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6 credits
This course covers the fundamentals required to work in the Saw Filer trade. Students will learn how to inspect, install, adjust, operate, maintain and repair saw sharpening equipment. Prerequisite: Admission into the Saw Filer program
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This course covers circular saws including inspection for plumb, level and proper tension. Students will also learn tooth geometry, how to correct defects, maintain and align saw machine centers. Prerequisite: Admission into the Saw Filer program and completion of SAWF 1000 or equivalent
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4 credits
This course covers band saws including inspection for plumb, level and proper tension. Students will also learn tooth geometry, how to correct defects, maintain and align saw machine centers. Prerequisite: Admission into the Saw Filer program and completion of SAWF 2000 or equivalent
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3 credits
Students examine the strategic fit of supply chains with organizational goals; this course lays the foundation for advanced study in the field. Topics include an introduction to supply chain management; supply chain strategy; demand management, inventory management; inventory modeling; supply chain network design and facility location; warehouse management; and transportation management. Prerequisite: ACCT 2250 or ACCT 2251 and MIST 2610 or MIST 2611 and ECON 2330 or ECON 3330 or STAT 2410 or equivalent. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SCMN 3320, SCMN 3321 or BBUS 3320.
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3 credits
Students examine the strategic fit of supply chains with organizational goals; this course lays the foundation foradvanced study in the field. Topics include an introduction to supply chain management; supply chain strategy;demand management, inventory management; inventory modeling; supply chain network design and facilitylocation; warehouse management; and transportation management. Recommended Prerequisite: ACCT 2251, ECON 2331 or equivalent AND MIST 2611 Note: students cannot receive credit for SCMN 3321 and SCMN 3320
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3 credits
Students explore the methods used by organizations to acquire the raw materials, components, supplies, equipment, facilities, and services needed to operate. Topics include strategic procurement, procurement process, competitive bidding and negotiation, procurement and supply management organization, make or buy, price and cost analysis, quality and inventory, supplier selection, supplier development and certification, services procurement, e-Procurement, and involving users and suppliers. Prerequisite: SCMN 3320 or SCMN 3321. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SCMN 3330 or BBUS 4300.
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3 credits
Students study the design, planning, establishment, operation, control and improvement of all activities in the creation of a firm's products. Practices in both manufacturing and service businesses are explored. Topics include an introduction to operations management; project management; total quality management; product and process design; job design and measurement; facility layout and assembly line balancing; material requirement planning and production scheduling; capacity management; inventory management; and decision tools including simulation, linear programming and decision analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1170 or MATH 1171 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1140 or MATH 1141 or MATH 1150 or MATH 1157 and SCMN 3320 or SCMN 3321. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SCMN 4310 or BBUS 3331.
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3 credits
Students examine the movement of raw materials and parts from the supplier to the manufacturer and the movement of finished products to the final consumer. An effective integration and optimization of each step in the process is emphasized. Topics include an introduction to business logistics; logistics strategy and planning; logistics product; third and fourth party logistics providers; customer services and order processing; transportation fundamentals including transportation modes, inter-model services, pricing, and other shipping terms and documentation; transportation decision making and modeling; warehouse and storage management; and distribution requirement planning. Prerequisite: MATH 1170 or MATH 1171 or equivalent and SCMN 3320 or SCMN 3321. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SCMN 4320 or BBUS 4320.
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3 credits
Students examine a selection of contemporary issues in supply chain management. Topics include strategic supply chain management; global supply chains; sustainable supply chains; service supply chains; supply chain resilience; reverse supply chains; quality in supply chain management; modern manufacturing methods; product design and encouraging technical innovation; process reengineering and competitive benchmarking; and supply chain optimization. Prerequisite: SCMN 3330 and SCMN 4310 and SCMN 4320. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SCMN 4390 or BBUS 4390.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the concepts of computer programming with specific emphasis on engineering problems and applications. Students learn computer programming as a part of engineering process. Students conceptualize the programming approach in line with engineering profession by following design, implement and testing using specifications. Students explore C++ programming basics, statements, syntax, control structures, functions, and types of arrays. Prerequisite: Admission to the Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Engineering Transfer Programs OR Engineering Program Advisor's permission.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the concepts of object-oriented programming in designing, implementing and testing engineering problems. Students learn the principles of inheritance and polymorphism in designing of methods and classes in object-oriented approach. Students explore the techniques of reading and writing data to file, exceptional handling, pointers, and dynamic memory management, vectors, stacks and recursion. Prerequisite: SENG 1110 with a minimum grade of C.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the concepts of evaluating complexity analysis of the algorithms. Students learn various data structure techniques including lists, stacks, queues, tree, and graphs and its application to engineering discipline. Students explore various sorting and searching algorithms. Prerequisite: CENG 2030 with a minimum grade of C AND STAT 2230 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Students learn the concept of software engineering design process and principles in the context of product development and evaluation. Students are introduced with various modeling techniques of UML used in software design process to illustrate modularity and decomposition, components and their interface. Students learn to model the static and dynamic behavior of the software product. Students explore theoretical aspects, and practical techniques to develop software architecture. Students explore the concept of design patterns. Prerequisite: ENGR 2000 with a minimum grade of C or better.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the concepts of software requirements engineering process from elicitation to documentation. Students explore requirements prioritization, trade-off analysis, negotiation, risk analysis, and impact analysis. Students learn to identify functional, non-functional and quality related requirements of software projects in the context of varying application domains and development methodologies. Prerequisite: ENGR 1200 with a minimum grade of C AND ENGR 2300 with a minimum grade of C.
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3 credits
Students learn various software process models and understand the commonalities and variabilities among them and understand methodologies to assess the software process. Students explore the concepts of software quality assurance and learn the measuring techniques to assess software product quality. Students are introduced to the concepts of how to manage the software source code and changes, build and software release management process. Prerequisite: SENG 3110 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Students are introduced to selected advance and current topics in Software Engineering at the undergraduate level. Due to the rapidly changing field of software engineering, the course content varies from semester to semester depending upon the growth in new technologies and research interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: Third year standing in an engineering program
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6 credits
This course represents the culmination of students' knowledge and skills in their final year of software engineering degree program. Students use prior academic experience to produce quality software product, which is within budget, on time and has desirable level of reliability. Students learn the fundamental idea of what makes a good design as a key aspect within software engineering. Students explore working in team, creativity and aspects of entrepreneurial skills to apply software engineering methods and techniques into real practice. Students either individually or form two- or four-person software teams to analyze, design, build, test, and evaluate a software system to meet the requirements of a client. Prerequisite: SENG 3120 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Software systems are becoming increasingly complex and there is a growing awareness that comprehensive software testing is required to deal with not only this growing complexity but also to increase the quality and reliability. Students explore and investigate theoretical aspects through research and practical techniques that can be used to test software systems at unit, module, subsystem, and at system level. Students learn the important phases of testing and the significance of testing different types of software. Students are introduced to the techniques of data collection for static and dynamic analysis, functional, data, class, integration, user interface testing of the software. Students learn to write software testing documents to communicate the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the software testing data. Prerequisite: SENG 3210 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Software system is critical to many aspects of our lives. Students explore the mathematical foundations of software modeling including propositional logic, proof theory and semantics of predicate logic, and extended finite state machines. Students learn model verification using linear-time temporal logic, branching-time logic, and explore various model-checking algorithms. Students are introduced to the techniques of program verification, partial and total correctness, proof calculus, modal logics, and binary decision trees. Students gain hands-on experience using a tool for model checking. Prerequisite: SENG 3210 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Reusability is a key factor in modern software development. Students are introduced to software design patterns. Students explore different design patterns and understand the solution that pattern is providing in a specific context. Students learn strategy, observer, factory, singleton, command, adapter, facade, template method, iterator, composite, and state patterns in implementation of a programming problem. Prerequisite: SENG 3120 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Software quality management ensure that quality principles are applied to the software development. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of software quality management and economic impact of low-quality and high-quality software. Students explore economic value of software quality, software Defect detection, removal, and prevention techniques. Students learn measuring the application structural quality and post-release defect removal. Students are introduced to the industry standards of software quality, including ISO 9001 and software process assessment and improvement techniques. Prerequisite: SENG 3210 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Students explore the various software security issues in the context of software development lifecycle. Students are introduced to set of processes, policies, and techniques that are appropriate for software security management, maturity, and risk tolerance. Students learn how to incorporate practical security techniques into all phases of the development lifecycle. Students learn writing secure software application by exploring various commonly known security flaws. Prerequisite: SENG 3210 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Students learn and apply the basic concepts of estimation techniques in software product development. Students are introduced to the techniques to estimate various aspects of requirements, prototypes, design, inspections, and coding. Students explore the role of estimation in configuration control, change management, testing and management of software projects. Prerequisite: SENG 3130 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the concepts of developing machine learning models to interpret software engineering datasets. Students explore open source libraries for solving linear regression, non-linear regression, classification,clustering and dimensionality reduction problems focusing their applications in software engineering lifecycle datasets. Students learn the deep-learning archtitectures including convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs). Students gain hands-on experience solving complex and simple software engineering lifecycle problems related to coding, testing and quality assurance, requirements etc., by applying various machine learning and deep learning algorithms. Prerequisites:SENG 3120 with a minimum grade of C
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the concepts, technologies, and platforms to develop foundations for cloud computing. Students explore the topics, including virtualization, load balancing, scalability & elasticity, deployment, and replication with real-world examples of cloud-based services. Students learn the programming aspects of cloud computing with the application development viewpoint. Students get an insight into specialized aspects of cloud computing, including cloud application benchmarking, cloud security, and big data analytics. Students gain hands-on experience in cloud computing using various cloud technologies. Prerequisite: SENG 3210, SENG 3120 with a minimum grade "C"
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3 credits
Students are introduced an overview of how software fits into the systems and safety processes and tips for the successful development of safety-critical software and certification. Students learn how to apply programming techniques to programming in Ada to develop safety critical system. Students are introduced to the basic concepts,syntax and semantics of the Ada programming language including types, expressions, procedures, functions, and packages. Students explore the built-in features of Ada programming that directly support structured, object-oriented,distributed, and concurrent programming. Prerequisite: SENG 3210 with a minimum grade of C or better
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3 credits
Students learn to apply software engineering principles to building effective web-based systems and applications. Students learn the functional and interaction modeling and analysis techniques of web applications. Students explore information, interaction and functional designs of web applications and evaluate deployment options. Students explore various tools, techniques and design patterns used in the industry. Students are introduced to the concepts of how to test the web applications. Prerequisite: SENG 3130 with a minimum grade of C or better
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3 credits
Students are introduced to blockchain and smart contract technologies. Students learn to build an application-specific smart contract protocol by modifying and customizing the blockchain programming language tools. Students learn the concepts of Decentralized Apps and their alternative options. Students explore topics such as blockchain data services, business rules and contracts, and building application protocols. Students write small scale blockchain application. Prerequisite: SENG 3120 with a minimum grade of C or better
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the concept of agile process methodology in the domain of game development. Students learn the scrum process and role of sprints and a scrum approach to teams. Students learn the activities of collecting user stories, agile planning, agile design, release management, quality assurance and production. Students explore agile framework encompassing governance, project and iteration management, and technical practices. Students work on a small project to apply agile methodologies to develop a small scale game. Prerequisite: SENG 3120 with a minimum grade of C or better
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3 credits
Third year students are provided with supervised service learning opportunities. Academic service learning provides a venue for senior-level students to share their knowledge and skills with the community through approved community-based projects. Service learning projects may be initiated by students, community members, groups, agencies, organizations, and faculty. To qualify for service learning credit, a faculty member must authorize the course and then agree to supervise and evaluate the project. Students may receive service learning credit by working individually or in cohorts of up to 5 students on the same community project. Students meet with the faculty supervisor for initial consultation and/or training during the first week of classes, and are expected to keep the faculty supervisor informed about the project on a regular basis. Upon completion of the course or project, students present the faculty supervisor with an evaluation form completed by the community group, agency, or organization served, and a combination of the following: a research paper, report, or document; a student journal or activity log; a presentation, performance, or exhibition. Prerequisite: Students must have completed 60 credits Note: Criteria for authorizing service level credit: the student's service learning must demonstrate civic participation, community involvement, formal critical reflection. In addition, the project must involve students (normally 3 - 5 hours per week) in an organized community service that addresses local needs.
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This course is intended for BC ITA first year Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprentices. Students will learn how to use blueprints and project specifications, in order to construct, test, repair and maintain piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals and fuel using specialized equipment to ensure the safety of the pipes and other components of the system such as the automatic controls. They also learn about different types of materials including steel, copper, plastic and numerous metal alloys. Prerequisite: BC ITA sponsorship
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Students will be introduced to the Steamfitter/Pipefitter trade, the type of work this trade entails and the opportunities for jobs in this trade. Referring to the Program Outline from the Industry Training Authority of BC, they will learn about safe work practices for this trade, safe use of the latest in Steamfitter/Pipefitter tools and technology. They will also learn and work with the common materials encountered in the trade and learn how to measure, cut and join pipe. Prerequisite: Completion of Grade 10
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This course is intended for BC ITA second year Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprentices. Students will learn how to use blueprints and project specifications, in order to construct, test, repair and maintain piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals and fuel using specialized equipment to ensure the safety of the pipes and other components of the system such as the automatic controls. They also learn about different types of materials including steel, copper, plastic and numerous metal alloys. Prerequisite: BC ITA sponsorship
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This course is intended for BC ITA third year Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprentices. Students will learn how to use blueprints and project specifications, in order to construct, test, repair and maintain piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals and fuel using specialized equipment to ensure the safety of the pipes and other components of the system such as the automatic controls. They also learn about different types of materials including steel, copper, plastic and numerous metal alloys. Prerequisite: BC ITA sponsorship
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This course is intended for BC ITA fourth year Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprentices. Students will learn how to use blueprints and project specifications, in order to construct, test, repair and maintain piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals and fuel using specialized equipment to ensure the safety of the pipes and other components of the system such as the automatic controls. They also learn about different types of materials including steel, copper, plastic and numerous metal alloys. Prerequisite: BC ITA sponsorship
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Students will be introduced to the Sheet Metal Worker trade, the type of work this trade entails and the opportunities for jobs in this trade. Referring to the Program Outline from the Industry Training Authority of BC, they will learn about safe work practices for this trade, safe use of the latest in Sheet Metal Worker tools and technology. They will also learn and work with the common materials encountered in the trade and learn how to measure, cut and frabicate metal ductwork, fittings and components. Prerequisite: Completion of Grade 10
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3 credits
This course covers the learning outcomes and core topics of Intermediate Science of the Adult Basic Education Curriculum found in the most recent edition of the BC ABE Articulation Handbook, including the completion of seven or more labs. Students are introduced to important basic science concepts relevant to the general or allied health sciences. The principles of biology, physics and chemistry are studied in a modularized format with an emphasis on the links between disciplines. Students build and strengthen their background in science in order to confidently explore their area of interest.
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4 credits
ABE - Advanced: This course introduces important basic science concepts relevant to the general or allied health sciences. The principles of chemistry, biology and physics are covered in a manner which emphasizes the links between disciplines. This course will sufficiently strengthen the students' background in science, so that they can further explore their area of interest. Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department Required Lab: SINC 0500L
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3 credits
Students learn the core concepts of the discipline of sociology by examining key topics (such as culture, socialization, social interaction, social roles, and social structure) that allow us to locate ourselves within society. Students also explore theoretical perspectives within sociology and the fundamentals of the sociological research methods. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both SOCI 1110 and SOCI 1111.
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3 credits
Together with SOCI 1211: Introduction to Sociology II, this course introduces students to the discipline of sociology. Because humans are social by nature, all of us are members of various social groupings and located within a social system; we can only achieve an adequate understanding of ourselves after we have acquired the tools to understand that social system. Students learn to understand our social system and how it shapes and influences us all as individuals. Students discuss basic concepts of the sociological perspective, understand the importance of the transformation of Western society, examine the concepts developed to describe capitalist society, and explore the sociology of Canada. Prerequisites: This course or equivalent is a prerequisite to advanced sociology courses. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 1509, SOCI 1110, SOCI 1111.
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3 credits
Students critically examine social stratification and inequalities based on dimensions of class, race, gender, and sexuality in both the Canadian and global contexts. In this second introductory course, students apply a sociological analysis to the study of major social institutions including: education, work, politics, media, healthcare, and the criminal justice system. Students investigate questions and debates concerning our modern world, in particular, those around consumer culture, globalization, and the role of social media. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both SOCI 1210 and SOCI 1211.
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3 credits
Together with SOCI 1111: Introduction to Sociology I, this course introduces students to Sociology, by means of a systematic analysis of the character of modern Western capitalist society, and building on the concepts and perspectives introduced in SOCI 1111. Students examine issues such as liberal ideology, inequality, the role of the state, socialization for work, the role of the family, and problems of deviance. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but SOCI 1111 is recommended. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 1509, SOCI 1210, SOCI 1211.
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3 credits
Students learn about race and ethnicity as social constructions and examine sociological theories to explain race and ethnic inequality in Canada. Students are challenged to critically examine processes of racialization and ethnic belonging in Canada and also in comparison to other countries.
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3 credits
Students engage in a descriptive and analytic survey of features in Canadian society as a basis for understanding current social issues. These features may include demographic characteristics, class structure, race and ethnicity, social policy, regionalism or other relevant aspects of Canadian society.
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3 credits
Students examine the experiences and status of women within a global context. Topics include family relations, paid and unpaid domestic work, the global economy, gendered violence, sex tourism and the sex trade, beauty standards and the altered body, maternal mortality, and societal control of sexuality and reproduction. Throughout the course, students analyze the commonalities and diversities of women's lives through dimensions of race, ethnicity, nation, class, age, and sexuality.
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3 credits
Students learn about family life in its formation, the relevance of marriage and cohabitation, bringing up children, and the impact of family issues. In this cross-cultural comparison of family life, students explore global diversity in the structure and meaning of marriage relations; forms of domestic organization; the gendered division of labour, property and inheritance, and the familial influence in the construction of gender in different cultures around the world.
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3 credits
Students examine the sociological implications of current popular culture and issues central to how social life is presented and constructed through popular cultural lenses. Students explore the unequal production, distribution and consumption of popular culture and the representations and justifications of inequality between groups in modern society.
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3 credits
Students engage in an analysis of crowd and mass action and behaviour; they examine cases and theories of collective behaviour to explain what occurs in social phenomena such as riots, rumours and miracles, cults, militias and hate groups, urban myths and urban legends, fads and crazes, revolutions and social movements.
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3 credits
Students critically examine the sociological, socio-cultural, and socio-psychological explanations of criminal behaviour such as the ecological theories, conflict theories, control theories, and symbolic interactionist theories. Some of the specific theories subjected to critical examination are those concerned with class and group conflict, subcultures, soassociation, labelling and gender. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course. Exclusions: Note that students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 2251, CRIM 2251, SOCI 2590 or SOCI 3680
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3 credits
Students examine the social factors that influence health, illness and health care. They learn that health and illness are not entirely individual phenomena; rather, the cause, distribution and consequences of health and illness are also related to social, economic, political and environmental factors. Students explore topics such as the ways people understand and manage their illnesses; the social and cultural meanings of illness; interactions between health care providers and patients; the dynamics of class, gender, race, culture and health; the nature and organization of health care in Canada; environment, work and illness; and critical role that social movements play in what gets 'medicalized.'
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3 credits
Students explore specific areas of sociological inquiry at an introductory level that are not normally offered by the department. Course topics will vary according to the specific offering.
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3 credits
Students examine the Canadian Criminal Justice System at an introductory level, with reference to the nature of criminal law, the philosophy of crime control, criminal justice policy, and current trends/patterns of crime in Canada. They explore the various components of the criminal justice system, including policing, the courts, and corrections. Students also discuss the trends in early and contemporary criminological theorizing. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 2500, SOCI 2501.
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3 credits
This course adopts a radically sociological view of crime that emphasizes the social construction of crime, and challenges assumptions about the criminal justice system. Students focus on the creation of law, police work, activities of the courts, and the experience of incarceration. Students are also provided an excellent introduction to the application of social theory. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 4221, SOCI 2500, SOCI 2501.
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3 credits
Students critically evaluate the concept of deviance, its resulting social control, and its use in institutions and daily social interactions. Students explore the role of power in reinforcing and challenging 'deviant' identities. Major topics include sexuality, youth, physical appearance, mental disorders, religion and scientific beliefs, and their place in the construction of criminal and non-criminal deviance.
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3 credits
Students engage in the study of environmental sociology at an introductory level, which provides insights into social processes that impact the natural environment. Students examine the social roots of the environmental crisis. Topics include a review of the history of environmental thought within the field, key debates, the role of social institutions, environmental social movements, and a range of case studies.
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3 credits
Students engage in an overview of the theory and practice of social research. Students acquire fundamental research and data management skills. Topics include research ethics, research design, survey research, field research, interviewing, quasi-experimentation, and data analysis. Prerequisite: SOCI 1110 OR SOCI 1111 AND completion of 30 credits (any discipline)
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6 credits
Students survey the cultures shaping Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia, examining the interplay between local and national culture, and between ethnic and political identity. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline) Note: Same course as ANTH 3030, HIST 3030, POLI 3070
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3 credits
Students examine selected features of the social organization of Canadian cities and towns. Topics may include the relationships between industrial organization, urbanization, and other social institutions and processes; such as family structure, welfare systems, crime rates, minorities, or social movements. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students examine the nature of gender relations, the social, sexual, economic and political dimensions of gender and theories of gender inequality drawn from social science research. Students investigate the influence of gender on individual identity, social interactions, and institutions such as families, media, work, education and politics. Throughout the course, students explore current issues concerning the binary nature of Western gender relations, the diversity of women and feminist movements, and the commodification of and backlash against feminist ideas and practice. Prerequisites: Completion of 45 credits Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 3120 and ANTH 3120
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3 credits
As an introduction to the indigenous restorative justice paradigm, students critically examine the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The idea of “justice" is explored and compared amongst some Indigenous, restorative, retributive and rehabilitative conceptions. Particular attention is paid to the importance of values, relationships, needs, and healing for those who cause harm and have been harmed. Indigenous and restorative justice approaches are evaluated in the context of law enforcement, the law, corrections, community development, and crime prevention. Prerequisite: It is recommended that students complete one introductory Sociology/ Aboriginal/ Indigenous/ First Nations specific course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 3150 and CRIM 3151.
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3 credits
Students explore the many ways that sexuality, sexual practices, identities, and behaviours change both throughout history and across cultures. Sexualities are continually structured and restructured with regard to politics, ideologies, and social change. Students examine sexuality in its multiple dimensions and how it is experienced in the social world across various intersections of race, class, age, and gender. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students engage in the study of complex works by three influential founders of sociology (Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber), as well as other relevant theorists who contributed to the formation of the basic concepts and methods of the social sciences. Students examine the development of capitalism, the formation of modern society, and the discovery of society as an object of knowledge. Students critically analyze the male-centred and Eurocentic perspectives and limitations of sociological classical theories. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students engage in learning the history of feminist thought, the major traditions of feminist theory, as well as the debates central to the dialogue of classical and contemporary feminist theory. They study the original work of some of the major theorists and pay close attention to how historical conditions and social issues have shaped the thinking of each author. Topics include historical and contemporary liberal and socialist feminist thought and practice, second-wave radical feminism, feminist theories of intersectionality, and postmodern, post-colonial, queer and third-wave approaches to feminist theory. Throughout the course, students critically analyze the relevance of the various traditions of feminist thought and practice to contemporary social life. Students also discuss the social, economic and political forces that influence contemporary perceptions of feminism. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students examine major schools of social theory and how these schools have developed and expanded their concepts towards explaining the many areas of contemporary social reality. Students explore how theoretical perspectives have influenced the way in which we think about society and also how social scientists use theories and concepts to approach complex social reality and engage in research. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students explore how food shapes us, reflects our cultures and traditions, is intimately connected to political and economic systems, and has community-level effects. Students also investigate the many policy dimensions associated with food. Students examine how food is also subject to intensive pressure from a range of actors to modify it, monopolize it, and to deskill people so that they become reliant on external actors. Students engage with food as a highly contested domain that is going through major transformations in the 21st Century.
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3 credits
Students examine the politics of migration with attention to capitalism, diasporas, (post-)colonialism, and human agency. With consideration for local-to-global contexts, students assess migration and refugee issues with attention to power, displacement and settlement, economic and family circumstances, and cultural diversity. Students examine borders, policies, and nationalisms alongside relations of gender, race, class, sexuality, and age that structure and regulate different paths to migration and create discriminatory mechanisms of inclusion and exclusion. Students also consider transnationalism with travel and new technologies in our increasingly interconnected world. Students are introduced to cases that may include labour migration, familial separation and reunification, undocumented migration, and asylum. Through the course, students will build knowledge and develop social responsibility as global citizens in terms of movement in our world. Prerequisites: 45 credits in any discipline. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of SOCI 3430, POLI 3430 or ANTH 3430.
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3 credits
In this course, students examine the politics of life and death. Through interdisciplinary theories and concepts, students investigate the ways that states exercise biopower to manage, coerce, or expel populations as a means of control over human bodies, biology, populations, and means of living. Students explore a range of examples that may include migrants held in detention centers or left to die along their journeys, mothers who are affected by policies or technologies that support or prevent childbearing, unequal access to life saving or life enhancing technologies, Indigenous communities dispossessed of their land and lifeways, and those who died from or survived enslavement or internment. Students read compelling theoretical and ethnographic work to deepen their knowledge as they assess how and why some live and others die in a world of profound inequality and perseverance. Prerequisites: 45 credits in any discipline. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of SOCI 3470, POLI 3470 or ANTH 3470.
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3 credits
Students explore the meaning of work and leisure, and the properties of work organization, such as division of labour and specialization; technology and working knowledge; and the means of coordinating work, such as cooperation, authority, and exchange. Students also explore topics such as work in households, offices and industry, division of labour by gender, industrial democracy, and the relation of work and social inequality. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students examine sociological perspectives on property, resource development, resource communities, and resource industries. Students explore social causes and consequences of change in the social organization and social policies of industries such as agriculture, fishing, forestry and mining; they also engage in a critical survey of current issues with resource consumption and exploitation. Prerequisites: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students learn that inequalities based on class, gender, and race, are socially constructed in the contemporary world and examine the connections between these dimensions of social inequality and social stratification. Students also explore other sources of inequality, such as ethnicity, class and caste systems, sexual orientation, age, disability, occupation, income, and power. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students engage in an indepth examination of a selected area within the discipline of sociology. The specific area will vary according to faculty availability and expertise. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students examine the evolution of explanations of deviance and criminality from the earliest mythological and demonological perspectives to the recent controversies in sociology. Students explore the historical , social and political contexts of the emergence and development of theories of deviance and criminality, and critically assess the underlying assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, and the links and contrasts between theories. The theoretically informed responses to deivance and criminality are discussed , including research implications and practical applications of each theory. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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Students explore the foundations of critical social theories on 'race' and racialization and examine their roles in creating social change for racial justice. Students will learn diverse theoretical approaches to the social construction of `race' and racism in historical and contemporary contexts. This course encourages students to apply these theories to structural social problems and everyday racism in Canadian and global societies and use them to generate social solutions. Prerequisites: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline). Completion of SOCI 2010 is recommended.
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Students learn to design questionnaires, complete interviews, draw samples, and analyze survey data. This is a core course for the sociology major program. Prerequisite: SOCI 2720 and completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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Students explore a diversity of ethnographic and qualitative research methods used by sociologists, as well as theories and practical elements of qualitative data analysis. Students gain practical skills in qualitative research methods, such as: interviews, focus groups, participant observation, ethnography, autoethnography, and discourse and text analysis. Students also examine ethical issues related to the use of ethnography & qualitative methods, such as motivation, benefits, detriments, power relations, or politics of representation. Prerequisite: SOCI 2720 and completion of 45 credits (any discipline) Note that students cannot receive credit for both SOCI 3820 and CRIM 3821
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Students examine the ways social scientists employ qualitative research to identify, document and critically analyse complex social phenomena and patterns and practices of interaction. The course is intended to provide an overview of particular techniques in research design, data collection, and data analysis most commonly associated with qualitative research. Students design, conduct preliminary research on, and execute a research project of their own, based on a topic of their choosing. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but CRIM 1011, SOCI 1111, SOCI 1211 are recommended. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 3821 and CRIM 3821.
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3 credits
Students engage in in-depth study of topics in the sociology of diversity. They explore the tensions and challenges that arise from multiculturalism, the presence of multiple nations within Canada, and the varied social identities found among communities and groups in Canada's pluralistic society. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline) Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 3990 and SOCI 3991
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Students engage in in-depth study of topics in the sociology of diversity. They explore the tensions and challenges that arise from multiculturalism, the presence of multiple nations within Canada, and the varied social identities found among communities and groups in Canada's pluralistic society. Prerequisites: 60 Credits. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 3991 and SOCI 3990.
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6 credits
This course offers an advanced introduction to the societies and cultures of East and Central Europe by way of a month-long field trip to Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Ukraine. While immersed in the geographical area, students ethnographically examine the religions, ethnic relations, economies, and politics shaping the buffer zone between the European East and West. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline) Note: Same course as ANTH 4030 and POLI 4030
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3 credits
Students examine a range of methodologies for defining family relations and kinship organizations on the basis of case studies cross-culturally. Students engage in theoretical analysis of family and kinship and focus on a select topic to approach the study of family life. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students explore the history of the formation of complex organizations during the industrial and political revolutions of modernity, their initial bureaucratic arrangement, and their newer, flexible and dynamic forms due to technological change and globalization. Students learn a critical sociological perspective on organizational analysis, how to recognize the different types of organizations, and how they touch virtually all aspects of modern life. Students learn about the relationships between modern complex organizations and individuals, as well as how organizations interact with the larger institutions of society and the world. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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Students engage in an analysis and critical examination of the notion of individual freedom and the scientific production of knowledge. Students examine mainstream social theories as well as alternative knowledge systems; debate the actuality of modern individualism; and review recent critiques of knowledge production that focus on issues such as overarching universalisms, colonialism, and androcentrism. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students examine the processes involved in the social construction of crime and deviance with special emphasis on the research tradition of Michel Foucault and governmentality. Drawing on Foucault, students critically examine the relationship between human sciences discourses, disciplinary forms of power, and the creation of modern forms of subjectivity. Students research the development of the prison system and the recent emergence of new strategies of social control which seek to govern behaviour outside of institutional structures. Students explore specific issues such as alternative penal practices like restorative justice, Indigenous sentencing circles and healing centres, the application of public health models to control addiction, IV drug use and sex work, governmental strategies to respond to domestic violence and hate crime, and the contemporary expansion of surveillance, risk management, audits, situational controls and legal exemptions. Recommended Prerequisites: SOCI 1111, or SOCI 1211.
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3 credits
Students mobilize and sharpen their knowledge of sociology and apply analytical skills in this capstone course for the Sociology Major program. Students assess competing and complementary sociological explanations of pressing contemporary issues. Students engage their theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills to evaluate and/or generate sustainable solutions to social issues through an original capstone project. The project provides students with the opportunity to consolidate and advance their competency in critical thinking, social responsibility, research, writing, and presentation skills. Prerequisites: Students must have completed a minimum of 90 credits.
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Students examine the many facets of contemporary family life in Canada, beginning historically and looking cross-culturally within the nation. Sociological concepts, theories, and research methodologies are employed as a means to explain the causes and consequences of transformations of family life over time. These transformations include those that have already occurred and those that continue to take place, including dramatic changes in gender roles and divisions of labour. Emphasis is placed upon diversity within and between families; the increased pressures on families within a consumer society; and the impacts upon families from globalization and a pervasive neoliberal ideological, social, political, and economic context. Prerequisites: SOCI 1111 or SOCI 1211
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3 credits
Students explore the characteristics of families around the world, especially in non-Western societies, as they experience the forces of globalization and social change. Building on comparative family studies, students first study varied kinship structures and stages in family life. Students then investigate how contemporary families are impacted by global forces, including media, employment, violence, and migration. Students also examine how social inequality, through the relations of gender, race and poverty, further influences family dynamics. In concluding the course, students review the potential of social policy to support the needs of global families in transition. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but completion of 45 credits is recommended.
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3 credits
Students examine the origins, nature, and impacts of globalization in the contemporary world, and explore how the links between nations, regions, and peoples are increasing at an unprecedented rate. New technologies make possible previously unimaginable forms of interdependence, but the consequences of these changes are not uniform and affect people in different locations in various ways. Students decenter the West and aspire to a cosmopolitan perspective that will allow them to consider the point of view of the non-West. Students also learn theories of globalization to explain how people from different nations experience its effects, the relevance of culture, globalization's links to colonialism and capitalism, the importance of information technologies and the global city, and the efforts of people at dealing with the effects of globalization locally. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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Students examine the contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes of learning across a range of modern settings (childcare, pre-schools, primary schools, secondary schools, and universities); they also explore other learning spaces, such as the home and the playground, and consider how family, school, and society work together to shape the learning processes of children, teenagers and young adults. Students discuss topics such as the impact of early learning on subsequent learning, the influence of different parenting styles, the relevance of social class, race and gender, the ways peer groups influence learning, the various purposes and goals of formal education, and the processes of student engagement and disengagement. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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Students engage in a critical examination of the intersection of crime and justice in Canada. Social justice and criminal justice are inextricably linked; experiences with the law are often filtered through the collective identities that individuals embody, for example, as racialized and gendered beings. Students examine the profound ways that privilege and disadvantage are connected to people's power to resist and vulnerability to both victimization and criminalization. Students also explore the various responses to convicted offenders undertaken within the criminal justice system, such as incarceration, rehabilitation and restorative justice. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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Students examine the development of transnational governance institutions and how they affect people with the least power in the world; but also of grass-roots social movements that have achieved transnational organization and that oppose the effects of global neo-colonialism. Students engage in critical examination of the social and cultural institutions and ideologies needed to sustain the current global capitalist order. Students explore major issues emerging from current arrangements in global political economy, such as world inequality and poverty, the detrimental effects of global capitalism on the environment, and its economic, political, and cultural-social crises. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
This course is designed to allow upper-level students to undertake an investigation on a specific topic as agreed upon by the faculty member and the student. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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3 credits
Students explore sociological perspectives on health, illness, injury and health care as represented in classic and contemporary sociological studies and gain an understanding of how health and illness are socially constructed and mediated. Students examine topics in the sub-fields of public health, health care and medical sociology, such as social determinants of health, the social organization of health systems, health care professionals, medicalization and medical authority, therapeutic innovation, experiences of health, illness, aging and treatment, and a variety of other contemporary social issues related to health and illness Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits (any discipline)
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Students develop and investigate a research question using sociological theories and methods, in their area of study. Completed at the end of a student's program, this course consolidates and advances competency in research and writing skills. Students address the research question by identifying social inequalities and sustainable solutions. Students will review the literature, offer critical assessment of the literature, and submit a major research paper or project that effectively and accurately conveys information for intended audiences. Prerequisites: General education and lower-level requirements of the Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major degree and a minimum of 15 upper-level credits in Sociology. As registration procedures differ for Directed Studies courses, students are required to consult with their TRU-OL program advisor before registering.
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3 credits
Students explore the history, philosophical foundation, and theoretical perspectives of the profession of social work, including a review of the relevant codes of ethics and practice standards that guide practitioners. This course provides an overview of the roles in which social workers become involved, for example, as advocates, policy analysts, administrators, activists, educators, counsellors, facilitators, mediators, organizers, and researchers. Social workers are committed to working for social justice; therefore, students examine the social structures that influence people's lives and how various sources and forms of oppression and marginalization impact the lives of people in Canadian society. Prerequisite: 2nd year standing Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SOCW 2060, SOCW 2061 or HUMS 2060.
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3 credits
This course introduces students to social work practice through an exploration of the history, philosophical foundation and theoretical perspectives of the profession of social work. This includes a review of the relevant codes of ethics and practice standards that guide practitioners and an overview of the roles in which social workers become involved. The course also examines the social structures influencing people's lives and how various sources and forms of oppression and marginalization impact the lives of people in Canadian society. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCW 2060, SOCW 2061, HUMS 2060.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the Canadian welfare state and the response of the federal and provincial governments to poverty in Canada. An overview of the historical development of social security policies and programs in Canada is provided, and the influence of ideology on policy is discussed. The impact of policy on youth, women, older persons, and Aboriginal peoples is described. The human service/social worker's role in formulating and influencing policy is considered. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SOCW 2120, SOCW 2121 or HUMS 2120.
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This course provides an overview of the income security system in Canada - its development, programs, and major policy debates. It is intended for those seeking an understanding of the many income security programs and policies, how they reflect ideologies, and how effectively they work (or fail to work) in practice. This course provides an overview of social welfare in Canada - its historical foundations, developmental and program delivery system. The course will consider how social policy responds to populations in need. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but SOCW 2061 is recommended. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCW 2120, HUMS 2120.
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3 credits
This course explores the socio-historical, economic, ideological, and institutional contexts for the development of social policy in Canada. Students discuss the policy making process, as well as the role of social policy in processes of inclusion, exclusion, marginalization, and oppression. A critical analysis of selected social policies is emphasized. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator. Note: Students must maintain a grade of C or better to successfully complete the course
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3 credits
Students explore the concepts, methods, and processes of social research, and develop skills in conducting and assessing research. Students are challenged to examine their own approach to knowing, to incorporate research into practice, and to think critically about research in relation to social work practice. The subjectivity of the researcher, the political and ethical context of research, and the role of research as an instrument of power in the lives of oppressed peoples is discussed. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator. Note: Student must maintain a grade of C or better
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3 credits
This course is designed to facilitate learner understanding of the data-analysis process in relation to research-based professional practice in nursing and social work. Students apply a range of analytical techniques to qualitative and quantitative data, while enhancing their ability to analyze data and critically review research literature applicable to their professional practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator Note: Students normally will receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, SOCI 3710, SOCW 3020, STAT 2000
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6 credits
Students apply ethics, theory, and research to social work practice while developing professional practice skills. Students integrate classroom learning with practical experience while working in partnership with clients, community groups, and other professions. The practicum is a structured educational experience that includes specific learning objectives and professional supervision provided in an evaluative, disciplined, and reflective manner. Through seminar discussions, students analyze inequality, injustice, and oppression in practice. The practicum is normally completed three days a week and is accompanied by a seminar, for a total of 300 hours including pre-practicum orientation and practicum seminars. The practicum is normally completed three days a week and is accompanied by a seminar, for a total of 300 hours including pre-practicum orientation and practicum seminars. Prerequisite: SOCW 3060 and SOCW 3530. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SOCW 3040 or HUMS 2600.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to social work theory and ideology, while they examine the links between social values, theory, and practice in social work. Various social work practice theories are introduced to build a foundation for critical social work practice. The social, political, and economic contexts of social work and social welfare are addressed. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 with a grade of C or better and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students review and examine social work practice models such as humanist/existential, ecological, task-centred, behavioural, feminist, cognitive, and radical/structural. The seminar focuses on the integration of communication skills, practice experience, and theoretical knowledge. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, SOCW 3530, 3060 (grades of C or better), admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator. Corequisite: SOCW 3040
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3 credits
This course utilizes seven interconnected circles to represent the life cycles of creation, birth and childhood, youth, women, men, elders, and Spirit World. Students examine stages of development and learning through these life cycles, in social and cultural contexts. This course seeks to create understanding and knowledge of Indigenous people through differing ways of knowing, being, seeing, and doing. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120
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3 credits
Students inquire into the process of decolonization as it relates to social policy, and explore and analyze historical Canadian policies and legislation and their implications for Aboriginal people today. Students critique and analyze the efficacy of existing policies, and create a framework to interpret and develop effective policies for Aboriginal peoples. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120
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3 credits
This course offers a two-week international study experience in a selected country. Students explore the political, economic, cultural, and social conditions of their selected country, including globalization and its effects on citizens, social welfare policy and practice, community development strategies, and the marginalization and oppression of groups. Activities involve presentations and seminars by international leaders, professionals, and residents, as well as visits to a range of community sites and organizations. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator Note: This course is identical to POLI 3300
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3 credits
Students develop effective communication skills and apply these to social work practice. From anti-oppression, feminist, and Aboriginal perspectives, students establish communication concepts and methods applicable to practice with diverse groups. Through experiential methods, students increase self-awareness and problem-solving skills, develop a beginning purposeful intervention framework, and gain experience in the conscious, disciplined use of self. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SOCW 3530, HUMS 3530 or HUMS 3531.
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3 credits
Students critically examine the historical process of colonization in Canada, the resulting barriers embedded in policy and practice, and alternative ways of viewing the social-psychological position of Indigenous People in Canadian society. Contemporary issues and the movement toward self-determination are discussed in relation to social work theory and practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
The objectives of this course are to introduce students to concepts and models of how human behavior is acquired, maintained, and modified, and to promote an understanding of normal human development as a knowledge base of practice with individuals, families, and groups in a rural context. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of program coordinator. NOTE: Students may only receive credit for one of SOCW 3550 or SOCW 3551.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the aspects and models of how human behaviour is acquired, maintained and modified in a social environment. A perspective of bio-psycho-social- spiritual human development is used as a knowledge base for practice with individuals, families and groups. Human development and behaviour is examined through the lens of various theoretical perspectives including Indigenous, feminist and anti-oppressive approaches to practice. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of PSYC 2131, PSYC 3151, PSYC 3451, PSYC 3461, SOCW 3550.
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3 credits
This course provides a basic introduction to legal issues and an examination of the social impact of legislation and policy. Students develop a beginning knowledge base in areas of law that are particularly relevant to social work practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of SOCW 3570, CYCA 3570 or HUMS 3570.
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3 credits
Students explore theory and practice approaches to mediation, alternative dispute resolution, and advocacy. Through participation in role play, practice simulations, and a moot court experience, students develop skills in evidence-giving, investigation, and report-writing. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
The development of culturally informed practice skills responsive to diversity is a life-long learning pursuit. This course builds on established interview skills and practice with individuals. Students consider prior learning and develop awareness, skills, and goals for working with diverse social and cultural groups including Indigenous, Black, Asian, and francophone peoples within British Columbia. Students reflect on their own social locations and biases, adopting a stance of ongoing learning and reflexivity to oppression and privilege and work towards social justice. Communication with Indigenous people is a core emphasis in this course. Students develop a culturally sensitive approach in problem-solving situations while working with individuals. Theories of intervention are introduced, practiced, and critiqued by students. Students identify opportunities for ongoing learning. Prerequisite: SOCW 3530 or HUMS 3530 or HUMS 3531.
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3 credits
This course provides an opportunity to experience First Nations culture and traditions from a holistic perspective. Students are immersed in cultural activities, ceremonies, and teachings to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of First Nations culture. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120
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3 credits
Students analyze family and child welfare systems and current British Columbia models of practice from anti-oppression, Indigenous, and feminist perspectives. An introductory critique of the legal system is provided, and its relationship to practice with diverse populations is considered. Students also discuss the importance of understanding personal and professional values and ethics in a climate of constant change. Major emphasis is given to First Nations and Aboriginal child welfare due to the high rate of Indigenous children in care. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
Students are provided with an introduction to the main organizational structures of, and stages in, the social policy making process in Canada. The course aims to strengthen students' skills in the analysis of policies and programs in Canadian human services; to critically reflect on different ideologies and theories through which the welfare state has been examined in various countries; and to develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of social policy as a field of academic and applied activity. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, SOCW 3000, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
Students will critically examine Canada's immigration policies and practices to consider their contribution to social inclusion and exclusion. Topics explored include theories of race and racialization, and historic and contemporary perspectives on Canadian migration. Students will analyze the role of media in public opinion, and the social and political factors impacting the lives of Canadian migrants. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSW program or permission of coordinator
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9 credits
Students apply ethics, theory, and research to social work practice while developing professional practice skills. This course is completed at the end of the student's studies in the Bachelor of Social Work degree program and develops analytic and practical abilities sufficient to begin professional practice. The practicum is a structured educational experience that includes specific learning objectives; professional supervision is provided in an evaluative, disciplined, and reflective manner. Through seminar discussions, students analyze inequality, injustice, and oppression in practice. This practicum is normally completed four days a week, includes a seminar, and is a total of 432 hours. Prerequisite: 4th-year standing and a minimum of 45 social work credits and SOCW 3040 or HUMS 1600 or HUMS 1601 and HUMS 2600 or HUMS 2601.
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3 credits
Students strengthen their understanding of generalist social work practice and problem solving approaches, heighten their ability to recognize and grapple with ethical dilemmas, and think critically about their own conceptual and philosophical orientation to social work practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, SOCW 3010, SOCW 3040, SOCW 3060, SOCW 3070, SOCW 3530, with a C standing or better in all required courses and a minimum of 30 social work credits
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3 credits
Students focus specifically on ethical considerations and decision making when working in Indigenous communities. The course examines codes of ethics in the social work profession, Indigenous codes of ethics, and mainstream theoretical aspects of ethical practices. Students are also provided an opportunity to engage in an exploration of integrated, personal, and ethical practices that are culturally based through validation and revitalization of Indigenous codes of ethics. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120
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3 credits
This course introduces students to the field of critical dementia studies. Through critical reflection on the ways that we think about and respond to memory loss and cognitive impairment in later life, interactions with persons living with dementia and their care partners, and engagement with local and inter/national researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, students will gain knowledge, skills, and values to practice with persons with dementia and their care partners across sites and sectors of health and social care. The voices and experiences of members of equity-denied groups (Indigenous people; Black and other racialized people; newcomers and ethnic minorities; women; 2SLGBTIQ+ people; and rural residents) will be foregrounded, as will counter-hegemonic knowledges. Prerequisites: SOCW 2060 (min. grade D) and SOCW 2120 (min. grade D) and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to social work practice with individuals, families, and communities in response to violence in adult intimate relationships. Students explore intimate partner violence (IPV) and social work practice from a variety of perspectives, including cross-cultural, international, Indigenous, and feminist. This course emphasizes a social work practice approach that is community-based, culturally responsive/safe, feminist, and anti-oppressive. In this course, IPV is understood as violence in adult intimate relationships, including same-sex couples. Additional topics include IPV in Indigenous communities, children who witness violence, and dating violence. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to interpersonal and systemic issues that sexually diverse and gender varied people encounter on a daily basis. Policies, legislation, and social contexts are analyzed with a view to understanding the impact of intersecting oppressions and privileges on sexual and gender minorities. Students discuss social work strategies to support and advocate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirit, intersex, queer, and questioning (GLBTTsIQQ) people, plus their families and communities, including courses of action for being an ally. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the practice of social work in the field of mental health by critically examining historical and contemporary theoretical perspectives on mental illness, Canadian mental health law and policy, cultural and diversity aspects, classification and treatment, ethical issues, and an exploration of additional selected mental health issues. Students are presented with the personal accounts of individuals who have experienced mental health problems. The course is intended to provide introductory foundational knowledge in the field of mental health, rather than advanced knowledge and skills that are required for mental health practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students are provided with a critical introduction to leadership in social service organizations, and review organizational theory and its application to government and non-profit organizations. Leadership in a diverse workplace, program development, budgeting, staff appraisal, supervision, and work with voluntary boards are also discussed. Through experiential learning methods, students explore the key organizational skills that are necessary for effective leadership in organizations. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students focus on the use of education as a strategy for individual and social change through the concept of education as the practice of freedom, and as a process of social transformation through conscientization. Principles and practices of adult education are examined for their application in social work as vehicles for empowerment and change. Students present workshops, plays, or web programs to develop the specific skills and knowledge for planning and delivering educational programs. Students further explore feminist, Indigenous, and anti-oppression perspectives. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students examine social workers' roles and responsibilities in working with Indigenous people. The concept and process of decolonization is introduced and connected to contemporary stories, community social work program initiatives, and practices of Indigenous people. This course utilizes a gendered Indigenous perspective and explores strategies for reconciliation, building relationships, and practices within the social work profession. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 and SOCW 3540 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
Students explore the construction of community and analyze marginalization, exclusion, and oppression in communities. The course outlines social work roles as well as strategies for change in diverse communities. The history, philosophy, models, and methods of social practice with communities are described. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 and SOCW 3060 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator.
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3 credits
This course centres on the revival and renewal of indigenous philosophies as they relate to social work practice. Students apply their knowledge and skills to issues related to ceremony, family systems, art, language, and storytelling to reaffirm and revitalize indigenous ways of knowing and being in order to challenge oppression. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120
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3 credits
Students explore special issues in social welfare and various approaches to social work practice. This variable content course is restricted to students in third or fourth year. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the historical development of the use of groups in social work practice, and examine the various theoretical approaches to group work including anti-oppression, feminist, and Indigenous perspectives. Students examine the use of groups as vehicles for treatment, task accomplishment, self-help, mutual aid, community intervention, peer supervision, and professional association. This course provides an opportunity to understand the stages of group development, and to practice skills related to group processes. Students participate in structured group experiences. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
This course is an introduction to working with and on behalf of older people from an anti-oppression and inter-disciplinary perspective. Students examine age in relation to other identity factors, such as race, ethnicity, class, gender, (dis)ability, faith, sexual orientation, aboriginal ancestry, and marital status. Students consider issues affecting older adults locally and globally; critically examine beliefs and attitudes related to aging and older people--our own and those of others; and develop a framework for anti-oppression practice with older people. Students discuss policy, practice, and research issues within the field of aging, and focus on structural inequalities in later life and the voices of older people. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
This course is designed to give students an introduction to substance misuse as well as compulsive and addictive behaviour. Major addiction theories are examined, and the role of social work is explored. Substance abuse and other addictive behaviours in relation to cultural minorities, youth, and older adults are examined. Students acquire knowledge of the local network of available services and resources. This course fosters a critical perspective on legal issues and government policy regarding addictive substances. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work students program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
Students critically examine family and child welfare policy and practice issues. The conceptual framework of this course includes an overview of ideological influences and stresses the importance of a gender, race, and class analysis of family and child welfare issues and practice in Canada. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
Students explore social work practice within contemporary families with diverse structures and backgrounds. Utilizing a variety of theoretical perspectives, including anti-oppression, feminist, and Indigenous, students develop an understanding of families within a social, cultural, economic, and political context, and examine ethical and practice issues commonly encountered in social work practice with families. Through class discussion, assignments, and experiential exercises, students develop skills and integrate theory and practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
Students examine perspectives on disability, race, gender, and class, as well as critically analyze current theories, policies, and practice. Students are introduced to issues affecting people with disabilities within a framework of human rights, citizenship, and inclusion. This course also engages students in an examination of their own beliefs and attitudes about disability, and emphasizes knowledge required for anti-ableist practice. Significant events and the contributions of pioneers in the disability rights movement are explored. The roles and perspectives of people with disabilities, their family members, and professionals are considered in relation to social work values, theory, policy, and practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the field of international social work. Current global social welfare issues and challenges are critically explored and discussed, including global Indigenous issues and development approaches of different countries. Students complete an in-depth examination of the economic, political, social, and cultural dimensions of globalization. Implications for international social work and its social justice and anti-oppressive mandate are analyzed by addressing complex global issues such as disaster relief and humanitarian aid, human trafficking, and forced migration of people. The impact of political, social, economic, cultural, religious, and environmental influences on human rights, social and economic justice, social policies, and service delivery are explored. The role of social work in facilitating international social development is examined in local and global contexts. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060, SOCW 2120, admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator
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3 credits
This independent study course is designed to allow students the opportunity to investigate a specific issue within a field or topic in social work, such as gerontology, mental health, sexual assault, or corrections. Consultation with, and permission of, a faculty member and the Associate Dean is required.
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4 credits
This course provides an overview of the following disciplines of social science: Anthropology, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology and History. Prerequisite: ENGL 0500 or equivalent Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department
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3 credits
This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language to begin their study of Spanish at the university level. The course emphasizes a communicative approach to acquiring written and oral language skills. A variety of learning activities are included, with emphasis on a creative approach to generating authentic written and oral communication in Spanish. A combination of reading, writing, viewing, listening, and speaking enables students to acquire a basic knowledge of Spanish quickly and effectively. Students are also introduced to the diverse cultural contexts in which Spanish is spoken and emphasizes the cultural differences among Spain, Central America, and South America. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1 level of proficiency. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course. Note: Students who speak Spanish as their first language or have credit for a Spanish 11 or higher course may not take this course for further credit. Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SPAN 1110.
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The course emphasizes a communicative approach to acquiring written and oral language skills. A variety of learning activities are included, with emphasis on a creative approach to generating authentic written and oral communication in Spanish. A combination of reading, writing, viewing, listening, and speaking enables students to acquire a basic knowledge of Spanish quickly and effectively. Students are also introduced to the diverse cultural contexts in which Spanish is spoken and emphasizes the cultural differences among Spain, Central America, and South America. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1+ level of proficiency. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but SPAN 1001 is recommended. Note: Students who speak Spanish as their first language or have credit for a Spanish 11 or higher course may not take this course for further credit. Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SPAN 1210, SPAN 1039.
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3 credits
This course allows beginners to develop cultural knowledge and communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in modern standard Spanish. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1 level of proficiency. Note: Students who have completed Spanish in Grade 11 or equivalent within the last two years may not take this course for credit unless approved by Modern Languages
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3 credits
This course builds upon skills acquired in SPAN 1110: Introductory Spanish 1. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR A1+ level of proficiency. Prerequisite: SPAN 1110 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of SPAN 1210 or SPAN 1011. Students who have completed Spanish in Grade 11 or equivalent within the last two years may not take this course for credit unless approved by Modern Languages
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3 credits
Students continue to develop their communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and explore language from a variety of different areas, registers, and periods. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a low CEFR A2 level of proficiency. Prerequisite: SPAN 1210 or equivalent or permission of the instructor
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3 credits
This course, conducted in Spanish, is designed to enhance oral communicative skills. Students review grammar and expand their vocabulary. A variety of activities are aimed at enabling the student to progress to a superior level of fluency. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR B1+ - B2 level of proficiency. Prerequisite: SPAN 2210 or equivalent. Native speakers of Spanish may not take this course for credit. Corequisite: Students are encouraged to take SPAN 2110/2210 and SPAN 2150/2250 concurrently
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3 credits
Students solidify their skills and extend their knowledge of the Spanish language while being introduced to increasingly advanced language structures. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate an intermediate CEFR A2 level of proficiency. Prerequisite: SPAN 2110 or equivalent
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3 credits
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2150: Oral Spanish 1. Upon successful completion, students are expected to demonstrate a CEFR B2 level of proficiency. Prerequisite: SPAN 2150 or instructor's approval. Native speakers of Spanish may not take this course for credit. Corequisite: Students are encouraged to take SPAN 2110/2210 and SPAN 2150/2250 concurrently
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3 credits
This course provides a basic foundation in Spanish vocabulary and discourse related to functional business areas. Students practice writing commercial documents in Spanish, while focusing on business topics, business vocabulary, and grammar points. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks are completed in a business or commercial context. Students also concentrate on cross-cultural communication between Latin America, Spain, and North America. Prerequisite: SPAN 1210 or equivalent
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3 credits
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2500: Spanish for Business 1. This course provides a basic foundation in vocabulary and discourse related to functional business areas. Students practice writing commercial documents in Spanish, while focusing on business topics, business vocabulary, and grammar points. Reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises are completed in a business or commercial context. Students also concentrate on cross-cultural communication between Latin America, Spain, and North America. Prerequisite: SPAN 2500 or equivalent
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3 credits
This course, conducted in Spanish, surveys representative works of literature from Spain and Spanish America from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Students examine the relation between literature and other disciplines, as they are presented with basic tools and techniques of research and criticism related to Hispanic literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 2110 and SPAN 2210 or equivalent
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3 credits
Continuing from SPAN 3010: Studies in Hispanic Literature 1, this course, conducted in Spanish, is a survey of representative works of literature from Spain and Spanish America, from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Students examine the relationship between literature and other disciplines, as they are presented with basic tools and techniques of research and criticism related to Hispanic literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 or equivalent
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3 credits
This is a performance-oriented course designed to present students with a study of the oral communication process, and the presentational skills required in the preparation of effective oral communications.
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3 credits
This course presents the communication skills necessary to plan and conduct presentations effectively. A wide range of presentation skills are developed and practiced in the course, including introductions, advocacy, informational sessions, public readings, demonstration skills, and interviewing. Prerequisite: 3 credits of English, Communications or Journalism, or permission of the department chair
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This course, intended for a wide variety of community-minded first year students, provides students with opportunities to connect their academic course work with service in community organizations in Kamloops. The primary focus of this course is the service experience of the students. Concurrent with this experience, students broaden their personal, cultural, academic and professional knowledge through topics such as workplace culture and career exploration. Students demonstrate their service-learning through reflective oral and written assignments. Prerequisite: Completion of ESAL Level 3 (65% or better) or by English placement test into ESAL Level 4 Note: Students cannot receive credit for both SRCL 1000 and SERV 1000
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3 credits
Students are introduced to statistical reasoning in this course. Students will learn to interpret quantities relating to descriptive statistics; correlation; regression; probability; and probability distributions including the binomial and normal. Students will learn different facets of sampling and experimental design. Students will learn to make appropriate inferences from confidence intervals and hypothesis tests including analysis of variance. Prerequisites: Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of C+ or Pre-calculus 11 with a minimum grade of C+ or equivalent or Foundations of Math 12 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C+ or MATH 0510 with a minimum score of C- or MATH 0523 with a minimum score of C- or equivalent. MATH 1100 or MATH 1101 is recommended. Note: Students can get credit for only one of BIOL 3000, ECON 2320, PSYC 2100, STAT 1200, STAT 1201, and STAT 2000.
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3 credits
Students are introduced to the concepts and methods of statistics, including variability, randomness, and probability. A statistical software program is used to facilitate the analysis of data sets and the understanding of statistical concepts, and to carry out simulation of experiments. Many jobs or professions require that objective decisions be made based on statistical data; students are taught how to collect, analyze, and interpret data correctly. Students are also shown how to clearly and accurately present data to others. Prerequisites: Although this course does not involve complex mathematics, Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, MATH 0523 or equivalent skills as established by the math placement test. Students lacking the required mathematical background are advised to take a preparatory course before attempting this course. Basic computer literacy. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of STAT 1019 - Introduction to Statistics, PSYC 2101, BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, ECON 2320, PSYC 2100, SOCI 2710, SOCI 3559, STAT 2019, STAT 2039, PSYC 2019, STAT 1200, STAT 1200, STAT 2000, STAT 1209.
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This course is intended for math or science students. Students are introduced to probability and statistical reasoning. Students will learn to both calculate and interpret quantities relating to descriptive statistics; correlation; regression; probability; and probability distributions including the binomial and normal. Students will learn different facets of sampling and experimental design and the construction and appropriate inference from confidence intervals and hypothesis tests including analysis of variance. Students will apply their knowledge in groups to investigate and resolve divergent views on data analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1140 with a score of C- or MATH 1130 with a score of C- or MATH 1150 with a score of C- or MATH 1157 with a score of C- or MATH 1170 with a score of C- or MATH 1171 with a score of C- Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of BIOL 3000, ECON 2320, GEOG 2700, PSYC 2100, PSYC 2101, STAT 1200, STAT 1201, and STAT 2000
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3 credits
This course is an introductory course in statistics. Students will learn how to summarize important characteristics of a data set using both pictures and numerical measures. Students will explore probability concepts and some useful probability distributions. Finally, students will understand and learn to apply methods using probability to infer some characteristics of the population from the information contained in the data. Throughout the course students will learn what assumptions are necessary to make our techniques valid. The course will emphasize applications in Engineering and Science. Corequisite: MATH 2110 or MATH 2650 or MATH 2111
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3 credits
This course is designed for students who have already completed an introductory statistics course and desire exposure to further commonly-used statistical techniques. Topics include analysis of variance, multiple regression, goodness of fit, non-parametric methods, quality control, and decision theory. Prerequisite: STAT 2000 or MATH 1200 or equivalent Required Seminar: STAT 2410S
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3 credits
This course examines the theory behind statistical inference. Students will review probability theory, sampling distributions, methods of estimation, and hypothesis testing. Students will learn more advanced inferential techniques such as maximum likelihood estimation, bootstrapping, Bayesian methods, likelihood ratio testing, and confidence intervals. There will be an emphasis on the theory of these approaches in addition to their application. Prerequisite: STAT 2000 with a minimum grade of C and MATH 3020 with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
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Students are exposed to the concepts of regression analysis with an emphasis on application. Students will learn how to appropriately conduct residual analysis, perform diagnostics, apply transformations, select and check models, and augment regression such as with weighted least squares and nonlinear models. Students may learn additional topics such as inverse, robust, ridge and logistic regression. Prerequisite: MATH 1300 with a minimum C- grade or MATH 2121 with a minimum C- grade or MATH 2120 with a minimum C- grade and STAT 2000 with a minimum C- grade.
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3 credits
Students consider, in depth, a selection of topics drawn from Statistics. The particular topics may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: STAT 2000 and at least 3 credits of MATH or STAT at the 2000 level or higher (not STAT 2000), or permission of the instructor
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Students discuss the analysis of variance for standard experimental designs. Topics include single factor designs, fixed and random effects, block designs, hierarchical designs, multiple comparisons, factorial designs, mixed models, general rules for analysis of balanced designs, and analysis of covariance. Co-Requisite: STAT 3060 Required Seminar: STAT 4040S
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3 credits
Students analyze and interpret multivariate data in a number of different contexts. Topics include linear models, analysis of variance and covariance, multivariate analysis of variance, principle component analysis, and tree models. Students explore techniques for exploratory data analysis, model identification, and diagnostic checking. The course involves extensive use of software tools to apply the various analytical approaches. Prerequisite: STAT 2000 with a minimum C- grade or BIOL 3000 with a minimum C- grade Recommended: MATH 2120 or MATH 3020 or STAT 3060 or STAT 4040
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3 credits
Students undertake an investigation on a specific topic as agreed to by the faculty member and the student. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
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3 credits
Students consider, in depth, a selection of topics drawn from Statistics. The particular topics may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: At least two of MATH 3020, MATH 3030, STAT 3050, STAT 3060 or permission of the instructor
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This course will provide students with an understanding of statistical designs and inference with a focus on computational statistics. The course will expose students to useful classical statistics including various experimental designs and sampling, the likelihood, principles of estimation and hypothesis testing. Students will also learn about more modern variants including areas of computational statistics such as Bayesian statistics, resampling, and Gibbs sampling, simulation, and methods for missing data. Prerequisites: STAT 2000 or equivalent and MATH 2110 or equivalent and successful completion of at least one university level computer programming course. Recommended Requisites: MATH 2120 or equivalent, MATH 3020 or equivalent, STAT 3060 or equivalent, STAT 4040 or equivalent, or STAT 3050 or equivalent
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This course will expose students to the theory and applications of linear models from a statistical paradigm. A review of basic multiple regression and diagnostics will be followed by the theory and applications of mixed models and generalized linear models. Advanced regression including nonparametric regression and penalized regression will be covered. Prerequisites:STAT 3060 or equivalent, MATH2120 or equivalent, MATH1240 or equivalent and successful completition of at least one university level computer programming course Recommended Requisites:STAT 3050
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4 credits
Students learn methodologies and strategies necessary for ongoing academic success and a healthy university/life balance. Topics covered include time management , learning styles, reading strategies, test taking, communication, diversity, group dynamics and money management. Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ENGL 0500 or equivalent.
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3 credits
Academic Skills focuses on developing and enhancing academic skills necessary to succeed at university and in professional settings by cultivating lifelong learning strategies. Theory-based and experiential, students will have opportunities to understand and reflect upon their learning preferences and knowledge gaps, to set goals, and to master independent learning strategies and practical skills. Topics include time management, goal-setting, effective study strategies, reading for academic purposes, note-taking, and test-taking; students will also practice and improve fundamental research, writing, and citation skills for a solid understanding of academic integrity and effective communication in academic and professional settings. Prerequisites: One of: Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, EFP Literary Studies 11 and Writing 11, EFP Literary Studies and New Media 11, EFP Literary Studies and Spoken Language 11 or ENGL 0500 C+ or ESAL level IV with a C+ grade minimum. Exclusion: STSS 1030, STSS 1050, STSS 1070
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Local to Global enhances student capacity for intercultural understanding by encouraging empathy and skills development essential for respectful engagement within the culturally diverse communities within TRU and beyond. Students will reflect on the historical and ongoing struggle to recognize the rights of Indigenous peoples both locally and globally. They will explore the impacts of national and international acts, charters, and declarations on the Secwépemc people in the region; articulate how current cultural power dynamics are influenced by immigration and colonialism; and reflect on their own cultural orientations, preferences, and positionalities as one of many ways to experience and be in the world. Topics include intercultural dynamics, power and privilege, the ongoing impacts of colonization, reconciliation, critical allyship, responding to discrimination, stereotypes, and conflict resolution. Prerequisite: One of: Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, EFP Literary Studies 11 and Writing 11, EFP Literary Studies and New Media 11, EFP Literary Studies and Spoken Language 11 or ENGL 0500 C+ or ESAL level IV with a C+ grade minimum. Exclusion: STSS 1060
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1 credits
Students develop the study habits and academic skills necessary to succeed at university. Students are challenged with opportunities to master theory-based strategies and practical skills in time management, research, retention, reading for academic purposes, note-taking and test-taking. Prerequisite: One of: Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, EFP Literary Studies and Writing 11, EFP Literary Studies and New Media 11, EFP Literary Studies and Spoken Language 11 with a minimum C+, or equivalent
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Students learn how to utilize available resources and strategies to help them maintain a healthy balance in their lives academically, physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Topics include nutrition, sleep, exercise, mental health, addiction, stress, sexual health, and money. Students adopt methods for maintaining a healthy balance in their lives at university. Prerequisite: One of: Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, EFP Literary Studies and Writing 11, EFP Literary Studies and New Media 11, EFP Literary Studies and Spoken Language 11 with a minimum C+, or equivalent
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Students are introduced to the skills required for effective interpersonal communication. Students discover their own communication styles and explore a variety of techniques that develop their speaking and listening skills. Topics include direct/indirect and verbal/non-verbal communication, emotional intelligence, conflict management, and diversity. Prerequisite: One of: Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, EFP Literary Studies and Writing 11, EFP Literary Studies and New Media 11, EFP Literary Studies and Spoken Language 11 with a minimum C+, or equivalent
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Students will gain an enhanced understanding of cultural diversity and improve their capacities for engaging in inclusive intercultural learning opportunities. Topics include cultural influences on personal perspectives and social interactions, the influence of global trends on education, the contributions and rights of Indigenous Peoples, and intercultural communication skills and group dynamics. This half-term, one-credit course is delivered with in-class and Moodle components. Prerequisite: One of: Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, EFP Literary Studies and Writing 11, EFP Literary Studies and New Media 11, EFP Literary Studies and Spoken Language 11 with a minimum C+, or equivalent
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Students develop critical thinking and problem- solving skills, and information fluency. Students practice and improve fundamental skills in research and writing, and utilizing library resources, that are required in post-secondary education and beyond, and gain a solid understanding of academic integrity. Topics include the issues of plagiarism, responsible research and citation (e.g., integrating quotations, paraphrasing, style and format for referencing), and developing solid arguments. Prerequisite: One of: Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, EFP Literary Studies and Writing 11, EFP Literary Studies and New Media 11, EFP Literary Studies and Spoken Language 11 with a minimum C+, or equivalent
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