Arts and Sciences (ASCI)
ASCI*1110  Society and Inquiry I  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
Through a series of historical and/or current  case studies, this course introduces students to  the ways in which social forces interact with  inquiry. Students learn how to locate, present  and critically evaluate evidence. This course  also introduces students to the importance of  good academic conduct and accountability in their  work.
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS  degree program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office,  College of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*1120  Society and Inquiry II  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
Through a series of historical and/or current  case studies, students will continue to explore  the ways in which social forces shape inquiry.  Students will learn to balance the weight of  evidence from multiple sources and present those  findings both orally and in writing.
Restriction(s): Registration in the  BAS degree program.  
Department(s): Dean's  Office, College of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*2050  Uses of Knowledge  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This course explores the ways in which academic  knowledge can be transferred, translated and  mobilized to the world and used to remedy social  problems. Through historical and/or current case  studies and using the knowledge acquired in their  two minors, students will learn to assess and  defend conflicting points of view both in written  and oral formats. Through group exercises,  students will learn to work collaboratively and  envisage themselves as engaged citizens.
Prerequisite(s): ASCI*1120  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS degree  program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*3000  Arts and Sciences Community Project  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This course integrates the curricular,  co-curricular and cross-disciplinary strands of  the Arts and Sciences program through continued  academic study and its application, modification,  and critique in a community context. Students  will conduct research and seminars on a selected  topic while simultaneously completing a placement  in a community agency appropriate to that topic.  (See the B.A.S. program website for topics.)
Prerequisite(s): ASCI*2050  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS degree  program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*3100  Science Communication  Research  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This variable-content course introduces students  to case studies investigating the ways in which  cultural, social, and political factors impact  science communication. There is a strong emphasis  on developing student abilities in practical  written, oral and visual communication.
Prerequisite(s): ASCI*2050  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS degree  program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*3200  Issues in Public Health  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This course examines the practice of public  health in Canada, and throughout the world, with  an emphasis on the impact of social and political  forces on matters relating to public health. As  well, the course considers strategies for the  delivery of initiatives to safeguard the health  of the public.
Prerequisite(s): ASCI*2050  
Restriction(s): Registration in  the BAS degree program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*3700  Independent Studies in Arts/Sciences  Summer, Fall, and Winter  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This course offers an opportunity for individual  students to pursue unique curricular  opportunities when they arise and are approved as  appropriate to B.A.S. students (e.g., independent  reading and/or research under a faculty member's  supervision in a research lab or program; a  course taken while studying on exchange or  abroad; a course developed in conjunction with  experiential learning situations, etc.). See the  B.A.S. website for learning contracts and other  requirements that must be completed well in  advance to permit registration for independent  studies.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 9.00 credits.  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS  degree program. Instructor consent  required.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*4010  Arts and Sciences Honours Research  Seminar  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [1.00]  
Under faculty supervision students will devise  and research a topic, and then plan, develop,  peer-edit and complete a major paper. Designed to  function as a senior-level writing seminar, this  course is particularly recommended to students  who plan to pursue graduate study and who have a  cumulative average of at least 75%.
Prerequisite(s): 12.00 credits, including (1 of ASCI*3000, ASCI*3100, ASCI*3200, ASCI*3700); cumulative average of 75%  
Restriction(s): Registration in the  BAS degree program.  
Department(s): Dean's  Office, College of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*4020  Advanced Topics in Arts and Sciences  Research  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This variable-content course provides a  senior-level seminar experience in the conduct,  presentation, and writing of research relevant to  the interdisciplinary core of the Bachelor of  Arts and Sciences degree program. (See the B.A.S.  website for topics.)
Prerequisite(s): 12.00 credits including 0.50 of ASCI at the 3000 level  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS degree  program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*4030  Advanced Topics in Arts and Sciences  Research  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This variable-content course provides a  senior-level seminar experience in the conduct,  presentation, and writing of research relevant to  the interdisciplinary core of the Bachelor of  Arts and Sciences degree program. (See the B.A.S.  website for topics.)
Prerequisite(s): 12.00 credits including 0.50 of ASCI at the 3000 level  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS degree  program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*4040  Advanced Topics in Arts and Sciences  Research  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This variable-content course provides a  senior-level seminar experience in the conduct,  presentation, and writing of research relevant to  the interdisciplinary core of the Bachelor of Arts  and Sciences degree program. (See the B.A.S.  website for topics.)
Prerequisite(s): 12.00 credits including 0.50 of ASCI at the 3000 level  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS degree  program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*4050  Advanced Topics in Arts and Sciences  Research  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This variable-content course provides a  senior-level seminar experience in the conduct,  presentation, and writing of research relevant to  the interdisciplinary core of the Bachelor of Arts  and Sciences degree program. (See the B.A.S.  website for topics.)
Prerequisite(s): 12.00 credits including 0.50 of ASCI at the 3000 level  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS degree  program.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*4700  Independent Studies in Arts/Sciences  Summer, Fall, and Winter  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This course offers an opportunity for individual  students to pursue unique curricular  opportunities when they arise and are approved as  appropriate to B.A.S. students (e.g., independent  reading and/or research under a faculty member's  supervision in a research lab or program; a  course taken while studying on exchange or  abroad; a course developed in conjunction with  experiential learning situations, etc.) See the  B.A.S. website for learning contracts and other  requirements that must be completed well in  advance to permit registration for independent  studies.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 14.00 credits.  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS  degree program. Instructor consent  required.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College  of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
ASCI*4710  Independent Studies in Arts/Sciences  Summer, Fall, and Winter  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This course continues work undertaken in  ASCI*4700, and will normally be planned in  concert with planning for ASCI*4700. This course  offers an opportunity for individual students to  pursue unique curricular opportunities when they  arise and are approved as appropriate to B.A.S.  students. See the B.A.S. website for learning  contracts and other requirements that must be  completed well in advance to permit registration  for independent studies.
Prerequisite(s): ASCI*4700  
Restriction(s): Registration in the BAS degree program.  Instructor consent required.  
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Arts  
Location(s): Guelph  
