Subject Course Section Course Title Course Description Instructor Files Term
PHIL 327 001 Philosophy of Law

Basic themes in the philosophy of law. Issues include the nature of law and its relation to morality and politics, legal reasoning, the justification of punishment, and theories of rights, responsibility, and liability.

 

Held with LS 351

 

Offered in a blended format with on campus and online components

Fall 2024
PSYCH 101 003 Introductory Psychology

A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science.

 

Offered on campus

Fall 2024
PSYCH 212 081 Educational Psychology

A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning.

 

Offered online

Fall 2024
PSYCH 230 001 Psychology and Law

Psychological principles drawn from a variety of subdisciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) will be surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to the legal system. Topics may include jury selection and decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defense, competency assessment, risk assessment, and attitudes toward law and the legal process.

 

Held with LS 272

 

Offered on campus

Fall 2024
PSYCH 253 001, 081 Social Psychology

An introduction to the scientific study of social behaviour and social influences on behaviour. Theories and research on such topics as attitude change and persuasion, stereotypes and prejudice, conformity and obedience to authority, altruism, conflict, attraction, and love may be introduced.

 

Offered on campus and online

Fall 2024
PSYCH 312 081 Learning Disabilities

A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and remediation of learning problems.

 

Offered online

Fall 2024
PSYCH 336 001 Introduction to Clinical Psychology

This course is designed to survey major aspects of clinical psychology such as historical background, assessment and intervention models, current trends, and future directions in clinical practice.

 

Offered on campus

Fall 2024
PSYCH 363 001 Special Subjects - The Dark Side of Sex

These courses will be offered at different times as announced by the department.

 

Offered on campus

Fall 2024
RS 121 001 Evil

How do the religions of the world define evil? How do they suggest it can be overcome? Classical and modern writers from Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism will be considered.

 

Offered on campus

Fall 2024
RS 285 001 The Sacred Earth: Religion and Ecology

An examination of the past and present effects of Christianity and other world religions on human treatment of the natural world. Historical background, recent debates, and contemporary approaches to the ethical issues will be investigated.

 

Held with ERS 294

 

Offered on campus

Fall 2024