Clean Water and Sanitation

ADMN 275 - Operations Management

An introduction to the management of the operations function in organizations. Topics will include: forecasting, planning, scheduling, layout, control over quality, and quantity of output. Problems of production of goods and services will be considered.
***Prerequisite: ADMN 100 (or BUS 100), MATH 103, and STAT 100.***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both ADMN 275 and BUS 275.*

ART 490AK - Indigenous Land/Art Practices

This course will explore Indigenous land based artistic and curatorial practice from theoretical, critical and experiential perspectives. It will include land and water engagement, gathering and working with Indigenous materials, skill-based workshops, site interventions and performances. The course will include significant time on the land.
***ARTH 100 or INAH 100 and INDG 100 or permission of Instructor***

BIOC 390AE - Biochemical Basis of Toxicology

The biochemical principles, mechanisms and molecular actions underlying the toxicity will provide the foundation for the course. Selected discussion topics include acute poisoning, natural toxins, environmental toxicants, endocrine disruptors and food toxicology. The course will consist of 6 lecture modules, a project and in-class discussion/presentation.
***Prerequisite: BIOC 221***

BIOL 266 - Plant Physiology

This course covers the functioning of plants and their interaction with the environment. Topics will include: photosynthesis, water relations, transport processes, mineral nutrition and assimilation, hormones, and development.
*** Prerequisite: BIOL 100 and 101, CHEM 104 ***
* Note: CHEM 104 can be taken concurrently *

BIOL 335 - Limnology

Physical and chemical characteristics of lakes and streams. Nutrient cycling. Ecology of aquatic organisms. Food-web interactions in lakes. Human impact on freshwater ecosystems. History of lakes. Includes field work.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 275 or BIOL 276.***

BIOL 456 - Global Biogeochemistry

The course will present an in-depth examination of elemental cycles within the context of global change. Topics will include the biogeochemical properties of water, carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus, and some contaminants and the ways in which anthropogenic activities have altered the behaviour and movement of these elements.
***Prerequisite: CHEM 104 and BIOL 275***

BIOL 835AP - Natural Vegetation and Ecological Processes in Riparian Ecosystems

Natural vegetation and ecological processes occurring in riparian ecosystems (temperate zone and Prairies of Canada, adjacent US) will be described and discussed. Topics: natural vegetation, occurrence (current vs. historical), disturbance and succession, C and nutrient capture, soil processes (N, P, etc.), water movement, upland and aquatic interface interactions, plantations.

BIOL 880AJ - Global Biogeochemistry

Ths course will present an in-depth examination of elemental cycles within the context of global change. Topics will include the biogeochemical properties of water, carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus, and some contaminants and the ways in which anthropogenic activities have altered the behaviour and movement of these elements

BIOL 880AR - Scientific Data Management

This course will develop best practices in ecology and evolution data management,including such topics as “tidy” data principles and implementation in R, algorithm-based quality assessment, metadata best practices and coding, relational databases, data versioning, geospatial and taxonomic data standards, archiving and accessing data in digital repositories, and the new FAIR principles for scientific data management.

BUS 275 - Operations Management

An introduction to the management of the operations function in organizations. Topics will include: forecasting, planning, scheduling, layout, control over quality, and quantity of output. Problems of production of goods and services will be considered. The course will also include an introduction to the use of quantitative techniques as an aid to organizational decision making.
***Prerequisite: BUS 100 (or ADMN 100), MATH 103, and STAT 100***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 275 and ADMN 275.*

CHEM 101 - Chemistry of Food and Cooking

An introductory science course connecting chemical and biochemical principles with food and its preparation. Major components of food (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, water) will be discussed alongside chemical foundations (atomic structure, acids and bases, enthalpy, reactivity). Traditional Knowledge of food preparation by First Nations will also be explored. Lab component: A kitchen-based food lab will highlight the scientific method. ***Prerequisites: CHEM 30 or CHEM 100 (minimum 65%), BIOL 30 (minimum 65%)***
*Note: Biochemistry and Chemistry majors can use this course in their program as an open elective only.*

CHEM 490AJ - Industrial Chemistry

Overview of industrial chemistry including business considerations and chemical evaluations, patents, and process chemistry. Agrichemicals, blends and additives, basic inorganic chemicals, oil extraction, emulsions, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymer, water issues, and Saskatchewan chemical industries will be covered. ***Prerequisites: CHEM 230, 241, and 251 (CHEM 251 may be taken concurrently***

CHEM 857AE - Industrial Chemistry

Overview of industrial chemistry including business considerations and chemical evaluations, patents, and process chemistry. Agrichemicals, blends and additives, basic inorganic chemicals, oil extraction, emulsions, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymer, water issues, and Saskatchewan chemical industries will be covered.

CS 428 - Human Computer Communications

This course stresses the importance of good interfaces and the relationship of user interface design to human-computer interaction. Other topics include: interface quality and methods of evaluation; interface design examples; dimensions of interface variability; dialogue genre; dialogue tools and techniques; user-centered design and task analysis; prototyping and the iterative design cycle; user interface implementation; prototyping tools and environments; I/O devices; basic computer graphics; color and sound.
***Prerequisite: CS 215 and CS 280***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for more than one of CS 305 and CS 428*

CS 490BF - Soc. &Eth. Impl. of Computing

To study the social and ethical implications of computing and telecommunications. Topics include computerization, quality of life, unemployment, personal privacy and freedom.

CS 890DY - Special Topics in Image Processing

Selected topics in one or more areas from image/video segmentation, analysis, quality measurement, transformation, encoding, compression, and other emerging areas. Reading materials include 3 to 5 book chapters and 10 to 15 recent journal/conference proceeding articles. A term project is required.

CS 890EO - Topics in Virtual Reality

This course provides an intensive study of one or more topics related to Virtual Reality (VR). Possible topics are VR hardware, VR software, perception quality, interaction, performance, applications, and health and safety issues.

CTCH 311 - Video Hack: Web Video Tools

This course mashes together traditional video creation skills with an emphasis on using contemporary tools to produce high quality digital outputs for the internet and emerging online platforms. Using widely available tools such as smartphones, tablets, action cameras, open source code & laptops this class will explore creative opportunities afforded by these new tools. Topics will include super short form videos for social media, video mashups from found video, code & video, time-lapse video & the evolution of camera placement. Editing projects for these new platforms will incorporate professional video editing applications, online tools and image editing applications.
***Prerequisite: 30 credit hours or permission of instructor.***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of CTCH 311 and CTCH 310AC.*
*Note: Creative Technologies Program Option.*

EC&I 890DR - Theory and Practice of Global Citizenship Education

Global Citizenship Education is a response to the interconnected challenges of global inequality, poverty and human rights abuses, seeking to connect students with more global understandings of how and what they might do to live as global citizens. This course will explore both theoretical articulations of global citizenship education.

ECE 205 - Orientation to Teaching Children in the Early School Years (K-5)

Foundations of experiential learning programs in kindergarten and the early school years; understanding children within social and cultural contexts; and, dimensions and elements of good quality programs for young children.
*** Prerequisite: CFST 202 or EPS 100. Selection into the Elementary Education Program and students in the Level II Certificate in Child and Family Studies. ***
* Note: Normally offered in fall only. *

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 273 - Environmental Economics

A study of contemporary environmental issues using economics. What are the economic costs and benefits of pollution? How do emission standards, environmental taxes, and tradable permits work in reducing pollution? What are the cost-effective ways to address environmental challenges like climate change?
***Prerequisite: 15 credit hours or ECON 100.***

ECON 372 - Natural Resource Management on the Prairies

Problems in the prairie oil/gas, timber, uranium, potash, power generation and water management sectors; preservation of prairie ecosystems; application of theory to determine how best to deal with these problems.
***Prerequisite: ECON 201***

ECS 101 - Education for Justice: Knowledge, Schooling and Society

The course provides an introduction to the foundations of teaching, including politics of education, ethical relationality, teacher identity and professionalism, conceptions of learners and learning, and teaching for justice, equality and equity.
*Note: Required classroom based placement of one half day per week for 4 weeks.*
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of ECS 101 and ECS 100.*

EFDN 803 - Social Justice and Globalization from an Educational Perspective

Explores the research and classroom practice of themes including activist teachers, health, basic education, HIV/AIDS, child protection, gender equality, diversity, multiculturalism, First Nations, infrastructure services, human rights, citizenship, democracy, good governance, private sector development, environment, sustainability, making a difference; and the implications of integrating these themes into the mainstream curriculum.

EMBA 816 - Production & Operations Mgmt

This course deals with the principles of designing, controlling, managing and improving the operations of an organization. Potential issues include process analysis and improvement for manufacturing and service organizations, supply chain management, lean operations, and quality management.

ENEL 443 - Design of Computer Networks

Computer network fundamentals, network switching technologies, medium access control protocols, computer networks hierarchical design approaches, routing protocols and their design issues, LAN models and their design, internet technologies, quality of service, network traffic flow control and measurement, network security.
***Prerequisite: ENEL 442 and CS 335***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both ENEL 492 and ENEL 443*

ENEL 473 - Power Systems

Application of concepts to power delivery and industrial use. Topics include power system stability/power quality, power system specification, and analysis/design. Course involves at least one design Project.
*** Prerequisite: ENEL 472 ***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both ENEL 482 and ENEL 473*

ENEL 782 - Power Systems Design

Application of concepts to power delivery and industrial use. Topics include power system stability/power quality, power system specification, and analysis/design. Course involves at least one design Project.

ENER 203 - Thermophysical Properties of Fluids

Qualitative and quantitative phase behavior of thermo-fluids through the algebraic and numerical application of thermodynamic theory, equations of state, and empirical correlations; determination of engineering PVT parameters; and, phase behaviour of hydrocarbon and water/steam systems.
***Prerequisite: MATH 217. May be taken concurrently.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENER 203 or ENPE 251.*

ENER 331 - Secondary Hydrocarbon Recovery

Analysis and prediction of reservoir performance by use of material balance. Reservoir performance by use of decline curves. Pressure maintenance, oil trapping, capillary number correlations, fluid displacement, fractional flow, displacement efficiency, areal and vertical sweep efficiencies, waterflooding design, and gas injections.
***Prerequisite: ENER 301.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENER 331 or ENPE 302.*

ENEV 321 - Applied Environmental Science

Study of biochemical effects of human activities on the environment; ecology and environmental pollution; materials and energy balances; chemical systems; basic concepts of aquatic and soil chemistry; water resources; transport phenomena; water pollution; human health risk assessment; water quality and treatment; wastewater treatment; public health aspects.
*** Prerequisite: CHEM 104 ***

ENEV 363 - Water and Wastewater Engineering

The theory and design of systems and system components used in water treatment and distribution and in wastewater collection and treatment.
*** Prerequisite: ENEV 321 ***

ENEV 383 - Geotechnical Engineering

Soil properties, water movement and seepage, stress distribution in soil masses, consolidation and settlement, lateral shear stress, slope stability analysis, shallow foundation design and retaining wall design. Emphasis will be on the environmental problems with the soil.
*** Prerequisite: ENIN 241 and ENEV 384 ***

ENEV 440 - Air Pollution Engineering

Air pollution effects and control regulations, atmospheric chemistry, air quality detection, pollution meteorology, air quality, modeling, air pollution control, techniques, and global atmospheric problems.
*** Prerequisite: ENEV 321 ***

ENEV 445 - Advanced Air Pollution Enginee

Principles of process design and cost estimation for air pollution control, design and operation of auxilliary equipment for transport and cooling waste gas streams, control of carbon dioxide, indoor air quality and control strategy. ***Prerequisites: ENEV 440 and ENIN 253***

ENEV 463 - Water Resources Systems

Water resources planning and management. Topics include planning for hydroelectric, flood control, water supply and irrigation projects; stochastic processes; synthetic streamflow generation; simulation and optimization of water resource systems.
*** Prerequisite: ENEV 462 ***

ENEV 465 - Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering

Advanced consideration of water and waste treatment systems and their components; sludge treatment and disposal; wastewater reclamation and reuse; effluent disposal.
*** Prerequisite: ENEV 363 ***

ENEV 469 - Groundwater Development & Contaminant Transport

Basic principles of fluid flow in saturated and unsaturated materials, well problems, groundwater quality, discussion of salt water intrusion, and modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport.
***Prerequisite: ENEV 462 and ENEV 383. Concurrent enrolment allowed in ENEV 462***

ENEV 801 - Environmental Systems Engg

Systems engineering and mathematical modelling concepts. Application of systems approach to ecological systems (aquatics), natural transport systems (aquatic), water resources systems, terrestrial systems and engineering planning including environmental impact assessment. Surface water pollution by toxic substances.

ENEV 803 - Water Resources Management

Simulation and optimization of water resources management. Management of water projects and floodplains, Markov chain and Monte Carlo application to water resources.

ENEV 831 - Phy Chem Water & Waste Treat

The various physical and chemical processes used in water and wastewater treatment, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, ActifloÒ ballasted clarification, depth/surface/membrane filtrations, disinfection, ozone, UV, advanced oxidation, adsorption, softening, ion exchange, chemical precipitation, flotation and DAF system, gas transfer and striping, and sludge treatment and disposal.

ENEV 832 - Bio Proc Wastewater Treatment

Biological processes involved in the treatment of sanitary and industrial wastewaters. Wastewater characteristics, kinetics of biological growth, aeration, aerobic biological processes, lagoons, anaerobic processes, biological nutrient removal, sludge digestion and disposal.

ENEV 851 - Groundwater Modelling

Finite difference and finite element simulation of groundwater flow and solute transport. Alternative methods; method of characteristics and random-walk method.

ENEV 852 - Environment Fluid Mechanics

Turbulent flow, Reynolds equations; pollutant conservation equations; jet and plums; mixing, dilution and dispertion of pollutants discharge into rivers, lakes and oceans; hydraulics of effluent discharges into water bodies; and design of outfalls.

ENEV 863 - Air Quality Management

Advanced topics in air pollution impact assessment, mechanisms related to air pollution problems, mitigation and adapation of air pollution effects through a number of engineering measures, design of air pollution control facilities, air quality management and pollution control planning, and air quality prediction techniques.

ENEV 866 - Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

Current and novel industrial wastewater management strategies; treatment process design theory and approaches; and industrial water/wastewater quantity and quality requirement.

ENEV 886CK - Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

The course will be focused on the technologies available for wastewater treatment and reuse. A number of lectures will be given to students to conduct extensive literature review, design of different wastewater treatment process trains, conduct cost estimates, and write a proposal and final report for the assigned project.

ENEV 886CU - Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

This course will introduce students to various technologies used for the treatment and reuse of industrial wastewater. A final report will be submitted for evaluation, based on a comprehensive literature review, case study, or site visitation pertaining to a particular industry.

ENEV 886CY - Water Resources Engineering

This course will examine advanced topics in water resources engineering, including advanced fluid mechanics, underground water engineering, flood mapping and prediction, and sediment movement. The students will be expected to gain a greater understanding in water resources and prepare manuscripts for journal publication.

ENEV 886DG - Algae Prevention, Control and Removal

This course will identify the causes of algae growth and provide technologies for algal prevention, control and removal from water and wastewater.

ENEV 886DH - Data driven methods in water quality and quantity

The course will introduce the application of data driven methods in watersheds. It can provide the students with the foundation to apply the methods in real world scenarios.

ENGG 303 - Engineering Economics and Project Management

Fundamentals of engineering economics and project financials.Social and environmental design making, time value of money, cash flows, interest, equivalence, cost estimation and comparative costing, replacement analysis, capital projects, sensitivity analysis, balance sheets. Project management concepts, skills, tools and techniques including cost, scope, quality, resources, communication, risk, procurement and stakeholder management.
***Prerequisite: STAT 289 and ECON 201.***

ENGG 824 - Change Management in Engineering

This course covers the concepts of change management process in systems engineering. This will include the overall process of requesting, determining possibility, planning, implementing, and evaluating of changes to a system in order to shrinking errors, delays, and scrap, increasing product quality, and reducing cost of manufacturing.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGG 824, ENIN 824, or ENIN 880CE.*

ENGL 336AP - 19th C Political Imagination

A study of selected Victorian texts in several genres, which predict or suggest what's coming next, with respect to politics and society, and how what's coming next should be embraced or resisted, including themes such as: democracy, unions, gender equality, and university education.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.***

ENIN 440 - Statistical Quality Control

Assessment and control of manufacturing processes using control charts. Quality inspection using acceptance sampling plans. Statistical tolerancing and process capability studies.
***Prerequisite: STAT 289 and successful completion of 66 credit hours or permission of the Program Chair.***

ENIN 445 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Components of computer-integrated manufacturing systems. Numerical controlled machines. Robot technology, group technology, and flexible manufacturing systems. Computer-aided process planning, inspection and quality control, and automated storage and retrieval systems.
*** Prerequisite: ENIN 343 ***

ENIN 463 - Heating, Ventillating and Air Conditioning Systems

An introduction of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) principles, technologies, and applications. Course topics include basic principles of HVAC in buildings, psychometric principle, indoor air quality, heat transmission for buildings, heating & cooling load analysis, space air diffusion, and design & application of HVAC equipment and systems.
***Prerequisite: ENIN 453 (with a minimum of 60%)***

ENIN 812 - FEM of Engineering Systems

The finite element method - direct, variational and weighted residual methods; generalized approach; sub-, iso-, and superparametric elements; Equilibrium, propagation, eigen- value, transient and steady-state analysis as applied to solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, ground water and electromechanical systems.

ENIN 877 - World Class Manufacturing Practises

World Class Manufacturing (WCM) is a continuous-improvement system that drives success. The operating methodology focuses on trimming waste, boosting productivity and improving quality and safety. Work place pillars are defined. Monitoring and assessment tools are applied to production and processing, implementation, management and administration.

ENIN 880CO - Simulation of Membranes For Produced Water Treatment

Students will review research related to the functionalization of Polymeric and Ceramic membranes used in the treatment of produced and sulfated waters. They will work on modeling the membranes using both ANN and CFD methods.

ENIN 880CQ - Hydraulics and Pump Operation

Main components of a micro hydro power plant will be studied. They include: water conveyance, pump, generator, and the regulator. However, the main focus will be on the hydraulics and pump operation for maximum-efficiency power generation. Different turbine types, such as impulse (e.e., Pelton, and Jack Rabbit) and reaction turbines (e.g., vortex-type) will be studied.

ENPC 863 - Air Quality Mangement

Advanced topics in air pollution impact assessment, mechanisms related to air pollution problems, mitigation and adaptation of air pollution effects through a number of engineering measures, design of air pollution control facilities, air quality management and pollution control planning, and air quality prediction techniques.

ENPE 302 - Applied Reservoir Engineering

Analysis and prediction of reservoir performance by use of material balance. Reservoir performance by use of decline curves. Pressure maintenance, oil trapping, capillary number correlations, fluid displacement, fractional flow, displacement efficiency, areal and vertical sweep efficiencies, waterflooding design, and gas injections.
***Prerequisite: ENPE 300.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENER 331 or ENPE 302.*

ENPE 410 - Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods

Displacement processes for recovering additional hydrocarbons. Waterflooding, gas flooding, solvent flooding, and thermal recovery processes. Development of design techniques.
***Prerequisite: ENPE 302.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENER 431 or ENPE 410.*

ENPE 860 - Secondary Oil Recovery

This course provides students with a thoruough understanding of immiscible fluid displacement phenomenon in porous media. Immiscible displacement processes widely employed in the industry will be discussed. These will be mainly waterflooding and, to a less extent, gas flooding. Coverage of these processes will include design and evaluation.

ENPE 880AO - Process Design of Utililty Systems

This course is designed for graduate students interested in working in various industries (e.g., petroleum, process, etc) and provides students a thorough understanding of the design aspects and procedures of various utility systems such as: water treatment, compressed gases (e.g. air, nitrogent, etc), hot oil (thermal fluid), cooling water supply, steam supply, and waste water systems.

ENPE 881 - Advanced Gas Reservoir Engineering

Review of natural gas properties; reserve estimation techniques and advanced treatment of water influx in gas resrvoirs; steady and transient single-phase gas flow in porous media; non-Darcy flow; deliverability tests; transient gas well testing and single and multiphase flow in circular conduits.

ENSE 370 - Software Systems Design

Detailed software design and construction in depth. In-depth coverage of design patterns and refactoring. Introduction to formal approaches to design. Analysis of designs based on internal quality criteria. Performance and maintainability improvement. Reverse engineering. Disciplined approaches to design change.
***Prerequisites: ENSE 374***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both ENSE 470 and ENSE 370*

ENSE 477 - Software Systems Engineering Design Project

Development of significant software system, employing knowledge gained from courses throughout the program. This includes development of requirements, design, implementation, and quality assurance. Students follow a suitable process model and manage the project themselves, following appropriate project management techniques.
***Prerequisites: ENSE 400 and ENSE 370***

ENSE 871 - Usability Research & Engineering

Researching topics in/and engineering quality (i.e. useful, usable, and delightful) technology-based user interfaces.
***Prerequisite: To take this course the student must be a Software Systems Engineering graduate student or have permission from the instructor.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENSE 885AW, ENSE 871, or CS 828.*

GEOL 102 - Earth and Environment

The nature of the earth. Plate tectonics and the geological time scale. Earthquakes, volcanism and surface processes with reference to their effect on the human environment. Earth resources, waste disposal, and pollution in a geological context.

GEOL 329 - Soils and Sediment Analysis

Introduction to the analysis, properties and classification of soils and sediments. Includes an understanding of the distribution of soil types at local, regional and global scales due to environmental indices like climate, geology, water, and vegetation. This course uses experiential learning where students conduct a field and laboratory study of their own field site, using basic measurements of soils and sediments.
***Prerequisite: GES 121.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of GEOL 329, GEOL 494AD, GEOG 329, or GES 329.*

GEOL 476 - Principles of Groundwater Flow

Principles of groundwater flow, properties of aquifers, geology of groundwater occurrence, and regional groundwater flow with examples from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
***Prerequisite: GEOL 314 and MATH 110 or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of GEOL 476 or GEOL 490AO.*

GEOL 490AL - Watershed Hydrology

This course provides an introduction to watershed hydrology including extreme runoff events recorded in the sedimentary record. It is a research-oriented course intended to provide students with an overview of hillslope hydrology and sediment transport accumulation from a process perspective.
***Prerequisite: GEOG 323 or permission of the Geology Department Head***
*Note: Students can receive credit for either GEOL 490AL or GEOG 497AA but not both.*

GEOL 490AO - Directed Studies in Groundwater Flow

This course provides an overview of the principles underlying groundwater flow including aquifer properties and regional groundwater flow. Examples will draw from instances within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
**Permission of the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of GEOL 490AO or GEOL 476.*

GEOL 874 - Geology of Fluids

Occurrence and movement of fluids in the subsurface; pore geometry and fluid flow applied to ground water, petroleum geology, engineering geology, geothermal energy, and genesis of hydrothermal ore deposits.

GEOL 890AD - Advanced Principles of Groundwater Flow

The course will cover the principles of groundwater flow, properties of aquifers, geology of groundwater occurrence, and regional groundwater flow with examples from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin in parallel to GEOL 476. Advanced readings will focus on issues surrounding more complex gorundwater flow problems, contaminant hydrogeology, and the effects of climate change on groundwater systems.

GES 121 - Physical Geography

The physical basis of geography; climate, landforms, and the geography of water, soil, and plants. Emphasis is placed on processes that account for the earth's natural landscapes and their geographic variability.
*Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 121, GEOG 121, or GEOG 221.*

GES 327 - Hydrology

Basic principles of hydrology and the geography of water. Emphasis on the surface components of the hydrological cycle, and on the collection and analysis of hydrometric data.
***Prerequisite: 30 credit hours including GES 121 or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 327 and GEOG 327.*

GES 329 - Soil Geography

Introduction to the properties and classification of soil. The geography of soil at local, regional, and global scales. Relationship of soil to geomorphology, climate, water, vegetation, and environmental change.
***Prerequisite: 30 credit hours including GES 121 or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 329, GEOG 329 or GEOL 329.*

HIST 233 - African American History Since 1783

Examines modern African American history, analyzing culture, gender and social relations throughout the nineteenth/twentieth century United States. Areas of study include events leading up to the Civil War and its aftermath; early struggles for civic equality; the emergence of a modern civil rights movement and the radicalization of social protest.
***Prerequisite: One 100-level HIST course or completion of 15 credit hours***

HIST 474 - War and Culture in Europe: World War I

This course examines the controversial idea of the Great War as a watershed in European cultural history and the different ways in which class, gender, nationality, politics, and the passage of time have conditioned the experience and memory of the war. Writers', artists', and historians' views are considered.

*** Prerequisite: Two HIST courses at the 200- or 300- level or Completion of 60 credit hours or permssion of Department Head ***

HIST 874 - War and Culture in Europe WWI

This course examines the controversial idea of the Great War as a watershed in European cultural history and the different ways in which class, gender, nationality, politics and the passage of time have conditioned the experience and memory of the War. Writers', artists', and historians' views are considered.

INHS 320 - Policy & Politics in Contemporary Indigenous Peoples' Health

This course provides students the opportunity to explore themes and topics in contemporary Indigenous health. Course content focuses on themes of racism, resistance and renewal, and topics include: anti-Indigenous racism and inequality in education, health and the law; histories of Indigenous agency and resistance in political movements, court action and everyday acts; and examples of efforts to define and enact decolonization such as cultural revitalization and repatriation. The course focuses on the history of Indigenous people of the Plains and the surrounding area, while examples are also drawn from across Canada and the United States.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, INHS 101, and INHS 210.***

IS 220 - International Development and Poverty

This is an introduction to international development. Mainstream development is geared to 'attacking poverty' through various models of development: modernization, industrialization and urbanization, globalization, and good governance. Alternative models of development argue that these actually spread inequality and impoverishment. Can development be done right? Does development have a future?

*** Prerequisites: IS 100 ***

JS 412 - Environment and Justice

Traces environmental movements, environmental ethics, evolution of environmental assessment/protection, criminalization of pollution, and international environmental agreements. Approached from several perspectives: deep ecology, social ecology, green politics, sustainable development, bio-regionalism and eco-feminism.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including JS 090 and JS 100, or permission of the Department Head.***

JS 801 - Theoretical Perspectives

An examination of the nature and foundations of justice in its various renderings, such as justice as retribution, desert, righteousness, equality, procedural fairness, and restoration of harmony and balance. The course draws upon religious thought, philosophy, legal concepts, economic and social theory, and Aboriginal cultures and teachings.

JSGS 819 - Gender and Public Policy

The course will do a compare neo-classical and feminist approaches to the analysis of public policy. Sutdents will examine the labour market and gender-based inequality; the family, with a particular focus on intrahousehold resource allocation; and will consider macro-economic issues and provide gender-based analysis in relation to public policy in Canada

JSGS 830AA - Master of Health Administration Residency I

Each in-person residency will be an intensive three day session focusing largely on group exercises including case studies, management simulations, breakouts and presentations. Each residency will have different guiding themes including strategic planning, coaching and communication skills and managing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives.

JSGS 830AB - Master of Health Adminsitration Residency II

Each in-person residency will be an intensive three day session focusing largely on group exercises including case studies, management simulations, breakouts and presentations. Each residency will have different guiding themes including strategic planning, coaching and communication skills and managing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives.

JSGS 832 - Population Based Health Program Management

This course will apply the techniques of epidemiology and biostatistics to evaluate population-based health programs. In addition, students will become familiar with principles of public health, prevention, and health care quality management.

JSGS 858 - Enterprise Information Management

An in-depth analysis of health information functions critical to health care operations; enterprise information governance with a focus on information as a strategic asset; and the role of health information professionals in quality improvement, care coordination, and performance and utilization management. Implementing strategic and organizational change will also be covered.

JSGS 870 - Water Policy in an Age of Uncertainty

Do contemporary water systems embody principles that will allow them to adapt and function in a changing climate, a rapidly evolving economy, a changing settlement system, and new lifestyles? Students will develop a collaborative, interdisciplinary framework for evaluating sustainable water governance.

KHS 132 - Recreational Sport in an Aquatic Environment

An introduction to various recreational or sport related activities that use water as a medium. This course will focus on water related safety skills, and the development of knowledge and skill in a variety of aquatic-based activities; the course may include water polo, swimming, canoeing, synchronized swimming, and diving.
* Note: Cannot take for credit if completed KHSA 110 unless prior permission received from Program Chair/Associate Dean. Normally offered in fall semester only. *

KHS 867BP - Qualitative Approaches to the Study of Family Life, Mental Health, and Disability

Major traditions in qualitative research and paradigms will be surveyed to consider how methods, tools, techniques, and interpretive practices promote rigor, quality, and trustworthiness. Examination of published studies on family experiences of mental health and disability will be used to develop critical thinking regarding the application of qualitative research methodology.

KIN 341 - Physical Disability and Well Being

This course will enable the student to further examine issues facing persons with a physical disability through the understanding of assessment and diversity of functioning. Using theory and practical application, students will critically examine the sociocultural, psychological, and functional aspects of physical disability and their implications on quality of life and well being.
***Prerequisite: KIN 241 or EPSY 400 ***

KIN 342 - Developmental Disability and Well Being

This course will enable the student to further examine issues facing persons with a physical disability through the understanding of assessment and diversity of functioning. Using theory and practical application, students will critically examine the sociocultural, psychological, and functional aspects of developmental disability and their implications on quality of life and well being.
***Prerequisite: KIN 241 or EPSY 400 ***

MHIM 801 - Data Management

This course focuses on the principles of data governance to develop policies and procedures that support the HIM life cycle. Data quality frameworks will be examined. The issues around data management and data integrity will be explored. Canadian health care databases will be used to create presentations.

MU 399AF - Diction II

The primary goal of the course are to continue the skill of using the International Phonetic Alphabet 'IPA', to develop the ability to sing with clear, accurate diction in Italian, and French, found in singer's repertoire. Students will develop an awareness of how excellent diction can heighten the quality of a musical performance.
*** Prerequisite: Music reading ability, vocal technique class, or the permission of the instructor ***

MUPE 271 - Diction II

The primary goal of the course are to continue the skill of using the International Phoenetic Alphabet 'IPA', to develop the ability to sing with clear, accurate diction in Italian, and French, found in singer's repertoire. Students will develop an awareness of how excellent diction can heighten the quality of a musical performance.
*** Prerequisite: Music reading ability, vocal technique class, or the permission of the instructor ***

PHIL 245 - Philosophy of Feminism

A philosophical examination of key issues of and about feminism. Topics may include: feminist epistemology, conceptions of equality, censorship, pornography, employment equity.
*** Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours ***

PHIL 275 - Environmental Ethics

A philosophical examination of moral, social, and political issues concerning the environment. Topics may include: the nature of Nature; the moral status of non-human animals, species, and eco-systems; the relationship between economic systems and the environment; environmental aesthetics; ownership and use of resources; population and future generations; eco-feminism.
*** Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours ***

PHYS 219 - Introductory Radiation Science and Biophysics

Radioactivity exists naturally in the soil, water, and air in variety of forms. Beneficial uses of manmade radiation include energy production, medical diagnoses and treatments, transportation safety, precision industrial measurements. This course covers the principles of radiation science and explores safe uses of radiation for betterment of our lives.
***Prerequisite: PHYS 109 or PHYS 111***

PSCI 210 - Introduction to Political Thought

This course introduces students to the works of some of the major figures in the history of political thought. Central issues such as justice, political authority, freedom, equality, sovereignty and democratic legitimacy will be explored in the ideas of some of the major figures in the history of political theory from ancient to modern times.
***Prerequisite: PSCI 100.***

SOC 208 - Inequality and Social Justice

This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on issues of inequality and social justice. It analyzes the origins and consequences of social inequalities and the mechanisms by which they are perpetuated and challenged.

*** Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.

* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology *


* Note: Formerly numbered SOC 206. Students may not receive for both SOC 208 and SOC 206. *

SOC 211 - Sociology of Diversity and Intersectionality in Canada

This course introduces sociological approaches to diversity, equity and inclusion. It explores social policy and practices focusing on the complex intersections of race, gender, glass, age, disability, citizenship, and other factors. Course discussion topics include: Indigenous communities, human rights, inequality, newcomer experiences, active citizenship, and complex identity issues.
*** Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.
* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology *

SOC 212 - Gender and Sexuality

This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on gender and sexuality in contemporary society. Key topics include: gender and sexual identity, gender inequality, and changing definitions of masculinity and femininity. Students will be introduced to various theoretical perspectives on gender and sexuality, including feminist theories, LGBT studies, and queer theory.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.***
*Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology*

SOC 218 - Sociology of Hockey in Canada

An examination of hockey in Canada, exploring the relationships between hockey and social inequality, the economy, violence and Canadian nationalism. Central to Canadian popular culture, hockey extends far beyond the rinks and streets on which it is played into the social, cultural, economic, and political realms of Canadian society. ***Prequisite: Completion of SOC 100 or 12 credit hours or permission of the Department Head. ***
* Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.*

SOC 890AR - Critical Perspectives on the Environment in the Global South

This course covers critical readings related to the sociology and political economy of environmental issues in the Global South, including how these problems are a product of contemporary development processes. Readings will include social theory and history of the environment, as well as cover particular problems, such as those related to climate change, agriculture, water, natural resources, land rights and conflicts, and oil.

SRS 440 - Applied Sport and Marketing and Sponsorship Development

This course is an examination of (a) the fundamental principles used in the marketing and sponsorship of sport and recreation organizations and events, and (b) the centrality of service quality in the marketing of sport and recreation organizations and events.
***Prerequisite: SRS 110, SRS 220 and BUS 210***

SW 450 - Advanced Practice with Communities

This course examines the historic role of social work in community development/ community activism. Principles, models and skills in working in community development are explored with consideration of geographical location and personal and collective identities. Emphasis is placed on mobilizing communities for equality and social justice.

THRC 240 - Therapeutic Recreation: Aging

This course will support the student in the study of the characteristics and capabilities of the aging population, particularly as it relates to recreation, leisure and lifestyle. It focuses on theoretical aspects of aging and their practical implications for therapeutic recreation. This course will also enable the student to further understand issues facing older adults and how such issues can impact quality of life.
***Prerequisite: KIN 120/SRS 120***
*Note: This course is crosslisted with KIN 240.*

THRC 342 - Therapeutic Recreation: Physical and Developmental Disabilities

Students will understand the rold of therapeutic recreation in the lives of persons with physical and developmental disabilities. The etiology of physical and developmental disabilities, their impact on quality of life, and factors that influence participation in recreation and leisure will be considered. The social construction of disability will also be addressed.
***Prerequisite: THRC 200***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: THRC 245***

THRC 344 - Therapeutic Recreation: Chronic Conditions and Illnesses

Students will understand the rold of therapeutic recreation in the lives of persons with chronic conditions and illnesses, their impact on quality of life, and factors that influence participation in recreation and leisure will be considered. The social construction of disability will also be addressed.
***Prerequisite: THRC 200***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: THRC 245***

WGST 220 - The Practice of Feminist Research: Power and Inequality

This course examines the research process through feminist lenses engaging with questions about power, inequality, and positionality inherent in doing research. Considerations of how power relations inform the various steps in the research process are examined from the selection of topics to the presentation of findings.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours or WGST 100, or permission of the Department Head.***

WGST 880AS - Feminist and Social Justice Research Methodolgies

This course examines the research process through feminist lenses engaging with questions about power, inequality, and positionality inherent in doing research. Considerations of how power relations inform the various steps in the research process are examined from the selection of topics to the presentation of findings.