Course description

Who are we? Where do we fit into the universe? Where are we going? Science Fiction uses science and technology, alien settings, artificial intelligence, strange worlds, alternate timelines, virtual environments, etc., in order to speculate about the issues that fascinate and frustrate humanity.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit OntarioLearn.

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Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Jul. 2, 2025
Ends: Oct. 8, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $409.50

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2025 registration is now open.
Fall 2025 registration opens July 7, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery