1BU. Advanced Business Practice: The Art of Commerce
The course
is designed for the more advanced student of commerce who may be considering
post-secondary education economics and/or business administration leading to a
professional career some time down the road in business. Two approaches will be used. First a series of guest speakers, each an
expert in their respective field--team building, marketing, business
management, finance and economics--will address the students. Students will then evaluate themselves, what
they've learned and what remains to be learned, in a business simulation, which
is fun and informative.
Coordinator: Eric LeBlanc Grades
11-12/OAC
Business is the art of doing. In this course, student will use a hands-on
approach to learn various skills that are necessary to become successful in the
world of business. These skills
include: business structure and
development, market research, finance, advertising, employee and customer
relations. The majority of the class
time will be spent operating a business venture. Students will be learn and be responsible for important business
decisions such as product selection, production, sales human resource
management, and accounting. Students will gain a better understanding of how to
succeed in the competitive, demanding but extremely rewarding world of
business, while potentially earning some money from their business that will be
shared equally among the class.
Instructor: Kathy Turkington Grades
9-10
COMMUNICATIONS
1CM. Perl Programming for the New Millennium
Are you interested in learning one of the most popular
languages on the web? Perl is a
relatively easy language to learn but exceedingly powerful (it’s even used on
the most visited sites such as Yahoo!).
It can be used not only for Web functions, but also as a stand-alone
language. This course, designed for
students with only elementary programming experience, will go through some of
the core concepts of Perl (variables, statements, functions, etc.) in view of
developing a real-world application on the Web. As such, students will walk away from the course with practical
knowledge of a programming language that is currently very sought after in the
business world.
Instructor:
Stefan Sinclair Grades
9-12/OAC
2CM. Introduction to C++ Programming
The basics
of the C++ programming language will be introduced in this course. The C++ language is one of the most popular
computer languages in use today.
Through hands-on instruction, students will proceed from basic concepts
to the creation of more advanced object-oriented programs. This is an introductory course assuming that
students are comfortable with computers, but have no previous programming
experience.
Instructor: Liam Keliher Grades 9-10
3CM. The Silver Screen: Film and Media Studies
Instructor:
Brian Frommer Grades
10-12/OAC
4CM. Programming With Java
This course is an introduction to Java, a very popular
object-oriented computer programming language.
It is designed for students who have some experience with computer
programming in another language (C++, Pascal, Basic, etc.) so the class can
move quickly through the basic features of the language into more advanced
topics in object-oriented programming and user interfaces
EDUCATION
AND LIFESTYLE
1ED. Vegetarianism
Instructor: Linda Whiteside Grades
11-12/OAC
2ED. University
Study Skills: Making the Grades
Students
will gain useful information in this course to prepare them for the challenging
world of university study and life.
Skills will be developed in areas such as learning from lectures, oral
presentations and effective note taking.
Strategies for keeping up with readings, working with texts, writing
essays and preparing for exams will also be discussed. Research techniques will include using the
library, archives, and Internet.
Through self-discovery exercises students will gain insight into fields
of study that may best suit them. Time
and stress management sessions will provide students with coping skills to
ensure they make the grade.
Instructor: Spring Forsberg Grades
11-12/OAC
HEALTH
SCIENCES
1HS. Cancer Biology
Cancer is
a disease that affects millions of people in North America. In this course, students will learn about
the anatomy and pathology of human tumors, stages of carcinogenesis, methods of
detections and treatment, and application of biotechnology to the development
of alternative therapies. Field trips
will include tours of the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, Queen's University
Anatomy Museum and the Cancer Research Laboratories. Students will participate in a general molecular biology
experiment and will have the opportunity to meet with a genetic counselor, a
career cancer scientist, and cancer survivors.
Learn
about the fascinating field of genetics and discover the story of DNA. This molecular biology course will address
questions such as: what is DNA, what is
a mutation, and why do I look like my parents?
Also learn about genetic engineering, genetic diseases and the human
genome project. There will be hands-on
activities and experiments, and a visit to one of the biotechnology companies
at Queen's University.
Instructors: Glenn MacLean and Emily Croteau Grades
9-10
3HS. Rehabilitation Therapy
Occupational
and physical therapists practice rehabilitation with people in a number of
different settings within Canada and internationally. This course introduces the basic concepts of disability and
rehabilitation and will examine the role of therapists in the hospital,
community, and home. A field trip to a
rehabilitation center in Kingston will give students a first-hand view of the
work therapists perform. Also included
will be labs on splinting, wheelchair use and electrotherapy.
Instructor: Kelly Fallon Grades
10-12/OAC
4HS. Sports Nutrition: A Natural Competitive Edge
This
course will discuss group and individual nutrition demands for personal
athletic training and competitive performance.
An optional body composition test using bioelectrical impedance will be
used to estimate hydration, muscle mass, fat mass, and nutritional status. Students will learn to calculate their
macronutrient intake and obtain an estimate of their vitamin and mineral demands
for sport. The importance of carbohydrate,
protein and fat in the diet, along with vegetarian diet balance will be
discussed. Hands-on food product
evaluation will be used to identify products that are ideal for specific
sports. Ergogenic aids to enhance
performance will also be discussed.
Instructor: Theresa Schneider Grades 10-12/OAC
5HS. Hands-On Pathology (Week 1- Only)
This
course promises a dynamic, hands-on, interactive look at the exciting and
multifaceted world of pathology.
Students will gown, glove and actively participate in the processing of
a surgical specimen direct from the operating room. A forensic pathologist will present a variety of stimulating and
intriguing forensic cases for discussion.
During visits to the Autopsy Suite, each student will have numerous
opportunities to handle human tissue manifesting disease entities introduced in
class. Students will also have a chance
to isolate DNA from cells and will be exposed to several examples of how
changes in DNA can lead to disease.
Insights will be gained into the fascinating area that investigates rare
genetic disorders diagnosed and managed at the Hospital for Sick Children. The prerequisite for this course is the
completion of or concurrent study of Grade 11 Biology. This will be the last year that Jason and
Carla will be teaching.
Coordinator: Jason Sack Grades 11-12/OAC
6HS. Pathology: An Inside Look (Week II - Only)
Pathology
is the study of diseases. In this
course, students will learn about pathology through both lectures and hands-on
activities. Students will be shown the
pathology of diseases at all stages from gross anatomy to molecular biology.
Lectures
include concepts in pathology and disease, medical terminology, understanding
how cells work at the molecular level, the biology of cancer and the mechanisms
of different types of diseases such as neuromuscular, genetic and infectious
diseases. Guest lectures on medical genetics, cancer therapy and autopsy are
also included. Activities include trips
to the human anatomy museum, pathology museum to study plastinated diseased
organs, the morgue and the cancer research labs. Several in-class activities
are also included. Students will also have an opportunity to explore career
options in areas related to pathology outside the traditional doctor and nurse
professions.
Class
discussions will include subjects such as gene therapy, university life,
research and other related topics of interest brought forward by the students.
This course will be an interesting journey through the world of pathology.
Instructor: Ron Saulnier Grades
11-12/OAC
7HS. Life Sciences
Students
will study Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology,
Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Physiology during this course. These subjects are what make up the Queen's
University integrated degree program in Life Sciences. Time will be spent with experts in the field
exploring selected topics in Life Sciences, focusing on the human body. Students will work on group projects to
present at the Friday Finale.
Instructor: Dr. William J. Racz Grades 11-12/OAC
HUMANITIES
1HM. The Incredible Shrinking and Expanding
Family: Stereotypes in the Media
Canadian and American family life has changed in profound
ways since the 1950's, and yet the images of the "Leave it to Beaver"
family are still ingrained in our collective memory. However, the reality is that married women have entered the paid labour force, men have assumed more of a role in domestic labour and child care, fertility rates have declined, divorce and
single parent families are common and there is more open dialogue about
relationships. Because of these
changes, "The Family" has become an important and growing field in
Sociology. In every decade social
leaders tell Canadians and Americans that the social institution of the family
is in danger, it is breaking down, and that this may well be one of our most
pressing social issues. This course
will assess this claim from a sociological perspective. It will aim to answer the question is the
family in crisis? It will demonstrate
the rich historical and current landscape that is the Western family. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the
rise of the 1950's nuclear family and its predominance in Western media.
Instructor: Christina Salavantis Grades 11-12/OAC
2HM. Popular Culture and the Manufacture
of Canadian Identity
Looking at the period between 1914 and 2000, this course
will examine how a certain Canadian identity has been formed through the use of
mass media, propaganda and the popularization of art (such as the Group of
Seven). Through discussion, the
dominant concept of Canadian identity will be challenged with the relation to
other histories; those of women, ethnic groups, French Canadians and First
Nations. The class will be divided
chronologically into five sections, starting with a general discussion and
definition of Canadian identity. We
will then look at how this identity has been formed through an examination of
propaganda (poster, songs, films and photographs) of the First and Second World
Wars. The third class will examine the
personalities tied up in the formation of identity, from politicians like
Pierre Trudeau to Olympic athletes and First Nations activists such as Elijah
Harper. The final two segments will be
designed to challenge the dominant notion of Canadian identity. By looking at stereotypical representations
of "Canadians," such as the Molson Canadian "I Am"
advertisements, and comparing them to stereotypical representations of
"Others", such as tourist souvenirs, media coverage and history
textbooks, we will attempt, through discussion, to overcome the dominant
stereotype of Canadians, coming up with a new definition. This course will be highly visual and
co-operative, using slides, video clips and class discussion to examine the
concepts.
Instructor: Kirsty Robertson Grades 11-12/OAC
3HM. Imaginative Fiction from Plato to
2001
In this
course you will be treated to a smattering of literary fiction, which asks the
question "what if?" Imaginative
fiction has had a long and fascinating history: from the fairy tales of the Middle Ages; utopian stories of
philosopher-writers such as Plato, Thomas More and Ursula Le Guin; and fiction
which proposed the idea of space travel (Cyrano de Bergerac's novel in 1650 may
have been the first) to other inventions long before they were actually
created. These works have grown out of
the social and political history of the authors' times. We will explore the
pattern of themes and history, posit some future inventions and problems ahead
and sprinkle creative writing amongst our reading. One day will be devoted to the study of the famous Hero Quest
circle, as first described by Joseph Campbell, expert on world mythologies. We will also take a critical look at the
genre, exploring such things as the role of women and aboriginal people in
selected writings. This course will be a blend of social history, literature,
and creative writing. Instructor: Jerri Jerreat Grades 9-10
4HM. Deconstructing Race, Racism and Racialized
Imagery in the Media
Canada is
a diverse and complex society composed of racially and ethnically different
groups. Our country has an
international reputation as being both tolerant and compassionate to our
citizens and yet racism is still present in our society. Being a multicultural society and
celebrating our diversity has not meant that many people colour have been free
from stereotyping, discrimination and hate.
Racism is manifested in many ways, from our institutional practices
(such as immigration policy) to the media images of people of colour (such as
the current media representations of Arabs).
Racism may not be seen as an issue that many Canadians feel that they
have to deal with but the reality is that racism exists in our society and the
only way to challenge this ideology is to uncover and explore issues of race
and racism.
This
course will begin by examining the history of the concepts of race and
racism. It will show how the concept of
race grew out of racism as well as examining the historical desire to build
Canada as a "white man's nation".
We will then move to an examination of how racism and racialized imagery
are a part of current Canadian society.
This will also include an examination of how the media has represented,
and continues to represent, people of colour.
A focus on the current media representations of Arab Muslims in the
American/Afghanistan conflict will also be included.
Instructor: Theresa Mahasneh Grades
11-12/OAC
LAW
1LW. Canadian Law and Legal Careers
This course will examine the structure of the Canadian
legal system, including common, private and public law, and the role of the
courts in Canada. Cases from various
areas of law will be reviewed, including criminal, constitutional, and contract
and family law. Learning to analyze
legal problems and formulate arguments will be emphasized. The practice of law in Canada, including the
process of becoming a lawyer and the types of legal careers available to law
graduates will also be reviewed.
Students will have the opportunity to role-play and conduct examinations
and cross-examinations.
Co-coordinator:
Anne Tierney Grades
10-12/OAC
2LW. Trial Techniques and Advocacy
Students will learn the skills and techniques of advocates
by watching and conducting the questioning of witnesses' cross examinations and
oral arguments in mock trial situations while being video taped. Criminal and civil trial procedures,
including mediation and arbitration, will also be reviewed. Please note that this course will assume
some basic knowledge of Canadian Law and is therefore recommended to students
who have taken a high school law course or those who have taken the Canadian
Law and Legal Careers course offered by the Enrichment Mini-Course Program at Queen's.
Co-coordinator:
Anne Tierney Grades
11-12/OAC
PERFORMING
AND FINE ARTS
1PF. Jump, Jive and Wail: University Preparation
Spend a
week perfecting your instrument and learning more about music through the study
of the swing era. Arranging, improvisation
and composition, playing from a lead sheet, interpreting chord symbols,
learning scales in order to improvise more effectively and playing by ear are
some of the other skills to be taught and evaluated. The week will conclude with a group performance of swing
classics, student compositions and spontaneous arrangements based on jazz
standards. While the emphasis will be
on music performance, the basic jazz theory is that which is required by most
University and College programs. This
course is not for students with less than 2 years experience playing their
instrument. All students must be able
to read traditional music notation. The
course is designed for the following instruments: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, drums, piano, bass guitar,
voice and percussion. Instruments will
not be provided (Note that only drummers and pianists do not need to bring an
instrument, whereas guitarists and electric bass players should bring a smaller
amplifier as well as their instruments.).
Instructor: Greg Runions Grades
9-12/OAC
2PF. World Music: Roots and Styles (Week II ONLY)
Visit a
fascinating part of culture from around the world. World music includes folk, and "world beat" styles such
as: Flamenco, Reggae, Highlife, Bulgarian wedding music, Hawaiian Guitar,
Celtic roots, Zydeco/Cajun, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Blues, roots of rock and roll,
North American folk and more! Check out
some elements of music and culture that surface: groove/dance, social context, marketing and delivery, sound production,
and musical techniques. We will listen
to great grooves and many styles of world music, watch some rare videos, and
write a sample piece. By the end of
this mini-course you'll be snapping with the forward clave, gaining a wider
appreciation of music, and have a new "take" on Bjork, Paul Simon and
hip hop versus bebop.
Instructor: Rob Frayne Grades
9-12/OAC
3PF. Freelance Writing
Writing is
only part of the process of communication--writers need to reach an audience
too. This course focuses on writing
fiction, poetry, columns, essays and articles for publication in magazines,
newspapers, and other media. Students
will have the opportunity to develop their writing skills through workshops and
through discussions with published writers.
The course also focuses on developing at least one piece of each
student's work to a publishable standard.
Instructors: Alec Ross Grades
9 -12/OAC
4PF. Fine Art:
Creative Expression
"What
is Art?" Students will explore
this question when they step into the studio, roll up their sleeves, and get
creative using a variety of media - drawing, painting, sculpture, and mosaic
work. As well, the class will examine
the evolution of art and why people make art.
Visits to local art galleries will engage students in discussion about
what they see on display. Exposure to
the theoretical and practical aspects of art will enable students to discover
the artists inside themselves. This
course is equally challenging to self-proclaimed artists and non-artists alike.
Instructor: Jackie Adams Grades
9-10
5PF. Improvisational Theatre
How do entertainers spontaneously create witty and
innovative scenes on stage? This course
will explore the process behind improv theatre, and students will work toward
building their physical and vocal expression skills, as well as character and
storytelling abilities, in a number of interactive theatre exercises. Students will consider the value of improv
theatre as a rehearsal tool by assuming the roles of director and actor in
various scenes. (Please note that the maximum enrollment for this course is 16
students)
Instructor: Nicholas Hanson Grades: 11-12/OAC
6PF. Make Believe: Scene Study Workshop
Do you want to learn about acting? Do you want to improve on the acting skills
you already have? Have you ever
wondered how actors and directors figure out what a scene is about? How do they make it seem so real? How can you make the audience
'believe'? This course will teach you
how! Acting experience an asset but not
at all required. If you're interested
in learning more about the craft of acting, this course is for you.
Instructor: Jennifer Radford-Gibson Grades 9-OAC
7PF. Musical Theatre
Come prepared to dance, sing and act - all at once! This
course will examine all aspects of a musical theatre show from performance to
behind the scenes. Our focus is on the "triple threat' skills - dancing,
singing and acting, including proper warm-ups and skill development for each as
well as techniques for auditions and working on characters We will explore musical theatre styles
throughout the ages by working on short vignettes and production numbers, which
will be performed at the end of the week.
Instructors:
Melissa Morris Grades
9 - 11
8PF. Behind the Scenes…Technical
Theatre
Lighting, sets, props,
costumes and stage management all go a long way in supporting theatrical
productions. Within some of these
areas, students will learn the principles, and introductory techniques they can
use in their high school or community theater.
Hands on and background instruction will provide something for everyone,
so you can take these ideas back to your theatre group and lead the tech
team. Without the technical team, an
actor's "star" moment can be pretty dull.
Instructor: Anne Redish Grades
10-12/OAC
9PF. Fine Art:
Portfolio Preparation
Students will experiment with different mediums of visual
art including painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. The formal elements of design as well as
content and subject matter in creating art will be examined. This course is open to experienced art
students who are ready to explore subjects and mediums in greater depth. Students will gain experience in discussion
their own art, developing a portfolio that reflects the various mediums. Students are required to contribute $20.00
toward the cost of materials.
Instructor: Sylvat
Aziz Grades 12/OAC
10PF. Drama: Character
Have you ever wanted to be
someone else? Now you can! For an entire week this course will take you on a
journey of many different characters. The course will explore the process of
character creation and character refinement. Among other activities, the
students will, in a workshop, create their own characters who will then be
thrown into a number of dramatic situations. The students will also work on
improvisation as a tool to develop characters. Script work will be done in
order to enhance the student's ability to develop in-depth and personal
characters from text. The course will also focus on developing the students'
confidence and creativity.
Instructor: Alastair Forbes Grades 9-10
11PF. Previsualizing Through Electronic Technology: Thinking and Acting using Electronic Tools
An
adventure introducing electronic technology in service of the visual arts. The course will emphasize the role of
electronic technologies, as they apply to the visual arts, as tools to enhance
your capacity to think, create and apply visual material to solve problems. These problems may include illustrations,
typeset materials, animation stills and storyboarding and the design concepts
behind page layout, previsualizing paintings, sculptures and prints.
Instructor: Ricardo Gómez Grades 10-12/OAC
12PF. Dance Choreography
An interactive learning and
teaching experience where students will be lead through a series of hip hop and
jazz movements followed by using these movements to choreograph a routine to
the music of their choice. There will
be a look at dance through time and how choreography has evolved in music
videos, musicals and society. Different
forms of choreography will be explored and students will be expected to use
these techniques in creating a lesson plan to teach their fellow dancers. The main focus of this course is to help
dancers take the next step towards entrepreneurship by exploring the world of
choreography.
Instructor: Birgitta Wingfield Grades
9- 12/OAC
13PF. Music Writing, Arranging, and Producing
An in depth look at musical
composition and arranging, with a focus on what the rights are of the musician
and composer. Students will have the
opportunity to either bring a piece of music they have already written or write
a brand new piece and have it critiqued by the instructor. Over the week, we will look at Copyright
laws and the process of Copyrighting.
We will also focus on how to break into the music industry and the do's
and don'ts of dealing with record companies, a&r people, other musicians …
etc. There will be an emphasis on key
business elements that are needed to be successful in this industry.
Instructor: Steve Wingfield Grades 9 – 12/OAC
14PF Journalism
It’s one thing to be a good
writer, it’s something else altogether to be a good reporter. Excellent research skills and attention to
detail and fact are essential to good reporting. In this course we will discuss a variety of research,
interviewing, writing and editing techniques and how those different aspects
come together to make a good news story.
Professionalism, both in method and attitude, will be stressed.
Instructor: Mike Depew Grades
10-12/OAC
15PF Writing for Children (Week II Only)
Students of this course will
explore and practice writing for young people.
Over the week students will review the children’s/young adult book
market, learn and use their own childhood experiences to add power to their
writing, develop believable atmospheres, characters, dialogues and plots
through workshops, develop an outline for a story for middle-young adult
readers, OR write a book for younger children with a view toward publication
and learn how to approach getting their work published. In addition to in class and workshop
assignment, we will start each class by celebrating our favorite books for
young people and/or conduct a brainstorming session –to help call down the
muses and maintain a creatively charged and nurturing atmosphere.
Instructor: Sarah Withrow Grades 9 – 12/OAC
PURE AND
APPLIED SCIENCE
1PA. Engineering
This
course provides students with a broad introduction to engineering as a
professional career. It also gives them
the opportunity to explore one branch of engineering in more detail. Everything from the nature of the engineer's
work, the various branches, and legal and ethical aspects, to the nature of the
engineer's role in society will be covered in a large group setting. Students will then be able to select from
mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering to study in more depth. The individual classes will work on a
relevant project, tour laboratories and have an opportunity to meet people
working in that branch of engineering.
Instructor: Patrick Oosthuizen Grades
9-12/OAC
2PA. Mathematical Explorations
Students
at all Grades will readily understand the content of this course. It is based on Group Theory, a subject
usually not studied until the third year of an honours degree mathematics
program. The significance of Group
Theory to understanding important parts of the school mathematics curriculum
will be demonstrated. With the insight
developed, students will appreciate not only what is going on in familiar
mathematical processes, but also why things work as they do. This is a lively course with lots to do and
many surprises.
Instructor: Jim Whitley Grades
9-12/OAC
3PA. Aquatic Biology
Roughly 25
per cent of the world's freshwater is contained in the lakes and rivers of
Canada. Understanding the basic
principles of freshwater biology is key to the conservation and management of
aquatic ecosystems. This course will
cover a wide range of topics on lake environments, including physical and
chemical characteristics, with an emphasis on the biological aspects. Field trips are planned to Queen's
University Biological Research Station and Wolfe Island. Students will gain practical experience in
common lake sampling techniques and identification of major aquatic plant and
animal species.
Instructors: Daniel T. Selbie & Jon Sweetman Grades
10-12/OAC
4PA. The Wonders of Solar Energy
A week at Queen's University
would not be complete without a chance to learn about the wonders of solar
energy from the world record holding Solar Vehicle Team. This exciting, behind the scenes look at the
world of solar car racing offers you a chance to see, touch and experiment with
the same technology that powers Mirage.
The challenges and issues facing the use of solar energy will be
examined through activities and discussion, which demonstrate the possibilities
of using solar power. Whether it's
making your own solar powered invention or learning about the cutting edge
materials and technology used to engineer a solar car, this experience promises
to have you following the sun!
Co-coordinator: Adam Tunis Grades 9
-11
5PA. Chemical Engineering
The concepts of thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer,
colloids, organic chemistry and process control will be explored in this
course. Students will learn these
concepts through hands-on activities, discussions and lectures. This course will acquaint students with the
fundamentals of chemical engineering and provide them with an understanding of
how the discipline affects everyday life.
Instructor: Karen Splinter Grades
11-12/OAC
6PA. Power Up
Students working in pairs
are to design and construct a mechanical robotic device. This challenge will allow participants to
work through a solution using a design process. After designing a solution, students will construct a prototype
using available resources of low voltage electricity, motors, hydraulics,
pneumatics, self constructed mechanical devices and wood. This working model will be presented to the
class at the end of the session.
Instructor: Ken Ball Grades
9 – 11
7PA. Robotics
This course is designed to
make young men and women aware of how much fun science and engineering can
be. During the course students will
explore many aspects of the important field of robotics, which is an integral
part of microsurgery, space explorations and diverse industrial applications
from automobile fabrication to cookie packaging. This course will begin with designing and building your own robot,
using Lego Mind StormsTM and
RobolabTM. Participants will engage in challenges to test your robot’s
skill against others. The course also explores advanced robotics, future
robotics and the role robotics have in artificial intelligence.
Instructor:
Geoff Cole Grades
9 – 12/OAC
SOCIAL
SCIENCES
1SS. Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour
Why are
phone numbers seven digits long? Do opposites really attract? Why do we dream? Do blind people have a more
sensitive sense of hearing and touch?
Do we experience stress when good things happen to us? You may be surprised to learn that these
questions are ones that psychologists have asked and answered. The study of psychology has many fascinating
branches and numerous practical applications.
This course has been designed to provide you with a glimpse into the
field of psychology.
Instructor: Andrea Kilgour/Louise Wasylkiw Grades 9-10
2SS. Archaeology: The History Beneath Our
Feet
How does archaeology allow us to reach out and touch the past? While it will not be possible to participate
in an ongoing investigation, through discussion, video, hands-on activities and
field trips participants will experience the multi-faceted world of the
archaeologist. Following the
archaeological process from archival research through exhibit production, we
will also examine the harsh reality of current issues in archaeological
preservation and legislation and the traditional views of romanticism in
archaeology. Participants will utilize
a unique blend of history, geography, sociology, politics, art, technology and
science to bring our past to life.
Instructor: Sue
Bazely Grades 9-12/OAC
3SS. Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
This course focuses on the psychological problems
experienced by children and adolescents including depression, anxiety,
attention deficit disorder, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, and learning
disabilities. Recent developments and
controversies within each area will be discussed. Classes will include informal debates, group work and videos.
Instructors: Anjanie McCarthy and Amy Walther Grades 10-12/OAC
4SS. The Biology of Human Behaviour
We've mapped the human genome. We have pills that make us feel happy and evolution is shedding
light on all aspects of life on earth.
What do these advances have to say about human Behaviour? This course will attempt to explain human
behaviour using biology. Neuroscience,
genetics, anthropology, psychology and evolution will all be used to address
mating, family life, violence and social interactions. Guest speakers for some of these topics will
present additional information, as well as discuss how this research is
conducted. The implications of these
results for human societies, moral systems and day-to-day living will be discussed. Student participation is highly encouraged,
and there will be a free forum for the discussion of student's questions,
comments and concerns.
Instructor: Anthony Volk Grades
11-12/OAC
5SS. Social Influence
Our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours are constantly being
affected by the people around us, such as parents, friends, advertisers and
salespeople. How do people influence us
and how can we influence them in return?
This course will address topics such as persuasion, compliance, conformity,
and obedience. Conducting several
experiments around Queen's campus will illustrate the principles learned in
class.
Instructor:
Naomi Grant Grades
9-10
6SS. Being an Ethical Producer, Becoming an
Ethical Consumer
Over the course of the week,
we will apply philosophical theory to our daily lives, discussing how we earn
our money, how we invest it, and how we spend it. Do we have any real choices?
Does our impact on the world matter?
What kinds of people do we want to become? We will look at particular issues relevant to banking, working,
and spending our money, and the role media plays in forming our values. Lectures from experts in the field, as well
as class field trips, will bring a hands-on component to our theoretical
theorizing.
Instructor: Leslie Elliott Grades 11-12/OAC
7SS Psychology of Law
Would you make a good
eyewitness? DNA exoneration evidence
has shown that over 85% of wrongful convictions are due to eyewitness
identification error. What caused these
eyewitnesses to identify and innocent person?
Would you make the same mistake?
This is one of the issues that will be discussed in this course. Other topics include: criminal identification techniques, jury
selection procedures, jury decision making, the death penalty and more. Students will participate in class
discussions, small group projects, demonstrations and debates.
Instructor: Paul Dupuis Grades 11-12/OAC
8SS Criminology
How the public defines and
responds to criminal behavior is, according to Winston Churchill, “…one
of the most unfailing tests of civilization of any country.” Yet, for all of its importance, this aspect
of social relations is not well understood.
With this in mind, this course will explore a range of topics related to
deviance. After an introduction to how
societies determine what is acceptable and what is unacceptable behavior, the
focus will shift to the targeting of criminal activity and other matters of
policing, youth crime, domestic violence, white-collar and environmental crime,
computers and crime, rights of the accused, corrections and victim impact and
restorative justice. Course material
will be presented through lectures and interactive videos, and students will be
encouraged to participate throughout the program as they are introduced to
people who work in various areas of the criminal justice system and others
whose lives have been directly affected by crime.
Instructor: Bill Munn Grades 11-12/OAC
9SS Special Topics in Child Development
This course will address applied
issues in social and cognitive development.
Specifically, we will focus on topics such as moral development (e.g.
lying and lie detection), the child as a scientist (i.e., perspective taking
and personality judgment), and imagination and creativity (e.g. perspective
taking and personality judgment), and imagination and creativity (e.g.’ pretend
play and imaginary companions).
Students will be exposed to the latest research developments in these
areas and learn about the research process.
Instructors: J. Baxter, A. Leach, J. Boseovski Grades 10 – 12/OAC
PHYSICAL
AND HEALTH EDUCATION
1PE. Athletic Injuries: Prevention and Care (Week I Only)
This course will introduce students to common injuries that
occur to many of today's athletes.
There will be a focus on anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology with
respect to injury causation, assessment and treatment. Labs will include basic preventative taping
and wrapping, as well as basic assessment skills. Topics from guest speakers include massage therapy and strength
& conditioning.
Instructor: Vicky Menikefs Grades 12/OAC
This
course will explore science-based topics of physical and health education such
as anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology and motor learning. Have you ever considered how the principles
of biomechanics can improve sporting techniques, or influence sports
injuries? Are you interested in
visiting the anatomy lab to discover what bones and muscles you use in daily
movement? Would you like to learn about
fitness testing and the short-term and long-term adaptations to physical
activity? What does it mean to live a
healthy lifestyle? All of these topics
will be explored in a fun and interactive manner. Students will have the opportunity to visit university
laboratories in each discipline, hear from guest speakers, and participate in
experiments and testing in the areas of physiology and human movement.
Instructor: Lynsey James Grades
9-10
3PE. Sport Psychology
This course is aimed at providing students with an
understanding of the mental variables that affect sport training, physical
activity, and performance. Topics
include goal setting, motivation, group cohesion, leadership, self-confidence,
imagery, arousal regulation, self-talk, and developing expertise. Classes will introduce both applied and
theoretical perspectives to the profession and students will have the
opportunity to discuss and try mental training application exercises. Guest speakers will include athletes and
coaches from varsity and/or national level sports.
Instructor: Joe Baker & Jen Robertson Grades 10-12/OAC
4PE.
This
course will introduce and expand on the principles of strength training while
incorporating other areas of active and healthy living. Students will safely
learn the various strength-training exercises to be used in a training program.
This course will also focus on incorporating nutrition, injury prevention and
strength training as one unit. Students will examine various case studies and
will eventually be asked to plan a basic strength training program, and will
also be required to evaluate how certain individuals can improve their own
active and healthy living situations. Many different sports such as hockey, soccer,
basketball, and gymnastics will be studied in relation to the types of training
programs athletes are placed on, nutrition considerations, and the methods used
to prevent injuries in that particular sport.
Instructor: Megan Turner Grades
5PE. Sociology of Sport
From playground games to the Olympic Games, sports play a
significant role in our culture. Basic
sociological concepts of sport and physical activity will be introduced to the
students. Topics to be discussed
include: Why do girls participate in sport less than boys? Does sport encourage deviant Behaviour
(Marty McSorley incident)? Why are drugs banned from some sports and not from
others? Why do nations place so much
importance on sport? Students will
participate in activities, debates and discussions.
Instructor: Alissa Overend Grades 9 - 12/OAC
LANGUAGES
1LA. Say Sí to
Spanish
Knowledge of the Spanish language and culture is rapidly
becoming indispensable. In this
introductory course students will learn basic words, sentence structures,
pronunciation and some common phrases.
Also included will be the fabulous tastes, sights and sounds and history
of the Spanish speaking world. Music
and a field trip will help immerse the students in the Spanish language and
culture.
Instructor: Max Lizano Grades
9-12/OAC