All on-campus, in-person Summer Term courses will be offered through alternative delivery methods.
General Chemistry ICHEM 1001
An introduction to atoms and molecules, chemical equations and reactions, the periodic table, the electronic structure of atoms, and chemical bonding as well as an introduction to organic chemistry including structure and bonding, functional groups, isomers, and polymers. An adequate high school background in math, and chemistry is required.
Introduction to Science FictionENGL 2984
An introduction to the study of literary science fiction. Students will consider some of the key historical and cultural events leading up to the period of this study (which will span approximately two hundred years, from the early nineteenth century to the later part of the twentieth century), and we will read several novels, a play, and a collection of short fiction. Classes involve lectures, discussions, and (optional) group work; clear and effective writing as well as critical thinking and reading are emphasized and encouraged.
Creative Writing: Non-FictionENGL 3153
A creative writing course aimed at developing skills in the writing of non-fiction. It involves prescribed readings, exercises, workshops, and discussions.
Contemporary Marketing IssuesADM 4335
Considers contemporary issues in marketing. Taught as a seminar-based course and requires readings and detailed discussions of articles relevant to the selected topics of enquiry.
Introduction to Calculus IMATH 1003
Functions and graphs, limits, derivatives of polynomial, log, exponential and trigonometric functions. Curve sketching and extrema of functions. NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of MATH 1003, MATH 1053 or MATH 1823. Part-time students will be charged a course fee for the MATH 1003 credit.
Introduction to Sport and Leisure PsychologyKIN 2032
Provides an introduction to the psychological influence of sport, physical activity, and leisure on the individual. Current social psychological theory about sport, physical activity, and leisure behaviour will be examined through a wide variety of sport, leisure, and exercise psychology topics.
History of Music in Medieval and Renaissance PeriodsHIST 3765/MUS 3765
Introduction to music between 800 and 1600, studying representative styles and putting this music in a historical perspective.
Introductory Spanish ISPAN 1203
Gives students solid background in the fundamentals of the Spanish language by engaging them in both classroom and computer laboratory settings in communicative use of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Closed to students with any knowledge of Spanish.
Introductory Spanish IISPAN 1204
Continuation of SPAN 1203. Students will build on the materials covered in SPAN 1203. Emphasis will be placed on improved listening, speaking, reading and writing. Multimedia approach to language and culture will be used. Students will be acquainted with background on Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 1203.
History of SlaveryHIST 3615
Studies ways in which Western slavery and emancipation were experienced, perceived, explained, symbolized and related to European attitudes. Focuses on the lives of African slaves.
Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft in the Medieval WorldHIST 1008
This course introduces students to the complex and fascinating world of religious and scientific beliefs and magical practices maintained by people living during the high and late Middle Ages in Europe and the Middle East, from about 1200 AD to 1600 AD. Considerable attention is paid to the development of the Inquisition against heresy, the growing fear over supposed diabolical conspiracies, and the development of the witch stereotype in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Introduction to Organizational BehaviourBA 2504
An introduction to the contributions of the applied behavioural sciences to the study of people at work in organizations. The fundamentals of individual and group behaviour are covered as well as selected topics in motivation, leadership, communication, conflict and organizational change. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 24 credit hours or admission to a certificate program in the Faculty of Business.
Consumer BehaviourBA 3328
Designed to expose a variety of concepts, explain their interrelationships, and develop an understanding of consumer decision-making processes. Includes basic individual determinants of consumer behaviour, environmental influences on consumers, purchase processes, post-purchase processes, market segmentation, brand loyalty and message appeals. Prerequisite: BA 2303.
Children's LiteratureENGL 3709
This course provides an overview of children's literature.
Cross Cultural PsychologyPSYC 3453
Cross-cultural influences on behaviour, cognition, motivation, and personality variation. Methodological issues are examined. Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 and PSYC 1004.
Industrial PsychologyPSYC 3803
Application of psychological knowledge to business and industrial problems. Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 and PSYC 1004.
Effective WritingHUM 1021
Examines various aspects of effective writing in English including vocabulary, sentence structure, organization of material, and essays of a descriptive, comparative, expository, critical and argumentative nature. Includes numerous written exercises. NOTE: Students may not receive credit for both HUM 1021 and HUM 2121.
Introduction to Logic, Reasoning and Critical ThinkingPHIL 1053
An introduction to informal logic - the logic of ordinary language. Topics covered include inductive, deductive, moral and ethical arguments and fallacies in reasoning. Special emphasis is given to showing the importance of logic and critical reasoning as it relates to our personal and professional lives, the public forum of business, politics and ethical debates, and popular culture and media.
