Spring Courses 2025

(Winter CRN 61478) Students will learn basic nutrition science principles with emphasis on energy, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals required by humans for health and fitness. Topics will include foundational nutrition guidelines, nutrient functions, their food sources and how the body handles them. The role of nutrients, a healthy diet, fluid and supplements in exercise will be emphasized. Credit will be granted for only one of HNU 163 or 363 (HNU 163 is not acceptable for credit in the BSc HNU degree or BSc HKIN Minor in Nutrition).

(Spring CRN 14567/Lab 14568) This course will give an introduction to some of the quantitative methods used in the fields of business. A presentation of mathematics applicable to business, including functions, modelling, finance, regression, forecasting, simulations and linear porgramming. Use of spreadsheets will be a fundamental part of this course. Acceptibel for credit in all programs. May only be used as an open or an approved elective in mathematics or computer science programs. Credit will be granted for only one of MATH 105 and MATH 205. Three credits.

(Spring CRN 14569/Lab 14570) An introduction to differential calculus of a single variable with applications to the physical, life, and social sciences. Topics include limits; differentiation of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; inverse functions and their derivatives; implicit differentiation; curve sketching and applied max-min problems. The format of MATH 106 has been structured to provide students with additional learning resources to support and foster a conducive learning environment. Credit will be granted for one of MATH 106 or ENGR 121 or MATH 126. Six credits of calculus is required in the BSc Major, Advanced Major, or Honors program. Three credits.

Spring CRN (14571) An overview of the guitar and its influence as amusical instrument in western music. Key figures, innovators, builders and performers will be studied in depth. Students will learn the basics of the instrument from its history to actual techniques on how to play. A guitar is required. Not acceptable for credit in bachelor of music programs. Three credits.

(Fall CRN 61454) This course examines the historical roots and the current contours of the business government relationship. While the focus is on Canada, conditions in other advanced capitalist states will be considered. Topics include the mechanisms of business power, the micro-politics of industries and case studies of corporate-state relations. Credit will be granted for only one of PSCI 240 or PSCI 241. Three credits.

(Fall CRN 61481/61482) Countries in the developing world face a distinct set of political challenges, particularly as they relate to fostering economic growth and providing effective public services. This course will explore the political determinants of development as well as the effect of economic conditions on political outcomes. Key issues include the origins of state weakness, the relationship between political institutions and economic growth, the causes of corruption, and the effect of diversity on governance outcomes. Credit will be granted for only one of PSCI 371 or PSCI 370. Cross-listed as DEVS 371. Three credits.

(Winter CRN 61464/61465) An introduction to the study of women and politics, this course has three parts: feminist political thought and the women’s movement; political participation and representation; and public policy. Topics include feminist political thought in the Western political tradition; the evolution and politics of the women’s movement; political parties and legislatures; women and work; women and the welfare state. Cross-listed as WMGS 345. Three credits.

(Fall CRN 61467) Topics include research methodology, neuroscience, consciousness, sensation and perception, learning, memory, and cognition. Students have an opportunity to be involved with ongoing research in the department by participating in experiments during the course of the academic term. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 101 or PSYC 100. Three credits.

(Fall CRN 61468) This is a lecture course in which applications of psychology to society will be considered. This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the tools of persuasion (e.g., consistency, reciprocity, liking, social proof, persuasive language, non-verbal cues), how to use these tools in an ethical manner, and apply them to solving everyday life and real-world problems. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 363 or PSYC 375. Three credits.

(Fall CRN: 61469) The focus of this course is on how culture influences human behaviour and mind. The evolution of culture is considered as we dissect the debate surrounding claims that culture exists outside of the human species. Contemporary research and theory in human development and socialization, self-identity and cultural constructs of collectivism and individualism, acculturation and multi-culturalism, building relationships with others, conceptions of health and healing, and the impact of culture on the basic psychological processes will be covered. Three credits.