2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

SOCIAL SCIENCES 295Three hours (lectures and discussion); one ter.mPrerequisite: Three units of Communication Studies and registration inLevel II· or above .Cross-list: CMST 2G03SOTA 3803PERFORMANCE ARTThis course will examine historical and contemporary' concerns rela~edto performance art 'including the relevance of traditional categories ofartistic production, the roles of the audience, the institution and market,and the body asartistic medium. 'Three hours (lectures and discussion); one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or aboveCross-list: CMST 3U03SOTA 3C03 , TOPICS IN VISUAL . CULTUREThis course wUl examine a variety of topics in the critical study of visualculture, including gender and sp~ctatorship, consumerism and the arts,and visual literacy in the 21 st century.' .Three hours (lectures and discussion); one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or aboveCross-list: CMST 3F03SCIENCEWith the exception of SCIENCE 1AOO, 1 BOO, 2B03 and 2L03, the Sciencecours~s are designed primarily for students in the Humanities and, SocialSciences to give an appreciation of important areas of modern science.and do not assume any specific background in science. Otherscience courSes that may be of interest to students in the Humanitiesand Social Sciences are listed by Department. They are:BIOLOGY 1 K03 Biology for the Humanities and Social SciencesCOMP SCI 1SA3 Computing 'FundamentalS .COMP SCI 1TA3, Elementary Computing and Computer Use, GE02GG3 Natural DisastersGEO 2WW3 Water and the EnvironmentGEO 3CC3Earth's Changing ClimateGEO 3003Geoarch1;leology of the Underwater RealmGEO 3NN3Northern EnvironmentsKINE$IOL 1Y03 HurnanAnatomy and Physiology IKINESIOL 1YY3 Human Anatomy and PhysiologY IIST ATS 1 A03 Statistical Reasoning ,STATS 1 L03 Probability:and Linear Algebra, Courses If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.SCIENCE 1 AOO WHMIS, HEALTH AND SAFETYIntroduction to safety guidelines at McMaster University, acceptable safety,conduct and positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories andWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Evaluation:one multi pie choice examination graded Pass or Fail;' students who fail willbe required to attend the course again during the same academic year.One sessio'n (one hour)Antirequisite: ENGINEER 1AOOSCIENCE 1800 . UNIVERSITY SURVIVALWeb-based (through WebCT) introduction to .university life and expectations.University services and resources available to students will becovered. Modules, consisting of quizzes and assignments; will.includesuch topics as basic orientation, library usage, time management, aca~demic dishonesty and. career options. Online surveys (for students to,give their views on the course) are tobe completed in both December'and April (follow-up).lOne term .Prerequisite: Registration in Science I, Mathematics and Statistics lorMedical Radiation Sciences ISCIENCE 1 D03 ASTRONOMYA survey of modern and historical concepts ,In astronomy. Ught and thetelescope; distance measurement in space; the structure' and evolutionof stars, galaxies, cosmology.•Three lectures; one termPrerequisite: Open to students registered in'any faculty other than Science, or Engineering. OSS Grade 11.or OSIS Grade 12 Mathematics required.Antirequisite: ASTRON.1 F03, SCIENCE 2003SCIENCE 2803 THE 81G QUESTIONSUltimate questions. in modern science: origin of the universe, nature ofspace and time, origin and evolution of life, creation of the elements,,search for other worlds, :and more. .Three lectures, one tutorial; first termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or aboveCross-list: ORIGINS 2B03This course is administered by the Origins Institute.SCIENCE 2J03 ' PHYSICS OF'ivIUSICAL SOUNDSound waves, production of sound by musical instruments; properties ofthe ear, musical scales and intervals; auditorium acoustics.Three lectures with demonstrations; one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or above of a non-science programAritirequisite: PHYSICS 2J03Knowledge of OSS Grade 11 Mathematics or OSIS Grade ·12 Mathematicswould be helpful. .SCIENCE 2K03 HEREDITY, EVOLUTIONAND THE ENVIRONMENTIntroduction to the principles of human genetics and evolutionary biology,the adaptation of organisms to their environment, 'biological' diver- .sity and integrated ecosystems. {Three lectures or two leCtures and one tutorial; one term .Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or aboveAntirequisite: BIOLOGY 1A03, 1A06, 1AA3Offered in alternate years. 'Not offered in' 2005-2006.SCIENCE 2L03 TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR TUTORSThe course provides an opportunity to. explore teaching and learningusing a variety of methods from the traditional lecture to moreexperiehtialmethods (e.g., simulation). Self-directed learning will include experiencein t~e classroom, reading and reflection and dis~us'sion.Prerequisite: Registration in Level II. or above of an Honours program inthe Faculty of Science 'Cross-list: SOC SCI 2L03 . , . 'Antirequisite: BIOLOGY 3003, 3003, HTH SCI 4X03, INOUIRY _3S03, 4S03Enrolment is Limited. .SOCIAL SCIENCESNotes:·1. All' students ~re strongly reco~mended to complete SOC SCI- 2ELO.Completion of SOC SCI 2ElO is requir,ed for students who participate'in an internship. . .2. St"udents who previously completed SOC SCI 2E03 and 2F03 maysubstitute these units as Level II Sociology.'3. SOC SCI 2003, 2P03, 2003' and 2R03 may be substituted as units ofLevel II Sociology., Courses If no prerequisite is listed, the cqurseis open.SOC SCI 2ELO INTRODUCTION TO CAREER PLANNINGTHROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGProvides an opportunity to engage in a variety of hc~.nds:onexploJation .activities to provide a strong foundation for career and education planning.Students will better understand' the skills acquired in academicstudies, extracurricular activities, work experience and how this relatesto making occupational choices and job searching.Six, two hour leclures/workshop; one termPrerequisite: Registration in a Kinesiology or Social Sciences programAntirequisite: SOC SCI 3ELO(See' Note 1 above.) ,SOC SCI 2J03 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICSAn introduction to basic statistical concepts and their application to theanalysis of data from the social sciences. The use of spreadsheets isemphasized. .Three hours; one term. Prerequisite: Registration in Level II and aboveNot, open to students with credit or registration in: COMMERCE 2QA3,ECON 2803, 3006, 3U03, GEO 2S03, GEOG 2LL3, 2N03, HTH SCI1 F03, 2A03, KINESIOL 1803, 1806, 3C03, POL SC12F06, 3N06, PSYCH2G03, 2R03, 2RR3, SOCiaL 2Y03, 3H06, STATS 1A03, 1CC3 or anyLevel II, 11/ or IV statistics course.SOC SCI 2L03 TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR TUTORSProvides an opportunity to explore teaching and learning using a varietyof methods from the traditional lecture to more experiential methods(e.g., simulation). Self-directed learning will includ.e experience ih theclassroom, reading and reflection, and discussion. .""Three hours; one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or above of an Honours Social Sci- "ence$, Kinesiology or a B,.A.lB.S.W. program "Cross-list:.SCIENCE 2L03Antirequisite: BIOLOGY 3003, 3003, HTH SCI 4X03, INOUIRY 3S03, 4S03Enrolment is limited ..