Study of University Pedagogy


Faculty and Staff List

Professors
K. Allen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
S. Batacharya, H.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
M. Blaauw-Hara, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
A. Burazin, M.Sc., Ph.D.
M. deBraga, B.Ed., M.Sc., Ph.D.
C. Eaton, H.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
T. Evans-Tokaryk, M.A., Ph.D.
J. Garbati, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., M.B.A., Ph.D.
W. Gitari, B.Ed., M.A., Ph.D.
S. Ibrahim, H.B.Sc, M.Sc., Ph.D.
M. Kaler, Ph.D., Ph.D.
P. Kang, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
M. Karrass, B.A., B.Ed., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
A. Paxton, Ph.D., M.A., H.B.A.
N. Rodrigues, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
J. Rose, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
S. Seeley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
L. Taylor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
O. Tekin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
J. Vroom, Ph.D.
Z. Wang, M.A., Ph.D.

Chair/Interim Director
Professor Jacob Gallagher-Ross
Room 1057, Deerfield Hall
isup.chair@utoronto.ca

Academic Advisor and Faculty Support Administrator
Laura Cesario
isup.advisor@utoronto.ca

 

The Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy (ISUP) is the centre for research on teaching and learning at the University of Toronto Mississauga. ISUP advances the study of university pedagogy, and in collaboration with interdisciplinary faculty, staff, and students across UTM, we support the development of students’ academic skills through courses, consultations, workshops and programs. These offerings are all informed by our commitment to innovative, inclusive, and accessible pedagogy.


Study of University Pedagogy Courses

ISP010H5 • Basics of Writing in English (BoWiE)

ISP010H5 • Basics of Writing in English (BoWiE)

This non-credit ten week course is specifically designed to help students build skills that will assist in the completion of their written academic course work. Students in the course will learn to communicate their ideas in written form, applying skills in English mechanics and usage through in-course practice. Students who wish to improve their basic English writing skills, or who do not reach the threshold score on the competency assessment delivered in the first week of ISP100H5 Writing for University and Beyond, should take this course to develop their skills for university work and ensure successful completion of ISP100H5. No credit is awarded for this course, and it begins in week 3 of the academic term, following the competency assessment for ISP100H5.


Total Instructional Hours: 20S
Mode of Delivery: Online, In Class

ISP100H5 • Writing for University and Beyond

ISP100H5 • Writing for University and Beyond

This course teaches writing- and reading-related skills that are necessary for success in the transition to university work. The course uses a ‘Writing About Writing’ approach to help students understand the writing process, with an emphasis on the concepts of discourse communities, genre, rhetoric, argument, and audience. Rather than focusing on discipline-specific writing skills, the course helps students develop transferable writing skills. ISP100H5 is delivered from the perspective that all writers can improve their writing, so that students with diverse writing skills will benefit by taking it. There is a required writing assessment in the first week of classes, and students must pass the threshold mark to continue in the course. Those below the threshold should enrol in ISP010H5, Basics of Writing in English.


Total Instructional Hours: 36S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP130H5 • Numeracy for University and Beyond

ISP130H5 • Numeracy for University and Beyond

This course teaches quantitative literacy and numeracy skills in order to develop core competencies identified as essential for university and beyond. ISP130H5 enhances students’ ability and confidence to engage with quantitative information in a variety of contexts, by applying mathematical, statistical, and computational approaches to make informed decisions, to problem-solve, to effectively communicate and express quantitative information, and to create logical, evidence-based arguments. Rather than focusing on math specific skills, the course explores relevant concepts as they appear in diverse disciplines and authentic real-life situations, such as numbers and magnitude, patterns and relationships, financial literacy, health, probabilistic reasoning, chance and risk, and interpreting data presented in various forms.


Total Instructional Hours: 36S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP200H5 • Writing and Researching across the University

ISP200H5 • Writing and Researching across the University

This course builds on instruction offered in ISP100H5 in its focus on writing and researching processes. Students will expand their understanding of advanced theories and techniques of genre and discourse analysis, deepen their understanding of writing studies scholarship, and refine their own writing processes.

Prerequisites: 4.0 credits, including ISP100H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 36S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP250H5 • Special Topics in Writing Studies

ISP250H5 • Special Topics in Writing Studies

This course covers a special topic in Writing Studies. Content relates to instructor's area of interest, thus the course varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Humanities or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: ISP100H5

Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP251H5 • Special Topics in University Pedagogy

ISP251H5 • Special Topics in University Pedagogy

This course covers a special topic in University Pedagogy. Content relates to instructor's area of interest, thus the course varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: ISP100H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP299H5 • Research Opportunity Program

ISP299H5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to participate in the research project of a faculty member in return for 299H course credit. Based on the nature of the project, projects may satisfy the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Exclusions: ISP299Y5

Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP299Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

ISP299Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to participate in the research project of a faculty member in return for 299Y course credit. Based on the nature of the project, projects may satisfy the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Exclusions: ISP299H5

Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP350H5 • Special Topics in Writing Studies

ISP350H5 • Special Topics in Writing Studies

This course covers an in-depth special topic in Writing Studies. Content relates to instructor's area of interest, thus the course varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Humanities or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: ISP100H5

Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP351H5 • Special Topics in University Pedagogy

ISP351H5 • Special Topics in University Pedagogy

This course covers a special topic in University Pedagogy. Content relates to instructor's area of interest, thus the course varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: ISP100H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP399H5 • Research Opportunity Program

ISP399H5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their third year to participate in the research project of a faculty member in return for 399H course credit. Based on the nature of the project, projects may satisfy the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Exclusions: ISP399Y5

Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP399Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

ISP399Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their third year to participate in the research project of a faculty member in return for 399Y course credit. Based on the nature of the project, projects may satisfy the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Exclusions: ISP399H5

Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP450H5 • Advanced Special Topics in Writing Studies

ISP450H5 • Advanced Special Topics in Writing Studies

This course covers an advanced special topic in Writing Studies. Content relates to instructor's area of interest, thus the course varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Humanities or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: ISP100H5

Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP451H5 • Special Topics in University Pedagogy

ISP451H5 • Special Topics in University Pedagogy

This course covers a special topic in University Pedagogy. Content relates to instructor's area of interest, thus the course varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: ISP100H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP490Y5 • Independent Reading

ISP490Y5 • Independent Reading

This course is intended to offer students advanced supervised reading and research experience within the areas of writing studies, numeracy, and pedagogy. Based on the nature of the project, projects may satisfy the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement. Students interested in this course should obtain a supervisor before applying directly to the Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy.


Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP491H5 • Independent Reading

ISP491H5 • Independent Reading

This course is intended to offer students advanced supervised reading and research experience within the areas of writing studies, numeracy, and pedagogy. Based on the nature of the project, projects may satisfy the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement. Students interested in this course should obtain a supervisor before applying directly to the Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy.


Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP499H5 • Research Opportunity Program

ISP499H5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their fourth year to undertake relatively advanced work in the research project of a faculty member in return for 499H course credit. Based on the nature of the project, projects may satisfy the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Prerequisites: Minimum 14.0 credits or permission of instructor
Exclusions: ISP499Y5

Mode of Delivery: In Class

ISP499Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

ISP499Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their fourth year to undertake relatively advanced work in the research project of a faculty member in return for 499Y course credit. Based on the nature of the project, projects may satisfy the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Prerequisites: Minimum 14.0 credit or permission of instructor
Exclusions: ISP499H5

Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM250H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

UTM250H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

This course covers a special topic at the intersection of the social sciences and humanities. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Social Sciences or Humanities distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: 4.0 credits

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM251H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

UTM251H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

This course covers a special topic at the intersection of the sciences and humanities. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Sciences or Humanities distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: 4.0 credits

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM252H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

UTM252H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

This course covers a special topic at the intersection of the sciences and social sciences. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year. This course may satisfy either the Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: 4.0 credits

Distribution Requirement: Science, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM350H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

UTM350H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

This course offers in-depth instruction on a special topic at the intersection of the social sciences and humanities. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year, but it is designed to offer in-depth instruction in interdisciplinary research methods and writing practices. This course may satisfy either the Humanities or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Note:
UTM LAUNCH courses cannot be used to satisfy the prerequisites for this course. Any other course with a ‘UTM’ designator at the 100-level or 200-level qualifies.

Prerequisites: 8.0 credits, including 0.5 credit in UTM courses

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM351H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

UTM351H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

This course offers in-depth instruction on a special topic at the intersection of the sciences and humanities. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year, but it is designed to offer in-depth instruction in interdisciplinary research methods and writing practices. This course may satisfy either the Sciences or Humanities distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Note:
UTM LAUNCH courses cannot be used to satisfy the prerequisites for this course. Any other course with a ‘UTM’ designator at the 100-level or 200-level qualifies.

Prerequisites: 8.0 credits, including 0.5 credit in UTM courses

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM352H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

UTM352H5 • Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

This course offers in-depth instruction on a special topic at the intersection of the sciences and social sciences. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year, but it is designed to offer in-depth instruction in interdisciplinary research methods and writing practices. This course may satisfy either the Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Note:
UTM LAUNCH courses cannot be used to satisfy the prerequisites for this course. Any other course with a ‘UTM’ designator at the 100-level or 200-level qualifies.

Prerequisites: 8.0 credits, including 0.5 credit in UTM courses

Distribution Requirement: Science, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM450H5 • Advanced Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

UTM450H5 • Advanced Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

This course offers advanced instruction on a special topic at the intersection of the social sciences and humanities. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year, but it is designed to offer in-depth instruction in interdisciplinary research methods and writing practices. This course may satisfy either the Humanities or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Note:
UTM LAUNCH courses cannot be used to satisfy the prerequisites for this course. Any other course with a ‘UTM’ designator at the 100-level or 200-level qualifies.

Prerequisites: 8.0 credits, including 0.5 credit in UTM courses

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM451H5 • Advanced Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

UTM451H5 • Advanced Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

This course offers advanced instruction on a special topic at the intersection of the sciences and humanities. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year, but it is designed to offer in-depth instruction in interdisciplinary research methods and writing practices. This course may satisfy either the Sciences or Humanities distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Note:
UTM LAUNCH courses cannot be used to satisfy the prerequisites for this course. Any other course with a ‘UTM’ designator at the 100-level or 200-level qualifies.

Prerequisites: 8.0 credits, including 0.5 credit in UTM courses

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM452H5 • Advanced Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

UTM452H5 • Advanced Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

This course offers advanced instruction on a special topic at the intersection of the sciences and social sciences. Content relates to the instructor’s area of interest and varies in focus from year to year, but it is designed to offer in-depth instruction in interdisciplinary research methods and writing practices. This course may satisfy either the Sciences or Social Sciences distribution requirement, depending on the topic offered. The course may vary in terms of contact type (L, S, T, P) from year to year, but there will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Note:
UTM LAUNCH courses cannot be used to satisfy the prerequisites for this course. Any other course with a ‘UTM’ designator at the 100-level or 200-level qualifies.

Prerequisites: 8.0 credits, including 0.5 credit in UTM courses

Distribution Requirement: Science, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM LAUNCH

UTM010H5 • LAUNCH: Business, Commerce and Management

UTM010H5 • LAUNCH: Business, Commerce and Management

These are informative weekly sessions taught by academically successful upper-year students enrolled in Business, Commerce and/or Management. Through engaging pedagogy you will develop strong study habits, discover the wide range of resources available to you as a student at UTM, and build a strong community with other first-year students in your academic discipline. LAUNCH is free to all new students. No credit is awarded for LAUNCH.


Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM020H5 • LAUNCH: Science, Mathematics and Psychology

UTM020H5 • LAUNCH: Science, Mathematics and Psychology

These are informative weekly sessions taught by academically successful upper-year students enrolled in Science, Mathematics, and/or Psychology. Through engaging pedagogy you will develop strong study habits, discover the wide range of resources available to you as a student at UTM, and build a strong community with other first-year students in your academic discipline. LAUNCH is free to all new students. No credit is awarded for LAUNCH.


Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM030H5 • LAUNCH: Humanities and Social Science

UTM030H5 • LAUNCH: Humanities and Social Science

These are informative weekly sessions taught by academically successful upper-year students enrolled in Humanities and/or Social Science. Through engaging pedagogy you will develop strong study habits, discover the wide range of resources available to you as a student at UTM, and build a strong community with other first-year students in your academic discipline. LAUNCH is free to all new students. No credit is awarded for LAUNCH.


Mode of Delivery: In Class

utmONE

UTM108H5 • utmONE: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

UTM108H5 • utmONE: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

This course brings together first-year students to explore a current topic or problem at the intersection of science and social science in a small-group environment. The focus of each section will depend on the instructor’s areas of expertise and will provide students with the opportunity to develop foundational learning strategies and sharpen their academic skills to support the transition into university. Students participate in a series of tutorials that will help them build foundational skills for academic success such as creating study plans, taking notes, reading critically, and developing a growth mindset.

Exclusions: UTM109H5 or UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5

Distribution Requirement: Science, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM109H5 • utmONE: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

UTM109H5 • utmONE: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

This course brings together first-year students to explore a current topic or problem at the intersection of science and humanities in a small-group environment. The focus of each section will depend on the instructor’s areas of expertise and will provide students with the opportunity to develop foundational learning strategies and sharpen their academic skills to support the transition into university. Students participate in a series of tutorials that will help them build foundational skills for academic success such as creating study plans, taking notes, reading critically, and developing a growth mindset.

Exclusions: UTM108H5 or UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5

Distribution Requirement: Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM110H5 • utmONE: Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

UTM110H5 • utmONE: Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

This course brings together first-year students to explore a current topic or problem at the intersection of social science and humanities in a small-group environment. The focus of each section will depend on the instructor’s areas of expertise and will provide students with the opportunity to develop foundational learning strategies and sharpen their academic skills to support the transition into university. Students participate in a series of tutorials that will help them build foundational skills for academic success such as creating study plans, taking notes, reading critically, and developing a growth mindset.

Exclusions: UTM108H5 or UTM109H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM111H5 • utmONE: Tools of the Trade

UTM111H5 • utmONE: Tools of the Trade

This course is an introduction to the common problem-solving tools used in the sciences and social sciences. It is designed to address the fundamental skills needed for comprehension and effective communication in these areas. The skills being addressed may include critical analysis of texts (primary literature, review papers, textbooks), use of databases to gather, manipulate and visualize data; interpretation and presentation of data; information gathering and writing skills (lab reports, critical essays); and oral presentations. Specific examples will be drawn from a variety of current research topics in both the sciences and social sciences. Students participate in a series of tutorials that will help them build foundational skills for academic success such as creating study plans, taking notes, reading critically, and developing a growth mindset.

Exclusions: UTM108H5 or UTM109H5 or UTM110H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM115H5 • utmONE: Communication Among Cultures

UTM115H5 • utmONE: Communication Among Cultures

This course is an introduction to inter-cultural communication primarily in the areas of writing and speaking. It is designed to address fundamental skills related to language use in the academic setting by focusing on topics such as customs, attitudes, beliefs, and values. Specific examples will be drawn from real-life university situations, and multiple viewpoints on the nature of diversity in communication will be discussed. Students participate in a series of tutorials that will help them build foundational skills for academic success such as creating study plans, taking notes, reading critically, and developing a growth mindset.

Exclusions: UTM108H5 or UTM109H5 or UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM116H5 • utmONE: Happiness

UTM116H5 • utmONE: Happiness

This course investigates the concept of happiness from its earliest articulations in the ancient world to today. Drawing on a wide array of sources in disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, we will investigate "happiness" across time and place. Throughout the semester students will reflect on the concept as it relates to their own lives as well as how it shapes society as a whole. As part of this course students will participate in a series of tutorials that will help them build foundations for academic success (such as understanding the value of higher education, developing a growth mindset, and finding passion).

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM118H5 • utmONE: Science of Learning

UTM118H5 • utmONE: Science of Learning

This interdisciplinary course encourages students to take ownership of their education through a focus on the process of learning how to learn and by cultivating the habits of mind for lifelong achievement and success. Students will explore theories of learning and research on the strategies students should employ to reach deep understanding. "Science of Learning" is designed to help students develop their critical thinking, university-level oral and written communication, critical reading, and other foundational academic skills. Students participate in a series of tutorials that will help them build foundational skills for academic success such as creating study plans, taking notes, reading critically, and developing a growth mindset.

Exclusions: UTM108H5 or UTM109H5 or UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

utmONE Scholars

UTM190H5 • utmONE Scholars: Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

UTM190H5 • utmONE Scholars: Special Topics at the Intersection of Social Science and Humanities

This course brings together first-year students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement to explore a current topic or problem at the intersection of social science and humanities in a small-group environment. The focus of each section will depend on the instructor’s areas of expertise and will provide students with the opportunity to develop university-level research and critical thinking skills to support the transition into university.

Note: All interested students must apply and a select group of academically successful students will be accepted into utmONE Scholars. The application can be found here: https://uoft.me/utmone-scholars

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5
Enrolment Limits: This course is open to first-year students only.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM191H5 • utmONE Scholars: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

UTM191H5 • utmONE Scholars: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science

This course brings together first-year students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement to explore a current topic or problem at the intersection of science and social science in a small-group environment. The focus of each section will depend on the instructor’s areas of expertise and will provide students with the opportunity to develop university-level research and critical thinking skills to support the transition into university.

Note: All interested students must apply and a select group of academically successful students will be accepted into utmONE Scholars. The application can be found here: https://uoft.me/utmone-scholars

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5
Enrolment Limits: This course is open to first-year students only.

Distribution Requirement: Science, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM192H5 • utmONE Scholars: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

UTM192H5 • utmONE Scholars: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Humanities

This course brings together first-year students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement to explore a current topic or problem at the intersection of science and humanities in a small-group environment. The focus of each section will depend on the instructor’s areas of expertise and will provide students with the opportunity to develop university-level research and critical thinking skills to support the transition into university.

Note: All interested students must apply and a select group of academically successful students will be accepted into utmONE Scholars. The application can be found here: https://uoft.me/utmone-scholars

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5
Enrolment Limits: This course is open to first-year students only.

Distribution Requirement: Science, Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM193H5 • utmONE Scholars: Nations Colliding?

UTM193H5 • utmONE Scholars: Nations Colliding?

This course investigates the complexity of our global interconnectedness through the lens of a substantive topic. Questions vary annually, but may include: Do all nations benefit equally from this increasing connectivity? How do global connections affect culture? What strategies offer long-term sustainability? What are the impacts of interconnectedness, both to individual citizens and to societies at large? Questions will be explored using a multidisciplinary approach.

Note: All interested students must apply and a select group of academically successful students will be accepted into utmONE Scholars. The application can be found here: https://uoft.me/utmone-scholars

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5
Enrolment Limits: This course is open to first-year students only.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM194H5 • utmONE Scholars: Religion and Politics

UTM194H5 • utmONE Scholars: Religion and Politics

This course aims to engage with the current political challenges that religion in its diverse manifestations poses to secular society and political systems. This seminar will encourage students to become more thoughtful and self-critical about how society responds socially and politically to these challenges in the 21st-century.

Note: All interested students must apply and a select group of academically successful students will be accepted into utmONE Scholars. The application can be found here: https://uoft.me/utmone-scholars

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5
Enrolment Limits: This course is open to first-year students only.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM195H5 • utmONE Scholars: Curiosity and Control: Voyages of Discovery to North America

UTM195H5 • utmONE Scholars: Curiosity and Control: Voyages of Discovery to North America

Students will investigate how both a curiosity for novelty and a desire for control motivated the so-called "Age of Discovery" and shaped the experiences of First Nations, Africans, and Europeans in medieval and early modern North America. With a focus on how people adapted to new environments, this course will provide opportunities for students to explore historical questions with contemporary resonance from the perspectives of both science and the humanities.

Note: All interested students must apply and a select group of academically successful students will be accepted into utmONE Scholars. The application can be found here: https://uoft.me/utmone-scholars

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM196H5 or UTM197H5
Enrolment Limits: This course is open to first-year students only.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM196H5 • utmONE Scholars: Building Global Justice

UTM196H5 • utmONE Scholars: Building Global Justice

This course focuses on themes of social justice, global change, and conflict through the lens of multiple disciplines. Through the exploration of concepts such as class, race, gender, religion, culture, and power on a global level, students will be involved in assignments and small group activities that develop and refine key skills that contribute to student success in university courses.

Note: All interested students must apply and a select group of academically successful students will be accepted into utmONE Scholars. The application can be found here: https://uoft.me/utmone-scholars

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM113H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM197H5
Enrolment Limits: This course is open to first-year students only.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities, Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

UTM197H5 • utmONE Scholars: Humans in Nature: Interactions and Impacts

UTM197H5 • utmONE Scholars: Humans in Nature: Interactions and Impacts

This course will explore how humans have utilized the natural world and the impacts it has had on both the global environment and human societies. We will focus on topics such as human and natural history, conservation, sustainability, resource exploitation, domestication, GMOs, and our fascination with nature. The course will include a field walk in our campus environment.

Exclusions: UTM110H5 or UTM111H5 or UTM112H5 or UTM114H5 or UTM115H5 or UTM116H5 or UTM117H5 or UTM118H5 or UTM119H5 or UTM190H5 or UTM191H5 or UTM192H5 or UTM193H5 or UTM194H5 or UTM195H5 or UTM196H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

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