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CRJS 1013 - Diversity Issues and the Criminal Justice System
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will explore issues of diversity and justice within Canadian society. Emphasis will be placed on issues, such as ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, age, and social class, and access to justice throughout Canadian history. Situated in an exploration of competing theoretical paradigms, students will be challenged to consider the complexity of diversity issues in context of the history and practices of the Canadian Criminal Justice System.
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CRJS 1199 - 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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CRJS 1299 - 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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CRJS 2001 - Crime and Criminal Intelligence Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces students to crime and intelligence analysis as a law enforcement activity. It focuses on an introductory exploration of the foundation and components of crime analysis and the tools employed by crime analysts to assist law enforcement agencies to identify and address community crime concerns.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2003 - Young Persons in Conflict with the Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
In this course, students will be provided an overview of the behavioural dynamics of young persons involved in anti-social acts. An examination of the legal and social effects of legislation on the community and the young offender is also undertaken. A consideration of community resources is included.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2004 - Issues and Trends in Canadian Policing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces students to the major trends and issues related to policing in Canada. Students will gain an appreciation of the historical development of policing in Canada and how this development informs contemporary issues such as the delivery of policing services, police organizations, human resource development within police agencies and the different roles within a police department.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2005 - Aberrant Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
In this course, students critically analyze aberrant behaviours with emphasis on their nature, incidence, correlates, control and prevention. Attention may be given to specific subject areas, which will be examined in conjunction with the current. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Students will be able to differentiate aberrant behaviour from normative conduct in both its application and impact on the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2006 - Corrections
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will provide a comprehensive historical review of the correctional system and its various elements as well as an examination of current theory and practice of Canadian corrections. Particular attention will be given to such contemporary issues as trends from incarceration to community-based treatment as well as coverage of such topics as the incarceration process, probation, parole, institutional programs, rehabilitation and special populations. Attention will also be paid to emerging and proposed changes to corrections. Where appropriate, comparative analysis will also be introduced.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2008 - Geography of Crime: Prevention, Patterns and Trends
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course explores the fields of environmental criminology and the geography of crime. It provides a critical examination of the theoretical approaches within these fields. Special emphasis is placed upon the relationship between crime and the environment (patterns), crime prevention, spatial dynamics of crime, the criminality of place and the decision processes involved in criminal events.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2009 - Selected Issues in Human Justice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
In this course, students will critically examine topical issues within Human Justice. Each semester’s offering will focus on current issues within the major fields of corrections, law enforcement and the judiciary.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2011 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces students to a variety of criminal justice system models including common law systems, civil law systems, and systems that differ fundamentally from common and civil law traditions. The selection of projects will vary from year-to-year depending on current social, economic, and/or political issues. The course will present a conceptual framework for a constructive functional comparative analysis of the different models. In addition, the intent of this course is to provide the student with a sampling of criminological phenomena around the world and the possibility of a community service-learning component.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2013 - Interviewing Skills
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
In this course, students learn basic interviewing techniques Various aspects of interpersonal communication used in the interview situation such as feedback and mechanisms, paraphrasing and nonverbal communication are discussed and practiced during a series of exercises and experiences related to the functioning of the justice system. As an applied course students will demonstrate (to criteria) skill mastery in both interviewing and self-appraisal.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1011 .
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CRJS 2015 - Introduction to Research Methods in Justice Studies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Students in this course will develop a foundational understanding of social science research methods as practiced within Criminology and Criminal Justice. Specifically, this course will focus on the theory of inquiry, scientific method, inductive versus deductive reasoning, overview of qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design and data collection, criminological data sources, common errors in research and research ethics.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2017 - Corporate and White Collar Crime
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course deals with corporate and white collar crimes, which, despite the significant financial and physical harm they cause, do not receive adequate attention in many criminology courses. This course will fill this void by focusing exclusively on the definitions, laws, types, causes, and policy responses that shape crimes by corporations, government agencies, professionals, and others engaged in legitimate occupations.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 2019 - Restorative Justice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Increasingly, restorative justice programs and practices are emerging as viable alternatives within provincial and federal correctional agencies in the Canadian Justice System. Seen in contrast to the traditional justice paradigms of retribution and punishment, the restorative justice paradigm is emerging in most western societies. This course will explore the philosophical basis of restorative justice and its practice in Canada. International examples will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 3001 - Quantitative Research Methods and Data Analysis
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Tutorial Hour(s): 2
This course provides a detailed examination of quantitative research and data analysis techniques used in criminological research. Within the context of common sources of criminological/criminal justice data, students will learn how to apply descriptive and inferential statistics in quantitative research. Common measures of central tendency, dispersion and association, as well as multivariate analysis will be applied to disaggregated and aggregated data. Students will also be introduced to emerging trends in quantitative data analysis in criminological research such as crime pattern analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 2015 .
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CRJS 3005 - Qualitative Research Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces students to naturalistic/qualitative research methods and their application to issues of crime and justice in contemporary society. Students are guided through a process of designing and selecting data collection methods that are appropriate, well thought out and valid.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 2015 and CRJS 2013
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CRJS 3007 - Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Students will study the development of ethical thinking, models of ethical decision-making, professional codes of ethics and issues in ethics relevant to criminal justice practitioners. Case analysis and evaluation will be utilized to increase students’ competencies in ethical reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1013 and CRJS 2009 .
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CRJS 3009 - Crisis Intervention Strategies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will introduce theoretical and practical models of crisis intervention. Students will learn to analyze and respond to situations that they may face as criminal justice practitioners. The curriculum will prepare students to intervene within an ethical framework at practicum placement(s), volunteer and/or paid positions of employment, and will focus on the topics of suicide, relationship violence, sexual violence, addiction, mental illness, vicarious victimization and burnout.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 , CRJS 1003 , CRJS 1011 and CRJS 2013 .
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CRJS 3011 - Criminal Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
In this course, students will focus on the process of legal problem solving. Students will gain experience in the unique deductive logic within the context of current Canadian criminal law.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 4001 - Canadian Charter Rights and Civil Liberties
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
This advanced course explores the meaning and judicial interpretation of rights and freedoms articulated in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Particular attention is given to the Supreme Court of Canada’s consideration of Charter legal rights. Landmark Supreme Court decisions related to equality rights and freedoms of expression, conscience and belief are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 2013 and CRJS 3011 .
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CRJS 4002 - Critical Analyses of Forensic Sciences in the Criminal Justice System
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces students to the role forensic science plays in the Canadian criminal justice system. Students will gain an appreciation of the development of forensic science and learn that the criminal justice system, at times, struggles with creating a balance between science and the law. As a result, the student will be introduced to various forensic techniques commonly used, but will also be given an opportunity to critically examine how these techniques can both assist and hinder the due process of determining guilt or innocence of accused persons.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 2005 .
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CRJS 4003 - Criminological Theory
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
Relying primarily on a lecture and group discussion format, the course will involve examining the original works of selected theorists. Emphasis will be placed on the economic, political, and social context in which theories emerged and how they are reflected in criminal justice practice. Among the perspectives covered will be: positivist explanations; the classical and neoclassical schools of thought; biological explanations; conflict criminology; and the new integrated and interdisciplinary theories.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 , CRJS 2005 and either CRJS 3001 or CRJS 3005 .
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CRJS 4007 - Conflict Resolution
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This upper level course will provide students with the basic concepts and requisite skills in dealing with conflict resolution in a variety of criminal justice settings. As an applied course, students will be expected to demonstrate skill mastery to specific criteria.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 3009 or permission of the department.
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CRJS 4013 - Evidence and Procedures
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This is an advanced course in the study of criminal law as it relates to procedural law and law relating to evidence. Selected topics will include criminal procedure and evidence, including jurisdiction, police powers of search and seizure, the right to counsel and pre-trial and trial procedures. The course will include a survey of the system of rules and standards by means of which the admissibility of evidence is determined.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 3011 .
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CRJS 4015 - Advanced Topics in Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course is designed to offer instruction in topical and timely areas of academic interest in the study of law, criminology and criminal justice (e.g.,terrorism, victimology, crime and media, crime prevention and community development).
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 1003 .
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CRJS 4017 - Casework Methods and Practice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course provides an examination of the principles, ethics, values and varying components of an effective casework process. A general systems approach is utilized in an application to case studies and the realities of a helping relationship in the justice system.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 and CRJS 2013 .
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CRJS 4021 - Women and the Canadian Criminal Justice System
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course is an advanced-level study, comparison and critical evaluation of the multiple dimensions (theories, disciplines, systems) concerning women in the Canadian criminal justice system: women as offenders, as victims and as criminal justice workers.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 , CRJS 1003 and CRJS 1013 .
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CRJS 4401 - Indigenous People and the Canadian Criminal Justice System
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines the relationship between Indigenous People and the Canadian criminal justice system. At its core is an examination of Indigenous Peoples’ over-representation as victims and offenders and underrepresentation of practitioners in the Canadian criminal justice system. The course also discusses underlying factors and government initiatives to address this issue, including traditional Indigenous approaches to justice.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 1001 , CRJS 1003 and CRJS 1013 .
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CRJS 5001 - Honours Seminar
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Independent Study, Lecture
Honours students are required to participate in a weekly seminar to explore the synthesis of research and theory within the study of justice. Information related to the research and writing phases of an Honours proposal and final paper will be reviewed, with particular emphasis placed on the development of a meta-analysis/literature review. Discussions will also focus on preparation for graduate schools and professional schools.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Honours stream.
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CRJS 5010 - Honours Research Project I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Independent Study
Under the one-on-one supervision of a full-time faculty member in the Department of Economics, Justice and Policy Studies, Honours students will conduct an in-depth scientific investigation of a selected topic in justice. In this first of two back-to-back required Honours Research Project courses, students will focus on producing a research proposal related to their proposed project. Approval of a formal research proposal and completion of appropriate research ethics reviews are prerequisites to any data collection.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Honours stream.
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CRJS 5020 - Honours Research Project II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Independent Study
Under the one-on-one supervision of a full-time faculty member in the Department of Economics, Justice and Policy Studies, Honours students will conduct an in-depth scientific investigation of a selected topic in justice. In the second of two back-to-back required Honours Research Project courses, students will undertake and complete a research project. Approval of a formal research proposal and completion of appropriate research ethics reviews are prerequisites to any data collection.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 5010 .
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CRJS 5025 - Criminal Justice Capstone Practicum
Credit(s): 6
Tutorial Hour(s): 1.5
Other Hour(s): 20
Other Hours Schedule Type Practicum
This course involves supervised study and practice. Over a 14 week period, students spend two and one half (2 ½) days a week in a justice related agency. Students’ experiential learning is supplemented by biweekly three hour long tutorials. Work at the agency focuses on developing students’ specific skills and competencies in relation to the Department’s experiential learning outcomes. Tutorials focus on integrating relevant Justice Studies’ program outcomes with students’ work in the field.
Prerequisite(s): CRJS 2013 , CRJS 3007 and CRJS 3009 , or permission of department.
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CRWT 1117 - Introduction to Writing Poetry (formerly ENGL 1117)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
In this workshop-based course, students will acquire the skills, understanding and practice they need to write, edit, and discuss their own original poetry. The course will result in the completion of an original portfolio which can be used to apply for entry to upper-level courses.
Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent.
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CRWT 1118 - Introduction to Writing Fiction (formerly ENGL 1118)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
In this workshop-based course, students will acquire the skills, understanding and practice they need to write, edit, and discuss their own original fiction. The course will result in the completion of an original portfolio which can be used to apply for entry to upper-level courses.
Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent.
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CRWT 2264 - Intermediate Creative Writing, Poetry 1: Contemporary Practice (formerly ENGL 2264)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course blends creative writing with writerly readings and analysis of published contemporary poetry. Students will be encouraged to explore a range of styles, as well as experiment, play with, write and re-write their own work in light of critiques by fellow students, the instructor and the implicit examples found in literature.
Prerequisite(s): CRWT 1117 with a grade of B or better or consent of the department.
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CRWT 2265 - intermediate Creative Writing, Poetry 2: Poetic Precedents (formerly ENGL 2265)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Building on CRWT 2264 , this course blends creative writing with writerly readings and analysis of a selection of poetic precedents chosen for their historical or literary value. Student will be encouraged to explore a range of styles, as well as experiment, play with, write and re-write their own work in light of critiques by fellow students, the instructor and implicit examples found in literature.
Prerequisite(s): CRWT 1117 with a grade of B or better or consent of the department.
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CRWT 2266 - Intermediate Creative Writing, Fiction 1: Contemporary Practice (formerly ENGL 2266)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course blends creative writing with writerly readings and analysis of contemporary prose fiction. Students will be encouraged to explore a range of styles, as well as experiment, play with, write and re-write their own work in light of critiques by fellow students, the instructor and the implicit examples of literature.
Prerequisite(s): CRWT 1118 with a grade of B or better or consent of the department.
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CRWT 2267 - Intermediate Creative Writing, Fiction 2: Precedents (formerly ENGL 2267)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Building on CRWT 2266 , this course blends creative writing with writerly readings and analysis of a selection of precedents in fiction chosen for their historical or literary value. Students will be encouraged to explore a range of styles, as well as experiment, play with, write and re-write their own work in light of critiques by fellow students, the instructor and the implicit examples of literature.
Prerequisite(s): CRWT 1118 with a grade of B or better or consent of the department.
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CRWT 2268 - Creative Nonfiction and Travel Writing (formerly ENGL 2268)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 2
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Tutorial Hour(s): 1
This course offers an introduction to creative nonfiction and travel writing. In addition to instruction in form, content and style, students will also engage with the particular demands of working with true stories and the written record.
Prerequisite(s): CRWT 1117 , CRWT 1118 , ENGL 1151 or ENGL 1152 or consent of the department.
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CRWT 3305 - Script Writing (formerly ENGL 3305)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course explores the theory and practice of writing for stage, screen, and live performance. Workshop exercises will focus on developing dramaturgical skills needed for writing dialogue, plotting action, using generic conventions, and developing characters. Students will have the opportunity to create their own plays, screenplays, or performance pieces.
Prerequisite(s): One of FILM 2246 , FILM 3345 , ENGL 2256, ENGL 2257, CRWT 2264 , CRWT 2265 , CRWT 2266 , or CRWT 2267 .
Recommended Preparation: Three 2000-level Creative Writing courses.
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CRWT 3362 - Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry (formerly ENGL 3362)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Designed to establish a sustained approach to creative writing, this advanced course will allow students both to workshop their original poems and to analyze works chosen for their literary, theoretical, and historical value.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the course is by consent of the department based on a sample of the student’s original creative writing, including 6-10 poems. Writing samples will be accepted up until one week before the first day of classes for the semester in which the course will be taught, or until the course is full, whichever comes first.
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CRWT 3368 - Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction (formerly ENGL 3368)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This advanced course blends creative writing with writerly readings and analysis of fiction chosen for literary, theoretical and historical value. In this workshop-based course, students will re-write their work in light of critiques by fellow students, the professor, and implicit examples of literature. The focus is to push students toward becoming independent writers of fiction.
Prerequisite(s): CRWT 2266 or CRWT 2267 with a minimum grade of B or consent of the department.
Note: Consent of the department is based on a sample (no more than 20 typed, double spaced pages of prose) of the student’s original creative writing. Writing samples will be accepted up until one week before the first day of classes for the semester in which the course will be taught, or until the course is full, whichever comes first.
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CRWT 4802 - Experiential Studies in Creative Writing (formerly ENGL 4802)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 2
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Tutorial Hour(s): 1
This course offers students the opportunity to apply their creative writing skills to an experiential life writing/ fact-based project. Students will be partnered with subjects by one of our partner community organizations and conduct a series of interviews as a basis for the creation of an original piece of writing, performance or multi-media work.
Prerequisite(s): CRWT 2264 , CRWT 2265 , CRWT 2266 , CRWT 2267 , or CRWT 3305 .
Recommended Preparation: Three 2000-level Creative Writing courses.
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CYCC 1110 - Fundamental Skills in Interviewing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course emphasizes the acquisition of skills necessary to interview individuals on a one-to-one basis. Helping relationship and strategies for facilitating effective relationships will also be explored. Students will be introduced to developmental theories as they relate to interviewing. Students will learn basic communication and conflict skills, and create goals related to their own communication style.
Prerequisite(s): INTS 1240 .
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CYCC 1130 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will examine of a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues affecting children, youth and families. Students will learn related risk and protective factors. Students will learn about change theory as it relates to development and the most relevant counselling theories used in addictions and mental health will be explored.
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CYCC 1132 - The Profession of Child and Youth Care
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course is the foundation for all subsequent Child and Youth Care Counsellor courses. Students are challenged to explore their belief and value systems, gain self-awareness and understand the personal impact when working with vulnerable children, youth and families. The history and scope of the child and youth care profession are also examined.
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CYCC 1142 - Fieldwork
Credit(s): 3
Tutorial Hour(s): 3
Other Hour(s): 8
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
This introductory field placement course allows students an opportunity for face-to-face interaction with children/youth, reflection on practice and/or project involvement, which will lead to an understanding of the field. Programs available to children, youth and families and the diversity of treatment methods, philosophies and developmental theories will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): CYCC 1132 .
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CYCC 1199 - 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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CYCC 1299 - 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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CYCC 2216 - Group Process and Counselling Theory
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course is designed to understand the next wave theories of counselling and to learn effective group process and facilitation. Students will acquire the skills necessary to facilitate groups effectively. The role of groups in the treatment of vulnerable children youth and families is explored.
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CYCC 2221 - Fundamental Skills in Counselling
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course emphasizes the acquisition of skills necessary to counsel individuals on a one-to-one basis. Students’ attitudes toward professional relationships and issues in child and youth care counselling are explored. Students will broaden their understanding of basic developmental theories, including cognitive, social and emotional domains of development as these relate to counselling.
Prerequisite(s): CYCC 1110 .
Note: Only one of CYCC 1221 or 2221 can be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
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CYCC 2226 - Assessment and Intervention
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course integrates and applies developmental theory and practice. Students are provided with the developmentally appropriate tools they will need to effectively assess, evaluate and provide intervention for vulnerable children, youth and families.
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CYCC 2232 - Working with Vulnerable Children, Youth and Families
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course emphasizes attitudes, knowledge, skills, and proficiencies unique to the competent child and youth care counsellor. This course will explore interventions and strategies utilized when working with vulnerable children, youth and families within a variety of environments.
Note: Only one of CYCC 1232 or 2232 can be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
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CYCC 2235 - Youth Care Practice with Families
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines diverse family types, focusing on assessing family needs and dynamics through systems theories. Students will learn intervention strategies for working with vulnerable children, youth and families.
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CYCC 2241 - Practicum I
Credit(s): 3
Tutorial Hour(s): 2
Other Hour(s): 19
Other Hours Schedule Type Practicum
Students begin a practicum in a residential, school or community agency to learn the specific skills required to work with vulnerable children, youth and families. They will have the opportunity to integrate developmental theories and practice through seminars, supervised practice and campus activities.
Prerequisite(s): CYCC 1142 with a minimum grade of C.
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CYCC 2242 - Practicum II
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hour(s): 2
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Seminar
Tutorial Hour(s): 18
Other Hour(s): 16
Other Hours Schedule Type Practicum
Students continue to learn skills required to work with vulnerable children, youth and families. They will integrate developmental theory and practice through seminars and supervised practice. Students will engage in leadership and campus/community activities. Practicum II learning integration will culminate with a block placement.
Prerequisite(s): CYCC 2241 with a minimum grade of C.
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DEST 1101 - Design History
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This survey course explores the development of design history and the impact of social, political, and physical influences affecting historical changes in design. Diverse cultures, contexts and scales will be explored through the significant contributions of designers, architects, artists, periods, and movements.
Note: Restricted to first year Interior Design students.
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DEST 3201 - Design + Material Culture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This senior course examines contemporary issues in design and the built environment through the theoretical filters of material and visual culture. This course will address the impact of social, political, and physical influences that inform artifact and space.
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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DEST 3301 - Rooms in Context: Interior Design Travel Study (formerly INDS 3401)
Credit(s): 3
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
This travel study course examines the ‘place’ qualities of well-designed interiors and their contextual relationship to a specific space, place, time, and culture. This course is a condensed, site-specific examination of interiors in a city identified as a Centre of Design Excellence.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department.
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ECOL 1111 - Terrestrial Ecology (formerly ECOL 2211)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
The study of the interactions and the interdependencies of organisms in terrestrial ecosystems will be the focus of this course. Ecological processes and interactions at the individual, population and community levels within terrestrial ecosystems will be examined. Spatial and temporal patterns of variability within terrestrial ecosystem components and the resulting effects on ecosystem function will be investigated. Natural variability as well as human-induced changes will be profiled. This course will also examine how managed and unmanaged natural terrestrial ecosystems interact with industrial systems. The resulting effects of these interactions on biodiversity and ecosystem function will be critically examined.
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ECOL 1210 - Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
This course explores the relationships between living organisms and their environment. Major topics include introductions to ecology, evolution, the natural history of Alberta, and ecological interactions. An understanding of biodiversity, species at risk issues and natural resource management will be developed. Recreational impacts on ecological systems will be examined as well. This course is intended for students in the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership major.
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ECOL 2201 - Plant Survey and Classification
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
This course provides an introduction to the principles and application of field survey, classification and identification of common types of vegetation found in Alberta. The theoretical component of the course focuses on the particular traits that define the major plant families found in Alberta. In the laboratory, taxonomic keys and field guides will be used to identify plants to the species level, with application to the environmental assessment and reclamation of native and disturbed sites.
Prerequisite(s): ECOL 1111 , GEOG 1101 or BIOL 1204 .
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ECOL 2219 - Aquatic Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3
The study of the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems is undertaken in this course. There is an emphasis on freshwater systems. The goal is to understand how physical, chemical, biological and anthropogenic factors influence population dynamics and community structure in aquatic ecosystems. Laboratory and field research methods used in aquatic ecology are introduced. Current literature and case studies in various areas of aquatic ecology will be critically reviewed. Aquatic biodiversity issues and sustainability issues are emphasized. The interactions and integration of industrial systems with natural aquatic systems will also be reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): ECOL 1111 or consent of the department.
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ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Online, Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 1
This course examines how individuals, firms, and governments allocate scarce resources. Market, firm, and society choices are examined using the principles of consumption and production under the following market structures: perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. These principles form the basis for analyzing the decision-making processes associated with contemporary microeconomics issues.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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ECON 1103 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Online, Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 1
This course will acquaint students with introductory macroeconomic principles and issues, including key macro variables, and two important short run models of income determination, namely the Keynesian model and the AS/AD model. The course also examines the monetary system, interest rates and the monetary transmission mechanism, business cycles, fiscal and monetary policies, international trade, exchange rates and the balance of payments.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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ECON 1109 - Engineering Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Tutorial Hour(s): 1
Engineering economics includes such topics as the time value of money, project evaluation, depreciation and taxation, inflation, replacement analysis, public sector projects and the analysis of uncertainty and risk Various problem-solving techniques will be developed with an emphasis on engineering decision making.
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ECON 1143 - The Economics of Contemporary Issues
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
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This course will apply principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics to current issues in society. By examining current issues from an economic perspective, students will learn how to assess contemporary issues in terms of the individual and overall winners and losers resulting from policies, regulations and systems. Specific issues to be covered in this course depend upon their currency and importance in relation to the time of the course offerings.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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ECON 1170 - Economics of Crime and Criminal Justice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course discusses the economic elements underlying the behaviour of criminals, victims, and law enforcement agencies. Major topics covered include the supply of crime by criminals, the demand for crime prevention by victims, and public policy issues such as crime control and the allocation of criminal justice resources.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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ECON 2211 - Intermediate Economic Theory - Microeconomics I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
This course examines economic decision making of consumers and businesses. Topics covered include people’s consumption choices of and demand for goods and services, the external environment and market structure under which consumers and businesses interact with each other, and the strategic decisions of businesses such as production and pricing strategies.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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ECON 2213 - Intermediate Economic Theory Macroeconomics I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online
The course deals with Keynesian and AS/AD models, the Hicks-Hansen and Mundell-Fleming macro models in an open economy context (IS-LM-BP), AD-AS model under static expectations, the New-Classical, and New-Keynesian models, exchange rates and fiscal and monetary policies in dealing with contemporary macro economic problems of recession, unemployment and inflation.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1103 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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ECON 2215 - Economic Regulation of Global Businesses
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course focuses on strategic behaviour of multinational businesses in imperfectly competitive markets. Students will learn how businesses can compete with each other without violating competition laws around the world, including in Canada, the U.S. and the European Union. Topics studied include cartels, mergers, exclusive dealing, tied selling, and predation.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 .
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ECON 2221 - International Trade
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines international trade theory, policy and applications. Topics include a brief history of trade, absolute and comparative advantage basis for trade, the Heckscher-Ohlin theory, trade with economies of scale, tariffs, non-tariff trade barriers, political economy of non-tariff barriers, strategic trade policies, trade agreements, role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and developing economies’ trade policies. The course emphasizes current applications, policy development, as well as the institutional framework underlying the interaction between nations.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 .
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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ECON 2223 - Gender Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines how gender differences impact women in both the household and the marketplace. Basic economic theory provides the framework to explore such issues as marriage, fertility and child care as well as determine overall trends in the labour market.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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ECON 2229 - International Money and Finance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines international monetary theory, policy and applications. Topics include: balance of payments, the role of money and relative interest rates, exchange rate models/regimes and their effect on price levels and output, international investment and global capital markets, currency crises, the international financial architecture, including the role of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This course emphasizes current applications, policy development, as well as the institutional framework underlying the interaction between nations.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 .
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ECON 2241 - Money and Banking
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines topics such as financial intermediation, determination and behaviour of interest rates, commercial banking and the money supply process, central banking and monetary control, regulation of financial markets, transmission of monetary impulses to output, employment and prices.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1103 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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ECON 2244 - Managerial Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Managerial economics is concerned with resource-allocation, strategic decisions, and tactical decisions that are made by analysts, managers, and consultants in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors of the economy. Managerial economic techniques seek to achieve the objectives of the organization in the most efficient manner, while considering both explicit and implicit constraints on achieving the objective(s).
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 .
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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ECON 2255 - Economics of the Public Sector
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines the institutions behind, and the economic rationale for, Canadian government policy relating to public expenditures and taxation. Topics include public goods; externalities; public expenditure theory and policy; tax and user price theory and policy; and social welfare and social insurance.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 or consent of the department.
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ECON 2261 - Development Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course provides an introduction to economic challenges facing developing countries, models of economic development, comparative analysis of national economic development experience, perspectives on economic development policies, and roles of the state, domestic institutions and international institutions in the development process.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 .
Note: Students with prior credit for ECON 2263 may not take this course for additional credit.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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ECON 2263 - Development Economics - Field School Program
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
A hands-on introduction to economic challenges facing developing countries, models of economic development, comparative analysis of development experience, perspectives on economic development policies, and roles of the state, domestic institutions and international institutions in the development process. The entire course is taught at a Mount Royal Field School in a developing country.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 , or consent of the department.
Note: Students with prior credit for ECON 2261 may not take this course for additional credit.
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ECON 2270 - Mathematical Methods for Economics and Business
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces students to mathematical economics by using linear algebra, differential calculus, optimization, and constrained-optimization techniques to model strategic decision making by economic agents. Mathematical concepts will be illustrated with microeconomic and macroeconomic applications including International Trade, Industrial Organization, Competition Economics, Public Economics, and Resource & Environmental Economics.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 , ECON 1103 and MATH 1301 .
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ECON 3101 - The Law & Economics of Canadian Business Strategy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course focuses on strategic behaviour of firms in imperfectly competitive markets. Students will learn how businesses can compete with each other without violating any competition laws or industry-specific regulations. Topics studied include mergers, predation, tied selling, resale price maintenance, cartels, intellectual property rights, anti-dumping laws, and network industries.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 .
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ECON 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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ECON 3305 - History of Economic Thought
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Studying the contributions of leading economic thinkers, from Adam Smith to John Maynard Keynes, this course examines the various perspectives that have influenced the development of economic thought. This course will analyze these economic theories and address some of the implications for policy researchers.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 .
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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ECON 3357 - Intermediate Economic Theory - Microeconomics II (formerly ECON 2257)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines selected microeconomic topics. Major topics include organizational management of businesses such as recruitment and retention of employees and pay structure, and strategic business decisions such as advertising and pricing choices. Other topics covered include general equilibrium analysis, welfare economics, externalities, and factor markets.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2211 .
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ECON 3359 - Intermediate Economic Theory - Macroeconomics II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines the role of expectations in macroeconomic models and theories of aggregate consumption, investment, money demand, and economic growth. Students will also study business cycle theories and the inflation unemployment relationship, as well as the theory and practice of economic stabilization policy.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2213 .
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ECON 3395 - Introduction to Applied Econometrics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
The course introduces techniques for quantifying economic relationships. Topics include estimation and testing of hypotheses, forecasting and construction of prediction intervals, use of appropriate functional forms, detection and correction of measurement problems, model specification, and use of statistical software programs for single equation regression analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 , and one of the following: POST 2209 , MATH 1224 , MGMT 2262 ; or consent of the department.
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ECON 3401 - Financial Economics I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces the microeconomic foundation of financial decisions. This course acts as a complementary addition to the existing Finance courses by providing a theoretical basis to finance practices. The main topics include a consumer’s financial decisions, a firm’s financing and investment decisions in a perfect capital market, risk measurement and management, mean-variance analysis and CAPM.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2211 , ECON 2213 , and FNCE 3227 .
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ECON 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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EDUC 1209 - Elementary Art Education I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course is designed to assist prospective teachers in developing their visual communication abilities. Participants will explore various materials and participate in studio projects designed to enhance their understanding of age appropriate art experiences for elementary students.
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EDUC 1231 - Professional Dimensions I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Tutorial Hour(s): 1
Other Hour(s): 3
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
field experience This course examines teaching and learning processes with reference to psychological, sociological and philosophical influences in contemporary society, addressing the concept of personal worldview and its impact on classroom environments. The course introduces students to professional responsibilities and prompts students to develop ethical and professional attitudes, behaviour, language and conduct. The field experience will have an individual learner focus.
Note: This course is designated as critical for continuance in the program, with a minimum ‘B’ grade required for students to advance. Students must achieve a minimum of ‘B’ grade in this course. Grades below a ‘B’ must be replaced by repeating the course before students may progress in any further education courses.
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EDUC 1233 - Professional Dimensions II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Tutorial Hour(s): 1
Other Hour(s): 4
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
This course provides a foundation for curriculum and pedagogy in the areas of planning, facilitating and assessing learning. Further, it examines issues of power and justice and the ways that the economy, matters of race, culture, class, and gender ideologies, political discourses and other social institutions interact to construct the social systems that make up educational institutions. The field experience will focus on small groups and teacher candidates are expected to teach a lesson.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1231 with minimum grade of B.
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EDUC 2261 - Introduction to Inclusive Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course explores contemporary trends and issues shaping the field of inclusive education in Canada and Alberta. The historical impact of special and regular education philosophies on inclusive education will be addressed. Students will gain an understanding of the variety of exceptional learning needs in classrooms today with specific emphasis on effective assessment strategies for the identification of exceptional learners and for the development of individual student program plans in inclusive classroom settings. Strategies for cross-agency and professional collaboration will also be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1231 or consent of the department.
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EDUC 2271 - Introduction to Methods and Materials in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces students to recognized methods useful for working with beginner level English Language Learners and the concomitant demands for materials and learning resources. Students will become familiar with the theoretical underpinnings of Total Physical Response (TPR), audio-lingual, Language Experience Approach (LEA) and the selection/design/ preparation of learning resources required to support these methods.
Prerequisite(s): LING 1111 and LING 1113 or EDUC 2371 .
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EDUC 2312 - Elementary Music Education I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course provides an opportunity for prospective teachers to develop musical skills, concepts and instructional methodologies that are considered to be important for teaching music in the elementary school setting.
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EDUC 2321 - Education and Individual Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course examines human behaviour, focusing on physical, emotional, cognitive, moral and social development. Emphasis is placed on understanding classroom implications of motivation, memory, learning styles, student diversity, principles of reinforcement, and aspects of learning.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1233 .
Corequisite(s): EDUC 2375 .
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EDUC 2325 - Understanding Current and Emerging Pedagogical Technologies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course provides an overview of technological influences in education. It is designed to assist prospective teachers in critically examining current and evolving applications of technology relevant to the teaching and learning process.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1233 with minimum grade of B.
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EDUC 2341 - Diversity and Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course explores key processes, perspectives and practices underlying effective learning in diverse settings. Topics include the construction of the concept of difference, stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, racism, classism and sexism, all of which are examined with reference to their impact on learning.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1231 and EDUC 1233 .
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EDUC 2371 - Language Development and Literacy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Other Hour(s): 4
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
This course focuses upon language development and the importance of literacy. Students will examine certain principles of learning in order to gain understanding as to how language development occurs as well as to determine best practice in teaching language and literacy. Students are required to participate in relevant field experience. The field experience will be literacy focused, including small group instruction and assessment.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1233 with minimum grade of B.
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EDUC 2375 - Effective Assessment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Other Hour(s): 8
Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
This course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of concepts and issues related to the differentiated assessment of learning. Participants will be required to develop competence in the construction of various instruments and processes used to measure and evaluate individual learner performance. The field experience will include teaching and assessing learning experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2371 .
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