Administration

Intro to Business

• This course is intended to develop a basic understanding of the role business plays in our society. The student will examine the fundamentals of business structures and organizations. In addition, the role of marketing, accounting, finance, money and banking, international trade and globalization will be examined.

Marketing

• This course is intended to examine the role marketing plays as a major functional business discipline. Key concepts about products and services as well as the planning, executing and development of pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas that satisfy both buyers and sellers will be the focus of this course. The importance of marketing viewed through the prism of western society will be analysed with the aid of various media and corporate annual reports.

Business Law

• This course is intended to develop a basic understanding of the system of law that prevails in our society with special emphasis on the world of business. An effort to appreciate the special differences and similarities between the laws in the province of Quebec and the rest of Canada is also addressed. The student will have an opportunity to explore the legal, moral and ethical issues that arise within the context of practical business situations. Students will apply their knowledge utilizing various business case studies.

Art History

Masterpieces of Western Art

• The aim of the course is to make students aware of the major artistic periods, trends and artists that have contributed to the development of Western Culture. By the end of the course, students should be knowledgeable regarding the major art periods, their characteristics, and the major artists of them. They should also be able to recognize and apply the appropriate terminology in a discussion of the periods, styles or artists. The course content will concentrate on the developments in Western Art from the Renaissance to Modern times.

Cinema

Modern Cinema

• This course looks at the development of cinema in the twentieth century, with the emphasis on films made in the post-war period. Students are introduced to the basics of film analysis, as well as looking at developments in film production and the film industry over the decades. Notable films are viewed and discussed and students are given the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own choice.

Film Analysis & Production

530-JXD-03 {0013} CIN-JXD
2-1-3 2 credits

• This course offers an introduction to the practice of film and video production that will include: a survey of the film industry, an examination of cinematic techniques and styles, and the principles involved in writing for the screen. Students will also participate in workshops on directing actors, pitching stories and story-boarding. The course will culminate with a collaborative project which will be developed throughout the semester, and based on student scripts.

Computer Science

Computer Graphics Design

• In this course, the student learns to produce professional-looking documents and Web pages using Macromedia software. This course challenges the student to combine technological skill with imagination in the creation of post cards, business cards, web home pages, logos… The student gains expertise with the tools and techniques of Macromedia software through a variety of exercises and projects.

Desktop Publishing

• This course is designed to teach the basics of desktop publishing and how to apply them to day-to-day activities. Regardless of career choice, this course will help students become more creative in less time using fewer resources. Students will be able to do work previously done only by graphic artists, such as publishing newsletters, memos, intra-mural sports information and term papers. The course will allow students to develop their organizational skills and artistic imagination.

Introduction to the Internet

• This course provides an introduction to the various capabilities of the Internet. Students learn how to locate resources, exchange mail, make transfers of files, and create their own web pages using different types of software.

Introduction to Computer Applications

• This course allows students to acquire computer skills which will enable them to perform a range of essential functions in the following areas: windows operating system and hard disk management; word processing; the use of spreadsheets and databases; the creation of professional presentations; access to an effective use of the Internet.

Economics

Introduction to Economics

• This introductory course familiarizes students with important concepts related to macroeconomics such as the determination of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), unemployment rate, consumer price index, business cycles, creation of money and balance of payments. In addition, fiscal and monetary policies are examined within the context of the Canadian economy.

Microeconomics

• Microeconomics studies in detail the decision processes of individual economic agents, such as a household or a firm, and how they interact in the economy as a result of these decisions. In this course, students will acquire a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the economic units that constitute the aggregates studied in macroeconomics. This knowledge will not only provide tools for the student to better manage their own economic affairs as a consumer and possibly as a firm manager, but it will also provide the link between the day to day economic activities of individuals and the operation of the economy at the macroeconomic level. The topics to be discussed are income and consumer behaviour, production theory and pricing, supply and demand, market structures, equilibrium prices and quantities.

Money and Banking

• Money and banking studies the economic role of money and other financial instruments as well as the structure and economic function of the institutions involved in the purchase or sale of these instruments. In this course, students will learn the basic principles of money and banking: the history and nature of money, banks, central banks, measurements of money supply, determination of quantity of money, sources of bank funds, uses of bank funds, monetary policy and inflation, interest rate determination, and various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, T-bills, derivative securities.

International Economics

• International economics studies the macroeconomic interaction of national economies in the international market place. In this course students will learn why nations are motivated to engage in international trade, what the benefits of international trade are, how international prices are determined, how various tariff and non-tariff trade barriers affect national economies, how governments and international agencies regulate international trade, and how the international monetary system operates and facilitates trade. These questions will be answered by examining national transformation schedules, specialization of production, absolute and comparative advantage, productivity, trade restrictions, international price equilibrium, regulation of regional trading arrangements, balance of payments, foreign exchange rate determination.

English

Introduction to College English: Literature and Composition

• This is the first English course taken by a student entering the College. The student reads short works of literature and is introduced to the basic terminology of literary criticism and analysis. In addition, the student develops essay-writing abilities and language skills necessary for college work. Special attention is given to essay structure, editing, and clarity of expression. The instructor carefully monitors all assignments.

Program-Specific English

• The pre-requisite for this course is successful completion of English 101. This is a highly practical course designed to prepare the student for the demands of university-level reading, writing and research in social science and commerce. Readings from these fields are followed by tasks in analysis, note-taking, summarizing, and synthesizing information. In addition, the student develops skills in conducting research, in documenting and formatting information, and in expressing sound conclusions.

English 102: Genre Courses

Genre: Drama

• This course examines plays representing different periods. The main focus of the course is on modern plays, with a special emphasis on American and Canadian drama. At the same time, attention is paid to the development of a student’s reading and writing skills, and the individual is offered guidance and practice in essay writing.

Genre: Poetry

• The student reads, discusses and writes about a wide range of poems. The styles, techniques, themes and motivations of different poets, writing at different times, form the focus of the course. Both traditional and modern poems are studied.

Genre: Literature and Cinema

• Literature and cinema are both essentially used for the telling of stories but they do employ different methods. The student in this course is introduced to the basics of film criticism. By using a comparative approach, film clips and excerpts from novels and short stories are examined in the class. The course is a combination of lectures, practical assignments, discussions and short essay work.

English 103: Themes

Theme: Mystery and Detection

• This course traces the development of detective fiction from Poe to Conan Doyle, through the Golden Age and hard-boiled schools of detection to the police procedures of the present. The student examines selected short stories, films, and one novel. In addition to literary study, each student writes a short story which demonstrates an understanding of the genre.

Theme: The Legends of King Arthur

• The course is designed around a group of works, including novels, short stories, poems, plays, and films based on the legend of King Arthur. This legendary king and his Knights of the Round Table, have been depicted in a variety of ways throughout the history of English storytelling. The student learns the major elements and characters of the legend and examines how these have been treated by various authors at various times. Assignments focus on the major characters and the themes involved in the legend.

Theme: The Rebel in Literature

• This is a theme course that examines the figure of the rebel, including the teenager and the political dissident. The causes and the forms of the rebellious actions of these characters are studied and comparisons made. The student looks at different types of literature: the novel, short stories, a play, poems and films. This is a very interactive course in which the instructor carefully guides assignments and student progress.

Theme: Themes in Victorian Literature

• Through the poetry and essays of Tennyson, Browning and Arnold, major themes of the Victorian period are examined. The thematic concerns of the period are presented by these authors and are a reflection of the society in which they were written. An in-depth study of selected poems by the three authors, provides the basis for this thematic investigation.

Theme: Magazine Writing

• Conducted by a professional journalist, this course examines the styles and techniques used by popular magazines in a genre pioneered by writers such as Dickens, Doyle and Hemingway. Based on publications ranging from Vanity Fair and The Economist to Rolling Stone and Maclean's, workshops and exercises focus on writing and analyzing articles with a view to publishing students' own original works.
  

French

Langue française et communication

• Ce cours s’adresse à l’élève qui a une connaissance de base du français et qui a encore des difficultés à l’oral et à l’écrit. La lecture et la rédaction de textes simples, la présentation de courts exposés, l’écoute de bandes sonores ainsi que des exercices de grammaire aident l’élève à devenir plus à l’aise dans l’utilisation du français.

Et Langue française et communication II

• Ce cours vise à consolider les apprentissages effectués dans le cours 101 tout en les complétant par des éléments liés au champ d’études de l’élève. D’une part, la réalisation d’un projet sur un sujet lié au champ d’études permet à l’élève de se familiariser avec le langage, le vocabulaire et le style propres à sa spécialisation. D’autre part, l’étude de textes représentatifs du domaine d`études donne lieu à des discussions, des résumés, des explications et des compositions.

Langue française et culture

• Ce cours est conçu pour l’élève qui comprend bien le français oral et écrit, qui s’exprime avec une certaine aisance, qui peut écrire des textes bien structurés, mais éprouve encore quelques difficultés en grammaire et en orthographe. Par la lecture de textes littéraires et culturels de cmplexité moyenne, la présentation d’exposés oraux, l’écoute d’un film, la rédaction de textes et la révision de notions de grammaire, l’élève améliore son niveau de compétence en français. De plus, la lecture d’une oeuvre littéraire permet à l’élève de se familiariser avec la littérature et la culture francophones.

Et Langue française et culture II

• Ce cours vise à consolider les apprentissages effectués dans le cours 102 tout en les complétant par des éléments liés au champ d’études de l’élève. D’une part, la réalisation d’un projet sur un sujet lié au champ d’études permet à l’élève de se familiariser avec le langage, le vocabulaire et le style propres à sa spécialisation. D’autre part, l’étude de textes représentatifs du domaine d’études donne lieu à des discussions, des résumés, des explications de textes et des compositions.

Culture française et littérature

• Ce cours est destiné à l’élève de niveau avancé qui s’exprime avec aisance en français autant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit. L’étude de textes littéraires et culturels et d’au moins une oeuvre littéraire complète ainsi que la rédaction de divers travaux lui permettent de développer un sens critique et analytique et d’améliorer la qualité de ses écrits.

Et Culture française et littérature II

• Ce cours vise à consolider les apprentissages effectués dans le cours 103 tout en les complétant par des éléments liés au champ d’études de l’élève. D’une part, l’analyse de textes représentatifs de son programme d’études permet à l’élève de se familiariser avec le langage, le vocabulaire en général, le style et le vocabulaire propres à sa spécialisation. D’autre part, l’étude d’un roman et d’une pièce de théâtre liés au domaine d’études donne lieu à des discussions, des résumés, des explications et des compositions.

Geography

Introduction to Geography

• This introductory course will familiarize studentswith the basic features of human and physicalgeography while introducing them to mapreading and geographic information systems. Thecourse will examine the relationship andinteraction of people, places and landforms invarious parts of the world.

Geography of Tourism

• This course will examine the relationshipbetween geography and tourism. Specificallyit will examine geographical factors that affecttourism. It will also examine the social, economic and environmental impact of tourism on host regionsand nations. An integrated approach will beutilized, one which emphasizes physical, cultural, economic and environmental geography, to enable students to analyze various case studies.

Urban Geography

• This course will examine themes and concepts applicable to urban geography. Specifically it will examine geographical factors that affect the world’s urban centers including transportation, communications, pollution, habitation and employment. Students will apply their knowledge of geographical concepts to fully explore issues related to urban centers in both the developed and underdeveloped world.

History

Western Civilization

• This introductory course will examine the roots of western civilization including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. It will also cover the rise of Christianity, the fall of Rome and the emergence of a European civilization during the Middle Ages. Proceeding chronologically, the course will emphasize the Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Discovery, Enlightenment, French Revolution, and Industrialization.

Modern History

• This course will examine and analyze selected topics primarily of the 20th century . Topics will include imperialism, military engagements (World Wars I & II), Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, War on Terrorism) social plight of the Great Depression, The Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the rise of dictatorships in Europe and their effects, and selected other historical events of the time period.

History of Modern Quebec

• This course examines the major political, economic and social issues affecting Quebec since 1945. Students will analyze specific topics such as: the Duplesis Era, the Quiet Revolution, the rise of the Parti Quebecois, relations with aboriginal groups, the trade union movement, the referenda of 1980 and 1995, the Meech Lake Accord, the Charlottetown Accord, the secularization of Quebec society and federal-provincial relations.

History of the United States of America

• This course will examine the colonization of America and the founding of the American republic. It will also cover the development of American political institutions, the issue of slavery, the American Civil War, 19th century western expansion and other relevant topics.

Humanities

Humanities 103: Knowledge

Knowledge: Knowledge and the Media

• The student examines the media as one of the most powerful sources of information affecting North American society. The course focuses on television and cinema in particular, and explores their capacity to influence people psychologically, politically, and socially.

Knowledge : Myth, Philosophy, and Science

• This course focuses on the various forms of knowledge that have been used throughout history—the theoretical systems that human beings have created in order to understand troubling aspects of life such as the forces of nature, the interactions of society, and the functions of the mind. Three distinct sources of knowledge are analysed: myth and religion, philosophy, and science. A combination of lectures, class discussions, and audio-visual presentations are used in the examination of these very different ways in which people try to understand the world and themselves.

Humanities 102: World Views

World Views: A Cultural Vision

• This course examines the world view of a particular culture, as formed by its historical, religious, and social traditions. The student learns about the customs and experiences of a people, exploring the values and attitudes that make up their distinctive outlook on life.

World Views : Montréal and the World

• This course involves active participation. Excursions into the community are an important part of course work, as the student learns about various aspects of Montréal as a distinctive cosmopolitan city. The course examines a wide range of topics from the perspectives of Montréalers, and also considers Montréal’s image in the eyes of the world.

World Views : American Views and Values

• Our closest neighbour, the United States, is an economic, military, and cultural superpower with enormous international influence. This course examines American attitudes and ideals in an attempt to understand how the U.S. sees itself and the rest of the world. The student learns how this view has been shaped by America’s founding principles, its institutions, its history, heroes, and legends—as well as its enemies, both real and imagined. The American world view is discussed in connection with modern developments such as anticommunist movements and the Cold War, the Space Race, Vietnam and Watergate, as well as recent conflicts in the Middle East.

World Views: The Roots of Terrorism

• This course examines the major political, religious, economic and social issues at the root of terrorist activities around the world. Students will conduct an in-depth analysis of terrorist organizations such as the Irish Republican Army (IRA), the Basques Separatists (ETA) and several Islamic Fundamentalist groups (Al’Qaida, Hizballah, Hamas). The course will also examine the nature, impact and limitations of various responses to terrorist activities.

Humanities JWA: Ethics

Ethical Issues

• After examining a variety of approaches to ethical decision-making, the student looks at contemporary ethical issues. Discussion focuses on the role of ethics in business, in professions, and in other areas of life. Interactive discussion and debate are central to the course, and the student develops skills in analytical thinking and argumentation while gaining an awareness of the importance of ethics.

Mathematics

Topics in Algebra and Trigonometry

• This is a course for students who have taken taken high school math 536 or who have failed it. Topics include algebra, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, and analytic geometry. As a remedial course, this does not count towards the college diploma (D.E.C.) and is non-credit.

Calculus I

• This course deals with the following topics: limits and continuity; differentiation of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions; applications of the derivative; curve sketching; maximum and minimum problems and related rates.

Linear Algebra

• This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of linear algebra. The following topics are covered: matrices, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, vectors and introduction to vector spaces, lines and planes in R3, and linear transformations.

Calculus II

• This course is designed to explain integration techniques and applications. Topics include definition of the integral, integration techniques, applications, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, maxima and minima of functions with several variables, method of least squares and double integration.

Physical Education

Health and Wellness

• This course explores the relationship between physical activity, lifestyle behaviours and their impact on health. Supervised activities are offered on a regular basis to enhance student awareness and appreciation of physical activity. Throughout the term, the student studies theoretical topics related to health and wellness, fitness, nutrition, stress management and weight management.

Physical Activity

• This course is designed to enable the student to effectively work towards the development and improvement of a physical activity. To encourage the process of skill acquisition, the student is called upon to set and evaluate personal objectives and abilities on a regular basis. The student is also expected to identify and adapt the four components of the global approach to physical activity within each class session.

Active Living

• This course is designed to have the student integrate physical activity into a personal lifestyle. This is accomplished through participation in recreational physical activity as well as through the development and evaluation of a personal activity programme. The course is also designed to encourage a greater understanding of various theoretical components of physical education through several fitness and health-related topics. The student is also required to complete a case study designed to investigate the various aspects of the operation of a fitness or health club.

Political Science

Introduction to Political Science

• This course is an introduction to the field of comparative government and politics and will focus on a variety of different countries, their political systems and ideologies. Students will study the social, cultural and economic foundations of society and how these affect government, the state and its institutions. The types of issues studied include secular and religious authoritarianism, one party states, military and right-wing dictatorships, liberalism and liberal democracy, socialism, egalitarianism, and social democracy as well as some of the recent political trends in the world today.

International Politics

• This course will examine international relations and conflicts, with special emphasis on the political and ideological factors that determined these relations and conflicts. The political consequences of these phenomena for the new century will be a main subject of debate in this course.

The Politics of Globalization

• This course will examine concrete applications of concepts such as low intensity conflict, globalization, and dependence and interdependence. These concepts will be applied to case studies relevant to the peripheral areas of the world. (Third World countries)

Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

• This introductory course provides a general view on the development of psychology – the study of the mind - from the point of view of the different theories that have influenced it: Freud’s psychoanalysis, Watson’s behaviourism, cognitivism, Gestalt, Existentialism and other humanistic views. The course intends to explore in a comprehensive way, the abundant and sometimes conflicting psychological theories.

Psychology of Sexuality

• By examining the contributions of psychology to the study of sexuality, the student develops a more accurate and factual perception of sexuality, an appreciation of the positive value of tolerance and understanding and is able to integrate this information into his/her daily life in a useful and meaningful way.

Psychology of Mental Health

• During this course, the student examines the evolution of the notions of mental health, mental disease. Based on these notions, the student learns some of the therapies that have been developed and discusses the role of psychologists in addressing these deviant behaviours.

Industrial Psychology

• The emphasis of this course is on the practical, non-clinical application of psychological principles. Basic concepts will be covered and related to applications in business and industry. Topics will include motivation, aptitude testing, opinion and market research, advertising, compensation systems, organizational behaviour and the role of the individual in the work place.

Social Psychology

• Through the study of phenomena such as conformity, prejudice, aggression, and the influence of the mass media, students are able to develop an understanding of social influence upon the individual, acquire the basic vocabulary of social psychology, and apply this information to concrete situations.

Research Methods

Social Science Research

• The student in this course develops an awareness and familiarity with the basic concepts of how social science works through an examination of the methods used by social scientists to study social behaviour. The participant will learn about: the role of appropriate design in research; the Scientific Method in the Social Sciences; techniques of methodical research, analysis and evaluation as well as ethical conduct in research.

Quantitative Methods

• The aim of this course is to give students an introduction to some of the methods used by social scientists to present and analyze research data. The focus is on understanding the use and abuse of quantitative data and the utility of descriptive statistics as an aid to understanding research results. The course also includes a computer lab in which students are introduced to the use of spreadsheet software in social science research.

Integration of Learning in the Social Sciences

• This required course for students in the Social Science program is designed to help the student integrate learning in the Social Sciences through a multi-disciplinary research project. This involves using skills acquired in the previous two methods courses, as well as other core courses in the program.

Effective Study Skills

• This course is designed to introduce students to study skills essential for success at college. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing study techniques which could be applied to all College courses. In addition, students will examine topics such as time management, setting goals, procrastination and stress in order to develop effective life skills.

Sociology

Introduction to Society

• The sociological and other approaches to the study of peoples will be examined in terms of: mechanisms and agents of socialization, groups, categories and stereotypes found in society, social control and freedom for individuals and groups in a society. The course will begin with a study of basic vocabulary and fundamental theories in an attempt to understand how sociologists go about their work. The course will also examine various issues such as childhood and education, the surrender of culture to technology, government policies and the results of rapid change

Sociology: Culture and Media

• This course examines the effects of media on culture. Drama, personality and the images seen on television constantly modify our everyday lives. Movies, magazines, newspapers, music videos, and music itself impact on each generation. In this course, we will look at the history and the effects of the media which have brought about, and continue to create, social change.

The Family

• The ideal vision of the family emphasizes love, financial and emotional support. While it is true that many families do function in this manner, it is also true that a high proportion of families also use various forms of power intentionally and repeatedly harm their family members. As a student, you will be required to identify and investigate the relationship between various forms of spouse-to-spouse, parent-to-child, sibling-to-sibling sexual and physical and emotional abuse. You will be working with case studies applying basic sociological perspectives such as structuralism, functionalism, and conflict theory to your individual studies.