Health Science Additional Resources
Course Code | Description |
FRHD 1010 | This course is an introduction to the study of the development of the individual throughout the life cycle. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelationships between physiological, sociological and psychological aspects of normal human development. |
FRHD 1020 | A survey of family dynamics throughout the life course, emphasizing themes of power, intimacy and family diversity. Topics may include; gender socialization, sexuality, mate selection, communication, abuse, couple interaction, parent-child relations, divorce, remarriage. |
FRHD 1100 | This course integrates the theory, application and research of various aspects of health-related topics across the lifespan, emphasizing relevance to the lives of young adults |
UNIV 1200 | 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. |
UNIV 2100 | 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. |
NUTR 1010 | This course is an introduction to human nutrition, with major emphasis on nutrients and their dietary sources, functions, and relationships to health. Topics will include the energy-containing nutrients, selected vitamins and minerals and weight management. We will also explore current popular topics and emerging diet-disease relationships. |
GEOG 1220 | This course introduces foundational concepts for understanding how the world’s most pressing environmental problems, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and water pollution, have their roots in societal structures and processes. It integrates perspectives from both earth system and social sciences and contrasts issues, drivers, and governance approaches from around the world, but with emphasis on Canadian and US examples. |
MUSC 2150 | A survey of the major genres, styles, personalities and performance of popular music primarily in the 20th-century through lectures, listening, discussion and reading. Issues such as the relationships between popular music and race, class, technology, and art will be examined. Technical knowledge of music is not required. |
EDRD 3140 | This course explores the application of communication process theory to organizations with special emphasis on internal organizational processes experienced at individual, group and organizational levels. Students examine communication in different organizational contexts including civil society, government, business and transnational corporations. |