In this course students explore the trends in disability accommodation. Students examine prohibited grounds of discrimination regarding employment and the employer's obligation to accommodate in the absence of undue hardship. Students focus on the specific sections of the Human Rights Act related to accommodation of disabilities and employer’s obligations for Return to Work. Students consider strategies to deal with discrimination and harassment in the workplace and discuss the employer's responsibilities to ensure a harassment-free workplace.Pre-requisite: OL714 Human Rights Law I
In this course students learn about the return to work process and case management, including the roles and functions of multidisciplinary health care providers in case management. Students consider all aspects of early and safe return to work strategies for injured workers as well as new worker integration in the workplace through workplace accommodation. Systemic barriers to employment, job modification, accommodation, work place redesign and assistive technology best practices are discussed. Students explore the future of accommodation and accessibility and the medical and social models of disability management Pre-requisite: OL716 Disability Management I
In this course students learn to do disability management. Through case studies and exploring best practices students develop an understanding of effective return to work processes and policy driven disability programs. Students conduct return to work programs using the various Acts and Regulations; in unionized and non-union environments. Students familiarize themselves with online resources, community resources and certifications related to disability management. PREREQUISITE: OL716 Disability Management I
In this course students learn about mental health support and accommodation strategies as well as best practices as they relate to the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy and Guidelines on Disability and the Duty to Accommodate, WSIB’s Responsibilities of the Workplace Parties in Work Reintegration, Psychological Health and Safety Standards and Universal Instructional Design.
In this course students learn about WSIB`s policies related to Chronic Mental Stress, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in first responders and other designated workers, and workplace mental health programs best practices. The course extends what was learned in Mental Health Wellness I by focusing on policy-driven mental health and wellness programs, investigating personal professional development avenues, and introducing a case-study approach.Pre-requisite: OL733 Mental Health and Wellness I
Develop technology skills to effectively support students at all levels. Examine technology literacy skills and the use of technology in education to access and maximize learning in all areas of the Ontario curriculum. If you do not have adequate basic computer skills (word processing and internet searching), you must take an introductory computer course.
Computer Software Requirements: Must have MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
Students will complete a major capstone project, which can either be based on a topic provided by the instructor or a topic of the student’s choice. All topics must be approved by the instructor before the student is permitted to begin substantial work. The end outcome of the capstone is a long research paper—in which students will present a detailed plan to address an accommodations-related need within a particular organization or community or present a well-explained argument for or against a specific approach to accommodations advocacy and representation. Pre-requisites: OL716, OL714, OL719 and OL733.
This course introduces students to a multi-module accounting software program designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Students will use the software and their knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to create and maintain accounting records, including period-end procedures and the creation of financial statements for sole proprietorships. Formally known as Sage 50 - (Uses Sage 50)
Note: This course uses Sage 50 2021. It is strongly recommended that students have taken an introduction to accounting course prior to taking this course. Students will be instructed in the first week of the course on how to install a free student version of the software (obtained through the purchase of the correct textbook). System Requirements • Processor operating at 1.0 GHz or higher (2.0 GHz recommended) • 4GB of RAM (6 GB recommended) • 2 GB hard disk space (additional 1GB needed for installation) • Latest version of Internet Explorer • Microsoft® supported version of Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (with the latest updates from Microsoft) Sage 50 software will not run on a Mac.
Gaming and Gender: The Digital Divide (Degree Level)
This degree elective breadth course combines the study of digital games and psychological, sociological, cultural, aesthetic and literary influences characteristic in online gaming. Students explore parallels between modern societal values related to gender and those occurring in the gaming world. Through experiential learning opportunities involving gameplay, students examine a variety of elements and how they converge or diverge from socio-cultural norms. This is a degree level General Elective that is approved for BSCN students only.
Gender and Sexuality in World History (Degree Level)
Historically, women and men have been expected to behave in gender appropriate ways. Yet, what is considered appropriately feminine or masculine is not fixed; instead, these ideals are socially constructed and depend on time and place and are influenced by other categories of identity like status or class, and race and ethnicity. In this course, we will examine the construction of gender ideals and consider the impact of these ideals on aspects of life ranging from the most private (sex, sexual identity, sexual regulation, family formation) to the most public (work, citizenship and political power, war, conquest). Covering the classical period to the modern period and including societies in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, this course will take a comparative approach and will analyze the impact of cultural contact on gender ideals. Whether accepted, adapted or rejected, gender expectations have affected every aspect of men’s and women’s lives in world history. This is a degree level General Elective that is approved for BSCN students only.
The world of politics can be difficult to understand without some theoretical training. Yet it is vital for citizens of a democracy to understand how politics works. For all its complexity and frequent inelegance, politics is what allows humans to manage their differences, share their resources, protect their rights, and change their governments. In this course political science methodologies, approaches and theories will be introduced, allowing students to learn how the state, the structures of government and the political process impact their daily lives. Students will deepen their understanding of politics and political ideologies and learn how they are relevant to securing or advancing their material interests. This is a degree level General Elective that is approved for BSCN students only.
World Civilizations: Bronze Age to the 15th Century (Degree Level)
Students will develop a broad understanding of world civilizations that have contributed to our sense of world history. Students will explore the development and interactions of various societies over time by examining world historical processes and using a range of disciplinary approaches (i.e. history, philosophy, sociology, art history, etc.). In this course students will discover how this complex tapestry of narratives has culminated in our modern understanding of the world as a global village. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements. This is a degree level General Elective that is approved for BSCN students only.