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MEMORANDUM
From
1k. T.W. Calvert, De.
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
Date .....
February 13, 1978
I attach, for the information of Senate, details of the Special Topics courses
offered by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies in 77-3. Note that these
reports come from the African/Middle East and Canadian Studies Programs, and
from the Departments of Criminology, Communication Studies, and Kinesiology.
Thomas W. Calvert, Dean
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Interdisciplinary
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Special
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Fall Semester 1977
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In accordance with Senate regulations, the following information on Special
Topics courses taught in the Fall Semester 1977 for the Africa/Middle East
Studies Program is as follows:
AM. 401-5 Studies in Africa
I. Calendar Description - "This seminar will normally be offered in the
Spring or Fall. Precise topics will be announced accordingly."
2.
A course outline prepared by the instructor, Dr. D. Ross, History
Department, is attached.
3.
Enrolment: 11 students
Scheduled: Evening
1 lecture/seminar
Course
per week for 3 hours
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Edith Thiiisen
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A.M.E. 401
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D. Ross
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Course Outline
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Fall, 1977
The Rise and Fall of the British and French?
Empires in Tropical Africa
This course will be divided into two parts. During the first
six weeks the instructor will give a series of informal lectures.
These lectures, together with a number of selected readings, will
provide the student with a general knowledge of the subject. The
second half of the course will be conducted entirely by seminar.
Each Week a number of students. (the number may vary) will be
expected to produce a major essay dealing with one important
aspect of the subject; the student will be expected to defend
this presentation in the seminar. A list of such topics is given
below; others may, however, be suggested by the students. An
exam will be held at the end of the semester. The exam will be
worth 30% of the final grade, the essay 40% and seminar
performance 30%.
Textbooks:
Bernard Porter, The Lion's
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history of
Imuerialism. 1850 - 19
Michael Crowder, West Africa Under Colonial Rule.
Topics to be covered in lectures:
Week I
The British and French Imperial background.
Week II
The Conquest of Tropical Africa.
Readings: M. Crowder. Part II. The European Occupation
of West Africa.
Week III
The colonial system in West Africa. N. Crowder, Part III.
Week IV
The colonial system in East and Central Africa.
Stephen Roberts: The History of French Colonial Policy
Chapter X,
p.
377-406. (On reserve and on xerox
reserve).
George Bennet: Kenya a Political History,
p.
1-89.
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A.M.E. 401
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Week
The Politics of Protest. 1900-1939.
M. Crowder, Part VII.
Week VI
Decolonization.
Decolonization in
Africa. Crawford Young.
Chapter 13 of the History and Politics of Colonialism, 1914-60.
L.H. Gann and P. Duignan. (on reserve and on
xerox reserve).
Bernard Porter's 'The Lion's Share' forms essential background
reading to the whole course.
Possible
Essay and Seminar Topics. (Students may suggest other topics).
a)
Why the British and French moved into tropical Africa.
b)
Economic development during the colonial period.
c)
Colonial Educational Policy and its Effects.
d)
Various forms of African Resistance.
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e) 'The Colonial System' in African literature..
f) The post 1945 aims of the colonial powers.
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Fall Semester
1977
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In accordance with Senate regulations, the following information on Special
Topics courses taught in the Fall Semester 1977 for the Canadian. Studies
Program
is as follows:
CN.S
200/201/202-3 Studies in Canadian
Society.
1.
Calendar Description - "A lecture course, taught cooperatively by the
Canadian
Studies Program
faculty. Through the traditional disciplines
of the Faculty of Arts, Science, Education and Interdisciplinary Studies,
various interpretive
approaches will be utilized to examine the develop-
ment and the associat1probleiTis of Canadian society and culture."
2.
A course outline, prepared by the instructor, Dr. Charles Paris, is
attached.
3.
Enrolnient 15 students
Scheduled: Day course
Two lecture/seminar periods per week, .l 1/2 hours each
CN.S
400/401-5 Interdisciplinary
Seminar in Selected Canadian Subjects.
1.
Calendar Description - "An interdisciplinary upper levels
seminar
taught by
the Canadian Studies faculty and visiting Canadian scholars on
selected
themes pertinent to Canada."
2.
A course outline, prepared by the instructor, Donald Gutstein, is attached.
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3. Enrolment:
19 students
Schedules: Day course
Two
seminars per week,
2 1/2 hours each
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CANADIAN STUDIES 200/201/202-3 - STUDIES IN CANADIAN SOCIETY
Religion: The Canadian Experience
Charles Paris,
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Day Course,
Instructor ?
Fall, 1977
Description:
• .no real understanding of the forms and values of Canadian society is
possible without a knowledge of the diverse religious convictions, organ-
izations and experience that have substantially shaped this society."
With these words Dr. Symonds expresses very succinctly the role and import-
ance of religious studies in the Canadian University.
The first step will be to work on an introduction to the scope, content and
methods of the study of religion, a human science in its own right.
Beginning with the Canadian experience particularly since the arrival of
the Europeans an effort will be made to search out the origins of present
day Canadian religious mentalities.
This study seems to indicate that religious experience is a phenomenon
found in the multiplicity of cultures reflected in the Canadian mosaic.
These common elements are both alienating and integrating.
Class Method:
0 minutes: lecture; 30 minutes: class discussion; 30 minutes: indiv-
idual direction.
A Term Paper will be required.
TEXTS: ?
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Required Reading:
Religious Diversity: Essays by Wilfred Cantwell Smith. Ed. by W.G. Oxtoby,
N.Y., Harper-Row.
Ascent of the Mountain, Flight of the Dove. Michael Novak, N.Y., Harper-Row.
Religion Alienation. Gregory Bauin,Toronto, Paulist Press.
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CANADIAN STUDIES
200/201/202-3 - STUDIES
IN CANADIAN
SOCIETY
Religion: The Canadian Experience, Charles Paris, Instructor, Day Course
Recommended Reading:
Seeing with a Native Eye: Essays on Native American Religion. Ed. by
W.H. Capps, N.Y., Harper Row.
Church and State in Canada 1627 - 1867. Ed. by J.S. Moir, Carleton Library
No. 33, McLelland E Stewart
The Christian Church in Canada. H.H. Walsh, Toronto: Ryerson Press.
Protestantism. Martin E. Marty, New York, Doubleday, Image Book.
The Roman Catholic church. McKenzie, N.Y., Doubleday, Image Book.
Eternal Faith, Eternal People. Leo Trepp, N.Y., Prentice - Hall.
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CANADIAN S11JDIES 400/401-5
Professor: Donald Gutstein ?
Fall, 1977
3124 West 3rd Avenue ?
DAY
Vancouver, V6K 1N3
Telephone - 731-8066
INFORMATION IN CANADIAN POLITICS AND BUSINESS
The purpose of the course is (a) to acquire the skills necessary for
developing more in-depth information on Canadian issues and institutions
than is normally available through the established media; (b) to
organize channels for disseminating the information to the intended
audiences; (c) through these exercises to develop a critical eye to-
wards the information presented to us through the media about politics
and business in Canada.
Initial exercises will help us explore the tools for doing corporate
and political research and reporting. Then a major case study of a
current issue will be undertaken and our perceptions will be compared
to those of the media. These activities should help to provide some
understanding of
the role of information in the Canadian legal and
political context.
The course will use materials drawn from my own experiences and will
focus on real on-going issues.
Suggested Readings:
James Lorimer, A Citizen's Guide to City Politics. James Lewis
Samuel, Toronto,1972.
Wallace Clement, The Canadian Corporate Elite. Carleton Library
Original No. 89, 1975.
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MEMORANDUM
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To ........ .... ............. D.r ...... T... ...... .C.alver.t.,...De.an ....
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From ....... .... Debbie ..Palliser................................................
Faculty of Interdisciplinary ?
Departmental Assistant
.................. ............ Studies .......................... .......... .....................
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.......... Department—of ... Criminology ...............................
Subject
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SPECIAL ... TORIES ... COURSES ... .................. .... ........ .
Date
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January ... 1978 ............................................. ..............
Fall Semester 1977
The Department of Criminology has one Special Topics course: CRIM 416-3
"Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice". The course has two
alternate numbers: CRIM 417-3 and CRIM 418-3.
CRIM 416-3 was offered in the Fall Semester 1977, under the sub-heading
"Public Participation in Justice", and the Sessional Instructor teaching
the course was Mr. Don McComb, Director, Justice Council Branch, Ministry
of the Attorney-General of British Columbia.
The course's vector description is 0-3-0, and the calendar description is
as follows:
"A critical analysis of certain 'hot' issues in criminology,
and criminal justice. The topics covered change from
semester to semester."
Attached is a copy of the course outline prepared by Mr. McComb for CRIM
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416-3 in the Fall Semester 1977.
18 students were originally enrolled in the course. 15 students completed
the course and received final grades.
If you require further information concerning this course, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Debbie Palliser
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DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY
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General Overview
- Planning session, bias of instructor re
public involvement (Pro)
- issues identified by seminar member in small
groups
SEPT. 19m
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- Volunteerism
- volunteers vs. professionals
- Direct service, management, policy formulation
and iniplemenation
- Private agencies
OCT. 3RD
(SEMINAR DAY
SESSION OUTLINE
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AND RESPONSIBILITIES ?
AGREED TO)
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FREE (NO SESSION)
-.Applications of public participation in
governments, public bodies, etc.
- Citizen review boards, citizen advisory
committees
- Current application, future trend
- HOLIDAY
OCT. 17m
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Communication to public, vice versa
- Inquiries, task forces, commissions, etc.
- Their effect on problem solving and future
action
- Public education and information (methods)
- Consultation re local community involvement
in criminal justice
- The role of the media
OCT.
24TH ?
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Present models of public involvement in
justice or related fields
-. Community based
- Power of community as authority of government
- Decentralization - or decision making
- resource allocation
- Natural community networks vs. formal
justice system.
OCT.
30111 ?
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"LONG DAY SEMINAR"
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Papers .
-presentation on topics of concern
chosen by seminar members,. interaction,
debate, rap sessions
- Planning to involve all seminar members
CRIMINOLOGY 416 - OUTLINE (continued)...
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- Public/private relationships
- Patterns of communication
- Problem areas
- Future trends - re qovernment or non -
(;overnuIent service deliver
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- Functions, Role, Models
- Protection of Citizen and Government
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- Implications re social justice
NOV, 1gm.
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Course evaluation
- Deadline for written papers
SEMINAR STYLE
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(1)
EACH PERSON TO CONTRIBUTE REGARDING MATERIAL, RESOURCES PREPARED
TO SHARE IN SEMINAR SESSIONS
(2)
PAPER REQUIRED ON SUBJECT AREA WITHIN COURSE AGREED TO BY INSTRUCTOR
FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS,' AND TO BE A RESOURCE FOR THE
DAY LONG
SEMI N A R
PRESENTATION OUTLINE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER
17m
AND ACCEPTED BY INSTRUCTOR.
GRADE
TO BE PASSED UPON
- PARTICIPATION
- PAPER AND
PRESENTATION
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Further to your memo of August 30, 1977, we wish to report as follows:
DeDartment of Communication Studies
1.
CMNS 450-5 -
Directed Readings
"A'CommUnicãtional'ApProach to Computer Sound Programmes"
Instructor: Professor Barry Truax
A copy of the outline and reading list
,
is attached.
Enrollment: 2
Scheduled 1 - three hour seminar
2.
CNNS
451-5 -
Directed Study
"History of Communications Thought"
Instructor: Professor Paul Heyer
A copy of the outline and reading list is attached.
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? Enrollment: 10
Scheduled lecture two hours
seminar three hours
3.
CMNS
455-5 -
Special Topics in CMNS.
Intensive analysis of a particular topic in the general area
of communications and/or attention to the work of a particular
writer or school of thought. This course.may not be taken
more than twice.
1977/3 Instructor: Robert Anderson
"Canadian Institutions in International Development - The
Role of Communications"
A copy of the course outline is attached.
Enrollment: 7
Scheduled 1 - two hour lecture
1 - three hour seminar.
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Topic: A Communicational Apnroach to Computer Sound Programs
Instructor: Parry Truax
Times: one three-hour seminar ThA (possibly Tuesday afternoon)
- Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor and normal upper-levels requirements
Text: B. Truax, "A Communicational Approach to Computer Sound Programs," Journal.
of Music Theory, vol. 20, no. 2, 1976.
Feeding List:
Buxton,
W.I.
"A Composer's Introduction to Computer Music," interface, vol.
6,
19/7.
Manual for the P01) Programs, Institute of Sonology, Utrect State
University, Utrecht,
1976.
Chowning, J., "The Synthesis of Complex Audio Spectra by Means of Frequency
Modulation," Journal of the Audio Engineering S
oc
iety, vol. 21, no. 7,
Sept.
1973;
Computer Music Journal,
no.2,
1977.
Truax, B., "Computer Music in Canada," Numus West, no. 8,
1975
and J. Barenholtz, "Models of Interactive Compute1 Composition," in
Computing in the Humanities, Proceedings of the Third International Conf n
on Computing in the Humanities. University of Waterloo, 1977.
"The Inverse Relation between Generality and Strength in Computer Music?
Programs," First International Conference on Computer Music, Boston,
1976.
"Real-Time, Interactive Computer Music Systems,"
J
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urne d
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dEtude ,
6th
International Festival of Electroacoustic Music, Bourges, 1976.
Wi.ggen, K. "The Musical, Background of Computer Music," i'ylkingen international
Bulletin," no. 2,
1.969.
Moorer, A., "Signal Processing Aspects of Computer Music -.A Survey,'
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Computer
Music Journal, no. 1, 1977.
Brtln, H. "From Musical Ideas to Com
p
uters and Back," in Lincoln, H., ed., The_Com-
puter and Music, Cornell University Press, 1970.
References:
Iittier,M. and Arveilier, J. Musigue et Informati.gue: tine Bibliographie Indexe
Uni.versit4 de Paris Viii, Vincennes,. 1976.
"Computer Music" (Bibliography), Computers and the Humanities, 196?-
The course provides a practical and theoretical introduction to the
use of computer technology in sound and music. A theoretical overview will be presen
within a communicational perspective of such systems, and the practical work will be
carried out with the instructor's PU]) programs. Student work in both the practical
and theoretical area will be involved.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Fall 1977
Professor P. Heyer
CMNS 451-5
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History of Communications Thought
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Office: CC
6155
An historical analysis of classic works in communications thought. Significant
emphasis will be placed on Canadian contributions.
Beginning in the eighteenth century, in the period known as the Enlightenment,
the course will historically examine the contributions of thinkers who have concerned
themselves with the phenomenon of information exchange in the maintenance and
development of human groups. Since this enterprise knows no disciplinary boundaries,
texts from the social and natural sciences, and the humanities, will be considered.
Careful attention will be paid to the social and historical context in which the
appropriate ideas developed, as well as to their assumptions, analytical methods,
and ideological consequences.
Students will be encouraged to plunge into these classic texts unaided (or
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impeded) by secondary sources. As we extract what is relevant to the communications
question from these works we will, hopefully, experience the creative dynamism that
has made each of them a major contribution to human understanding.
Required Texts:
(1)
J.J.. Rousseau, The Essential Rousseau (excerpts)
(2)
K. Marx, Writings of the Young Marx on Philosophy and Society, edited by
Easton and Guddat (excerpts)
(3)
C. Darwin, The Descent of Man, and/or The Expression of the Emotions in
Man and Animals (excerpts)
(4)
E. Tylor, Researches into the Early History of Mankind (excerpts)
(5)
E. Durkheim & N. Mauss, Primitive Classification
(6)
H. Innis, The Bias of Communication
(7)
M. McLuhan, The Gutenberg Galaxy
A Note on the Texts
This reading requirement isn't as awesome as it appears to be. It averages less
than one hundred pages every two weeks, and will be confined exclusively to the
above texts. Getting the 'message' of a range of thinkers is more important than
doing a detailed textual analysis of only one or two.
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The required texts for the course total less than $20 (excluding those by Darwin
which
considerations
will be placed
be a factor,
on reserve
the following
in the library).
suggestions
However,
should
should
prove useful.
financial
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Rousseau, any.paperback or library text that contains his Discourse on the 0rig4
of Inequality (and there are many) is acceptable. Similarly, for Marx, any
edition of The German Ideology and/or The Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts
can be used (the Library has many copies, both singly and In anthologies). In the
case of Tylor, the student can substitute Primitive Culture Vol.1, or Anthropology)
for the text on the list, as both contain communications related discussions. For
McLuhan almost anything he has written will do, particularly Understanding Media,
and Explorations in Communications, although I consider Gutenberg Galaxy to be his
most significant work; the works of E. Carpenter are relevant here, and may be used
in lieu of McLuhan.
Format
The lectures will present background material to the texts. They
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will also introduce
writers not covered in the reading list, although related to our 'gallery of greats'
in important ways. During the seminar period (the last hour of our second or Friday
session) we will confront directly the works on the reading list. Student participa-
tion will be emphasized, both as an aid to our collective understanding, and to pose
questions and raise doubts regarding the texts that many of us will invariably have,
and all too often are embarrassed to admit.
Requirements
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(1)
Each student will give two presentation summaries of a text from the reading
list, one pre-1900, and one post-1900. They should not be longer than three
to five pages and must be based on the primary source. They do not have to
be formally submitted, just read aloud and discussed, and will not be graded.
(2)
A term paper of at least fifteen typed doubled-space pages on a thinker or
school, that has made some meaningful contribution to communications thought.
Students will not be limited to material mentioned in class, but where feasible
will be encouraged to deal with an historical precusor to the area of
communications in which they are most interested.
An Afterthought
This course can not possibly include every major contributor to the history of
communications thought. I have tried to be representative, but if I omitted anyone
whom you, the prospective student, or other faculty members, deem relevant, I am
amenable to suggestions.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
FALL 1977
CMNS 455-5 SPECIAL TOPICS
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PROFESSOR ROBERT S. ANDERSON
"CANADIAN INSTITUTIONS IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATIONS"
Objectives of the Course:
Study of communications in the context of the interests, policies, and
practices of the Canadian institutions which participate in the political-
economy of international development.
Understanding of communication, in this context, as the flow and exchange
of information and influence between and within networks of Canadian institutions
(governments, agencies like CIDA, non-government organizations, multinational
corporations) and international institutions.
Assessment of the technologies and consequences of these communications in
terms of the continuing unequal international order. Analysis of Canadian
international development policies and practices in terms of the cultural value
assumptions and ideologies which are part of the international or
Students are expected to have an awareness of, or interest in:
- communication in national and international contexts
- historical development of the world-system and the role of underdevelopment
- strategies of international competition and conflict
- various kinds of "development", including Canada's
- the role of the state and its apparatus in a liberal democracy.
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From ..... ....E.W. Banister
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çip4naryS.ies
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Kinesiology
Subject
........... .... ... .... .SPECIAL TOPICS .COURSES 77--3
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Date ?
February 10..1978
The Department of Kinesiology offered one Special Topics course
during the Fall 77-3 semester as follows:
KIN 422 - Selected Topics in Kinesiology III
Calendar Description:
Seminar treatment of selected biological, physiological,
biomechanical, sociological and psychological principles
of humans as they relate to his/her motor behavior covered
more generally in lower division courses. In addition to
intensive reading and discussion, students will ordinarily
by expected to undertake individual projects under supervison.
Prerequisite: At least 90 semester hours of credit
Credit Hours:
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3 credit hours
Vector: ?
2-0-2
Instructor: ?
Dr. Mary Wertheim
Course Outline: attached
Enrollment: ?
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KINESIOLOGY 422
Research and Therapeutic Issues in the?
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Seminar: 9:30 - 11:20 Thursday
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Fall, 1977
Lab: 3:30 - 5:30 Thursday +
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Mary Wertheim, M.D.
2 other exercise hours weekly
We are in the midst of an epidemic of hypertensive and atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease, which accounts for the majority of deaths in our
society. These conditions begin during childhood and young adulthood, and
are probably reversible in the early stages. There is strong suggestive
evidence that they are associated with or caused by correctable lifestyle
factors, such as excessive salt intake, high fat, sugar, or alcohol con-
sumption, positive energy balance with weight gain or obesity, lack of
physical fitness, smoking, or exposure to undue stress.
If these lifestyle factors can be altered, both an individual's risk
of premature 'cardiovascular disease,, and the physiological derangements
which represent its early stages, can likely be returned to normal or
better. The subject of this course will be a review of the current state
of knowledge about cardiovascular disease including its anatomic pathology
and pathophysiology, survey of the literature on correctable risk fac-
tors, and study of the various methods available for improving individual
status.
Techniques for behaviour modification, derived from social learning
theory and clinical experience, will be explored. These will include
short and long-term motivation, feedback or monitoring, and successive
approximations to the desired changes in habits.
The laboratory will consist of individual medical, nutritional, fit-
ness, and stress evaluation and self-evaluation. This will be followed by
formal assessment of cardiovascular risk status. A permanent, comprehen-
sive health record and plan will then be worked out for each participant.
Students will then observe the impact of lifestyle modification on their
own physiology, as well as the effectiveness of behaviour modification
techniques in facilitating such change.
This course is intended as a seminar for advanced undergraduate and
graduate students in Kinesiology or the life sciences. It may be medi-
cally helpful for students who have hypertension, elevated blood sugar or
serum lipids, or family histories of early cardiovascular disease or
diabetes. Data from the laboratory may, with the students' permission, be
used in the instructor's research.
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