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FNCE 4407 - Investments and Portfolio Management
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
The principles and techniques of investing in securities are discussed with emphasis on stocks and bonds. Topics include portfolio selection and performance measurement, valuation of bonds and stocks, and the application of financial theory to investment decisions. Security analysis includes fundamental approaches with an emphasis on financial statement analysis.
Prerequisite(s): FNCE 3228 or FNCE 3302 .
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FNCE 4408 - Financial Risk Management (formerly MGMT 4408)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
The focus of this course is on understanding the creation of economic value in a firm by managing exposure to risk with the use of specific financial instruments, such as the use of derivatives and hedging strategies to manage currency and interest rate risks. Additional topics may include the quantification and management of market risk, credit risk and operational risk; the examination and testing of various financial models; and the tax consequences of financial decisions.
Prerequisite(s): FNCE 3302 .
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FNCE 4409 - Securities Analysis and Valuation
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
Students will study fundamental analysis approaches for the valuation of equities and fixed income securities. For equities, both micro-analytical and macro-analytical approaches will be studied and synthesized, in order to explore the best practices in equity research. Fixed income analysis will focus on the quantitative valuation and risks associated with both basic and complex fixed income vehicles. A critical review of literature in the field will supplement students’ knowledge. Students will value both debt and equity securities, through project work Financial modelling will form an integral part of the projects.
Prerequisite(s): FNCE 3228 .
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FNCE 5010 - Advanced Topics in Finance
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course will provide a capstone experience for finance students. Students will consider a series of cases chosen to introduce authentic finance industry topics, decision processes and strategies. The cases will integrate the study of several key finance themes. Ethics and ethical practice will form a major component of the course and will be drawn from the CFA® Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Students completing this course will be equipped to address complex global issues as ethically informed practitioners of modern finance.
Prerequisite(s): FNCE 3228 and FNCE 3302 and FNCE 4407 ; or consent of the department.
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FREN 1109 - Beginners’ French I
(3 credits) 4 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Lecture, Lab
Basic elements of the French language, including training in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing of French.
Note: Not open to students with credit in French 20, 30, 31 or equivalent.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2
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FREN 1113 - Beginners’ French III
(3 credits) 4 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Lecture, Lab
A continuation of FREN 1111 .
Prerequisite(s): FREN 1111 or consent of the department.
Note: Students are encouraged to check their proficiency level by taking the on-line Placement Test available on the department web page. This course may be open to students with French 30, 31 or equivalent depending on their results on the on-line Placement Test.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2
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FREN 2216 - Francophonie: Language and Culture I
(3 credits) 4 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Lecture, Lab
This course provides a study of French language and culture in French-speaking countries, including France, Canada, and other parts of the world. Students develop their ability in spoken and written French, building upon a knowledge of basic grammar.
Prerequisite(s): French 30 or 31 or equivalent; FREN 1113 or consent of the department.
Note: Students are encouraged to check their proficiency level by taking the on-line Placement Test available on the department web page.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2
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FREN 2218 - Francophonie: Language and Culture II
(3 credits) 4 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Lecture, Lab
This course is a continuation of FREN 2216 , with additional grammatical structures and vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2216 or consent of the chair of the department.
Note: Students are encouraged to check their proficiency level by taking the on-line Placement Test available on the department web page.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2
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FREN 2235 - Second-Year University French I
(3 credits) 4 hours lecture Lecture
Advanced training in grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): French Language Arts 30,FREN 2218 , or consent of the department.
Note: Students are encouraged to check their proficiency level by taking the on-line Placement Test available on the department web page.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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FREN 2250 - Contemporary French Culture and Civilization
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course explores features of contemporary France from a cultural perspective, and also includes a brief overview of French civilization and its impact on modern French society.
Note: Classes will be taught in English. No knowledge of the French language is required.
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2
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FREN 3325 - Contemporary French Civilization
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This French language civilization course provides students with an opportunity to use French as a working language to study contemporary French society. Students read selected texts at the intermediate level related to the major political, social, economic and cultural forces at work in France today.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): FREN 2235 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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FREN 3335 - Translation I
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course offers an introduction to translation theory and practice to students who are proficient in English and have a good command of French. Students will gain an understanding of the issues which arise in translating a variety of texts, and will practice strategies for solving these challenges.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2237 or consent from the department.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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FREN 3339 - Francophone Literatures I
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course offers an introductory study of French and French Canadian literatures. It examines a selection of novels, poems and plays written by well-known francophone authors. It addresses literary movements and themes; and focuses the attention of students on cultural issues that have shaped the emergence of these literatures.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2235 and/or FREN 2237 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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FREN 3341 - Writing Styles and Skills
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course is designed to help students develop their writing skills in French by concentrating on the structures of sentences, paragraphs and essays. Students will also enrich their vocabulary and acquire a knowledge of writing styles by studying a variety of contemporary texts. Students will improve their own writing skills by putting this knowledge into practice.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2235 or FREN 2237 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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FREN 3342 - Francophone Canada
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course will explore the many facets - historical, sociological, cultural, legal - of francophone communities throughout Canada. It will include a Community Service Learning component that will allow students to familiarize themselves with the Calgary francophone community and improve their oral and written skills.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): FREN 2235 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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FREN 3343 - Francophone Cinema for Oral and Written Communication
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
An intermediate course in French using French films as a vehicle to promote oral/aural and written mastery.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2218 , or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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FREN 3349 - French Phonetics
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course provides an introduction to French phonology, including comparative and contrastive differences between French and English. It is a practical course emphasizing phonetic correction.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2218 , or consent of the chair of the department.
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FREN 4435 - Translation II
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course offers advanced translation theory and practice to students who are proficient in English and have a very good command of French. Students will gain a better understanding of translation issues and translation skills through translating a variety of texts, and will practice strategies for solving these challenges.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 3335 or consent of the department.
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FREN 4439 - Canadian Travel Writing
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course explores the generic aspects of travel literature in French (travel discourse, representations of Otherness and of space, factual writing) with a focus on the Western Canadian regions from the end of the Eighteenth Century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 3339 or consent of the department.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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XFDC 20001 - Funeral Directing I
48 hours online Online
This course will provide an introduction to funeral directing, including the history of funeral service, the role and profession of the funeral director and laws and regulations governing the profession. The roles of the Medical Examiner, police, and health care facility will be examined and the requirements of a first call situation and body transfer will be studied.
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XFDC 20002 - Embalming Theory 1
48 hours online Online
Embalming Theory I will include the study of health and safety issues including infectious agents, the chain of infection, disinfection, exposure and follow-up requirements. The death process, ante-mortem and post-mortem changes will be studied. The embalming process and procedures will be studied including the use of chemicals and hazardous waste.”
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XFDC 20004 - Funeral Directing II
48 hours online Online
This course will examine contemporary funeral practices and traditions related to a variety of religions and cultures. Various protocols for military and government funerals will be studied as well as the requirements for individuals with special needs. Funeral arrangements from first call through post-funeral follow-up will be studied in detail.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20001 with a minimum grade of C.
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XFDC 20005 - Embalming Theory II
48 hours online Online
Embalming Theory II will build on the principles of Embalming Theory I examining the specific situations including effects of long term illness and trauma on the body, autopsy, and the decomposition process. Skills such as suturing and care of body fluids will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20002 with a minimum grade of C.
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XFDC 20007 - Restorative Art I
16 hours online Online
Restorative Art I will begin the study of facial reconstruction and restoration. Facial and cranial proportions and suturing skills as related to facial reconstruction will be studied. The use of various chemicals, art materials and art instruments will be examined in relation to preparation of the deceased for viewing.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20002 with a minimum grade of C.
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XFDC 20008 - Funeral Directing III
32 hours online Online
The funeral service is studied in detail including preparation, roles and responsibilities of various staff, cortege and graveyard services. Aftercare services for bereaved families will be discussed including wills, estates and application for benefits. Special topics inherent to the industry such as cremation, pre-need sales, self-care, conducting complex funerals and disaster management will also be studied.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20004 with a minimum grade of C.
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XFDC 20010 - Restorative Art II
20 hours lecture Online
Buidling on principles studied in Restorative Art I, this course emphasizes the restructuring of various facial features for cosmetic purposes. Special skills involving the use of wax modeling, tissue building and bleaching techniques will be included. Students residing outside of Calgary complete course at an Intensive Institute.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20007 and XFDC 20005 both with a minimum grade of C.
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XFDC 20012 - Work Experience I
320 hours off campus Work Term
Students will practice the funeral directing skills they have learned throughout the program in a 320-hour employment or volunteer experience. Students are responsible for securing a placement within a licensed funeral home and may be required to relocate.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Funeral Services 20001 with a minimum grade of C.
Note: Students must have a non-graduated Class 5 drivers license.
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XFDC 20013 - Anatomy & Physiology
64 hours online Online
This course provides a systematic survey of the structure of the human body. Topics include cells and tissues of the body, plus the anatomy of the skeletal, articular, muscular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, circulatory, nervous, integumentary and endocrine systems.
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XFDC 20014 - Psychology of Death & Dying
48 hours online Online
This course examines the social and psychological aspects of death and dying, such as historical and cross-cultural variability in death attitudes, spirituality, the dying process, ethical issues such as euthanasia and suicide, bereavement, burial practices and death perceptions across the life-span.
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XFDC 20016 - Business Strategies
48 hours online Online
This course introduces students to the key elements of strategic business operations including leadership, organizational culture, human resources and image. Various components of a business plan including management, financing, customers, marketing, legal structures and financial projections will be highlighted.
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XFDC 20017 - Work Experience II
800 hours off campus Work Term
For Funeral Service Diploma program. This paid supervised employment experience is professional in nature and transitions students into increased responsibility within a funeral home. Develop professional interaction and communication skills while applying laws and regulations. Students are responsible for securing employment within a licensed funeral home and employer support to document 25 funeral arrangement conferences.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20012 .
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XFDC 20018 - Chemistry
48 hours online Online
Students will be introduced to fundamental chemical principals, the importance of water to life, the basis of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Chemical changes that occur after death will be examined and the effects of thanatochemistry introduced.
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XFDC 20019 - Business Communications
48 hours online Online
This course explores effective business communication. Students will learn to write more effectively according to the seven C’s; clearly, completely, concisely, concretely, courteously, considerately and correctly. Appropriate formats for business letters, emails, reports and presentations are examined. Use of digital communication and social media will be explored.
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XFDC 20020 - Microbiology
48 hours online Online
This course will introduce students to the world of microbiology and infectious disease. Review potential risks associated with the embalming process: explore the determinants of disease and infection, disease prevention, disease processes, sterilization processes, specific modes of action of antibiotics and chemical anti-microbials and the function of the human immune system and other defenses. Select organisms will also be examined for their role in human disease.
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XFDC 20021 - Funeral Director Work Experience
800 hours off campus Work Term
For Funeral Director Certificate program (pre Fall 2015 program start). This paid supervised employment experience is professional in nature and transitions students into increased responsibility within a funeral home. Develop professional interaction and communication skills while applying laws and regulations. Students are responsible for securing employment within a licensed funeral home and employer support to document 25 funeral arrangement conferences.
Note: Students must have a non-graduated Class 5 drivers license.
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XFDC 20022 - Embalmer Work Experience
72 hours off campus Work Term
The Embalmer Work Experience is a synthesis of academic work, practicum experience and experiential learning. Apply the fundamentals of embalming using appropriate health and universal safety precautions. Skills such as critical assessment, suturing and the care of body fluids will be further developed. Apply the laws and regulations governing funeral service and increase knowledge, confidence and skills within the embalming preparation room. Students are responsible for securing employment within a licensed funeral home.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20010 , XFDC 20013 and XFDC 20018 with a minimum grade of C and XFDC 20023 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): XFDC 20020 with a minimum grade of C.
Note: Students must provide proof of Hepatitis B series (min. of 2/3 of series) vaccination, Tetanus / Dip current within 10 years vaccination, Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and WHMIS in order to participate in Funeral Services 20022.
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XFDC 20023 - Embalming Practicum
86 hours practicum Practicum
Students participate in instructor-led embalming labs within Calgary funeral homes. Students residing outside of Calgary complete course at an Intensive Institute.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): XFDC 20002 with minimum grade of C.
Note: Students must provide proof of Hepatitis B series (min. of 2/3 of series) vaccination, Tetanus / Dip current within 10 years vaccination, Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and WHMIS in order to participate in Funeral Services 20023.
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XFDC 20024 - Funeral Director Work Experience II
1146 hours off campus Work Term
For Funeral Director Certificate students. This paid supervised employment experience is professional in nature and transitions students into increased responsibility within the funeral home. Develop professional interaction and communication skills while applying laws and regulations. Students are responsible for securing employment within a licensed funeral home and employer support to document 25 funeral arrangement conferences.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20012 .
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XFDC 20025 - Funeral Trends & Regulations
32 hours online Online
This course will provide a framework to review and understand the laws and regulations that govern the daily work of a funeral service professional in preparation for licensing exams. Current trends and issues in funeral service will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20008 with a minimum grade of C.
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XFDC 20101 - Intro to Conflict Resolution (formerly XCFR 20101)
15 hours online Online
Begin to develop a personal philosophy for conflict resolution as you explore the benefits mediation and negotiation in a variety of settings. Assess your ability to communicate effectively and discover your personal style of handling conflict. Recognize the importance of separating the people from the problem and begin to apply conflict management processes.
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XFDC 20102 - Negotiating with Integrity (formerly XCFR 20004)
15 hours online Online
Begin to examine the concepts of negotiating with integrity and consider their application in the business community. Identify key skills and processes which assist in effective negotiations and consider key elements in preparing to negotiate. Be introduced to the 4-Stage model of negotiation: interests, options, agreements and alternatives.
Prerequisite(s): XFDC 20101 with minimum grade of C.
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GEOG 1101 - The Physical Environment
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Lecture, Lab
This course is an introduction to the physical elements of the environment. Topics include: weather, climate, hydrology, landforms, soils, vegetation, and the processes producing variations of these elements on the surface of the earth. Examples of environmental inter-relationships and problems that affect humanity are emphasized.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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GEOG 1102 - World Regional Geography
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
The major cultural regions of the world are introduced in this course. Emphasis is placed on cultural characteristics, including population, political situation, economy, language, and religion, as well as the physical environment, including landforms and climate, that make regions distinctive. Historical developments provide context for understanding regional features. This course provides the background for understanding current world affairs.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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GEOG 1103 - The Human Environment
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Lecture, Lab
This course is the study of societies and cultures; their economies, technologies and political systems as these influence human use of physical and natural environments. The course concentrates on human/environment interrelationships and the manner in which humans attempt to impose order upon the surface of the earth. Some emphasis will be placed on student projects in the laboratories.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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GEOG 1105 - Introduction to Mapping, GIS and Remote Sensing
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course covers three key areas of geographical techniques: 1) an introduction to topographic and thematic maps, map projections, and map design and layout; 2) the use of geographic information systems to manipulate and visualize data and; 3) an introduction to digital imagery and remote sensing. This course utilizes descriptive statistics and includes a hands-on applied computer component.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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GEOG 2107 - Weather and Climate
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course involves the study of physical principles of meteorology and climatology. Air masses and fronts, mid-latitude depressions, small and large-scale storms, atmospheric-oceanic coupled circulations, and human-induced climate change are among the topics presented. The characteristics and distributions of climates are explored Laboratory work emphasizes North American examples.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1101 .
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2109 - Ecological Land Classification and Soils
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course includes a study of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soils, and the processes and factors of soil formation. Course topics will also include an exploration of land morphology, soil and plant relationships, and their classification. Laboratory work will include the analysis of samples gathered in the field.
Recommended Preparation: One of GEOG 1101 , GEOG 2111 , GEOL 1101 or GEOL 1109 .
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GEOG 2111 - Earth’s Changing Surface
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course provides a foundation in geomorphology - landforms and earth surface processes - combining theoretical, experiential and applied learning. Students will draw upon knowledge gained in lectures, labs and field trips to learn and make sense of the natural landscape around them.
Recommended Preparation: One of GEOG 1101 , GEOG 2109 , GEOL 1101 , GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1109 .
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GEOG 2225 - Regional Geography of Canada
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course involves a regional geography approach to the study of Canada. Included is the study of the physical framework of Canada and its significance in Canada’s historical development. The concept of geographic regions, and the patterns and characteristics of these regions are explored using selected detailed studies.
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in Geography.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2230 - Regional Geography of Europe
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course will explore Europe’s regional geography, its physical setting, its human geography (history, demography, economics, politics, culture), and its environmental challenges. Students will be exposed to the internal and external forces that bind the continent’s various parts together and the social geographic factors that pull them apart. Special emphasis will be placed on contemporary Europe in the era of globalization and the deepening and widening of the European Union.
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in Geography.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2235 - Regional Geography of Asia
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course involves a regional geography approach to the study of Asia. The approach emphasizes that geographical space can be conceptualized into regions which provides a logical division based on culture, physiography, history, migration, and social and economic experiences. At the same time, the course emphasizes issues of political and economic development and the environmental impacts relating to rapid growth and intensive use of resources as well as regional differences and adaptations to the forces of globalization that is rapidly changing the human and environmental landscape in Asia.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1102 or a previous course in geography.
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GEOG 2333 - Geography of the World Economy
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course involves a study of the spatial organization and distribution of economic activity, including: production; transportation; communication; and consumption. Students will also explore the history and geographic structure of the capitalist world economy as well as the processes of economic globalization and the challenges associated with development.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1103 .
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2335 - Cities in the Modern World
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course explores the processes that form cities and urban life using a geographical perspective. Topics include: the origins and development of cities; changing urban form and function; how cities have been transformed by technology; the economic and social landscapes of the city; and modern challenges to the urban fabric such as sprawl and inner city decay. The course will also focus on imagining and designing the cities of the future.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1103 or a previous course in Geography.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2337 - Political Geography
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
As a branch of human geography, political geography is the study of power and place. It is concerned with both the spatially uneven outcomes of political processes and the ways in which political processes are themselves affected by spatial structures and boundaries. Primary areas of study in political geography include: the spatiality of states; geopolitics; geographies of political and social movements; places and the politics of identities; the geographies of nationalism and ethnic conflict; and the politics of the environment.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1103 .
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2437 - Biogeography
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
Biogeography is the study of the spatial and temporal distribution of biota. As practiced by geographers, biogeography is closely related to biology, ecology and environmental science with an emphasis on systems and spatial analysis. This course uses a foundation of evolutionary theory and science that forms the basis for thinking critically about contemporary human uses of plants, animals and other biota. Further, the course will explore themes related to human adaptation and impacts in response to the evolution of the biosphere.
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in Geography.
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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GEOG 2443 - Tourism and Recreation Geography
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course involves the study of: dimensions of tourism and recreation, scales and impacts of human activities on recreational resources and environments, planning for sustainable tourism, cultural and heritage tourism, nature-based and ecotourism, and development and management issues.
Recommended Preparation: Geography 1101 or 1103.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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GEOG 2445 - Environmental Problems and Resource Management
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
Environmental and resource issues are introduced, with emphasis on topics such as ethics, sustainability, policy and decision-making, and management strategies. Case examples highlight issues on resource sectors including fresh water, oceans, parks, wildlife, forests and energy.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1101 or GEOG 1103 .
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GEOG 2553 - Geographic Information Systems
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course includes the technical and theoretical foundations of Geographical Information systems (GIS). Raster and vector representations of the physical landscape and associated map analysis techniques are explored. Modeling and performing single and multiple map analyses focus on practical case studies, and form the basis of lecture and laboratory assignments. Cartographically sound visualization techniques will be emphasized.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1105 .
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GEOG 2555 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course provides a basic overview of the use and interpretation of aerial photographs and remotely-sensed imagery. Both physical and cultural landscape features will be identified and interpreted using remote sensing software.
Prerequisite(s): A previous course in Geography or Geology or consent of the department.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 1105 .
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GEOG 3107 - Conservation Biogeography
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course is designed to advance knowledge in the fields of biogeography, physical geography, and land-use conservation. Drawing from topics in physical geography, the course will include: empirical studies documenting ecological and biogeographic patterns; theoretical and methodological studies that explore those patterns; case studies of anthropogenic impacts and conservation efforts; and area field studies to explore appropriate examples.
Recommended Preparation: GEOG 2107 or GEOG 2109 or GEOG 2111 or GEOG 2437 .
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GEOG 3109 - Field Study in Physical Geography
(3 credits) 3 week field school Field Work
This course introduces the concepts of field research and reconnaissance survey techniques in physical geography, as applied to regions outside of North America. Group travel-study is combined with formal instruction during the course. Pre-Field School classes are also included.
Note: Students will be responsible for paying all costs, including travel associated with the international field school experience.
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GEOG 3309 - Field Study in Human Geography
(3 credits) 3 week field school Field Work
This course introduces the concepts of field research and reconnaissance survey techniques in human geography, as applied to regions outside of North America. Group travel-study is combined with formal instruction during the course. Pre-Field School classes are also included.
Note: Students will be responsible for paying all costs, including travel associated with the international field school experience.
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GEOG 3445 - Global Environmental Issues
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course focuses on the science, politics, and geography of global environmental issues. Advancing human and physical geographic concepts, theories and models this course will use a spatial approach to address environmental issues, discourses, and worldviews. Specific topics of study include: sustainable development; the biodiversity crisis; globalization and environmental politics; geopolitics and environmental security; and ecological modernization.
Recommended Preparation: A previous course in Geography.
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GEOG 3553 - Spatial Analysis and GIS
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hour lab Lecture, Lab
This course is designed to advance knowledge in spatial methods and science with specific emphasis on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing. Important principles and concepts of GIS/Remote Sensing are expanded beyond those introduced in the prerequisites.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2553 or GEOG 2555 or consent of the department.
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GEOG 4129 - Advanced Field Study in Physical Geography (formerly GEOG 3129)
(3 credits) 3 week field school Field Work
This course is a continuation of the Field Study in physical geography course. Students practice field research and reconnaissance survey techniques in physical geography, as applied to regions within and outside of North America. Group travel-study is combined with formal instruction during the course. Pre-Field School classes are also included.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3109 .
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GEOG 4329 - Advanced Field Study in Human Geography (formerly GEOG 3329)
(3 credits) 3 week field school Field Work
This course is a continuation of the Field Study in Human Geography course. Students practice field research and reconnaissance survey techniques in human geography, as applied to regions within and outside of North America. Group travel-study is combined with formal instruction during the course. Pre-Field School classes are also included.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3309 .
Note: Students will be responsible for paying all costs, including travel associated with the international field school experience.
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GEOG 4440 - Sustainable Development Geography
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course is about the spatial patterns of sustainable development. It offers a critical exploration of the development studies field, as well as the practices and experiences of development throughout the world. Course topics include: a critical analysis of the idea and concept of development; the role of the environment in development; the intersection of governance, capitalism, and development; and an exploration of specific cases from the developing and developed world.
Prerequisite(s): One of GEOG 2333 , GEOG 2335 , GEOG 2337 , GEOG 2443 , GEOG 2445 , GEOG 3447 , ECON 2261 , SLGY 4421 , or consent of the department.
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GEOL 1101 - Physical Geology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course provides a study of the principles of physical geology. Topics include: the classification and identification of rocks and minerals; processes in the earth’s interior; plate tectonics and mountain building; surface processes and geologic hazards; and geologic resources, and an introduction to geologic time.
Note: Credit can only be obtained for one of Geology 1101, 1120, or 2209.
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GEOL 1103 - Historical Geology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
A study of the earth’s geologic history as interpreted from sedimentary rocks. Emphasis will be on rock types and fossils, and their stratigraphic and environmental significance, as they relate to the physical and organic evolution of North America, from Precambrian to Recent times.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1101 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 1109 - Introduction to Geology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
Topics covered in this course include basic concepts regarding the major features of the earth: its rock and mineral composition; processes controlling erosion, deposition and surface structures; formation of the landscape; the history of the earth; plate tectonics and geologic hazards and how it all relates to you.
Note: Designed primarily for non-science students.
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GEOL 1151 - Introduction to the Petroleum Industry
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
An overview of the history, operations and technical aspects of the petroleum industry. The course content will emphasize the geologic occurrence of petroleum. Topics include: origin, migration and occurrence of petroleum; methods of exploration; and production and uses of petroleum.
Note: A non-science background is assumed.
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GEOL 2103 - Minerals and Rocks
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course focuses on the identification of rocks and rock forming minerals in hand sample and under the binocular microscope. Included are rock classification schemes; the interpretation of rock textures and structures; an introduction to the petrographic microscope; orthoscopic optical techniques and elementary petrography.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1201 with a minimum grade of C- and GEOL 1103 with a minimum grade of B- or consent of the department.
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GEOL 2105 - Structural Geology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course will introduce orthographic and stereographic techniques used to examine tectonic structures. Students will also study the classification of tectonic structures, geological maps and cross sections, the mechanical principles involved in the deformation of rocks and the manipulation of structural data.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1103 with a grade of B- or higher and consent of the department.
Note: There will be a weekend field trip during the course. Students will be required to cover food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 2107 - Palaeontology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
Principles of classification, comparison of fossil with modern forms, morphology of invertebrate fossils, their evolutionary history and paleoecologic significance.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1103 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 2109 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course is an introduction to stratigraphic principles and sedimentary processes. Included are the properties, classification and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, stratigraphic nomenclature and stratigraphic relationships and interpretations.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1103 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 2111 - Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
External and internal symmetry, chemistry, structure and conoscopic optical properties of crystalline material as a basis for more refined dentification of rockforming minerals.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2103 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 2151 - Environmental Geology and Earth Resources
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
Environmental geology involves the application of geological information to environmental problems. This course examines the interaction between man and the environment from a geological perspective with an emphasis on natural resource development in Western Canada.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1101 or GEOL 1101 or GEOL 1109 .
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GEOL 2153 - Natural Hazards and Disasters
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course examines natural disasters and provides a survey of important historical and recent disasters from a geologic perspective. Topics covered include: earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, landslides, mudflows, flooding, climate change, droughts and extraterrestrial impacts. The lab component of this course involves two one day field trips to examine locally occurring natural hazards.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1101 or GEOL 1101 or GEOL 1109 .
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GEOL 2155 - Geological History of Life
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
The history of life from the earliest records to the present Fossils, geological time, extinction, evolution. The rise and development of various animals and plants including trilobites, ammonites, dinosaurs, and horses.
Recommended Preparation: GEOL 1109 .
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GEOL 2157 - Water: Geologic and Geographic Issues
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course will introduce students to the science of water and emphasize its geological and geographical occurrence on our planet. The hydrologic cycle will be studied in depth. Case studies will examine historical uses, current usage and potential future challenges.
Prerequisite(s): One of BIOL 1205 , BIOL 1212 , BIOL 1216 , CHEM 1203 , CHEM 2211 , GEOG 1101 , GEOG 1105 , GEOG 2437 , GEOL 1101 , GEOL 1103 or GEOL 1109 with a grade of C- or higher or consent of the department.
Note: Only one of GEOL 2157 and GEOG 2127 may be used for graduation purposes.
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GEOL 2300 - Geological Field Methods I
(1.5 credits) 5-day field school Field Work
An introduction to field geology during five days of geological field work in Mesozoic and Palaeozoic rocks near Calgary. Students explore local and regional lithostratigraphy and are introduced to techniques of geological mapping. Emphasis is placed on the detailed measurement and description of sedimentary rocks in the field and the application of geologic concepts to practical problems. This course is offered during a special session immediately preceding the Fall Semester and must be taken by those enrolling in the Geology major.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1103 with a grade of B- or higher and consent of the department.
Note: This course occurs in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which participants must be physically prepared and equipped. Students may be required to cover food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 3103 - Igneous Petrology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course involves the theoretical and practical study of igneous rocks in hand specimen and thin section. Major topics include the description, classification and origin of igneous rocks. Melting, magma crystallization and magma differentiation are also covered; along with the relationship between tectonics and igneous petrology.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2111 with a minimum grade of C- or higher. Courses
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GEOL 3107 - Geomorphology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course focuses on landforms and formations and the processes which produce them. Topics of study include glaciation, fluvial geomorphology (rivers and lakes), effects of climate change and other dynamic changes about land forms and their associated geology. Included in the laboratory work are map interpretation and air photo analysis.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2109 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 3109 - Sedimentary Petrology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course involves the theoretical and practical study of clastic, carbonate and other sedimentary rocks in hand specimen and thin section. Major topics include the description, classification and origin of rocks. Sedimentary facies and their relationship to depositional environments will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2109 and GEOL 2111 with a minimum grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 3111 - Metamorphic Petrology
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course involves the theoretical and practical study of metamorphic rocks in hand specimen and thin section. Major topics include the description, classification and origin of metamorphic rocks. Chemical equilibrium, metamorphic textures and the relationship between regional metamorphism and tectonics are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3103 and GEOL 3109 with a minimum grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 3113 - Geochemistry
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
An examination of the chemical processes in geologic settings with emphasis on the origin, composition, and chemical fluxes within the Earth’s lithosphere. Topics of study include chemical differentiation of the solar system; formation of the elements; evolution of the crust, mantle and core; radiogenic and stable isotopes; application of geochemistry to mineral exploration.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3103 with a grade C- or higher.
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GEOL 3115 - Exploration Geophysics (formerly GEOP 3101)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course is an introduction to seismic, gravity and magnetic methods as used in the exploration for hydrocarbons and other geologic resources, and their use in engineering studies.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 , MATH 1200 and PHYS 1202 with a grade of C- or higher.
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GEOL 3300 - Geological Field Methods II
(1.5 credits) 5-day field school Field Work
A five day field course that teaches fundamental principles and methods of bedrock geological mapping with preparation of a geological map and written report. Topics include: geologic interpretation of field data, topographic and geological maps; stratigraphic interpretation; systematics of rock and mineral identification; description and classification of geological structures and unconformities, and application of relative age determination. This course is offered during a special session immediately preceding the Fall Semester.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2105 , GEOL 2109 and GEOL 2300 with a grade of C- or higher, and consent of the department.
Note: This course occurs in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which participants must be physically prepared and equipped. Students may be required to cover food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 3315 - International Geological Field Study
(3 credits) 14 day field school and seminars Field Work
Students in this course will be immersed in the geology of the country being examined that year. Students will use geological mapping techniques to complete detailed mapping of lithologies and structures in selected areas. The field component of this course will run during a fourteen day period between May and August. A lecture/seminar component will occur prior to the field trip and small research projects will be completed following the field trip.
Prerequisite(s): One of GEOL 2101, GEOL 2105 , GEOL 2107 , GEOL 2109 or GEOL 2300 with a grade of C- or higher, and consent of the department.
Note: Portions of this course will occur in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which the students must be prepared and equipped. Students will be required to cover travel, food and accommodation costs.
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GEOL 3401 - Geological Materials
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
This course covers the importance of geological materials such as minerals, rocks, petroleum and ore deposits to society and technology. Topics covered will include the identification of minerals and rocks in hand sample, including rock classification schemes, interpretation of rock textures and structures, and the non-microscope components of sedimentary-igneous-metamorphic petrology.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1101 with a grade of C- or higher.
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