UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES COURSES (A-7Z)

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ANTH 100 - INTRODUCTION
TO ANTHROPOLOGY |

ANTH 100: Introduction to Anthropology I is
an introduction to the major areas within the
discipline: physical and cultural anthropology,
linguistics, and archaeology.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or better.
Course Credit: 3

ANTH 101 - INTRODUCTION TO
ANTHROPOLOGY II: CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology 101: Introduction to Anthropology II:
Cultural Anthropology is an introduction to cultural
anthropology in western and non-western societies.
Through ethnographic accounts students will study
world cultures both at home and abroad.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or better.
Course Credit: 3

ANTH 110 - INTRODUCTION TO
BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

This course introduces the theories, methods and
research in biological anthropology. Topics include
the study of human and non-human primates,
morphological variations, the human fossil record,
trends and debates in human evolution, and
biocultural adaptations.

Pre-requisites: English 12 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or better.
Course Credit: 3

ANTH 201 - ETHNIC RELATIONS

An introduction to the comparative study of “race”
and ethnic relations from local to international
contexts. The course explores social stratification
according to race and ethnicity and looks at the
motivations and consequences of such classifications
and their relationships to other forms of
stratification.

Pre-requisites: ANTH 100 or ANTH 101 recommended;
ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
Course Credit: 3

ANTH 205 - ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION

An introduction to the comparative study of religious
beliefs, practices and movements. Classic and
contemporary approaches in the Anthropology of
religion will be explored in ethnographic context,
examining the similarities and variations in systems
of religious belief.

Pre-requisites: ANTH 100 or ANTH 101 recommended;
ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
Course Credit: 3

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ANTH 210 - INTRODUCTION
TO ARCHAEOLOGY

Outlines the basic concepts and terms and short
history of the discipline; field concepts and methods;
survey, excavation, stratigraphy and other recording,
artifact cataloguing and conservation; sampling

and approached to dating; seriation, behavioural
patterning; classical, prehistoric and historical
archaeology. (Spring offering only on alternate years.
Next offered in 2017.)

Pre-requisites: ANTH 100 or ANTH 110 strongly
recommended; ANTH 101 recommended; ENGL 12 or
equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

Course Credit: 3

ANTH 211 - ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD METHODS

Field Methods in Archaeology provides students

with instruction and practical experience in basic
methods and techniques of archaeological fieldwork,
including mapping, excavation, recording, processing
of artifacts, analysis and reporting. This is a field
methods class requiring students to live and work
together as a group while they learn field methods
and contribute to the success of an archaeological
research project. This is a 6 credit course.

Please note the field school runs on alternate years.
The next offering will be in spring 2017.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of “C”
or better, ANTH 100, ANTH 107 and ANTH 110. Students
are required to participate in an application and interview
process prior to being considered for admission to the
field school. Additional reading may be required prior to
the field school.

Course Credit: 6

APSC 100 - ENGINEERING GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATIONS

This course is an introduction to the principles of
graphic communication used in the engineering
field. In this course the following topics are covered:
orthographic projections; isometric drawings; section
and auxiliary views; dimensioning; descriptive
geometry topics including intersections and vector
analysis; applications vary from geology/mining

to truss analysis. Forms of data presentation are
discussed including American and International
standards. AutoCAD is a software tool commonly
used in the presentation of graphical information.
Topics covered in the use of AutoCAD include but
are not limited to: template drawings and file
management; setting limits, units, layers and line
types; scale factors; drawing and editing commands;
creating text and styles; dimensioning and styles;
plotting; solid modeling and design; block creation;
model vs. paper space.

Pre-requisites: Admission to Engineering.
Course Credit: 3

APSC 120 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING

A course designed to introduce students to the
Engineering profession. Information on the
profession, the branches of Engineering, and the
work conducted by practicing Engineers in the
different disciplines is provided. The course includes
field trips to various industries and guest lectures by
practising Engineers.

Pre-requisites: Admission to Engineering.
Course Credit: 1

ASTR 102 - INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY

Intended for students not majoring in science,
Astronomy 102 is an overview of our present
knowledge of the Universe, including the solar
system, stars, supernovae, black holes, galaxies,
quasars, gamma-ray bursters, dark matter, and
cosmology. Some of the tools of astronomy,
including telescopes and spectroscopes, will also

be studied. Laboratory sessions involving some
indoor experiments and weather-dependent outdoor
observations will be held on alternate weeks. The
laboratory may satisfy the science lab requirement
for Arts programs. This course may be given elective
credit for a degree in Astronomy.

Pre-requisites: English 12 with a grade of “C” or better.
Course Credit: 3

BIOL 050 - ADVANCED LEVEL
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY

Biology 050: Advanced Level Introduction to Biology
and Ecology introduces the student to biology: the
study of living organisms and life processes. The
student will learn about the diversity of life, plant
and animal cells, ecology, and evolution, exploring
concepts in the lab and in the field. Building upon
life experiences, the student will better understand
the natural world and his/her role in it. Also, the
student will build laboratory and field skills, scientific
communication skills, and critical thinking skills.

This course prepares the student for further studies
in biology, natural resources and earth sciences, and
is equivalent to Grade 11 level biology.

Pre-requisites: Science 10 and English 10 or written
permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.

BIOL 051 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II

This course provides an introduction to human
anatomy and physiology. Topics covered include
mitosis and asexual reproduction, meiosis and sexual
reproduction, genetics, circulation, respiration,
excretion, bones and muscles, nerves, endocrinology
and immunity. A fundamental understanding of
homeostatic mechanisms is stressed. The instructor
may choose to include selected topics on the
structure and function of plants as part of the course.
The course is appropriate for students requiring an
equivalent to Grade 12 biology.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 050, BIOL 71, or equivalent, or
written permission of the instructor and Schoo! Chair.

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