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2024F Introduction Political Theory (POLS-2530-01)

This course offers students a thematic overview of the history of Western political thought. The meaning and relevance for politics of issues such as justice, leadership, law, democracy, freedom, and the common good are reviewed through a careful reading of major ancient and modern thinkers, including Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Nietzsche. Seminar: Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 01:30PM - 02:45PM, Room to be Announced
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2024F Introduction Research Methods (FN-3310-01, KINE-3310-01)

This course is an introduction to research intended to enable students to read critically and evaluate current research. Students are introduced to various types of research designs, research terminology, and the components of the research process. (Cross-listed with Kinesiology 3310) Three lecture hours. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Faculty Sustainable Design Eng, Room 128B
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2024F Introduction to Anthropology (ANTH-1050-01)

This course introduces students to the field of cultural anthropology through an examination of cultural practices (religious, political, familial, economic) in various areas of the world. Three hours a week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, Duffy Research Ctr, Room 212
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2024F Introduction to Anthropology (ANTH-1050-02)

This course introduces students to the field of cultural anthropology through an examination of cultural practices (religious, political, familial, economic) in various areas of the world. Three hours a week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Duffy Research Ctr, Room 212
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2024F Introduction to Anthropology (ANTH-1050-03)

This course introduces students to the field of cultural anthropology through an examination of cultural practices (religious, political, familial, economic) in various areas of the world. Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 04:00PM - 05:15PM, McDougall Hall, Room 242
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2024F Introduction to Climate Change (ACC-1040-01)

This course provides a general overview of the fundamentals of climate change while looking into terminology, concepts, and causes of climate change. This introduces the direct and indirect effect of climate change on the whole environment and society, including vulnerable coastal ecosystems and livelihoods. The students will learn about the climate change mitigation and adaptation techniques, strategies, and policies to ensure quality of life, food security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainability through ecofriendly land use management, urban planning and renewable energy uses. The course also introduces the effects of climate change on human and animal health and discusses strategies to adapt to climate impacts and extremes. Three hours lecture per week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Thursday 04:00PM - 06:50PM, Irving Chemistry Ctr, Room 104
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2024F Introduction to Econometrics (EC-3080-01)

This course concentrates on effective procedures for the statistical estimation and testing of key parameters in economic models. Remedies are developed for problems associated with model specification. Multicollinearity, serial correlation, heteroscedasticity, simultaneous equations, and forecasting. 09-09-2024-02-12-2024 Lecture Monday 01:30PM - 04:20PM, Kelley Memorial Bldg, Room 210
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2024F Introduction to Education (ED-2110-99)

This course provides students with an introduction to education in Canada. Students examine: the purpose of schools, the characteristics of classrooms, the role of teachers, the relationship between schools and society, current issues in education, and teaching as a career and profession. A minimum of 25 hours of school-related experience is a requirement of this course. Three lecture hours, plus one full morning or afternoon a week for school visits. 04-09-2024-02-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, Robertson Library, Room 208
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2024F Introduction to Korean I (ML-1012-01, AST-1012-01)

This course is intended for students with no proficiency in Korean. It provides an introduction to the Korean language, through the study of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. It includes numerous oral drills, frequent written exercises, short oral presentations and simple readings. 04-09-2024-05-12-2024 Web Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced
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2024F Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL-1010-01)

This course introduces philosophical inquiry and explores questions such as: How is the mind connected to the body? What is it to know something? How does scientific knowledge differ from other forms of knowledge? Is there an external world that exists independently of human perception and cognition and if so, do we have access to it? How do we figure out what is morally right or wrong? What is justice? Is there a universal human nature? How do religious beliefs differ from other types of beliefs? What are some of the traditional arguments regarding the existence of God? Lectures: Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 04:30PM - 05:45PM, Health Sciences Bldg, Room 104
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2024F Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL-1010-02)

This course introduces philosophical inquiry and explores questions such as: How is the mind connected to the body? What is it to know something? How does scientific knowledge differ from other forms of knowledge? Is there an external world that exists independently of human perception and cognition and if so, do we have access to it? How do we figure out what is morally right or wrong? What is justice? Is there a universal human nature? How do religious beliefs differ from other types of beliefs? What are some of the traditional arguments regarding the existence of God? Lectures: Three hours a week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Thursday 01:00PM - 03:50PM, Duffy Research Ctr, Room 212
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2024F Introduction to Social Work (SOC-2900-01)

This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and practice of social work. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical development of social work in Canada, what social workers do, the setting and methods used as part of social work and the opportunities available to professionally trained social workers. The course includes an evaluation of emerging issues and future directions. Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-05-12-2024 Web Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced
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2024F Introduction to Sociology (SOC-1010-02)

This course introduces many of the main concepts within the field of sociology such as culture, socialization, norms, social roles, values, deviance, and social structure. In addition, this course utilizes the basic concepts and perspectives in sociology to examine critically and to interpret the kinds of interaction experienced in social institutions such as the economy, the polity, the family, education, and religion. Three hours a week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, Irving Chemistry Ctr, Room 104
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2024F Introductory Microeconomics (EC-1010-01)

This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of consumer and producer behaviour. Of particular concern is the role of the market in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, and how these outcomes are affected by imperfections in the market system and by government policy. Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 05:00PM - 06:15PM, Performing Arts Ctr, Room 110S
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2024F Introductory Microeconomics (EC-1010-03)

This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of consumer and producer behaviour. Of particular concern is the role of the market in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, and how these outcomes are affected by imperfections in the market system and by government policy. Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-05-12-2024 Web Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced
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2024F Introductory Microeconomics (EC-1010-04)

This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of consumer and producer behaviour. Of particular concern is the role of the market in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, and how these outcomes are affected by imperfections in the market system and by government policy. Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-05-12-2024 Web Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced
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2024F Introductory Politics I (POLS-1010-01)

This course is a comprehensive introduction to politics. Initially students explore the nature of political activity and basic concepts such as political culture, the nation-state, the various roles of government, and the international system. The course examines differences among democratic, authoritarian, and totalitarian political systems just as it introduces students to such contemporary ideologies as liberalism, conservatism, socialism and nationalism. Lecture/Seminar: Three hours a week. 10-09-2024-03-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday 06:00PM - 08:50PM, Health Sciences Bldg, Room 104
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2024F Introductory Spanish I (SPAN-1010-01)

Spanish 1010 is intended for students with no knowledge of Spanish. The course gives students solid grounding in the fundamentals of the Spanish language by engaging them, in both classroom and language laboratory settings, in communicative use of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Upon successful completion of the course, students obtain a comprehensive outline of Spanish grammar and are able to sustain a conversation on a variety of daily topics. NOTE: This course may not be taken for credit if any of the following have already been successfully completed: SPAN-1020, SPAN-2010, SPAN-2020, SPAN-3010, SPAN-3020, SPAN-3150, SPAN-4010, or SPAN-4020. Three hours a week plus lab. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30PM - 01:20PM, McDougall Hall, Room 215
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2024F Introductory Spanish I (SPAN-1010-02)

Spanish 1010 is intended for students with no knowledge of Spanish. The course gives students solid grounding in the fundamentals of the Spanish language by engaging them, in both classroom and language laboratory settings, in communicative use of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Upon successful completion of the course, students obtain a comprehensive outline of Spanish grammar and are able to sustain a conversation on a variety of daily topics. NOTE: This course may not be taken for credit if any of the following have already been successfully completed: SPAN-1020, SPAN-2010, SPAN-2020, SPAN-3010, SPAN-3020, SPAN-3150, SPAN-4010, or SPAN-4020. Three hours a week plus lab. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 01:30PM - 02:20PM, Robertson Library, Room 211
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2024F Introductory Statistics (STAT-1210-01)

The main objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of descriptive statistics, statistical inference, and the use of statistical software such as MINITAB to students in any discipline. More time is spent on statistical inference than on descriptive statistics. Topics include frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, rules of probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, random sampling and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, one- and two-tail tests of hypotheses, and correlation and linear regression. Prerequisite: Grade XII academic Mathematics NOTE: Credit will not be allowed for Statistics 1210 if a student has received credit for any of the following courses: Business 2510, Education 4810, Psychology 2710 and Sociology 3320. Credit for Statistics 1210 will not be allowed if taken concurrent with or subsequent to Statistics 1910. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Irving Chemistry Ctr, Room 104
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