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UNIVERSITY ELECTIVES
HANDBOOK
INSTRUCTIONAL PERIODS SUMMER AY 2006/07 & AY 2007/08
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
UNIVERSITY ELECTIVES
Ø Sports
· Swimming
· Life Saving training
· Badminton
· Table Tennis
· Squash
· Tae-Kwon-Do
· Shot-O-Kan Karate
· Basketball
· Golf
· Chess
· Lawn Tennis
· University Representation
· Sports timetable
Ø Clothing Management
Ø Quilting: Cultural Heritage
and Family Tradition
Ø Interior Decorating
Ø Small Appliance Repair
Information Technology
Ø Computer-Aided Design
Drafting
Ø Web Page Design
Ø Desktop Publishing
Ø Introduction to Multimedia
Development
Business
Ø Entrepreneurship
Ø Professionalism in the
Organization
Ø Fundamentals of Marketing 40
Ø Internet Marketing
Ø Event Marketing
Ø Music Marketing
Ø Sports Marketing
Ø Management of Meetings &
Events Planning
Ø Facilities Management
Ø Management of Technology 47
Ø Managing Client & Customer
Relations
Tourism
Ø Customer Service
Ø Cultural & Heritage Tourism
Ø Jamaican Culture & Heritage
Study Tour
Social Sciences
Humanities
Ø Human Sexuality
Ø Psychosocial & Mental
Health Aspects of Family
Health
Ø Environmental Studies
Ø Human Reproductive Issues 86
Ø Health and Disease
Ø Introduction to Environmental
Health Management
Ø Nutrition for Healthy Living
Ø Substance Abuse in
Caribbean Societies
Ø Herbal Products/Complementary
Medicine
1.0 Introduction
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) offers its students some choice in the modules they pursue in their courses of study. The
choices are called electives.
Over time, it is anticipated that students will have increasing flexibility in the selection of modules in their courses of study to enable them
to tailor their studies to meet their professional goals and career aspirations as well as their special interests.
This current University Electives Handbook provides information on the University Electives Policy (passed by the Academic Board in
October 2005) and lists the University Elective choices available to students enrolled in Diploma and Undergraduate degrees. The fact that
you have received a copy of this Handbook indicates that you are among the students eligible to take a University Elective in the Summer
Session of Academic Year 2006-07 and/or Academic Year 2007-08.
This Handbook is also available online when you register for your University elective(s) in e-Vision.
An elective is a module that eligible students choose to take from among a specified list of alternatives. This opportunity for module
selection is in contrast to the required modules, which are the majority of the modules in students’ courses of study.
All undergraduate courses of study – no matter what the Faculty – contain at least one and as many as two University electives. Successful
completion of the elective module(s) is a requirement for course completion and graduation.
The reason for including electives in courses is to offer students greater flexibility in customising their studies to suit their needs and
interests.
3.0 Are there different kinds of electives at the University of Technology, Jamaica?
Yes. UTech has three kinds of electives. They are as follows:
o Specialisation electives – These are modules contained in a course of study that allow the student some degree of choice that will
assist in his or her career direction. For example, the School of Engineering, the School of Computing and Information Technology,
and the School of Business Administration all offer the students a choice of specialisation electives in Years 3 and/or 4. These
electives are offered by and managed in the School.
o Humanities electives – Some courses of study offer students a choice of the Humanities module(s) they can take. The electives
menu from which the students choose is organised by the Department of Liberal Studies on behalf of the School, and may include
foreign languages, Ethics, Philosophy, History, Literature and/or Caribbean Cultural Expressions. Students timetabled for a
Humanities elective in their course diet must choose from among the Humanities offerings available to their School to fulfil this
course requirement for graduation. Both the School of Engineering and the School of Business Administration have Humanities
electives as a component of their undergraduate degrees in Years 1 and/or 2. These Humanities electives are NOT scheduled within
the University elective time slots, however. The choice available will depend on the number of students timetabled to take
Humanities electives. Students do NOT choose their Humanities elective course(s) through the University elective registration
system.
o University electives – All undergraduate degree courses of study and the Diplomas in the School of Engineering contain University
electives in Years 3 and/or 4. B. Sc. (CIT) and the B. Pharm. students pursue a University elective in Year 2 of their course of study.
A University elective is a module that is open to students across the University, usually without prerequisites (there are a few exceptions to
this regulation, however). These modules may already be offered as part of specific courses of study, or may be specially designed as
University elective offerings. They may even be modules designed for the general student population at their request.
University electives include personal development electives like Sports, Clothing Management, and Interior Decorating; a variety of
Humanities and Communication electives; Sports; special interest modules in the Arts (Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, 2D/3D Design, and
Art and Design), and modules in Health, Science, Social Sciences, Built Environment, IT,
and Business.
4.0 Where is the University Electives Policy managed – and what does this mean?
The University Electives Administrator in each School manages University Electives registration for students in that School. The Office of
Curriculum Development and Evaluation (OCDE) oversees and co-ordinates the registration process and trouble-shoots major problems.
You are required to register for your University Elective on line through e-Vision.
If you are eligible to take a University Elective in the Summer Session AY 2006/07 or one of the next three instructional periods, you may
select from among the University Electives included in the list in this Handbook. The text of this document is also available on e-Vision
when you register.
Each School/Department has a designated University Electives Administrator, who is available to assist you with any queries/problems
with University Electives registration.
The University Electives Administrator in your School/Department and/or Programme Director will inform you of the semester and time
slot in which you are scheduled to take a University elective. When you enter the University electives registration section of e-Vision, you
will see the full menu of University electives from which you may make your choice and in which you may register.
Step 1: Determine your timeslot and semester Find out in which time slot and semester you have been scheduled to take a University
elective from your University Electives Administrator or Programme Director.
Step 3: Visit the offering Faculty’s booth at the Electives Fair in March 15-16 2007
Each Faculty will have a booth in which persons will be available to discuss the elective(s) the Faculty is offering in the next Academic
Year. Some Faculties may even invite students who have taken their electives to discuss the offerings with interested students.
Step 4: Choose the module you want to take – Select the module(s) in which you are interested from those available in your assigned time
slot. Make a note of the University elective module(s) by name, module code and time slot in order of preference. Please note that not all
modules are offered across all time slots and semesters. You can take only an elective offered in the timeslot in which you are timetabled to
take your University Elective. You may review the offerings either in the Handbook or on-line.
Step 5: Pre-register for your University Elective in the same way you do for all other modules in your course of study.
You will be able to register for your University Elective at the Electives Fair at any of the Faculty booths. Following the Electives Fair,
you may register through e-Vision. From the list of available choices offered in your timeslot and semester, enter your first choice. You
must confirm your selection to have it register on your diet. If there is space available in your first choice elective, you will be confirmed
immediately.
If the elective is already full, you will be prompted to enter a second choice from the list of available University electives. If space is
available in your second choice, your registration in that elective will be confirmed immediately.
If both the first and second choices are filled, you will be so informed and asked to make another choice. Repeat the selection process until
you are confirmed in a University elective that has available space.
Each module has an established maximum number of students permitted to enrol in it ranging from 8 to 25 students. Please note that no
module will be offered that has fewer than 10 students enrolling in it unless it is specifically designed for a lesser number.
Note, too, that although each elective has a cap on the enrolment, spaces will be reserved for students who are coming to the campus for
the first time either in the Summer Session or August AY 2007/08 Therefore, each elective will appear to be full when the reserve cap has
been reached.
Once you have registered and been confirmed in an elective, the module will appear on your course diet and your name will be printed on
the Class List for that module in the designated semester.
8.0 When will the University Elective registration process begin for AY 2007/08?
Elective registration will open on the first day of the University Electives Fair.
The University Elective registration process for Summer Session AY 2006/07 will close March 9 2007. Registration for AY 2007/08 will
close April 20, 2007.
10.0 When will class lists for the University Electives be compiled?
Preliminary class lists for Summer Session University electives 2006/07 will be compiled by February 23 2007. Preliminary class lists for
AY 2007/08 will be generated for each University Elective by the end of April 2007, when University Electives registration is complete
except for the new students entering in Semester 1 of the next Academic Year.
You can be enrolled in only ONE University Elective in a semester. For the most part, University Electives are timetabled in succeeding
years in courses that have two University Electives in their diets.
Yes. You may change the University Elective you selected up until April 20, 2007 by completing an Add/Drop Form available from the
University Electives Administrator in your School/ Department in triplicate. Submit the completed signed and stamped Add/Drop form to
University Records, retaining one copy for yourself. You cannot register in an alternative University elective that is not available in your
assigned time slot, or that is already full.
13.0 How will I know if there is still space available in a University Elective?
The list of University electives and the number of remaining spaces available in each elective will be available on line to assist you when
you are selecting your University elective. Make certain to check the available spaces in the module when you are registering.
All University electives in the Summer Session are scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
In Semesters 1 and 2, all University electives are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays, in the daytime (D) (UA1), afternoon (A) (UA2)
or evening (E) (UA3) timeslot.
In the Handbook, there is a letter in parentheses following the module name, module code and identification of the School or Department
offering the course.
The following code will help you to know in which time slot the module will be offered:
(D) The module is offered in the daytime slot (1:00-3:00 p.m. on Mondays and 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays);
(A) The module is offered in the afternoon slot (3:00-4:00 p.m. on Mondays and 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays)
(E) The module is offered in the evening slot (5:00-6:00 p.m. on Mondays and 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays).
Your UTech Liaison Officer will tell you how to register for your University elective.
SPORTS
N. B. Students will negotiate with the tutor/coach for additional hours needed for the practical component of this module.
Please note that students may choose only ONE Sports elective if they are eligible to take two University Electives in their course of
study.
This module is designed to offer students an understanding of the contribution physical exercise can make towards a healthy lifestyle, while
enhancing their personal, educational and vocational development opportunities. It will incorporate Unit 1 – Sporting Issues in Today’s
Society (1 credit) and Unit 2 – an individually selected practical option (2 credits). Unit 1 is compulsory for all options; the practical Units
cater for beginners, intermediate proficiency and university representatives. Only students who are members of a University team in the
academic year in which the elective is to be pursued may choose University Representation.
UNIT 1 – THEORY
All students must complete this unit. It covers generic issues in Sports such as physical fitness/ nutrition/drugs/women in sport/effects of
sponsorship.
The coursework comprises a test and a project. One class per week is scheduled for theory over the semester.
This is a beginners group for those who wish to learn to swim and is one of the most popular options.
For those who can already swim this option will concentrate on stroke techniques and life saving skills. There will also be an opportunity
to gain Lifeguard certification.
3. Badminton
Module Code - SPO 3008
This option caters for all levels and covers the basic skills and game tactics. There is opportunity to train with the UTech Club.
4. Table Tennis
Module Code - SPO 3002
This caters for all levels and covers all basic skills.
5. Squash
Module Code - SPO 3003
UTech is the only institution that has a court available for students. This option caters especially for beginners and provides a unique
opportunity to develop skills in a new game.
6. Tae-Kwon-Do
Module Code - SPO 3007
This caters for all levels, especially beginners. Extra hours are completed by participating with the UTech club.
7. Shot-O-Kan-Karate
Module Code – SPO 3017
This is an introduction to Karate. Students will learn the basics of self-defence useful for modern living. They will learn basic self-defence
techniques of punching, blocking, kicking and striking.
8. Basketball
Module Code - SPO 3005
This caters for all levels, especially beginners and those wishing to improve their skills.
9. Golf
Module Code - SPO 3006
This is designed for beginners and will be taught at UTech’s putting green with some visits to the Golf Academy in New Kingston and
Caymanas Golf Club.
10. Chess
Module Code - SPO 3004
Any student who represents the University at the Inter-Collegiate level is eligible to complete the practical option while training and
playing matches. Members of the following teams may complete the Sports elective via this route:
Ø Football – Module Code: SUR 4001
Ø Netball – Module Code: SUR 4002
Ø Hockey – Module Code: SUR 4003
Ø Volleyball – Module Code: SUR 4004
Ø Basketball – Module Code: SUR 4005
Ø Badminton – Module Code: SUR 4006
Ø Swimming – Module Code: SUR 4007
Ø Table Tennis – Module Code: SUR 4008
Ø Squash – Module Code: SUR 4009
Ø Track & Field – Module Code: SUR 4010
Ø Cricket – Module Code: SUR 4011
Please note: only persons currently on University teams may register for Sports in the University representation category. Registration for
University representation as a University elective MUST be completed in person at the Sports Department.
NOTE: When you select the Sports elective on line, a sub-menu will appear and you may register for any sport that still has available slots
in the sub-menu.
SPORTS TIMETABLE
OPTION Summer Semester 1 Semester 2
Session
E (only) D A E D A E
Learn to Swim 20 20 20 - 20 20 -
Life Saving (Adv. - - 10 - - 10
Swimming) -
Table Tennis - - 12 - - 12 -
Squash 8 - 8 8 - 8 8
Chess - 16 - - - - -
Basketball - - 16 - - 16 -
Golf 20 25 25 - 25 25 -
Tae-Kwon-Do 16 16 - - 16 - -
Badminton 16 14 - 12 14 - 12
Shot-O-Kan-Karate - - 10 - - 10
Tennis - 10 - - 10 - -
UNIVERSITY
REPRESENTATION
Football - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Netball - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Basketball - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Volleyball - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Badminton - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Table Tennis - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Swimming - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Hockey - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Track & field - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Squash - 10 10 10 10 10 10
Cricket - 10 10 10 10 10 10
13. CLOTHING MANAGEMENT
This module examines issues related to planning, selection, purchasing and care of clothing and accessories.
Emphasis is placed on grooming, wardrobe needs, and evaluating fit and quality of custom and ready-to-wear
clothing. Students will explore principles of appropriate dress for a variety of occasions and lifestyles keeping in
mind available resources and a clothing budget. Students will also be introduced to creative redesigning of clothing.
Students will explore in depth the cultural and family traditions used in quilted forms across the world. It will
examine the role of quilting within specific cultures and adaptation of quilt patterns by other cultures. It will complete
a quilting project using various techniques, e.g. patchwork, appliqué, trapunto, embroidery and quilting.
This module investigates several techniques in the designing and construction of items for the interior of the home.
Subject areas to be covered include window treatments i.e. curtains, draperies and shades, soft furnishings, cushions
and pillows, table and bed linens.
Students will also learn a range of wall treatments including decorative painting techniques.
This module covers the basic theory of operation of a variety of household appliances, including heating and
motorised devices, their maintenance and repair. Participants learn how to identify and diagnose common problems
and their possible solutions. The use of hand-tools and simple electrical test equipment is incorporated as a practical
component in the module delivery.
17. COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN DRAFTING
N.B. Students choosing this elective must have a GP of 2.3 in the General Education IT course.
This module equips students with the basic knowledge and skill needed to use the computer to produce drawings. While
general knowledge of computer use is also a component of the module, it is limited to those elements necessary for the
application of AutoCAD. The computer will be used to produce architectural and engineering drawings.
N.B. Students choosing this elective must have a GP of 2.3 in the General Education IT course. Students in SCIT are not
allowed to register in this elective.
This module is designed to introduce students to the art of web page design. It will cover the basic Human Computer
Interaction (HCI) principle that is needed when designing an interface. Students will acquire the basic skills to create, edit,
revise, enhance and design a web page for its audience. Students will also learn how to maintain personal websites in an
existing server using web development tools such as Microsoft Front Page.
19 DESKTOP PUBLISHING
N.B. Students choosing this elective must have a GP of 2.3 in the General Education IT course.
This module is an introduction to the concepts and methods used in desktop publishing (DTP). It includes an introduction to
DTP features from layout and design to editing and formatting. The course will use DTP software such as Microsoft Word to
create newsletters, brochures, newspapers, letterheads, postcards, invitations and posters. Students will acquire marketable
skills that can be applied to the business environment.
20 MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT
N.B. Students choosing this elective must have a GP of 2.3 in the General Education IT course. Students in SCIT are not
allowed to register in this elective.
This module is designed to introduce students to multimedia as the integration of text, graphics, video, animation and sound
for the purposes of information access, storage and dissemination. It provides the opportunities for students to create
multimedia applications such as online teaching using HTML, JavaScript, animation, sound, video and Java applets.
21. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
N.B. This module is not available to students who are required to take it as part of their course of study.
This module provides opportunities for students to discuss the typical characteristics of an entrepreneur and the value of
entrepreneurship to socio-economic development. The module assists students to develop the competencies necessary to
launch and manage a viable commercial enterprise successfully.
N.B. This module is not available to students who are required to take it as part of their course of study. Students in the
3rd or final year of their course of study are encouraged to take this module in order to prepare themselves adequately for
the workplace.
This module is designed to develop students’ awareness of workplace requirements for employees in the 21st Century.
Participants will combine their technical competencies with appropriate decorum and professionalism in handling unique
situations quickly and consistently.
This module is designed to enable students to acquire an understanding of the vital role of marketing functions in the
decision-making process of a variety of organisations. The module covers the dynamic environment in which organisations
operate and the steps to be taken in developing appropriate marketing strategies.
This module offers basic knowledge of the marketing strategies that may be used within a specific context of event
management. The module will allow students to practise solving problems in event marketing and expose them to
practitioners in the field. Students will gain an understanding of designing, planning, promoting, staffing and running events.
This module offers a basic knowledge of the marketing strategies that may be used within the specific context of music
marketing. The module will expose students to practitioners in the field and the decisions they make in their work. Students
will gain an understanding of the music industry and the application of marketing principles in the management of artistes,
musical events and other aspects of the music industry.
This module offers basic knowledge of the application of the principles of marketing in this industry. Students will gain an
understanding of sports products and marketing concepts, research tools for understanding sports consumers, as well as the
sports promotion mix. Other issues include merchandising, licensing, pricing and coordinating the sports marketing process.
28. MANAGEMENT OF MEETINGS
& EVENTS
Module Code – ADM 4003
3 theory credits – 45 hours over a semester
(School of Business Administration)
Available in S AY 06/07 & 07/08, Semester 1 (D) & 2 (D and A)
Maximum # of students 25 per group
N.B. This module is not available to students who are required to take it as part of their course of study.
This module is designed to develop an understanding of the various segments of meeting and event management including:
parliamentary procedures, programme planning, event marketing and public relations, budgeting, menu selection, logistics
coordination, entertainment, hospitality planning and management. In addition, students will learn the importance of
contract and lease negotiations, labour and personnel practices as they relate to meeting management.
In this module, students explore the impact of choice and the provision of suitable facilities on the operation, efficiency and
effectiveness of organisations. Topics in the course include strategies for the management of physical facilities, monitoring
and controlling the environment, and the legal framework, which supports facilities management.
30. MANAGEMENT OF
TECHNOLOGY
This module introduces students to the competitiveness of the manufacturing and service enterprises in the global
marketplace and the creation of wealth through technology. Topics include: impact of the rate of exchange in technology
development, integrating technological planning with business planning, technology and product life cycles, technological
innovation, research and development management, technology transfer.
This module emphasises the idea that relationships with customers and clients are the key to the success of organisations in
today’s competitive market place. It combines the principles of Marketing, Total Quality Management, and Customer
Relationship Management with special emphasis on the marketing of services. Students are exposed to quantitative and
qualitative ways of assessing customer satisfaction levels, using proven indices and research methodologies.
This module explores the many facets of customer service within the context of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Students will acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for satisfying customers through the service provided,
explore the development of policies, procedures, service systems and strategies that will ensure high standards, customers’
satisfaction and the creation of a service-oriented environment in the organisation.
This module examines the importance of the preservation of a region’s cultural and heritage resources and how they can be
used to maintain tourist interest in a particular destination. It will review what tourists see as the cultural and heritage
resources and how they are used to promote knowledge, understanding and a favourable image. Post Emancipation History
of the West Indies will also be examined to aid in understanding its heritage.
34. JAMAICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE STUDY TOUR
This module offers an interactive 14-day Study Tour that will explore Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage through the history
and folklore of its people, its food, music and art forms and the beauty of its natural resources. The module will be
comprised of four (4) units: Dance and Music; Cuisine; Folklore and Customs; and Natural Resources.
This module exposes participants to basic, generic issues of human rights that are pertinent and relevant in present day
Jamaica, e.g. justice, position of women, the rights of the child, migration. Participants will examine the international
law and practice relevant to these areas as well as the Jamaican law, policy and practice.
This module introduces students to some of the basic issues of government and politics in the modern world. They will be
exposed to different political systems in the Third World States, with special emphasis on the Caribbean States.
This module deals with the allocation of resources and the role of man in exploiting and managing the natural environment.
Knowledge of this subject is essential for a better understanding of the role of the natural and spatial dimensions of the
physical environment and its inter-relationship with planning, business development, public policy, health, tourism and
technology.
This module explores the notions of community development by providing an overview of its history as a field and
examining the current debates over strategies and practice and significant policy initiatives. Students will explore current
approaches to the revitalising of distressed communities and sustaining or improving “stable” communities. A key feature of
this module is its relationship to local, regional and national development in urban and rural areas.
Students have the opportunity to work with local community organisations through class projects.
39. CARIBBEAN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY IN WORLD CONTEXT
This module provides the foundation on which subsequent exploration in architectural history. While its main focus is the
architecture of the Caribbean, this content is placed within the wider context of the main chronologies and themes of World
Architectural History. Special emphasis is placed on those external influences governing settlement patterns, architectural
style and technologies, which had most impact in shaping the Caribbean built environment.
40. DRAWING
This module aims to develop in students an understanding of, and versatility in, the use of line to describe form in space as
tone or light, shadow and texture on a two dimensional surface. Exercises are done to develop eye and hand co-ordination
and different ways of seeing and expression.
This module introduces students to the elements of two and three dimensional colour design through compositions using
line, shape and space, and form and space. Studies of the physiology of the eye; the chemistry of pigment; the psychological
effects of colour; the historical use of colour from prehistoric man to 20th century art; the development of colour systems;
various visual/optical phenomena will culminate in a project that uses costume design, dance and stage setting.
This module is designed to develop an awareness and appreciation for the profession of Architecture. It will introduce
students to the profession of architecture, the role of architecture in history and culture, and the value of the built
environment to society.
43. INTRODUCTION TO
COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
In this module students undertake a comparative analysis of the major religions of the world and explore specific Caribbean
religions and their contribution as dominant institutions in Caribbean culture.
The module is designed to assist students in developing an appreciation of Caribbean art forms as expressions of Caribbean
culture, and the impact of diverse influences on its evolution. To complement the technical orientation of students, the
module will facilitate students’ exposure to cultural experiences.
N.B. Students who have successfully completed CXC Spanish or are required to take Spanish as part of their course of
study are not eligible to take this elective.
This module introduces non-Spanish speakers to the basic functions and structures of Spanish. It enables students to
communicate effectively in basic everyday situations and fosters an appreciation of the students’ own culture and that of
others.
This module provides continued development of the basic functions and structures of Spanish. It enables the student to
communicate with greater fluency in the target language and encourages him/her to demonstrate grater mastery of
vocabulary and grammatical structures.
N.B. Students who have successfully completed CXC French or are required to take French as part of their course of
study are not eligible to take this elective.
Conversational beginner’s French module the four language skills are approached (aural, oral, reading and writing).
Emphasis put on aural, oral and conversational communication.
Intermediate French is a follow-up course of Basic French. Its objectives is to enable the students to communicate
appropriately in more specific socio-professional conversational contexts
This module introduces non-Japanese speakers to the basic functions and structures of the Japanese language. The
module simultaneously develops the four language skills of speaking/ listening and reading/writing, with particular
emphasis on speaking and listening in relevant occupational contexts and related social situations.
50. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE
This module introduces Japanese speakers at basic level to the essential functions and structure of intermediate
Japanese. The four language skills of listening, speaking reading and writing will be developed. Students will also
become more familiar with aspects of Japanese culture.
N. B. Students who take Ethics as part of their course of study are not eligible to take this module.
The module introduces students to the basic concepts and systems of ethics in Western society. It takes both a historical and
systematic approach to understanding and evaluating the basic ethical issues of human life, with a concern for contemporary
applications.
N. B. Students who take Ethics as part of their course of study are not eligible to take this module.
This module introduces students to the basic concepts and systems of ethics in the Western world. Although it takes both a
historical and systematic approach to the material, the course gives students an opportunity to research and present a case of
practised ethics in their field of specialisation.
This module is an introduction to the basic concept and systems of philosophy in Western Civilization, with brief references
to, and a description of Eastern philosophies. It takes both a historical and systematic approach to understanding, assessing
and appreciating topics such as Metaphysics, Epistemology, God and the Human Person.
This module introduces students to gender as a critical lens for evaluating the norms and values of Caribbean society. It
involves an examination of gender theories, as well as an examination of the gender assumptions and biases that permeate
the society.
N.B. Students must have passed Oral Communication to enrol in this module. Students will negotiate the additional
hours of practical experience needed for completion of this module.
This is an introductory module in acting and theatre. Students will develop skills as actors and learn techniques of theatre
production against a backdrop of Caribbean cultural forms, literature and folklore. Topics include transformation,
storytelling, improvisation, physical and vocal training, theatre games, collective creation, analysis, dramatic verse and
public performance.
N. B. Students will negotiate the additional hours of practical experience needed for successful completion of the module.
This module is designed to enable students to employ the correct method of singing. This module provides foundation
training in singing, theory, sight-reading and music history. The module will build students’ music repertoire from the
Caribbean and Africa and other parts of the world. Participants will be expected to attend and participate in a variety of
public performances.
57. INTRODUCTION TO DANCE
This class provides students with basic experience in dance. Students will explore the role of Jamaican and Caribbean dance
in history and society. They will be introduced to dances from different cultures, explore kinship and gender aesthetics of
arts and religion. A number of field and stage performances will form part of the module.
This course introduces the principles and practices of creative writing (fiction). Topics include: language and
representation, the poem, the short story and the play.
This module covers the basic skills in news gathering, reporting and writing. Topics include: definitions of news,
information gathering, writing the news and feature story, opinion writing and ethics of journalism.
This module introduces media and audience theories and methods of media content analysis and criticism. The topics
include the development of Caribbean media, Caribbean media and the state, advertisers and audiences, and media criticism.
This module examines the political, social and economic history of the Caribbean. It begins with current topical issues
like CSME, the Caribbean Court of Appeal, West Indian Cricket, which are then explored in relation to past events such
as Federation, Immigration, Garveyism and plantation economy.
N.B. This module is not available to students enrolled in the B. Ed. in Family and Consumer Studies
This module provides students with an understanding of human attitudes in relation to human sexuality and family life and
the individual as a sexual human being. The module enables students to assess the role of sexuality in the development of
personal and family relationships and to evaluate acceptable and unacceptable patterns of human sexual behaviour. Topics
include perspective on sexuality, sexual communication, gender identification and family planning.
63. PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ASPECTS OF FAMILY HEALTH
N. B. Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology. Not open to students in Public Health Nursing, nursing- related courses
of study or Pharmacy students.
Students will be introduced to the mental health issues of family that arise from life situations, the stresses of a changing
society, decreasing social support from the family or community and the larger socio-political issues related to the family’s
mental health. Mental health and illness, gender and family differences in the prevalence of mental disorders, cultural
barriers to using mental health services, coping with life stressors are examined.
N. B. This module is not open to students required to take it as part of their course of study.
This module seeks to increase the awareness and sensitivity of students to the environment and its problems in order to
awaken a sense of individual and collective responsibility for the maintenance of the ecological good health of the region
and the Earth as a whole. Employing a problem-solving approach, students will use basic knowledge of natural systems to
recognise, assess and suggest solutions to environmental problems.
N. B. This module is not open to students in the Faculty of Health Applied Science
This module emphasises issues relating to the continuation of the human species. Students will gain an understanding of the
functioning of the reproductive system, the process of development up to birth and the manner in which characteristics are
inherited from parents. Areas for group discussions will include sexually transmitted diseases, birth defects, contraception,
artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization and cloning.
66. HEALTH AND DISEASE
N. B. This module is not open to students in the School of Pharmacy and Health Science
In this module students will examine a number of common diseases, their effect on the body’s systems and the basic
principles involved in diagnosing and treating them. In the process, students will acquire a new vocabulary and science
orientation to enable them to make sense of the wealth of information available concerning new diseases, new drugs and
recent scientific discoveries.
67. INTRODUCTION TO
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
N. B. This module is not open to students pursuing the following course of study, B. Sc. Environmental Health or B. Sc.
Public Health Nursing
The module emphasises the fundamentals of environmental health management. It provides students with an understanding
of the relationship between human health and the environment in which humans are an integral part. Participants will be
able to implement basic environmental control measures for the promotion of health and well being in their communities.
This module will enable students to understand the basic principles of nutrition required for the maintenance of good health.
It provides an understanding of how foods are used by the body and the adverse effects of their deficiencies and excesses.
Students completing this module will have a working knowledge of nutrition that will enable them to engage in healthy
lifestyle practices and plan healthy meals to promote good health.
The module is an introduction to the current knowledge and trends in the use of herbal products. The student is also
introduced to holistic practices such as aromatherapy, reflexology and massage, acupuncture etc.
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ELECTIVE TIMESLOTS