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Geography
Minor: (6 courses)
• GEO-121; 122; 214; 225;
• Two of GEO-330, 368, 370
Cognate Requirement:
• ENV-101
GEO-121 Introduction to Cultural Geography
(F)
An introduction to the discipline which examines the development,
viewpoint, main themes and research, concepts and techniques of the
field. The course attempts to answer the question: why are phenomena
located where they are, and how are they interacting with those
locations and each other
GEO-122 Introduction to Physical Geography *
The field of study is introduced in a survey-type approach which
includes the variety of geomorphic and climatological studies. Themes
include changing theories of the environment and explanations of
recent research into man’s relationship with this environment. (Please
note: this course does not satisfy the social science core requirement).
GEO-214 Urban Geography *
Urban places have been alternatively called the crown of human
invention or the archetypal representation of human rebellion
against God. What are cities What challenges do they extend today
and for the future These are the key questions around which the
course is developed.
Prerequisite: GEO-121 or permission of the instructor
GEO-225 Canadian Geography
(W)*
The course focuses on regional patterns of settlement, economic
development, the physical environment, and on the processes and the
results of regionalization. The central paradigms of community and
responsibility are stressed.
Prerequisite: GEO-121 or 122 or permission of the instructor
GEO-330 World Geography
(W)*
This course provides an overview of the geography of the world. The
course will break down the world into regions (i.e. North America,
Asia, Africa, Europe) and examine elements of physical, cultural,
historical, economic, and political geography within each region. The
course will examine international relationships within regions and
between regions, and how these relationships affect, and are affected
by, aspects of cultural, economic, and political geography. It also
explores areas such as cultural comparisons of resource utilization,
differences in levels of economic development, and environmental
influences on cultural development.
Prerequisite: GEO-121
GEO-368 Population, Food and Sustainability (ENV-368) *
GEO-370-79 Special Topics (ENV-370)
(F)*
Health Sciences
**Health Sciences is a new program effective 2012-13. The Honours
Program in Health Sciences requires careful planning from Year 1.**
Honours Major: (20 courses)
• BIO-121; 122; 231; 336; 341; 342; 362; 441; 467;
• ENV-101;
• HSC-201; 242; 340; 490;
• One of HSC-480, HSC-491, BIO-452 at Au Sable;
• One of MAT-201 or 215;
• PSY-227; 321; 458;
• One of PED-223, SOC-432, BIO-452 at Au Sable*
*BIO-452 may not be used in both categories.
Cognate Requirements:
• CHE-121; 122; MAT-121; PED-118; PHY-115 or 121; PSY-122; HIS-313;
PHL-314
Note: All students registered in the Health Sciences B.Sc. program are strongly
recommended to choose a minor from the following:
• Business
• Chemistry
• Environmental Studies
• Math
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Sociology-Social Work
HSC-201 Principles of Epidemiology
(W)*
Epidemiology is the study of disease in human populations that strives
to improve the health of persons within those populations. Students
will learn about the nature and uses of epidemiology, about health
outcomes, and about the breadth of study designs used to address
various health problems. They will explore causes of diseases and
their associations with various factors that determine their effect on
health outcomes. Students will also learn about diagnostic testing and
therapeutic studies that comprise much of clinical epidemiology and
on which much of medical management is based. Ethical issues in
epidemiology will also be discussed within certain topics and students
will develop skills to critically appraise health sciences literature.
Prerequisite: MAT-201 or 215
HSC-242 Inquiry of Issues in Health
(F)*
This course will explore two health-related issues to develop skills
necessary to perform effectively as a health researcher. This course is
problem-based; it is skill-driven rather than content-driven and focuses
on the development of skills that are widely sought in university
graduates - the ability to research and analyze detailed problems and
to communicate clearly and persuasively. This course will involve
interdependent and independent small group learning. Collectively,
the class will ask questions that will explore the topics from multiple
perspectives: physical, psychological (emotional, social, and
cognitive), and spiritual. Students will consider relationships between
the evidence of the complexity of human health and weaknesses and
the interrelated nature of the restoration of human wellness. The class
will also consider various kinds of reductionisms in health.
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