ACWR-1010 - 1

Writing for Academic Purposes
3.0 credit hours

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills for writing in an academic context. Students will learn a variety of forms commonly required, including in particular book reviews and research essays. Students who have earned a grade of less than 73% in Grade 12 English must register in ACWR-1010.

ACWR-1010 - 1

Writing for Academic Purposes
3.0 credit hours

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills for writing in an academic context. Students will learn a variety of forms commonly required, including in particular book reviews and research essays. Students who have earned a grade of less than 73% in Grade 12 English must register in ACWR-1010.

ACWR-1010 - 2

Writing for Academic Purposes
3.0 credit hours

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills for writing in an academic context. Students will learn a variety of forms commonly required, including in particular book reviews and research essays. Students who have earned a grade of less than 73% in Grade 12 English must register in ACWR-1010.

ACWR-1010 - 2

Writing for Academic Purposes
3.0 credit hours

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills for writing in an academic context. Students will learn a variety of forms commonly required, including in particular book reviews and research essays. Students who have earned a grade of less than 73% in Grade 12 English must register in ACWR-1010.

ACWR-1010 - 3

Writing for Academic Purposes
3.0 credit hours

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills for writing in an academic context. Students will learn a variety of forms commonly required, including in particular book reviews and research essays. Students who have earned a grade of less than 73% in Grade 12 English must register in ACWR-1010.

ACWR-1010 - 3

Writing for Academic Purposes
3.0 credit hours

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills for writing in an academic context. Students will learn a variety of forms commonly required, including in particular book reviews and research essays. Students who have earned a grade of less than 73% in Grade 12 English must register in ACWR-1010.

ACWR-1010 - 4

Writing for Academic Purposes
3.0 credit hours

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills for writing in an academic context. Students will learn a variety of forms commonly required, including in particular book reviews and research essays. Students who have earned a grade of less than 73% in Grade 12 English must register in ACWR-1010.

BIOL-1010

The Evolutionary and Ecological Revolution
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to ecology from a historical perspective, starting with the natural philosophers of the 18th century, through Darwin and his contemporaries, to the present day and the role of ecology in addressing environmental and resource development issues. This course has an additional $25 field trip fee.

BIOL-1010

The Evolutionary and Ecological Revolution
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to ecology from a historical perspective, starting with the natural philosophers of the 18th century, through Darwin and his contemporaries, to the present day and the role of ecology in addressing environmental and resource development issues. A field trip fee will be applied.

BIOL-1020

The Genetic Revolution
3.0 credit hours

A journey through the historical development of our understanding of genes and their role in the development and evolution of living organisms. This course will emphasize the process of scientific discovery, from Mendel’s “heritable factors” to Crick’s “central dogma” of molecular Biology and our ever-growing ability to manipulate genetic information.

BIOL-1020

The Genetic Revolution
3.0 credit hours

A journey through the historical development of our understanding of genes and their role in the development and evolution of living organisms. This course will emphasize the process of scientific discovery, from Mendel's 'heritable factors' to Crick's 'central dogma' of molecular Biology and our ever-growing ability to manipulate genetic information.

BIOL-1020

The Genetic Revolution
3.0 credit hours

A journey through the historical development of our understanding of genes and their role in the development and evolution of living organisms. This course will emphasize the process of scientific discovery, from Mendel's 'heritable factors' to Crick's 'central dogma' of molecular Biology and our ever-growing ability to manipulate genetic information.

BIOL-1310

Cells and Energy
3.0 credit hours

This course will focus on the structure and work of cells as the fundamental units of life. Topics include membranes, the structure and function of organelles including the cytoskeleton, the cell cycle, enzymes, and the central metabolic pathways common to most living organisms. Includes a laboratory component (BIOL-1310L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, and Math 40S (applied or pre-calculus), recommended corequisite: BIOL-1010. Students may not hold credit both for this course and the former BIOL-1331.

BIOL-1310

Cells and Energy
3.0 credit hours

This course will focus on the structure and work of cells as the fundamental units of life. Topics include membranes, the structure and function of organelles including the cytoskeleton, the cell cycle, enzymes, and the central metabolic pathways common to most living organisms. Prerequisite(s): Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, and Math 40S (applied or pre-calculus). Corequisite(s): BIOL-1310L (lab). Recommended corequisite(s): BIOL-1010. A lab fee will be applied. Cannot be held with the former BIOL-1331.

BIOL-1310

Cells and Energy
3.0 credit hours

This course will focus on the structure and work of cells as the fundamental units of life. Topics include membranes, the structure and function of organelles including the cytoskeleton, the cell cycle, enzymes, and the central metabolic pathways common to most living organisms. Prerequisite(s): Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, and Math 40S (applied or pre-calculus). Corequisite(s): BIOL-1310L (lab). Recommended corequisite(s): BIOL-1010. A lab fee will be applied. Cannot be held with the former BIOL-1331.

BIOL-1310L - 1

Cells and Energy Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab course for BIOL-1310. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-1310L - 1

Cells and Energy Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab course for BIOL-1310. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-1310L - 2

Cells and Energy Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab course for BIOL-1310. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-1310L - 2

Cells and Energy Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab course for BIOL-1310. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-1320

Diversity of Life
3.0 credit hours

A survey course of organismal biology, with a focus on phylogenetic relationships between organisms, and form and function of living organisms within the context of their biotic and physical environments. Includes a laboratory component (BIOL-1320L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: BIOL-1310 or BIOL-1010. Students may not hold credit both for this course and the former BIOL-1341.

BIOL-1320

Diversity of Life
3.0 credit hours

A survey course of organismal biology, with a focus on phylogenetic relationships between organisms, and form and function of living organisms within the context of their biotic and physical environments. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-1010 or BIOL-1310. Corequisite(s): BIOL-1320L (lab). A lab fee will be applied. Cannot be held with the former BIOL-1341.

BIOL-1320L - 1

Diversity of Life Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for BIOL-1320. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-1320L - 1

Diversity of Life Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for BIOL-1320. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-1320L - 2

Diversity of Life Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for BIOL-1320. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-1320L - 2

Diversity of Life Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for BIOL-1320. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-1350

Microbes, Health, and Illness
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to the essential principles of microbiology, with an emphasis on human health. The course covers basic biochemistry and surveys the major types of microbes (bacteria, protists, micro-fungi, and viruses). Building on that foundation, we will examine interactions between humans and pathogens, including the mechanisms of immune system function. Selected diseases will be discussed, as illustrations of general principles in host-microbe interactions.

BIOL-1350

Microbes, Health, and Illness
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to the essential principles of microbiology, with an emphasis on human health. The course covers basic biochemistry and surveys the major types of microbes (bacteria, protists, micro-fungi, and viruses). Building on that foundation, we will examine interactions between humans and pathogens, including the mechanisms of immune system function. Selected diseases will be discussed, as illustrations of general principles in host-microbe interactions.

BIOL-1361

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
3.0 credit hours

The first course of a 2-semester comprehensive study of human anatomy and physiology. Interactions between form and function are examined at the cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organismal level. Topics include body plan & organization, homeostasis, cellular biology, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system and articulations, muscular system, nervous system, general and special senses, and endocrine system. Includes a laboratory requirement (BIOL-1361L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. No prerequisite but high school biology strongly recommended. Students may not hold credit both for this course and BIOL-1360.

BIOL-1361

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
3.0 credit hours

The first course of a 2-semester comprehensive study of human anatomy and physiology. Interactions between form and function are examined at the cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organismal level. Topics include body plan and organization, homeostasis, cellular biology, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system and articulations, muscular system, nervous system, general and special senses, and endocrine system. Recommended prerequisite(s): high school biology. Corequisite(s): BIOL-1361L (lab). A lab fee will be applied. Cannot be held with BIOL-1360.

BIOL-1361L - 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-1361L - 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-1361L - 2

Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-1361L - 2

Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-1361L - 3

Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-1371

Human Anatomy and Physiology II
3.0 credit hours

The second course of a 2-semester comprehensive study of human anatomy and physiology. Interactions between form and function are examined at the cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organismal level. Topics include cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, inheritance, and embryology. Includes a laboratory requirement (BIOL-1371L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: BIOL-1361. Students may not hold credit both for this course and BIOL-1370.

BIOL-1371

Human Anatomy and Physiology II
3.0 credit hours

The second course of a 2-semester comprehensive study of human anatomy and physiology. Interactions between form and function are examined at the cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organismal level. Topics include cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, inheritance, and embryology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-1361. Corequisite(s): BIOL-1371L (lab). A lab fee will be applied. Cannot be held with BIOL-1370.

BIOL-1371L - 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-1371L - 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-1371L - 2

Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-1371L - 2

Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-2100

Genetics of Eukaryotes and Bacteria
3.0 credit hours

Mendelian genetics: genetic interactions, linkage, and chromosome mapping. Meiosis and its implications, including chromosomal abnormalities, gene duplications and deletions. Transcription, translation, and the regulation of gene expression. Population genetics and evolution. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-1020. Recommended prerequisite(s): BIOL-1310 and BIOL-1320. Corequisite(s): BIOL-2100L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.

BIOL-2100L - 1

Genetics of Eukaryotes and Bacteria Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for BIOL-2100. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-2100L - 2

Genetics of Eukaryotes and Bacteria Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for BIOL-2100. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-2200

Microbiology
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to the structure, physiology and genetics of microorganisms and viruses, focusing on bacteria. Laboratory work will cover aseptic technique, methods for growing, identifying and enumerating microbes in cultures and specimens, and introduce students to central topics in bacterial genetics. Includes a laboratory component (BIOL-2200L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: BIOL 1310 and BIOL-1320.

BIOL-2200L

Microbiology Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for BIOL-2200. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-2300

Cell Biology
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to cell biology with a focus on eukaryotic cells. Lectures and labs will introduce students to apply microscopy, biochemistry, and molecular genetics to study structure and function at the cellular level of organization. Subjects to be explored include the structure, genesis, and function of biological membranes; the endomembrane system and its role in the posttranslational modification and transport of proteins; cellular communication and signaling; the cytoskeleton; intercellular junctions and the extracellular matrix; and the regulation of the cell cycle. Prerequisite: BIOL-1310. Recommended: CHEM-1010 and CHEM-1020.

BIOL-2300L

Cell Biology Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-2410

Biology of Invertebrates
3.0 credit hours

Invertebrates comprise most of the described species on this planet and illustrate a breathtaking diversity of life histories-all of which impact other organisms (including humans) in both beneficial and detrimental ways. In this course, we will survey major groups of invertebrates, examining their evolution, ecological roles, behaviour, anatomy, and physiology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-1320. Corequisite(s): BIOL-2410L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.

BIOL-2410L

Biology of Invertebrates Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for BIOL-2410. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

BIOL-2510

Principles of Ecology
3.0 credit hours

Introduction to the study of ecological systems: energy and nutrient flows in ecosystems, dynamics of plant and animal populations, structure of ecological communities and functioning of ecosystems, and ecological processes that structure biological communities in space and time. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-1010 or BIOL-1320. Corequisite(s): BIOL-2510L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.

BIOL-2510L - 1

Principles of Ecology Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab Course for BIOL-2510/3.

BIOL-2510L - 2

Principles of Ecology Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab Course for BIOL-2510/3.

BIOL-2950

Animal Physiology
3.0 credit hours

An exploration of the function of vertebrate organ systems. This course examines the endocrine and nervous systems, metabolism, digestion, excretion, and respiration, emphasizing feedback loops and their pivotal role in maintaining homeostasis. Focusing primarily on mammals, it also incorporates a comparative perspective on other vertebrate classes, linking organ structure to physiological function. Through this course, students will gain a holistic understanding of the adaptive mechanisms underlying animal life. Prerequisites: BIOL-1310 and BIOL-1320.

BIOL-2950

Topics in Biology
3.0 credit hours

The content of this course will vary from year to year, depending on the needs of students and the interests and availability of instructors.

BIOL-3300

Cancer Biology
3.0 credit hours

This course covers the present understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate cancer progression. It will examine fundamental aspects of morphogenesis including dysregulation of the cell cycle, the role of the cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix in cancer metastasis, tumor suppressors and cell cycle checkpoints. Students will develop research projects using time lapse movies of normal and cancerous epithelia. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-1310.

BIOL-3400

Developmental Biology
3.0 credit hours

This course covers the present understanding of the molecular mechanisms that regulate animal development and their implications for human diseases. It will examine fundamental aspects of morphogenesis including early embryo development, tissue patterning, and growth and regeneration. To do so, vertebrate and invertebrate models are studied. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-1310, BIOL-1320, and one of BIOL-2100 or BIOL-2300.

BIOL-3410

Molecular Biology
3.0 credit hours

This course will offer an in-depth exploration of the molecular foundations of life, focusing on the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Topics include DNA replication, chromosome organization, gene regulation, recombination, and signal transduction pathways. Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, experimental design, and integration of molecular principles to solve complex biological problems. In the lab students will gain hands-on experience with essential molecular techniques such as gene cloning, DNA sequencing, and in vitro mutagenesis. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of Biology and 6 credit hours of Chemistry. Corequisite(s): BIOL-3410L. A lab fee will be applied.

BIOL-3410L

Molecular Biology Lab
0.0 credit hours

BIOL-3510

Conservation Biology
3.0 credit hours

The focus of this course is on applied aspects of ecology, including conservation of biodiversity, habitat, and natural resources, impacts of disruptions to ecosystems such as introduction of invasive species, habitat destruction and fragmentation, climate change, and urban ecology. Emphasis will be put on using the primary scientific literature to understand concepts. Prerequisite: BIOL-2510; recommended: BIOL 2100.

BIOL-3600

Introduction to Mathematical Biology
3.0 credit hours

Introduction to mathematical biology through the lens of nonlinear difference and differential equations. Features of these systems include stability, periodicity, attractors, bifurcation, fractals, and chaos. Project-based learning and computational analysis will be emphasized throughout, focusing on biological applications including population, harvesting, predator-prey, competition, host-parasite, disease, and epidemic models. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including BIOL-2510 and MATH-1030. BIOL-2510 may be taken concurrently with the course. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course MATH-3050.

BIOL-3800

Biophysics
3.0 credit hours

Introduction to mathematical modeling and physics-based approaches used to represent biological systems. Biophysical topics include thermodynamics, random walks and Brownian motion, electrostatics and the structure of biomolecules, nerve impulses, the quantum mechanical nature of vision, continuum mechanics, and transport phenomena.

BIOL-3950

Science Communication
3.0 credit hours

Scientists must communicate insights from research to diverse audiences: in writing, orally, and visually. This course is a practical introduction to digesting and communicating research findings using all three of these modes. Students will use current digital tools to produce text and graphics, appropriately documenting their use of data and primary sources. Our focus will be on communication among scientists, but a central argument of this course is that the principles of effective communication apply broadly. Prerequisite(s): MATH-1000 and 3 credit hours of BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or MATH at the 2000-level or higher (excluding BIOL-2010 and MATH-2000). Biology: interdisciplinary biology course. Communications and Media: area course.

BIOL-4990

Senior Seminar in Evolution
3.0 credit hours

In this capstone seminar students will explore the multidisciplinary richness of biology using the theory of evolution as a unifying theme of the course. Through an individual project as well as guest speakers from within and outside the field of biology, students will explore how the theory of evolution, and biology more broadly, has shaped people’s imaginations, whether that be in the laboratory, the wider university, the church, or society at large. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 12 credit hours of Biology and 12 credit hours of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics combined.

BTS-1110

Biblical Literature & Themes
3.0 credit hours

This introductory course, intended for students familiar with the Bible, provides an overview of the Bible and biblical studies by exploring the content of the biblical story and its major themes; the geographic, cultural, and social contexts out of which the Bible emerged; the different types of literature in the Bible; and various ways of reading and interpreting biblical texts. Cannot be held with BTS-1120 or BTS-1130.

BTS-1140

Exploring Christian Spirituality
3.0 credit hours

An introductory survey of various traditions and disciplines of Christian spirituality in the context of their historical development and contemporary expression. Students will be challenged to expand the scope of their understanding and practice of Christian spirituality as they engage and process the course material from within the context of their own religious traditions. Cannot be held with former BTS-2420.

BTS-1160

Christianity and Art
3.0 credit hours

The key claims and controversies of the Christian tradition are often thought to be associated primarily with the spoken word or the written text. But the history of Christianity is not limited to the production of creedal confessions and doctrinal statements. From their earliest beginnings, Christians have also been involved in the production of a rich and varied visual culture. This course will explore some of the ways Christians have attempted to reflect on their understanding of the Christian life through the production of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other forms of visual art. It will also provide an opportunity to consider Christianity’s complex relationship with images more generally by exploring the debate between those who claim that the production of Christian images can be a profound expression of faith and those who argue that any production of Christian images is an act of supreme unfaithfulness. Cannot be held with former BTS-2740.

BTS-2000W

Christianity: A (Very) Short Introduction
3.0 credit hours

This course will survey the history, thought, and practice of Christianity, from the period of the early church to the present. [T] This is a "W" course and fulfills the academic writing requirement.

BTS-2230

Biblical Perspectives on Peace and Justice
3.0 credit hours

The biblical writings are rich with images of peace and justice. This course seeks a deeper understanding of these biblical themes in light of the prevalence of violence and conflict in the ancient world and today. [B]

BTS-2250

Ecotheology
3.0 credit hours

Concepts such as dominion, subjugation, and control are theologically charged concepts that have historically informed Christians’ approach to creation. The course will begin with a critical analysis of these concepts. We will then undertake a rereading of the biblical corpus that engenders creative and countercultural ecotheologies of care and kinship that place humans alongside others in creation in mutually belonging ways. We will be in dialogue with contemporary approaches to ecology and creation care, including Indigenous perspectives. [B,T]

BTS-2311

A History of Worship Music
3.0 credit hours

A study of the development and practice of Christian worship music from the New Testament church through the 21st century, focusing primarily on congregational singing. The course will explore cultural and spiritual movements which gave rise to new forms of worship music throughout history, and trace recurring controversies and questions related to its practice. Reading musical notation not required. Cannot be held with cross-listed course MUSC-2310. BTS Category: Practical Theology. Intensive week: May 4-8, M-F, 9am-4pm

BTS-2331

Leading Music and Worship
3.0 credit hours

A study of preparing and leading worship, with a primary focus on enabling the congregational voice. Attention will be given to understanding the theological and musical bases for song selection within a variety of worship traditions, as well as the development of practical leadership skills, both spoken and sung. Reading musical notation not required. [PT]

BTS-2370

The Art of Worship
3.0 credit hours

This course explores the meaning of worship through an examination of its practice. It will reflect on the role of preaching, music, prayer, and the dramatic and visual arts in worship. It will introduce the principles and practices of vital worship leadership, and it will provide opportunity to develop basic skills in worship leading and public communication. NOTE: Contrary to what you may read elsewhere, there is no additional lab in this class. [PT]

BTS-2550

History of Christianity
3.0 credit hours

A survey of the historical developments in Christianity from the early church to the present. Attention will be paid to the manner in which Christianity was influenced by its social setting and at the same time stimulated change in its host culture. BTS Category: History of Christianity. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course HIST-2550.

BTS-2570

Anabaptism: From European to Global Reality
3.0 credit hours

This course explores the evolving character of Anabaptist identity over a 500-year period. The course will begin by giving attention to sixteenth-century origins in Europe and it will follow the ongoing story of how Anabaptist communities evolved over several centuries before becoming a global reality. The course may give attention to selected issues and themes. For the most part, the accent in this course will be on the Mennonite story. [HC] Cannot hold credit in this course and BTS-2695/HIST-2950: 1525: Anabaptism at 500.

BTS-2570

Anabaptism: From European to Global Reality
3.0 credit hours

This course explores the evolving character of Anabaptist identity over a 500-year period. The course will begin by giving attention to sixteenth-century origins in Europe and it will follow the ongoing story of how Anabaptist communities evolved over several centuries before becoming a global reality. The course may give attention to selected issues and themes. For the most part, the accent in this course will be on the Mennonite story. BTS Category: History of Christianity. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course HIST-2570.

BTS-2580

Saints, Martyrs, and Heretics: Exploring Theological Lives
3.0 credit hours

Why does the Christian tradition see fit to hold up certain exemplary lives as worthy of special attention? How do churches decide whom to venerate as a saint and whom to condemn as a heretic? Why do martyrs often find themselves torn between the categories of saint and heretic? What sorts of communities are formed by these exercises? This is course is an exercise in theology as biography, focusing on three forms of life that have figured prominently in the Christian tradition. [T]

BTS-2590

Spinoza and His Mennonite Friends
3.0 credit hours

Benedict Spinoza (1632-1677) was one of the most important philosophers of the early modern period. He was also a very close friend to a substantial group of Mennonites. In addition to publishing his work and providing him with financial support, they were also key conversation partners who helped Spinoza to develop and refine his philosophical work. This course serves as an introduction to Spinoza’s thought, historical context, and legacy. In paying close attention to his Mennonite collaborators and the world in which they lived, it will also provide a window into aspects of historical Mennonite life and thought that tend to be somewhat underappreciated. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course PHIL-2590. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Anabaptist.

BTS-2695

1525: Anabaptism at 500
3.0 credit hours

This course surveys the history and legacy of Anabaptism, at its quincentenary, as a set of theological, religious, cultural, political, and social movements global in reach. Themes may include the place of the Bible, confessions of faith, pacifism, persecutions, economics, missionary endeavors, globalization, church-state relations, secularization, art and literature, historiography, and religious change. Students may not take for credit both this course and BTS/HIST-2750 Anabaptism: From European to Global Reality.

BTS-2695

Mennonites in Canada since 1970
3.0 credit hours

This course examines trends in the Canadian Mennonite experience over the past half-century. Our exploration of these decades will be both chronological and thematic across national regions where topics of study may include immigration and refugees, politics, business and labour, art and literature, urban and rural life, family, sexuality, religious beliefs and practices, missions and activism, entertainment, and your parents.  BTS Category: History of Christianity. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Anabaptist.

BTS-3120

Dante: The Divine Comedy
3.0 credit hours

When, at the mid-point of his life, Dante found himself in the midst of a crisis, he turned to the dead to help him find his way. Equal parts literature, poetry, history, politics, philosophy, and theology, this course will follow Dante's epic journey through hell, purgatory, and heaven as recorded in the Divine Comedy. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050, or 6 credit hours of 1000- or 2000-level Philosophy. BTS Category: Theology. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses ENGL-3120 or PHIL-3120. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.

BTS-3140

Freedom, Liberation, and Politics in the Bible
3.0 credit hours

While freedom and liberation are words that are commonly used in global politics, they are also themes that animate the world of the Bible. This course will allow students to appreciate the Bible’s positive politics, allowing for an exploration of freedom and liberation as common themes through a close reading of various biblical texts and stories alongside other secondary sources. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. BTS Category: Bible. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.

BTS-3280

Feminist Perspectives on Bible and Theology
3.0 credit hours

Recognizing that how we interpret the Bible, do theology, and practice faith is always contextual, this course will explore the critical engagement of Scripture and theology from a feminist perspective. It will survey how feminist discourse has changed over the years; explore contributions of feminist scholars to biblical studies and to understandings of God, church, and spirituality; and acknowledge contributions of womanist theologies and non-Euro-American feminist theologies. Attention will be given to how themes and issues in feminist theology and biblical interpretation intersect with our own lives and how they might contribute to furthering relationships of mutuality, justice, and shalom. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies. BTS Category: Bible or Christian Traditions.

BTS-3295

Terrifying Texts
3.0 credit hours

Biblical stories such as the sacrifice of Jephthah’s Daughter, the genocide of Canaanites, the rape of Tamar, and the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira can terrify a reader because of the violence they contain. Other biblical texts such as the Jubilee laws, the visions of Ezekiel and Revelation, the story of the daughters of Zelophehad, and Jesus’ encounter with the Syrophoenician woman might elicit a different kind of “terror,” namely, the awe of “what if” and a world filled with strange encounters and transformative possibilities. By inviting students to consider both kinds of stories, Terrifying Texts is a course that allows for critical thinking to emerge in spaces of tension and terror, wonder, and hope by fostering a dialogue between biblical texts and contexts, then and now. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including 6 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. NOTE: This course may fulfill the Group 2 Ancillary requirement for the BBA or part of the Ancillary requirement for a Business major in the BA.

BTS-3295

Family, Fertility, and Faith
3.0 credit hours

Procreation, fertility, and family are key elements in the biblical stories of God’s people. While these themes are central to God’s promises and movement in the lives of God’s people, we struggle with the theological and societal pressures surrounding fertility, including the stigmas of childlessness, singleness, and unwanted pregnancy. This course will examine these themes and the various forms of family in the biblical text. It will explore the ways that various cultures have shaped the interpretation of these texts and the ways, in turn, that these texts continue to shape the faith and lives of God’s people. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. BTS Category: Bible.

BTS-3700

The City and the Soul: Encountering Winnipeg Through The Wire
3.0 credit hours

This course takes up the longstanding analogy of the city and the soul and explores it in the context of the contemporary city. Through an extended reading of The Wire-a critically acclaimed TV drama about the city-it invites students to reflect on what it might mean to pursue the good life in Winnipeg. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study, including 6 credit hours of Philosophy. BTS Category: Christian Traditions. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses PHIL-3700 or SOCI-3700. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.

BTS-3750

Shakespeare, Philosophy, and Religion
3.0 credit hours

Taking a cue from the American philosopher Stanley Cavell, this course places the work of Shakespeare into conversation with early modern philosophy and religion. In particular, it will explore the claim that Shakespeare’s tragic and post-tragic plays—Othello, King Lear, The Winters Tale, The Tempest—are responding in different ways to the same challenges associated with early modern philosophers such as René Descartes. Finally, it will examine how these issues play out in early modern religious life and thought. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university level courses. [Th]

BTS-3760

Literature and Theology
3.0 credit hours

An interdisciplinary study of literary and doctrinal texts that invites students to experience these sources theologically and imaginatively, doing so in a way that enables the study of various themes such as redemption, forgiveness, love and fidelity to others and to creation. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including 6 credit hours in either Biblical and Theological Studies or introductory English (1010-1050), the latter of which must include one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050. BTS Category: Christian Traditions. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course ENGL-3760.

BTS-3765

Mennonite Literature and Theology
3.0 credit hours

Writers of Mennonite heritage have found a prominent place in Canadian and American literature, and "Mennonite literature," broadly understood to include fiction, poetry, memoir, and literary criticism, has become a recognizable minor literature in North America. This course will provide an opportunity to read and consider theological writings alongside of Mennonite literature produced by writers such as Rudy Wiebe, Julia Kasdorf, Miriam Toews, David Bergen, Dora Dueck, and Di Brandt, attempting to understand literary style, thematic developments, Mennonite sensibilities embraced or denied and so on. Given the unique opportunity afforded by our location, the course may incorporate presentations by Winnipeg writers. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. BTS Category: Christian Traditions. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course ENGL-3765.

BTS-3895

Augustine's City of God
3.0 credit hours

In the years 413-426 CE, Augustine wrote The City of God, a massive, sprawling, majestic work that engages extensively with Roman and Jewish history, Greek and Roman mythology and philosophy, and Jewish, Roman, and Christian worship. Augustine wrote The City of God as a response to those who blamed Christians for the fall of Rome, but its deeper concern is with this question: where can the soul and the city find happiness amidst the changing circumstances of life? The purpose of this course is to follow Augustine closely as he searches for his answer, to evaluate the arguments and answers he provides, and to make his question our own. The objective is for students will develop a critical and coherent reading of The City of God on a topic of their own choosing as it arises from the text. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including 6 credit hours of BTS.

BTS-3895

Queer Christologies
3.0 credit hours

This course explores how the mysteries of Jesus Christ’s personhood, body, and resurrection might bear on our embodied life. After foundational engagement with early Christology controversies, we will read several authors within or influential to queer theology, including Virginia Burrus, Marcella Althaus-Reid, and Linn Marie Tonstad. Gender and sexuality will be key themes, but ultimately, queering Christ—or encountering a Christ who queers—will draw us into more fundamental questions of difference, love, and power. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies. BTS Category: Theology.

BTS-3895

Indigenous and Christian
3.0 credit hours

This 3-credit hour course is taught by a Red River Metis cleric, exploring the complex relationship between Indigenous spirituality and Christianity. What does it mean to be Indigenous and Christian? Topics will introduce historical interactions and contemporary expressions of faith, Indigenous worldviews and sacred ceremonies, the Christian Church and government roles in the Residential School system, and the legacy of harm of colonization and assimilation of Indigenous people in Canada. We will explore biblical theology and Indigenous ways of knowing God through readings, discussions and experiential learning. Students will critically analyze these tensions and the efforts of Indigenous Christians on this pathway of self-determination within the body of Christ.  Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. BTS Category: Christian Traditions. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.

BTS-3895 - 1

Racism and Religion
3.0 credit hours

Starting with Martin Luther King Jr's observation that Sunday morning worship is "the most segregated hour" the course will enable students to understand the connections between race and religion. Using history, theology, and critical race studies the course will allow students to carefully consider the intersections between race, racism, and religion in their own contexts. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including 6 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. [T]

BTS-3895 - 2

Give Peace a Chance: Mennonite Peace Theology
3.0 credit hours

This course will explore the Anabaptist Peace Theology tradition. Attention will be given to the historical development of this tradition, as well as to recent theological work in which Anabaptists seek to address issues of violence and peace. Our readings and discussions will invite a deepened knowledge of this important tradition, showing, among other things, that the tradition is not monolithic in embracing a rejection of all violence. Further, we will be exposed in significant ways to current initiatives of Mennonite peacebuilding on a global scale. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including 6 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. [HC, T]

BTS-3995

Positive Masculinities
3.0 credit hours

Masculinities have been diversely constructed and performed over time, often caught up in negative social phenomena that have been characterized as “toxic masculinities.” By considering Christian faith and practice as a positive intervening force, the course will articulate positive masculinities by considering, among other things, the following questions: What does it mean to be a man? How is masculinity religiously and societally constructed across various gendered and other realities? How do we collectively exercise healthy and kind identities with theological underpinnings? Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, 6 credit hours in Biblical & Theological Studies or permission of the instructor.

BTS-4185

Disruptive Good News: The Church in Acts
3.0 credit hours

The church in the Acts of the Apostles is accused of “turning the world upside down” (Acts 17:6). The Holy Spirit blows through the church, often turning it upside down. This course will examine how the good news of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection disrupted people’s lives, social conventions, religious beliefs, and systems of power, even as it birthed a Spirit-empowered community of faith that continues in the church today. The emphasis will be on a literary, theological, and pastoral reading of Acts, rather than on historical exegetical issues. Throughout the course we will ask how the contemporary church can learn from and be challenged by this disruptive good news. Prerequisites: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. BTS Category: Bible. Instructor has given permission for students with 60 credits, including 6 credit hours in BTS to register.

BTS-4295

The Gospel of John
3.0 credit hours

This course will explore the literary character and theological message of the Gospel of John within its social historical context. Particular attention will be given to the Gospel's distinctive portrait of Jesus and the response that this Gospel invites from both ancient and modern readers. The course will investigate broad themes, engage students in close reading of specific texts, and examine prominent issues. BTS Category: Bible. Prerequisites: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies.

BTS-4295

Ezekiel: Exile, Trauma, and the Land
3.0 credit hours

This course will focus on reading Ezekiel in the book’s exilic context. The book wrestles with the exile in its depiction of both people and land, presenting both as traumatized. This course will explore the points of connection between people, land, and God in Ezekiel, and examine how these parties relate to one another in the book. We will consider how the trauma of exile confronts and reshapes these relationships. Our study will be informed by modern scholarship on trauma in the social sciences and literary studies, in addition to current scholarship on Ezekiel. Prerequisites: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. BTS Category: Bible Intensive week: May 19-23, M-F, 9am-4pm. This course is only available in person.

BTS-4431

Christian Spirituality
3.0 credit hours

This experience-centred course introduces students to practices and perspectives for growing in attentiveness to God’s presence in order to be continually formed into Christlikeness by the Holy Spirit. The course helps cultivate spiritual habits that can sustain students in their future ministries within and beyond local congregations. Both individual and communal spiritual formation will be explored. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies.

BTS-4431

Christian Spirituality
3.0 credit hours

This course introduces students to the study of Christian spirituality by examining diverse traditions of Christian spirituality historically and presently, by considering the scriptural and theological moorings of these traditions, and by engaging in research that studies spiritual life. Through these explorations, students will be invited to consider their own spiritual heritage and ongoing spiritual development. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. BTS Category: Practical Theology.

BTS-4495

Power, Ethics, Abuse, and Church Leadership
3.0 credit hours

This course will examine the nature, function, ethics, and processes of pastoral influence. We will explore healthy pastoral relationships and stewardship of power, and the responsibility to both prevent and respond to transgressions of power. We will also explore healing centred practices when responding to domestic violence or sexual harm situations experienced by congregants. We will consider a variety of theological perspectives and how they can and have shaped the challenges of abuse response and prevention. Throughout the course, we will focus on the importance of an honest and healthy understanding of the "self" when in a position of authority. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours of Biblical and Theological Studies. BTS Category: Practical Theology. Intensive week: Apr 27-May 1, M-F, 9am-4pm

BTS-4740

Systematic Theology
3.0 credit hours

This course gives attention to the major themes of Christian belief such as revelation and the authority of scripture, God and creation, the nature of humanity, the person and work of Jesus Christ, sin and salvation, the nature of the church and its practices, the Christian life, and eschatology. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. [T]

BTS-4770

Jesus Christ as Cultural Icon: Jesus in Art, Culture, and Theology
3.0 credit hours

Whether one is religious or not, the figure of Jesus Christ looms large and takes various forms in the cultural imagination across the globe. The Christian faith too holds within its traditions a variety of ‘pictures’ of Jesus through the centuries. This variety is evident in the church’s theology, but also in artistic depictions and cultural depictions. This course will look at “Jesus through the centuries” as manifested in the Christian tradition. Prerequisites: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. BTS Category Theology

BTS-4895

Radical (and other) Theologies of the Reformation(s)
3.0 credit hours

The multiple reformations of the sixteenth century (Lutheran, Swiss, English, Radical, Calvinist, Catholic and so on) produced a variety of theologies, the study of which will be our central concern, with added emphasis on the Radical Reformation. While attention will be given to several dimensions of the reformations – imagination, art, hymnody, politics, gender, commemorations – we will primarily be reading and thinking about theology produced by preachers, theologians, and other characters. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. BTS Category: Theology or Christian Traditions. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Anabaptist.

BTS-4895 - 3

What is a Human? Theology of Body and Identity
3.0 credit hours

This seminar course will address the question of what it means to be fully human in relation to God, others, and the rest of creation. Drawing on ancient, medieval, modern, and (primarily) current sources, we will investigate specific themes such as the image of God, freedom and limit, gender and sexuality, the nature of the ‘self,’ and the relationship of technology and humanity (posthumanism, transhumanism). Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. BTS Category: Theology.

BTS-4895 - 4

Loss and Love
3.0 credit hours

Human persons face extraordinary losses and catastrophes of various kinds like systemic injustices, identity-based polarization, death of species, and the feeling of being alone in a seemingly interconnected world, to name just a few. Bringing Bible and theology into conversation with these challenges, the course will pursue what it means to form bonds of connection and solidarity, and how to love amidst loss, including caring for dying and dead persons. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours in Biblical and Theological Studies. BTS Category: Christian Traditions.

BUSI-1000

Introduction to Business and Organizational Administration
3.0 credit hours

This course introduces various aspects of business and organizational operations and structure. The course covers areas such as business and organizational classifications, financial requirements, basic concepts and techniques, practices, and responsibilities.

BUSI-1000

Introduction to Business and Organizational Administration
3.0 credit hours

This course introduces various aspects of business and organizational operations and structure. The course covers areas such as business and organizational classifications, financial requirements, basic concepts and techniques, practices, and responsibilities.

BUSI-1010

Personal Financial Capability
3.0 credit hours

This course examines the theory and practice of financial capability with an interdisciplinary and ethical lens. What does it mean to manage one's finances well and how does this affect society and the environment? Is a heavily indebted consumer helping or harming social justice and environmental health? Moreover, why is there a disconnect between what we know about money and what we do?

BUSI-1010 - 1

Personal Financial Capability
3.0 credit hours

This course examines the theory and practice of financial capability with an interdisciplinary and ethical lens. What does it mean to manage one’s finances well and how does this affect society and the environment? Is a heavily indebted consumer helping or harming social justice and environmental health? Moreover, why is there a disconnect between what we know about money and what we do? This course cannot be used within a business major or minor. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.

BUSI-1010 - 2

Personal Financial Capability
3.0 credit hours

This course examines the theory and practice of financial capability with an interdisciplinary and ethical lens. What does it mean to manage one’s finances well and how does this affect society and the environment? Is a heavily indebted consumer helping or harming social justice and environmental health? Moreover, why is there a disconnect between what we know about money and what we do? This course cannot be used within a business major or minor. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.

BUSI-2000

Introductory Financial Accounting
3.0 credit hours

Examination of accounting postulates underlying the preparation and presentation of financial statements. CPA approved preparatory course. A lab fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: BUSI-1000

BUSI-2000

Introductory Financial Accounting
3.0 credit hours

Examination of accounting postulates underlying the preparation and presentation of financial statements. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-2010

Introductory Managerial Accounting
3.0 credit hours

Role of accounting in creation and application of business information used by decision-makers in the management of enterprise and organizations. CPA approved preparatory course. Prerequisite: BUSI-2000. Corequisite: ECON-1000 or 1010.

BUSI-2010

Introductory Managerial Accounting
3.0 credit hours

Role of accounting in creation and application of business information used by decision-makers in the management of enterprise and organizations. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-2000. Corequisite(s): ECON-1000 or ECON-1010. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-2020

Organizational Behaviour
3.0 credit hours

Examination of the impact of human behaviour on the formal and informal organization. Topics include leadership, work groups, organizational conflict, and communications. Prerequisite: BUSI-1000 or PSYC-1020 or permission of instructor.

BUSI-2020

Organizational Behaviour
3.0 credit hours

Examination of the impact of human behaviour on the formal and informal organization. Topics include leadership, work groups, organizational conflict, and communications. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000 or PSYC-1020. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course PSYC-2020.

BUSI-2030

Management and Organizational Theory
3.0 credit hours

Examination of the underlying principles concerning the formation of organizations and their internal management. Emphasis will be on the study and analysis of various theoretical approaches to organizational theory and management.

BUSI-2030

Management and Organizational Theory
3.0 credit hours

Examination of the underlying principles concerning the formation of organizations and their internal management. Emphasis will be on the study and analysis of various theoretical approaches to organizational theory and management.

BUSI-2040

Business and Labour Law
3.0 credit hours

This course introduces the legal environment under which Canadian businesses and organizations operate. As a background, the Canadian constitution, courts and legislative system will be discussed. The second part discusses the legal aspects of the most common forms of businesses and organizations in Canada: sole proprietorships, partnerships, cooperatives, and corporations. Further discussion will include tort and contract law and labour law in Canada. CPA approved preparatory course. Prerequisite: BUSI-1000 or IDS-1110 or POLS-1000 or 1010.

BUSI-2040

Business and Labour Law
3.0 credit hours

This course introduces the legal environment under which Canadian businesses and organizations operate. As a background, the Canadian constitution, courts and legislative system will be discussed. The second part discusses the legal aspects of the most common forms of businesses and organizations in Canada: sole proprietorships, partnerships, cooperatives, and corporations. Further discussion will include tort and contract law and labour law in Canada. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000, IDS-1110, POLS-1000, or POLS-1010. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course POLS-2040. CPA-approved preparatory

BUSI-2050

Fundamentals of Marketing
3.0 credit hours

Analysis of marketing problems, emphasizing various alternatives available for achieving economic efficiency in the distribution process; public policy with respect to marketing. Prerequisite: BUSI-1000 or COMM-1000.

BUSI-2050

Fundamentals of Marketing
3.0 credit hours

Analysis of marketing problems, emphasizing various alternatives available for achieving economic efficiency in the distribution process; public policy with respect to marketing. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000 or COMM-1000.

BUSI-2070

Business Ethics
3.0 credit hours

Business professionals must not only discover the vision of justice that underlies their business practices, but they also must submit this vision to critical scrutiny. The purpose of this course is to pursue both these aims. We will search for the moral ideals embedded in modern capitalist business practices and we will submit these moral ideals to critical evaluation. The goal is to discover the moral frameworks that can motivate and inform good business today. Cannot be held with the former PHIL-2070.

BUSI-2070

Business Ethics
3.0 credit hours

Business professionals must not only discover the vision of justice that underlies their business practices, but they also must submit this vision to critical scrutiny. The purpose of this course is to pursue both these aims. We will search for the moral ideals embedded in modern capitalist business practices and we will submit these moral ideals to critical evaluation. The goal is to discover the moral frameworks that can motivate and inform good business today. Cannot be held with the former PHIL-2070.

BUSI-2080W

Business and Organizational Communications
3.0 credit hours

This course will cover oral and written communications used in business and organizational settings. Topics covered include methods of logic, organization, analysis, presentation, and mechanics of written and oral communication. The course is designed to improve students’ writing and public speaking skills. Prerequisite: BUSI-1000 or IDS-1110 or COMM-1000. This is a "W" course and fulfills the academic writing requirement

BUSI-2080W

Business and Organizational Communications
3.0 credit hours

This course will cover oral and written communications used in business and organizational settings. Topics covered include methods of logic, organization, analysis, presentation, and mechanics of written and oral communication. The course is designed to improve students’ writing and public speaking skills. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000, COMM-1000, or IDS-1110. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course COMM-2080. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.

BUSI-2090

Indigenous-inspired and Community-focused Business Revitalization
3.0 credit hours

There are many approaches to community business development that are crafted by or aligned with Indigenous Peoples. What are the most common approaches, what are their commonalities and differences, and how do they compare with settler approaches to community business development? What role does community participation, elder engagement, and cultural meaning play in community business planning. How does the colonial context in which Indigenous community businesses develop affect this process? The course would use case studies, including cases of existing and emerging Indigenous economic zones (e.g., Naawi-Oodena). Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000. Cannot be held with cross-listed course ECON-2090. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.

BUSI-2500

Social Entrepreneurship
3.0 credit hours

In this course we refer to a range of business classifications that blend social, ecological, and financial value between the public and private sectors. The course identifies unique opportunities for the sector, explores organizational and management issues specific to social enterprises, reviews the history of social enterprise structures, and critically reviews their impacts. We will also consider the value of the “entrepreneurial” approach, including attitudes towards risk tolerance, experimentation, and problem-solving. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies.

BUSI-2500W

Social Entrepreneurship
3.0 credit hours

In this course we refer to a range of business classifications that blend social, ecological, and financial value between the public and private sectors. The course identifies unique opportunities for the sector, explores organizational and management issues specific to social enterprises, reviews the history of social enterprise structures, and critically reviews their impacts. We will also consider the value of the entrepreneurial approach, including attitudes towards risk tolerance, experimentation, and problem-solving. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. Cannot be held with cross-listed course POLS-2500. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.

BUSI-3000

Organizational Leadership
3.0 credit hours

Examination of the theory and practice of leadership and decision-making in organizations. Topics include trait, behavioural and situational models of organizational leadership, leadership as power and influence, and processes involved in the decision making of individuals and groups, large and small, formal and informal. Attention will also be given to development of skills in leadership. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level courses.

BUSI-3010

Intermediate Accounting: Assets
3.0 credit hours

This course concentrates on policies and practice related to the measurement and recording of an organization’s assets and the asset side of an organization’s balance sheet. CPA approved preparatory course. Prerequisite: BUSI-2000.

BUSI-3020

Intermediate Accounting: Liabilities and Equities
3.0 credit hours

This course concentrates on policies and practice related to the measurement and recording of a shareholder’s or organization's equity, liabilities, and the equity side of an organization's balance sheet. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-2000. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-3040

Quantitative Methods in Business and Organizational Administration
3.0 credit hours

This course covers multiple regression analysis, forecasting, time series and linear programming as they are applied to organizational decision making. The course also discusses the application of these topics to management science techniques and models. Prerequisite(s): MATH-1000. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course MATH-3041. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-3050

Management Information Systems
3.0 credit hours

This course focuses on managing information as a valuable business and organizational resource. It examines the role and applications of information technology in managing operations as well as the effects of information technology on organization structure and workers. Prerequisite(s): MATH-1000. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course COMP-3050. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-3060

Operations Management
3.0 credit hours

The decision-making role of the operations manager in transforming inputs into desired outputs is the primary focus of this course. The major activities of designing, scheduling, operating, and controlling the production system will be examined. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-2000.

BUSI-3080

Intermediate Managerial Accounting
3.0 credit hours

This case-based course concentrates on organizational planning, financial control, and cost specifications needed to determine income and cost requirements for policy and non-routine decision-making. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-2010 and MATH-1000. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-3100

Financial Management
3.0 credit hours

The course focuses on the role of the financial manager of a business or an organization. Topics to be covered include financial analysis and forecasting, and the management of cash, accounts receivable, inventories and liabilities needed to manage the organization’s operations. CPA approved preparatory course. Prerequisite: BUSI-2000 and MATH-1000. Corequisite: BUSI-2010

BUSI-3100

Financial Management
3.0 credit hours

This course focuses on the role of the financial manager of a business or an organization. Topics to be covered include financial analysis and forecasting, and the management of cash, accounts receivable, inventories, and liabilities needed to manage the organization's operations. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-2000, BUSI-2010, and MATH-1000. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-3200

Human Resource Management
3.0 credit hours

A practical study into how organizational leadership, structure and behaviour influences how organizations obtain, maintain, and retain human resources that are essential to achieve their objectives. Prerequisite: BUSI/PSYC-2020 or permission of the instructor.

BUSI-3240

Workplace Conflict Resolution
3.0 credit hours

This course will examine contemporary workplace issues, causes of workplace conflict and a variety of responses such as negotiation, conciliation, mediation, grievance procedures, and arbitration as well as tribunals such as labour relations boards and human rights commissions. Issues to be examined may include violence, bullying, harassment, organizational culture, ‘constructive dismissal’, and other workplace concerns. Prerequisite: BUSI/PSYC-2020 or PCTS-1110, & 30 credit hours of university-level study.

BUSI-3240

Workplace Conflict Resolution
3.0 credit hours

This course will examine contemporary workplace issues, causes of workplace conflict and a variety of responses such as negotiation, conciliation, mediation, grievance procedures, and arbitration as well as tribunals such as labour relations boards and human rights commissions. Issues to be examined may include violence, bullying, harassment, organizational culture, ‘constructive dismissal’, and other workplace concerns. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study, including BUSI-2020, PCTS-1110, or PSYC-2020. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course PCTS-3240.

BUSI-3300

Not-for-Profit Management
3.0 credit hours

This course explores the unique challenges inherent in managing not-for-profit organizations. Topics will include mission, governance, marketing, volunteerism, fundraising, stakeholder services, impact of technology, and the internationalization issues faced by not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: BUSI/PSYC-2020 or BUSI-2030 and BUSI-1000 or IDS-1110.

BUSI-3400

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
3.0 credit hours

This course considers the nature of entrepreneurship and the distinctive challenges of starting and managing a small business. Topics to be considered include financial planning, marketing, operations, management, and human resources. Prerequisite: BUSI-1000 and BUSI-2050.

BUSI-3500

International Business
3.0 credit hours

This course examines how global economic, political, and cultural factors affect the strategies of companies involved in international business and trade. Topics include: globalization and international business strategy, free trade and regional economic integration, currencies and foreign exchange rates, exporting and foreign direct investment, international management and organizational structure, political and cultural differences in national markets. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university-level studies.

BUSI-3600

Behavioural Economics
3.0 credit hours

How do emotions, biases, and social influences shape the way we innovate, invest, and govern? Why do humans so often make irrational, even counterproductive, decisions? This course explores the intersection of psychology and economics, examining deviations from traditional economic assumptions of rational decision-making. Through a mix of theory, experiments, and real-world applications, you’ll discover how cognitive biases, mental shortcuts, and behavioural patterns drive decisions in everyday life. We will critically analyze models of markets and human behaviour, compare them with classical theories of economics and governance, and apply insights to issues such as consumer behavior, public policy, sustainability, and market dynamics. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000 or ECON-1010 . Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II. Intensive week: Apr 27-May 1, M-F, 9am-4pm

BUSI-3700

Business and Sustainable Development Goals
3.0 credit hours

This course will critically assess the usefulness of the UN's sustainable development goals (and others) as goals to achieve human and environmental health. This course investigates how well businesses are doing with respect to fostering human development and sustaining the environment. Drawing on case studies, the course will examine a set Canadian and international businesses' achievements in sustaining human and environmental health and we will assess the evidence of business contributions to human development and a sustaining environment. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000. Cannot be held with cross-listed course ECON-3700. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.

BUSI-3800

The Innovation Lab
3.0 credit hours

This is a course in which a transdisciplinary cohort of students will design, propose, and implement solutions to particular problems posed by a business or community organization. Students will work in small teams, select the topic, draft a course of action, and work with faculty member(s) to define appropriate methods and outcomes. The course is applied and competency-based, embracing a “problem-based learning” approach where students will share knowledge, peer support, and feedback on an ongoing basis. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000 or BUSI-1010. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Making.

BUSI-4000

Christianity and the Marketplace
3.0 credit hours

Christian businesspeople often face challenges in harmonizing their faith commitments and business practices. This course brings together theology, ethics, and law to study Christian decision-making in a business environment. Through case studies of common business dilemmas, students will begin to develop the wisdom to address these dilemmas in ways that account for both faith and business considerations. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-2040, BUSI-2070, PHIL-2070, or POLS-2040, and at least one of the following: BTS-2230, BTS-2250, BTS-2750, BTS-2800, BTS-3110, BTS-3240, or BTS-3450.

BUSI-4010

Strategic Management
3.0 credit hours

This case-based course takes the perspective of the general manager with responsibility for the overall organization, rather than that of a functional specialist. Topics include the nature of strategy and its function for an organization; the characteristics of effective strategy; and how strategy forms and evolves in relation to an organization's environment, competition, capabilities and the values and ambitions of its leadership. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-2000, BUSI-2030, BUSI-2050, and BUSI-2020 or PSYC-2020. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-4020

Business and Organizational Policy
3.0 credit hours

This course synthesizes the principles of management with emphasis on the formation of decisions and policies. Its purpose is to enable the student to draw on analytical tools and information to understand comprehensive business problems. Prerequisite(s): 9 credit hours of business courses at the 3000 level or higher, including BUSI-4010. CPA-approved preparatory course.

BUSI-4750

Business Co-op Term 5
0.0 credit hours

This cooperative work placement gives students the opportunity for supervised work experience in one of a variety of workplaces, from not-for-profits to small businesses to corporations to government. This gives students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real workplace settings. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-3760.

CHEM-1010

Structure and Modelling in Chemistry
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding, chemical reactivity, to the bulk properties of matter, and the descriptive chemistry of the elements. Includes a laboratory requirement (CHEM-1010L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S, and Chemistry 40S (or equivalents).

CHEM-1010

Structure and Modelling in Chemistry
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding, chemical reactivity, to the bulk properties of matter, and the descriptive chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite(s): Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S, and Chemistry 40S (or equivalents). Corequisite(s): CHEM-1010L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.

CHEM-1010L - 1

Structure and Modelling in Chemistry Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-1010. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-1010L - 1

Structure and Modelling in Chemistry Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-1010. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-1010L - 2

Structure and Modelling in Chemistry Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-1010. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-1010L - 2

Structure and Modelling in Chemistry Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-1010. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-1020

Physical Chemistry
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to topics including thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. Includes a laboratory requirement (CHEM-1020L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: CHEM-1010.

CHEM-1020

Physical Chemistry
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to topics including thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite(s): CHEM-1010. Corequisite(s): CHEM-1020L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.

CHEM-1020L - 1

Physical Chemistry Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-1020. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-1020L - 1

Physical Chemistry Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-1020. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-1020L - 2

Physical Chemistry Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-1020. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-1020L - 2

Physical Chemistry Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-1020. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-2010

Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Function
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to the concepts of organic reactivity and bonding in organic molecules. Preparation and properties of functionalized organic molecules. A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: CHEM-1020.

CHEM-2010L

Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Function Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-2010. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-2020

Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Synthesis
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to the concepts of organic reactivity and bonding in organic molecules. Preparation and properties of functionalized organic molecules. A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: CHEM-2010.

CHEM-2020L

Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity and Synthesis Lab
0.0 credit hours

Lab for CHEM-2020. A laboratory fee will be assessed.

CHEM-2110

Biochemistry I: Biomolecules and Metabolic Energy
3.0 credit hours

Aug 27th - contact Advising to add this course. There is room in the course with the _afternoon_ lab. This course is an introduction to the structure and function of biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids. This course also explores the mechanisms and kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions and bioenergetics. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-1320 and CHEM-1020. Corequisite(s): CHEM-2110L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.

CHEM-2110L - 1

Biochemistry I Lab
0.0 credit hours

CHEM-2110L - 2

Biochemistry I Lab
0.0 credit hours

CHEM-3110

Biochemistry II: Catabolism, Synthesis, and Metabolic Pathway
3.0 credit hours

An introduction to the basic metabolic pathways in living cells, including the production and use of metabolic energy; the degradation and synthesis of biomolecules; the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins; and the regulation and integration of these processes. Prerequisite(s): CHEM-2010 and CHEM-2110. Corequisite(s): CHEM-3110L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.

CHEM-3110L

Biochemistry II lab
0.0 credit hours

COMM-1000

Introduction to Communications and Media
3.0 credit hours

This course introduces students to mass communications and media with a focus on Canada. The course will investigate topics such as how media shapes our understanding of ourselves and our society, the ethics of public communication, and the industry structures that govern how we tell stories. The course includes a creative production component. A studio fee will be assessed for this course.

COMM-1000

Introduction to Communications and Media
3.0 credit hours

This course introduces students to mass communications and media with a focus on Canada. The course will investigate topics such as how media shapes our understanding of ourselves and our society, the ethics of public communication, and the industry structures that govern how we tell stories. The course includes a creative production component. A studio fee will be applied.

COMM-1015

Media Skills: Introduction to Digital Production
3.0 credit hours

This media skills course introduces students to the core concepts and tools involved in digital media production. Students will be introduced to field equipment, hardware and software production tools in audio, music production, photography, video, livestreaming, and graphic design. Digital asset management and workflows will also be investigated. Students will work with field equipment, use studio spaces, and explore their creativity. The course is an excellent survey of the vocabulary and processes of digital media production. A studio fee will be assessed for this course. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.

COMM-1015

Media Skills: Introduction to Digital Production
3.0 credit hours

This media skills course introduces students to the core concepts and tools involved in digital media production. Students will be introduced to field equipment, hardware and software production tools in audio, music production, photography, video, livestreaming, and graphic design. Digital asset management and workflows will also be investigated. Students will work with field equipment, use studio spaces, and explore their creativity. The course is an excellent survey of the vocabulary and processes of digital media production. A studio fee will be applied.

COMM-2000

New Media
3.0 credit hours

This course investigates the user-experience, theory, and current trends in the field of New Media. The course's core interests are in identifying and understanding the principles of New Media design and experience, and in applying these principles to the analysis of New Media artefacts and environments. The course will enhance the capacity of students to understand, design, and assess current and future developments in emergent digital media. Prerequisite(s): 24 credit hours of university-level study.

COMM-2010

Digital Video Storytelling
3.0 credit hours

This is an introductory course in film-style production in the medium of digital video. Instruction will include all the elements of production, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, videography, sound, lighting, and editing. A core interest of the course is to understand the technical and aesthetic language of images in motion. Students work in creative, collaborative teams to produce several short video pieces. A studio fee will be assessed for this course. Prerequisites: COMM-1000 and COMM-1015, or permission of the instructor. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.

COMM-2020W

Oral Communication
3.0 credit hours

This course covers the theory and practice of formal and informal speeches, presentations, interviews, meetings, and other forms of oral communication. The course is designed to enhance public speaking ability and seeks to develop skills in the use of microphones, visual aids, and body language for engaging small and large audiences.

COMM-2020W

Oral Communication
3.0 credit hours

This course covers the theory and practice of formal and informal speeches, presentations, interviews, meetings, and other forms of oral communication. The course is designed to enhance public speaking ability and seeks to develop skills in the use of microphones, visual aids, and body language for engaging small and large audiences. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.

COMM-2050

Graphic Design
3.0 credit hours

A study of the creative use of the elements and principles of design as applied to the problems of graphic communication, and of the use of symbols, pictographs, writing and letter forms. A studio fee will be assessed for this course. Prerequisites: COMM-1000 and COMM-1015, or permission of the instructor.

COMM-2050

Graphic Design
3.0 credit hours

A study of the creative use of the elements and principles of design as applied to the problems of graphic communication, and of the use of symbols, pictographs, writing and letter forms. Prerequisite(s): COMM-1000 and COMM-1015. A studio fee will be applied.

COMM-2060

Journalism: Principles and Practice
3.0 credit hours

This course studies the principles and practices of journalism that can be applied to all media. Students examine the nature and role of the media, evaluate the news processes, consider the role of reporters, and learn basic journalism practices, including how to conduct an interview, how to write various kinds of articles, and how to do research for journalism. Prerequisite(s): 24 credit hours of university-level study. A studio fee will be applied.

COMM-2080W

Business and Organizational Communications
3.0 credit hours

This course will cover oral and written communications used in business and organizational settings. Topics covered include methods of logic, organization, analysis, presentation, and mechanics of written and oral communication. The course is designed to improve students’ writing and public speaking skills. Prerequisite: BUSI-1000 or IDS-1110 or COMM-1000.

COMM-2080W

Business and Organizational Communications
3.0 credit hours

This course will cover oral and written communications used in business and organizational settings. Topics covered include methods of logic, organization, analysis, presentation, and mechanics of written and oral communication. The course is designed to improve students' writing and public speaking skills. Prerequisite(s): BUSI-1000, COMM-1000, or IDS-1110. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course BUSI-2080. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.

COMM-2118

Media Skills: Radio Team
3.0 credit hours

This course is an applied media experience focused on broadcast radio production. The course will include training modules on particular aspects of radio production including interviewing skills, story development, studio voice tracking, audio editing and mixing. Students will work collaboratively on radio episodes that are heard on stations in Manitoba and distributed online. Prerequisite(s): COMM-1015. A studio fee will be applied. Students need to be available for at least two of three field recording Saturdays (9am-5pm TBC) May 31, June 7, 14

COMM-2118

Media Skills: Radio Team
3.0 credit hours

This course is an applied media experience focused on broadcast radio production. The course will include training modules on particular aspects of radio production including interviewing skills, story development, studio voice tracking, audio editing and mixing. Students will work collaboratively on radio episodes that are heard on stations in Manitoba and distributed online. Prerequisite(s): COMM-1015. A studio fee will be applied. Students need to be available for at least two of three field recording Saturdays (9am-5pm TBC dates to be confirmed)

COMM-3000

Politics, Society, and Mass Media
3.0 credit hours

This course examines the relationship between the mass communications media and the political and social processes in which they operate, investigating the state of research on mass media, the role of media in creating and shaping political awareness, and in influencing human behaviour and values. Examples of topics which may be covered are: media ownership and organization patterns, media in the electoral process, the media in developing nations, the media and globalization, propaganda, media freedom and public opinion. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including 6 credit hours in social science. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses POLS-3000 or SOCI-3000.

COMM-3010

Theories of Communication in Everyday Life
3.0 credit hours

This course analyzes the character and significance of theory in communication and media studies. Various domains of everyday communication such as interpersonal, group, cross-cultural and mass media will be investigated through classical and contemporary communication theory. Prerequisites: COMM-1000 and 30 credit hours of university-level studies, or permission of the instructor.

COMM-3020

Group Communication and Creative Process
3.0 credit hours

This course surveys the theory and practice of communication within small groups in various contexts, exploring topics such as: roles; leadership and participation; brainstorming and idea assessment; group formation and team building; conflict; and problem solving and decision-making. Students will develop understanding and skills applicable in secondary groups such as work and activity groups, committees, boards, and media production teams, Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, or permission of the instructor.

COMM-3030

Public Relations
3.0 credit hours

This course examines the principles and practices of communication between corporate, public, and not-for-profit organizations and their various constituencies. It includes the study of public opinion research, communication campaigns, media relations, consumer identity, and representational ethics. Students learn basic skills, including: assessing needs; designing, planning and evaluating communication strategies; writing news releases and planning news conferences. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including one of BUSI-1000, COMM-1000, PCTS-1110, POLS-1000, or POLS-1010.

COMM-3060

Advanced Journalism: Video and Multimedia
3.0 credit hours

This course extends introductory journalistic reporting and writing skills and responds to the evolving media landscape. Journalists are increasingly required to have proficiency in developing multimedia stories across platforms such as video, audio, information graphics, and photo slideshows. The course will focus on story research, planning, and delivery. Principles of media law and ethics critical to the journalistic craft will also be elaborated. Students work towards publication in local and regional news outlets. A studio fee will be assessed for this course. Prerequisite: COMM-2060.

COMM-3500

Journalism and Peacebuilding
3.0 credit hours

There is evidence on a daily basis of the power of media to fuel or mitigate conflict in our world. This course investigates what is possible when journalism practice is informed by nonviolent responses to conflict. The course draws from a growing scholarly and practitioner-based dialogue that is known as peace journalism. A series of case studies will investigate theoretical models and strategies of peace journalism practice. The aim of the course is to elaborate and exemplify peace journalism, conflict-sensitive reporting, participatory journalism and related issues.

COMM-3800

Christianity and the Mass Media
3.0 credit hours

This course will investigate the relationship between Christian faith and the mass media through a series of case studies. It will explore two key questions. First, how do the faith convictions of the producer, host, or interviewer shape creative mass media (e.g., TV, radio) production? And second, how has mainstream media reported and portrayed Christian faith? The course will focus largely on current practices. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including COMM-1000.

COMP-1030

Introduction to Computer Science I
3.0 credit hours

No Prerequisite. Requires textbook: Java Foundations, Lewis, 9780135206638 Note the unique start and end dates. Join the waitlist if you are interested.