XII. Course Descriptions
Interdisciplinary University
UNIV*3500, UNIV*3550 and UNIV*4500 are re-numbered and now appear under Environmental Design and Rural Development (EDRD)
| UNIV*1200 First Year Seminar F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| First Year Seminars are interdisciplinary courses designed especially for first year students. The goal of the First Year
Seminar course is to provide opportunities for students to participate in small enrolment, discussion-oriented classes in
their first year. Different seminar topics are offered each year in each separate course section, reflecting the particular
research or professional interest of the course instructor. The seminar course counts as a free elective in the student's
Schedule of Studies. For information about how the seminar courses may in some cases fulfil particular program distribution
requirements, students should contact their program counsellor. A list of current and archived offerings is available by following
the links on the First Year Seminars web page.
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| Restriction(s): |
Fewer than 5.00 credits. |
| Department(s): |
Provost & VP Academic |
| UNIV*1250 Experiential Learning Opportunity I: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00] |
| Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful
completion of the Peer Helper training program and a supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A pass/fail
grade will not be assigned to UNIV*1250 until UNIV*1260 has been completed. Students who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information.
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. Acceptance in the Peer Helper program. |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*1260 Experiential Learning Opportunity II: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00] |
| Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful
completion of the Peer Helper training program and a supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A pass/fail
grade will be assigned at the end of the completion of both UNIV*1250 and UNIV*1260. Student who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life for more information.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*1250 |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*2010 Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Oppression F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course engages students in an introductory discussion of anti-discrimination and anti-oppression principles. Students
will be introduced to the historical and lived realities of discrimination that equity-seeking groups have encountered and
continue to encounter in Canadian society. In so doing, the course explores social, philosophical, and legal responses to
discrimination. Students will also consider social theories of anti-oppression, established principles of intersectional allyship,
and strategies to foster and support inclusive spaces.
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| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| UNIV*2020 Pandemics: Culture, Science, and Society F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course introduces students to interdisciplinary perspectives on the implications of pandemics, past and present. Drawing
on expertise from across the university, the course is structured around a series of webinar panels and seminar discussions.
Topics to be explored include pandemics in history, COVID-19 and ethics, COVID-19 and technology, knowledge, misinformation
and discourse around pandemics, and the implications of COVID-19 on institutions, work, food, community, resilience.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
2.00 credits |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts, Dean's Office, College of Biological
Science, Dean's Office, College of Engineering and Physical
Sciences, Dean's Office, College of Social and Applied Human
Sciences
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| UNIV*2100 Career Ready: Develop Your Future F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course introduces students to career development theory and provides the practical knowledge required to succeed in the
current and future world of work. Students will examine key concepts from career development theory and will engage in reflective
and experiential learning activities aimed at preparing them for job search and the world of work. Within the context of career
development, issues related to mental well-being, diversity, intercultural competencies, and the implications of disclosure
and accommodation will be studied.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to non-BComm and non-Co-op students. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Management |
| UNIV*2200 Towards Sustainability F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will introduce students to the complex and interrelated issues of sustainability. It will explore why it is important
to understand the environmental, economic and social issues of our world and why they must be addressed in a holistic way.
It will allow students to realize the impact they will make on the world and give them to knowledge to develop values that
will help chart their career. This course will provide the opportunity to understand issues beyond their chosen discipline.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.50 credits |
| Department(s): |
Department of Management |
| UNIV*2250 Experiential Learning Opportunity III: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00] |
| Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful
completion of the Peer Helper training program and a supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A pass/fail
grade will not be assigned to UNIV*2250 until UNIV*2260 has been completed. Students who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*1250, UNIV*1260 |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*2260 Experiential Learning Opportunity IV: Peer Helper U (0-0) [0.00] |
| Open only to students who have been accepted into the Peer Helper program. This 0.00 credit course recognizes the successful
completion of the Peer Helper training program and a supervised field experience in an approved Peer Helper placement. A pass/fail
will be assigned at the end of the completion of both UNIV*2250 and UNIV*2260. Students who wish to enroll in this course should see Student Life and Career Services for more information.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*2250 |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*2410 Engaged Global Citizenship F (3-0) [0.50] |
| In this course students will gain an understanding of the concepts, values, and skills related to effective community engagement
and responsible global citizenship. As culturally-aware global citizens, students will be challenged to identify a meaningful
role for themselves in contributing to a more equitable and sustainable environment by developing an action plan for participating
in community engagement opportunities at the local, national or international scale. This is the required introductory course
for the Certificate in Civic Engagement and Global Citizenship.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
Fewer than 10.50 credits. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| UNIV*2800 Independent Research S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course offers students in any program the opportunity to pursue credit for relevant research experience (paid or unpaid)
with the addition of course assignments either during the research experience or in a following semester. Details of the learning
outcomes and requirements will be outlined in a learning contract initiated by the student and approved by a faculty supervisor.
Open to students in any undergraduate program. Students should consult their program counsellor to determine how the course
will count toward their program. Please consult the website for more information.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits completed; minimum 60% cumulative average |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*3000 Civic Engagement & Service Learning W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides a unique opportunity for students to develop civic leadership skills and increase their awareness and
appreciation for the social relevance of higher education through a community service-learning experience. Curricular and
co-curricular learning are integrated through continued academic study and its application, modification, and critique in
a community context. Students will conduct research and seminars on a selected topic while simultaneously completing a placement
in a community agency appropriate to that topic.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
9.00 credits |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*3010 University Studies in London I U (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course is an intensive and integrated study in the arts, social sciences and/or sciences as they relate to the resources
of London. This course is for London Session Semester students only.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the London Semester. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| UNIV*3020 University Studies in London II U (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course is an intensive and integrated study in the arts, social sciences and/or sciences as they relate to the resources
of London. This course is for London Session Semester students only.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the London Semester. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| UNIV*3140 Flexible Internship in Agri-Food F,W (2-0) [0.50] |
| This course offers an experiential learning opportunity through an unpaid 40-hour internship in the agri-food sector with
partners in government, industry or civil society organizations. Students will learn about the integrated nature of the agri-food
industry in Canada and the forces that shape this system, including their own food choices. Knowledge of current and future
trends in the agri-food system will assist students with developing career-readiness skills that will be applied during the
process of securing and working in an internship position. This internship is flexible and can be completed during the course
or by the end of the following semester. Completing the internship is required for completing the course.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
9.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
UNIV*2100. Not available to co-op students. Must have at least a 70% cumulative grade average. Must be in class levels 05, 06 or 07 to be able to complete internship
requirement before graduation. Instructor consent required.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource
Economics
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| UNIV*3210 Contemporary China F (3-3) [1.00] |
| The course focuses on aspects of Shanghai as exemplifying the emergence of contemporary China. The course engages perspectives
from the humanities and social sciences.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the Shanghai semester. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| UNIV*3220 University Studies in Shanghai I F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This is an intensive and integrated course which focuses on a topic relating to Shanghai. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the Shanghai semester. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| UNIV*3230 University Studies in Shanghai II U (3-0) [0.50] |
| This is an intensive and integrated course which focuses on a topic relating to Shanghai. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission to the Shanghai semester. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Dean's Office, College of Arts |
| UNIV*3800 Independent Research S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course offers students in any program the opportunity to pursue credit for relevant research experience (paid or unpaid)
with the addition of course assignments either during the research experience or in a following semester. Details of the learning
outcomes and requirements will be outlined in a learning contract initiated by the student and approved by a faculty supervisor.
Open to students in any undergraduate program. Students should consult their program counsellor to determine how the course
will count toward their program. Please consult the website for more information.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits completed; minimum 60% cumulative average |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
| UNIV*4200 Ideas Congress F (3-0) [0.50] |
| Ideas Congress (ICON) applies collaboration and student innovation to solve authentic systems problems in a mentored, project-based
learning environment. With a focus on career‐readiness, ICON teaches students valuable interpersonal, team and communication
skills coupled with a focus on innovation and social entrepreneurship. Students will be challenged to innovate ideas for today’s
most pressing sustainability challenges. ICON partners students and faculty with community groups introducing students to
broad, legitimate challenges (e.g., food insecurity, food waste, etc.), and providing students with access to expertise from
across campus and the community.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
13.50 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Integrative Biology, School of Computer Science |
| UNIV*4410 Civic Engagement with Communities W (3-0) [0.50] |
| In this capstone course students will critically reflect on the connections they have developed between their personal identity
as engaged citizens and the impacts their contributions have made with the broader community. An e-portfolio of their Certificate
experience will be used to gain an appreciation of their personal growth and acquired skills, and to identify the challenges
and opportunities in a lifelong commitment to social justice, sustainability, and respect for diversity. This is the required
capstone course for the Certificate in Civic Engagement and Global Citizenship.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
UNIV*2410, 90 hours of approved community engagement.
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| UNIV*4800 Independent Research S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course offers students in any program the opportunity to pursue credit for relevant research experience (paid or unpaid)
with the addition of course assignments either during the research experience or in a following semester. Details of the learning
outcomes and requirements will be outlined in a learning contract initiated by the student and approved by a faculty supervisor.
Open to students in any undergraduate program. Students should consult their program counsellor to determine how the course
will count toward their program. Please consult the website for more information.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits completed; minimum 60% cumulative average |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Associate VP Academic |
