Black populations in the African Diaspora defy simple characterizations. In this course, we will examine the experiences of Black people through an ethnographic exploration of their lives. The close analysis of ethnographic monographs and articles will illuminate the ways in which race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality, ability, nationality, and other factors, shape the everyday for Black people in different cultural contexts. An additional focus will be a consideration of the experiences of Black anthropologists as ethnographers and scholars who are broadening anthropological discourses.
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ANT464H1 - Black Ethnographies
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT472H1 - Japan in Global Context: Anthropological Perspectives
This course examines how what we know as Japan and its culture has been constructed through global interactions. Topics include gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, social and family life, work and leisure, and Japanese identity amid changing global power relations.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT473H1 - Ethnographic Practicum: The University
Students carry out original ethnographic research projects on some aspect of life in the University of Toronto: its students, staff and faculty; its hierarchies and habits; and the everyday practices in classrooms, labs, dining halls, offices, clubs, and residence corridors. Class time is used for collective brainstorming, feedback and analysis.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT474H1 - Ethnographies of HIV/AIDS: Risk, Vulnerability, and Care
This course examines HIV/AIDS globally and ethnographically focusing on how gendered political economies create HIV vulnerability; the experiences of sexual minorities; how religious institutions shape practices of social care and exclusion; and anthropological critiques of HIV awareness campaigns and counseling as sites of governmentality.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT475H1 - Reading Ethnography
Students read several full-length ethnographies, both classical and contemporary, and debate what makes for sound ethnographic research and writing, as well as what ethnography is and "should" be as a genre of writing and representation.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT476H1 - Body, Self and Sociality
This seminar class examines 'the body' as a historically and culturally contingent category, the material site and means of practice, and a foundation point for identity and self-fashioning. We consider the relevance of cultural meanings to biomedical practices, the centrality of the body to consumer techno-society, and the body’s role as a locus of experience, political inscription, and struggle.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT477H1 - Transnational Korea in and outside the Peninsula
This course addresses reading ethnography as a tool to understand compressed and complex modernity such as Korean societies, both in and outside of the Korean peninsula. In particular, this course aims to develop students’ critical thinking on class, ethnicity, gender, family, and migration in Korea and diasporic societies of Koreans in Canada, China, Japan, and US.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT480H1 - Special Topics in Anthropological Research
Unique opportunity to explore a particular anthropological topic in-depth. Topics vary from year to year.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT481H1 - Special Topics in Evolutionary Anthropology
Unique opportunity to explore in-depth a particular topic in Evolutionary Anthropology. Topics vary from year to year.
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: Living Things and Their Environment (4)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT483H1 - Special Topics in Linguistic Anthropology
This course will focus on an advanced topic in Linguistic Anthropology. Topic will vary from year- to-year.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT484H1 - Special Topics in Social Cultural Anthropology
Unique opportunity to explore a particular Social Cultural Anthropology topic in-depth. Topics vary from year to year.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT485H1 - Topics in Emerging Scholarship (Society, Culture and Language)
Taught by an advanced PhD student or postdoctoral fellow, and based on his or her doctoral research and area of expertise, this course presents a unique opportunity to explore intensively a particular Socio-cultural or Linguistic Anthropology topic in-depth. Topics vary from year to year.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT486H1 - Special Topics: Socio-Cultural Research Seminar
Unique opportunity to explore a particular Social Cultural Anthropology topic in-depth. Topics vary from year to year.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT488H1 - Special Topics in Medical Anthropology
This discussion-based seminar course focuses on a topic in medical anthropology. Topics change from year to year. See Anthropology website for more details.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT490Y1 - Field Course in Social and Cultural Anthropology
An instructor-supervised experiential study project in social and cultural anthropology. Course takes place in an off-campus setting. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT491H1 - Internship in Anthropology
This course is an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in anthropology or archeology in a work placement environment. Opportunities may include local community organizations, international development organizations, museum or heritage projects, or media production projects. Only internships that require knowledge and skills in anthropology and/or archeology will be considered. Student must fulfill responsibilities of the internship as well as complete a final research paper. If qualified, the student’s internship supervisor will mark the final paper for the course; if not, an appropriate academic supervisor will be assigned from within the Dept. of Anthropology. Restricted to students in a Specialist or Major program in Anthropology. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Instructions on how to obtain an application form are posted on the following website: https://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/undergraduate. The application form should be submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of classes.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT491Y1 - Internship in Anthropology
This course is an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in anthropology or archeology in a work placement environment. Opportunities may include local community organizations, international development organizations, museum or heritage projects, or media production projects. Only internships that require knowledge and skills in anthropology and/or archeology will be considered. Student must fulfill responsibilities of the internship as well as complete a final research paper. If qualified, the student’s internship supervisor will mark the final paper for the course; if not, an appropriate academic supervisor will be assigned from within the Dept. of Anthropology. Restricted to students in a Specialist or Major program in Anthropology. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Instructions on how to obtain an application form are posted on the following website: https://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/undergraduate. The application form should be submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of classes.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT497Y1 - Independent Research
Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and supervisor before enrolment in the course. Open in exceptional circumstances to advanced students with a strong background in Anthropology. Course Supervisor must be a member of the Anthropology faculty. A maximum of one year of Independent Research courses is allowed per program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Instructions on how to obtain an application form are posted on the following website: https://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/undergraduate. The application form should be submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of classes.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT498H1 - Independent Research
Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and supervisor before enrolment in the course. Open in exceptional circumstances to advanced students with a strong background in Anthropology. Course Supervisor must be a member of the Anthropology faculty. A maximum of one year of Independent Research courses is allowed per program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Instructions on how to obtain an application form are posted on the following website: https://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/undergraduate. The application form should be submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of classes.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class
ANT499H1 - Independent Research
Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and supervisor before enrolment in the course. Open in exceptional circumstances to advanced students with a strong background in Anthropology. Course Supervisor must be a member of the Anthropology faculty. A maximum of one year of Independent Research courses is allowed per program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Instructions on how to obtain an application form are posted on the following website: https://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/undergraduate. The application form should be submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of classes.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM236H1 - Applications of Linear Programming
Introduction to linear programming including a rapid review of linear algebra (row reduction, matrix inversion, linear independence), the simplex method with applications, the duality theorem, complementary slackness, the dual simplex method and the revised simplex method.
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM306Y1 - Mathematics and Law
This course examines the relationship between legal reasoning and mathematical logic; provides a mathematical perspective on the legal treatment of interest and actuarial present value; critiques ethical issues; analyzes how search engine techniques on massive databases transform legal research and considers the impact of statistical analysis and game theory on litigation strategies.
NOTE
This course counts as 0.5 credit in BR=3 and 0.5 credit in BR=5.
This course will only contribute 0.5 credit to the Math Minor program.
Exclusion: JUM206Y1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5), Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM346H1 - Partial Differential Equations
Sturm-Liouville problems, Green's functions, special functions (Bessel, Legendre), partial differential equations of second order, separation of variables, integral equations, Fourier transform, stationary phase method.
Exclusion: MAT351Y1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM348H1 - Mathematical Modelling
Hours: 36L/22P
An overview of mathematical modelling. A variety of approaches for representing physical situations mathematically followed by analytical techniques and numerical simulations to gain insight. Questions from biology, economics, engineering, medicine, physics, physiology, and the social sciences formulated as problems in optimization, differential equations, and probability. Precise content varies with instructor.
Exclusion: MAT482H1 (Topics in Mathematics: Topics in Mathematical Modelling), offered in Winter 2019
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM396H1 - Independent Reading in Applied Mathematics
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Topic must be outside undergraduate offerings. Similar workload to a 36L course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
This course requires an application. Completed applications for this course are due to the Math Undergraduate Program Office no later than the third day of the term that the reading course will start.
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM421H1 - Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
Key concepts and mathematical structure of Quantum Mechanics, with applications to topics of current interest such as quantum information theory. The core part of the course covers the following topics: Schroedinger equation, quantum observables, spectrum and evolution, motion in electro-magnetic field, angular momentum and O(3) and SU(2) groups, spin and statistics, semi-classical asymptotics, perturbation theory. More advanced topics may include: adiabatic theory and geometrical phases, Hartree-Fock theory, Bose-Einstein condensation, the second quantization, density matrix and quantum statistics, open systems and Lindblad evolution, quantum entropy, quantum channels, quantum Shannon theorems.
Joint undergraduate/graduate course - APM421H1/MAT1723H
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM426H1 - General Relativity
Einstein's theory of gravity. Special relativity and the geometry of Lorentz manifolds. Gravity as a manifestation of spacetime curvature. Einstein's equations. Cosmological implications: big bang and inflationary universe. Schwarzschild stars: bending of light and perihelion precession of Mercury. Topics from black hole dynamics and gravitational waves. The Penrose singularity theorem.
Joint undergraduate/graduate course - APM426H1/MAT1700H
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM441H1 - Asymptotic and Perturbation Methods
Asymptotic series. Asymptotic methods for integrals: stationary phase and steepest descent. Regular perturbations for algebraic and differential equations. Singular perturbation methods for ordinary differential equations: W.K.B., strained co-ordinates, matched asymptotics, multiple scales. (Emphasizes techniques; problems drawn from physics and engineering)
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM446H1 - Applied Nonlinear Equations
Partial differential equations appearing in physics, material sciences, biology, geometry, and engineering. Nonlinear evolution equations. Existence and long-time behaviour of solutions. Existence of static, traveling wave, self-similar, topological and localized solutions. Stability. Formation of singularities and pattern formation. Fixed point theorems, spectral analysis, bifurcation theory. Equations considered in this course may include: Allen-Cahn equation (material science), Ginzburg-Landau equation (condensed matter physics), Cahn-Hilliard (material science, biology), nonlinear Schroedinger equation (quantum and plasma physics, water waves, etc). mean curvature flow (geometry, material sciences), Fisher-Kolmogorov-Petrovskii-Piskunov (combustion theory, biology), Keller-Segel equations (biology), and Chern-Simons equations (particle and condensed matter physics).
Joint undergraduate/graduate course - APM446H1/MAT1508H
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
APM461H1 - Combinatorial Methods
A selection of topics from such areas as graph theory, combinatorial algorithms, enumeration, construction of combinatorial identities.
Joint undergraduate/graduate course - APM461H1/MAT1302H
Recommended Preparation: MAT344H1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery: In Class