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63 = PostsecondaRy cRedit OL = ontaRioleaRn = online couRse GeorgianCollege.ca/con-ed postsecondary credit courses GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE COuRSES Critical Thinking Students learn to assess information, reason and solve problems with concepts related to logic and argumentation. As well students develop the means to analyze and evaluate their own thinking and how it is affected by the world around them. HUMN 1000 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time MU JAN. 9 – APR. 17 FRI 8 – 11 A.M. SG JAN. 5 – APR. 17 TBD OV CALL CAMPUS 519.940.0331 FOR DETAILS BA CALL CAMPUS 705.722.5149 FOR DETAILS OS CALL CAMPUS 519.376.0840, EXT. 2030 FOR DETAILS SG CALL CAMPUS 705.445.2961 FOR DETAILS Introduction to Psychology This course provides an introduction to the concepts and theories of psychology and to their application to real life situations. Topics include history, research methods, sensation, perception, consciousness, stress and coping, learning, memory, motivation and emotions. pSYL 1001 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time BA JAN. 6 – APR. 14 TUE 6 – 8 P.M. & ONLINE (BLENDED LEARNING) BA MAY 5 – AUG. 14 TUE 6 – 8 P.M. & ONLINE (BLENDED LEARNING) course information For course schedules or more information about the GASC one-year or the GAAS two-year programs, contact Diane DeCunha at 705.728.1968, ext. 1993 or diane.decunha@georgiancollege.ca or contact Esther Griffin, General Arts and Science Coordinator at 705.728.1968, ext. 1449 or esther. griffin@georgiancollege.ca. GENERAL EDuCATION COuRSES Abnormal Psychology This course provides an introduction to the psychology of abnormal behaviour. Students explore definitions of psychopathology and investigate various perspectives pertaining to abnormal behaviour. Students learn the connection between causal explanations for behaviour and treatment approaches. The main psychological perspectives are then applied to understanding the major categories of psychological disorders. GNED 2035 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time JAN. 5 – APR. 17 ONLINE OV MAY 7 – AUG. 13 THU NOON – 3 P.M. BA MAY 7 – AUG. 13 THU 6 – 8 P.M. & ONLINE (BLENDED LEARNING) OL Abnormal Psychology This course builds on the information from Psychology I. The emphasis is on the study of the signs and symptoms of the major mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Additionally, there are discussions about eating and sleeping disorders, stress and post- traumatic stress disorder. GNED 1067 | 42 hrs $397.50 date loc JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE FEB. 2 – MAY 11 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE JUNE 1 – SEPT. 8 ONLINE OL Astronomy Astronomy is the study of all that which is beyond the earth. This course examines the visible features of the sky – moon, sun, planets, stars, constellations, meteors and galaxies. However, one of the outstanding features of this course is the 'navigation across the night sky' component where the student will learn to move from constellation to constellation in a logical and progressive fashion. In addition, six special assignments examine the detail behind four constellations and two series of astronomy photos. GNED 1057 | 42 hrs $397.50 date loc JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE Contemporary Social Issues In this course students examine both national and international contemporary social issues affecting the lives of Canadians. Students identify and analyze social issues using current social science approaches and theories. Topics such as poverty, substance abuse, media and education are addressed. GNED 2057 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time JAN. 5 – APR. 17 ONLINE OL Cults and Terrorism This course will focus on conformity issues surrounding religious fundamentalism, sects, cults and terrorist groups. The reasons why people join and why they may have a difficult time leaving, will be examined. Society's contributions to supporting cultic groups will be explored. Strategies for protecting individuals and vulnerable populations from cultic and terrorist activity will be developed. GNED 1046 | 45 hrs $420.75 date loc JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE

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