This course, which is designed primarily for those not pursuing a specialization in English, will focus on the development of the skills for effective writing. Topics will include sentence and paragraph structure, essay organization, and the implementation of convincing written arguments. Students will apply these skills to the completion of several written assignments, culminating in a short work of non-fiction prose.

A study of children's literature from the eighteenth century to the present, addressing such topics as folk and fairy tales, the eighteenth-century popular press, the late nineteenth-century cult of the child, illustration, the ""Golden Age,"" and contemporary novels for middle-grade and YA readers. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits including 1.0 ENGL credit. Excludes ENGL 2811H, 3810Y.

This course presents students with the basic concepts and principles of public relations. Topics explored include the history and trends, processes, and practices areas of public relations. Students will also learn the elements of communication planning and implementation, including research, communication plan development, writing, and evaluation. Public Relations Principles I is the foundation course for all other courses in the Public Relations certificate program. (Formerly CDPR 201) (Equivalent to BDC 917/RTA 917).

Review of limits and derivatives of exponential, logarithmic and rational functions. Trigonometric functions and their inverses. The derivatives of the trig functions and their inverses. L'Hospital's rules. The definite integral. Fundamental theorem of Calculus. Simple substitution. Applications including areas of regions and volumes of solids of revolution. Antirequisite(s): Calculus 1500A/B, the former Calculus 1100A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413 Extra Information: 4 lecture hours.

This course will introduce students to the social, political and economic context of health care from the federal, provincial and municipal perspective, as it relates to a variety of health care professions and settings. The Canadian health care system will be examined with a focus on issues and policies affecting the delivery of health care in Ontario specifically. Students will be introduced to all levels of care delivery, with a focus on health care reform. The role of relevant health care practitioners and their relevant professional associations will be also reviewed.Students will be introduced to a broad scope of health information systems technologies and health information standards, their application and benefits within health related settings. Students will focus on the definitions of health-informatics, need and relevance, and the driving forces influencing the use of HI such as health information standards, government, funding, resources, organizational change, and consumer/patient expectations.

This is a general introductory course in personal computing with special emphasis on the applications of microcomputers. The general concepts of computing will be reviewed. Students will gain practical experience in the use of software including word processors, spreadsheets and database systems. (LEC 3, TUT 1) (3 cr)

Get an introduction to the disposition, concepts and skills necessary to express their entrepreneurial spirit in the form of a business. An examination of an entrepreneur and entrepreneurship will be supplemented by an examination of the expression of entrepreneurism in the business world. Contemporary expressions of entrepreneurism and intrepreneurism, their contribution to the economy, their role in the changing workplace, and their role in global business will also be explored. Students will complete an entrepreneurial business plan in stages throughout the course.

Ce cours se veut une analyse du terrorisme selon une approche théorique et stratégique. Les concepts et l'évolution du terrorisme dans le temps feront partie des thèmes exploités. Il s'intéresse aux rapports entre le terrorisme et la guerre sous toutes ses formes ainsi qu'aux méthodes, aux politiques et à la guerre antiterroristes. Le cours vise à rendre les étudiants aptes à synthétiser le terrorisme grâce à l'assimilation des faits politiques et stratégiques liés à ce phénomène.

This course provides a foundation to the study of English by offering students an historical and critical survey of influential literary works from 1660 to the 20th century.

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Formation and evolution of stars, properties of some unusual astronomical objects, such as pulsars and black holes, galaxies, cosmology and a discussion of the planets of the solar system.

Gain the knowledge and skills associated with clearly receiving, transmitting and communicating information within the business environment.

Managerial Accounting is a continuation of cost accounting concepts. In the initial courses, students learned how to accumulate product costs and how to plan for and control the routine operations of an organization. In this course, the emphasis is on using management accounting techniques to aid management in the planning, directing, and controlling of an enterprise.

Explore the basic theoretical concepts and duties of the medical office assistant. Topics include medical ethics, medicine and the law, appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, radiology, first aid and pharmacology. Examine professional behaviour and good human relations/communications. A strong emphasis is placed on office management and clinical procedures. Prerequisite(s): College-level English skills.

Programming in a language such as Python. Elementary data types, lists, maps.  Program structure: control flow, functions, classes, objects, methods. Algorithms and problem solving. Searching, sorting, and complexity. Unit testing. No prior programming experience required.

This course is designed for students who have completed beginner level French. In this course students will further develop their written and oral communication skills as well as acquire the means to competently engage in a range of everyday common social and professional situations.

Discover the fundamentals of business analysis and the business analyst's role. You will examine techniques to provide context for your activities within the broader goals of organizations and their projects. Gain effective communication, interviewing and information gathering techniques, so you can act as a communication link between all business areas and deliver on your key role in project and organizational success. Learn to plan, structure and control the requirements gathering and management process to optimize results. These techniques are an important component for success for a wide variety of initiatives. You will gain insight into the interaction between the business analyst and the surrounding projects and the methodologies to identify and resolve business problems.

A basic theoretical framework for decision-making in financial management. Emphasis in this course is on financial planning, control, working capital management, short and intermediate term financing.

Students gain an overview of the principles, ethics and practices of professional fundraising and a systemic examination of the thinking and preparation that is required before an organization can engage in successful fundraising. Students examine the evolution of fundraising in North America, the role the voluntary sector plays in today's society and the changing nature of the position of the fundraising professional. Students also analyze the needs of an organization and apply fundraising approaches that best suit the organization's needs.

Développer des habiletés intellectuelles de base requises pour faciliter l'acquisition de connaissances personnelles et disciplinaires propres aux sciences sociales. Recherche des informations pertinentes que ce soit à la bibliothèque ou à travers les ressources informatiques. Être en mesure de comprendre la structure d'un texte, de dégager les thèses de l'auteur et de discuter de la valeur de l'argumentation. Développer des capacités de lecture critique et de communication écrite et verbale; exprimer logiquement sa pensée.

Students become more familiar with the wide range of duties and responsibilities in the area of Real Estate law for Law Office Administration/Assistants program including document and file preparation.

What makes a psychopath tick? Are they born that way, or are they products of society? Are serial killers really possessed with evil, or do they know exactly what they are doing? In this course, students will study how and why some individuals become criminals and why some actually become killers. You will study what is known about serial killers, stalkers, rapists and criminals. Also, the latest techniques used in criminal profiling and questioning will be examined.

This course will cover the following topics: history of human resources management, economic and societal changes, job analysis and design, and human resource planning. As well, recruitment and selection, government and legal challenges, orientation and training, and financial incentives. Also, employee benefits and services, employee relations and practices, management development, career planning, work options, motivation, and performance appraisal and the Union-Management framework.

Students are introduced to the theoretical principles, mechanical details, maintenance, lubrication and operation of various heat cycle engines including steam turbines, internal combustion engines, and gas turbines. A high level study of piping installations including code requirements is included. Students learn to interpret and comprehend the various types of plant drawings encountered including orthographic, P&ID's and flow diagrams, and other related documentation.

Mendelian genetics. Chromosomal mechanisms in mitosis and meiosis. The origin, inheritance and adaptive significance of chromosomal changes. Nucleic acids as the carriers of genetic information. Natural selection and the evolution of genetic systems. [Formerly BIOL 139. Offered: W,S]

This course examines the normal structure and function of the human adult. It begins with an orientation to the human body including an introduction to the concepts of complimentary, metabolism, fundamental physiological needs and homeostasis. The levels of the body organization are then examined and all knowledge is then applied to the study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, and the nervous systems. Learner preparation and learning activities are designed to promote critical thinking.

This course introduces and critically evaluates complementary and alternative therapies. Topics include systematized health care practices (eg. Chinese medicine), botanical healing (Naturopathy), manual practices (acupuncture), mind-body-spirit paradigms (Tai chi), and differences between international practices. The course also explores the pathway of becoming a practitioner in a chosen field. PREREQ: enrolled in the School of Human Kinetics. (lec 3) cr 3.

This course examines the processes of visual perception, the language of colour, contextual analysis and colour strategies in the applications of colour to communication, objects and spaces. Through investigations of light and colour mixing in 2D, 3D, and 4D design, students are introduced to the physiology of vision, cognitive and perceptual psychologies, semiology, ethnography, geography, colour interactions, play, and the colour bias system. Information acquired in this course enables students to choose and use colour confidently, appropriately, and effectively when determining visual outcomes.

This course will build on the HLSC 2460U Pathophysiology I course. The student will explore common disorders in specific systems including hematologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and integumentary. The course will finalize with a look at multi-organ dysfunction syndromes, including those associated with shock and burns. A good understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, and a solid pathophysiology background are essential prerequisites. 3 cr, web, 1.5 tut. Prerequisite: HLSC 2460U. Credit restriction: HSLC 2463U.

Ce cours fournit des informations dont les gestionnaires de bâtiments et d’installations ont besoin pour assurer la gestion courante de l’exploitation et de l’entretien des installations techniques de bâtiment et maximiser leur efficacité et leur coût-efficacité. Ce cours fournit des informations sur la conception et la construction d’immeubles, l’exécution de projets, les matériaux de construction et les systèmes de CVC (chauffage, ventilation et climatisation). D’autres champs d’intérêt abordés dans le manuel de ce cours sont les systèmes de toiture, les plafonds et les planchers, les parois intérieures et les systèmes de plomberie.

The course will provide students with an introduction to the impact that major cultural traditions of the Middle Ages have had on the modern world. The course will include myths, narratives, images, and other forms of representation from a variety of Western European national and religious traditions. Topics may include the study of kings, warriors, saints, knights, mystics, mythological heroes, and exotic beasts such as dragons. It will also include examinations of medieval-themed material in modern popular culture, including fictional writing, movies, video games, businesses and historic sites, both online and offline. No prior knowledge of medieval studies is required. This course fits into the General Education theme - Arts in Society.

In this course you will learn how to develop and compose an original short dramatic script conforming to industry-standard formats and terminology. Using a structured developmental process, you will research and evaluate your story concepts, write an outline, treatment and first draft, then revise and polish the final draft. You will learn how to protect your intellectual property and effectively market and pitch your script, and develop the tools necessary to sustain a professional writing career.

This course will provide an overview of the current legal landscape within Canadian Health Care with emphasis on Ontario. Students will explore the impact of legal decisions on the provision of service delivery, labour relations, policy, and other managerial functions. Students will also explore the role of institutional governance, accreditation, and risk management in health care.

Develop understanding of library cataloguing using the RDA cataloguing guidelines for creating descriptive catalogue records through use of the RDA online Toolkit.  Learn to use MARC coding and ISBD punctuation for cataloguing bibliographic records in an automated environment.  Recognize the changes in MARC coding resulting from RDA cataloguing guidelines. 

Ce cours a pour objectif d'initier les étudiants au monde des médias sociaux par l'entremise de l'exploration des diverses plates-formes présentement utilisées et des technologies émergentes. Les tendances courantes et à venir, les avantages, les bienfaits, les risques, les enjeux et les défis des médias sociaux sont étudiés. À l'aide d'études de cas, les étudiants entreprennent des analyses pour établir l'impact et l'influence des médias sociaux sur notre vie quotidienne, dans les communications et en marketing.

This course will promote self-awareness through discovery and analysis of CYW's values, beliefs, biases and ethical principles. The ecological perspective will be incorporated emphasizing the student's connection to self, community and the larger society. Topics covered will include setting and maintaining boundaries and understanding transference/counter-transference. Finding strength and resiliency in one's self will be explored. Professional CYW practices will be examined in regard to cultural, ethical, legal and gender issues that relate to CYW field.

Students will be introduced to the Internet as a global information infrastructure, including the development of early and current communication protocols and services, packaging of data, and data transmission. Fundamental concepts of and tools to support Internet browsing through concepts of Universal Resource locators and Hypertext Markup Languages will be included. Students will be required to publish a website on the Internet using HTML. Web page enhancement through the use of JavaScript and other tools will be introduced. The functionality of electronic mail and bulletin board services will be introduced with hands-on experience in sending and receiving information, automated title searching, and an introduction to organizing information to be accessible over the network. Technical methods of binary data transfer on analog carriers will be introduced and comparison of Ethernet and ATM fibre-optic digital delivery will be discussed. In addition to lecture time, laboratory/tutorial time may be scheduled as required. (Prerequisite: 60-104 or 60-106 or 60-140.) (May not be used to fulfill the major requirements of any major or joint major in Computer Science.)(3 lecture hours/week)

One way that people find their place in, and make a contribution to, society, is through work. This course prepares you for the world of work, with a focus on your intended field, by leading you through a rigorous process of exploring changes in the marketplace, researching intended careers and developing skills related to acquiring desirable employment in the industry of choice. Through guided reflection, you will learn how to uncover your strengths, understand your motivations, establish goals and become successful in an ever-changing environment.

This course examines a number of issues in Canadian human resources management including: human resources planning, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, industrial relations, and training and development. Prerequisite: AP/ADMS 1000 3.00 (students in the BAS/BHRM programs may take AP/ADMS 1000 3.00 concurrently with AP/ADMS/HRM 2600 3.00). Course credit exclusions: None. Prior TO FALL 2009: Prerequisite: AK/ADMS 1000 3.00 (students in the BAS/BHRM programs may take AK/ADMS 1000 3.00 concurrently with AK/ADMS 2600 3.00). Course credit exclusions: AK/ADMS 2600 3.00, AK/ADMS 3480 3.00 (prior to Summer 2001).

This course is designed to help students relate the basic elements of organizational behaviour and their importance to our day-to-day relationships with others, especially in the workplace. Special emphasis is given to the study of group dynamics, leadership, morale, communication and organizational behaviour as it affects productivity in a business enterprise.

For students who have started to develop existing Spanish language abilities in a formal academic setting. This course enhances students’ written expression while building on advanced knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary.

A continuation of Logistics I with advanced concepts being studied. Topics include reverse logistics, service response logistics and the environmental impacts of the logistics industry.

Enhance your awareness of discrimination and racism and explore sociological factors that contribute to bias and prejudice. Consider how to manage these issues as occupational professionals and individuals in a multicultural society.