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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