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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).
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NURSING 4Q03 - Advanced Nursing Concepts II 3 unit(s)
This course engages students in exploring the meaning of becoming a nurse. Transitioning into this role draws upon their understanding of what nursing is and the possibilities for action in professional practice involvements. This course also provides learning activities that accentuate the exploration of becoming a professional, interprofessional collaboration, and self-regulation.
Tutorial (six hours, six 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 4Q04
Co-requisite(s): NURSING 4K10
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NURSING 4Z03 A/B S - Conflict Management 3 unit(s)
This course explores types and processes of conflict in health care organizations. Application of theories and principles of conflict and negotiations to situations in the health care environment.
Tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of one year clinical work experience in a health care profession and permission of the instructor
Antirequisite(s): HTHSCI 4Z03 A/B S
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Ojibwe Courses in Ojibwe are administered by the Indigenous Studies Program.
L.R. Wilson Hall, Room 1811, ext. 23788
https://indigenous.mcmaster.ca
Courses
If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.
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OJIBWE 1Z03 - Introduction to Ojibwe Language and Culture 3 unit(s)
This course will study the Ojibwe language, in its spoken and written forms, in the context of Ojibwe cultural traditions, values, beliefs and customs.
Lecture and seminars (three hours); one term
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OJIBWE 2Z03 - Intermediate Ojibwe 3 unit(s)
This course expands on the vocabulary and the oral skills for the Ojibwe language. In addition, the course reviews the written component of the language.
Lecture and seminars (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): OJIBWE 1Z03
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Peace Studies Courses in Peace Studies are administered by the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Togo Salmon Hall, Room 721, ext. 27734
http://peacestudies.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
Courses
If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.
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PEACEST 1A03 - Introduction to Peace Studies 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the discipline of peace research, focusing on the concepts of peace, war, security, conflict, violence and nonviolence, and examining the roles of values and ideologies in the attainment of peace.
Two lectures, one tutorial (three hours); one term
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PEACEST 2A03 - Conflict Transformation: Theory and Practice 3 unit(s)
An examination of ways of preventing, resolving and transforming conflicts in everyday life, in our own culture and others, and in the arenas of family, business, the law, schools and large-scale political conflicts.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PEACEST 2B03 - Human Rights and Social Justice 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the growing national and international discussion of human rights, exploring the value and limitations of universal rights, equality under the law and social justice.
Two lectures, one tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PEACEST 1A03 ; or WOMENST 1A03 or 1AA3 ; or registration in Level II or above of a program in Indigenous Studies, Labour Studies, Peace Studies or Justice, Political Philosophy and Law
Antirequisite(s): WOMENST 2A03
Cross-list(s): LABRST 2W03
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PEACEST 2BB3 - Introduction to the Study of War 3 unit(s)
A Peace Studies approach to the study of war, including the effects of war on people, societies and the earth. War prevention processes will be examined at the levels of interstate and state politics, social movements, and individual peace.
Two lectures, one tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PEACEST 1A03 and registration in Level II or above; or registration in a program in Peace Studies or Justice, Political Philosophy and Law
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PEACEST 2C03 - Peace and Popular Culture 3 unit(s)
This course conveys concepts of peace in popular culture in selected periods and places, with emphasis on the post-WWII period, and including contemporary manifestations.
Two lectures, one tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PEACEST 2E03 - Peer-to-Peer Problem-Based Inquiry: Archival Peace Research 3 unit(s)
What is considered evidence in archival research? This question will be investigated in student-led, peer-to-peer problem-based inquiry, emphasizing use of primary sources such as the Russell Archives and other peace-related archival collections at McMaster.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): PEACEST 1A03 and permission of the Director of Peace Studies
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PEACEST 2LS3 - Language and Society 3 unit(s)
An introduction to sociolinguistics covering such topics as linguistic variation (regional, social, situational), language and gender, language and disadvantage/power, language choice, language change, pidgin and creole languages.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): CMST 3G03, LINGUIST 3X03
Cross-list(s): LINGUIST 2S03
This course is administered by the Department of Linguistics and Languages
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PEACEST 3B03 - Peace-Building and Health Initiatives 3 unit(s)
An examination of the multiple links between health and peace, concentrating on social determinants; conflict reduction; food, sanitation and water supplies; and violence prevention; in crisis and non-crisis situations.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PEACEST 3C03 - Research Methods for Peace Studies 3 unit(s)
Introduction to applied research methods for peace studies and exploration of peace research applications.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): At least six units of Peace Studies; and registration in Level III or above of a program in Peace Studies; and permission of the Director of Peace Studies
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PEACEST 3D03 - Globalization and Peace 3 unit(s)
Investigation of complex systems approaches to understanding how social-cultural-ecological change influences globalization and peace.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): At least six units of Peace Studies, and registration in Level III or above; or registration in Level III or above of the Justice, Political Philosophy and Law program
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PEACEST 3GG3 - Theories of Decolonization and Resistance 3 unit(s)
A study of theoretical and cultural works that examine the effects of empire and chart projects for decolonization. Introduces debates in Indigenous and postcolonial studies, including as they engage with theories of racial capitalism, gender and sexuality, globalization, war, environmental change.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of any program
Antirequisite(s): CSCT 3R06 A/B, ENGLISH 3R06 A/B, PEACEST 3E06 A/B
Cross-list(s): ENGLISH 3GG3
This course is administered by the Department of English and Cultural Studies
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PEACEST 3P03 - Practicum I: Practical Peace Building 3 unit(s)
Exploration of service, entrepreneurship, and other modes of engagement with practical peace building through workplace experience.
Student-initiated voluntary placement for one day per week under supervised practice; one term
Prerequisite(s): At least six units of Peace Studies; and registration in Level III or above of a program in Peace Studies; and permission of the Director of Peace Studies
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
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PEACEST 3PA3 A/B S - Practicum II: Practical Peace Building 3 unit(s)
Exploration of service, entrepreneurship, and other modes of engagement with practical peace building through workplace experience.
Student-initiated voluntary placement for one day, every second week under supervised practice; two terms
Prerequisite(s): At least six units of Peace Studies; and registration in Level III or above of a program in Peace Studies; and permission of the Director of Peace Studies
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
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PEACEST 3Q03 - Philosophy of Law 3 unit(s)
An investigation of the nature of law and of issues arising within legal systems. These issues include legal reasoning, equality, legal insanity, punishment, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above
Cross-list(s): PHILOS 3Q03
This course is administered by the Department of Philosophy
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PEACEST 3W03 - Contemporary Native Literature in Canada 3 unit(s)
A study of significant works by Native writers who give voice to their experience in Canada. Issues examined include appropriation of voice, native identity, women in indigenous societies, and stereotyping.
Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Level II Indigenous Studies or six units of Level II English or permission of the instructor
Antirequisite(s): CSCT 3W03
Cross-list(s): ENGLISH 3W03 , INDIGST 3D03
This course is administered by Indigenous Studies.
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PEACEST 3X03 - Contemporary Native Literature in the United States 3 unit(s)
A study of contemporary works by Native writers in the United States within the context of American society and Post-Modern and Post-Colonial Literary Theory.
Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Level II Indigenous Studies or six units of Level II English or permission of the instructor
Antirequisite(s): CSCT 3X03
Cross-list(s): ENGLISH 3X03 , INDIGST 3E03
This course is administered by Indigenous Studies.
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PEACEST 3XX3 - Human Rights in History 3 unit(s)
A thematic examination of the global historical evolution of the notion of human rights from antiquity up to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the 20th century.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Cross-list(s): HISTORY 3XX3
May be offered in person or online.
This course is administered by the Department of History
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PEACEST 3Y03 - Special Topics in Peace Studies 3 unit(s)
Consult the Peace Studies Office for the topic to be offered.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours in Peace Studies Program
PEACEST 3Y03 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.
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PEACEST 4A03 - Research Seminar 3 unit(s)
An interdisciplinary examination of selected topics of current relevance to peace research.
Seminar (two hours); one term.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours in Peace Studies Program
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PEACEST 4B03 - Independent Research 3 unit(s)
Students develop and execute their own research projects, in regular consultation with a faculty supervisor, and produce and orally defend a substantial paper. May include a practicum component.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours in Peace Studies Program with a Grade Point Average of at least 8.5, and permission of the Director of Peace Studies
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PEACEST 4FC3 - Experiential Learning, Theory and Practice 3 unit(s)
Intensive experiential learning: examining theory and practice in situ through action learning and/or action research. Preparatory instruction on campus will precede field work and/or travel. Students and project-partners will explore problem-based learning opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of any program and permission of the instructor
Offered during the Spring/Summer term only.
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PEACEST 4G03 - Peace Through Health: Praxis 3 unit(s)
Exploring global perspectives of peace through health, addressing social determinants of health, gender and environment, and examining individual and institutional leadership, using problem-based and experiential learning.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PEACEST 1A03 or 2C03 ; and registration in Level IV of a program in Peace Studies; or permission of the Director of Peace Studies
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PEACEST 4GG3 - Nation and Genocide in the Modern World 3 unit(s)
A thematic study of genocide and mass murder in the twentieth century from a human rights perspective. The first part of the course covers the theoretical and legal aspects of genocide studies. The second part explores specific case studies of colonial massacres, the Holocaust, and the Cambodian and Rwandan genocides.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of any Honours program in History or Peace Studies
Cross-list(s): HISTORY 4G03
Departmental permission required.
This course is administered by the Department of History
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PEACEST 4J03 - International Law, Peace and Ecology 3 unit(s)
Selected problems and processes of international law linking culture and ecology and exploring the consequences for peace.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PEACEST 1A03 or PEACEST 2C03; and registration in Level IV of a program in Peace Studies; or permission of the Director of Peace Studies
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PEACEST 4L03 - Peace, Environment and Health 3 unit(s)
Selected environmental issues influencing peace and health. Topics may include social, ecological and economic perspectives on global change, biodiversity and water issues locally and globally.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PEACEST 1A03 or 2C03 ; and registration in Level IV of a program in Peace Studies; or permission of the Director of Peace Studies
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PEACEST 4MA3 - Forensic Archival Research in Conflict and Peace I 3 unit(s)
Practical forensic uses of archival resources as evidence in reconstructing, reconciling and making meaning in the context of contemporary conflicts from historical roots. Problem-based inquiry emphasizing engagement through peace and conflict research.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): At least six units of Peace Studies; and registration in Level IV of a program in Peace Studies; and permission of the Director of Peace Studies
Non-program students will be accommodated when possible.
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PEACEST 4MB3 - Forensic Archival Research in Conflict and Peace II 3 unit(s)
Advanced practical forensic uses of archival resources as evidence in reconstructing, reconciling and making meaning in the context of contemporary conflicts from historical roots and post-conflict peacebuilding. Problem-based inquiry emphasizing engagement and critical analysis through peace and conflict research.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PEACEST 4MA3; at least six units of Peace Studies; and registration in Level IV of a program in Peace Studies; and permission of the Director of Peace Studies
Non-program students will be accommodated when possible.
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Pharmacology Courses in Pharmacology are administered by the Honours Biology & Pharmacology Co-op Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Health Sciences Centre Room 2E21A, ext. 22312.
https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/biopharm
biophrm@mcmaster.ca
PHARMAC courses are available only to those students registered in Honours Biology and Pharmacology.
Note
PHARMAC 3A06 A/B , 3B06 A/B , 4A03 , 4AA3 , 4C03 , 4D03 and 4E03 will be based on self-directed problem based learning.
Courses
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PHARMAC 3A06 A/B - Introduction to Pharmacology 6 unit(s)
Principles of pharmacodynamics, principles of pharmacokinetics. Drugs acting on the CNS, female reproductive system, autonomic nervous system and respiratory system. Antimicrobials. Course teaches skills needed to perform effectively in a problem-based learning environment, critically read literature, and design a clinical trial.
One tutorial (three hours); two terms
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Honours Biology and Pharmacology Co-op (B.H.Sc.) program
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PHARMAC 3B06 A/B - Methods in Pharmacology 6 unit(s)
Laboratory course with extensive teaching and guidance by teaching assistants. Experimental methods for the study of drugs in vitro. Interpretation and communication of experimental data. Design and conducting a Discovery Project at an academic laboratory.
One lab (three hours); two terms
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in PHARMAC 3A06 A/B
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PHARMAC 4A03 - Receptor-Drug Interactions 3 unit(s)
Receptor classification, receptor theory, stimulus response coupling, second messengers.
One tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHARMAC 3A06 A/B
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PHARMAC 4AA3 - Advanced Topics in Pharmacology 3 unit(s)
New developments in pharmacology, with an emphasis on mechanisms of drug action.
One tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHARMAC 4A03
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PHARMAC 4C03 - Principles of Toxicology 3 unit(s)
General principles of toxicology, adverse effects of selected agents on humans and other organisms. This course includes learning skills related to oral presentations and making and presenting a poster presentation.
One tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHARMAC 3A06 A/B
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PHARMAC 4D03 - Drug Design 3 unit(s)
Principles of drug design based on drug transport, metabolism and selectivity of action at the target sites with emphasis on quantitative structure-activity relationships.
One tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHARMAC 3A06 A/B , 4A03
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PHARMAC 4E03 - Social Pharmacology 3 unit(s)
Epidemiological analysis of drug use in humans; adverse drug reactions; legal and economic aspects of drug utilization, prescribing patterns in national and international contexts.
One tutorial (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHARMAC 3A06 A/B
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PHARMAC 4F09 - Senior Thesis 9 unit(s)
A thesis based upon a research project carried out under the direction of a supervisor approved by the Program Director.
Prerequisite(s): PHARMAC 3A06 A/B
Not open to students with credit or registration in any Level IV department- or program-based thesis or independent study/project course.
This course will last be offered in 2019-20.
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PHARMAC 4T12 - Senior Thesis 12 unit(s)
A thesis based upon a research project carried out under the direction of a supervisor approved by the Program Director.
Prerequisite(s): PHARMAC 3A06 A/B
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Philosophy Courses in Philosophy are administered by the Department of Philosophy.
University Hall, Room 310, ext. 26445
http://philos.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
Department Notes
- The Department of Philosophy offers courses in all major areas of Philosophy, namely History of Philosophy, Logic, Ethics and Theory of Value, Legal and Political Philosophy, and Theory of Knowledge and Metaphysics. Students are advised to include courses from each of these areas in their programs.
- Students are advised to note carefully the prerequisites for all courses. Students who do not meet the specified prerequisites for a course may, in exceptional circumstances, obtain permission of the Departmental Undergraduate Counsellor to take the course. Note that not all courses are offered every year, however, all required courses are offered every year. Please consult the university Master Schedule.
- Students interested in registering in PHILOS 3W03 , 4W03 are strongly encouraged to obtain permission from the Departmental Undergraduate Counsellor by the end of May of the preceding year. Access to these courses cannot be guaranteed beyond that date.
- Students in Level 3 of an Honours Philosophy program may seek permission from the Departmental Undergraduate Counsellor to gain access to Level 4 courses.
Courses
If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.
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PHILOS 1A03 - Philosophical Texts 3 unit(s)
An introduction to philosophy through the close reading of selected classical texts. Authors to be considered may include Plato, Descartes, Hobbes, Hume, Marx, Mill, Nietzsche, Russell, and De Beauvoir.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
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PHILOS 1B03 - Philosophy, Law and Society 3 unit(s)
An introduction to philosophy through an exploration of issues in moral, political and legal philosophy. Topics may include: The Canadian Charter of Rights; terrorism, torture, and the rule of law; legal restrictions on hate speech and pornography.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
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PHILOS 1E03 - Philosophical Questions 3 unit(s)
An introduction to philosophy through the study of some of its central questions. Topics may include God, knowledge, mind and body, free will, politics, morality, and art.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
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PHILOS 1F03 - Meaning in Life 3 unit(s)
An introduction to philosophy through an exploration of the question: What makes life meaningful? Topics may include such themes as happiness, suffering, suicide, faith, love, friendship, work, art, and hope.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
First offered in 2019-2020
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PHILOS 2B03 - Introductory Logic 3 unit(s)
An introduction to logical reasoning and the analysis of argument through the study of propositional and quantification logic.
Three lectures; one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PHILOS 2CT3 - Critical Thinking 3 unit(s)
This course aims to improve skills in analyzing and evaluating arguments from everyday life and academic contexts.
Two lectures; one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): ARTSSCI 1B06, ARTSSCI 1BB3, IBH 2AE3
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PHILOS 2D03 - Bioethics 3 unit(s)
An introduction to moral philosophy, through a consideration of issues in health care ethics. Topics such as abortion, human experimentation, euthanasia, and genetic screening will be investigated.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2BD3 , HTHSCI 3L03 , PEACEST 2D03, RELIGST 2C03
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PHILOS 2E03 - Classical Chinese Philosophy 3 unit(s)
Introductory survey of classical Chinese philosophy, especially Confucianism and Daoism. Readings include Confucius, Mencius, Laozi and Zhuangzi.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PHILOS 2F03 - Philosophical Psychology 3 unit(s)
A consideration of such questions as: In what terms might human nature be described? How do intentional and unintentional behaviour differ? How do physical and mental states differ? When is action free? Can intelligence be duplicated artificially?
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PHILOS 2G03 - Social and Political Issues 3 unit(s)
A philosophical exploration of current social and political issues. Topics may include discrimination, violence, environmental problems, poverty, liberty, equality, democracy, or terrorism.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): PEACEST 2I03
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PHILOS 2H03 - Aesthetics 3 unit(s)
An introduction to some main theories of the nature of art, criticism, and the place of art in life and society.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): CMST 2O03
Cross-list(s): ARTHIST 2H03
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PHILOS 2N03 - Business Ethics 3 unit(s)
An analysis of ethical issues arising in contemporary business life. Sample topics include: fair and unfair competition; responsibilities towards employees, society and the environment; honesty and integrity in business; the moral status of corporations.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 2SB3
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PHILOS 2P03 - Ancient Greek Philosophy 3 unit(s)
A survey of ancient Greek and Roman philosophical thought from its beginnings to the Hellenistic period, including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics and the Epicureans.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): CLASSICS 2P03
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PHILOS 2Q03 - Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law 3 unit(s)
A critical survey of the essentials of private law (tort, contracts, and property), criminal law, administrative law, the Canadian Charter, and international law and institutions.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II of the Honours Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law program
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PHILOS 2S03 - History of Political Philosophy 3 unit(s)
A survey of major historical works in political philosophy, including works by some or all of: Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Bentham, Mill, Taylor, and Marx.
Three hours (lecture and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PHILOS 2TT3 - Ethical Issues in Communication 3 unit(s)
This course will examine ethical issues as they arise in interpersonal communication, social media, and mass communication. The dominant moral theories and approaches to moral decision-making will be analyzed and put to use to help students understand and evaluate concrete examples.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): CMST 2TT3 , 3N03, PEACEST 2TT3 , 3N03
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PHILOS 2X03 - Early Modern Philosophy I 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the political, epistemological and ontological problems investigated by philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries (Bacon, Hobbes, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Malebranche, Locke, Berkeley and Hume.)
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PHILOS 2XX3 - Early Modern Philosophy II 3 unit(s)
A sequel to Early Modern Philosophy I, continuing in the study of 17th and 18th century philosophy.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PHILOS 2YY3 - Ethics 3 unit(s)
An introduction to moral philosophy and its application to contemporary moral problems. Topics may include the objectivity of values, the nature of moral judgments, rights and duties, virtues, and consequentialism.
(Two lectures, one tutorial); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): IBH 1BC3
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PHILOS 2ZZ3 - Philosophy of Love and Sex 3 unit(s)
An exploration of philosophical texts concerned with the nature of love and sex, including such themes as friendship, romance, perversity, intimacy, desire, sex and sexuality.
Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
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PHILOS 3B03 - Continental Philosophy after Hegel 3 unit(s)
A study of the different lines of thought that emerged in philosophy in 19th-century continental Europe after Hegel. Authors may include Schopenhauer, Feuerbach, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, or Bergson.
lecture and discussion (Three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3C03 - Advanced Bioethics 3 unit(s)
An advanced study of the application of ethical theory to selected problems in health care, such as our reproductive practices, care of the dying, the therapeutic relationship.
Three hours (lecture and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PHILOS 2D03, PHILOS 2YY3, or RELIGST 2C03, and at least three additional units of Philosophy, and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3CC3 - Advanced Ethics 3 unit(s)
An advanced discussion of one or more theories or current issues in ethics. Topics may include meta-ethics, ethical naturalism, theories of rights and obligations, moral psychology, the role of moral emotions, or moral responsibility.
Three hours (lecture and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PHILOS 2D03, PHILOS 2YY3, or RELIGST 2C03, and at least three additional units of Philosophy, and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3D03 - Philosophy of Science 3 unit(s)
A survey of philosophical problems concerning science. Topics to be considered include explanation, causation, scientific laws, and instrumentalism vs. realism.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3E03 - Philosophy of Language 3 unit(s)
This course surveys some of the main themes pertaining to the philosophical study of language and communication and attempts to understand the most significant developments of the discipline in the course of the last century.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy or PHILOS 2B03; and registration in Level III or above
Antirequisite(s): CMST 3Y03
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PHILOS 3EE3 - Contemporary Continental Philosophy 3 unit(s)
An examination of the work of 20th- and 21st-century continental philosophers such as Heidegger, Sartre, Beauvoir, Foucault, Deleuze, Derrida or Agamben.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above
Antirequisite(s): PHILOS 4E03
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PHILOS 3HH3 - Metaphysics 3 unit(s)
An investigation of metaphysical concepts, such as substance, individuation, identity, essence, quality, process, mind, time and causality. Some contemporary criticisms of metaphysics will be discussed.
Three hours (lecture and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of philosophy and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3I03 - Philosophy and Feminism 3 unit(s)
A philosophical investigation of current feminist theorizing at the intersection of gender, race, sexuality, ability, and other categories of social difference.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy or WOMENST 1A03 , 1AA3 ; and registration in Level III or above
Antirequisite(s): WOMENST 3I03
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PHILOS 3L03 - Environmental Philosophy 3 unit(s)
A consideration of the characterization of nature and/or our evaluative responses to it.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3N03 - Political Philosophy 3 unit(s)
A study of major political concepts and themes, such as social contract, ideology, justice, freedom, equality, reform vs. revolution, state vs. individual.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3NN3 - Philosophy of the Enlightenment 3 unit(s)
An examination of the philosophy of 18th-century Europe, particularly of the thinkers associated with the Encyclopedia project. This movement was a concerted attempt to replace the old theological-cum-political order with one based on scientific reason and human rights.
Three hours (lecture and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3O03 - Theory of Knowledge 3 unit(s)
A study of scepticism and certainty, knowledge and belief, perception, memory, and truth.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in level III or above
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PHILOS 3P03 - Philosophies of War and Peace 3 unit(s)
A philosophical appraisal of the rationality and morality of the conduct of war and proposals for fostering peace among nations.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above; or registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours in Peace Studies Program
Antirequisite(s): PEACEST 3M03
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PHILOS 3Q03 - Philosophy of Law 3 unit(s)
An investigation of the nature of law and of issues arising within legal systems. These issues include legal reasoning, equality, legal insanity, punishment, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Three hours (lecture and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above; or registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours in Peace Studies Program
Cross-list(s): PEACE ST 3Q03
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PHILOS 3VV3 - Kant 3 unit(s)
An introduction to Kant’s critical philosophy through a study of the Critique of Pure Reason and of the debates between Kant and such contemporaries as Jacobi, Reinhold and Fichte.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 2X03 , 2XX3 , and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3W03 - Reading Course 3 unit(s)
A tutorial course in which individual students meet regularly with an instructor on a list of readings outside normally available course offerings. It is the student’s responsibility to secure the agreement of an instructor and to complete a proposal form (available in the Philosophy Department office), before attempting to register in the course.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of any program in Philosophy, with a Grade Point Average of at least 8.5 and permission of the Department
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PHILOS 3XX3 - Plato 3 unit(s)
A detailed study of one or more of Plato’s dialogues, with an emphasis on his philosophical ideas.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 2P03 or CLASSICS 2P03
Antirequisite(s): CLASSICS 3XX3
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PHILOS 3YY3 - Hegel 3 unit(s)
An introduction to Hegel’s philosophy and to the further developments of his thought by nineteenth century philosophers such as Marx, Schleiermacher, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy and registration in Level III or above
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PHILOS 3ZZ3 - Aristotle 3 unit(s)
A detailed study of various parts of the philosophy of Aristotle. Topics covered may include Aristotle’s views on logic, nature, the soul, metaphysics, ethics and politics.
Lecture and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 2P03 or CLASSICS 2P03
Antirequisite(s): CLASSICS 3ZZ3
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PHILOS 4A03 - Early Modern Philosophy 3 unit(s)
A critical study of one or more 17th- or 18th-century European or British philosophers, such as Descartes, Leibniz, Hume.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 2X03 and 2XX3 and registration in Level IV of any program in Philosophy
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4C03 - Philosophy of Constitutional Law 3 unit(s)
A philosophical study of the nature and role of constitutions and of the judicial interpretation and application of constitutional charters of rights.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 3Q03 and registration in Level IV of any program in Philosophy
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4D03 - Twentieth-Century Analytic Philosophy 3 unit(s)
A study of some main currents of 20th-century analytic philosophy and of the work of some of the key philosophers involved (e.g. Russell, Moore, Wittgenstein, Quine and Davidson).
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of any program in Philosophy
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4F03 - Issues in Continental Philosophy 3 unit(s)
An exploration of a particular theme or issue important to recent continental philosophers, such as violence, xenophobia, justice, dissent, community, identity, or ecology.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of any program in Philosophy
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4I03 - Medieval Philosophy 3 unit(s)
A study of one or more central medieval philosophers, such as Augustine, Aquinas, or William of Ockham.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 2P03; and registration in Level IV of any program in Philosophy
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4K03 - Seminar in Ancient Philosophy 3 unit(s)
A critical examination of a major thinker, movement, theme, or work in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy (e.g. pre-Socratic philosophy, a particular Platonic dialogue, Stoic ethics, ancient skepticism, or philosophy in late antiquity).
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 2P03 or CLASSICS 2P03; and registration in Level IV of any program in Philosophy or Classics
Antirequisite(s): CLASSICS 4K03
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4Q03 - Normative Jurisprudence 3 unit(s)
This course critically examines the structure and underlying rationale of one or more key areas of law, such as (but not limited to) tort, contract, property, or criminal law.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV of the Honours Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law program
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4S03 - Human Rights and Global Justice 3 unit(s)
This course examines the philosophical foundations and political implications of human rights and theories of justice in the international sphere. We will also consider related topics of sovereignty, political legitimacy, international responsibility, humanitarian intervention, international criminal law.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV of the Honours Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law program
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4V03 - Multidisciplinary Workshop in the Ethics and Policy of Technological Innovation 3 unit(s)
This course is a multidisciplinary, team-based workshop focused on identifying and resolving the ethical and policy challenges presented by new technologies that are promising but also potentially socially disruptive. Open to students from Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 2D03 or 2YY3; 3 units of PHILOS 2S03 or PHILOS 2G03; 3 units of PHILOS 2N03 or PHILOS 2TT3; 3 units of PHILOS 3C03, PHILOS 3CC3, PHILOS 3I03, PHILOS 3L03, PHILOS 3Q03, or PHILOS 3N03; and permission of the department.
This course is restricted to students accepted into EPTIC (Ethics and Policy for Technological Innovation Certificate).
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PHILOS 4W03 - Independent Study 3 unit(s)
In consultation with a member of the Department of Philosophy , students will prepare an essay on an approved topic, on the basis of a list of readings outside normally available course offerings. It is the student’s responsibility to secure the agreement of an instructor and to complete a proposal form (available in the Philosophy Department office), before attempting to register in the course.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of any Honours program in Philosophy, with a Grade Point Average of at least 8.5 and permission of the Department
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PHILOS 4XP3 A/B - Law And Community 3 unit(s)
This course seeks to foster a sophisticated understanding of the legal institutions that make up the social world by hosting visits with a number of offices whose central mission involves participating in the political and legal processes in which laws are made, applied and developed.
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
Three hours; two terms (alternate weeks)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV of the Honours Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law program
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4XX3 - Intermediate Logic 3 unit(s)
A study of one or more advanced topics in formal logic, such as the metatheory of classical logic, extensions of or alternatives to classical logic, or the philosophy of logic.
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): PHILOS 2B03; and registration in Level IV of any program in Philosophy
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4YE3 A/B - Philosophy, Pedagogy And Community 3 unit(s)
This experiential learning course introduces students to A) fundamental issues in the philosophy of education with an emphasis on the intersection of education and community building, B) training in methods of facilitating philosophical enquiry, C) application of these methods within the community. In partnership with McMaster Children and Youth University.
Three hours; two terms (alternate weeks)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV Honours Philosophy only
Departmental permission required
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PHILOS 4YY3 - Topics in Ethics 3 unit(s)
An advanced study of ethics broadly defined to include those aspects of human life that provide meaning and value (e.g. aesthetic, moral, religious, social or political experience.)
Seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PHILOS 2YY3 , 3C03 , 3CC3 , and registration in Level IV of any program in Philosophy or
Peace Studies
Antirequisite(s): PHILOS 4B03, PEACEST 4C03
PHILOS 4YY3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.
Departmental permission required.
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Physics Courses in Physics are administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
A.N. Bourns Science Building, Room 241, ext. 24559
http://www.physics.mcmaster.ca/
Department Notes
- The Department reserves the right to withdraw a Level III or IV course which is not specifically required in a Physics program if the registration falls below ten.
- Students in Level III or IV of Physics programs will find a number of relevant electives among the offerings of the Department of Biology, the Department of Engineering Physics and the School of Geography and Earth Sciences.
- Courses in Physics and Astronomy are not open to students registered in the Bachelor of Technology program.
Courses
If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.
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PHYSICS 1A03 - Introductory Physics 3 unit(s)
A first course in university physics, taught using examples and applications from many areas of science. Topics include the concepts of force and energy, mechanics, waves and fluids.
Lectures, web modules (three hours), one lab (two hours) every other week; one term
Prerequisite(s): One of Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors U, Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus U, MATH 1F03
Co-requisite(s): WHMIS 1A00 if not already completed, must be completed prior to the first lab.
Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 1B03 , 1C03
Not open to students with credit or registration in ISCI 1A24 A/B or PHYSICS 1D03 .
It is recommended that students in Chemical and Physical Sciences Gateway complete PHYSICS 1C03 .
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PHYSICS 1AA3 - Introduction To Modern Physics 3 unit(s)
A course presenting aspects of modern physics relevant to life sciences. Electromagnetic fields. Atomic, quantum, and nuclear physics. Applications to imaging and understanding biological systems.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours) every other week; one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PHYSICS 1A03 , 1B03 , 1C03
Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 1BA3 , 1BB3 , 1CC3
Not open to students with credit or registration in ISCI 1A24 A/B .
It is recommended that students in Chemical and Physical Sciences Gateway complete PHYSICS 1CC3 .
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PHYSICS 1C03 - Physics for the Chemical and Physical Sciences 3 unit(s)
A first course in university physics intended for physics and chemistry students, or students in any other discipline who have an appropriate secondary school background. This course is a comprehensive treatment of linear and rotational mechanics - kinematics, dynamics, and the relevant conservation laws.
Three lectures, one lab (two hours) every week; one term
Prerequisite(s): Either Grade 12 Physics U or PHYSICS 1L03 ; and either Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors U or MATH 1F03 ; and credit or registration in one of ARTSSCI 1D06 A/B , MATH 1A03 , 1LS3 , MATH 1X03 , 1ZA3
Co-requisite(s): WHMIS 1A00 if not already completed, must be completed prior to the first lab.
Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 1A03 , 1B03
Not open to students with credit or registration in ISCI 1A24 A/B or PHYSICS 1D03 .
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PHYSICS 1CC3 - Modern Physics for the Chemical and Physical Sciences 3 unit(s)
This course is the continuation of PHYSICS 1C03 .
Topics include simple harmonic motion, waves, interference, electrostatics, magnetostatics and an introduction to quantum physics.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours) every other week; one term
Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1A03 , 1B03 or 1C03
Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 1AA3 , 1BA3 , 1BB3
Not open to students with credit or registration in ISCI 1A24 A/B .
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PHYSICS 1D03 - Introductory Mechanics 3 unit(s)
A course for engineering students. Principles of mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, including Newton’s Laws, rotational kinematics and dynamics, torque, energy, momentum, angular momentum, and simple harmonic motion.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours) every other week; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a program in the Faculty of Engineering
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PHYSICS 1E03 - Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields 3 unit(s)
A course for engineering students. Oscillations and waves, interference; electrostatics, electric potential, circuit elements; magnetic fields.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours) every other week; one term
Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1D03 and registration in Engineering
Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 2A03
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PHYSICS 1X00 - Important Problems in Theoretical Physics 0 unit(s)
Applies the basic laws of physics encountered in introductory courses to problems of great historical significance which are of relevance to modern research. Possible topics include; Kepler orbits, Dark Matter, Scattering, the discovery of atoms, phonons, special relativity and space time symmetries.
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
One lecture; one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PHYSICS 1A03 , 1B03 , 1C03 , 1D03 ; and credit or registration in one of PHYSICS 1AA3 , 1BA3 , 1BA3 , 1CC3 , 1E03 ; or ISCI 1A24 A/B
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