Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Guelph offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate studies, distance education, and open learning opportunities.

Colleges and Schools

The university is comprised of several colleges and schools, including:

• College of Arts
• College of Biological Science
• College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
• College of Social & Applied Human Sciences
• Gordon S. Lang School of Business & Economics
• Ontario Agricultural College
• Ontario Veterinary College

Course Details

One of the courses offered by the University of Guelph is "Contextualizing COVID-19: Plight, Pandemics and Policy" (HIST*2170).

Course Synopsis

This course examines COVID-19 in historical perspective, covering topics such as medieval and early modern plagues, the 1918 pandemic, and the history of vaccination and public health. Students will create a COVID-19 digital archive and develop skills in historical and digital research.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain the historical context of pandemics and epidemics
2. Communicate ideas effectively in written and oral forms
3. Analyze, synthesize, and integrate knowledge on a digital platform
4. Explain best practices in digital research
5. Collaborate respectfully with others
6. Develop intellectual independence and self-directed inquiry
7. Work with and interpret primary source materials

Prerequisites

This is a Priority Access Course, and enrollment may be restricted to particular programs and specializations.

Method of Evaluation

The course will be evaluated based on:

1. Class Participation - 15%
2. Lecture Response Journal - 25%
3. Proposal for Digital Archive - 20%
4. Digital Archive Project - 40%

Texts Required

All readings will be provided online through the University of Guelph's Course Reserve system or openly available web links.

Research Areas

The University of Guelph is involved in various research areas, including:

• Centres, Institutes and Labs
• Interdisciplinary research programs
• Collaborations with other institutions and industries

Academic Support

The university offers various academic support services, including:

• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• Library and research services
• Student housing and hospitality services