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ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS OF ABUSE
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
44
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS OF ABUSE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ALCOHOL & DRUGS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course teaches students how to manage their entry into academia and to be aware of the life challenges and social pressures affecting them in adulthood. Topics discussed include the development of an awareness and understanding of drug and alcohol use and abuse; its impact on society, the family, and the workplace; drunk driving; illegal drugs; and risky sexual behavior.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
COCR 2060
Host Institution Course Title
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
UWI-Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Cocurricular studies
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CARIBBEAN CIVILIZATION
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
History
UCEAP Course Number
19
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CARIBBEAN CIVILIZATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
CARIBBEAN CIVILZATN
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces the main process of cultural development in Caribbean societies, highlighting the factors, the problems, and the creative output that have fed the emergence of Caribbean identities. The course is based on a perception of the Caribbean as wider than island nations or linguistic blocs to stimulate students' interest in, and commitment to, Caribbean civilization.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
FOUN1101
Host Institution Course Title
CARIBBEAN CIVILISATION
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
History and Philosophy
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RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
142
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
RESOURCE&ENVI ECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course introduces the economic analytical tools or the key economic principles to comprehend and analyze natural resource and environmental issues including natural resource degradation, pollution, climate change and natural disasters, and unsustainable development. It critically examines the most pressing natural resource and environmental exploitation problems in the Caribbean. Finally, this course examines case studies to illustrate the usefulness of the theoretical approach.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECON 3034
Host Institution Course Title
RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Host Institution Degree
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Host Institution Department
Department of Economics
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CARIBBEAN POPULAR MUSIC AND SOCIETY
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Music
UCEAP Course Number
27
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CARIBBEAN POPULAR MUSIC AND SOCIETY
UCEAP Transcript Title
CRBBEAN POP MUS&SOC
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Popular music has a prominent place in Caribbean culture. Drawing on folk and traditional music, it often provides socio-political commentary on Caribbean societies, and in many instances is associated with distinctive dance styles. This course focuses on the listening and analysis of Caribbean music. Students explore Caribbean popular music to understand its structures, particular eras, and stylistic differences.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MUSIC 1020
Host Institution Course Title
CARIBBEAN POPULAR MUSIC AND SOCIETY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
UWI-Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination
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HISTORY OF AFRICA, A.D. 1900 TO THE PRESENT
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
History
UCEAP Course Number
129
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HISTORY OF AFRICA, A.D. 1900 TO THE PRESENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
HIST AFRIC 1900-PRE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the historical developments in the African Continent under the formal rule of different European powers; the emergence and development of the 'nationalist' phenomenon before and after the First World War; decolonization and independence; problems of nation building; attempts at continent-wide and regional collaborations.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
HIST 2302
Host Institution Course Title
HISTORY OF AFRICA, A.D. 1900 TO THE PRESENT
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
History and Philosophy
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022
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PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
100
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the relationship between neurobiological processes and psychological processes. It focuses on the organization of the nervous system, the role of the neurobiological process in sensory experiences, sleep, attention, arousal, motivation, emotions, learning, memory, and language. It considers both experimental and clinical data.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PSYC 2003
Host Institution Course Title
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
UWI-Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Psychology
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INTERNATIONAL LAW OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
122
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL LAW OF HUMAN RIGHTS
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL LAW HUM RIGHTS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to the key international human rights standards and the global and regional international human rights mechanisms. It examines the importance and relevance of international human rights in addressing major challenges in the modern world.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LAW 3730
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL LAW OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
UWI-Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Law
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WOMEN'S STUDIES 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST THEORIES
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
UCEAP Course Number
125
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
WOMEN'S STUDIES 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST THEORIES
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO FEM THEORIES
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the various feminist theories used to analyze conditions affecting women. It discusses the relevance of those theories to understanding the experience of women in the Caribbean.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEND 2201
Host Institution Course Title
WOMEN'S STUDIES I: AN INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST THEORIES
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
UWI-Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Institute for Gender and Development Studies
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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
126
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
UCEAP Transcript Title
QUALTV RESRCH MTHDS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course surveys the following topics: the formulation of a research problem-- reviewing the literature and other source material; the interplay of theory and method; documentary analysis-- historical and case study materials; un-obstructive measures-- erosion and accretion analysis; participant and non-participant observation.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SOCI 2006
Host Institution Course Title
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
UWI-Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Government, Sociology, Social Work and Psychology
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USING PHOTOGRAPHY TO DOCUMENT UNIVERSITY LIFE
Country
Barbados
Host Institution
University of the West Indies
Program(s)
University of the West Indies
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Art Studio
UCEAP Course Number
24
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
USING PHOTOGRAPHY TO DOCUMENT UNIVERSITY LIFE
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHOTOGRAPHY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course presents opportunities for students to develop technical and artistic photographic skills outside of their declared majors. It helps build good citizenship skills and a greater appreciation of the activities and important moments of university and community life. Students develop technical and artistic photographic skills through the documentation of aspects of university and community life as part of the Photography Club.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
COCR 2052
Host Institution Course Title
USING PHOTOGRAPHY TO DOCUMENT UNIVERSITY LIFE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
UWI-Cave Hill
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination
Course Last Reviewed
2024-2025