Course Offerings: Fall 2021

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A complete listing of all General Education electives, with descriptions and course outlines, are arranged below by theme. You can also download a print-ready PDF of all the courses and course descriptions. You will be able to choose only from electives that are in your program of study.

Your program coordinator has chosen electives by theme.

Check your program requirements to ensure that the elective you want to take is on your program of study. See What Courses Do I Need to Take?

Fall 2021 Course Offerings

Theme 1: Arts in Society
[gened_course]DSN2001[/gened_course]
History of Design
[gened_course]ENL1726[/gened_course]
Symbols, Text and Meaning
[gened_course]GED0021[/gened_course]
Disability in Arts: Portrayals and Identity
[gened_course]GED5005[/gened_course]
Greek Mythology
[gened_course]GED6022[/gened_course]
A Sense of Humour
[gened_course]GEN1957[/gened_course]
Science Fiction
[gened_course]LIB1982[/gened_course]
Reading for Recreation
Theme 2: Civic Life
[gened_course]ENV0002[/gened_course]
Environmental Citizenship
[gened_course]GED2200[/gened_course]
Free Speech and the Challenge of Social Media
[gened_course]GED5002[/gened_course]
Victimology
[gened_course]GED5007[/gened_course]
Transatlantic Slavery and Its Abolition
[gened_course]GED5301[/gened_course]
Death, Dying and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) (NEW)
[gened_course]GEN2007[/gened_course]
Community Service
Theme 3: Social and Cultural Understanding
[gened_course]GED5006[/gened_course]
World Religions
[gened_course]HIS0001[/gened_course]
Saints and Heroes: Shining a Spotlight on the ‘Dark Ages,’ Europe A.D. 410-1096
[gened_course]HOS2228[/gened_course]
Wine, Food and Culture
[gened_course]HOS2288[/gened_course]
The Dinner Party
[gened_course]MGT7330[/gened_course]
Trends in Today’s Workplace
[gened_course]MVM8800[/gened_course]
The Impact of the Car on North American Culture
[gened_course]PSI0003[/gened_course]
Globalization and Sustainability
[gened_course]RAD2001[/gened_course]
Popular Culture
Theme 4: Personal Understanding
[gened_course]FIN2300[/gened_course]
Introduction to Personal Finance
[gened_course]GED0022[/gened_course]
Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Well-Being
[gened_course]GED5200[/gened_course]
Learning Disabilities, The Invisible Disability
[gened_course]GEN1001[/gened_course]
Ethics: What is the Big Deal?
[gened_course]GEN2003[/gened_course]
Healthy Lifestyle
[gened_course]SOC2003[/gened_course]
Understanding Human Sexuality
Theme 5: Science and Technology
[gened_course]AST2000[/gened_course]
Introduction to Astronomy
[gened_course]ENV5004[/gened_course]
Waste-Free Ontario
[gened_course]GED5003[/gened_course]
The Science of Play
[gened_course]GED5004[/gened_course]
Living Green
[gened_course]GED5010[/gened_course]
The Fungus Among Us
[gened_course]GED5300[/gened_course]
The Science of Everyday Life
[gened_course]GEO0012[/gened_course]
Foreign Landscapes and Its Inhabitants
[gened_course]SCI2200[/gened_course]
DyNAmic DNA: You are not alone (NEW)

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Algonquin College values the experience and knowledge students bring with them on their academic journey. PLAR provides an easy and convenient way to apply previous work and life experience to gain college credits. Through Algonquin’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition service (PLAR), you may be able to receive General Education course credits. PLAR provides college course credits by recognizing relevant learning acquired through paid employment, community work, independent study, on-the-job training, volunteering, and even travel and leisure activities.

If you have work and life experience that align with Algonquin course learning requirements, you could be eligible to receive course credits based on those experiences. Course credits provided through PLAR appear on your transcript towards your college credentials. If you are interested and would like further information on Algonquin’s PLAR service, please go to https://www.algonquincollege.com/plar