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Course Details
| Course Title |
Science Fiction |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1340 |
| Host College |
Seneca College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
SE-EAC234 |
| Start Date |
11/03/2025 |
| End Date |
02/09/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
College English or equivalent |
| 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. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
11/03/2025 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Essays 45%; Online Assignments 15%; Final Exam 40% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
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| Platform |
Blackboard |
| Computer Software Requirements |
None |
| Additional |
Students will be required to watch the following movies: The Matrix (Lana and Lilly Wachowski) 1999 and Ex Machina (Alex Garland) 2014 |
| Textbook Information |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
The Big Book of Science Fiction (BBSF) |
Frankenstein, Or The Modern Prometheus |
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| Author |
Vandermeer, Ann and Jeff (Editors) |
Shelley, Mary |
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| Publisher |
Vintage |
Florida Center for Instructional Technology |
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| Edition |
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| ISBN |
978-1101910092 |
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| Special Instructions |
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Available for free at: https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/128/frankenstein-or-the modern-prometheus/ |
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