FYCSG 05/06 REV2 - Faculty of Arts - York University

performance basics, plus critical thinking and writing skills are central to the course. The
course is aimed primarily at people who are or will become patrons of the theatre and
wish to deepen their knowledge. Student rates are available for the productions
students are required to attend.
Note: Not open to theatre majors.
FA/THEA1520 3.0 Acting for Non-Majors. Students will receive an introduction to the
following concepts: breath/alignment/basic voice work, brief physical warm-up,
group work, and improvisation; and the following technique concepts: trusting
impulses, objectives, tactics, obstacles, analysis and exploration of monologues and
journal writing. Plus two rehearsal hours per week.
Note: Not open to Theatre majors.
FA/VISA1005 6.0 Understanding Digital Art. This course is a basic introduction for
non-Visual Arts majors to digital practices in contemporary art. It does not constitute
a prerequisite for further New Media courses. It is offered on-line, combining exhibition
and event visits with Web-based materials and assignments, and monitored chat
discussions. An area of contemporary visual art that has its own history, social context,
and technical strategies is open to students with no background, but who are interested
in investigating some of the significance of the digital revolution. Students become
familiar with digital photography, digital video/audio, installation, interactive art
works, and art on the Web. On-line lectures and readings investigate a broad spectrum
of computing issues applicable to visual culture, as well as the unique characteristics
of digital art. Specific hours in the week are designated for on-line discussion time.
Note: Not open to Visual Arts Majors.
FA/VISA1110 6.0 Introduction to Western Art. Fundamentals of western art history,
visual analysis and selected cultural and philosophical themes in the development of
human expression in the arts. The emphasis is on the chronological and thematic development
of western European and some North American art with a view to assessing and
understanding the history of artistic creativity and its many manifestations.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: Limited space available.
FA/VISA1120 6.0 Introduction to Visual Culture. What do images mean? Why do
they matter? This course explores the ways that visual images work. Visual culture is
a complex cultural phenomenon affecting how meaning is visually produced, coded and
consumed in public art, media, museums, advertising. The course provides an overview
of recent and historical approaches to visual culture. It considers various media,
contexts and periods. The course introduces students to the study of visual culture in
such arenas as film and video, photography, painting and sculpture, the built environment,
advertising and fashion, or contemporary arenas such as video games and
the Internet. Visual Culture involves the development of a critical framework for the
understanding and discussion of those aspects of culture and society which involve any
type of visual media The student will learn how to analyze visual media, interpret
meanings, and gain experience in applying critical concepts to these understandings.
Note: Open to non-majors.
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Note: All Faculty of Science and Engineering courses have specific prerequisites which
must be met prior to enrolment. There is limited space available to non-majors in Faculty
of Science and Engineering courses.
SC/BIOL1410 6.0 Principles and Processes in Biology. Emphasizing fundamental
biological principles and processes of both plants and animals, this course examines
aspects of the evolution and diversity of life, cell structure and function, heredity and
ecosystems. For science students who do not plan to continue in biology. Because
laboratory exercises are an integral component of the course, students must pass the
laboratory section of the course in order to pass the course. Three lecture hours, two
lecture hours per week in alternate weeks; one tutorial hour per week; 12 three-hour
laboratories. Two terms. Six credits.
Prerequisite: OAC Chemistry or 12U Chemistry or SC/CHEM1500 4.0.
Degree credit exclusions: SC/BIOL1010 6.0, AK/NATS1910 6.0.
SC/CHEM1000 3.0 Chemical Structure. Introduction to chemistry with emphasis on
physical and electronic structure of matter, including gases, liquids and solids. Topics
include behaviour of gases; thermochemistry; atomic structure and periodic table;
chemical bonding and architecture; structure of liquids and solids; frontiers of chemistry.
Two and one-half lecture hours per week, one tutorial hour per week, six three-hour
laboratory sessions. One term. Three credits. (Formerly half of SC/CHEM1000 6.0 –
before 2001-2002).
Prerequisites: OAC Chemistry or SC/CHEM1500 4.0 or equivalent; OAC Physics or
SC/PHYS1510 4.0 or equivalent normally required.
Degree credit exclusions: SC/CHEM1000 6.0, SC/CHEM1010 6.0, AK/CHEM2000 6.0.
SC/CHEM1001 3.0 Chemical Dynamics. This course complements SC/CHEM1000 3.0 –
with emphasis on chemical change and equilibrium. Topics include chemical kinetics;
chemical equilibrium; entropy and free energy as driving forces for chemical change;
electrochemistry; frontiers in chemistry. Two and one-half lecture hours per week,
one tutorial hour per week, six three-hour laboratory sessions. One term. Three credits.
(Formerly half of SC/CHEM1000 6.0 - before 2001-2002).
Prerequisites: OAC Chemistry or SC/CHEM1500 4.0 or equivalent; OAC Physics or
SC/PHYS1510 4.0 or equivalent normally required.
Degree credit exclusions: SC/CHEM1000 6.0, SC/CHEM1010 6.0, AK/CHEM2000 6.0.
SC/CHEM1500 4.0 Introduction to Chemistry. An introductory course in chemistry
for students needing an adequate preparation for SC/CHEM1000 3.0 and
SC/CHEM1001 3.0. Topics include basic atomic theory, stoichiometry, the periodic
table, chemical bonding, equilibria, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction and organic
chemistry. Each student is counselled by a faculty adviser to enrol either in this
course or in SC/CHEM1000 3.0 and SC/CHEM1001 3.0 depending on previous chemistry
experience. Three lecture hours per week, three laboratory hours and mandatory
enrolment in the SC/CHEM1509 0.0 tutorial. One term. Four credits.
Corequisite: SC/CHEM1509 0.0.
Degree credit exclusion: SC/CHEM1520 4.0.
Note: May not be taken by any student who has taken or is currently taking another
university course in chemistry.
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