Opportunities for High School Students

Course ID: BIOL020

Name: BIOLOGY 20

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

This course will deal with the biosphere, cellular matter and energy flows, matter and energy exchange in the ecosystems, and matter and energy exchange by the human organism. Students investigate the tremendous impact of science and technology on society and, at the same time, become aware of the roles and limitations of biology, science in general and of technology in problem solving in a societal context.

Course ID: BIOL030

Name: BIOLOGY 30

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

Students obtain an understanding of systems of change in human organisms, reproduction and development, cells, chromosomes and DNA, as well as change in population and communities. The impact and limitations of science and technology on society is also an integral part of this course.

Course ID: CHEM020

Name: CHEMISTRY 20

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

The major scientific concepts developed in this course focus on acids, bases, gases, quantitative relationships in chemical changes, chemical bonding, and organic chemistry. In addition, Chemistry 20 explores the nature of science itself and develops the relationships between science, technology, and society.

Course ID: CHEM030

Name: CHEMISTRY 30

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

The major scientific concepts developed in this course examine thermochemical changes and electrochemical changes in acids and bases. Chemistry 30 also explores the nature of science itself and develops the relationships between science, technology, and society.

Course ID: INF2090

Name: CORRESPONDENCE

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

Students enhance their personal use keyboarding competencies by increasing the rate of accurate touch keystroking of the alphabetic, numeric and selected punctuation keys by creating mailable documents.

Course ID: INF1070

Name: DIGITAL PRESENTATION

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

This course allows the students to use hypermedia (presentation) tools. Students develop basic skills with tools used for computerized presentations involving text, data, graphics, sound and animation. Students may use Adobe Illustrator software and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Course ID: DIAW101

Name: DIVERSITY AWARENESS

Hours: 27

Credits: 0

This introductory course is designed to allow the learner to develop an appreciation of the value of diversity within our culture. A unique combination of video and animation sets the path of exploration through a fictitious company. The interactive learning environment is designed for learner engagement and participation.

Course ID: ELA10-2

Name: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 10-2

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

English 10-2 is designed to concentrate on the development of language arts’ strategies and skills to strengthen student use of language and understanding of text. The emphasis in this course is on verbal and non-verbal communication. It will focus on the examination of the five basic components of communication with an emphasis on developing reading speed/comprehension and writing accuracy/fluency. Students study short stories, essays, poems, novels and plays.

Course ID: ELA20-1

Name: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 20-1

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

English Language Arts 10-1and 20-1 are replacements for English 10 and 20 and reflect similar standards. English Language Arts 10-1 is intended for students who demonstrate strength in their use of language and their understanding of print and non-print texts. Emphasis in these courses is on literature studies. These courses prepare students for English Language Arts 30-1, which is intended for students who wish to enrol in degree programs at post-secondary institutions following graduation.

Course ID: ELA20-2

Name: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 20-2

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

English Language Arts 20-2 is designed to concentrate on the development of language arts’ strategies and skills to strengthen student use of language and understanding of text. The emphasis in this course is on verbal and non-verbal communication skills. This course augments a learner’s competence in the five basic areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on understanding and producing writing in common genres such as essays, summaries, and business letters. Students will edit and revise writing, study short stories, drama, poetry, non-fiction, novels, film and media. This course prepares students for the English Language Arts 30-2 course which is intended for students who wish to enroll in a diploma or certificate program at a post-secondary institution or who wish to enter the labour force following graduation.

Course ID: ELA30-1

Name: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 30-1

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

English 30-1 is a five-credit course designed for students who wish to master the composition skills necessary for an analytical approach to literature (as emphasized in college/university programs). It examines the traditional literary genres and also explores visual media. This course challenges students to deal with abstract concepts with sophistication. Students analyze short stories, non-fiction, poetry, drama, the novel, film and media.

Course ID: ELA30-2

Name: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 30-2

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

English 30-2 is a five credit course with a functional orientation emphasizing clear skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing. Students undertake communication activities as they study short stories, non-fiction, poetry, modern and Shakespearean plays, films, and novels. This course helps prepare students for further training in college diploma programs or for situations they may encounter in the world of work. Students will study the novel, short stories, poetry and drama, and learn to represent ideas visually.

Course ID: GPSYCH020

Name: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 20

Hours: 75

Credits: 3

General Psychology 20 provides a general background in psychology including the history of psychology, the principles of learning and thinking, along with various emotional problems and behavioural disorders.

Course ID: CTR2010

Name: JOB MAINTENANCE

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

Students acquire knowledge about workplace requirements, rights and responsibilities and relate this knowledge to personal career/employment expectations.

Course ID: CTR1010

Name: JOB PREPARATION

Hours: 27

Credits: 1

Students develop successful employment search skills and a personal employment search portfolio.

Course ID: MAT1041

Name: MATHEMATICS PREPARATION 10

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

Math 10 Preparation is designed for students who wish to enroll in Applied or Pure Mathematics 10, but are not sufficiently prepared for these courses. Topics include exploration of numbers, number connections, patterns, polynomials, and shape and space. Technology is an integral part of Mathematics Preparation 10. Prerequisite - Math 003 with a 60% or consent of the department.

Course ID: MATH10C

Name: MATH 10C

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

Math 10C is designed to provide students with mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills. It prepares students to solve problems, communicate and reason mathematically, become mathematically literate, and make informed decisions as contributors to society. The goal of Math 10C is to provide a starting point to develop the attitudes, knowledge, skills and understandings needed for specific post-secondary programs or entry into the workforce. It prepares students for either the Math-1 or the Math-2 course sequence beginning at the grade 11 level. The topics included are measurement and trigonometry, polynomial factoring and operations, linear relations and functions, and systems of linear relations.

Course ID: MATH10-3

Name: MATH 10-3

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

Mathematics 10-3 is a course which provides students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. Topics include algebra, geometry, measurement, trigonometry and finance. Math 10-3 prepares students to take Math 20-3.

Course ID: MATH20-2

Name: MATH 20-2

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

The Mathematics 20-2 is a course which is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking to provide student with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of calculus. Topics include: measurement, geometry, number and logical reasoning, statistics, relations and functions, and a mathematical research project.

Course ID: MATH20-3

Name: MATH 20-3

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

Mathematics 20-3 is a course which is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. Topics include measurement, geometry, numbers, algebra, and statistics.

Course ID: MATH30-2

Name: MATH 30-2

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

Mathematics 30-2 is a course which emphasizes the needs of students to solve problems, communicate and reason mathematically, make connections between mathematics and its applications, become mathematically literate, appreciate and value mathematics and make informed decisions as a contributor to society.

Course ID: PPSYCH020

Name: PERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY 20

Hours: 75

Credits: 3

Personal Psychology 20 gives students an understanding of the factors that contribute to personality and behavior, both their own and that of others. The nature of intelligence and perception and the influence of heredity and environment on the individual are also discussed.

Course ID: PHYS020

Name: PHYSICS 20

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

The Physics 20 program emphasizes the science themes: Change and Systems through a study of kinematics and dynamics; Energy and Equilibrium by examining uniform circular motion and mechanical energy, work and power; and Energy and Matter by investigating simple harmonic motion and mechanical waves. Physics 20 explores the nature of science itself and develops the relationships between science, technology, and society. Recommend that students have successfully completed Science 10 and Math 10A.

Course ID: READ15

Name: READING 15

Hours: 75

Credits: 3

Reading 15 is a course, which is designed to concentrate on the development of language arts strategies and skills to strengthen student use of language and understanding of text. In Reading 15 students will engage with a wide range of texts including but not limited to those that they need to be able to read in order to hone the competencies necessary to achieve success in their courses across the curriculum and in their lives beyond school. This course emphasizes the importance of scaffolding to promote increasingly independent literacy practices. Students will receive orientation to reading habits, writing processes, oral communication, and thinking skills. Students will develop confidence and motivation to succeed in active reading in school and daily life.

Course ID: INF2100

Name: REPORTS

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

Students expand their rate of production as they prepare MLA and APA reports and manuscripts.

Course ID: SCIE010

Name: SCIENCE 10

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

The major science concepts developed in this course deal with matter and energy in chemical change, and in technological living, and global systems. In addition, Science 10 explores the nature of science itself and develops the relationships between science, technology, and society

Course ID: SOCS30-1

Name: SOCIAL STUDIES 30-1

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of the principles of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.

Course ID: SOCS30-2

Name: SOCIAL STUDIES 30-2

Hours: 125

Credits: 5

Students will examine the origins, values and components of competing ideologies. They will explore multiple perspectives regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common good and collectivism. An examination of various political and economic systems will allow students to determine the viability of the values of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.

Course ID: INF1060

Name: SPREADSHEET 1

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

Students have an opportunity to use basic functions and commands in spreadsheet software for general data manipulation and personal record keeping.

Course ID: INF2080

Name: SPREADSHEET 2

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

Students have an opportunity to build advanced worksheets in spreadsheet software for data manipulation and personal record keeping. Students learn “how to” use spreadsheets as in applications such as Biology or Business.

Course ID: INF1030

Name: WORD PROCESSING 1

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

Students develop skills using basic commands and functions in word processing software, including document editing, formatting and printing.

Course ID: INF2050

Name: WORD PROCESSING 2

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

Students expand their skills with word processing software commands and functions to produce mailable reports, correspondence (including letters and memos) and tables from rough draft copy.

Course ID: INF3060

Name: WORD PROCESSING 3

Hours: 25

Credits: 1

The students use Microsoft Word as a tool to develop business letters, memos, letters of application, resumes, memorandums, business cards, business forms, technical charts and tables. This application-oriented learning approach has the students working towards “finished products” that they would encounter frequently in the business world.

Course ID: ACCT106

Name: ACCOUNTING I

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

Within the conceptual framework of accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, students are introduced to the accounting equation and the effect various transactions have on it. An introduction to ledgers, journalizing transactions, trial balance, income statement and balance sheet are presented. The accounting cycle, accounting for merchandise operations, internal control, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash control, and the valuation of inventories are examined. Prerequisites: Math 30 (Applied or Pure), Math 33, Math 30-1, or Math 30-2

Course ID: ACCT107

Name: ACCOUNTING II

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

Capital assets are discussed with reference to recording acquisition cost, amortization, exchanges and disposal. Short-term and long-term liabilities, partnerships, corporations, share capital, and the statement of cash flows/cash flow analysis are introduced and examined individually. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are examined through-out the course, as they relate to the specific subject areas. As a final integration, the student will study the analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite – ACCT 106

Course ID: BUSL261

Name: BUSINESS LAW

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

This course presents legal topics relevant to business, including ways to manage common legal risks. An introduction to the Canadian legal system presents sources of law, the court system, the litigation process, and alternatives to litigation. Tort law includes a study of intentional torts, business torts, negligence, and professional liability. Insurance law covers basic concepts of the insurance industry, and how to manage common risks in business. Basic forms of business organizations are delineated, with a focus on the rights and responsibilities of individuals involved in sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Contract law details how contracts are created, elements of a binding contract, common contractual issues and defects, how contracts are discharged, and contractual remedies. An overview of the Sale of Goods Act will complete the study of contracts. Employment law describes the employer/employee relationship, the rights and duties of the parties involved, and common issues that may arise in the employment relationship. Intellectual property law discusses how businesses can generate value from ideas and the laws that seek to balance competing business interests. Secured transactions looks at risk assessment and legal obligations of creditors when securing debt and practices that have been developed in the marketplace to manage that risk through security interests and guarantees. PREREQUISITES: ELA 30, ELA 30-1, ELA 30-2, or ELA 33, or COMM 121

Course ID: COMM121

Name: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS I

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

This course introduces the communications model and the complexity of the communication process. Students learn to apply effective business writing strategies and techniques in memos, e-mails, and letters, to express good news, bad news, and persuasive messages. Letters and memos will be assigned in class, and completed within prescribed time limits. Students will use word processing software to compose, edit, and revise assignments. As well, students will learn and practice fundamental presentation skills, including the effective use of visuals and presentation software. Creating and maintaining goodwill with audiences is emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisites: English 30, English 30-1, English 30-2, or English 33

Course ID: COMM124

Name: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS II

Hours: 53

Credits: 2

Business Communications II reviews and extends skills in using standard English principles, including grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling. Proofreading and editing for common usage and formatting errors in a variety of business documents are emphasized. Writing skills are introduced and applied to memos, letters, and other common business documents. Oral communication and presentations is also covered. Prerequisite – COMM 123

Course ID: MATH117

Name: BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics, and to develop their abilities to apply these principles and concepts to solve practical business problems, particularly in marketing and in finance. This course includes a lab component to analyze business math problems with spreadsheets. Prerequisites – Math 30 (Applied or Pure), Math 33, Math 30-1, or Math 30-2

Course ID: DIAW101

Name: DIVERSITY AWARENESS

Hours: 27

Credits: 0

This introductory course is designed to allow the learner to develop an appreciation of the value of diversity within our culture. A unique combination of video and animation sets the path of exploration through a fictitious company. The interactive learning environment is designed for learner engagement and participation.

Course ID: ECON186

Name: MICROECONOMICS

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

The question of how individuals and firms use their resources to attain certain economic goals is examined. The central problem of scarcity is introduced. A brief study of how different economic systems try to solve this problem is undertaken. The market system is investigated as to how supply, demand, and price determine what and how much is produced. Effective decision-making in the marketplace is also examined. Prerequisites: Math 30 (Applied or Pure), Math 33, Math 30-1, or Math 30-2

Course ID: ECON187

Name: MACROECONOMICS

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

The overall health of the economy is the prime focus of this course. Gross domestic product, unemployment rates, inflation rates, interest rates, the balance of payments and exchange rates, and the money supply as measures of economic health are studied. This provides a framework for analyzing government monetary and fiscal policies. International economic issues including free trade and foreign investment are also examined. Wherever appropriate, applications to current events are introduced. PREREQUISITES: MATH 30 (Not Math 30-3) or 60% on the Business Math test and ENG 30, strongly recommended ECON 186

Course ID: MARK166

Name: MARKETING

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

This is an introductory course covering the fundamental principles and concepts of marketing. Major emphasis is placed on the marketing mix and its strategic application to an increasingly complex business environment. In particular, the areas of product, promotion, price, and distribution are examined as they relate to the achievement of company objectives. Prerequisites: English 30, English 30-1, English 30-2, or English 33 or COMM 121

Course ID: ORGB193

Name: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

Organizational Behaviour is the study of what people think, feel and do in and around organizations. Organizational Behaviour is not just for managers; the concepts explored in this course are useful to anyone who works. This course builds student knowledge starting at an individual level, moving on to a team level, and finally finishing at the organizational level. Students will develop an understanding of how Organizational Behaviour concepts affect themselves and others, and how those impact the organization's bottom line. Prerequisites: English 30, English 30-1, English 30-2, or English 33

Course ID: CSCR101

Name: COMPUTER SCIENCE CODING AND ROBOTICS

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

Welcome to this project-based course that will have you exploring the areas of computer science, coding, and robotics. This class will challenge your problem-solving abilities, and equip you with an understanding of how some of the computer programs you use on a regular basis were made. In addition to building fundamental programming skills, you’ll be developing projects that have both digital and physical aspects, driven by a Micro:bit single-board computer, and a set of basic robotics electronics components.

Prerequisite: None

Course ID: NRES208

Name: GLOBAL ISSUES

Hours: 80

Credits: 3

There are many ways in which humans are impacting the environment in today's world. These range from local- to global-scale impacts. This course will provide an overview of some of the major environmental issues that are recognized today, such as global warming, ozone depletion, air and water pollution, deforestation, overfishing, urbanization, overuse of natural resources, exotic species introduction, genetic engineering, and overpopulation.

Renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy are major concerns when discussing the environment. Instruction focuses on alternative sources of energy used in Alberta. The advantages and disadvantages of the various conventional and alternative energy sources will be discussed.

Air quality and the examination of NOx, SOx, CO, O3 Pb and Particulate Matter (PM) and their effects on human health and the environment. Evolution of air quality standards as it relates to ambient and work place air will be emphasized. Virtual tours and local facility tours will assist the students in evaluating the collection and monitoring equipment in stack emission and ambient air.

Course ID: ECDE100

Name: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

In this course the learner will explore the major theories of human development and will focus specifically on birth to age twelve. Areas of study will include physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.

Course ID: MATH100

Name: INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course serves as an introduction to the methods and applications of single variable calculus. Limits are used to investigate continuity and asymptotes, as well as define the processes of differentiation and integration in a precise manner. Students learn to calculate, interpret, and apply derivatives and integrals to solve rate of change problems and to accurately depict the behavior of a function. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1 and 60% in MATH 30-1

Course ID: ENTR105

Name: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

Entrepreneurship is a Moodle supported course designed to assist students to evaluate the business skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture. Students will review the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Through assessments and assignments, students will learn about themselves, explore their entrepreneurial idea, and determine how entrepreneurship can play a role in their lives. Additionally, students will be introduced to e-commerce, global and social entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: PSYC104

Name: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course is a general survey course providing the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: SOCI101

Name: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course is designed to introduce students to the discipline of Sociology and current sociological trends and issues. The course provides an overview of sociological concepts, perspectives, processes and institutions in a Canadian context with particular emphasis on various issues impacting Canadian society. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: STAT141

Name: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This introductory statistics course provides students in a variety of disciplines basic knowledge regarding the theory and application of statistics. Prerequisites: 60% in MATH 30 and 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: ORGB193

Name: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

Organizational Behaviour is the study of what people think, feel and do in and around organizations. Organizational Behaviour is not just for managers; the concepts explored in this course are useful to anyone who works. This course builds student knowledge starting at an individual level, moving on to a team level, and finally finishing at the organizational level. Students will develop an understanding of how Organizational Behaviour concepts affect themselves and others, and how those impact the organization's bottom line. Prerequisites: English 30, English 30-1, English 30-2, or English 33

Course ID: HEED105

Name: PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course will introduce you to the physical, social, mental, occupational, emotional, environmental and spiritual dimensions of personal health and wellness. These dimensions are described within the context of the Canadian Health Care System and your own individual community. Topics include primary health care, nutrition, exercise, stress management, weight management, eating disorders, common health issues and their prevention. You will be expected to integrate knowledge of the seven dimensions of health and apply this knowledge to a self-analysis of your own health and physical fitness. Finally, you will incorporate change management theory to develop, implement and evaluate a personal wellness plan. The intent of this course is to promote a healthy lifestyle. By examining determinants of health, the current health care system, the seven dimensions of health and applying these concepts to your own lifestyle, you will be better equipped to function as role models and act as change agents for health promotion in your community. Prerequisite 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: COMA200

Name: TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR TEACHING & LEARNING

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning will help prepare students to develop and integrate project-based learning skills into the classroom. Students will examine the Information and Communication Technology Outcomes Program of Studies as published by Alberta Learning, and are expected to develop modules that integrate the ICT Outcomes using the Internet, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, and Multimedia application software. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: ECDE100

Name: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

In this course the learner will explore the major theories of human development and will focus specifically on birth to age twelve. Areas of study will include physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.

Course ID: ECDE100

Name: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

In this course the learner will explore the major theories of human development and will focus specifically on birth to age twelve. Areas of study will include physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.

Course ID: BIOL230

Name: ANATOMY I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course provides an in-depth study of the structures of the human body and their interrelationships using a systems approach. The correlations between structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) are noted. Major topics include body organization, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems, the general and special senses, and human development. This course is designed to prepare students in medical fields of study for advanced courses in their respective fields, as well as other university transfer students.

Course ID: CSCR101

Name: COMPUTER SCIENCE CODING AND ROBOTICS

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

Welcome to this project-based course that will have you exploring the areas of computer science, coding, and robotics. This class will challenge your problem-solving abilities, and equip you with an understanding of how some of the computer programs you use on a regular basis were made. In addition to building fundamental programming skills, you’ll be developing projects that have both digital and physical aspects, driven by a Micro:bit single-board computer, and a set of basic robotics electronics components.

Prerequisite: None

Course ID: DRMA101

Name: DRAMATIC PROCESS I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

An introduction to the process of acting and dramatic form through the process of improvisation. This workshop-based course will explore speech and movement improvisation with an emphasis on imaginative development and introduction to the process of acting and to dramatic form. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: EDPY200

Name: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR TEACHING

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course examines the psychology of learning and instruction. The theoretical basis of human development, learning, and teaching will each be explored, providing a comprehensive background to the art of education and effective teaching. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: ANTH110

Name: GENDER AGE & CULTURE

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course provides a general overview of the cross-cultural variation in social roles related to gender, age and culture. Gender and age roles are culturally constructed in relation to social structure and political systems. Human development, including the social roles of children, adolescents, adults and elders will be examined. Also explored is human variation in relation to sex and development. In this class, we will discuss how societies organize sex and gender differences, and what it means to be a man, woman or third gender in different cultures. Gender roles will be examined in relation to other cultural features, such as status, health, sexuality and fertility. We will also explore the impact of gender differences as part of social organization with respect to culture change and globalization.

PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES:60% in ELA 30-1 

Course ID: MATH160

Name: HIGHER ARITHMETIC

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

Math 160 is required for elementary teachers (education majors), critical thinking and problem solving is stressed throughout the course. Conceptual understanding of elementary number theory, set theory, numeration systems and their operations algorithms is the subject of the study; as well as the preparation and presentation of Math Fair. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1 and Math 30

Course ID: PSYC105

Name: INDIVIDUAL & SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course is the second half of the Introductory Psychology course sequence. It will cover such topics as human intellect, human development from birth to old age, motivation, emotion, personality, social psychological processes, stress and health, as well as mental disorders and their treatments. This course is an overview of these diverse topics, most of which can be studied in one or more complete courses. Prerequisites: PSYC104

Course ID: CHEM101

Name: INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY I

Hours: 84

Credits: 3

CHEM 101 is an Introductory Chemistry course. It may be referred to as Introductory University Chemistry. This course is designed for both Chemistry majors and non-majors. Key concepts include atomic and molecular structures, states of matter and chemistry of the elements. This course includes a laboratory component designed to provide experience in experimental techniques and accurate measurement. The course prerequisite is a basic knowledge of chemistry equivalent to the Alberta’s Chemistry 30 high school curriculum. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1 and 60% in CHEM 30

Course ID: CHEM102

Name: INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY II

Hours: 84

Credits: 3

CHEM 102 is the second Introductory Chemistry course, following CHEM 101. Therefore, CHEM 101 is the prerequisite course. Major topics include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, coordination chemistry and electrochemistry. Key concepts such as reaction rates, rate laws, Arrhenius equation, reaction mechanism and catalysis will be discussed. The course will also present gas-phase equilibria, ICE table and equilibrium calculations, acid-base and complex ion equilibria, solubility and precipitation. In addition, second and third laws of thermodynamics, entropy and spontaneity, coordination compounds, crystal field theory as applied to colour and magnetic properties of coordination compounds, voltaic cells, cell potentials, free energy, electrical work, Nernst equation, batteries, corrosion and electrolysis will be covered. Prerequisite – CHEM 101.

Course ID: ENGL102

Name: INTRODUCTORY COMPOSITION

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course helps students to develop the academic writing skills they use throughout their university studies. Students learn to identify good writing, and develop needed research, analytical, and organizational skills. Starting with building good sentences and paragraphs, the research essay is the most important genre in this course. By analyzing, summarizing, synthesizing, and critiquing a variety of texts, students learn how to develop their own analyses and arguments with appropriate and correctly documented primary and secondary sources. Readings by or about indigenous and minority peoples form no less than 50% of the readings in this course. A review of grammar and sentence structure is a key component of this course. Students are advised to choose a research topic in line with their career goals. Prerequisite 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: FREN101

Name: INTRODUCTORY FRENCH I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

French 101 is the first semester of an introductory French program. This course will help you to learn how to use the French language to communicate about various topics that are relevant to your daily activities, as well as to the realities of the world in which you live. Both classroom activities and major exams will target all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You will acquire basic grammatical and lexical knowledge that will allow you to carry out a wide-range of communicative tasks. The language learning process will occur within a cultural framework in which you will be introduced to various French-speaking peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Prerequisites: 60% in FREN 30

Course ID: FREN102

Name: INTRODUCTORY FRENCH II

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

French 102 is the second semester of an introductory French program which focuses on the French language and Francophone cultures throughout the world. This course is designed to facilitate the further development of your communication skills in French and to give you a balance of all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. By the end of the semester, you will be able to initiate and sustain interactions in French, understand the main ideas of what you hear, see, and read in French, and express yourself clearly in written French. In addition to acquiring intermediate-level grammatical and linguistic knowledge, you will also gain a deeper understanding of diverse aspects of French-speaking cultures. Prerequisites: FREN 101

Course ID: PSYC104

Name: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course is a prerequisite to other psychology courses at Portage College. This Introductory psychology course is intended to inspire an interest in, and an appreciation for, the field of psychology.  Topics in this course include the history of psychological science, psychological research methods, the structure and function of the brain and nervous system, learning, sensation, perception, memory, consciousness, thought and language. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: MATH100

Name: INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course serves as an introduction to the methods and applications of single variable calculus. Limits are used to investigate continuity and asymptotes, as well as define the processes of differentiation and integration in a precise manner. Students learn to calculate, interpret, and apply derivatives and integrals to solve rate of change problems and to accurately depict the behavior of a function. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1 and 60% in MATH 30-1

Course ID: BIOL101

Name: INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY

Hours: 84

Credits: 3

This course focuses on the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Major topics include the movement of energy, matter and information within and among cells. Key concepts such as cell theory and structure, energy transformations, reproduction, genetic variability, molecular genetics and applications in biotechnology are covered. PREREQUISITES: 60% in ELA 30-1 and 60% in BIO 30

Course ID: ENGL106

Name: INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA AND TO POETRY

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

English 106 is designed to teach critical writing, critical reading, and critical thinking while studying canonical literary texts from the sixteenth to the twenty-first centuries. This course combines the study of literary works with instructional texts to teach students to express themselves more clearly in writing and in speech. The creators of this course also hope that students develop an appreciation for fine literary works. This course will present plays and poems from a variety of historical periods and from a variety of cultural contexts. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of correct writing style, rhetorical skills, and thinking skills required for academic study. A minimum of thirty percent of class time will be devoted to writing instruction, which may take any or all of the following forms: grammar and punctuation instruction, informal writing exercises, writing workshops, stylistic and rhetorical analysis, research skills, peer editing, and group writing projects. The total amount of writing will be no less than 3,000 words. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: EASC101

Name: INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCES: GEOLOGY & GEOMORPHOLOGY

Hours: 84

Credits: 3

EASC101 introduces students to basic concepts of physical geology. Following an introduction to minerals as the basic building blocks of earth materials, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are examined. This is followed by a detailed look at earth's internal structure and processes that occur within it. Students are acquainted with the theory of plate tectonics as a unifying concept in geology after which crustal tectonics and resulting deformation structures are explored. Earth surface processes are also examined including weathering, mass movement, surface water movement, glaciations, wind action and desert processes. The final part of the course introduces students to the application of remote sensing and GIS in the earth sciences. PREREQUISITES: Completion of first year NRT or 60% in ENG 30-1 and 60% in BIO 30 or 60% in CHEM 30

Course ID: PHTO 101

Name: INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL ART

Hours: 75

Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals and techniques of digital photography including: camera controls and operation, camera equipment and accessories, basics of digital camera technology and software, processing and printing of photographs, and presentation of photographic artworks. Students will also learn about the history of photography through examining the artwork of various photographers and the evolution of various photographic processes utilized by these artists.

Prerequisites: Students are required to provide their own digital camera for this course. The digital camera can be a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera, mirrorless camera, bridge camera, or a point-and-shoot camera. Digital cameras for this course must also have a flash and manual settings to control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Please contact Portage College Fine Arts for further information.

Course ID: SOCI101

Name: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course is designed to introduce students to the discipline of Sociology and current sociological trends and issues. The course provides an overview of sociological concepts, perspectives, processes and institutions in a Canadian context with particular emphasis on various issues impacting Canadian society. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: STAT141

Name: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This introductory statistics course provides students in a variety of disciplines basic knowledge regarding the theory and application of statistics. Prerequisites: 60% in MATH 30 and 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: ARTH101

Name: INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF WESTERN ART I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to the history of visual arts and design from the earliest evidence to the fourteenth century. The concentration will be on the history of art in the Near East and Europe: Western Art. Since there has been contact between these areas and the Indian sub-continent and the Far East, and since these have been influences on the later history of Western Art, the art of Asian cultures during this period will also be briefly considered. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: ARTH102

Name: INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF WESTERN ART II

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to the history of visual arts and design from 14th Century to the present day. While the course can be taken on its own, it also follows on from ARTH 101, which surveys the history of visual arts and design from the earliest times up to the 14th Century. ARTH 102 starts at a period that is academically considered to be the origin of our modern age, and follows the development of the visual arts to the types of art, design, and architecture that are being created around us in our contemporary world. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: PHED200

Name: INTRODUCTION TO THE MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course explores the study of developmentally appropriate movement activities for children. Students participate in, and work with children in a variety of physical activities in recreational, educational and sport environments. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1.

Course ID: ENGL108

Name: INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL AND THE SHORT STORY

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

English 108 is designed to teach critical writing, critical reading, and critical thinking while studying canonical literary texts from the eighteenth to the twentieth-first centuries. This course combines the study of literary works with instructional texts to teach students to express themselves more clearly in writing and in speech. The creators of this course also hope that students develop an appreciation for fine literary works. This course will present novels and short stories from a variety of historical periods, and from a variety of cultural contexts. Particular emphasis will be place of the development of correct writing style, rhetorical skills, and thinking skills required for academic study. A minimum of thirty percent of class time will be devoted to writing instruction, which may take any or all of the following forms: formal written assignments, informal writing exercises, writing workshops, stylistic and rhetorical analysis, research skills, peer editing, group writing projects, and ungraded writing. Students will write two formal essays that will be graded, including an analytical and a research paper. The total amount of writing will be no less than 3,000 words. Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or other 3 credit junior English

Course ID: EDUC250

Name: INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF TEACHING

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course introduces prospective teachers to the complexity of their future professional roles in today’s schools. Students will be encouraged to consider teaching from “the other side of the desk”, and will leave familiar with the intricate framework in which teachers work, and the expectations of various stakeholders. They will gain a knowledge base on which future Education courses will build, and will be introduced to theories of learning and teaching. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: BIOL102

Name: ORGANISMS IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT

Hours: 84

Credits: 3

This course is designed for both Biology majors and non-majors, and explores the principal lineages of organisms on earth: bacteria and archaea, fungi, protists, plants and animals. The relationships of these organisms to their environment and their influence in shaping that environment are examined. Evolutionary pathways and their influence on the diversity of extinct and extant organisms and the classification schemes that we use to distinguish them are discussed. The role that organisms (including humans) have played in the development and maintenance of major ecosystem processes are also studied. This course includes a lab component. PREREQUISITES: 60% in ELA 30-1 and 60% in BIO 30

Course ID: HEED105

Name: PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course will introduce you to the physical, social, mental, occupational, emotional, environmental and spiritual dimensions of personal health and wellness. These dimensions are described within the context of the Canadian Health Care System and your own individual community. Topics include primary health care, nutrition, exercise, stress management, weight management, eating disorders, common health issues and their prevention. You will be expected to integrate knowledge of the seven dimensions of health and apply this knowledge to a self-analysis of your own health and physical fitness. Finally, you will incorporate change management theory to develop, implement and evaluate a personal wellness plan. The intent of this course is to promote a healthy lifestyle. By examining determinants of health, the current health care system, the seven dimensions of health and applying these concepts to your own lifestyle, you will be better equipped to function as role models and act as change agents for health promotion in your community. Prerequisite 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: BIOL231

Name: PHYSIOLOGY I

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course provides a study of the overall function of the human body. Major topics include fundamental chemistry, homeostasis, cytology and cell physiology, cell signaling and communication, and muscle, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, endocrine, urinary and reproductive physiology, as well as fundamental genetics as it applies to human physiology. This course is designed to prepare students in medical fields of study for advanced courses in their respective fields, as well as other university transfer students. Pre/Corequisite 60% in ELA 30-1 and BIO 30-1; BIOL230

Course ID: DRMA102

Name: PLAY ANALYSIS

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

DRMA 102 is an in-depth look into the key elements and concepts of Play Analysis. This course introduces students to a variety of approaches when analyzing plays. It will focus on elements of genre, structure, style, character, theme, language, imagery, and dramatic action, among other topics pertinent to dramatic narrative and structure. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: ANTH103

Name: RACE & RACISM IN THE MODERN WORLD

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

This course gives an anthropological perspective on how the concept of race has been used to understand biological and cultural variation among humans. Issues and topics discussed will include multiculturalism, ethnic identity, prejudice, ethnocentrism, racism, eugenics and the persistence of ethnic identity in the face of globalization. Case studies from different parts of the world are used to illustrate these concepts, including current issues of interest in Canada. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: COMA200

Name: TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR TEACHING & LEARNING

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning will help prepare students to develop and integrate project-based learning skills into the classroom. Students will examine the Information and Communication Technology Outcomes Program of Studies as published by Alberta Learning, and are expected to develop modules that integrate the ICT Outcomes using the Internet, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, and Multimedia application software. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: HIST101

Name: THE EARLY MODERN WORLD

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

History 101 is intended to introduce students both to the content of early modern world history and to the study of history at the university level. In content, the course traces the development of the world from around 1400 to around 1800. As with any history, the focus of the classes and readings is selective; we cannot hope to cover every society and nation in equal depth, but must attempt to negotiate a balance between specific historical detail and broad themes. In the process, students will be expected to develop and utilise skills needed for history as an academic discipline, such as the ability to remember when things happened and how they fit together, the ability to read historical texts carefully and to ask questions of those texts, and the ability to express themselves clearly and coherently in writing. Ideally, students should come away from this course not simply knowing “facts,” but equipped to think historically about the world in which we live, and armed with skills of critical analysis and expression that they will find applicable to many areas of endeavour aside from history. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1

Course ID: HIST102

Name: THE MODERN WORLD

Hours: 45

Credits: 3

History 102 is intended to introduce students both to the content of modern world history and to the study of history at the university level. In content, the course traces the development of the modern world since around 1800. As with any history, the focus of the classes and readings is selective; we cannot hope to cover every society and nation in equal depth, but must attempt to negotiate a balance between specific historical detail and broad themes. In the process, students will be expected to develop and utilise skills needed for history as an academic discipline, such as the ability to remember when things happened and how they fit together, the ability to read historical texts carefully and to ask questions of those texts, and the ability to express themselves clearly and coherently in writing. Ideally, students should come away from this course not simply knowing “facts,” but equipped to think historically about the world in which we live, and armed with skills of critical analysis and expression that they will find applicable to many areas of endeavour aside from history. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1