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CRJS 4013 - Evidence and Procedures
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hour lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours seminar Studio
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
(3 credits) 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
(3 credits) 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
(6 credits) 280 hours practicum, 3 hours tutorial biweekly Practicum, Tutorial
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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CYCC 1110 - Fundamental Skills in Interviewing
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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 CYC child and youth care profession are also examined.
Note: Child and Youth Care Counsellor 1132 is a prerequisite for all subsequent Child and Youth Care courses.
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CYCC 1142 - Fieldwork
(3 credits) 3 hours tutorial, 120 hours fieldwork Tutorial, 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 2216 - Group Process and Counselling Theory
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 2 hours tutorial, 250 hours practicum Tutorial, 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
(6 credits) 2 hours seminar, 290 hours practicum Tutorial, 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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)
(3 credits) Field School Experiential Learning
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)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Lecture, Lab
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.
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ECON 1103 - Principles of Macroeconomics
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab Lecture, Lab
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.
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ECON 1109 - Engineering Economics
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial
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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
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.
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ECON 1170 - Economics of Crime and Criminal Justice
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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.
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ECON 2211 - Intermediate Economic Theory - Microeconomics I
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
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.
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ECON 2213 - Intermediate Economic Theory Macroeconomics I
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
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.
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ECON 2215 - Economic Regulation of Global Businesses
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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 .
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ECON 2223 - Gender Economics
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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.
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ECON 2229 - International Money and Finance
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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.
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ECON 2244 - Managerial Economics
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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 .
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ECON 2255 - Economics of the Public Sector
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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.
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ECON 2263 - Development Economics - Field School Program
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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 3101 - The Law & Economics of Canadian Business Strategy
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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 3305 - History of Economic Thought
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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 .
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ECON 3357 - Intermediate Economic Theory - Microeconomics II (formerly ECON 2257)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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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EDUC 1209 - Elementary Art Education I
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial, one-half day per week field experience Lecture, Tutorial, 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial, one-half day per week field experience Lecture, Tutorial, 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 2271 - Introduction to Methods and Materials in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, one-half day per week field experience Lecture, 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
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, one day per week field experience Lecture, 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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EDUC 3090 - Supplemental Practicum
(3 credits) 200 hours practicum Practicum
This supplemental practicum experience focuses on teaching and learning in selected alternative education settings for five full time weeks or equivalent. A limited number of cohort experiences may be available each year subject to the availability of the participating organizations. Students will be expected to be directly involved in leading educational experiences of the organization for at least 50% of their practicum time.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3010 or consent of the department.
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EDUC 3102 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Drama
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course examines the fundamental knowledge, understanding, values, attitudes, skills, and processes required to implement an effective program of studies for teaching elementary drama. The course will address a range of approaches to develop instruction, plan units of study, integrate curriculum, develop resources and assessment strategies to meet students’ needs.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1233 .
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EDUC 3103 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching English Language Arts
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course explores the knowledge and skills required to implement programs of studies in teaching English Language Arts in elementary schools. The course will address relevant instructional methodologies, unit planning, curriculum integration and resource development. Students will investigate a range of assessment strategies.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2371 .
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EDUC 3106 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Science (formerly EDUC 4106)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course provides an introduction to the teaching and learning of Science in elementary schools. The course will focus on instruction, planning and facilitating learning experiences, integrating curriculum, creating and utilizing resources and developing assessment strategies to meet students’ needs.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2375
Corequisite(s): EDUC 3102 , EDUC 3103 , EDUC 3108 and EDUC 3010.
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EDUC 3108 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Mathematics (formerly EDUC 4108)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course explores knowledge and skills required to implement programs of studies in teaching Mathematics in Elementary schools. The course will address a range of approaches to develop instruction, plan units of study, integrate curriculum, develop resources and assessment strategies to meet students’ needs.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2375
Corequisite(s): EDUC 3102 , EDUC 3103 , EDUC 3106 and EDUC 3010.
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EDUC 3201 - Visual Art and Mathematics: An Integrated Understanding
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course examines the fundamental knowledge, understanding, skills and processes necessary for the integration of visual arts and mathematics at the elementary school level. The course will address relevant instructional methodologies, curriculum integration and resource development for both visual arts and mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1209 or MATH 1102 or permission of department.
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EDUC 3351 - Aboriginal Cultural Dimensions and Classroom Applications
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course is designed to prepare and sensitize prospective teachers to aboriginal perspectives, values, and methods as they relate to the learning context. The course will include an in-depth examination of traditional aboriginal education and associated values.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3010.
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EDUC 3361 - Exceptional Students, Special Needs, and Inclusive Schooling
(3 credits) 3 hour lecture Lecture
This course examines characteristics of students exhibiting a range of mild, moderate, and severe disabilities and students exhibiting exceptional gifts and talents. Diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds will be discussed. The course also examines methods that can be used in adapting classroom instruction and management of the diverse needs.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3010.
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EDUC 3372 - Early Literacy Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course will introduce the student to ways of working with young English Language Learners as they begin to acquire early literacy concepts and skills, develop oral language and breadth, and depth of vocabulary knowledge. The course will comprise a balanced approach to an early literacy program that is necessary for success in academic literacy.
Prerequisite(s): LING 1111 and LING 1113 or EDUC 2371 .
Recommended Preparation: EDUC 2271 .
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EDUC 4020 - Practicum II
(6 credits) 9 week practicum Practicum
This practicum focuses on professional responsibilities, planning for learning, facilitating learning, assessment, and the classroom environment. Students are expected to be directly involved in all aspects of teaching progressing from 50% and achieving 100% for at least three weeks of the practicum.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3010.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 4101 and EDUC 4201 .
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EDUC 4030 - Practicum II
(9 credits) Semester long practicum with concurrent course integration Practicum
This practicum focuses on professional responsibilities, planning for learning, facilitating learning, assessment, and the classroom environment. Students are expected to be directly involved in all aspects of teaching progressing from 50% and achieving 100% for at least three weeks of the practicum.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3010.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 3361 and EDUC 4201 .
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EDUC 4101 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Art
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course examines the fundamental knowledge, understanding, values, attitudes, skills, and processes required to implement an effective program of studies for Teaching Elementary Art in Alberta schools. The course will address relevant instructional methodologies, unit planning, curriculum integration, and resource development. Students will investigate a range of assessment strategies to meet student needs.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3010.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 4020 and EDUC 4201 .
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EDUC 4104 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Music
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course is designed to provide musical experiences which will help the student gain skills to appropriately enhance the musical growth of children in K - 6 classrooms. The course participant’s personal skill and understanding of musical concepts will be developed; musical needs and capabilities of young children will be investigated; methods of teaching music to young children will be presented through observation and application.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2371 .
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EDUC 4105 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Physical Education
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course examines the fundamental knowledge, understanding, values, attitudes, skills, and processes required to implement an effective program of studies for teaching Physical Education in elementary schools. The course will address relevant instructional methodologies, unit planning, curriculum integration, and resource development. Students will investigate a range of assessment strategies.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3010.
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EDUC 4107 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Social Studies
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course explores the knowledge and skills required to implement programs of studies in teaching Social Studies in Elementary (1 - 6) Education. The course will address a range of approaches to develop instruction, plan units of study, integrate curriculum, develop resources and assessment strategies to meet students’ needs.
Prerequisite(s): Education 3010.
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EDUC 4201 - Integrating Ideas, Values and Praxis
(3 credit) 3 hours lecture Lecture
In this capstone course, participants will critically reflect upon significant issues and experiences gleaned from their education, general education, schooling and elective courses, field experiences and practica. The major focus will be upon the development of a professional teaching e-portfolio and an action research project.
Prerequisite(s): Education 3010.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 4101 and EDUC 4020 .
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EDUC 4321 - Developing a Philosophy of Education
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course examines basic beliefs concerning what is “sensible”, “right”, and “good” in promoting learning. Participants will critically reflect upon significant issues and experiences and will develop their philosophy of teaching and learning.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1231 and EDUC 1233 .
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EDUC 4325 - The Impact of Social Issues in Education and Schooling
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course examines factors such as the economy, the state, social class, gender, ethnicity, sub-cultural membership, ideology, religion, and the home environment, and their relationship to and impact on learning in general and schooling in particular.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1231 and EDUC 1233 .
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EDUC 4471 - ESL in Mainstream: Language through Content Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course will introduce students to the principles of language through content (LTC) teaching and would enable them to respond to the needs of ESL learners as they attempt to learn language AND content together in the context of the mainstream classroom.
Prerequisite(s): LING 1111 and LING 1113 or EDUC 2371 .
Recommended Preparation: EDUC 2271 .
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ELCC 1104 - The Profession of Early Learning and Child Care
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This initial course provides students with an overview of the field of early childhood education and the profession. Students will begin to develop a personal philosophy of early learning as they gain knowledge in quality care for children, types of early childhood programs and professional roles from diverse perspectives. Students will also learn foundations in governing regulations and policies. This course will be offered in a blended manner
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ELCC 1109 - Principles of Development I
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
Child development is a basic core course for the Early Learning and Child Care program and sets the theoretical and practical framework for understanding how children grow and develop from social and cultural perspectives. This course is the first of two courses that cover the theories and sequences of development from pre-birth to twelve years.
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ELCC 1110 - Learning Through Play I
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course will examine play as the foundation of children’s development. Topics to be discussed include definitions and theories of play, the values and types of play, and the roles of the adult and the environment in diverse contexts.
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ELCC 1180 - Fieldwork
(3 credits) 1 hour lecture, 100 hours fieldwork Lecture, Field Work
This course will provide students with the opportunity to integrate and apply theoretical methods by observing and interacting in different early learning settings. Students are required to be in fieldwork one day per week throughout the semester.
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ELCC 2110 - Learning Through Play II
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course provides the foundations for the reation of play based learning environments along with opportunities for practice. Students will explore the theory, methods and techniques of developmentally appropriate practice in planning play experiences.
Prerequisite(s): ELCC 1104 , ELCC 1109 , and ELCC 2282 .
Corequisite(s): ELCC 2282 .
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ELCC 2121 - Guidance and Planning
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course covers the planning of play environments with children to age twelve with a focus on emergent curriculum and a variety of curricular areas. Students will analyze how the planning of environments, programs and early childhood educator practices might influence children’s engagement, learning and behaviors. They will consider the role of the early childhood educator in documenting, supporting and facilitating children’s learning in early childhood settings. Students will also consider the significance of relationships, the environment and understanding children’s behaviour as it relates to guidance situations.
Prerequisite(s): ELCC 2110 , ELCC 2209 and ELCC 2282 .
Corequisite(s): ELCC 2285 .
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ELCC 2209 - Principles of Development ll
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
Child development is a basic core course for the Early Learning and Child Care program and sets the theoretical and practical framework for understanding how children grow and develop from a social and cultural perspective. This course will cover the theories and sequences of development from pre-birth to age twelve.
Prerequisite(s): ELCC 1109 .
Note: Only one of ELCC 1209 or 2209 can be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
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ELCC 2211 - Child, Family and Community
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course focuses on the family of the preschool child. Students will explore and develop an understanding of family and the factors affecting families today. Issues affecting families are discussed in terms of the effect they have on all members of the family and on the development of the child. The role of the educator in understanding, accepting and supporting the diversity of families is discussed. Various means of developing partnerships with parents will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): ELCC 2110 and ELCC 2209 .
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ELCC 2215 - Young Children with Special Needs
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course provides students with information about young children with diverse needs. Along with learning about specific types of conditions and an introduction to the field of exceptional children and their families, this course will discuss some techniques to include children with special needs into early learning settings.
Prerequisite(s): ELCC 2110 and ELCC 2209 .
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ELCC 2282 - Practicum I
(3 credits) 2 hours lecture bi-weekly, 260 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum
Practicum I allows the student the opportunity to integrate play and child development theories with young children in early learning settings. Students will gain experience in guiding children’s behaviours and experience in a variety of skill development areas. For two days per week students will interact with young children in an early childhood setting under supervision. Students will be accepted into practica on the basis of academic performance and health.
Prerequisite(s): ELCC 1180 with a minimum ‘C’ grade and ELCC 1109 .
Corequisite(s): ELCC 2110 .
Note: Only one of ELCC 1282 or 2282 can be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
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ELCC 2285 - Practicum II
(6 credits) 3 hour seminar, 370 hours practicum Seminar, Practicum
This course is a continuation of ELCC 2282 which provides students opportunities to plan and facilitate learning experiences through the use of a curriculum framework while taking into account knowledge and understanding of diverse perspectives. This course also encourages personal self-reflection and goal setting based on early childhood theories and developmentally appropriate practices for young children.
Prerequisite(s): ELCC 2110 and ELCC 2209 . ELCC 2282 with a minimum grade of C.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ELCC 2121 .
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ENGL 0115 - Writing and Communication Skills
(0 credits) 4 hours lecture Lecture
This is a credit free upgrading course; special fees apply. This course provides students with opportunities to improve their English language communication skills provided they are adequately prepared to study English at a high school level. This is not an ESL course. Instruction will emphasize development of grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation. Students who successfully complete this course or its equivalent are adequately prepared to take ENGL 0130 or ENGL 0212 .
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ENGL 0130 - Literature and Composition
(0 credits) 4 hours lecture Lecture
This is a credit-free upgrading course; special fees apply. Students write paragraphs and essays of various lengths based upon ideas derived from the study of literary works and from other sources.
Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: English Language Arts 30-1.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 0115 , English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents.
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ENGL 0212 - Introductory Composition
(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
This course is designed for students whose understanding of the elements of English grammar and the mechanics of good writing needs reinforcing. Introductory Composition will provide a review of grammar and the mechanics; as well, it will focus on the structures of sentences, paragraphs and essays. Along with written assignments offering practice in composition, the course will emphasize discussion and analysis of readings. Instruction in research methods will also be provided as preparation for a research paper.
Note: Students must have passed English Language Arts 30-1, English Language Arts 30-2 or ENGL 0115 to qualify for this course.
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