GEOG 101 4 credits
Weather and
Climate
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the fields of
meteorology and climatology. Emphasis will be placed on atmospheric
processes, weather forecasting, and local climates, and on the
relationship of these topics to a variety of environmental issues.
GEOG 102 4 credits
Evolution of the
Earth’s Surface
Prerequisite(s): None
A course in the study of the
origins and development of the earth’s surface features. Emphasis will
be placed on the physical processes underlying the dynamics of our
changing landscape.
GEOG 130 3 credits
Geography of
Canada
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the geography
of Canada using the concepts and methods of regional geography to
examine the Canadian experience as a set of distinct regions and a
nation. Emphasis will be placed on the geographic analysis of current
issues, and on the detailed analysis of regional character.
GEOG 131 3 credits
British Columbia
Prerequisite(s): None
Using the concepts and techniques
of regional geography, this course examines topics in physical
geography, settlement, social, economic and resource geography, and the
patterns, landscapes and images which characterize the province.
GEOG 140 3 credits
Human Geography
Prerequisite(s): None
This is a broad survey course of
human geography applying the concepts and tools of the discipline to the
regions, societies, and landscapes that result from the interaction
between humans and their environment and the cultural, economic, social
and political landscapes they create.
GEOG 201 4 credits
Introduction to
Climatology
Prerequisite(s): Geog 101
A survey course in introductory
climatology. The basic principles of atmospheric energy, moisture, and
motion. Topics covered will range from the micro-scale (air pollution),
to synoptic-scale (hurricanes), and global-scale (climate change).
GEOG 202 4 credits
Introduction to
Geomorphology
Prerequisite(s): Geog 102
Geog 202 builds on many topics
introduced in Geog102 with emphasis placed on drainage basins,
groundwater, mass movements, and glacial geomorphology. A weekend field
trip and local in-class trips will develop skills in landform analysis
and an understanding of the geomorphology of southwestern British
Columbia.
GEOG 211 3 credits
Environmental
Issues
(formerly Geog 111)
Prerequisite(s): Any first year
geography course
An introduction to the study of
people in their physical surroundings. The central themes of the course
focus on humans as agents of environmental change, and as users of the
earth’s resources. Emphasis will also be placed on examination of
fundamental concepts, methods and techniques used to study
human/environment systems.
GEOG 233 3 credits
Selected Regions
Prerequisite(s): Any course in
geography
This course provides a
comprehensive introduction to the regional geography of a major world
region. Subject matter will include topics drawn from physical and human
geography, with emphasis placed on the human/environmental interactions,
historic and contemporary, which account for the geographical character
of the region.
GEOG 241 3 credits
Social Geography
Prerequisite(s): Geog 140
This course presents students with
the opportunity to critically assess the interrelationship between urban
space and lifestyle. Focusing on the connections between people and
their social environment, topics explored include gender and space,
crime, residential segregation and concepts of community and
neighbourhood.
GEOG 242 3 credits
Economic
Geography
Prerequisite(s): Geog 140
This course introduces the basic
concepts and theories of economic geography. Attention is directed to an
analysis of the spatial aspects of primary resources, agriculture,
energy, manufacturing and services in the contemporary capitalist
economy. The objective will be to understand the impact of globalization
on economic activity at local, regional and national and international
scales.
GEOG 251 4 credits
Cartography I
Prerequisite(s): Any other Geography
course
This course provides an
introduction to major topics in the field of cartography, with emphasis
placed on map and aerial photo interpretation, on the collection and
graphic portrayal of spatial data, and on elementary surveying
techniques. The course explores a variety of tools and techniques used
by geographers in the analysis of physical and human landscapes.
GEOG 253 4 credits
Introduction to
Geographic Information Systems
Prerequisite(s): Any first-year
geography course
A geographic information system is
defined as a configuration of system hardware and software that
captures, stores, analyzes, and displays geographic information. The
focus of this course is on the theory and practice of GIS as a tool in
geographical analysis and data management. Students will develop
competency in the operation of GIS software in a computer lab setting.
GEOG 270 3 credits
Field Techniques
in Human Geography
Prerequisite(s): Geog 130 or 131 or
233; 140, 241, or 242; and 251
This course provides an intensive
introduction to a variety of tools and techniques used by human
geographers to describe and analyze the cultural landscape and the
spatial organization of society. Required lab and fieldwork will cover a
range of different topics studied in earlier courses, and students will
design a major field project based on their specific area of interest.
Second-year standing and
instructor’s permission required.
GEOG 271 3 credits
Field Techniques
in Physical Geography
Prerequisite(s): Geog 101 and 102;
Geog 111 and 251
This course provides an intensive
introduction to a variety of tools and techniques used by geographers to
describe and analyze the physical environment.
GEOG 301 4 credits
Synoptic
Climatology
Prerequisite(s): Geog 201 and Math 104
or 106, or instructor’s permission
An advanced course in synoptic
climatology. Examination of the structure of the atmosphere through
climatological and meteorological data analysis. Weather prediction
using satellite imagery and radar. Emphasis is placed on applied
laboratory exercises.
GEOG 302 4 credits
Fluvial
Geomorphology
Prerequisite(s): Geog 202
This course provides a
comprehensive review of processes and landforms responsible for shaping
the fluvial environment. Emphasis is placed on understanding the
theoretical basis of fluvial geomorphology and the identification and
formative processes of fluvial landforms. Participation in field trips
scheduled outside of regular class times is required.
GEOG 304 4 credits
Coastal
Geomorphology
Prerequisite(s): Geog 202
The coast represents one of the
most dynamic and complex environments on the earth’s surface and the
interaction between the marine, terrestrial, and atmospheric systems
results in a wide range of coastal processes and landforms. This course
will focus on the basic processes operating along the coast, coastal
landforms, and themes in applied coastal geomorphology. Participation in
field trips scheduled outside of regular class times is required.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for Geog 304 if student has taken Geog 302 prior to 2005 (previously
offered as Fluvial and Coastal Geomorphology).
GEOG 311 4 credits
Environment and
Resources
Prerequisite(s): Any two of: Geog 201
or 202; Geog 211; Geog 242; Bio 210
Corequisite(s): None. Recommended:
Econ 361 (Environmental and Resource Economics)
An investigation into the
relationship between humans and their environment in terms of resource
use and exploitation. Focus is on integrative thinking about the
complexity of environmental management through the examination of
biogeochemical concepts as well as socioeconomic concerns; and on the
introduction of procedures, techniques, and rationales for managing
environmental resources.
GEOG 341 4 credits
World Cities
Prerequisite(s): Geog 241 or Geog 242
Geographic perspectives on the
cultural, political, and socio-economic conditions of selected world
cities. The spatial context of such problems as urban decay, housing
shortages, poverty, sustainability, and social justice will be explored
in selected cities.
GEOG 343 4 credits
Geography of
Transitional Societies
Prerequisite(s): Geog 241 or 242
This is a course in cultural
geography using the approach of cultural/political ecology to survey
cultural patterns in the developing world including environmental and
cultural change, economic development, and urbanization.
GEOG 344 4 credits
Geography of
Urban Development
Prerequisite(s): Geog 241 or Geog 242
This course will apply the
principles of urban geographical analysis to the study of urbanization
as exemplified in the development of cites in North America.
GEOG 345 4 credits
Historical
Geography I
Prerequisite(s): Geog 241 or Geog 242
Using research drawn from a
variety of theoretical perspectives, this course explores the concepts
and methods of historical geography. Focusing on North America, students
will learn not only how to interpret past landscapes, but how such an
understanding continues to inform the geographies of the present.
GEOG 346 4 credits
Geography of
Religion
Prerequisite(s): Geog 241 or Geog 242
A study of the geographical
expression of religion and belief systems, this course covers the
origins, diffusion and changing impacts of belief on cultural patterns
and landscapes.
GEOG 352 4 credits
Quantitative
Methods in Geography
Prerequisite(s): Geog 251 or 253, and
one of Math 104, 106 or Psyc 201, or acceptable statistics course
This course introduces geography
students to methods in the collection, description, analysis and mapping
of data. Techniques in the collection and recording of primary and
secondary data will be covered and methods of statistical description
and inference will be surveyed. The course will also include topics in
the spatial display of data, particularly through computer mapping
packages.
GEOG 360 4 credits
Introduction to
Regional and Community Planning
Prerequisite(s): Geog 241 or 242
The purpose of this course is to
introduce students to the theories, methods and legalities of community
and regional planning in Canada. The planning challenges and social
responsibilities accompanying the dynamic nature of urban and suburban
development will be debated emphasizing Canadian and British Columbian
examples and case studies. Students will also have the opportunity to
apply course content to local planning issues or urban problems.
GEOG 400 4 credits
Advanced Topics
in Geography
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, including
four credits of 300/400 level geography courses
This course provides students with
an opportunity to explore a topic or subfield in a new and significant
area of geographical research and scholarship. Topics will be chosen
from a wide range of physical, human, regional, and technical areas in
geography.
GEOG 401 4 credits
Global
Climatology
Prerequisite(s): Geog 201 and Math 104
or 106
An advanced course in global
climatology. Exploration of the global climate system. Examination of
past, present, and possible future climate scenarios. Environmental and
socio-economic impacts of nuclear winter, ozone holes, and global
warming. Policy responses.
GEOG 402 4 credits
Quaternary
Geology and Geomorphology
Prerequisite(s): Geog 302; or Geog 202
with instructor’s permission
This course will examine selected
aspects of the stratigraphy, geomorphology and surficial geology of the
Quaternary. Regional emphasis will be placed on southwestern British
Columbia and adjacent regions of the United States. Fieldwork is an
essential component of this course.
GEOG 411 4 credits
Advanced Topics
in Environmental Issues
Prerequisite(s): One of Geog 211, 311
or Econ 361, and one other 300/400 level geography course
This course provides students the
opportunity to explore topics and issues of environmental concern from a
geographical perspective. Emphasis will be placed on seminar
discussions, field trips and case studies.
GEOG 433 4 credits
Geography of
Selected Regions
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits including
four credits of 300/400-level geography courses
A study of the geographical
character of a selected region.
GEOG 443 4 credits
Comparative
Cultural Geography
Prerequisite(s): Any one of Geog 343,
Geog 344, Geog 345, Geog 360, or instructor’s permission
A comparative study of selected
world cultures and landscapes in the light of recent theoretical
developments in geography. The human use of the earth over time by
various cultures will be examined.
GEOG 444 4 credits
The Geography of
Suburban Development
Prerequisite(s): Any one of Geog 343,
Geog 344, Geog 345, Geog 360
This course represents an
extension of the urban geographical themes developed in Geog 344.
Whereas Geog 344 establishes the framework of urban development in
Canada and the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries, the focus
in Geog 444 is on the particular nature of suburban development,
especially of the post-industrial era.
GEOG 445 4 credits
Historical
Geography II
Prerequisite(s): Any one of Geog 343,
Geog 344, Geog 345 or Geog 360
This course reviews the nature of
the field and considers a wide range of case studies. Students will be
expected to locate, evaluate, and use local source materials in
designing and researching a major study in historical geography.
GEOG 452 4 credits
Field Methods
and Techniques
Prerequisite(s): Geog 352
This course will provide students
with opportunities to apply the concepts and skills acquired in previous
geography courses to specific research problems in the field. Working
both in the classroom and in a local area, students will define and
formulate research problems, collect and analyze appropriate data, and
design and write formal research reports on their findings. Field
problems will be drawn from topics in both physical and human geography.
Research reports will be expected to reflect an integrated approach to
the study of a local region.
GEOG 460 4 credits
Practicum in
Planning
Prerequisite(s): Geog 360 and
instructor’s permission
Planning is generally defined as
an applied or action-oriented profession, dedicated to addressing
ecological, social, economic, and land use challenges at a local or
broad level. The purpose of this course is to enable students to engage
in an applied program of planning work under the supervision of a
planner who is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). The
four-month practicum presents students with the opportunity to apply
techniques and methods as well as establish contacts with practising
planners.
GEOG 470 5 credits
Field Studies in
Geography
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, including
four credits of 300/400-level geography courses; instructor’s permission
This course provides students with
an opportunity to explore a world region from a regional geographic
perspective, applying a range of geographical skills in the field to
identify, analyze, and synthesize the elements comprising regional
character. Usually offered in conjunction with a study tour.
GEOG 480 4 credits
Directed
Readings
Prerequisite(s): Permission to enter
requires written consent of both the supervising faculty member and the
department head
Designed for upper-level Geography
students who wish to continue research started in conjunction with an
earlier course.
GEOG 482 2 credits
Directed Studies
Prerequisite(s): Permission to enter
requires written consent of both the faculty member supervising the
student and the department head
Designed for upper-level geography
students who wish to continue research started in conjunction with an
earlier course.
GEOG 483 3 credits
Directed Studies
Prerequisite(s): Permission to enter
requires written consent of both the faculty member supervising the
student and the department head
Designed for upper-level geography
students who wish to continue research started in conjunction with an
earlier course.
GEOG 484 4 credits
Directed Studies
Prerequisite(s): Permission to enter
requires written consent of both the faculty member supervising the
student and the department head
Designed for upper-level geography
students who wish to continue research started in conjunction with an
earlier course.
GD 101 3 credits
Introduction to
the Graphic Design Environment
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
This course is an overview of the
graphics industry and how the designer fits within it. Students will
explore the capabilities of the leading graphic design software in
relation to the industry for which they are creating their design. Basic
understanding of the Mac and PC platforms will be learned as well as
processes and materials used in the field.
GD 102 3 credits
History of Graphic
Design
Prerequisite(s): None
The history of graphic design is
an evolution in aesthetics, technology, and style. This course is
designed to give a broad overview of the diverse and rich history in the
development of graphic design. The lectures will provide a survey of the
major movements in the field from the perspective of the social and
political realities from which they developed. The studio component will
enable students to create graphic images which reflect the design
characteristics of the various movements.
GD 115 2 credits
Drawing I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
This course will introduce
students to the basic tools and elements of drawing including how to
render objects, both natural and man-made, expand their visual
vocabulary, and aid them in the interpretation, organization, and
communication of ideas visually.
GD 116 2 credits
Drawing II
Prerequisite(s): GD 115, and admission
to the Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
The purpose of the course is to
develop the skills and ability to render accurate and structurally
sound, freehand drawing in line and tone. Using various drawing mediums
separately or in combination, the students will explore further the
materials and tools of drawing in both black and white and colour.
Students will be encouraged to seek new ways of seeing and expressing
visual ideas. Anatomy and drawing the figure from life will be
introduced and an increased emphasis will be placed on composition.
GD 154 2 credits
Typography I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Students will study the history
and foundation of typography. Also studied through a series of projects
will be the formation of letterforms, the particular characteristics and
aesthetic values of typefaces, proper layout, and setting of type.
Students will work in a traditional context of hand- rendering type.
GD 156 2 credits
Designing with
Quark Xpress
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Students will learn how to produce
documentation from design concept right through to output. Practical
design projects will range from creating single-sided literature to
longer publications incorporating text and graphic elements. The student
will have a comprehensive understanding of the features and processes
involved in designing with Quark Xpress.
GD 157 2 credits
Designing with
Adobe Illustrator
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
This course enables students to
produce vector-based illustrations, and to effectively utilize and
manipulate this digital drawing tool. Students will learn professional
approaches to creating design projects efficiently and learn how to
integrate illustrator’s vast array of special effects. Students will be
able to prepare files for print and the web.
GD 158 2 credits
Designing with
Adobe Photoshop
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Achieving high quality design from
Photoshop requires a comprehensive understanding of Photoshop features
and processes. This course enables students to acquire this level of
theoretical and practical proficiency, including masking, scanning,
resolution, selection techniques and the problems of targeting for
output processes.
GD 161 3 credits
Graphic Design I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Students will learn the
fundamental principles of design through the creative use of space. The
students will learn the architecture behind good design and develop
problem solving skills and an ‘eye’ for good design while working with
words and images. Visual communication skills will be enhanced through
the process of individual and group brainstorming sessions.
GD 163 2 credits
Typography II
Prerequisite(s): GD 154, and admission
to the Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Students will be introduced to and
become proficient at contemporary typesetting technology. Emphasis will
be upon typographic communication and the use of typography as an
exclusive element of design. Students will also identify font
management/handling issues and postscript/true type technologies. Major
project included is the original design of a typeface.
GD 164 2 credits
Corporate Identity
Design
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Based on a client’s marketing
position the student will be able to visually communicate the client’s
business through logo design and then carry the image through to other
products from stationary to vehicles. Emphasis will be on the students’
own style. Projects will include the development of computer, design,
critiquing, and problem solving skills. Meeting deadlines and group
brainstorming will also be focused on.
GD 201 2 credits
Designing with
Comparative Software
Prerequisite(s): GD 156 and GD 157,
admission to the Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
This course is designed to look at
the industry and other design software currently being used. Students
will be exposed to and will evaluate the software. The students will
explore the key features of two of these software programs – Adobe
InDesign and Macromedia FreeHand – and produce documents for
publication.
GD 203 2 credits
Designing with
Macromedia Flash
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Students will be introduced to
time based web design utilizing Macromedia Flash. Emphasis will be
placed upon mastering the provided tools and techniques within Flash
while being challenged with originality, design aesthetics for the
internet, flow of information, bandwidth issues, and user interactivity.
GD 204 2 credits
Designing with
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Students will be introduced to
design for the Web utilizing Macromedia Dreamweaver. Emphasis will be
placed upon mastering the provided tools within Dreamweaver while being
challenged with originality, user interactivity, variables of the
internet, differing technologies, tweaking HTML code by hand, and site
organization.
GD 210 2 credits
Pre-Press
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Year I
of the Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Students learn about printing
industry and how their work is impacted by the possibilities and
limitations of the equipment used to reproduce their work. This course
exposes the student to various techniques and methods of producing
finished art and files for pre-press. Students will follow a project
step-by-step to its end destination and learn the terms used by the
industry.
GD 215 2 credits
Illustration I
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Year I
of the Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
This course introduces the
students to the principles and techniques of commercial illustration.
Students will learn to convey messages, events, ideas and values in a
visual form using a variety of illustration techniques. Creative ideas
will be developed from concept through final working drawings for
reproduction, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and deadlines.
GD 216 2 credits
Illustration II
Prerequisite(s): Completion of
Semester III of the Graphic Design program, or permission of the
instructor
This is an advance course on the
principles and techniques of commercial illustration. The course will
provide the students with the opportunity to expand their personal
illustrative techniques and media skills developed in previous level.
Assignments will be directed toward conceptual solutions in both
advertising and editorial illustration.
GD 217 2 credits
Publication Design
(formerly GD 367)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of
Semester III of the Graphic Design program, or permission of the
instructor
Students will develop designs for
publication (books, magazines, newspapers, etc.) from concept to a
printed portfolio piece. Industry production processes and materials
will also be studied. In addition the students will enhance their
computer skills and creativity. Through a series of projects the student
will also learn to critique and meet deadlines.
GD 258 3 credits
Website Design
(formerly GD 364)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of
Semester III of the Graphic Design program, or permission of the
instructor
Students will develop their own
online portfolio as they learn advanced skills in today’s leading
web-based programs. Animation techniques, storyboard development and the
development of sequenced art will be learned as well as file management,
site mapping, layout and navigation. Emphasis will be on portfolio
development both online and CD.
GD 261 3 credits
Graphic Design II
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Year I
of the Graphic Design program, or permission of the instructor
Students will further explore the
relationship between text, shape, and colour. Emphasis will be on the
process of design development from roughs to comprehensives, layout and
marker techniques. Exercises in critical analysis and creative problem
solving will strengthen and expand the student’s visual communication
skills.
GD 262 2 credits
Three-Dimensional
Design
Prerequisite(s): Completion of
Semester III or the Graphic Design program, or permission of the
instructor
Students will develop designs for
three-dimensional use (packaging, signage, point-of-purchase, etc.) from
concept to a printed portfolio piece. Industry production processes and
materials will also be studied. Students will also focus on meeting
deadlines and developing their computer skills.
GD 269 3 credits
Business
Essentials for Graphic Designers
(formerly GD 369)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of
Semester III of the Graphic Design program, or permission of the
instructor
Students will have an overview of
the Graphic Design business. Issues related to employment and
self-employment will be covered including resumes, business planning,
marketing, time management, paper management and interpersonal skills.
HALQ 101 3 credits
Halq’eméylem
Language I
Prerequisite(s): None
Halq’eméylem 101 is an
introductory course in the Halq’eméylem language (Upriver dialect).
Students will do work on important aspects of pronunciation, vocabulary
and grammar. Students will work with an instructor and with an Elder
fluent in the language, and will use audiovisual techniques, drill
patterns, flashcards, pictures and videotapes. The course will also
include linguistic instruction in grammar and pronunciation, including
relevant aspects of the International Phonetic Alphabet. At the end of
the course, students will have learned between 450 and 500
high-frequency words in the language, and will have had an overview of
the pronunciation and the major grammatical structures of the language.
HALQ 102 3 credits
Halq’eméylem
Language II
Prerequisite(s): HALQ 101
Halq’eméylem 102 is a continuation
of HALQ 101. At the end of the course, students will have learned an
additional 400 to 500 high-frequency vocabulary items, and will have
mastered the entire sound system of the language and the major
grammatical structures in some detail. Students will also have begun
studying texts in the language.
HALQ 201 3 credits
Intermediate
Halq’eméylem I
Prerequisite(s): HALQ 102
Halq’eméylem 201 is an
intermediate course in the Halq’eméylem language. At the end of the
course, students will have acquired an additional 450-500 vocabulary
items (for a total, with prerequisites, of approximately 1500 vocabulary
items). Students will have gained control of all of the major
inflectional endings in the language, and will be expected to translate
extended texts without vocabulary aids. The course will also cover
issues in dialectal variation in Upriver speech, and comparison between
Upriver vs. Downriver and Island dialects. The course is designed to be
challenging and fun, and the students who complete it will have a
strong, solid, foundation in the language.
HALQ 202 3 credits
Intermediate
Halq’eméylem II
Prerequisite(s): HALQ 201
Halq’eméylem 202 is the second of
two intermediate courses in the Halq’eméylem language (Upriver dialect).
At the end of the course, students will have acquired an additional
450-500 vocabulary items (for a total, with prerequisites, of
approximately 2000 vocabulary items). The course will focus on two
areas: (i) advanced texts, where students will work with existing texts,
and in addition will work on the collection and transcription of texts
with native-speaking Elders; (ii) conversational practice, including
role-playing, speech presentations, and a focus on topics for everyday
use of the language.
HALQ 210 3 credits
Advanced
Halq’eméylem I: Translation Skills
Prerequisite(s): HALQ 201, HALQ 202
This is a course for students who
are interested learning to produce appropriate and effective
translations of Halq’eméylem into English, and vice versa. Through
practice with a variety of materials, and working with a range of
different examples of usage from the traditional to the modern, students
will master advanced skills in translating to and from the Halq’eméylem
language.
HALQ 215 3 credits
Advanced
Halq’eméylem II: Transcription and Orthography Development
Prerequisite(s): Halq 201, Halq 202
This course will teach students to
transcribe the sound-system of the Halq’eméylem language at a variety of
levels, while at the same time exploring issues in the relation between
phonetic transcription and the practical writing system. Topics covered
will include (a) advanced, highly detailed, transcription and phonetic
analysis of the language, (b) predictable sound-changes that affect
phonetic detail, and (c) choices in the representation of sounds in
practical orthography.
HALQ 220 3 credits
Advanced
Halq’eméylem III: Composition and Story-Telling
Prerequisite(s): Halq 202
In this course students will learn
to compose their own Halq’eméylem narratives. Narrative styles to be
explored will include traditional-style speeches, introductions,
longhouse oratory, and oral story-telling. In addition, the class will
cover the extension and evolution of traditional Stó:lõ narrative styles
to non-traditional areas, including written (as opposed to purely oral)
story-telling, letter-writing, and electronic messaging.
HALQ 310 4 credits
Advanced
Halq’eméylem IV: Curriculum Development and Teaching Methodologies
Prerequisite(s): Halq 202 and one of
Halq 210, 215, or 220
This course is designed for
students interested in working on curriculum materials for the
Halq’eméylem language. The course will cover general issues related to
curriculum development, including scope and sequencing, teaching models,
and learning outcomes. This general theory will then be applied, through
a combination of analysis and practical projects, to the development of
curriculum materials and teaching methodologies for the Halq’eméylem
language.
All seats for these courses are
reserved for nursing students. The nursing courses (see Nursing, page
315) and most of the support courses for each semester, are
prerequisites for the course work in the next semester. Due to the
integrated nature of the nursing courses, progression from one semester
to the next requires concurrent completion of the nursing courses.
HSC 110 3 credits
Human Anatomy and
Physiology I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Nursing program
This course focuses on the
principles of human anatomy and physiology. Selected organ systems are
discussed and aspects of histology, cell biology, and physiology are
included. Concepts such as pathophysiology, homeostasis, and the
relationship between structure and function are stressed throughout.
This course builds on a basic knowledge of biology (Grade 12) and
chemistry (Grade 11).
HSC 112 3 credits
Anatomy and
Physiology II
Prerequisite(s): HSC 110
This course focuses on the
principles of human anatomy and physiology and is a continuation of HSC
110. Remaining organ systems are discussed and aspects of histology,
cell biology, and physiology are included. Concepts such as
pathophysiology, homeostasis, and the relationship between structure and
function are stressed throughout. This course builds on a basic
knowledge of biology (Grade 12) and chemistry (Grade 11).
HSC 114 1 credit
Introduction to
Pharmacology
Prerequisite(s): HSC 110
Corequisite(s): HSC 112
As an introduction to
pharmacology, this course will provide a broad overview of
pharmacological principles with an emphasis on therapeutics. Topics
covered include pharmacokinetics, therapeutic range, pharmacodynamics,
selectivity, toxicity, drug interactions and role of the nurse as
patient educator. Pediatric and geriatric populations’ responses to
drugs will be investigated. Drug classifications will be introduced
using diuretics, narcotic analgesics, and cardiovascular medications as
examples.
HSC 210 3 credits
Pathophysiology I
Prerequisite(s): HSC 112, HSC 114
This course introduces the study
of the physiology of alterations in health. Students will build on
existing knowledge of human anatomy and physiology by examining
pathophysiological states. Physiologic changes and responses to illness
are addressed in four separate units which encompass the effects of
illness on selected body systems and functions. Related microbiology,
immunology, and pharmacology content will be integrated through each
unit to reflect the interrelated and holistic nature of the body’s
response to illness.
HSC 212 3 credits
Pathophysiology
II
Prerequisite(s): HSC 210
This course is a continuation of
the study of physiology of alterations in health. Students will build on
existing knowledge of pathophysiology presented in Pathophysiology I
(HSC 210). Physiologic changes and responses to illness are addressed in
four separate units encompassing the effects of illness on selected body
systems and functions. Related content of microbiology, immunology and
pharmacology will be integrated throughout each unit to capture the
interrelated and holistic nature of the body’s response to illness.
HSC 310 3 credits
Ethics in Health
Care
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 220
This course is designed to provide
students with an in-depth study of ethics as it applies to the nursing
profession. The course will facilitate exploration of numerous ethical
problems in nursing and the role of the nurse in working toward the
resolution of ethical conflict. The content will examine theories and
principles of health care ethics, basic decision-making processes in
ethics, morality and moral decision making, and a detailed discussion of
ethical issues in nursing from both a professional and interdisciplinary
perspective. Selected case studies will be reviewed and reflected upon
as situations for the application of ethical decision making.
HSC 312 3 credits
Canadian Health
Care System
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 306
Health care systems are in
transition. The health care systems established in Canada over the last
century are coming under scrutiny and undergoing tremendous change. To
understand how and why they are changing we must first understand how
the systems developed. The 27 sessions of this course provide a
framework by which to understand the development, evolution and
refinement of health care systems.
HSC 410 3 credits
Health Law
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 306
This course is designed to provide
students with an understanding of the origin and sources of the law as
it applies to the Canadian health care system. The course will stimulate
an appreciation for legal terminology, reasoning, and processes as well
as the basic principles of law which apply to and govern the delivery of
health care services in Canada. It is also designed to develop an
ability to identify the legal aspects of health care practice,
governance and administration as well as an ability to determine when
and how to use legal counsel effectively.
HIST 101 3 credits
Canada: Prelude
to Confederation
Prerequisite(s): None
Examines the development of
British North America from the pre-contact period until the
Confederation era. Topics include the British conquest, the fur trade,
Anglophone/Francophone relations, the struggle for home rule, the
rebellions of the 1830s, the economic transformation of central Canada,
developments in the Pacific and Atlantic regions, and the origins and
nature of confederation.
Hist 101 and Hist 102 are basic to
advanced Canadian studies in the humanities and social sciences. Future
teachers are also encouraged to enrol in Canadian history courses.
HIST 102 3 credits
Canada 1867 to
the Present
Prerequisite(s): None
Investigates the development of
the Canadian nation from the time of Confederation until the recent
past. Topics include MacDonald’s national economic strategy, conflict
and consensus between English and French Canada, the Riel rebellions,
rise of the grain trade and political protest in the prairie provinces,
the Laurier years, the impact of industrialization on Canadian society,
the conscription crises, the waning of British influence and the
increasing American impact on Canadian affairs, the Mackenzie King era,
the Quiet Revolution in Quebec, economic reform, and the constitutional
debate.
Hist 101 and Hist 102 are basic to
advanced Canadian studies in the humanities and social sciences.
HIST 105 3 credits
British
Columbia, 1774-1972
Prerequisite(s): None
This course examines a selection
of themes beginning with European contact in the late 18th century and
concluding with contemporary social trends. These will include relations
between newcomers and aboriginal peoples, the staple export economy, fur
trade and gold rush society, B.C.’s confederation with Canada, reform
movements (social gospel, prohibition, maternal feminism), the rise of
organized labour, theory and practice of racism, and political
tradition.
Students planning careers in
British Columbia’s public schools are encouraged to enrol in this and
other B.C. studies courses.
HIST 109 3 credits
A History of the
English, 1066-1688: The Emerging Nation-State
Prerequisite(s): None
An examination of the issues that
combined to transform England from a medieval society into a
comparatively strong, centralized nation-state. Against the background
of succeeding monarchs the constitutional, economic, military,
religious, colonial, and social themes that produced early modern
England will be studied.
Your appreciation of English
civilization will be enhanced by studying English literature (Engl
201/202) either subsequent to or concurrent with Hist 109/110.
HIST 110 3 credits
A History of
Britain, 1688-1990: Great Power Status and Beyond
Prerequisite(s): None
An examination of the significant
factors that account for the rise of modern Britain and her empire to
the heights of the world’s greatest power during the Victorian era and
her subsequent decline in the 20th century to second-rank status. Within
this economic, political, and social framework gender issues will be
explored with a view to understanding the experiences of the masses, the
middling classes, and the aristocracy.
Your appreciation of English
civilization will be enhanced by studying English literature (Engl
201/202) either subsequent to or concurrent with Hist 109/110.
HIST 111 3 credits
Europe,
1890-1939
Prerequisite(s): None
An enquiry into 20th century
Europe to 1939, a Europe dominated by such revolutionary forces as
technology, total war, and the totalitarian regimes of Mussolini,
Hitler, and Stalin. Through a consideration of politics, economics,
militarism, diplomacy, society, and ideas, you will develop an
understanding of the origins of contemporary Europe.
HIST 112 3 credits
Contemporary
Europe, 1939 to the Present: From Ruin to Rejuvenation
Prerequisite(s): None
Traces the recovery of Europe from
the awesome destruction of World War II to the new-found prosperity and
optimism of the eighties. A study of such issues as total war, Cold War
rivalry, the decline of empire, the “third world”, student radicalism,
the European common market, and the thaw in East-West relations will
lead to an understanding of Europe’s place in today’s world.
HIST 115 3 credits
Traditional East
Asian Civilizations
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the evolution
of East Asian civilizations (with emphasis on China and Japan) from
ancient times to the early 19th century. The focus is on social
structure, cultural tradition, economic systems, and political
institutions in pre-modern China and Japan.
HIST 201 3 credits
European
History, 1300-1789: The Rise and Decline of the Ancien Regime
Prerequisite(s): None
A survey of Early Modern Europe
from its birth in a crisis of the medieval world to the French
Revolution and the emergence of full “modernity”. Themes examined
include: the foundations of Western Civilization, the Renaissance and
Reformation, the rise of the sovereign state, European expansion and the
emergence of a capitalist economy, the Scientific Revolution, popular
culture, the experience of women, absolute monarchy, the Enlightenment,
and the origins of the French Revolution.
Hist 201 is strongly recommended
as a foundation course for all history students.
HIST 202 3 credits
European
History, 1789-1919: The Revolutionary Age
Prerequisite(s): None
An inquiry into the significant
economic, political, social, intellectual, and cultural issues that,
taken together, produced a revolutionary era in 19th century Europe.
Among the themes to be considered are: political revolt — French and
Russian style - the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the
emerging masses, revolutionary ideas, and the welfare of society.
HIST 235 3 credits
Late Imperial
and Modern China
Prerequisite(s): None
A survey of the last 400 years of
Chinese history. The course is divided into the Late Imperial,
Republican and People’s Republic eras and examines the key social,
political, and intellectual issues of each. The truly revolutionary
changes that have taken place in Chinese society will be examined in the
light of traditional institutions, internal forces of change, and
shifting international influences.
HIST 236 3 credits
Japanese History
since 1600
Prerequisite(s): None
A survey of the last 400 years of
Japanese history. The course is divided into the Late Traditional,
Meiji, Prewar, and Postwar eras and examines the key social, political
and intellectual issues of each. The evolution of Japanese society to
today’s position of influence and affluence is examined through the lens
of internal forces of change and international complexities.
HIST 241 3 credits
History of the
United States to 1865
Prerequisite(s): None
A survey of the major developments
in American history and historiography from the pre-Columbian era to the
Civil War. Attention will be given to social, economic, and political
institutions, and to the lives of ordinary people.
HIST 242 3 credits
History of the
United States since 1865
Prerequisite(s): None
An examination of the struggles to
extend the promises of American democracy to all citizens in a rapidly
changing political economy, from the end of the Civil War to the
present. Topics include industrialization, role of the state, foreign
policy, racism, poverty, changing gender roles, religion, and more.
HIST 261 3 credits
Latin American
History: The Colonial Experience
Prerequisite(s): None
This course surveys the history of
Latin America, from the time of the great pre-Columbian city-states and
empires (Mayan, Aztec and Inca), through the colonial era, to the
emergence of independent nations in the early nineteenth century.
Throughout, the course focuses on how the interaction between Native
Americans, Spaniards, Portuguese and people of African descent created
distinct societies in the “New World.”
HIST 262 3 credits
Latin American
History: The National Experience
Prerequisite(s): None
This course is a survey of some of
the principal themes in Latin American history from the time of
independence to the present. Topics will include Latin America’s place
in the international economy, social and class relations, populism,
military regimes, twentieth century revolutions, and the role of the
United States in the region.
HIST 264 3 credits
History of
India: Akbar to Independence
Prerequisite(s): None
The Indian subcontinent comprises
a vast geographic area embracing a startlingly complex and ancient array
of cultures. The first objective of History 264 is to provide an
introduction to the region with reference to the main themes that shaped
its evolution from the Mughal Empire to independence. The course will
begin by studying the historiography of South Asia in both the imperial
and post-imperial eras. The Mughal Empire, the Company Raj and imperial
rule will be explored with reference to Indian society. The impact of
the Rebellion and rise of nationalism leading to independence will be
studied. Finally, History 264 will study the impact of India on Britain
and the Indian diaspora on the world. The second objective of the course
is to explore the craft of historical research, analysis and writing.
HIST 300 4 credits
“Learning” and
“Doing” History: The Philosophy and Methodologies of History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course has two major
objectives: to introduce you to the various philosophies and
methodologies of history; and to allow you to experience the “doing” or
“making” of history, by examining the nature of historical evidence, and
by applying what you have learned about philosophy, evidence, and
historiography to selected methodological problems.
HIST 301 8 credits
Applied Studies
in History
Hist 301A/301B
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
required; nine credits of lower-level history; priority will be given to
History majors, extended minors and minors; computer skills strongly
recommended.
History 301 is designed to
integrate applied experience and training into students’ academic
studies in history. Through an extended practicum, students participate
in supervised, unpaid work experience with a local employer or
institution to apply and build upon their historical skills and open up
employment opportunities through work contacts. In addition, in-class
seminars provide a chance to examine the conceptual issues around
historical representation outside the classroom; students will
critically assess a range of historical sites, including museums and
historical recreations, popular history in print, film and television
histories, and history as it is taught in the school system.
* Applied Studies in History is a
full-year course. Hist 301A is normally offered Sept-Dec, and Hist 301B
follows. Hist 301B must be taken in the same academic year as Hist 301A.
Students must take both to receive credit. Only four of these credits
will count toward the History major, Extended minor, or Minor
requirements. The other four credits can be used for upper-level
electives.
HIST 308 4 credits
European Culture
and Ideas, 1400-1789
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include Hist 201
This course examines selected
themes in the cultural and intellectual history of Early Modern Europe
and asks how and why Europeans thought the things they did in the years
between 1400 and 1789. Themes may include popular culture, the witch
craze, the Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and
Enlightenment.
HIST 310 4 credits
Women and the
Family in Western Europe, 1700-1920
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history. History 110 and 202 are strongly recommended
An introduction to the history of
women and the family in Western Europe between 1700 and 1920 and related
historiographical controversies and methodological problems. The British
and French experience will be compared with an emphasis on the former.
HIST 314 4 credits
The Rise and
Fall of the British Empire
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include one of Hist 109, Hist 110 or
Hist 264
This course will examine the
forces that shaped the emergence, development and collapse of the
British Empire from the 17th to the 20th century. The impact of the
empire on British economy and society as well as its impact on its
colonial subjects will be considered. Issues such as race, gender and
class in the context of constantly changing metropolitan and imperial
cultural structures will receive special consideration.
HIST 315 4 credits
War and Society
in the Western World
Prerequisite(s): Nine lower-level
history credits, which must include one of Hist 111, Hist 112, Hist 201,
or Hist 202
History 315 examines the
interrelationship between western society and war from antiquity to the
present. The influence of politics, economics, social stratification,
and technology on the conduct of war will be emphasized. This kind of
military history represents a change from the traditional “great
captains and campaigns” approach to a multifaceted approach that puts
warfare into the broader spectrum of human activity. Particular emphasis
is placed on the early modern and modern periods. (Students who took
Hist 399 in Winter 2000 may not take Hist 315 for further credit.)
HIST 319 4 credits
France since
1789
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course will examine the
political, social, economic, and intellectual development of France from
the Revolution to the Fifth Republic. Themes explored include the
revolutionary tradition, the Napoleonic myth, republican ideology, the
labour movement, the status of women, mass politics and mass
consumption, the French Left and communism, the French Right and
fascism, collaboration and resistance, nationalism and imperialism, the
family and sexuality, and the political significance of changing
attitudes to crime, madness, and disease.
HIST 320 4 credits
The Holocaust,
1933-1945
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include one of History 111, Hist 112, or
Hist 202
This course examines a fundamental
event, the Nazis’ restructuring of Germany and Europe according to
racial criteria that involved the relocation and decimation of entire
populations, a mosaic of victims including as many Jews as the Nazis
could lay their hands on. This premeditated crime required the efforts
of an entire society, purportedly civilized, employing modern
scientific, bureaucratic, industrial, and professional methods. This
event continues to astound and resist comprehension, a problem which
scholars have attempted to overcome lest it be forgotten, marginalized,
or denied.
HIST 323 4 credits
History of
Education in Canada
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course examines the major
trends in historical writing on Canadian education and reviews the key
developments in Canada’s educational history from the early 19th century
to the present. Themes include the emergence of the public school system
in the 19th century, the politics of education before World War One,
school experiences for students and teachers, progressive education
ideologies, First Nations schooling, the institutional effects of gender
and race/ethnicity, and curriculum change over time. An emphasis will be
on education history in British Columbia.
This course is also offered as
Educ 323. Students cannot take Educ 323 for further credit. Students
wanting education credit must register for Educ 323.
HIST 325 4 credits
Canadian Sport
History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course examines the differing
roles of sport in Canada from the time of New France to the late 20th
century. Topics will include theoretical and historiographical trends in
sport history; industrialization, state formation, and the rise of
organized sport; the roots of professionalism and sport commerce; the
struggle between amateurism and professional sports; gender identities
and conflict in sport; and the business of sport, sport media, and state
involvement after 1945.
HIST 326 4 credits
The History of
Native Peoples in Canada
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course presents a topical
survey of the history of Native Peoples in Canada, from pre-contact
times to the present. The course proceeds in a roughly chronological
fashion to examine topics such as: the relations between Native Peoples
and European newcomers during the early years of imperial competition
and fur trade; the evolution of government policy in the 19th and 20th
centuries; the role of missionaries, residential schools, and
agricultural policy; political organization among First Nations; and
current issues such as land claims, “Pan-Indianism”, and cultural
revival.
HIST 329 4 credits
Canadian Family
History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course is a detailed
examination of the changing Canadian family, from the 18th century to
the present.
HIST 340 4 credits
Colonial America
and the Early Republic to 1815
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include Hist 241
This course will explore the
forces shaping the establishment of the American colonies, their
development as a distinct people within the British empire, and the
challenges facing them as an independent republic. It will seek to
explain colonial America and the early republic from a trans-Atlantic
perspective. Topics will include: Europe and the “imagined landscape” of
the “New World”, settlers and indigenous peoples, community formation,
Europe, Africa and America, communication and the creation of an
Atlantic culture, Empire and constitution, wars and revolution,
establishing the republic, slavery, gender and family, frontier and the
American identity, and the War of 1812.
HIST 358 4 credits
African Slavery
in the Americas
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course explores the
development of the Atlantic slave trade and the history of African
slavery in the Americas. It takes a broad view, examining the
institution of slavery over four centuries, while considering the
diverse experiences of slaves in the hemisphere’s distinct colonies and
early nation-states. Topics may include the impact of slavery on African
polities, the formation of Afro-American societies and cultures, the
perspectives of both slaves and slave owners, the genesis of new
identities and ideologies regarding race, class, and gender, the
mechanisms used to keep slaves under control and the forms of resistance
they practiced, and the struggle to achieve personal freedom and
abolition.
HIST 359 4 credits
Problems in
Latin American Regional History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
Advanced study of selected
problems in Latin American history. Topics will have a regional or
national focus, and may also be restricted to a specific period.
Examples include the Andes under Inca and Spanish rule, Brazil from
empire to republic, Mexico since the revolution of 1910, or military
dictatorship in the Southern Cone during the late 20th century.
HIST 364 4 credits
Indian Social
History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
Hist 264 is recommended
This course will examine the
forces shaping the emergence of modern Indian society from the 17th
century to the 1980s. Issues such as imperialism, nationalism,
urbanization, and industrialization will be explored with reference to
their impact on ethnicity, caste, class, and gender in Indian society to
recent times.
HIST 370 4 credits
The American
Civil Rights Movement
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course examines the
African-Americans’ struggle for racial justice, from the 1930s to the
1960s, and recent historiographical debates in the field. Topics will
include the use of nonviolence as a strategy for social change; armed
resistance and black nationalism; the place of religion in the struggle
for, and resistance to, integration; gender dynamics and other tensions
within the movement; the role of white allies and the federal
government; the impact of the Cold War on civil rights debates; and
northern racism. Special attention will be paid to popular and academic
representations of the movement.
HIST 380 4 credits
Culture and
National Identity in Modern America
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
An examination of Americans’
contested vision of their national identity and culture from World War I
to the present. Special attention will be devoted to the tensions
between maintaining a sense of collective identity and cohesiveness, and
recognizing the diversity of American society.
HIST 381 4 credits
Social History
of Late Imperial China
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course looks at changes in
Chinese society and culture during the late imperial period. Topics
include demographic change; social stratification; family structures;
gender relations; elite and popular cultures; education and literacy;
race and ethnicity; Chinese modernity; the emergence of capitalism in
China. (Students who took Hist 399 between Fall 2001 and Fall 2003 may
not take Hist 381 for further credit).
HIST 385 4 credits
Imperialism and
Colonialism in Modern Asia
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course will examine the
process of empire building in Asia by the major imperial powers since
the early 19th century. The impact of the various imperialist and
colonial activities in different parts of Asia will also be studied.
HIST 390 4 credits
European
Socialism from the First to the Third International
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
An examination of the evolution of
socialist thought and practice in Europe from Marx to Lukacs and
Gramsci. Topics covered include the variety of labour movements and
their relation to socialist parties; the division between Soviet and
Western Marxism; and the impact on socialism of World War I, the
Bolshevik Revolution, feminism, and fascism.
HIST 396 4 credits
Topics in North
American History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
The topics will be in the field of
North American history, and will vary with the instructor. Typically
this course will be offered by a visiting scholar.
Different topics will be
identified by adding a letter to the course numbers, e.g., 396c, 396d
HIST 397 4 credits
Topics in
European History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
The topics will be in the field of
European history, and will vary with the instructor. Typically this
course will be offered by a visiting scholar.
Different topics will be
identified by adding a letter to the course numbers, e.g., 397c, 397d.
HIST 398 4 credits
Topics in Asian
History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
The topics will be in the field of
Asian history, and will vary with the instructor. Typically this course
will be offered by a visiting scholar.
Different topics will be
identified by adding a letter to the course numbers, e.g., 398a, 398b.
HIST 399 4 credits
Special Topics
in History I
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
The topics will vary with the
instructor, but will be limited to those which our library resources can
support and those which lie outside the subject areas currently offered
by our faculty (e.g. topics in Early Modern European History or
East/Central/Southern European History).
HIST 408 4 credits
Liberty and
Authority in 19th Century Thought
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
An examination of political
philosophies in their social and economic context. The experience of
Britain as well as that of continental Europe will be included. Students
will be required to read from contemporary sources, in translation where
necessary. (Seminar)
HIST 410 4 credits
The
Industrialization of European Society
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history; Hist 109, Hist 110, Hist 201, and Hist 202 are
strongly recommended
An examination of the economic
origins of modern European society from 1700 to 1914. The course will
focus on a comparative study of Britain — the industrial pioneer — and
the varied experiences of other nation-states as industrialization
spread across continental Europe. The intellectual dimension and social
consequences of industrialization will also be studied. (Seminar)
HIST 415 4 credits
Victorian
Britain
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history. Hist 109 and 110 are strongly recommended
Prompted by an industrial
revolution and a population boom, nineteenth century Britain embarked
upon comparatively rapid and persistent change at all levels of society;
in short, upon modern times. The goal of the course is to examine
confrontations involving the forces for change and those for continuity
over important economic, political, social and intellectual issues with
a view to understanding the nature of Victorian society (1830-1906).
Within this context the following themes will be explored: the meaning
of the “Industrial Revolution” and its social impact, the making of a
class society, constitutional reform, the role of government in a
laissez-faire era, pressure group politics, the illiberal possibilities
in liberal ideology, the Irish question, gender relations in Victorian
society, the rise of organized labour and late nineteenth century
economic decline. (Seminar)
HIST 418 4 credits
The Great War,
1914-1918
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include one of Hist 111 or Hist 202; or
nine credits of lower-level history and Hist 315
This course examines the origins
and course of the Great War and the peace treaties that concluded the
conflict. This course offers an opportunity to study the diplomatic,
military, economic, and social causes of the war. It also follows the
course of the war, both on the Western and Eastern fronts and those
fronts opened all around the world on land, sea, and in the air. Most
importantly, students will be exposed to the historical debates and a
variety of sources used to understand the events. Finally, the Great War
will be positioned in a context that emphasizes its crucial role in
ending the 19th century and in shaping events that led to and defined an
even greater war, World War II. (Seminar)
HIST 420 4 credits
World War II
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history which must include Hist 112. In addition, students
must have completed Hist 315 or 320
This course addresses selected
topics in World War II history such as the soldier’s experience, the
myth and reality of resistance, the development of weapons systems
capable of destroying entire societies, the war against civilians, the
decision to use atomic bombs, the judgment or misjudgment at Nuremberg
and Tokyo, why the Allies won, and the politics of remembrance.
(Seminar)
HIST 428 4 credits
The Social and
Economic History of Canada
Prerequisite(s): Nine lower-level
history credits, which must include one of Hist 101 or Hist 102
Selected problems in Canadian
social and economic history. (Seminar)
HIST 430 4 credits
Canada and
Migration
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history.
This course will survey the
history and historiography of some of the key migrant groups in Canada,
consider major trends in immigration policy, and assess the impact of
changing immigrant profiles. It will also address major themes and the
key theoretical approaches to migration studies. Migration literature
will supplement the historical readings. (Seminar)
HIST 436 4 credits
History of
British Columbia
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
Selected problems in the social,
cultural, economic and political development of British Columbia.
(Seminar)
HIST 454 4 credits
Gender and
Sexuality in U.S. History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include one of Hist 241 or Hist 242
This course will introduce
students to major themes and new approaches in the history of gender and
sexuality. We will examine the changing constructions of masculinity and
femininity in the United States, from the colonial era to the late
twentieth century. More specifically, we will look at how prescribed
social and cultural norms have shaped definitions of acceptable
behaviour in areas as diverse as politics, work, family and sexuality;
how these norms have changed over time; and how men and women of
different classes, races, ethnicity and sexual orientation have
responded to these norms. (Seminar)
HIST 456 4 credits
Citizenship in
America
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of lower
level history, which must include one of Hist 241 or Hist 242
This course examines the changing
and contested definitions of citizenship in the United States from the
late 18th century to the late 20th century. Through a chronological and
thematic approach, we will examine how membership in the American
political and civic community has been defined over the years. We will
look at legal, political, economic and social definitions of
citizenship, and pay special attention to the dynamics of exclusion
based on race, ethnicity, economic status, religion, gender and sexual
orientation. All these have fundamentally shaped the definition and
exercise of one’s rights and obligations as a citizen of the United
States. (Seminar)
HIST 457 4 credits
Sexuality and
Gender in Latin America
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include one of Hist 261 or Hist 262
This course examines the history
of sexuality and gender in Latin America from the colonial era to the
present. Topics may include the historical and sociocultural
construction of sexuality and gender, as well as the complex
relationship between sex, gender, and power; patriarchy, honour, and
authority; contested gender relations and the family; machismo and
notions of masculinity and femininity; the nation-state’s concern with
gender, moral order, and the control of sexual behaviour; sexual
identities and politics; and the intersection of gender, sexuality,
class, and ethnicity. (Seminar)
Students who have completed Hist
459C may not take Hist 458 for further credit.
HIST 458 4 credits
History of
Indigenous Peoples in Latin America
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include one of Hist 261 or Hist 262
This course explores the history
of indigenous peoples in Latin America through the in-depth study of a
particular region (the Maya area, central Mexico, the Andes, or the
Amazon), typically from the pre-European period to the present. Topics
may include the political, economic, and sociocultural transformation of
indigenous societies under colonial rule; the shifting, complex
relationship between indigenous peoples and the state, considering
questions of citizenship, ethnicity, class, and gender; national
ideology and indigenismo; struggles over land, labour, and other
resources; religious change; repression and rebellion; the impact of
state-directed development policies; and the emergence of new
identities. (Seminar)
HIST 459 4 credits
Topics in the
Political and Social History of Latin America
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history (Effective September 2006: Nine credits of
lower-level history, which must include one of Hist 261 or Hist 262)
Advanced study of selected topics
in Latin American history. Topics will have a thematic or comparative
focus, and may include contact and conquest, colonial identity,
nationalism and independence, elite structures, agrarian revolution,
populism, the military and society, and Latin American international
relations. (Seminar)
HIST 464 4 credits
India, the
Punjab and Diaspora: A Study of Migration and Community Formation in
Canada
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history. Hist 264 is strongly recommended
The Punjab and adjacent regions of
northern India have long been a major source of South Asian migration to
Canada. History 464 seeks to understand the factors that encouraged the
pre- and post- Independence diasporas by studying the history of
northern India with special reference to the Punjab. It will explore the
reasons that the Punjab developed special connections with Canada. The
course will then focus on the process of community formation as South
Asians sought to gain a foothold amongst an often hostile Anglo-Canadian
society. History 464 shall explore the maturation of Indo-Canadian
society and its integration into the broader Canadian cultural mosaic.
Special attention will be paid to the Sikh community and its experience
in British Columbia. (Seminar)
HIST 465 4 credits
British India
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history. Hist 264 or Hist 314 is recommended
This course will explore the rise
of the British presence in India and the emergence of a distinct
Anglo-Indian society from the 18th century to Indian independence. The
impact of Anglo-British society on Britain as well as India will be
considered. Issues such as imperialism, racism, gender, and class in the
context of a hybrid colonial-metropolitan society will receive special
consideration. (Seminar)
HIST 484 4 credits
Gender History
in Canada
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course will review major
interpretive issues in the history of gender in Canada. Possible topics
include gender and work; the gendering of settlement; race, class, and
gender; sex and sexuality; and the history of masculinity. (Seminar)
HIST 485 4 credits
La Belle Epoque:
Sex, Psyche, and Society
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history which must include one of Hist 110, 111, or 202
The years 1890-1914 were a period
of cultural revolution associated with modernism in the arts, Freudian
psychoanalysis, irrationalist philosophy, and the birth of new
disciplines: sociology, sexology, and crowd psychology. The
revolutionary changes in painting, the novel, and social and political
thought, will be related to the new phenomena of mass consumption,
monopoly capitalism, the new imperialism, the “new woman,” mass
politics, and dramatic developments in technology and science. (Seminar)
HIST 486 4 credits
Problems in the
Chinese Communist Revolution
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course will examine the
origins and development of the Chinese Communist revolution from the May
Fourth period to the founding of the People’s Republic of China. With
emphasis on the social and ideological aspects, the course will
investigate the relationship between party leadership and mass
participation in the development of a revolutionary movement in China
before 1949. (Seminar.)
HIST 487 4 credits
Society and
Politics in China since 1949
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
This course studies the major
social and political changes in China under Communism since 1949 with
emphasis on the interplay between ideology and policy. It also analyses
the relationship between China’s domestic development and external
policy. (Seminar)
HIST 489 4 credits
Directed Studies
in History — Projects
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, and written consent of both the faculty member and
the department head. 12 credits of upper-level history recommended
Designed for students who wish to
examine in greater depth a particular historical problem. It will be
offered either as an individual reading course or as small seminars,
depending upon student and faculty interest. Admission only by consent
of instructor.
HIST 490 4 credits
Directed Studies
in History — Readings
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history, and written consent of both the faculty member and
the department head. 12 credits of upper-level history recommended
Designed for students who wish to
examine in greater depth a particular historical problem. It will be
offered either as an individual reading course or as small seminars,
depending upon student and faculty interest. Admission only by consent
of instructor.
HIST 499 4 credits
Special Topics
in History II
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
lower-level history
The topics will vary with the
instructor, but will be limited to those which our library resources can
support and those which lie outside the subject areas currently offered
by our faculty (e.g., topics in Early Modern European History or
East/Central/Southern European History). (Seminar.)
Many of the seats in these courses
are reserved for students in the Social Work and Human Services programs
(see also Social Work course descriptions beginning on page 330). Other
students may take these courses if they meet the prerequisites and there
is space.
Note: For current transferability
information see the B.C. transfer guide online at
www.bccat.bc.ca
HSER 120 3 credits
Introduction to
Interpersonal Communications
(formerly SSSW 120)
Prerequisite(s): None
Introduces basic self-awareness
and interpersonal communication skills. Students will learn about the
nature of the communications process. The emphasis will be on developing
and practising the ability to communicate effectively with others. As
part of the course requirements, students will be expected to share
personal (but not necessarily private) experiences with others.
HSER 127 1 credit
Practicum
Placement Seminar
(formerly SSSW 127)
Pre- or corequisite(s): SOWK 110, HSER
120, HSER 190, CMNS 155, and admission into Community Support Worker
program
This course will prepare you for
your practicum. Included are discussions of various jobs in the field,
requirements of the job, and the values and attitudes necessary for
success in the field along with relevant information for selecting and
beginning a practicum. In a human services practicum, students are
matched to an experienced supervisor in the field who shares expertise
and acts as a role model.
HSER 129 1 credit
Seminar
(formerly SSSW 129)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Social
Services program
Corequisite(s): SOWK 110, HSER 120,
CMNS 155
The practicum seminar aims to
prepare you for your practicum. The seminar will introduce you to
various methods of fieldwork, fieldwork opportunities in the community,
and relevant information required for selecting and beginning a social
service practicum. In a human services practicum, students are matched
to an experienced supervisor in the field who shares expertise and acts
as a role model.
HSER 130 6 credits
Practicum I —
Social Services
(formerly SSSW 130)
Prerequisite(s): CMNS 155 or Engl 105,
SOWK 110, HSER 120, and HSER 129 (in the previous semester), or
instructor’s permission.
Supervised experience in work
situations in which you could later find employment. You will have an
opportunity to practice skills gained in prerequisite courses and will
receive feedback about your competencies. There will be a weekly
seminar, either on an individual or group basis.
HSER 131 6 credits
Practicum
(formerly SSSW 131)
Prerequisite(s): CMNS 155, HSER 120,
127, 190, 196, SOWK 110, and First Aid Certificate (Red Cross Standard
First Aid, Red Cross Emergency First Aid, Occupational First Aid Level
I, or St. John’s Standard First Aid).
Pre- or corequisite(s): HSER 192, 195
Supervised experience in work
situations in which you could later find employment. You will have an
opportunity to practice skills gained in prerequisite courses and will
receive feedback about your competencies. There will be a weekly
seminar, either on an individual or group basis.
HSER 150 3 credits
Approaches to
Helping: A Theoretical Overview
(formerly SSSW 150)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 120, and Psyc
101 or SOWK 225, or instructor’s permission
Through familiarization with the
main values and issues underlying various therapeutic approaches in
counselling/helping, the participants will work toward a better
understanding, clarification and development of their own personal and
helper values and style of helping. Participants will be exposed to
basic therapeutic orientations, basic issues in helping, and ethical
issues in being a helper. Participants will be encouraged to explore
their own personal set of values which affects their helping style.
HSER 160 3 credits
Introduction to
Gerontology
(formerly SSSW 160)
Pre- or corequisite(s): Soc 101, and
one of CMNS 155 or Engl 105
A multi-disciplinary introduction
to the concept of aging in our society. Explores the impact on
individual functioning and adjustment of such factors as cognition,
personality, health and physical change, economic and vocational status,
and social relationships and status.
HSER 190 3 credits
Introduction to
Community Support
(formerly SSSW 190)
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the field of
community support for people working or planning to work in a direct
hands-on position supporting children or adults with mental
disabilities. The course offers an overview of historical attitudes
shaping service provision, and how service provision denies or supports
human and legal rights. The implications of the principle of
normalization in the lives of people with mental handicaps, their
families, and their communities over the past 20 years in North America
will be emphasized.
HSER 192 3 credits
Supporting Skill
Development
(formerly SSSW 192)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 120, HSER 190
Pre- or corequisite(s): SOWK 225 or
Psyc 250
This course provides an overview
of information related to teaching students with special needs in
today’s classroom, with particular emphasis on the concept of inclusive
education. Information presented related to students’ learning and
behavioural characteristics with an emphasis on the teaching-learning
process which greatly influences the quantity and quality of learning.
HSER 195 3 credits
Relationships
and the Community
(formerly SSSW 195)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 190
This course will provide you with
clear insight and understanding into the critical issue of relationships
with and of people with disabilities. It will offer a challenging look
at individual values and belief systems, and provide you with strategies
for creating and maintaining supportive and value-enhancing
relationships. The impact of critical issues such as segregation,
institutionalization, deinstitutionalization, family support,
friendships, intimacy and sexual relationships, leisure and recreational
opportunities, with an emphasis of community participation, will be
examined.
HSER 196 3 credits
Personal Care
for the Handicapped
(formerly SSSW 196)
Pre- or corequisite(s): HSER 190 or
permission of the department chair
This practical course provides the
prospective worker with a fundamental overview of techniques involved in
providing personal care, safety and comfort to people with multiple
disabilities. The role of the community support worker in relation to
the particular responsibilities of other health care professionals will
be examined.
HSER 200 3 credits
Counselling
Skills
(formerly SSSW 200)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 120, 150
desirable
This course is designed to train
students to develop their basic helping skills. Students will be
expected to develop beginning competencies in a person-centered model of
helping. Students will be expected to discuss and share real
experiences.
HSER 229 1 credit
Seminar
(formerly SSSW 229)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 129 and 130
The practicum seminar aims to
prepare students for the upcoming practicum. The seminar will introduce
you to various methods of field work, field-work opportunities in the
community, and relevant information required for selecting and beginning
a social service practicum. In a social services practicum, the student
is matched with an experienced supervisor in the field who shares
expertise and acts as a role model. This course should be taken during
the last year in the program.
HSER 230 6 credits
Fieldwork
Practicum
(formerly SSSW 230)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 130, 150, and
HSER 229 (in the previous semester) or instructor’s permission
Corequisite(s): CMNS 250 and HSER 200
Supervised work experience in a
social service agency. The goals and objectives of this course will be
similar to the first-year practicum. However, higher levels of skill
performance are required. This course is to be taken during the final
semester of the program.
HSER 261 3 credits
Social Policy
and Issues on Aging
(formerly SSSW 261)
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 110
This course will explore Canadian
social policy on aging, both on a federal and provincial level. Topics
include the impact of the social security system, mandatory retirement,
the economic situation of the elderly, and other income maintenance
schemes. Also included are a survey of services available for the aging
population as well as social attitudes towards aging.
HSER 264 3 credits
Workshop Series
in Aging — Current Developments in Caring for the Elderly
(formerly SSSW 264)
Prerequisite(s): None
This course will consist of a
group of 10 to 14 different workshops presented by experts in the field.
Topics will vary from year to year and students should consult the
Director for an exact list.
HSER 283 3 credits
Family Dynamics
(formerly SSSW 283)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 120
This course will introduce you to
the concept of family in the Canadian context. It will provide an
overview of the various theoretical viewpoints in conceptualizing the
family, and then examine various theoretical approaches to working with
families. In this context, the family as an emotional system will be
examined. This will include boundary issues, alliances, triangles and
genograms, differentiation, and communication patterns, in an effort to
understand family functioning. Special topics will also be examined and
discussed. These will include areas such as families from a
multicultural perspective, family violence, spousal assault and sexual
abuse, parenting, daycare, family law, gender issues, and families and
poverty.
Note: Students cannot receive
credit for both HSER 283 and Soc 331.
HSER 290 3 credits
Directed Studies
in Social Service Work
(formerly SSSW 290)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the
Social Services department
This course will appeal to
students whose particular area of interest cannot be met through
existing courses.
HSER 292 3 credits
Comparative
Delivery Systems
(formerly SSSW 292)
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 110 and
instructor’s permission
This course will expose students
to the social service delivery system in another province and/or
country.
HSER 400 2 credits
Counselling
Skills for Addictions Work
(formerly SSSW 600)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
Substance Abuse Counselling program or permission of the Director
Corequisite(s): HSER 410 or SOWK 394;
and HSER 427
This experientially based course
will help the counsellor focus in on developing strategies for working
with clients who use/misuse psychoactive drugs. Skills to be developed
include establishing rapport with clients, challenging clients, working
through defenses, change processes, setting goals with clients,
exploring issues, and approaches to working with clients from culturally
and socially diverse populations. Supportive counselling techniques will
be practised. The use of written records in the counselling process will
be explored and a continuing focus will be on ethical behaviour and
appropriate expectations. Extensive use of videotape practice will be
made.
HSER 401 2 credits
Group
Facilitation Skills for Addictions
(formerly HSER 401A & B and SSSW
601A)
Pre- or corequisite(s): HSER 400 and
HSER 427
This course will assist the
counsellor to develop group process and leadership skills in a variety
of addictions settings, which may be therapeutic, educational, or social
in nature, with a particular focus on the facilitation of
psycho-educational groups in chemical dependency treatment. To work
effectively with groups, it is important to incorporate the needs of the
individual group members and systems when planning and implementing
groups. Students will learn to facilitate groups and foster a climate of
mutual respect and group acceptance, while using the group as a vehicle
to assist members to learn appropriate group and individual skills.
HSER 402 2 credits
Family Work in
Addictions
(formerly SSSW 602)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 400 and either
HSER 410 or SOWK 394
Corequisite(s): HSER 428
This course will provide
addictions workers with an appreciation for the theory and practice of
family work from a general systems perspective. This course will examine
various approaches to working with families, the diversity of family
structure, misconceptions about family work, the family as an emotional
system, the importance of family of origin, and the construction and use
of family genograms in working with and understanding family
functioning.
HSER 410 2 credits
The Nature of
Substance Abuse
(formerly SSSW 610)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
Substance Abuse program or permission of Director
Pre- or corequisite(s): HSER 400, HSER
427
This course will provide a
balanced overview of the nature of substance use/misuse. Issues to be
examined will include the concept of chemical dependency; reasons for
drug and alcohol misuse; patterns of use; individual, social, familial,
and psychological consequences; treatment approaches, prevention; needs
of special populations; and workplace issues. Current beliefs, myths,
and scientific evidence from an international perspective will be
reviewed. The unique interdisciplinary composition of the students will
be used as a guiding principle in the investigation of the complex
issues to be discussed.
HSER 411 2 credits
Pharmacology and
Psychobiology of Addictions
(formerly HSER 411A and B and SSSW
611A)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 410 or SOWK 394
Corequisite(s): HSER 428
Students will acquire accurate
information about mood-altering chemicals, their primary effect on the
central nervous system, how they change mood and behaviour, and how they
contribute to substance (mis) use problems. The mechanism of action,
benefits, risks, side effects, toxicity, and psychosocial consequences
of mood-altering chemicals will be examined.
HSER 412 2 credits
Community
Treatment: Assessment and Referral
(formerly SSSW 612)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 410 or SOWK 394
This course will focus on the
treatment options available for substance use/misuse in the local and
provincial communities. Treatment options (inpatient, outpatient,
supportive recovery, detox)and the system of care will be examined. The
role of mutual help groups in treatment as well as the support systems
available for family members will be examined. The complex interaction
of mental health and substance use will be identified. Services beyond
the system of care will be identified and their role in addressing
addiction issues examined. Students will develop skills in assessment
for treatment matching, treatment referrals, as well as in case
management. Gaps in treatment services will be explored.
HSER 427 1.5 credits
Integrative
and Self-Care Seminars
(formerly SSSW 627)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
Substance Abuse Counselling program or permission of department chair
This is an integrative and
self-care seminar as ultimately, what the counsellor has is the “use of
self”. The course meets once a week during the semester and is required
of all students registered in HSER 400, 401, and 402. Topics to be
explored will include: ethics, boundaries, stress, cross-disciplinary
teams, legal issues, information sharing, and working with people with
HIV/AIDS. Personal strengths and biases that may augment or interfere
with client service will be discussed. Certification, licensure, and
professional affiliations will be discussed. In HSER 428, the use of
clinical supervision in addressing counsellor efficacy will be explored.
HSER 428 1.5 credits
Integrative
and Self-Care Seminars
(formerly SSSW 628)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 427
For course description, see HSER
427.
HSER 430 6 credits
Substance Abuse
Practicum
Prerequisite(s): HSER 400, HSER 401,
HSER 427; and either HSER 410 or SOWK 394
Corequisite(s): HSER 428; and HSER 411
or Psyc 383
This 200 hour practicum will
provide an opportunity for the participant to develop their individual,
group, and/or family treatment skills in the addictions field. Working
in either one or two agencies (as determined by the Director), Students
will be expected to contract for their own learning objectives. Student
evaluation will be made by both the agency and college supervisor and be
based on actual observation of the student. Diploma students will begin
the practicum in January of their last year in the program, while
certificate students will not start their practicum until March of the
last year and are encouraged to consider starting their practicum only
after completing all the course work.
INCS 392 3 credits
Immigration &
Social Integration: The Indo-Canadian Experience
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level
credits including Soc 101
This course focuses on the lived
experience of Indo Canadians to explore the context of cultural transfer
for immigrants from the Indian Subcontinent. A century of cultural
adjustment and integration will be explored in the context of cross
cultural relations and conflict. Students will examine the use of social
services (in its broadest definition) by the Indo Canadian community.
Integration into the social, educational, cultural, and economic areas
will also be explored. Intergenerational conflict will be discussed as
well as the experience of 2nd and 3rd generation individuals.
JAPN 101 3 credits
Japanese
Language I
Prerequisite(s): None
This course, designed for students
who have little or no knowledge of Japanese, offers a comprehensive
introduction to modern Japanese, through the study of vocabulary,
grammar and culture. The course will include an intensive study of the
Japanese writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana). Through the use of
various communicative techniques, we teach you to speak, understand,
read and write Japanese. There is extensive use of the multi-media
laboratory.
JAPN 102 3 credits
Japanese
Language II
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 101
This course, designed for students
who have completed Japanese 101 or the equivalent, continues to develop
your ability to speak, understand, read and write Japanese by focusing
on vocabulary, grammar and culture as well as the Japanese writing
systems. There is extensive use of the multi-media laboratory.
JAPN 201 3 credits
Intermediate
Japanese I
Prerequisite(s): Japn 102 or
equivalent
This course is designed for
students who have prior knowledge of the Japanese language, mainly
through Basic Japanese I and II, or equivalent courses. The objectives
of the course are to advance students’ fluency as well as accuracy in
speech and listening comprehension, to develop students’ reading and
writing skills, and to increase their understanding of modern Japanese
culture through authentic materials.
JAPN 202 3 credits
Intermediate
Japanese II
Prerequisite(s): Japn 201
This course is designed for
students who have completed intermediate Japanese I or equivalent
courses. The objectives of the course are to advance students’ fluency
as well as accuracy in speech and listening comprehension, to develop
students’ reading and writing skills, and to increase their
understanding of modern Japanese culture through authentic materials.
Students will develop the skills to use Japanese in both social and
workplace situations.
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Note: Transferability information
is available online by viewing the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca.
Note: 300- and 400-level courses
may not be available every year. For transferability of upper-level
courses, please
check with the institution you
wish to attend.
KPE 103 3 credits
Active Health
Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces students to
the concept of active living and healthy lifestyles. Components of
fitness and basic training principles are introduced to help students
understand how to improve physical fitness and overall health. The role
of physical activity in relation to cardiovascular health and other
chronic diseases is discussed along with the other healthy lifestyle
habits such as eating well and not smoking.
KPE 130 3 credits
Introduction to
Adventure Tourism
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Adventure Tourism certificate program
This course is an introduction to
the critical role tourism plays in British Columbia. Students will be
provided with an overview of the tourism industry, with a primary focus
on adventure tourism. Students will examine the interrelationships
between the eight sectors of the tourism industry, and study the
economic, environmental, and social impact of tourism.
KPE 131 3 credits
Land-Based
Recreation
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Adventure Tourism program
This course will move in a
progression through all the skills necessary to travel safely by means
of mountain bike. Interpersonal skills as well as bike handling skills
will be developed in a sequential manner. Upon completion of this
course, students will be well versed in travelling independently and
safely in a variety of terrain features. Preparation will include:
development of planning skills for leading a group, selecting
appropriate equipment and making necessary adjustments for an individual
rider, learning skills to maintain and repair a bike, as well as make
necessary repairs on the trail, basic first aid training, trip
preparation skills, developing risk assessment and emergency plans,
self-assessment skills and group management skills.
KPE 132A 1.5 credits
Introduction
to Mountaineering
Prerequisite(s): Admission to
Adventure Tourism program
This course will provide students
with an introduction to basic mountaineering skills. Topics will include
essential skills for travel in mountainous terrain, as well as rescue
techniques and environmental ethics.
KPE 132B 1.5 credits
Introduction
to Winter Mountaineering
Prerequisite(s): Admission to
Adventure Tourism program
This course will provide students
with an introduction to basic winter mountaineering skills. Topics will
include essential techniques for winter travel in mountainous regions,
as well as rescue techniques and environmental ethics.
KPE 133A 1.5 credits
Introduction
to Flatwater Paddling
Prerequisite(s): KPE 131 and KPE 132a
This course introduces students to
lake water paddling skills. The course provides the foundational skills
necessary for more advanced paddling pursuits. Upon completion of the
course, students will have been given instruction on tandem and solo
travel using canoes as the primary means of travel. This course will
also introduce students to safety considerations as well as various
rescue techniques applicable to lake or flat water environments.
KPE 133B 1.5 credits
Water-Based
Recreation: Introduction to Ocean Kayaking
Prerequisite(s): KPE 133a
This course will introduce
students to ocean kayaking through a combination of theoretical and
practical applications. Students will learn the basic skills necessary
to travel safely in a marine environment. Topics will include paddling
skills, navigation, safety procedures, environmental ethics and trip
preparation skills.
KPE 155 3 credits
Work Experience I
Prerequisite(s): Completion of a
minimum of four courses in the Fitness and Exercise Management program,
which must include KPE 103 and KPE 170
Corequisite(s): KPE 180
This is a placement which provides
students with 120 hours of practical work experience. Students will have
the opportunity to practise skills gained in prerequisite courses and
will receive feedback concerning their competencies. Successful
completion of the practicum work experience is required for completion
of the certificate program.
KPE 160 3 credits
Active Health
(Contemporary Health Issues)
Prerequisite(s): None
This course will introduce
students to issues such as physical fitness, stress management,
nutrition, weight management, illness and disease, substance abuse, and
personal safety. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared
to make informed decisions that affect personal well-being.
KPE 161 3 credits
Introduction to
Kinesiology
Prerequisite(s): None
This course will provide students
with an introduction to the field of kinesiology, focusing on the
historical and philosophical perspectives of the field.
KPE 163 4 credits
Biodynamics of
Physical Activity
Prerequisite(s): None, however KPE
103, KPE 170, and Bio 111/112 recommended
Students will acquire knowledge of
the mechanical, anatomical, and physiological aspects of human movement
and performance.
KPE 170 4 credits
Basic Human
Anatomy
(formerly KPE 190)
Prerequisite(s): None
Students will be introduced to
human anatomy with particular emphasis on human movement. Lectures focus
on the basic structure and function of the majority of the body’s organ
systems, while the labs focus principally on human anatomy.
Note: Only one of KPE 170 or KPE
190 can be taken for credit.
KPE 180 3 credits
Fitness Testing
and Exercise Prescription
Prerequisite(s): KPE 160, KPE 190
This course allows students to
develop a theoretical knowledge base in fitness testing and exercise
prescription. Throughout the course students will develop skills
necessary to perform the Canadian Standardized Test of Fitness, and be
introduced to the interpretation of fitness testing results and exercise
prescription methodologies.
KPE 181 3 credits
Exercise
Guidelines and Stress Management
Pre- or corequisite(s): KPE 180
This course an extension of
Fitness Testing/Exercise Prescription (KPE 180), introduces students to
several scenarios representing common client concerns when initiating an
exercise program. This course details guidelines for exercise
prescription using case studies, introduces the scientific methods of
determining exercise workloads, addresses many specific programming
concerns, and reviews stress management techniques and practices.
Factors affecting exercise program adherence are discussed and
considered in exercise program planning.
KPE 215 3 credits
Introduction to
Biomechanics
Prerequisite(s): KPE 163 or KPE 170;
Bio 111/112 and Phys 101 recommended. (Effective September 2006, KPE 163
will no longer meet the prerequisites for this course.)
This course will introduce
students to the fundamental laws of mechanics as they apply to human
motor performance. Musculoskeletal structure and function, linear and
angular kinematics, and fluid mechanics are applied to gain a greater
understanding of human movement. Skill analysis, error detection, error
correction, and the application of sport science principles within
individual sport performance will also be examined.
KPE 220 3 credits
Teaching Dance &
Gymnastics
(formerly KPE 420)
Prerequisite(s): None
This course will provide the
student with an understanding of developing curriculum and designing
instruction for implementing dance and gymnastics programs in the K-12
educational system. Active participation is required.
KPE 260 3 credits
Topics in Human
Nutrition
Prerequisite(s): None
This course is an introduction to
the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on topics of current
interest. Students will gain an understanding of the scientific function
that certain nutrients and eating habits play in maintaining good
health. We will discuss nutritional issues in Canadian context and
develop the ability to discriminate between reliable and unreliable
nutritional information. Nutrition for an active lifestyle is also
addressed.
KPE 261 3 credits
Sociocultural
Aspects of Physical Activity and Sport
Prerequisite(s): KPE 161
The intent of this course is to
provide students with an opportunity to learn about the sociological and
cultural aspects of physical activity and sport. A combination of
literature review and discussion as well as hands-on experience in
collecting and analyzing data will provide students with a broad
understanding of social settings and cultural issues as they relate to
sport and physical activity.
KPE 266 3 credits
Exercise and
Sport Psychology
Prerequisite(s): 30 credits
university-level courses completed
The purpose of this course is to
provide insight into the theories, subject matter, and latest empirical
research concerning the cognitive processes and emotional states that
regulate and influence performance in sports, exercise, and other
physical activities.
KPE 268 3 credits
Introduction to
Motor Learning and Control
(formerly KPE 164)
Prerequisite(s): 30 university-level
credits
This course will introduce
students to the basic principles underlying, and the variables that
impact, the process by which humans acquire motor skills. Included will
be a consideration of the psychological foundations and developmental
issues that interact with our ability to acquire skilled behaviour.
Note: only one of KPE 164 or 268
can be taken for credit.
KPE 270 4 credits
Human Physiology
I
(formerly KPE 290)
Prerequisite(s): KPE 170, or Bio
111/112, and 30 credits university-level courses
This course will examine the
structure and function of systems involved in the control and execution
of human movement, including a detailed examination of histology, the
integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, and the integration
and control systems (nervous and endocrine). Labs will focus on organ
system physiology.
KPE 315 4 credits
Advanced
Biomechanics
Prerequisite(s): KPE 215; acceptance
to the Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minimum 60 credits completed
Corequisite(s): None
This course builds on knowledge
gained in KPE 215 to analyze human movement, both qualitatively and
quantitatively. Students will complete and present a project that
focuses on chosen athletic performance. This involves computer-assisted
video analysis of performance models and quantitative measurement and
analysis. Lectures will present mathematical models and also introduce
you to other contemporary issues such as analysis of specific sport
performance.
KPE 333 3 credits
Occupational
Health and Safety
Prerequisite(s): KPE 270, KPE 370
This course explores Canadian
occupational health and safety legislation, including safety policy,
worker’s compensation, and principles of loss management. Relevant
information concerning the management of an occupational health and
safety program will be discussed including a discussion concerning risk,
acceptable risk, liability, risk management, and fault free analysis.
KPE 350 3 credits
Stress and
Chronic Disease
Prerequisite(s): KPE 160 and KPE 270
This course will provide the
student with knowledge of the interrelationship between stress and
chronic disease. Throughout the course, focus will be on understanding
some of the diseases that are affected by chronic stress. A secondary
focus will examine possible methods of coping with such severe and
disabling diseases to minimize the levels of stress exhibited by the
individual.
KPE 360 3 credits
Concepts in
Health Promotion and Health Education
Prerequisite(s): KPE 160
This course introduces students to
the basic principles of health promotion and health education. An
historical approach to the topic in Canada is followed to show how and
why health promotion and health education are primary focuses in health
care today. Topics such as epidemiology, traditional medicine,
treatment, and prevention are discussed in relation to health education
and health promotion to show how they must work together. Theories of
health behaviour change are introduced. The roles of the government,
local/national/international health services, and education
organizations in health promotion are addressed and examples of programs
provided.
KPE 362 3 credits
Theoretical
Exercise Physiology
Prerequisite(s): KPE 163, KPE 270; KPE
370 recommended
This course discusses the
physiological response to exercise, examining both the acute and chronic
adaptations to an exercise stress. Discussed from a physiological
systems perspective, this course will examine the functional capacity of
individual physiological systems discussing the system’s response to
submaximal and maximal exercise and its impact on human performance. The
environmental impact on physical performance will also be discussed.
KPE 363 3 credits
Lab-Based
Exercise Physiology
Prerequisite(s): KPE 362
This is a lab-based course dealing
with laboratory-based measurement of the functional capacity of the
various physiological systems, including the muscular, cardiovascular,
respiratory, and nervous systems.
KPE 365 3 credits
Physical Growth
and Motor Development
(formerly KPE 265)
Prerequisite(s): KPE 163 or KPE 170 or
Bio 111/112. (Effective September 2006, KPE 163 will no longer meet the
prerequisites for this course.)
This course will provide an
overview of the impact that growth and maturation have on the
development of motor skills from conception through to old age.
Particular emphasis will be given to the Grades K-12 years and the
effect of growth and maturation on physiological and psychological
functioning of the maturing organism.
Note: Only one of KPE 165, 265, or
365 can be taken for credit.
KPE 366 3 credits
Applied
Counselling Skills for Fitness Professionals
Prerequisite(s): KPE 266
This course will study the
application of basic applied counselling skills used by consultants,
instructors and professionals in the fitness industry. It will introduce
students to various theories and methods of counselling with an emphasis
placed on behavioural change models. This course will combine theory and
the practical application of these theories reflecting the context of
the fitness professional.
KPE 368 4 credits
Advanced Motor
Learning and Control
(formerly KPE 264)
Prerequisite(s): KPE 268
An in-depth consideration of the
principles of motor learning and control with applications drawn to the
teaching of motor skills in physical education, sport, and other
physical activity situations.
Note: Only one of KPE 264 or 368
can be taken for credit.
KPE 370 4 credits
Human Physiology
II
(formerly KPE 291)
Prerequisite(s): KPE 270
This course is a continuation of
KPE 270 and will examine the structure, function, and regulation of the
organ systems supporting human movement (circulatory, lymphatic,
respiratory, urinary, and digestive) as well as the immune and
reproductive systems. Labs will focus on organ system physiology.
Note: Only one of KPE 291 or 370
can be taken for credit.
KPE 371 4 credits
Intro to Athletic
Injuries
(formerly KPE 271)
Prerequisite(s): KPE 170
This course is designed to
introduce students to the role of the athletic trainer in the
prevention, recognition and immediate care of a wide spectrum of common
athletic injuries and health problems which may affect performance.
In-class laboratory sessions will emphasize the principles and
techniques of basic protective strapping and taping.
KPE 400 3 credits
Statistics and
Research Design in Kinesiology
Prerequisite(s): 90 university-level
credits completed; admission to the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree
program
This course will introduce
students to the basic elements of statistics and research design in
kinesiology. Topics covered include the development of research
proposals, writing of research reports, and the use of statistical
techniques.
KPE 421 3 credits
Instructional
Design and Analysis of Physical Education and Sport Programs
Prerequisite(s): KPE 268; completion
of 60 credits of university level courses
This course will provide students
with an understanding of developing curriculum and designing instruction
for the delivery of physical education programs in the K to 12
educational system. Included will be an investigation of generic
principles that govern activity in a variety of games and sports. Active
participation is required.
KPE 435 3 credits
Ergonomics/Occupational Biomechanics
Prerequisite(s): KPE 315
This course explores human factors
as they relate to human-machine interactions in the workplace, and
includes an examination of the physical work environment, adaptation of
the environment and equipment to the worker to enhance worker comfort,
equipment design, and the tasks involved in an ergonomic assessment of
the workplace.
KPE 450 3 credits
Research Project
Prerequisite(s): 90 University-level
credits completed and written consent of faculty advisor; admission to
the Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree program
Each student, with the guidance of
a faculty advisor, will compete and present a self-directed research
project based on the skills and knowledge obtained in the Kinesiology
and Physical Education program. This course is designed to provide
insight into research design and experimentation. This course may be
taken in place of KPE 455 for completion of module 4 — applied
Kinesiology Skills.
KPE 451 3 credits
Health Promotion
and Fitness Program Planning and Evaluation
Prerequisite(s): KPE 360
This course will prepare you for
planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion/education and
fitness programming in a variety of settings. Planning theories and
strategies are introduced and worked through with examples from needs
assessments through to evaluating the success of the program.
KPE 455 3 credits
Professional
Experience in Kinesiology
Prerequisite(s): 90 university-level
credits completed; admission to the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree
program
This course is a professional
experience tailored to the specific needs of the students. Students will
develop and carry out their professional experience under the direction
of a Kinesiology faculty member.
KPE 460 3 credits
Nutrition
Applications: Sport and Disease
Prerequisite(s): KPE 160 and KPE 260
This course involves the
application of basic human nutrition knowledge to practical situations
such as eating for sport and physical activity, and eating for the
prevention, management, and treatment of disease. Nutritional ergogenic
aids are discussed in detail as is advanced meal planning for active
individuals. The role of nutrition in specific diseases is addressed.
Students will also learn how to analyze and interpret diet profiles.
KPE 462 3 credits
Advanced Fitness
Testing and Exercise Prescription
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits of
university level course work; KPE 362 (may be taken concurrently)
This course integrates knowledge
of exercise physiology and laboratory testing techniques with the
practical application of the knowledge. Specific testing procedures,
analysis of results, and exercise prescription will be discussed in the
areas of cardiorespiratory fitness, musculoskeletal fitness and body
composition. Topics include the application of knowledge to apparently
healthy individuals with lower back pain, heart disease, obesity,
diabetes, osteoporosis, and/or arthritis, and psychological stress.
KPE 463 3 credits
Therapeutic
Exercise
Prerequisite(s): KPE 362 and KPE 370;
KPE 371 recommended
Corequisite(s): None
This course will examine exercise
prescription for specific musculo-skeletal and metabolic disorders.
Exercise prescriptions for the purpose of improving function and
reducing disability will be discussed. The role of exercise therapists
in the present health care model will be examined.
KPE 465 3 credits
Adapted Physical
Activity
Prerequisite(s): KPE 170; KPE 365
This is an applied course focusing
on the current trends in the theory and practice of adapting physical
activity for individuals with mental or physical challenges. Students
will be provided with the foundations and rationale for adapting
physical activity, along with a survey of various disabilities and
programming considerations for people with disabilities. Students will
be expected to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.
KPE 466 3 credits
Psychological
Skills for Sport and Life
Prerequisite(s): KPE 366 and
completion of 90 university-level credits
The purpose of this course is to
look at theoretical and practical aspects of peak performance, not only
in sport, but in other fields. The course will sensitize you to
emotional, cognitive, rational, and behavioural techniques utilized in
understanding and developing advanced sport psychology techniques.
KPE 480 3 credits
Pathophysiology
Prerequisite(s): KPE 370
This course is about human
pathology. It builds on knowledge learned in prerequisite anatomy and
physiology courses to give the student a fundamental understanding of
disease, allowing theoretical and practical applications. Both general
and organ system pathologies are investigated using a progressive
DEPPICT model: definition (and diagnosis), etiology, pathogenesis,
pathology, clinical features, and treatment (or prognosis).
Additional credits in Latin American
Studies
The following SCMS courses can be
used as upper-level LAS credit. Course descriptions are found under
Social, Cultural, and Media Studies beginning on page 333.
•
SCMS 310 — Special Topics:
Regional Studies in Latin America
• SCMS 363 — Processes of
Development and Under-Development in Latin America
• SCMS 388 — Comparative Studies
of Minority Indigenous Peoples
• SCMS 440A — Religion in Latin
America
• SCMS 463 — Special Topics in
Development Studies
• SCMS 470A — Latin American
Immigrants and Immigration
LAS 100 3 credits
Images of Latin
America
Prerequisite(s): None
Using Latin America as a case
study, LAS 100 offers students the opportunity to examine the images of
the “underdeveloped” world that we encounter in the mass media on a
daily basis. We will concentrate on the images found in the media of
television, radio and print journalism, but will also pay attention to
those images that have come to us through film. Thus, students will
“experience” Latin America through its images, but will be encouraged to
analyze what exactly it is that is being “experienced.” In doing this,
we will be following current events in Latin America, and be making a
critical, on-going assessment of coverage of those events in the mass
media. The result is an effective introduction to the human condition
and culture of our Latin American neighbours, and a critical glimpse at
the limitations inherent in our view of that part of the world.
LAS 102 3 credits
Latin American
Study Tour
Prerequisite(s): None
This course offers students an
introduction to a specific Latin American nation by means of a study
tour. It is a one-semester course of independent study with a 3-4 week
study tour experience. The field experience will be augmented by lecture
and discussion. Independent study prior to leaving and upon return to
B.C. will help to create an exciting learning experience for all
involved.
LAS 110 3 credits
Pre-Columbian,
Hispanic and African Heritage of Latin America
Prerequisite(s): None
This course examines the cultural
heritage of Latin America, forged from the complex interaction of New
World, European, and African peoples. We begin with an analysis of the
Aztec and Inca states, two powerful empires that ruled large populations
and extensive territories at the time of European contact in the 16th
century. We then study the cultural and historical contact of Iberian
expansion, Columbus’ voyage of discovery, and the Spanish invasion of
the Americas. After discussing the profound impact of Spanish colonial
rule on the indigenous people of the New World, we analyze the origins
and development of the African slave trade and the formation of
Afro-American cultures. We conclude with a discussion of the
socio-cultural and political legacy of colonialism.
LAS 200 3 credits
Introduction to
Latin American Social and Political Issues
Prerequisite(s): None
Latin America is a fascinating and
diverse region of considerable importance to Canadians for political,
commercial, and social reasons. In this course we will begin to explore
key facets of life in this volatile region as we enter the 21st century.
This will involve looking backward at the forces and processes that have
shaped Latin American society thus far, as well as looking at the new
situation most of Latin America currently finds itself in, and at its
prospects for the future.
LAS 201 3 credits
Artistic
Expression in Latin America
Prerequisite(s): None
From literature, music, and the
visual arts to political thought and theology, Latin American culture is
rich, vibrant, and exciting. This inter-disciplinary course combines the
perspectives of the social sciences with art, architecture, music,
literature, and film to examine the relationship between ideas and
culture and the major issues found in Latin America past and present.
LAS 312 4 credits
Special Topics:
Latin American Cultural Topics
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include at least three credits LAS.
A cross-disciplinary focus on
specific elements of contemporary Latin American and Iberian culture.
Topics such as indigenism, Afro-Latin culture, religion, literature, and
folklore will be studied.
LAS 498 4 credits
Directed Readings
in Latin American Studies
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include at least 9 credits of LAS or SCMS with Latin American content,
plus permission from supervising faculty member and department head.
Directed reading in a selected
field of study under the direction of a faculty member. A major paper
will be required.
Library and Information Technology
LIBT 100 3 credits
Essentials of
Information Service
Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides instruction
in some of the initial public services tasks in library work such as
circulation, inter-library loans, displays and processing library
materials. Library filing rules and Boolean searching are covered, and
students learn to be effective searchers of library catalogues and other
databases. Course content includes business procedures used in
libraries, such as word processing, e-mail, and managing the telephone.
Students learn how to conduct an effective employment search, and gain
practice in writing resumes and covering letters. Communications and
human relations in the workplace are discussed. An introduction to
trouble-shooting business machines such as photocopiers and fax machines
is included. Includes computer lab.
Note: This course is accepted as
an elective in the UCFV Arts BA program.
LIBT 110 3 credits
Information and
Society
Prerequisite(s): None
This introductory course surveys
the history of books, libraries, and the management of information.
Current trends and issues in the book and information industries are
examined, as is the role of the paraprofessional in these industries.
Note: This course is accepted as
an elective in the UCFV Arts BA program.
LIBT 115 3 credits
Library
Cataloguing Techniques
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 100 (may be
taken concurrently) and admission to the LIBT program
This course teaches cataloguing
according to the latest edition of Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules
(AACRII), description of library materials, and MARC coding for
bibliographic description of items in all formats. The course provides
an introduction to Authority files, and assignment of access points, and
to searching online systems for derived copy from national and other
libraries. Skills learned in this course provide a basis for subsequent
courses. Includes computer lab.
LIBT 120 3 credits
Library
Technical Services
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 115 (may be
taken concurrently)
This course examines the technical
services department of the library or information centre. It covers the
process of acquiring all types of materials for a library or information
centre, with attention to the use of standard selection tools,
bibliographic verification using electronic and paper systems,
acquisitions procedures, and control of acquisitions budgets using
manual and spreadsheet systems. Cataloguing skills acquired in LIBT 115
will be reinforced through practice as students follow examples through
the complete range of technical services. Includes computer lab.
LIBT 130 3 credits
Library
Classification Systems
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 115 (may be
taken concurrently)
The two major library
classification systems used in North America are studied: Library of
Congress Classification System, used primarily in college and university
libraries, and the Dewey Decimal Classification System, used primarily
in public and school libraries.
LIBT 135 3 credits
Library Subject
Access
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 115 (may be
taken concurrently)
In this course, which adds subject
access to catalogue records, students will learn to provide correctly
formatted subject headings, using Sears List of Subject Headings for
items that have been classified using the Dewey Decimal Classification
System, and Library of Congress Subject Headings for items classified
using Library of Congress Classification System. A study of selected
thesauri from subjects such as education, psychology, and technology
will form the basis for a comparison of controlled vocabulary and
keyword selection as methods of locating items in an online catalogue.
Students will learn to provide suitable indexes and thesaurus entries.
Students will also learn the correct MARC coding for adding subject
headings to an online catalogue record.
LIBT 140 3 credits
Library Public
Services
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 115 (may be
taken concurrently)
An introduction to working with
the public in libraries and information centres. Topics include
developing a philosophy of service, the variety of public services
offered by different institutions, public relations, communicating
effectively with patrons through the reference interview, dealing with
difficult patrons, recognizing basic types of queries, recognizing when
to refer patrons to professional staff or outside agencies, effective
use of the library catalogue to extract information, and basic types of
reference sources (primarily print) used to answer patron queries.
LIBT 145 3 credits
Internet
Information Retrieval
Prerequisite(s): None
This course will be of interest to
students from all disciplines. Students will become effective searchers
of the internet, developing and refining search strategies to increase
the relevance of the material gathered. Students learn how to evaluate
the information they find, using standard criteria, and how to document
electronic information sources using standard style guides. Issues such
as the effect of the internet on society, scholarship, and libraries,
are discussed and debated. Resources specific to different subject areas
such as business, government, health, arts, humanities, and social
sciences will be explored.
Note: This course is accepted as
an elective in the UCFV Arts BA program.
LIBT 160 3 credits
Site Visits,
Practicum
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 115, LIBT 140,
and 45 LIBT program credits
Site visits are arranged for
groups of students to visit libraries and/or records management areas to
learn how these areas deal with their users and with the materials they
manage. At the end of term, all students will work for a four-week
period in a selected site, and be evaluated on their activities while
performing the practicum. Every effort is made to match the interests of
the student to the host site. Work in this course is evaluated as
satisfactory/unsatisfactory and grades are not used in calculating grade
point averages.
LIBT 210 3 credits
Database
Organization of Information
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 135 (may be
taken concurrently)
Students learn to create
searchable databases to handle informational materials for a variety of
purposes. Here they will use indexes and thesaurus entries to create
access points for several informational database programs. They will
learn techniques for writing abstracts, and develop simple instructions
for others to use in searching their databases. Includes a computer lab.
LIBT 220 3 credits
Library
Applications Software
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 120 (may be
taken concurrently)
This course will include the
evaluation and selection of library and information management software,
its installation, set-up and use. Students will be introduced to local
area networks, and will learn simple maintenance procedures. They will
learn to locate reviews of software in print and online, and they will
evaluate library software and write coherent reviews. They will also
learn how to write procedures for other staff to follow when using
library systems. Includes computer lab.
LIBT 230 3 credits
Library Services
for Children
(Educ 230)
Prerequisite(s): None
Students learn to use a wide
variety of children’s literature to provide programs which will help
children develop a taste for and a delight in the best materials
available.
Note: Students cannot take EDUC
230 for further credit.
LIBT 240 3 credits
Media in
Libraries
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 115 (may be
taken concurrently)
This course covers the operation
and simple maintenance of audiovisual equipment, and methods of
locating, evaluating, organizing and handling audiovisual materials such
as audio and video cassettes, microforms, graphic materials, computer
software, pamphlets, etc.
LIBT 250 3 credits
Records
Management
Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides an
introduction to the systematic control of information in an
organization. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
legislation will provide a context for establishing a records management
program in an organization. Students will learn to analyze research and
conduct inventories and audits of office systems. Also included are
topics such as active/inactive records, the values and life cycles of
records, schedules for retention, storage, retrieval and disposal of
records, commonly used classification and filing systems.
Note: This course is accepted as
an elective in the UCFV Arts BA program.
LIBT 260 3 credits
Automated
Records Management
Prerequisite(s): LIBT 250, CIS 100
(may be taken concurrently)
Automated systems for managing
records are taught in this course, along with creation and use of forms
for specific purposes in the computerized environment. Here students
will be introduced to use of magnetic and optical media for records
storage and retrieval and will practise written, oral, and electronic
communication skills. Students will use word processing, spreadsheet and
database programs for simulation of records management tasks. Items
classified using ARCS/ORCS will be entered into a database. Includes a
computer lab.
LIBT 270 3 credits
Archival
Techniques
Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, students will
study the relationship between records management procedures and
archival techniques. They will examine the field of archives, and
recognize its national and local associations and organizations. The
course will deal with the process of appraising and selecting items for
archival retention, and will introduce simple conservation techniques,
safe storage methods, and the concepts of original order and provenance.
Students will develop methods of providing indexes, finding aids and
security for archival collections. Includes a computer lab.
Note: This course is accepted as
an elective in the UCFV Arts BA program.
LIBT 280 3 credits
Special Topics
in Information Work
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s
permission
LIBT 280 is offered on an
occasional basis, to provide enrichment in an emerging area of study. It
will be offered to both students and people from the information world
who wish to study a topic under the direction of UCFV’s LIBT program.
LING 101 3 credits
Introduction to
Language
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to various areas
of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language
acquisition, etc. A look at language as overlapping systems of
rule-governed features.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for both Linguistics 101 and SLA 209.
LING 110 3 credits
Introduction to
Phonetics
Prerequisite(s): Ling 101 recommended
This course is a practical
introduction to human speech sounds. The student will learn to
recognize, analyze and describe, symbolize using the IPA and other
phonetic alphabets, and produce the speech sounds of a great many world
languages. The course will include segmental sounds, tone, intonation,
stress, and duration.
LING 202 3 credits
Language
Acquisition
Prerequisite(s): Ling 101
Linguistics 202 looks at theories
of child language acquisition and adult second language learning. The
course provides an overview of the complex performative knowledge any
speaker of a language must possess. The overlapping systems of
phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics of English, as
well as theories of child language acquisition and second language
learning are reviewed.
MAND 101 3 credits
Introduction to
Mandarin I
Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces students to
the basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
Mandarin Chinese, and to Chinese culture.
MAND 102 3 credits
Introduction to
Mandarin II
Prerequisite(s): MAND 101 or
instructor’s permission
Students will build on basic
skills acquired in Mandarin 101 and continue to develop oral, listening,
reading, and writing skills and to further explore Chinese culture.
MAND 201 3 credits
Intermediate
Mandarin I
Prerequisite(s): Mand 102
This course is a continuation of
Mand 102. Students will practice and enhance all four skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing developed in Mand 102 and will
acquire additional grammatical structures and vocabulary for achieving
intermediate proficiency in conversation, reading, writing and
translation as well as further understanding of the Chinese culture and
customs. Composition in Mandarin is introduced. At the end of Mand 201,
the student is expected to be able to use all the basic sentence
patterns in modern Mandarin and to know about 1000 — 1200 Mandarin
words.
MAND 202 3 credits
Intermediate
Mandarin II
Prerequisite(s): Mand 201
This course is a continuation of
Mand 201 with emphasis on practising and enhancing the four skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing developed in Mand 201. Through
the course, students will acquire additional grammatical structures and
vocabulary for achieving intermediate proficiency in conversation,
reading, writing, and translation, obtain further understanding of the
Chinese culture and customs, and learn approximately 200-300 new words.
Composition in Chinese will be strengthened.
Notes on prerequisites:
Unless stated otherwise, the
minimum grade acceptable in all course prerequisites is a C-. In
exceptional cases, course prerequisites may be waived by an instructor.
Students will need the instructor’s written permission for waiver of a
prerequisite.
If, for any student, more than
three calendar years have elapsed since credit was obtained for any
course prerequisite, the student concerned should contact the course
instructor for further instructions before the course begins. A
preliminary assessment test may have to be passed to satisfy the
prerequisite.
Students wishing to enroll in Math
085, 094, 095 must write a Math Placement test. All other students
applying for Math courses below the 100 level must write a CCP
assessment. For Math placement test information refer to page 20. For
CCP assessment information refer to page 96
The department will consider
exceptional students for advanced standing into certain mathematics
courses. See Advanced Standing on page 28.
Note: The required grade in all
Grade 12 prerequisites must include the provincial exam component.
Math Centre
UCFV is committed to helping
students succeed in their study of mathematics. The Math Centres in
Abbotsford and Chilliwack are open at various times throughout the week,
Monday to Friday. Students are encouraged to come to the centres for
help with math questions. Videos are available for courses below the
100-level; cassette tapes are available for introductory statistics; and
computer software, including versions of MAPLE and MINITAB, is available
on centre computers for student use. Students may also sign out math
books to supplement their course work.
MATH 051 4 credits
Fundamental
Mathematics I
Prerequisite(s): Individual CCP
assessment and permission of the CCP department
This is a beginning mathematics
course which provides instruction in whole numbers (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division), as well as decimals and
fractions. Estimation and problem solving are also part of the course.
Student learning issues such as “math anxiety” are addressed through
individual attention and a variety of instructional approaches. Tutors
may be available to help students.
MATH 061 4 credits
Fundamental
Mathematics II
Prerequisite(s): Math 051 or
individual CCP assessment, and CCP department permission
This is a basic mathematics course
which provides instruction in decimals, fractions, proportion, percent,
and measurement, as well as an introduction to algebra and geometry.
Estimation and problem solving are also part of the course. Student
learning issues such as “math anxiety” are addressed through individual
attention and a variety of instructional approaches. Students will gain
the knowledge and skills to be successful at intermediate mathematics.
MATH 071 4 credits
Intermediate
Business Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): Math 061 or
individual assessment by CCP department
This course consists of a brief
review of basic mathematics followed by the metric system, ratio and
proportion, percent, statistics, positive and negative numbers,
expressions and equations, percentage applications, calculating
interest, perimeter, area, Pythagorean rule, and complex word problems.
MATH 072 4 credits
Intermediate
Algebraic Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): Math 061 or
individual CCP assessment, and CCP department permission
The course assumes a basic
proficiency in arithmetic operations and briefly reviews fractions,
decimals, ratio, proportion, percent, and the metric system. The major
purpose of the course is to prepare students to take advanced-level
mathematics. Topics include integers, primes and factors; perimeter,
area, and volume; formulas, algebraic equations and expressions;
coordinate and statistical graphs; powers, roots, and scientific
notation. The course also introduces polynomials and right angle
trigonometry.
The goal of Intermediate
Mathematics is to enable adult learners to acquire mathematical
knowledge and skills, and strategies needed to enter appropriate higher
level course, or to satisfy personal or career goals.
MATH 084 4 credits
Introductory
Algebra and Trigonometry
Prerequisite(s): Math 072, or
demonstration of entry-level knowledge and skills on the CCP assessment
or the UCFV Math Placement Test; and CCP department permission
MATH 084 reviews operations with
real numbers and the solution of linear equations. It introduces linear
inequalities; the solution of quadratic, rational, and radical
equations; operations with polynomial, rational and radical expressions;
and the graphing of equations, particularly linear equations. It also
reviews basic geometry concepts such as congruency and similarity needed
for the study of right angle trigonometry. Right angle trigonometry is
used to solve practical problems. MATH 084 is intended for students who
need to gain or refresh knowledge and skills to ensure success at
Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry (Math 085).Math 084 may be used as
a math credit for the CCP Advanced Level certificate or the Provincial
Adult Dogwood. It can also be used as preparation for some vocational,
career, and technical programs. For academic programs, students must
complete Math 085.
MATH 085 4 credits
Intermediate
Algebra and Trigonometry
Prerequisite(s): At least a C in Math
084 or demonstration of entry-level knowledge and skills on the UCFV
Math Placement Test; and CCP department permission
Math 085 reviews basic algebraic
concepts and skills, including linear functions. Absolute value,
polynomial, rational, radical, and quadratic expressions, equations, and
functions are studied in detail. Students will use function notation and
graph relations and functions. The course reviews right-angle
trigonometry and introduces the laws of sines and cosines to solve
non-right triangles, with an emphasis on solving practical problems.
Math 085 is intended to provide
the background necessary for success at college level mathematics (MATH
094/095). As a prerequisite for entry into many college and university
programs, Math 085 serves as an equivalent to Principles or Applications
of Math 11.
MATH 094 4 credits
Introduction to
College Math I
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 12
or at least a C in one of the following: Principles of Math 11, Math
085, Applications of Math 12.
Note: All students, except those who
have completed MATH 085 or Principles of Math 12 (provincially
examined), are required to write the Math Placement Test.
This course, followed by Math 095,
is recommended for students intending to major in a science,
engineering, or technology program who do not have the required Grade 12
(Math) prerequisites. Math 094 and Math 095 are together equivalent to
provincial Mathematics 12 and they provide the foundation for calculus
courses.
Topics include manipulation of
algebraic expressions; zeroes of quadratic and polynomial functions;
equations involving rational exponents, radicals, rational functions and
absolute values. Functions are studied, with emphasis on notation,
graphing, transformations, inverses and compositions. Practical
applications include optimization, motion, and area problems. Nonlinear
systems and complex numbers are included.
MATH 095 4 credits
Introduction to
College Math II
Prerequisite(s): Math 094 with at
least a C
Math 094 and Math 095 are together
equivalent to provincial Math 12. In MATH 095 the students examine
logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, and
geometric and arithmetic sequences and series. Additional topics covered
as time allows include the binomial theorem, matrices, and vectors.
MATH 100 1 credit
Supplement to
Calculus
Corequisite(s): Enrollment in Math 111
or Math 115
This half-semester optional course
complements Math 111 and Math 115. It provides students with a quick and
focused review of the basic mathematical skills that underlie university
calculus. Topics will include functions and graphing, algebra,
exponents, factoring polynomials, and solving equations. Students who
need this course may identify themselves or may be encouraged to enroll
in this course after their first test in Math 111 or Math 115. Students
should check with their advisors as to whether this course counts toward
their programs.
Note: Students cannot obtain
credit for both Math 100 and Math 110.
MATH 104 4 credits
Introductory
Statistics
Prerequisite(s): A C or better in one
of the following: Math 11 (or Principles of Math 11), or Applications of
Math 11, or Math 085; or 45 university-level credits with department
permission.
This course is an introduction to
descriptive statistics, sampling, probability, estimation, hypothesis
testing, correlation, and regression. It provides an intuitive approach
to why and when the procedures may be used, without involving
mathematical proofs.
This course is recommended for
anyone who wishes to develop the ability to intelligently evaluate
published statistical data, and for students of arts, criminal justice,
education, and social science in particular.
As a general rule, students with
Math 11 are expected to take Math 104, those with Math 12 are expected
to take Math 106, and those with a full year of calculus are expected to
take Math 270. Students should check program requirements.
Students with credit for Math 106
or Math 270 are not allowed to take Math 104. Students with Math 104 may
subsequently take Math 270 in order to satisfy the requirements for a
math degree.
MATH 105 4 credits
Math for the
Elementary School Teacher
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 11
with at least a C, or Math 085 with at least a C, or Applications of
Math 11 with at least a C+
It has been recognized by various
study groups that if teachers are not at ease with mathematics, their
resulting fears and prejudices are communicated to the students. This
course is designed to provide a direct experience of mathematics and to
allow the students to explore their reasoning strategies and gain
greater confidence in their mathematical abilities. Understanding of the
pertinent subject material is essential to effective teaching. It must
be stressed that Math 105 is a mathematics course aimed at developing
mathematical ability and is not a course in the methods of teaching.
Topics include strategies in problem solving, sets and their
applications, numeration systems, properties of real numbers and their
subsets, number theory and plane geometry.
MATH 106 4 credits
Statistics I
Prerequisite(s): A recent Principles
of Math 12 (provincially examined), or Math 094 and 095 with a C or
better, or Applications of Math 12 with a C or better, or Math 110
This course is an introduction to
descriptive statistics, sampling, probability, estimation, hypothesis
testing, correlation, regression, and analysis of variance. This course
is similar to Math 104, but includes multiple regression, one-way ANOVA,
and a more detailed discussion of probability results. Facility with
Grade 12 level algebra is expected, but no calculus is required.
As a general rule, students with
Math 11 are expected to take Math 104, those with Math 12 are expected
to take Math 106, and those with a full year of calculus are expected to
take Math 270.
Before registering, students
should check the requirements of their program. UCFV mathematics degrees
require Math 270. While Math 106 is not equivalent to Math 270, students
with credit for Math 270 are not allowed to take Math 106. Those with
credit for Math 106 may subsequently take Math 270 in order to satisfy
the requirements for a math degree.
MATH 108 3 credits
Statistics for
Nursing Research
Prerequisite(s): Entry into the
Nursing degree program, or permission of the Nursing Department
The emphasis of this course is on
the understanding of nursing research papers. Topics include: types of
data and corresponding graphical and summary description; methods of
sampling from finite populations; two-way tables and independence;
sensitivity and specificity; prevalence and incidence; the normal
distribution; regression and correlation; measure of association;
sampling proportions and rates; Pearson’s chi-square; hypotheses and
confidence intervals; multiple regression, validity and reliability; and
experimental versus observational data. Students will use computer
software, such as Minitab, or a spreadsheet.
Note: It is not intended to fulfil
a statistics requirement for any program other than Nursing.
MATH 110 4 credits
Pre-Calculus
Math
Prerequisite(s): A recent Principles
of Math 12 (provincially examined); or UCFV MATH 094 and 095 with a C-
or better, or Applications of Math 12 with at least a C+; or a score of
at least 55% on the MDPT.
This course is required for
students who intend to study calculus and who have not obtained a mark
of at least a B in Principles of Math 12 or equivalent.
Math 110 is intended to give
students an opportunity to develop the mathematics they have seen in
high school and progress into a successful completion of first-year
calculus. In particular, it is meant to help students strengthen their
basic algebraic skills, to re-examine functions including rational,
exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse functions, and to
provide a general introduction to the instantaneous rate of change as
studied in calculus. Practical applications are emphasized. As the use
of technology can greatly facilitate the study of mathematics, students
will require a graphing calculator.
Students may receive credit for
only one of Math 094/095 or Math 110.
MATH 111 4 credits
Calculus I
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 12
with B or higher (provincially examined); or UCFV MATH 094/095 with B
average or higher, or MATH 110 with C+ or higher; or a score of at least
70% on the MDPT
The study of calculus represents a
major step in your education. Mathematics, previous to this subject,
dealt with the description of static phenomena. During the latter part
of the 17th century, a mathematical description was developed to
describe and predict changing phenomena. This mathematics of change is
now called calculus.
Topics include limits,
derivatives, applications of derivatives such as analysis of function
behaviour, optimization and related rates; antidifferentiation, polar
coordinates and parametric functions.
Students may receive credit for
only one of Math 111 or Math 115.
MATH 112 4 credits
Calculus II
Prerequisite(s): Math 111 with a C or
better
Calculus I is concerned with
finding the characteristics of change of a given quantity. In Calculus
II, we examine the change in the reverse: if we know the way a quantity
changes, can we determine what the quantity is?
Topics include techniques of
integration; application of the definite integral to various problems
such as areas, volumes, fluid pressure and population growth; improper
integrals and their applications; an introduction to differential
equations; polynomial approximations to functions; and sequences and
series.
Students may receive credit for
only one of MATH 112 and MATH 116.
MATH 115 4 credits
Differential and
Integral Calculus I
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 12
with a C+ or higher (provincially examined), or Math 094 and Math 095
with an average of C+ or higher, or Math 110 with a C+ or higher or a
score of at least 63% on the MDPT.
This calculus stream (Math
115/116) is recommended for students of Business Management, Biological
Sciences, and Computer Information Systems. (Please see transfer guide
for transferability to other universities.) This course is based on
modeling real data with piecewise continuous models. The current and
future behaviour of the model is analysed using the techniques of
differential calculus of one variable, including optimization and
curvature analysis, and the results are interpreted in real-life terms.
Also included in the course are integral calculus of one variable
topics: finding the total accumulation of change, Riemann Sums, the
Fundamental Theorem, finding antiderivatives, applications involving
finding a model from rate of change data, measuring the effects of
change, and very simple differential equations.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for more than one of Math 111 or Math 115.
MATH 116 4 credits
Calculus II for
Business, Biology and CIS
Prerequisite(s): Math 115 with a C or
better
This calculus stream is
recommended for students of Business Management, Biological Sciences and
Computer Information Systems. (Please see transfer guide for
transferability to other universities.) This course continues from Math
115 and relies heavily on modelling from real data. The topics include:
multivariate differential calculus, differential equations, matrices,
solution of simultaneous linear equations and simultaneous differential
equations.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for more than one of Math 112 or Math 116.
MATH 117 3 credits
Mathematical
Communication
Prerequisite(s): A C or better in BC
Principles of Math 12 or equivalent; and (ESL WG64, and RV68, and S66),
or (placement at the ESL 70 level and Math and Stats department
permission]
This course is designed for
students who have moderately strong mathematical backgrounds but whose
first language is not English. It is meant to prepare such students for
success in subsequent mathematics and statistics courses at UCFV by
providing extensive practice in using both written and spoken English in
the context of mathematical problem-solving.
Note: Students may obtain credit
for only one of Math 100, Math 110, or Math 117.
MATH 125 4 credits
Introduction to
Discrete Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): Math 110, or a C+
average or better in Math094/095, or a C+ or better in Principles of
Math 12 (provincially examined), or Applications of Math 12 with at
least a B
Discrete mathematics is a new and
important part of mathematics, and is concerned primarily with the
analysis and computational representation of ‘finite structures’. Its
applications are widespread in modern technology and include scheduling,
network construction, data communications, and computer engineering.
This course serves as an introduction to some of the basic techniques of
the discipline, including methods of counting, modular arithmetic, and
formal logic. The focus of the course will be on formulating problems
into mathematical models and on methods applicable to the analysis of
these models.
MATH 152 4 credits
Linear Algebra
for Engineering
Pre- or corequisite(s): Math 112
This course covers the solutions
to linear systems of equations, vector spaces, applications to 2D and 3D
geometry, linear dependence and independence, matrix algebra,
determinants, orthogonal transformations and bases, application to
Fourier series, eigenvalues, diagonalization, symmetric matrices, the
algebra of complex numbers, the differential equations of vibrational
models and linear systems of equations. This course is designed for
students seeking a career in engineering. Students intending on a BSc or
BA degree are recommended to take MATH 221 instead of ENGR/MATH 152.
Note: UCFV math degrees require
MATH 221, not MATH 152. Credit cannot be obtained for both MATH 152 and
ENGR 152. This course is also listed as ENGR 152.
MATH 205 4 credits
Math for the
Elementary School Teacher II
Prerequisite(s): Math 105 with a C or
better
This course will continue the aims
of MATH 105 by providing a direct experience of mathematics and by
encouraging students to explore reasoning strategies in solving problems
appropriate to the elementary school curriculum. This course is designed
to develop confidence in verbalizing mathematics to one’s peers as well
as to students in an elementary classroom. Fifteen hours of elementary
classroom observation is mandatory. Topics include strategies in problem
solving, descriptive statistics, an introduction to probability,
coordinate geometry, elementary logic, modular arithmetic, and an
introduction to graph theory.
MATH 211 3 credits
Calculus III
Prerequisite(s): Math 112 with C or
better, or Math 116 with C or better
This course extends the concepts
of first-year calculus from the one-variable setting to a multi-variable
setting. Topics include 3-dimensional analytic geometry, Euclidean
spaces, partial derivatives and gradient, optimization, multiple
integrals and applications.
MATH 214 3 credits
Introduction to
Analysis
Prerequisite(s): Math 112 with at
least a C (B recommended)
This course provides an
introduction to some of the fundamental ideas of mathematical analysis,
the subject that forms the rigorous foundation for calculus. It also
introduces students to the concept of proof, and provides techniques for
constructing and analyzing proofs. It serves as a very good preparation
for upper-level mathematics courses. Topics include logical connectives
and quantifiers, elementary set theory including the ideas of infinite
cardinality, properties of the real numbers such as density and
completeness, limits and convergence of sequences and functions,
continuity, differentiability, Cauchy sequences, the Extreme and Mean
Value Theorems, uniform continuity, and series convergence.
MATH 221 3 credits
Linear Algebra
Prerequisite(s): Math 112 with a C or
better; or Math 116 with C+ or better
This course in linear algebra
offers an introduction to the strength and flexibility of mathematics.
Powerful general results are derived, and can then be applied to
specific problems in areas such as physics, engineering, commerce, or
chemistry. At other times, the process is reversed and particular
problems are used to motivate far-reaching results. Topics include
linear systems, matrix algebra, vector spaces, linear transformations
and diagonalization.
MATH 225 3 credits
Topics in
Discrete Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): Math 112 with a C+ or
higher
This course introduces the student
to some of the most useful types of combinatorial structures: graphs,
trees, generating functions, and recurrence relations, all of which play
an important role in the mathematics of computers and computation.
MATH 235 3 credits
Mathematical
Modeling
Prerequisite(s): Math 112 or Math 116
Pre- or corequisite(s): At least one
of: Math 106, Math 152, Math 211, Math 221, or Math 270
This course introduces the student
to the techniques of mathematical modeling: the construction of a
mathematical description of a real-world situation, and the analysis of
this description. All computation will be done in a CAS (computer
algebra system) environment (such as MAPLE), enabling the student to
concentrate on creating and criticizing the models.
MATH 255 3 credits
Ordinary
Differential Equations
Prerequisite(s): Math 112
Pre- or corequisite(s): Math 211 and
one of Math 152, Math 221, Phys 221.
Most mathematical models of a
physical process are in the form of differential equations. This course
provides various techniques and ideas in solving ordinary differential
equations with an emphasis on applications. Graphing calculators and
Maple are used in this course. Topics include first- and second-order
linear differential equations, non-linear equations, series solutions,
Laplace transform methods, and linear systems.
Note: This course is also offered
as ENGR 255. Students can receive credit for only one of MATH 255 and
ENGR 255.
MATH 270 4 credits
Introduction to
Probability and Statistics
Prerequisite(s): Math 112, or a C or
better in Math 116
An introduction to the theory and
practice of statistics for engineering, science, and mathematics
students who have experience with calculus. Topics include descriptive
statistics, elementary probability theory, expectation and variance of
random variables, binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson, exponential and
normal distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and
hypothesis tests for means and proportions, tests of goodness-of-fit and
independence, correlation, simple linear regression.
MATH 280 3 credits
Further Topics
in Probability and Statistics
Prerequisite(s): Math 270
Topics include conditional
probability and expectation, Markov chains, Poisson processes, lifetime
distributions and reliability, general inference techniques, fitting and
testing simple probability models, application to production management
and quality control, sequential analysis (as time permits).
MATH 302 3 credits
Analysis of
Observational and Experimental Data
Prerequisite(s): Math 104 with at
least a B+, or Math 106 with at least a B, or Math 270
This is a practical course on the
use and understanding of multiple linear regression and the analysis of
variance techniques. The MINITAB software is used throughout the course.
Topics covered include the method of least-squares, the analysis of
variance table, F tests, indicator variables, matched pairs, randomized
block designs, one-way and two-way experimental designs, the comparison
of regression lines, and the analysis of covariance. Logistic regression
is discussed as time allows. Students complete a group project on a real
data set.
Note: Students cannot obtain
credit for both Math 302 and Bus 301 in a BA or BSc degree.
MATH 308 3 credits
Linear
Programming
Prerequisite(s): Math 221
Linear programming is a powerful
optimization technique which is used in many areas of business, science
and engineering. This course provides an introduction to many
applications. The simplex method and variations thereof are covered in
depth along with duality theory and sensitivity analysis. Students do
analysis by hand as well as with the computer.
MATH 312 3 credits
Vector Calculus
Prerequisite(s): Math 211
This course extends the ideas and
techniques of calculus to higher dimensions. Topics include the calculus
of space curves (parametrization, tangent/normal/binormal, Frenet
formulae, curvature), general orthogonal curvilinear coordinates, the
calculus of vector fields (line integrals, surface integrals) and the
core results of vector calculus (Stokes’ Theorem, Divergence Theorem,
and Green’s Theorem).
MATH 315 3 credits
Applied
Regression Analysis
Prerequisite(s): MATH 104 with a B+ or
better, or MATH 106 with a B or better, or MATH 270.
This is a practical course on the
use and understanding of linear regression analysis. A statistical
computer package such as MINITAB (or S-plus or SAS) software is used
throughout the course. Topics include the method of least squares, the
analysis of variance table, F tests, selection of predictor variables,
diagnostics, remedial measures and validation, qualitative predictor
variables, the comparison of regression models, the analysis of
covariance, nonparametric regression, introduction to nonlinear
regression analysis, and logistic regression. Students complete at least
one group project using a real data set.
Note: Students cannot obtain
credit for both MATH 315 and MATH 302.
MATH 316 3 credits
Numerical
Analysis
Prerequisite(s): Math 112 or Math 221,
and knowledge of a programming language acceptable to the department
This course covers the
construction and application of numerical computing solutions to
mathematical problems that include applications of linear algebra,
differentiation and integration, non-linear equations, the approximation
of functions, and ordinary differential equations.
MATH 320 3 credits
Advanced
Calculus of One Variable
Prerequisite(s): Math 214
This course introduces some
techniques of real analysis. Topics include infinite series, uniform
convergence, Taylor series, the Riemann integral, improper integrals,
and an introduction to analysis in abstract metric spaces.
MATH 322 3 credits
Complex
Variables
Prerequisite(s): Math 211
This course provides an
introduction to complex analysis and its applications. Topics include
the algebra of complex numbers, geometry of the complex plane, analytic
functions, contour integration, complex power series, residue theory,
and an introduction to conformal mapping.
MATH 330 3 credits
Design of
Experiments
Prerequisite(s): Math 270
This course discusses the
construction and analysis of standard experimental designs. The basic
techniques of randomization and blocking, and the use of covariates are
reviewed, followed by consideration of the 2^k factorial and fractional
factorial designs. Repeated measures designs are next discussed,
including the split-plot and cross-over varieties. Variance components
analysis and response surface methods are covered as time allows.
Emphasis is on the conduct,
assumption, implications and rationale of particular designs. The data
analysis is implemented using MINITAB software. Students are expected to
produce a report resulting from analyzing data collected from an
experiment which they have designed and conducted and which illustrates
at least one of the major designs discussed.
MATH 343 3 credits
Applied Discrete
Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): Math 225 and
knowledge of a computing language acceptable to the instructor
This course introduces discrete
modeling. Topics covered include generation of combinatorial objects,
applications to scheduling, and applications of graphs.
MATH 350 3 credits
Survey Sampling
Prerequisite(s): Math 106 with at
least a B, or Math 270
This course introduces the theory
and practice of survey sampling. The basic theory of simple random
sampling, stratified random sampling, ratio estimation, cluster sampling
and systematic sampling is covered, together with the more specialized
topics of questionnaire design, estimation of population size and the
random response method for sensitive questions. Students are expected to
produce a report resulting from analyzing data collected in a survey
which they have designed and conducted, and which illustrates at least
one of the sample designs discussed during the course.
MATH 355 3 credits
Number Theory
and Applications
Prerequisite(s): Any second-year
mathematics course
An introduction to the fundamental
ideas of number theory, with attention to applications in computation,
cryptography, and communications. Topics include primes and gcds,
congruence, and applications (hashing functions, check digits),
factorization methods and cryptology (ciphers, public key cryptography,
etc.) and continued fractions.
MATH 360 3 credits
Operations
Research I
Prerequisite(s): Math 211, Math 221.
Math 308 recommended and will be required Fall 2006
This course is concerned with the
application of mathematical models to problems arising in industry.
Operations research was developed during and just after the last world
war, and has had amazing success in enabling organizations to be more
effective and efficient. The topics covered include: a brief review of
linear programming; dynamic and integer programming, scheduling;
nonlinear programming, optimization with and without constraints;
network models and applications; and PERT and CPM.
MATH 370 3 credits
Probability &
Stochastic Processes
Prerequisite(s): Math 211, Math 270
This course covers the theory of
probability and stochastic processes for science and mathematics
students who have experience with second-year calculus and elementary
probability and statistics. Topics include probability space,
conditional probability and independence, continuous and discrete random
variables, jointly distributed random variables, expectation,
conditional expectation and properties, limit theorems, Markov chains
and Poisson processes, lifetime distributions, Cox’s proportional hazard
model, Kaplan-Meier estimate of the survival function, and simulation.
MATH 381 3 credits
Mathematical
Methods I
Prerequisite(s): Math 211, 312, 255,
221. Phys 111/112 recommended
This course covers a wide range of
mathematical techniques: calculus problem-solving devices; Fourier
series, Fourier integrals; the gamma, beta, and error functions; Bessel
functions, Legendre, Hermite and Laguerre polynomials, Sturm-Liouville
systems; partial differential equations; and calculus of variations.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for more than one of Math 381, Phys 381, or ENGR 257.
MATH 390 3 credits
Time Series and
Forecasting
Prerequisite(s): Math 270 and Math 302
This course introduces the basic
ideas of time series analysis and, in particular, the Box-Jenkins
Integrated-Auto-Regressive-Moving-Average (ARIMA) family of models. The
emphasis of this course is on practical implementation of the methods.
MATH 402 3 credits
Generalized
Linear Models and Survival Analysis
Prerequisite(s): Math 270, 302
The course covers the application
of the methods of the linear model analysis developed in MATH 302, MATH
315, and MATH 330 to non-normal data. This includes analysis of
contingency tables using log-linear models, analysis of incidence data
using Poisson models, analysis of binomial data using various link
functions such as logit and probit, analysis of case-control data using
logistic models, analysis of matched case-control data using logistic
models, analysis of matched case-control data using conditional logistic
regression, and analysis of survival data by adjusting for covariates or
using Cox’s proportional hazard model.
MATH 410 3 credits
History of
Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): 21 Math credits above
Math 110
This course surveys the
development of mathematical thought from antiquity to the present day.
Emphasis is placed on topics likely to be familiar to undergraduates,
which include numeration, arithmetic, geometry, number theory, calculus,
probability, statistics, set theory, abstract algebra and analysis.
While most of the course is concerned with so-called “Western”
mathematics, consideration is paid to the development of mathematical
concepts in other societies, such as the Chinese and the Mayan. The
cultural and historical context in which mathematicians worked will be
examined, along with the ways in which ideas about the nature and role
of mathematics have changed over the centuries. Recommended for students
considering a career in teaching as well as those wishing to know how
their math courses fit into general and intellectual history.
MATH 420 3 credits
Empirical and
Non-parametric Statistics
Prerequisite(s): Math 211 and Math 270
Empirical and non-parametric
statistics are used either when little can be assumed about the
underlying distribution or when the underlying distribution is very
complex. These methods are based on order statistics, rankings, or
re-sampling, and are very useful when a relatively quick answer is
required.
MATH 438 3 credits
Advanced Linear
Algebra
Prerequisite(s): Math 221 and at least
two upper-level Math courses
Techniques and applications of
linear algebra. Vector spaces; linear functionals; the singular value
decomposition; the generalized inverse; canonical forms; the spectral
decomposition.
MATH 439 3 credits
Modern Algebra
Prerequisite(s): Math 221
This course is an introduction to
the ideas of modern algebra, with emphasis on group theory. Topics
include groups and symmetry, group structure (Sylow theorems, finite
Abelian groups) and group actions. The basic elements of ring theory
(ideals and homomorphisms, integral domains, polynomial rings, unique
factorization) and field theory (characteristic, algebraic extensions)
are also considered
MATH 445 3 credits
Introduction to
Graph Theory
Prerequisite(s): Math 211, Math 221
and at least two upper-level Math courses
This course is an introduction to
graph theory and its applications.
MATH 450 3 credits
Parametric
Statistical Theory
Prerequisite(s): Math 211, 221, 270
and at least three upper level courses in math and/or statistics.
Effective September 2006, the
prerequisites will be: MATH 370.
An introduction to the ideas,
nomenclature and techniques of the main schools of parametric
statistical inference, excluding linear model theory. This is a
theoretical course directed towards students specialising in either
mathematics or statistics.
MATH 451 3 credits
Parametric
Statistical Inference
Prerequisite(s): Math 450, or MATH 270
and (MATH 280 or MATH 460) and MATH 211 and at least two upper-level
courses. Effective September 2006, the prerequisites will be: Math 450
Effective September 2006, the
prerequisites will be: MATH 450.
A course on the ideas,
nomenclature and techniques of the main schools of parametric
statistical inference, namely, likelihood, Neyman-Pearson, Bayesian. The
general similarities of the inferences made by each school will be
emphasised, but inference situations which are controversial will also
be discussed. This course is directed towards students specialising in
either mathematics or statistics.
MATH 460 3 credits
Operations
Research II (stochastic)
Prerequisite(s): Math 270, Math 360
The application of mathematical
methods problems in industry and business, allowing for random
occurrence.Topics include decisions under uncertainty, decision trees,
utility, Bayesian analysis; renewal theory, stochastic inventory
control, machine maintenance problems; Markov chains, Chapman-Kolmogorov
equations; queuing models; multiserver queues, networks of queues,
applications of queuing models; Markov decision processes, applications
to inventory control and scheduling problems; simulations, random
variables, reduction of variance, number of runs; reliability theory,
systems with repair.
MATH 470 3 credits
Methods of
Multivariate Statistics
Prerequisite(s): Math 211, 221, 270,
302, and two additional upper-level courses. (Effective September 2006,
the prerequisites will be: Math 221 and Math 370)
This course is the extension of
the linear model methods of Math 302 to the multi-variate situation. The
emphasis of the course is on examination of a range of widely used
multivariate statistical techniques, their relationship with familiar
univariate methods and the solution to practical problems. Topics will
include: Hostelling’s T^2, the analysis of dispersion, repeated
measures, discriminant analysis, canonical correlations, principal
components, factor analysis.
MATH 480 3 credits
Selected Topics
in Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): Four upper-level
Mathematics courses. Certain programs of study may require more
particular prerequisites. The written permission of the instructor is
required.
This course is designed for
students who wish to examine in greater depth a particular topic in
mathematics. It will be offered either as an individual reading course
or as a seminar, depending on student and faculty interest.
Note: This course can be taken for
further credit on different topics.
MATH 488 3 credits
Selected Topics
in Statistics
Prerequisite(s): Four upper-level
Mathematics courses, including at least three listed under the
statistics option for the BA or BSc degree. Certain programs of study
may require more particular prerequisites. The written permission of the
instructor is required
This course is designed for
students who wish to examine in greater depth a particular statistical
technique or application. It will be offered either as an individual
reading course or as a seminar, depending upon student and faculty
interest. May not be repeated for additional credit.
Media and Communication Studies
Additional credits in Media and
Communication Studies
Students interested in Media and
Communication might also want to check courses listed under
“Communications” beginning on page 256.
SCMS 270 can be used for
lower-level MACS credit for the MACS minor. Students in the Associate of
Arts (MACS) program should check with the Arts Advice Centre before
taking SCMS 270.
The following SCMS courses can be
used as upper-level MACS credit. Course descriptions are found under
Social, Cultural, and Media Studies beginning on page 333.
• SCMS 334 — Cultural Policy
• SCMS 460 — Issues in the
Information Society
MACS 110 3 credits
Introduction to
Communication Theory
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to some of the
major theories in media and communication studies. Topics include mass
society and propaganda theories, limited-effects theories, critical and
cultural theories, and audience theories.
MACS 130 3 credits
Explorations in
Mass Communications
Prerequisite(s): None
This course examines mass media
industries in Canada, such as television and the press; the political,
economic, legal, and geographic factors that have shaped them; and the
effects of these industries on Canadian political and cultural life.
Topics include the role of the political journalist, the way audiences
respond to media content, the relationship between media practices and
government policy, and the fostering of Canadian cultural life.
MACS 210 3 credits
History of
Communication
Prerequisite(s): None
Systems of Communication, from
cave paintings to computers, are examined in relationship to shifts in
perception. The focus of this course is on innovations in communications
technologies in Western civilization: how they arose, their effects on
social systems, and their impact on older forms of communication.
MACS 212 3 credits
Applied
Communication
Prerequisite(s): C or better in CMNS
125, CMNS 155, CMNS 165, or Engl 105
This course assists students to
develop practical strategies to communicate clearly to a variety of
different audiences. Topics include the role and function of specialist
languages in advertising, advocacy, and the media; social marketing;
audience analysis; and desktop publishing.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for both MACS 212 and CMNS 212.
MACS 215 3 credits
Advertising as
Social Communication
Prerequisite(s): MACS 110 or 130
An interdisciplinary examination
of the significance of advertising as a social message system in
consumer society. The course presents a way of assessing the role that
advertising plays in defining how we see ourselves, one another, and the
world at large. There is a brief history of advertising but the focus is
on current styles and functions of the global advertising business.
MACS 221 3 credits
Media and
Audiences
Prerequisite(s): MACS 110 or 130
Corequisite(s): None
This course provides an
introduction to the field of cultural studies, particularly as it
relates to contemporary popular culture. Writers in cultural studies
endeavour to take a critical look at the mass media and their audiences.
How do media and audiences affect each other, and how does this
relationship make for a better or a worse society?
MACS 230 3 credits
Introduction to
Communication Media
Prerequisite(s): MACS 110 or MACS 130
This course explores
communications industries in Canada with an emphasis on film, music, and
book publishing. It reviews the history, current state, and future of
each of these three industries, including government interventions,
technological challenges, the functions of key personnel, the production
and promotion process, and significant works. Among the readings are
personal narratives from people involved in film, music, and publishing
in Canada.
MACS 240 3 credits
The Political
Economy of Communication
Prerequisite(s): MACS 110 or MACS 130
This course explores the political
economy of communication. Scholars working within this perspective are
interested in cultural industries. They study how such industries
gather, select, package, promote, and distribute information and
entertainment in the world today. In doing so, scholars focus on how
financial and political factors shape the content and form of what
ultimately reaches audiences around the world. The course includes a
look at the political economy of communication in Latin America.
MACS 490 4 credits
Directed Studies
in Media and Communications Studies
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include nine credits of MACS or relevant SCMS, and written permission of
the instructor and the department head.
Designed for upper-level students
who wish to examine in greater depth a particular problem/issue in media
and communication studies.
MUSC 101 3 credits
Listening to
Music
Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces students to
the perceptive and analytical skills required for listening to and
describing music. It is intended for students wishing to pursue further
music education from an established music, music education, or arts
program. The course presents a series of sequential listening skills and
their accompanying descriptive vocabulary. Rather than focusing on a
specific set of repertoire, this course studies the musical concepts
common to a variety of repertoires. Repertoire for the course will
complement live performances being presented in the local area.
MUSC 150 3 credits
Introduction to
Music History — Music of the Twentieth Century
Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces to students
methods of analyzing musical genres and trends with a focus on major
social, cultural, and political contexts for the music. Beginning at the
twentieth century, we will examine the music of post-romantic,
impressionist, expressionist, nationalist, popular, and experimental
styles. Special attention will be given to important Canadian and
American composers and performers and their musical responses to major
events in North American history.
