| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 101 | 081 | Introduction to Legal Studies |
An introduction to the study of law, its structure, and legal institutions from a cross-cultural and historical perspective. This interdisciplinary course examines the origins of legal systems and their impact on society. Included is an analysis of the diverse historical, political, economic, and cultural conditions under which law arises and functions within society.
Offered online |
Carlie Leroux-Demir | Spring 2022 | |
| LS | 229 | 081 | Selected Topics in Criminology |
Sociological analysis of research and theory on selected criminal activities. Motivation, modus operandi, and the social characteristics of offenders will be examined in relation to such specific crimes as drug and sexual offenses, theft, robbery, murder, organized crime, and/or other criminal activities.
Held with: SOC 229
Offered online |
Carlie Leroux-Demir | Spring 2022 | |
| LS | 327 | 081 | Policing in a Democratic Society |
A critical examination of the police as social control agents in contemporary democratic societies. Topics include the historical evolution of policing; police recruitment, training, and education; police/community relations; the occupational subculture of the police; police authority and discretion; private policing; and police deviance and criminality.
Held with: SOC 327
Offered online |
Frederick Desroches | Spring 2022 | |
| PHIL | 100J | 001 | Introduction to Philosophy |
This course seeks to introduce students to the nature of philosophy. This is done through the examination of core texts and figures in the history of philosophy as well as in the discussion of perennial philosophical questions.
Offered online |
Bruno Tremblay |
 PHIL 100J_B.Tremblay_Spring 2022.pdf |
Spring 2022 |
| PHIL | 145 | 001 | Critical Thinking |
An analysis of basic types of reasoning, structure of arguments, critical assessment of information, common fallacies, problems of clarity and meaning.
Offered on campus |
Bruno Tremblay |
PHIL 145_B.Tremblay_Spring 2022.pdf |
Spring 2022 |
| PSYCH | 101 | 001 | 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.
Offered on campus |
PSYCH 101_R.Blackie_Spring 2022.pdf |
Spring 2022 | |
| PSYCH | 257 | 001 | Psychopathology |
This course offers an introduction to understanding, assessing, and treating mental illness from a psychological perspective. Course material will focus on various categories of abnormal behaviour, including personality, anxiety, and mood disorders; schizophrenia; and substance abuse. Clinical methods of assessment, diagnosis, and intervention will also be considered.
Offered on campus |
PSYCH 257_R.Blackie_Spring 2022.pdf |
Spring 2022 | |
| RS | 121 | 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.
Offered online |
Carmen Celestini | Spring 2022 | |
| SMF | 101 | 001 | Introduction to Relationships and Families |
This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.
Offered online |
SMF 101_T.Falconer_Spring 2022.pdf |
Spring 2022 | |
| SMF | 213 | 001 | Sexual Health and Well-Being |
This course offers a theoretical and empirical examination of sexuality from a health perspective. Approaches to counselling, prevention, and treatment will be discussed. Topics may include sexually transmitted infections (STI) and pregnancy prevention, pregnancy and post-partum health, healthy romantic and sexual relationships, chronic and long-term illnesses, and sexual cancers.
Offered online |
Stacey Jacobs |
SMF 213_S.Jacobs_Spring 2022.pdf |
Spring 2022 |