General Arts and Science

Courses

• First Year - Semester One
• COUN1000 Arts & Science Seminar
• Students examine and discuss factors that improve academic success in College programs – learning style assessment, managing time and stress, relating to others, managing lifestyle issues and improving student skills (reading, studying, test taking, critical thinking and assignment preparation).
• COUN1002 Career Resource Development
• Students explore the structure and function of occupational groups in Canada. Specific study areas include: employment trends, occupational training, professionalism, entrepreneurship and applications of research specific to areas of personal occupational interest.
• COMP1004 Computer Essentials
• This course provides intermediate-level computer users with more advanced instruction in PowerPoint and word processing. Through practical lab experience, students become more efficient operating current workplace software applications.
• ACCT1006 Financial Management
• Students examine the financial planning process beginning with an understanding of income, taxation and budgeting for short- and long-term goals. Investments and retirement strategies including estate planning will be covered.
• COMM1060 Introduction to Language Theory & Composition
• This introductory course focuses on the study of language. Students improve their writing skills by summarizing and critiquing articles as well as writing reports. The course also assists students in improving their editing skills with the use of in-class exercises.

• First Year - Semester One (Elective Group 1 )
• BIOL1003 Biology
• This course is an introduction to biology discussing evolution of cells, cell biology, microbes, fungi, the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom and homeostasis from the cellular level through to the biosphere. Students gain an understanding of the cycles of life and the importance of maintaining the ecological balance required to ensure the health of all living things.
• CHEM1007 Chemistry
• An introduction to chemistry, including: measurement; matter and energy; atoms and the periodic table; and bonding. It is primarily a study of inorganic compounds and chemical reactions with a brief look at simple covalent molecules. An understanding of scientific procedure and terminology will be gained through classroom discussions and laboratory experiments.
• PSYC1007 Psychology 1
• This course is an introduction to the principles of psychology, which provides a sound foundation for study in the advanced area of psychology. Key principles to be addressed include learning theory, motivation, emotion, personality, attitudes and abnormal behaviour.
• SOCI1009 Sociology 1
• An introductory course aimed at providing students with some of the key concepts regarding our society and culture. The course is designed to help students become more aware of their own location within our culture.
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• First Year - Semester Two
• COMM1061 Advanced Language Theory & Composition
• This course focuses on the acquisition and cultural context of language. Students continue to work on writing and editing skills with advanced exercises and applications in sentence, paragraph and essay development.
• PRAC1005 Field Placement Preparation 1
• Students complete an orientation, evaluation and follow-up process to the career practicum for first-year, second-semester students in General Arts and Science.
• COUN1001 Interpersonal Psychology
• This course is designed to increase participants’ understanding of themselves, others and their interaction processes. Three main areas of human relations theory will be addressed: i) interpersonal communication; ii) self-concept, self-esteem and personality; and iii) values, goals and personal excellence.
• GASP1009 Technology and Humanity
• This course is an overview of the scientific philosophy and the advance of technology. Students study theoretical concepts in relation to the impact of technology on the human environment and society.

• First Year - Semester Two (Elective Group 1 )
• CHEM1007 Chemistry
• An introduction to chemistry, including: measurement; matter and energy; atoms and the periodic table; and bonding. It is primarily a study of inorganic compounds and chemical reactions with a brief look at simple covalent molecules. An understanding of scientific procedure and terminology will be gained through classroom discussions and laboratory experiments.
• COMP1005 Computer Applications
• This course familiarizes students with current business application software and social media tools.
• BIOL1004 Human Biology
• An introduction to human biology, including studies of tissue types, skeletal and muscular structure and the organ systems of the human body. Students interested in more advanced studies in the field of biology and/or in health sciences programs will benefit from this course. Some knowledge of cell biology is recommended.
• MATH1039 Mathematics 1
• Topics covered include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percent, measurement, algebra, and statistics. The course uses application problems that are appropriate for students who are preparing for programs in health sciences, technology and business.
• HIST1001 Themes in Canadian History
• This course explores the history of Canada and Canadian society while also assessing the importance and impact of your own histories, customs, and cultures. You will explore various developments and the impact on the lives of different groups, communities, including First Nation, Métis and Inuit individuals throughout Canada. Furthermore, we will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society and Canada’s role in the global community, and the impact on various individuals, organizations and events on identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada.
• GASV1012 Vocational Elective 1
• Course description not available
• GASV1013 Vocational Elective 2
• Course description not available
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• First Year - Semester Two (Elective Group 2 )
• WKPL1014 Field Placement 1
• Students complete an orientation, evaluation and follow-up process to the career practicum for first-year, second-semester students in General Arts and Science.
  Co-requisite: PRAC 1005
• WKPL1039 Service Learning
• In real-time cooperation with community partners from a variety of fields, student teams collaborate to create and manage projects based on the specified needs of each organization.
  Co-requisite: PRAC 1005
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• Second Year - Semester Three
• COMM2024 Essay Writing
• This course focuses on the process of academic writing. The components and types of essays are identified and practised with a particular emphasis on the development of editing skills.
• PRAC2020 Field Placement Preparation 2
• Students complete an orientation, evaluation and follow-up process to the career practicum for second-year students in the General Arts and Science program.
  Prerequisite: PRAC 1005
• PSYC2014 History of Psychiatry
• This course surveys the history of madness in both Western Europe and North America by tracing the evolution of diagnosis, treatment and public attitude towards persons living with mental health challenges.
• COMM2023 Oral Communications & Media Analysis
• The goal is to provide students the opportunity to learn and practise oral communication skills through an analysis of mass
  communication in contemporary society.

• SOCI2012 Sociology 2
• This course assists learners in developing a clearer understanding of gender issues and creating awareness about their ethno-cultural values and beliefs through the examination of significant historical events and socio-cultural experiences.
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

• Second Year - Semester Three (Elective Group 1 )
• WKPL2040 Field Placement 2
• Under the supervision of an employer, students complete a minimum of 196 hours in a community-based, career-related activity.
• WKPL2082 Service Learning
• In real-time cooperation with community partners from a variety of fields, student teams collaborate to create and manage projects based on the specified needs of each organization.
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses
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• Second Year - Semester Four
• COUN2021 Critical Thinking & Ethics
• This course is designed to help students develop a basic competency in ethical analysis, with a focus on fostering critical thinking as it relates to modern day moral complexities.

• SOCI2015 Cultural Anthropology
• This courses focuses on the study of similarities and differences amongst a variety of cultures. We will study concepts, theories and current debates in analyzing cultural beliefs and practices cross-culturally, focusing discussion on technology, material culture, social organization, languages, ideologies and religions.
• SOCI2014 Global Issues & Pol. Sys.
• This course covers current global issues focusing on the economic, political and historical perspectives of these issues. The roles and influence of transnational corporations and non-governmental organizations in the current global environment are also discussed.
• COMM2026 Professional Portfolio
• In this course students will complete two capstone projects to culminate their overall learning from their Loyalist classes and help prepare them for continued post-secondary education and lifelong learning. The literature review will apply writing and editing skills and further develop comprehensive research skills. The education portfolio will document past learning experiences in preparation for possible transfer credits to other post-secondary institutions.
• PSYC2008 Psychology 2
• An encore to Psychology 1, this course adds to the psychological perspectives and theories previously addressed. Using an integrative approach, various psychological disorders will be discussed; causes, treatment options and classification systems used to diagnose these abnormal behaviours will be examined.
  Prerequisite: PSYC 1007
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

*Courses subject to change.