Apr 29, 2024  
2018-19 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
2018-19 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Human Resources

  
  • HRES 3399 - 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • HRES 4273 - Labour Relations


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course examines the current state of industrial and labour relations within Canada Applicable legislation will be discussed, and students will review the terms and conditions contained within collective agreements. The roles and impacts of unions, both within organizations, and within Canadian society will be explored. Students will take part in a bargaining simulation in order to develop their knowledge and skills in this area.

    Prerequisite(s): HRES 2170 .
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  • HRES 4275 - Organization Development & Culture Calibration


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course examines how HR professionals effectively anticipate, diagnose, implement, and monitor long-range initiatives to enhance an Organization’s culture and drive performance, thereby developing relationships with, and providing value to, leaders and managers. HR metrics, decision making skills, and exploration and implementation of processes to contribute to organizational success will also be reviewed. As well, ethical considerations within the creation of an organizational HR brand will be analyzed.

    Prerequisite(s): HRES 3275 , HRES 3277 , HRES 3274 , and HRES 3278 .
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  • HRES 4407 - Transition Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides students with an understanding of how HR professionals effectively identify, guide, and implement changes within an organization. Topics include: change agents, barriers to change, and employee communication strategies during times of transition. Students will explore the concept of coaching employees through transitions, and effectively aligning change to an organization’s strategic intent.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3276 .
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  • HRES 5101 - Strategic Human Resources Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course is an examination of the overall role and functions of human resource management in relation to an organization’s strategic planning process. Students will explore how to manage human resources effectively in the dynamic legal, social, and economic environment currently challenging organizations. The emphasis will be on the methods in which typical HR activities, e.g., recruitment & selection, and compensation & benefits align with the organization’s goals and objectives.

    Prerequisite(s): HRES 4273  and HRES 4275 .
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Humanities

  
  • HUMN 1109 - Western Culture I: Before the Reformation


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course surveys the development of Western cultural experience from its origins in Ancient Greece to the end of the Middle Ages (circa 1500 AD). Although the course employs an historical framework, its overall approach is interdisciplinary, drawing on the findings of archaeologists, classical scholars, philosophers, art historians, literary critics as well as historians of the Ancient World and the Medieval World.

    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2

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  • HUMN 1111 - Western Culture II: Since the Reformation


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course surveys the development of the Western cultural experience from the Reformation (circa 1500 AD) to the present. Although the course employs an historical framework, its overall approach is interdisciplinary, drawing on the insights of artists, poets, novelists, musicians, philosophers, and scientists, as well as historians of the Early Modern and Modern periods of Western culture.

    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2

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  • HUMN 2201 - Outstanding Lives


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an interdisciplinary study of the original works of significant thinkers from the areas of the arts, fine arts, science, religion, philosophy and politics. Each semester a different individual or individuals are the focus of study.

    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2

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  • HUMN 2219 - Ancient Greece (800 BCE - 323 BCE)


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the history and culture of Ancient Greece (circa 800 BCE - 323 BCE). The course employs an interdisciplinary approach, examining the mythology, religion, history, politics, philosophy, science, art and literature of this ancient culture that has often been seen as the cradle of Western civilization.

    Recommended Preparation: HIST 1101 .
    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2

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  • HUMN 2297 - Issues in Science and Religion


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course examines issues of mutual concern for science and religion such as evolution and creation, value and meaning of humanity, exploitation and/or stewardship of life, of the world.

    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3

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  • HUMN 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • HUMN 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/ Drop deadline.

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International Business

  
  • INBU 2201 - Cross-Cultural Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an overview of cross-cultural management practices and examines how culture is expressed through organizational behavior within the business community in Canada and abroad. In this course students will be exposed to the importance of culture and the nature of cultural diversity in relation to communication, etiquette, motivating employees, and organizational structure.

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  • INBU 2299 - 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • INBU 3301 - Global Business Environment


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course is an introduction to the field of international business: national economic, political and cultural differences; the issues surrounding globalization; the role of international institutions in facilitating international trade; international trade agreements; the international monetary system; current international business trends and developments. The course will stress Canada’s place in the global economy and the challenges Canadian businesses face in doing international business.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3

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  • INBU 3302 - International Marketing


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    There are ways to succeed in international marketing and they include understanding who your customers are, what they want and how you can best provide it. International Marketing prepares you to master the challenges of international markets. Topics include domestic versus international marketing, principles of marketing, market research techniques, promotional strategies, pricing, missions and trade fairs and international marketing management.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3

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  • INBU 3304 - Global Supply Chain Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Logistics involve the steps taken to get your products to market. Logistics can be a source of competitive advantage; both speed and efficiency of delivery are key elements affecting marketing and financing. In this course, you will learn ways to deliver your product better, cheaper and faster than your competitors. Topics include commercial documentation, government documents, regulatory compliance, health and environment issues, transportation and customs clearance.

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  • INBU 3305 - International Market Entry Strategies


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Success in international trade means that your product must get into the hands of prospective customers in the most efficient, safe and cost-effective manner possible. Topics in this course include distribution channels, partnering, barriers to entry, market entry strategies, managing a joint venture, investment-based strategies and exit strategies.

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  • INBU 3306 - International Trade Research


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Effectiveness in international trade depends greatly upon developing an in-depth understanding of your targeted international markets. Trade Research will help you discover how to evaluate import and export opportunities, source market information, analyze data and define research objectives. Topics include Management Information Systems for international trade, using databases, applications of trade research and competitor intelligence.

    Prerequisite(s): INBU 3301 .
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  • INBU 3307 - International Trade Law


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Gain a clear understanding of international laws and regulations and examine key legal issues that may have implications for your expansion into the global marketplace. Topics in International Trade Law include international business agreements, Canadian contract law, public trade law, international sale of goods and product liability and insurance.

    Prerequisite(s): INBU 3301  and MGMT 3230 .
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  • INBU 3399 - 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • INBU 3730 - Special Topics in International Business


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an examination of selected topics in international business, including opportunities in international venues through travel study. As this is a variable content course, the specific topic will be announced each time the course is offered. Students may not receive credit for this course more than once.

    Prerequisite(s): INBU 3301 .
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  • INBU 3901 - Doing Business in Emerging Markets


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Students examine the position of emerging markets in the new global economy and the business opportunities available in these countries. It highlights challenges and opportunities associated with organizational management and business strategy in emerging economies. Topics include understanding emerging economies; markets and institutions; operating in emerging markets; emerging markets’ innovations; managing risk in emerging markets; targeting emerging market clients; and business ethics in emerging markets.

    Prerequisite(s): INBU 3301 .
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  • INBU 4408 - International Trade Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    The emergence of a global economy has challenged traditional assumptions about management. For companies seeking to penetrate worldwide markets, the skills learned in International Trade Management could mean the difference between success and failure. Topics include sources of market information, international business planning, applications of trade research and competitor intelligence, including benchmarking the competition, building an international work force, operating a trade office and managing international assets.

    Prerequisite(s): INBU 3301 , INBU 3302 , or consent of the department.
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Interior Design

  
  • INDS 1141 - Studio 1: Space + Experience


    Credit(s): 3
    Other Hour(s): 12
    Other Hours Schedule Type Studio


    Through a series of projects, students investigate, explore, and develop their understanding of how people interact with and experience space. This course applies knowledge and skills from the core areas of study in the term.

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  • INDS 1142 - Design + Precedent 1


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    The focus of this course is how people interact with and experience space. This perspective is introduced and explored through design theory (elements, principles, human factors, sensory experience), design vocabulary and design precedents necessary for creative exploration.

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  • INDS 1144 - Design Tools 1


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course introduces principles of effective visual communication. Freehand drawing methods, figure drawing, model building, and compositions utilizing various mediums, will be used to explore and communicate how people interact with and experience space. Skills learned are fundamental for creative exploration.

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  • INDS 1241 - Studio 2: Inhabitation


    Credit(s): 3
    Other Hour(s): 12
    Other Hours Schedule Type Studio


    Through a series of projects, students investigate, explore, and develop their understanding of human inhabitation of space. Students apply their understanding of space and experience and extend it to the rituals of spatial inhabitation. This course applies knowledge and skills from the core areas of study in the term.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 1141 , INDS 1142 , INDS 1144  and DEST 1101  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 1242 - Design + Precedent 2


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    The focus of this course is how people inhabit space. This perspective is introduced and explored through design theory (spatial syntax, place-making, context), scales of inhabitation and design precedents necessary for creative exploration.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 1141  
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  • INDS 1243 - Systems 2


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course introduces basic building systems necessary to construct spaces for human inhabitation. Topics will include: basic structural principles, fundamental building systems, essential building regulations, sustainability and material properties.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 1141 , INDS 1142 , INDS 1144 , and DEST 1101  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 1244 - Design Tools 2


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course expands hand and digital communication tools. Technical drawing conventions, orthographic projection, and rendering techniques utilizing various mediums, will be used to explore and communicate how people inhabit space. Skills learned are a key aspect of creative exploration and professional practice.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 1141 , INDS 1142 , INDS 1144  and DEST 1101  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 2010 - Directed Field Studies I


    Credit(s): 15
    Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term


    This course will foster an understanding of the multi-faceted practice of interior design. Through paid work experiences in businesses associated with the design and construction of interior environments, students will apply academic skills and theory acquired in Semesters 1 - 4. The required on-line learning modules provide academic background in sustainable design.

    Prerequisite(s): Interior Studies 3327 and all required 4th semester courses.
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  • INDS 2141 - Studio 3: Spatial Connectivity


    Credit(s): 3
    Other Hour(s): 12
    Other Hours Schedule Type Studio


    Through a series of projects, students investigate, explore, and develop their understanding of spatial connectivity. Students apply their understanding of inhabitation and connectivity between spaces of varied functions, environments and experiences. This course applies knowledge and skills from the core areas of study in the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 1241 , INDS 1242 , INDS 1243  and INDS 1244  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 2142 - Design + Precedent 3


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    The focus of this course is patterns of inhabitation and connectivity of spaces. This perspective will be introduced and explored through design theory (spatial mapping, kinesthetics, public interaction, and temporality), patterns of inhabitation, and design precedents necessary for creative exploration.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 1241 , INDS 1242 , INDS 1243  and INDS 1244  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 2143 - Systems 3


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course introduces fundamental building systems and background knowledge necessary for understanding and designing for the connected, built environment. Topics will include: frame structures, integrated building systems, building codes and bylaws, material properties and sustainable design principles.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 1241 , INDS 1242 , INDS 1243  and INDS 1244  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 2144 - Design Tools 3


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 2
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Lab Hour(s): 4

    This course develops student knowledge and abilities used to explore connections between design intent, graphic representation and the connected built environment. This course expands the hand and digital skills (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp) used to communicate design intent and construction drawings.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 1241 , INDS 1242 , INDS 1243  and INDS 1244  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 2241 - Studio 4: The Collective


    Credit(s): 3
    Other Hour(s): 12
    Other Hours Schedule Type Studio


    Through a series of projects, students investigate, explore, and develop their understanding of design for collective inhabitation and spatial connectivity at various scales of public and private spaces. This course applies knowledge and skills from the core areas of study in the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 2141 , INDS 2142 , INDS 2143 , INDS 2144  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 2242 - Design + Precedent 4


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Through a series of investigations students will explore and develop their understanding of design for the collective. This will be introduced and explored through design theory (public interaction, corporate/organizational culture, collective rituals, living collectively), spatial programming and design precedents necessary for creative exploration.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 2141 , INDS 2142 , INDS 2143 , INDS 2144  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 2243 - Systems 4


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an introduction to integrated building systems and background knowledge necessary for understanding and designing for collective public spaces in the built environments. Topics will include: shell structures, integrated systems, related building codes and bylaws, material properties and sustainable design principles.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 2141 , INDS 2142 , INDS 2143 , and INDS 2144  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 2244 - Design Tools 4


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 2
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Lab Hour(s): 4

    This course develops student knowledge and abilities used to communicate in professional practice. This course expands and combines the hand (hybrid drawing) and digital skills (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp) necessary for creative exploration.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 2141 , INDS 2142 , INDS 2143 , and INDS 2144  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 3010 - Directed Field Studies II


    Credit(s): 15
    Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term


    This second semester of paid work experience will provide students with practical experience in areas which pertain to their specific interests and skills. Although employment will be coordinated through the Career Services office, students will be encouraged to find their own employment opportunities.

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  • INDS 3141 - Studio 5: Context


    Credit(s): 3
    Other Hour(s): 12
    Other Hours Schedule Type Studio


    This course applies knowledge and skills from the core areas of study in the term. Through a series of projects, students investigate, explore, and develop contextually sensitive design for the creation of complex volumes in multi-use spaces.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 2241 , INDS 2242 , INDS 2243 , and INDS 2244  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 3142 - Design + Precedent 5


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Through a series of investigations, students will engage in dialogue about specialized interior typologies and complex volumes. Dialogue will be introduced and explored through design theory (consumption, leisure, branding), contextual analysis and design precedents necessary for creative exploration.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 2241 , INDS 2242 , INDS 2243 , and INDS 2244  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 3143 - Systems 5


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an examination and exploration of complex, public spaces. Advanced specification considerations and topics will include: specialized interior typologies, integration of building regulations, codes and bylaws, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, acoustics, casework, furniture, fixtures, equipment and materials.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 2241 , INDS 2242 , INDS 2243 , and INDS 2244  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 3144 - Design Tools 5


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an introduction to advanced digital communication methods and media. Digital perspectives and modelling skills are developed through advanced digital media software (3D Studio Max modeling software) necessary for creative exploration. Students develop their professional portfolio.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 2241 , INDS 2242 , INDS 2243 , and INDS 2244  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • INDS 3241 - Studio 6: Transformations


    Credit(s): 3
    Other Hour(s): 12
    Other Hours Schedule Type Studio


    This course applies knowledge and skills from the core areas of study in the term. Through a series of projects, students investigate, explore, and develop prototypes that express the transformation and experience of space and the potential materiality of unique spatial conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 3141 , INDS 3142 , INDS 3143 , and INDS 3144  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 3242 - Design + Precedent 6


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Through a series of investigations, students will engage in dialogue about the transformation and experience of space through material qualities, artifacts and adaptive reuse. This will be introduced and explored through design theory (craft, making, digitization, adpative reuse) and design precedents necessary for creative exploration.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 3141 , INDS 3142 , INDS 3143 , and INDS 3144  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 3345 - Internship


    Credit(s): 0
    Other Hour(s): 35
    Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term


    This required, zero-credit, paid internship, will foster an understanding of the culture, expectations and requirements of professional Interior Design practice. The internship provides work experience opportunities with businesses involved in various aspects of design and construction of the built environment. Students will apply, refine and hone academic knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in the program.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 3241 , INDS 3242 , INDS 3244  and DEST 3201  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 4141 - Studio 7: Investigation


    Credit(s): 3
    Other Hour(s): 12
    Other Hours Schedule Type Studio


    Studio integrates prototyping, case studies and evidence-based design research as a process to explore design thinking and making. Through a series of selected spatial typologies and directed study modules students will prepare for their capstone thesis project development in Studio 8. Student explorations and research may be supported through professional mentorship.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 3241 , INDS 3242 , INDS 3244  and DEST 3201  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 4142 - Design + Precedent 7


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This seminar course supports small student group investigation and dialogue into specific typologies that may inform their individual capstone/thesis project. Exploration of advanced design theory, programming and research methods (evidence-based) provide a framework for students to gather, analyze, synthesize, develop and inform their thesis.  

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 3241 , INDS 3242 , INDS 3244  and DEST 3201  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 4143 - Systems 7


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This seminar course supports small student group investigation and dialogue into specific advanced building science principles and material properties. Students will explore and integrate current building science guidelines and issues, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), green design, energy, Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), and acoustics into built environments.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 3241 , INDS 3242 , INDS 3244  and DEST 3201  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • INDS 4245 - Professional Practice


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course focuses on professional practice standards. Students will explore the business principles, project structure and management, practice and client types, and the contributions of interior design practice to society, in preparation for practice as a professional Interior Designer. 

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 4141 , INDS 4142 , and INDS 4143  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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  • INDS 5241 - Studio 8: Integration

    (formerly INDS 4241)
    Credit(s): 3
    Other Hour(s): 9
    Other Hours Schedule Type Studio


    Studio 8 is a culmination of the student-directed project investigations begun in Studio 7. Student work will be supported by faculty and professional mentorship. This studio course results in a capstone thesis project with a multi-media presentation and final thesis documentation. This final thesis work is displayed in a grad show at the end of the term.

    Prerequisite(s): INDS 4141 , INDS 4142 , and INDS 4143  with a minimum grade of C, or consent of the department.
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Indigenous Studies

  
  • INST 1101 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies: the Canadian Context


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Indigenous Studies. Specifically, the course surveys the diverse histories and traditional and contemporary cultures of the various groups in what is now Canada. Taught from an Aboriginal perspective, the course explores a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on colonization and decolonization.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2

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  • INST 1111 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies: International Perspectives


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Taught from an Aboriginal perspective, this course explores a range of topics, with an emphasis on colonization and decolonization in a comparative international context. The Indigenous peoples focused on will vary from semester to semester and may include groups from areas such as Australia, New Zealand, South America and the United States.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2

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  • INST 2710 - Indigenous Arts of North America


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course offers an investigation into the arts of the Indigenous peoples of North America and the distinctive traditions associated with the Arctic, the Woodlands, the Plains, the Northwest Coast and the Southwest. Particular emphasis will be placed on Indigenous art of the modern and contemporary world.

    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2

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  • INST 2720 - Travel Studies in Indigenous Studies


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course offers the opportunity to conduct land-based learning in the field of Indigenous Studies. The content and themes of the course will vary by term and instructor. The course will include at least one multi-night field trip within Canada or abroad.

    Recommended Preparation: INST 1101  or INST 1111 .
    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2

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  • INST 2730 - Topics in Indigenous Studies


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course offers the opportunity to examine specific topics in Indigenous Studies in both Canadian and International contexts. The specific content of the course will vary by term and instructor. Possible topics include education, contact narratives, land rights, politics, Metis/Mestizo history and culture, and Indigenous women’s studies.

    Recommended Preparation: INST 1101  and/or INST 1111 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2

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  • INST 3710 - Place- and Land-based Learning: Decolonizing and Indigenous Perspectives


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course explores decolonizing and Indigenous perspectives as this pertains to ‘learning from place’ and ‘learning on the land’ in local and international contexts. Particular attention will be paid to the connections between Indigenous conceptions of place and land, and matters concerning resistance/agency, language/identity, truth/reconciliation, and knowledge/social relations.

    Prerequisite(s): INST 1101 .
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Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • INTS 1240 - Fundamentals of Professional Communication


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an introduction and overview to aspects of professional communication. Utilizing a mix of theory and application, the course provides students with opportunities to gain an understanding of the elements of professional communication and demonstrate a foundational level of knowledge and skill of the application of professional communication for use in a variety of settings.

    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2

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  • INTS 2301 - Violence Across the Lifespan


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Violence affects each of us directly or indirectly at some point in our lives and the consequences can be devastating and include health and or psychological effects. In this course we will discuss various forms of violence that occur across the lifespan including child abuse, bullying, sexual assault and exploitation, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse. An ecological model of violence prevention and social determinants of health will be used to help explore influences on risks and interrelationships between the forms of violence. Students will use a variety of interactive learning strategies to explore promising practices for violence prevention and for fostering resilience. This course will bring students together from various backgrounds and disciplines to develop a shared understanding of violence and violence prevention.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2

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  • INTS 3331 - International Community Development


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Online
    Other Hour(s): 3
    This interdisciplinary course will provide students with an overview of International Community Development issues such as poverty, health care, education, human rights, foreign aid and controversy. Students will be encouraged to examine topics such as sustainable development, child soldiers, and the world AIDS crisis, from the unique perspective of their individual field of study.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3

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Italian

  
  • ITAL 1101 - Beginners’ Italian


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 4
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Lab Hour(s): 1

    This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language, and provides training in the comprehension, speaking, reading and writing of Italian. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to carry on an elementary conversation and read basic texts in Italian. Elements of Italian culture will also figure prominently in the teaching of the language.

    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2

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  • ITAL 1103 - Beginners’ Italian ll


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 4
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Lab Hour(s): 1

    This course will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their oral, reading and writing skills. It also allows them to gain a more in-depth understanding of Italian culture.

    Prerequisite(s): ITAL 1101  or equivalent.
    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2

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  • ITAL 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • ITAL 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/ Drop deadline.

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Japanese

  
  • JPNS 1105 - Beginners’ Japanese I


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 4
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Lab Hour(s): 1

    Basic concepts of modern Japanese. Reading and writing of characters, essentials of grammar, basic vocabulary, and oral drills on normal speech patterns.

    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2

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  • JPNS 2209 - Japanese Culture


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the geography, nature, history and social life of Japan. Students will explore the modern and traditional aspects of Japan through family, society and the arts. Classroom activity will be augmented by cultural activities.

    Note: This course is taught in English; no knowledge of Japanese and no prerequisites are expected.

    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2

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  • JPNS 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • JPNS 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/ Drop deadline.

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Latin American Cultures

  
  • LAST 1101 - Introduction to Contemporary Latin American Cultures


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an overview of Latin American regional similarities and cultural differences through the study of contemporary indigenous peoples, the Iberian heritage and contemporary national cultures. Students will explore many forms of artistic expression, including literature, architecture and popular culture. The aim is the development of cultural understanding of the various societies in Hispanic America.

    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2

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  • LAST 2201 - Cultures of South America


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course is a continuation of Introduction to LAST 1101 . It offers a more in-depth study of the societies in South America from a Latin American perspective. Students will explore and analyze a variety of cultural contexts and forms of expression.

    Prerequisite(s): LAST 1101  or consent of the department.
    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3

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  • LAST 2202 - Cultures of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course is a continuation of Introduction to LAST 1101 . It offers a more in-depth study of the societies of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean from a Latin American perspective. Students will explore and analyze a variety of cultural contexts and forms of expression.

    Prerequisite(s): LAST 1101  or consent of the department.
    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3

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Linguistics

  
  • LING 1111 - The Nature of Language I


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides a survey of the field of theoretical linguistics: its content, techniques, and objectives through the solution of problems from selected languages. Topics include articulatory phonetics and phonology; words and their meaning; and the formation of sentences.

    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2

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  • LING 1113 - The Nature of Language II


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides a survey of the field of applied linguistics; its content, techniques, and objectives. Topics include language in historical and social context; language change and variation; language families; writing systems; language acquisition; and psycholinguistics.

    Prerequisite(s): LING 1111 .
    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2

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  • LING 2201 - Syntax I


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an overview of the theory and methodology of syntactic analysis, using English as a primary example. Topics will include syntactic categories, grammatical, thematic and structural relations, and syntactic movement.

    Prerequisite(s): LING 1111  with a minimum grade of C-.
    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3

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  • LING 2203 - Phonetics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an introduction to articulatory phonetics, exploring the range of sounds found in the world’s languages, including sounds not found in English. Topics may include vocal tract anatomy, airstream mechanisms, consonants, vowels, and suprasegmentals.

    Prerequisite(s): LING 1111 .
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  • LING 2207 - Second Language Acquisition


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course offers an overview of linguistic perspectives on second language acquisition and their implications for second language teaching. Topics will include: the nature of language proficiency; language and the mind; and the roles of first language and universal grammar in learning a second language.

    Prerequisite(s): LING 1113 .
    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3

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  • LING 2215 - Phonology I


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of phonological analysis. Topics may include the classical phoneme, features and their organization, underlying and surface representations, rules and derivations, syllabic and metrical structure.

    Prerequisite(s): LING 1111 .
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  • LING 2221 - Modern English Grammar


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    A comprehensive exploration of contemporary English. The course is based on modern linguistic analysis, but also includes traditional grammatical terminology, as well as language change, attitudes to language varieties and problems in usage.

    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2

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  • LING 2241 - Languages of Canada


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course is an introduction to the socio-linguistic picture of modern Canadian society. It is based on the analysis of history and contemporary life of various Canadian linguistic communities using different languages to develop and build their cultures as well as to communicate.

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  • LING 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/ Drop deadline.

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  • LING 3315 - Language Typology


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course introduces students to the methodology of language typology and presents an overview of the results of research in this field. Topics include an examination of the similarities and differences between languages, and the identification of common and rare characteristics found in language.

    Prerequisite(s): LING 1111 .
    Recommended Preparation: LING 2201  and/or LING 2215 .
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  • LING 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/ Drop deadline.

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management

  
  • LSCM 2201 - Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an overview of the importance of logistics and the supply chain process in determining the competitive success of an organization. Students will be introduced to the various components of the supply chain and their logistical requirements. Topics to be surveyed in this course include value process management, transportation management, purchasing, inventory management, demand forecasting, materials and warehouse management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain information systems, production and operations management, e-commerce, customer and supplier relations, quality assurance, outsourcing, third-party logistics and global productions.

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  • LSCM 2301 - Introduction to Physical Distribution

    (formerly LSCM 3301)
    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    The challenge of logistics is ensuring that the right products reach the right destination in the right condition, and at the right time. This course provides an overview of the various transportation modes and procedures in Canada. Topics include modes of transportation and intermodalism, intermediate agencies, and distribution methods such as warehousing, materials handling and unitization.

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  • LSCM 3203 - Principles of Quality Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an introduction to basic concepts, processes, and issues in quality management practices with respect to services, goods and information. Topics include planning, organizing and controlling for quality; the human aspects of quality; quality assurance and purchasing; ISO standards; and, continuous improvement and reengineering.

    Prerequisite(s): LSCM 2201 , or consent of the department.
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  • LSCM 3303 - Fundamentals of Purchasing


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Organizations are recognizing the value of purchasing beyond the basic transactional level. This course introduces students to the principles of purchasing, while addressing the impacts of technology, supply chain management and business strategy on purchasing in today’s business environment. Other topics include procurement planning and procedures and supplier relations.

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  • LSCM 3305 - Physical Distribution and Logistics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Logistics and transportation are critical links in today’s supply chain. Building on the fundamentals addressed in LSCM 3301, this course explores the concepts of physical distribution and logistics, as well as addressing the specific areas of contracts, loss and damage, dangerous goods, marine insurance, Canada Customs, international trade and the transportation regulatory environment.

    Prerequisite(s): LSCM 2301 .
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  • LSCM 3307 - Introduction to e-Business


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course examines the impact technological changes have made on the face of business. This course encompasses Internet technology, the nature of e-business competition, and underlying economics of e-business to provide a comprehensive look at how businesses survive and thrive on the Internet. Topics include web and Internet fundamentals, e-business models, customer interface, and marketing and e-business strategy.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 2150  or consent of the department.
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  • LSCM 3402 - Inventory and Warehouse Management

    (formerly LSCM 4402)
    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    Through the application of sound materials management principles, students will be equipped to develop and implement strategic inventory and warehousing plans. The course is broken into two components; inventory management and warehouse management. Inventory management topics include inventory functions, demand forecasting, aggregate and production planning, master production and materials requirements planning, and lean or JIT inventory management. Warehouse management topics include facility layout, retrieval technologies, performance benchmarking, safety, security, and risk management.

    Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3303  or LSCM 3305 , or consent of the department Chair.
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  • LSCM 3403 - Operations Management

    (formerly LSCM 4403)
    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course is a survey of the decision processes in production and operations management, and the relationship to other business areas. Topics overed include forecasting, product and service design, capacity planning, waiting line models, facility location and layout, process selection, design of work systems, linear optimization, quality inspection and control, life cycle management, inventory management, aggregate planning, material requirements planning, project operations management, and operations scheduling.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 2262  
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  • LSCM 3407 - Business Negotiations/Project Management

    (formerly LSCM 4407)
    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hour(s): 3
    Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
    This course provides an overview of the basic principles of interest-based bargaining and project management. The first part of the course will focus on the basics of interest-based bargaining and how those skills can be applied to supply chain management in a global environment. The second part of the course focuses on the input/output tools and techniques necessary to take a project from inception to completion. The students will also learn how to operate project management software for budgeting and scheduling purposes.

    Prerequisite(s): LSCM 2201  or MGMT 3276 , or consent of the department.
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