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What is General Education? 

General Education (GNED) electives give you the opportunity to explore a topic that interests you. The elective must be outside the vocational outcomes of your program and will provide a general overview of a topic.  

Choosing electives that interest you will help broaden your sense of self and the world around you, giving you adaptability for the constantly changing, diverse world in which we live. We offer a range of courses that not only align to one of the Ministry themes, but also to our six Graduate Attributes. These attributes are intentional and seek to help you craft your professional identity while at Loyalist to champion BIG things! 

What are Graduate Attributes? 

Our Graduate Attributes enhance your Loyalist experience!  

  • Citizenship and Global Responsibility 
  • Cross-Cultural Understanding 
  • Indigenous Understanding 
  • Entrepreneurship and Technology 
  • Health and Wellness 
  • Ecological Literacy  

Some of these attributes will be acquired through program learning outcomes in accordance with understood teaching and learning principles, while other elements will be realized through co-curricular activities and monitored through a tracking process to encourage self-reflection. To guide our collective actions, we’re driven by five core values – inclusive, caring, accountable, creative, and engaging.  

Some of our GNED courses are mapped to our attributes. While your GNED courses will broaden your understanding, it’s really the Loyalist experience that will strengthen and define your character in helping to demonstrate these attributes. 

Please note: All Students starting a diploma program after Fall 2023 are required to take GNED 1100: Becoming a Global Changemaker in either semester one (Fall) or two (Winter). Self-registration is not required for this course as it is included with your program’s core registration block. 

*NEW MANDATORY ELECTIVE* GNED 1100: Becoming a Global Changemaker 

This Loyalist College graduate attributes course will help shape your perspectives, broaden your understanding of important issues affecting our societies today, and equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills that will inform your ability to influence your community in a meaningful and impactful way. By exploring topics such as cultural competency, Indigenous education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, health and wellness, and ecological literacy, you’ll be equipped with a powerful toolkit that extends far beyond the classroom. 

Other Examples 

Indigenous Understanding 

  • GNED1037 Indigenous Culture and History 
  • GNED1061 Indigenous Approaches to Wellness 
  • GNED1057 Indigenous Storytelling 
  • GNED1056 Indigenous Food Systems 

Cross-Cultural Understanding 

  • GNED1024 Diversity 
  • GNED1081 Exploring Deaf Culture 
  • GNED1022 The Art of Human Communication 
  • GNED1077 Modern Discourse and Debate 

Citizenship and Global Responsibility 

  • GNED1055 Global Challenges and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 
  • GNED1018 Political Foundations: Governance, Engagement, and Activism 

Entrepreneurship and Technology 

  • GNED1052 Technology’s Impact on the Modern World 
  • GNED1049 Gaming Technology 
  • GNED1009 Freelance & Entrepreneurship 

Health and Wellness 

  • GNED1026 Health Psychology 
  • GNED1060 Designer DNA: The Age of Genetic Advancement 
  • GNED1076 The Science of Alternative and Integrated Medicine 
  • GNED1023 Wellness 

Ecological Literacy 

  • GNED1040 Off Grid Living 
  • GNED1004 Living Green! Practical Ways to Start Today 

The Ministry of Colleges and Universities requires all students in diploma and advanced diploma programs to successfully complete a minimum of three GNED electives to graduate. According to the Framework for Programs of Instruction, “General Education strengthens student’s generic skills, such as critical analysis, problem solving, and communication, in the context of an exploration of topics with broad-based personal and/or societal importance” (Framework for Programs of Instruction, Revised July 2009, p. 21). 

How to enrol

Each program determines in which semesters the GNED electives are included, and students can self-enrol through the GNED Registration Portal on myLoyalist. Please find details about learning options below.

How you'll learn

Should you neglect to complete three GNED electives during your program of study in the semesters determined by your program, you will be required to make these up at an additional cost in order to graduate. 

Students in a diploma or advanced diploma program must successfully complete three GNED courses to qualify for graduation.

Within each course on Canvas, students can access program manuals containing detailed program maps indicating the prescribed semesters for GNED courses. 

Additional fees may be charged to students who take General Education courses off cycle with their program map. Please see AOP 233 for further information. 

GNED courses are delivered in a classroom or online. Please consider the following when making your selections:  

  • Online learning requires good time management, adherence to deadlines, minimal interaction with the instructor, and is suitable for those who enjoy independent study.  
  • For the most part, online learning allows you to study wherever and whenever you choose. 
  • Traditional delivery in a classroom includes an independent study component the last four weeks, which requires good time management, adherence to deadlines, and minimal interaction with the professor. 

Courses

GNED1033 Arts in Society - Transfer Credit Option

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credit. Visit your Enrolment Services Officer to see if you qualify.

GNED1065 Arts in Society- Transfer Credit Option 2

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related postsecondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1066 Arts in Society- Transfer Credit Option 3

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related postsecondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1059 Creative Posturing: The Art of Thinking on Your Feet

In today's fast-paced world, the ability to think on your feet is a vital skill across various professions and daily interactions. This course is designed to enhance your spontaneity, mental agility, and problem-solving capabilities. Through a series of interactive exercises, improvisational activities, and real-world simulations, students will learn to respond swiftly and creatively to unexpected challenges. The course will cover techniques from improvisational theatre, strategic decision-making, and creative thinking, providing students with a toolkit to handle high-pressure situations with confidence and poise.

GNED1084 Design Thinking

Our ever-evolving world and increased interest in Design Thinking as an approach to innovation has spread beyond the confines of design and art. In this course, you will learn various methods of the collaborative design-for-solution process. You will work with other students on scenarios to apply innovative thinking.

GNED1005 Expression Through Art

You will explore the concepts of visual art aesthetics, art’s origins, and its significant impact on society both past and present, the various genres of art, and how they shaped the world at large. You will scrutinize the contemporary art scene and draw conclusions about its political and social implications now and in the future. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1005 Expression Through Art: • In-class learning assignments • Various art medium exploration • Artist biography study • Genres of art exploration • Indigenous Art exploration • Independent Study Assignment • LinkedIn Learning module • Tour or virtual tour of local galleries

GNED1044 Film Club

Students will be introduced to the history and fundamental concepts of cinema. By using selected screenings, students will analyze the importance of story structure, visual techniques, and significant directors. Students will also discuss how film can be culturally influential and what makes a film stand the test of time. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1044 Film Club: • Class Discussions – various film topics • Quizzes – film history and terminology • Written Assignment – storytelling or technical elements • Group Debate – greatest film contribution • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1048 Funny Bone: Understanding the Cultural Impact of Comedy

Humour and comedy are used for communication and self-expression. Explore the development, use, and value of comedy to cultivate a unique appreciation of the art. This course will examine the impact irony, satire and farce have on culture. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1048 Funny Bone: • Reflection Discussion • Writing Assignment • In-Class Activity • Mid-term • In-Class Writing Assignment • Independent Study Unit • Final Test • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1000 Music as a Change Agent

Students in this course will explore the connections between music and society; its role in shaping opinion, in individual character development, in religion and politics as well as its role as a means of creative expression. Students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of music and performance but no musical skill is required. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1000 Music as a Change Agent: • 4 Assignments and Activities • Attendance and Participation • Independent Study Assignment – Performance Review • Canvas Thematic Module Online Delivery: • 4 Assignments and Activities • Discussion Posts and Responses • Performance Review • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1035 So You Think You Know Dance?

Discover dance on a different level by associating it with societal impact. You will explore the ways in which dance can address common social issues and will develop an appreciation for different styles of dance through viewing and critically analyzing various performances. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1035 Dance & Culture: • Timeline • Presentation • Evaluate and Compare Dance Performances • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1057 The Impact of Indigenous Storytelling

Participants will explore the role of storytelling in Indigenous cultures and increase awareness of how storytelling serves a variety of purposes in Indigenous communities. Students will develop an understanding of how Indigenous people come to know the stories being told today.

GNED1050 The Power of Photography

We live in a celebrity culture. The impact of celebrity extends to all avenues of society—politics, sports, entertainment, activism, the law. Explore the sociology and power of celebrity to change public attitudes. Examine celebrity influence on such things as consumer behaviour, gender roles, race, and interactions in a pop-culture world. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1050 Photos that Changed the World: • Written Reflections • Written Analysis • Timeline Assignment • Class Discussions • In-Class Assignments • In-Class Presentations • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1053 The Underground Art Scene

This course will introduce students to a different kind of art scene: an art scene challenging the cultural atmosphere of correctness and obscurity. Students will develop an appreciation for how non-profits, artist-run galleries, and project spaces influence social issues and promote young talent. By examining experimental subcultures, students will gain access to alternative art forms that provide a safe space where conflict, risk and difference are possible. The following are the types of evaluations used for The Underground Art Scene: • Canvas Scavenger Hunt • Quiz • Community Analysis • Artist Comparison • Personal Reflection • Participation/Professionalism • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1036 Canadian Military Aviation

Canada has a proud legacy in aviation, from the “Flyboys” in WWI to the Avro Arrow, to the impressive deeds at CFB Trenton. This course will elevate students’ understanding of Canada’s love affair with aviation. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1036 Canadian Military Aviation: • Group Presentation • Short Paper • Internet Site Analysis • Cultural Analysis • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1002 Civic Life - Transfer Credit Option

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credit. Visit your Enrolment Services Officer to see if you qualify.

GNED1067 Civic Life- Transfer Credit Option 2

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1068 Civic Life- Transfer Credit Option 3

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1055 Global Challenges and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Climate change, food insecurity, and social justice issues are only a few of the challenges facing today’s global society. As part Loyalist College’s commitment to align campus initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), you will explore the history of the United Nations and the SDGs and critically examine your own roles and responsibilities in fulfilling these goals. You will develop the essential knowledge and skills required to help promote positive changes locally, nationally and internationally.

GNED1077 Modern Discourse and Debate

This course will strengthen your critical thinking and develop your debate skills. We will focus on building, presenting and evaluating arguments. The ability to participate in civil discourse is a valued and important skill in today’s society. This course will teach you to frame your opinions based on facts and evidence and give you the tools to structure your thoughts in a meaningful and effective way.

GNED1018 Political Foundations: Governance, Engagement, and Activism

This course is designed to introduce students to the grass-roots components of a community and to civic life. The components include aspects of citizenship and participation, volunteerism and the fabric of both political and cultural organizations at all levels of the municipal, provincial and federal systems. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1018 Community & Civic Life: • Group Presentation • Online Discussion Forum • Report on Approved Current Political Issue • Individual Reflection • Professionalism & Participation • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1045 Social Media, Your Voice and Digital Reputations

Students will understand the affect that all forms of media have on their daily lives and review how they represent themselves digitally. They will learn how they are influenced by media, and the benefits and dangers of a media-intense society. This course is designed to help students develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature of an ever-expanding and increasingly dominating mass media – as information sources, as entertainment, and as an industry. Students will also investigate how social media can both support and hinder social activism campaigns, politics, and consumerism. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1045 Social Media, Your Voice and Digital Reputations: • 3 Assignments – Social media reflection, would you hire yourself and a day without social media • Quiz • Discussions and Surveys • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1054 The Power of Celebrity

We live in a celebrity culture. The impact of celebrity extends to all avenues of society—politics, sports, entertainment, activism, the law. Explore the sociology and power of celebrity to change public attitudes. Examine celebrity influence on such things as consumer behaviour, gender roles, race, and interactions in a pop-culture world. The following are the types of evaluations used in this course: • Quizzes • In-class Discussions • Reflection Papers • Short Research Paper • Group Presentation • Independent Study Assignment • Thematic Module

GNED1083 A History of the Health Services in Canada

This course will introduce students to the history of a variety of the Health Services available in Canada. Students will learn about the evolution of various services, necessary employability skills, how training is conducted and certified (if certified), industry trends and requirements, and employment options. Lectures will be augmented with experiential learning so that students can gain a realistic appreciation of the service, as well as the effects that technological advancements have played in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of procedures and equipment used by the selected services. Guest speakers will provide students with first-hand insight into their respective professional experiences. Services intended for exploration during this course include, but are not necessarily limited to: Nursing, Social Service Work, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic and Personal Support Work. At the conclusion of the course, students will be required to choose one of the skilled trades as their chosen profession and present the rationale in defence of their choice.

GNED1082 A History of the Skilled Trades in Canada

This course will introduce students to the history of a variety of skilled trades in Canada. Students will learn about the evolution of various trades, necessary employability skills, how training is conducted and certified (if certified), industry trends and requirements, and employment options. Lectures will be augmented with experiential learning so that students can gain a realistic appreciation of the trade, as well as the effects that technological advancements have played in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of equipment and tools used by the selected trades. Guest speakers will provide students with first-hand insight into their respective professional experiences. Trades intended for exploration during this course include, but are not necessarily limited to: Carpentry, Electrical, Automotive, Manufacturing and Welding. At the conclusion of the course, students will be required to choose one of the skilled trades as their chosen profession and present the rationale in defence of their choice.

GNED1079 Automobile Design: the Past, the Future, and the Exotic

This course will take you through the amazing and diverse world of automobile evolution. Whether you are captivated by the lines of the body, attracted to the look of the interior, or blown away by the horsepower of the engine, every design decision has been engineered for a specific function, to generate an emotion. From the classic art deco styling of the 1930s Bugattis, to the North American winged-tailed 'land yachts' of the 1950s, designers and manufacturers had to constantly remodel their line to whip up consumer desire. The automobile is woven into the fabric of society worldwide and has become a statement about our individuality, wealth, and even our environmental politics. Students will come away with a better appreciation of this dynamic trillion-dollar industry.

GNED1100 Becoming a Global Changemaker

This Loyalist College graduate attributes course will help shape your perspectives, broaden your understanding of important issues affecting our societies today, and equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills that will inform your ability to influence your community in a meaningful and impactful way. By exploring topics such as cultural competency, Indigenous education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, health and wellness, and ecological literacy, you'll be equipped with a powerful toolkit that extends far beyond the classroom.

GNED1039 Children's Literature

Do you remember your favourite story as a child? Has a certain book from your childhood influenced you even now? Why do you think you have such strong memories about reading? This course will explore children's literature, its history and development, as well as its rich variety of forms and techniques. You will discover what makes a "good" children's book, and what may make it controversial. We will examine authors, illustrators, adaptations, multiculturalism, stereotypes, censorship and nonfiction, among other things. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1039 Children’s Literature: • 8 Reading Assignments • Group Assignment and Presentation • Independent Study – Poetry/Short Story Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1024 Diversity

In this course students critically identify and examine issues in diversity. Specifically, students focus on topics pertaining to inequality in various social settings, including but not limited to: race, gender, ethnicity, class and sexual orientation. Incorporating social/legal explanations of diversity, students develop a clear understanding of the impacted groups and possible strategies of community empowerment. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1024 Diversity: • In-Class Assignments • Guided Reflections • Research Assignment • Presentation • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1063 Dream Interpretation through a Global Perspective

In this course, students will be introduced to the science and history of dreaming. From ancient to modern times, students will develop an understanding of how different ideas and beliefs influence dream-work. The course will encourage dream exploration and broaden student understanding of dreamscapes outside today’s western world. Specific topics include but are not limited to Freud, wish-fulfillment, manifest and latent content, Jung, lucid dreaming, REM and NREM sleep, historical dream culture in Asia and Africa, ancient Roman, Greek and Hebrew interpretations, Indigenous perspectives and current dream zeitgeist across continents.

GNED1081 Exploring Deaf Culture

In this course, you will be introduced to the unique aspects of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. You will examine Deaf culture and make comparisons and contrasts with other cultures. This course is intended for students who are interested in learning about Deaf culture, the Deaf community and American Sign Language (ASL). The course will be taught by a culturally Deaf instructor in ASL utilizing ASL/English interpreters to make it accessible for students.

GNED1046 Fun and Games: Media and Children

Students will investigate how media engages with and impacts children. Students will explore early-age brand awareness and discuss the ethics of marketing and promoting consumerism to children. Throughout this course students will gain an awareness of how media has been influencing them from an early age. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1046 Fun and Games – Media and Children: • Profile Assignment – Cartoon • Comparative Report – Disney • Timeline – popular toys • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1037 Indigenous Culture & History

Explore how culture and change have impacted Indigenous people and Canada. Students develop a holistic perspective of issues facing, and contributions by, Indigenous communities from pre-Confederation to modern day with a focus on such topics as residential schooling. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1037 Introduction to Indigenous Studies: • "Want to Know" Written Assignment • Residential Schools Reflection • Contributions Assignment • Cultural Areas Group Presentation • Final Reflective Assignment • In-Class Assignments • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1056 Indigenous Food Systems

Students will explore various food systems throughout North America in a pre- and post-contact context. Students will examine various topics in Indigenous foods systems including methods and protocols, impacts of modern agriculture, and the commercialization of Indigenous foods.

GNED1062 Service Learning

Helping students to grow socially, culturally, and personally by experiencing first-hand the value of helping others. This project will allow students to understand community and the value of helping others and their role as a citizen in a global society.

GNED1006 Social & Cultural Understanding - Transfer Credit Option

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credit. Visit your Enrolment Services Officer to see if you qualify.

GNED1069 Social and Cultural Understanding- Transfer Credit Option 2

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1070 Social and Cultural Understanding- Transfer Credit Option 3

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1038 Sport in Canada

Discover Canada’s role in sport. Students examine players, politics and patriotism, and uncover the ways that sport has defined Canada’s culture and helped forge a nation. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1038 Sport in Canada: • Discussion Board • Quizzes • Group Assignment/ Presentation • Debate • Participation • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1058 Building Personal Resiliency

In this elective, you will build resiliency strategies and develop tools to help you cope with some of life’s challenges. You will research and practise proven strategies for coping and managing your emotions when facing stressful situations.

GNED1017 Building Your Professional Identity

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and experience the key critical success factors related to employer expectations for successful workplace attitude and behaviour. Based on extensive workplace and employer research, students are able to not only understand but to practise the key elements of human inter-relational skills. The changing workplace demands employees who can demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skill, ability, attitude and behaviour which contributes to personal and professional workplace success. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1017 Pathway to Employment Success: • In-Class Discussions and Assignments • Assignments/Projects • Group Work • Quizzes • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1009 Freelance & Entrepreneurship

Students become familiar with freelancing and small business development, as well as the contributions of both entities to Canadian society. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1009 Freelance & Entrepreneurship: • Guest Speaker Reflections • Quizzes • Group Presentation – Canadian entrepreneur • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1025 Goals & Motivation

This course takes an in-depth look at goal setting and achieving. Students will reflect on their personal goals, motivators, and actions needed to help attain their goals. Students will develop resources and learn about strategies for their own goals and motivation toolkit. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1025 Goals & Motivation: • Professionalism & Participation • Weekly Reflections • Presentations • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1080 Graduate Attributes

You will learn more about how your personal, professional, and educational experiences align with our priority of ensuring that you have an understanding of our Loyalist Graduate Attributes as follows: Citizenship and Global Responsibility, Cross-cultural Understanding; Indigenous Understanding; Entrepreneurship and Technology; Health and Wellness; and Ecological Literacy. These attributes provide deeper context for recognition and growth as well as opportunities to shape your career ambitions. This course is about you and your Loyalist College experience!

GNED1026 Health Psychology

Explore how biological, psychological and social factors affect health and illness. The behaviours of the individual are observed with the main focus being in the area of health promotion and disease prevention. Topics include awareness of health concerns of men and women, nutrition, stress, medications in the field, how physical health impacts mental health, and aging. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1026 Health Psychology: • In-Class Assignments • Take-Home assignments • Group Presentation • Quizzes • Essay Assignment • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1061 Indigenous Approaches to Wellness

Students will be exposed to a variety of wellness tools and techniques used by Indigenous peoples in North America. Students will gain an understanding of Indigenous wellness practices.

GNED1041 Personal Finance

This course introduces students to aspects of personal finance that will be useful over their entire lives, including the creation of a lifetime financial plan. Students will explore basic principles, vocabulary, concepts, and resources that will empower their personal financial decisions. Students will learn to recognize their personal financial goals and values, and how they may change throughout their various life and career stages. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1041 Personal Finance: • Class Discussions and Participation • Assignments • Quizzes and Tests • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1003 Personal Understanding - Transfer Credit Option

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credit. Visit your Enrolment Services Officer to see if you qualify.

GNED1071 Personal Understanding- Transfer Credit Option 2

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1072 Personal Understanding- Transfer Credit Option 3

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1064 Portfolio for Lifelong Learning

A portfolio for lifelong learning has many benefits, such as better adaptation to change and improved opportunities for employment and personal enrichment. This course will introduce learners to reflective practices as they relate to portfolio development and lifelong, life-wide learning. Learners will also develop an understanding of the various types of portfolios, their uses and the process for developing them.

GNED1022 The Art of Human Communication

Mastering the art of effective communication is key to maintaining successful relationships, whether they’re personal or professional. Although many people believe communication skills come naturally, there is much to be learned through practice. This course will examine effective conversational skills, body language, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution and active listening. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1022 Interpersonal Communication: • In-Class Activities • Test • Reflective Journal Writing • Team Presentation • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1023 Wellness

What we eat, how we move and how we manage stress all have profound effects on our lives and our learning. Wellness explores the basics of physical, emotional and spiritual health and the importance of balancing these areas. Healthy nutrition and lifestyle activities will be discussed, practical stress-management techniques will be demonstrated and spiritual connections to our creativity are explored. Students will take part in a variety of exercises in a friendly environment. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1023 Wellness: • Take-home Assignment • Group Assignment • Essay • Quiz • Design a Pamphlet • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1043 Astronomy

This is an introduction to astronomy covering constellations, motions of the sky and astronomical objects, and the nature of various celestial bodies. This course will also examine the instruments and facilities used for astronomical observations by professional and amateur astronomers and discuss how astronomers study objects far from the Earth.

GNED1060 Designer DNA: The Age of Genetic Advancement

Why don’t snakes have legs? How do we make seedless watermelons? Is violent behaviour genetic? Can we eradicate genetic disease? The answers to these questions lie in the study of genetics. Examples like these will be used to explore how our increasingly sophisticated understanding of genomes and the genetic basis of life have advanced areas such as cloning, genetic engineering, and genetic enhancement. The ethics of modern genetics will also be explored as advancements in this field impact both individual and society.

GNED1049 Gaming Technology

This course will explore the technical applications behind game development. From virtual reality to motion capture, students will gain fundamental knowledge about the technical development behind games in entertainment, education, architecture, military and various other disciplines. Students will be introduced to game-based learning, the principles of effective game design, and methods for evaluating and assessing different game genres. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1049 Gaming Technology: • In-Class Assignments • Between-Class Assignments • Group Assignment • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1029 Geology

Consider the physical forces that have created Earth and journey through millennia to discover materials, fossils, minerals and energy systems. Learners become informed about what constitutes our active and dynamic planet. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1029 Geology: • Assignments • Final Exam • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1004 Living Green: Practical Ways to Start Today

Do you have a genuine concern about the health of our planet? This course will introduce you to practical changes you can make in your everyday life so you can start living in more sustainable and conscientious ways. Understand the impact of your choices and learn how local actions can positively affect broader environmental systems. Together we can make a difference. It’s easy to be green! The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1004 Living Green: • Class Discussions and Participation • Quizzes • Reflections • Assignments • Independent Study Assignment • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1040 Off Grid Living

This course is designed to bring awareness to what it means to live "off the grid." Topics include; electricity, heat, water and sanitation, as well as considerations that need to be made in order to be less dependent on the public utility grid. The demand on the utility grid is increasing every day as the population and density increases. This course will enhance awareness of your dependence on the grid, provide methods to be more independent and thus, more green.

GNED1034 Science & Technology - Transfer Credit Option

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credit. Visit your Enrolment Services Officer to see if you qualify.

GNED1073 Science and Technology- Transfer Credit Option 2

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1074 Science and Technology- Transfer Credit Option 3

You may be eligible to receive transfer credits or exemptions for this General Education theme if you have related post-secondary credits. Contact Loyalist Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com to see if you qualify.

GNED1052 Technology's Impact on the Modern World

This course explores new and emerging technologies and their implications for individuals, society and the global community. Students will be introduced to issues like identity performance, environment technology, the gamification of life and artificial versus augmented realities. The following are the types of evaluations used in GNED 1052 Technology's Impact on the Modern World: • Discussion Boards • In-Class Discussions and Activities • Quizzes • Assignments • Independent Study Unit • Canvas Thematic Module

GNED1076 The Science of Alternative and Integrated Medicine

Discover many different complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) systems such as Ayurveda, naturopathy, meditation, botanical medicine, acupuncture and more! Learn the art and science behind these therapies and how they can be used in combination with modern, conventional medicine in an integrated manner to optimize health. A growing interest in CAM makes it increasingly important to critically evaluate health related media and to understand the science and research behind these therapies, all of which will be explored in this course.

*Courses subject to change.

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Admission requirements

Transfer credit and exemption procedure 

If you believe you have previous courses that would be applicable for a transfer credit (TC) or an exemption (EX) from one or more GNED electives, please visit the Credit Transfer and Exemptions web page. If you have any questions, contact pathways@loyalistcollege.com.