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ENRICHMENT MINI-COURSE PROGRAM 2009 MINI-COURSES MAY 4 – 8, 2009 FACULTY OF SCIENCE 200: Human and Chimp, only 4% different? Did you know that every human being has his own personal traits mapped out to the closest detail? Also known as DNA – deoxyribonucleic acid, can dictate future habits, traits, and attributes, both physical and behavioral. Did you know that this map is only 4% different from that of a chimp’s? And yet this 4% makes up the difference between an ape and a human? In this course we will explore DNA through advanced hands-on labs and class discussions. You will be ready to surprise anyone with your knowledge of the growing field of Biochemistry. 203: Systems Biology: The Gateway to the Future of Medicine and Biotechnology Every day and every second of our lives, tens of thousands proteins, along with hundreds of thousands of small molecules are participating in myriads of interactions to perform an extremely complex and wellorchestrated spectacle that we call life. The complexity is overwhelming indeed, but most research efforts in the past focused on isolated parts of the whole system. While much has been learned about life by doing so, it is now clear that only a system-level view of the functioning, dynamic cell, can open doors to curing entrenched diseases such as Alzheimer’s or cancer. Cancer cells, for example, are like a broken radio that can only be fixed if the component wiring diagram is known. Using technological breakthroughs that can only be compared to the industrial revolution in scale, systems biology aims to retrieve and organize this circuit diagram with the promise of truly understanding life in the process. In this course, students will learn about the cutting-edge technology in the field, potentially* visit a systems biology laboratory, and try their hands on basic model analysis, as well as basic drug design. Instructor: Mihaela Flueraru, PhD Department: Biology/BioChemistry Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 201: What is Evolution Anyway? Fact, fiction and fundamentals from Darwin to today. 2,600,000 years ago, human ancestors wandered through Kenya’s Olduvai Gorge, unaware that their descendents would someday consider their skeletons priceless specimens. In 1859, Charles Darwin, inspired by twenty years of exhaustive research, published On the Origin of Species. In 1925 Tennessee high school teacher John Scopes is brought to trial for teaching evolution. Sometimes controversial, evolutionary biology has a great deal to teach us about the adaptability and diversity of life on Earth. It even has important applications from antibiotic resistance to cancer treatment. Incorporating both practical and theoretical material, we will journey through the history of evolutionary thought, offering a wide perspective as to the ubiquity of evolutionary forces in nature. Discover for yourself the exciting world of how and why living things change! Instructor: Leonid L. Chepelev Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michel Dumontier Department: Biology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ [18] 204: Big Fun with Small Science! In this course we will learn about the wonders of nanotechnology! Nanotechnology is about making, measuring, and manipulating very tiny things -- materials and devices a million times smaller than a millimetre! From eyeglass coatings to improved detergents, to genetic engineering and stronger construction materials, nanotechnology is all around us. In this workshop, you’ll get a taste of what nanotechnology is all about, will get to prepare your own nanoparticles, make and test a nanosensor, and learn more about this cutting edge field. Instructor: William Hughes Faculty Advisor: Prof. Andrew Simons Department: Biology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 202: Is There a Chemist in the Court? In this course we will explore how chemistry can play a role in detective work. Find out, through discussion and lots of hands-on experiments, how chemists deal with the scientific, legal, and ethical aspects of social issues. Is an athlete on steroids? How can a chemist tell? Test a sample for food additives. A small mistake on a label can kill a person with allergies! Discover whether the “genuine Rembrandt” painting is a fraud. Finally, perform a DNA extraction. See how useful and fun Chemistry really is! Will your evidence stand up in court? Instructors: Prof. Maria Derosa Department: Biology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 205: A Bugs Life Insects are everywhere but have you ever wondered how they work? Why are there so many? How do they fly? How do they live their lives? In this course you will learn answers to these questions and so much more! We'll spend lots of time outside where you can see, photograph and collect insects around the Carleton campus. In the lab you'll learn how insects work and how to identify the major insect groups in Ottawa (you can keep your insect collection too!) We'll wrap up the course with exciting discussions and a quiz-show style event to test your bug knowledge. If you hate bugs or think they're icky -- this course is for you! It's Bugtastic! Instructor: Amanda Kenney Advisor: Dr. Maria Derosa Department: Biology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Amanda Goth 1 Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeff W. Dawson Department: Biology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ design, graphics, artificial intelligence, the state of the industry, the history of games, and generally what makes games good! We are going to show you what is involved in the creation of video games, and examine a few in depth. The best part of it all, you will get to design and create your own video game to take home with you! 206: Natural Disaster Hollywood Blockbusters: Fact or Fiction? Ever wonder if we could have a sudden climate change that sends us into a new ice age? Or what would happen if the Earth’s core stopped spinning? Can volcanoes create lakes of acid that melt metal boats? We will learn the basic processes, and present real-life case studies of natural disasters. Together, we will view and explore the science behind these natural disaster blockbusters. You may be shocked at what you learn! Sensitivity: Rated PG-13 for intense disaster related elements and brief strong language. Instructor: Mike Doherty (assisted by undergrad Rovic Perdon) Faculty Advisor: Michel Barbeau Department: Computer Science Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec [18] ∞ 210: Aliens in the Wheat Fields? Skepticism, Pseudoscience, and Critical Thinking Are there hidden codes in the Bible forecasting the future? Can people detect the presence of water with a forked stick? Is Intelligent Design creationism about to replace the theory of evolution? What’s the deal with psychics talking to the dead? Can astrology predict your fate? Was the moon landing just a hoax? Are aliens obsessed with drawing circles in our wheat fields? In this course we will sample some of the questionable claims that permeate our culture and our lives. We will approach them scientifically and equip ourselves with a toolkit for thinking critically, testing claims, and developing a healthy skepticism. Instructor: S. Katie Ploeger, Faculty Advisor: Prof. Claire Samson Department: Earth Sciences Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 207: School of Rock! – An Introduction to Earth Science Ever wonder why the Earth has volcanic eruptions and earthquakes? Or how fossils are used to study the age of the Earth? Are you curious about how diamonds were found in the far north of Canada? Or why mineral deposits are important to your everyday life? These answers are found through the study of earth science. We will use field trips, interactive lectures, and a wide variety of laboratory activities and experiments to help you understand and appreciate the complexities of planet earth. The week will include a visit to the new Dinosaur exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature, and an outdoor field trip to Hogs Back Falls. Instructor: Lee Graham – PhD Candidate Faculty Advisor: Prof. Franz Oppacher Department: Computer Science Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 211: The Wonderful World of Fish What is a fish? What adaptations do they have to thrive in an aquatic environment? What is the role of fish in ecosystems? How are fish impacted by human activities and what is being done to help conserve them? These questions and others will be addressed in this module designed to introduce students to the diversity of fish. Students will gain hands-on experience with fish in waters adjacent to Carleton University. Also, students will learn about career and educational opportunities in the fields of fish biology and environmental science. Note: This course will have a large outdoor component. Students should be prepared with appropriate clothing and be comfortable working around water. Parents will be required to sign a waiver for their child to participate in this course due to the inherent dangers of working around water. This course has a maximum of 16 students for safety reasons (i.e. working around water). Instructors: Beth Halfkenny, Faculty Advisor: Prof. Brian Cousens Department: Earth Sciences Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 208: Computer Science and Games: Just for GIRLS*! *IMPORANT - Registration is restricted to GIRLS only! Are you a girl who's ever wondered what computer science was all about, but was too afraid to ask? Whether you are geeky or the opposite, this is your chance to find out! To learn about computer science, we're going to see how it is involved in the design and development of video games. After taking a quick look at the state of the industry and how women are involved, we will cover such topics as game design, usability, graphics, and artificial intelligence. Best of all, you will get to work on making your own game to take home at the end of the week! And don't worry; you won't even need to write a line of code if you don't want to. Instructors: Alison Colotelo; Assistant: Amanda O’Toole Faculty Advisor: Prof Steven Cooke Department: Biology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ [16] 212: Chance, Confidence, Certainty, Cancer, Causality, Correlations What are my chances of getting a six on the next roll of a die? How likely would it be for the next card dealt to you to be a spade? What confidence can a pollster place on his estimate of the probability that a particular candidate will win a riding in an election? Is the rate of growth of a virus high enough to cause an epidemic? From helping to win a card game to projecting economic growth, the use of probability and statistics is virtually endless. We will take you on an exciting journey through the ABCSs of probability and statistics and show how the Cs of the title may be connected. We will do this by playing games and doing experiments. You will also design your own games and experiments. Instructor: Gail Carmichael Faculty Advisor: Michel Barbeau Department: Computer Science Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ [18] 209: The Recipe for Entertainment: Computer Science and Video Games Ever wonder how those video games you love are made? This is your opportunity to learn about Computer Science through one of its most popular aspects: video games! We'll discuss topics such as game Instructor: Ann Woodside Department: Math & Stats Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 2 213: Explorations in Biology A lecture and laboratory style mini course, emphasizing the biology of organisms - from bacteria to reptiles. Aspects and areas of evolution, ecology, cell biology, and microbiology in the context of various cellular processes will be examined in the lab. Students will have the opportunity to prepare bacterial cultures, learn various staining and microscopy techniques, become the manager of a virtual aquaculture operation, prepare their own plant cutting, and learn how competition affects population growth. Tours and trips - for example, to an electron microscope facility - are also scheduled. Plus surprise guests! Instructor: Tom Garvey Faculty Advisor: Prof. Tom Garvey Department: Industrial Design Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 217: Re-Making Your World: From Garbage to Goods! In this hands-on course, you’ll experience what it is like to design a new product. The challenge will be that this new product must begin its life in the garbage dump. How can something new and exciting be made out of the stuff we throw away every day? You’ll brainstorm ideas, develop new concepts through sketching and testing. You’ll make models of your concept just the way a professional industrial designer would – all set in a design studio environment. The course will also introduce you to the values of sustainable design, the importance of market research and user needs, form and color principles, two-dimensional computer illustration, materials, and production processes. The week will conclude with a display, presentation, and discussion of student designs. Instructor: Michael Weber Department: Biology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 214: From Star-Stuff to Life Science fiction makes the universe seem to be teeming with life. Yet, we have only one example of a populated planet - our Earth. Is the Earth so unique that there is no life in the Universe but here? We’ll look into what makes the Earth seem so special and try to define what set of environments are required for life as we know it. We’ll look at our neighbouring planets to see what forms of life they could harbour and we’ll look to the stars for possible abodes for life beyond our solar system. This is a descriptive study of planets and planetary systems, what environments are necessary for life to begin and what is necessary for it to thrive. Come ready to explore. Instructor: TBA Faculty Advisor: Prof. Tom Garvey Department: Industrial Design Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & DESIGN 218: Humans in Space! – Past, Present and Future Instructor: Robert Dick Department: Physics Grades 8–12, Ontario/Sec. 2–5 Quebec ∞ [18] 215: Adventures In Mathematics This course will explore a variety of mathematical activities selected from such topics as: writing secret messages (cryptography and codes), probability and games of chance, constructing 3-dimensional geometric objects, the mathematical art of Escher, the mysterious properties of prime numbers, designing your own casino games and predicting your winnings, problem solving (both mathematical and non-mathematical), the mathematics of ancient Greece, logical paradoxes and how statistics can be used to mislead the unwary. • What was the Space Race and how did it change our world? • Who were the first man and first woman in space? • What did astronauts leave on the moon? • What critical things have Canadians done and what are we doing now for space? • What is it like to live on the International Space Station today? • How does one get to be an astronaut or a rocket scientist? Come learn the answers to these questions and many more. Bring your own questions! This course will cover some history, what is happening today as well as a glimpse of the future of human space flight. We will launch small rockets, design a moon base and find time to explore your favourite space topic and tour the Carleton Engineering labs. We’ll learn about the space explorers from various countries, especially about the important roles that Canadians have played and are playing in space exploration. Instructor: James Bondar Faculty Advisor: Paul Mezo Department: Math & Stats Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Barbara Eade Department: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 216: The Future is Now: Design Your Own Superhero! In this hands-on course, you’ll explore material and technology developments and project your vision of a superhero that might evolve. With e-paper, temperature sensitive plastics, micromotors, and nanotechnology, surely Spiderman and Batman have been looking over their shoulders recently. What devilish or delightful specimens can we expect - are there any Canadian superheroes on the horizon? Classes will introduce you to the design process – you’ll brainstorm ideas, develop concepts through sketching, illustration, and storyboarding just the way a professional industrial designer would – all set in a design studio environment. The course will also introduce you to the importance of material and technology forecasting, form and color principles, as well as two-dimensional computer illustration. The week will conclude with a display, presentation, and discussion of student designs. 219: How are you going to Make Poverty History? Are you aware of the global food crisis? Concerned about poor drinking water conditions and the spread of disease in many parts of the world? Curious about how energy and technology can help improve the livelihoods of people overseas? Do you want to help Make Poverty History? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this course is for you! Engineers Without Borders (EWB) invites you to join us for a week about international development. Students will partake in workshops discussing the root causes of poverty, participate in hands-on activities and learn about the work that EWB does in Africa from interns who have been to countries such as Ghana and Zambia. Students will get the opportunity to develop a project plan to bring international development issues back to their 3 own schools. Come and see how Canadian youth are playing their part and become a leader in the fight against extreme poverty! Instructor: Kyle Chisholm Faculty Advisor: Prof. Adrian Chan Department: Systems and Computer Engineering Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Alicia Breck Faculty Advisors: Doris Buss; Cheryl Picard and Neil Sargent Department: Law Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 223: We Are What We Eat: Food and Eating in Society The adage, we are what we eat, suggests our bodies are made up of the foods we often ingest. Likewise, we mainly think about eating as a natural, instinctive activity and food as a simple requirement of life. However, there is nothing natural about the foods we choose to consume, or the way they are grown, produced, distributed or marketed. In this course, we will explore the ways in which our eating habits are shaped by social forces. We will investigate the cultural, political and economic aspects of the dietary choices we make every day, and think about what this means for who we are as individuals and as a society. Attention will be paid to such topics as: nutrition, food advertising, organic foods, food miles and ethical dieting. Sensitivity: This course begins with the premise that food does more than sustain our bodies. It is also essential to our sense of ourselves, others and affects our world. Accordingly, it may touch upon some potentially delicate topics, including obesity and body image. The course will equip students with tools to better understand what they are eating, in the broadest sense possible. Finally, the instructor will provide, in a respectful, welcoming and open environment, a variety of different perspectives on the subjects under consideration SPROTT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 220: Making Your Money Work for You! Do you know that managing your money properly is the key to riches? How did Warren Buffet become one of the richest people in the world? In this mini-course you will learn the most important thing you can ever learn: ways of saving and investing your money wisely. You will learn how the money system works, and how money flows in a financial supply chain, what the banks do, how the credit system and credit cards work. Learn how to multiply your money using the different kinds of bank accounts, bonds, shares, stocks and other investment instruments and types. Also wise-up to how best to avoid losses and debt! Learn how to save and make money right now, before you even complete your school. Be a biz-kid. Learn how to stay far ahead of others. This course will tell you all! Instructor: Inder Mann - Lecturer Faculty Advisor: Prof. Vinod Kumar Department: Business Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Jen Wrye - PhD Candidate Advisor: Prof. Daiva Stasiulis Department: Sociology/Anthropology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 221: Create Your Own Company and Conquer the World! What if you could create a company that everyone wants to buy stuff from and become the next Bill Gates? Can just anyone do that? Is there something extra special about Bill or does he just understand something about strategy and marketing? Why does everyone think iPhone is cooler than every other phone out there? Is it really a better phone/music player/etc, or is that also about marketing? And oh yeah, what’s the deal with those PC versus Mac commercials? Come get the answers to these questions and many more on the way to designing your own company and figuring out how to launch it. 224: Volunteering: Helping out AND having Fun. Does volunteering sound boring or like too much hard work? What if volunteering meant doing cool things, meeting new people, and helping to make your community a better place? In this course, we’ll discuss why so many people volunteer, the roles and opportunities available and the benefits of volunteering to others, our society and us. We’ll work hands-on with three local volunteer organizations and see how great it is to help out others, share our unique skills, and promote a cause that we believe in. Throughout the course, we’ll discuss our experiences and the ways that community volunteering lets us to express what we think is truly important to our friends, family and community leaders. Instructor: Wade Rose Faculty Advisor: David Cray Department: Business Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Georgina Grosenick, PhD Candidate Faculty Advisor: Prof. Josh Greenberg Department: Journalism & Communication Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ FACULTY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 222: Kiss and Make-up: Conflict, Reconciliation, and Why We Carry a Grudge Ever wonder why, after a fight, it can be hard to just “get over it”? How you can carry that grudge over time, and move it with you from place to place? This is because people’s experiences - good and bad influence their concept of Self. How we deal with the Self and Others after conflict is crucial to moving past the grudge. This course will look at conflict and how experiences, perceptions, and actions can continue to carry conflict through time and space. It will also look at different forms of reconciliation intended to restore justice and end conflict. In this course students will explore examples of international conflict and reconciliation, as well as conflict within their own lives. 225: Discover, Explore, & Experience Europe! Join us on our journey through the European Union! Discover Ancient Greece and Rome; Sweden, (native country of Daniel Alfredsson and Mats Sundin) and Brussels, home of the European Union itself. These and many more exciting destinations – teeming with history, culture and activity – await you. How do Europeans interact and communicate with each other? How does European integration affect for your backpacking trip, study and your study and work opportunities in Europe? We will explore the everyday life of Europeans using the Internet, group and individual activities, videos and games. We will sample music, movies and art from across Europe! We can even tell you about Carleton’s exchanges to Europe that could be part of your future! Come explore Europe with us! 4 Instructors: Dan Vassiliou and Michael Saunders Advisor: Prof. Joan DeBardeleben Department: European Studies Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 229: Stand Up, Speak Out! Exploring Social Justice and Activism Globalization has put the world at our fingertips, connecting us with people and places around the globe like never before. This interdependence has also increased our awareness of common issues affecting people in different corners of the globe such as poverty, abuse of human rights, and environmental degradation. At the same time, social movements, from local to global, have been growing, to challenge these issues and fight for a more just world. We will explore these issues and movements, asking questions about what we can do as individuals both in our communities and internationally. The course will be made up of: mini-lectures, group discussions, films, group activities and field trips into our community. Students will reflect on and debate: 1) what is “social justice”? 2) what does it mean to do be an “activist”? 3) what does it mean to be a “global citizen”? and 4) where do I fit in and what can I do to make a difference? Students will study the various types of actors involved in addressing global issues both within Canada and at the global level. Students will have the opportunity develop their own education campaign to create awareness on a social justice issue or event of their choosing. 226: “iPod, you Pod, we all Pod for iPod” Yes, it easily fits in your pocket. But the iPod has led to significant changes in how listeners experience music, the way customers buy it, and the way musicians create it. This mini-course takes a look at how the iPod impacts our lives. What might music listening be like in the future? Is the iPod a good thing for music fans? For musicians? What about for record companies? These are some of the questions you’ll have a chance to discuss while participating in creative activities and getting to share your musical tastes. After taking this course, you’ll realize the iPod is not just a music player. Though it’s small, the iPods impact is bigger than you’d ever think. Instructor: Adrian Dusanowskyj Advisor: Prof. Ira Wagman Department: Journalism & Communication Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 227: Animals: Friends, Family and Food Most people would likely guess that pets are the primary way in which we relate to animals; after all, there are 97 million cats and 83 million dogs kept as pets in North America. However, the number of pets pales in comparison to the number of animals we eat: 53 billion animals are killed each year for food alone - 290 times as many animals are eaten as are kept as pets. In this course we will discuss how we relate to animals in our everyday lives. Discussions will include ethics (is it moral to eat a sentient being?), law (are animals like a shoe or an iPod; that is, property?), cruelty (how does our treatment of animals relate to our treatment of people?) and pets (how do pets differ from domestic food animals? Sensitivity: discussions of animal cruelty - including contemporary agricultural and scientific practices - can be graphic and upsetting. Instructor: Sarah Peek Faculty Advisor: Prof. Dane Rowlands Department: NPSIA - International Affaires Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 230: So you want a revolution? We all want to change the world, but how do we go about doing it? Revolution is a loaded concept and there are many examples throughout history of revolutionary ideas and goals. Many revolutions have resorted to violence to impose change onto societies, but are revolutions always violent? This course will critically look at revolution and its various forms. We will look at why revolutions occur, what makes certain acts revolutionary, and the ways in which people have challenged and changed their societies. This course is for students who want to make effective and meaningful change in the world today. Instructor: Craig McFarlane – Sessional Lecturer Department: Law Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructors: Matthew Hawkins Faculty Advisor: Prof. Laura MacDonald Department: Political Economy Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 228: Land, Water and Diamonds: How power and consumption shake our planet If everybody consumed at the rates of the USA and Canada, we would need another “Earth” planet. We’ve only got one. Everywhere in the world people are fighting for control over limited resources, whether it be over land and uranium in northern Canada; diamonds and minerals in Latin America and Africa; water and territory in the Middle East; or seeds in India. With the help of movies, documentaries, guest speakers and interactive activities, we will learn about struggles in different countries, cultures and communities around the world. Discover how all this and more is woven into your daily lives. Look forward to a week of exploration and entertainment! Sensitivity: Some of the material in this course deals with mature topics and issues. 231: “And they all lived happily ever after”: Exploring Equality and Human Rights Issues in Canadian Law In this course, we will explore issues of discrimination in Canadian society. We will attempt to think about different ways of considering and responding to group-based inequalities such as racism, sexism, and homophobia. The main objective is to provide an introduction to the basic legal principles relating to equality and human rights in Canada. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the role of law and the legal system in its efforts to respond to issues of discrimination. We will work through different articles, personal accounts and popular media as well as exploring various forms of discrimination in Canada. This course will provide an opportunity to study human rights legislations like the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and discuss its potentials and also its limitations. Instructor: Miranda Cobb Faculty Advisor: Prof. Rianne Mahon Department: Political Economy Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Sreya Roy Advisor: Prof. Augustine Park Department: Law Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 5 232: “ObamaMANIA! Yes we can?” Premise: Some have argued that by the United States electing its first Black President, that this has signaled a move towards a postracialized state. Is this really the case after considering the historical location of the United States and its deeply embedded racial laws? Some questions to consider: -Does the election of a President of colour, in this case, a Black President necessarily mean that racism is being combated? -Does Obama’s racial background, being ‘mixed’ in race, play a role? -Should Obama have been totally embraced by the Black population? -Does the US Election impact the racial situation in Canada? Material: 1. A Brief look into the history of the civil rights movement in the United States 2. A look at the CNN Documentaries “Black in America”. 3. A look at some of the news clips and reports on the US Elections 4. A look at some of the racial references made during the election period. 5. Discussions after watching each set of material. The intention of this mini-course is to inform the students of some of the historical references, as well as to trigger meaningful discussions as to how the elections have impacted our contemporary discussions on race. techniques. Student research sniffers will ground their newly acquired scented knowledge by using their noses to collect smell impressions; annotate maps; calibrate and smell truth findings with peers and represent these in scented map project. Instructor: Tracey P. Lauriault - PhD Candidate and Researcher at the Faculty Advisor: Prof. Fraser Taylor Department: Geography Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre 235: Paintings to Podcasts: Exploring Mass Media Today We often think of journalists, newspapers and CNN when we hear the term ‘media’ today; however, media also refers to the various mediums through which we learn about current events and the broader world. By looking more in depth at everything from print journalism to online blogs to reality television to podcasts, this class will give you hands on experience with the everyday technologies that encompass media, as well as broaden your understanding of the ways in which we learn about and receive ‘news’ today. This class is an interactive effort at defining media in our globalized, media-saturated society and you will leave this class with a broader sense of how both news media and various mediums influence society while also being shaped by society. Sensitivity: All media clips, videos and interactions will be age appropriate; however, some content may be considered sensitive. Students will not be shown anything that they would not regularly be exposed to through normal daily media consumption. Instructor: Kimalee Phillip Advisor: Prof. Doris Buss Department: Law Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Holly Thomas – PhD Candidate Faculty Advisor: Prof. Neil Gerlach Department: Sociology and Anthropology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 233: A Journey through the Human Mind Mood, fears, feelings, and beliefs are subjective and vary from one time to another. They are the products of both the environment and our own brain. This course will look at the myths and stereotypes regarding mental health and mental illnesses. The ways to decrease fear and stigma, and how research can unravel the causes of mental illnesses so as to develop new treatments will also be explored. Learn about research techniques, including neuropsychological tests to explore memory and attention, computerized recordings of sleep and brain wave activity, animal research, and much more! In the end, you will increase your awareness of the importance of mental health research, and discover its concepts and tools. 236: Real News About Drugs and Your Brain! How drugs affect the long-term chemistry of the brain. Your brain is composed of billions of neurons that communicate with each other through the release of chemical substances called neurotransmitters. Drugs act on our brains by altering communication between neurons and after prolonged use, can lead to fundamental and long-lasting changes in the brain. These changes in the brain are thought to be a major component of drug addictions. This course will explore the neurochemical and behavioural effects of different drugs on the brain and the individual. Note: This course contains material that may be viewed as mature subject matter and may contain information of a sensitive nature to some individuals. Instructor: Ashley Brennan Faculty Advisor: Prof. Kim Matheson Department: Psychology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Catherine Smith, PhD Candidate Faculty Advisor: Prof. Matthew Holahan Department: Psychology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 234: Sniffing Geography and Mapping Scent Geography is scented and places are odoured. Smellscapes mark seasons, industries and neighbourhoods. Our noses detect danger, geographic features and environmental change. Scents can be politically charged, think of land-use and pig farmers or garbage dumps; the pulp and paper industry or chocolate factories. This mini course aims to awaken our forgotten sense of smell and sensorially immerse students into places by: introducing the characteristics of scent; expanding olfactory vocabularies; exploring the geography of smellscapes; showcasing smell technologies; featuring scented art; and learning basic olfactory cartographic 237: Write by the River – Explore, reading, writing, travel, and life. Part writing workshop, part creative inquiry into the possibilities of living, this course will take place in a window lined room beside water, and occasionally, on the banks of the lovely Rideau river. Together we’ll learn skills to help you read and write poetry, short stories, novels, essays, articles, musical lyrics, travel and memoir writing. Students will view thought provoking literary films, and write fun, stimulating writing exercises designed to unlock their great ideas and jumpstart their creative thinking. Shared in-class writing will be discussed and any previously written pieces you wish to bring along will also receive feedback and encouragement. You can look forward 6 to a guest writer, home made chocolate chip cookies, and other pleasant surprises. 241: War Games and Fairy Tales: Exploring Gender in Pop Culture This course will be an introduction to the ways that gender is constructed in Canada. Specifically, it will uncover how pop culture teaches us to become 'boys' and 'girls'. The course will ask (and help the young people to answer) questions like: Why do girls wear pink, and boys wear blue? How do we learn to be masculine and feminine? Are the body image representations in the media unfair or realistic? Should we be concerned about gender equality? The course will use several types of media in its analysis; including, watching popular movies, analyzing Disney fairy tales ("Snow White", "Shrek"), and scanning youth-oriented Internet sites ("youtube", "myspace"). It will use several interdisciplinary methods to discuss gender; including, drama exercises, debates and group discussions. Instructor: Richard Taylor- Lecturer Department: English Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ [18] 238: It’s A Kid’s World: Exploring Social Development in Children Did you ever wonder what makes children act in certain ways? Why do some kids play alone, and others play in groups? Why do some kids stay close to their parents and others like to argue with them? Why are some fearful, and others brave? What are the differences between boys and girls, and where do these differences come from? This course will explore the social world of child development. Through experiments, games, films and discussions, we will examine how children learn to make connections with their world. Topics will include parenting, personality, siblings, friendships, gender and culture. Learn a lot about yourself, and gain an understanding of children in your life. Instructors: Lesley Vaage & Julie Lalonde (MAs in Canadian Studies) Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Victoria Bromley Department: Canadian Studies Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructors: Murray Weeks, Kathleen Hughes, and Claire Roswell Faculty Advisor: Prof. Robert Coplan Department: Psychology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 242: Mind over Matter or Matter of the Mind? Exploring the Psychology of Health and Illness What types of behaviours put us at risk for disease and illness? Can we protect ourselves against specific diseases through what we think and do? Are health problems and disease linked to what’s going on inside our heads? Can we develop effective strategies to cope with lifethreatening and chronic illnesses? This course will look at the interaction between psychology, health and illness. In this course, we will explore the relationship between health behaviours and diseases, the biological processes involved in stress, mental health and disease, the impact of personality on health, and chronic illness and its impact on coping and behaviour. Students will engage in discussions, activities, and opportunities for developing creative presentations involving health promotion and health behaviours throughout the duration of the week. 239: Sugar and Spice But Not Always Nice: Understanding the Social World of Girls* (*Registration is restricted to GIRLS only) Have you ever wondered why girls who were your best friends last week are suddenly excluding you from their plans and telling malicious, hurtful rumours about you? Together we will examine this phenomenon called “social aggression” within the broader context of the dynamics of girls’ social groups. We will discuss the role and form aggression can take in girls’ friendships and explore possible explanations for why aggression is kept underground in girls’ groups. We will look at bullying and emotional abuse within close friendships. Our goal will be to generate effective strategies for dealing with conflict in close relationships and to explore ideas for enjoying friendships without fear or dread for what tomorrow might hold. Instructors: Erin Hill Faculty Advisor: Prof. Mary Gick Department: Psychology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Prof. Tina Daniels Department: Psychology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 243: “The L337 Pen: Narrative and Plot Constructs in Video Games” This course will examine narrative and plot constructs in role-playing games (RPG’s), and how this form of interactive media is developed. We will address the impact that various levels of storyline complexity have on the success or failure to deliver a positive gaming experience. The transition from game to movie depends largely on how the original plot structure is conveyed, and we will identify the strengths and failings of some of these conversions. Our week will include discussion, debate, gameplay and media presentations. On the final day, the students, alone or in groups, will present an outline for their own game using their newfound knowledge and insight. The games examined, such as the Final Fantasy series, will not have a rating over ‘teen’ or ‘mature’. 240: The Psychopath Among Us In today’s society we are fascinated by the idea of criminals and psychopaths. We often hear sensational news stories concerning a psychopath that has committed a horrific crime. But are these stories actually describing psychopathy? The focus of this course is the scientific study of psychopathy, its etiology, assessment and application. Do all psychopaths commit crimes? Are people born psychopaths or are they made? How do we measure psychopathy and decide who is a psychopath? Together we will explore these questions through the evaluation of scientific research and the examination of specific case studies. Note: the focus of this course is the study of psychopathy as a personality disorder and will not include information on graphic crimes. Instructor: Erica Leighton Advisor: Prof Brian Greenspan Department: English Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ [18] Instructor: Julie Blais Advisor: Prof. Adelle Forth Department: Psychology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 244: Can I Own My Identity(ies)? What is it that makes us think we are different from the others? Are we masters of our own identities, or just ‘actors’ displaying social roles? The course proposes to make you realize why you may see yourself or the one next to you ‘cool’ as a teen, ‘macho’ as a man or ‘feminine’ as a woman, ‘valued’ as an ethnic, or ‘real’ as a Canadian. What do YOU communicate and what is communicated to you? You 7 will be encouraged to become aware of the social influences on the way you think, assign, and are assigned different identities. Field trips and discussions on films, debates with speakers, and interactive activities will challenge you to take a second look at who you are in today’s society. Instructor: Emily Mangano, PhD Candidate Advisor: Prof. Shawn Hayley Department: Psychology Grades 10-12, Ontario/Sec. 3-5 Quebec ∞ Instructors: Mihaela Vieru PhD Candicate Faculty Advisor: Prof. ??? Department: Canadian Studies Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 248: Embracing the F-word: Discovering the Feminist in our lives, our societies, and our world Have you ever thought you might be a feminist but didn't really know what it meant and were afraid to admit to it publicly? Maybe you've noticed some unfair stereotypes, like, why are girls "hos" and guys are just "players"? Or perhaps you are curious about the realities, challenges, and struggles of women across the globe. This course will teach students the various meanings and interpretations of feminism and will encouraging them to identify the feminist struggles in their TV shows and music, their communities and politics, in the natural environment, and in various countries across the world. Both girls and guys are encouraged to participate in this eye-opening course. Note: This course may contain discussions of sexuality and other mature subjects. 245: Affective Neuroscience: Getting in Touch with your Emotions… The tightly packed and complex web of organic tissue housed in your skull weighs about three pounds and it is the meaty structure that is responsible for painting your life with emotional content. By probing the brains of patients who suffer from epilepsy some important Canadian neurologists have been at the leading edge in answering how the human nervous system is responsible for producing emotionality. Listen to a guest speaker on how epilepsy influences a patient’s emotional life. But humans are not the only source for understanding how the brain produces affect. Learn how behavioural neuroscientists are investigating animals other than humans in order to map out the brain circuits involved with emotional behaviours. Take a tour through the neuroscience building and learn how neuroscientific techniques are used in order to grasp how the brain is the seat of your emotional life. Instructors: Laura Sparling & Christine Kelly Faculty Advisor: Prof. Department: NPSIA & Canadian Studies Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 249: Accelerated Learning 101: How to Optimize Your Mind and Brain Did you know that you can boost your memory recall by 300% just by reviewing information in the right way? Most people use only a tiny fraction of their mental capacities. Once you grasp a few important secrets about how the brain works, you will be able to master any subject more easily and rapidly, while deepening your level of comprehension. On our exciting journey of the mind-brain interface, we explore a variety of cutting-edge methodologies designed to unleash your untapped brain potential and accelerate your vast learning capabilities. The workshop is built around three powerful, yet easy-to-understand principles: 1) Organize subject material in a format that is “brain-friendly.” 2) Induce a state of mind that is optimal for assimilating new information. 3) Discover your unique learning style. Combining up-to-date theory with interactive exercise, this fun-filled workshop offers you empowering and practical tools that will benefit you throughout high school and beyond, including: a multi-sensory learning approach, advanced memory strategies, mental maps and whole-brain learning, brainwave entrainment using music, movement sequences that prime the brain, high impact “brain foods,” yogic breathing, visualization and mental programming. Instructors: Dwayne Runke & Veronique St. Onge PhD Candidates Faculty Advisor: Prof. Dan C. McIntyre Department: Psychology Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 246: Picture This! The Secret Language of Images A picture may say a thousand words, but do you understand the language they speak? Images have a language of their own and when understood, can reveal coded information. In this course we will examine a number of images in order to learn the language of pictures and then work to decode their meanings. What can art tell us about historical events? Do images always tell the truth? How do advertisements influence what we buy and ultimately who we are? In this interactive environment, we will look at and consider both historical art and contemporary media images and their multiple ciphered meanings. When you finish this course, you will have the ability to interpret the thousand words a picture says and understand the large number of images we encounter every day. Instructor: Britney Ann Bos Advisor: Prof. Richard Nimijean Department: Canadian Studies Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ Instructor: Daniel Mauro Faculty Advisor: Prof. Department: Cognitive Science Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec ∞ 247: This course is designed for students in grade 10-12! Unraveling the mysteries of the brain Students will learn the major structures of the brain and how brain cells (neuron) talk to each other. There will be structured discussions, which introduce and compare the ways that various legal, illegal and prescription drugs (i.e. marijuana, anti-depressants, and alcohol) act on the brain and can lead to addiction. Basic neurochemistry and mechanisms of addiction will be explored. We will reflect on several controversial bioethical issues such as animal research, abortion and explore the potential applications of stem cell technology. Technological advances are vital to understanding the progression of diseases. Moreover, a range of diseases and treatments will be compared as well as breakthrough advances in different areas of neuroscience research. 250: Teach Your Computer To Paint. This is a course that can be taken by anyone with an interest in art or computers. In this course, we will learn how to make digital drawings, sculptures, and paintings within the "processing" environment. "Processing" is an interactive system especially created for artists -- artists can work inside it to get some computer help in making animations, graphics, and even artificial life. The course will cover some recent concepts in computer-generated art and will include lots of hands-on practice where participants can experiment with making their own computer art and animations. Instructor: Prof. David Mould Department: Computer Science Grades 8-12, Ontario/Sec. 2-5 Quebec [16] ∞ --- END --- 8