All seats for these courses are
reserved for nursing students.
The nursing courses and most of
the support courses (see Health Sciences, page 293) for each semester,
are prerequisites for other 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.
NURS 101 4 credits
Determinants of
Health
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Nursing program
Corequisite(s): Nurs 102, Nurs 103
This course will give students an
overview of the determinants of health. The World Health Organization
definition of health will give direction to the resources (personal,
social, and professional) and environmental factors which interact to
influence health. A specific discussion of personal resources will focus
on the dimensions (physiological, psychosocial, cultural, developmental,
spiritual) comprising each individual. Students will also consider the
personal meaning of health, health promotion, and health maintenance
within the primary healthcare philosophy of healthcare delivery. Another
aspect of this course will be an introduction to the concept of
transitions. Choices made by the person regarding transitions
(developmental, health/illness, situational, and organizational) have
implications for individual health. Exploration of lifespan development
and developmental transitions relating to the childbearing family and
aging will be discussed in greater depth.
NURS 102 3 credits
Introduction to
Partnerships
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Nursing program
Corequisite(s): Nurs 101; Nurs 103
This course will examine the
changing role of nursing from provider to partner. Students will
discover the importance of personal and professional skills necessary
for effective partnerships with individuals. The concept of caring is
introduced as foundational to partnerships.
NURS 103 4 credits
Nursing Practice
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Nursing program
Corequisite(s): Nurs 101; Nurs 102
Nursing Practice will include
laboratory, community, maternal/child follow through, and intermediate
care experiences with wellness as a focus. Students will be introduced
to beginning assessment and related clinical skills. Clinical practice
will enhance students’ understanding of developmental transitions and
give students an opportunity to observe, practice assessment and
interviewing skills, and assist with selected self-care activities.
NURS 104 4 credits
Developmental
Transitions
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 101
Corequisite(s): Nurs 105; Nurs 106
The interrelationship between
determinants of health and transitions is the focus of this course. How
an individual manages a transition is dependent on environmental factors
and the personal, social, and professional resources available. An
overview of social resources will emphasize social support. Professional
resources will include continued discussion of the Framework for Caring.
Students will also continue their exploration of lifespan development
and developmental transitions relating to childbearing, childhood,
adolescence, adulthood and aging.
NURS 105 3 credits
Teacher Learner
Partnerships
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 102
Corequisite(s): Nurs 104, Nurs 106
This course explores
teacher-learner partnerships with the student in the role of both
teacher and learner. Characteristics of teaching and learning are
examined through thinking, critical thinking, and critical reflection
processes. Concepts of advocacy, empowerment, accountability and
responsibility, and choice are considered in the teacher-learner
partnership. Integral to these concepts is professional caring as it
relates to communication with individuals.
NURS 106 5 credits
Nursing Practice
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 103
Corequisite(s): Nurs 104, Nurs 105
This course will include
laboratory and clinical experiences. Laboratory experiences will prepare
students to effectively care for individuals in clinical settings.
Clinical experiences will occur in community and hospital settings and
will include extended care, maternal/child care, mental health, and
family follow-through experiences. Caring for individuals undergoing
developmental transitions will continue to be a focus. Students will
have opportunity to use communication skills throughout their nursing
practice experience.
NURS 120 3 credits
Clinical
Consolidation I
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 106, HSC 112,
HSC 114
Students will have a four-week
clinical experience on a medical nursing unit in a hospital setting.
This experience will provide opportunities to apply theory taught in the
first year of the nursing program. The practicum will focus on the
individual in transition. Students will have opportunities to
consolidate basic assessment, personal care, and communication skills.
NURS 201 3 credits
Health Illness
Transition I
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 120
Corequisite(s): Nurs 202, Nurs 203
This course focuses on application
of the Model of Transition to persons experiencing health illness
transitions. The Framework for Caring will provide the ongoing structure
for studying examples of alterations in health. A case-study format
facilitates the integration of theories and use of critical thinking
skills. The concepts of pain and uncertainty will be introduced. This
course also includes a continued study of PHC and environmental factors
as they relate to health-illness transitions.
NURS 202 2 credits
Partnering with
Families
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 120
Corequisite(s): Nurs 201, Nurs 203
Students will learn and apply
theory integral to forming partnerships with families. A focus on
dynamics of the family will heighten the student’s awareness and
sensitivity to family diversity. The dimensions tool will provide a
framework for family assessments.
NURS 203 6 credits
Nursing Practice
Prerequisite(s): Engl 105, Nurs 120
Corequisite(s): Nurs 201, Nurs 202
Students will be given
opportunities to establish partnerships with individuals and families.
Laboratory experiences will prepare students to effectively care for
individuals in clinical settings. Students will care for one or two
individuals experiencing health-illness transitions in medical,
surgical, and pediatric acute care settings.
NURS 204 3 credits
Health Illness
Transitions II
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 201
Corequisite(s): Nurs 205, Nurs 206
This course is a continuation of
the application of the Model of Transition to persons experiencing
health-illness transitions introduced in Nurs 201. A central focus for
the health-illness transitions discussed in this course is the concept
of chronicity. Other related concepts, such as hope and vulnerability,
will be introduced within the context of various health-illness
transitions. This course will continue to apply the Framework for Caring
in a case-study format to selected examples of alterations in health.
NURS 205 2 credits
Partnerships
within the Nursing Profession
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 202
Corequisite(s): Nurs 204, Nurs 206
This course will explore
partnerships in nursing practice. Nurse leaders must be able to
communicate clearly within the profession and within a broader health
care context. Students will explore concepts related to leadership,
group dynamics, and organizations in which nurses practise. Theory
related to conflict resolution and change will be examined.
NURS 206 6 credits
Nursing Practice
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 203
Corequisite(s): Nurs 204, Nurs 205
Students will be given the
opportunity to establish partnerships with individuals and families.
Laboratory experiences will prepare students to effectively care for
individuals in clinical settings. Students will care for two or three
individuals experiencing health/illness transitions in medical,
surgical, and pediatric acute care setting. The concept of chronicity
will be specifically explored through building partnerships with
families who have a chronic challenge.
NURS 220 3 credits
Clinical
Consolidation II
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 206, HSC 212
Students will have a four-week
clinical experience on a surgical nursing unit in a hospital setting.
This experience will provide opportunities to consolidate and integrate
theory. The practicum will focus on various transitions experienced by
the individual and involved family members. Students will have
opportunities to apply the Framework for Caring.
NURS 301 3 credits
Multiple
Transitions
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 220
Corequisite(s): Nurs 302, Nurs 303
This course will focus on a study
of individuals experiencing multiple transitions. Emphasis will be given
to experiences associated with health illness, developmental, and
situational transitions. Multiple transitions will be introduced through
the concept of continuum of care. This concept will provide students
with a framework to address a comprehensive array of activities spanning
all levels of care. Particular emphasis will be given to persons
experiencing transitions associated with psychiatric mental health,
palliative care, and aging. Selected case studies based on complex
practice examples will be discussed. This course will also include a
review of nursing care related to multiple transitions associated with
trauma.
NURS 302 2 credits
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 220
Corequisite(s): Nurs 301, Nurs 303
Collaborative partnerships will be
the focus of this course. A knowledge of health care disciplines and an
examination of various levels of working relationships will facilitate
development of professional collaboration. A look beyond the traditional
health care professions will include an exploration of the role of
individuals practising complementary/alternative therapies. Social
resources will be explored, specifically addressing the role of lay
caregivers and volunteers.
NURS 303 6 credits
Nursing Practice
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 220
Corequisite(s): Nurs 301, Nurs 302
Students will establish
partnerships with people experiencing multiple transitions. Laboratory
experiences will prepare students to effectively care for individuals
across the continuum of care. Students will care for individuals in
medical acute care settings including a palliative care and
rehabilitation focus and also in psychiatric acute care settings. In
addition, students will experience the continuum of care as they follow
people into the community.
NURS 304 3 credits
Situational
Transitions
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 301 or Nurs 311,
HSC 310
Corequisite(s): Nurs 306, Nurs 307
This course will provide an
in-depth exploration of the experience of situational transitions. The
nurse’s role in promoting health with persons experiencing these
lifestyle changes requires a knowledge of empowerment, resilience, and
moral conflict. Theories of powerlessness, crisis management,
counselling, and moral agency will provide the basis for the promotion
of health. The role of groups will be explored as a source of support
for individuals and families experiencing situational transitions.
Collaboration with other disciplines and sectors will be addressed as it
relates to health promotion. In addition, discussion of gender issues
will present an enhanced awareness of gender specific factors in
relation to the experience of situational transition.
NURS 306 3 credits
Nursing Practice
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 303 or Nurs 311
Corequisite(s): Nurs 304 and Nurs 307
Students will be given the
opportunity to establish partnerships in the community with individuals
and families experiencing developmental, health/illness, and situational
transitions. Students will further their understanding of the continuum
of care through selected community experiences such as Home Nursing
Care. Additional community experiences will include health promotion
activities for individuals and families experiencing situational
transitions. Placement experiences will provide the opportunity for
participation in interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration as it
applies to the promotion of health and the continuity of care of
individuals and families.
NURS 307 3 credits
Nursing Research
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 301
Corequisite(s): Nurs 304 and Nurs 306
This introductory research course
incorporates a study of research concepts and techniques that enables
the student to analyze nursing studies and apply pertinent findings to
nursing care. Students will acquire familiarity with the process of
scientific inquiry as the basis for generation of nursing knowledge.
Underlying paradigms shaping nursing research will be described in the
analysis of qualitative and quantitative research. This course will
provide the student with a foundation for the development of
evidence-based nursing practice.
NURS 401 4 credits
Community Health
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 304 and HSC 312
Corequisite(s): Nurs 403
An exploration of community health
nursing using the philosophy of primary health care as a model. Students
will learn how to do a community assessment and plan a health promotion
program relevant to an identified community population. Students will
explore the role of the public health nurse and the scope of that
practice. An understanding of epidemiological concepts will assist
students as they consider the role of the community health nurse. A
potential role for nursing within the political environment will
emphasize the need for intersectoral collaboration. A study of
organizational transitions including transitions in the agencies within
which nurses practise, communities in transition, and transitions in
nursing practice.
NURS 403 4 credits
Nursing Practice
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 306
Corequisite(s): Nurs 401
Students will be given the
opportunity to establish partnerships with person(s) (individuals,
families, groups/populations, and community as client) experiencing a
variety of transitions. By experiencing the role of the public health
nurse, students will further their understanding of the principles of
primary health care, teaching and learning, and the concept of
epidemiology when partnering with person(s) in homes, health clinics,
schools, and community settings. Placement experiences will provide an
opportunity for participation and intersectoral collaboration as it
applies to promotion of health, communicable disease control and
continuity of care for person(s) in the community.
NURS 406 16 credits
Preceptorship/Mentorship
Prerequisite(s): Nurs 403, HSC 410,
and one of Math 104, Math 106 or Math 108
This course is designed to provide
students with a consolidated practice experience. A concentrated
experience at a primary site will enhance and further develop the
student’s scope of practice. A program development project will
facilitate the integration of core curriculum concepts including
determinants of health, transitions, and principles of primary health
care. A research- based approach will be reflected in both the practice
arena and the program development project. Basic students will have the
opportunity to further integrate theory and skills in preparation for
entry to practice. The Basic student will be partnered with an RN
preceptor to assist the student to gradually assume responsibility for
entry-level RN practice. RN Access students will have the opportunity to
explore new role experiences and challenges in relation to the
integration of theory and practice. The RN Access student will be
partnered with a mentor to facilitate the student experience.
PHIL 100 3 credits
Reasoning
Prerequisite(s): None
Have you ever tried to figure out
why someone’s reasoning wasn’t quite right? Have you ever had your own
cherished reasoning demolished? Have your essays, exams, or lab reports
ever been torn apart for being illogical? If so, you need this course.
Good reasoning is the basis for
successful thought and action. Good methods of reasoning help us to
analyze an issue or problem, to assess various solutions, and to
understand how to find the correct answer.
In order to detect and avoid
errors in our reasoning, we examine fallacies of reasoning, different
forms of arguments, the concepts of truth and validity, proof and
evidence, consistency and contradiction, definition and generalization,
deduction and induction. Throughout the course, we apply our methods of
reasoning to various issues, both practical and theoretical.
PHIL 110 3 credits
Morality and
Politics
Prerequisite(s): None
There have always been conflicts
between individuals, and between social organizations and the
individuals who compose them. What is the nature and source of these
conflicts? Are they due to human nature? What rights and obligations do
individuals have? What rights and obligations do social organizations —
such as the state, a trade union, the family — have to their members?
What are justice and freedom? These questions, and the answers offered
by classic and contemporary authors such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke,
Rousseau, Mill, and Marx, are examined in lectures, films, discussions
and writing.
PHIL 120 3 credits
Knowledge and
Reality
Prerequisite(s): None
Many of the traditional problems
and arguments in philosophy deal with the nature of human individuality.
Individuality is acclaimed as one
of the great achievements of western civilization. The progress of
civilization has often been measured by how much individuality is
allowed to flourish. What is individuality? What makes me a unique
individual?
In order to answer these
questions, we also need to ask: When do I have free will to express my
individuality? What is the relationship between my physical nature — my
body — and my spiritual nature — my mind? Am I really anything more than
a complicated thinking machine? What happens to me when I die?
PHIL 210 3 credits
Contemporary
Issues in Morality and Politics
Prerequisite(s): 15 credits of
university-level course work
Through seminars and directed
reading, problems of current interest in moral and political philosophy
are dealt with, including conflicts between dominant moral theories,
between the demands of morality and of politics, and between theories of
justice, freedom, and human nature.
Note: Phil 210 is the same as POSC
270. Although the transferability may differ, credit cannot be obtained
for both Phil 210 and POSC 210 at UCFV.
PHIL 220 3 credits
Issues in
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Prerequisite(s): 15 credits of
university-level course work
Through seminars and directed
reading, traditional problems of metaphysics and epistemology are
examined, such as the nature of persons, theories of truth, free will
and determinism, the nature of space and time, language and meaning, the
relation of evidence to knowledge and belief, scientific method.
PHIL 230 3 credits
Philosophy of
Law
Prerequisite(s): 15 credits of
university-level course work
Our legal and penal systems are
often severely criticized. We can better understand these criticisms and
the issues they raise if we can answer a number of philosophical
questions about the nature of law, punishment, and responsibility.
Why do we have laws? What is law:
is it essentially a constraining force or is it a force for freedom?
What is the relationship of the law to morality: should the law enforce
morality? When is a person responsible for an act and thus legally
liable for punishment? Why do we punish criminals: to deter crimes, to
rehabilitate the criminal, or to “pay back” the criminal? Is it ever
justified to break the law?
Note: Phil 230 (formerly 130) is
the same as Crim 130. Although the transferability may differ, credit
cannot be obtained for both Phil 230 and Crim 130 at UCFV.
PHIL 240 3 credits
Faith and
Reason: Philosophy of Religion
Prerequisite(s): 15 credits of
university-level course work
Religion is hailed for giving
value to our lives where science and humanism fail, and it is condemned
as a crutch, an illusion, a mere hedging of bets. What is the special
character of religion? Is it appropriate to ask for evidence in
religion, for example, in support of the existence of God, or does
religion rely on special experiences of revelation and miracles? These
questions raise many further issues such as the nature of God, the
possibility of an afterlife, and the nature of good and evil. Responses
to these and other questions given by people such as Plato, Aquinas,
Descartes, Hume, and Freud are examined in lectures, films, discussion,
and writing.
PHIL 250 3 credits
History of
Western Philosophy: Ancient Philosophy
Prerequisite(s): 15 credits of
university-level course work
Who was Socrates and why did so
many want him dead? What is Platonic love, anyway? Why did Diogenes wear
nothing but a barrel? These questions and many more will be explored in
this course. Western philosophy began in Ancient Greece and the
questions and concerns that fascinated the Greeks are still with us
today. In this course, students will read the works of Plato and
Aristotle as well as those of the Pre-Socratics and the Hellenistic
schools of Stoicism and Epicureanism. The class will be of value to
students of philosophy as well as those interested in the history of
Western culture.
PHIL 251 3 credits
History of
Western Philosophy: Descartes to Kant
Prerequisite(s): 15 credits of
university-level work.
It is often said that intellectual
modernity begins with the philosophy of Rene Descartes. This course is
true to that assertion. We will explore the writings of Descartes with
the hope of shedding light on his work as well as on the work of those
who came after. By the end of the course, the student will have also
studied the works of Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Spinoza, Leibniz, and Kant.
The course will be of interest to students of philosophy as well as
those curious about the root of so many ideas we now take to be
commonplace.
PHIL 252 3 credits
History of
Modern Philosophy: From Kant to Sartre
Prerequisite(s): 15 credits of
university-level course work
The real-life killers depicted in
Orson Welles’ film Compulsion were said to have been inspired by the
writings of Freidrich Nietzsche. Adolf Hitler was rumoured to have
carried a copy of Arthur Schopenhauer’s The World as Will and
Representation with him during World War I. These are just two examples
of the intersection of 19th and 20th century philosophy and history. In
this course we will examine the works of Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and
other European philosophers such as Hegel, Heidegger and Sartre. The
intent is to highlight the works of these thinkers so that the student
can understand their importance to philosophy as well as the impact they
had on the world.
PHIL 305 3 credits
Philosophy of
Decision Making and Dispute Resolution
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits of
university-level course work. Phil 100 and/or 110 recommended
Complex decisions and dispute
resolution tax our reasoning skills to the limit and challenge our hopes
and beliefs. This course reflects critically on the philosophical
principles behind different models of decision making and dispute
resolution currently in use in law, business, and social settings. It
enables students to make informed judgements about how suitable these
models are for their own professional and personal contexts.
PHIL 310 3 credits
Ethics and
Public Policy
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits in Applied
or Arts or Science programs, including nine credits in Philosophy or
Political Science
Sometimes our ethics are about how
we act individually; for example, whether to make a charitable donation
for cancer research. Sometimes, our ethics are about our political
practices; for example, whether to make our charitable donations tax
deductible.
What role should ethics play in
our social and political practices? Should our ethics — what we think is
right — take into account the realities of politics — of how we
collectively make decisions? Should we structure our social and
political practices to meet ethical requirements?
In order to pursue these questions
about diverse practices such as health care, international relations,
business, employment relations, and government, we will look at various
approaches to ethics that focus on practical issues of forming,
justifying, and implementing political and social solutions.
PHIL 312 3 credits
Occupational
Ethics
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from
Applied or Arts or Science programs, including one of Philosophy
110,210, 230, Political Science 120 or 270
Whether you are an employee, an
employer, or an entrepreneur, you will face difficult ethical decisions
in your working life. Every stage of employment, from choosing your
career to deciding to retire, raises questions about your role and
responsibilities, whether you are the boss or the customer, the
professional or the student, the caregiver or the client. How should you
choose a career? What rights should you have as a boss or as a
subordinate? What information is private, what should be kept
confidential, and what must be shared? How will you determine and
balance your loyalties, your priorities, and your responsibilities? When
and why should you go the extra mile for a client, a colleague, or a
boss? When should your job take second place to your personal life? This
course will examine a variety of ethical issues in employment and show
you how to apply ethical theories to situations you will face.
PHIL 315 3 credits
Contemporary
Ethical Theory
Prerequisite(s): Phil 110 and six
additional credits of Philosophy or Political Science
Justifying positions on practical
moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, the duty to
contribute to famine relief, or the rights of aboriginal peoples,
requires reference to ethical principles which must themselves be
justified. This course addresses problems in the justification of moral
principles. Topics to be covered may include the objectivity of moral
judgment, moral relativism, the nature of the good, impartiality,
egoism, utilitarianism, deontology, feminist ethics and virtue ethics.
The course will focus on detailed discussion of these concepts and
theories as they affect practical moral reasoning.
PHIL 318 3 credits
Environmental
Ethics
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, including
nine credits in Philosophy or Political Science; or permission of the
instructor.
Do modern Western assumptions
divorce humans from nature, divide mind and body, and justify using
science and technology as means of dominating our environment for human
convenience? Do environmental problems result? Are there better
approaches to the environment? We will examine local examples of global
issues to produce proposals for individual and collective action.
PHIL 323 3 credits
Philosophical
Issues in the Social Sciences: Values, Objectivity, and Neutrality
Prerequisite(s): Six credits of
philosophy or 45 credits of Arts and Applied Arts courses
The social and human sciences are
highly influential in contemporary social and political life. To what
extent are economics, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, psychology,
and political science, truly “scientific”? Is it reasonable to expect
them to lead to law-like conclusions about social phenomena? What is the
role of interpretation in explanations of social events? How do the
facts of cultural and gender diversity affect the capacity to understand
social phenomena? Is there some cross-cultural rationality that can be
applied to all societies? Is it possible for social scientists to
maintain political and gender neutrality, or is social inquiry always
tainted by the biases of the researcher?
PHIL 325 3 credits
Contemporary
Philosophy: The Problem of Truth
Prerequisite(s): Phil 120 and six
additional credits of Philosophy
“The truth is out there.” “Truth
is stranger than fiction.” “The truth will set you free.” Clichés
concerning the truth abound. However, in contemporary academic circles,
these commonplace assertions are actively questioned. Hence it’s not
unusual to find philosophers who argue that the truth is nowhere, that
the truth is fiction or that the idea of truth is a weapon of
oppression. In this course we examine such radical positions as well as
recent attempts made to redeem the concept of truth. Topics to be
examined may include the relationship between language and truth, the
debate over the nature of texts, and the status of truth as a socially
determined concept.
PHIL 360 3 credits
Special Topics:
Contemporary Issues for Philosophical Analysis
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Sciences or Applied programs, including one of Phil 100, Phil 110, Phil
120
The course will provide students
with an opportunity to investigate contemporary cultural and social
issues using the methods of philosophical analysis. The student will
gain a broader understanding of modern problems and will acquire a
greater appreciation for the practical application of philosophical
techniques. Topics will vary with instructor but may include the status
of gender in society, the concept of information, and the philosophy of
technology.
PHIL 362 3 credits
Philosophy of
Education
Prerequisite(s): Phil 110 or 45
credits of Arts and Applied Arts courses
This course is an introduction to
the ethical and philosophical dimensions of education. Topics to be
examined concern the aims of education, autonomy, the justification of
education, the value of knowledge, the distinction between education and
indoctrination, the education of the emotions, the justification of
educational authority, equality of educational opportunity, personal
relationships in teaching, professional ethics in teaching, and moral
education.
Note: Students cannot take Educ
362 for further credit.
PHIL 364 3 credits
Philosophy and
Children
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from
Applied or Arts or Science programs
What is a child? The concept of a
child occupies a precarious position and has not always received the
attention that it deserves. Not yet a fully rational agent, but endowed
with the potential to become one, the child’s status spells trouble for
core philosophical concepts. Theories of rationality, freedom, personal
identity, and responsibility all impact children and their caregivers,
yet often ignore them. Delving into philosophical theory and the
practical issues of childhood, this course is of great importance not
just to philosophers but to anyone who works with children, has
children, or was once a child.
PHIL 367 3 credits
Philosophy for
Counsellors
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits in Applied
or Arts or Science programs, including one of Phil 100, 110, 120, 210 or
240
How can philosophy make you a
better counsellor? What are the How can philosophy strategies you can
offer someone who is trying to make a moral decision? This course will
introduce students interested in the practice of psychotherapy,
counselling, and social work to the useful skills and information found
in philosophy. Topics may include how to apply ethical theories to
every-day moral decision-making, how to recognize and deal with a
client’s problematic thinking habits, and how to differentiate between
facts, values, feelings, and meaning.
PHIL 370 3 credits
Practical
Studies in Applied Ethics and Politics
Prerequisite(s): One of Phil 110 or
Phil 210 or Phil 230, and one of POSC 100 or POSC 110 or POSC 120 or
POSC 270
This course provides an
opportunity to connect the philosophical and political aspects of
practical life with work, through participation in jobs and activities
such as student and educational governance, charitable, not-for-profit
institutions, or work in business and government. Students will apply
theoretical work on leadership, public service, and ethics to
understanding ethical decision-making, the duties and rights of
individual members within organizations and society, and political
structures.
PHIL 480 3 credits
Selected Topics
in Morality and Politics
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Science, or Applied programs, including any one of: POSC 311, POSC 312,
PHIL 305, Phil 310, Phil 315
A detailed exploration of one or
more typical issues in the application of morality to politics, or
politics to morality.
PHIL 481 3 credits
Selected Topics
in Epistemology and Metaphysics
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Sciences or Applied programs, including one of Phil 120, Phil 220
This course will allow the student
to investigate a range of problems in epistemology and metaphysics. It
builds on the discussion of topics introduced in lower level courses in
the philosophy of knowledge and reality. The focus will vary with the
instructor but can include cognitive philosophy, philosophy of mind,
fundamental ontology and skepticism.
PHIL 482 3 credits
Selected Topics
in the History of Philosophy
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Sciences or Applied programs, including one of Phil 120, Phil 220, Phil
250, Phil 251 or Phil 252
The course will allow the student
to investigate a specific area in the history of philosophy. It will
build on what is offered in lower level philosophy courses. The course
is primarily intended as an exploration of material not covered in other
classes or for a more advanced study of a particular philosopher.
PHIL 483 3 credits
Selected Topics
in Philosophy
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Sciences or Applied programs, including three credits of lower level
philosophy
The course will allow the student
to investigate in detail topics not found in regular course offerings or
to engage in a more detailed study of problems or philosophers
introduced in other courses. Topics covered will vary according to
instructor and may include such areas as philosophy of art, philosophy
of language or hermeneutics and phenomenology.
PHIL 490 3 credits
Directed Studies
in Ethical and Political Philosophy
Prerequisite(s): Twelve credits of
Philosophy or Political Science courses, and written consent of both the
Faculty Member and the department head
This course offers the student the
opportunity to pursue in depth independent study of a particular issue,
problem or topic in the areas of ethical or political philosophy. The
student must, in consultation with a Faculty Member, develop a detailed
individual course proposal indicating the readings or other study to be
undertaken and how the course work will be assessed.
PHIL 491 3 credits
Directed Studies
in Philosophy
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
Philosophy courses, and written consent of both the faculty member and
the department head
This course offers students the
opportunity to pursue in-depth independent study of a particular issue,
problem, or topic in any area of philosophy. The student must, in
consultation with a faculty member, develop a detailed individual course
proposal indicating the readings or other study to be undertaken and how
the course work will be assessed.
Note: This course does not count
towards the minor in Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy.
Unless stated otherwise, the
minimum grade acceptable in all course prerequisites is a C-.
PHYS 083 4 credits
Preparatory
College Physics I
Prerequisite(s): Math 11 (or
Principles of Math 11), or Math 084 or Math 085
This is a college preparatory
course equivalent to the Physics 11 course taught in B.C.’s high
schools. Successful completion of this course provides the prerequisites
to enrol in Phys 101 at UCFV. No prior knowledge of physics is needed or
supposed, but it would be advisable to have passed Math 11 (or
Principles of Math 11) or Math 085 before enrolling in Phys 083.
This course covers the main
concepts in mechanics and optics. In mechanics the topics studied are
kinematics, vectors, Newton’s laws, translational motion with applied
forces, centripetal force, energy, work, and momentum. In optics the
topics covered are: properties of light, reflection, image formation
from plane mirrors, and spherical mirrors, refraction, image formation
from convex and concave lenses, diffraction, and models of light.
A large number of experiments will
be assigned to provide correlation between the classroom theory and
practical applications.
PHYS 093 4 credits
Preparatory
College Physics II
Prerequisite(s): Math 11 (or
Principles of Math 11), Phys 083 (Physics 11), or Phys 100
This is a college preparatory
course equivalent to the Physics 12 course taught in B.C.’s high
schools. Successful completion of this course gives the prerequisites to
enrol in Phys 111 at UCFV.
The concepts covered are
mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. In mechanics the topics are
kinematics with emphasis on 2D motion, vectors, Newton’s laws, Newton’s
gravitational law, projectile motion, centripetal force, conservation of
energy, work, conservation of momentum. In electricity and magnetism the
topics are: Coulomb’s law, electric fields, potential and potential
difference, Ohm’s law, circuits, resistances in series and parallel,
Kirchhoff’s laws, magnetic fields and their sources, and forces produced
by magnetic fields. A large number of experiments will be assigned to
provide correlation between the classroom theory and practical
applications.
PHYS 100 4 credits
Introductory
Physics
Prerequisite(s): Math 11 (or
Principles of Math 11), and either Math 12 or Math 094
Corequisite(s): Math 095 suggested
This course is designed for
students who have not taken physics before, and either need Grade 11
physics equivalency for entry to a technical program, or are interested
in continuing on in science. It may satisfy the Laboratory Science
requirements of Arts students. The course material overlaps Physics 11,
and includes such topics as: kinematics, energy, wave motion and
geometric optics. Some discussion of relativity and nuclear energy is
also included.
PHYS 101 5 credits
Introductory
General Physics: Mechanics and Fluids
Prerequisite(s): One of (Principles of
Math 12 or UCFV Math 094/095), and one of (Physics 11, Phys 083, or Phys
100). Students enrolling in Math 111 might wish to enroll in Phys 111
This is an introductory
non-calculus Physics course. The course covers Newtonian mechanics;
motion, momentum, and energy of particles, rigid rotating bodies, and
fluids. The object of the course is to develop both an understanding of
physical laws and logical problem-solving skills. The course has
lectures, tutorials, and laboratory experiments.
Note: Physics 111 is the entry
course for upper-level physics. Students with Phys 111 cannot take Phys
101 for further credit.
PHYS 103 4 credits
Astronomy: The
Solar System
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 11
or Applications of Math 11 with at least a C
This introductory course in
astronomy focuses on the solar system. Topics include a brief history of
astronomy, Newton’s laws, gravity, orbits, eclipses, and seasons. It
includes a discussion of the nature of light and other electromagnetic
radiation, relativity and quantum theory, and a description of modern
astronomical instruments. The second half of the course describes the
geology, geography, and climates of the nine planets in the solar
system, along with their moons and the asteroids. Origin of the solar
system is discussed.
PHYS 104 4 credits
Astronomy: The
Cosmos
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math
11, or at least a C in Applications of Math 11
This introductory course in
astronomy focuses on the stars and universe. Topics include properties
of stars, galaxies, life cycle of a star, modern theories in astronomy,
and origin and evolution of the universe. Students will be given a
number of laboratory exercises to supplement the material covered in
class. The course will place emphasis on conceptual development rather
than a rigorous mathematical treatment and is a suitable
non-calculus-based laboratory science course for Arts students.
PHYS 105 5 credits
Non-Calculus
Physics
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 12
and Physics 11. One of: Physics 12 or Phys 101 or Phys 111 highly
recommended
Though suitable for all science
students, this course is of particular interest to students taking
biology and chemistry. Topics include: thermodynamics, waves, geometric
and wave optics, electricity and instrumentation, and an introduction to
quantum phenomena. This course can be taken by students who only need
one non-calculus physics course and already have Grade 12 physics, or
can be the second half of a full-year non-calculus program. The course
can also be used in combination with Physics 111 as an entry into a UCFV
physics major, although Physics 111 and 112 is the preferred route.
Note: Both Phys 101 and Phys 105
are often required for transfer.
PHYS 111 5 credits
Mechanics
Prerequisite(s): Physics 11 or Phys
100; Physics 12 recommended
Corequisite(s): Math 111 (Calculus)
The course is intended for
students who are planning to study engineering, science, or life
sciences. Topics include vectors, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy,
collisions, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic
motion, and gravitation. The object is to understand the fundamental
laws of mechanics, to learn how to apply the theory to solve related
problems, and to develop a feeling for the order of magnitude of
physical quantities in real experiments.
Note: Students with Phys 111
cannot take Phys 101 for further credit.
PHYS 112 5 credits
Electricity and
Magnetism
Prerequisite(s): Phys 101 with a B+ or
better, or Phys 111
Pre- or corequisite(s): Math 112
The course follows Phys 111 and is
designed for students who are planning to continue their studies in
physics or any of the other sciences. Topics include electric fields,
Gauss’s law, electric potential, circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws, magnetic
fields, magnetic induction, and finally, a study of Maxwell’s equations.
The laboratory portion of the course uses experiments to reinforce the
theory covered in class.
PHYS 221 4 credits
Intermediate
Mechanics
Prerequisite(s): Phys 111/112 or
101/105 with a B+ average
Corequisite(s): Math 211
This course extends the topics
covered in Phys 111. Topics covered include kinematics, motion in polar
coordinates, Newton’s laws, momentum work, some mathematical aspects of
physics and vector analysis (gradient, divergence, curl, Stokes’ theorem
and Gauss’s law), angular momentum, forced and damped harmonic motion,
central forces and Lagrangian mechanics. The laboratory portion of the
course includes experiments designed to supplement the theory covered in
class.
PHYS 222 4 credits
Intermediate
Electricity and Magnetism
Prerequisite(s): Phys 221
This course extends the topics
covered in Phys 112. Topics include steady-state and time-varying
electric and magnetic fields, elements of DC and AC circuits, complex
vector representation of sinusoidal quantities, and electric and
magnetic properties of solids. Experiments in voltage, current and
impedance measurements, and RC, RL, and RLC circuits are used to
reinforce the classroom theory. The course will be presented using
lectures, tutorials, and laboratory experiments.
PHYS 231 3 credits
Introductory
Thermodynamics
Prerequisite(s): Phys 111, Math 111
Corequisite(s): Math 112
This course is designed for
students who wish to pursue a career in engineering or physical science.
This is an introductory course designed to study the fundamentals of
heat, energy, and thermodynamics. Topics include temperature, heat, the
first and second law of thermodynamics, phase change, and the kinetic
theory of gases.
To ensure a comprehensive
treatment of the above topics the course will be presented using
lectures, tutorials and computer simulations.
PHYS 252 3 credits
Introduction to
Twentieth Century Physics: Special Relativity and Quantum Physics
Pre- or corequisite(s): Phys 221
This is an introductory course in
Einstein’s theory of special relativity and quantum physics. The course
will use qualitative discussions of the two theories along with the
development of the more formal mathematics needed to acquire a deeper
understanding of the theories. Special relativity theory topics include:
problems which occurred in the “old physics”, Lorentz transformations,
geometrical interpretations of the Lorentz transformations, dynamics,
conservation laws, and the so-called paradoxes of relativity. Quantum
physics topics include: the difficulties arising from the “old physics”,
short discussion of the first quantum theories (old quantum mechanics),
Schrodinger’s wave equation, simple time independent solutions for
Schrodinger’s equation, and applications of quantum physics to atoms and
nuclei.
PHYS 302 3 credits
Optics
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Phys 222 or (Phys
105, 112 and 221)
This introductory optics course
surveys both geometrical and wave optics. Topics will include: laws of
reflection and refraction; interference and diffraction; Fourier
methods; and holography.
PHYS 311 3 credits
Statistical
Physics
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Phys 231
This course introduces students to
the advanced methods of statistical physics. Connections with
thermodynamics are emphasized. Topics include canonical ensembles,
partition functions, and quantum statistics.
PHYS 321 3 credits
Advanced
Mechanics
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Phys 221
The object of this course is to
extend the concepts studied in Phys 221. Topics include Newtonian
mechanics, oscillations, gravitation, central forces, motion in
noninertial reference frames, Hamilton’s principle and Lagrange’s
equations, systems of particles, and dynamics of rigid bodies. Although
this course has no lab component, the emphasis will be shared equally
between the theoretical and the applied aspects of the physics being
studied.
PHYS 322 3 credits
Advanced
Electricity and Magnetism
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Phys 222
This course reviews and deepens
the concepts discussed in Phys 112 and 222. Maxwell’s equations are
examined from several perspectives and the link between them and special
relativity is explored. The propagation, reflection, transmission,
refraction and polarization of electromagnetic waves is explored.
PHYS 325 3 credits
Fluid Mechanics
Prerequisite(s): Phys 231
Fluid mechanics is undergoing a
renaissance with the advent of personal computers. In this course we
will examine the fundamental laws of fluid motion and use accompanying
software to solve realistic problems.
PHYS 332 3 credits
Analog
Electronics
Prerequisite(s): Phys 222
Pre- or corequisite(s): Phys 342
Phys 332 is an introductory
electronic principles and circuit analysis course. This course will
cover the following topics: analysis of DC and AC circuits, diodes,
bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, transistor amplifiers,
operational amplifiers, and power supplies. Students enrolling in this
course must also take the accompanying lab course, Phys 342, in the same
semester.
PHYS 342 3 credits
Analog
Electronics Laboratory
Prerequisite(s): Phys 222
Pre- or corequisite(s): Phys 332
Phys 342 is the laboratory portion
of Phys 332. Students enrolling in Phys 342 must in the same semester
enrol in Phys 332. This course will introduce and provide the students
with experience and practice in wiring and designing circuits, and
discuss how passive and active circuit devices are used in circuits, and
how to check the circuits by employing the electronic measuring and test
equipment used in modern laboratories. The lab computers will be used to
check how the actual circuits function in comparison with the computer
simulated circuits.
PHYS 351 3 credits
Quantum
Mechanics
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Phys 252; Phys 381
(may be taken as a corequisite)
This fundamental course on quantum
mechanics is the gateway to modern physics. Schrodinger equation and
basic postulates of the theory will be examined. Topics will include
angular momentum, hydrogen atom, and perturbation theory.
PHYS 352 3 credits
Special
Relativity and Classical Fields
Prerequisite(s): Phys 222 and Phys 252
Einstein’s postulate that no
energy or information can travel faster than light had considerable
consequences for physics. In this course we apply his theory of special
relativity to mechanics, electricity, and magnetism, and introduce his
theory of gravity (general relativity).
PHYS 381 3 credits
Mathematical
Physics
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Math 211, one of Phys
221 or Math 255, and one of Phys 112 or any second year Math course
This course will give students a
wide arsenal of mathematical techniques and tools to increase their
ability in setting up and solving problems. The solution of partial
differential equations with applications to many areas of physics is the
biggest single theme of the course. Also included will be special
functions, calculus of variations and integral equations.
Note: Students may obtain credit
for either Math 381 or Phys 381, but not both. This course is
cross-listed as Math 381.
PHYS 382 3 credits
Modern Physics
Lab
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Phys 221, 222, 252
This course allows students to
develop skills with extended experiments and projects. Students will
have the opportunity to use their own creativity in investigating a
variety of modern physics topics.
PHYS 393 3 credits
Computer Algebra
Physics I
Pre- or corequisite(s): Phys 221
This is the first of two courses
designed to illustrate how computer algebra systems (CAS) can be used in
physics. The emphasis is on using computer algebra methods to form,
manipulate, simplify, and plot equations along with its ability to
interactively answer “what if” questions. No prior knowledge of any CAS
software is assumed or needed.
PHYS 451 3 credits
Advanced Quantum
Mechanics
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Physics 351
This course is a continuation from
Phys 381, the intermediate quantum mechanics course. The course focuses
on the application of quantum mechanics. Topics include one-electron
atoms, perturbation theory, variational method, time-dependent
perturbation theory, spin, and multi-electron atoms.
PHYS 452 3 credits
Introduction to
General Relativity
Prerequisite(s): Phys 352
General relativity is Einstein’s
theory of gravitation. It is the first theory that allows the properties
of space-time to be determined by the matter contained in the
space-time.
PHYS 455 3 credits
Solid State
Physics
Prerequisite(s): A course involving
PDEs (one of Phys 222 or Phys 381), and a course involving
thermodynamics (one of: Phys 231, Phys 381, or Chem 324), and a course
involving quantum mechanics (one of: Phys 252, Phys 351, or Chem 224),
and a course involving vectors (one of: Math 152, Math 211, or Phys 221)
This course develops the basic
principles of metal and semiconductor solids, including crystal and
structural properties, phonons, thermal properties, and electrical
properties. The course also discusses practical applications including
x-ray diffraction, magnetism, and alloying.
PHYS 462 3 credits
Digital
Electronics and Comp. Interfacing
Prerequisite(s): Phys 222
Pre- or corequisite(s): Phys 472
This course emphasizes elementary
digital electronics and interfaces. Topics include: gates and Boolean
algebra, Karnaugh maps, flip-flops, registers, counters and memories,
digital components, microprocessor functions and architecture,
instruction sets, D/A and A/D converters, and waveshaping. Phys 472,
the laboratory portion of this course, must be taken concurrently. This
course is designed to provide practical experience with the basic
digital logic chips and how digital circuits can be interfaced with
microprocessors.
PHYS 472 3 credits
Laboratory:
Digital Electronics
Prerequisite(s): Phys 222
Pre- or corequisite(s): Phys 462
Physics 472 is the laboratory
portion of the digital electronics course, Physics 462. The experiments
done in this course are designed to provide students with practical
experience using, testing, and designing digital logic circuits. The
experiments are closely related to the material covered in the
classroom. This course emphasizes design and assembly of circuits with
discrete gates, interfacing these circuits directly to microprocessors,
and using industrial production tools for practical applications.
PHYS 481 4 credits
Advanced
Mathematical Methods of Physics
Prerequisite(s): Phys 381, Phys 222,
Comp 150, one of (Math 221, Math 152)
Working physicists analyze
physical systems and model them mathematically. The equations that arise
are often complicated, so specific mathematical techniques have been
developed over the years to solve them. These solutions then predict the
future behaviour of that physical system. This course includes: Bessel
functions and associated legendre polynomials and their applications in
mechanics, electromagnetism and the hydrogen atom; the calculus of
variations, with applications in classical mechanics, optics and
classical field theory (with attention to coupled systems); green
function techniques; and applications to strings, electromagnetism and
heat. Students will work many problems using initially pen and paper,
and then with Maple and/or C or FORTRAN. Computers will be used to
generate numerical and/or graphical solutions.
PHYS 484 3 credits
Nonlinear
Physics
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Phys 221, Phys 381
Corequisite(s): Phys 485
Physics 484 is an integrated
physics course designed to introduce students to the exciting world of
nonlinear phenomena. Nonlinear physics is at the cutting edge of physics
and it may be the penultimate branch of physics. The study of nonlinear
physics is important and useful because its models are used in many
disciplines, as diverse as business and ecology. This course is designed
to integrate the computer’s ability to perform symbolic computations,
simulations, equation solving and plotting, and model testing with the
classroom theory along with the related laboratory experiments of Phys
485. Topics include nonlinear mechanics, interesting nonlinear systems,
methods of solving nonlinear equations, topological analysis, limit
cycles, analytical methods, forced oscillations of nonlinear systems,
partial nonlinear differential equations, numerical techniques, etc.
Access to an IBM-compatible computer will assist students in doing the
problems and in understanding the text’s examples.
PHYS 485 3 credits
Nonlinear
Physics Laboratory
Developed in partnership with
Simon Fraser University
Prerequisite(s): Phys 221, Phys 381
Corequisite(s): Phys 484
Phys 485 is the laboratory portion
of Phys 484.
PHYS 493 3 credits
Computer Algebra
Physics II
Pre- or corequisite(s): Phys 381; Phys
393
This course extends and augments
the problem-solving skills of physics students taught in Physics 393.
Problems amenable to solving with computer algebra systems will be
emphasized. The problem-solving emphasis will be on the understanding of
the physics and the checking whether the solution correctly predicts the
correct physical behaviour.
POSC 100 3 credits
Introduction to
Political Science
Prerequisite(s): None
Introduction to the study of
politics, political culture, ideology, and government. Students will
develop an understanding of the process of law-making in Canada. Areas
in need of reform will be highlighted in order to encourage debate on
important current themes. Discussions combined with readings will permit
students to form informed opinions about government and politics.
POSC 110 3 credits
Canadian
Politics
Prerequisite(s): None
Approaches the study of the
governmental structures and institutions of contemporary Canada by
considering social, political, and economic factors which have exercised
significant influence on their development. Canadian government will be
viewed in terms of its dynamic interaction with the broader political
environment.
POSC 120 3 credits
Ideology and
Politics
Prerequisite(s): None
Political Science 120 provides an
examination of Classical Liberalism, Post-War Liberalism, and
Neo-Liberalism as well as Red Tory, Democratic Socialist, and Marxist
critiques of contemporary society and politics. The course combines the
examination of both economic and political doctrines with a view to the
understanding of contemporary Canadian and world politics.
POSC 190 3 credits
International
Relations
Prerequisite(s): None
A study of aspects of global
conflict and world politics. The course provides students with the
background necessary for an understanding of sources of power,
techniques of wielding influence, and the formulation of foreign policy.
The course typically examines international law, economic disparity,
human rights and global ecology in the context of international
political economy.
POSC 200 3 credits
Introduction to
Political Analysis
Prerequisite(s): POSC 120
Introduction to various modes of
political analysis, including classical perspectives, political economy
and empirical political analysis.
POSC 210 3 credits
Canadian
Constitutional Politics
Prerequisite(s): POSC 110
This course will survey Canada’s
constitutional “odyssey” from 1763 to the present, with a strong
emphasis on the post-Confederation period. More specifically, the course
will focus on the efforts to patriate the constitution in the post-World
War II era and the political consequences of those efforts. The course
will examine the different perspectives on the constitution advocated by
the various actors in the Canadian political process — governments,
parties, and interest groups. Special attention will be paid to the
changing terms of the debate as new actors — women, new Canadians, and
Aboriginal peoples — joined the constitutional conversation. Finally,
the course will assess where Canada now stands in relation to its
constitutional “odyssey” and the most appropriate processes for
constitutional reform.
POSC 230 3 credits
Comparative
Politics
Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level course
in political science
An introduction to the basic
structures, processes and policies of modern governments through an
examination of foreign governments.
POSC 270 3 credits
Introduction to
Political Theory
Prerequisite(s): POSC 120 or Phil 110
or Phil 130 or Crim 130
Introduction to the activity of
political theory and the history of political thought.
Note: POSC 270 is the same as Phil
210. Although transferability may differ, credit cannot be obtained for
both POSC 270 and Phil 210 at UCFV.
POSC 290 3 credits
International
Organizations
(formerly POSC 195)
Prerequisite(s): POSC 190
This course examines the history
and present status of international and regional governmental and
non-governmental organizations which act in the international arena.
Emphasis will be placed on organizations such as the United Nations, the
European Community, OPEC, Amnesty International, and NATO, as well as
multinational corporations.
POSC 310 3 credits
Canadian
Federalism
Prerequisite(s): POSC 110 or POSC 210
Corequisite(s): None
This course will examine the
origin and development of federalism in Canada from 1867 to the present.
The course will focus on the difficulties of creating and managing a
social welfare state in a federal political system. Particular attention
will be paid to the challenge of dividing and sharing fiscal resources.
Special attention will also be devoted to how the various
mega-constitutional orientations present in Canada affect the operation
of the federal political system. The course will conclude with an
examination with the challenge of incorporating municipal and aboriginal
governments into the federal system and the concomitant idea of
multilevel governance. Finally, we shall examine the relationship
between democracy and federalism.
POSC 311 3 credits
History of
Political Thought I: Plato to Luther
Prerequisite(s): POSC 120 or POSC 270
or Phil 210
History of Western political
thought from Classical Greece through the Italian Renaissance. The
course will focus on the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Ciccero,
Augustine, Aquinas, and Macchiavelli.
POSC 312 3 credits
History of
Political Thought II: Protestant Reformation to 1900
Prerequisite(s): POSC 311
History of Western political
thought from the Protestant Reformation through the 19th century. The
course will focus on the writing of Luther, Calvin, Hobbes, Locke,
Rousseau, Bentham, Hegel, Marx, and Nietzsche.
POSC 320 3 credits
Canadian
Political Thought
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Science, or Applied programs, including two of POSC 110, POSC 120, POSC
190, POSC 290, POSC 230, POSC 270
This course will introduce
students to many of the major political ideas and theorists that have
shaped the intellectual landscape of this country. It will introduce
students to such ideas/theorists in an historical manner; the course
will finish with a discussion of some of the major issues before us at
the present time.
POSC 330 3 credits
Human Rights:
Theory and History
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
Philosophy or Political Science, including one of the following: POSC
120 or POSC 190 or POSC 290 or POSC 270 or Phil 110 or Phil 210 or Phil
230
The language of human rights is
woven into the fabric of our culture, society, and political discourse.
This course will examine different notions of rights and
responsibilities, and the history of these ideas as they are embodied in
various organizations and institutions.
POSC 335 3 credits
Civil Liberties
and the Charter in Canada
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Science or Applied programs, including POSC 110
A study of the relationship
between the government and individual liberty in Canada. The focus is
upon the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its interpretation
by our judiciary. Examination of the issues of equality before the law,
freedom of speech, freedom of religion, hate literature and obscenity.
Consideration of the rights of incarcerated individuals and the rights
of individuals designated as mentally disordered.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for both POSC 335 and Crim 335.
POSC 410 3 credits
Intergovernmental Relations in Canada
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 and POSC 310
This course will provide a
detailed examination of the processes of intergovernmental relations in
Canada. While the theory of federalism posits that there should be two
orders of government each with their own sphere of jurisdiction, the
practice of federalism in Canada entails considerable intergovernmental
collaboration. Almost every policy sector has a federal–provincial
interface, which for the most part is managed by a legion of civil
servants. A central proposition of this course is that executive
federalism is alive and well in Canada. We will evaluate the processes
of executive federalism and to consider the ramifications of managing
the federation through these processes.
POSC 482 3 credits
Selected Topics
in Canadian Politics
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Sciences, or Applied programs, including one of: POSC 311, POSC 312,
Phil 305, Phil 310, Phil 315
The study of Canadian politics is
a complex and detailed process. This course goes beyond what is covered
in introductory courses and allows students to increase their knowledge
through the advanced study of one or more topics in Canadian politics.
POSC 482C 3 credits
Readings in
Canadian Democracy
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Sciences, or Applied programs, including one of: POSC 311, POSC 312,
Phil 305, Phil 310, Phil 315
see course description for POSC
482
POSC 482D 3 credits
Readings in
Queer Politics
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits from Arts,
Sciences, or Applied programs, including one of: POSC 311, POSC 312,
Phil 305, Phil 310, Phil 315
see course description for POSC
482
POSC 490 3 credits
Directed Studies
in Political Thought
Prerequisite(s): Twelve credits of
Philosophy or Political Science, and written consent of both the faculty
member and the department head
This course offers the student the
opportunity to pursue in depth independent study of a particular issue,
problem or topic in the areas of political thought. The student must, in
consultation with a faculty member, develop a detailed individual course
proposal indicating the readings or other study to be undertaken and how
the course work will be assessed.
POSC 491 3 credits
Directed Studies
in Politics
Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of
Political Science, and written consent of both the faculty member and
the department head
This course offers students the
opportunity to pursue in-depth independent study of a particular issue,
problem, or topic in any area of politics. The student must, in
consultation with a faculty member, develop a detailed individual course
proposal indicating the readings or other study to be undertaken and how
the course work will be assessed.
PNUR 100 2 credits
Health I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisite(s): PNUR 101, 102, 103,
104, 105, 106
This course introduces learners to
the concept of health as a dynamic, non-static process. Viewed within
the context of Canadian society, health is seen as a holistic process on
which our daily choices have a significant effect. The integration of
body, mind, and spirit will be examined in order to develop an
appreciation for the idea that everything we do, think, feel, and
believe has an impact on our health. This course will examine six
dimensions of the individual’s health, each of which impacts well-being.
Growth and development theory and health promotion strategies will be
reviewed across the lifespan.
PNUR 101 1.5 credits
Healing I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisite(s): PNUR 100, PNUR 102,
PNUR 103, PNUR 104, PNUR 105, PNUR 106
This course will provide learners
with an opportunity to explore healing as a holistic process. Common
challenges associated with healing will be discussed as they impact the
healing process. Students will examine complementary approaches to
healing. The particular needs of persons with physical and mental
disabilities will be explored, including discussion of common challenges
for the disabled, the role of public and social environments, and
community resources. This course will also provide an introduction to
principles of primary health care and basic pharmacology as resources to
healing.
PNUR 102 1 credit
Human
Relationships I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisite(s): PNUR 100, PNUR 101,
PNUR 103, PNUR 104, PNUR 105, PNUR 106
This course will provide learners
with an opportunity to explore the concept of caring as it applies to
the development of human relationships. The development of helping
relationships will be discussed with particular emphasis on the
application of effective interpersonal skills. Group communication
skills will be addressed as they relate to elements of group process.
Students will also examine and practice the adaptation of communication
skills with persons with physical and/or mental disabilities.
PNUR 103 0.5 credits
Professional
Growth I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisite(s): PNUR 100, 101, 102,
104, 105, and 106
This course introduces learners to
the evolution and position of practical nursing as a health profession
within the health care system. It focuses on the legal, ethical, and
philosophical bases for practice. The PN role, interdisciplinary team,
partnership, delegation, reporting, and documenting will be discussed.
This course also explores reflective writing and critical thinking
skills.
PNUR 104 3.5 credits
Nursing Arts I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisite(s): PNUR 100, 101, 102,
103, 105, 106
This course introduces learners to
the nursing process and basic nursing skills. The classroom and
laboratory components will assist learners to acquire the basic
knowledge and skill of nursing assessments, promotion of independence,
activity, comfort, and personal care skills. This course is intended to
help learners integrate theory in selected client care situations.
Organizational skills, safety to practice, and communication skills are
addressed.
PNUR 105 2.5 credits
Clinical
Practice I
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 104
This clinical practice course will
provide learners with an opportunity to integrate theory from Semester I
into practice. Learners will gain experience caring for clients with
health challenges in a variety of community agencies. Placement
experiences will include extended care, community living
agencies/programs for persons with disabilities, and health promotion
programs for the older adult.
PNUR 106 1.5 credits
Human Anatomy
and Physiology
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisite(s): PNUR 100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 105
This course provides students with
a review of each of the body systems. The structure and function of each
of the systems will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on an
understanding of the interrelationship amongst the body systems. As each
body system is presented, various health promotion strategies will be
discussed that support optimal health.
PNUR 110 1.5 credits
Health II
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 105
Corequisite(s): PNUR 111, 112, 114,
115
Society is bombarded with a
variety of myths, stereotypes, and prejudices related to aging. This
course will present a discussion of aging through a review of the aging
process and theories of aging. In particular, it will examine the
demographic profile of the older adult, the aging family, personal
adjustments required by the aging individual, and available community
resources. Geropharmacology forms the basis for understanding the older
adult’s vulnerability to medications. Health promotion and wellness in
the older adult will also be addressed.
PNUR 111 1.5 credits
Healing II
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 105
Corequisite(s): PNUR 110, 112, 114,
115
This course will provide learners
with the opportunity to examine the unique health issues for the
gerontological client. Students will study age-related illnesses
including psychogeriatric disorders. The nursing process will be applied
to the various health challenges associated with aging. The care of the
gerontological client will be reviewed as well as discussion of the
levels and context of care for the older adult. This course will also
explore the legal and ethical considerations related to gerontological
nursing.
PNUR 112 1 credit
Human
Relationships II
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 105
Corequisite(s): PNUR 110, 111, 114,
115
This course will focus on
effective communication with the older adult, including characteristics
of the older adult that affect communication between nurse and client.
Students will explore how to adapt communication techniques. A review of
the specific needs of the mentally fragile older adult will direct
exploration of professional attitudes and communication strategies that
support a therapeutic relationship. In addition, discussion of group
communication with older adults will provide an opportunity for students
to identify effective leadership skills and explore the positive impact
of group work for the older adult. Development of collaboration skills
will also be addressed in relation to students’ working relationships
with members of the health care team.
PNUR 114 3 credits
Nursing Arts II
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 105
Corequisite(s): PNUR 110, 111, 112,
115
This course focuses on the
development of practical nursing skills that promote health and healing
for the older adult. Clients are viewed from a holistic perspective
based on an accurate and comprehensive assessment of their unique needs.
Students will utilize the nursing process as they adapt nursing
interventions to the older adult. Communication skills and
responsibility and accountability will be emphasized throughout this
course. Laboratory and selected clinical experiences will promote
integration of theory to practice.
PNUR 115 5 credits
Clinical
Practice II
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 114
This clinical practice course is
intended to provide learners with an opportunity to apply theory to the
care of older adults in residential facilities. Students will be
assigned resident care responsibilities in a long term care facility.
The experience will focus on the development of nursing care abilities
within a gerontological context.
PNUR 120 1 credit
Health III
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 115
Corequisite(s): PNUR 121, 123, 124,
125
This course focuses on the
promotion of health for individuals across the lifespan in acute care.
Students will be introduced to a variety of acute care programs.
Discharge planning will be examined in relation to the patient situation
and specific nursing care considerations. Students will have an
opportunity to examine documentation requirements for the acute care
setting. Teaching and learning theory will be reviewed with particular
focus on the practical nurse’s role with client education. In addition,
this course will provide an overview of maternal-child care with
emphasis on the care of the post-partum client and newborn.
PNUR 121 2 credits
Healing III
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 115
Corequisite(s): PNUR 120, 123, 124,
125
This course will explore the
promotion of healing across the lifespan for individuals experiencing
acute and/or chronic illness. Students will discuss the differentiation
between acute and chronic illness as it relates to the client’s illness
experience. Common health problems for medical and surgical clients will
be addressed for each of the body systems, including a discussion of
pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and nursing interventions.
Students will utilize the nursing process in planning client care. In
addition, this course will review psychosocial challenges that may be
experienced by the acute care client.
PNUR 123 0.5 credits
Professional
Issues
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 115
Corequisite(s): PNUR 120, 121, 124,
125
This course will address
professional practice issues that will assist learners in preparing for
the transition from practical nursing student to Licensed Practical
Nurse. Discussion of the role of the practical nurse in relation to
other members of the health care team will foster an understanding of
the independent and interdependent functions of the practical nurse.
Collaboration, advocacy, and partnership are concepts critical to the
role of the professional nurse. Standards of practice, and professional
and union affiliations will be discussed, as well as change theory and
lifelong learning.
PNUR 124 4 credits
Nursing Arts III
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 115
Corequisite(s): PNUR 120, 121, 123,
125
This course emphasizes the
development of nursing skills for the promotion of healing for
individuals requiring acute care nursing. Building on the theory and
practice from semesters I & II, students will utilize the nursing
process while integrating new knowledge and technical skills relevant to
acute care. Comprehensive assessment skills will form the basis for the
recognition and reporting of client data. Opportunities for client
teaching will be discussed. Communication skills and responsibility and
accountability will be applied throughout this course. The laboratory
and acute care setting will provide the opportunity for integration of
theory to practice.
PNUR 125 4 credits
Clinical
Practice III
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 124
This clinical practice course
provides learners with acute care nursing experience. This experience
will facilitate the student’s ability to integrate theory and develop
knowledge related to the care of individuals with acute and chronic
illness. Students will be placed on adult medical and surgical nursing
units. Selection of client care experiences will be based on client
acuity and complexity.
PNUR 135 5 credits
Preceptorship
Prerequisite(s): PNUR 125
The preceptorship experience is
designed to provide learners with an opportunity to complete the
transition from student practical nurse to graduate practical nurse.
During the experience, students will be assigned a preceptor who will
assist them to gradually assume responsibility for entry-level LPN
practice. Program faculty will collaborate with the preceptor and the
student to facilitate the preceptorship experience.
Note on prerequisites: Unless
stated otherwise, the minimum grade acceptable in all course
prerequisites is a C-.
PSYC 101 3 credits
Introduction to
Psychology I
Prerequisite(s): CPT score of 48 or
higher OR Engl 099 with a C or higher OR Engl 081 or 091 with a C+ or
higher OR success in a previous university-transfer English course OR
English 12 with a B or higher
This course introduces students to
the field of psychology and its research methods, and surveys the basic
perspectives of psychology with respect to learning, memory, thought,
child development, sensation and perception, and physiology.
PSYC 102 3 credits
Introduction to
Psychology II
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101
This course is a continuation of
Psyc 101. The content areas of emotion, motivation, personality, social
influence, psychological disorders, and psychological testing are
covered.
PSYC 110 3 credits
Statistical
Analysis in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Math 11 or equivalent
This course covers basic
techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics and their
applications to psychological research. Methods of graphing, measures of
central tendency, dispersion, relationships, and various parametric and
distribution-free tests are included.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for both Psyc 110 and Psyc 201 (previously offered)
PSYC 200 3 credits
Topics and
Issues in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101
This course is designed for
non-Psychology major students who would like to take an elective in
Psychology. The topics covered in the course may vary from year to year
depending on the instructor. Check with the Psychology Department for
more information.
PSYC 202 4 credits
Research Methods
in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102
Pre- or corequisite(s): Psyc 110 or
Math 104 or Math 106
This course will examine the
following topics: ethics in research; scientific writing for APA;
experimental, descriptive, quasi-experimental, and developmental
research designs; an introduction to measurement in Psychology;
descriptive and inferential statistics; and generalization and
interpretation of research results. Students will be required to conduct
and write up one piece of original research on a psychological topic.
PSYC 221 3 credits
Introduction to
Cognitive Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102
This course surveys several
important sub-areas of cognitive psychology including pattern
recognition, attention, memory, category formation, imagery, problem
solving, expertise and creativity, language, and decision making.
Students will be introduced to many classic issues and landmark
experiments in these areas, and will explore the research literature in
specific topics of their choice.
PSYC 241 3 credits
Psychological
Disorders
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102
This course surveys basic theory
and research in abnormal psychology. Behavioural, cognitive,
psychoanalytic, biopsychological, and humanistic perspectives are used
to explore various clinical disorders including depression, anxiety
disorders, schizophrenia, sociopathy, and others. Assessment and
treatment of disorders are also included.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for both PSYC 241 and PSYC 341 (previously offered).
PSYC 250 3 credits
Introduction to
Developmental Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102
This course introduces students to
the study of human development across the lifespan. The course will
cover the major theories of human development and changes that occur
during the lifespan in the areas of cognitive, perceptual, social, and
emotional development.
PSYC 280 3 credits
Biological Bases
of Behaviour
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102
This course is an introduction to
the relationship between brain and behaviour. Topics include an overview
of the nervous system and the neural basis of complex behaviours.
PSYC 301 3 credits
Intermediate
Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 202; or Psyc 210
and 220
This course is a continuation of
the second-year research methods course. It will provide extensions of
basic theory and methods of research design and data analysis.
Discussion will include the analysis of substantive problems, the choice
of appropriate research designs and special problems that arise in the
analysis of psychological data.
PSYC 302 3 credits
Learning
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 202 or Psyc 221;
or Psyc 210 and 220
In this course, students will
study prominent learning processes including habituation, classical
conditioning, operant conditioning, modelling, concept formation, and
analogical inference. Learning issues related to discrimination,
generalization, biological constraints on learning, and reinforcement
will be discussed in the context of human and animal learning. Students
will be encouraged to apply the content of this course to the general
problem of designing human educational learning programs.
PSYC 303 3 credits
Perception
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 202 , Psyc 221
or Psyc 280; or Psyc 210 and Psyc 220
This course explores the question
of how we create an internal representation of the external world from
the information provided by our sensory systems. Specific topics covered
include reading, speech, perception, recognition of faces and facial
expressions, and perception of art and music.
PSYC 305 3 credits
The Psychology
of Gender
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102,
and one of Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and 220
This course will look at the
research on gender issues in a variety of subfields of psychology,
including developmental, cognitive, abnormal, social, personality,
psycholinguistics, and biopsychology. The course is designed for the
senior student with an interest in gender issues, but not necessarily a
broad base in psychology.
PSYC 306 3 credits
Psychological
Assessment
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102;
one of Psyc 110 or Math 104 or Math 106; one of Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE
400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210, and Psyc 220
Provides an introduction to the
purpose, scope, and mechanics of psychological testing and assessment.
Topics include theoretical issues in assessment, methodology of
administering tests, statistics, assessment for specific populations,
and an overview of currently used assessment instruments.
PSYC 325 3 credits
Memory
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 202 or Psyc 221;
or Psyc 210 and 220
This course introduces students to
the major areas of memory research. Topics studied include sensory,
short-term, working, and semantic memory, as well as encoding
strategies, retrieval cues, amnesia, state dependent learning, and
mnemonics.
PSYC 326 3 credits
Psychology of
Consciousness
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 221; or Psyc 210
and 220
This course is a systematic study
of consciousness from both theoretical and applied points of view in
Psychology. Topics include the role of consciousness in the history of
Psychology; research on states of consciousness (e.g., dreaming,
hypnosis, meditation, fantasy); research and theory on the relationship
between brain and consciousness; and therapeutic use of cultivated
states of consciousness.
PSYC 343 3 credits
Psychology of
Health
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102,
and one of Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and 220
This course presents a blend of
basic theory and research along with clinical perspectives and
interventions in Health Psychology. An expanded biopsychosocial systems
perspective is presented and used to study psychological factors in
health and illness. Topics include models and psychophysiological
mechanisms of stress; applicable research designs; personality and
health; psychological treatments for stress related disorders; lifestyle
and health behaviours; and social and societal factors in health and
health care.
PSYC 351 3 credits
Child Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 250, and one of
Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and 220
This course considers the
psychological aspects of human development from conception through to
adolescence. It covers the changes in the areas of physical, perceptual,
language, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
PSYC 355 3 credits
Adolescent
Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 250, one of Psyc
202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and Psyc 220
This course considers the
psychological aspects of human development during the period of
adolescence. Changes in the areas of physical, emotional, social, and
cognitive development will be covered.
PSYC 357 3 credits
Adulthood and
Aging
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 250, one of Psyc
202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and Psyc 220
This course considers human
development from young adulthood to old age. Topics include theories of
adult development and aging, environmental and biological factors in
aging, and the effects of aging on sensation, perception, learning,
cognition, personality, psychopathology, and social relations.
PSYC 360 3 credits
Social
Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102,
one of Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and Psyc 220
The purpose of this course is to
provide students with a broad overview of the field of Social
Psychology. The course focuses on social psychological theory and
findings. Topics may include how individuals view the social world, how
individuals make inferences about others, how attitudes are formed and
changed, and social relations.
Note: Credits cannot be obtained
for both Psyc 360 and Psyc 260 (previously offered).
PSYC 367 3 credits
Psychology of
Language
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102,
and one of Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and 220
Language is intrinsically
interesting, but also particularly relevant to psychologists.
Experiments rely upon language to convey instructions and collect data,
while therapeutic interventions rely on communication between
psychologist and client. Topics covered in this course will be drawn
from many areas of Psychology as well as other disciplines in an attempt
to understand the complex nature of human language. Specific topics
include linguistics theories, animal language, sign language, neural
mechanisms of language, language production and comprehension,
multilingualism and social context of language.
PSYC 370 3 credits
Introduction to
Personality Theory
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102,
and one of Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and 220
This course introduces students to
the work of prominent personality theorists from Sigmund Freud to modern
theorists. The focus of study will progress from Freud to Carl Jung,
Henry Murray, Eric Erikson, social learning theorists, and humanists.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained
for both Psyc 370 and Psyc 270 (previously offered).
PSYC 375 3 credits
Fundamentals of
Clinical Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 241, and one of
Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and 220
This course examines both
professional issues and selected topics in the discipline of Clinical
Psychology. Educational and training issues and requirements, history of
the field, career options, and work issues will be studied. Professional
ethical guidelines, ethical decision making, and applications will be
introduced, as will Canadian issues. Depending on the instructor, the
course will either survey assessment, interventions and research in
Clinical Psychology, or focus on a specific topic, such as
interventions, the therapeutic relationship, the history of
psychotherapy, or comparative cultural systems of intervention.
PSYC 380 3 credits
Human
Neuropsychology
(formerly Psyc 491A)
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 280; or Psyc 210
and 220
This course is an examination of
both clinical and experimental neuropsychology, which is based on case
studies of patients with damage to the nervous system. Topics include
the assessment of cognitive and behavioural functions such as memory,
language, spatial skills; the nature of neurodegenerative diseases and
other forms of neuropathology (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, multi-infarct
dementia); the treatment of brain pathology (still almost impossible,
but a rapidly growing research area); and the application of information
gained through the study of patients to the understanding of
non-pathological (that is, ‘normal’) brains.
PSYC 383 3 credits
Drugs and
Behaviour
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 280, and one of
Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and 220
This course covers the basics of
psychopharmacology, with an emphasis on understanding neural
communication and how this is related to human behaviour. Topics include
how neurotransmitters work, how drugs affect neurotransmitters, the
relationship between neurotransmitters and behaviour, hormones and
behaviour, neurochemical deficits in neurodegenerative disease and
psychopathy, and theories of addiction.
PSYC 386 3 credits
Social
Psychology of Groups
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 101, Psyc 102,
one of Psyc 202, Crim 220, KPE 400, SCMS 255; or Psyc 210 and Psyc 220
The purpose of this course is to
provide students with a broad overview of the social psychology of
groups. The course focuses on social psychological theory, methodology,
and findings. Topics will include group cohesion and development, power,
leadership, and performance.
PSYC 408 3 credits
History of
Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Psyc 202; or Psyc 210
and 220, 15 credits of upper-level psychology
This course concentrates on the
past 125 years of development in the field of Psychology. The major
schools and systems of thought will be presented and the outstanding
figures within each school or system will be described. Links between
psychological systems of thought and broader intellectual and social
currents will be examined.
PSYC 491 3 credits
Selected Topics
in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s
permission
This seminar course critically
reviews theory, methods, and research results in s selected sub-field of
Psychology. Students should check with the Psychology Department to
determine the content area and prerequisites for a particular semester.
PSYC 493A 3 credits
Directed
Studies
Prerequisite(s): Department’s
permission
This is an independent reading and
research in topics course, selected in consultation with a supervising
instructor.
Note: Students who have already
completed a directed studies course in Psychology should register under
Psyc 493B. Students cannot register in either Psyc 493A or Psyc 493B
without first filling out a contract with the instructor.
PSYC 493B 3 credits
Directed
Studies
Prerequisite(s): Department’s
permission, major in Psychology
This is an independent reading and
research in topics course, selected in consultation with a supervising
instructor. This course is designed for students who wish to engage in
directed studies further to those completed in Psyc 493A.
Note: Students cannot register in
either Psyc 493A or Psyc 493B without first filling out a contract with
the instructor.
PUNJ 210 3 credits
Intermediate
Punjabi I
Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with
spoken modern Punjabi language is essential for success in this course.
This course is an introduction to
Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script and enhances previous knowledge of modern
Punjabi language. It deals with the important grammatical features of
Standard Punjabi and its syntax and morphology. The course is restricted
to students with familiarity with spoken contemporary Punjabi, but no or
little knowledge of reading and writing Gurmukhi Script.
PUNJ 211 3 credits
Intermediate
Punjabi II
Prerequisite(s): Punj 210
This course is a continuation of
Punj 210, and provides further study of the Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script
and modern Punjabi language. It deals with the important grammatical
features of Standard Punjabi and its syntax and morphology. The course
is restricted to students with familiarity with spoken contemporary
Punjabi, but limited knowledge of reading and writing Gurmukhi Script.
See
Academic Support — CSM 108, page 230.
RSS 098 3 credits
Introduction to
Reading and Study Skills
Prerequisite(s): Admission to either
the CTC Health & Human Services, or Adventure Tourism certificate
programs
This introductory reading and
study skills course is designed specifically for students in the Health
& Human Services and Adventure Tourism programs at CTC. Students will
learn basic speed reading techniques and writing skills to facilitate
comprehension of their textbooks. In addition, program content material
will be used as a basis for learning preliminary study strategies.
Additional courses in Religious Studies
The following courses also contain
Religious Studies content. See the Anthropology and Philosophy sections
for course descriptions:
ANTH 130 — World Religions
ANTH 469 — Myth and Ritual
PHIL 240 — Faith and Reason:
Philosophy of Religion
RLST 201 3 credits
Religions of the
West
Prerequisite(s): Anth 130
An examination of the religions of
the Western tradition using their scriptures and other readings,
lectures, discussions, and films. Judaism, Christianity and Islam will
be considered in depth, and Wicca and New Age as response or
counterpoint.
RLST 202 3 credits
Religions of the
East
Prerequisite(s): Anth 130
An examination of the religions of
the Eastern tradition using their scriptures and other readings,
lectures, discussions, and films. Hinduism, Buddhism and
Confucianism-Taoism will be considered in depth, Jainism, Sikhism and
Shintoism will also be examined. We will also explore the impact of the
Eastern tradition on the western tradition.
RLST 330 3 credits
The Christian
Tradition
Prerequisite(s): Anth 130 or Religious
Studies 201 or Phil 250
A critical and historical
examination of the evolution of the Christian tradition, its
contribution to western society, and its impact on the cultures and
creeds of other parts of the world. Interactions with Judaism, Islam,
and Buddhism will be explored. The course will be divided into (a) a
historical overview of the evolution of the Christian community and (b)
a discussion of the major issues facing Christianity at the end of the
second millennium.
RUSS 101 3 credits
Russian Language
I
Prerequisite(s): None
Introduces the Russian language by
an intensive study of the Cyrillic alphabet, the case and verb system,
and essential vocabulary. Through the use of various audio/visual
techniques to avoid translation, we teach you to speak, understand, read
and write Russian by directly associating a visual idea with its verbal
expression in Russian. Dialogues and conversations are placed within
everyday situations to emphasize the “creative” aspects of learning
Russian. Considerable time is spent discussing life in the former Soviet
Union to familiarize you with Russian culture. There is extensive use of
the multimedia laboratory.
RUSS 102 3 credits
Russian Language
II
Prerequisite(s): Russ 101, or
instructor’s permission
Continues to develop your ability
to express yourself in oral and written Russian. It is sequential to
Russ 101.
RUSS 201 3 credits
Intermediate
Russian I
Prerequisite(s): Russ 101 and 102, or
instructor’s permission
Reviews the important elements of
Russian grammar studied in the first year, concentrating on the case and
verb system. It develops your command of both oral and written Russian
and introduces certain simplified texts for literary study. Films and
slides are used to enrich the cultural content of the course. There is
extensive use of the multimedia laboratory.
RUSS 202 3 credits
Intermediate
Russian II
Prerequisite(s): Russ 201, or
instructor’s permission
This course, sequential to Russ
201, is designed to continue the development of the study of the Russian
language begun in the previous course.
RUSS 251 3 credits
19th Century
Russian Literature in English
Prerequisite(s): None
Introduces you to the richness of
19th century Russian society through its authors and their works. We
take seven major authors of the period, such as Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky,
Chekhov, and Pushkin, and read selected works translated into English.
These literary masterpieces are studied within the context of the
historical, sociological, and philosophical development of Russian
society.
RUSS 252 3 credits
20th Century
Russian Literature in English
Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, we try to
understand the development of Russian society since the revolution by
examining major works of seven post-revolutionary writers, including
Pasternak, Solzhenitsyn, Zamyatin, and Sholokhov. Some are pro-Soviet
and some are biased against the changes in Russia since 1917, but all
are fascinating reading. We read these works in English in an attempt to
understand what has happened historically and politically in Russia in
the last eight decades.
RUSS 311 4 credits
Advanced Russian
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite(s): Russian 202
This course refines the students’
abilities in oral and written Russian by reviewing essential elements of
grammar, stylistics, and conversation. Readings will include both
classic and modern selections. There is extensive use of the multimedia
laboratory and Russian websites.
RUSS 321 4 credits
Advanced Russian
Language and Literature
Prerequisite(s): Russian 202
This course develops the students’
command of Russian with a focus on language in context, be it literary
or media-based. The focus on literature will include some short Russian
literary masterpieces. There is extensive use of the multimedia
laboratory and Russian websites.
RUSS 351 4 credits
Tolstoy and
Dostoyevsky in English
Prerequisite(s): Either Russian
251/252 or a second-year English course
This course focuses on the major
works of L.N. Tolstoy and F.M. Dostoyevsky, two of the greatest writers
and thinkers of 19th century Russia, whose ideas have influenced the
development of modern thought around the world. Their works will be
examined in English as examples of great literature within their social
and historical context.
RUSS 352 4 credits
Bulgakov,
Pasternak, and Solzhenitsyn
Prerequisite(s): Either Russian
251/252 or a second-year English course
This course concentrates in
English on the works of three courageous writers who dared to express
ideas that were not acceptable to the Soviet regime. These works will be
examined as examples of great literature within their social and
historical context.
Note: One of these literature in
translation courses may be taken as part of an English major. Refer to
the BA — English major requirements for details.
SCI 061 4 credits
Fundamental
Science
Prerequisite(s): individual CCP
assessment
This course consists of three
introductory units in chemistry, biology, and earth science.
SCI 400 3 credits
The History and
Philosophy of Science
Prerequisite(s): 60 university-level
credits applicable to the BSc
This course examines what science
is, what it is not, how it has become what it is, and where it is going.
It is designed to help you put science and your own goals into
perspective by giving you an understanding of the ways in which science
influences and is influenced by the society and world around it, and of
the consequences for your own role as scientists. We will examine the
trends and the tensions in the development of scientific theories, and
the different perspectives on what science is about. We will consider
the responsibilities of science and scientists to society, including
issues raised by feminism and the environment.
SOWK 110 3 credits
Introduction to
Social Work and Human Services
(formerly SSSW 110)
Prerequisite(s): CPT score of 48 or
better, or eligibility to take CMNS 155 or Engl 105
This course will provide students
with a critical analysis of social service and social work practice and
client needs at local, provincial and federal levels, it will emphasise
the role of the professional and para-professional in the service
delivery system and the basic structure and function of social service
agencies. An introduction to ethical issues will be included. Students
will be expected to study in depth at least one social problem area and
its concomitant social services.
SOWK 210 3 credits
Introduction to
Social Welfare
(formerly SSSW 210)
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 110, or
instructor’s permission
This course is designed to provide
the student with an overview of social welfare principles and policies
in Canada. Beginning with an historical review of social welfare, the
student will develop a critical analysis of the context of social
welfare including the political, economic, and ideological realities and
an understanding of how these realities influence the way in which
social problems are identified and addressed.
SOWK 225 3 credits
Human Behaviour
& Social Environment
(formerly HSER 125)
Pre- or corequisite(s): SOWK 110. Psyc
101 recommended
This course emphasizes a critique
of theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social development,
including theories and knowledge about the range of social systems in
which individuals live and diversity of human behaviour throughout the
life cycle. Students will develop an understanding of the interactions
between and among biophysical, social, psychological, and cultural
systems as they affect human development. The impact of various social
and economic forces, including forms and mechanisms of oppression and
discrimination, are examined as they affect human development and act to
promote or deter optimal health and well-being.
SOWK 300 3 credits
Social Work
Practice with Individuals
(formerly SSSW 300)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program
This course provides an
introduction to the knowledge and competencies underlying generalist
social work practice. Students will develop assessment and intervention
skills as they relate to working in a human service organization.
Advocacy on behalf of clients and skills in brokering of services will
also be developed.
SOWK 301 3 credits
Social Work
Practice with Groups
(formerly SSSW 301)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program and SOWK 300, or 45 credits in Human Services or Arts
programs
This course is designed to give
students an understanding of group dynamics, experience in group
facilitation and an understanding of the group process in relationship
to social work process. Sociocultural forces, legal and ethical issues,
and values unique to working with groups will be explored. This course
will introduce skills and techniques as they pertain to types of groups
and group phases.
SOWK 311 3 credits
Social Work
Theory & Ethics
(formerly SSSW 311)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program and SOWK 210, or permission of Instructor
A critical examination of social
work theories will include an understanding of ideologies and their
relevance to social work practice, including the social construction of
theory. Generalist social work practice from several theoretical
perspectives will be discussed. This course offers a critical
examination of issues including ethical behaviour, accountability,
boundary setting, and the intersection of personal and professional
values. Students will be expected to articulate and integrate
professional values in their emerging social work practice.
Note: Students who have taken SSSW
315 cannot receive further credit for SOWK 311.
Note: SOWK 311 replaces SSSW 310
and SSSW 315.
SOWK 312 3 credits
Legal Knowledge
for Social Work Practice
(formerly SSSW 312)
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 110 and 210, or
CYC 201 and 210, and admission into the BSW or CYC degree program.
(Students in other degree programs, with a minimum of 45 credits, may be
able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However, they
should check with their program head to see whether they can apply this
course to their degree)
This course uses a critical
perspective to introduce students to law and related social policies
relevant to social work and child and youth care practice. Students will
examine law as an expression of social policy in areas such as human
rights, child welfare, family law, domestic violence, youth justice,
mental health, social assistance, adult guardianship, and privacy. The
course addresses procedural fairness and statutory frameworks, with an
emphasis on the role of law, the structure of the courts, professional
codes of ethics, and legal accountability and liability, particularly as
these affect vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Note: Students cannot receive
credit for both SOWK 312 and CYC 350.
SOWK 320 3 credits
Anti-Racist and
Cross Cultural Social Work Knowledge and Practice
(formerly SSSW 320)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program or permission of Director
Pre- or corequisite(s): SOWK 311
This course is intended to
introduce students to the knowledge, theories and skills necessary for
social work practice in diverse cultural settings. Within a framework
that incorporates an anti-oppressive perspective and a critical analysis
of social justice and inclusion, this course engages students in
self-reflection and an exploration of their own experiences, knowledge,
beliefs and attitudes about race, culture and ethnicity. This course
involves students in an examination of various theories and practice
frameworks required for anti-racist social work practice. Historical and
current events, policies and social work practices affecting
ethno-cultural groups and marginalized peoples will be analyzed and
critiqued.
SOWK 330 6 credits
Practicum I
(formerly SSSW 330)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program, SOWK 300, SOWK 311
Pre- or corequisite(s): SOWK 312
This is a three day per week
supervised practicum in a multi-disciplinary setting, for a total of 15
weeks and the completion of 315 practicum hours. Students are also
required to participate in a bi-weekly seminar class that will focus on
the integration of theory and practice.
Note: A criminal records review is
required before placement. The existence of certain kinds of criminal
records will preclude placement.
SOWK 380 3 credits
Community
Development
(formerly SSSW 380)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program and SOWK 311
This course will focus on the role
of the social worker engaged in making change at the community level.
Beginning with an understanding of community and social change, students
will develop theoretical and practice perspectives on engaging the
community in the process of collective action. Fundamental to this
process is pursuing the democratic redistribution of power and
resources. In constructing an anti-oppressive approach to community
development, students will be encouraged to examine the impact of race,
class, gender and sexual orientation.
SOWK 392 3 credits
First Nations
Social Work
(formerly SSSW 392)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program (Students in other degree programs, with a minimum of 45
credits, may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first
class. However, they should check with their program head to see whether
they can apply this course to their degree)
The purpose of this course is to
examine theories and methods of social work practice used by and for
Aboriginal people within contemporary society. Historical issues,
including colonialism, will be reviewed and the effects of these issues
on Aboriginal peoples today will be examined. Other topics include:
current methods of intervention; roles and operations of social services
in Aboriginal communities; conventional and alternative approaches to
social work; and the impact of the media on social work policy and
practice with Aboriginal peoples. Self-exploration and self-disclosure
will facilitate students’ integration of culturally-sensitive theory and
practice into their practice frameworks. The role of helper within the
community context will be developed with an emphasis on the principle of
“healing” (individuals, families and communities).
SOWK 394 3 credits
Substance Misuse
Issues
(formerly SSSW 394)
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level
credits including Psyc 101, or instructor’s permission
This course is designed to give
students a working knowledge of the nature of substance use/misuse and
addictive behaviours. Students will explore various theoretical
perspectives of substance use. Topics include an overview of
psychoactive drugs, the use/misuse/abuse continuum, the social costs of
addictions, social issues around addiction, and prevention and treatment
of addictions. There will be an emphasis on issues related to gender,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, harm reduction and age. The particular
focus of social work and related professions in the continuum of care
will also be examined. Students are expected to actively participate in
class.
SOWK 404 3 credits
Research Methods
and Evaluation
(formerly SSSW 404)
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 330, and either
Math 104 or Math 106 or Psyc 110 (or equivalent)
This course will cover scientific
methods and their application to social work practice and research. Also
included will be strategies and skills appropriate to evaluation of
social work interventions and programs. Learners will be expected to
read and analyze social work research with a critical focus. Learners
can expect to develop a beginning competence in the design and
implementation of social work research. Skills in accessing
computer-based information will be examined.
SOWK 410 3 credits
Social Welfare
Policy and Practice
(formerly SSSW 410)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program; and SOWK 311 and SOWK 330 or permission of the instructor
This course examines the dynamics
of social welfare policy and social work practice with diverse
populations. Students analyze social issues, policies and policy
development processes in the postmodern capitalist state and study how
these are affected by political and bureaucratic decisions, the media,
citizens, communities and a variety of interest groups. The role of the
social worker in developing policy that promotes social justice is also
examined.
SOWK 412 3 credits
Legal Skills for
Social Work Practice
(formerly SSSW 412)
Prerequisite(s): CYC 310A & B, or SOWK
330; and CYC 350 or SOWK 312. Enrollment in this course is restricted to
CYC and BSW students in the Child Welfare specialization.
This course focuses on both the
development and demonstration of statutory social work practice skills
in child welfare, youth criminal justice, and family court counselling.
Students learn and demonstrate skills related to the various mandates
that govern their work as professional social workers. The course
involves experiential learning related to dispute resolution, advocacy,
and legal skills such as investigation, evidence-giving, and report
writing. Fundamental to practicing these skills is an understanding of
empowerment, partnership, working across differences, and individual and
systemic change. The course uses a critical perspective and promotes an
understanding of the strengths and limitations of these skills and the
legal system.
SOWK 430 9 credits
Practicum II
(formerly SSSW 430)
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 320, SOWK 330,
SOWK 404, SOWK 410. Students in the Child Welfare Specialization must
have the following additional prerequisites: SOWK 412, SOWK 483 and SOWK
491.
This is a four day per week
supervised practicum in a multi-disciplinary setting, for a total of 15
weeks and the completion of 420 practicum hours. Students are also
required to participate in an online seminar class that will focus on
the integration of theory and practice.
Note: A criminal records review is
required before placement. The existence of certain kinds of criminal
records will preclude placement.
SOWK 450 3 credits
Social Work in
Health Care
(formerly SSSW 450)
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 330
Corequisite(s): SOWK 410
This course will focus on social
work issues in Canadian health care settings. Topics to be explored
include: HIV/AIDS, provincial and federal health care systems;
professional ethics; palliative care, death and dying; discharge
planning; mental health issues; cross cultural issues in health care;
and working with marginalized populations in meeting their health care
needs. Students will be encouraged to develop a critical analysis of the
health care system, health policy, and health services.
SOWK 483 3 credits
Family Centred
Social Work
(formerly SSSW 483)
Prerequisite(s): HSER 283 or a family
sociology course, and SOWK 300, or instructor’s permission
This course will provide an
overview of clinical social work practice theory, including its
historical roots and some recent developments. It will help students
gain an understanding of how their own personality, value system and
past family experiences affect her/his work with families. It will
incorporate basic conceptual and clinical skills relating to the theory
and practice of family work while critically reviewing issues from a
structural/feminist and anti-oppressive framework.
SOWK 490 3 credits
Gerontological
Social Work
(formerly SSSW 490)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program (Students in other degree programs, with a minimum of 45
credits, may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first
class. However, they should check with their program head to see whether
they can apply this course to their degree.)
This course is an introduction to
gerontology (the study of aging) and to working with an aging
population. We will explore a wide range of issues relevant to
population aging from a variety of theoretical and practical
perspectives. In addition to looking at the role of the elderly in our
society, the course will provide a framework for examining the
organization and delivery of services to the elderly in both
institutional and non institutional settings.
SOWK 491 3 credits
Child Welfare
(formerly SSSW 491)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program and SOWK 311
This course will look at the major
historical, ideological, legal, and professional themes that inform
child welfare policy. Issues including current legislation, history of
child welfare, foster care, adoption, the social construction of
mothering and child abuse will be examined. Contemporary policies and
programs for populations disproportionately engaged with child welfare
services including First Nations children, immigrant and refugee
children and children of single parents will be examined. Students will
be expected to engage in a process of integrating factors of gender,
class, race, culture and sexual orientation into their critical analysis
of the ideological nature of Child Welfare.
SOWK 493 3 credits
Feminist Social
Work
(formerly SSSW 493)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program and instructor’s permission. (Students with a minimum of 45
credits in other degree programs may be able to obtain instructor’s
permission at the first class. However, they should check with their
program head to see whether they can apply this course to their degree.)
This course will examine social
issues from a feminist perspective, incorporating an analysis of the
ideology and conceptual practices and underpinning social welfare policy
in Canada. Beginning with the historical development of feminist social
work and feminist theories as they relate to social work practice, the
class will explore gender role stereotypes, social welfare policies,
ethics research as empowerment, and specific issues experienced by women
in areas such as disability, sexual orientation, and violence.
SOWK 495 3 credits
Directed Study
in Social Work
(formerly SSSW 495)
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing
in BSW program and department’s permission
Students who have a special
interest in a topic area not offered through identified social work
electives or core curriculum, may request to do directed social work
study under the supervision of a faculty instructor.
SOWK 496 3 credits
Disability
Issues
(formerly SSSW 496)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program. (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree
programs may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first
class. However, they should check with the program head to see whether
they can apply this course to their program.)
This course involves students in
an examination of perspectives on disability, as well as a critical
analysis of current theories, policies, and practice. The course begins
with an examination of common assumptions about disability and provides
opportunities to challenge and critique interpretations of the nature
and meaning of disability. Several frameworks are proposed for
approaching disability issues, with emphasis given to a social justice
framework which emphasizes the citizenship and human rights of people
with disabilities. The history of attitudes about, and treatment of,
people with disabilities is examined. Significant events and the
contributions of pioneers of the disability rights movement are also
highlighted. The roles and perspectives of people with disabilities,
family members, and professionals in service systems are examined in the
context of a range of topics.
SOWK 497 3 credits
Social Work and
Mental Health
(formerly SSSW 497)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the
BSW program. (Students in other degree programs, with a minimum of 45
credits, may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first
class. However, they should check with their Program head to see whether
they can apply this course to their degree)
This course is an introduction to
the field of mental health and the role of social work within the field.
Issues to be explored include: the social construction of mental
illness, stigmatization of the individual and a critique of the medical
model. Influence of factors such as gender, age, race and culture on the
definition and treatment of persons with a mental illness will also be
explored. The roles and contributions of various mental health
professional practitioners will be discussed. Current policy and
practice issues in mental health in Canada and their implications for
practice will be examined.
Social, Cultural, &
Media Studies
The following interdisciplinary courses are offered
by the Social, Cultural, and Media Studies department. Each course draws
on research and theory from two or more of the following disciplines:
anthropology, Latin American studies, media and communication studies,
and sociology.
To assist student in planning their programs, the
disciplinary focus is noted as follows:
ANTH
Anthropology
LAS
Latin American studies
MACS
Media and Communication Studies
SOC
Sociology
For example, a course with a
disciplinary focus of SOC, ANTH may be counted as either sociology or
anthropology credit, but not both.
Additional courses in
anthropology, Latin American studies, media and communication studies,
and sociology are located under those discipline names in this calendar.
SCMS 255 3 credits
Introduction to
Social Research
(formerly Anth 255, Soc 255)
Prerequisite(s): Anth 102 or Soc 101
Disciplinary focus: Anth, Soc
An introduction to the conduct of
sociological and anthropological research. Topics include the
relationship between theory and research, concept formation,
operationalization, exploratory studies, hypothesis generation and
testing, data collection techniques within both sociology and
anthropology, the assessment of causality, the critical evaluation of
research on both theoretical and methodological grounds, the definition
of research problems, and ethical issues in social research.
SCMS 270 3 credits
Dynamics of
Racism in Canada
Prerequisite(s): One of Soc. 101, Anth
102, MACS 130, or LAS 200.
Disciplinary focus: Anth, MACS,
Soc
This course is a critical
introduction to the area of race and ethnic relations within the
Canadian context. In particular racism, inequality, and the social
construction of racial and ethnic categories and identities will be
examined. The student will develop an awareness of competing conceptual
definitions and theoretical interpretations of racism, examine
controversies about the extent and meaning of racism in Canada, and
investigate how the process of racialization occurs within institutions
such as education, the media, and the criminal justice system. Course
material will draw upon a variety of historical and contemporary
sources, cases and examples, particularly those relevant to the Fraser
Valley.
Note: Associate of Arts (MACS)
students should speak with the Arts Advice Centre before taking this
course for MACS credit.
SCMS 310 4 credits
Special Topics:
Regional Studies of Latin America
(formerly Anth 310, Soc 310, LAS
310)
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include at least six credits of anthropology, sociology, and/or LAS.
(One or more of Soc 250, Anth 220, or LAS 102, 110, 200, or 201
recommended
Disciplinary focus: Anth, Soc, LAS
Using sociological and
anthropological approaches, this course is designed to provide you with
insights into the society and culture of a specific nation or region
within Latin America. In doing so we shall move effortlessly and with
intellectual grace from the heady heights of macro-analysis and
theoretical sociology to the details of micro-analysis and ethnography,
and back again. The course will increase our awareness of the diversity
of the Latin American experience — an experience that is becoming
increasingly important and which also offers many insights into our own
society.
Note: The region of study is
denoted with a letter designation (e.g., SCMS 310a). Students may take
SCMS 310 twice for credit as long as the letter designation differs, but
may not take it more than twice.
Students who have previously taken
ANTH 310, LAS 310, or Soc 310 should contact the department before
registering for any section of SCMS 310, to ensure they are not
repeating a course for which they already have credit.
SCMS 334 4 credits
Cultural Policy
(formerly MACS 334, Soc 334)
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include at least six credits of sociology and/or MACS
Disciplinary focus: MACS, Soc
This course examines public policy
in Canada as it pertains to culture. It explores government involvement
in areas such as the arts, radio and television broadcasting,
multiculturalism, and pornography.
SCMS 355 4 credits
Quantitative
Methods
(formerly Soc 355)
Prerequisite(s): Math 104 or Math 106,
and SCMS 255
Disciplinary focus: Anth, Soc
An examination of measurement
issues within sociological and anthropological research, focusing on the
logical and conceptual construction and interpretation of tables, and an
examination of the issues and abuses of statistics. Students will blend
classroom knowledge of statistics with “real life” analysis of
sociological data (including the use of computer software) to develop
practical research skills. The course focuses on the application, rather
than the mathematics, of statistics.
SCMS 356 4 credits
Qualitative
Research Methods
(formerly Soc 356)
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include Soc 101 and SCMS 255
Disciplinary focus: Anth, Soc
This course examines methods used
in the collection and analysis of sociological data including
interviews, participant observations, ethnographic research, archival
research, feminist methodologies, and research ethics.
SCMS 363 4 credits
Processes of
Development and Underdevelopment: Latin America
(formerly Anth 363, Soc 363, LAS
318)
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include Soc 101 and at least three additional credits sociology,
anthropology, or LAS. (Soc 250, Anth 220, and/or LAS 200 recommended)
Disciplinary focus: Anth, LAS, Soc
An examination of sociological and
anthropological theories of development and underdevelopment as applied
to the Third World. Topics include the nature and consequences of world
system linkages, colonialism and decolonization, patterns of social and
cultural change in selected societies and regions. Particular attention
will be placed on the political economy for Latin America.
SCMS 387 4 credits
Canadian Native
Peoples
(formerly Anth 387, Soc 387)
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include Anth 102 and at least three additional credits of Anthropology
and/or Sociology
Disciplinary focus: Anth, Soc
This course looks at selected
studies of cultural patterns and contemporary issues of Aboriginal
peoples of Canada (including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis).
SCMS 388 4 credits
Minority
Indigenous Peoples of the World
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include Anth 102 and at least three additional credits of anthropology
and/or sociology
Disciplinary focus: Anth, LAS, Soc
This course will examine the
social and cultural experiences of indigenous peoples within
various modern industrial
nation-states and relations of these peoples with majority societies and
other indigenous groups throughout the world.
SCMS 440 4 credits
Selected Topics
in the Sociology of Religion
(formerly Soc 440)
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include at least nine credits of sociology and/or religious studies
Disciplinary focus: Soc
An advanced course in the
sociology of religion. Topics will change from semester to semester. The
course is usually offered conjointly with the courses in other specialty
areas (e.g., LAS, Women’s Studies, etc.).
SCMS 440A 4 credits
Religion in
Latin America
(formerly Soc 440A, LAS 440)
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include at least nine credits of sociology, LAS and/or religious
studies. (HIST 261, 262, 459 can be considered LAS courses) (Anth 130
can be considered religious studies)
Disciplinary focus: LAS, Soc
Most people know of Latin America
as the crucible for recent developments in Catholicism like liberation
theology. However, religion has long played a central role in shaping
Latin American societies just as it has been shaped by them. This course
will explore the connections between religion and society in the Latin
American context. The emphasis of the course will shift from semester to
semester, but it will normally focus on some combination of the
following: pre-Columbian religions, Catholicism and conquest,
syncretism, liberation theology, religion and revolution, evangelism,
the survival of indigenous religions, and other related topics.
SCMS 460 4 credits
Issues in the
Information Society
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include at least nine credits of Soc and/or MACS, or permission of
instructor
Disciplinary focus: Macs, Soc
This course explores the social,
political, and cultural dimensions of information technology and what
has come to be known as the “information society”. Students will examine
technology in relationship to a variety of social issues such as the
changing nature of: work, individual identity formation, social roles,
democracy, privacy, and community.
SCMS 463 4 credits
Special Topics
in Development Studies
(formerly Anth 463, Soc 463)
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include at least nine credits of sociology and/or anthropology. (Anth
220, SCMS 363 and Soc 250 recommended)
Disciplinary focus: Anth, LAS, Soc
An examination of processes of
social and cultural change in selected Third World societies. Topics
will change from semester to semester, but may include liberation
movements and colonialism, the comparative study of post-revolutionary
societies; the persistence, transformation, and disappearance of
contemporary peasantries; and directed change programs.
Note: this course uses a letter
designation to denote the specific topic (e.g., SCMS 463a). Students may
take SCMS 463 twice for credit as long as the letter designation
differs, but may not take it more than twice.
Students who have previously taken
Anth 463 or Soc 463 should contact the department before registering for
any section of SCMS 463, to ensure they are not repeating a course for
which they already have credit.
SCMS 468 4 credits
Environment and
Society
(formerly Anth 468, Soc 468)
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include Anth 102 and at least six additional credits of sociology and/or
anthropology
Disciplinary focus: Anth, Soc
This course examines
anthropological and sociological approaches to ecological and
environmental issues. Topics include relationships between forms of
social organization and resource use, studies of resource use conflicts,
and the ways in which different cultures view the environment.
SCMS 470 4 credits
Race and Racism:
Selected Topics
(formerly Anth 470, Soc 470)
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include at least nine credits of sociology and/or anthropology
Disciplinary focus: Anth, Soc
Questions of race and ethnicity
arise frequently in the context of popular discussions of social
problems, national identity, and even national unity. They are equally
important in academic discussions about modern societies around the
world. This course explores selected topics related to race, racism, and
ethnicity from sociological and anthropological perspectives. Topics
covered may include ethnic conflict, immigration and immigration policy,
multiculturalism, racism, the development of immigrant identities and
communities, charter groups/dominant cultures, indigenous and migrant
subordination, the meaning of exile, etc. Students should consult the
department to determine the content for a particular semester.
SCMS 470A 4 credits
Latin American
Immigrants and Immigration
(formerly Anth 470A, LAS 470, Soc
470)
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include at least nine credits of sociology, anthropology and/or LAS (LAS
110 and/or Hist 261 recommended)
Disciplinary focus: Anth, LAS, Soc
Immigration has been a crucial
element in the formation of Latin American society and culture. It as
shaped the identity and community among Latin Americans abroad and has
had reciprocal effects on the immigrants’ societies of origin. This
course explores various aspects of Latino immigration from several
perspectives. Topics covered may include: the push/pull factors causing
immigration, immigration policy, the development of immigrant
identities, the meaning of exile, and the formation of immigrant
communities and their relationship to the dominant culture of Canadian
society. The course will be of interest to students in Latin American
studies and other who will work with Latino communities in Canada.
SCMS 492 2 credits
Directed Studies
in Social, Cultural, and Media Studies
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include six credits of area of specialization (Anth, Soc, LAS, MACS).
Permission to enter requires written consent of both the faculty member
supervising the student and the department head
Corequisite(s): None
Disciplinary focus: Dependent on
topic selected.
Designed for upper-level students
who wish to examine in greater depth a particular problem/issue in
anthropology, sociology, Latin American studies, or media and
communication studies.
Additional credits in sociology
The following SCMS courses can be
used as sociology credit. Course descriptions are found under Social,
Cultural, and Media Studies beginning on page 333.
SCMS 255 —
Introduction to Social Research
SCMS 270 —
The Dynamics of Racism in Canada
SCMS 310 —
Special Topics: Regional Studies in Latin America
SCMS 334 —
Cultural Policy
SCMS 355 —
Quantitative Research Methods
SCMS 356 —
Qualitative Research Methods
SCMS 363 —
Processes of Development and Under-Development in Latin America
SCMS 387 —
Canadian Native People
SCMS 388 —
Comparative Studies of Minority Indigenous Peoples
SCMS 440 —
Selected Topics in the Sociology of Religion
SCMS 440A —
Religion in Latin America
SCMS 460 —
Issues in the Information Society
SCMS 463 —
Special Topics in Development Studies
SCMS 468 —
Environment and Society
SCMS 470 —
Race and Racism: Selected Topics
SCMS 470A —
Latin American Immigrants and Immigration
SOC 101 3 credits
Introductory
Sociology
Prerequisite(s): None
This course is an analysis of the
basic concepts, methods, and theoretical orientations which are
characteristic of sociology. It is designed to acquaint you with the
discipline and to facilitate critical and logical thought concerning
explanations of society and social interaction.
SOC 201 3 credits
Key Ideas in
Sociology
Prerequisite(s): Soc 101 or MACS 110
This course provides a survey of
sociological perspectives in the 19th and 20th centuries. It provides a
history of sociology as it focuses on the thinkers and ideas that have
shaped it. Students will study selected works which represent the
breadth and depth of sociology.
SOC 210 3 credits
Social Problems
of Canadian Society
Prerequisite(s): Soc 101
This course examines selected
social issues, both in terms of their historical development and their
relationship to the structure of Canadian society. Particular attention
is paid to the core structural and institutional issues that are
consequent to the political economy of Canada — issues such as
inequality, racism, poverty, technological development and the
transformation of communities. Additional issues may be studied such as
aboriginal land claims, U.S./Canada relationships issues of Canadian
foreign policy, immigration, and the environment. Attention will also be
given to strategies for coping with social change, including feminism,
the green movement, the anti-free trade movement and others.
SOC 215 3 credits
Socialization
Prerequisite(s): Soc 101 recommended
Socialization is the process by
which people learn the norms and values of the society in which they
live. This course examines the process of socialization in one or more
of the following institutions: family, education, media, and/or
religion. Particular emphasis will be placed on issues of gender,
ethnicity, and class in North America.
SOC 220 3 credits
Sociology of
Women in Canada
Prerequisite(s): Soc 101 recommended
This course will use feminist
sociological perspectives used in understanding the changing roles of
women in Canada. After introducing the process whereby women and men
learn gender roles, the course will emphasize the changes occurring for
Canadian women in the family, the labour force, and the community.
Students will have the opportunity to examine changes in their own
social world.
SOC 230 3 credits
The Individual
and Society
Prerequisite(s): Soc 101
This course is an introduction to
sociological social psychology. It has been designed to give an overview
of the important concepts, issues, and debates within the field. The
main paradigm of the course will be interpretive and include such
theories as symbolic interactionism and phenomenology. Students will be
introduced to the historical development of North American sociological
thought and the social construction of self-identity within North
American society.
SOC 250 3 credits
Sociology of
Development — The Third World Experience
Prerequisite(s): None, Soc 101
recommended
This course is an introduction to
the sociology of international development. In it we look at the nature
and development of the third world (the largest part of the global
social system) and the major explanations of underdevelopment. Among the
case studies used to evaluate critically the alternative paths of
development there is an emphasis on examples from Latin America. It will
be of special interest to those planning to teach, to anyone hoping to
work in or travel to the Third World, to those interested in Canada s
position in the world, and to anyone concerned about globalization.
SOC 331 4 credits
Sociology of
Families
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include at least six credits sociology
A description and analysis of
family structures in modern industrial society. Major theoretical
perspectives on families and family change in developed societies will
be examined, as well as varying methodological approaches to the study
of families. Topics may include mate selection, marriage and divorce,
family size and structures, domestic labour, power relationships within
family, childhood socialization, variant family forms, and policy issues
related to families. (Seminar)
SOC 333 4 credits
Schooling and
Society
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include at least six credits of sociology
A sociological analysis of the
education system and its relation to major social institutions in
Western industrial societies, in particular Canada. Aspects studied may
include the classroom, teachers, student culture, bureaucratization,
inequality, employment, and social policy. (Seminar)
Note: Students cannot take Educ
333 for further credit.
SOC 335 4 credits
Gender Relations
and Social Issues
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include at least six credits sociology. (Soc 215 and/or 220 recommended)
A sociological study of the
position of women and men in one or more of the major social
institutions in western industrial societies, in particular Canada.
Social institutions that may be examined include the family, education,
the economy, the polity, the law, and the mass media. Various social
policy issues and controversial topics related to gender may also be
examined.
SOC 340 4 credits
Sociology of
Religion
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, including
Anth 130 and three Sociology credits
This course examines of the
classical theories and modern research used to explain religion and its
role in society and social change. Topics may include: the complexity of
religious systems, formation and maintenance of religious organizations,
religion and social inequality, religion and prejudice, social change
and religious adaptation, secularization, the marketing of religion,
alternative forms of religion, and religion and globalization.
SOC 350 4 credits
Classical
Sociological Thought
Prerequisite(s): 45 credits, to
include at least six credits sociology; SOC 201 recommended
An explanation of selected work of
19th or early 20th century sociological theorists, primarily Marx,
Durkheim, and Weber.
SOC 450 4 credits
Selected Issues
in Sociological Theory
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include at least nine credits sociology. (Soc 350 recommended)
An examination of the ideas of a
particular thinker or group of thinkers, or of the different approaches
to a particular theoretical problem. Examples include, but are not
limited to, feminist theory, post-structuralism, and neo-Marxism.
SOC 490 4 credits
Directed Readings
in Sociology
Prerequisite(s): 60 credits, to
include at least nine credits of sociology plus permission from
supervising faculty member and department head
Directed reading in a selected
field of study under the direction of a single faculty member. A major
paper will be required.
SPAN 101 3 credits
Spanish Language
I
Prerequisite(s): None
Spanish 101, designed for students
who have little or no knowledge of Spanish, is an introduction to
understanding, speaking, reading and writing. The aim of this course is
to provide students with grounding in basic Spanish language skills,
either for comfort in non-intensive language use situations (e.g.,
holidays) or as a basis for future studies toward proficiency in
intensive language use situations (e.g., work). Students should also
gain a cultural awareness of contemporary Hispanic societies.
SPAN 102 3 credits
Spanish Language
II
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 101 or
instructor’s permission
Spanish 102 will complete the
student’s familiarity with all aspects of basic Spanish. For some, this
will be sufficient formal study for comfort in non-intensive language
use situations like holidays, while others will wish to continue in
order to improve their ability to communicate. The aim of this course is
to build on skills learned in Spanish 101 to improve the student’s
competency in oral and written Spanish with special attention to
communication skills for common situations. Students should also further
a cultural awareness of contemporary Hispanic countries.
SPAN 201 3 credits
Intermediate
Spanish
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 12 or Spanish
102
Spanish 201 and Spanish 202
together comprise the intermediate level of Spanish language studies at
UCFV. They are structured in such a way that students may take either
one first. However, students must take both in order to complete their
intermediate tasks.
The aim of this course is to
further develop the students’ ability to express themselves in spoken
and written language at the intermediate level while introducing them to
contemporary literary work by important figures in Spanish and Latin
American literature in order to provide them with social and historical
insight.
SPAN 202 3 credits
Intermediate
Spanish
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 12 or Spanish
102
Spanish 201 and Spanish 202
together comprise the intermediate level of Spanish language studies at
UCFV. They are structured in such a way that students may take either
one first. However, students must take both in order to complete their
intermediate tasks.
This course is designed to
consolidate the language skills acquired in introductory-level courses
and to build communicative skills and cultural competency. The study of
context-specific vocabularies helps to prepare students for
communication in specific real-life situations as well as developing the
interpretive skills needed to cope with unfamiliar situations.
SLA 201 3 credits
Introduction to
the Profession of Speech Language Pathology and the Role of the Speech
Language Assistant
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the
program head
This course is designed to
introduce the student to the profession of speech and language, the
affiliated organizations, and related publications. The students will be
introduced to the guidelines for supportive personnel. This course will
also examine the respective role and responsibilities of the speech and
language assistant, as applied to various models of service delivery.
Students will be encouraged to attend professional conferences, and
guest speakers representing these organizations will be invited to
present at class.
SLA 202 3 credits
Language/Learning/Literacy
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the
program head
This course will explore the
relationship between language, literacy, and academic success. Typical
language and literacy development will be studied. Language and cultural
issues will be the focus of the interpersonal skills subject area. The
nature of language within the context of school (language of
instruction) will be compared to that of home. Language intervention
strategies (oral and written) will be discussed, emphasizing individual
differences in processing styles (top-down and bottom-up) along with the
role of metacognition and metalinguistics. Appropriate utilization of
speech and language assistants as supportive personnel, carrying out
program recommendations in accordance with the assessment profile, will
be stressed.
SLA 203 3 credits
Communication
Disorders and Intervention Techniques
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the
program head
This course will explore the
nature of language and communication disorders in children and the
impact of such disorders on the child, the family, and the school.
Language intervention approaches will be explored addressing the
appropriate role of the speech and language assistant in carrying out
program recommendations with both preschool and school- aged population.
Students will be introduced to augmentative forms of communication and
ways of making these systems functional for the child’s environment, as
well as adapting programming to reduce barriers for diverse populations.
SLA 204 3 credits
Articulation/Phonology
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the
program head
This course is designed to provide
you with introductory skills and theoretical background pertaining to
treatment and methodology in the areas of articulation and phonology.
Normal developmental milestones/sequences determining the need for
intervention and the intervention process itself will be discussed. A
sampling of activities and strategies reflective of various treatment
approaches will be discussed. The role of the speech and language
assistant in implementing program recommendations will be emphasized
throughout.
SLA 205 3 credits
Programming
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the
program head
This course is designed to provide
you with an understanding of the principles of conditioning so that they
may be incorporated into programming strategies. You will develop
accurate observation skills and a variety of recording skills enabling
you to be more aware of and precise about behaviour change. The course
will also emphasize a practical approach to implementing program
recommendations. Exposure to various activity-based programming
techniques will be presented with a focus on functional life skill
activities.
SLA 206 3 credits
Amplification
Systems Aural Rehabilitation
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the
program head
The fundamentals of sound, the
human auditory mechanism, and associated pathologies will be examined.
Various amplification systems will be discussed, examined, and used. You
will learn maintenance procedures and problem-solving techniques for
these systems. Philosophies and methodologies of aural rehabilitation
will also be discussed.
SLA 207 3 credits
Language Learning
Environments
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the
program head
This course emphasizes the
practical application of speech and language theory in order to ensure
developmentally appropriate hands-on work with children who have delays,
disabilities, and challenges in their language and speech patterns.
SLA 215 6 credits
Practicum
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program and completion of SLA 201,
SLA 202, SLA 203, SLA 204, SLA 205, and SLA 206
The practicum is designed to
provide students with experience working in an assisting capacity with a
qualified speech-language pathologist (BCASLPA Supportive Personnel
Guidelines, May 17, 1994). A series of behavioural competencies will be
provided as a guideline to facilitate understanding of your learning
objectives. In cooperation with the agency, UCFV will provide support in
practicum monitoring and evaluation guidelines.
Teaching English as
a Second Language
TESL 300 4 credits
Foundations of
Teaching English as a Second Language
Prerequisite(s): Ling 101
This introductory foundations
course provides prospective ESL/EFL teachers with an overview of theory
and research in the field of TESL. By examining a broad range of theory
and research, the course is intended to give students an historical
perspective of the theoretical foundations of TESL, and to help course
participants develop a set of principles to guide their practice as
English language teachers.
TESL 310 4 credits
Methodology in
Teaching English as a Second Language
Prerequisite(s): Ling 101
This introduction to ESL teaching
methodology provides the basic concepts and skills a beginning teacher
will need to develop and implement coherent and sequenced lesson plans,
select and create teaching materials, provide clear and helpful
instruction in the four main skill areas (speaking, listening, reading,
and writing), including pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar; monitor
and assess student progress, manage the classroom learning environment,
and adapt to a variety of teaching situations.
TESL 333 2 credits
Teaching English
as a Second Language Practicum
Prerequisite(s): Ling 101
Pre- or corequisite(s): TESL 300, TESL
310
Students will spend a minimum of
10 hours of observation time and 10 hours of instructional time,
followed by 10 hours of debriefing by a TESL professional who serves as
the supervisor.
THEA 101 3 credits
Introduction to
Theatre
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the theory and
practice of theatre, exploring such topics as the nature and function of
theatre in modern society, performance space, the process of theatrical
production, the arts of the playwright and the actor, critical and
creative analysis of play scripts from a theatrical perspective,
critical evaluation and appreciation of theatre productions, the
development and value of theatre in one or two specific historical
periods (i.e., Classical Athens, Medieval Japan, Italian Renaissance,
Elizabethan England).Please note that Thea 101 is not an acting class.
Students wishing to study acting must audition for Thea 111.
THEA 111 3 credits
Acting I
Prerequisite(s): None
Integrates the development of
acting resources with learning the first stages of a systematic approach
to the acting craft.
THEA 112 3 credits
Acting II
Prerequisite(s): Thea 111, or
instructor’s permission
Continuation of the development of
acting skills begun in Acting I. You will participate in scenes from
major dramatic works.
THEA 121 3 credits
Introduction to
Technical Theatre
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the techniques
of stage management, lighting, and set construction. There will be
practical production assignments in these areas.
THEA 123 3 credits
Intro to Tech
Theatre II
Prerequisite(s): Thea 121
A continuation of Thea 121,
introducing the techniques of costuming, make-up, scene painting,
drafting, and sound in the theatre. You will participate in practical
application of these techniques.
THEA 199 3 credits
Practicum I
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s
permission, or audition
Intense practical experience in
theatre performance and production.
THEA 201 3 credits
History of
Theatre — Major Trends and Issues of the 20th Century
Prerequisite(s): Thea 101
This course surveys the
innovations and insights which shaped theatre as an art form during the
20th century. Major trends and issues in the theatre will be explored in
their own right, as well as in the context of larger cultural and
historical forces.
THEA 202 3 credits
History of
Theatre — Major Trends and Issues to the 19th Century
Prerequisite(s): Thea 101
This course surveys key topics in
the history of theatre up to the 19th century. Specific themes drawn
from the key areas of acting, audiences, theatre architecture,
performance space, scenography, directing, and theatre criticism will be
examined through a range of historical periods.
THEA 211 3 credits
Acting III
Prerequisite(s): Thea 112,
instructor’s permission, or audition
This is an intermediate acting
course focusing on textual analysis and the performance of short scenes.
THEA 212 3 credits
Acting IV
Prerequisite(s): THEA 211, or
instructor’s permission, or audition
Emphasis in this course is placed
on interpretation and characterization. Students will prepare and
present several scenes and one full-length play.
THEA 297 3 credits
Independent
Study
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s
permission
An individual course of study in a
selected theatre discipline. This course is available to second-year
theatre students who must consult with the department head to arrange to
take this course.
THEA 298 3 credits
Independent
Study
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s
permission, or audition
An individual course of study in a
theatre discipline. This course is available to second-year theatre
students who must consult with the department head to arrange to take
this course.
THEA 299 3 credits
Practicum II
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s
permission, or audition
Advanced practical experience in
theatre performance and production.
THEA 311 4 credits
Acting for the
Camera
Prerequisite(s): Thea 211
An exploration of the theory and
practice of acting for the camera. This course examines the close
relationship between stage and film acting and introduces students to
the unique demands of creating effective on-camera performances. Studio
exercises and projects involve students in a progression of on-camera
explorations leading to the creation of a basic film acting technique.
The course also introduces students to the vocabulary and practices of
the film and TV industries.
THEA 352 4 credits
Playmaking
Prerequisite(s): Thea 101, 211
An exploration of the processes of
playmaking. The course will examine topics such as mask, street and
political theatre, ritual art, collective creation, self-scripting, and
other playmaking activities. Emphasis will be placed upon the creation
of original material with the possibility of public performance.
THEA 359 4 credits
Selected Topics
in Theatre
Prerequisite(s): Thea 101, 211
A specific topic in theatre which
provides a stronger focus on a specific area of theatre studies than is
available elsewhere. The course will include a combination of practical
(studio) and theoretical work. Initially, the course topic will be
“Shakespeare’s texts and the actor”.
THEA 370 4 credits
Intro to Stage
Design
Prerequisite(s): Thea 121 or 123
An introduction to the
fundamentals of theatre design including a brief history of stage
development from ancient Greece to the contemporary period. Theoretical
and practical use of theatre design principles in set, costume, and
lighting will be explored and applied.
THEA 395 4 credits
Costume
Practicum I
Prerequisite(s): Permission of
instructor
This course will provide students
the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in the area of costume
studies. By undertaking intermediate responsibilities in costume
construction and management, students will develop skills and knowledge.
THEA 399 4 credits
Practicum III
Prerequisite(s): Thea 199 or 299.
Admission only by department permission
This course will provide
upper-level students with the opportunity to integrate theory and
practice. By undertaking intermediate responsibilities in performance or
production, students will develop theatre skills and knowledge.
THEA 453 4 credits
Theory and
Practice of Directing
Prerequisite(s): Thea 211 plus one of
Thea 199 or 299
An introduction of the
fundamentals of directing commencing with a survey of directing history
and theory. The course will focus on the director’s creative process.
Each student will work on practical direction assignments culminating in
the presentation of a one-act play.
THEA 490 4 credits
Directed Studies
in Theatre
Prerequisite(s): Twelve theatre
credits plus the written permission of both the instructor and the
Department head. Students enrolled in the English Major Drama
Concentration may also seek department permission to take this course
This course offers students the
opportunity to pursue in-depth independent study of a particular issue,
problem or topic in theatre. Students must, in consultation with a
faculty member, develop detailed individual course proposals indicating
the readings and how the course will be assessed.
THEA 495 4 credits
Costume
Practicum II
Prerequisite(s): Permission of
instructor
This course will provide students
the opportunity to further integrate theory and practice in the area of
costume studies. By undertaking senior responsibilities in costume
construction and management, students will develop skills and knowledge.
THEA 499 4 credits
Practicum IV
Prerequisite(s): Thea 399. Admission
is only by department permission
This course will provide
upper-level students with the opportunity to integrate theory and
practice. By undertaking senior responsibilities in performance or
production, students will develop theatre skills and knowledge.
Training in
Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge for the Workplace (TASK)
TASK 01 0 credits
Self Assessment
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This module provides students the
opportunity to define their strengths and abilities in preparation for
selecting realistic career options.
TASK 02 0 credits
Career
Exploration
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Students will compare vocational
careers, and choose appropriate entry-level work opportunities.
TASK 03 0 credits
Management Skills
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This module covers all aspects of
effective communication including appropriate assertive behaviour.
TASK 04 0 credits
Daily Survival
Skills
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This module covers all facets of
daily living related to: budgeting, banking, identifying pay cheques and
pay stubs, and analyzing personal rights and duties.
TASK 05 0 credits
Computer Basics I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This module, offered throughout
the program, introduces students to computers, including the world wide
web and e-mail.
TASK 06 0 credits
Employment
Readiness
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This module focuses on identifying
and locating job openings, as well as covering all other aspects of job
search and job maintenance skills.
TASK 07 0 credits
Interview Skills
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This module covers all aspects of
preparing appropriately for effective interviews.
TASK 08 0 credits
Work Experience
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This four-week work experience
provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate appropriate work
attitudes on the job, and also to demonstrate the work skills and
knowledge acquired in the classroom.
TASK 09 0 credits
Retaining
Employment
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This module covers job retaining
skills and their importance in the working world.
TASK 10 0 credits
Computer Basics
II
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This module focuses on
reinforcement and practice of basic computer skills developed in
Computer Basics I.
TASK 11 0 credits
First Aid
Workshop
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This four-hour course covers the
ABC’s of basic first aid, blocked airways, one person CPR, management of
the conscious and choking victim, and lift and transport of the victim.
TASK 12 0 credits
WHMIS Workshop
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This course covers “controlled
product/hazardous materials labelling which alerts workers to the
identity and dangers of products and to basic safety precautions”.
TASK 13 0 credits
Infectious
Disease Workshop
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This course covers information on
infectious diseases that may be acquired in the workplace, and how to
protect yourself and others from acquiring the diseases.
TASK 14 0 credits
Food Safe Level I
— Industry Standard Program
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
A food handling course for
managers, kitchen staff, and dining attendants. Successful students will
be registered with the Ministry of Health, and will receive a Food Safe
certificate recognized by the B.C. Hotels and Restaurant Association
throughout the province.
TASK 15 0 credits
Super Host —
Tourism Industry Course
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the TASK
program
This course offers all aspects of
customer service required in the service industry and world of work in
general. Super Host certificates are supplied by the local Chamber of
Commerce offices.
TUTR 110 3 credits
Introduction to
Literacy Tutoring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Literacy
Tutor certificate program
In this introduction to tutoring
adults, participants will develop an understanding of literacy,
voluntarism and the needs of adult learners. Basic techniques in
teaching reading, writing, and numeracy will be covered for native
speakers, English as a second language students, and students with
disabilities. Participants will complete a practicum in a literacy
program (minimum 15 hrs.) as part of Tutor 110.
TUTR 120 2 credits
Interpersonal
Skills for Tutors
Prerequisite(s): Tutor 110 or
equivalent
This course will provide
participants with the skills needed to establish and maintain an
effective rapport with literacy-level learners. Using experiential
learning techniques, the course will cover topics such as self-concept
awareness, active listening, effective responding styles, non-verbal
communication, assertiveness, problem solving, and cross-cultural
communication.
TUTR 130 2 credits
Group Dynamics
for Tutors
Prerequisite(s): Tutor 110 or
equivalent
In many programs, literacy
tutoring takes place within the context of small learner groups. This
course will introduce participants to relevant, practical aspects of
small group theory. Through an exploration of stages of group formation,
member roles, and leadership styles, participants will learn how to
effectively facilitate small groups to encourage co-operative learning
and peer support. Elements of instructional design for small groups such
as theme units and whole language activities, will also be examined.
TUTR 140 3 credits
Advanced Theory
and Techniques for Literacy Tutors
Prerequisite(s): Tutor 110 or
equivalent
Designed to further develop
participants’ skills as literacy practitioners, advanced theory and
techniques in three areas will be covered: basic literacy instruction,
ESL literacy instruction, and literacy instruction for learners with
disabilities. In each section, participants will explore issues arising
from instruction in order to expand their skill-base and foster their
professional growth.
TUTR 145 2 credits
Practicum
Prerequisite(s): Tutor 140 or
equivalent
This supervised practicum provides
skill development and integration of theoretical learning into practice.
Participants will develop in-depth experience in one of three
instructional areas: basic literacy, learning disabilities, or English
as a second language.
Many of the seats in these courses
are reserved for students in the Visual Arts programs but students are
invited to apply for non-reserved seats. See also Film and Art History
course descriptions.
For current transferability
information see the B.C. transfer guide online at
www.bccat.bc.ca.
In courses of individual study in
various media under the direction of faculty, students have the
opportunity to pursue studies of particular interest according to their
chosen area(s) of concentration.
Note: Students can apply a maximum
of three credits of Independent Study as upper-level credits toward the
Visual Arts minor and extended minor.
VA 113 3 credits
Introduction to
Drawing
Prerequisite(s): None
This is an introductory drawing
course that is designed to give the student technical art training and
skill development balanced with experimental processes. Students will be
exposed to both traditional and non-traditional methods, materials,
ideas, and techniques. This course will emphasize the importance of
drawing from three distinct positions: technical skill development ,
development of personal expression, and the important role art plays in
describing and formulating our society today.
VA 123 3 credits
Painting/Drawing I
(formerly FA 123)
Prerequisite(s): None
This course offers an introduction
to the basic fundamentals of pictorial development and practice.
Students will be introduced to a variety of painting and drawing
techniques, theories, and principles that constitute a work of art
today. This course is designed to give students technical art training
and skill development balanced with experimental processes associated
with current art practices.
VA 124 3 credits
Painting/Drawing
II
(formerly FA 124)
Prerequisite(s): VA 123
An advanced study of the
principles and practices introduced in VA 123. Emphasis will be placed
on skill development, personal expression, experimentation, and directed
study.
VA 131 3 credits
Sculpture I
(formerly FA 131)
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the concerns
and techniques of sculpture through experimentation and exploration with
contemporary and traditional materials and methods. The course defines
basic sculptural terminology and assists students to analyze and
understand production in the context of both individual interests and
contemporary theory and practice.
VA 132 3 credits
Sculpture II
(formerly FA 132)
Prerequisite(s): VA 131
A continuation of the
investigation in VA 131 into the concerns and techniques of sculpture
through experimentation and exploration with contemporary and
traditional materials and methods. Students are encouraged to develop
and to express their interests and strengths, as well as to establish an
ability to work independently in the sculpture area.
VA 151 3 credits
Print Media I
(formerly FA 151)
Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces fundamental
procedures of basic intaglio /relief methods, including etching,
collograph, linocut, and various mono-printing techniques. Students will
develop their own unique sensibilities in relation to how these
processes affect creative image development. They will also gain
understanding of the historical, social, and aesthetic ramifications of
this medium and its relationship to contemporary art issues.
Note: Because of limited studio
resources, students may repeat this Visual Arts course only with
permission of both the instructor and department head.
VA 152 3 credits
Print Media II
(formerly FA 152)
Prerequisite(s): VA 151
This course will involve a
continuation of the basics introduced in VA151 for creative and personal
development. More advanced issues are explored, including advanced
etching techniques, multiple plate, colour printing, mixing techniques,
and concepts of production.
Note: Because of limited studio
resources, students may repeat this Visual Arts course only with
permission of both the instructor and department head.
VA 171 3 credits
Interdisciplinary
Media I
(formerly FA 171)
Prerequisite(s): None
This course offers an introduction
to the language, content, and methods of time-based media. Students are
introduced to video and audio art, time-based installation, and
performance art. These media are investigated through both studio
production and academic research. Many disciplines covered in this
course share common histories and interrelated studio practices.
Interdisciplinary work is therefore encouraged. The overall objective is
to provide students with hands-on production experience while
familiarizing them with the various visual and textual discourses that
surround time-based art production.
VA 172 3 credits
Interdisciplinary
Media II
(formerly FA 172)
Prerequisite(s): VA 171
This course continues the
multidisciplinary approach to art making developed in VA 171. In this
course research and practice extend to areas within site-specific
installation, public art, video and audio production as they relate to
visual art practice. Course content is explored through student
presentations, reading and writing assignments, individual and
collaborative projects, visual presentations of time-based work, class
critiques, and discussions. Students continue to develop technical and
conceptual skills for production and critical engagement.
VA 183 3 credits
Photography I
Prerequisite(s): None
This course is an introduction to
the basic principles of black-and-white photography. Students will be
instructed in the use of the 35mm camera and its controls, the
properties of natural light, film processing, and darkroom techniques.
Experimentation and the development of a creative personal approach to
the medium will be encouraged.
Note: Students are required to
provide their own 35 mm camera.
Note: Because of limited studio
resources, students may repeat this Visual Arts course only with
permission of both the instructor and department head.
VA 184 3 credits
Photography II
(formerly FA 184)
Prerequisite(s): VA 183
This course is a continuation of
VA 183. Emphasis will be placed on the creative uses of black-and-white
photography through a variety of techniques and presentations, including
the introduction of archival printing and fibre-based paper. Students
will be expected to develop their individual styles and interest through
personal project development.
Note: Students are required to
provide their own 35 mm camera.
Note: Because of limited studio
resources, students may repeat this Visual Arts course only with
permission of both the instructor and department head.
VA 205 3 credits
Art Practices and
Popular Culture I
Prerequisite(s): AH 102 and one VA
course
An examination of popular culture
in relation to contemporary art-making practices, emphasizing the
cross-fertilization of “fine” and “popular” art in recent decades.
Students will be required to complete both studio and written projects
for this course.
This course is also offered as AH
205. Credit cannot be obtained for both VA 205 and AH 205.
VA 210 3 credits
Art Practices and
Popular Culture II
Prerequisite(s): AH 102 and one VA
course
This course, which may be taken as
a sequel to VA 205, continues to examine popular culture in relation to
contemporary art-making practices, emphasizing the social and political
role of the artist. Students will be required to complete both studio
and written projects for this course.
This course is also offered as AH
210. Credit cannot be obtained for both VA 210 and AH 210.
VA 321 3 credits
Painting/Drawing
III
(formerly FA 321)
Prerequisite(s): VA 124
This course offers an advanced
study of painting and drawing techniques and theories as they pertain to
contemporary cultural constructs. This course emphasizes the
interrelationship of different art disciplines and practices to produce
individual works of art that are culturally relevant and self
expressive. Students work independently on projects designed by them in
consultation with the instructor.
VA 322 3 credits
Painting/Drawing
IV
(formerly FA 322)
Prerequisite(s): VA 321
This course explores the complex
relationship art forms share with contemporary culture with a specific
emphasis on: a) technical development; b) the knowledge of materials
used to produce an art form, and; c) the philosophies and theories of
art practice. This is a self directed course and students will be
expected to work independently on projects designed by them in
consultation with the instructor.
VA 331 3 credits
Sculpture III
(formerly FA 331)
Prerequisite(s): VA 132, or permission
of instructor
This course permits focused
progress from an understanding of sculptural concepts, media, and
methods to more complex sculptural problems. The emphasis will be on
developing concepts and applications that address individual interests,
ranging from technical exploration and the situation of studio practice
to theoretical concerns in contemporary sculptural production.
VA 332 3 credits
Sculpture IV
(formerly FA 332)
Prerequisite(s): VA 331, or permission
of instructor
A continuation of VA 331 with an
emphasis on independent development and the establishment of independent
ideas. Studio projects are complemented by field trips and seminars.
VA 351 3 credits
Print Media III:
Mixed Media
(formerly FA 351)
Prerequisite(s): VA 152
This course introduces advanced
techniques in print -media practice through individual projects.
Emphasis will be placed on the development of a coherent body of work,
which reflects the student’s thought processes and critical thinking.
This course is designed to encourage students to explore an
interdisciplinary approach to image making such as mixing print mediums,
or print with other studio disciplines, for creative and personal
development. Depending on individual preferences, students can work in
the medium of their choice. The instructor is available to guide
students with the applications of photo silkscreen techniques, etching
on copper, photo-intaglio, mono-print and mono-type techniques.
Note: Because of limited studio
resources, students may repeat this Visual Arts course only with
permission of both the instructor and department head.
VA 352 3 credits
Print Media IV:
Advanced Mixed Media
(formerly FA 352)
Prerequisite(s): VA 351
This course is a further study of
print-media art practice and theory. The primary focus will be on
personal project development. Students will be encouraged to research
their chosen area of interest to create a cohesive body of work in
relation to their critical knowledge and understanding of the
contemporary art issues discussed in class.
Note: Because of limited studio
resources, students may repeat this Visual Arts course only with
permission of both the instructor and department head.
VA 371 3 credits
Interdisciplinary
Media III
(formerly FA 371)
Prerequisite(s): VA 172
This course is intended to advance
students’ technical and conceptual knowledge of time- and
technology-based art practices. Students complete two thematic projects
before proposing and completing a final independent project. Students
actively contribute to course content by presenting independent research
and initiating discussion in their area of interest. This course also
involves the mounting of an annual Interdisciplinary Media exhibition.
VA 372 3 credits
Interdisciplinary
Media IV
(formerly FA 372)
Prerequisite(s): VA 371
This senior studio course is
designed to allow for independent research and material development.
Students are exposed to professional practices while they develop a
material and conceptual language around their work. Course content is
explored through theoretical research, independent projects, and a mock
gallery submission.
VA 383 3 credits
Photography III
(formerly FA 383)
Prerequisite(s): VA 184
This course introduces advanced
techniques in photographic practice including the use of digital
photography. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a coherent
body of work that reflects the student’s thought processes and critical
thinking. Students will also examine the debates and developments of the
role of photography within contemporary culture.
Note: Students are required to
provide their own 35 mm camera.
Note: Because of limited studio
resources, students may repeat this Visual Arts course only with
permission of both the instructor and department head.
VA 384 3 credits
Photography IV
(formerly FA 384)
Prerequisite(s): VA 383
This course continues the study of
photographic practice and theory. The primary focus will be on personal
project development using various photographic media including digital
photography. Students will be encouraged to research their chosen area
of interest to create a cohesive body of work in relation to their
critical knowledge and understanding of the contemporary art issues
discussed in class.
Note: Students are required to
provide their own 35 mm camera.
Note: Because of limited studio
resources, students may repeat this Visual Arts course only with
permission of both the instructor and department head.
VA 421 3 credits
Independent Study:
Painting
(formerly VA 493)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the
program head and instructors based on portfolio review
VA 422 3 credits
Independent Study:
Painting
(formerly VA 493)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review
VA 431 3 credits
Independent Study:
Sculpture
(formerly VA 499)
Prerequisite(s): VA332 and permission
of program head and instructors based on portfolio review
VA 432 3 credits
Independent Study:
Sculpture
(formerly VA 499)
Prerequisite(s): VA332 and permission
of program head and instructors based on portfolio review
VA 451 3 credits
Independent Study:
Print Media
(formerly VA 495)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review
VA 452 3 credits
Independent Study:
Print Media
(formerly VA 495)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review
VA 471 3 credits
Interdisciplinary
Media V
(formerly VA 498)
Prerequisite(s): VA 372, and
permission of instructor and department head based on portfolio review
The objective of this course is to
offer students the opportunity to develop and exhibit independent work
paralleled by a refined artist’s statement. Overall, students exercise
greater independence and initiative as emerging artists. Students meet
independently with the instructor, while scheduled group meetings
facilitate class critiques and discussions.
VA 472 3
credits
Independent Study:
Interdisciplinary Media
(formerly VA 498)
Prerequisite(s): VA372 and
permission of program head and instructors based on portfolio review
VA 483 3
credits
Independent Study:
Photography
(formerly VA 497)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of
program head and instructors based on portfolio review
VA 484 3
credits
Independent Study:
Photography
(formerly VA 497)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of
program head and instructors based on portfolio review
Note: The following courses are
not currently offered at UCFV. Interested students should check with the
Social, Cultural, & Media Studies (SCMS) department head for alternative
courses on women and gender.
WMST 101 3 credits
Introduction to
Women’s Studies I
Prerequisite(s): None
This course uses a
multidisciplinary approach to introduce students to the study of women
in society and academia. It explores the development of feminist
theories and methodologies, and the construction and meaning of gender.
It examines women’s experiences within the context of class, race, age,
and sexual orientation.
WMST 201 3 credits
Introduction to
Women’s Studies II
Prerequisite(s): WMST 101
This
course continues the multidisciplinary approach to the study of women
developed in WMST 101. Specific topics may include women in science and
medicine, law, politics, culture and philosophy. The analysis of
Canadian women is placed within an historical and global context to
allow for cross-cultural comparison as well as class, race, and age
differences between groups of women.
