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2017-18 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Personal Fitness Trainer |
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XPFT 20600 - Business Mgmt & Marketing 48 hours lecture or online Lecture, Online Students will explore the employment opportunities for Personal Fitness Trainers, such as working for an established fitness facility or as a self-employed Personal Fitness Trainer. Topics including: how to develop a business and marketing plan, choice of corporate structure, risk management, liability issues, marketing and customer service will be discussed to give participants a foundation for entering the Personal Fitness Training profession.”
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XPFT 21001 - Health & Wellness 48 hours lecture Lecture This course provides an introduction and overview to aspects of holistic health and wellness and highlights strategies for promoting well-being. Utilizing a mix of theory and application, students will gain an understanding of individual well-being and the interconnectivity between individual well-being and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
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XPFT 21002 - Health Promotion & Training 48 hours blended delivery or online Blended, Online This introductory course serves as the foundation for the program. Students will learn about the concepts of active living and health promotion as they relate to the field of personal fitness training. Students will also gain an overall understanding of the fitness industry, including: certifications, trends, liability and risk, ethics, client confidentiality, and scope of practice.
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XPFT 21003 - Strength Training I 48 hours lecture Lecture This practical course is an exploration of the scientific principles, concepts and theories related to strength adaptation and strength training prescription with an emphasis on designing safe, personalized strength training programs for all levels of ability.
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XPFT 21004 - Introductory Nutrition 48 hours online Online This course provides a basic understanding of the role of nutrition in health and fitness through theory and practical application. Topics include professional scope of practice, nutrition myths and trends, special populations, and healthy nutritional habits.
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XPFT 21005 - Practicum I 50 hours off-site Practicum Under the supervision of a Practicum Site Supervisor, the Practicum I course will introduce students to the personal fitness training profession at an approved practicum site. Students will be exposed to the operations of a successful fitness facility including daily business practices, teamwork, developing relationships with facility users and staff, and building and maintaining clientele.
Prerequisite(s): XPFT 21002 and XPFT 20104 both with a minimum grade of C. Note: Students must complete current Standard First Aid/CPR C prior to starting Personal Fitness Trainer 21005 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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XPFT 22001 - Growth & Motor Development 48 hours lecture Lecture This course provides an understanding of the physical changes that occur during the growth period from childhood to adolescence. Particular attention will focus on the impact of physical maturation and development as related to physical activity, exercise and skill acquisition. The influence of growth and development on the design and instruction of physical literacy programs will be explored.
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XPFT 22002 - Injury Prevention & Care 48 hours lecture, 32 hours lab Lecture, Lab Students will explore their role in the prevention and treatment (first aid) of athletic injuries. Topics include: the safe and effective use of various types of exercise equipment, the cause and prevention of common overuse injuries, taping procedures for prevention of common athletic injuries, and exercise prescription for special populations.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20001 with a minimum grade of C. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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XPFT 22003 - Strength Training II 48 hours lecture Lecture This is an advanced course in the theory and practice of strength training. Emphasis will be on the utilization of free weight equipment for participants requiring additional or advanced strength training.
Prerequisite(s): XPFT 21003 with a minimum grade of C. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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XPFT 22004 - Special Populations - General 48 hours lecture Lecture This course is intended to broaden student’s awareness of special populations as related to physical activity and the body. The focus will be on physical activity and how it relates to these special populations. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge targeted towards developing, implementing and evaluating physical activity programs in these population groups.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20001 and XPFT 20200 both with a minimum grade of C. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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XPFT 22005 - Special Population-Older Adult 48 hours lecture Lecture This course is intended to broaden student’s awareness of the complexities and intricacies of the aging process as it relates to physical activity and the body. The focus will be on physical activity and how it relates to several dimensions of aging including physical, social and cultural contexts. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge targeted towards developing, implementing and evaluating physical activity programs for adults over the age of 65.
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XPFT 22006 - Practicum II 50 hours off-site Practicum The Practicum II course will provide students with an opportunity to apply theory into practice. Under the supervision of a Practicum Site Supervisor, students will provide personal fitness training services to fitness centre clientele.
Prerequisite(s): XPFT 21005 with a grade of P and XPFT 22002 , XPFT 20200 , XPFT 20300 and XPFT 20401 all with a minimum grade of C. Note: Students must complete Standard First Aid/CPR C prior to starting Pesonal Fitness Trainer 22006. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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XPFT 22007 - Psychology of Exercise 48 hours lecture or online Lecture This course provides an introduction to the psychosocial concepts underlying an understanding of human behavior in physical activity, sport and health. The perspectives of Exercise and Health Psychology and Personality and Social Psychology will be examined.
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Physical Education |
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PHED 1050 - Practicum I in Sport, Recreation, and Physical Activity (3 credits) 175 hours of practicum Practicum This is a formal industry experience with an assigned organization in the sport, recreation, and/or physical activity industries. Participants will be required to participate in the specified hours of practicum and to complete assignments. Students will be accepted into the practicum upon completion of the course prerequisites or consent of the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): PHED 1203 or HPED 1400 , HPED 1640 and HPED 2270 , ENTR 2301 or ENTR 2201 , MKTG 2150 . Note: Students must also be in Good Standing to participate in a Practicum. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 1171 - Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course will survey the history, principles, philosophy, rationale and vocational opportunities of outdoor pursuits. Students will become familiar with fundamental camping and navigation techniques as the cornerstones of outdoor living. Participation is required in one weekend.
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PHED 1201 - Foundations of Sport and Recreation (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course provides an introduction to the history and philosophy of sport/ physical activity and its relationship to culture. The focus will be the significance of the body and the human movement phenomenon. The emphasis is to provide a foundation for further research in physical activity and sport.
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PHED 1203 - Organization and Administration of Sport and Recreation (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course is a study of the principles and practices of administration and management of sport and recreation. Students will learn administrative (management) process and its relationship to other organizational functions such as communication, leadership, governance, evaluation and human resource management. Various organizational designs and structures available to sport and recreation administrators will be explored. Other topics include risk management, finances of sport and recreation organizations and running efficient meetings.
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PHED 1239 - Introductory Badminton (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture This is an introductory course in badminton with the emphasis on skills, teaching and coaching strategies as well as the organization of clinics and tournaments.
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PHED 1293 - Introductory Aquatic Lifesaving (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture Students will learn techniques of first aid, artificial respiration and other emergency care procedures required to assist a victim of an aquatic emergency. Students will also learn and perfect life saving skills related to water rescue. The Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Awards will be available to students who successfully meet all evaluation criteria.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be comfortable in deep water and be able to swim 200 metres continuously. Note: Students will be responsible for payment of fees to outside organizations when the issue of a certificate involves a fee. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 1295 - Water Safety Instructor (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course includes a comprehensive study of the techniques of teaching swimming, water safety and life saving. Other aquatic activities such as aqua aerobics, diving, competitive swimming and snorkeling will be introduced. Students must demonstrate competent swimming, rescue and artificial respiration skills.
Prerequisite(s): Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or higher award or consent of the department. Note: Students will be responsible for payment of fees to outside organizations when the issue of a certificate involves a fee. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 1296 - Advanced Aquatic Life Saving (3 credits) 4 hours lecture Lecture Lifeguarding techniques for pools, basic first aid techniques and various emergency situations in aquatics will be studied. Students must meet the requirements for the Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service and Aquatic Emergency Care Award, Standard First Aid and Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Awards.
Prerequisite(s): Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross Award. Note: Students will be responsible for payment of fees to outside organizations when the issue of a certificate involves a fee. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 1297 - Basic SCUBA (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This is a comprehensive course designed to prepare students for SCUBA diving certification. It includes diving physics and medicine as well as optional open water dives.
Prerequisite(s): Medical certificate, Bronze Medallion or consent of the department. Note: Students will be responsible for payment of fees to outside organizations when the issue of a certificate involves a fee. An additional lab fee of $50 will be charged for this course. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 2104 - Introductory Power Skating and Hockey Coaching (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture This is a theoretical and practical course on power skating techniques and ice hockey skills. The student will learn how to teach skating and organize hockey sessions for skill development. Topics include: proper use of biomechanical principles in skating; proper use of edges; drills to develop skating skills and techniques to develop necessary strength and power both on and off the ice. The student will be shown the proper execution of all basic hockey skills - shooting, passing, stickhandling and checking - and will be taught proven teaching progressions for each.
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PHED 2106 - Soccer (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture This is a comprehensive course in basic soccer skills, knowledge, officiating and team strategy. Indoor and outdoor play will be covered. Lecture time will be spent on organizing tournaments, teaching methods and officiating the game of soccer.
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PHED 2108 - Introductory Golf (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture This is an introductory course in golf with the emphasis on skills, rules, safety, etiquette, the care and selection of equipment and the organization of recreational activities.
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PHED 2110 - Volleyball (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture This course develops the basic fundamental volleyball skills needed to play at an intermediate level of volleyball. Volleyball knowledge, teaching methods and court strategy will be examined in detail. Coaching aspects and rule interpretations will also be reviewed.
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PHED 2201 - The Essence and Experience of Physical Activity (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course investigates the fundamental factors, which influence the physical activities we choose, and the kinaesthetic principles governing how we move. Active participation in a variety of movement experiences (novel and familiar) will be an essential component of this course. This course will establish the fundamental kinaesthetic, physical and management parameters of physical activity.
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PHED 2255 - Elementary School Physical Education I (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture A comprehensive course involving aspects of the modern elementary school physical education program with a particular emphasis on movement experiences in games. Off campus travel is required for some field-work observation.
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PHED 2257 - Elementary School Physical Education II (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture A comprehensive course involving aspects of the modern elementary school physical education program with particular emphasis on movement experiences in dance and gymnastics. Some off campus travel is required for practical experience.
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PHED 3150 - Practicum ll in Sport, Recreation, and Physical Activity (9 credits) 450 hours of practicum Practicum This practicum experience provides students with a further opportunity to apply the Sport and Recreation Business and Entrepreneurship theories and skills studied during the previous semesters and to continue to build upon their experience from PHED 1050 . It is expected that students will diversify their experience relative to the past experience. Students will be required to submit a practicum plan to the Sport and Recreation Business and Entrepreneurship practicum coordinator prior to embarking on the practicum placement. Goals and strategies will be reviewed by a Faculty Advisor prior to the work-term. Students will be accepted into the practicum upon completion of the course prerequisites and/or consent of the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): PHED 1050 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 3350 - Field Practicum I (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 175 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum This is a formal work experience with an approved agency. Participants will be involved in integration seminars, and will be required to participate in the specified hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required.
Corequisite(s): PHED 3301 and PHED 3303. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 3352 - Field Practicum II (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 175 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum This is a formal work experience with an approved agency. Participants will be involved in integration seminars, and will be required to participate in the specified hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required. Typical assignments are log book recordings of activities and case study analysis of situations specific to fieldwork of a trainer or Certified Athletic Therapist in Canada. This course will allow students to continue with an agency for seasonal sports that coincide with the academic year such as hockey, basketball, volleyball or badminton. This course will also allow the student to join another agency for sports that only last one semester. An example of such a sport is indoor soccer.
Prerequisite(s): HPED 3110 , HPED 4110 and PHED 3350 . Note: This course will be delivered in a block placement format. This course is limited to students enroled in the Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy who have successfully completed or are concurrently enroled in the core course requirements. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 3354 - Clinical Practicum I (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 175 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum This is a formal work experience with an approved agency. Participants will be involved in integration seminars, and will be required to participate in the specified hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required. Typical assignments are log book recordings of activities and case study analysis of situations specific to fieldwork of a Certified Athletic Therapist in Canada. This work experience is specific and under the supervision of a paramedical professional such as a Certified Athletic Therapist, physiotherapist, sports medicine physician, chiropractor or sports massage therapist. Please note that the code of ethics for each of those professionals must be investigated and adhered to.
Prerequisite(s): HPED 3110 , HPED 3120 , HPED 3130 and HPED 4110 . Corequisite(s): HPED 4130 . Note: This course will be delivered in a block placement format. This course is limited to students enroled in the Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy who have successfully completed or are concurrently enroled in the core course requirements. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHED 3356 - Advanced Clinical and Field Practicum (6 credits) 275 hours practicum Practicum This is a formal work experience with an approved agency. Participants will be involved in integration seminars, and will be required to participate in the specified hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required. Typical assignments are logbook recordings of activities and case study analyses of situations specific to field and clinical work of a Certified Athletic Therapist in Canada. This work experience is specific and under the supervision of a paramedical professional such as a Certified Athletic Therapist, physiotherapist, sports medicine physician, chiropractor or sports massage therapist.
Prerequisite(s): PHED 3352 and PHED 3354 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
Philosophy |
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PHIL 1101 - Philosophy: Knowledge and Existence (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial This course provides an introduction to philosophy through the discussion of selected topics such as: skepticism, perception, personal identity, free will and determinism and God.
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 1130 - Philosophy: Sex and Love (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial This course provides an introduction to philosophy through an exploration of philosophical questions about sex and love.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 1149 - Philosophy: Values and Ethics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial This course provides an introduction to philosophy through a first enquiry into the nature and justification of moral standards.
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PHIL 1175 - Reason and Argument (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial This course offers an introduction to deductive and inductive techniques used in appraising arguments. The course may contain some elementary formal logic, but its main focus will be on analyzing arguments as they occur in everyday life and ordinary language.
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PHIL 1179 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial This course introduces sentential and first-order logic from both deductive and semantic points of view. Some elementary metatheorems are also discussed.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2204 - Medieval Philosophy (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture The Medieval Period covers philosophical developments from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. This course will investigate a subset of topics from this period selected from such things as moral and political philosophy, logic and metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophical theology. Included may be representative works from Latin, Arabic and Hebraic thinkers.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2211 - The Classical Period (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture An introduction to philosophy through the study of a period in its history. A selection of philosophers from the Pre-Socratics, through Plato and Aristotle, to the Hellenistic and Roman philosophers will be discussed.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2215 - The Early Modern Period (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course is an introduction to philosophy through the study of a period in its history. A selection of philosophers from Descartes through Kant will be discussed.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2216 - Nineteenth Century Philosophy (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course serves as an introduction to nineteenth-century philosophy, including figures like Schiller, Fichte, Hegel, Darwin, Kierkegaard, Marx, Peirce, Nietzsche, Freud, and Bergson. Students will explore debates about the nature of life, history, rationality, freedom, and religion, becoming familiar with a range of philosophical approaches.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2219 - Philosophy of Law (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture An investigation of philosophical accounts of the nature of law and legal systems. Acquaints the students with central positions in jurisprudence, such as the nature of law, the relationship of law to morality, punishment, rights, and justice.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2223 - Bio Ethics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture A critical and analytical examination of ethical and legal problems arising in and about health care. Issues to be considered may include: euthanasia, abortion, the conditions for the withdrawal of treatment, the physician-patient relationship, research on human subjects, and genetic engineering. The practical applications of ethical and legal theory are emphasized.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2229 - Business Ethics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture A critical and analytical examination of some central moral problems that arise in and for business. Emphasis throughout the course will be placed not only on the details of the particular problems studied but also on the conceptual and other tools needed to understand and resolve or solve such problems. Topics to be discussed will include: the moral responsibilities and rights of corporations and their officers, codes of business ethics, and conflicts of responsibilities and rights.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2237 - Feminist Philosophy (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture Issues in feminist philosophy and methodology. Topics may include feminist theories of knowledge and science, ethics, metaphysics, political theory and feminist methodology.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2241 - Existentialism (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture Existentialist thought is a historical movement in philosophy. It is also a methodology of philosophy that explores and demonstrates the significance of human existence itself. This course serves as an introduction to existentialist methods, debates, and concepts, as well as to significant existentialist thinkers.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2253 - Social and Political Philosophy (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture In this course some of the fundamental issues in social and political thought are studied. Issues to be studied may include rights, justice, authority, equality, freedom, democracy, property, liberalism, the family and communitarianism.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2263 - Theory of Knowledge (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture A study of some of the central problems in epistemology, including the following: knowledge and belief, empirical (perceptual and inductive) knowledge, a priori knowledge, appearance and reality, truth, and skepticism.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2267 - Philosophy of Science (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture For students in any discipline who would like to understand some of the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and the place of scientific discoveries in human knowledge. Topics will include: scientific explanation, theory, prediction, confirmation, and, when feasible, other material relating to the interests of the students in the course.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2281 - Philosophy of Mind (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture A study of topics such as: thought, emotions, action and the will, mind-body identity, personal identity, and theories about the nature of mind.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 2282 - Philosophy and Pop Culture (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course brings philosophical reflection together with pop culture. It explores philosophical issues within pop culture (such as film, television, graphic novels, pop music, videos, games, social networks or advertising), as well as insights in philosophy about the nature of pop culture itself.
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PHIL 2291 - Philosophy and the Environment (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture Traditional and contemporary philosophical theories and methods will be brought to bear on issues raised by the relationship between human beings and their environment. Moral and other philosophical aspects of some major issues, such as pollution, population growth, and use of natural resources, will be considered.
Recommended Preparation: Any Philosophy course. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 3307 - Language, Truth, and Adventures in Abstraction (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course explores topics in Anglo-American Philosophy, a blanket term covering questions and approaches which emerged as predominate in many English-speaking universities in the UK and North America in the 20th Century. Its hallmark is the thesis that philosophical reflection on language provides a methodological framework for addressing traditional philosophical problems. Its main branches include analytic philosophy, post-analytic philosophy, and philosophical pragmatism. The specific topics will vary from term to term, and may include such things as ‘ordinary language’ philosophy, logical positivism, theory of action and belief, the language of science and mathematics, logical analysis, and the relationship of truth and meaning.
Prerequisite(s): Any previous course in PHIL 1101 , PHIL 1130 , PHIL 1149 , PHIL 1175 , PHIL 1179 , PHIL 2204 , PHIL 2211 , PHIL 2215 , PHIL 2216 , PHIL 2219 , PHIL 2221 , PHIL 2223 , PHIL 2229 , PHIL 2237 , PHIL 2241 , PHIL 2253 , PHIL 2263 , PHIL 2267 , PHIL 2281 , PHIL 2282 ,PHIL 2291 , PHIL 3333 , PHIL 3345 , PHIL 3350 , PHIL 3368 , or PHIL 4730 . GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 3333 - Art, Beauty, Expression (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course explores topics in aesthetics or the philosophy of art. Topics will vary from term to term, but may include such things as the criteria of aesthetic evaluation, artistic representation vs. expression, meaning and meaningfulness, whether beauty is objective or subjective, art as a social phenomenon, and competing answers to the question “What is art?”.
Prerequisite(s): Any previous course in PHIL 1101 , PHIL 1130 , PHIL 1149 , PHIL 1175 , PHIL 1179 , PHIL 2204 , PHIL 2211 , PHIL 2215 , PHIL 2216 , PHIL 2219 , PHIL 2221 , PHIL 2223 , PHIL 2229 , PHIL 2237 , PHIL 2241 , PHIL 2253 , PHIL 2263 , PHIL 2267 , PHIL 2281 , PHIL 2282 , PHIL 2291 , PHIL 3307 , PHIL 3345 , PHIL 3350 , PHIL 3368 , or PHIL 4730 ) GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 3345 - Is, Ought, Why (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course explores topics in moral theory. In any given term, the course may focus on general theories or concepts, for example contemporary metaethics, utilitarianism, or theories of rights. Sometimes it may focus on a particular set of problems, such as moral personhood, freewill, or moral responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): Any previous course in PHIL 1101 , PHIL 1130 , PHIL 1149 , PHIL 1175 , PHIL 1179 , PHIL 2204 , PHIL 2211 , PHIL 2215 , PHIL 2216 , PHIL 2219 , PHIL 2221 , PHIL 2223 , PHIL 2229 , PHIL 2237 , PHIL 2241 , PHIL 2253 , PHIL 2263 , PHIL 2267 , PHIL 2281 , PHIL 2282 , PHIL 2291 , PHIL 3307 , PHIL 3333 , PHIL 3350 , PHIL 3368 , or PHIL 4730 . GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 3350 - Power, Violence, Evil (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course explores topics in continental philosophy. Topics will vary from term to term, but may include themes such as desire and embodiment, anxiety and despair, freedom and choice, transcendence and immanence, social oppression and resistance, cultural and religious difference.
Prerequisite(s): Any previous course in PHIL 1101 , PHIL 1130 , PHIL 1149 , PHIL 1175 , PHIL 1179 , PHIL 2204 , PHIL 2211 , PHIL 2215 , PHIL 2216 , PHIL 2219 , PHIL 2221 , PHIL 2223 , PHIL 2229 , PHIL 2237 , PHIL 2241 , PHIL 2253 , PHIL 2263 , PHIL 2267 , PHIL 2281 , PHIL 2282 , PHIL 2291 , PHIL 3307 , PHIL 3333 , PHIL 3345 , PHIL 3368 , or PHIL 4730 . GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 3368 - Philosophy of History (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course examines topics such as the relationship between fact and value in understanding history, the relevance of history to our understanding of human nature, the meaning of world history as a whole, theories of historical explanation and competing answers to the question “What is history?”
Prerequisite(s): Any previous course in PHIL 1101 , PHIL 1130 , PHIL 1149 , PHIL 1175 , PHIL 1179 , PHIL 2204 , PHIL 2211 , PHIL 2215 , PHIL 2216 , PHIL 2219 , PHIL 2221 ,PHIL 2223 , PHIL 2229 , PHIL 2237 , PHIL 2241 , PHIL 2253 , PHIL 2263 , PHIL 2267 , PHIL 2281 , PHIL 2282 , PHIL 2291 , PHIL 3307 , PHIL 3333 , PHIL 3345 , PHIL 3350 , or PHIL 4730 . GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHIL 4730 - Advanced Philosophical Topics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture While the study of philosophy involves engaging with canonical texts and thinkers, it extends to questions that expand the scope of research, illuminate problems, and compel methodological experiments. This seminar, designed for undergraduates with a background in philosophy, will enable students to bring disciplinary methods and debates to bear upon pressing contemporary issues in the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): At least one of PHIL 3307 , PHIL 3333 , PHIL 3345 , PHIL 3350 , PHIL 3368 , or consent of the department. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
Physics |
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PHYS 0130 - Introductory Physics (0 credits) 4 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Lecture, Lab This is a credit-free upgrading course; special fees apply. In this course students will develop problem solving strategies using diagrams, algebra and graphing. Topics will include motion in one and two dimensions, forces, energy, momentum, electric and magnetic fields, and light. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: Physics 30.
Recommended Preparation: MATH 0115 , Mathematics 20-1 or equivalent. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 1104 - Everyday Physics - A Conceptual Introduction (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture Physics is the study of the rules behind the workings of the physical universe. This course makes the fun and excitement of doing physics accessible to non-science majors. Basic Concepts of physics will be introduced using the examples of everyday phenomena with reduced math content.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 1201 - Classical Physics I (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Lab, Tutorial This course provides an introduction to Newtonian point mechanics. The topics covered include: vectors, motion in one and two dimensions including circular motion, forces, work and energy, and impulse and momentum. Laboratory exercises provide further insight into these topics.
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher. GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 1202 - Classical Physics II (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Lab, Tutorial This course provides an introduction to fluids, thermodynamics and electromagnetism. The topics covered include: pressure, Pascal’s and Archimedes’ principles, temperature, the ideal gas law, the laws of thermodynamics, electric forces and fields, electric potential, electric currents and circuits, and magnetic forces and fields. Laboratory exercises provide further insight into these topics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1200 and PHYS 1201 with grades of C- or higher. GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 2101 - Energy and Climate (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course provides an accessible introduction to the physics of energy generation and climate change. Simple mathematical reasoning is used to understand the different ways in which we generate and use energy, and how our actions affect the global climate. This course is intended for a general audience with no prior knowledge of physics.
Prerequisite(s): GNED 1101 or GNED 1102 or GNED 1103 with a grade of C or higher. GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 2103 - Radiation Medicine and Imaging (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course provides an overview of radiation medicine and its applications. It introduces the mathematical, physical and clinical principles of medical imaging and radiation therapies. This course is intended for a general audience with no prior knowledge of physiology and physics, and for students with an interest in health sciences and health professions.
Prerequisite(s): GNED 1101 or GNED 1102 or GNED 1103 with a grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 2201 - Acoustics, Optics and Radiation (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Lecture, Lab This course offers a rigorous introduction to wave motion and its applications to acoustics, optics and radiative energy transfer. The topics covered include the harmonic oscillator, travelling and standing waves, geometrical and wave optics, and elements of modern physics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1202 or MATH 2200 and PHYS 1201 with grades of “C-” or higher, or consent of department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 2203 - Electromagnetism (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Lecture, Lab This course employs a calculus- and vector-based approach to electromagnetism. The topics include: electric charges, electric fields and potentials, electric currents, magnetic fields, electromotive force and induction, time-varying electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic properties of materials, and elements of atomic structure.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1202 or MATH 2200 and PHYS 1202 with grades of C- or higher, or consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 2221 - Universe-shaking Ideas (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course will introduce students to landmark physical ideas and their significance in understanding the physical universe. The course is intended for all students who have an intellectual curiosity to understand the most fundamental ideas behind the working of the physical universe.
Prerequisite(s): GNED 1101 or GNED 1102 or GNED 1103 with a grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 2401 - Nanotechnology: An Overview (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course provides a general introduction to nanotechnology and its applications. It places nanotechnology in the context of earlier advances in the area of atomic-scale devices and introduces the physical principles governing them. It discusses the fundamental role that quantum laws of nature play in the advances now transforming our way of life. This course is intended for a general audience.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1104 or PHYS 1201 with a grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 3103 - Introduction to Biophysics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1.5 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial The aim of this course is to apply concepts and laws of physics to the study and understanding of living systems. As shown in the course outline, the topics that will be covered are: biomechanics of bone and muscle, hemodynamics, diffusion and osmosis, physics of respiration and cough, heat regulation mechanisms, electro-reception and conduction of impulses along the nervous system, magnetic sense, and the physics of vision and hearing.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1200 , PHYS 1202 or PHYS 1212 and BIOL 1202 . Note: Credit for both BIOL 3103 and PHYS 3103 will not be allowed. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 3401 - Solid State (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab Lecture, Lab This course is a study of the models and concepts underlying the field of inorganic chemistry, and the physics of chemical species in the solid state. Topics covered will include coordination complexes. The laboratory component involves synthesis and analysis of inorganic compounds, investigation of semiconductor materials, and research on nanotechnology. Credit for both. CHEM 3401 and Physics 3401 will not be permitted.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1201 , CHEM 1202 and PHYS 1202 , all with a grade of C- or higher. Note: Credit for both CHEM 3401 and Physics 3401 will not be allowed. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 3601 - Thermodynamics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, Lecture This is an introduction to thermodynamics from a modern macroscopic perspective. Lecture topics will include the laws of thermodynamics, Maxwell relations, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, Helmholtz and Gibbs free energies, chemical potential and equilibrium, as well as a detailed study of the Kinetic Theory of Gases for mono- and polyatomic gases, both ideal and real. The laboratory component will support the lecture material through theoretical modeling and basic thermodynamic and kinetic experiments.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1201 , CHEM 1202 , PHYS 1202 and MATH 1202 or MATH 2200 , all with a grade of C- or higher or department consent. Note: Credit for both CHEM 3601 and Physics 3601 will not be allowed. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 3602 - Elementary Quantum Mechanics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab This is an introductory course in quantum mechanics. The basic theory and formalism of quantum mechanics will be developed, followed by their application to a variety of model systems from atomic and molecular physics and chemistry, including a discussion of electron spin with reference to both single- and multi-electron atoms. The lab will consist of classic experiments in quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1203 , MATH 1202 or MATH 2200 and PHYS 2201 with grades of “C-” or higher, or department consent. Recommended Preparation: MATH 3200 . Note: Credit for both CHEM 3602 and Physics 3602 will not be allowed. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 5201 - Independent Projects I (3 credits) 6 hours lab Laboratory This course provides the student with the opportunity to do real scholarship in physics. Students will be expected to design and complete a project of their choosing in an area of physics under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. The project results will then be presented as a paper and an oral presentation to the department. To register in this course, you must first consult with a department faculty member who will supervise your project, as well as obtain permission from the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): Any 3000 level Physics course and consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PHYS 5202 - Independent Projects II (3 credits) 6 hours lab Laboratory This course provides the student with the opportunity to do real scholarship in physics. Students will be expected to design and complete a project of their choosing in an area of physics under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. The project results will then be presented as a paper and an oral presentation to the department. To register in this course, you must first consult with a department faculty member who will supervise your project, as well as obtain permission from the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5201 and consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 1123 - Canadian Political Issues (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course explores selected themes in Canadian politics, such as federalism and regionalism, the Charter of Rights, issues of diversity and citizenship, and how we are governed.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 1183 - Issues and Trends in World Politics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture Major trends and issues in world politics, such as international tensions, migration, ethnic conflicts, human rights and sustainable development.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 2210 - History of Political Thought I (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course focuses on the quest for the Good Regime in the West. The criteria for the Good Regime will be enunciated and applied to the Classical (Platonic, Aristotelian and Roman) and the Medieval (Augustinian and Thomistic) conception of the Good Regime.
Recommended Preparation: PLSC 1101 or PHIL 1149 . GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 2231 - The Canadian State (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture The formal institutions of the Canadian state, including Parliament, the executive, federalism, the Constitution, and the courts. Emphasis on the way that political processes are shaped by these and other institutions.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 1101 or PLSC 1123 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 2243 - Law, Politics and the Judicial Process (6 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Lab, Tutorial The judicial system as a branch of government and as a part of the political process. Focus on the Canadian judiciary within a comparative context.
Prerequisite(s): Any one of PLSC 1101 , PLSC 1123 , CRJS 1001 , CRJS 1011 , CRJS 1013 , CRJS 2009 or CRJS 2015 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 2298 - Politics and the Media (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course will consider how politics is portrayed in the coverage given it by the mass media, with special emphasis on the cognitive psychology involved in framing issues and the coverage of political events by television and the new media of the Internet. Canadian and American experience will be stressed.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 3229 - Alberta and Provincial Politics (formerly PLSC 2229) (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course will examine Alberta politics and governance. Reference will be made to the province’s political history, as well as an overview of Alberta’s political institutions: the legislature, cabinet, political parties and administrative structure. Various policies - especially oil and gas - will be examined as to their impact on the province’s political life.
Prerequisite(s): One of PLSC 2210 , PLSC 2211 , PLSC 2227 , PLSC 2231 , PLSC 2237 , PLSC 2243 , PLSC 2259 , PLSC 2287 , or PLSC 2298 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 3303 - Federalism (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course is of interest to anyone who wishes to advance their understanding of key constitutional matters, government-level decision making, and policy development. This course will focus primarily on the Canadian federation. However, it will also explore other federal systems in a comparative setting, particularly the United States and Mexico, our continental partners in trade. With this course, students will acquire advanced knowledge of an essential aspect of Canadian constitutional, economic, and political life.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1103 , PLSC 1101 and PLSC 2231 . Note: only one of PLSC 3303 or POST 3303 can be used for graduation purposes. GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 3305 - Interest Groups and Group Behaviour (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course is of interest to anyone who wishes to advance their knowledge of the role of interest groups and their influence in policy formation, policy implementation and policy administration in a complex political system.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 . Note: only one of PLSC 3305 or POST 3305 can be used for graduation purposes. GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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PLSC 3351 - American Government and Politics (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture This course introduces students to the key institutions and processes of the United States government. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the building of the American state, the constitution, federalism, the branches of government and separation of powers, and the influence of culture and the media on the political process.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 2259 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3 Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule |
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