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Undergraduate Calendar 2019-2020 [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]

Course Listings

The courses listed in this section include all courses approved for the undergraduate curriculum for the 2019-2020 academic year. Not all courses in the approved curriculum will be offered during the year. Students are advised to refer to the course timetables available annually in Mosaic in March and June to determine which specific courses will be offered in the upcoming sessions.
Note: An A/B suffix appearing in a course number indicates that the course may be delivered across more than one term (see Multi-Term Course in the Glossary  of this calendar). The A/B S suffix indicates that the course may be delivered as either a multi-term course or within a single term. 

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Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used as a wildcard character to return mass results. For example, a “Code or Number” search of ” 2* ” can be entered returning all level II courses.
 

Music

Courses in Music are administered by the School of the Arts.
Togo Salmon Hall, Room 414, ext. 27671
http://sota.humanities.mcmaster.ca/

Notes

  1. Applicants to Music 1 must book an audition with the School of the Arts to take place usually in February and March.

  2. The following courses are open as electives to students not registered in a Music program.  Check course descriptions to see other requirements (such as qualifying tests, auditions, specific course, or level prerequisites, etc.).

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

  

  • MUSIC 3GJ3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Jazz Band

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2GJ3 A/B  and successful audition
    Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 3GP3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Percussion Ensemble

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2GP3 A/B  and successful audition
    Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 3GR3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Chamber Orchestra

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2GR3 A/B, and successful audition.
    Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 3GW3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Women’s Choir

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2GW3 A/B  or 2GC3 A/B , and successful audition
    Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 3H03 - Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Techniques of analysis applied to selected works of the 20th century.
    Seminar (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2CB3  or 2CC3 A/B  and 2H03 , and registration in Honours Music
    Offered in alternate years.
  

  • MUSIC 3J03 - Orchestration and Arranging

    3 unit(s)
    A study of the orchestral/band instruments; scoring of music for various ensembles.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2CB3 or 2CC3 A/B and MUSIC 2H03, and registration in a Music program
    Offered in alternate years.
  

  • MUSIC 3JJ3 - Topics in Music History: Music Before c. 1750

    3 unit(s)
    Advanced study of selected music prior to c. 1750 in its historical, socio-political and artistic contexts. Possible topics include: medieval music, Renaissance music, the music of J.S. Bach etc.
    Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours Music program
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 3Y03 
    Music 3JJ3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.
    Alternates with MUSIC 3KK3 .
  

  • MUSIC 3K03 - Brass Methods

    3 unit(s)
    Basic techniques of playing brass instruments. Brass literature for various educational levels. The instruments studied differ from those studied in MUSIC 4K03.
    Two lectures, one lab; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 3KK3 - Topics in Music History: Music from c. 1750-c. 1900

    3 unit(s)
    Advanced study of selected music in its historical, socio-political and artistic contexts. Possible topics include: Mozart’s operas, nineteenth-century piano music, Viennese Classicism, Lieder, etc.
    Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours Music program
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 3YY3 
    Music 3KK3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.
    Alternates with MUSIC 3JJ3 .
  

  • MUSIC 3L03 - Woodwind Methods

    3 unit(s)
    Basic techniques of playing woodwind instruments. Woodwind literature for various educational levels. The instruments studied differ from those studied in MUSIC 4L03 .
    Two lectures, one lab; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 3M03 A/B - String Methods

    3 unit(s)
    Basic techniques of playing string instruments. String literature for various educational levels. The instruments studied differ from those studied in MUSIC 4M03 A/B  
    Two lectures, term 1; one lecture, term 2; two terms
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 3N03 - Vocal Methods

    3 unit(s)
    The fundamentals of singing, including breath control, tone production, diction, and repertoire are introduced in a group setting. Solo and small ensemble performing assignments are made according to individual vocal need and level of ability.
    Two lectures, one lab; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 3O03 - Conducting

    3 unit(s)
    Fundamental conducting techniques applied to works selected from the standard repertoire.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2CB3 , 2CC3 A/B  or 2H03  and registration in Honours Music
  

  • MUSIC 3P03 - Percussion Methods

    3 unit(s)
    Basic techniques of playing percussion instruments. Percussion literature for various educational levels.
    Two lectures, one lab; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 3SS3 - Special Studies in Chamber Music or Accompanying I

    3 unit(s)
    Advanced supervised studies in chamber music performance or vocal or instrumental accompanying.
    Times to be arranged between the students and instructor; one term
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least A- in MUSIC 2E06 A/B  or MUSIC 2EE6 A/B ; and registration in Level III or IV of a Music program; and permission of the School of the Arts. Students requesting this course must submit a written proposal to the School of the Arts by April 15. This course is primarily for students pursuing the Diploma in Music Performance.
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 3S03
    This course cannot be repeated.
    Students taking MUSIC 3SS3 must pay additional lesson fees to the School of the Arts by September 1 for Term 1 and by January 1 for Term 2.
  

  • MUSIC 3V03 - Foundations of Music Education

    3 unit(s)
    A study of the philosophical, psychological and sociological foundations of music education, leading to the formation of a personal philosophy of music education.
    Seminar (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours Music program
    Offered in alternate years.
  

  • MUSIC 3X03 - Independent Study

    3 unit(s)
    Supervised study in any area offered and approved by the School of the Arts .
    Times to be arranged between the student and instructor; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours Music program and permission of the School of the Arts . Students requesting this course must submit a written proposal to the School of the Arts  by April 15th.
  

  • MUSIC 4C03 - Advanced Studies in Harmony and Counterpoint

    3 unit(s)
    Advanced harmonic and/or contrapuntal study focusing on a post-Baroque style or genre selected by the instructor. Possible topics include: sonatas, songs, jazz arranging and scoring.
    Seminar (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2CB3  or 2CC3 A/B  and registration in Honours Music
    Offered in alternate years.
  
  

  • MUSIC 4E06 A/B - Solo Performance

    6 unit(s)
    A continuation of MUSIC 3E03  or 3E06 A/B  on the same instrument.
    12 one-hour meetings per term; two terms
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3E03  or 3E06 A/B ; and registration in a Music Program
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 4E03 , 4E09 A/B 
  

  • MUSIC 4E09 A/B - Solo Performance, Diploma

    9 unit(s)
    A continuation of MUSIC 3E06 A/B  on the same instrument.
    Advanced technique and repertoire, leading to a final examination in a recital presentation of approximately forty minutes in duration. This course is for students who have demonstrated excellence in musical performance. May not be used for degree credit.
    Individual instruction; two terms
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3E06 A/B  or 3EE6 A/B  with a grade of at least A-; a Grade Point Average of at least 8.0; registration in a program in Music, and permission of the School of the Arts 
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 4E03 , 4E06 A/B  or 4EE6 A/B 
    Open only to students pursuing the Diploma in Music Performance. May not be used for degree credit. Students requesting this course must apply in writing to the School of the Arts  by April 15.
  

  • MUSIC 4EE3 - Solo Performance

    3 unit(s)
    A continuation of MUSIC 3EE3  or 3EE6 A/B .
    12 one-hour meetings; one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3EE3  or 3EE6 A/B 
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 4E03 , 4E09 A/B , 4EE6 A/B 
    Lesson fees are charged to students taking MUSIC 4EE3. Lesson fees must be paid by September 1 for Term One and by January 1 for Term Two. Not open to students in any Music Program.
  

  • MUSIC 4EE6 A/B - Solo Performance

    6 unit(s)
    A continuation of MUSIC 3EE3  or 3EE6 A/B .
    12 one-hour meetings per term; two terms
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3EE3  or 3EE6 A/B 
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 4E06 A/B , 4E09 A/B , 4EE3 
    Lesson fees are charged to students taking MUSIC 4EE6. Lesson fees must be paid by September 1. Not open to students in any Music Program.
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  • MUSIC 4EE9 A/B - Solo Performance, Diploma

    9 unit(s)
    A continuation of MUSIC 3EE6 A/B  on the same instrument.
    Advanced technique and repertoire, leading to a final examination in a recital presentation of approximately forty minutes in duration. This course is for students who have demonstrated excellence in musical performance. May not be used for degree credit.
    Individual instruction; two terms
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3EE6 A/B  with a grade of at least A-; a Grade Point Average of at least 8.0; and permission of the School of the Arts 
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 4E03 , 4E06 A/B , 4E09, 4EE3  or 4EE6 A/B 
    Open only to students pursuing the Diploma in Music Performance. May not be used for degree credit. Students requesting this course must apply in writing to the School of the Arts  by April 15
    Students taking MUSIC 4EE9 A/B must pay additional lesson fees to the School of the Arts  by September 1.
  

  • MUSIC 4GA3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: Accompanying

    3 unit(s)
    Accompanying a student in a solo performance course. Weekly attendance at the soloist’s lesson is required.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3GA3 A/B ; registration in Level III or IV of a Music program; and permission of the School of the Arts
    Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 4GB3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Concert Band

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3GB3 A/B  and successful audition
    Those students registered in the diploma program must, where possible, perform in this course in the same medium as they do in their other diploma courses. Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 4GC3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster University Choir

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3GC3 A/B  and successful audition
    Those students registered in the diploma program must, where possible, perform in this course in the same medium as they do in their other diploma courses. Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 4GF3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster University Flute Ensemble

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3GF3 A/B  and successful audition
    Those students registered in the diploma program must, where possible, perform in this course in the same medium as they do in their other diploma courses. Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 4GJ3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Jazz Band

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3GJ3 A/B  and successful audition
    Those students registered in the diploma program must, where possible, perform in this course in the same medium as they do in their other diploma courses. Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 4GP3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Percussion Ensemble

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3GP3 A/B  and successful audition
    Those students registered in the diploma program must, where possible, perform in this course in the same medium as they do in their other diploma courses. Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 4GR3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Chamber Orchestra

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3GR3 A/B  and successful audition
    Those students registered in the diploma program must, where possible, perform in this course in the same medium as they do in their other diploma courses. Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 4GW3 A/B - Ensemble Performance: McMaster Women’s Choir

    3 unit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3GW3 A/B  and successful audition
    Those students registered in the diploma program must, where possible, perform in this course in the same medium as they do in their other diploma courses. Auditions are held in the first week of classes in September. Only 12 units of Ensemble Performance courses will count towards a Music degree.
  

  • MUSIC 4H03 - Advanced Studies in Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Advanced studies in analysis. Possible topics include: Schenkerian analysis, song cycles of Schubert, advanced set theory.
    Seminar (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 2CB3  or 2CC3 A/B , 3H03  and registration in Honours Music
    Offered in alternate years.
  

  • MUSIC 4K03 - Brass Methods

    3 unit(s)
    A study of the basic techniques of playing brass instruments. Brass literature for various educational levels. The instruments studied differ from those studied in MUSIC 3K03 .
    Two lectures, one lab; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 4L03 - Woodwind Methods

    3 unit(s)
    A study of the basic techniques of playing woodwind instruments. Woodwind literature for various educational levels. The instruments studied differ from those studied in MUSIC 3L03 .
    Two lectures, one lab; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 4M03 A/B - String Methods

    3 unit(s)
    A study of the basic techniques of playing string instruments. String literature for various educational levels. The instruments studied differ from those studied in MUSIC 3M03 A/B .
    Two lectures, term 1; one lecture, term 2; two terms
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 4N03 - Choral Methods

    3 unit(s)
    Basic techniques of how to teach singing are presented as well as choral rehearsal techniques and choral literature for K-12 and community choirs.
    Two lectures, one lab; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Honours Music
    Offered on rotational basis
  

  • MUSIC 4OC3 - Advanced Conducting: Choral

    3 unit(s)
    Rehearsal and conducting techniques, including warm-up exercises, tone, intonation, balance, attack, sustain, cueing, repertoire, score reading, and score preparation.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3O03  and registration in Honours Music
    Alternates with MUSIC 4OI3 .
  

  • MUSIC 4OI3 - Advanced Conducting: Instrumental

    3 unit(s)
    A continuation of MUSIC 3O03 .
    Refinement and development of conducting techniques. Exploration of in-depth score preparation, rehearsal techniques, odd and shifting meters, subdivision.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3O03  and registration in Honours Music
    Alternates with MUSIC 4OC3 .
  

  • MUSIC 4SS3 - Special Studies in Chamber Music or Accompanying II

    3 unit(s)
    Advanced supervised studies in chamber music performance or instrumental accompanying.
    Times to be arranged between the students and instructor; one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 3SS3 ; and registration in Level III or IV of a Music program, and permission of the School of the Arts . Students requesting this course must submit a written proposal to the School of the Arts  by April 15th. This course is primarily for students pursuing the Diploma in Music Performance.
    This course cannot be repeated.
    Students taking MUSIC 4SS3 must pay additional lesson fees to the School of the Arts  by September 1 for Term One and by January 1 for Term Two.
  

  • MUSIC 4V03 - Current Issues in Music Education

    3 unit(s)
    An investigation of new political initiatives, philosophical views, developing research, and curricular and administrative changes that are currently influencing the practice of music in the schools.
    Seminar (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours program in Music
    Alternates with MUSIC 3V03 .
  

  • MUSIC 4X03 - Advanced Independent Study

    3 unit(s)
    Advanced supervised study in any area offered and approved by the School of the Arts .
    Times to be arranged between the student and instructor; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours Music program and permission of the School of the Arts . Students requesting this course must submit a written proposal to the School of the Arts  by April 15th.
  

  • MUSIC 4Y03 - Topics in Music History: Advanced Musicology Seminar

    3 unit(s)
    An intensive examination of a composer, period, genre, or issue from the style areas of ‘classical’ music, film music, popular music, or jazz.
    Seminar (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours Music program
    MUSIC 4Y03 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.
  

  • MUSIC 4Z03 - Composition

    3 unit(s)
    The composition of various instrumental or vocal works.
    Times to be arranged between the student and instructor; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of an Honours Music program and a grade of at least B+ in MUSIC 2CC3 A/B or MUSIC 2CB3; or permission of the instructor.
  

  • MUSIC 4ZZ3 - Advanced Composition

    3 unit(s)
    The composition of various instrumental or vocal works.
    Times to be arranged between the student and instructor; one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 4Z03 ; and registration in an Honours Music program; and permission of the instructor

Music Cognition

Courses in Music Cognition are administered by the School of the Arts and the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
Togo Salmon Hall, Room 414, ext. 27671
http://sota.humanities.mcmaster.ca/

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.
  

  • MUSICCOG 2MP3 - Introduction to Music Cognition

    3 unit(s)
    This course presents an overview of music cognition, covering such topics as musical acoustics, perception of melody, harmony and rhythm, social and emotional responses to music, and the evolution of music. In addition a basic introduction to music theory is included.
    Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of PSYCH 1F03 , 1X03 , 1XX3   and registration in Level II or above; or registration in Level II or above of an Arts & Science program, a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program, or an Honours Music Cognition program (B.A., B.Arts&Sc., B.Mus., B.Sc.); or ISCI 1A24 A/B ; or permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): MUSIC 2MC3 , MUSICCOG 2MA3, PSYCH 2MA3
    Cross-list(s): PSYCH 2MP3  
    This course is administered by the School of the Arts.
  

  • MUSICCOG 3QQ3 A/B S - Experimental Laboratory in Music Cognition I

    3 unit(s)
    Students will be trained in the process of designing experiments, collecting data, performing statistical analyses and reporting on an experiment addressing an aspect of music perception and cognition. This course is intended for students with background in Music Cognition (such as MUSICCOG 2MA3, 2MP3  or 2MC3).
    Two hours plus lab work; one term, or, one hour plus lab work; two terms
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
  

  • MUSICCOG 3SP3 - The Science of Performance

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores empirical, methodological and cultural aspects of the study of performance, with a principal focus on the performing arts (music, dance, and theatre).
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSICCOG 2MP3  (or MUSICCOG 2MA3) or PSYCH 2MP3  (or PSYCH 2MA3); and registration in a Music Cognition program (B.A., B.Arts.Sc., B.Mus. B.Sc.) or PNB 2XA3  or PSYCH 2E03 and registration in an Honours program, or ISCI2A18; or permission of the instructor. Completion of one of ARTSSCI 2R03 , HTHSCI 2A03 , LINGUIST 2DD3 , PNB 2XE3 , 3XE3 , SOCSCI 2J03 , STATS 2B03 , 2D03  is recommended.
    Prerequisite(s) (EFFECTIVE 2019-2020): PNB 2XA3  or PSYCH 2H03 ; and one of ARTSSCI 2R03 , HTHSCI 2A03 , LINGUIST 2DD3 , PNB 2XE3 , 3XE3 , SOCSCI 2J03 , STATS 2B03 , 2D03 ; and registration in Level III or IV of an Honours program; or ISCI 2A18 A/B . PSYCH/MUSICCOG 2MP3  is recommended.
    Antirequisite: MUSICCOG 3MP3, 3MB3, PSYCH 3MP3, 3MB3
    Cross-list(s): PSYCH 3SP3  
    This course is administered by the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour.
  

  • MUSICCOG 4D06 A/B - Thesis in Music Cognition

    6 unit(s)
    Students conduct an individual research project under the supervision of a faculty member in Psychology or Music.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of Honours Music or any Music Cognition program (B.A., B.Mus., B.Sc.) with a Grade Point Average of at least 8.0 and permission of the instructor
  

  • MUSICCOG 4MP3 - Neuroscience of Music

    3 unit(s)
    This seminar explores theories on how and why music evolved, and how the perception, development, performance and emotional experience of music are mediated by the brain. Primary source materials are discussed in class and experimental designs developed to address critical questions.
    Three hours (lecture/seminar); one term
    Prerequisite(s): MUSICCOG 2MP3 (or MUSICCOG 2MA3) or PSYCH 2MP3 (or PSYCH 2MA3) or PSYCH 3H03; and registration in a Music Cognition program (B.A., B.Arts.Sc., B.Mus., B.Sc.), or PNB 2XA3 or PSYCH 2E03 and registration in an Honours program, or ISCI 2A18 A/B; or permission of the instructor. PSYCH 2E03 is recommended.
    Cross-list(s): PSYCH 4MP3
    This course is administered by the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  

  • MUSICCOG 4QQ3 A/B S - Experimental Laboratory in Music Cognition II

    3 unit(s)
    Students will receive advanced training in the process of designing experiments, collecting data, performing statistical analyses and reporting on an experiment addressing an aspect of music perception and cognition.
    Two hours plus lab work; one term, or, one hour plus lab work; two terms
    Prerequisite(s): MUSICCOG 3QQ3 A/B S  and permission of the instructor

Neuroscience

Courses in NEUROSCI are administered by the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
Psychology Building, Room 102, ext. 23000
http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/pnb/

 

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

See also courses in PSYCH and PNB.
  

  • NEUROSCI 2BB3 A/B S - Research Practicum in Cellular/Molecular Neuroscience

    3 unit(s)
    Independent research practicum in cellular/molecular neuroscience, conducted in a faculty member’s laboratory that may be extended over both terms.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II Honours Neuroscience and permission of faculty supervisor and program director
  

  • NEUROSCI 2CC3 A/B S - Research Practicum in Systems/Circuits Neuroscience

    3 unit(s)
    Independent research practicum in systems/circuits neuroscience, conducted in a faculty member’s laboratory that may be extended over both terms.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II Honours Neuroscience and permission of faculty supervisor and program director
  

  • NEUROSCI 2DD3 A/B S - Research Practicum in Behavioural/Cognitive Neuroscience

    3 unit(s)
    Independent research practicum in behavioural/cognitive neuroscience, conducted in a faculty member’s laboratory that may be extended over both terms.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II Honours B.Sc. Neuroscience and permission of Faculty Supervisor and Program Director
  

  • NEUROSCI 2XN0 A/B - Neuroscience Tutorial

    0 unit(s)
    Tutorial supplementing the Honours B.Sc. Neuroscience program. Must be completed prior to enrolment in Level III.
    This tutorial is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
    One lecture (one hour); two terms
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II Honours Neuroscience
  

  • NEUROSCI 3BB3 A/B S - Individual Lab Study in Cellular/Molecular Neuroscience

    3 unit(s)
    Independent laboratory project in cellular/molecular neuroscience, conducted in a faculty member’s laboratory that may be extended over both terms.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV Honours Neuroscience and permission of faculty supervisor and program director
    If NEUROSCI 3BB3 A/B S is taken concurrently with NEUROSCI 4L09 A/B  or 4L12 A/B , a different faculty member must supervise each course. 
  

  • NEUROSCI 3CC3 A/B S - Individual Lab Study in Systems/Circuits Neuroscience

    3 unit(s)
    Independent laboratory project in systems/circuits neuroscience, conducted in a faculty member’s laboratory that may be extended over both terms.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV Honours Neuroscience and permission of faculty supervisor and program director
    If NEUROSCI 3CC3 A/B S is taken concurrently with or NEUROSCI 4L09 A/B  or 4L12 A/B , a different faculty member must supervise each course. 
  

  • NEUROSCI 3DD3 A/B S - Individual Lab Study in Behavioural/Cognitive Neuroscience

    3 unit(s)
    Independent laboratory project in behavioural/cognitive neuroscience, conducted in a faculty member’s laboratory that may be extended over both terms.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV Honours Neuroscience and permission of faculty supervisor and program director
    If NEUROSCI 3DD3 A/B S is taken concurrently with NEUROSCI 4L09 A/B   or 4L12 A/B , a different faculty member must supervise each course. 
  

  • NEUROSCI 3E03 - Neuroscience Lab

    3 unit(s)
    Practical techniques in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, including brightfield and fluorescence microscopy, neuronal visualization via staining, and invertebrate neurophysiological recording.
    One lecture, one lab (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): PNB 2XB3 and registration in Level III or above of Honours Neuroscience
  

  • NEUROSCI 3J03 - Visual Neuroscience

    3 unit(s)
    Using human clinical cases, students will explore how genes and the environment affect the cells and circuits of the visual system. Cases will be investigated through the lenses of basic animal research and optometry.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of PNB 2XB3, PSYCH 2E03, ISCI 2A18 A/B, or LIFESCI 2CC3; and registration in Level III or above of an Honours program
    Antirequisite(s): PSYCH 3J03
  

  • NEUROSCI 3SN3 - Neural Circuits

    3 unit(s)
    Circuit- and systems-level neuroscience. Role of cellular properties, synapses, and connectivity in establishing neural circuits, focusing on themes of plasticity and sensory processing.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): BIOLOGY 2A03, 2B03 and one of LIFESCI 2CC3, PNB 2XB3; or ISCI 2A18 A/B; or BIOLOGY 3P03
    Antirequisite(s): PSYCH 3SN3
  

  • NEUROSCI 4L09 A/B - Neuroscience Thesis

    9 unit(s)
    A research project conducted under the supervision of a faculty member affiliated with the Honours Neuroscience program.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of Honours Neuroscience with a GPA of at least 8.5 and permission of faculty supervisor and program director
    Antirequisite(s): BIOLOGY 4C09 A/B S, 4C12 A/B, 4F06 A/B S, NEUROSCI 4L12 A/B, PNB 4D06 A/B, 4D09 A/B, 4DD6 A/B 
    Cannot be taken concurrently with PNB 4SC6 A/B.
  

  • NEUROSCI 4L12 A/B - Neuroscience Senior Thesis

    12 unit(s)
    A research project conducted under the supervision of a faculty member affiliated with the Honours Neuroscience program.
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of Honours Neuroscience with a GPA of at least 9.0 and permission of faculty supervisor and program director
    Antirequisite(s): BIOLOGY 4C09 A/B S, 4C12 A/B, 4F06 A/B S, NEUROSCI 4L09 A/B, PNB 4D06 A/B, 4D09 A/B, 4DD6 A/B
    Cannot be taken concurrently with PNB 4SC6 A/B.
  

  • NEUROSCI 4S03 A/B - Neuroscience Seminar

    3 unit(s)
    An advanced seminar focussing on original research articles in cellular/molecular, systems/circuits, and behavioural/cognitive neuroscience.
    One seminar (one and one-half hours); two terms
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of Honours Neuroscience or permission of instructor
    Prerequisite(s) (EFFECTIVE 2020-2021): NEUROSCI 3E03, 3SN3 and registration In Level IV of Honours Neuroscience program or permission of the instructor

Nursing

Courses in Nursing are administered by the School of Nursing.
Health Sciences Centre, Room 2J16, ext. 22407
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/nursing/

Courses
See also courses in COLLAB (Nursing Consortium (A) Stream).
  

  • NURSING 1F03 - Introduction to Nursing and Health I for Basic Stream

    3 unit(s)
    This introductory course will familiarize students with ways of knowing in nursing. Students will learn self-directed and person-based learning within a problem-based learning approach to facilitate their learning throughout the B.Sc.N. program.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 1I02
  

  • NURSING 1G03 - Introduction to Nursing and Health II for Basic Stream

    3 unit(s)
    Students will be introduced to concepts of health and healing and will explore group process theory. They will learn to define clinical questions relevant to nursing and to use evidence-based approach to address these questions.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 1F03, 1I02 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 1J02
  

  • NURSING 1I02 - Introduction to Nursing Practice for Basic Stream

    2 unit(s)
    This course introduces students to the scope of professional practice and the meaning of caring in nursing. Students will learn beginning assessment, communication, and intervention skills in the clinical laboratory.
    Tutorial and clinical lab (four hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 1F03 and WHMIS 1A00
  

  • NURSING 1J02 - Professional Nursing Practice I for Basic Stream

    2 unit(s)
    Students will extend their knowledge of professional practice in the clinical laboratory focusing on healthy adults. Students will apply knowledge of growth and development, professional relationships and narrative enquiry to healthy persons across the lifespan. Tutorial and clinical lab (four hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): WHMIS 1A00 and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 1F03, 1I02 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 1G03
  

  • NURSING 1K02 A/B - Community Engagement and Citizenship for Basic Stream

    2 unit(s)
    Health and well-being are explored from multiple perspectives. Students will explore professional responsibilities of civic engagement.
    32 hours service learning, twelve seminars (one hour each); two terms
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 2A04 - Introduction to Professional RN Practice I for Post Diploma RPN Stream

    4 unit(s)
    Students are introduced to self-directed, person-based learning in a problem-based learning approach. Role differences between R.P.N. and R.N. are explored. Biological, physical, psychological, social science and nursing theories/ concepts are integrated and applied to health care problems and clinical practice.
    Tutorials (three hours); guided self-study (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): WHMIS 1A00
  

  • NURSING 2AA3 - Professional RN Practice II for Post Diploma RPN Stream

    3 unit(s)
    Theories/concepts from a variety of disciplines are integrated and applied to complex health care scenarios. Nursing concepts related to health and illness across the continuum of individual and family growth and development are examined.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2A04 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
    Antirequisite(s): NURSING 2AA4
  

  • NURSING 2I04 - Introduction to Professional Nursing and Health for Accelerated Stream

    4 unit(s)
    Students will be introduced to core concepts related to nursing and health through problem-based tutorials. Biological, physical, psychological, social science and nursing theories/concepts are integrated and applied to health care problems.
    Tutorial (four hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 2PF3 A/B or HTHSCI 2PF3 A/B
  

  • NURSING 2J04 - Professional Nursing Practice II for Accelerated Stream

    4 unit(s)
    Nursing concepts basic to health and illness are examined across the continuum of individual and family growth and development. Planned and guided experiences are provided in the clinical laboratory and acute care institutions.
    Clinical lab and professional practice (12 hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): WHMIS 1A00 , and minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2U04  and registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 2V04  
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 2L03 - Professional Nursing Practice II for Basic Stream

    3 unit(s)
    This course is an applied professional practice course. Students will begin to apply their knowledge and skills to the care of ill clients and families, under supervision. Students will expand their understanding of internal and external influences on the health of individuals and families at the micro and macro level.
    Professional practice and clinical lab (eight hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): WHMIS 1A00 and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 1G03, 1J02, HTHSCI 1H06 A/B, 1LL3 and a Pass in NURSING 1K02 A/B and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 2MM3
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 2MM3 - Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness I for Basic Stream

    3 unit(s)
    This course uses a person-based learning within problem-based approach in which students will expand their knowledge of core nursing concepts and will enhance their ability to critique that knowledge.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 1G03, 1J02. HTHSCI 1H06 A/B, 1LL3 and a Pass in NURSING 1K02 A/B and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 2L03
  

  • NURSING 2NN3 - Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness II for Basic Stream

    3 unit(s)
    An extension of NURSING 2MM3, students will deepen their understanding and application of relevant nursing concepts.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2MM3 and a Pass in NURSING 2L03 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 2P03, and NURSING 2LA2 A/B or HTHSCI 2LA2 A/B
  

  • NURSING 2P03 - Professional Nursing Practice III for Basic Stream

    3 unit(s)
    A continuation of NURSING 2L03 with applied professional practice in institutional settings.
    Professional practice and clinical lab (eight hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2MM3 and a Pass in NURSING 2L03 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 2NN3
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 2U04 - Introduction to Nursing Practice I for Accelerated Stream

    4 unit(s)
    This course focuses on the acquisition of foundational clinical and reasoning skills. History taking, nurse patient relationship, physical assessment and clinical reasoning are introduced.
    Problem-based tutorials and clinical lab (four hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): WHMIS 1A00
  

  • NURSING 2V04 - Nursing Concepts in Health & Illness for Accelerated Stream

    4 unit(s)
    In this people-based learning within problem-based learning course students will apply knowledge of core nursing and interprofessional healthcare content to individuals, families and communities in increasingly complex situations. Through independent learning and group learning, students will analyze professional practice situations from a variety of perspectives, and apply principles of evidence-based /best practice guidelines in their plan of care.
    Tutorial (four hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2I04 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 2J04
  

  • NURSING 3A04 - Clinical Reasoning in RN Practice for Post Diploma RPN Stream

    4 unit(s)
    This course focuses on the development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment for RN practice. Clinical assessment and evidence informed decisions making skills are applied to simulated patients, virtual clinical scenarios and clinical simulation experiences.
    Seminar activities supported by clinical lab as applicable (four hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2AA3, HTHSCI 2C06, 2RR3, 3C04, Pass in NURSING 3QQ3, and registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
    Antirequisite(s): NURSING 2T04
  

  • NURSING 3QQ3 - Professional Community Nursing Practice

    3 unit(s)
    A professional practice course in which students learn about community as client by promoting health of communities.
    Professional practice (six hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2NN3, HTHSCI 2H03, 2HH3, 2RR3, and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2LA2 A/B or HTHSCI 2LA2 A/B, and a Pass in NURSING 2K02 A/B, 2P03, and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream; or registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream; or minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2V04, HTHSCI 2H03, 2HH3, 2RR3, 3C04, and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2PF3 A/B or HTHSCI 2PF3 A/B, and a Pass in NURSING 2J04, and registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 2A04 or 2AA3 or 3SS3 or 3TT3 or 3V03
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 3RS3 - Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness III for Post Diploma RPN Stream

    3 unit(s)
    Knowledge of core nursing and interprofessional health care content to individuals, families and communities in increasingly complex situations, analyzing professional practice situations from a variety of perspectives.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2A04, 2RR3, and registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
    Co-requisite(s):; NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B, and either NURSING 3YR4 or 3QQ3 for the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
  

  • NURSING 3RT3 - Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness IV for Post Diploma RPN Stream

    3 unit(s)
    An extension of NURSING 3RS3, students will expand their knowledge of core nursing and interprofessional health care content to individuals, families and communities in increasingly
    complex situations, analyzing professional practice situations from a variety of perspectives.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3RS3, and a Pass in either NURSING 3QQ3 or 3Y04, and registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B, and either NURSING 3QQ3 or 3RY4 for the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
  

  • NURSING 3RY4 - Professional Nursing Practice V for Post Diploma RPN Stream

    4 unit(s)
    This is an applied professional practice course in which students gain confidence in their emerging professional practice through a guided clinical practice in increasingly complex and diverse settings.
    Professional practice (twelve hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2AA3, HTHSCI 3C04, HTHSCI 2C06, 2RR3 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3RS3 or NURSING 3RT3 for the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 3SS3 - Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness III for Basic Stream

    3 unit(s)
    A continuation of NURSING 2NN3, students will apply deepening knowledge of core nursing and interprofessional health care content to individuals, families and communities in increasingly complex situations, analyzing professional practice situations from a variety of perspectives.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2NN3, HTHSCI 2H03, 2HH3, 2RR3, and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2LA2 A/B or HTHSCI 2LA2 A/B, and a Pass in NURSING 2K02 A/B, 2P03, and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream;
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3X04 and either NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B for the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
  

  • NURSING 3TT3 - Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness IV for Basic Stream

    3 unit(s)
    An extension of NURSING 3SS3, students will apply deepening knowledge of core nursing and interprofessional health care content to individuals, families and communities in increasingly complex situations, analyzing professional practice situations from a variety of perspectives.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3SS3, and a Pass in NURSING 3X04, and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3Y04 and either NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B for the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream; or either NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B, and either NURSING 3QQ3 or 3Y04 for the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream
  

  • NURSING 3V03 - Nursing Concepts in Health & Illness for Accelerated Stream II

    3 unit(s)
    An extension of NURSING 2V04 , students will apply deepening knowledge of core nursing and inter-professional health care content to individuals, families and communities in increasingly complex situations. Through independent and group learning students will analyze professional practice situations from a variety of perspectives, and apply principles of evidence-based /best practice guidelines in their plan of care.
    Tutorial (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2V04 , HTHSCI 2H03 , HTHSCI 2HH3 , 2RR3, 3C04 and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2PF3 A/B or HTHSCI 2PF3 A/B , and a Pass in NURSING 2J04  and registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Antirequisite(s): NURSING 3SS3 , 3TT3  
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3ZA3 , 3ZB3 , 3ZB3 , and either NURSING 3PF1 or HTHSCI 3PF1  
  

  • NURSING 3X04 - Professional Nursing Practice IV

    4 unit(s)
    This is an applied professional practice course in which students gain confidence in their emerging professional practice through a guided clinical practice in increasingly complex and diverse settings.
    Professional practice and clinical lab (twelve hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2NN3 , HTHSCI 2H03 , 2HH3 , 2RR3 , and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2LA2 A/B or 2LA2 A/B , and a Pass in NURSING 2K02 A/B , 2P03 , and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3SS3 
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 3Y04 - Professional Nursing Practice V

    4 unit(s)
    This is an applied professional practice course in which students gain confidence in their emerging professional practice through a guided clinical practice in increasingly complex and diverse settings.
    Professional practice (twelve hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3SS3, HTHSCI 2H03, 2HH3, 2RR3, and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2LA2 A/B or HTHSCI 2LA2 A/B, and a Pass in NURSING 2K02 A/B, 3X04 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3TT3 the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream; or NURSING 3SS3
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 3ZA3 - Professional Nursing Practice III for Accelerated Stream

    3 unit(s)
    This is an applied professional practice course in which students gain confidence in their emerging professional practice through a guided clinical practice in increasingly complex and diverse settings.
    Professional practice and clinical lab (eighteen hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2V04, HTHSCI 2H03, 2HH3, 2RR3, 3C04 and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 2PF3 A/B or HTHSCI 2PF3 A/B, and a Pass in NURSING 2J04 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Antirequisite(s): NURSING 3X04
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3V03
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 3ZB3 - Professional Nursing Practice IV for Accelerated Stream

    3 unit(s)
    This is an applied professional practice course in which students gain confidence in their emerging professional practice through a guided clinical practice in increasingly complex and diverse settings.
    Professional practice and clinical lab (eighteen hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Pass in NURSING 3ZA3  and registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Antirequisite(s): NURSING 3Y04  
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 3V03  
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 4B06 A/B S - Leadership and Management

    6 unit(s)
    Introduction to theories and methods of interprofessional leadership and management integrating nursing and health care and management disciplines. Offered in on-site tutorial, distance education webconference online and independent study formats. A certificate of completion is granted upon successful completion of the course.
    Tutorial or equivalent (four hours); independent study in workplace (six hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registered Nurse or health care professional with a minimum of one year clinical experience and permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): HTHSCI 4E06
  

  • NURSING 4DD6 A/B S - Advanced Leadership and Management

    6 unit(s)
    This advanced course builds upon NURSING 4B06 content. It integrates theories and research in leadership and management to enhance the health care provider’s knowledge of key issues in today’s workplace.
    Tutorial or equivalent (four hours), independent study in an organization (six hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): NURSING 4B06 A/B S 
    Antirequisite(s): HTHSCI 4DD6 A/B S
  

  • NURSING 4FF3 A/B S - Integrative Leadership Project

    3 unit(s)
    Students integrate learning and demonstrate a leadership role in addressing a real health care issue. Students work with both a tutor and a health care leader to address a mutually agreed upon leadership issue in the workplace.
    Seminar and clinical lab (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): NURSING 4B06 A/B S , 4DD6 A/B S , 4I03 A/B S , 4HH3 A/B S , 4Z03 A/B S 
    Antirequisite(s): HTHSCI 4FF3 A/B S 
  

  • NURSING 4H03 - Introduction to Concepts in Global Health

    3 unit(s)
    An introduction to the determinants of inequalities in the health of select populations in Canadian and international contexts as viewed through the lenses of historical development, political economy and medical anthropology.
    Lecture/seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 2RR3; and registration in Level III or above in any Stream of the B.Sc.N. Program or permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): COLLAB 4H03, HTHSCI 4H03
  

  • NURSING 4HH3 A/B S - Quality Management

    3 unit(s)
    This course focuses on the role of leadership in quality management in health care organizations. Theories, concepts and best practices are utilized to examine issues in the health care work environments. Concepts studied include patient safety, safety culture, benchmarks and scorecards, program evaluation and risk/utilization management.
    Lecture/seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registered Nurse or health care professional and permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): HTHSCI 4HH3 A/B S 
  

  • NURSING 4I03 A/B S - Leading Interprofessional Teams

    3 unit(s)
    This course studies types and structures of interprofessional teams in health care organizations. Theories and concepts related to leadership, communication and health systems are applied in the current work environment.
    Problem-based tutorial or equivalent (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registered Nurse or health care professional and permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): HTHSCI 4I03 A/B S 
  

  • NURSING 4J07 - Professional Nursing Practice VI

    7 unit(s)

    This course focuses on the application of theory and concepts to clinical practice, including the introduction to the leadership role in patient care. Students are individually placed in a variety of health-care settings.
    Professional practice (24 hours per week); one term


    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3TT3 , HTHSCI 2S03 , 3BB3, and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B , and a Pass in NURSING 3QQ3 , 3Y04 , and registration in any Stream of the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream; or a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3TT3 , HTHSCI 2S03 , and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B , and a Pass in NURSING 3QQ3 , 3Y04 , and registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream Program; or a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3V03 , and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3PF1 or HTHSCI 3PF1 , and a Pass in NURSING 3QQ3 , 3ZB3 , and registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 4P04  
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 4K10 - Professional Practice and the New Graduate

    10 unit(s)
    As an applied professional practice course, students focus on the integration and application of research, theory and concepts to professional practice, including an introduction to the leadership role in client care. Students are individually placed in a variety of contexts, where they are actively involved in the enactment of the nursing role.
    Professional practice (24 hours for six weeks, 35-36 hours for six - seven weeks); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 4P04 , and a Pass in NURSING 4J07 , and registration in any Stream of the B.Sc.N. Program
    Antirequisite(s): NURSING 4K07
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 4Q03  
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • NURSING 4P04 - Advanced Nursing Concepts I

    4 unit(s)
    This course is designed to allow students to explore first hand some of the facets and elements of the act of leading in the everyday world of professional nursing. The focus on leading will be on the challenges and issues of nurses’ work. This course engages students in learning about the meaning of leading through influence.
    Tutorial (three and one half hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3TT3, HTHSCI 2S03, 3BB3, and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B, and a Pass in NURSING 3QQ3, 3Y04 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream program; or minimum grade of C in NURSING 3TT3, HTHSCI 2S03, and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3PA2 A/B or HTHSCI 3PA2 A/B, and a Pass in NURSING 3QQ3, 3Y04 and registration in the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream; or a minimum C- in NURSING 3V03, and a minimum grade of C- in NURSING 3PF1 or HTHSCI 3PF1, and a Pass in NURSING 3QQ3, 3ZB3, and registration in the B.Sc.N. Accelerated (F) Stream
    Co-requisite(s): NURSING 4J07
 

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