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| On the St. George Campus Arts and Science courses fall into three areas: Humanities; Social Sciences; Sciences. To qualify for any degree you must complete at least one full course equivalent in each of these three areas, for a total of 3.0 full course equivalents. |
Courses that you take as part of your Specialist, Major or Minor programs may also be used to count towards the Distribution Requirement; see a sample student course enrolment. The courses in these three areas are as follows:
HUMANITIES
Courses with the three-letter designators below are Humanities courses. (In addition, other designators have courses in more than one area.) See also
following pages for Humanities courses especially designed for
Science and Social Science students.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Courses with the three-letter designators below are SOCIAL SCIENCE courses. (In addition,
SCIENCES
Courses with the three-letter designators below are SCIENCE courses. (In addition,
| SCI 199Y (Science First Year Seminars) |
Designators with Courses in More than One of the Three Areas
To find which area each course is in check the individual course descriptions under these
designators in Section Five of this Calendar:
| VIC (Victoria College) |
Sample Student Course Enrolment Allowing for Distribution Requirements
HUMANITIES COURSES FOR SCIENCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENTS
These courses are especially designed for science and social science students to fulfill
the Humanities Distribution Requirement; none of them has OAC prerequisites.
CLA201H - Latin and Greek in Scientific Terminology - 39L
The study of technical and scientific terms derived from Latin and Greek: word elements,
formation, analysis. The course is designed to give students in any field of
specialisation a better grasp of the derivation and basic meaning of English words derived
from Latin and Greek elements.
CLA203H - Science in Antiquity - 39L
The first scientific traditions in the classical Mediterranean and the Near East, with
emphasis on Greek science. Discussions of early physical science, biology, mathematics,
and astronomy, and their place in ancient life and thought, based on primary sources in
translation. Designed for students in both the sciences and humanities.
CLA204H - Introduction to Classical Mythology - 26L, 13T
A survey of the myths and legends of ancient Greece (and their extension to Rome) with
some consideration of their role in ancient and modern literature and art.
Exclusion: CLA205Y
CLA205Y - Greek and Roman Mythology - 78L
The divine and heroic myths of the Graeco-Roman world, with special attention to the use
of myth and legend in literature and art, religious ideas and practices associated with
myth, and comparisons with related mythologies.
Exclusion: CLA204H
FCS195Y - French Culture from Napoleon to Asterix (formerly FCS295H) - 52L
A multi-media course, analyzing the contributions the French have made to world culture in
such domains as architecture, art, literature, and music, as well as some of the
implications of the appropriation of French cultural icons by big business and the media.
FCS298H - French Culture and Asia - 26L
From the ancient stories of the 1001 Nights to recent Paris fashion designers from the
Orient, French culture has been exposed to Asian influences which have become part of the
national fabric. This course explores some of these manifestations in literature, film and
the arts.
HPS200Y - Scientific Revolutions - 52L, 26T
The culture of the natural sciences, explored through revolutionary bursts of innovation
that propelled science in new and sometimes unexpected directions. Although some
familiarity with scientific concepts is helpful, the course is designed for students in
both the sciences and the humanities.
Exclusion: ERI "Scientific Revolutions"
This counts as a Humanities or Science course
HUM101Y - Civilizations and Cultures of Asia - 52L
An introduction to the ancient Near Eastern, Chinese and Japanese, South and Souteast
Asian, and Islamic civilizations and cultures, their religious traditions, cultural
expressions in literature and art, archaeological and architectural legacies, and
technological achievements. Major themes include: the importance of writing systems and
sacred texts; the nature of religious and political authority; and the role of women.
HUM199Y - First Year Seminars
Open to newly admitted students only; see the separate First Year Seminar Courses booklet.
JEF100Y - The Western Tradition (formerly WLD100Y) - 78L
An introduction to literature through major works of the Western literary tradition. What
constitutes a literary "classic"? How have the great concerns of the Western
tradition - human nature, its place in society, its mythmaking, its destiny - been
represented in literature? These and other questions are examined by reference to 11-12
works by such authors as: Homer, Virgil, Ovid, Sophocles, Dante, Shakespeare, Cervantes,
Moličre, Kafka, Austen, Dostoevsky, Camus, Marquez and Beckett. (A joint course offered
by the Departments of English and French; see also JEF100Y in their program listings.)
SLA250Y - Russian Cultural Heritage (formerly SLA150Y) - 52L
A chronological multimedia survey of Russian culture from pre-Christian to post-Soviet
times, emphasizing the clash between established authority and dissent, and tracing the
conservative and radical currents in Russian literature and the arts, social thought and
spirituality. Readings in English of classic poems, stories and novels, supplemented by
videos and slides.
SCIENCE COURSES FOR HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENTS
These courses are especially designed for humanities and social science students to
fulfill the Sciecne Distribution Requirement; none of them has OAC prerequisites.
AST101H - The Sun and Its Neighbours - 26L
How simple naked-eye observations can lead to a basic understanding of many solar system
phenomena. Planets and comets: their motions and properties. Finding out about the sun and
nearby stars.
Exclusion: AST221H. Also excluded are CIV100H, PHY110Y, 130Y, 138Y, 140Y, 150Y, 180H and
any 200- or higher-series CHM or PHY courses taken previously or concurrently
This course is intended for students with no science or engineering background.
AST201H - Stars and Galaxies - 26L
How astronomers develop methods for determining the properties of remote stars and
galaxies, including their life histories. Methods used to study the Universe as a whole.
This course is intended for students with no science or engineering background.
Exclusion: AST121H. Also excluded are CIV100H, PHY110Y, 130Y, 138Y, 140Y, 150Y, 180H and
any 200- or higher-series CHM or PHY courses taken previously or concurrently
AST210H - The History and Nature of Astronomical Discovery - 26L
The history of Western astronomy: Copernican Revolution to twentieth century astrophysics.
Emphasis is placed on the process of discovery which has led to major advances in
knowledge about the Universe. The course ends with an outline of one of the most
significant puzzles of our day and an examination of the potential for a new revolution in
knowledge in our lifetime.
BOT202Y - Plants and Society - 52L
The continuing impact of new scientific technologies on society through changes in
agriculture, industry and the economy. Plant domestication, genetic resource conservation,
environmental pollution, global warming, genetic engineering and biotechnology. Evaluation
of the social implications of advances in modern plant science.
Exclusion: All BIO courses except BIO100Y; all BOT and ZOO courses except ZOO200Y, if
taken previously or at the same time.
CHM200Y - The Role of Chemistry in Modern Society - 52L
Human beings are constructed physically of chemicals, live in a sea of chemicals and are
very dependent for their material quality of life on the modern chemical industry. This
course is especially for non-science students who wish to develop a better understanding
of the impact and importance of chemistry in industry, society and the environment. The
course should be of particular interest to those students with interests in the fields of
economics, commerce, management, politics, psychology and teaching.
Exclusion: SCI199Y "Chemistry in Action." Students who have taken one or more
university-level courses in chemistry require permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: completion of any 4 courses
CSC104H - The Why and How of Computing - 26L, 13T
Computer parts and their interconnection. Software: operating systems, files, interfaces.
Hardware: storage media, memory, data representation, I/O devices. History of computing.
Problem solving with computers: algorithms and basic programming concepts. Science and
computer science; graphics, artificial intelligence. Common computer applications:
databases, simulations. Implications for society: computers and work, office automation,
computer security. (Students work with various applications and software, but the aim is
to discuss general concepts of computer applications, not to serve as a tutorial for
specific packages.)
Exclusion: SMC104H; VIC104H; grade 12/OAC computer studies or data processing. This course
may not be taken after or concurrently with any other computing course.
ENV200Y - Assessing Global Change: Science and the Environment - 52L, 24T
The perspective scientists bring to the understanding and resolution of environmental
concerns having global implications: forest ecosystems, atmospheric ecosystems, and
conservation of genetic diversity.
Exclusion: BIO150Y
GLG100H - Elementary Mineralogy - 26L
The natural materials of the earth's crust: crystals, minerals, gemstones, rocks and their
role in society throughout the ages; designed for students who are not Geology
specialists. Examination of minerals in a practical session.
GLG103H - Geology in Public Issues - 26L
Impact of geology on issues of current national and international concern such as
consequences, prediction and control of volcanism and earthquakes; pollution; disposal of
hazardous wastes; human and environmental health; natural catastrophes and extinctions;
monitoring nuclear test ban treaties; life on Mars?
GLG105H - Evolution of the Earth: Controversy over the last 2300 Years - 26L
The evolution of ideas about the origin and development of the earth from the Athenians to
the 20th Century. With attention on whether the earth has an infinite or a finite life; on
the evolution and disappearance of species; on the origin of oceans, continents and
mountains; on the forces that have shaped the earth's surface; and on the courage of
scientists in confronting the religious and political views of their time.
GLG110H - Introductory Geology - 26L
The nature and evolution of the Earth; plate tectonics; rocks and minerals; volcanism;
geological time; fossils; geology of Ontario; environmental issues. Examination of hand
specimens and a field trip.
Exclusion: GLG104H, 140H, JGF150Y
GLG205H - Confronting Global Change - 26L
The emergence of society as a major geological force is considered in terms of the
evolving debate about the consequences of human activity for the habitability of our
planet. Major issues such as climate change, environmental pollution, and depletion of
natural resources are examined.
HPS200Y - Scientific Revolutions - 52L, 26T
The culture of the natural sciences, explored through revolutionary bursts of innovation
that propelled science in new and sometimes unexpected directions. Although some
familiarity with scientific concepts is helpful, the course is designed for students in
both the sciences and the humanities.
Exclusion: ERI "Scientific Revolutions"
JUM102H - Mathematics as an Interdisciplinary Pursuit - 26L, 13T
A study of the interaction of mathematics with other fields of inquiry: how mathematics
influences, and is influenced by, the evolution of science and culture. Art, music, and
literature, as well as the more traditionally related areas of the natural and social
sciences may be considered. (Offered every three years)
JUM103H - Mathematics as a Recreation - 26L, 13T
A study of games, puzzles and problems focusing on the deeper principles they illustrate.
Concentration is on problems arising out of number theory and geometry, with emphasis on
the process of mathematical reasoning. Technical requirements are kept to a minimum. A
foundation is provided for a continuing lay interest in mathematics. (Offered every three
years)
Exclusion: UNI180H
JUM105H - Mathematical Personalities - 26L, 13T
An in-depth study of the life, times and work of several mathematicians who have been
particularly influential. Examples may include Newton, Euler, Gauss, Kowalewski, Hilbert,
Hardy, Ramanujan, Gödel, Erdös, Coxeter, Grothendieck. (Offered every three years)
JPU200Y - The Way of Physics - 52L, 26T
A general, non-mathematical introduction to many of the most interesting concepts of
modern Physics. It focuses on basic changes in our view of the universe that are needed to
accommodate important discoveries of 20th-century Physics, and introduces some of the
striking parallels to ideas of Eastern mysticism. Topics include space-time, relativity,
curvature of space, quantum physics, chaos, quarks and big bang cosmology. (Given by the
Department of Physics and University College)
PHE100H1 - Active Healthy Living - - 39L
This course increases student awareness of issues related to a helathy lifestyle and to
the role of physical activity in promoiting health across the lifespan. Important concepts
in anatomy, physiology and nutrition are introduced to highlight the whole body benefits
of activity. Personal nutrition and lifestyle practices are examined and self-improvement
plans developed. This course is particularly designed as a science distribution course for
students in the Humanities and Social Sciences. (Given by the Faculty of Physical
Education & Health; this course has an enrolment limit of 100 students.)
PHY100H - The Magic of Physics - 26L, 13T
In 1905 Einstein revolutionized our understanding of gravity. He commented: "Hardly
anyone who has truly understood this theory will be able to resist being captivated by its
magic." The general theory of relativity is not the only physics theory which is
magical, and Einstein was not physics' only magician. We uncover the magic of the
classical and the quantum world courtesy of Kepler, Newton, Maxwell, Einstein, Heisenberg
and others. Topics include planetary motion, chaos, the nature of light, Schrodinger's
cat, time travel, black holes, and quarks. No mathematics is required, and any necessary
classical physics is reviewed.
Exclusion: May not be taken in conjunction with any other PHY 100-series course
PSY200H - The Science of Psychology: Contemporary Issues - 39L
Explores selected major issues for current theory and research. These issues exemplify how
psychological science attempts to answer questions, and the kinds of answers which
psychology can provide. Unlike PSY100Y, the course does not provide a broad survey of
psychology, and does not serve as a prerequisite for other psychology courses.
Exclusion: PSY100Y
Note: Students who have taken PSY200H and wish to pursue further studies in psychology
must consult with the Undergraduate Director of Psychology.
SCI199Y - First Year Seminar Courses.
Open to newly admitted students only; see the separate First Year Seminar Courses Booklet.
ZOO200Y - Aspects of Human Biology - 52L, 26T
Our relationship to the past, present and future biosphere. Human biological and cultural
evolution (mechanisms, changes in anatomy, behaviour, conceptualization, resource
consumption); sexuality (development, theories and controversies in current research);
population growth and environmental impact (carrying capacity, water and land use,;
pollution, resource management); environmental health (biodiversity, food supply,
pesticides, ethics and decision-making).
ZOO214Y - Evolutionary Theory - 52L, 26T
Organic evolution by natural selection, both as formulated by Darwin and Wallace and
modified by modern workers; speciation; palaeontology; evolution of higher taxa; mutation;
natural selection; adaptations and coevolution. Essays and reading required.
Exclusion: BIO150Y/ZOO324Y
