Local Government Administration Course Offerings

ECON 100

Introduction to Economic Issues

An introduction to the economic way of thinking. Basic economic concepts are used to explore current economic issues such as unemployment, inflation, economic growth, taxation, competition, pollution reduction, health care, and more.
*Note: Students who have received credit for either ECON 201 or 202, or any ECON course numbered 300 or higher may not take ECON 100 for credit.*

ECON 201

Introductory Microeconomics

Theory of how individual consumers and firms behave in a market economy. Emphasis is on evaluating how well markets deliver efficient and fair outcomes.
***Prerequisite: 15 credit hours or ECON 100 or Pre-Calculus 20 (or equivalent)***
*Note: Students who have already received credit for both ECON 201 and ECON 301 may not retake ECON 201 for credit.*

GES 100

World Regional Geography

An introduction to the human and natural environments from a geographical perspective. The fundamental themes, of human and physical geography are examined by focusing upon global issues and regional patterns.
*Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 100 and GEOG 100.*

LG 200

Local Government Authority in Saskatchewan

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of society, democracy and principles of local government administration in the Saskatchewan context. Topics include: local government democratic values, public administration principles and values, municipal policy making, elected officials responsibilities, communication, public relations, local government finance, budgeting and ethical decision-making. *Note: Formerly numbered LG 014. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 014 or LG 200. *

LG 202

Local Government Legislation and Statute Law

An introduction to Saskatchewan legislation relevant to municipal government processes, procedures and authority. Topics include case law, statute law, contracts, preparation and interpretation of bylaws, interpretation of statutes and detailed study of Government of Saskatchewan Acts governing rural, urban and Northern municipalities. * Note: Formerly numbered LG 015. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 015 or LG 202. *

LG 204

Basic Accounting Practices

This course presents the fundamentals of financial accounting theory and practice at the introductory level. Basic accounting principles, their application in modern business organizations, the praparation of business records and financial reports are considered.
*Note: Formerly numbered LG 024. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 024 or LG 204.*
*Note: Students may substitute BUS 285 for LG 204 within the LGA Certificates.*

LG 206

Local Government Accounting

An examination of the history, purposes and principles of local government accounting, budgeting, audits, assessment and taxation. Emphasis is placed on Urban and Rural Municipalities and School Division accounting.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 285 or LG 204 or 024. ***
* Note: Formerly numbered LG 025. Students may receive credit for only one of LG 025 or 206. *

PSCI 100

People, Power and Politics: An Introduction

An introduction to the issues, concepts and institutions of contemporary politics in both Canadian and international contexts, inviting critical thinking on subjects such as power, citizenship, democracy, diversity, feminism and colonialism. It links these topics to current world political events and issues. The objectives of the course are to introduce concepts and approaches in political studies; and to cultivate civic education.