ARTSSCI 1A06 | PRACTICES OF KNOWLEDGE

An examination of significant themes in intellectual history through a reading of major works in philosophy and literature that shed light on the conceptual foundations of contemporary life.

Instructor: Dr. Mark Busser
Term: 3
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ARTSSCI 1B03 | WRITING

This course aims to develop students’ ability to use language in written communication, with a focus on academic writing in particular. Students will develop their writing skills through assignments and activities that ask them to produce, analyze, and reflect on written work in a range of genres.

Instructor: Dr. Matthew Grellette
Term: 1
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ARTSSCI 1BB3 | ARGUMENTATION

This course provides students with some of the conceptual tools needed to recognize, understand, evaluate, formulate, and attack arguments. Students will have the opportunity to develop such skills in their oral and written work.

Instructor: Dr. Matthew Grellette
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 1C06 | INQUIRY

This inquiry course, designed to develop skills basic to the systematic evidence-based investigation of public issues, focuses on issues relevant to global development.

Instructor: Dr. Beth Marquis and Dr. Mat Savelli
Term: 3
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ARTSSCI 1D06 | CALCULUS

This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the principles and major applications of differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable, as well as an introduction to multivariate calculus and differential equations.

Instructor: Dr. Matt Valeriote
Term: 3
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ARTSSCI 2A06 | SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT

Development of political, moral and religious thought in the writings of such major figures as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Adam Smith, Burke, Marx, Mill, Weber, von Hayek, Nietzsche, Freud and Arendt.

Instructor: Dr. David L. Clark
Term: 3
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ARTSSCI 2D06 | PHYSICS

This course explores many of the great concepts of physics in a quantitative way. Beginning with Newtonian mechanics, it moves into Einstein’s relativity, wave phenomena, atomic physics, quantum mechanics and cosmology. Selected laboratory projects will be carried out.

Instructor: Dr. Alan Chen
Term: 3
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ARTSSCI 2E03 | ECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND POLICY

An introduction to the core principles of economics with the objective of helping students to apply economic reasoning to issues that are central to modern societies, such as: the role of government in a market-oriented setting; equity and efficiency; growth and the environment; and fiscal and monetary stability.

Instructor: Dr. Bill Scarth
Term: 1
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ARTSSCI 2R03 | APPLIED STATISTICAL INFERENCE

Inferential statistics, with an emphasis on applications. Topics include data description, graphical methods, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, one-way ANOVA, analysis of categorical data, regression and correlation. Use of a statistics software package.

Instructor: Dr. Román Viveros-Aguilera
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 3A06 | LITERATURE

Literary works drawn from a variety of genres, cultures and historical periods will be examined with a focus on how great writers have treated enduring ethical concerns. It aims to show how literature is an indispensable means of thinking about human life and society.

Instructor: Dr. Jean Wilson
Term: 3
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ARTSSCI 3B03 | TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY I

The Culture of Technology. Technological practices and approaches are studied as cultural activities in the contexts of beliefs, philosophies, values and social structures both past and present.

Instructor: Dr. Beth Marquis
Term: 1
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ARTSSCI 3BB3 | TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY II

The Social Control of Technology. The dominant mechanisms of the social control of technology will be studied. Includes an examination of assessment methods and the role of ethics.

Instructor: Dr. David Goutor
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 3CL3 | THEATRE, SELF, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Theatre skills are life skills. Class exercises, creative work, and online discussions will allow students to explore the practice and ethics of Applied Drama and to learn how theatre can be used as a tool for social development and change.

Instructor: Prof. Hartley Jafine
Term: 1
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ARTSSCI 3EH3 | EXPLORING HAMILTON INQUIRY

This course encourages students to ask questions and explore topics focused on the City of Hamilton, Ontario. Through the exploration of Hamilton from a number of disciplinary perspectives, including cultural, economic, and geological, students will have an opportunity to gain insight into the city that McMaster University calls home.
This course will include excursions during class time and may require small fees for travel.

Instructor: Dr. John Maclachlan
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 3F03 | EXPERIENTIAL PROJECT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

This course allows students to explore in depth an issue related to teaching and learning in higher education under the supervision of faculty/staff affiliated with the MacPherson Institute. Students may propose research questions of their own or contribute to the development of existing initiatives within the Institute.

Instructor: Dr. Beth Marquis
Term: 3

ARTSSCI 3GJ3 | GLOBAL JUSTICE INQUIRY

Using an inquiry methodology, students will explore issues pertaining to global justice through an interdisciplinary lens.

Instructor: Dr. Liam Stockdale
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 3IE1/2/3 | INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCES

Interdisciplinary experiential learning opportunities selected from an assortment of modules. Content and schedules vary annually. Details may be found by contacting the Arts & Science Program Administrators Shelley Anderson (anderso@mcmaster.ca or ext. 24655) or Rebecca Bishop (rbishop@mcmaster.ca or ext. 23153). These courses are evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Some modules may require a fee to cover costs of travel and accommodation.

Instructor: Various
Term: 3

ARTSSCI 3L03 | THE INDIAN RELIGIOUS TRADITION

A half-year course in which students read widely from the major religious traditions of Classical India.

Instructor: Dr. Joe LaRose
Term: 1
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RELIG ST 3UU3 | BUDDHISM IN EAST ASIA

An examination of myth, history, doctrine, monastic culture, and ritual practices in East Asian Buddhism.

(In place of ARTSSCI 3S03)

Instructor: Dr. Joe LaRose
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 3X03 | INDIVIDUAL STUDY

This course consists of study under the supervision of a McMaster faculty member.

Instructor: Dr. Jean Wilson
Term: 3

4A06/9/12 |

Instructor: Dr. Jean Wilson
Term: 3

4C06/9/12 |

Instructor: Dr. Jean Wilson
Term: 3

ARTSSCI 4CA3 | LEGAL INQUIRY

The course aims to equip students with basic skills and knowledge to demystify “law” and empower them to conduct a critical legal inquiry into an area of social relevance.

Instructor: David Sandomierski and Sven Poysa
Term: 1
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ARTSSCI 4CB3 | EDUCATION INQUIRY

Students will have the opportunity in this course to use an inquiry-based approach to focus on social, cultural, political, and economic issues that influence and are influenced by education.

Instructor: Dr. Henry Giroux
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 4CD3 | RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WRITING

The course exposes students to creative writing that is grounded in research.  It also invites students to explore ways in which research findings might be disseminated through creative expression.

Instructor: Prof. Anton Piatigorsky
Term: 1
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ARTSSCI 4CF3 | HOW SCIENCE SPEAKS TO POWER

A case study approach is used to examine how science is shaped by politics and how science advice is filtered by political processes. Possible case studies include Mad Cow disease, the ozone hole, and genetically modified foods.

Instructor: Dr. Roger Jacobs
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 4CI3 | DIVERSITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS INQUIRY

This course explores issues of diversity and the role of human rights protection regimes in both Canadian and international contexts.

Instructor: Erin Hallock
Term: 2
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ARTSSCI 4IH3 | CONTEMPORARY INTELLECTUAL HISTORY INQUIRY

This course examines issues that constitute frontline dilemmas of our day, such as truth in an age of relativism and scepticism; religious resurgence in an age of secularism; pluralism in the global village; western civilization in an age of cultural challenges. We will focus on close readings of texts by authors whose works constitute defining statements of these selected issues.

Instructor: Dr. Louis Greenspan
Term: 1
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ARTSSCI 4VC3 | VISUAL CULTURE INQUIRY

This course allows students to explore the ways in which images and other visual texts intersect with issues of social concern. Drawing from a range of disciplinary perspectives, it considers histories, theories, and practices of the visual, and provides students with an opportunity to conduct selfdirected, creative inquiry into visual culture.

Instructor: Dr. Kristin Patterson
Term: 1
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