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XFDC 20012 - Work Experience I
Credit(s): 0
Other Hour(s): 320
Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term
320 hours off campus
Students will practice the funeral directing skills they have learned throughout the program in a 320-hour employment or volunteer experience. Students are responsible for securing a placement within a licensed funeral home and may be required to relocate.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Funeral Services 20001 with a minimum grade of C.
Note: Students must have a non-graduated Class 5 drivers license.
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XFDC 20013 - Anatomy & Physiology
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 64
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
This course provides a systematic survey of the structure of the human body. Topics include cells and tissues of the body, plus the anatomy of the skeletal, articular, muscular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, circulatory, nervous, integumentary and endocrine systems.
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XFDC 20014 - Psychology of Death & Dying
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 48
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
This course examines the social and psychological aspects of death and dying, such as historical and cross-cultural variability in death attitudes, spirituality, the dying process, ethical issues such as euthanasia and suicide, bereavement, burial practices and death perceptions across the life-span.
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XFDC 20016 - Business Strategies
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 48
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Independent Study, Lecture, Online
This course introduces students to the key elements of strategic business operations including leadership, organizational culture, human resources and image. Various components of a business plan including management, financing, customers, marketing, legal structures and financial projections will be highlighted.
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XFDC 20017 - Work Experience II
Credit(s): 0
Other Hour(s): 800
Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term
For Funeral Service Diploma program. This paid supervised employment experience is professional in nature and transitions students into increased responsibility within a funeral home. Develop professional interaction and communication skills while applying laws and regulations. Students are responsible for securing employment within a licensed funeral home and employer support to document 25 funeral arrangement conferences.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20012 .
Note: Students must have a non-graduated Class 5 drivers license.
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XFDC 20018 - Chemistry
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 48
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
Students will be introduced to fundamental chemical principals, the importance of water to life, the basis of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Chemical changes that occur after death will be examined and the effects of thanatochemistry introduced.
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XFDC 20019 - Business Communications
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 48
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Independent Study, Lecture, Online
This course explores effective business communication. Students will learn to write more effectively according to the seven C’s; clearly, completely, concisely, concretely, courteously, considerately and correctly. Appropriate formats for business letters, emails, reports and presentations are examined. Use of digital communication and social media will be explored.
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XFDC 20020 - Microbiology
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 48
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Independent Study, Lecture, Online
This course will introduce students to the world of microbiology and infectious disease. Review potential risks associated with the embalming process: explore the determinants of disease and infection, disease prevention, disease processes, sterilization processes, specific modes of action of antibiotics and chemical anti-microbials and the function of the human immune system and other defenses. Select organisms will also be examined for their role in human disease.
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XFDC 20021 - Funeral Director Work Experience
Credit(s): 0
Other Hour(s): 1178
Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term
For Funeral Director Certificate program (pre Fall 2015 program start). This paid supervised employment experience is professional in nature and transitions students into increased responsibility within a funeral home. Develop professional interaction and communication skills while applying laws and regulations. Students are responsible for securing employment within a licensed funeral home and employer support to document 25 funeral arrangement conferences.
Note: Students must have a non-graduated Class 5 drivers license.
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XFDC 20022 - Embalmer Work Experience
Credit(s): 0
Other Hour(s): 72
Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term
72 hours off campus
The Embalmer Work Experience is a synthesis of academic work, practicum experience and experiential learning. Apply the fundamentals of embalming using appropriate health and universal safety precautions. Skills such as critical assessment, suturing and the care of body fluids will be further developed. Apply the laws and regulations governing funeral service and increase knowledge, confidence and skills within the embalming preparation room. Students are responsible for securing employment within a licensed funeral home.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20010 , XFDC 20013 and XFDC 20018 with a minimum grade of C and XFDC 20023 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): XFDC 20020 with a minimum grade of C.
Note: Students must provide proof of Hepatitis B series (min. of 2/3 of series) vaccination, Tetanus / Dip current within 10 years vaccination, Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and WHMIS in order to participate in Funeral Services 20022.
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XFDC 20023 - Embalming Practicum
Credit(s): 0
Other Hour(s): 86
Other Hours Schedule Type Practicum
Students participate in instructor-led embalming labs within Calgary funeral homes. Students residing outside of Calgary complete course at an Intensive Institute.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): XFDC 20002 with minimum grade of C.
Note: Students must provide proof of Hepatitis B series (min. of 2/3 of series) vaccination, Tetanus / Dip current within 10 years vaccination, Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and WHMIS in order to participate in Funeral Services 20023.
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XFDC 20024 - Funeral Director Work Experience II
Credit(s): 0
Other Hour(s): 1146
Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term
For Funeral Director Certificate students. This paid supervised employment experience is professional in nature and transitions students into increased responsibility within the funeral home. Develop professional interaction and communication skills while applying laws and regulations. Students are responsible for securing employment within a licensed funeral home and employer support to document 25 funeral arrangement conferences.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20012 .
Note: Students must have a non-graduated Class 5 drivers license.
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XFDC 20025 - Funeral Trends & Regulations
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 32
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
This course will provide a framework to review and understand the laws and regulations that govern the daily work of a funeral service professional in preparation for licensing exams. Current trends and issues in funeral service will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20008 with a minimum grade of C.
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XFDC 20101 - Intro to Conflict Resolution (formerly XCFR 20101)
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 15
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
Begin to develop a personal philosophy for conflict resolution as you explore the benefits mediation and negotiation in a variety of settings. Assess your ability to communicate effectively and discover your personal style of handling conflict. Recognize the importance of separating the people from the problem and begin to apply conflict management processes.
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XFDC 20102 - Negotiating with Integrity (formerly XCFR 20004)
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hour(s): 15
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Online
Begin to examine the concepts of negotiating with integrity and consider their application in the business community. Identify key skills and processes which assist in effective negotiations and consider key elements in preparing to negotiate. Be introduced to the 4-Stage model of negotiation: interests, options, agreements and alternatives.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20101 with minimum grade of C.
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GEOG 1101 - The Physical Environment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 1
This course is an introduction to the physical elements of the environment. Topics include: weather, climate, hydrology, landforms, soils, vegetation, and the processes producing variations of these elements on the surface of the earth. Examples of environmental inter-relationships and problems that affect humanity are emphasized.
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GEOG 1102 - World Regional Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
The major cultural regions of the world are introduced in this course. Emphasis is placed on cultural characteristics, including population, political situation, economy, language, and religion, as well as the physical environment, including landforms and climate, that make regions distinctive. Historical developments provide context for understanding regional features. This course provides the background for understanding current world affairs.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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GEOG 1103 - The Human Environment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 1
This course is the study of societies and cultures; their economies, technologies and political systems as these influence human use of physical and natural environments. The course concentrates on human/environment interrelationships and the manner in which humans attempt to impose order upon the surface of the earth. Some emphasis will be placed on student projects in the laboratories.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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GEOG 1105 - Introduction to Mapping, GIS and Remote Sensing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
This course covers three key areas of geographical techniques: 1) an introduction to topographic and thematic maps, map projections, and map design and layout; 2) the use of geographic information systems to manipulate and visualize data and; 3) an introduction to digital imagery and remote sensing. This course utilizes descriptive statistics and includes a hands-on applied computer component.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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GEOG 2107 - Weather and Climate
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 2
This course involves the study of physical principles of meteorology and climatology. Air masses and fronts, mid-latitude depressions, small and large-scale storms, atmospheric-oceanic coupled circulations, and human-induced climate change are among the topics presented. The characteristics and distributions of climates are explored Laboratory work emphasizes North American examples.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1101 .
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2109 - Ecological Land Classification and Soils
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
This course includes a study of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soils, and the processes and factors of soil formation. Course topics will also include an exploration of land morphology, soil and plant relationships, and their classification. Laboratory work will include the analysis of samples gathered in the field.
Recommended Preparation: One of GEOG 1101 , GEOG 2111 , GEOL 1101 or GEOL 1109 .
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GEOG 2111 - Earth’s Changing Surface
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course provides a foundation in geomorphology - landforms and earth surface processes - combining theoretical, experiential and applied learning. Students will draw upon knowledge gained in lectures, labs and field trips to learn and make sense of the natural landscape around them.
Recommended Preparation: One of GEOG 1101 , GEOG 2109 , GEOL 1101 , GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1109 .
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GEOG 2225 - Regional Geography of Canada
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course involves a regional geography approach to the study of Canada. Included is the study of the physical framework of Canada and its significance in Canada’s historical development. The concept of geographic regions, and the patterns and characteristics of these regions are explored using selected detailed studies.
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in Geography.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2230 - Regional Geography of Europe
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will explore Europe’s regional geography, its physical setting, its human geography (history, demography, economics, politics, culture), and its environmental challenges. Students will be exposed to the internal and external forces that bind the continent’s various parts together and the social geographic factors that pull them apart. Special emphasis will be placed on contemporary Europe in the era of globalization and the deepening and widening of the European Union.
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in Geography.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2235 - Regional Geography of Asia
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course involves a regional geography approach to the study of Asia. The approach emphasizes that geographical space can be conceptualized into regions which provides a logical division based on culture, physiography, history, migration, and social and economic experiences. At the same time, the course emphasizes issues of political and economic development and the environmental impacts relating to rapid growth and intensive use of resources as well as regional differences and adaptations to the forces of globalization that is rapidly changing the human and environmental landscape in Asia.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1102 or a previous course in geography.
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GEOG 2333 - Geography of the World Economy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course involves a study of the spatial organization and distribution of economic activity, including: production; transportation; communication; and consumption. Students will also explore the history and geographic structure of the capitalist world economy as well as the processes of economic globalization and the challenges associated with development.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1103 .
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2335 - Cities in the Modern World
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course explores the processes that form cities and urban life using a geographical perspective. Topics include: the origins and development of cities; changing urban form and function; how cities have been transformed by technology; the economic and social landscapes of the city; and modern challenges to the urban fabric such as sprawl and inner city decay. The course will also focus on imagining and designing the cities of the future.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1103 or a previous course in Geography.
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GEOG 2337 - Political Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
As a branch of human geography, political geography is the study of power and place. It is concerned with both the spatially uneven outcomes of political processes and the ways in which political processes are themselves affected by spatial structures and boundaries. Primary areas of study in political geography include: the spatiality of states; geopolitics; geographies of political and social movements; places and the politics of identities; the geographies of nationalism and ethnic conflict; and the politics of the environment.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1103 .
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GEOG 2437 - Biogeography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Biogeography is the study of the spatial and temporal distribution of biota. As practiced by geographers, biogeography is closely related to biology, ecology and environmental science with an emphasis on systems and spatial analysis. This course uses a foundation of evolutionary theory and science that forms the basis for thinking critically about contemporary human uses of plants, animals and other biota. Further, the course will explore themes related to human adaptation and impacts in response to the evolution of the biosphere.
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in Geography.
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GEOG 2443 - Tourism and Recreation Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course involves the study of: dimensions of tourism and recreation, scales and impacts of human activities on recreational resources and environments, planning for sustainable tourism, cultural and heritage tourism, nature-based and ecotourism, and development and management issues.
Recommended Preparation: Geography 1101 or 1103.
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GEOG 2445 - Environmental Problems and Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Environmental and resource issues are introduced, with emphasis on topics such as ethics, sustainability, policy and decision-making, and management strategies. Case examples highlight issues on resource sectors including fresh water, oceans, parks, wildlife, forests and energy.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1101 or GEOG 1103 .
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GEOG 2553 - Geographic Information Systems
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
This course includes the technical and theoretical foundations of Geographical Information systems (GIS). Raster and vector representations of the physical landscape and associated map analysis techniques are explored. Modeling and performing single and multiple map analyses focus on practical case studies, and form the basis of lecture and laboratory assignments. Cartographically sound visualization techniques will be emphasized.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1105 .
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GEOG 2555 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
This course provides a basic overview of the use and interpretation of aerial photographs and remotely-sensed imagery. Both physical and cultural landscape features will be identified and interpreted using remote sensing software.
Prerequisite(s): A previous course in Geography or Geology or consent of the department.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1105 .
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GEOG 3107 - Conservation Biogeography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
This course is designed to advance knowledge in the fields of biogeography, physical geography, and land-use conservation. Drawing from topics in physical geography, the course will include: empirical studies documenting ecological and biogeographic patterns; theoretical and methodological studies that explore those patterns; case studies of anthropogenic impacts and conservation efforts; and area field studies to explore appropriate examples.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 2107 or GEOG 2109 or GEOG 2111 or GEOG 2437 .
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GEOG 3109 - Field Study in Physical Geography
Credit(s): 3
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
3 week field school
This course introduces the concepts of field research and reconnaissance survey techniques in physical geography, as applied to regions outside of North America. Group travel-study is combined with formal instruction during the course. Pre-Field School classes are also included.
Note: Students will be responsible for paying all costs, including travel associated with the international field school experience.
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GEOG 3199 - Directed Readings
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Directed Reading
Subject to the approval of the Chair.
Directed Readings are intended to provide a more flexible approach for
students who want to pursue and receive credit in areas of study which are
of particular interest to them. Two Directed Reading courses can be used
for graduation purposes but they must be in different disciplines. A Directed
Reading cannot replicate an existing course. The objectives of the Directed
Reading course(s) must be filed in the Office of the Registrar and will be
made available to any institution requesting them for evaluation purposes.
Arrangements for Directed Readings must be completed on or before the Add/
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GEOG 3309 - Field Study in Human Geography
Credit(s): 3
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
3 week field school
This course introduces the concepts of field research and reconnaissance survey techniques in human geography, as applied to regions outside of North America. Group travel-study is combined with formal instruction during the course. Pre-Field School classes are also included.
Note: Students will be responsible for paying all costs, including travel associated with the international field school experience.
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GEOG 3445 - Global Environmental Issues
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course focuses on the science, politics, and geography of global environmental issues. Advancing human and physical geographic concepts, theories and models this course will use a spatial approach to address environmental issues, discourses, and worldviews. Specific topics of study include: sustainable development; the biodiversity crisis; globalization and environmental politics; geopolitics and environmental security; and ecological modernization.
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in Geography.
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GEOG 3447 - Parks and Protected Areas
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will emphasize social and environmental science-based management in both provincial and national park systems. It will explore park formation, policies, planning and resource conservation from within a park and protected areas management framework.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2333 or GEOG 2337 or GEOG 2443 or GEOG 2445 .
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GEOG 3553 - Spatial Analysis and GIS
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
This course is designed to advance knowledge in spatial methods and science with specific emphasis on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing. Important principles and concepts of GIS/Remote Sensing are expanded beyond those introduced in the prerequisites.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2553 or GEOG 2555 or consent of the department.
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GEOG 4129 - Advanced Field Study in Physical Geography (formerly GEOG 3129)
Credit(s): 3
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
3 week field school
This course is a continuation of the Field Study in physical geography course. Students practice field research and reconnaissance survey techniques in physical geography, as applied to regions within and outside of North America. Group travel-study is combined with formal instruction during the course. Pre-Field School classes are also included.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3109 .
Note: Students will be responsible for paying all costs, including travel associated with the international field school experience.
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GEOG 4199 - Directed Readings
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Directed Reading
Subject to the approval of the Chair.
Directed Readings are intended to provide a more flexible approach for
students who want to pursue and receive credit in areas of study which are
of particular interest to them. Two Directed Reading courses can be used
for graduation purposes but they must be in different disciplines. A Directed
Reading cannot replicate an existing course. The objectives of the Directed
Reading course(s) must be filed in the Office of the Registrar and will be
made available to any institution requesting them for evaluation purposes.
Arrangements for Directed Readings must be completed on or before the Add/
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GEOG 4329 - Advanced Field Study in Human Geography (formerly GEOG 3329)
Credit(s): 3
3 week field school
This course is a continuation of the Field Study in Human Geography course. Students practice field research and reconnaissance survey techniques in human geography, as applied to regions within and outside of North America. Group travel-study is combined with formal instruction during the course. Pre-Field School classes are also included.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3309 .
Note: Students will be responsible for paying all costs, including travel associated with the international field school experience.
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GEOG 4440 - Sustainable Development Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course is about the spatial patterns of sustainable development. It offers a critical exploration of the development studies field, as well as the practices and experiences of development throughout the world. Course topics include: a critical analysis of the idea and concept of development; the role of the environment in development; the intersection of governance, capitalism, and development; and an exploration of specific cases from the developing and developed world.
Prerequisite(s): One of GEOG 2333 , GEOG 2335 , GEOG 2337 , GEOG 2443 , GEOG 2445 , GEOG 3447 , ECON 2261 , SLGY 4421 , or consent of the department.
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GEOL 1101 - Physical Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course provides a study of the principles of physical geology. Topics include: the classification and identification of rocks and minerals; processes in the earth’s interior; plate tectonics and mountain building; surface processes and geologic hazards; and geologic resources, and an introduction to geologic time.
Note: Credit can only be obtained for one of Geology 1101, 1120, or 2209.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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GEOL 1103 - Historical Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
A study of the earth’s geologic history as interpreted from sedimentary rocks. Emphasis will be on rock types and fossils, and their stratigraphic and environmental significance, as they relate to the physical and organic evolution of North America, from Precambrian to Recent times.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1101 with a grade of C- or higher.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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GEOL 1109 - Introduction to Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Topics covered in this course include basic concepts regarding the major features of the earth: its rock and mineral composition; processes controlling erosion, deposition and surface structures; formation of the landscape; the history of the earth; plate tectonics and geologic hazards and how it all relates to you.
Note: Designed primarily for non-science students.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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GEOL 1151 - Introduction to the Petroleum Industry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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An overview of the history, operations and technical aspects of the petroleum industry. The course content will emphasize the geologic occurrence of petroleum. Topics include: origin, migration and occurrence of petroleum; methods of exploration; and production and uses of petroleum.
Note: A non-science background is assumed.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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GEOL 2103 - Minerals and Rocks
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course focuses on the identification of rocks and rock forming minerals in hand sample and under the binocular microscope. Included are rock classification schemes; the interpretation of rock textures and structures; an introduction to the petrographic microscope; orthoscopic optical techniques and elementary petrography.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1201 with a minimum grade of C- and GEOL 1103 with a minimum grade of B- or consent of the department.
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GEOL 2105 - Structural Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course will introduce orthographic and stereographic techniques used to examine tectonic structures. Students will also study the classification of tectonic structures, geological maps and cross sections, the mechanical principles involved in the deformation of rocks and the manipulation of structural data.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1103 with a grade of B- or higher and consent of the department.
Note: There will be a weekend field trip during the course. Students will be required to cover food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 2107 - Palaeontology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
Principles of classification, comparison of fossil with modern forms, morphology of invertebrate fossils, their evolutionary history and paleoecologic significance.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1103 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 2109 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course is an introduction to stratigraphic principles and sedimentary processes. Included are the properties, classification and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, stratigraphic nomenclature and stratigraphic relationships and interpretations.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1103 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 2111 - Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy
Credit(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
External and internal symmetry, chemistry, structure and conoscopic optical properties of crystalline material as a basis for more refined dentification of rockforming minerals.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2103 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 2151 - Environmental Geology and Earth Resources
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Environmental geology involves the application of geological information to environmental problems. This course examines the interaction between man and the environment from a geological perspective with an emphasis on natural resource development in Western Canada.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1101 or GEOL 1101 or GEOL 1109 .
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GEOL 2153 - Natural Hazards and Disasters
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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This course examines natural disasters and provides a survey of important historical and recent disasters from a geologic perspective. Topics covered include: earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, landslides, mudflows, flooding, climate change, droughts and extraterrestrial impacts. The lab component of this course involves two one day field trips to examine locally occurring natural hazards.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1101 or GEOL 1101 or GEOL 1109 .
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GEOL 2155 - Geological History of Life
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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The history of life from the earliest records to the present Fossils, geological time, extinction, evolution. The rise and development of various animals and plants including trilobites, ammonites, dinosaurs, and horses.
Recommended Preparation: GEOL 1109 .
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GEOL 2157 - Water: Geologic and Geographic Issues
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will introduce students to the science of water and emphasize its geological and geographical occurrence on our planet. The hydrologic cycle will be studied in depth. Case studies will examine historical uses, current usage and potential future challenges.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or higher in one of the following BIOL 1205 , BIOL 1216 , CHEM 1203 , CHEM 2211 , GEOG 1101 , GEOG 1105 , GEOG 2437 , GEOL 1101 , GEOL 1103, GEOL 1109, or consent of the department.
Note: Only one of GEOL 2157 and GEOG 2127 may be used for graduation purposes.
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GEOL 2300 - Geological Field Methods I
Credit(s): 1.5
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
5-day field school
An introduction to field geology during five days of geological field work in Mesozoic and Palaeozoic rocks near Calgary. Students explore local and regional lithostratigraphy and are introduced to techniques of geological mapping. Emphasis is placed on the detailed measurement and description of sedimentary rocks in the field and the application of geologic concepts to practical problems. This course is offered during a special session immediately preceding the Fall Semester and must be taken by those enrolling in the Geology major.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1103 with a grade of B- or higher and consent of the department.
Note: This course occurs in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which participants must be physically prepared and equipped. Students may be required to cover food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 3103 - Igneous Petrology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course involves the theoretical and practical study of igneous rocks in hand specimen and thin section. Major topics include the description, classification and origin of igneous rocks. Melting, magma crystallization and magma differentiation are also covered; along with the relationship between tectonics and igneous petrology.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2111 with a minimum grade of C- or higher. Courses
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GEOL 3107 - Geomorphology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course focuses on landforms and formations and the processes which produce them. Topics of study include glaciation, fluvial geomorphology (rivers and lakes), effects of climate change and other dynamic changes about land forms and their associated geology. Included in the laboratory work are map interpretation and air photo analysis.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2109 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 3109 - Sedimentary Petrology
Credit(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course involves the theoretical and practical study of clastic, carbonate and other sedimentary rocks in hand specimen and thin section. Major topics include the description, classification and origin of rocks. Sedimentary facies and their relationship to depositional environments will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2109 and GEOL 2111 with a minimum grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 3111 - Metamorphic Petrology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course involves the theoretical and practical study of metamorphic rocks in hand specimen and thin section. Major topics include the description, classification and origin of metamorphic rocks. Chemical equilibrium, metamorphic textures and the relationship between regional metamorphism and tectonics are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3103 and GEOL 3109 with a minimum grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 3113 - Geochemistry
Credit(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
An examination of the chemical processes in geologic settings with emphasis on the origin, composition, and chemical fluxes within the Earth’s lithosphere. Topics of study include chemical differentiation of the solar system; formation of the elements; evolution of the crust, mantle and core; radiogenic and stable isotopes; application of geochemistry to mineral exploration.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3103 with a grade C- or higher.
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GEOL 3115 - Exploration Geophysics (formerly GEOP 3101)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course is an introduction to seismic, gravity and magnetic methods as used in the exploration for hydrocarbons and other geologic resources, and their use in engineering studies.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 , MATH 1200 and PHYS 1202 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 3199 - Directed Readings
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Directed Reading
Subject to the approval of the Chair.
Directed Readings are intended to provide a more flexible approach for
students who want to pursue and receive credit in areas of study which are
of particular interest to them. Two Directed Reading courses can be used
for graduation purposes but they must be in different disciplines. A Directed
Reading cannot replicate an existing course. The objectives of the Directed
Reading course(s) must be filed in the Office of the Registrar and will be
made available to any institution requesting them for evaluation purposes.
Arrangements for Directed Readings must be completed on or before the Add/
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GEOL 3300 - Geological Field Methods II
Credit(s): 1.5
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
5-day field school
A five day field course that teaches fundamental principles and methods of bedrock geological mapping with preparation of a geological map and written report. Topics include: geologic interpretation of field data, topographic and geological maps; stratigraphic interpretation; systematics of rock and mineral identification; description and classification of geological structures and unconformities, and application of relative age determination. This course is offered during a special session immediately preceding the Fall Semester.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 , GEOL 2109 and GEOL 2300 with a grade of C- or higher, and consent of the department.
Note: This course occurs in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which participants must be physically prepared and equipped. Students may be required to cover food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 3315 - International Geological Field Study
Credit(s): 3
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
14-day field school and seminars
Students in this course will be immersed in the geology of the country being examined that year. Students will use geological mapping techniques to complete detailed mapping of lithologies and structures in selected areas. The field component of this course will run during a fourteen-day period between May and August. A lecture/seminar component will occur prior to the field trip and small research projects will be completed following the field trip.
Prerequisite(s): One of GEOL 2101, GEOL 2105 , GEOL 2107 , GEOL 2109 or GEOL 2300 with a grade of C- or higher, and consent of the department.
Note: Portions of this course will occur in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which the students must be prepared and equipped. Students will be required to cover travel, food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 3401 - Geological Materials
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course covers the importance of geological materials such as minerals, rocks, petroleum and ore deposits to society and technology. Topics covered will include the identification of minerals and rocks in hand sample, including rock classification schemes, interpretation of rock textures and structures, and the non-microscope components of sedimentary-igneous-metamorphic petrology.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1101 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4101 - Advanced Topics in Sedimentary Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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This course will include topics current in the field of Sedimentary Geology. These will include sedimentary facies models, seismic stratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy, micropaleontology and ichnology.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3109 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4103 - Advanced Topics in Igneous/Metamorphic Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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This course will be taught in a seminar format. Topics studied will include those current in the field of igneous and metamorphic petrology such as: structural or geochemical analyses of igneous bodies and/or metamorphic terranes, the granulite problem, analysis of igneous or metamorphic suites, weaknesses of geochronology and/or geothermobarometric studies applied to igneous or metamorphic geology.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 , GEOL 3111 and GEOL 3113 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4105 - Hydrogeology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course is a detailed study of the occurrence of groundwater. Topics covered include rock properties that affect groundwater; the quality of groundwater; the geology of groundwater basins; and procedures for surface and subsurface investigations.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3107 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4107 - Geological History of Western Canada
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course examines the geological evolution of Western Canada from the Precambrian to the Recent, with emphasis on the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. Lab studies consider the sedimentology, age relationships, paleontology and paleogeography of major stratigraphic units, based on well core and outcrop samples and the primary geologic literature.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2107 and GEOL 3109 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4109 - Petroleum Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course studies the principles and theory of hydrocarbon formation, migration and entrapment. It also considers the methods, tools and data used in the subsurface analysis of oil and natural gas accumulations with emphasis on Canadian examples.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 and GEOL 3111 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4111 - Ore Deposits and Economic Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Lab Hour(s): 3
This course will focus on the study of ore occurrences and processes of formation with emphasis on Canadian deposits. Students will also be introduced to mining and exploration techniques, economics, and the Canadian mining industry.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 , GEOL 3111 and GEOL 3113 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4113 - Geoscience Research
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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This course will develop student skills in geoscience research methods. Topics will include how to develop a geoscience research question, choose suitable geoscience analytical techniques, produce a geoscience project proposal, and write a geoscience research paper. Students will determine research topics in consultation with faculty. Each student will be required to produce research paper(s) and present these to students and faculty in a conference-style setting.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3111 and GEOL 3113 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4199 - Directed Readings
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Directed Reading
Subject to the approval of the Chair.
Directed Readings are intended to provide a more flexible approach for
students who want to pursue and receive credit in areas of study which are
of particular interest to them. Two Directed Reading courses can be used
for graduation purposes but they must be in different disciplines. A Directed
Reading cannot replicate an existing course. The objectives of the Directed
Reading course(s) must be filed in the Office of the Registrar and will be
made available to any institution requesting them for evaluation purposes.
Arrangements for Directed Readings must be completed on or before the Add/
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GEOL 4300 - Advanced Geological Field Methods (formerly GEOL 3101)
Credit(s): 3
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
14-day field school
A two week field course dealing with observation, interpretation and solution of geological problems in the field. Emphasis is placed on the application of geological field techniques to complete a detailed bedrock geology map by measurement of igneous, metamorphic, and/or sedimentary rocks and interpretation of stratigraphic & structural features. Instruction focuses on the relationship between rock formation and tectonic setting by examining the concepts of bedrock geology compilation and regional synthesis. This course is offered during a special session preceding the Fall Semester; students must complete a bedrock geological map and report during the Fall Semester.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 , GEOL 3111 , GEOL 3113 , and 3300 with a grade of C- or higher and consent of the department.
Note: This course occurs in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which participants must be prepared and equipped. Students will be required to cover travel, food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 4515 - Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course considers the basin-scale controls on the distribution and architecture of depositional environments in space and time. Case studies investigate different types of basins, from tectonically active rifts, strike-slip basins, and forelands to quiescent intracratonic basins, and focus on the packaging of the sedimentary basin fill. Students develop skill sets in sequence stratigraphy and basin-scale modeling of sedimentary systems.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3109 with a minimum grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4601 - Plate Tectonic Regimes
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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This lecture and seminar course describes the tectonic regimes of the lithosphere by examining integrated petrological, geophysical, and geochemical perspectives in the context of the Wilson cycle and plate tectonics. Topics include the current understanding of active plate tectonic processes, including: composition of the lithosphere and asthenosphere; mechanics of plate movements; formation of plate boundary types; continental rifts and margins; oceanic spreading, triple junctions and transforms faults; subduction and island arcs; continental collision and formation of mountain belts.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3111 and GEOL 3113 , with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 4607 - Geology of the Canadian Cordillera
Credit(s): 3
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3 week field school
Students in this course will examine the geology of the Canadian Cordillera through an integrative study incorporating field work, geophysics, geochemistry, sedimentary/igneous/metamorphic petrology, tectonic processes, and advanced structures. Students will use geological mapping techniques to complete detailed mapping of lithologies and structures in selected areas. This course combines lectures in a classroom setting with a one week experiential field study component.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 , GEOL 3300 and GEOL 3111 with a grade of C- or higher and consent of the department.
Note: Portions of this course will occur in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which the students must be prepared and equipped. Students will be required to cover travel, food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 5201 - Independent Research Projects I
Credit(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 6
This course provides the opportunity for students to undertake independent research in a chosen area of the geosciences with the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Students develop hypotheses, a set of methods to test the hypotheses, and undertake primary data collection and analysis on the chosen topic. The results and interpretations are presented as an oral or poster presentation, and as a written report or manuscript-style paper. A faculty supervisor must be confirmed prior to registration in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department.
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GEOL 5202 - Independent Research Projects II
Credit(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 6
This course provides students the opportunity to expand on their independent research project from Geology 5201 in a chosen area of the geosciences with the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Students develop hypotheses, a set of methods to test the hypotheses, and undertake primary data collection and analysis on the chosen topic. The results and interpretations are presented as an oral or poster presentation, and as a written report or manuscript-style paper. A faculty supervisor must be confirmed prior to registration in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department.
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GNED 1101 - Scientific and Mathematical Literacy for the Modern World
Credit(s): 3
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Students will expand their understanding of the intersections of mathematics, science and technology with daily life. The course will develop and apply critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills through the examination of issues drawn from the real world and current events.
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GNED 1102 - Controversies in Science
Credit(s): 3
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This course provides an introduction to scientific knowledge, its role in society, and the relationship between scientific inquiry and mathematics. Students will learn about the scientific method, the role of mathematics and statistics as reasoning tools, and how to research, evaluate, and write about science. Science controversies will be used as case studies.
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GNED 1103 - Innovation
Credit(s): 3
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Students will investigate one particular scientific or technological innovation from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore this innovation to understand the mathematics and science that underlie it, or have been influenced by it, and will discuss the role of numeracy and technology in shaping our future. Topics will vary by section.
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GNED 1201 - Aesthetic Experience and Ideas
Credit(s): 3
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This course examines human aesthetic responses and our capacities to interpret diverse forms of cultural expression. Students will study some of the following: literary and/or religious texts, paintings, sculpture, architecture, music, film, dance, opera, the decorative arts, as well as other forms of aesthetic expression.
GNED Cluster 2 - Foundation
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GNED 1202 - Texts and Ideas
Credit(s): 3
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Texts and Ideas is a course that explores how specific ideas shape attitudes, belief systems, and values through the perspectives of various disciplines. Through the critical reading of key texts, students will learn about the nature, origins and relevance of one or more ideas, such as “leadership,” “mind,” “the self,” “modernity,” or “the good life “.
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GNED 1203 - Cultural Perspectives on Science
Credit(s): 3
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This course introduces students to the study of science as a cultural activity with the goal of developing their critical thinking and writing skills. Students will learn to be conversant with some of the issues and debates concerning how science, technology, and medicine have shaped and continue to shape beliefs, values, and identities in our world.
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GNED 1301 - Citizenship Without Borders
Credit(s): 3
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Students will gain a broad overview and understanding of issues related to global interaction and global interconnectedness. The complex concept of ‘globalization’ will be analyzed through interdisciplinary perspectives and students will be encouraged, through debating key issues, to be active global citizens. Instructors may approach the course through the use of specific thematic structures.
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GNED 1303 - Conflict and the Social Context
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Conflict, whether personal, domestic or international, is one of the defining forces of society. Through an interdisciplinary framework, students will engage multiple interpretations and be introduced to various ways of thinking about the world that they live in through an examination of a conflict in its social context. Each section of the course focuses on a different conflict, using distinct textbooks, assessments, and pedagogical methods to achieve the same course objectives.
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GNED 1304 - Communities and Societies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Local, national, and global communities suffer from similar problems. This interdisciplinary course will critically examine key issues within communities and societies, explore the meaning, power, and obligations of citizenship, and begin to develop the skills necessary to create positive, effective, and sustainable change.
GNED Cluster 3 - Foundation
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GNED 1401 - Writing for Academic Success
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 4
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This course develops students’ skills in the types of writing, reading, and thinking required in university today. Students will review basics, analyze contemporary examples, develop research and referencing skills, and design their writing for specific audiences. Writing for Academic Success provides an opportunity to develop new talents and gain confidence in expressing ideas.
Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, or ENGL 0212 with a grade of C or higher.
GNED Cluster 4 - Foundation
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GNED 1403 - Writing in a Digital Context: Language, Media, Culture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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Working online and in the classroom, students in this foundational composition course will explore how various new media shape their writing. The course examines social media in particular, such as social networking sites, video file sharing, and blogging, in the context of rhetoric, cultural studies, and new literacies.
Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, or ENGL 0212 with a grade of C or higher.
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GNED 1404 - Writing about Images
Credit(s): 3
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This foundational composition course focuses on writing about images. Students will refine their understanding and practice of the structures of writing by responding to and analyzing images.
Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, or ENGL 0212 with a grade of C or higher.
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GNED 2203 - Mathematics and Human Experience
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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This course introduces students to the study of mathematics as part of our intellectual inheritance. Students will explore the nature of mathematics, examining the discipline’s relationship to humanistic studies in the broadest sense. The focus is on areas such as the historical and philosophical, and not about current practical applications of mathematics or calculation. The course will appeal to any student developing a comprehensive picture of the world.
Prerequisite(s): GNED 1201 , GNED 1202 or GNED 1203 .
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GNED 2302 - Rethinking the Public Sphere
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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This interdisciplinary community service learning course brings together an academic, classroom-based curriculum and community service to create a holistic learning experience. Students will gain a deeper knowledge of societal issues, learn to evaluate public debates (though not policy analysis), and apply theories and concepts through collaboration with community partners. Topics will vary based on the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): GNED 1301 , GNED 1303 or GNED 1304 .
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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GNED 2402 - Inside Information: Challenges and Controversies in the Information Age
Credit(s): 3
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This course surveys the many challenges confronting us in the “Information Age”. Students will have the opportunity to explore the major issues that influence information use, creation, and dissemination. Topics may include: tensions between the right to now and the right to privacy; information equity, access, and power; and intellectual freedom.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2
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GNED 3010 - Science in a Global Context
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hour(s): 6
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5 week field school
This course will provide students with an international experience to deepen their understanding of the scientific issues affecting our world. This interdisciplinary course will examine key scientific issues that influence global communities and environments. Students will engage in experiential learning through an international travel component to understand the role and limitations of science in different environments. Please note that additional fees will apply, outside of normal tuition fees.
Prerequisite(s): GNED 1101 , GNED 1102 or GNED 1103 .
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GNED 3030 - Global Communities and Societies
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hour(s): 6
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5 week field school
Globalization has real and often unintended consequences to local, national, and global communities. This course will provide students with international experience to explore the problems and opportunities associated with our interconnected world. This interdisciplinary course will critically examine key issues within communities and societies, explore the meaning, power, and obligations of citizenship, and begin to develop the skills necessary to create positive, effective, and sustainable change. Please note that additional fees will apply, outside of normal tuition fees.
Prerequisite(s): GNED 1301 , GNED 1303 or GNED 1304 .
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GNED 3101 - Experiencing Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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In this course students will deepen their understanding of science & scientific issues through direct hands-on field experience. This course will be delivered via a combination of lectures and a field component. The experiential learning may take place with a local, national or international field component. Students will explore the methods, roles & limitations, and interconnectedness of multiple disciplines within science in a range of contexts. Students will apply their foundational skills & knowledge in numeracy & science literacy. Themes, topics and the nature of the field experience component will vary by section.
Prerequisite(s): One of GNED 1101 , GNED 1102 or GNED 1103 .
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 3
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