainable Development - ENVR10026 (E)
Discuss environmental, economic and social impacts that affect the sustainability of our communities. Examine the effects of human populations on ecosystems and consider individual responsibility to promote sustainability through lifestyle change.
Introductory Psychology - PSYCSS156 (E)
Examine the basis of behaviour and why people think and act as they do. You will study the scientific research process, the human brain and the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning, memory and personality. Multiple intakes available each term.
Meteorology - GSCI10007 (E)
Focus on the nature and causes of weather-related phenomena. Develop a basic working knowledge of all aspects of meteorology.
Myths & Legends - HISTLLT05 (E)
Discover the universal and enduring presence of myths and legends. Examine creation myths, hero/heroine myths, dominant archetypes and other topics to develop insight into how a distant past connects to our contemporary world. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
Nutrition - HLTH10044 (E)
Explore the nutritional effectiveness of various diets and food additives. Examine the role of food in maintaining health and reducing the risk of illness and learn to evaluate claims made by food faddists and food vendors. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent. Multiple intakes available each term.
Personality Psychology - PSYC10007 (E)
Learn to define personality and its influence on behaviour and actions. Examine patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that make a person unique. Explore personality assessment and intelligence testing.
Rock On - Pop Music - Introduction - MUSC10001 (E)
Explore the social history of popular music from its roots in the Mississippi Delta to musical developments since the 1980's. Examine musical phenomena including Presleymania, the Beatles, Motown and soul, and grunge, industrial music and rap.
Science Fiction - COMM10043 (E)
Explore our changing world through the medium of science fiction. Discover the amazing narrative and fantastic voyages of this literary genre, through study of various short stories and novels. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
Sexual Violence - SSCI10008 (E)
Study sexual violence in the context of male toward female, female toward male, and incest and child abuse. Examine the reasons for sexually deviant behaviours and the latest strategies for testing victims and perpetrators.
Soccer and its Impact on Society - SSCI10031 (E)
Examine the impact of soccer on socio-economic, religious, political, and cultural views worldwide. Explore cultural trends and human behaviors influenced by soccer ideology and its effects on “pop culture”.
Social Media and Society - SSCI10045 (E)
Explore the major developments in social media and its impact on communication, business, government, the economy, and education. Gain hands-on experience with many of the leading social media applications such as Facebook, YouTube, Wikipedia and Twitter.
Social Psychology - PSYC10012 (E)
Develop understanding about how and why individuals behave, think and feel in social situations. The study of the individual, his/her thoughts and resultant behaviour in social situations receives particular emphasis.
Social, Legal and Ethical Issues for Internet Use - INFO10131 (E)
Learn to identify and address ethical issues associated with Internet use. Areas of discussion include restricting access, copyright, ethical issues, protecting oneself, buying online, keeping up with the issues and personal responsibility.
Sociology 1 - SSCISS108 (E)
The discipline of sociology deals with the study of people’s lives, their relationship to society, and how people are affected by the society in which they live. The concepts, and methods of the discipline will be discussed with emphasis on the dynamics and social problems of Canadian society. Multiple intakes available each term.
Sociology 2 - SSCISS109 (E)
Explore various sociological perspectives and analyze the use of how systematic studies to challenge common sense perspectives about social life. Consider social structure, gender, "race", and ethnicity, the family, population, social movements and change. Prerequisite: SSCISS108.
Sociology-Sport - SSCI10046 (E)
You will explore and discover the structural and cultural relationship of sport to society. Also examine the issues of race, gender, social stratification, deviances, economics, religion and politics as they relate to sport in society.
Sports Psychology - PSYC10009 (E)
Examining the individual components of how one's mind works is a valuable tool for performance in specific sporting events. Concepts of psychology are discussed and applied in past, present and future contexts. You will evaluate what goes into optimal levels of athleticism in examining how players, coaches and even fans of the sports get psyched.
Stress, Wellness and Nutrition - HLTH10111 (E)
Enhance your understanding of positive and negative stress in our personal and professional lives. Using wellness perspectives, gain insights into controlling internal and external stressors to promote long-term health. Multiple intakes available each term.
Success Matters - COMM10180 (E)
Master proven strategies as the foundation for success in the postsecondary classroom and the workplace. Focus on reading, writing and test taking skills, time management, and planning and decision-making.
The Study of Human Sexuality - SSCI10003 (E)
Examine historical, theoretical, cross cultural, and life cycle perspectives on human sexuality. Topics include gender relations, body image, sexual diversity, arousal and response, mating, dating, and interpersonal attraction, interpersonal communication, sex education, sexual health or risk, and issues of power or intimacy.
Understanding Literature - COMM10095 (E)
Learn to appreciate literature critically by reviewing literary history and examining different genres. Explore themes and conventions associated with these genres and develop an understanding of literary analysis and various critical approaches. Creative-writing students will benefit from a framework in which to appreciate and evaluate their own writing.
Wellness for Life - HLTH10147 (E)
Consider the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions of health. You will be provided with current factual information about various health related issues including stress, substance abuse, sexuality, fitness, weight management, environmental concerns and death and dying.
What in the World is Going On - GINTLLT07 (E)
Learn to critically analyze global events and crises, and develop understanding of background issues to make informed judgements about today's major new stories. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
World of Abnormal Psychology - PSYCSS021 (E)
Emphasis is on the study of the signs and symptoms of the major mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. There will also be discussions about eating and sleeping disorders, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. Multiple intakes available each term.
