GRADUATE COURSES

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College of Graduate Studies & Research

GSR 984
Critical-Thinking Skills for Graduate Students: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
1/2 (3L)

Course content is based partially on perennial complaints from employers about deficiencies of students in the areas of communication, ethics, and team work, and partly from interviews with a number of people from different disciplines around campus. One aspect of this course, ethics, is receiving serious attention in many professional institutions. Some granting agencies require proof of training in ethical issues before funds will be released.

GSR 985
Introduction to Ethics and Integrity
1/2(2S/L)

Introduces principles of ethical decision-making in the contexts of research, teaching, supervision, consultation, and collegial relationships. Covers issues related to integrity in research, ownership of data, and authorship. In co-operation with the Office of Research Services, gives information needed for successful application for university ethics approval of proposed research. Discusses handling of complaints of ethical misconduct. Teaches participants to identify, formulate, and resolve ethical dilemmas following a structured process which includes consultation and reference to professional codes of ethics. The course is intended for beginning graduate students in departments or colleges which do not have their own courses in this field.

GSR 986
Basic Scientific Glassblowing for Graduate Students
1/2(2L)

Designed to introduce researchers to the basic skills of glassblowing. It will include a study of the physical and chemical properties of glass, how to present acceptable drawings and specifications to a skilled glassblower and provide the student with sufficient technical ability to construct and repair a simple glass vacuum system.

GSR 988
Laboratory Animal Care
1/3(Total 16L-6P)

Deals with the basic principles of laboratory animal care. It is designed for graduate students in the biological sciences, research scientists and support personnel. This course is mandatory for all graduate students, who in the judgement of their Advisory Committee, will use animals in their programs or future careers.

GSR 989
Introduction to University Teaching
1/2(3L-1P)

Designed for individuals who have no formal preparation in university teaching. It focuses on the core activities of teaching, examines their relevance, and illustrates how they are best accomplished. Practical application of the core activities to the student's field of specialization is emphasized.