Marianopolis College

Course Descriptions

Fall 2024
ARTS, LITERATURE, & COMMUNICATION PROGRAM................................................................................... 3
ALC — REQUIRED COURSES ...................................................................................................................... 3
ALC — CREATION COURSES ...................................................................................................................... 3
ALC — CRITIQUE COURSES ....................................................................................................................... 5
ALC — EXPLORATIONS COURSES .............................................................................................................. 7
ALC — TECHNIQUES COURSES .................................................................................................................. 8
ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM: FALL 2023 COHORT ..................................................................................... 10
ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2023 COHORT — REQUIRED COURSES .............................................................. 10
ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2023 COHORT — CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES COURSES .......................... 11
ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2023 COHORT — CREATIVE EXPRESSION COURSES .......................................... 12
ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2023 COHORT — SCIENCE OPTION COURSE ..................................................... 13
ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM: FALL 2024 COHORT ..................................................................................... 14
ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2024 COHORT — REQUIRED COURSES .............................................................. 14
LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................ 16
LIBERAL ARTS — REQUIRED COURSES .................................................................................................... 16
LIBERAL ARTS — OPTION COURSES ........................................................................................................ 17
MUSIC PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 22
SCIENCE PROGRAM: PRE-FALL 2024 COHORTS .......................................................................................... 24
SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2024 COHORTS — REQUIRED COURSES ................................................................... 24
SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2024 COHORTS — ELECTIVE COURSES ..................................................................... 26
SCIENCE PROGRAM: FALL 2024 COHORT ................................................................................................... 28
SCIENCE FALL 2024 COHORT — REQUIRED COURSES ............................................................................ 28
SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM: FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT COHORTS........................................................... 33
SOCIAL SCIENCE FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT COHORTS — INTRO LEVEL COURSES................................ 33
SOCIAL SCIENCE FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT COHORTS — MATH COURSES .......................................... 35
SOCIAL SCIENCE FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT COHORTS — METHODOLOGY COURSES .......................... 36
SOCIAL SCIENCE FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT COHORTS — UPPER LEVEL COURSES ............................... 38
SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM: PRE-FALL 2023 COHORTS.............................................................................. 41
SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2023 COHORTS — MATH COURSE ............................................................... 41
SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2023 COHORTS — METHODOLOGY COURSE ............................................... 41
SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2023 COHORTS — UPPER-LEVEL COURSES .................................................. 42
ENGLISH COURSES ...................................................................................................................................... 45
ENGLISH 001 – PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE ENGLISH........................................................................... 45

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 ENGLISH 101 - INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE ENGLISH ........................................................................... 45
ENGLISH 102 - LITERARY GENRES ........................................................................................................... 46
ENGLISH 103 - LITERARY THEMES ........................................................................................................... 47
ENGLISH LPE - ADAPTED TO PROGRAM .................................................................................................. 51
HUMANITIES COURSES ............................................................................................................................... 52
HUMANITIES 101 - KNOWLEDGE ............................................................................................................ 52
HUMANITIES 102 - WORLDVIEWS .......................................................................................................... 55
HUMANITIES LPH - ETHICS ...................................................................................................................... 58
FRENCH COURSES ....................................................................................................................................... 60
FRENCH LITERATURE COURSES (PREPARATION FOR THE ÉPREUVE UNIFORME DE FRANÇAIS) ............ 60
FRENCH 100 AND LPW ............................................................................................................................ 62
FRENCH 101 AND LPX ............................................................................................................................. 62
FRENCH 102 AND LPY.............................................................................................................................. 62
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES................................................................................................................. 63
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 101 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH ........................................................... 63
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 102 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SKILLS .............................................................. 64
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 103 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION & AUTONOMY .................................................... 68
COMPLEMENTARY COURSES ...................................................................................................................... 73
LIBERAL AND CREATIVE ARTS COMPLEMENTARY COURSES .................................................................. 73
RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PHILOSOPY COMPLEMENTARY COURSES ...................................................... 75
MUSIC COMPLEMENTARY COURSE ........................................................................................................ 76
SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPLEMENTARY COURSE ......................................................................................... 76
LANGUAGE COMPLEMENTARY COURSES ............................................................................................... 76

This document reflects the course offering for Fall 2024 as of June 4, 2024 and is subject to change.

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 ARTS, LITERATURE, & COMMUNICATION
PROGRAM

ALC — REQUIRED COURSES

502-APA-MS
Perspectives in Arts & Literature I
Perspectives I presents major currents in cultural history from the Renaissance to the beginning of the
19th Century (1400–1800). The focus is on developing an understanding of the art, architecture,
literature and music of the Western world as it relates to the historical, social, and intellectual contexts
within which it was created. A hands-on methodological component gives students practice in applying
the basic vocabulary and techniques used to describe, research and analyse cultural works and to
communicate these findings clearly in writing.

502-APC-MS
Perspectives in Contemporary Arts and Literature
This final Perspectives course considers works of contemporary culture, from Canada and around the
world, in their social, political and historical contexts. Students learn to recognize global cultural
diversity, compare works from different places, interpret how contemporary works can both relate to
and stand apart from the societies their makers come from, and to comment on contemporary cultural
issues. Examples may be drawn from the fields of visual art, architecture, cinema, dance, design,
literature, music and theatre.

ALC — CREATION COURSES

510-ACB-MS
Materials and Methods
Students are challenged technically through the exploration of diverse materials and alternative modes
of expression such as print media, watercolour, collage, assemblage, clay and paper structures.
Emphasis is put on material manipulation and development of organizational abilities.

585-ACA-MS
Filmmaking
This course follows a project-based and creation-oriented framework. It leads students to explore
different film languages, genres, and production types. Special topics include script writing, production
design, and resources for independent film artists. Each student develops and completes a short film as
part of the course work.

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603-ACA-MS
Creation in English I: Gender Fluidity in Literature and Film
This course examines literature that pushes the boundaries of gender expectations. By looking at ways
in which fiction both shapes and defies acceptable definitions of gender, we will join in a critical debate
about what it means to be masculine, feminine, both, or somewhere in between. Students will pay
particular attention to identifying central themes in these works: first through close reading and then by
analyzing literary devices. Primary works will range in time and subject matter, and we will consider
them in dialogue with one another. The New Woman fiction of Victoria Cross and Sarah Grand highlights
the absurdity and limitations of gendered expectations in 1890s England, with a focus on female
empowerment as a solution. This is How it Always Is shows how a transgender child comes into herself,
and impacts her family in the process. Films will provide material for analysis, as we look at gender
fluidity from the contrasting perspectives of practical necessity and physiological pull. Short stories and
journalistic accounts from recent years will explore gendered expectations in our current context. These
works will allow us to view gender through intersecting considerations of national identity, race,
community, family, and class. By analyzing how gender is constructed through narrative, we can employ
literature to break down both normative and phobic reactions to perceived gender transgressions.

Please note that an ALC student cannot take the same English course as both a General Education and a
Specific Education course.

607-ALA-MS
Spanish I
From day one, beginner students use Spanish to communicate. Following an audio-lingual
communicative method, they acquire basic language structures and vocabulary and learn to function in
everyday situations. Creative use of language acquisition is actively encouraged. Vocabulary and
grammar are reinforced through exercises. Students are required to read a short story in Spanish.
Course content: introducing oneself and others; expressing greetings and farewells; ordering food and
drink; expressing likes and dislikes; describing oneself and one’s family; asking questions to others;
identifying and locating places; telling time; describing daily activities and routine. The only verb tense
taught in Spanish I is the indicative present.

Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no previous
knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this course and you have
already taken Spanish courses in high school or have otherwise gained introductory knowledge of
Spanish, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

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608-ALA-MS
Italian I
This elementary Italian course is for beginners. From day one, students develop basic communication
skills in one of the most important languages of the Western world. Course content: meeting, greeting
and introducing people; identifying and locating people and things; talking about family; using dates and
telling time; discussing daily activities, leisure and routine; talking about academic life; describing
people, places and things; expressing origin and possession; expressing likes and dislikes; talking about
food and making plans.

Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no previous
knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this course and you have
already taken Italian courses in high school or have otherwise gained introductory knowledge of Italian,
your registration in this course will be cancelled.

ALC — CRITIQUE COURSES

340-AQA-MS
Modern Philosophy
This course offers a survey of some of the major figures in Western philosophy from the 16th to the
19th Centuries. After a general survey of the shift that occurred from the Medieval era to the Modern
period, it focuses on some of the central issues in philosophy during the Modern period: What can we
know? Are human actions free? How should individuals and states act? In examining the works of
prominent Modern philosophers, students discover conceptions of the world, self, and state that have
shaped the development of both philosophy and society up to this day.

370-AQA-MS
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the scriptures of the three great monotheistic
religions of the West. The course is subdivided into three units of study. Students begin with Judaism
and the Hebrew scriptures, proceed to Christianity and the New Testament and conclude with Islam and
the Qur’an. In each case, students explore a few founding scriptural passages and some subsequent
interpretations of them.

510-AQB-MS
Painting
This foundation course examines colour, light, composition, figuration and abstraction. It also introduces
a variety of painting techniques. Studio production approaches still life, landscape and personal imagery
from a contemporary point of view with references to the history of painting. Projects favour
experimentation and personal expression.

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520-AQB-MS
16th to 19th Century Art History
By examining the history of European art from the end of the Renaissance through to 19th-Century
modernism in the context of the political, religious, social and intellectual conditions of the time,
students learn to identify the effects of the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the Industrial
Revolution on artistic production. They also become familiar with the persistence of the classical
tradition, the main characteristics of movements such as the Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism,
Realism and Impressionism and the styles of significant artists within each of these historical categories.

530-AQA-MS
American Cinema
This course covers a survey of the Hollywood studio and star system. Topics may include genres such as
the western, comedy, musicals and film noir and the evolution of the Hollywood system from the silent
to the sound era and from the Golden Age to the advent of television, video and digital technology.

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 ALC — EXPLORATIONS COURSES
340-AEA-MS
Ancient Philosophy
This course provides a survey of Ancient Greek philosophy, from the pre-Socratic thinkers and Socrates,
through Plato and Aristotle, and ending with the Epicureans and Stoics. These thinkers and their ideas
are examined in terms of their historical context, especially insofar as they influenced one another. As
well as examining the major philosophical areas of metaphysics, theory of knowledge and ethics, this
course emphasizes the way in which these thinkers laid the foundation for Western thought in the
natural and the social sciences.

370-AEC-MS
Buddhist Scriptures
This course is focused on introducing students to scripture in the Buddhist tradition. Unlike most
western traditions (western being an obviously relative term), most eastern traditions (with the
exception of Sikhism) do not have one primary text around which the tradition pivots. There is no
Buddhist Bible. There is, rather, a huge corpus of literature that essentially qualifies as scripture. This
course takes on the seminar-model, with each week being split between one lecture and one in-class
discussion focused on a particular Buddhist text, providing students with the opportunity to wrestle with
a wide spectrum of Buddhist texts directly.

510-AEA-MS
Introduction to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectual model
construction, and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

510-AEB-MS
Dynamics of Design
This course is an inquiry into basic principles and elements of 2-D and 3-D design, addressing
composition, scale and proportion, texture and material. It investigates relationships between form and
function, giving particular attention to visual communication by challenging existing systems of language
and perception.

520-AEA-MS
Ancient Art
Even before the development of cities and settled communities, people began creating works of art that
were intended to remain even after they were gone. With scarce resources available, why spend the
time and energy to produce things that had no obvious role in immediate survival? Was art a message?
A part of a ritual? A teaching tool? Decoration? A way to honor deities and the supernatural? Starting
with the question, why did people make art? We will look at art of the ancient world from 40,000 BCE to
around 500 CE with a focus on western visual arts (Greece, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia). Throughout,
we will address questions such as the types of art people made, the basic vocabulary to describe it, the

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role of art in society, and the things we can learn about people from their art. The human form, art and
power, as well as art as a commodity are three topics we will delve into more fully.

530-AEB-MS
Contemporary Cinema
This course examines contemporary international films combining complexity of thought with artistic
expression. A study of major film directors from various countries emphasizes their ideology, stylistic
content and how they reflect the world in which we live.

550-AEA-MS
Music Across the Ages
This course takes students on a flight across a musical landscape, departing from the early 17th Century
and arriving at the gate of the 21st Century. Stop-overs allow exploration of European and North
American cultures that gave rise to specific developments in musical style. The focus is on classical music
but attention is also given to popular. En route, students meet fascinating composers and listen to their
music.

ALC — TECHNIQUES COURSES

510-ATB-MS
Digital Art
This course introduces students to basic principles of art using the computer. Students work with artistic
concepts, including line, value, colour and composition. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments,
projects and critiques, students explore the relationship between the digital environment, photography,
text and print as it applies to art practice. Students gain a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and
the basic tools they need to become proficient at importing and exporting visual imagery.

603-ATA-MS
Techniques in English I: AI and the Novel
From dystopic futures to machine-learned paradises to the all-too-real datasets and hidden labours
behind current technological innovations, artificial intelligence has posed profound philosophical
questions that the novel, from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to Ian McEwan’s Machines Like Me, has
been well positioned to exploit, and this course on AI and the novel will focus on the contemporary
novel’s thematic treatment of AI. An initial study of key terms and a general overview of AI will open the
course, where excerpts from Jeanette Winterson’s 12 Bytes and Kate Crawford’s Atlas of AI will be read
to not only engage with ethical debates within the field, but also to hone essay analysis skills in
preparation for the English Exit Exam. Moving from non-fiction to fiction, a sampling of short stories will
address themes pertaining to AI’s nurturing or destructive potential fueled by its imagined sentience as
well as its societal and artistic impact on memory and creativity. However, beyond these abstracted
themes, AI also mirrors humanity’s own vulnerabilities and prejudices, and these very human qualities
will shape the study of both Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun and Tahmima Anam’s The Startup Wife,
two of the most discussed novels on AI from 2021. Whether engaging with the melancholic innocence of
an artificial friend whose restrictive perspective contains enlightened insight into the nature of doubt
and faith in Klara and the Sun or satirically exposing the relational costs and gendered bias of a
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successful application (App) that promises new rituals of connection in Anam’s The Startup Wife, this
course will address fiction’s ability to grapple with the unintended consequences of AI.

Please note that an ALC student cannot take the same English course as both a General Education and a
Specific Education course.

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 ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM:
FALL 2023 COHORT

ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2023 COHORT —

REQUIRED COURSES
201-704-MS
Probability and Statistics
The content of this course includes: descriptive statistics; measure of central tendency; probability;
discrete and continuous distribution functions; mathematical expectation and variance; estimation and
hypothesis testing; correlation and regression analysis; Chi-square Test.

350-701-MS
Psychology of Human Behaviour
This course describes the main approaches to explaining human behaviour and mental processes and
examines the biological, social, and developmental factors that influence human behaviour. Topics may
include the brain and nervous systems, memory, learning, perception and sensation, development,
mental health, psychological disorders and treatments, stress and health, motivation, and sleep. In this
course, students are expected to experimentally test a hypothesis about human behaviour.

383-701-MS
International Politics and Economics
This course is designed to build on the concepts and theories studied in introductory economics in order
to analyse an economy operating within a global environment. Concepts and theories developed in the
course are utilized to explore a variety of issues related to the debate on globalization. A major theme of
this course is to examine the ideological underpinnings of the main opposing views on globalization and
to assess the social, political and economic consequences of recent changes in the global economy. The
major topics to be covered include benefits of trade, foreign exchange and capital movements, balance
of payments and balance of payments adjustment policies, trade theory, and the advantages and
disadvantages of unregulated globalization.

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 ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2023 COHORT —
CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES COURSES
360-702-MS
Buddhist Scriptures
This course is focused on introducing students to scripture in the Buddhist tradition. Unlike most
western traditions (western being an obviously relative term), most eastern traditions (with the
exception of Sikhism) do not have one primary text around which the tradition pivots. There is no
Buddhist Bible. There is, rather, a huge corpus of literature that essentially qualifies as scripture. This
course takes on the seminar-model, with each week being split between one lecture and one in-class
discussion focused on a particular Buddhist text, providing students with the opportunity to wrestle with
a wide spectrum of Buddhist texts directly.

360-702-MS
Criminology
This course provides students with an understanding of the social factors that are related to criminal
behaviour, law-making and the justice system. Topics covered include: classical and modern
criminological theories, violent crime, property and street crime, corporate and white collar crime,
current crime statistics and the portrayal of crime and justice in the news and entertainment media.

360-702-MS
Developmental Psychology
Can playing peek-a-boo with an infant really change the world? In this course, students will be
introduced to topics that influence our development from infancy into early adulthood. Development
across three key areas, namely, physical, cognitive, and socioemotional spheres will be examined.
Students will learn about key developmental theorists that are central to the understanding of
development, as well as the implications of current knowledge for child-rearing today.

360-702-MS
Forensic Psychology
Understanding human behaviour helps us make sense of the world around us, including the legal
system. The science of psychology plays an important role in our understanding of how the legal system
works. In this course, students become familiar with a number of topics in psychology as they relate to
the criminal justice system. These include: mental health problems and the law; the accuracy of
eyewitness testimony; juries and jury decision-making; interrogations and false confessions; detecting
deception; psychopaths; and domestic violence.

360-702-MS
Fundamentals of Law
Across all facets of life, a basic understanding and knowledge of legal principles and theories has proven
to be a great advantage in modern times. Whether the subject matter relates to our fundamental
freedoms, family law, criminal law, contracts, civil liability, property, intellectual property, privacy or
human resources management, the modern professional, businessperson and citizen of the world can

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differentiate themselves by having the basic knowledge that this course provides. This course seeks to
provide a basic background and understanding of legal principles from both a Quebec (Civil Law)
perspective and a comparative perspective in relation to Canadian (Common) Law. Topics include
fundamental freedoms, criminal law, ethics, family law, contract law, civil liability. property law,
intellectual property, employment/labour law, dispute resolution, constitutional law, as well as a
practical and hands-on exposure to the art of negotiations. The course also provides a broad-based
introduction to the topics which students can expect to cover in university. In addition, students have an
opportunity to improve their oral, reasoning and communications skills through practical sessions in
negotiations.

360-702-MS
Understanding Power
This course examines political ideologies and principles on which power and political systems are based.
Different forms of governments and regimes, from democracies to dictatorships, are introduced, but
primary emphasis will be placed on Canada’s liberal democracy. Students learn to use the tools of
political science to study the nature of political participation and conflict, particularly in Canada. In
addition, the major issues and problems currently facing Canada and different nation states around the
world are analyzed. Finally, concepts are applied to four moot court simulations.

ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2023 COHORT —

CREATIVE EXPRESSION COURSES
360-703-MS
Dynamics of Design
This course is an inquiry into basic principles and elements of 2-D and 3-D design, addressing
composition, scale and proportion, texture and material. It investigates relationships between form and
function, giving particular attention to visual communication by challenging existing systems of language
and perception.

360-703-MS
Digital Art
This course introduces students to basic principles of art using the computer. Students work with artistic
concepts, including line, value, colour and composition. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments,
projects and critiques, students explore the relationship between the digital environment, photography,
text and print as it applies to art practice. Students gain a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and
the basic tools they need to become proficient at importing and exporting visual imagery.

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360-703-MS
Filmmaking
This course follows a project-based and creation-oriented framework. It leads students to explore
different film languages, genres, and production types. Special topics include script writing, production
design, and resources for independent film artists. Each student develops and completes a short film as
part of the course work.

360-703-MS
Painting
This foundation course examines colour, light, composition, figuration and abstraction. It also introduces
a variety of painting techniques. Studio production approaches still life, landscape and personal imagery
from a contemporary point of view with references to the history of painting. Projects favour
experimentation and personal expression.

ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2023 COHORT —

SCIENCE OPTION COURSE
203-702-MS
Optics, Waves And Modern Physics
This course covers some basic properties of waves and oscillations, properties of light (through a study
of geometrical and physical optics) and some introductory modern physics concepts that are relevant to
understanding the wave-particle nature of light. It includes elements of special relativity and radioactive
decay.

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 ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM:
FALL 2024 COHORT

ARTS & SCIENCES FALL 2024 COHORT —

REQUIRED COURSES
201-AS2-MS
Differential Calculus
The content of this course includes: limits, continuity, derivatives by definition, techniques of
differentiation, indeterminate forms and L’Hospital’s Rule. Derivatives are applied to graphing,
optimization problems, rates of change, linear and higher order approximations and other topics as
time permits.

203-AS1-MS
Mécanique
La mécanique est l'étude des systèmes en mouvement: comment les corps se déplacent et ce qui les fait
bouger. Dans ce cours, l'étudiant apprend les lois classiques régissant le mouvement de translation et de
rotation ainsi que leur application.

330-AS1-MS
History of Western Civilization
This course explores the history of western civilization, broadly defined, from the ancient world to the
contemporary era. Students trace the economic, political, social, and cultural roots of our present-day
society. Special attention is given to major intellectual movements, political structures, and ideologies.
Some topics include: the ancient and medieval worlds, the Renaissance, the Reformation, colonization,
state-building, the Enlightenment, the Atlantic Revolutions, industrialization and 19th and 20th century
ideologies. Throughout the course, students will have practice working with historical documents. They
will consider the role these documents play in shaping our understanding of the past and how they
relate to themes in the Arts and Science program.

510-AS1-MS
Intro to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectual model
construction, and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

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520-ASA-MS
Ancient Art
This is an introduction to the primarily Western visual arts produced between 15,000 B.C.E. and C.E.
500, beginning with the monuments of prehistoric visual cultures and the works of the Near Eastern
cultures in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Emphasis is placed on the development of the arts in Ancient
Greece and Rome, whose classical periods left an important legacy to later European art and
architecture.

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 LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM

LIBERAL ARTS — REQUIRED COURSES

300-302-MS
Methodology: Liberal Arts
This course identifies and explains the principal stages and fundamental concepts of research common
to all the Liberal Arts and instils a sense of how expository prose, essential to works of research, should
be written.

330-102-MS
Post-Classical History II
By the 19th century, Europe had become entwined through economics and politics with most parts of
the world. This relationship continued but changed in the 20th century. Major emphases include the
Industrial Revolution, the age of imperialism, World Wars I and II, the bi-polar and post-colonial world
and the implications of the demise of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a uni-polar world. As with
Post-Classical History I, students pursue a holistic approach to the subject matter which takes into
account current historiographical contributions.

332-115-MS
Ancient World
The tapestry of Western Civilization is woven from threads first spun in antiquity. This course explores
the history and achievements of the Greek and Roman civilizations starting with the Minoans of Crete
and progressing to the twilight of the Roman empire. Get ready to use both archaeological evidence and
texts by ancient writers to build our understanding of mythology, government and politics, art and
architecture, social conditions, religion, and more.

340-910-MS
Ancient Philosophy
This course provides a survey of Ancient Greek philosophy, from the pre-Socratic thinkers and Socrates,
through Plato and Aristotle, and ending with the Epicureans and Stoics. These thinkers and their ideas
are examined in terms of their historical context, especially insofar as they influenced one another. As
well as examining the major philosophical areas of metaphysics, theory of knowledge and ethics, this
course emphasizes the way in which these thinkers laid the foundation for Western thought in the
natural and the social sciences.

360-125-MS
Science: History and Method
This course explores several key questions about the history and methodology of science: What do
scientists actually do when they practice science? What constitutes scientific progress? What is truth
and does science bring us closer to this truth? Rather than survey all of history we investigate one of the

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central episodes in the development of science, namely the rise of the heliocentric theory of our solar
system and the attendant flourishing of scientific thought that is generally referred to as the Scientific
Revolution. To properly study the history and methodology of science one must actually do some
science. Consequently, students discuss and problem solve within certain obsolete scientific traditions.

340-912-MS
Modern Philosophy
This course offers a survey of some of the major figures in Western philosophy from the 16th to the
19th Centuries. After a general survey of the shift that occurred from the Medieval era to the Modern
period, it focuses on some of the central issues in philosophy during the Modern period: What can we
know? Are human actions free? How should individuals and states act? In examining the works of
prominent Modern philosophers, students discover conceptions of the world, self, and state that have
shaped the development of both philosophy and society up to this day.

370-121-MS
Judaism, Christianity And Islam
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the scriptures of the three great monotheistic
religions of the West. The course is subdivided into three units of study. Students begin with Judaism
and the Hebrew scriptures, proceed to Christianity and the New Testament and conclude with Islam and
the Qur’an. In each case, students explore a few founding scriptural passages and some subsequent
interpretations of them.

LIBERAL ARTS — OPTION COURSES

101-SH1-MS
Biology of Human Behaviour
This course covers the topics of human cell biology and genetics, as well as the structural and functional
organization of the reproductive, nervous, and endocrine system and how they contribute to
homeostasis and human behaviour. The course will emphasize the fact that: 1) The human body is
composed of cells and that these cells communicate with each other through nerve impulses and
chemical messengers such as hormones to maintain homeostasis. 2) The human body uses cell division
to grow, repair itself and for reproduction. The genetic information found inside cells determines in a
major part who a person is, their characteristics and what characteristics their offspring can inherit.

350-N01-MS
Introduction to Psychology
How does the mind work? Why do we do what we do? In this introductory psychology course students
will begin answering these and other fundamental questions through an exploration of scientific
theories and models of human behaviour and mental processes. Specific topics covered include the
history and methodology of psychology; the brain and nervous system; learning and memory; and
emotion. Other topics may include motivation, personality, psychological disorders and treatments,
stress and health, and more. At the end of the course, students will understand how human behaviour is

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the product of biological, environmental, cognitive, and affective factors and will be able to explain
patterns of human behaviour from a psychological perspective.

370-131-MS
Buddhist Scriptures
This course is focused on introducing students to scripture in the Buddhist tradition. Unlike most
western traditions (western being an obviously relative term), most eastern traditions (with the
exception of Sikhism) do not have one primary text around which the tradition pivots. There is no
Buddhist Bible. There is, rather, a huge corpus of literature that essentially qualifies as scripture. This
course takes on the seminar-model, with each week being split between one lecture and one in-class
discussion focused on a particular Buddhist text, providing students with the opportunity to wrestle with
a wide spectrum of Buddhist texts directly.

383-N01-MS
Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern macroeconomics, which is the top-down view of the economy.
In this course, students learn about economic choices that individuals, businesses and societies make, as
well as about the functioning of competitive markets. The course examines what the national income is;
how to measure inflation and unemployment; what money is, and what central banks do; how the
economy grows over time; what business cycles are; and how governments can help the economy stay
on track. At the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of a modern economy and
working knowledge of the most important economic concepts. This course prepares students for
university-level economics courses.

510-100-MS
Introduction to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectual model
construction, and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

510-200-MS
Dynamics of Design
This course is an inquiry into basic principles and elements of 2-D and 3-D design, addressing
composition, scale and proportion, texture and material. Relationships between form and function are
investigated. Particular attention is given to visual communication by challenging existing systems of
language and perception.

510-220-MS
Materials and Methods
In this course, students are challenged technically through the exploration of diverse materials and
alternative modes of expression such as print media, watercolour, collage, assemblage, clay and paper
structures. Emphasis is put on material manipulation and development of organizational abilities.

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510-300-MS
Painting
Colour, light, composition, figuration, and abstraction are examined in this foundation course, as well as
the introduction of a variety of painting techniques. Studio production approaches still life, landscape,
and personal imagery from a contemporary point of view with references to the history of painting.
Projects favour experimentation and personal expression.

510-405-MS
Digital Art
This course introduces students to basic principles of art using the computer. Students work with artistic
concepts, including line, value, colour and composition. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments,
projects and critiques, students explore the relationship between the digital environment, photography,
text and print as it applies to art practice. Students gain a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and
the basic tools they need to become proficient at importing and exporting visual imagery.

520-115-MS
Ancient Art
Even before the development of cities and settled communities, people began creating works of art that
were intended to remain even after they were gone. With scarce resources available, why spend the
time and energy to produce things that had no obvious role in immediate survival? Was art a message?
A part of a ritual? A teaching tool? Decoration? A way to honor deities and the supernatural? Starting
with the question, why did people make art? We will look at art of the ancient world from 40,000 BCE to
around 500 CE with a focus on western visual arts (Greece, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia). Throughout,
we will address questions such as the types of art people made, the basic vocabulary to describe it, the
role of art in society, and the things we can learn about people from their art. The human form, art and
power, as well as art as a commodity are three topics we will delve into more fully.

520-130-MS
16th to 19th Century Art History
By examining the history of European art from the end of the Renaissance through to nineteenth-
century modernism in the context of the political, religious, social and intellectual conditions of the
time, students learn to identify the effects of the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the Industrial
Revolution on artistic production. They also become familiar with the persistance of the classical
tradition, the main characteristics of movements such as the Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism,
Realism and Impressionism and the styles of significant artists within each of these historical categories.

530-110-MS
Contemporary Cinema
This course examines contemporary international films combining complexity of thought with artistic
expression. A study of major film directors from various countries emphasizes their ideology, stylistic
content and how they reflect the world in which we live.

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530-200-MS
American Cinema
This course covers a survey of the Hollywood studio and star system. Topics may include genres such as
the western, comedy, musicals and film noir and the evolution of the Hollywood system from the silent
to the sound era and from the Golden Age to the advent of television, video and digital technology.

550-120-MS
Music Across the Ages
This course takes students on a flight across a musical landscape, departing from the early 17th Century
and arriving at the gate of the 21st Century. Stop-overs allow exploration of European and North
American cultures that gave rise to specific developments in musical style. The focus is on classical music
but attention is also given to popular. En route, students meet fascinating composers and listen to their
music.

585-401-MS
Filmmaking
This course follows a project-based and creation-oriented framework. It leads students to explore
different film languages, genres, and production types. Special topics include script writing, production
design, and resources for independent film artists. Each student develops and completes a short film as
part of the course work.

607-100-MS
Spanish I
From day one, beginner students use Spanish to communicate. Following an audio-lingual
communicative method, they acquire basic language structures and vocabulary and learn to function in
everyday situations. Creative use of language acquisition is actively encouraged. Vocabulary and
grammar are reinforced through exercises. Students are required to read a short story in Spanish.
Course content: introducing oneself and others; expressing greetings and farewells; ordering food and
drink; expressing likes and dislikes; describing oneself and one’s family; asking questions to others;
identifying and locating places; telling time; describing daily activities and routine. The only verb tense
taught in Spanish I is the indicative present.

Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no previous
knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this course and you have
already taken Spanish courses in high school or have otherwise gained introductory knowledge of
Spanish, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

608-100-MS
Italian I
This elementary Italian course is for beginners. From day one, students develop basic communication
skills in one of the most important languages of the Western world. Course content: meeting, greeting
and introducing people; identifying and locating people and things; talking about family; using dates and
telling time; discussing daily activities, leisure and routine; talking about academic life; describing

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people, places and things; expressing origin and possession; expressing likes and dislikes; talking about
food and making plans.

Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no previous
knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this course and you have
already taken Italian courses in high school or have otherwise gained introductory knowledge of Italian,
your registration in this course will be cancelled.

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 MUSIC PROGRAM
551-121-MS
Principal Instrument I
Students are required to take one individual lesson per week on a principal instrument or voice.
Instruction is provided on all wood-wind, brass or string instruments, as well as piano, organ, guitar,
voice and percussion. The lab hours involve weekly sight-reading by family of instruments and weekly
accompaniment skill-building.

551-131-MS
Music Literature I: Music from the Baroque, Classical and early Romantic periods
This course begins with Vivaldi and culminates with Berlioz. It presents the important composers, forms,
and genres of the Baroque, Pre-Classical, Classical and early Romantic eras. Musical works will be
situated within their cultural contexts.

551-144-MS
Large Ensemble and Complementary Instrument I
This course combines two elements of music-making. Each student participates in a large ensemble
(choir, orchestra, wind orchestra) and takes a one-hour group lesson per week on a secondary
instrument or voice. Students whose principal instrument is piano or organ study voice as a secondary
instrument. All other students study piano as their secondary instrument.

551-156-MS
Ear Training and Theory I
This course combines the components of Ear Training, Solfège, Writing and Analysis.
Students develop skills in sight-singing and dictation with emphasis on singing and hearing intervals
within the octave, scale and arpeggio patterns and triads in their various formations. Melodic and
rhythmic dictations and singing exercises are in simple and compound meters, in treble and bass clefs.
The course also includes harmonic progressions and aural recognition of non-harmonic tones and
cadences.
The writing component of the course builds on triads and develops from two-part writing to four-part
tonal harmony involving all degrees of the scale and their inversions, including dominant and supertonic
sevenths, and secondary dominants. Harmonic analysis is made of these chords as well as of non-
harmonic tones in musical literature. Students develop skills in writing melodies and simple Baroque
dance structures, and in analyzing melodic and formal structures (binary, rounded binary, ternary).

551-300-MS
Music Technology
This course provides a general introduction to music technology. The topics covered include but are not
limited to the history of sound recording, symbolic music representations, score editing,

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psychoacoustics, digital audio, sound recording and audio production techniques. The course includes
both theoretical and hands-on practical components.

551-321-MS
Principal Instrument III
This course is a continuation of 551-221-MS.

551-331-MS
Music Literature III: Music of the 20th Century
This course examines music literature from World War I until the present. It traces the major stylistic
developments of the period, always placing them within their cultural-historical contexts. Topics
covered include Nationalism, Neo-Classicism, Atonality, Serialism, Electronic music and the American
tradition. The emergence of jazz styles including Ragtime, Blues, Dixieland, Swing, and Bebop will also be
covered.

551-356-MS
Ear Training and Theory III
The Ear Training component of this course involves recognition of compound intervals, chord quality and
position, seventh chords, chord progressions on all degrees with inversions; notation of single-line and
two-part melodies involving chromaticism and modulations, more advanced rhythmic patterns and
atonal material. The course includes singing of melodies involving modulations to closely related keys,
using treble, bass and alto clefs and duet singing; vocal realization of figured bass and seventh chords in
close position; and atonal material.

As to the theory component, the course includes writing of four-part harmonizations from a given
soprano or figured bass, including diatonic sevenths, tonicization, modulation, modal mixture, chromatic
chords and harmonic sequences, and the analysis of these in musical literature. Analysis also involves
melodic and structural features (sonata form, rondo, compound ternary).

551-443-MS
Small Ensemble and Complementary Instrument III
This course continues to develop skills on the complementary instrument. Students also participate in a
small ensemble with the principal instrument.

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 SCIENCE PROGRAM: PRE-FALL 2024
COHORTS
The following courses are available to students who began the Science program
prior to Fall 2024.

SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2024 COHORTS —

REQUIRED COURSES
101-NYA-05
General Biology I
This course investigates the levels of organization of living organisms, their diversity, evolution and
mode of life. Topics discussed include: the structure and function of cells and cellular organelles; genetic
material and protein synthesis; cell division, Mendelian inheritance and population genetics; the origin
of life, diversity and physiology of the main taxonomic groups; Darwin’s theory of evolution and the
mechanisms of speciation. It presents the global aspects of living organisms with ecological principles at
the level of the population, communities and ecosystems.

201-NYA-05
Calculus I
The content of this course includes: limits, continuity, derivatives by definition, techniques of
differentiation, indeterminate forms and L’Hôpital’s Rule. Derivatives are applied to graphing,
optimization problems, rates of change, linear and higher order approximations and other topics as time
permits.

201-NYB-05
Calculus II
The content of this course includes: definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus;
techniques of integration; indeterminate forms and improper integrals; applications to area, volume, arc
length, differential equations; and an introduction to series of positive terms. Additional topics include:
parametric, polar curves and approximate integration as time permits. This course is also offered in
enriched format in the winter semester.

201-NYC-05
Linear Algebra
The content of this course includes: systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; determinants; vectors
in Rn, geometry of lines and planes in R3, vector spaces, and complex numbers. This course is also
offered in enriched format in the fall semester.

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202-NYA-05
General Chemistry
This course introduces the modern theories of the structures of atoms and molecules, the types of
chemical bonding, molecular geometry and the qualitative and quantitative way in which chemicals
react with each other in different types of reactions. It discusses the physical properties of gases and
solutions and teaches basic manipulative skills in the laboratory.

202-NYB-05
General Chemistry II
This course teaches the inter-relationship between energy, spontaneity and equilibrium chemistry, using
the thermodynamic concepts of enthalpy, entropy and free energy changes. Together with an
introduction to chemical kinetics, electrochemistry and the chemistry of acids, bases, buffers and
solubility, the course focuses on the quantitative aspects of chemical reactions.

203-NYA-05
Mechanics
Mechanics is the study of systems in motion: how bodies move and what causes them to move. In this
course, the student learns the classical laws governing translational and rotational motion and their
application to real systems.

203-NYB-05
Electricity and Magnetism
The diverse phenomena related to electricity and magnetism (such as electric power, circuits, static
electricity and electromagnetism) are explained using a simple framework of classical laws and
fundamental concepts.

203-NYC-05
Waves, Light and Modern Physics
This course covers some basic properties of waves and oscillations, properties of light (through a study
of geometrical and physical optics) and some introductory modern physics concepts that are relevant to
understanding the wave-particle nature of light. It includes elements of special relativity and radioactive
decay.

203-NYC-05
Waves, Light and Modern Physics – Enriched – Life Sciences
The enriched course covers more material than the regular Waves, Light and Modern Physics course,
with additional topics on focusing on the Life Sciences (physiology of hearing, ultrasound imaging,
nuclear medical physics, etc.). Students in the enriched course write the same final exam as students in
the regular course.

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203-NYC-05
Waves, Light and Modern Physics – Enriched – Modern Physics
The enriched course covers more material than the regular Waves, Light and Modern Physics course,
with additional topics focusing on Modern physics (relativity, quantum physics, etc.). Students in the
enriched course write the same final exam as students in the regular course.

SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2024 COHORTS —

ELECTIVE COURSES
101-LCU-05
General Biology II
Required in Health [Link] molecular basis of living organisms is discussed in the general framework
of cellular homeostasis. Principle areas of investigation include: enzymes and enzyme regulation;
bioenergetics of cellular respiration and photosynthesis; DNA replication and protein synthesis; signal
transduction; regulation of gene expression; bacterial and viral life cycles; defence mechanisms,
recombinant DNA technology; features of the immune system; nerve cell function and muscle
contraction.

201-LCU-05
Calculus III
The content of this course includes: infinite sequences and series; power series; vector functions and
curves in parametric form; functions of several variables; partial derivatives, chain rule; extrema,
Lagrange multipliers; multiple integration.

202-LCU-05
Organic Chemistry I
This introductory course in Organic Chemistry links theoretical aspects including atomic structure, the
periodic table and chemical bonding to specific classes of organic compounds (alkyl halides, alcohols,
alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives,
amines, amino acids and carbohydrates). Physical and chemical properties are rationalized by examining
the structure of molecules. An emphasis is placed on isomerism, stereo-chemistry, synthesis and the
rates and mechanisms of simple reactions. The laboratory work introduces students to many of the
commonly used techniques, including distillation, reflux and chromatography. This course could allow
students an exemption from Organic Chemistry I at university.

203-LCZ-05
Topics in Engineering Physics
This course extends the student’s understanding of phenomena beyond the scope of the conventional
physics curriculum. In this course, the student is introduced to topics related to applied
physics/engineering such as the physics of bridges, drag, aeronautics, fluid dynamics and more (topics
chosen at the instructor’s discretion). This course combines lectures and a hands-on approach which
involve computer simulations and experimental projects.

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420-LCU-05
Computer Programming
This course introduces students to a programming language in preparation for university programming
courses. No previous computer experience is required beyond basic literacy. Material covered includes
standard programming constructs, problemsolving
techniques, program organization and documentation, the basics of object-oriented programming and
abstract data types. Emphasis is on project development and organization, as well as introduction to
generally useful programming techniques and to a variety of applications. The course is generally taught
as a lecture course with sessions in the computer lab. Students complete programming projects in the
lab and at home.

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 SCIENCE PROGRAM: FALL 2024 COHORT
The following courses are available to students who will begin the Science
program in Fall 2024.

SCIENCE FALL 2024 COHORT — REQUIRED COURSES

101-SN1-RE
Cellular Biology
The course investigates the molecular basis of living organisms. Topics discussed include: the structure
and function of cells and cellular organelles, mechanism of membrane transport, cell division, controlled
cell death, Mendelian inheritance, enzymes, bioenergetics of cellular respiration, DNA replication and
protein synthesis and recombinant DNA technology.

101-SN1-RE
Cellular Biology – Enriched
The course investigates the molecular basis of living organisms. Topics discussed include: the structure
and function of cells and cellular organelles, mechanism of membrane transport, cell division, controlled
cell death, Mendelian inheritance, enzymes, bioenergetics of cellular respiration, DNA replication and
protein synthesis and recombinant DNA technology.
Enriched sections cover the same material as regular sections. However, the material is covered at a
faster pace, to allow time for a few extra topics, selected at the discretion of the instructor(s). Students
in the enriched sections write the same final exam as students in the regular stream. Extra topics will
vary from year to year but may include:
- Statistics
- Scientific article analysis
- More advanced microbiology
- Etc.

101-SN1-RE
Cellular Biology – Honours
The course investigates the molecular basis of living organisms. Topics discussed include: the structure
and function of cells and cellular organelles, mechanism of membrane transport, cell division, controlled
cell death, Mendelian inheritance, enzymes, bioenergetics of cellular respiration, DNA replication and
protein synthesis and recombinant DNA technology.
In the Honours sections, an extra focus is put on scientific communication. Towards this end, a few
learning activities in the course will have an emphasis on scientific writing. The course content and the
final exam are the same as in regular sections.

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201-SN1-RE
Probability and Statistics
The content of this course includes: descriptive statistics; measures of central tendency; probability;
discrete and continuous distribution functions; mathematical expectation and variance; estimation and
hypothesis testing; correlation and regression analysis; Chi-square Test.

201-SN2-RE
Differential Calculus
The content of this course includes: limits, continuity, derivatives by definition, techniques of
differentiation, indeterminate forms and L’Hospital’s Rule. Derivatives are applied to graphing,
optimization problems, rates of change, linear and higher order approximations and other topics as time
permits.

201-SN2-RE
Calcul différentiel
Ce cours inclut les limites, la continuité, la définition de la dérivée par une limite, les formules de
dérivation, les formes indéterminées et la règle de L'Hospital. La dérivée est ensuite utilisée pour étudier
le graphe d'une fonction, pour résoudre des problèmes d'optimisation, pour comprendre les taux de
variation et pour approximer une fonction à l'aide de polynômes. D'autres sujets pourront être abordés
à la discrétion de l'instructeur.

201-SN2-RE
Differential Calculus Plus
The content of this course includes: limits, continuity, derivatives by definition, techniques of
differentiation, indeterminate forms and L’Hospital’s Rule. Derivatives are applied to graphing,
optimization problems, rates of change, linear and higher order approximations and other topics as time
permits.
Differential Calculus Plus sections meet for an extra hour every week. This extra hour is used to
strengthen and reinforce the mathematical skills needed to succeed in Differential Calculus, including
algebra, functions, graphing, trigonometry, exponentials, and logarithms. Students in the plus sections
write the same final exam as students in the regular stream.

201-SN2-RE
Differential Calculus – Enriched
The content of this course includes: limits, continuity, derivatives by definition, techniques of
differentiation, indeterminate forms and L’Hospital’s Rule. Derivatives are applied to graphing,
optimization problems, rates of change, linear and higher order approximations and other topics as time
permits.
Enriched sections cover the same material as regular sections. However, the material is covered at a
faster pace, to allow time for a few extra topics, selected at the discretion of the instructor(s). Students
in the enriched sections write the same final exam as students in the regular stream.

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201-SN2-RE
Calcul différentiel – Honours
Ce cours inclut les limites, la continuité, la définition de la dérivée par une limite, les formules de
dérivation, les formes indéterminées et la règle de L'Hospital. La dérivée est ensuite utilisée pour étudier
le graphe d'une fonction, pour résoudre des problèmes d'optimisation, pour comprendre les taux de
variation et pour approximer une fonction à l'aide de polynômes. D'autres sujets pourront être abordés
à la discrétion de l'instructeur.

Dans les sections Honours, on mettra l’accent sur la communication scientifique. Ainsi, quelques
activités d'apprentissage du cours porteront sur l'écriture scientifique. Le contenu du cours et l'examen
final sont identiques à ceux des sections régulières.

202-SN1-RE
General Chemistry
This course introduces the modern theories of the structures of atoms and molecules, the types of
chemical bonding, molecular geometry and the qualitative and quantitative way in which chemicals
react with each other in different types of reactions. It also teaches basic manipulative skills in the
laboratory.

202-SN1-RE
General Chemistry – Enriched
This course introduces the modern theories of the structures of atoms and molecules, the types of
chemical bonding, molecular geometry and the qualitative and quantitative way in which chemicals
react with each other in different types of reactions. It also teaches basic manipulative skills in the
laboratory.
Enriched sections cover the same material as regular sections. However, the material is covered at a
faster pace, to allow time for a few extra topics, selected at the discretion of the instructor(s). Students
in the enriched sections write the same final exam as students in the regular stream. Extra topics will
vary from year to year but may include:
- Gases (kinetic molecular model, average kinetic energy of one mole of gas particles, root mean
square (rms) velocity, diffusion and effusion, Van der Waals equation)
- Bohr model of the atom and early quantum theory
- Crystal structures and the solid state
- Allotropy of the elements
- Nuclear chemistry
- Coordination chemistry and crystal field theory
- Intro to organic chemistry

202-SN1-RE
General Chemistry – Honours
This course introduces the modern theories of the structures of atoms and molecules, the types of
chemical bonding, molecular geometry and the qualitative and quantitative way in which chemicals
react with each other in different types of reactions. It also teaches basic manipulative skills in the
laboratory.

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In the Honours sections, an extra focus is put on scientific communication. Towards this end, a few
learning activities in the course will have an emphasis on scientific writing. The course content and the
final exam are the same as in regular sections.

203-SN1-RE
Mechanics
Mechanics is the study of systems in motion: how bodies move and what causes them to move. In this
course, the student learns the classical laws governing translational and rotational motion and their
application.

203-SN1-RE
Mécanique
La mécanique est l'étude des systèmes en mouvement: comment les corps se déplacent et ce qui les fait
bouger. Dans ce cours, l'étudiant apprend les lois classiques régissant le mouvement de translation et de
rotation ainsi que leur application.

203-SN1-RE
Mechanics – Enriched – Modern Physics
Mechanics is the study of systems in motion: how bodies move and what causes them to move. In this
course, the student learns the classical laws governing translational and rotational motion and their
application.
The enriched course covers more material than the regular Mechanics course. Additional topics in the
Modern Physics stream may include air resistance, orbital dynamics, accelerated reference frames and
rocket motion, special relativity, and fluid dynamics. Students may be evaluated on the enriched
material (teachers will communicate details of evaluations in the first week of class).

203-SN1-RE
Mechanics – Honours
Mechanics is the study of systems in motion: how bodies move and what causes them to move. In this
course, the student learns the classical laws governing translational and rotational motion and their
application.
In the Honours sections, an extra focus is put on scientific communication. Towards this end, a few
learning activities in the course will have an emphasis on scientific writing. The course content and the
final exam are the same as in regular sections.

203-SN1-RE
Mécanique – Honours
La mécanique est l'étude des systèmes en mouvement: comment les corps se déplacent et ce qui les fait
bouger. Dans ce cours, l'étudiant apprend les lois classiques régissant le mouvement de translation et de
rotation ainsi que leur application.
Dans les sections Honours, on mettra l’accent sur la communication scientifique. Ainsi, quelques
activités d'apprentissage du cours porteront sur l'écriture scientifique. Le contenu du cours et l'examen
final sont identiques à ceux des sections régulières.

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420-SN1-RE
Programming in Science
This course is an introduction to computer science and computer programming, emphasizing
applications in the sciences. Topics covered include control flow, Boolean logic, files, formatting, and
basic data structures. Labs and assignments focus on practical problem-solving using algorithms and
examples drawn from various scientific disciplines. Students will learn to read and manipulate data,
compute basic statistics, produce plots and charts, and model simple systems.

420-SN1-RE
Programming in Science – Enriched
This course is an introduction to computer science and computer programming, emphasizing
applications in the sciences. Topics covered include control flow, Boolean logic, files, formatting, and
basic data structures. Labs and assignments focus on practical problem-solving using algorithms and
examples drawn from various scientific disciplines. Students will learn to read and manipulate data,
compute basic statistics, produce plots and charts, and model simple systems.
Enriched section will progress through essential material at a faster pace to allow instructors to cover
additional topics. Extra topics will vary from year to year but may include:
- Recursive algorithms and functions
- Advanced expressions and statements
- Object-oriented programming
- Programming with exceptions
- Graphical programming with tkinter
- Topics in data science

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SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM: FALL 2023 &
SUBSEQUENT COHORTS
The following courses are available to students who began the Social Science
program in Fall 2023 or later.

SOCIAL SCIENCE FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT

COHORTS — INTRO LEVEL COURSES
320-N01-MS
People, Places, and Environments
Geography is the study of the Earth’s places, people and environments, and the social and physical
processes that connect them. Instead of focusing on specific subject matter, geography offers a unique
approach to studying just about everything that happens on our planet, from climate change, to global
trade, to cellphone apps. What distinguishes geography is its spatial perspective and its integrative
approach to studying social and environmental issues. Why do things happen where they do? How do
events in one place affect people in another? What global patterns underlie the local phenomena we
observe? How do we interact with our environments? How is our planet changing? And how can we live
more sustainably? This course will introduce you to the wonderfully diverse field of geography through
the study of real-world issues such as population growth and migration, socioeconomic inequalities and
development, environmental degradation and sustainability, and more. As you learn to approach these
issues from a geographic perspective and to think of our planet as a dynamic system, you will come to
appreciate the interconnectedness of our world and how the study of geography contributes to a more
complete understanding of contemporary global issues.

330-N01-MS
History of the Modern World
This course explores the history of the world since the 15th century. Focusing on fundamental elements
of a political, social, economic, and cultural nature, the course extends its gaze beyond the West to the
wider world. In the process, it highlights important historical connections between the West and other
regions, while also using the past to better understand major current issues facing people today across
the globe. In taking this historical journey, students will also learn about the historian’s craft: what the
discipline of history is, how historians work to reconstruct the past, what sources or evidence they use,
how they interpret these, and the various challenges they face.

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350-N01-MS
Introduction to Psychology
How does the mind work? Why do we do what we do? In this introductory psychology course students
will begin answering these and other fundamental questions through an exploration of scientific
theories and models of human behaviour and mental processes. Specific topics covered include the
history and methodology of psychology; the brain and nervous system; learning and memory; and
emotion. Other topics may include motivation, personality, psychological disorders and treatments,
stress and health, and more. At the end of the course, students will understand how human behaviour is
the product of biological, environmental, cognitive, and affective factors and will be able to explain
patterns of human behaviour from a psychological perspective.

350-N01-MS
Introduction à la psychologie
Comment fonctionnent les processus mentaux? Pourquoi faisons-nous ce que nous faisons? Dans ce
cours d'introduction à la psychologie, les étudiants commenceront à répondre à ces questions
fondamentales et à d'autres grâce à une exploration des théories scientifiques et des modèles du
comportement humain et des processus mentaux. Les sujets spécifiques abordés comprennent l'histoire
et la méthodologie de la psychologie ; le cerveau et le système nerveux ; l'apprentissage et la mémoire ;
et les émotions. D'autres sujets peuvent inclure la motivation, la personnalité, les troubles
psychologiques et leurs traitements, le stress et la santé, et bien d'autres encore. À la fin du cours, les
étudiants comprendront comment le comportement humain est le produit de facteurs biologiques,
environnementaux, cognitifs et affectifs, et seront en mesure d'expliquer les schémas de comportement
humain d'un point de vue psychologique.

381-N01-MS
Human Culture and Diversity
This course is an introduction to the primary subfields and practices of anthropology, as these
contribute to our understanding of human culture(s) and diversity. Through a variety of ethnographic
case studies and theoretical texts, students will be challenged to develop a more critical awareness of
the world around them. Lectures will be complemented with classroom film screenings, group
discussion, writing exercises, selected readings, and a fieldwork project in which students are asked to
apply key anthropological methods to the study of a particular cultural practice or social phenomenon.

383-N01-MS
Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern macroeconomics, which is the top-down view of the economy.
In this course, students learn about economic choices that individuals, businesses and societies make, as
well as about the functioning of competitive markets. The course examines what the national income is;
how to measure inflation and unemployment; what money is, and what central banks do; how the
economy grows over time; what business cycles are; and how governments can help the economy stay
on track. At the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of a modern economy and
working knowledge of the most important economic concepts. This course prepares students for
university-level economics courses.

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385-N01-MS
Introduction to Political Science
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to political science. Students will be
introduced to the basic concepts and different fields of study in political science. Students will also
develop an understanding of the diverse theoretical perspectives, institutions, and actors relevant to a
selected field in political science, and use that knowledge to interpret current political events and issues.
Overall, students will gain a better understanding of political life in the 21st century.

387-N01-MS
Individual and Society
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to the social science discipline of
Sociology. Class lectures assigned readings and learning exercises will lead students to an understanding
of the historical development of sociology, its major sociological theoretical traditions, basic terminology
and concepts. Readings, lectures and class discussions relating to current and past research studies will
be used to demonstrate the application of sociological theories and concepts within Quebec, Canadian,
North American and other societies.

401-N01-MS
Fundamentals of Business
This course is designed to introduce students to the many facets of the world of business. Students learn
the basics about marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, business law and ethics,
management, economic systems and other topics. Students come to appreciate how all business
functions contribute to the success of an organization and how the external environment impacts
business. The course explores career choices in business.

SOCIAL SCIENCE FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT

COHORTS — MATH COURSES
201-SH2-MS
Differential Calculus in Social Science
This course is designed for students to analyze problems studied in the social sciences by applying
differential calculus. The content of this course includes: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives using
the definition, techniques of differentiation, graphing, optimization problems, rates of change, and
applications to business and economics including marginal analysis.

201-SH2-MS
Differential Calculus in Social Science Plus
This course is designed for students to analyze problems studied in the social sciences by applying
differential calculus. The content of this course includes: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives using
the definition, techniques of differentiation, graphing, optimization problems, rates of change, and
applications to business and economics including marginal analysis.

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Differential Calculus Plus sections meet for an extra hour every week. This extra hour is used to
strengthen and reinforce the mathematical skills needed to succeed in Differential Calculus, including
algebra, functions, graphing, trigonometry, exponentials, and logarithms. Students in the plus sections
write the same final exam as students in the regular stream.

201-SH3-MS
Integral Calculus in Social Science
The content of this course includes: definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus;
techniques of integration; L’Hospital’s rule, indeterminate forms and improper integrals; applications to
area, probability, Gini index and consumer’s and producer’s surplus. The material studied constitutes an
important tool for other areas of the social sciences and lays a foundation for further progress in
subsequent Mathematics courses.

201-SH4-MS
Linear Algebra in Social Science
This course is an introduction to linear algebra and vector geometry. In this course, the students will
learn about systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, vector algebra and the geometry of lines and
planes. These concepts will be used to study real-life problems including linear programming problems,
economic input-output analysis and Markov chains.

201-SH4-MS
Linear Algebra in Social Science – Enriched
This course is an introduction to linear algebra and vector geometry. In this course, the students will
learn about systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, vector algebra and the geometry of lines and
planes. These concepts will be used to study real-life problems including linear programming problems,
economic input-output analysis and Markov chains.
Enriched sections cover the same material as regular sections. However, the material is covered at a
faster pace, to allow time for a few extra topics, selected at the discretion of the instructor(s). Students
in the enriched sections write the same final exam as students in the regular stream.

SOCIAL SCIENCE FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT

COHORTS — METHODOLOGY COURSES
300-M01-MS
Intellectual Methods in Social Science
Constructing knowledge in the social sciences is an ongoing, collaborative endeavor. At the heart of this
effort lie the intellectual methods used to generate insights and understandings. In this introductory
course, students explore the intellectual underpinnings of social science research and develop the
foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become social scientists. Through a series of
hands-on workshops and interactive activities, students learn how to conduct literature searches,
comprehend and critically evaluate texts, write in an academic style, and use current technologies in the

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social sciences. They also develop the skills necessary to collaborate effectively in teams and
communicate their ideas clearly and concisely in academic presentations and discussions. By the end of
the course, students will have developed a strong foundation in the intellectual methods that drive
social science research.

300-M02-MS
Qualitative Research in Social Science
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the world of qualitative research methods in the social
sciences through both theoretical exploration and practical experience. The theoretical component
offers an overview of qualitative research methods and their application in understanding human
phenomena. Students acquire a foundational understanding of the qualitative approach, its unique
attributes, and its significance in uncovering the complexities of social realities. In addition, students
gain hands-on experience in qualitative methodologies by conducting their own empirical research.
Students learn how to develop a theoretical context and research objective, design and administer a
data collection tool, analyze and interpret the results, and effectively convey their findings in a written
report. By the end of the course, students are well-versed in the theoretical foundations and practical
applications of qualitative research in the social sciences.

300-M03-MS
Quantitative Analysis in Social Science
The goal of this course is four-fold: to familiarize students with basic techniques of measurement used in
the Social Sciences and to understand their appropriate application; to enable them to understand the
strengths and limitations of such techniques; to develop the ability to perform basic statistical
calculations and interpret the resulting data; and to develop their ability to think critically about
quantitative data used in social science research, as well as in popular media sources. Students are
introduced to basic concepts and techniques through lectures and demonstrations, then apply their
learning through hands-on problem-solving activities and labs that bridge theoretical learning with real-
world applications. By the end of the course, students are well-equipped to extract meaningful insights
from data in order to draw conclusions about human realities based on quantitative research in the
social sciences.

300-E01-MS
Social Science Multidisciplinary Thematic: Migration
This multi-disciplinary course will explore migration from the sociological and psychological
perspectives. We will begin with an introduction to the topics of demography, citizenship and
sustainability as they relate to migration. From the sociological perspective, students will consider social
problems, intergroup relations, and the impact of migration on labour, health, and healthcare. The
psychological perspective will focus on the individual experience of migration, addressing topics such as
adaptation, stressors, resilience, social support, and mental health. In their group projects students will
examine how Canadian cities have changed over the past forty years, focusing on why people choose to
migrate to some cities over others. Together, we will discuss Canada's reliance on migrants, the factors
influencing individuals' decisions to migrate to Canada, and the determinants prompting them to settle
and seek citizenship, all with the goal of considering how to make immigration to Canada sustainable.

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300-E01-MS
Social Science Multidisciplinary Thematic: Mind, Body, Business: Psychological and Corporate
Determinants of Health
This multidisciplinary thematic courses integrates perspectives from the disciplines of psychology and
administration to examine the risk factors behind societal health issues such as obesity and addiction,
with a particular focus on vulnerable groups such as youth, the elderly and the socioeconomically
disadvantaged. Students will learn about ethical sales and marketing practices, the corporate landscape
of the pharmaceutical industry, the social and cultural norms related to body issues, and how to identify
social and psychological risk factors that influence addiction and increase vulnerability. Through case
studies, critical discussions, and practical exercises, students will enhance their understanding of the
complexities inherent in addressing health challenges affecting citizens, and be equipped with the
knowledge and skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to society and advocate for positive societal
change.

300-E01-MS
Social Science Multidisciplinary Thematic: Firms, Markets and Strategy for a Sustainable Future
This multidisciplinary thematic course combines managerial economics and business strategy to provide
insights into how markets work, how businesses formulate strategy, and how purpose-driven firms can
work toward creating a more sustainable future. In doing so, it challenges the current view of
shareholder profit maximization and introduces students to the concept of purpose-driven firms –
businesses that create financial and social impact. Students will be introduced to fundamental economic
principles and concepts such as the roles of markets, elasticity, economies of scale, externalities, and the
conditions under which markets manage or fail to function efficiently, and how this can help inform
sustainable business practices. To develop decision making and strategic skills, students will be
introduced to the case method, and basic concepts and methodologies used by businesses. Such tools
will allow them to identify and assess: (1) environmental forces; (2) a firm’s competitive advantage; (3)
competitive behaviour; and (4) how businesses can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development
Goals. By the end of the course, students will understand why purpose-driven businesses are better
positioned to fit into a modern society and tackle crucial problems such as climate change and income
inequality.

SOCIAL SCIENCE FALL 2023 & SUBSEQUENT

COHORTS — UPPER LEVEL COURSES
101-SH1-MS
Biology of Human Behaviour
This course covers the topics of human cell biology and genetics, as well as the structural and functional
organization of the reproductive, nervous, and endocrine system and how they contribute to
homeostasis and human behaviour. The course will emphasize the fact that: 1) The human body is
composed of cells and that these cells communicate with each other through nerve impulses and
chemical messengers such as hormones to maintain homeostasis. 2) The human body uses cell division

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to grow, repair itself and for reproduction. The genetic information found inside cells determines in a
major part who a person is, their characteristics and what characteristics their offspring can inherit.

300-E02-MS
Fundamentals of Law
Across all facets of life, a basic understanding and knowledge of legal principles and theories has proven
to be a great advantage in modern times. Whether the subject matter relates to our fundamental
freedoms, family law, criminal law, contracts, civil liability, property, intellectual property, privacy or
human resources management, the modern professional, businessperson and citizen of the world can
differentiate themselves by having the basic knowledge that this course provides. This course seeks to
provide a basic background and understanding of legal principles from both a Quebec (Civil) Law
perspective and a comparative perspective in relation to Canadian (Common) Law. Topics include
fundamental freedoms, criminal law, ethics, family law, contract law, civil liability. property law,
intellectual property, employment/labour law, dispute resolution, constitutional law, as well as a
practical and hands-on exposure to the art of negotiations. The course also provides a broad-based
introduction to the topics which students can expect to cover in university. In addition, students have an
opportunity to improve their oral, reasoning and communications skills through practical sessions in
negotiations.

330-A03-MS
American History
The purpose of this course is to explore modern U.S. history and survey earlier developments. Topics
include: Colonization and the American Revolution; westward expansion; Civil War and Reconstruction;
effects of industrialization and immigration; Populism; Progressivism; Imperialism; the World Wars; the
Great Depression and New Deal; foreign policy; the Cold War; the Welfare State; and the crises of
modern U.S. society.

350-A02-MS
Developmental Psychology
Can playing peek-a-boo with an infant really change the world? In this course, students will be
introduced to topics that influence our development from infancy into early adulthood. Development
across three key areas, namely, physical, cognitive, and socioemotional spheres will be examined.
Students will learn about key developmental theorists that are central to the understanding of
development, as well as the implications of current knowledge for child-rearing today.

350-A05-MS
Forensic Psychology
Understanding human behaviour helps us make sense of the world around us, including the legal
system. In this course, students will explore a number of topics in psychology as they relate to the
criminal justice system. These may include: the accuracy of eyewitness memory, jury processes, police
interrogations, false confessions, criminal profiling, detecting deception, psychopaths, domestic
violence, and mental health problems.

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385-A02-MS
Understanding Power
This course examines political ideologies and principles on which power and political systems are based.
Different forms of governments and regimes, from democracies to dictatorships, are introduced, but
primary emphasis will be placed on Canada’s liberal democracy. Students learn to use the tools of
political science to study the nature of political participation and conflict, particularly in Canada. In
addition, the major issues and problems currently facing Canada and different nation states around the
world are analyzed. Finally, concepts are applied to four moot court simulations.

387-A02-MS
Criminology
This course will explore the field of criminology from a sociological perspective, considering social
aspects of deviance, crime, social control, and the criminal justice system. Building on some basic
concepts of social deviance, students will be introduced to classical and more recent sociological
concepts and theories of deviance and crime and their applications in the contemporary Canadian
context. The connection between social exclusion and crime will be considered, as will examples of
white collar crime, organized crime, crime in trusted organization, domestic violence, racial profiling,
and the effectiveness of various social control efforts in responding to different types of crimes.

401-A01-MS
Marketing
Marketing is a crucial business function that connects a business to its customers. This course introduces
students to marketing concepts, terms, principles and strategies in a Canadian context. Students learn
about strategic marketing planning including examining a business, assessing opportunities and setting
objectives, segmenting the market, choosing target markets, positioning the product and developing the
four elements of the marketing mix (product, price, place and promotion).

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 SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM: PRE-FALL
2023 COHORTS
The following courses are available to students who began the Social Science
program prior to Fall 2023.

SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2023 COHORTS —

MATH COURSE
201-105-MS
Linear Algebra
The content of this course includes: systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; determinants; vectors
in R2, geometry of lines and planes in R3; linear programming, simplex method; applications to
economic input-output analysis, cryptography and traffic flow models.

SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2023 COHORTS —

METHODOLOGY COURSE
300-301-MS
Integrative Project in the Social Sciences
This course is based on the development and completion of an interdisciplinary research paper.
Students carry out independent research using scholarly sources, in close consultation with the
instructor. Assignments are designed to lead students through the process of formulating a research
question; choosing and assessing appropriate sources; surveying the body of research on a given topic;
presenting their work-in-progress to a group of their peers; and synthesizing and critically evaluating
their sources. By examining their chosen topic from the perspective of two social science disciplines,
students develop the ability to integrate social science concepts and approaches; apply learning from
previous courses; and communicate ideas about the topic studied, both orally and in writing. This course
serves as the final Comprehensive Assessment (Épreuve Synthèse) for the Social Science Program.

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 SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-FALL 2023 COHORTS —
UPPER-LEVEL COURSES
340-910-MS
Ancient Philosophy
This course provides a survey of Ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy, from the pre-Socratic thinkers
and Socrates, through Plato and Aristotle and ending with the Epicureans and Stoics. These thinkers and
their ideas are examined in their historical context, especially insofar as they influenced one another.
The course explores metaphysical and epistemological questions addressed by Pre-Socratic thinkers as
well as ethical and moral views developed by Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus and Epictetus.

340-912-MS
Modern Philosophy
This course offers a survey of some of the major figures in Western philosophy from the 16th to the
19th Centuries. After a general survey of the shift that occurred from the Medieval era to the Modern
period, it focuses on some of the central issues in philosophy during the Modern period: What can we
know? What is the self? Are human actions free? How should individuals and states act? In examining
the works of prominent Modern philosophers, students discover conceptions of the world, self and state
that have shaped the development of both philosophy and society up to this day.

350-706-MS
Child Development
Can playing peek-a-boo with an infant really change the world? In this course, students will be
introduced to topics that influence our development from infancy into early adulthood. Development
across three key areas, namely, physical, cognitive, and socioemotional spheres will be examined.
Students will learn about key developmental theorists that are central to the understanding of
development, as well as the implications of current knowledge for child-rearing today.

350-928-MS
Forensic Psychology
Understanding human behaviour helps us make sense of the world around us, including the legal
system. The science of psychology plays an important role in our understanding of how the legal system
works. In this course, students become familiar with a number of topics in psychology as they relate to
the criminal justice system. These include: mental health problems and the law; the accuracy of
eyewitness testimony; juries and jury decision-making; interrogations and false confessions; detecting
deception; psychopaths; and domestic violence.

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360-961-MS
American History
The purpose of this course is to explore modern U.S. history and survey earlier developments. Topics
include: Colonization and the American Revolution; westward expansion; Civil War and Reconstruction;
effects of industrialization and immigration; Populism; Progressivism; Imperialism; the World Wars; the
Great Depression and New Deal; foreign policy; the Cold War; the Welfare State; and the crises of
modern U.S. society.

370-121-MS
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
This course is an introduction to Jewish, Christian and Muslim Scriptures. The purpose of this course is to
introduce students to the scriptures of the three great monotheistic religions of the West. The course is
subdivided into three units of study. Students begin with Judaism and the Hebrew scriptures, proceed to
Christianity and the New Testament and conclude with Islam and the Qur’an. In each case, students
explore a few founding scriptural passages and some subsequent interpretations of them.

370-131-MS
Buddhist Scriptures
This course is focused on introducing students to scripture in the Buddhist tradition. Unlike most
western traditions (western being an obviously relative term), most eastern traditions (with the
exception of Sikhism) do not have one primary text around which the tradition pivots. There is no
Buddhist Bible. There is, rather, a huge corpus of literature that essentially qualifies as scripture. This
course takes on the seminar-model, with each week being split between one lecture and one in-class
discussion focused on a particular Buddhist text, providing students with the opportunity to wrestle with
a wide spectrum of Buddhist texts directly.

385-941-MS
Understanding Power
This course examines political ideologies and principles on which power and political systems are based.
Different forms of governments and regimes, from democracies to dictatorships, are introduced, but
primary emphasis will be placed on Canada’s liberal democracy. Students learn to use the tools of
political science to study the nature of political participation and conflict, particularly in Canada. In
addition, the major issues and problems currently facing Canada and different nation states around the
world are analyzed. Finally, concepts are applied to four moot court simulations.

387-962-MS
Criminology
This course provides students with an understanding of the social factors that are related to criminal
behaviour, law-making and the justice system. Topics covered include: classical and modern
criminological theories, violent crime, property and street crime, corporate and white collar crime,
current crime statistics and the portrayal of crime and justice in the news and entertainment media.

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401-123-MS
Marketing
Marketing is a crucial business function that connects a business to its customers. This course introduces
students to marketing concepts, terms, principles and strategies in a Canadian context. Students learn
about strategic marketing planning including examining a business, assessing opportunities and setting
objectives, segmenting the market, choosing target markets, positioning the product and developing the
four elements of the marketing mix (product, price, place and promotion).

401-900-MS
Fundamentals of Law
Across all facets of life, a basic understanding and knowledge of legal principles and theories has proven
to be a great advantage in modern times. Whether the subject matter relates to our fundamental
freedoms, family law, criminal law, contracts, civil liability, property, intellectual property, privacy or
human resources management, the modern professional, businessperson and citizen of the world can
differentiate themselves by having the basic knowledge that this course provides. This course seeks to
provide a basic background and understanding of legal principles from both a Quebec (Civil Law)
perspective and a comparative perspective in relation to Canadian (Common) Law. Topics include
fundamental freedoms, criminal law, ethics, family law, contract law, civil liability. property law,
intellectual property, employment/labour law, dispute resolution, constitutional law, as well as a
practical and hands-on exposure to the art of negotiations. The course also provides a broad-based
introduction to the topics which students can expect to cover in university. In addition, students have an
opportunity to improve their oral, reasoning and communications skills through practical sessions in
negotiations.

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 ENGLISH COURSES

ENGLISH 001 – PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE

ENGLISH
603-SU1-MS/603-001-MS
Preparation for College-Level English
This preparatory course, for students who require particular help in the development of their basic
English skills, is a credited course that does not count toward a DEC. Students are placed in this course if
the results on their English Placement Test (taken after admission has been granted) indicate that they
would have difficulty adapting to studying in an English-language environment at the College level. The
course is taken in conjunction with 603-101 typically during the fall semester. The focus of this course is
on understanding and using English for academic purposes. Consequently, this is not a literature-based
course, but one which aims to help students develop the skills they require to succeed in all of their
academic courses. The goal of this course is to help students develop a better understanding of how
skills in written and oral English are essential to their academic success in an English language college.

English courses must be taken in the following order:

- English 101
- English 102
- English 103
- English LPE

ENGLISH 101 - INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE

ENGLISH
603-101-MQ
Introduction to College English
The focus of this course is on helping the student make the transition to college-level studies by
developing the ability to read, think and write clearly and effectively. Through the study of at least two
literary genres, such as poetry, the short story, the novel, the essay or drama, students are encouraged
to develop their confidence and ability to understand and analyze what they read and to express that
understanding orally and in writing. By the end of the course students should be able to write a carefully
planned, clearly worded, well-organized and convincingly argued 750-word essay.

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603-101-MQ
Introduction to College English: Composition & Literature
The focus of these courses is on helping the student make the transition to college-level studies by
developing the ability to read, think and write clearly and effectively. Through the study of at least two
literary genres, such as poetry, the short story, the novel, the essay or drama, students are encouraged
to develop their confidence and ability to understand and analyze what they read and to express that
understanding orally and in writing. By the end of the course students should be able to write a carefully
planned, clearly worded, well-organized and convincingly argued 750-word essay.

A group of courses designated I.C.E.: Composition and Literature are for students who need more
intensive practice in the development of their English language skills. For this reason, there is an even
greater emphasis in I.C.E.: Composition and Literature on the practical aspects of reading, speaking and
writing. Students are assigned placement in these courses based upon the results of their English
Placement Test.

603-101-MQ
A&S and Liberal Arts - Introduction to College English
Students will examine excerpts from Hutchins' The Great Conversation and interrogate the ideas therein
to contextualize future exploration of classical literature. Analysis of excerpts from Aristotle's Poetics
will introduce fundamental elements of the Ancient Greek worldview and critical and genre theory,
while also exposing pupils to the personal and social function of literature in both classical and
contemporary contexts. A close reading of Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus will allow students to gain
insight into Greek cultural rituals, and concerns regarding rationality and irrationality, social class, and
the divine. Building on previous discussions, a comparative analysis of creation myths will put Hellenistic
values into conversation with those of various other cultures while furthering the discussion on
literature and its purposes. Finally, the study of Homer's Iliad will familiarize students with the process
of reading poetry analytically by introducing the genre of the Epic.

ENGLISH 102 - LITERARY GENRES

603-102-MQ
The Origins and Innovations of The Short Story
This course explores the developments in the short story from the 19th century to the present, looking
specifically at experiments within this genre. From the origins of this form in the work of Edgar Allan Poe
to modern treatments by writers such as George Saunders and David Foster Wallace, we examine
authors who seem to establish the rules of the short story while simultaneously breaking from these
conventions. Students analyze the purpose behind avant-garde and innovative tales within this genre of
fiction.

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 ENGLISH 103 - LITERARY THEMES
603-103-MQ
A&S and Liberal Arts - Literary Survey since 1800
Despite the difficulty in arriving at a consensus over what Romanticism is (or isn’t), we will be exploring
its central characteristics and tendencies throughout the semester. The goal is to arrive at some
conclusion in terms of its definition, by looking at various literary themes that preoccupied the
Romantics: technology, nature, spirituality, the notion of the hero, gender, class, democracy, and more.
Both enriching and complicating this task, the course will be international in scope, and comparative in
practice, focusing on how romanticism manifested itself throughout Europe. Toward the end of the
semester, we will study the Victorian era in England as a reaction to romanticism.

We will study various cultural works, including paintings, essays, and poems. We will also read two
significant novels that are thematically rich and representative of the period’s central cultural and social
characteristics/preoccupations. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s The Sorrows of Young Werther
(Germany) is widely considered to be a major influence on Romanticism. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is
one of Romanticism’s major works. Finally, Oscar Wilde’s play The Importance of Being Earnest will be
studied as a humorous commentary on Victorian England.

603-103-MQ
AI and The Novel
From dystopic futures to machine-learned paradises to the all-too-real datasets and hidden labours
behind current technological innovations, artificial intelligence has posed profound philosophical
questions that the novel, from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to Ian McEwan’s Machines Like Me, has
been well positioned to exploit, and this course on AI and the novel will focus on the contemporary
novel’s thematic treatment of AI. An initial study of key terms and a general overview of AI will open the
course, where excerpts from Jeanette Winterson’s 12 Bytes and Kate Crawford’s Atlas of AI will be read
to not only engage with ethical debates within the field, but also to hone essay analysis skills in
preparation for the English Exit Exam. Moving from non-fiction to fiction, a sampling of short stories will
address themes pertaining to AI’s nurturing or destructive potential fueled by its imagined sentience as
well as its societal and artistic impact on memory and creativity. However, beyond these abstracted
themes, AI also mirrors humanity’s own vulnerabilities and prejudices, and these very human qualities
will shape the study of both Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun and Tahmima Anam’s The Startup Wife,
two of the most discussed novels on AI from 2021. Whether engaging with the melancholic innocence of
an artificial friend whose restrictive perspective contains enlightened insight into the nature of doubt
and faith in Klara and the Sun or satirically exposing the relational costs and gendered bias of a
successful application (App) that promises new rituals of connection in Anam’s The Startup Wife, this
course will address fiction’s ability to grapple with the unintended consequences of AI.

603-103-MQ
Bare Survival
Students explore the theme of bare survival in Canadian literature or what one critic calls literature not
about those who made it, but those who made it back. They analyze perceived differences between
Canadian, American and British
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culture before identifying ways in which Canadian literature differs from these cultural influences. They
then examine bare survival sub-themes such as nature as enemy, animal as victim, the portrayal of the
First Nations and the other solitudes. They also analyze texts from postcolonial, Adlerian and gender
studies approaches.

603-103-MQ
Betwixt and Between
Situated between high school and university, CEGEP students occupy a moment that resembles the
liminal phase of a rite of passage: a period of transition between two states. Arguably, liminality or being
betwixt and between characterizes much of human experience. This course explores the theme and
theory of liminality and rites of passage through a variety of short stories, essays, films and Ken Kesey’s
novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

603-103-MQ
Carpe Diem
This course focuses on a variety of pieces of literature that explore the Carpe Diem theme. Students
study short poems, songs, a novella, a play and films from classics to contemporary pieces. Some of the
fictions explored promote the seizing the day because doing so leads to fulfilment whereas others
question the value of doing so and instead promote not seizing the day. Students critically analyze the
theme through an examination of various literary techniques and devices.

603-103-MQ
Civilization in Crisis
This course focuses on the theme of civilization in crisis and its representation in two novels: Chinua
Achebe’s seminal novel Things Fall Apart, a portrayal of pre- and post-colonial life in a fictional Nigerian
clan, and Anthony Doerr’s historical novel All the Light We Cannot See, which depicts the lives of its two
protagonists in Germany and France in the period leading up to and including World War II. We begin
by analyzing these novels’ representations of the economic, political, social, and cultural contexts of the
historical periods in which the texts are set. However, we also discuss the ways in which these novels
illuminate and engage with contemporary concerns. Although our discussions begin with these novels’
treatment of the broad theme of civilization in crisis, we also explore related themes including social
control, gender relations, ethics and morality, the construction of beliefs and ‘truth’, the role of science
and technology in civilizations in crisis, and the social function of music, literature, and the arts more
generally.

603-103-MQ
Sunshine State: Florida in Literature
Description not yet available.

603-103-MQ
Gender Fluidity in Literature and Film
This course examines literature that pushes the boundaries of gender expectations. By looking at ways
in which fiction both shapes and defies acceptable definitions of gender, we will join in a critical debate
about what it means to be masculine, feminine, both, or somewhere in between. Students will pay

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particular attention to identifying central themes in these works: first through close reading and then by
analyzing literary devices. Primary works will range in time and subject matter, and we will consider
them in dialogue with one another. The New Woman fiction of Victoria Cross and Sarah Grand highlights
the absurdity and limitations of gendered expectations in 1890s England, with a focus on female
empowerment as a solution. This is How it Always Is shows how a transgender child comes into herself,
and impacts her family in the process. Films will provide material for analysis, as we look at gender
fluidity from the contrasting perspectives of practical necessity and physiological pull. Short stories and
journalistic accounts from recent years will explore gendered expectations in our current context. These
works will allow us to view gender through intersecting considerations of national identity, race,
community, family, and class. By analyzing how gender is constructed through narrative, we can employ
literature to break down both normative and phobic reactions to perceived gender transgressions.

603-103-MQ
Gender in Narrative Poetry
The genre of narrative poetry and the epic in particular give readers insight into the
patriarchal,heteronormative gender conventions that permeate (western) contemporary culture. In
examining closely Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer's Odyssey as wells as excerpts from Robert Fagles’
translation of The Odyssey and The Iliad, we will explore how language shapes our perceptions of
human sexuality and gender identity.

603-103-MQ
Memory & Imagination
How do our individual memories and imaginations give rise to our stories? How reliable are our
memories? When writing memoir, what is the connection between memory and imagination and the
creative process? In this course, we will consider the theme of memory and its relationship to
imagination and creativity, studying both fiction, short personal essays and memoir. As well, the course
will explore the illusive, contradictory and unpredictable nature of memory and how we as writers and
artists attempt to imitate, articulate and elucidate this complexity. We will read a number of texts
(fiction and nonfiction) exploring the nature of memory and imagination. We will read a book-length
memoir, Richard Wagamese’s One Native Life, exploring themes of identity, memory, belonging and
connection. We will write descriptively and critically, drawing on memory and imagination as well as
analysis to develop and revise our understandings.

603-103-MQ
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is defined as radical change or transformation. It has concerned writers from Ancient
Greece to the present. Students analyze works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry in order to recognize a
connection between the theme of metamorphosis and the values of the society and cultures in which
these works were created. The objective of the course is to provide students with a method of
explicating literary texts from a thematic perspective and expressing what they have learned in written
and oral work.

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603-103-MQ
Misanthropy in Literature
This course is an exploration of misanthropy – a dislike and/or distrust of people – as it has appeared
throughout several literary genres and historical periods. Each text covered puts forward its own list of
humanity’s flaws, theories as to their origins, fears and frustrations concerning their consequences and
suggestions as to what can be done either to remedy the situation or to cope. This focus is used to hone
the student’s use of literary analysis and understanding of the impact of historical context and genre on
thematic concerns.

603-103-MQ
Monster Making
Monsters weave their way through the myths, legends, folklore, popular entertainment, and
imaginations of every culture throughout history, giving substance and shape to collective values, fears,
and neuroses. Likewise, the creation of monsters by human hands is itself a foundational trope. The
lineage of manufactured monsters extends from the artificial being Talos in Hellenistic myth, to the
Golem of Prague, brought to life by kabbalistic magic, to human beings mutilated by chance or human
action, to machine men and Frankenstein's creation, endowed with life through the application of novel
scientific and technological developments. This course will explore the ways in which individuals and
whole societies have manufactured monsters in myth and fiction, as we apply a wide variety of
theoretical readings to primary sources from multiple cultures and time periods. After examining
depictions of abject and abnormal creatures, we will be able to interrogate the literal process of
monster making - the production of aberrant beings by fictional scientists, madmen, artists, and other
monsters.

603-103-MQ
Responses to Death
Death haunts our stories. From the earliest stone tablets of ancient Mesopotamia to Pixar’s latest
release, narratives strive to understand death. The question of what death means has been argued and
answered by countless religious and secular texts. However, in this class we will not attempt to
understand death or what happens to us when we die. Instead, this class will assume that death is both
a mystery and a certainty. While we cannot know what death entails, we will all have to face death one
(hopefully distant) day. This course will focus on confrontations with death that affect the way life is
lived. By tracing literary responses to death in disparate periods and genres, this class will not ask
questions about death but about life.

603-103-MQ
Shakespeare's Communities
This course is designed for students to explore the relationship between individual identity and
communal identity in Shakespeare’s drama. While his plays generally affirm that it is through social
engagement with others that individual identities are most fully and meaningfully fulfilled, it is also
often the case that community is represented as a source of dissatisfaction and anguish for many of the
characters. In addition to reading them historically, students also read the plays with current ideas of
community in mind, exploring how recent Shakespearean audiences, from theatregoers, to moviegoers,
to classroom students, continue to form communities that respond to his drama in new ways.

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603-103-MQ
The Unknown and The Unknowable
This course is an exploration of our relationship with knowledge including that which lies beyond our
reach. Through the works of Neil Gaiman, Ursula K. Le Guin, Alfred Tennyson, and Margaret Atwood, we
will explore how characters make peace – or fail to make peace – with the risk inherent in their
interactions with the fraught spaces of the unknown and thus define their relationship with the
information that is available. Spanning the genres of science fiction, fantasy, poetry, and realism, these
texts explore methods by which one can move from the limited knowledge of the present into the
entirely unknown future and the unavoidable costs of that movement.

603-103-MQ
Unheard Voices
This course introduces a number of texts (short stories, essays, poems and a novel) in which the narrator
or speaker’s point of view profoundly affects the reader’s response to the literary work. In these texts,
authors use the literary techniques of character, point of view and voice to enhance and develop major
themes such as perception, misunderstanding, alienation and deceit. Students employ a variety of
critical approaches (e.g. Freudian, Jungian, Feminist, Marxist) to analyze literary works.

ENGLISH LPE - ADAPTED TO PROGRAM

603-LPE-MS
Creative Nonfiction: Writing (True) Stories
This course aims to develop students’ skills in writing creative nonfiction. It introduces students to the
use of nonfiction literary techniques and devices that can be incorporated into their own work. Through
the process of peer revision and feedback from the instructor, students learn to edit their own work and
develop their own literary voice. It focuses on exercises that encourage the creative process, beginning
with short, directed assignments and culminating in longer, original pieces.

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 HUMANITIES COURSES
Humanities 101 and Humanities 102 must be taken before Humanities LPH.
Humanities 101 and Humanities 102 may be taken in either order.

HUMANITIES 101 - KNOWLEDGE

345-AS1-MS
Science and Society
(A&S only) During the first half of the twentieth century, the use of scientific methods and advances in
technology and medicine gave science authority as a uniquely objective form of knowledge. In the
second half of the century, philosophers and social scientists began to examine the relationship
between science and the larger society, questioning the assumption that science is unaffected by social
context. In this course, we will address questions on the complex relationship between science and
society. Are science and religion distinct forms of knowledge which can co-exist? Do social identities, like
gender and race, influence scientific theories and who becomes a scientist? How does the marketplace
affect scientific research and its application? How have interactions between science and the larger
society contributed to the public’s distrust in science and how can trust be rebuilt?

345-101-MQ
Backwards or Brilliant? Early Modern Ways of Knowing
This course investigates how knowledge was created and policed in early modern Europe (1500-1800).
By learning about how people knew things in the past, students can better understand the nature and
limitations of what we know today. The course is arranged thematically and topics include but are not
limited to the Protestant Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and the political
revolutions that took place in England and France. Students participate in
several in-class workshops as well as a field trip to the rare books collection at the Osler Library of the
History of Medicine at McGill University. Readings include historical documents and scholarly sources.
Students submit a variety of written work including a term paper.

345-101-MQ
Connaissances de l'Afrique
Au croisement de l'art et de la politique, ce cours permettra aux étudiants d'acquérir une connaissance
de l'Afrique depuis le début du XXe siècle jusqu'à aujourd'hui. Pour ce faire, nous explorerons l'art dans
les domaines de la littérature, les arts visuels, l'architecture et le cinéma, qui traitent d'événements
historiques, notamment le colonialisme, les mouvements d'indépendance et la guerre froide, ainsi que
de thèmes tels que le genre et la sexualité, l'environnement et la diaspora. De plus, nous explorerons
comment ces connaissances ont été créées, par qui et dans quel but : en particulier, les impacts de
l'histoire coloniale sur la création et la diffusion des connaissances sur le continent seront abordés.
Évidemment, ce cours n'est pas exhaustif : L'Afrique est un continent diversifié qui englobe de
nombreux pays, communautés ethniques et individus. De plus, il n'existe pas d'Afrique monolithique.

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Néanmoins, à travers des études de cas soigneusement contextualisées, les étudiants qui suivent ce
cours acquerront une connaissance de l'Afrique au XXe et XXIe siècles en explorant une riche variété
d'arts africains.

345-101-MQ
Contemporary Issues in the Media
This course introduces students to the increasingly complex structures of modern media. It examines
the organizations, practices, and problems of news media, focusing on key functions in their day-to-day
activities. The shift of almost all news consumption to digital (via the Internet) has meant that traditional
news media (the legacy media of newspapers, magazines, TV and radio) are facing unprecedented
challenges. Business models are crashing and news organizations are still scrambling to figure out what
will replace them. The Internet has also facilitated the rapid growth of mis- and disinformation online,
something that is creating challenges to democratic systems of government. This has created a series of
crises for the media, which is what the course analyzes.

345-101-MQ
How Do We Know What We Know? The History and Nature of Science
From the Latin word for knowledge, science has often been viewed as an unbiased quest for objective
truth about the world. More recently, social scientists have questioned this simplistic perception,
arguing instead that science is inextricable from the social context in which it is produced. Today, the
question is further muddled with the advent or post-truth, alternative facts, deepfake videos and all
manners of conspiracy. This course explores these issues through a historical and epistemological lens.
How have humans constructed knowledge, from prehistory to the present day? How are theories and
ideas proven or disproved through science? How do social identities such as gender, race or social class
influence scientific theories? What are facts and what are their roles in science and society? What is the
influence of market forces on scientific enquiry?

345-101-MQ
Jesus: He's Everywhere
The following course explores the figure of Jesus throughout the centuries from historical and literary
sources to modern depictions of Jesus in popular culture such as film, art, graphic novels, and more.
Who was Jesus? How do we know what we know about him? Students survey some of the primary
sources associated with the historical Jesus such as the traditional Christian canonical gospels of the
New Testament. Along with these we explore the Jesus found in apocryphal Christian literature, ancient
documents which detail interesting, often lesser-known accounts of Jesus as a child and miracle worker.
The course teaches students to think critically about the ways in which humans analyze and organize
knowledge. In this case, we investigate the political, cultural, religious and social understanding of the
figure of Jesus, along with the methods for critiquing and understanding who Jesus was and how is he is
understood or perceived today.

345-101-MQ
Knowledge of Africa
At the intersection of art and politics, this course will allow students to acquire knowledge of Africa from
roughly the beginning of the 20th Century to today. To do so, we will explore art including literature,

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visual arts, architecture, and film that addresses historical events including colonialism, the
independence movements, and the Cold War, as well as themes such as gender and sexuality, the
environment and diaspora. In addition, we will explore how this knowledge was created, by whom and
to what end: in particular, the impacts of colonial history on the creation and dissemination of
knowledge of the continent will be addressed. Clearly, this course is not exhaustive: Africa is a diverse
continent encompassing many countries, ethnic communities, and individuals. Moreover, there is no
such thing as a monolithic Africa. Nonetheless, through carefully contextualized case studies, students
who take this course will acquire knowledge of 20th and 21st Century Africa by exploring a rich variety
of engaging African arts.

345-101-MQ
Making Montreal
Together, a city and its buildings create an image, a collective urban identity for its citizens. Individually,
each building and public space transmits messages about the identities and cultural aspirations of the
people and organizations who pay for them, build them and use them. This course investigates the
messages embedded in Montreal and its architecture by asking two main questions: what kinds of
knowledge about history and identity can be derived from studying the city’s buildings and layout and
what kinds of knowledge were needed to make the city in the first place? Through in-class discussions
and a number of field trips, students develop the ability to learn from the city and to appreciate the
knowledge required to build it.

345-101-MQ
Modernity and Consumer Culture
Our clothes, electronic devices and material comfort carry a significance in forming our modern
identities in ways that are both liberating and oppressive. Despite urgent environmental and social
consequences, shopping remains a top pastime for many. The course introduces students to the field of
critical consumer studies. We look at the pivotal role played by goods in British and European imperial
expansion, as well as in the contemporary period of brand culture and rampant consumerism. We
examine closely how heightened consumerism can introduce added freedoms in society at the same it
can create and worsen inequality, alienation and ecological crisis.

345-101-MQ
Sex, Science and Society
In this course, students critically examine the ways different social institutions (e.g. the media, the state,
the pharmaceutical industry) and academic disciplines (e.g. evolutionary biology, psychology,
anthropology) have shaped people’s understanding of human sexuality as well as their sexual practices.
In doing so, students are brought to consider opposing viewpoints on sexuality and are encouraged to
develop their own viewpoint on the issues discussed in class.

345-101-MQ
The Practice of Everyday Life
Are our daily practices, such as taking a walk and watching television, worthy of scholarly analysis?
According to historians and theorists such as Michel de Certeau and James Scott, everyday practices are
rich with signifi-cance about our modern existence. As nation-states have gradually centralized their

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power throughout the 20th and 21st century to better govern and control citizens, the study of
everyday life provides an entry point into how ordinary people negotiate, subvert or re-interpret all-
pervasive regulations to better reflect their goals and fit their reality. This course explores how scholars
from different fields, such as human geography, anthropology, history, literature, have articulated the
concept of the 'Everyday' . We will explore the various ways individuals and groups reclaim their
autonomy from state and corporate-led forces in the 20th and 21st centuries via their seemingly
mundane daily practices. Students will understand why the study of everyday life emerged in the 1960s
as a radical departure from traditional studies that tended to concentrate more on high-level politics,
diplomacy and warfare. We will approach every day practices by focusing on how individu-als use space
and consume and produce media in creative ways; we will also look at ethnographic studies to further
show how this field of knowledge has contributed to our understanding of modern life.

345-101-MQ
Understanding Canadian Society Through The Arts
This course examines how knowledge of Canadian society and the complexities of its various cultures
and identities can be gained through an investigation of the arts. Course content includes artistic and
cultural experiences that are reflective of past and emerging trends in Canada. Examples in art are used
to consider historical and contemporary collective issues, on the national, regional and local levels. It
critically examines a wide range of arts (including visual arts, multidisciplinary, performance, public arts
and film) in their historical, social and cultural contexts, from the nationalistic landscape paintings of the
Group of Seven to the social activism of the Quebec Automatistes artists, to the interdisciplinary works
of Indigenous artists Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and Nadia Myre. A fundamental element of the course
is a better knowledge and critical understanding of the development of Canadian cultures, including
multicultural, Quebecois and Indigenous perspectives.

345-101-MQ
Understanding Place
This course introduces students to historical and current geographic and land-use planning thought and
concepts. Students investigate the impact geographic and planning thought had on the built and natural
environments by exploring the relationship between various geographic and planning concepts at
various scales. Students explore the relationship between place, identity, nature and culture, the
impacts of planning policies on issues ranging from climate change to affordable housing, and the local-
global links that characterize a globalizing world. Students also explore solutions to the concepts that
shaped, and continue to shape, our world.

HUMANITIES 102 - WORLDVIEWS

345-102-MQ
19th Century Thinkers
The mid-19th century in Europe was a time of radical social and intellectual change. This age witnessed
the birth of Marxism and of the theory of evolution, the first debates about women’s rights and capital
punishment and the first attempts at coping with mass industrialization and urbanization through mass

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education. This course looks at the 19th century as an age of new ideas and rapid change and examines
the writings of eminent writers.

345-102-MQ
Art and Culture of the Ancient Americas
This course explores the artistic and cultural traditions of the Ancient Americas. It traces the prehistoric
populations of the
Americas, following the evolution of different artistic traditions and the lifestyles and beliefs they
reflect. Students explore in detail the evolution of several distinct cultures, ranging from those that
created the soapstone carvings of the Arctic, to the striking designs of Pacific coast totems, to the
intricate patterns of Southwest sand-painting, to the monumental pyramids of Central and South
America. Students also study the impact of the arrival of Europeans.

345-102-MQ
Believers and Non Believers
What are the worldviews of believers and non-believers around the globe and how do such worldviews
influence their lives? The following course introduces students to the conceptual elements that underlie
the worldviews associated with believers from different cultural and religious backgrounds. We explore
a number of worldview-constructing elements that include mythologies, salvations, ethics and morals,
philosophical justifications for God(s), psychological explanations for altered states of consciousness,
and ideas related to eschatology and holy war. Students will come to an understanding of what a
worldview entails and how worldviews are continuously constructed and deconstructed. The course
teaches students to think critically about the global impact of the many worldviews that frame believers
and non-believers.

345-102-MQ
Beyond Bollywood
India, the second most populous country and a leading emerging economy in the world, is also a land of
contrasts – living folk traditions side by side with the latest in animation and simulation, some of the
world’s wealthiest people and farmers who commit suicide because of indebtedness. This course
focuses on developing an understanding of India and her people through an exploration of some of her
major ideas and values, as well as the stresses and tensions that are a result of the rapid changes taking
place.

345-102-MQ
Demons, Saints and Angels
Religion defies reason. Yet, people claim to have direct experience of demons, saints and angels.
What can we make of these out-of-this-world stories? Does the supernatural exist? Are they allegories
for subjective human truths? And even if one does accept the existence of gods this poses even more
complex questions: such as the problem of evil. Why do bad things happen to good people? How can a
just God allow the innocent suffer while the wicked prosper?

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345-102-MQ
I’m Not Myself Today
(A&S only) Over the entrance to the temple of the oracular god Apollo at Delphi, Greece were the words
Know thyself. During the Greco-Roman period (332 BC- 395 AD), a period of transition and change, the
idea of the self grew in importance, but what did ancient people think the self was? The soul? A
collection of experiences? Identity in a group like a country or a religion? Particles? This class examines
several ancient concepts of self using primary source material from both religious-literary and scientific-
philosophical traditions. We will put that perspective in its historical context in the Hellenistic and
Roman periods. As a comparison, we will look at some contemporary views of the self proposed in
various disciplines, including science, social science, and religion, and see their relationship to the
ancient views. By evaluating both the ancient world view and the contemporary view, we will have an
opportunity to develop and deepen our personal world view as to what the self is and where it comes
from.

345-102-MQ
L’esprit métis en Amérique latine
Parmi les Latino-Américains, les histoires ancestrales sont ancrées dans l'expérience mestiza/o, la fusion
de plusieurs origines raciales et ethniques différentes, y compris des lignées caucasiennes, africaines et
indigènes qui ont contribué à leur identité unique. Ce cours examine les visions métisses en Amérique
latine depuis les guerres d'indépendance jusqu'à nos jours en se concentrant sur les œuvres d'hommes
d'État, de révolutionnaires, d'artistes et d'intellectuels postcoloniaux. Nous nous concentrerons sur la
façon dont la vision métisse du monde est devenue partie intégrante des discours officiels de la plupart
des nations latino-américaines à partir du XIXe siècle, visant à relier les diverses origines raciales de la
région au moyen de sentiments anti-impérialistes et de la célébration du mélange racial. Nous
aborderons également de manière critique une partie de la littérature sur le mestizaje afin d'aborder les
différentes formes d'inégalité intrinsèques aux projets nationalistes qui ont diminué l'importance des
perspectives indigènes et africaines dans la région.

345-102-MQ
Strangers, Gods and Monsters
This course is designed to allow students to apply critical thought processes to world views. More
specifically, this course explores the role that storytelling plays in the human experience. Students
explore the question of why human beings love to tell stories. They also examine a number of universal
story themes in world literature. The purpose of this course is therefore to introduce storytelling as a
universal practice to students and encourage them to explore the question of their own story. The
course culminates in a story students write, using the skills they learned to express a piece of their own
world view.

345-102-MQ
Utopian Dreamers
What do the utopias that people create tell us about their world view? This course examines utopian
world views connected by a shared interest in social justice, liberation and creativity which took root in
Revolutionary Europe and the Industrial Revolution. We focus on the 19th Century utopian socialist
visionaries who offered alternatives to harrowing industrialization, inequality and social unrest. The

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inspiring radicalism of utopian dreams is also explored through past and present social experiments,
intentional communities, art and science fiction

345-102-MQ
XY Vision: How Gender Shapes our World
We’re told again and again that men are violent and women are emotional. But what are these
stereotypes really telling us? What does it mean to see the world through a gendered lens? This course
asks how gendered assumptions shape how we see the world. Topics include but are not limited to rape
culture, the gender wage gap, intersectionality, ideal male beauty, masculinity and stoicism and
transgender rights. Students read an assortment of texts and complete a variety of activities, including a
researched book review.

HUMANITIES LPH - ETHICS

345-LPH-MS
Biblical Sex
What are the foundations of our sexual ethics? What does it mean to say that a particular sexual
practice or perspective on human sexuality is biblical? This course examines the foundations of various
ethical perspectives on gender and sexuality, both religious and secular, through the examination of
current media, social movements and legal codes as well as the history of Biblical literature. Topics
under discussion include marriage, celibacy, gendered and sexual identities, homosexuality, abortion
and birth control, masturbation, prostitution, rape and sexual assault.

345-LPH-MS
Ethical Issues in Music
Music is all around us. It is an inescapable part of social life and accompanies many of life's most
important moments. This course examines music's central role, not simply as art, but as an element in
the moral and ethical lives of people. We will examine music's place in social movements, its use in
propaganda, its role in family interactions, its commodity nature, and we will explore some recent
controversies in the 'music industry'.

345-LPH-MS
Ethical Issues in World War I
The Great War, as it was called, of 1914-1918 saw the dovetailing of philosophical, political, economic
and technological developments of the preceding centuries – particularly the late 18th and the 19th.
Nationalism, imperialism, individual rights, socialism, free trade, industrialization were all part of the
mix. World War I as it came to be called was a cataclysmic event of truly global proportions that set the
agenda for the rest of the century and beyond. The crucible of war laid bare ethical and moral questions
of our time. And as always in times of flux, givens no longer held sway; opportunities were created in
certain areas. There were peace conferences. The League of Nations came out of the war. Conscientious
objectors were pilloried but many held fast to their beliefs. Among the issues covered in the course are:
war as a means of settling disputes; pacifism as the only ethical way forward; colonialism and
imperialism; racism; the right of peoples within empires to their own state; questions related to gender;

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industrial warfare and the capacity to kill and maim on an industrial scale; free trade or government-
tempered laissez-faire economics; civilian populations in times of war; battlefield medicine.

345-LPH-MS
Ethics and The Family
What gives an adult the rights and responsibilities of parenthood? How do we decide when and if a child
can make decisions about her own life? What obligations does a child have to his parents? Who should
have access to reproductive technologies? Should those who provide reproductive services like
surrogacy and sperm donation be paid? Students explore these and other questions through ethical
theories and within historical and global contexts.

345-LPH-MS
Video Games
This course focuses on important ethical and social issues associated with video games. Students are
required to consider video games critically and analytically from a variety of perspectives. The first part
of the course provides students with the historical, technical, cultural and philosophical background
necessary for them to accomplish this. The second part of the course focuses on specific social and
ethical issues such as: health benefits and concerns; general effects of video games on real-life
behaviour; addiction and social isolation; virtual communities and economies; promotion of violence; in-
game sexuality; censorship and rating systems; gender, race and other stereotypes; in-game propaganda
and advertising; online gambling; piracy and hacker culture; cheating; video games as art; and
educational applications

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 FRENCH COURSES
Students take between two and five French courses, depending on their
placement, the year they began their program, and whether they hold a
Certificate of Eligibility to study in English. Please refer to your progression chart
to determine which French courses you are required to complete.

FRENCH LITERATURE COURSES (PREPARATION

FOR THE ÉPREUVE UNIFORME DE FRANÇAIS)
602-F01-MS
Renforcement en français écrit
Ce cours s’adresse à des élèves qui ont réussi Français, langue d’enseignement de la 5e
secondaire et qui ont des lacunes importantes dans la maîtrise de la langue. Au terme de ce cours, les
élèves seront en mesure de rédiger un texte de 500 mots (comportant un maximum de 28 erreurs) lié à
la compréhension d'un texte littéraire. Dans cette optique, le cours est axé sur le développement
d'habiletés en lecture, en compréhension et en analyse de textes, sur l'écriture, sur la révision des
notions grammaticales et sur la correction de textes. Ce cours de 45 heures doit être suivi en même
temps que le cours 602-UF0-MQ (voir la description ci-dessous).

602-F03-MS
Renforcement en français écrit
Ce cours s’adresse à des élèves qui ont réussi Français, langue d’enseignement de la 5e
secondaire et qui ont des lacunes importantes dans la maîtrise de la langue. Au terme de ce cours, les
élèves seront en mesure de rédiger un texte de 500 mots (comportant un maximum de 28 erreurs) lié à
la compréhension d'un texte littéraire. Dans cette optique, le cours est axé sur le développement
d'habiletés en lecture, en compréhension et en analyse de textes, sur l'écriture, sur la révision des
notions grammaticales et sur la correction de textes. Ce cours de 60 heures doit être suivi avant le
cours 602-UF0-MQ (voir la description ci-dessous).

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602-UF0-MS
Oeuvres narratives et écriture
Œuvres narratives et écriture est le premier cours de préparation à l’épreuve uniforme de français. Il
permet d’approfondir un héritage culturel centré sur la littérature française. À partir de l’étude
appliquée des procédés littéraires, l’élève sera amené à développer ses capacités d’analyse. Pour ce
faire, il dégagera le sens des œuvres narratives en étudiant leur forme et leur contenu ainsi qu’en les
situant dans leur contexte culturel et sociohistorique. Les textes étudiés (entre 600 et 800 pages au
total) appartiendront à au moins un courant littéraire marquant des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles et à au moins
un courant littéraire marquant des XXe et XXIe siècles. Afin de rendre compte de sa compréhension des
œuvres, l’élève rédigera le développement d’une dissertation explicative.

602-UF1-MS
Poésie, théâtre et écriture
Poésie, théâtre et écriture est le deuxième cours de préparation à l’épreuve uniforme de français. Il
permet d’approfondir un héritage culturel centré sur la littérature française et/ou québécoise. À partir
de l’étude appliquée des procédés d’écriture, l’élève sera amené à développer ses capacités d’analyse.
Pour ce faire, il dégagera le sens des œuvres poétiques et théâtrales en étudiant leur forme et leur
contenu ainsi qu’en les situant dans leur contexte culturel et sociohistorique. Les textes étudiés
appartiendront à au moins deux courants littéraires marquants. De plus, au moins une œuvre doit
appartenir à la littérature québécoise. Il s’agit de poèmes et d’au moins une pièce de théâtre. Afin de
rendre compte de sa compréhension des œuvres, l’élève rédigera une dissertation critique complète.

602-UF2-MQ
Comparaison d'oeuvres littéraires
Comparaison d’œuvres littéraires est le troisième cours de préparation à l’épreuve uniforme de français.
Il permet d’étudier des œuvres d’expression française de genres variés appartenant à au moins deux
courants littéraires marquants. À partir de l’étude appliquée des procédés d’écriture, l’élève sera amené
à développer ses capacités d’analyse. Pour ce faire, il dégagera le sens des œuvres en étudiant leur
forme et leur contenu ainsi qu’en les situant dans leur contexte culturel et sociohistorique. Au moins
une œuvre appartiendra à la littérature québécoise et au moins une autre à la littérature francophone.
Afin de rendre compte de sa compréhension des œuvres, l’élève rédigera une dissertation critique
comparative complète. Les différents types de plans enseignés permettront la rédaction d'une
dissertation comparative portant sur deux textes.

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 FRENCH 100 AND LPW
602-100-MQ
Langue et expression I
Tout en mettant l’accent sur la lecture et l’écriture, ce cours se propose d’amener l’étudiant à appliquer
les notions fondamentales de la communication en français courant. L’étudiant améliorera sa
compréhension de la langue et son expression écrite et orale par la lecture et la rédaction de courts
textes, par le visionnement de documents audiovisuels, par des discussions, par la présentation d’un
exposé oral ainsi que par la révision de certaines notions grammaticales. En plus de ses quatre heures
régulières de cours, l’étudiant sera tenu de consacrer une heure toutes les deux semaines à un travail
individuel avec un moniteur.

602-LPW-MS
Langue et expression II
Étant une suite du cours 100, le cours LPW se propose d’amener les étudiants à appliquer les notions
fondamentales de la communication en français courant. Les activités seront surtout axées sur la lecture
et l’écriture, sans que la compréhension et l’expression orales ne soient négligées. En plus de leurs
heures de cours régulières, les étudiants seront tenus de consacrer une heure toutes les deux semaines
à un travail individuel avec un moniteur.

FRENCH 101 AND LPX

602-101-MQ
Langue française et communication
Ce cours, tout en mettant l'accent sur la lecture et l'écriture, se propose d'aider l'étudiant à
communiquer en français avec une certaine aisance. L’étudiant améliorera sa compréhension de la
langue et son expression écrite et orale par la lecture et la rédaction de textes, le visionnement de
documents audiovisuels, la présentation d'un exposé oral ainsi que par la révision de certaines notions
grammaticales. Les étudiants qui le désirent peuvent bénéficier de l’aide d’un étudiant-tuteur.

602-LPX-MS
Langue française et communication II
Le cours propose à l’étudiant d’approfondir sa connaissance du français à partir d’un éventail de
thèmes. Les activités du cours comprennent l’analyse de textes oraux et écrits, la rédaction, la révision
grammaticale et la possibilité de sorties culturelles.

FRENCH 102 AND LPY

602-102-MQ
Langue française et culture
Ce cours, comme celui du niveau 101, favorise la lecture et l'écriture. Des activités d'apprentissage plus
complexes permettront à l'étudiant de développer les éléments suivants : compréhension écrite,
production orale et rédaction. L’étudiant se familiarisera avec certains aspects de la culture

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francophone, notamment par la lecture intégrale d’une œuvre littéraire de langue française. Les
étudiants qui le désirent peuvent bénéficier de l’aide d’un étudiant-tuteur.

602-LPY-MS
Langue française et culture II
Les cours de niveau LPY proposent à l’étudiant d’approfondir sa connaissance du français à partir d’un
projet personnel, lié à son programme d’études, qu’il développera tout au long de la session. Un
éventail de thèmes peut être abordé à partir de reportages, d’articles de revues et de journaux,
d’œuvres littéraires, de films ou de pièces de théâtre. Le cours comporte aussi des activités de révision
grammaticale et de rédaction.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Phys Ed 101 and 102 must be taken before Phys Ed 103.
Phys Ed 101 and Phys Ed 102 may be taken in either order.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 101 —

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH
109-101-MQ
Fitness
Each class introduces cardiovascular, muscular and flexibility activities using a variety of apparatus.
Students learn how to use free weights, cardio and weight-training machines according to their needs
and abilities. Weather permitting, classes may also include outdoor activities such as power walking,
jogging, circuit training or games.

109-101-MQ
Fit/Barre
Barre class workouts use the whole body with exercises designed to chisel and sculpt the muscles while
working the core, stability and posture. It is a combination of Basic fitness exercises, Pilates and ballet
into one workout.

109-101-MQ
Fit/Combatives
This course offers a variety of workouts to increase your overall fitness level in a fun way. Students
improve their cardiovascular, muscular and flexibility by using kickboxing and Thai boxing. The class
integrates combinations of punches, kicks, pad work, sparring, muscular and motion exercises to
strengthen and tone, as well as stretching. Classes may also include outdoor training. Students must
purchase boxing gloves and shin pads (roughly $60).

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109-101-MQ
Fit/Games
A variety of activities are used to develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular fitness and flexibility.
Cardiovascular fitness is the primary focus of the course and is developed through the following games:
soccer, basketball, floor hockey, throton, badminton, touch football, ultimate, capture the flag,
dodgeball, etc.

109-101-MQ
Fit/Yoga
Cardio activities include stationary equipment, steps, circuits and sun salutations. A variety of yoga
poses develop muscular and flexibility components.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 102 —

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SKILLS
109-102-MQ
Badminton
Students participate in a variety of badminton drills, patterns and matches to develop cardiovascular
fitness and muscular endurance. No previous badminton skills are required.

109-102-MQ
Basketball
Students learn fundamental skills (passing, shooting, lay-ups, etc.) and strategies (offensive and
defensive) that enable them to play pick-up basketball as part of their activity repertoire in the future.

109-102-MQ
Dance
Basic dance elements of Hip Hop, Jazz and Modern are covered through choreographies adapted to
beginner and intermediate dancers.

109-102-MQ
Martial Arts
Students learn fundamental offensive and defensive strategies that enable them to defend themselves.
Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu are part of the curriculum. Students learn how to strike properly using pads and
their partners. They also learn how to defend themselves against an attack on the ground. They must
purchase shin pads (approximately $15) and boxing gloves (approximately $35).

109-102-MQ
Rock Climbing
Looking for an exciting new activity to discover? The rock climbing course will introduce students to
various techniques and skills required for climbing the indoor climbing center walls and boulders near
Marianopolis College. Through a combination of hands-on practice and instruction, students will learn
essential climbing techniques, safety protocols and injury prevention, boulder/route navigation, knot

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tying, and proper conditioning exercises tailored for climbers. Students will have the opportunity to
develop their climbing abilities through various practice sessions held at the Verdun Allez Up climbing
centre, as well as a couple of sessions at the Point St-Charles Allez Up climbing centre. Apart from
climbing, this course also fosters teamwork and problem solving skills in a supportive and engaging
environment. Students of all experience levels are welcome, and the course aims to foster as sense of
community and problem solving skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Join this course as we
climb to new heights together! While involved in the practical and reflective components of the process,
you will develop and apply a plan of action that leads to improvement in the physical activity.
- Course fee: $200
- Please note that students must be available for the following schedule:
Date Class or Trip Time
Friday, August 23 School 8:15-10:15am
Friday, August 30 School 8:15-10:15am
Friday, September 6 Allez Up Verdun 8:00-9:30am
Friday, September 13 Allez Up Verdun 8:00-9:30am
Friday, September 20 Allez Up Verdun 8:00-9:30am
Friday, September 27 Allez Up Verdun 8:00-9:30am
Friday, October 4 Allez Up Verdun 8:00-9:30am
Friday, October 11 Allez Up PSC 8:00-9:20am
Friday, October 18 School 8:15-10:15am
Sunday October 20 Café Bloc 10:00am-12:00pm
Friday, November 1 School 8:15-10:15am
Saturday November 2 Café Bloc 10:00am-12:00pm
Friday, November 8 Alez Up PSC 8:00-9:20am
Friday, November 15 Allez Up Verdun 8:00-9:30am
Friday, November 22 Allez Up Verdun 8:00-9:30am
Friday, November 29 Allez Up Verdun 8:00-9:30am

109-102-MQ
Ultimate
This course introduces the fundamental skills and strategies of organized Ultimate for the beginning to
intermediate player. Ultimate requires development of the following individual skills: disc throwing,
passing, catching, running, cutting and marking. Students also learn to practice effective communication
with teammates.

109-102-MQ
Volleyball
Students are introduced to the sport of Volleyball through cooperative activities, lead up drills, mini
games and games. Fundamental skills (volley, bump, serve, etc.) are practiced as well as offensive and
defensive strategies (three-hit plays, net play, W-formation, etc.). Emphasis is placed on improving
individual skills and abilities while developing a strong, positive and co-operative team environment.

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109-102-MQ
Yoga
In this introductory yoga course, students learn basic and intermediate yoga poses. They learn how to
synchronize breath to movement and energy flows.

109-102-MQ
Yoga/Pilates
This course is designed to provide each student with the knowledge and practice necessary to be an
effective learner of yoga and Pilates skills. Each student will participate in a variety of Pilates exercises
which help to strengthen the back, posture and core muscles. Yoga will be used to strengthen the arms
and legs, improve overall flexibility and balance, and incorporate various breathing exercises to help
become more mindful during the practice. While involved in the practical and reflective components of
the process, you will develop and apply a plan of action that leads to improvement in the physical
activity.

109-102-MQ
Intensive - Canoeing
This intensive course introduces basic canoeing skills, enabling students to pursue canoeing safely in the
future. Students learn how to increase their awareness of nature by identifying plants and trees and
searching for the presence of wildlife. Canoeing day trips take place up north at Camp Kanawana and at
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles in Laval. The two day trips will take place on two weekends in
September. There is also an evening trip to 22-Dragon Boat on the Lachine Canal in Montreal. Students
should be comfortable in deep water while wearing a lifejacket.
- Course fee: $85
- This is an Intensive course so students must be available for all the evening lectures and week-
end outings listed below.
Date Class or Trip Time
Wednesday August 21 Class 1 4:15-7:15pm
Saturday August 24 Trip #1 Kanawana 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday August 28 Class 2 4:15-6:45pm
Wednesday September 4 Trip #2 Dragon boat 4:15am-6:45pm
Wednesday September 11 Class 3 4:15- 6:45pm
Sunday September 15 Trip #3 Milles Iles 8:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday September 18 Class 4 4:15-6:15pm
Sunday September 22 Make-up poor weather trip TBD

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109-102-MQ
Intensive – Cycling
Cycling is an intensive course that runs until the end of September where students will participate in two
trips around the Greater Montreal Area with the class. Basic riding techniques such as: gear changing,
turning, braking, group riding, hand signal, cadence and flat repair will be introduced. Assistants will
accompany us on all trips so we can keep the riding groups small.
- Students must provide their own bike and helmet. The bike must be multi-geared and in good
working order.
- Course fee: $30
- This is an Intensive course so students must be available for all the evening lectures and week-
end outings listed below.
Date Class or Trip Time
Monday August 19 Class 1 - No bike 4:15-7:15pm
Monday August 26 Class 2 - Bring bike 4:15-7:45pm
Tuesday September 3 Class 3 - Bring bike 4:15-7:45pm
Saturday September 7 Trip #1 Urban trip 8:30am-3:00pm
Monday September 9 Class 4 - No bike 4:15-7:15pm
Monday September 16 Class 5 - No bike 4:15-6:45pm
Saturday September 21 Trip #2 Urban trip 8:30am-4:30pm
Sunday September 22 Make-up poor weather trip TBD

109-102-MQ
Intensive - Intro to Outdoor Ed
This intensive course introduces students to camping, canoeing, orienteering, fire building and other
survival skills at Camp Kanawana in the Laurentians. This course offers students a unique opportunity to
adventure in the great outdoors all while learning and practicing their new skills in a safe and
challenging environment.
- Course fee: $105
- This is an intensive course so students must be available for all the evening lectures and
weekend outings listed below.
Date Class or Weekend Trip Time
Friday Aug 30 Class 1 2:15pm-5:30pm
Friday Sept 6 Class 2 2:15pm-5:45pm
Friday Sept 20 Class 3 2:15pm-5:45pm
Fri Oct 4-Sun Oct 6 Weekend Trip 2:15pm departure

109-102-MQ
Intensive - Soccer
Students learn fundamental skills and offensive and defensive strategies that enable them to play soccer
as part of their activity repertoire in the future. Taught on the sports field in the fall, this course finishes
in late October.

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109-102-MQ
Intensive – Ultimate
This condensed course introduces the fundamental skills and strategies of organized Outdoor Ultimate
for the beginning to intermediate player. Ultimate requires development of the following individual
skills: disc throwing, passing, catching, running, cutting and marking. Students also learn to practice
effective communication with teammates. This course finishes mid-semester.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 103 —

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & AUTONOMY
109-103-MQ
Badminton
Students will participate in a variety of badminton drills and matches to develop their cardiovascular
endurance. Additional types of activities/workouts will be performed regularly to train muscular fitness,
cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.

109-103-MQ
Cross Training
Students get fit by trying different training techniques TRX, ladders, sliders, cardio, rebounders, weights,
resistance bands, powerwalking and partner work, indoors and outdoors. This course introduces many
types of exercises that condition the entire body.

109-103-MQ
Jiujitsu
This second-year course is an integration of the knowledge and concepts of the first two physical
education [Link] course offers an opportunity for students to learn how to defend themselves and
also be successful against stronger and bigger opponents. Jiujitsu is a martial art similar to judo but
without a gi (Japanese uniform). The meaning of the word jiujitsu stands for: ‘Gentle art’ where students
learn to apply technique rather than brute force. Some techniques include : basic takedowns, arm locks,
strangles and submission/positional escapes. Cardiovascular activities, core training and muscular
circuits will also be part of the curriculum along with technical training and combat. One of the best
martial art nowadays for self-defense is Brazilian jiujitsu.
While involved in a practical and reflective process, you will be expected to incorporate regular physical
activity into your lifestyle and improve your cardiovascular fitness.

109-103-MQ
Power Yoga
This second-year course is an integration of the knowledge and concepts of the first two Physical
Education courses. Power Yoga is a Yoga practice that is based on the Ashtanga method of yoga
practice. Sun Salutations A and B will be part of your practice along with several standing postures like
the Triangle and the Tree pose and several seated poses such as the forward bend and the bridge. You
will also be doing a 20-25 min cardiovascular workout either mixed or separate from a variety of

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muscular endurance and strength exercises for overall fitness. While involved in a practical and
reflective process, you will be expected to incorporate regular physical activity into your lifestyle and
improve your cardiovascular fitness.

109-103-MQ
Soccer
Students participate in a variety of mini-games, drills and games as they experience a good
cardiovascular and muscular endurance workout. Team work, movement, support for teammates and
fun-safe competition are emphasized. Weather permitting, classes are held outdoors.

109-103-MQ
Stress Management
Students learn and use a variety of techniques in order to help manage stress. These include: physical
activity; communication and conflict resolution skills; perspective and self-awareness; time management
and a variety of relaxation techniques, such as meditation, autogenics, visualization and progressive
relaxation.

109-103-MQ
Team Sports
Students participate in a variety of sports that promote a good cardiovascular workout. Movement,
teamwork and safety are emphasized during the mini-games, drills and full-court scrimmages
introduced. Students have an opportunity to select the sports played from the following list: soccer,
floor hockey, basketball, touch football, handball, badminton, low organizational games, volleyball,
tchoukball and more.

109-103-MQ
Building Strength through Flexibility/Mobility
This course will guide you through a series of exercises that will help you increase your range of motion,
importer your mobility, reduce muscle tension, and improve your overall flexibility. Additionally, you will
develop a deeper understanding about neutral alignment, how to correct postural issues and develop an
understanding of AIS and PNF stretching techniques. This second year course is an integration of the
knowledge and concepts of the first two Physical Education courses. While involved in a practical and
reflective process, you will be expected to incorporate regular physical activity into your lifestyle and
improve your cardiovascular fitness. By the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive
understanding of how to improve their physical flexibility and mobility for lifelong health and wellness.

109-103-MQ
Ultimate
Students work on their cardiovascular endurance through a variety of mini-games, drills and scrimmages
in a fun, safe, cooperative setting. Muscular activities are introduced periodically and each class ends
with a stretching routine.

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109-103-MQ
Weight Training
This course teaches students how to properly strength train using a variety of exercise equipment with
emphasis on proper alignment and safe lifting methods. In addition, students learn how to increase
cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.

109-103-MQ
Intensive – Hiking
“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere” (Frank A. Clark). Luckily in
this course, there will be adventure at every corner! This second year course is an integration of the
knowledge and concepts of the first two Physical Education courses. This course will focus on getting
outdoors and exploring what our local neighborhood and regional mountains have to offer. This course
is designed for people who want to get a taste of the outdoors and enjoy all the benefits that being
outside and going on a hike brings to life. The semester will consist in two longer planned hikes: Mont
St-Hilaire and Mont Sutton, as well as multiple shorter hikes around the College (Summit Woods, St-
Joseph Oratory, Westmount Park, etc). The course also includes some fun cardiovascular and muscular
training in various forms, whether it be during our hike excursions or at the college. While involved in a
practical and reflective process, you will be expected to incorporate regular physical activity into your
lifestyle and improve your cardiovascular fitness. Hiking is a hill of a lot of fun!
- Course fee: $45
- This is an intensive course so students must be available for all the evening lectures and
weekend outings listed below.
s. 8; Instructor: Laura Perron-Wojcik
Date Class or Trip Time
Tuesday August 20 Class 1 2:15-4:15pm
Tuesday August 27 Class 2 2:15-4:15pm
Sunday September 8 Trip #1 Saint Hilaire 8:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday September 17 Class 3 1:15-4:15pm
Tuesday September 24 Class 4 1:15-4:15pm
Sunday September 29 Trip #2 Mont Sutton 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday October 29 Class 5 2:15-4:15pm
Tuesday November 26 Class 6 2:15-4:15pm
Saturday October 19th Make-up poor weather trip TBD

s. 9; Instructor: Cody Rountree

Date Class or Trip Time
Wednesday August 21 Class 1 4:15-6:15pm
Wednesday August 28 Class 2 4:15-6:45pm
Wednesday September 4 Class 3 4:15-7:15pm
Sunday September 8 Trip #1 Saint Hilaire 8:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday September 25 Class 4 4:15-7:15pm
Saturday September 28 Trip #2 Mont Sutton 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday October 30 Class 5 4:15-6:15pm

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 Wednesday November 27 Class 6 4:15-5:45pm
Saturday October 19th Make-up poor weather trip TBD

109-103-MQ
Intensive - Cycling
This condensed course focuses on an introduction to cycling techniques and cardiovascular fitness.
Students explore cycling around Montreal and participate in two-day trips with the class. They are
introduced to basic riding techniques such as changing gears, turning, braking, group riding, hand
signaling, repairing flats and cadence. Assistants accompany us on all trips so we can keep the riding
groups small.
- Course fee: $35
- Students must provide their own helmet and multi-gear bike in good working order.
- This is an intensive course so students must be available for all the evening lectures and
weekend outings listed below.
Date Class or Bike trip Time
Tuesday August 20 Class 1 (fit testing, etc..) 4:15pm-7:15pm
Tuesday August 27 Class 2 -Bring bike 4:15pm-7:45pm
Tuesday September 3 Class 3 -Bring bike 4:15pm-7:45pm
Sunday Sept 8 Trip #1 Urban Trip 8:30am-3:00pm
Tuesday Sept 17 Class 4 -Bring bike 4:15pm-6:15pm
Sunday Sept 22 Trip #2 Urban Trip 8:30am-3:00pm
Tuesday Oct 24 Class 5 -No bike 4:15pm-6:15pm
Tuesday Nov 14 Class 6 -No bike 4:15pm-6:15pm
Monday Nov 28 Class 7 -No bike 4:15pm-5:15pm

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109-103-MQ
Intensive - Outdoor Activities
If you are a fan of the outdoors, this class is for you! This course emphasizes experiential learning
through engaging outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, cycling, dragon boating and many
outdoor team sport activities. Students will develop essential physical fitness, teamwork, leadership and
problem-solving skills while exploring various natural environments. Through hands-on experiences and
reflection, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the outdoors and foster a lifelong commitment to
outdoor recreation and health. This second year course is an integration of the knowledge and concepts
of the first two Physical Education courses. While involved in a practical and reflective process, you will
be expected to incorporate regular physical activity into your lifestyle and improve your cardiovascular
fitness.
- Course fee: $55
- This is an intensive course so students must be available for all the evening lectures and
weekend outings listed below.
Date Class or Trip Time
Friday, August 23 Class (F-105) 2:15-4:15pm
Friday, August 30 Class (Field) 2:15-4:15pm
Friday, September 6 Trip #1 Biking Canal 2:45-7:00pm
Friday, September 13 Trip #2 Orienteering Mont Royal 2:15-6:00pm
Friday, September 20 Class (Field) 2:15-4:15pm
Friday, September 27 Trip #3 Dragon Boating Canal 2:45-4:45pm
Friday, October 4 Class (Field) 2:15-4:15pm
Saturday October 19 Trip #4 Hiking St-Bruno 9:00-3:00pm
Friday, November 1 Class (F-105) 2:15-4:15pm
Trip #5 Climbing Allez Up Point
Friday, November 8 2:45-5:15pm
Saint-Charles
Friday, November 29 Class (F-105) 2:15-3:45pm

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 COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
Complementary courses are in a subject that is NOT part of your program. Be
sure to note the program restrictions indicated for each course below.

LIBERAL AND CREATIVE ARTS

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
Not available to students in ALC

ARH-LAA-A2
Ancient Art
Even before the development of cities and settled communities, people began creating works of art that
were intended to remain even after they were gone. With scarce resources available, why spend the
time and energy to produce things that had no obvious role in immediate survival? Was art a message?
A part of a ritual? A teaching tool? Decoration? A way to honor deities and the supernatural? Starting
with the question, why did people make art? We will look at art of the ancient world from 40,000 BCE to
around 500 CE with a focus on western visual arts (Greece, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia). Throughout,
we will address questions such as the types of art people made, the basic vocabulary to describe it, the
role of art in society, and the things we can learn about people from their art. The human form, art and
power, as well as art as a commodity are three topics we will delve into more fully.

ARH-LAA-A3
16th to 19th Century Art History
By examining the history of European art from the end of the Renaissance through to 19th-Century
modernism in the context of the political, religious, social and intellectual conditions of the time,
students learn to identify the effects of the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the Industrial
Revolution on artistic production. They also become familiar with the persistence of the classical
tradition, the main characteristics of movements such as the Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism,
Realism and Impressionism and the styles of significant artists within each of these historical categories.

ART-LAA-A1
Introduction to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectural model
construction and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

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ART-LAA-A3
Painting
This foundation course examines colour, light, composition, figuration and abstraction. It also introduces
a variety of painting techniques. Studio production approaches still life, landscape and personal imagery
from a contemporary point of view with references to the history of painting. Projects favour
experimentation and personal expression.

ART-LAA-A4
Materials and Methods
Students are challenged technically through the exploration of diverse materials and alternative modes
of expression such as print media, watercolour, collage, assemblage, clay and paper structures.
Emphasis is put on material manipulation and development of organizational abilities.

ART-LBA-A3
Dynamics of Design
This course is an inquiry into basic principles and elements of 2-D and 3-D design, addressing
composition, scale and proportion, texture and material. Relationships between form and function are
investigated. Particular attention is given to visual communication by challenging existing systems of
language and perception.

ART-LBS
Digital Art
This course introduces students to basic principles of art using the computer. Students work with artistic
concepts, including line, value, colour and composition. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments,
projects and critiques, students explore the relationship between the digital environment, photography,
text and print as it applies to art practice. Students gain a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and
the basic tools they need to become proficient at importing and exporting visual imagery.

CIN-LAA-A1
American Cinema
This course covers a survey of the Hollywood studio and star system. Topics may include genres such as
the western, comedy, musicals and film noir and the evolution of the Hollywood system from the silent
to the sound era and from the Golden Age to the advent of television, video and digital technology.

CIN-LAA-A3
Contemporary Cinema
This course examines contemporary international films combining complexity of thought with artistic
expression. A study of major film directors from various countries emphasizes their ideology, stylistic
content and how they reflect the world in which we live.

FLM-LBA-A1
Filmmaking
This course follows a project-based and creation-oriented framework. It leads students to explore
different film languages, genres and production types. Special topics include script writing, production

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design and resources for independent film artists. Each student develops and completes a short film as
part of the course work.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PHILOSOPY

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
Not available to students in ALC
Not available to students in the new Social Science program (Fall 2023 on)

PHI-LAA-A1
Ancient Philosophy
This course provides a survey of Ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy, from the pre-Socratic thinkers
and Socrates, through Plato and Aristotle and ending with the Epicureans and Stoics. These thinkers and
their ideas are examined in their historical context, especially insofar as they influenced one another.
The course explores metaphysical and epistemological questions addressed by Pre-Socratic thinkers as
well as ethical and moral views developed by Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus and Epictetus.

PHI-LAA-A2
Modern Philosophy
This course offers a survey of some of the major figures in Western philosophy from the 16th to the
19th Centuries. After a general survey of the shift that occurred from the Medieval era to the Modern
period, it focuses on some of the central issues in philosophy during the Modern period: What can we
know? What is the self? Are human actions free? How should individuals and states act? In examining
the works of prominent Modern philosophers, students discover conceptions of the world, self and state
that have shaped the development of both philosophy and society up to this day.

REL-LBA-A1
Buddhist Scriptures
This course is focused on introducing students to scripture in the Buddhist tradition. Unlike most
western traditions (western being an obviously relative term), most eastern traditions (with the
exception of Sikhism) do not have one primary text around which the tradition pivots. There is no
Buddhist Bible. There is, rather, a huge corpus of literature that essentially qualifies as scripture. This
course takes on the seminar-model, with each week being split between one lecture and one in-class
discussion focused on a particular Buddhist text, providing students with the opportunity to wrestle with
a wide spectrum of Buddhist texts directly.

REL-LBS-A2
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
This course is an introduction to Jewish, Christian and Muslim Scriptures. The purpose of this course is to
introduce students to the scriptures of the three great monotheistic religions of the West. The course is
subdivided into three units of study. Students begin with Judaism and the Hebrew scriptures, proceed to
Christianity and the New Testament and conclude with Islam and the Qur’an. In each case, students
explore a few founding scriptural passages and some subsequent interpretations of them.

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 MUSIC COMPLEMENTARY COURSE
Not available to students in ALC or Music

MUS-LAA
Music Across the Ages
This course takes students on a flight across a musical landscape, departing from the early 17th Century
and arriving at the gate of the 21st Century. Stop-overs allow exploration of European and North
American cultures that gave rise to specific developments in musical style. The focus is on classical music
but attention is also given to popular. En route, students meet fascinating composers and listen to their
music. Please note that there is an additional $25 fee for this course to cover the cost of a ticket for a
concert that students will attend one evening. The date of the concert will be announced at the
beginning of the semester.

SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Not available to students in Social Science

PSY-LAA-A1
Inside Your Mind: Explorations in Psychology
This course offers students an opportunity to explore fundamental theories, concepts, methods, and
issues relevant to the field of psychology. Psychology is a diverse science covering a broad range of
topics including neuropsychology, human development, consciousness, learning, personality, memory,
social psychology, abnormal psychology, and many more.

LANGUAGE COMPLEMENTARY COURSES

Available to students in all programs

ITA-LAA
Italian I
This elementary Italian course is for beginners. From day one, students develop basic communication
skills in one of the most important languages of the Western world. Course content: meeting, greeting
and introducing people; identifying and locating people and things; talking about family; using dates and
telling time; discussing daily activities, leisure and routine; talking about academic life; describing
people, places and things; expressing origin and possession; expressing likes and dislikes; talking about
food and making plans.

Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no previous
knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this course and you have
already taken Italian courses in high school or have otherwise gained introductory knowledge of Italian,
your registration in this course will be cancelled.

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SPA-LAL
Spanish I
From day one, beginner students use Spanish to communicate. Following an audio-lingual
communicative method, they acquire basic language structures and vocabulary and learn to function in
everyday situations. Creative use of language acquisition is actively encouraged. Vocabulary and
grammar are reinforced through exercises. Students are required to read a short story in Spanish.
Course content: introducing oneself and others; expressing greetings and farewells; ordering food and
drink; expressing likes and dislikes; describing oneself and one’s family; asking questions to others;
identifying and locating places; telling time; describing daily activities and routine. The only verb tense
taught in Spanish I is the indicative present.

Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no previous
knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this course and you have
already taken Spanish courses in high school or have otherwise gained introductory knowledge of
Spanish, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

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