University Transfer

Career Potential

Possible employment areas or future study for graduates include business and management, information technology, social work, education, childcare, rehabilitation services, health services and cultural industries.

Our University Transfer program supports working professionals who need a college or university degree for career advancement or enhancement.

Admission Requirements

High School Matriculation: A minimum average of 60% and no mark lower than 50% in the following courses:

 1).  ELA 30-1
 2). Four other 30 Level courses (5 credits each) selected from the following list:

• Humanities: Social Studies 30-1, 3-Level language other than English, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits minimum)
• Fine Arts: Art 30, Art 31, Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 30 (10 credits maximum)
• Sciences: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2*, Mathematics 31 (courses may be pre-requisites for particular junior level science or mathematics university courses) *dependent on program this course may not be accepted by other institutions as entrance requirements or pre-requisites
• Electives: Physical Education 30, World Geography 30, Advanced CTS subjects (5 credits maximum)

Mature Student: 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year, and a minimum average of 60% with at least 50% in English 30 or English 30-1 and one other five credit Grade 12 course.

Open Studies Admission: Completion of twelve credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and consent of the Portage College registrar.

Advisor Assisted Admission: Students who do not meet other admission requirements are encouraged to discuss options for admission into the University Transfer program with a Portage College advisor.

Documents: Complete high school transcripts and post-secondary transcripts, if any work completed at a post-secondary institution

Other: May be required to do an interview with instructor or coordinator 

Transferability

Transfer agreements are in place with many different post-secondary institutions across the province and country including University of Alberta, University of Calgary and MacEwan University.

Program Start/End Dates
August 27, 2020 to June 25, 2021 (Fall, Winter and Spring Terms)

Locations
Cold Lake Campus
Lac La Biche Campus
St. Paul Campus

Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50

Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 14, 2020

Visit  Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies

Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 18, 2020

Visit  Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies

Spring Term
Fee payment deadline: April 16, 2021

Spring tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $120. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $120.

Other mandatory fees per semester

Visit  Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies

Need help funding your education? Check out our  funding options.

Other purchases may be necessary in order for students to complete their courses/program.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Portage College programs will be delivered online. students will need regular access to a computer with a webcam and an internet connection. High speed broadband access is highly recommended for the optimal learning experience.

For technical requirements, visit our Moodle page.

2020 - 2021

Audit Fee - 50% of Course Fee

Document re-issuance Fee - such as, student ID, meal card, certificates etc. (Non-refundable)
Fee is per document - $10

GED Exam Fee (refundable if writing is cancelled)
Writing Fee - $200
Re-write Fee - $190

Invigilation Fee (Non-refundable)
Administration Fee - $25
Invigilation Fee per hour - $25

Prior Learning Assessment Fee (Non refundable)
Cost recovery, minimum $250/course

Supplemental/Deferred Exams (Non-refundable) - $25

Transcript Evaluation Fee - not applicable to dual credit high schools (non-refundable)
External Advanced Credit  - $50

Transcript Fee - $10

Tuition Deposit (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs and international only)
Domestic Students - $100
International Students - $500
Paramedicine - $1500

• ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

  Course ID: PSYC285

  Name: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course provides an overview of a variety of abnormal behaviours that are psychologically oriented. The characteristics and observable symptoms of psychological disorders are studied including various theoretical orientations, treatment methods, cultural, age and gender differences, and various factors related to the incidence of mental disorders. The learning in this course adds to the knowledge students acquired in Introductory Psychology and, for CSW students, Developmental Psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 104 and PSYC 202, or PSYC 105

• COMMUNICATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  Course ID: COMM135

  Name: COMMUNICATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course explores basic and therapeutic communication skills for the health professional. Communication skills required for the development of caring relationships and to overcome barriers will be discussed, as well as, the skills needed for interprofessional practice, group and family communication. Conflict resolution, self-reflective practice and health teaching are key components of this course. PREREQUISITE: Admission to a Health & Wellness program

• COMPUTER SCIENCE CODING AND ROBOTICS

  Course ID: CSCR1010

  Name: COMPUTER SCIENCE CODING AND ROBOTICS

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  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 Raspberry Pi single-board computer, an Astro Pi Sense HAT (Hardware Attached on Top), and a set of basic robotics electronics components.

  Prerequisite: None

• HUMAN ANATOMY

  Course ID: BIOL230

  Name: HUMAN ANATOMY

  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 examined. 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. PREREQUISITES: 60% in BIO 30 and 60% in ENG 30, BIOL 231

• INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA AND TO POETRY

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCES: GEOLOGY & GEOMORPHOLOGY

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF WESTERN ART I

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF TEACHING

  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

• INTRODUCTORY COMPOSITION

  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 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. A review of grammar and sentence structure is a key component of this course. Prerequisite: 60% in ELA 30-1

• INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

  Course ID: PSYC104

  Name: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This 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

• PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

  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. Prerequisites: 60% in ENG 30-1

• PHYSIOLOGY I

  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. PREREQUISITES: 60% in BIO 30 and 60% in ENG 30-1, BIOL 230

• PLAY ANALYSIS

  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 ENG 30-1

• RACE & RACISM IN THE MODERN WORLD

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

  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

• THE EARLY MODERN WORLD

  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

• BRAIN & BEHAVIOUR

  Course ID: PSYC275

  Name: BRAIN & BEHAVIOUR

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the area of biological psychology. Its focus is on the scientific study of the biological bases of human and animal behaviour with a biological approach to the study of psychology. Topics that will be covered in this course include: evolution, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology – the study of the structure and functions and activities of the nervous system, neuropharmacology – the study of the effects of drugs on neural activity, the physiological mechanisms involved in sensation, perception, movement, motivation, emotion, learning, and communication. Prerequisites: PSYC 104 and 60% in BIO 30

• COMMUNICATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  Course ID: COMM135

  Name: COMMUNICATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course explores basic and therapeutic communication skills for the health professional. Communication skills required for the development of caring relationships and to overcome barriers will be discussed, as well as, the skills needed for interprofessional practice, group and family communication. Conflict resolution, self-reflective practice and health teaching are key components of this course. PREREQUISITE: Admission to a Health & Wellness program

• COMPUTER SCIENCE CODING AND ROBOTICS

  Course ID: CSCR1010

  Name: COMPUTER SCIENCE CODING AND ROBOTICS

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  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 Raspberry Pi single-board computer, an Astro Pi Sense HAT (Hardware Attached on Top), and a set of basic robotics electronics components.

  Prerequisite: None

• DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

  Course ID: PSYC202

  Name: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course explores the development of the person through the stages of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and death. Each stage of human development will be studied from a physical, cognitive, and psychosocial perspective. The course will include developmental influences related to family systems and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC104

• DRAMATIC PROCESS I

  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 ENG 30-1

• EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR TEACHING

  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

• HISTORY OF THE NATIVE PEOPLES OF CANADA TO 1867

  Course ID: HIST368

  Name: HISTORY OF THE NATIVE PEOPLES OF CANADA TO 1867

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  History 368 is a lecture and seminar course that examines the history of the indigenous peoples of Canada prior to and at the moment of first contact with European peoples. In order to gain a full perspective of this critical time period in the North American history, students examine a variety of oral and written documents produced by First Nations, Métis, Aboriginal, and Inuit peoples as well as European explorers, traders and settlers. A combination of lectures and seminar groups are used to examine the early relationship between existing native cultures and their later responses to European exploration and trade. The textbook readings and related articles will acquaint students not only with the indigenous history, but also with the different methodological approaches used by academics. A minimum of thirty percent of class time will be devoted to discussion of archival evidence (oral history, local history, family history, journals, records, letters, and so on), which may take any or all of the following forms: online discussion forums, in-class group discussion, and critical response essays. Prerequisites: 3 credits in a junior level history or ANTH250

• INDIVIDUAL & SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL ART

  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.

• INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF WESTERN ART II

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO THE MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN

  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.

• INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL AND THE SHORT STORY

  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

• INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY II

  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.

• INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

  Course ID: PSYC104

  Name: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course is a prerequisite to other psychology courses at Portage College and is normally followed by PSYC 105. (However, PSYC 105 is not a requirement in the CSW program.) This 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 ENG 30-1

• NORTH AMERICAN ABORIGINALS

  Course ID: ANTH250

  Name: NORTH AMERICAN ABORIGINALS

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course provides an introduction to the study of the history, cultures, and present concerns of Aboriginal peoples in North America from an anthropological perspective, with a focus on First Nations in Canada. Traditional lifeways and contemporary issues will be discussed through the examination of different culture areas across the continent. PREREQUISITE: 100 level Anthropology

• ORGANISMS IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT

  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

• PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

  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. Prerequisites: 60% in ENG 30-1

• PHYSIOLOGY II

  Course ID: BIOL232

  Name: PHYSIOLOGY II

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course focuses on the study of homeostasis and how it is altered by physical, biochemical, microbial or genetic factors, providing an in-depth understanding of the mechanism of human body function, pathophysiology (disordered physiology) and disease processes. The course summarizes the normal function of each organ system and then presents a number of major diseases of each system, showing how symptoms and signs of selected diseases are produced by pathophysiology. 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. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 230 and BIOL 231

• PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY

  Course ID: BIOL208

  Name: PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY

  Hours: 84

  Credits: 3

  Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. This course provides an overview of the limiting factors that influence the living (biotic) components of our ecosystems. Interactions between these biotic components (e.g., competition and predation), population growth, life strategies, and the behaviours of individual organisms are also considered. This course provides general concepts that can stand alone or serve as preparation for advanced ecology courses. Labs complement lecture concepts and include the gathering, analysis, and interpretation of data from ecological experiments and field studies. Prerequisites: Completion of first year NRT or 60% in ELA 30-1 and BIOL 101 or BIO 102

• SOCIOLOGY OF AGING

  Course ID: SOCI125

  Name: SOCIOLOGY OF AGING

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course will use innovative and exciting methods to allow students to explore the sociological perspective of the aging process of the individual and of the population. It presents aging as a normal life process with the goal of maximizing the life potential of people at all ages. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the social impact of aging in a variety of contexts, mainly focusing on Canadian society. The biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging are explored in addition to the pros and cons of social programs and policies in Canada. The relationship of aging with our economy, health care system, and social programs will be examined in different contexts. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1

• TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR TEACHING & LEARNING

  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

• THE MODERN WORLD

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS

  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

• INTRODUCTORY COMPOSITION

  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 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. A review of grammar and sentence structure is a key component of this course. Prerequisite: 60% in ELA 30-1

• MYTH & FOLKLORE: CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

  Course ID: ENGL388

  Name: MYTH & FOLKLORE: CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  Western English-speaking civilization has deeply imbedded in it myths and folklore drawn from a very wide range of cultures, from the ancient Greek and Roman, to Norse and Arabic legend, from Arthurian legend to pagan religion, from oral folk tales to superstitions and traditional songs. Much children’s literature, particularly novels in a children’s fantasy genre, draws heavily on these traditions, both consciously and unconsciously. Prerequisites: ENGL106 and ENGL108

• SOCIOLOGY OF AGING

  Course ID: SOCI125

  Name: SOCIOLOGY OF AGING

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course will use innovative and exciting methods to allow students to explore the sociological perspective of the aging process of the individual and of the population. It presents aging as a normal life process with the goal of maximizing the life potential of people at all ages. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the social impact of aging in a variety of contexts, mainly focusing on Canadian society. The biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging are explored in addition to the pros and cons of social programs and policies in Canada. The relationship of aging with our economy, health care system, and social programs will be examined in different contexts. Prerequisites: 60% in ELA 30-1

• SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANCE AND CONFORMITY

  Course ID: SOCI224

  Name: SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANCE AND CONFORMITY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  An in-depth look into crime and deviance in society, looking at specific schools of thought regarding deviance and conformity within society. A historical overview included with modern ideas of crime and criminality will round out a picture of deviance and crime in contemporary society. The course will focus on such behaviours as homicide, drug use, prostitution, gangs, mental illness, and sexuality. Prerequisites: SOCI 101

• INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF WESTERN ART I

  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

• DRAMATIC PROCESS I

  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 ENG 30-1

• PLAY ANALYSIS

  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 ENG 30-1

• VISUAL ARTS I - DRAWING

  Course ID: NATA166

  Name: VISUAL ARTS I - DRAWING

  Hours: 75

  Credits: 3

  The focus of this course is on the exploration of a variety of wet & dry drawing materials and the development of basic drawing skills. Students will be introduced to fundamentals including line, shape, volume, value, texture, perspective and composition. This exploration and skill development will be done through observational and imaginative drawing. Prerequisites: none

• VISUAL ARTS II - PAINTING

  Course ID: NATA167

  Name: VISUAL ARTS II - PAINTING

  Hours: 75

  Credits: 3

  This is an introductory painting course that familiarizes students with a variety of techniques, concepts and processes in painting. The focus will be on using acrylic paint to develop an understanding of color and composition. This will be done through a series of projects that feature a variety of genres, compositional concepts and visual strategies. Prerequisites: none

• VISUAL ARTS III - PRINTMAKING AND MIXED MEDIA

  Course ID: NATA168

  Name: VISUAL ARTS III - PRINTMAKING AND MIXED MEDIA

  Hours: 75

  Credits: 3

  In this course, students will complete exploration modules in each of the following mediums; printmaking and mixed media compositions. Students will study various printmaking processes with an emphasis on learning basic materials and exploring the potential of this art form. Additionally, students will explore the use of mixed media in primarily 2D compositions. Prerequisites: none

• VISUAL ARTS IV - SCULPTURE

  Course ID: NATA169

  Name: VISUAL ARTS IV - SCULPTURE

  Hours: 75

  Credits: 3

  In this course, students will complete exploration modules in each of the following mediums; clay and welded metal sculpture. The focus of the clay module will be on basic hand-building kills as well as introductory ceramic concepts including firing and glazing. In the welding module students will be introduced to the use of metal and basic welding techniques and concepts for the creation of art. Prerequisites: none

• COMMUNICATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  Course ID: COMM135

  Name: COMMUNICATIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course explores basic and therapeutic communication skills for the health professional. Communication skills required for the development of caring relationships and to overcome barriers will be discussed, as well as, the skills needed for interprofessional practice, group and family communication. Conflict resolution, self-reflective practice and health teaching are key components of this course. PREREQUISITE: Admission to a Health & Wellness program

• INTRODUCTORY COMPOSITION

  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 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. A review of grammar and sentence structure is a key component of this course. Prerequisite: 60% in ELA 30-1

• INTRODUCTION TO PROSE FICTION

  Course ID: ENGL105

  Name: INTRODUCTION TO PROSE FICTION

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  English 105 will introduce students to long and short prose fiction and to the demands of the analytical essay as a means of articulating critical analysis of that fiction. The selected fiction will represent various periods from the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries, and will manifest the voices of writers from: different classes, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, aesthetic and intellectual preoccupations, and geographic places of origin. Classes will include lectures, discussions, writing workshops, and an introduction to literary research methods. The creators of this course also hope that students develop an appreciation for fine literary works. This course is designed primarily for Social Work students. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the material through tests, essays, and an exam. Students will write two formal analytical essays, and will be graded both on their draft and on their final version. PREREQUISITE: 60% in ELA 30-1

• INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA AND TO POETRY

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL AND THE SHORT STORY

  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

• INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

  Course ID: ENGL150

  Name: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  English 150 will introduce students to important literary works by Canadian English speaking writers, including poetry, short stories, and a novel. Students will also spend some time honing their writing skills. The selected fiction will represent various periods, and will manifest the voices of writers from different classes, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, aesthetic and intellectual preoccupations, and geographic places of origin. Classes will include: lectures, discussions, wiring workshops, and an introduction to literary research methods. The creators of this course also hope that students develop an appreciation for fine literary works. This course is designed primarily for nursing students. Prerequisites: ENGL 106

• READING HISTORIES: HISTORIES IN TEXTS

  Course ID: ENGL200

  Name: READING HISTORIES: HISTORIES IN TEXTS

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  The goals of English 200 are to introduce students to the critical concepts and methods for reading literary texts historically and to emphasize the relationship between representation and history. The course is not necessarily tied to any single historical era or national literature and may range over periods and genres (novels, essays, scholarly criticism, plays, stories, poetry, and film). Topics covered could include Historicism, Representation, and Postmodernism. Prerequisites: ENGL 106 and ENGL 108

• WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE

  Course ID: ENGL201

  Name: WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  
  
  

• READING POLITICS: CLASS & IDEOLOGY

  Course ID: ENGL202

  Name: READING POLITICS: CLASS & IDEOLOGY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  The goals of English 202 are to introduce students to the critical concepts and dynamics of class and ideology in literary and other cultural texts. The course, which need not be tied to any one national, literary, or historical period, will include study of novels, stories, poems, essays, historical writing, film, scholarly criticism and theory, drama, journalism and material culture. English 202 will combine the study of selected literary and cultural texts (novels, plays, stories, poems, essays, films, documentaries, historical writing, journalism, and material culture) with scholarly work on the definitions, nature, politics and social function of the concepts of ‘class” and “ideology”. Two essays (one short paper, one longer research paper), a student presentation, class participation and a final exam will determine the final grade. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 & ENGL 102

• READING POLITICS: RACE & ETHNICITY

  Course ID: ENGL204

  Name: READING POLITICS: RACE & ETHNICITY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  The goals of English 204 are to introduce students to the critical concepts and dynamics of race and ethnicity in literary and other cultural texts. The course need not be tied to any one national literary or historical period and may range over periods and genres (novels, essays, scholarly criticism, plays, stories, poetry, film and material culture). Prerequisites: ENGL 106 and ENGL 108

• INTRODUCTION TO THE SONNET

  Course ID: ENGL235

  Name: INTRODUCTION TO THE SONNET

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course introduces the sonnet as a poetic genre. Students will learn how to read and write about poetry by way of exploring the sonnet's variable forms and its subject matters. The genre is used to profess romantic love as well as explore matters of philosophical perplexity like loss of religious faith or the transcending power of the written word. The sonnet comes in regular as well as irregular forms. The course will trace the evolution of the sonnet from its introduction into English by the courtier poets through to its presence in modern times. Exploration of the Petrarchan/Italian and English/Shakespearean sonnet forms shows the evolution of the sonnet's subject matter from complex expression of romantic love, to inspirational love for the divine, and commentary on poetic expression itself. The sonnet also functions as a cultural mirror revealing social attitudes to female body image, gender politics, engagement with both the sacred and profane, as well as a means for broader social criticism. Prerequisites: ENGL 106 and ENGL 108

• WRITING FOR EDUCATION STUDENTS

  Course ID: ENGL290

  Name: WRITING FOR EDUCATION STUDENTS

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  English 290 will introduce students to the values and differences in various forms of academic writing: personal essays, persuasive essays, and expository essays. This writing instruction will be supported by a selection of essays representing various periods, and manifesting voices of writers from different classes, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, aesthetic and intellectual preoccupations, and geographic places of origin. Classes will include lectures, discussions, writing workshops, and an introduction to literary research methods. This course is designed primarily for Education students. Prerequisites: ENGL 106 and ENGL 108

• SHAKESPEARE

  Course ID: ENGL339

  Name: SHAKESPEARE

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course provides a University-level introduction to Shakespeare, through the critical reading of nine of Shakespeare’s plays. Many students will have studied one or more Shakespeare’s plays at High School, where the primary concentration is usually on character and plot. This course goes considerably beyond that by looking at a representative cross-section of Shakespeare’s plays, by examining some of the background of the times and cultural background, and by looking at some of the themes that keep recurring in Shakespeare’s plays. The course seeks to show how so many of Shakespeare’s fundamental concerns are as relevant today as they were in 1600, and to help explain why Shakespeare’s plays have had such an impact in so many ages, countries, cultures, and languages. Prerequisites: ENGL 106 and ENGL 108

• CANADIAN LITERATURE SINCE 1960

  Course ID: ENGL376

  Name: CANADIAN LITERATURE SINCE 1960

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  Canadian literature, asserts Northrop Frye in his conclusion to the Literary History of Canada (1965), has been shaped importantly by inheritances of history, language, and place. In particular, Frye positions a specific question—“where is here?”—at the heart of the Canadian literary tradition. Prerequisites: ENGL 106 and ENGL 108

• CANADIAN LITERATURE TO THE MODERNIST PERIOD

  Course ID: ENGL377

  Name: CANADIAN LITERATURE TO THE MODERNIST PERIOD

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This survey of English Canadian literature to the 1960s will introduce students to two critical questions asked in the formation of our national and literary cultures: ‘Where is here?’ and ‘Who are we here?’. In analyzing reports, letters, poems and short fiction either exploring or representing these questions students will understand how our geography and interaction with place figures in the history of Canadian literature. Reflection of the ‘Canadian’ experience is first that of explorers who traversed our lands seeking to identify its wealth and dimensions. What figures in their works is a physical mapping of ‘Where is here?’ a question latter to be taken up again by colonial settlers who typically asked “Who are we here?” the geographical ‘Where is here?’ and the cultural ‘Who are we here?’ are themes carried forward in to the Modernist period where reflections on colonialism, imperialism, regional literature, and national identity were still at play. Prerequisites: ENGL 106 and ENGL 108

• MYTH & FOLKLORE: CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

  Course ID: ENGL388

  Name: MYTH & FOLKLORE: CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  Western English-speaking civilization has deeply imbedded in it myths and folklore drawn from a very wide range of cultures, from the ancient Greek and Roman, to Norse and Arabic legend, from Arthurian legend to pagan religion, from oral folk tales to superstitions and traditional songs. Much children’s literature, particularly novels in a children’s fantasy genre, draws heavily on these traditions, both consciously and unconsciously. Prerequisites: ENGL106 and ENGL108

• INTRODUCTORY FRENCH I

  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

• INTRODUCTORY FRENCH II

  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

• INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I

  Course ID: RUSS211

  Name: INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

• INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II

  Course ID: RUSS212

  Name: INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

• READING RUSSIAN I

  Course ID: RUSS325

  Name: READING RUSSIAN I

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

• READING RUSSIAN II

  Course ID: RUSS326

  Name: READING RUSSIAN II

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3