Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
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RS | 121 | 001, 081 | Evil |
How do the religions of the world define evil? How do they suggest it can be overcome? Classical and modern writers from Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism will be considered. |
David Seljak | RS 121_D.Seljak_Fall 2017.pdf RS 121-081_M.White_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
PSYCH | 459 | 001 | Honours Seminar - Close Relationships |
This course covers social psychological theories of close relationships with emphasis on reading and discussion of original empirical articles. Topics may include attraction, partner selection, trust and power, attachment, communications, conflict, intimacy, and relationship maintenance and dissolution. Student roles include presenting articles, leading discussions, and submitting a written research proposal. |
John Rempel | PSYCH 459_J.Rempel_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
PSYCH | 318 | 001 | Psychosexual Organization |
A detailed examination of concepts related to the formation of gender identity and psychosexual orientation. The nature-nurture debate will be explored as well as gay and lesbian identity and consciousness throughout the life cycle. |
BJ Rye | PSYCH 318_BJ.Rye_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
PSYCH | 317 | 001 | Child Psychopathology |
An examination of children's psychological disorders from several major perspectives with an emphasis on current research findings. Theoretical and clinical issues are considered. |
Maureen Drysdale | Fall 2107 | |
PSYCH | 230 | 001 | Psychology and Law |
Psychological principles drawn from a variety of subdisciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) will be surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to the legal system. Topics may include jury selection and decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defense, competency assessment, risk assessment, and attitudes toward law and the legal process. Cross-listed with LS 272 |
John Rempel | PSYCH 230-LS 272_J.Rempel_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
PSYCH | 212 | 001 | Educational Psychology |
A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning. |
Maureen Drysdale | Fall 2017 | |
PSYCH | 101 | 003 | Introductory Psychology |
A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science. |
Toni Serafini | PSYCH 101_T.Serafini_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
PHIL | 327 | 001 | Philosophy of Law |
Basic themes in the philosophy of law. Issues include the nature of law and its relation to morality and politics, legal reasoning, the justification of punishment, and theories of rights, responsibility and liability. Cross-listed with LS 351 |
Stéphanie Grégoire | PHIL 327-LS 351_S.Gregoire_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
PHIL | 319J | 001 | Ethics of End-of-Life Care |
What options does a person reaching the end of life have and how can they best be cared for? How can we balance patient autonomy with the expertise of the health-care provider and the demands of the health-care system? This course will help students think philosophically and critically about issues like these in their cultural, historical, and legal context. Specific topics may include consent, human dignity, euthanasia, refusal or withdrawal of treatment, palliative care and holistic patient care, pluralism and diverse understandings of dying, and treatment of the elderly. |
Andrew Stumpf | PHIL 319J_A.Stumpf_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
PHIL | 283 | 001 | Great Works: Ancient and Medieval |
A historical survey of ancient and medieval philosophy in the Western tradition. Cross-listed with CLAS 261 |
Bruno Tremblay | PHIL 283-CLAS 261_B.Tremblay_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |