A weekly seminar on research in neuroscience with student presentations and faculty guest lectures. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate students. [Faculty of Science]

In-depth examination of selected topics in cognitive neuroscience. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate students. [Faculty of Science]

A course designed to allow graduate students the opportunity to pursue a research topic in-depth. This pursuit may take the form of directed reading, library research, and/or laboratory experience. A formal paper, research proposal or report, lab notes, annotated bibliography, and/or essay is required. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate students. Consent of an academic member in the Department of Psychology is required. [Faculty of Arts]

Review and discussion of advanced theoretical or methodological topics or emerging research areas in Developmental Science. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology website for the topics offered and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Arts]

Introduction to and overview of selected advanced methodological topics, including theory and the application of these methods. This course typically involves the completion of analysis assignments. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students. PSYCH 532 or permission of the instructor. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology website for the topics offered and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Science]

Lectures and seminars on: classification, description and measurement of psychiatric disorders; sleep disorders; biochemical theories of psychiatric disorders, and discussions of how the actions of the drugs used to treat these disorders relate to these theories; practical aspects of drug treatment; biological markers; brain imaging; women's health issues; herbal products and psychiatry. Prerequisite: Permission of Department.

Lectures and seminars on mental health from the perspective of the developing child and adolescent. As the foundations of mental health are determined by the complex interplay of genetics and the environment, issues related to maternal mental health and potential impact on the developing foetus are also examined. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

Student internship in psychiatry for students registered in the MD program.

An in-depth analysis of current psychiatric practice in relation to diagnosis, choice of treatment and evaluation of clinical responses. Recent research advances will also be described. Prerequisite: Consent of Department

A discussion of selected topics of current interest in psychiatry including neurobiological and psychosocial aspects of the etiology and treatment of mental disorders. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

This course allows a student to study an area of psychiatry in much greater detail than usual. Format is usually a reading/tutorial in which the student carries out directed reading and meets with the tutor regularly. Term papers will be used for evaluation purposes. The course requires independent study. Students who have a particular interest in any specific area in psychiatry are encouraged to meet with Faculty members to explore the possibly of arranging a suitable topic. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Seminar course with lectures and reading-based class discussion on recent cognitive-affective neuroscience findings in psychiatry. All psychiatric disorders are characterised by alterations in emotions, thoughts and cognition, yet neuroscientific evidence to corroborate and refine this observation has only recently begun to be integrated into psychiatric theory and research. Readings (updated annually) and discussions will review neural manifestations of cognitive-affective disturbances across and within mental illnesses. Following introductory lecture sessions, students will review, analyze and discuss in class recent neurocognitive findings in psychiatry. The goal of this course is to promote a neurobiological understanding of cognitive-affective changes within and across mental illnesses. Prerequisites: PSYCH 375 or NEURO 210 or PSYCH 377 or consent of the Department.

An in-depth study of the gross anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, trunk, head and neck. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

An in-depth study of the gross anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, trunk, head and neck. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

An in-depth study of the gross anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, trunk, head and neck. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

An introduction to the analysis of human movement with an emphasis on kinetics, kinematics, normal gait analysis, motor control and balance. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

An introduction to statistical principles, research methods and critical appraisal of research reports with a focus on the healthcare environment. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

This 4 week full-time clinical placement is offered on completion of academic courses. The placement will consolidate all program knowledge and skills in the practice environment leading to clinical competence in the Canadian practice setting. This course will be hands-on clinical practice, in approved, affiliated clinical facilities. Prerequisite: Consent of Department.

Introduction to mechanical and analytical concepts pertinent to physical therapy. Content will include the systematic analysis of posture, balance, typical and atypical gait, functional movements and the influence of person, task, and environment on task performance. Prerequisite: PTHER 516.

This course examines the acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise and explores the use of exercise in the management of chronic diseases and disabilities. Prerequisite: PTHER 516.

Anatomy of the upper limb, lower limb and trunk. Specific emphasis on knowledge of joints, ligaments, nerve supply and deep muscles.

An introduction to clinical practice including coursework, clinical visits and a one week placement in approved clinical affiliations.

An introduction to clinical practice including coursework, clinical visits and a one week placement in approved clinical affiliations.

Credit. Clinical practice in approved clinical affiliations.

Credit. Clinical practice in approved clinical affiliations. Can be combined with INT D 411 for an interdisciplinary placement for a combined weighting.

Credit. Clinical practice in approved clinical affiliations. Can be combined with INT D 411 for an interdisciplinary placement for a combined weighting.

Credit. Clinical practice in approved clinical affiliations. Can be combined with INT D 411 for an interdisciplinary placement for a combined weighting.

Credit. Clinical practice in approved clinical affiliations. Can be combined with INT D 411 for an interdisciplinary placement for a combined weighting.

Introduction to physical therapy including theory and concepts of rehabilitation science. Content will include communication, professional ethics and conduct, disability issues, models of disablement, client centered principles and self reflection. A model of practice and clinical decision making will be presented.

Continuation of the study of professional issues relevant to the practice of physical therapy in Canada and globally. Topics include cultural issues, disability ethics and an introduction to Health Promotion. Prerequisite: PTHER 524.

The study of professional roles, responsibilities and essential competencies within public and private practice with an emphasis on professional communication, assignment of care to physical therapy assistants, patient and colleague education, patient safety, organizational structures, health policy and administration. Prerequisite: PTHER 525.

The study of professional regulatory responsibilities and medical-legal topics including registration, continuing competence, conduct and discipline, professional standards of practice, medical-legal considerations and the litigation process. Fundamentals of business practice, funding structures, and business ethics will be examined in the context of professional practice. Prerequisite: PTHER 526.

Introduction to the theory and application of physical therapy skills with an emphasis on assessment and handling techniques. Functional application of anatomy knowledge will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PTHER 516.

The assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal-related conditions. Components of practice will include; musculoskeletal pathology, assessment principles, clinical decision making, therapeutic exercise, mobilization techniques, and outcome evaluation. Prerequisites: PTHER 500, 504, 528, and 577.

A practicum in the student's area of concentration and interest to be taken by the student if their committee feels the student needs, or the student desires, further practical experience. This course may involve experience off campus in any geographical area where the student may gain the necessary experience.

A practicum in the student's area of concentration and interest to be taken by the student if his/her committee feels the student needs, or the student desires, further practical experience. This course may involve experience off campus in any geographical area where the student may gain the necessary experience.

A practicum in the student's area of concentration and interest to be taken by the student if his/her committee feels the student needs, or the student desires, further practical experience. This course may involve experience off campus in any geographical area where the student may gain the necessary experience.

The study of acute cardiorespiratory pathology. Components of practice will include: an understanding of pathology, assessment, intervention, outcome evaluation, relevant therapeutic exercise, electrophysical agents and evidence-based skills. Prerequisites: PTHER 528 and 577.

Introduction to the theory and application of physical therapy in adults with neurological conditions. Components of practice will include assessment, intervention, outcome evaluation, therapeutic exercise, electrophysical agents, and evidence-based skills. Prerequisites: PTHER 500, 504, 528, and 566.

Study of the theory and application of physical therapy in clients with selected chronic diseases. Components of practice will include assessment, intervention, outcome evaluation, therapeutic exercise, electrophysical agents, and evidence-based skills. Prerequisites: PTHER 538, 544, 546, 563, and 565.

The use of mobilization, stabilization, and manipulation techniques in selected peripheral and spinal dysfunction. Components of practice will include assessment, intervention, outcome evaluation, therapeutic exercise, electrophysical agents, and evidence-based skills. Prerequisite: PTHER 538.

Students can register in these for credit towards the MScPT requirement of 3 credits in elective coursework. A variety of topic areas may be offered. Note: Course title is variable; course may be repeated.

Students can register in these for credit towards the MScPT requirement of 3 credits in elective coursework. A variety of topic areas may be offered. Note: Course title is variable, course may be repeated.

Students can register in these for credit towards the MScPT requirement of 3 credits in elective coursework. A variety of topic areas maybe offered. Note: Course title is variable; course may be repeated.

Introduction to the theory, evidence, and application of therapeutic physical agents in physical therapy. Prerequisite: PTHER 500 and 528.

Introduction to theories of motor development and a systematic observational approach to the assessment of gross motor skills in infancy and childhood. Introduction to issues in pediatric physical therapy, assessment and intervention approaches, appropriate outcome measures, service delivery models, and important research findings. Corequisite: PTHER 546 and 567. Prerequisites: PTHER 544.

An examination of age-related changes, prevalent age-related conditions treated by physical therapists and contextual factors that influence the activity and participation of older adults. Prerequisites: PTHER 538, 544, and 566. Corequisite: PTHER 546.

Anatomy and physiology of the brain and central nervous system and an introduction to the functions of the human nervous system. Prerequisite: PTHER 516.

Structures and functions of the human nervous system. Emphasis is on the effects of injury, diseases and rehabilitation training on the nervous system. Prerequisites: PTHER 516.

An introduction to basic concepts of evidence-based physiotherapy practice, with emphasis on searching, appraising, and applying scientific evidence to inform clinical decision-making. Students will consider different sources of knowledge, the logic and methods of analytical research, the purposes and practices of Interpretive and clinical research, and attitudes and skills for conducting practitioner-led clinical research.

Identification and evaluation of best evidence for a client observed during clinical placement. Critical appraisal methodologies such as single subject design, critically appraised topics, systematic review and clinical practice guidelines will be introduced and applied to the clinical context. Prerequisite: PTHER 572.

Advanced concepts in measurement of clinical effectiveness such as program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and evaluation of synthesized sources. Prerequisites: PTHER 573.

Course work and/or a practical examination assigned on an individual basis. This course will focus on the knowledge and practical skills necessary for safe practice within a clinical placement. Prerequisite: departmental consent.

Introduction to Primary Care and the role of the physical therapist in this practice setting. This course will provide foundational knowledge of the pathophysiology and presentation of common medical conditions, history-taking and medical screening, pharmacology and commonly used medications, diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests and clinical reasoning models. Prerequisite: PTHER 516.

Study of the theory, evidence and application of physical therapy in complex conditions and advanced topics in primary care, disability management, and occupational rehabilitation. This course will build on the content of PTHER 577 and will focus on clinical reasoning in more complex conditions and cases. Prerequisite: PTHER 546, 548, 549, and 565.

Credit. This capping exercise is composed of a group written evaluative project with an individual oral examination. Prerequisite: Consult Department.

Credit. This capping exercise is composed of a practical examination of clinical skills. Prerequisite: Consult Department.

An introduction to the intersections of environmental and conservation sciences and Indigenous peoples, knowledges, practices and beliefs. Topics include: Indigenous knowledge in the management of forests, rangelands, fisheries, wildlife, water resources and the reclamation of valued landscapes, environmental issues facing Indigenous peoples in different places, and Indigenous rights, laws and consultation requirements. Students are encouraged to enroll in their first or second year of study.

Students will gain a sociological understanding of contemporary Canadian politics in the food and natural resources sectors. Examination of the nature of political organizations and policymaking in Canada; the particular roles played by the state, the public, and certain sectors of civil society, including social movements, industry organizations, labour unions, scientific organizations, and rural and Indigenous peoples. Contemporary case studies may include climate change and energy dependence, genetic engineering in agribusiness, the organic food products movement, mining in the circumpolar north, forestry expansion in the boreal region and cod management in the Atlantic fisheries. Not to be taken if credit received for ENCS 271 or REN R 271.

The historic and contemporary role of rural regions and extractive economies in the global marketplace is discussed from a macrosociological perspective. Sociological concepts are applied to the study of the structural constraints and opportunities facing social and economic systems in rural regions. Prerequisite: 30 units or more of university level course work.

Examines the relationship between development and environment at the local, regional, national and international levels. Critically discusses development strategies, the environmental and social forces promoting them, and the distribution of environmental and social impacts. Also examines alternative development strategies, sustainable development experiences and relevant international policy.

The anatomy of environmental and resource management conflict is examined through a lens of critical sociological theory and deliberative democracy. Focusing on contemporary case studies of conflict in energy production, forestry, conservation and protected areas management, social practices and strategies for conflict resolution are explored. Prerequisite: 54 units or consent of instructor.

Individual study. Study of selected topic or problem requiring both written and oral reports. Prerequisite: consent of the Department Chair. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Empirical applications of theory and methods used in environmental sociology, rural sociology, and natural resource sociology. Involves one or more case study projects that focus on conceptual understandings, field research methods, and policy analysis in the human dimensions of resource management. Prerequisite: R SOC 355, R SOC 365, or R SOC 450.

Designed for students seeking knowledge and skills for applied and collaborative social science research. Draws on diverse methodological theories with emphasis on themes, issues and tools needed for engaged scholarship. Prerequisite: R SOC 365.

This course explores the links between community and environmental sustainability using the lens of social-ecological resilience. What values/beliefs, knowledge, practices and norms have contributed towards the sustainability of local resources and ecosystems? How are small social groups demonstrating resilience in the face of larger scale political, economic, cultural, and environmental change? Drawing on interdisciplinary social science literature, the course critically discusses concepts, theories and issues of resilience from around the globe. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: 60 units.

Introduction to a field in sociological inquiry that addresses how individuals and groups influence, and are influenced by, natural resources and environmental conditions. Examination of individual-level influences, such as beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, as well as broader social-level influences at the institutional and organizational level. Focus is on providing an understanding and appreciation for the interaction between human attitudes, behaviors, and organizations with other components of the ecosystem. Prerequisite: 60 units or more. An introductory Sociology course is strongly recommended.

Urban Agriculture (UA) involves a wide range of horticultural activities and is often championed as particularly advantageous for cities because it is seen to offer a diversity of social, nutritional and environmental virtues. In this course, students will examine these claims and reflect upon the contemporary development of UA as a source of transformative change in our society. Conceptually, the course draws on material from rural and environmental sociology, urban geography and the social study of food and agriculture. Instruction combines online resources, seminars, and experiential participation in an urban agriculture project. Prerequisite: 60 units.

Traditional Knowledge is recognized as integral to environmental sustainability and the social and cultural well-being of indigenous peoples. The course focuses on the development of Traditional Knowledge as a field of inquiry and policy debate in Canadian society. Critical attention to the history, politics and theory behind its definition, classification and use will provide students with perspectives on its importance in addressing emergent issues of environmental change. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: 60 units.

Individual study. Investigations of a special problem involving field or library study and preparation of written reports. Prerequisite: consent of the Department Chair.

Principles and practice of social research within environmental and natural resource sociology. Topics include survey research, evaluation research, data collection, multi-variable analysis, and report writing. Prerequisite: SOC 315 or equivalent.

Designed for students seeking knowledge and skills for applied and collaborative social science research. Draws on diverse methodological theories with emphasis on themes, issues and tools needed for engaged scholarship. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 416. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

This course explores the links between community and environmental sustainability using the lens of social-ecological resilience. What values / beliefs, knowledge, practices and norms have contributed towards the sustainability of local resources and ecosystems? How are small social groups demonstrating resilience in the face of larger scale political, economic, cultural, and environmental change? Drawing on interdisciplinary social science literature, the course critically discusses concepts, theories and issues of resilience from around the globe. Normally offered in alternate years. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 443. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Public engagement has become increasingly prevalent within contemporary democratic systems of government. This course explores the rationales behind the growth of engagement, and critically examines evolving practice and institutional uptake. An important theme of the course involves and examination of the degree to which citizen engagement contributes to policy and governance adaptation, particularly in response to calls for governance innovations in the face of complex and persistent policy challenges (for instance as related to sustainability or social justice).

In-depth examination of a select set of current theoretical and empirical areas in the sub-discipline of environmental sociology. Examines the relationships among various environmental and social problems and how such problems and undesirable conditions can be and are being addressed. Prerequisite: R SOC 450.

Theoretical and empirical research on the study of environmental risk in the social sciences, and their application in various institutional areas. Divergent theoretical perspectives on risk within the social sciences, directions taken by empirical researchers in the analysis of the construction and perception of environmental risk, as well as current institutional mechanisms for risk management and social impact assessment. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.

Covers classic and contemporary theories of states and social movements and their application to environmental and ecological issues. Topics include the Environmental State; relationships among state and societal forces; sub-national, national, and international environmental politics; political distinctions among environmental and ecological issues; and the potential for sustainability governance. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.

Traditional Knowledge is recognized as integral to environmental sustainability and the social and cultural well-being of indigenous peoples. The course focuses on the development of Traditional Knowledge as a field of inquiry and policy debate in Canadian society. Critical attention to the history, politics and theory behind its definition, classification and use will provide students with perspectives on its importance in addressing emergent issues of environmental change. Normally offered in alternate years. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 460. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Analysis of selected research problems and design of research projects in rural, resource, environmental and development sociology. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair.

Introduction to a field in sociological inquiry that addresses how individuals and groups influence, and are influenced by, natural resources and environmental conditions. Examination of individual-level influences, such as beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, as well as broader social-level influences at the institutional and organizational level. Focus is on providing an understanding and appreciation for the interaction between human attitudes, behaviors, and organizations with other components of the ecosystem. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 450

The historic and contemporary role of rural regions and extractive economies in the global marketplace is discussed from a macrosociological perspective. Sociological concepts are applied to the study of the structural constraints and opportunities facing social and economic systems in rural regions. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 355.

Urban Agriculture (UA) involves a wide range of horticultural activities and is often championed as particularly advantageous for cities because it is seen to offer a diversity of social, nutritional and environmental virtues. In this course, students will examine these claims and reflect upon the contemporary development of UA as a source of transformative change in our society. Conceptually, the course drawn on material from rural and environmental sociology, urban geography and the social study of food and agriculture. Instruction combines online resources, seminars, and experiential participation in an urban agriculture project.

Examines the relationship between development and environment at the local, regional, national and international levels. Critically discusses development strategies, the environmental and social forces promoting them, and the distribution of environmental and social impacts. Also examines alternative development strategies, sustainable development experiences and relevant international policy. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 365.

The anatomy of environmental and resource management conflict is examined through a lens of critical sociological theory and deliberative democracy. Focusing on contemporary case studies of conflict in energy production, forestry, conservation and protected areas management, social practices and strategies for conflict resolution are explored. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 375.

This course will discuss in detail the physics involved in the following imaging modalities: Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Conventional Tomography, Bone Densitometry, Mammography, Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Prerequisites: Some fundamental physics of diagnostic imaging is required or consent of Department.

The course aims to cover medical image processing and analysis techniques, including de-noising, registration, segmentation, and 3D reconstruction, applicable in diagnostic imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The course will also cover machine learning topics related to medical image analysis. Clinical examples in cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and brain imaging will be discussed. Prerequisite: Linear algebra and knowledge in Python programming language or consent of the Department.

The course will cover applications of Machine Learning (ML) in medical imaging modalities like ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that are commonly used in Radiology. Starting with a brief introduction to Artificial Intelligence and ML, this course will cover the perceptron model, multilayer perceptron (MLP), convolutional neural networks (CNN), recurrent neural networks (RNN), transformers, autoencoders, and generative models (like GANs). Image classification models, semantic segmentation models, and instance segmentation models used in medical image datasets will be discussed. This course is intended for graduate students in Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and other relevant disciplines whose research interests are related to the use of Machine Learning (ML) techniques in medical imaging.

A seminar course for advanced students covering selected topics from the current literature in the fields of medical imaging, radiological physics, radiation biology and radiation biophysics.

Introduces the cancer disease trajectory and examines the principles of palliative care, psychosocial issues and factors affecting oncology patients: patient education, person centered care and assessment.

Introduces the learner to the radiation oncology treatment trajectory, through inter-professional experiences that follow the patient experience. Learners will demonstrate professionalism, self-reflection, and fundamental radiation therapy skills related to patient interactions, daily treatment, and teamwork within a variety of clinical environments.

Applies the theoretical principles of radiation therapy into best practices and clinical skills. Immobilization, patient positioning, patient assessment, patient education, symptom management and quality assurance are some of the topics studied and applied. Students will participate in a community-service learning project that involves additional hours outside of scheduled class time.

This course provides an overview of the integration of magnetic resonance imaging into radiation therapy practice. Includes concepts such as safety, physics, image evaluation, etc., as applied in the clinical radiation therapy environment.

This course examines the role that policy plays in health care delivery; providing an overview of the ethical, social, regulatory, cultural, and financial issues that impact health care in Canada. This course places special emphasis on the field of oncology.

Integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical performance in a simulated clinical setting. Students will demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision making in the simulated environment across several tumor sites. Students will also develop key attitudes, judgments and behaviours necessary for a practicing radiation therapist.

Integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical performance in a simulated clinical setting. Students will demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision making in the simulated environment across several tumor sites. Students will also develop key attitudes, judgments and behaviours necessary for a practicing radiation therapist.

An introduction to health sciences research which examines the principles of research methods, ethics and project design.

Content will vary from offering to offering. Topics will relate to interprofessional experiences within the practice of Radiation Therapy and will span across the RADTH Program.