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Fall 2023

Arts and Science
(sorted alphabetically by department name)

Here you can find courses in Biology, Chinese, Communications, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, French, Family Studies, Gerontology, History, Library, Mathematics, Physics, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology, Spanish, Women’s Studies, and Writing.

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BIOL111418 Human Reproduction, Growth, and Maturation

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the human life cycle. Students will investigate the biological understanding of typical and atypical development, environmental and hormonal influences, brain development, reproductive maturity, and physiological changes over life. Note: This course may not be counted towards a major in biology

CHIN228818 Introduction to Chinese Culture

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of Chinese culture and civilization, with focus on traditional philosophy, religion, literature, arts, modern Chinese society, gender studies, and with a look at the role of language in Chinese culture. (Conducted in English)

CMPS224518 – Spreadsheet Applications

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of numerical applications using spreadsheet software. Topics covered may include formulas, functions, charting capabilities, list management, macros, data analysis techniques, customizing, and integrating Windows applications.
Cross-listed courses: INTE*2245*18

COMM201618 – Audiovisual Communications

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
The application of audio and visual technologies in public relations practice to achieve stated strategic objectives. It includes research for and writing and production of public service announcements, video news releases, promotional videos, and still photography. Emphasis will be on writing for the spoken word, script writing and electronic presentations. This course includes a lab component. Note: Students who have received credit for PBRL 2015 may not take this course for credit.

COMM221118 – Introduction to Public Speaking

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A course designed to increase self-confidence through practical experience in presenting speeches geared to business interests. Students are trained in the skills of analysis, organization, development, adaptation of ideas, and delivery. The course also includes small group speaking, conducting meetings, preparing speeches for others, and using visual aids. Note: Students who have received credit for SPDR 2205 or 2211 or COMM/PBRL 2205 may not take this course for credit.
Cross-listed courses: PBRL*2211*18

COMM221120 – Introduction to Public Speaking

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A course designed to increase self-confidence through practical experience in presenting speeches geared to business interests. Students are trained in the skills of analysis, organization, development, adaptation of ideas, and delivery. The course also includes small group speaking, conducting meetings, preparing speeches for others, and using visual aids. Note: Students who have received credit for SPDR 2205 or 2211 or COMM/PBRL 2205 may not take this course for credit.
Cross-listed courses: PBRL*2211*20

COMM301718 – Ethics in Public Communication

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the theoretical and practical aspects of ethics in public communication. Explores personal & professional values, stages of moral development, ethical principles and loyalties as factors in the development of a framework for ethical decision making. The ethical implications of emerging social and technology innovations are emphasized. Note: Students who have received credit for PBRL 4017 may not take this course for credit.

CULS110118 –Cultural Studies: An Introduction

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the critical study of modern culture. Topics may include visual art, film, music, and literature as well as television and other popular media.

ECON110118 – Introduction to Microeconomics

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the behaviour of individual agents in the Canadian economy and the markets in which they interact. Topics include consumer theory; theory of the firm, production and cost; government intervention in the microeconomic framework; and market structure. (Also listed under Canadian Studies and Public Policy Studies)

ECON110119 – Introduction to Microeconomics

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the behaviour of individual agents in the Canadian economy and the markets in which they interact. Topics include consumer theory; theory of the firm, production and cost; government intervention in the microeconomic framework; and market structure. (Also listed under Canadian Studies and Public Policy Studies)

ENGL117018 – Intro to Literacy: Literary Genres

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the terms and methods of literary analysis. Through a critical study of a range of literary works, including short fiction, poetry, drama, and a novel, students will acquire the skills needed to write about them effectively. Note: Students who have received credit for ENGL 1155 may not take this course for credit.

ENGL222018 – Writing to Influence

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A practical and theoretical study of the art of rhetorical persuasion. Particular attention will be given to the rhetorical modes of persuasion, which will be used to analyze the persuasive power of example texts and to facilitate student writing. The ethical questions to which rhetorical persuasion gives rise are central to the course.
Cross-listed courses: WRIT*2220*18

FREN110118 – Basic Practical French I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the basic elements of the French language for those with little background in French. Emphasis is put on the development of competence in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Note: This course is designed for students with less than grade XI core French. Students with a higher level of French cannot take this course for credit. Students who have previously received a transfer credit for any FREN 1000, 2000, 3000 or 4000 level course cannot subsequently take this course for credit. Monitored laboratory required.

FREN110218 – Basic Practical French II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A continuation of FREN 1101. Emphasis is put on the development of competence in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Note: Students who have successfully completed FREN 1101 or grade XI core French or summer immersion or who were granted permission of the department based on their French Placement Test result may take this course for credit. Students who have previously received a transfer credit for any FREN 1000, 2000, 3000 or 4000 level course cannot subsequently take this course for credit. Monitored laboratory required.

FREN110220 – Basic Practical French II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Rebroadcast
Course description:
A continuation of FREN 1101. Emphasis is put on the development of competence in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Note: Students who have successfully completed FREN 1101 or grade XI core French or summer immersion or who were granted permission of the department based on their French Placement Test result may take this course for credit. Students who have previously received a transfer credit for any FREN 1000, 2000, 3000 or 4000 level course cannot subsequently take this course for credit. Monitored laboratory required.

FREN220118 – Practical French I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
This course presents oral and written material to consolidate previous language acquisition, improve comprehension and communication skills, and provide a background for further study of the French language. Note: Students who have successfully completed FREN 1102 or grade XII core French or summer immersion or who were granted permission of the department based on their French Placement Test result may take this course for credit. Students who have previously received credit for FREN 1105, 1106, 1114, 1115, 2202, 2205, 2206, 2214, 2215, or any FREN 3000 or 4000 level course cannot subsequently take this course for credit. Monitored laboratory required.

FREN220220 – Practical French II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Rebroadcast
Course description:
A continuation of the practice of oral and written French to further develop competence in speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. Note: Students who have previously received credit for FREN 1106, 1115, 2205, 2206, 2214, 2215, or any FREN 3000 or 4000 level course cannot subsequently take this course for credit. Monitored laboratory required.

FREN220518 – Practical French III

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
In this course, reading skills and speaking facility are stressed through exercises based on news articles, films and texts relating to contemporary issues. Note: Students who have successfully completed FREN 2202 or 1106 or grade XII high school French immersion or Francophone school or who were granted permission of the department based on their French Placement Test result may take this course for credit. Those students who have successfully completed FREN courses at the 3000 and/or 4000 levels may not take this course for credit. Monitored laboratory or workshop required.

FSGN110018 – Introduction to Family Studies

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of contemporary families including family dynamics, diversity and development from the perspectives of different disciplines. Topics may include same-sex families parenting styles, poverty, work-family balance and mass-media influences.

FSGN110019 – Introduction to Family Studies

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of contemporary families including family dynamics, diversity and development from the perspectives of different disciplines. Topics may include same-sex families parenting styles, poverty, work-family balance and mass-media influences.

FSGN110118 – Introduction to Gerontology

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of individual and social implications of population aging from the perspectives of different disciplines. Topics may include care of aging parents, retirement, health, and financial security.

FSGN220218 – The Roots of Peace and Conflict

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Definitions of peace and conflict. Analysis of the patterns of peace and conflict in personal, family, school, cultural, national and global contexts. The interdisciplinary approach will stress the inter-relatedness of ecological, technological, military and developmental issues. Themes for study may include domestic violence, conflicts in the workplace, racial and gender discrimination, cross-cultural communication, world hunger and food security, poverty and international trade relations; appropriate technology and resource utilization, sustainable development.
Cross-listed courses: PHIL*2202*18

FSGN221218 – Perspectives on Parent-Child Relations Across the Life Course

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An analysis of the ecological, sociological, and social-psychological perspectives that emerge in parent-child relationships across the life course. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the current social issues affecting contemporary parent-child relationships and the role that professionals play in educational programs and policies.

FSGN345018 – Care Policies

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An overview of current policies relating to care in the home, the community, and long-term care facilities in the Canadian context. Existing social policies relating to older people and their families will be critically examined. The processes through which social policies develop will also be explored. (Also listed under Public Policy Studies)

HIST112118 – Canoes and Colonialism: A History of Canada to Confederation

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the history of Canada from the pre-contact period until Canadian Confederation in 1867. Special emphasis will be placed upon political, economic, and social factors which have contributed to the growth of the Canadian nation and a national identity. Note: Students who have received credit for HIST 1120 may not take this course for credit.
Cross-Listed Courses: CANA*1121*18

HIST221619 – Allies and Anti-Americanism: A History of Canadian-American Relations

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A survey of Canadian-American relations from the American Revolution to the present day. Topics covered include the development of separate American and provincial societies, the evolution of a North American economy and culture, policy making and bilateral relations, and complementary and conflicting national interests in political, economic, and cultural issues.
Cross-Listed Courses: POLS*2216*19

HIST222218 – Canadian Women in Historical Perspective

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the participation and contribution of women in Canadian history from the sixteenth century to the modern feminist movement. Topics may include earlier forms of sexual stereotyping, famous Canadian women, women at work in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and Nova Scotian women. (Also listed under Canadian Studies and Women’s Studies)

HIST223018 – History of the Atlantic Colonies to Confederation

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A survey of the formation and growth of colonies in the Atlantic region to Confederation. The political, economic, social, and cultural development of each colony will be considered within the context of region, empire, and finally, nation. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

HIST228118 – History of Childhood: The European Experience

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the changing attitude toward children in western civilization: the evolution of family relationships, the concept of childhood, the development of educational thought. Such problems as infanticide, child labour, penal practices, dependency and children’s rights legislation are also considered.

HIST228918 – The World in the Postwar Era

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An overview of the major political, social and cultural developments in world history since the end of World War II, including postwar reconstruction, the Cold War, decolonization, the Chinese and Cuban Revolutions, dictatorship and democracy in Latin America, the fall of the Soviet Bloc, the Gulf Wars and the Arab Spring. Note: Students who have received credit for HIST 3389 may not take this course for credit.

LIBR210018 – Library Research

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to library research including frameworks for the organization of information in print and online; critical strategies for acquiring, evaluating and communicating information; and ethical and legal (intellectual property, copyright, plagiarism) obligations of using information. Information sources across various disciplines, formats and media will be considered.

LIBR210019 – Library Research

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to library research including frameworks for the organization of information in print and online; critical strategies for acquiring, evaluating and communicating information; and ethical and legal (intellectual property, copyright, plagiarism) obligations of using information. Information sources across various disciplines, formats and media will be considered.

LIBR210028 – Library Research

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to library research including frameworks for the organization of information in print and online; critical strategies for acquiring, evaluating and communicating information; and ethical and legal (intellectual property, copyright, plagiarism) obligations of using information. Information sources across various disciplines, formats and media will be considered.

MATH002718 – Statistics and mathematics Preparation

Course credits: 0.0 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A preparatory course for students who are not yet ready for university mathematics. In particular it will prepare those who plan to take MATH 2208 (Introduction to Statistics I) and/or MATH 1102 (Precalculus I). Note: Students may not challenge this course to fulfill any course prerequisite or program requirements.

MATH002719 – Statistics and mathematics Preparation

Course credits: 0.0 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A preparatory course for students who are not yet ready for university mathematics. In particular it will prepare those who plan to take MATH 2208 (Introduction to Statistics I) and/or MATH 1102 (Precalculus I). Note: Students may not challenge this course to fulfill any course prerequisite or program requirements.

MATH110218 – Precalculus I: Algebraic Functions

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A first course to prepare students for calculus. Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, and piecewise functions will be studied numerically, graphically, and algebraically. Conic sections and limits will also be introduced. There will be an emphasis on problem solving and applications.

MATH220818 – Intro to Statistics I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to statistical methods. Topics include graphical presentations of data, summary statistics, the normal curve, least-squares regression, correlation, two-way tables, survey and experimental design, probability, random variables, distribution of sample proportions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one and two population proportions. Laboratory sessions demonstrate applications from various disciplines. Laboratory required (75 minutes/week)

MATH220819 – Intro to Statistics I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to statistical methods. Topics include graphical presentations of data, summary statistics, the normal curve, least-squares regression, correlation, two-way tables, survey and experimental design, probability, random variables, distribution of sample proportions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one and two population proportions. Laboratory sessions demonstrate applications from various disciplines. Laboratory required (75 minutes/week)

MATH220828 – Intro to Statistics I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to statistical methods. Topics include graphical presentations of data, summary statistics, the normal curve, least-squares regression, correlation, two-way tables, survey and experimental design, probability, random variables, distribution of sample proportions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one and two population proportions. Laboratory sessions demonstrate applications from various disciplines. Laboratory required (75 minutes/week)

MATH220829 – Intro to Statistics I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to statistical methods. Topics include graphical presentations of data, summary statistics, the normal curve, least-squares regression, correlation, two-way tables, survey and experimental design, probability, random variables, distribution of sample proportions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one and two population proportions. Laboratory sessions demonstrate applications from various disciplines. Laboratory required (75 minutes/week)

MATH220918 Intro to Statistics II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A continuation of MATH 2208. Topics include: distribution of the sample mean, one-sample, two-sample and paired t procedures, the chi-square test, inference for simple and multiple regression, one-factor and two-factor Analysis of Variance. Laboratory sessions demonstrate applications from various disciplines. Note: Students who have received credit for MATH 2207 may not take this course for credit. Laboratory required (75 minutes/week).

MATH220919 Intro to Statistics II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Multi-Mode Online
A scheduled course with less frequent synchronous meetings. For example, your class may meet once a week rather than twice, or in some cases you might only meet a few times per term. You may find that your in-class synchronous time is devoted to mandatory participation. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A continuation of MATH 2208. Topics include: distribution of the sample mean, one-sample, two-sample and paired t procedures, the chi-square test, inference for simple and multiple regression, one-factor and two-factor Analysis of Variance. Laboratory sessions demonstrate applications from various disciplines. Note: Students who have received credit for MATH 2207 may not take this course for credit. Laboratory required (75 minutes/week).

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PHYS112018 Intro Astronomy I: Sky & Planet

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to general astronomy for students who may have little background in science or mathematics. Topics may include: introduction to the night sky, historical development of astronomy, planetary motions, eclipses, telescopes and the study of the various objects that make up our solar system. Note: This course may not be included as part of a physics minor.

POLS100118 – Government, Law & Leaders

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the central concepts and ideas which shape our political world. It explores the design of political systems and the roles of institutions (executive, legislative, and judicial) that organize political life and the powers of Presidents and Prime Ministers. Note: Students who have received credit for POLS 1100 may not take this course for credit. (Also listed under Public Policy Studies)
Cross-listed courses: CANA*1001*18

PSYC111018 – Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introductory to psychology as a natural science. Areas surveyed will include, but not be limited to, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, as well as a brief overview of the history and methodology of psychology.

PSYC112018 – Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to psychology as a social science. Areas surveyed will include, but will not be limited to, social psychology, personality theory and psychological disorders and therapy.

PSYC220818 – Social Psychology

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of topics in social psychology such as person perception, prejudice, group processes, attitude formation and change, and conformity.

PSYC221618 – Sensation and Perception

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A survey of the psychological research designed to study the mental events involved in information extraction. Topics covered could include vision, audition, size and shape constancy, form and pattern perception, attention and illusions, and perceptual development.

PSYC222118 Developmental Psychology I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introductory course on human development from conception through adolescence. Theoretical perspectives and research are studied. Topics covered may include genetics, heredity, the pre and perinatal periods, physical growth, motor skills, learning and perception.

PSYC222218 – Developmental Psychology II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introductory course on human development from conception through adolescence. Theoretical perspectives and research are studied. Topics covered may include emotion, social cognition, gender roles, moral development, familial and extra-familial influences.

PSYC330718 – Roots of Modern Psychology

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A lecture/seminar course dealing with the development of the science of psychology. Particular emphasis will be given to the development of modern scientific reasoning and its relationship to such twentieth-century systems of psychology as structuralism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviourism, and Gestalt psychology.

PSYC331018 – Cognitive Development

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A critical examination of some of the basic concepts, theories, and empirical findings in cognitive development. Content includes the important work of the past and contemporary work in cognitive development.

PSYC331218 – Advanced Research Methods in Psychology

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to advanced research methods. Topics will include experimental design, statistical analysis, and reporting of results. At the end, the student is expected to have designed an independent experiment, submitted a written proposal, and presented the project at a departmental student conference. Laboratory required (3 hours/week)

PSYC331318 – Social Development

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A review of theory and research on how we learn to form and maintain social relationships as well as how the social environment shapes our development. The interaction between biological, emotional, cognitive, and contextual influences on development will be an important theme throughout the course.

PSYC333018 – Selected Topics in Psychology

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An opportunity to explore selected topics in psychology at an advanced level. Topics will vary from year to year.

PSYC441018 – Childhood Psychopathology

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
The etiology, manifestations and management of childhood disorders (e.g. autism, learning disabilities, conduct disorders) will be considered from various developmental theoretical perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of the research contributions critical to each area.

RELS222918 – Contemporary Moral Problems

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An investigation of issues in applied ethics, such as war, reproductive choice, euthanasia, minority rights, animal rights, sexual practices, and religious tolerance.
Cross-listed Courses: PHIL*2229*18

SOAN150218 – Questioning Society

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the study of social and cultural life including basic concepts and terminology of sociology and anthropology. Students will be introduced to core theoretical and methodological tools used by social researchers. Topics may include human diversity, identity, group behaviour, social roles and processes, social inequality and social justice. Note: Students who have received credit for SOAN 1100, 1101, 1102 or 1103 may not take this course for credit

SOAN252018 – Family, Marriage & Kinship

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the major elements in the complex relationship between families, kinship and society. This course understands families as diverse social entities that are supported and shaped by economic factors, socio-political changes, racial inequality, as well as gender ideologies and, sexual practices including queer genders and sexualities. Note: Students who have received credit for SOAN 2221 or 2222 may not take this course for credit.

SOAN257018 – Gender & Society

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the feminist study of gender, including heterosexual and queer forms, examining changes in gender relations, gender inequalities and the social construction of gender. Different social institutions will be analyzed. Topics such as gender relations in work, family, politics, education, media, and socialization will be covered. Note: Students who have received credit for SOAN 2265 may not take this course for credit.
Cross-listed courses: WOMS*2570*18

SOAN351118 – Qualitative Approaches

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the methods, techniques, and processes involved in conducting qualitative research. Topics include: research ethics; research design; data-gathering techniques such as interviewing, participant observation, and focus groups; and data analysis.

SPAN110120 Spanish Language & Culture I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Rebroadcast
Course description:
An introduction to the Spanish language with emphasis on understanding and speaking the language and mastering its structure. Spanish and Spanish-American cultural values are stressed in linguistic and reading materials. Note: This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Students with previous knowledge of Spanish cannot take this course for credit. Laboratory required.

SPAN110220 Spanish Language & Culture II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Rebroadcast
Course description:
A continuation of SPAN 1101. Emphasis is on development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Cultural values continue to be stressed. Laboratory required.

SPAN220118 – Spanish in Our World I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Emphasis is put on Spanish language and culture in the current global North American context where Spanish is the second-most spoken. The aim is to develop oral and written communication skills in Spanish while studying celebrated forms of cultural expression. Laboratory required.

SPAN220120 – Spanish in Our World I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Rebroadcast
Course description:
Emphasis is put on Spanish language and culture in the current global North American context where Spanish is the second-most spoken. The aim is to develop oral and written communication skills in Spanish while studying celebrated forms of cultural expression. Laboratory required.

WOMS111018 Focus on Women I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to Women’s Studies with emphasis on the diversity of women’s lives. Topics will include women’s relations to work, family, health, education, race, class, sexuality and violence. Note: Students who have received credit for WOMS 1102 may not take this course for credit. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

WOMS111418 – Introduction to Queer Studies

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
With a focus on the Canadian context, this course approaches sexuality and gender as social constructions. The class examines efforts to construct, control, and constrain sexual and gender identities, while highlighting the efforts of those who have resisted, rejected, and worked to reform institutionalized heterosexuality.

WRIT112018 The Writing Process

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A practical and theoretical study of the writing process, especially for academic writing. Students will use writing to invent, arrange, style, draft, and revise arguments suitable to the rhetorical demands of academic inquiry. Rhetorical conventions of academic scholarship, such as contextualization, synthesis, documentation, and formatting, will be central to the course.

Professional Studies
(sorted alphabetically by department name)

Here you can find courses in Business Administration, Child & Youth Study, Applied Human Nutrition, Public Relations, and Tourism and Hospitality.

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BUSI1112MA – Introduction to Business Administration

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An overview of the fundamental activities performed in businesses in the Canadian environment. Methodology includes lectures, class discussions, written assignments, tests and a term paper. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

BUSI201118 – Intro to Entrepreneurship

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of multi-disciplinary entrepreneurship geared to business, social and innovative venture creation. Students will explore the relevance of entrepreneurship to business and non-business ventures. Topics will include creativity, idea generation, social entrepreneurs, and basic business planning culminating in the creation of a venture.

BUSI221418 – Organizational Behavior: Individuals in Organizations

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of individual-level principles of organizational behaviour. Topics such as organizational effectiveness, management theory, personality, perception, values, attitudes, and decision making will be examined to help individuals understand themselves and improve their effectiveness in modern organizations. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2212 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI221518 – Organizational Behavior: Groups, Structure & Culture

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of group-level and system-level principles of organizational behaviour. Topics such as teams, power, leadership and organizational structure and culture will be examined to help individuals improve their effectiveness in modern organizations. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2213 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI223018 – Principles of Marketing

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introductory course in marketing which uses lectures, discussions, and/or cases, and projects. Key topics include market segmentation, marketing mix, consumer behavior, marketing research, an introduction to marketing math, and forces impacting marketing planning in the modern world.

BUSI223118 – Applied Marketing

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: Selected topics in marketing are discussed including marketing strategy, case analysis, marketing planning, marketing math, digital marketing, and marketing analytics. Lectures and case studies.

BUSI223018 Principles of Marketing

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: A study of accounting with an emphasis on understanding financial statements and their use. The course will give students a working knowledge of the application of accounting while including details on the effect of transactions on accounts, accrual accounting, recording entries, and time value of money. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2221 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI223118 Applied Marketing

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: Selected topics in marketing are discussed including marketing strategy, case analysis, marketing planning, marketing math, digital marketing, and marketing analytics. Lectures and case studies.

BUSI225018 Business Ethics

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: A course in applied ethics that explores the bearing of ethical theory on business-related issues, including advertising, consumer rights, managerial structures, discrimination in the workplace, and corporate responsibility. Casework helps the student to develop skills in decision- making.

BUSI225918 Legal Aspects of Business

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: A survey of the effect of law on commercial and industrial activities. Topics include: contracts, including sale, insurance, bailment, agency and employment; negotiable instruments, real property; forms of business organization; and credit transactions. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

BUSI232118 – Introduction to Accounting I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: A study of accounting with an emphasis on understanding financial statements and their use. The course will give students a working knowledge of the application of accounting while including details on the effect of transactions on accounts, accrual accounting, recording entries, and time value of money. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2221 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI232218 Introduction to Accounting II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: An expansion of concepts in BUSI 2321. Topics include financial statements, accounting for cash, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, liabilities, equity, revenue recognition principles and others. The course will prepare students for Intermediate accounting. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2221/2222 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI243018 Social Media for Tourism

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: Understanding the importance of social media in business and tourism and exploring key concepts used to help grow business and brands through online social media presence. Exploring popular social media platforms, content planning, creation and management and understanding search engine optimization and placement.
Cross-listed courses: THMT*2430

BUSI260118 – Intro to the Community Sector

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An overview of the Community sector in Canada along with the fundamental activities performed in all organizations such as marketing, accounting, human resource management, and strategic planning. It emphasizes the unique characteristics of community organizations and their administration, which separates them from for-profit organizations.

BUSI330818 – Operations Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Operations management as an integral part of many functional areas of business. Topics include productivity improvement, forecasting, designing goods and services, allocating resources, project management, inventory management, quality assurance and capacity planning and where applicable, mathematical methods for evaluating alternatives.

BUSI331318 – Human Resource Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the growing importance of the human resource function in the modern organization with a focus on the key functions including recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management, compensation, occupational health and safety and new and emerging workplace issues.

BUSI331418 Labor Relations

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of the employment relationship in the unionized workplace with a focus on unions and their role in modern organizations. Topics include: the new workplace and changing work patterns, union membership, structure and history, the future of unions, collective bargaining, the grievance procedure and strikes. Students normally will participate in a mock collective barganing exercise aimed at developing negotiation skills. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

BUSI331618 – Organizational Topics

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of various structural and human elements of organizations. Major topics will include personal skills development (e.g. self- awareness, stress management) and interpersonal skills development (e.g. communication, power and influence, motivation and conflict management). Lectures, cases, exercises, group discussions and films will be used to highlight management skills and help course participants to develop and practice these skills.

BUSI332018 – Managerial Accounting

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An application of the techniques learned in BUSI 2321 with special emphasis on the preparation of reports which provide information for decision-making by management. Different costing systems are examined through an analysis of cost behaviour and budgeting procedures are also examined. Note: Students who have received credit for THMT 3221 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI332028 – Managerial Accounting

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An application of the techniques learned in BUSI 2321 with special emphasis on the preparation of reports which provide information for decision-making by management. Different costing systems are examined through an analysis of cost behaviour and budgeting procedures are also examined. Note: Students who have received credit for THMT 3221 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI332518 – Intermediate Accounting: Assets

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: An examination of the accounting framework and review of the accounting process and basic financial statements. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting Standards for Private Entities (ASPE) will be applied to accounting for the asset section of the Balance Sheet.

BUSI333118 Consumer Behavior

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: Consumer decision models will be used to explain the processes involved in consumer behaviour. The consumer will be studied from the perspectives of sociology, psychology and economics. Case studies and/or projects will be used to analyse practical implications of consumer behaviour.

BUSI333119 Consumer Behavior

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: Consumer decision models will be used to explain the processes involved in consumer behaviour. The consumer will be studied from the perspectives of sociology, psychology and economics. Case studies and/or projects will be used to analyse practical implications of consumer behaviour.

BUSI333718 Services Marketing

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: An introduction to issues and problems facing marketers in the service sector. The focus will be on developing overall marketing strategies for service organizations. Case studies and project work may be required.

BUSI334318 Auditing

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description: An introduction to the basic concepts and theory of auditing, the accounting profession, professional ethics, internal control, audit evidence, and the auditor’s report.

BUSI336018 – Finance I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the fundamentals of business finance. Topics include an introduction to finance, and financial markets, measuring corporate performance, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting techniques, financial planning and management of working capital as well as other appropriate topics.

BUSI336118 Finance II

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Fundamentals of business finance. Topics include risk and return, cost of capital, corporate financing, financial leverage and capital structures, dividend policy, leasing, mergers and acquisitions and the basics of financial risk management as well as other appropriate topics.

BUSI360318 Nonprofit Leadership: Governance and Strategy

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of the leadership skills needed to manage a nonprofit organization with emphasis on board governance and strategy (fund-raising, strategic planning, and partnership activities with other organizations). Case studies will be used to develop the critical thinking skills needed to achieve the mission of a nonprofit organization in Canada.

BUSI440018 – Business Policy

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Case studies designed to reinforce knowledge of the management process and the development of business policies through the study and resolution of actual management situations.

BUSI440618 Managing Diversity: Gender and Other Issues

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A seminar course that examines issues faced by women and minority groups in the work place. Topics include discrimination based on gender and other factors, a comparison of men and women in organizations, legal implications of discrimination and managing diversity. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 4407 may not take this course for credit.
Cross-listed courses: WOMN*4406*18

BUSI441218 Values in a Business Society: Issues and Analysis

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An investigation of the role of business in society. Various contemporary problems will be discussed in light of the concept of social reponsibility and the response of the business sector to that responsibility.

BUSI441318 Strategic Compensation

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of strategic compensation systems. Key topics such as strategic objectives of compensation, “best fit” versus “best practice”, internal pay structures, job evaluation, and methods of compensation will be considered in order to help managers develop compensation strategies that fit with and promote the organization’s broader goals and strategies.

BUSI441518 Management Information Systems

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
The computer applications which comprise the accounting function are examined and a number of related topics, including control concepts, application development and EDP auditing are discussed. Overall emphasis is on the management and use of IS resources and on the effects of computer-based information systems on the planning and control functions of management.

BUSI441718 – Recruitment & Selection

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A detailed study of the recruitment and selection of personnel. The course covers such issues as job analysis, performance measurements, attracting the right people, and various selection processes including testing and interviewing in order to best match people with jobs.

BUSI442318 Advanced Financial Accounting I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Advanced theory and problems in financial accounting. Topics include investments, business combinations, consolidations, and joint ventures.

BUSI442718 – Advanced Taxation

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A further study of Canadian taxation emphasizing corporate taxation and its effect on business decisions and tax planning. Topics include the calculation of income and income tax payable for corporations, commodity taxation (GST/HST), data analytics, and an introduction to corporate reorganizations and distributions, international taxation issues, partnerships, and trusts.

BUSI443018 – Marketing Research

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the basic principles of the marketing research process with emphasis on methods used to gather, analyse and evaluate data for the purpose of lessening the risk involved in marketing-management decision-making. Note: Students who have received credit for THMT 3312 or PBRL 3016 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI443418 – Marketing Strategy & Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An advanced seminar based on simulations and case analyses that focuses on building the skills required for developing and executing marketing strategies in real-world situations. The course will build upon the tools and concepts learned in earlier marketing courses.

CHYS111018 – Introduction to Child and Youth Study

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to child and youth study. Students will examine issues and approaches of the field such as early childhood education, early and youth intervention, child life and child and youth work. Emphasis will be on developing student understanding of the scope and nature of the discipline.

CHYS111020 – Introduction to Child and Youth Study

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to child and youth study. Students will examine issues and approaches of the field such as early childhood education, early and youth intervention, child life and child and youth work. Emphasis will be on developing student understanding of the scope and nature of the discipline.

CHYS112018 – Essentials of Child and Youth Care Practice

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the essential elements of professional practice in the field of child and youth care. Students will examine the concept of professionalism as it applies to child and youth care practice together with a number of specific professional skills including observations skills, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, documentation and report writing.

CHYS113018 – Theoretical Framework in Child and Youth Study

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the theoretical and curriculum frameworks and approaches that influence philosophy and practice in child and youth study. Topics include the origins, issues, and underpinnings of theoretical and curriculum frameworks, current debates, and individual, cultural and family influences that guide philosophy and curriculum perspectives.

CHYS220118 Individuals with Diverse Capacities and Their Families

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A critical exploration of current social, educational, ethical, and political issues including disability models (medical, social, cultural and critical). It also provides an overview of disabilities. Students will consider their future roles, and the roles of others, in the provision of services, advocacy and support that promote a capacity approach. Note: Students who have received credit for CHYS 3301 may not take this course for credit.

CHYS220801 – Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practice

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A focus on understanding and enhancing young children’s learning experiences in the early years. In this course students will learn principles, practices, and strategies applicable to the development and implementation of early learning and child care programs including reflective practice, responsive planning, and intentional teaching.

CHYS331118 – Research Methods in Child and Youth Study

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to research design and methodology with applications to the field of child and youth study. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to evaluate the quality and potential for application of research in this field. Note: Students who have received credit for CHYS 2211 may not take this course for credit.

CHYS331119 – Research Methods in Child and Youth Study

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to research design and methodology with applications to the field of child and youth study. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to evaluate the quality and potential for application of research in this field. Note: Students who have received credit for CHYS 2211 may not take this course for credit.

CHYS331418 – Play and Development: Infancy through Early Childhood

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the social, health, and developmental play issues for children from infancy through early childhood. Students examine theoretical understandings of play, major influences affecting play, methods of observing and studying play, and practical approaches for supporting and facilitating play during children’s early years. Note: Students who have received credit for CHYS 3312 may not take this course for credit.

CHYS331518 – Play and Development: Middle Childhood through Adolescence

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the social, health, and developmental issues of play and recreation over middle childhood (eight years) through adolescence. Students examine theoretical understandings, major socio-cultural influences, methods of observation and research, approaches for supporting and facilitating play and recreation for this age range. Note: Students who have received credit for CHYS 3312 may not take this course for credit.

CHYS332018 – Youth Care: Theory & Issues

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An orientation to youth care through consideration of theoretical perspectives and models pertaining to youth-at-risk, contemporary issues affecting youth development and behaviour, and professional issues for those working within the youth care community.

CHYS333918 – Special Topics: Social Justice Learn/Pic Book

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of selected topics pertaining to children and youth. Topics will vary from year to year. This course does not require specialized knowledge of child and youth study.

CHYS440218 – Inclusive Programming for Children, Youth and their Families

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of inclusive supports for individuals with diverse capacities. Emphasis will be placed on integrating previous knowledge and experience with individuals with diverse capacities to design and implement programs based on recent equity, accessibility and inclusive research in fields of child and youth study.

CHYS440718 – Program Development & Leadership

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Students are involved in examining the theoretical knowledge, leadership roles and management strategies that have to be considered in the initial planning, policy making, organization and evaluation stages of programs for children and youth. A major emphasis is on the translation of theory into practice in order to attain program goals.

CHYS441618 – Cultural Perspectives on Childhood and Adolescence

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of issues of culture and race in childhood and adolescence. Attention is focussed on the multicultural nature of modern society and the on-going struggle towards the corresponding values of inclusion and anti-racism in practice, research and social policy.

CHYS442118 – Emerging Research Topics in Child and Youth Study

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Provides students with opportunities to engage in critical evaluation and application of emerging research in the fields of child and youth study.

CHYS442218 – Early Intervention: Theory and Practice

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of current research, trends and issues in the field of early intervention i.e., services for children with diagnosed delay aged 0-6 years. The major emphasis will be on the integration of theory and practice, program delivery and professional developmental interventionist competencies.

INTE201118 – Introduction to Project Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the concepts and basic functions of project management, including scope, quality, time, cost, risk, procurement, human resource and communication management. The integration of these functions into a project management system and the role of the project manager and support staff will be included.

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NUTR110218 – Introductory Foods: Plant Origin

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of the variety of edible plant sources including vegetables, fruits, grains, pulses, mushrooms, nuts, spices and herbs, ingredients: powders, flours, starches, sugars, proteins, fibres and oils, foods: pasta, bread, tea, coffee, chocolate, alcoholic beverages, food composition, preparation, preservation, safety and handling. Laboratory required

NUTR331518 – Food Service Systems

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of the theory, policies, and practices applied to the successful management of quantity food service systems. Based on a systems perspective, topics include menu development, procurement, production, distribution and quality improvement. A recognized management level safe food handling certification program is incorporated in this course. Laboratory required

NUTR444418 – Elements of Professional Practice

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of current professional practice issues. Using elements of practice as a basis for reflection, students will examine how theory, history, philosophy, ethics, standards, competencies and their interrelationships influence professional practice.

PBRL101018 – Foundations of Public Relations

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to public relations as a professional discipline. The course includes a survey of the historical evolution of the field, foundational theories, an exploration of publics, and an introduction to the process of strategic planning.

PBRL201218 – Public Relations Writing: Theory and Practice

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of public relations writing and the applications. Audience analysis, messages and their effects, and the tools used to research and write are examined within a framework of setting objectives. Students will learn to write news releases, short features and profiles. This course includes a lab component.

PBRL301418 – Managing Organizational Public Relations

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of management theories and principles and their application to organizational public relations programming with special emphasis on social responsibility of organizations. Corporate culture and managing public relations campaigns are explored, includes assessing an organization’s public relations needs, determining a strategic approach, deploying resources (budgets, time and people management), and evaluating results. Note: Students who have received credit for PBRL 4407 may not take this course for credit.

PBRL302018 – Strategic Writing for the PR Practitioner

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A concentration on strategic thinking and writing. Students will identify clients’ PR priorities, frame messages and articulate intended outcomes. Students will write the advanced forms that practitioners strategically incorporate when designing their programs. An organizational focus will provide professional context and an opportunity for a synthesis of writing competencies.

THMT110118 Intro to Tourism & Hospitality

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
The elements of tourism and hospitality; facility and accommodation, food and beverage, transportation, and the economic, political, environmental and social/cultural impact of tourism are introduced. Travel motivations and the history of travel will be explored as well as the future trends. The course stresses critical thinking techniques and career research.

THMT111618 – Introduction to Food Service Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the importance of food and food preparation to the management of tourism operations. Concepts of culinary practice and service are demonstrated in class and practiced in labs. Topics include management of food safety and security, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), global food issues, food preparation, and current standards and food industry trends. Laboratory required.

THMT120118 – Health and Safety Regulations in Tourism Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to regulations for health and safety in tourism environments. Emphasis is on food safety, handling hazardous products, and providing emergency care before medical assistance arrives. Upon successful completion of this course, students will obtain certifications in management level food safety, Workplace Hazardous Management Information Systems (WHMIS), and First Aid.

THMT220218 – Communication & Self-Management Skills

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A study of communications management in organizations, including effective use of written, oral and electronic communications, and the principles of self-management: self-awareness, emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, time and stress management, personal effectiveness, and resilience. Skills will be developed through individual and group in-class activities and online assignments.
Cross-listed Courses: BUSI*2202*18

THMT222118 – Hotel Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the complexities of hotel management. The history of hotel management will be explored as a context for modern management trends. The hotel system, including lodging operations, marketing, food service, and financial operations, will be studied to understand the scope of responsibility held by general managers.

THMT230118 – Tour Operations and Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Focuses on the industry of tour operators, domestic and international, including the organization and the roles of tour charters, receptive operators, and wholesaler and retail distributors. The tour industry will be examined including transportation, marketing, pricing, regulations and current issues and trends impacting the industry.

THMT243018 – Social Media for Tourism

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Understanding the importance of social media in business and tourism and exploring key concepts used to help grow business and brands through online social media presence. Exploring popular social media platforms, content planning, creation and management and understanding search engine optimization and placement.

THMT330518 – International Travel & Tourism

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Focuses on international destinations, travel patterns, and tourism stakeholders. Covers contemporary tourists’ travel and purchase behaviour and external influences on travel choices and their application to travel trends.

THMT331119 – Small Business Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the start-up and management of small and medium business. Topics include planning, organizational structure, accessing capital, managing growth, building management teams, succession planning, bankruptcy and family business.
Cross-listed Courses: BUSI*3311*19

THMT331120 – Small Business Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the start-up and management of small and medium business. Topics include planning, organizational structure, accessing capital, managing growth, building management teams, succession planning, bankruptcy and family business.
Cross-listed Courses: BUSI*3311*20

THMT336218 – Finance – Tourism Services

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to the essential topics in finance relating to the tourism and hospitality industry. Financial forecasting, cash budgeting, financial and operating leverage, working capital management, capital budgeting, and leasing are among the topics covered. Lectures and problems, examples and cases from tourism and hospitality industry. Note: Students who have received credit for either BUSI 3360, 3361 or 3362 may not take this course for credit. Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration program, Certificate, Diploma or degree may not take this course for credit.

THMT338018 – Tourism & Hospitality Study Tour

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Asynchronous Online
A self-guided and self-paced course without scheduled meetings. You can work on tasks whenever suits your situation in order to meet set deadlines. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
Students will learn about the concept of voluntourism from a theoretical and practical standpoint. Students will volunteer locally and become voluntourists travelling to a tourist destination. Students will emerge from the course with significant volunteer experience. Students are normally responsible for the costs of the tour in addition to tuition.

THMT442118 – Accommodation & Leisure Operations

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An integration and application of knowledge from earlier years into the planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of accommodation and leisure facilities, including hotels, motels, resorts, conference centres, theme parks and other attractions. Case studies and speakers from the tourism industry will be included.

THMT444218 – Special Topics in Tourism Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An in-depth study of management and operational issues that are of specific importance to the student’s chosen field, largely through independent research. Topics could include research methods, current literature review, computer applications, technological advances, etc. The specific topics will vary from year to year, depending on current developments within the industry. Seminar/workshop hours, plus independent research.

Education

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EDUC521618 – Classroom Communities of Philosophical Inquiry

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to practising philosophy with children and youth across the curriculum, including readings, large- and small- group discussions, role-play, and community-focused projects that prepare pre-service teachers to create diverse communities of inquiry and design culturally responsive curricula for teaching philosophy and theory of knowledge in schools.

EDUC542118 – History of Canadian Education

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A general survey of the main currents in the history of Canadian educational thought and institutions.
Cross-listed Courses: GFDD*6510*18

Graduate Studies
(sorted alphabetically by department name)

Here you can find courses in Graduate Applied Human Nutritiom, Graduate Education, Graduate Family Studies and Gerontology, and Graduate Public Relations & Communications

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GAHN665018 – Special Topics: Food, Society Movement & Environmental Justice

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
These courses offer a detailed study of particular issues relevant to professionals in nutrition and dietetics and related disciplines. Course titles and descriptions will be announced as courses are offered. Note: Students may take a maximum of 1.0 unit of credit as Special Topics.

GCRD630518 – Schooling and Social Justice

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An exploration of the connections between curriculum theorizing and practices, ways in which social issues are brought to bear upon curriculum, and how this is affected by the everyday lived experiences of students and teachers. This course also focuses on developing strategies for socially just classrooms.
Cross-listed courses: GFDD*6513*18

GEDU610718 – Qualitative Research Methods

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
This seminar course will explore various qualitative research techniques and the underlying theoretical assumptions which inform qualitative research. The course will also involve evaluation of sample qualitative studies in education and field testing of particular techniques.

GEDU614018 – Graduate Project Seminar

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
The project entails a sustained exploration of theory, research and practice. Students will be expected to reflect upon their learning throughout the degree to link theoretical and research ideas to existing practical contexts. Each project will be designed by the individual student in consultation with the instructor. Normally the project course will be completed toward the end of the degree.

GEMS648118 – Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School Curriculum: Theory and Practice I

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
This course will deal with curricular applications and organization in social studies in the elementary and middle school as they arise from the examination of theoretical perspectives.

GEPY6905031 – Communication for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the linguistics of visual, non-verbal language codes. Students will be introduced to different sign language codes, with particular emphasis on ASL and Signed English, and their applications in educational and social settings. The course will also provide students the opportunity to develop skills at a basic level in the receptive and expressive use of sign language.

GFDD651018 – History of Canadian Education

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A general survey of the main currents in the history of Canadian educational thought and institutions.
Cross-listed Courses: EDUC*5421*18

GFDD651318 – Schooling and Social Justice

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An exploration of the connections between curriculum theorizing and practices, ways in which social issues are brought to bear upon curriculum, and how this is affected by the everyday lived experiences of students and teachers. This course also focuses on developing strategies for socially just classrooms.
Cross-listed courses: GCRD*6305*18

GFDD651418 – The Aesthetic in Experience

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An investigation of the role of aesthetic reflection in learning and teaching practices. By taking up art work or a related practice and by discussing readings drawn from different aesthetic perspectives, students will examine how formal engagement affects one’s concept of art, when art occurs and how it is practiced.

GFSG661118 – Aging, Health and Community

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of issues regarding individual, community and population health and aging. Health promotion, chronic disease management and social determinants affecting physical and mental health of older people are considered. Policies and practices to improve health outcomes of older populations are evaluated.

GFSG661218 – Family Relations Across the Life Course

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of social and psychological factors affecting contemporary family life with particular emphasis on roles, dynamics, and pathways across the life course. Students will analyze scholarly literature as a foundation for critique of interactional and societal dynamics.

GFSG661318 – Critical Theories in Family Studies and Gerontology

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An advanced theory course designed to develop analytical skills and critical thinking. The focus is on current social scientific theories and their implications for family studies and gerontology.

GFSG663318 – Social Policies on Family & Aging

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
This is an advanced course in the analysis and development of social policies relating to the family and the elderly. The focus is on how policy is developed, the relationship between research and policy, and how to critically analyze existing policies.

GPRL610118 – Quantitative & Qualitative Research in Public Relations

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the methods, problems and theoretical assumptions in qualitative and quantitative social science research as it applies to public relations. Students will consider the relationships between theory and method, and will gain experience by applying research methods.

GPRL610518 – Media, Culture & Society

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An explanation of the relationship between media, culture and society, and how the interconnectedness of those spheres affects the citizen in a democratic environment.

GPRL610918 – Communication & Social Change

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An exploration of communication studies research through the prism of social change. Students will examine theories of media and social change, before turning to research surrounding media ecology and societal impacts; communication technologies and ethical dilemmas; social change methodologies; social movements, advocacy and political change; and communication for social change.

GPRL630118 – Ethical Decision Making

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An introduction to ethical theory and practical ethical problems in an organizational setting. The focus of the course will be on using the stakeholder model of business ethics to analyze ethical issues that may arise in the functional areas of business along with the code of ethics for PR professionals.

GPRL630218 – Strategic Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An examination of the strategic management of organizations, including the formulation of long-term strategic implementation. This course provides students with an understanding of the approaches and tools for planning and controlling strategy as well as experience in case analysis.

GPRL630318 – Digital Media Communication Management

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An overview of the role of digital media in professional communication. The course aims to develop the critical thinking skills needed by today’s communication managers to create effective digital media programs and projects.

GPRL630618 – Integrated Marketing Communications

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An in-depth analysis of the integrated nature of professional communication within a multi-platform context. Organizations must consider how media messages combine to deliver the desired communication to targeted audiences. This course provides learners with an advanced understanding of how to plan, organize and execute an integrated plan for marketing purposes.

GPRL631018 – Capstone Project Seminar

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A capstone exploration of applied theory, research and practice in communication management and leadership. The course focus is on application of learning and perspectives acquired throughout the degree to a client case, context or management problem. Projects will be designed by the individual student in consultation with the faculty member. Note: This course may not count for credit towards the MA(Communication).

GSLL620618 – Lifelong Learning Processes

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An exploration of the distinguishing features of lifelong learning processes including an investigation of the ways lifelong learning in adulthood connects to processes of social and cultural reproduction and development. Explores the impact of broader physical, social and cultural contexts on lifelong learning processes.

GSLL621718 – Lifelong Learning in Post-Secondary Institutions

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
A consideration of lifelong learning in post-secondary institutions, with a focus on vocational colleges, community colleges, and universities. An examination of issues in post-secondary education such as the impact of new technologies, the purpose and mission of the post-secondary institution, staff development, and community participation.

GSLL629018A – Practicum in Lifelong Learning

Course credits: 0.5 credits
Delivery method: Synchronous Online
A scheduled course with weekly meetings. You’ll meet online with your instructor at assigned times using virtual meeting software. You can join your class from wherever you’re located. Find detailed information on the various course delivery modes.
Course description:
An application for learning within an experiential context where students can develop skills and test theories. In consultation with the instructor, students develop and implement an appropriate practicum placement. Each practicum involves a complex learning environment requiring intensive engagement and interaction. Students commit approximately 150 hours to their practicum.

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Arts and Science (sorted alphabetically by department name)

A-M

BIOL*1114*18 Human Reproduction, Growth, and Maturation

CHIN*2288*18 Introduction to Chinese Culture

CMPS*2245*18 – Spreadsheet Applications

COMM*2016*18 – Audiovisual Communications

COMM*2211*18 – Introduction to Public Speaking

COMM*2211*20 – Introduction to Public Speaking

COMM*3017*18 – Ethics in Public Communication

CULS*1101*18 –Cultural Studies: An Introduction

ECON*1101*18 – Introduction to Microeconomics

ECON*1101*19 – Introduction to Microeconomics

ENGL*1170*18 – Intro to Literacy: Literary Genres

ENGL*2220*18 – Writing to Influence

FREN*1101*18 – Basic Practical French I

FREN*1102*18 – Basic Practical French II

FREN*1102*20 – Basic Practical French II

FREN*2201*18 – Practical French I

FREN*2202*20 – Practical French II

FREN*2205*18 – Practical French III

FSGN*1100*18 – Introduction to Family Studies

FSGN*1100*19 – Introduction to Family Studies

FSGN*1101*18 – Introduction to Gerontology

FSGN*2202*18 – The Roots of Peace and Conflict

FSGN*2212*18 – Perspectives on Parent-Child Relations Across the Life Course

FSGN*3450*18 – Care Policies

HIST*1121*18 – Canoes and Colonialism: A History of Canada to Confederation

HIST*2216*19 – Allies and Anti-Americanism: A History of Canadian-American Relations

HIST*2222*18 – Canadian Women in Historical Perspective

HIST*2230*18 – History of the Atlantic Colonies to Confederation

HIST*2281*18 – History of Childhood: The European Experience

HIST*2289*18 – The World in the Postwar Era

LIBR*2100*18 – Library Research

LIBR*2100*19 – Library Research

LIBR*2100*28 – Library Research

MATH*0027*18 – Statistics and mathematics Preparation

MATH*0027*19 – Statistics and mathematics Preparation

MATH*1102*18 – Precalculus I: Algebraic Functions

MATH*2208*18 – Intro to Statistics I

MATH*2208*19 – Intro to Statistics I

MATH*2208*28 – Intro to Statistics I

MATH*2208*29 – Intro to Statistics I

MATH*2209*18 Intro to Statistics II

MATH*2209*19 Intro to Statistics II

N-Z

PHYS*1120*18 Intro Astronomy I: Sky & Planet

POLS*1001*18 – Government, Law & Leaders

PSYC*1110*18 – Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science

PSYC*1120*18 – Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science

PSYC*2208*18 – Social Psychology

PSYC*2216*18 – Sensation and Perception

PSYC*2221*18 Developmental Psychology I

PSYC*2222*18 – Developmental Psychology II

PSYC*3307*18 – Roots of Modern Psychology

PSYC*3310*18 – Cognitive Development

PSYC*3312*18 – Advanced Research Methods in Psychology

PSYC*3313*18 – Social Development

PSYC*3330*18 – Selected Topics in Psychology

PSYC*4410*18 – Childhood Psychopathology

RELS*2229*18 – Contemporary Moral Problems

SOAN*1502*18 – Questioning Society

SOAN*2520*18 – Family, Marriage & Kinship

SOAN*2570*18 – Gender & Society

SOAN*3511*18 – Qualitative Approaches

SPAN*1101*20 Spanish Language & Culture I

SPAN*1102*20 Spanish Language & Culture II

SPAN*2201*18 – Spanish in Our World I

SPAN*2201*20 – Spanish in Our World I

WOMS*1110*18 Focus on Women I

WOMS*1114*18 – Introduction to Queer Studies

WRIT*1120*18 The Writing Process

Professional Studies (sorted alphabetically by department name)

A-M

BUSI*1112*MA – Introduction to Business Administration

BUSI*2011*18 – Intro to Entrepreneurship

BUSI*2214*18 – Organizational Behavior: Individuals in Organizations