Course Review

Professor:  Erica Pimentel, PhD, CPA, CA Course Weight:  Half-Year · 3.0 Units Course Overview COMM 311 is the core intermediate accounting course that teaches you how financial statements really  work under IFRS and ASPE. It’s the first of the two-part intermediate sequence and is foundational for anyone heading into accounting, finance, or analytics. Taught by Prof. Erica Pimentel, the course blends conceptual understanding with technical application. Expect to move beyond

-Half-Year Course · 3.0 Units Course Overview COMM 309 is a clear, practical introduction to income-producing commercial real estate: office, retail, multifamily, and industrial. Taught by Michael Trendota, the course breaks down how real estate markets work, how properties are valued, and how financing structures shape investment decisions. You’ll learn the economic, legal, and financial fundamentals behind the buildings we live, shop, and work in. Lectures, in-class cases,

Course Weight:   ​​Full-Year · 6.0 Credits​​ Course Overview If you’ve ever been called a “drama queen” (in the best way possible), DRAM 100 might just be your stage. This year-long course offers a creative and reflective break from more traditional lecture-based classes—but don’t be fooled: it’s also a serious introduction to theatre arts that demands both imagination and intellectual effort. ​​What You’ll Experience​​ Weekly lectures that blend art, life advice, and perfor

Course Weight:  Half-Year · 3.0 Units  Course Overview If you're majoring in Computer Science, CISC 102 is a core requirement that builds the logical foundation essential for advanced topics like algorithms and data structures. While it’s often considered a “bird course” by those comfortable with math, be warned: it’s a math course in CS clothing—focused entirely on abstract reasoning and proof-writing. ​​What You’ll Learn​​ Sets, functions, sequences, and mathematical relati

Course Weight:  Half-Year · 3.0 Units  Course Overview Ever wanted to try coding but didn’t know where to start? CISC 101 is designed just for you—no prior experience required! This one-semester introduction to computer science uses Python, a clear and practical programming language, to cover topics like computer architecture, basic logic, nested statements, and number systems. Through hands-on exercises and guided assignments, you’ll learn to write fun, small-scale programs

Course Weight:  Half-Year · 3.0 Units  Course Overview If you’ve ever been fascinated by the shimmer and story behind precious stones, GEOL 102 offers a captivating introduction to the world of gemology. This course explores the history, characteristics, and identification of a wide variety of gemstones—perfect for anyone curious about minerals or simply drawn to all things that glitter. ​​Course Features​​ ​​No Prerequisites or Background Required​​: Designed to be accessibl

Course Weight:   Full-Year (6.0 Credits) or Half-Year (3.0 Credits each)​​ Course Overview ECON 110 is a full-year course that combines introductory microeconomics (ECON 111) and macroeconomics (ECON 112) into a unified curriculum. Students can choose either the year-long ECON 110 or take ECON 111 (Fall) and ECON 112 (Winter) as separate half-year courses. The content coverage and workload are essentially equivalent across both pathways. ​​Course Structure & Choice Guidance​​

Course Weight: Half-Year · 3.0 Credits · Delivery Mode: Online​​ Course Overview Perfect for absolute beginners (FREN 106) or those with basic French skills (FREN 107), these courses offer a flexible, low-pressure way to learn practical French language and cultural knowledge. Designed for students with ​​no prior French experience​​ (106) or ​​up to 3 years of high school French​​ (107), they focus on real-world communication skills through an entirely online format. ​​Key Fe

Course Weight: ​​Full-Year Course · 6.0 Credits · Delivery Mode: Online ​​ Course Overview If you’re drawn to the power of stories, poetry, and plays, ENGL 100 offers a compelling gateway into the world of English literature. Far beyond standard language training, this course immerses you in four major literary genres: short fiction, drama, literary non-fiction, and poetry. Through close reading and analytical writing, you’ll learn to recognize stylistic elements, interpret m

Course Weight:   Full-Year Course · 6.0 Credits · Delivery Mode: Online​​ Course Overview If you’ve ever been fascinated by how people think, feel, and behave—this course offers a scientific introduction to the study of behaviour and the mind. PSYC 100 provides a broad overview of major topics in psychology, including perception, cognition, learning, biological bases of behaviour, child development, social psychology, and clinical psychology. While it won’t train you to solve

Course Weight:  Year · 6.0 Units  Course Overview If you’re wondering, “What exactly is SOCY?”—it stands for Sociology, a field that examines society, social behavior, and the structures shaping our everyday lives. SOCY 122 serves as an introductory course, exploring foundational theories and concepts from thinkers like Marx and Engels, while introducing micro- and macro-level approaches to understanding social processes. The course also applies these perspectives to analyze

Course Overview The MATH 12x series covers foundational calculus and is required for first-year students in Economics and most Science programs at Queen’s. The sequence includes four course codes—MATH 126, 124, 121, and 120—each offering a progressively deeper and more rigorous treatment of calculus topics. Students may take only one of these courses. ​​Course Comparison Overview​​ ​​MATH 126​​: Designed for BA students, this course extends high school calculus with a focus o