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Academic Writing
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACWR-1010 - 1 | 3.0 | Writing for Academic Purposes | Ruth Rempel | F |
| ACWR-1010 - 2 | 3.0 | Writing for Academic Purposes | David Navratil | F |
| ACWR-1010 - 3 | 3.0 | Writing for Academic Purposes | Jonathan Dueck | W |
| ACWR-1010 - 4 | 3.0 | Writing for Academic Purposes | David Navratil | W |
Anthropology
| There are currently no active courses for this subject. |
Biblical and Theological Studies
Biology
Business & Organizational Administration
Chemistry
Communications & Media
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-1000 | 3.0 | Introduction to Communications and Media | David Balzer | F |
| COMM-1015 | 3.0 | Media Skills: Introduction to Digital Production | Darryl Neustaedter Barg | W |
| COMM-2000 | 3.0 | New Media | David Balzer | F |
| COMM-2020W | 3.0 | Oral Communication | David Balzer | W |
| COMM-2050 | 3.0 | Graphic Design | Craig Terlson | W |
| COMM-2060 | 3.0 | Journalism: Principles and Practice | Ashley Prest | W |
| COMM-2080W | 3.0 | Business and Organizational Communications | Kelly Dueck | W |
| COMM-2118 | 3.0 | Media Skills: Radio Team | David Balzer | S |
| COMM-3000 | 3.0 | Politics, Society, and Mass Media | James Magnus-Johnston | W |
| COMM-3030 | 3.0 | Public Relations | Paula Havixbeck | F |
| COMM-3800 | 3.0 | Christianity and the Mass Media | David Balzer | W |
Computer Science
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP-1030 | 3.0 | Introduction to Computer Science I | F | |
| COMP-3050 | 3.0 | Management Information Systems | Olutola Fagbolu | F |
Economics
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON-1000 | 3.0 | Introduction to Macro-economics | Jerry Buckland | W |
| ECON-1010 | 3.0 | Introduction to Micro-economics | Jerry Buckland | F |
| ECON-2090 | 3.0 | Indigenous-inspired and Community-focused Business Revitalization | La Royce Batchelor | W |
| ECON-3600 | 3.0 | Behavioural Economics | James Magnus-Johnston | S |
| ECON-3700 | 3.0 | Business and Sustainable Development Goals | Jerry Buckland | W |
Education
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC-3100 | 3.0 | Exploring Education: Theory and Practice | Christine Kampen Robinson | W |
English
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1010W | 3.0 | English Literature: Prose Fiction | Seyward Goodhand | F |
| ENGL-1020W | 3.0 | English Literature: Poetry and Drama | Paul Dyck | F |
| ENGL-1030 | 3.0 | Classical Literature: Homeric Gods and Heroes | Paul Dyck | W |
| ENGL-2030 | 3.0 | Medieval Literature | Paul Dyck | F |
| ENGL-2060 | 3.0 | Romantic and Victorian Literature | Sue Sorensen | F |
| ENGL-2410W | 3.0 | Creative Writing: Short Fiction | Sally Ito | W |
| ENGL-2440 | 3.0 | Introduction to Comics | Jonathan Dyck | S |
| ENGL-2450 | 3.0 | The Digital Word | Paul Dyck | W |
| ENGL-3010 | 3.0 | Shakespeare | Paul Dyck | F |
| ENGL-3110 | 3.0 | Milton | Paul Dyck | W |
| ENGL-3120 | 3.0 | Dante: The Divine Comedy | Chris Huebner | F |
| ENGL-3765 | 3.0 | Mennonite Literature and Theology | Paul Doerksen | W |
| ENGL-3950 | 3.0 | Contemporary Writing and Gender | Seyward Goodhand | W |
Environmental Studies
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS-1030 | 3.0 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | Ray Vander Zaag | W |
| ENVS-2620W | 3.0 | Ecological Peacebuilding | Kenton Lobe | W |
| ENVS-3521 | 3.0 | Study of Simple Living | Kenton Lobe | W |
Geography
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG-1000 | 3.0 | Introduction to Physical Geography | Nick Jeke | F |
| GEOG-1030 | 3.0 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | Ray Vander Zaag | W |
| GEOG-2300 | 3.0 | Cartography and Geographic Information Systems | Natalia Wiederkehr | W |
| GEOG-2300L | 0.0 | Cartography and Geographic Information Systems Lab | Natalia Wiederkehr | W |
History
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST-1020 | 3.0 | History in the Making: Empires in World History | Ruth Rempel | F |
| HIST-1020 | 3.0 | History in the Making: Age of Revolutions | Brian Froese | W |
| HIST-2030 | 3.0 | History of the Canadian Nation since 1867 | Brian Froese | F |
| HIST-2040 | 3.0 | History of Indigenous Peoples in Canada | Lloyd Penner | F |
| HIST-2550 | 3.0 | History of Christianity | Karl Koop | F |
| HIST-2570 | 3.0 | Anabaptism: From European to Global Reality | Karl Koop | W |
| HIST-2950 | 3.0 | Greeks and Romans | Gordon Zerbe | F |
| HIST-2950 | 3.0 | Mennonites in Canada since 1970 | Brian Froese | W |
| HIST-3030 | 3.0 | Russia and the Soviet Union | Youngok Kang-Bohr | W |
| HIST-3070 | 3.0 | Emergence of a Polycentric World: A History of the Developing World I | Ruth Rempel | W |
| HIST-4200 | 3.0 | Theory and Methods of History | Brian Froese | F |
| HIST-4210 | 3.0 | Senior Research Seminar in History | Brian Froese | W |
Indigenous Studies
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDS-1050 | 3.0 | Indigenous Peoples of Canada | Tanis Kolisnyk | W |
| INDS-1050 | 3.0 | Indigenous Peoples of Canada | Tanis Kolisnyk | S |
| INDS-2040 | 3.0 | History of Indigenous Peoples of Canada | Lloyd Penner | F |
| INDS-2950 | 3.0 | Living into Treaty | Wendy Kroeker, Vincent Solomon | F |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTD-1000 - 1 | 3.0 | Ways of Knowing I | Neil Weisensel | F |
| INTD-1000 - 2 | 3.0 | Ways of Knowing I | Paul Doerksen | F |
| INTD-1000 - 3 | 3.0 | Ways of Knowing I | Wendy Kroeker | F |
| INTD-1000 - 4 | 3.0 | Ways of Knowing I | Delmar Epp | F |
| INTD-1000 - 5 | 3.0 | Ways of Knowing I | Kenton Lobe | F |
| INTD-1000 - 6 | 3.0 | Ways of Knowing I | Jonathan M. Sears | F |
| INTD-1000 - 7 | 3.0 | Ways of Knowing I | Sue Sorensen | F |
International Development Studies
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDS-3521 | 3.0 | Study of Simple Living | Kenton Lobe | W |
| IDS-4100 | 3.0 | Senior Seminar in Social Change | Ray Vander Zaag | F |
Languages
| There are currently no active courses for this subject. |
Mathematics
Music
Music Therapy
Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCTS-1110 | 3.0 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Transformation | Karen Ridd | W |
| PCTS-2145 | 1.5 | Peace Skills: Restorative Justice in Schools | Byron Thiessen | W |
| PCTS-2145 | 1.5 | Peace Skills: Skills for Leading Meetings and Small Group Facilitation | Instructor TBD | S |
| PCTS-2150 | 1.5 | Peace Skills: Mediation | Kriz Cruzado | F |
| PCTS-2620W | 3.0 | Ecological Peacebuilding | Kenton Lobe | W |
| PCTS-2810 | 3.0 | History and Strategies of Non-Violence | Jodi Dueck-Read | F |
| PCTS-2950 | 3.0 | Living into Treaty | Wendy Kroeker, Vincent Solomon | F |
| PCTS-3100 | 3.0 | Models for Peace and Conflict Transformation | Wendy Kroeker | F |
| PCTS-3221 | 3.0 | Advanced Transformative Justice | Karen Ridd | W |
| PCTS-3240 | 3.0 | Workplace Conflict Resolution | Stephanie Stobbe | F |
| PCTS-4100 | 3.0 | Senior Seminar in Social Change | Ray Vander Zaag | F |
Philosophy
Physical Education
| There are currently no active courses for this subject. |
Physics
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-1010 | 3.0 | Physics I: Mechanics of Movement | Candice Viddal | F |
| PHYS-1010L - 1 | 0.0 | Physics I: Mechanics of Movement Lab | Barry Panas | F |
| PHYS-1010L - 2 | 0.0 | Physics I: Mechanics of Movement Lab | Barry Panas | F |
| PHYS-1020 | 3.0 | Physics II: Oscillations and Waves | Barry Panas | W |
| PHYS-1020L - 1 | 0.0 | Physics II: Oscillations and Waves Lab | Barry Panas | W |
| PHYS-1020L - 2 | 0.0 | Physics II: Oscillations and Waves Lab | Barry Panas | W |
Political Studies
Psychology
Religion
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLGN-1700 | 3.0 | Religious Traditions of the World I | Sunder John Boopalan | F |
Sociology
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI-1110 | 3.0 | Introduction to Sociology | John Berard | W |
| SOCI-2700 | 3.0 | Interpersonal Communication | Lynda Loewen | F |
| SOCI-3000 | 3.0 | Politics, Society, and Mass Media | James Magnus-Johnston | W |
| SOCI-3521 | 3.0 | Study of Simple Living | Kenton Lobe | W |
| SOCI-3700 | 3.0 | The City and the Soul: Encountering Winnipeg Through The Wire | Chris Huebner | W |
| SOCI-4030 | 3.0 | Qualitative Inquiry in the Social Sciences | Christine Kampen Robinson | W |
| SOCI-4100 | 3.0 | Senior Seminar in Social Change | Ray Vander Zaag | F |
Work-integrated Learning
| Course ID | Hrs | Course | Instructor(s) | Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIL-2190W | 3.0 | Vocation, Meaning, and Work | Isaac Kuhl-Schlegel | F |
| WIL-3000 - 1 | 3.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Isaac Kuhl-Schlegel | F |
| WIL-3000 - 2 | 3.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Kayla Thiessen | F |
| WIL-3000 - 3 | 3.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Kayla Thiessen | F |
| WIL-3000 - 4 | 3.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Kayla Thiessen | W |
| WIL-3000 - 5 | 3.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Kayla Thiessen | W |
| WIL-3000 - 6 | 3.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Isaac Kuhl-Schlegel | W |
| WIL-3005 - 1 | 6.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Isaac Kuhl-Schlegel | FW |
| WIL-3005 - 2 | 6.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Kayla Thiessen | FW |
| WIL-3005 - 3 | 6.0 | Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Kayla Thiessen | FW |
| WIL-3100 | 3.0 | Intensive Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Isaac Kuhl-Schlegel | F |
| WIL-3100 | 3.0 | Intensive Work-integrated Learning Seminar | Isaac Kuhl-Schlegel | W |
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.
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.
COMP-1030
Introduction to Computer Science I
3.0 credit hours
No Prerequisite.
COMP-1030
Introduction to Computer Science I
3.0 credit hours
This course introduces fundamental programming skills and ideas. The Python programming language is used to apply concepts of problem solving, basic data structures, and procedural and functional abstraction. Course work includes a large number of small programming projects with larger projects in the second semester. Object-oriented programming techniques such as modularity and encapsulation will be emphasized.
COMP-1030
Introduction to Computer Science I
3.0 credit hours
This course introduces fundamental programming skills and ideas. The Python programming language is used to apply concepts of problem solving, basic data structures, and procedural and functional abstraction. Course work includes a large number of small programming projects with larger projects in the second semester. Object-oriented programming techniques such as modularity and encapsulation will be emphasized.
COMP-1040
Introduction to Computer Science II
3.0 credit hours
Requires textbook: Java Foundations, Lewis, 9780135206638 Note the unique start and end dates. Join the waitlist if you are interested. Prerequisite: COMP-1030/3.
COMP-1040
Introduction to Computer Science II
3.0 credit hours
Prerequisite: COMP-1030/3. Last day to drop with refund - Feb 1, 2025. Contact the Registrar.
COMP-1040
Introduction to Computer Science II
3.0 credit hours
This course continues introducing fundamental programming skills and ideas. The Python programming language is used to apply concepts of problem solving, basic data structures, and procedural and functional abstraction. Course work includes a number of larger programming projects. Object-oriented programming techniques such as modularity and encapsulation will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): COMP-1030.
COMP-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 BUSI-3050. CPA-approved preparatory course.
ECON-1000
Introduction to Macro-economics
3.0 credit hours
An analysis of contemporary economic institutions and the application of macro-economic theory to current economic problems. The course will consider economic theories of the determination of national income, governmental monetary and fiscal policy, the role of money and the banking system, international trade, and the determination of foreign exchange rates. Prerequisite: ECON-1010.
ECON-1000
Introduction to Macro-economics
3.0 credit hours
An analysis of contemporary economic institutions and the application of macro-economic theory to current economic problems. The course will consider economic theories of the determination of national income, governmental monetary and fiscal policy, the role of money and the banking system, international trade, and the determination of foreign exchange rates. Prerequisite(s): ECON-1010. CPA-approved preparatory course.
ECON-1010
Introduction to Micro-economics
3.0 credit hours
An analysis of contemporary economic institutions and the application of micro-economic theory to current economic problems. The course will consider economic theories of production, consumption and exchange, price determination, and the role of competition.
ECON-1010
Introduction to Micro-economics
3.0 credit hours
An analysis of contemporary economic institutions and the application of micro-economic theory to current economic problems. The course will consider economic theories of production, consumption and exchange, price determination, and the role of competition. CPA-approved preparatory course.
ECON-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 BUSI-2090. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.
ECON-2420
Ecological Economics
3.0 credit hours
Ecological economics is not merely the study of economics, but a broad, non-technical, and transdisciplinary study of the relationship between humans and the biosphere. Using a long view of history, this course incorporates ideas from across the social and natural sciences to enrich and challenge traditional economic concepts. Topics include the co-evolution of political, economic, and energy systems, the origins of money and inequality, the present scale of ecological decline (including, but not limited to climate change), proposed solutions and barriers to their implementation. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
ECON-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
ECON-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 BUSI-3700. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
EDUC-3100
Exploring Education: Theory and Practice
3.0 credit hours
This course introduces students to basic theories of teaching and learning, linking to the philosophies and historical developments that underpin the Manitoba curriculum and how these compare to the rest of Canada and educational contexts in various other countries. Students will critically examine teaching strategies, methods of differentiated instruction, and approaches to creating a supportive learning environment. They will use this knowledge to implement basic principles of instructional design and assessment to build lesson and unit plans and activities for learning and evaluation. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level study.
ENGL-1010W
English Literature: Prose Fiction
3.0 credit hours
This course will examine narrative, focusing on the genres of the novel and the short story, drawing upon a broad range of historical and contemporary literature from around the world, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. It will examine the complex relationship between form and content, reflecting on how words make meaning. No Prerequisites. This is a "W" course and fulfills the academic writing requirement
ENGL-1010W
English Literature: Prose Fiction
3.0 credit hours
This course will examine narrative, focusing on the genres of the novel and the short story, drawing upon a broad range of historical and contemporary literature from around the world, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. It will examine the complex relationship between form and content, reflecting on how words make meaning. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.
ENGL-1020
English Literature: Poetry and Drama
3.0 credit hours
This course will examine the genres of the play, the narrative poem, and the lyrical poem, drawing upon a broad range of historical and contemporary literature from around the world, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. It will examine the complex relationship between form and content, reflecting on how words make meaning.
ENGL-1020W
English Literature: Poetry and Drama
3.0 credit hours
This course will examine the genres of the play, the narrative poem, and the lyrical poem, drawing upon a broad range of historical and contemporary literature from around the world, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. It will examine the complex relationship between form and content, reflecting on how words make meaning. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.
ENGL-1030
Classical Literature: Homeric Gods and Heroes
3.0 credit hours
A study of three epic poems, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and Virgil's Aeneid, that resonate with timeless human concerns: civility and war, duty and friendship, freedom and slavery, migration and land, to name a few. Knowing these poems gives insight into both the literary tradition as well as current popular culture.
ENGL-1050W
Examining Work and Vocation in Literature
3.0 credit hours
This course will take up a particular topic, chosen by the instructor, drawing on works from across genres (minimally poetry, drama, and prose fiction). It will allow exploration of the chosen topic and will also set up the question of generic particularity, developing generic awareness by asking “what difference does it make that this a poem/play/story?” Why does Sherlock Holmes assert that a doctor gone wrong is "the first of criminals"? Why might a painter facing blindness decline to have their vision repaired? What, according to poet Seamus Heaney, do a pen and a shovel have in common? What do a hairdresser, a priest, a maid, or a professor know about the human condition? This course will introduce students to core skills of literary analysis as we explore how occupation shapes character, perspective, and plot in diverse works of English literature. Case-studies will be drawn from across form and genre including poetry, fiction, drama, and literary essays. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.
ENGL-2030
Medieval Literature
3.0 credit hours
This survey course studies the English literature of the Middle Ages, from its early development in Old English, or Anglo-Saxon, to the flourishing of poetry and drama in Middle English. It emphasizes the relationship between literature and its historical contexts, studying works such as Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales as well as mystical writings and morality and mystery plays. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050.
ENGL-2040
Renaissance Literature
3.0 credit hours
This survey course studies the literature of the English Renaissance, from the sixteenth to the mid-seventeenth century. It emphasizes the relationship between literature and its historical contexts, studying playwrights such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Jonson and pets such as the Sidneys, Donne, Herbert, and Milton. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, 1020, or 1050, or permission of the instructor.
ENGL-2060
Romantic and Victorian Literature
3.0 credit hours
This survey course studies literature of the nineteenth century, principally British, and includes poetry, drama, non-fiction, and fiction. It emphasizes the relationship between literature and its historical contexts, studying authors such as Wordsworth, Keats, the Shelleys, Tennyson, George Eliot, Newman, Ruskin, the Pre-Raphaelites, and Wilde. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050.
ENGL-2070
Modernist Literature
3.0 credit hours
This survey course studies literature of the twentieth century, including poetry, drama, non-fiction, and fiction. The course emphasizes the relationship between literature and its historical contexts, studying authors such as Conrad, Woolf, Joyce, Yeats, Auden, T.S. Eliot, and Hemingway. The emphasis is on British modernism of the first half of the century, but the course may also consider other national literatures, as well as literary movements after modernism. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, 1020, or 1050, or permission of the instructor.
ENGL-2400W
Creative Writing: Non-Fiction
3.0 credit hours
This is a workshop-based course in non-fiction writing. Students will study models of accomplished writing and will produce a number of short pieces ranging from the autobiographic to the journalistic. Students will be expected, in addition to other work, to read and comment upon each other’s work. This is not a remedial writing course. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL1010, 1020, or 1050, or permission of the instructor. This is a "w" course and meets the academic writing requirement. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
ENGL-2410W
Creative Writing: Short Fiction
3.0 credit hours
This is a workshop-based course in writing short fiction. Students will be expected, in addition to other work, to read and comment upon each other's work. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-1010 or ENGL-1050. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.
ENGL-2440
Introduction to Comics
3.0 credit hours
In this course students will explore different approaches to graphic narrative and visual storytelling through the medium of comics. Students will read shortform comics, graphic novels, and comics theory as we pay attention to the medium’s hybrid approach to words and images. This course will also require students to participate in some drawing-based exercises and assignments. (No drawing experience/training necessary.) Through reading, class discussion and practice, students will learn how to use the basic elements of comics as tools for expression and storytelling. Communications and Media: area course. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Making
ENGL-2450
The Digital Word
3.0 credit hours
From personal texting to massive databases, electronic text is everywhere. But how does both the act of writing and text itself change in an electronic medium? This course considers the question in both practice and theory. Students will learn the basics of textual encoding (using a mark-up language such as XML) and digital tools for studying texts, and will also consider digital culture more broadly, looking at literature as it is either remediated into digital forms or ‘born digital' and at the role of AI in composition of literary and programming text. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of introductory English (10101050), including one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Making.
ENGL-2600
Asian and Asian North American Literature
3.0 credit hours
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the fascinating new writing coming out of the Asian diaspora in Canada and the U.S., and contemporary writing in translation from China and other parts of Asia. Through various genres such as the novel, memoir, graphic novel, drama, and poetry, we will look at the continuing shift of cultural values and identities in the Asian and Asian North American world of literature. Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of Introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050.
ENGL-2950
Philosophy and Film After the Holocaust: Modern Violence and its Representation
3.0 credit hours
Theodor Adorno’s infamous claim that “to write a poem after Auschwitz is barbaric” acutely illustrates the tenuous relationship between the devastating experience of violence in modern Western society and its representation in art and culture. Despite Adorno’s warning of the dangers of representing violence, violence has become an increasingly prevalent aspect of Western popular culture and cinema. This course will a) explore the ways that classic and contemporary films have attempted to account for the violence that pervades modern society and b) analyze the extent to which the cinematic medium itself, as a uniquely modern technology of perception, is bound up with the violence(s) of modernity. Are there appropriate ways to cinematically represent violence? Does cinema implicate us in the violence of modern society, or might it function as a critical philosophical lens with which to acknowledge and transform violence? We will engage these questions and others like them by watching films (such as The Act of Killing and The Zone of Interest) and reading critical theorists (such as Adorno and Gillian Rose) that take up the relationship between modern violence and culture. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, 1020, or 1050, or permission of the instructor.
ENGL-3000
The History of the Book
3.0 credit hours
This course examines the book as a material and a conceptual object. It focuses on the development of writing technologies from stone tablets through the paper book and to electronic texts, asking centrally about the material history of the literature we read as well as our ideas about knowledge itself. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, 1020, or 1050, or permission of the instructor. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course HIST-3001. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
ENGL-3010
Shakespeare
3.0 credit hours
This course studies the dramas of William Shakespeare and asks both what they would have meant to their original audiences and why they remain popular today, four centuries later. Plays will include histories, comedies, tragedies, and romances. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050.
ENGL-3091
Songwriting: Words and Music Together
3.0 credit hours
Songs are an ancient mode of expression and historically a powerful force expressing and motivating public opinion, persisting today as one of the most popular art forms. This course for non-majors as well as majors examines songs in a variety of genres and languages, by composers from many cultures and of diverse identities. We will analyze how these songs work, learn simple forms and harmonic progressions, and finally write songs and learn basic studio recording techniques. A studio fee will be assessed for this course. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level study and permission of the instructor. Reading musical notation not required. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
ENGL-3110
Milton
3.0 credit hours
This course examines the work of John Milton with particular emphasis on his epic poem Paradise Lost, and on other selections from his poetry and prose. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
ENGL-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. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses BTS-3120 or PHIL-3120. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
ENGL-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.
ENGL-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. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course BTS-3760.
ENGL-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. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course BTS-3765.
ENGL-3910
Literary Genres: Fantasy
3.0 credit hours
This course asks the question of why in modernity we read fantasy literature, a mode of story-telling that takes us back into the medieval and mythological past. The course will include major authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Neil Gaiman as well as less well-known authors and works. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, 1020, or 1050, or permission of the instructor.
ENGL-3950
Examining Work and Vocation in Literature
3.0 credit hours
Why does Sherlock Holmes assert that a doctor gone wrong is "the first of criminals"? Why might a painter facing blindness decline to have their vision repaired? What, according to poet Seamus Heaney, do a pen and a shovel have in common? What do a hairdresser, a priest, a maid, or a professor know about the human condition? This course will introduce students to core skills of literary analysis as we explore how occupation shapes character, perspective, and plot in diverse works of English literature. Case-studies will be drawn from across form and genre including poetry, fiction, drama, and literary essays. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies.
ENGL-3950
Contemporary Writing and Gender
3.0 credit hours
This course offers an overview of twentieth- and twenty-first-century feminist theory including its interactions with existentialism and posthumanism and then launches into a robust study of drama and fiction. Guiding questions will include: How fundamental is gender to human experience? How do authors express tensions between freedom and constraint in their treatment of gender? Of all sexed life forms on earth, is it only humans who have a gender? Students will read authors such as Angela Carter, Tomson Highway, Judith Butler, Andrea Long Chu, and Simone de Beauvoir. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, ENGL-1020, or ENGL-1050.
ENGL-3950 - 1
Comics in Canada/Turtle Island
3.0 credit hours
Examination of cartoons, strips, and graphic novels that engage with questions of Canadian identity and nationhood, beginning with political cartooning around Confederation, moving to wartime-era superheroes of the so-called Golden Age, and tracing the emergence of independent comics publishing in Canada. The course will engage with longer works by artists and authors such as Chester Brown, Julie Doucet, Seth, Jillian Tamaki, Jeff Lemire, and Katherena Vermette. Students will participate in classroom drawing exercises, learn advanced cartooning techniques, and have the opportunity to make their own place-based graphic narratives. (No drawing experience needed.) Prerequisite: ENGL-2950: Introduction to Comics or permission of instructor.
ENGL-3950 - 2
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. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1020 or 6 credit hours in Biblical & Theological Studies
ENGL-4800
Literary Theory
3.0 credit hours
Students will be introduced to some of the many methods used to interpret literary material and helped to develop a theoretically informed approach to literature. Perspectives will include psychoanalytic theory, Marxism, feminism, New Criticism, reader-response criticism, New Historicism, postmodernist theory, and postcolonial theory. Students will develop greater self-consciousness about critical practice, the ability to ask new and different questions of texts, and the ability to cope with the complex vocabulary of modern criticism. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of introductory English (1010-1050), including one of ENGL-1010, 1020, or 1050, or permission of the instructor.
ENVS-1030
Introduction to Environmental Studies
3.0 credit hours
This course is a study of interactions between humans and the environment: the natural systems and resources upon which human activity depends, the environmental problems that have resulted from human activity, and the efforts being made toward environmental sustainability. Environmental problems such as air and water pollution, climate change, soil degradation and deforestation, energy sustainability, and biodiversity are introduced with an interdisciplinary perspective, using both Canadian and global examples.
ENVS-1030
Introduction to Environmental Studies
3.0 credit hours
This course is a study of interactions between humans and the environment: the natural systems and resources upon which human activity depends, the environmental problems that have resulted from human activity, and the efforts being made toward environmental sustainability. Environmental problems such as air and water pollution, climate change, soil degradation and deforestation, energy sustainability, and biodiversity are introduced with an interdisciplinary perspective, using both Canadian and global examples. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course GEOG-1030.
ENVS-2620W
Ecological Peacebuilding
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore the role of the ecology in peacebuilding, focusing on relationships between environmental insecurity and conflict, ecological integrity and justice, and on the politics, theory, and skills of ecological peacebuilding. Drawing upon a broad range of historical and contemporary case studies, students will be encouraged to apply these insights as part of the learning process. Prerequisite(s): PCTS-1110. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course PCTS-2620. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing. Instructor has given pre-requisite waiver for students with SWRK-1000.
ENVS-3010
Environment, Society, and Resilience
3.0 credit hours
The course will help students analyze principles of sustainability, resilience, and complexity associated with energy, matter, and ecosystem functioning, within the context of social values, human technology, and politics. The course seeks to equip students to assess socio-ecological issues including water management, climate change adaptation, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and extractive industries from an interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level study.
ENVS-3521
Study of Simple Living
3.0 credit hours
Within international development studies, development is increasingly understood as a participatory, deliberate process aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals within social and ecological communities. This course examines the concepts, theories, and practices of simple living as an everyday, ordinary practice for individuals seeking alternatives to consumer values and culture. The course explores the roots of simple living and its modern expressions, with special emphasis on the relevance of simple living for building emotional wellbeing, vibrant communities, resilient ecological systems, and practices that contribute to social justice in a globalizing world. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study. Cannot be held with the former IDS2521 or cross-listed courses IDS-3521 or SOCI-3521. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
GEOG-1000
Introduction to Physical Geography
3.0 credit hours
An examination of elements of the physical environment such as weather, climate, hydrology, landforms, soils, vegetation, and the processes producing variations of these elements through time on the surface of the earth. Examples of environmental interrelationships and problems that affect people are emphasized.
GEOG-1010
Introduction to Human Geography
3.0 credit hours
An examination of aspects of the human world. Topics may include: distribution of human populations, evolution of human societies, behavioural norms or cultures of these societies, and the influence of culture in its various manifestations (language, religion, customs, politics, etc.) on the human landscape including settlement types, forms of agriculture, and travel patterns. Attention is given to environmental and cultural factors involved in the present-day divisions between the “developed” and the “under-developed” worlds. Last day to drop with refund - Feb 27, 2025. Contact the Registrar.
GEOG-1030
Introduction to Environmental Studies
3.0 credit hours
This course is a study of interactions between humans and the environment: the natural systems and resources upon which human activity depends, the environmental problems that have resulted from human activity, and the efforts being made toward environmental sustainability. Environmental problems such as air and water pollution, climate change, soil degradation and deforestation, energy sustainability, and biodiversity are introduced with an interdisciplinary perspective, using both Canadian and global examples.
GEOG-1030
Introduction to Environmental Studies
3.0 credit hours
This course is a study of interactions between humans and the environment: the natural systems and resources upon which human activity depends, the environmental problems that have resulted from human activity, and the efforts being made toward environmental sustainability. Environmental problems such as air and water pollution, climate change, soil degradation and deforestation, energy sustainability, and biodiversity are introduced with an interdisciplinary perspective, using both Canadian and global examples. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course ENVS-1030.
GEOG-2300
Cartography and Geographic Information Systems
3.0 credit hours
In an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world, advances in geospatial technologies have increased the demand for solutions based on spatial information, making it possible to analyze geographic data to support decision-making and solve complex problems in the most diverse areas of knowledge. This course covers the fundamental concepts of cartography and geographic information systems, combining theoretical and practical knowledge for creating, interpreting and analyzing maps and geospatial data. Corequisite(s): GEOG-2300L (lab). A lab fee will be applied. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Science. Biology: interdisciplinary biology course.
GEOG-2300L
Cartography and Geographic Information Systems Lab
0.0 credit hours
GEOG-3010
Environment, Society and Resilience
3.0 credit hours
This course will help students analyze principles of sustainability, resilience, and complexity associated with energy, matter, and ecosystem functioning, within the context of social values, human technology, and politics. The course seeks to equip students to assess socio-ecological issues including water management, climate change adaptation, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and extractive industries from an interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level study.
GEOG-3020
Just and Sustainable Food Systems
3.0 credit hours
This course explores food system dynamics at multiple scales, from the household to the global, with particular attention to the diversity of worldviews that underpin the current discourses surrounding ecological sustainability, food security, and food justice. The course follows food from the farms and fishing boats, through local and global marketplaces and, finally, to those who eat. Participants will examine models of agriculture, small-scale fisheries, water scarcity, the Asian and African Green Revolutions, corporate concentration in the food system, local and global food markets, community food security, obesity, hunger, food waste, the global food price crisis, energy, and the impacts of climate change. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies.
HIST-1010
History of the West in a Global Context II
3.0 credit hours
This course introduces students to the continuing development of western civilization since 1500 CE, paying particular attention to how the relationships of social, intellectual, political, and economic developments among various civilizations have become increasingly enmeshed. Through the analysis of selected ideas, issues, texts, and events in different global locations, the course critically examines common understandings of the values and institutions of western civilization.
HIST-1020
History in the Making: Age of Revolutions
3.0 credit hours
History in the Making is a series of introductory history courses designed to guide students in both historical content on a focused topic and historical practice by historians. Each History in the Making offerings has the following three aspects in common: 1. Student engagement with primary sources, 2. Exposure to historiographical development, 3. The course covers a long period of time (centuries) and a broad geographic area (continents). Age of Revolutions will cover several political, intellectual, and social revolutions that occurred in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in Europe and the Americas, with a primary focus on the American, French, and Haitian revolutoins. In this convulsive era people, ideas, and grievances coalesced to remake governments and societies. Topics covered may include, colonial expansion and empires, slavery and emancipation, theories of liberty and democracy, church-state relations, monarchism and constitutionalism, and the power of rhetoric and print culture.
HIST-1020
History in the Making: Empires in World History
3.0 credit hours
History in the Making is a series of introductory history courses designed to guide students in both historical content on a focused topic and historical practice by historians. Each History in the Making offering has the following three aspects in common: 1. Student engagement with primary sources, 2. Exposure to historiographical development, 3. The course covers a long period of time (centuries) and a broad geographic area (continents). This section looks at the type of state that has dominated the world’s political landscapes for millennia. How do empires work? Do they always involve colonization? How do they grow so big? And how did we go from a world of empires to one of nation-states within in just over a century? Historians are interested in all these questions, and more. We will join several of them on a four continent tour of empires ancient and modern.
HIST-1020
History in the Making: Age of Revolutions
3.0 credit hours
History in the Making is a series of introductory history courses designed to guide students in both historical content on a focused topic and historical practice by historians. Each History in the Making offering has the following three aspects in common: 1. Student engagement with primary sources, 2. Exposure to historiographical development, 3. The course covers a long period of time (centuries) and a broad geographic area (continents). Age of Revolutions will cover several political, intellectual, and social revolutions that occurred in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in Europe and the Americas, with a primary focus on the American, French, and Haitian revolutoins. In this convulsive era people, ideas, and grievances coalesced to remake governments and societies. Topics covered may include, colonial expansion and empires, slavery and emancipation, theories of liberty and democracy, church-state relations, monarchism and constitutionalism, and the power of rhetoric and print culture.
HIST-2020
History of Colonial Canada
3.0 credit hours
A study of the national development of Canada to the present. Emphasis is placed on French Canada, the regional life and social organization of the country, the impact of continentalism, the development of the economy, and the rise of a national sentiment.
HIST-2030
History of the Canadian Nation since 1867
3.0 credit hours
A study of the national development of Canada to the present. Emphasis is placed on French Canada, the regional life and social organization of the country, the impact of continentalism, the development of the economy, and the rise of a national sentiment. History Category: Canadian History.
HIST-2040
History of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
3.0 credit hours
The contemporary cultural resurgence and political organizing of Indigenous peoples invokes new perspectives on Canadian history. This historical survey will explore pre-contact social organization, colonialism and resistance, treaties and land claims, reserves and residential schools as structures of social control, evolving public policy (e.g., Indian Act), Native identities, struggles for self-determination, and the rights of revolution.
HIST-2040
History of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
3.0 credit hours
The contemporary cultural resurgence and political organizing of Indigenous peoples invokes new perspectives on Canadian history. This historical survey will explore pre-contact social organization, colonialism and resistance, treaties and land claims, reserves and residential schools as structures of social control, evolving public policy (e.g., Indian Act), Native identities, struggles for self-determination, and the rights of revolution. History Category: Canadian History or North American Indigenous History. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course INDS-2040. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.
HIST-2050
Winnipeg: Can Winter be a City?
3.0 credit hours
Is Winnipeg so many lines on a map and a perimeter highway? Is it more than its dominant stereotype: Cold? What is Winnipeg? We will contemplate what has made life, work, play, and worship in River City so exciting, daunting, provocative, and unexpected. The course will explore these questions through periods of expansion, decline, war, industrialization, immigration, globalization, and stories told by boosters and detractors. To think about the city we will explore art, disease, neighborhoods, politics, criminals, radicals, reactionaries, preachers, and winter. This course will have an additional field trip fee.
HIST-2110W
The Fifties and Sixties: North America Cold, Cool, and Radical
3.0 credit hours
An examination of the post-World War II decades of North America in its political, economic, social, and intellectual contexts. Individuals that may be studied include Elvis Presley, Lester Pearson, Ronald Reagan, Tommy Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr., Betty Friedan, Marshall McLuhan, Rachel Carson, Charles Manson, and Pierre Trudeau. Topics may include social revolutions (Quiet Revolution, Civil Rights), politics (Cold War, Great Society, Medicare), body and technology (‘The Pill’, vaccines, organ transplants), youth protest (Beat, Berkeley), and consumer culture. This is a "w" courses a meets the academic writing requirement.
HIST-2510
History of Art and Culture I: Classical to Late Medieval
3.0 credit hours
A survey of art history from the Classical era in Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the Late Middle Ages (15th century) in Western Europe. The course will give attention to the relationship of art and architecture to other facets of social, religious, cultural, and intellectual history.
HIST-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. History Category: Religious History. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course BTS-2550.
HIST-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. Cannot hold credit in this course and BTS-2695/HIST-2950: 1525: Anabaptism at 500
HIST-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. History Category: Mennonite/Anabaptist History. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course BTS-2570.
HIST-2950
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-2570 Anabaptism: From European to Global Reality.
HIST-2950
Greeks and Romans
3.0 credit hours
The course examines the history of ancient Greece and Rome from the Minoan-Mycenaean civilizations to the collapse of the western Roman Empire. Topics will include major events and figures, empire building, ancient historiography, modern historiography with its varied source materials, and key aspects of social, intellectual and economic history.
HIST-2950
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. History Category: Canadian History. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Anabaptist.
HIST-3001
The History of the Book
3.0 credit hours
This course examines the book as a material and a conceptual object. It focuses on the development of writing technologies from stone tablets through the paper book and to electronic texts, asking centrally about the material history of the literature we read as well as our ideas about knowledge itself. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study, including 6 credit hours of 1000- or 2000-level History. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course ENGL-3000. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
HIST-3030
Twentieth-Century World History
3.0 credit hours
This course covers the broad span of twentieth century world history. Lectures will focus on major developments in Europe, the USA, Asia, and the Middle East that have shaped the contemporary world and the historical origins of current world issues. Major topics include the First World War, the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, the Second World War, the Indian independence movement, the crisis in the Middle East, the Cuban missile crisis, conflicts in Indochina, the civil rights movement in the USA, and the disintegration of communist rule in Eastern Europe. This course meets the "History outside of Canada, United States, or Western Europe" sub-field requirement. The following dates are the meetings for this directed reading course: 3:30-5:30 PM on September 16, September 23, October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, and December 2. These meetings will take place in B330 (north side).
HIST-3030
History of the Modern Middle East
3.0 credit hours
The main objective of this course is to help students understand the challenges facing the Middle East today which also affect the rest of the world. The crises include the following: the emergence of Islamic extremism, the Syrian and Yemenis civil wars, concerns about Iran’s possible development of nuclear weapons, Shia/Sunni tensions, the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict, the failure “Arab Spring” and the growing number of refugees. To understand these issues the course will examine major historical developments in the Middle East focusing on the 1750-2018 period. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level study, including six credit hours of 1000- or 2000-level History.
HIST-3030
Russia and the Soviet Union
3.0 credit hours
This lecture/seminar course covers selected topics in Russian and Soviet history starting with the Russian Revolution until the collapse of the USSR in 1991. Major topics include the Russian Revolution, Soviet nationality policies, industrialization, collectivization and the Great Famine, political persecutions during the 1930s, popular reactions to the persecutions, World War II and women in the Soviet military, the Cold War, and the collapse of the USSR. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study, including 6 credit hours of 1000- or 2000-level History. History Category: History outside Canada, United States, or Western Europe.
HIST-3070
Emergence of a Polycentric World: A History of the Developing World I
3.0 credit hours
Why are some countries poor and marginalized, while others are rich and powerful? This course examines the historical roots of development and underdevelopment, processes that led to the emergence of the developing world or Third World as a distinctive, though diverse region. The course surveys the phenomena of colonization, trade, manufacturing, and militarization in the three southern continents from the 14th to the 19th century. It investigates the ways in which both external pressures and internal dynamics contributed to development-related continuity and change in these regions. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study, including 3 credit hours of 1000-level History.
HIST-3400
Trans-Atlantic Conservatism
3.0 credit hours
People encounter conservativism mostly as an electoral choice among political parties. What is conservatism? Through an examination of texts on politics, morality, religious faith, aesthetics, art, community formation, as well as selected ghost stories, short stories, and poems, the classic conservative tension between tradition and change will be explored as a multifaceted disposition towards the human experience. Part of this exploration is of conservatism shaped and reshaped in the crucible of politics. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level study, including 6 credit hours of 1000- or 2000-level History.
HIST-3950 - 1
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 of 1000- or 2000-level history.
HIST-3950 - 2
Opera History and Politics from Orfeo to Hamilton
3.0 credit hours
This course traces opera and musical theater from its origins in Renaissance Italy to the present day, examining the ways that musical drama has been created not only to entertain but as a vehicle for political and social ideas. On a musical level, this course will engage changing stylistic trends across historical eras, paying close attention to the ways that musical sound and text work together to communicate with audiences. Hidden in fantasy, mythology, spectacle, and comedy are commentaries on governance systems, gender politics, and race and colonization. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies.
HIST-4200
Theory and Methods of History
3.0 credit hours
In this seminar, we will theorize history and historicize theory-even the most anti-historical theories. The course will examine such modern canonical writers as Hegel, Marx, and Collingwood. As well, we will survey such developments in theory and criticism as structuralism, post-colonialism, and explore debates on history and memory as found in museums and popular cultures. Students will be engaged in practical applications of historical methodologies discussed in class. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study, including 6 credit hours of 1000- or 2000-level history.
HIST-4210
Senior Research Seminar in History
3.0 credit hours
This course, a continuation of HIST-4200, explores various methodologies used by historians to investigate, interpret, and represent the past, along with ethical concerns in the research process. Students will design, research, and author a major project grounded in original primary source materials. It is a substantial project that will be workshopped throughout the semester where students will assist each other in problem solving, feedback, and constructive critique. There is a public presentation component at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisite(s): HIST-4200. Cannot be held with the former HIST-3210.
IDS-2040
Global Issues
3.0 credit hours
Course offered through Estamos Study Abroad program. Many countries around the globe face a similar set of issues as they relate to Indigenous peoples, economic development, religious change, justice and peace, migration, and the environment. These issues take a specific form in Guatemala, a country that has been shaped by a 36-year-long war. This course will examine the following issues through the lens of the Guatemalan context: environment, Mayan culture and spirituality, war and peace, and migration. This course is available only through CMU’s study abroad programs, Guatemala sites only. Prerequisite: 24 credit hours of university-level study, including 3 credit hours of introductory social sciences.
IDS-2110
Participatory Local Development
3.0 credit hours
The failure of large-scale development efforts to eradicate poverty in the South—Asia, Africa, and Latin America—and developing communities in Canada has led to a search for alternative participatory, community development projects. This course examines historic efforts at participatory development, including community development and co-operative formation, and then considers the attention given to non-governmental organizations and grassroots movements today. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including IDS-1110. Meeting on the UWinnipeg campus- Manitoba Hall 3M69
IDS-2171
Crisis, Humanitarian Aid, and Disaster Recovery
3.0 credit hours
Today, crises threaten global human security as never before. These crises are caused by a complex mix of natural hazards (such as floods, earthquakes, or droughts) and human action or inaction. This course will explore how humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery efforts can best promote resilience by reducing vulnerability and disaster risk. Community and organizational responses to humanitarian crises will be examined, emphasizing efforts to improve aid quality and accountability. Prerequisite or corequisite: 6 credit hours of introductory Social Science; IDS-1110 is recommended.
IDS-2420
Ecological Economics
3.0 credit hours
Ecological economics is not merely the study of economics, but a broad, non-technical, and transdisciplinary study of the relationship between humans and the biosphere. Using a long view of history, this course incorporates ideas from across the social and natural sciences to enrich and challenge traditional economic concepts. Topics include the co-evolution of political, economic, and energy systems, the origins of money and inequality, the present scale of ecological decline (including, but not limited to climate change), proposed solutions and barriers to their implementation. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
IDS-2443
Conflict and Development Issues in Indigenous Communities
3.0 credit hours
Within the broad framework of international development and conflict transformation studies, this course explores the dynamics of Indigenous communities globally, with special reference to the Canadian context. Processes of marginalization and underdevelopment will be presented in order to understand Indigenous communities’ social, economic and political situation. Prerequisite: either PCTS-1110 or IDS-1110.
IDS-2950
Colombia: Peacebuilding in Conflicted Contexts
3.0 credit hours
This course will provide students with opportunities to study the impact of conflict and prolonged violence on local communities and the implications for peacebuilding, resilience and social change. Students will be exposed to the impact of a colonial legacy, decades of violent conflict and efforts to re-build a flourishing society through visits to different regions of the country and organizations focussed on enhancing community peace at structural and local levels. “This course is centred around a study tour in Colombia. Please see www.cmu.ca/estamos for more details.”
IDS-3010
Environment, Society and Resilience
3.0 credit hours
The course will help students analyze principles of sustainability, resilience, and complexity associated with energy, matter, and ecosystem functioning, within the context of social values, human technology, and politics. The course seeks to equip students to assess socio-ecological issues including water management, climate change adaptation, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and extractive industries from an interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level study.
IDS-3020
Just and Sustainable Food Systems
3.0 credit hours
This course explores food system dynamics at multiple scales, from the household to the global, with particular attention to the diversity of worldviews that underpin the current discourses surrounding ecological sustainability, food security, and food justice. The course follows food from the farms and fishing boats, through local and global marketplaces and, finally, to those who eat. Participants will examine models of agriculture, small-scale fisheries, water scarcity, the Asian and African Green Revolutions, corporate concentration in the food system, local and global food markets, community food security, obesity, hunger, food waste, the global food price crisis, energy, and the impacts of climate change. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies.
IDS-3521
Study of Simple Living
3.0 credit hours
Within International Development Studies, development is increasingly understood as a participatory, deliberate process aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals within social and ecological communities. This course examines the concepts, theories, and practices of simple living as an everyday, ordinary practice for individuals seeking alternatives to consumer values and culture. The course explores the roots of simple living and its modern expressions, with special emphasis on the relevance of simple living for building emotional wellbeing, vibrant communities, resilient ecological systems, and practices that contribute to social justice in a globalizing world. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study. Cannot be held with the former IDS2521 or cross-listed courses ENVS-3521 or SOCI-3521. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
IDS-4100
Senior Seminar in Social Change
3.0 credit hours
In this capstone seminar, students review and compare inter-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to social change, including issues in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and democratization and social movements. Using a seminar format, students will examine contending theories of social change, and address questions of power, interpretation, ethics, commitments, and virtues in understanding and working for social change. These examinations will allow students to explore ways of integrating theories and practices and articulate their own understanding and ethics of social change. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 18 credit hours in IDS, PCTS, SOCI, POLS, GEOG or PSYC; or permission of the instructor. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed prior to taking this course.
IDS-4100
Senior Seminar in Social Change
3.0 credit hours
In this capstone seminar, students review and compare inter-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to social change, including issues in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and democratization and social movements. Using a seminar format, students will examine contending theories of social change, and address questions of power, interpretation, ethics, commitments, and virtues in understanding and working for social change. These examinations will allow students to explore ways of integrating theories and practices and articulate their own understanding and ethics of social change. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 18 credit hours in GEOG, IDS, PCTS, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed prior to taking this course. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses PCTS-4100, POLS-4100, or SOCI-4100.
INDS-1050
Indigenous Peoples of Canada
3.0 credit hours
An overview of Indigenous societies in Manitoba and Canada, linking processes of the past with contemporary Indigenous life and issues. The course covers topics such as stages of colonization, pre- and post-contact periods, Indigenous kinship systems, the fur trade, the treaties, the Indian Act, residential schools, Metis nationhood and land issues, the Federal White Paper Policy (1969), Bill C-31 (1985), Indigenous rights, Indigenous land claims, Indigenous economic development, Indigenous urbanization, and Indigenous gender issues. Students may not hold credit in both INDS-1010/1020 and INDS-1050.
INDS-1050
Indigenous Peoples of Canada
3.0 credit hours
An overview of Indigenous societies in Manitoba and Canada, linking processes of the past with contemporary Indigenous life and issues. The course covers topics such as stages of colonization, pre- and post-contact periods, Indigenous kinship systems, the fur trade, the treaties, the Indian Act, residential schools, Metis nationhood and land issues, the Federal White Paper Policy (1969), Bill C-31 (1985), Indigenous rights, Indigenous land claims, Indigenous economic development, Indigenous urbanization, and Indigenous gender issues. Cannot be held with the former INDS-1010 or INDS-1020.
INDS-1050
Indigenous Peoples of Canada
3.0 credit hours
An overview of Indigenous societies in Manitoba and Canada, linking processes of the past with contemporary Indigenous life and issues. The course covers topics such as stages of colonization, pre- and post-contact periods, Indigenous kinship systems, the fur trade, the treaties, the Indian Act, residential schools, Metis nationhood and land issues, the Federal White Paper Policy (1969), Bill C-31 (1985), Indigenous rights, Indigenous land claims, Indigenous economic development, Indigenous urbanization, and Indigenous gender issues. Cannot be held with the former INDS-1010 or INDS-1020. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.
INDS-1050
Indigenous Peoples of Canada
3.0 credit hours
An overview of Indigenous societies in Manitoba and Canada, linking processes of the past with contemporary Indigenous life and issues. The course covers topics such as stages of colonization, pre- and post-contact periods, Indigenous kinship systems, the fur trade, the treaties, the Indian Act, residential schools, Metis nationhood and land issues, the Federal White Paper Policy (1969), Bill C-31 (1985), Indigenous rights, Indigenous land claims, Indigenous economic development, Indigenous urbanization, and Indigenous gender issues. Cannot be held with the former INDS-1010 or INDS-1020. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.
INDS-2040
History of Indigenous Peoples of Canada
3.0 credit hours
The contemporary cultural resurgence and political organizing of Indigenous peoples invokes new perspectives on Canadian history. This historical survey will explore pre-contact social organization, colonialism and resistance, treaties and land claims, reserves and residential schools as structures of social control, evolving public policy (e.g., Indian Act), Native identities, struggles for self-determination, and the rights of revolution.
INDS-2040
History of Indigenous Peoples of Canada
3.0 credit hours
The contemporary cultural resurgence and political organizing of Indigenous peoples invokes new perspectives on Canadian history. This historical survey will explore pre-contact social organization, colonialism and resistance, treaties and land claims, reserves and residential schools as structures of social control, evolving public policy (e.g., Indian Act), Native identities, struggles for self-determination, and the rights of revolution. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course HIST-2040. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.
INDS-2950
Living into Treaty
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore Indigenous foundations for peace work through the framework of living into Treaty as a sacred covenant and grounded in the narrative of the Great Law of Peace of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. It will provide opportunity for the development of peacebuilding skills and practices that honour Indigenous ways of knowing towards the enhancement of self-identity and relationship building. The course content will be engaged through lectures, guest conversations, videos, and practical learning opportunities. Prerequisite: 18 credit hours of university-level studies or permission of the instructor. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.
INTD-0900 - 3
First Year Advising Seminar
0.0 credit hours
Registration restricted to incoming students. This seminar helps students integrate their academics into their lives by providing tools and a framework that allow them to know themselves better. In turn, these tools will empower students to build a pathway through their CMU degree and build their capacities to navigate their path after CMU, that is well aligned with their goals, and that is meaningful to them. This seminar will take place within a community of support made up of a small group of new students, an upper-class student navigator and a faculty member.
INTD-1000 - 1
Ways of Knowing I
3.0 credit hours
This course is a requirement in the CMU Curricular Commons. Registration restricted to incoming students. (Winter 2025 & Fall 2025) This course introduces students to the university by getting them involved in asking a big question alongside other students and professors from many subject areas. It includes seminars, round table discussions, a few big lectures, and fieldtrips, all in order to do the things the university does best: taking the time to think about real problems, from multiple expert viewpoints (or ways of knowing), and to develop their own ideas. Prerequisite(s): Curiosity.
INTD-1000 - 2
Ways of Knowing I
3.0 credit hours
This course is a requirement in the CMU Curricular Commons. Registration restricted to incoming students. (Winter 2025 & Fall 2025) This course introduces students to the university by getting them involved in asking a big question alongside other students and professors from many subject areas. It includes seminars, round table discussions, a few big lectures, and fieldtrips, all in order to do the things the university does best: taking the time to think about real problems, from multiple expert viewpoints (or ways of knowing), and to develop their own ideas. Prerequisite(s): Curiosity.
INTD-1000 - 3
Ways of Knowing I
3.0 credit hours
This course is a requirement in the CMU Curricular Commons. Registration restricted to incoming students. (Winter 2025 & Fall 2025) This course introduces students to the university by getting them involved in asking a big question alongside other students and professors from many subject areas. It includes seminars, round table discussions, a few big lectures, and fieldtrips, all in order to do the things the university does best: taking the time to think about real problems, from multiple expert viewpoints (or ways of knowing), and to develop their own ideas. Prerequisite(s): Curiosity.
INTD-1000 - 4
Ways of Knowing I
3.0 credit hours
This course is a requirement in the CMU Curricular Commons. Registration restricted to incoming students. (Winter 2025 & Fall 2025) This course introduces students to the university by getting them involved in asking a big question alongside other students and professors from many subject areas. It includes seminars, round table discussions, a few big lectures, and fieldtrips, all in order to do the things the university does best: taking the time to think about real problems, from multiple expert viewpoints (or ways of knowing), and to develop their own ideas. Prerequisite(s): Curiosity.
INTD-1000 - 5
Ways of Knowing I
3.0 credit hours
This course is a requirement in the CMU Curricular Commons. Registration restricted to incoming students. (Winter 2025 & Fall 2025) This course introduces students to the university by getting them involved in asking a big question alongside other students and professors from many subject areas. It includes seminars, round table discussions, a few big lectures, and fieldtrips, all in order to do the things the university does best: taking the time to think about real problems, from multiple expert viewpoints (or ways of knowing), and to develop their own ideas. Prerequisite(s): Curiosity.
INTD-1000 - 6
Ways of Knowing I
3.0 credit hours
This course is a requirement in the CMU Curricular Commons. Registration restricted to incoming students. (Winter 2025 & Fall 2025) This course introduces students to the university by getting them involved in asking a big question alongside other students and professors from many subject areas. It includes seminars, round table discussions, a few big lectures, and fieldtrips, all in order to do the things the university does best: taking the time to think about real problems, from multiple expert viewpoints (or ways of knowing), and to develop their own ideas. Prerequisite(s): Curiosity.
INTD-1000 - 7
Ways of Knowing I
3.0 credit hours
This course is a requirement in the CMU Curricular Commons. Registration restricted to incoming students. (Winter 2025 & Fall 2025) This course introduces students to the university by getting them involved in asking a big question alongside other students and professors from many subject areas. It includes seminars, round table discussions, a few big lectures, and fieldtrips, all in order to do the things the university does best: taking the time to think about real problems, from multiple expert viewpoints (or ways of knowing), and to develop their own ideas. Prerequisite(s): Curiosity.
LANG-2110
Intermediate German I
3.0 credit hours
Language study and practice in the classroom and language laboratory, and readings in German culture. Prerequisite(s): Grade 12 German or LANG-1120. Intensive days: July 2 – 4, 7 – 9, 2025. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM This section is only open to Hutterite students. - Current students - contact the instructor to confirm prerequisite and request enrollment [here](https://cmu.populiweb.com/router/forms/respond/925/53cd3a81a147d2defbaa2b10b731953d). - If other interested folks have studied with CMU in the past, they can register [here](https://cmu.populiweb.com/router/forms/respond/559/120092da5342db1b47a3c96b980a8e34). - If other interested folks are new to CMU, they can register as an audit or credit student [here](https://www.cmu.ca/admissions/extended).
MATH-0900 - 1
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
0.0 credit hours
This course covers the mathematical skills required to study calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; power and root functions; trigonometry; exponential and logarithmic functions. This non-credit course is for students who need to upgrade their high school mathematical skills.
MATH-0900 - 1
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
0.0 credit hours
This course covers the mathematical skills required to study calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; power and root functions; trigonometry; exponential and logarithmic functions. This non-credit course is for students who need to upgrade their high school mathematical skills.
MATH-0900 - 2
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
0.0 credit hours
This course covers the mathematical skills required to study calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; power and root functions; trigonometry; exponential and logarithmic functions. This non-credit course is for students who need to upgrade their high school mathematical skills.
MATH-0900 - 2
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
0.0 credit hours
This course covers the mathematical skills required to study calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; power and root functions; trigonometry; exponential and logarithmic functions. This non-credit course is for students who need to upgrade their high school mathematical skills.
MATH-0900 - 2
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
0.0 credit hours
This course covers the mathematical skills required to study calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; power and root functions; trigonometry; exponential and logarithmic functions. This non-credit course is for students who need to upgrade their high school mathematical skills.
MATH-0900 - 3
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
0.0 credit hours
This course covers the mathematical skills required to study calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; power and root functions; trigonometry; exponential and logarithmic functions. This non-credit course is for students who need to upgrade their high school mathematical skills.
MATH-0900 - 3
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
0.0 credit hours
This course covers the mathematical skills required to study calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; power and root functions; trigonometry; exponential and logarithmic functions. This non-credit course is for students who need to upgrade their high school mathematical skills. Interested in the short Asynchronous offering? Join the waitlist.
MATH-1000
Basic Statistical Analysis
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the basic principles of statistics and procedures used for data analysis. Topics to be covered include gathering data, displaying and summarizing data, examining relationships between variables, sampling distributions, estimation and significance tests, inference for means, and applications for specific disciplines. Includes a laboratory requirement (MATH-1000L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Cross-listed as PSYC-2040. Students may not hold credit in both this course and PSYC-2040.
MATH-1000
Basic Statistical Analysis
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the basic principles of statistics and procedures used for data analysis. Topics to be covered include gathering data, displaying and summarizing data, examining relationships between variables, sampling distributions, estimation and significance tests, inference for means, and applications for specific disciplines. Includes a laboratory requirement (MATH-1000L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Cross-listed as PSYC-2040. Students may not hold credit in both this course and PSYC-2040.
MATH-1000
Basic Statistical Analysis
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the basic principles of statistics and procedures used for data analysis. Topics to be covered include gathering data, displaying and summarizing data, examining relationships between variables, sampling distributions, estimation and significance tests, inference for means, and applications for specific disciplines. Corequisite(s): MATH-1000L (lab). A lab fee will be applied. Cannot be held with PSYC-2040. CPA-approved preparatory course.
MATH-1000L - 1
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1000L - 1
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1000L - 2
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1000L - 2
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1000L - 3
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1000L - 3
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1000L - 4
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1000L - 4
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1000L - 5
Basic Statistical Analysis Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1000/3.
MATH-1020
Introduction to Calculus
3.0 credit hours
Theory and techniques of limits, derivatives, antiderivatives, and differential equations, with applications to optimization, rates of change, area, volume, physics, and biology. Includes a laboratory requirement (MATH-1020L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 60 per cent in Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S or MATH-0900.
MATH-1020
Introduction to Calculus
3.0 credit hours
Theory and techniques of limits, derivatives, antiderivatives, and differential equations, with applications to optimization, rates of change, area, volume, physics, and biology. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of 60 per cent in Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S or MATH-0900. Corequisite(s): MATH-1020L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.
MATH-1020L
Introduction to Calculus Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1020/3.
MATH-1020L
Introduction to Calculus Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1020/3.
MATH-1030
Calculus II
3.0 credit hours
Theory and techniques of integration, sequences, series, Taylor series, parametric and polar curves, with applications to area, volume, arc length, surface area, physics, and biology. A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: MATH-1020 with minimum grade of “C”.
MATH-1030
Calculus II
3.0 credit hours
Theory and techniques of integration, sequences, series, Taylor series, parametric and polar curves, with applications to area, volume, arc length, surface area, physics, and biology. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MATH-1020. Corequisite(s): MATH-1030L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.
MATH-1030L
Calculus II Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1030/3.
MATH-1030L
Calculus II Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1030/3.
MATH-1040
Elements of Discrete Mathematics
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to elements of discrete mathematics. Topics include formal logic, proof techniques, basic set theory, relations and functions, sequences, algorithms, modular arithmetic, number theory, mathematical induction, basic counting, graphs, and trees. Includes a laboratory requirement (MATH1040L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Pre-requisite: a minimum grade of 60 per cent in Grade 12 Mathematics or permission of the instructor. This is a terminal course and is not designed for students who want to pursue courses at the 2000-level or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Sciences. Students may not hold credit for this course and MATH-2000.
MATH-1040L - 1
Elements of Discrete Mathematics Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1040.
MATH-1040L - 2
Elements of Discrete Mathematics Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-1040.
MATH-2000
Discrete Mathematics
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the mathematics of discrete objects. Topics include formal logic, proof techniques, basic set theory, Boolean algebras, relations and functions, sequences, algorithms, modular arithmetic, number theory, mathematical induction, basic counting, partial orders, graphs and trees. Includes a laboratory requirement (MATH-2000L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Pre-requisite: a minimum grade of 60 per cent in Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S. This course is designed for students who want to pursue courses at the 2000-level or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Sciences. Students may not hold credit for this course and MATH-1040.
MATH-2000L - 1
Discrete Mathematics Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-2000.
MATH-2000L - 2
Discrete Mathematics Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for MATH-2000.
MATH-2005
Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, and three-dimensional geometry. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 60 per cent in Grade 12 Mathematics or MATH-0900 or permission of the instructor. Students may not hold credit for both this course and the former MATH-1010. Students will meet together in a classroom at CMU and virtually join the class in Edmonton.
MATH-2005
Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, and three-dimensional geometry. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of 60 per cent in Grade 12 Mathematics or MATH-0900. Cannot be held with the former MATH-1010.
MATH-2010
Linear Algebra II
3.0 credit hours
A continuation of MATH-2005. Finite dimensional vector spaces; linear transformation and matrices; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization and applications; inner product spaces. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C in both MATH-1020 and MATH-2005. This course is being offered as a DIRECTED STUDY. Join the waitlist and request permission to join from Tim.
MATH-2011
Electromagnetic Field Theory
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the theory of electromagnetism. Topics to be covered include the electric field, electric potential, Gauss' law, capacitors, dielectric materials, magnetic fields, Ampere's law, magnetic induction, magnetic materials, displacement current, and Maxwell's equations. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in both PHYS-1010 and MATH-1030.
MATH-2020
Intermediate Calculus: Multivariable
3.0 credit hours
Calculus of several variables. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C in both MATH-1030 and MATH-2005.
MATH-2040
Ordinary Differential Equations I
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the theory of ordinary differential equations, and practical techniques of solution, principally relating to first order and linear higher order equations; linear systems. Applications to problems in science and other selected areas. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C in MATH-1030. Recommended corequisite(s): COMP-1030.
MATH-3041
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 BUSI-3040. CPA-approved preparatory course.
MATH-3050
Dynamical Systems and Chaos
3.0 credit hours
Introduction to nonlinear difference and differential equations and their features, including stability, periodicity, attractors, bifurcation, fractals, and chaos. Project-based learning and computational analysis will be emphasized throughout, with applications drawn primarily from mathematical biology, including population, harvesting, predator-prey, competition, host-parasite, disease, and epidemic models. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including COMP-1030 and MATH-1030. COMP-1030 may be taken concurrently with this course. Cannot be held with cross-listed course BIOL-3600.
MATH-3060
Introductory Logic
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the semantics of philosophical logic, which is the mathematics of propositions. The course covers classical logical theory, the foundation for mathematical proof, and also some rival logics. These include incomplete logic, in which some statements are neither true nor false; inconsistent logic, in which some statements are both true and false; and free logic, in which statements can be made about objects that do not exist. Corequisite: MATH-1040 or MATH-2000.
MATH-3800
Mathematical Models in 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.
MATH-3950
Abstract Algebra
3.0 credit hours
Abstract algebra seeks to understand the structure of abstract objects in mathematics: constructions that generalize the familiar structure of numbers, vectors, matrices and functions. To that end, mathematicians have devised many different schemes and systems of abstract rules and worked to understand the implications of these rules systems. This course introduces and investigates the three core algebraic structures: groups, rings and fields. Prerequisite: MATH-2005. Mathematics: Additional algebra course.
MATH-3950.
Theory of Computing
3.0 credit hours
An introduction into advanced topics in the theory of computation. Topics include: models of computers including finite automata and Turing machines, computability, computational complexity, and basics of formal languages. Prerequisite(s): MATH-2000.
MUSC-1000
Music Theory I
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to musical discourse based on acoustic principles and common practice technique. The study will include an exploration of line, texture, and form through writing and analysis. Prerequisite: Successful theory placement test. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
MUSC-1000
Music Theory I
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to musical discourse based on acoustic principles and common practice technique. The study will include an exploration of line, texture, and form through writing and analysis. Prerequisite(s): Successful theory placement test. This course requires passing a music theory placement test. Here is an [example](https://www.cmu.ca/docs/music/CMU_Music_Theory_Placement_Sample_Test.pdf) of the level of theory needed to pass the the placement test and be prepared for MUSC-1000. Theory test can be taken Monday-Friday, 9-5 through the Admissions Office (contact Emily EPedreira@cmu.ca to book an appt). Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Making.
MUSC-1010
Music Theory II
3.0 credit hours
A continuation of Music Theory I, with an emphasis on chorale-style harmonization based on the contrapuntal relationships of melodic voices. Small instrumental forms also will be studied. Prerequisite: MUSC-1000. Corequisite: MUSC-1110.
MUSC-1010
Music Theory II
3.0 credit hours
A continuation of Music Theory I, with an emphasis on chorale-style harmonization based on the contrapuntal relationships of melodic voices. Small instrumental forms also will be studied. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-1000.
MUSC-1120
Aural Skills I
1.5 credit hours
A practical study designed to help students develop aural skills through sight-singing, melodic dictation, and aural analysis. Students will examine the “building blocks” of melody and harmony—intervals, scales, and chords— and learn to recognize them aurally. Guided practice of ear training techniques and the use of solfège syllables will improve students’ musical perception as they become more fluent in translating notation into sound as well as the reverse, sound into notation. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-1310. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-1100 or MUSC-1110.
MUSC-1121
Keyboard Skills I
1.5 credit hours
This course develops basic keyboard technique and reading skills, harmonization of both folk, popular and jazz melodies, transposition at the keyboard, reading chord charts, reading in multiple clefs, open score reading (choral and string quartet), basic jazz harmony, and the ability to lead in community singing in the church, classroom, and therapy context. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-1310.
MUSC-1220W
The Art of Music
3.0 credit hours
This course is an introduction to thinking, writing, and doing music as it examines the larger questions of music: What is music? What is the value of music? Do humans need music? Why do humans engage in this activity? To what does music give expression? The course will also explore topics such as music and society, music and gender, the musical canon, and the philosophy/theology of art and music in different eras and cultures. Musical notation not required. This is a "W" course and fulfills the academic writing requirement
MUSC-1220W
The Art of Music
3.0 credit hours
This course is an introduction to thinking, writing, and doing music as it examines the larger questions of music: What is music? What is the value of music? Do humans need music? Why do humans engage in this activity? To what does music give expression? The course will also explore topics such as music and society, music and gender, the musical canon, and the philosophy/theology of art and music in different eras and cultures. Reading musical notation not required. This is a "W" course and fulfills the academic writing requirement
MUSC-1300
Ways of Musicking I
3.0 credit hours
A practical exploration of how to make music, including a variety of perspectives and cultures. Students will participate in creating their own musical ideas through improvisation, collaboration, and making music together in small groups, with a variety of instruments. Reading musical notation not required.
MUSC-1300
Ways of Musicking I
3.0 credit hours
A practical exploration of how to make music, including a variety of perspectives and cultures. Students will participate in creating their own musical ideas through improvisation, collaboration, and making music together in small groups, with a variety of instruments. Reading musical notation not required.
MUSC-1310
Ways of Musicking II
3.0 credit hours
A practical exploration of learning music through notation on a variety of instruments. Students will read and play music together to enhance their skills in rhythm, sight reading, and collaborative music making. Course activities will include playing guitar and applying theoretical knowledge. All students must have their own guitar for the class. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-1300. Reading musical notation not required.
MUSC-1310
Ways of Musicking II
3.0 credit hours
A practical exploration of learning music through notation on a variety of instruments. Students will read and play music together to enhance their skills in rhythm, sight reading, and collaborative music making. Course activities will include playing guitar and applying theoretical knowledge. All students must have their own guitar for the class. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-1300. Reading musical notation not required.
MUSC-1402
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1402
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1403
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1403
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1405
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1412
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1412
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1413
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1413
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1442
Individual Applied Music Studies - Bass Guitar
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1443
Individual Applied Music Studies - Bass Guitar
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1452
Individual Applied Music Studies - Percussion
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1452
Individual Applied Music Studies - Percussion
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1453
Individual Applied Music Studies - Percussion
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1462
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1462
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1463
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1463
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1472
Individual Applied Music Studies - Organ
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1473
Individual Applied Music Studies - Organ
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1503
Individual Applied Music Studies - Violin
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1505
Individual Applied Music Studies - Violin
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1512
Individual Applied Music Studies - Viola
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1552
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1552
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1552
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1553
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-1553
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-1555
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1582
Individual Applied Music Studies - Clarinet
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1643
Individual Applied Music Studies - Trumpet
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1643
Individual Applied Music Studies - Trumpet
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1672
Individual Applied Music Studies - Trombone
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-1700
CMU Singers
3.0 credit hours
CMU Singers is a large, mixed ensemble open to all students from CMU programs. There will be a voice placement interview at the beginning of September. The CMU Singers will take part in on-campus events, concerts, and worship services in addition to off-campus events with church and the larger community. When appropriate, the CMU Singers will form the core of CMU Festival Chorus, a symphonic chorus of alumni and community members that performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Admission by audition.
MUSC-1700
CMU Singers
3.0 credit hours
CMU Singers is a large, mixed ensemble open to all students from CMU programs. There will be a voice placement interview at the beginning of September. The CMU Singers will take part in on-campus events, concerts, and worship services in addition to off-campus events with church and the larger community. When appropriate, the CMU Singers will form the core of CMU Festival Chorus, a symphonic chorus of alumni and community members that performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Admission by audition.
MUSC-1701
CMU Voices TB
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-1701
CMU Voices TB
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-1702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-1702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-1730
Mennonite Community Orchestra
1.0 credit hours
Consists of CMU students and members of the community. Register for this course if it is your first year in Community Orchestra. *MCO Ensemble registrations is now closed since recruitment and staffing for the orchestra is complete.* You may join the waitlist and may be considered if a spot becomes available.
MUSC-1730
Mennonite Community Orchestra
1.0 credit hours
Consists of CMU students and members of the community. Register for this course if it is your first year in Community Orchestra. You may join the waitlist and will be considered for a seat in the Orchestra.
MUSC-1740
Guitar Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Prerequisite: A Successful Audition. Register for this course if it is your first year in this ensemble.
MUSC-1740
Guitar Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Group that plays traditional and contemporary repertoire, both original guitar ensemble music, as well as arranged or transcribed repertoire. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester. Prerequisite(s): A successful audition. Register for this course if it is your first year in this ensemble.
MUSC-1750
Steel Drums Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-1753
Concert Band
1.0 credit hours
A large instrumental ensemble open to all CMU students regardless of major. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-1753
Concert Band
1.0 credit hours
A large instrumental ensemble open to all CMU students regardless of major. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-1755
Handbell Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
This course is open to students of all musical abilities. It will focus on proper ringing techniques, music literacy, rhythmic skills, collaboration, and performance. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the year. No audition required.
MUSC-1755
Handbell Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
This course is open to students of all musical abilities. It will focus on proper ringing techniques, music literacy, rhythmic skills, collaboration, and performance. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the year. No audition required.
MUSC-2000
Music Theory III
3.0 credit hours
A continuation of the study of common practice structures and expressions, concentrating on extended forms and chromaticism through both writing and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSC-1010; corequisite: MUSC-2100.
MUSC-2000
Music Theory III
3.0 credit hours
A continuation of the study of common practice structures and expressions, concentrating on extended forms and chromaticism through both writing and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSC-1010; corequisite: MUSC-2100.
MUSC-2010
Music Theory IV
3.0 credit hours
An examination of extended tonal and post-tonal repertoire in relation to common practice discourse. Works studied will include those based on expanded tonal techniques, motivic gestures, twelve-tone theory, and those of rhythmic or textural rather than pitch-centred motivation. This course also includes a unit on structuring within fugues. Prerequisite: MUSC-2000; corequisite: MUSC-2110.
MUSC-2010
Music Theory IV
3.0 credit hours
An examination of extended tonal and post-tonal repertoire in relation to common practice discourse. Works studied will include those based on expanded tonal techniques, motivic gestures, twelve-tone theory, and those of rhythmic or textural rather than pitch-centred motivation. This course also includes a unit on structuring within fugues. Prerequisite: MUSC-2000; corequisite: MUSC-2110.
MUSC-2120
Aural Skills II
1.5 credit hours
A continuation of Aural Skills I. In this practical study students will continue to develop aural skills through sight-singing, melodic dictation, and aural analysis. Students will continue examining the “building blocks” of melody and harmony by learning to recognize increasingly complex intervals, scales, and chords. Guided practice of ear training techniques and the use of solfège syllables will improve students’ musical perception as they tackle more complex melodies in both sight-reading and melodic dictation contexts. Prerequisite: MUSC-2112 Aural Skills I
MUSC-2120
Aural Skills II
1.5 credit hours
A continuation of Aural Skills I. In this practical study students will continue to develop aural skills through sight-singing, melodic dictation, and aural analysis. Students will continue examining the “building blocks” of melody and harmony by learning to recognize increasingly complex intervals, scales, and chords. Guided practice of ear training techniques and the use of solfège syllables will improve students’ musical perception as they tackle more complex melodies in both sight-reading and melodic dictation contexts. Prerequisite: MUSC-2112.
MUSC-2121
Keyboard Skills II
1.5 credit hours
This course is a continuation and deepening of knowledge from Keyboard Skills I. The course will continue to develop basic keyboard technique and reading skills, harmonization of both folk, popular and jazz melodies, transposition at the keyboard, reading chord charts, reading in multiple clefs, open score reading (choral and string quartet), basic jazz harmony, and the ability to lead in community singing in the church, classroom, and therapy context. Prerequisite: MUSC-1121 Keyboard Skills I.
MUSC-2121
Keyboard Skills II
1.5 credit hours
This course is a continuation and deepening of knowledge from Keyboard Skills I. The course will continue to develop basic keyboard technique and reading skills, harmonization of both folk, popular and jazz melodies, transposition at the keyboard, reading chord charts, reading in multiple clefs, open score reading (choral and string quartet), basic jazz harmony, and the ability to lead in community singing in the church, classroom, and therapy context. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-1121.
MUSC-2131
Collaborative Piano
1.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor. Register for this course if it is your first year of collaborative piano.
MUSC-2131
Collaborative Piano
1.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor. Register for this course if it is your first year of collaborative piano.
MUSC-2132
Collaborative Piano
2.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor. Register for this course if it is your first year of collaborative piano.
MUSC-2132
Collaborative Piano
2.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor. Register for this course if it is your first year of collaborative piano.
MUSC-2150
Conducting Techniques I
3.0 credit hours
A practical exploration and study in the grammar and techniques of conducting, with a focus on leading choirs and other music in school, church, and community settings. Emphasis will be on learning basic conducting gestures, vocal techniques, and in the development of music leadership skills. Reading musical notation required.
MUSC-2150
Conducting Techniques I
3.0 credit hours
A practical exploration and study in the grammar and techniques of conducting, with a focus on leading choirs and other music in school, church, and community settings. Emphasis will be on learning basic conducting gestures, vocal techniques, and in the development of music leadership skills. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-1010.
MUSC-2250
History of Jazz
3.0 credit hours
A chronological survey of jazz from its origins to the present. The course will trace the development of important styles and feature the works of influential performers. Topics for study will include the beginnings and evolution of the blues, ragtime, the swing era, avant garde and free jazz, contemporary trends, related developments, and Canadian contributions.
MUSC-2260
Worlds of Music
3.0 credit hours
A survey of music and musical cultures whose traditions are traced to the East and the South. Critical questions involving constructions of cultural hybridity, identity formation of and through music, and outsider participation will be considered. Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 credit hours of university studies.
MUSC-2290
Western Art Music
3.0 credit hours
A survey of the history of Western art music, that is, the music popularly called “classical music,” originating in Europe but now played and composed globally. The course begins with musical antiquity, moves through medieval music, Renaissance and Baroque music, Classical and Romantic music, twentieth-century and avant-garde music, and concludes with contemporary art music. Students will learn critical listening skills and approaches to understanding music in historical and cultural context. Students may not hold credit for this course and the former MUSC-1200, MUSC-1210, MUSC-2220, or MUSC-2230.
MUSC-2310
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 BTS-2311. Intensive week: May 4-8, M-F, 9am-4pm
MUSC-2330
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. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
MUSC-2330
Leading Singing in Community
3.0 credit hours
This course explores the practice of song leading in varied settings such as schools, worship gatherings, senior’s homes, community centers or other venues in which community music making occurs. Primary attention will be given to the development of effective leadership skills, including the ability to lead vocally, choose suitable songs, communicate musical and textual ideas, and teach new material. Reading musical notation not required. Cannot be held with former cross-listed course BTS-2331. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Making.
MUSC-2403
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2412
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2412
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2413
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2413
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2452
Individual Applied Music Studies - Percussion
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2462
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2462
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2463
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2463
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2505
Individual Applied Music Studies - Violin
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2512
Individual Applied Music Studies - Viola
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2552
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-2552
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-2553
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-2555
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-2700
CMU Singers
3.0 credit hours
CMU Singers is a large, mixed ensemble open to all students from CMU programs. There will be a voice placement interview at the beginning of September. The CMU Singers will take part in on-campus events, concerts, and worship services in addition to off-campus events with church and the larger community. When appropriate, the CMU Singers will form the core of CMU Festival Chorus, a symphonic chorus of alumni and community members that performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Admission by audition.
MUSC-2700
CMU Singers
3.0 credit hours
CMU Singers is a large, mixed ensemble open to all students from CMU programs. There will be a voice placement interview at the beginning of September. The CMU Singers will take part in on-campus events, concerts, and worship services in addition to off-campus events with church and the larger community. When appropriate, the CMU Singers will form the core of CMU Festival Chorus, a symphonic chorus of alumni and community members that performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Admission by audition.
MUSC-2701
CMU Voices TB
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-2701
CMU Voices TB
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-2702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-2702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-2730
Mennonite Community Orchestra
1.0 credit hours
Consists of CMU students and members of the community. Register for this course if it is your second year in Community Orchestra.
MUSC-2730
Mennonite Community Orchestra
1.0 credit hours
Consists of CMU students and members of the community. Register for this course if it is your second year in Community Orchestra.
MUSC-2740
Guitar Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Prerequisite: A Successful Audition. Register for this course if it is your third year in this ensemble.
MUSC-2740
Guitar Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned group that plays traditional and contemporary repertoire, both original guitar ensemble music, as well as arranged or transcribed repertoire. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester. Prerequisite(s): A successful audition. Register for this course if it is your second year in this ensemble.
MUSC-2750
Steel Drums Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester. Prerequisite: A Successful Audition. Register for this course if it is your third year in this ensemble.
MUSC-2753
Concert Band
1.0 credit hours
A large instrumental ensemble open to all CMU students regardless of major. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-2753
Concert Band
1.0 credit hours
A large instrumental ensemble open to all CMU students regardless of major. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-2755
Handbell Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
This course is open to students of all musical abilities. It will focus on proper ringing techniques, music literacy, rhythmic skills, collaboration, and performance. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the year. No audition required.
MUSC-2755
Handbell Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
This course is open to students of all musical abilities. It will focus on proper ringing techniques, music literacy, rhythmic skills, collaboration, and performance. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the year. No audition required.
MUSC-2840
Percussion Techniques A
1.5 credit hours
This course serves as an introduction to the instruments in the percussion family. It will focus on hand drums and other small percussion instruments found in most school band/orchestral programs and useful in music therapy settings. In addition, students will explore basic drum set coordination and basic world percussion rhythms. Prerequisite(s): Successful theory placement test. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-3840 or MUSC-3850.
MUSC-2850
Percussion Techniques B
1.5 credit hours
This course extends the focus of MUSC-2840 to include learning percussion techniques common to notated and improvised musical styles. An ensemble component forms part of this course. Students may not hold credit for both this course and former MUSC-3840 or MUSC-3850. Prerequisite: Successful theory placement test.
MUSC-2850
Percussion Techniques B
1.5 credit hours
This course extends the focus of MUSC-2840 to include learning percussion techniques common to notated and improvised musical styles. An ensemble component forms part of this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-2840. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-3840 or MUSC-3850.
MUSC-3090
Songwriting: Words and Music Together
3.0 credit hours
Songs are an ancient mode of expression and historically a powerful force expressing and motivating public opinion, persisting today as one of the most popular art forms. This course for non-majors as well as majors examines songs in a variety of genres and languages, by composers from many cultures and of diverse identities. We will analyze how these songs work, learn simple forms and harmonic progressions, and finally write songs and learn basic studio recording techniques. A studio fee will be assessed for this course. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level study and permission of the instructor. Reading musical notation not required. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
MUSC-3110
Cultural Perspectives and Critical Pedagogy in Music Education
3.0 credit hours
This course seeks to centre the student and their perspectives as a pedagogy for critical thinking that engages rehearsal techniques and classroom teaching in making connections with musical materials and the world beyond. Implicit within making these connections, this course will address issues of musical identity and achievement, equity and excellence, developmental musicianship, teaching for the whole child, and the importance of nurturing the student and teacher relationship. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies. Reading notation strongly recommended. Students may not hold credit for both this course and MUSC-3100.
MUSC-3131
Collaborative Piano
1.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor. Register for this course if it is your second year of collaborative piano.
MUSC-3131
Collaborative Piano
1.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor. Register for this course if it is your second year of collaborative piano.
MUSC-3132
Collaborative Piano
2.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor. Register for this course if it is your second year of collaborative piano.
MUSC-3132
Collaborative Piano
2.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor. Register for this course if it is your second year of collaborative piano.
MUSC-3140
Vocal and Choral Techniques
3.0 credit hours
A study of how to teach vocal techniques in a classroom or choral setting. Students will actively participate in classroom instruction that focuses on a practical exploration of choral tone, vocal colour, and teaching strategies for all ages and levels of experience. As well, vocal development, vocal health, and physiology of the voice will be considered for study. This course is intended for students who are not in voice performance. Prerequisite: MUSC-1010 and 1110. Students may not hold credit for both this course and the former MUSC-2140.
MUSC-3150
Conducting Techniques II
3.0 credit hours
A continuation of Conducting Techniques I, with an emphasis on baton techniques, conducting large and small choral/instrumental ensembles, and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite: MUSC-2150. This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
MUSC-3240
Decolonizing our Learning through Music
3.0 credit hours
What do students and teachers learn about the nature of music based on the musical doings and products that are celebrated in the classroom? What forms of colonialism are present in music classrooms? Which students are served by current musical practice, and which students are systematically ‘failed’? Underpinning these questions is a need for a critical examination of practice that centres Indigenous voices and decentres a colonial “stylistic and engagement hierarchy” (Rinsema, 2018) in doing and listening to music. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.
MUSC-3403
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your third year of lessons.
MUSC-3412
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your third year of lessons.
MUSC-3413
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your third year of lessons.
MUSC-3413
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your third year of lessons.
MUSC-3452
Individual Applied Music Studies - Percussion
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your third year of lessons.
MUSC-3462
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your third year of lessons.
MUSC-3463
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your third year of lessons.
MUSC-3463
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your third year of lessons.
MUSC-3552
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-3553
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-3555
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-3700
CMU Singers
3.0 credit hours
CMU Singers is a large, mixed ensemble open to all students from CMU programs. There will be a voice placement interview at the beginning of September. The CMU Singers will take part in on-campus events, concerts, and worship services in addition to off-campus events with church and the larger community. When appropriate, the CMU Singers will form the core of CMU Festival Chorus, a symphonic chorus of alumni and community members that performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Admission by audition.
MUSC-3700
CMU Singers
3.0 credit hours
CMU Singers is a large, mixed ensemble open to all students from CMU programs. There will be a voice placement interview at the beginning of September. The CMU Singers will take part in on-campus events, concerts, and worship services in addition to off-campus events with church and the larger community. When appropriate, the CMU Singers will form the core of CMU Festival Chorus, a symphonic chorus of alumni and community members that performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Admission by audition.
MUSC-3701
CMU Voices TB
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-3702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-3702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-3730
Mennonite Community Orchestra
1.0 credit hours
Consists of CMU students and members of the community. Register for this course if it is your third year in Community Orchestra.
MUSC-3730
Mennonite Community Orchestra
1.0 credit hours
Consists of CMU students and members of the community. Register for this course if it is your third year in Community Orchestra.
MUSC-3740
Guitar Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Prerequisite: A Successful Audition. Register for this course if it is your fourth year in this ensemble.
MUSC-3740
Guitar Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned group that plays traditional and contemporary repertoire, both original guitar ensemble music, as well as arranged or transcribed repertoire. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester. Prerequisite(s): A successful audition. Register for this course if it is your third year in this ensemble.
MUSC-3750
Steel Drums Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-3750
Steel Drums Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Prerequisite: A Successful Audition. Register for this course if it is your first year in this ensemble.
MUSC-3753
Concert Band
1.0 credit hours
A large instrumental ensemble open to all CMU students regardless of major. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-3753
Concert Band
1.0 credit hours
A large instrumental ensemble open to all CMU students regardless of major. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-3755
Handbell Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
This course is open to students of all musical abilities. It will focus on proper ringing techniques, music literacy, rhythmic skills, collaboration, and performance. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the year. No audition required.
MUSC-3755
Handbell Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
This course is open to students of all musical abilities. It will focus on proper ringing techniques, music literacy, rhythmic skills, collaboration, and performance. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the year. No audition required.
MUSC-3860
Brass Techniques
3.0 credit hours
Group instruction in brass instruments. Instruction explores playing techniques and examines materials and procedures for individual and group instruction. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-2010.
MUSC-3890
Woodwind Techniques
3.0 credit hours
Group instruction in woodwind instruments. Instruction explores playing techniques and examines materials and procedures for individual and group instruction. Prerequisite: MUSC-2010.
MUSC-3950
Opera History and Politics from Orfeo to Hamilton
3.0 credit hours
This course traces opera and musical theater from its origins in Renaissance Italy to the present day, examining the ways that musical drama has been created not only to entertain but as a vehicle for political and social ideas. On a musical level, this course will engage changing stylistic trends across historical eras, paying close attention to the ways that musical sound and text work together to communicate with audiences. Hidden in fantasy, mythology, spectacle, and comedy are commentaries on governance systems, gender politics, and race and colonization. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies. Meets the Cultural Perspective course requirement.
MUSC-3950
Blurred Lines: Cultural Appropriation in Music
3.0 credit hours
In recent years, the public has become increasingly aware of the ways that cultural expressions can be stolen, misused, or appropriated. Amid popular discourse, however, there is often disagreement on what exactly constitutes cultural appropriation, and to what extent the risk of appropriation should influence cultural activities. What is culture, and who does it belong to? What is the line between acts of musical inspiration and acts of stealing? Through immersion in a range of case studies – from Gwen Stefani and racial plagiarism to Madama Butterfly and exoticism – students will consider the many ways that cultural (mis)appropriation is present in musical activity throughout history and in the 21st century. Reading Musical notation not required. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. Intensive Week: May 5-9 (9am - 4pm). Room TBD. *Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.* At the heart of this course is a question: how can we know if something is cultural appropriation? Students will be invited to reflect on the numerous ways that this question can be answered. They will explore their own positionalities and consider how this impacts their capacity to engage in cross-cultural borrowing. They will reflect on how to discern whose interpretation – or whose way of knowing – rises to the top in a collaborative or community setting. For example, we might consider ways the CMU community engages in cultural borrowing. Who gets to decide if it has become cultural appropriation, and who can we consult to discern this?
MUSC-3950
Gender, Race, and Sexuality in Popular Music
3.0 credit hours
Using an intersectional lens, students will consider how compounding forms of oppression impact the experiences of artists and listeners across a range of popular music genres, including country, rap, and rock. Drawing on accounts of artists’ lived experiences (podcasts, memoirs, documentaries, etc.) as well as scholarly explorations on themes of power and marginalization in popular music, students will ultimately explore how popular culture both reflects and resists social norms and systems of power. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies.
MUSC-4180
Instrumental Ensemble Techniques
3.0 credit hours
A practical study in rehearsing and conducting large and small instrumental ensembles. Students will examine performance and instructional materials appropriate for schools, church, and community settings. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-2150. Cannot be held with MUSC-4170.
MUSC-4399
Recital II
3.0 credit hours
Admission by permission of the instructor.
MUSC-4402
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your fourth year of lessons.
MUSC-4402
Individual Applied Music Studies - Piano
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your fourth year of lessons.
MUSC-4412
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your fourth year of lessons.
MUSC-4413
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your fourth year of lessons.
MUSC-4415
Individual Applied Music Studies - Voice
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your fourth year of lessons.
MUSC-4463
Individual Applied Music Studies - Guitar
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your fourth year of lessons.
MUSC-4505
Individual Applied Music Studies - Violin
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your fourth year of lessons.
MUSC-4552
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-4552
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
2.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly ½-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-4553
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
3.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 3/4 hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your second year of lessons.
MUSC-4555
Individual Applied Music Studies - Composing
5.0 credit hours
The student receives weekly 1-hour private instruction in a chosen applied area over the course of an academic year. Prerequisite: A placement audition. Register for this course if this is your first year of lessons.
MUSC-4700
CMU Singers
3.0 credit hours
CMU Singers is a large, mixed ensemble open to all students from CMU programs. There will be a voice placement interview at the beginning of September. The CMU Singers will take part in on-campus events, concerts, and worship services in addition to off-campus events with church and the larger community. When appropriate, the CMU Singers will form the core of CMU Festival Chorus, a symphonic chorus of alumni and community members that performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Admission by audition.
MUSC-4700
CMU Singers
3.0 credit hours
CMU Singers is a large, mixed ensemble open to all students from CMU programs. There will be a voice placement interview at the beginning of September. The CMU Singers will take part in on-campus events, concerts, and worship services in addition to off-campus events with church and the larger community. When appropriate, the CMU Singers will form the core of CMU Festival Chorus, a symphonic chorus of alumni and community members that performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Admission by audition.
MUSC-4701
CMU Voices TB
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-4701
CMU Voices TB
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-4702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-4702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-4702
CMU Voices SA
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned ensemble available to students who are not in CMU Singers or CMU Chamber Choir, but members of those ensembles are automatically part of this ensemble. This choir has deputation and concert responsibilities. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester. Prerequisite: A Successful Audition. Register for this course if it is your fourth year in this ensemble.
MUSC-4730
Mennonite Community Orchestra
1.0 credit hours
Consists of CMU students and members of the community. Register for this course if it is your fourth year in Community Orchestra.
MUSC-4730
Mennonite Community Orchestra
1.0 credit hours
Consists of CMU students and members of the community. Register for this course if it is your fourth year in Community Orchestra.
MUSC-4740
Guitar Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Prerequisite: A Successful Audition. Register for this course if it is your first year in this ensemble.
MUSC-4740
Guitar Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
An auditioned group that plays traditional and contemporary repertoire, both original guitar ensemble music, as well as arranged or transcribed repertoire. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester. Prerequisite(s): A successful audition. Register for this course if it is your fourth year in this ensemble.
MUSC-4750
Steel Drums Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-4753
Concert Band
1.0 credit hours
A large instrumental ensemble open to all CMU students regardless of major. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-4753
Concert Band
1.0 credit hours
A large instrumental ensemble open to all CMU students regardless of major. Performance opportunities will include both on-campus and off-campus events. This ensemble is open to all students enrolled for at least one 3-credit hour course each semester.
MUSC-4755
Handbell Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
This course is open to students of all musical abilities. It will focus on proper ringing techniques, music literacy, rhythmic skills, collaboration, and performance. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the year. No audition required.
MUSC-4755
Handbell Ensemble
1.0 credit hours
This course is open to students of all musical abilities. It will focus on proper ringing techniques, music literacy, rhythmic skills, collaboration, and performance. The ensemble will have several performance opportunities throughout the year. No audition required.
MUTH-2800
Introduction to Music Therapy
3.0 credit hours
An overview of the field of music therapy, an introduction to the history and principles, to different therapy models and techniques, and to the many populations served by the discipline. This course is open to all students and professionals interested in learning more about the field. Reading musical notation not required. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-2800. Intensive Week: August 25-29 (9am - 4pm). Room TBD. Optional housing information will be available through CMU Hosting. Cost and availability details will be shared when available.
MUTH-3801
Medical Music Therapy
3.0 credit hours
This course focuses on the use of music therapy in medical, gerontology, and palliative care settings. Clinical application of music techniques for clients in these settings will be explored with a focus on the therapeutic function of music. Students will learn about interdisciplinary work within team settings. Prerequisite: MUTH-2800 and admission to the Music Therapy program. Students may not hold credit for both this course and former MUSC-3801.
MUTH-3802
Music Psychotherapy
3.0 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the use of music in psychotherapy and integration of verbal and nonverbal therapy techniques. Students will engage in cultural self-exploration and learn about safe and effective use of self in therapy. Prerequisite: MUTH-3801 with a minimum grade of C+ and admission to the Music Therapy program. Students may not hold credit for both this course and former MUSC-3802.
MUTH-3803
Developmental Music Therapy
3.0 credit hours
This course will focus on developmental and rehabilitative music therapy with children and adults. Principles of music therapy and theoretical approaches in developmental and rehabilitative settings will be discussed with a focus on the therapeutic function of music. Students will learn clinical skills, including assessment, treatment, and evaluation, as well as practical application of music therapy techniques for groups and individuals. Prerequisite(s): MUTH-2800 and admission to the Music Therapy program. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-3803.
MUTH-3804
Humanistic Music Therapy
3.0 credit hours
This course will focus on Humanistic/Client-centred Music Therapy, the therapeutic relationship and therapeutic use of self in a range of settings including individual music therapy, work with teenagers, and mental health/wellness. Improvisation techniques and applications and use of technology in music therapy will be explored. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C+ in MUTH-3803 and admission to the Music Therapy program. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-3804.
MUTH-3805
Clinical Musicianship I
1.5 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the use of music in psychotherapy and integration of verbal and nonverbal therapy techniques. Students will engage in cultural self-exploration and learn about safe and effective use of self in therapy. Prerequisite: MUTH-2800 and admission to the Music Therapy program. Students may not hold credit for both this course and former MUSC-3802.
MUTH-3805
Clinical Musicianship I
1.5 credit hours
This is the first in a sequence of four classes designed to build clinical musicianship skills which students will need for Music Therapy Practicum and Internship. This largely experiential class will support students in exploring their personal relationship with music. Students will be introduced to music in a music therapy context, and explore clinical improvisation, use of pre-composed music, and movement to music. Prerequisite(s): MUTH-2800 and admission to the Music Therapy program.
MUTH-3806
Clinical Musicianship II
1.5 credit hours
This is the second in a sequence of four classes designed to build clinical musicianship skills which students will need for Music Therapy Practicum and Internship. Students will gain experience in improvisation, receptive methods, composition, and explore integration of other creative arts with music. This class also includes small ensemble work in popular music forms. Prerequisite: MUTH-3805.
MUTH-3806
Clinical Musicianship II
1.5 credit hours
This is the second in a sequence of four classes designed to build clinical musicianship skills which students will need for Music Therapy Practicum and Internship. Students will gain experience in improvisation, receptive methods, composition, and explore integration of other creative arts with music. This class also includes small ensemble work in popular music forms. Prerequisite(s): MUTH-3805.
MUTH-3871
Observation and Clinical Skills
1.0 credit hours
This course provides a focused introduction to observation and clinical skills for music therapy. In addition to the seminar class, students will complete field observations of music therapy sessions conducted by certified Music Therapists (MTA). Prerequisite: Admission to the Music Therapy program. Students may not hold credit for both this course and the former MUSC-2870 or MUSC3870.
MUTH-3871
Observation and Clinical Skills
1.0 credit hours
This course provides a focused introduction to observation and clinical skills for music therapy. In addition to the seminar class, students will complete field observations of music therapy sessions conducted by certified Music Therapists (MTA). Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Music Therapy program. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-2870 or MUSC-3870.
MUTH-3881
Practicum I: Foundations of Clinical Practice
2.0 credit hours
Supervised field experience with different special populations, working with both groups and individuals. Designing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating clinical experiences. In addition to field placement, the student must attend a weekly on-campus seminar. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C+ in MUTH-3871. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-2880 or MUSC-3881.
MUTH-4805
Clinical Musicianship III
1.5 credit hours
This is the third in a sequence of four classes designed to build clinical musicianship skills which students will need for Music Therapy Practicum and Internship. Through experiential learning and study of client case material, students will gain skill in facilitation, leadership, and making musical decisions with therapeutic intent. Methods will include clinical improvisation, use of precomposed music, and movement to music. Prerequisite: MUTH-3806.
MUTH-4805
Clinical Musicianship III
1.5 credit hours
This is the third in a sequence of four classes designed to build clinical musicianship skills which students will need for Music Therapy Practicum and Internship. Through experiential learning and study of client case material, students will gain skill in facilitation, leadership, and making musical decisions with therapeutic intent. Methods will include clinical improvisation, use of pre-composed music, and movement to music. Prerequisite(s): MUTH-3806.
MUTH-4806
Clinical Musicianship IV
1.5 credit hours
This is the third in a sequence of four classes designed to build clinical musicianship skills which students will need for Music Therapy Practicum and Internship. Through experiential learning and study of client case material, students will gain skill in facilitation, leadership, and making musical decisions with therapeutic intent. Methods will include clinical improvisation, use of precomposed music, and movement to music. Prerequisite: MUTH-3806.
MUTH-4806
Clinical Musicianship IV
1.5 credit hours
This is the fourth in a sequence of four classes designed to build clinical musicianship skills which students will need for Music Therapy Practicum and Internship. Students will facilitate interventions including improvisation, receptive methods, composition, and explore integration of other creative arts with music. This class also includes small ensemble work in popular music forms and learning how to set-up and use microphones and amplifiers. Prerequisite(s): MUTH-4805.
MUTH-4870
Practicum II: Exploring the Clinical Process
3.0 credit hours
Supervised field experience with different special populations, working with both groups and individuals. Designing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating clinical experiences. In addition to field placement, the student must attend a weekly on-campus seminar. Prerequisite: MUTH-3881 with a minimum grade of C+. Students may not hold credit for both this course and the former MUSC-3870 or MUSC-4870.
MUTH-4870
Practicum II: Exploring the Clinical Process
3.0 credit hours
Supervised field experience with different special populations, working with both groups and individuals. Designing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating clinical experiences. In addition to field placement, the student must attend a weekly on-campus seminar. Prerequisite: MUTH-3881 with a minimum grade of C+. Students may not hold credit for both this course and the former MUSC-3870 or MUSC-4870.
MUTH-4870
Practicum II: Exploring the Clinical Process
3.0 credit hours
Supervised field experience with different special populations, working with both groups and individuals. Designing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating clinical experiences. In addition to field placement, the student must attend a weekly on-campus seminar. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C+ in MUTH-3881. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-3870 or MUSC-4870.
MUTH-4880
Practicum III: Senior Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Supervised field experience with different special populations, working with both groups and individuals. Designing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating clinical experiences. In addition to field placement, the student must attend a weekly on-campus seminar. Prerequisite: MUTH-4870 with a minimum grade of C+. Students may not hold credit for both this course and the former MUSC-3880 or MUSC-4880.
MUTH-4880
Practicum III: Senior Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Supervised field experience with different special populations, working with both groups and individuals. Designing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating clinical experiences. In addition to field placement, the student must attend a weekly on-campus seminar. Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C+ in MUTH-4870. Cannot be held with the former MUSC-3880 or MUSC-4880.
MUTH-5800
Music Therapy Internship
3.0 credit hours
Prerequisite: Completion of all other requirements of the Bachelor of Music Therapy.
MUTH-5800
Music Therapy Internship
3.0 credit hours
Students will complete a 1000-hour Music Therapy Internship at a CAMT approved facility, with on-site clinical supervision by an accredited Music Therapist. The internship must meet Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) Internship guidelines, particularly the minimum requirement for 300 hours of direct client contact and 50 hours of supervision. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other requirements of the Bachelor of Music Therapy.
MUTH-5800 - 1
Music Therapy Internship
3.0 credit hours
Prerequisite: Completion of all other requirements of the Bachelor of Music Therapy.
MUTH-5800 - 1
Music Therapy Internship
3.0 credit hours
Students will complete a 1000-hour Music Therapy Internship at a CAMT approved facility, with on-site clinical supervision by an accredited Music Therapist. The internship must meet Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) Internship guidelines, particularly the minimum requirement for 300 hours of direct client contact and 50 hours of supervision. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other requirements of the Bachelor of Music Therapy.
MUTH-5800 - 2
Music Therapy Internship
3.0 credit hours
Students will complete a 1000-hour Music Therapy Internship at a CAMT approved facility, with on-site clinical supervision by an accredited Music Therapist. The internship must meet Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) Internship guidelines, particularly the minimum requirement for 300 hours of direct client contact and 50 hours of supervision. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other requirements of the Bachelor of Music Therapy.
MUTH-5800 - 2
Music Therapy Internship
3.0 credit hours
Students will complete a 1000-hour Music Therapy Internship at a CAMT approved facility, with on-site clinical supervision by an accredited Music Therapist. The internship must meet Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) Internship guidelines, particularly the minimum requirement for 300 hours of direct client contact and 50 hours of supervision. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other requirements of the Bachelor of Music Therapy.
PCTS-1110
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Transformation
3.0 credit hours
This course will enable students to develop an understanding of the roots and nature of conflict, violence, and peace. It examines a variety of models for constructive ways to respond to conflict, violence, and peace. Special attention will be given to the question of how to understand conflict in relation to violence and peace, and the complex realities they name. Related themes will be examined from an interdisciplinary perspective.
PCTS-1110
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Transformation
3.0 credit hours
This course will enable students to develop an understanding of the roots and nature of conflict, violence, and peace. It examines a variety of models for constructive ways to respond to conflict, violence, and peace. Special attention will be given to the question of how to understand conflict in relation to violence and peace, and the complex realities they name. Related themes will be examined from an interdisciplinary perspective.
PCTS-2040
Global Issues
3.0 credit hours
Course offered through Estamos Study Abroad program. Many countries around the globe face a similar set of issues as they relate to Indigenous peoples, economic development, religious change, justice and peace, migration, and the environment. These issues take a specific form in Guatemala, a country that has been shaped by a 36-year-long war. This course will examine the following issues through the lens of the Guatemalan context: environment, Mayan culture and spirituality, war and peace, and migration. This course is available only through CMU’s study abroad programs, Guatemala sites only. Prerequisite: 24 credit hours of university-level study, including 3 credit hours of introductory social sciences.
PCTS-2145
Peace Skills: Action Research Essentials
1.5 credit hours
This course will cover basic research skills that can be practically applied to the workplace and other community settings. Students will learn the fundamentals of how to conceptualize, plan, and conduct research in a way that is collaborative and action-oriented. Course topics will include how to craft a relevant purpose statement and corresponding research questions, choose appropriate methods, conduct interviews, share learnings impactfully, initiate new action based on findings, and engage stakeholders throughout the research process. Course material will be illustrated with real-world examples, with opportunity for students to apply course learnings to their individual contexts. Delivery Method: Online Synchronous Day/Time: (central time) • Friday, October 4, 1-5pm, • Saturday, October 5, 9am-6pm, • Sunday, October 6, 1-6pm
PCTS-2145
Peace Skills: Making Truth and Reconciliation Real through the lens of Cultural Diversity, Communication and Conflict
1.5 credit hours
This intensive workshop course will focus on developing knowledge and competencies in specific peacebuilding and conflict resolution skills. Prerequisite: PCTS-1110 or 24 credit hours of university-level study. This offering will focus on the TRC Principles of Reconciliation and how to recognize the cultural elements in conflict and gain a framework for working in cross-cultural settings. Centered in the TRC Principles of Reconciliation, the part one of the course will help participants develop a deeper understanding of our shared history, current realities and the work of the TRC. This course supports work toward reconciliation by building knowledge and inspiring change. Cultural diversity is a universal reality. So is conflict. Knowing how to navigate within a culturally diverse world will increase your abilities to bridge diverse relationships. #Through the combination of two Mediation Services courses#, you will also learn how to recognize the cultural elements in conflict and gain a framework for working and living in cross-cultural settings. The instructors are Sue Hemphill and Tanya Clarke-Marinelli Friday, February 28, 5:00PM – 9:00PM Location: M211 (Marpeck Commons) with Sue Hemphill Saturday, March 1, 9:00AM – 6:00PM Location: M211 (Marpeck Commons) with Tanya Clarke Sunday, March 2, 1:00PM – 6:00PM Location: M211 (Marpeck Commons) with Sue Hemphill
PCTS-2145
Peace Skills: Accompanying Those in Conflict
1.5 credit hours
This workshop will help participants prepare and reflect on accompanying those in conflict. Particiapnts will reflect on their opportunities to support others, and practice key techniques. The workshop will emphasize the importance of analyzing conflict situations, exploring assumptions about conflict, and supporting others without taking sides. Key steps include active listening, staying neutral, asking open-ended questions, and encouraging reflection to help others find their own solutions. Cannot be held with prior workship in Coaching. Friday, June 20, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday, June 21, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday, Jun 22, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PCTS-2145
Peace Skills: Restorative Justice in Schools
1.5 credit hours
This course will enable participants to develop a foundational knowledge of restorative justice in education/organizational contexts as well as discover some of the practical applications of restorative practices for these settings. The learning will take place in a workshop setting that will include: lectures and presentations, interactive learning exercises, group discussions and circles. Possible topics will include: foundations of restorative justice, changing our justice lenses, restorative discipline, current restorative justice initiatives in schools, beliefs, values and the restorative justice continuum of practices in schools (which include a restorative paradigm, restorative conversations, circle and conferences). Prerequisite: PCTS-1110 or 24 credit hours of university-level study. Intensive weekend, Feb 6-8: Fri : 1:00-7:00 PM Sat: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sun: 1:00-5:00 PM Last day to drop with refund: Friday Feb 6 VW deadline: Saturday Feb 7
PCTS-2145
Peace Skills: Skills for Leading Meetings and Small Group Facilitation
1.5 credit hours
This is a weekend intensive course. Interested? Join the waitlist and we will let you know once the details are confirmed.
PCTS-2150
Peace Skills: Mediation
1.5 credit hours
This workshop focuses on the process and skills of interpersonal mediation. This is accomplished through presentation of a mediation model, large and small group interaction, as well as participation in mediation simulations. Prerequisite(s): 24 credits of university-level studies. Intensive Weekend course: Friday, Oct 3, 5:00–9:00 PM Saturday, Oct 4, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, Oct 5, 1:00–6:00 PM Room M211 (Marpeck Mezzanine) Last day to drop with refund: Friday October 3 VW deadline: Saturday October 4
PCTS-2221
Restorative Justice
3.0 credit hours
Identifies the principles of restorative justice and explores the application of these principles. Includes a critical assessment of victim-offender mediation, and the application of restorative principles within the criminal justice system, as they affect victims, offenders, and the community. Alternative models of the justice system as a whole will also be considered. Prerequisite: PCTS-1110 or permission of the instructor. Students may not hold credit for this course and SWRK-2221. [PB]
PCTS-2262
Conflict, Faith, and Community
3.0 credit hours
This course explores how conflict and conflict transformation are linked to personal faith and life in community. Students will first have the opportunity to investigate what is meant by “faith” and “community.” Students will then explore how faith and community can shape their understanding of conflict and the practice of conflict transformation. Diverse views of conflict and faith developed by secular as well as various religious communities will be examined. [PB]
PCTS-2443
Conflict and Development Issues in Indigenous Communities
3.0 credit hours
Within the broad framework of international development and conflict transformation studies, this course explores the dynamics of Indigenous communities globally, with special reference to the Canadian context. Processes of marginalization and underdevelopment will be presented in order to understand Indigenous communities’ social, economic and political situation. Prerequisite: either PCTS-1110 or IDS-1110.
PCTS-2620W
Ecological Peacebuilding
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore the role of the ecology in peacebuilding, focusing on relationships between environmental insecurity and conflict, ecological integrity and justice, and on the politics, theory and skills of ecological peacebuilding. Drawing upon a broad range of historical and contemporary case studies, students will be encouraged to apply these insights as part of the learning process. Prerequisite(s): PCTS-1110. PCTS Category: Peacebuilding. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course ENVS-2620. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.
PCTS-2810
History and Strategies of Non-Violence
3.0 credit hours
Non-violence has a long and rich history, usually overshadowed by history as the story of violence. This course reviews the history of non-violent social change and explores the dynamics of non-violent action. It also examines the motivations and strategies of a variety of non-violent actions. Prerequisite(s): 18 credits of university-level studies. PCTS Category: Analyzing Peace and Violence. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Making
PCTS-2950
Colombia: Peacebuilding in Conflicted Contexts
3.0 credit hours
This course will provide students with opportunities to study the impact of conflict and prolonged violence on local communities and the implications for peacebuilding, resilience and social change. Students will be exposed to the impact of a colonial legacy, decades of violent conflict and efforts to re-build a flourishing society through visits to different regions of the country and organizations focussed on enhancing community peace at structural and local levels. “This course is centred around a study tour in Colombia. Please see www.cmu.ca/estamos for more details.” This course meets the Anabaptist course requirement in the Commons.
PCTS-2950
Living into Treaty
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore Indigenous foundations for peace work through the framework of living into Treaty as a sacred covenant and grounded in the narrative of the Great Law of Peace of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. It will provide opportunity for the development of peacebuilding skills and practices that honour Indigenous ways of knowing towards the enhancement of self-identity and relationship building. The course content will be engaged through lectures, guest conversations, videos, and practical learning opportunities. Prerequisite: 18 credit hours of university-level studies or permission of the instructor. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Indigenous.
PCTS-3100
Models for Peace and Conflict Transformation
3.0 credit hours
This course examines integrative models of social change, which hold together peace, development, justice, and identity issues. Using such models requires the multifaceted tasks of critical analysis of structural violence and direct violence, nurturing justice through human development, proactive building of dynamic peace cultures, and responding to crises in ways that build on local cultural and faith traditions and that witness to a sustainable and peaceable future. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study, including PCTS-1110. PCTS Category: Peacebuilding.
PCTS-3120
Cultures of Violence, Cultures of Peace
3.0 credit hours
A multi-layered examination of peace and violence from the perspective of culture, addressing questions such as: How are attitudes towards peace and violence reflected in the way cultures enact discipline, security, education, reconciliation, etc.? How are peace and violence reflected in expressions of popular culture and various sub-cultures? How are peace and violence modelled in relationships between different cultures? How might the very idea of culture be questioned through the lens of peace? Prerequisite: PCTS-1110 and 30 credit hours of university-level study, or instructor’s permission. Prerequisite: PCTS-1110 or SWRK-1000 or permission of the instructor. Students may not hold credit for this course and PCTS-2221. [APV]
PCTS-3221
Advanced Transformative Justice
3.0 credit hours
In Advanced Transformative Justice students will deepen their earlier understanding of transformative justice principles, including post-colonial perspectives critical of the "professionalizing" of the field and will include an emphasis on Indigenous justice-making initiatives. Students will learn about the practical applications of Transformative Justice through a series of site visits to organizations in Winnipeg. Students will be encouraged to understand Transformative Justice as more than a supplement to criminal justice systems but rather as a potentially transformative force within various societies and states through experiential learning, classroom inputs, guest speakers and class discussions. Prerequisite(s): PCTS-1110, PCTS-2221, SWRK-1000, or SWRK-2211. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
PCTS-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.
PCTS-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. PCTS Category: Peacebuilding. Cannot be held with the crosslisted course BUSI-3240.
PCTS-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.
PCTS-3600
Doing Peace: From Theory to Practice
3.0 credit hours
Peacebuilding is a creative, dynamic art. Through an examination of local, national, and international case studies of peacebuilding, and through careful reflection on the dynamics of conflict transformation and peacebuilding, this course seeks to nurture students’ strategic imaginations and creative capacities as artisans of peace. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of university-level studies. [PB] This course meets the Making requirement in the Common Curriculum.
PCTS-3950
Peace Psychology
3.0 credit hours
Peace psychology is a specialized area in the study of psychology that encompasses the study of individual difference and inter-group dynamics in relation to escalating and de-escalating conflict processes. Drawing on theory, research and applied practice, this course will examine the root causes of violence, strategies for mitigating destructive conflict, and the extent to which interventions are able to promote constructive engagement in cases where fundamental conflicts of interests exist. Processes such as resilience, reconciliation and mobilization will be explored in relation to contemporary dynamics of peace and conflict. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including PCTS-1110.
PCTS-3950
Conflict Transformation Through Dialogue and Narrative
3.0 credit hours
By exploring personal case studies and responses to conflict, students will enhance their skills in communication and proactive engagement. With an emphasis on brave conversations, recognizing polarities, and applying effective strategies for conflict resolution, students will learn to manage stress, understand trauma, and develop resilience. Through reflective practices and diverse cultural perspectives, students will gain confidence in transforming conflicts into opportunities for growth and understanding .
PCTS-4010
Senior Seminar Identity and Intersectionality
3.0 credit hours
This course critically examines the complex and diverse ways intersectionality is used as an interpretive framework across disciplines to examine identity. We will explore how intersectionality can be understood as a paradigm, theory, concept, practice, and methodology to study identity. This course will consider how gender, sex, culture, faith and religion, class, ability, and political realities are factors in identity, and we will examine how identity and intersectionality connect to histories of violence and oppression, as well as to human survival, persistence, and resistance. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 12 credit hours in Psychology or Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies.
PCTS-4100
Senior Seminar in Social Change
3.0 credit hours
In this capstone seminar, students review and compare inter-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to social change, including issues in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and democratization and social movements. Using a seminar format, students will examine contending theories of social change, and address questions of power, interpretation, ethics, commitments, and virtues in understanding and working for social change. These examinations will allow students to explore ways of integrating theories and practices and articulate their own understanding and ethics of social change. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 18 credit hours in IDS, PCTS, SOCI, POLS, GEOG or PSYC; or permission of the instructor. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed prior to taking this course.
PCTS-4100
Senior Seminar in Social Change
3.0 credit hours
In this capstone seminar, students review and compare inter-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to social change, including issues in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and democratization and social movements. Using a seminar format, students will examine contending theories of social change, and address questions of power, interpretation, ethics, commitments, and virtues in understanding and working for social change. These examinations will allow students to explore ways of integrating theories and practices and articulate their own understanding and ethics of social change. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 18 credit hours in GEOG, IDS, PCTS, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed prior to taking this course. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses IDS-4100, POLS4100, or SOCI-4100.
PHIL-1000
The Task of Philosophy I: The Question of Reality
3.0 credit hours
In the ancient and medieval world, the task of philosophy was concerned with the formation and transformation of the self in the hope that it might be consistent with a certain vision of the world—the world of reality rather than the illusory world of mere appearance. This course explores some of the different ways ancient and medieval philosophers understood the self and the visions of the real world in which it strives to participate.
PHIL-1000
The Task of Philosophy I: The Question of Reality
3.0 credit hours
In the ancient and medieval world, the task of philosophy was concerned with the formation and transformation of the self in the hope that it might be consistent with a certain vision of the world-the world of reality rather than the illusory world of mere appearance. This course explores some of the different ways ancient and medieval philosophers understood the self and the visions of the real world in which it strives to participate.
PHIL-1010
The Task of Philosophy II: The Question of Knowledge
3.0 credit hours
Modern philosophy is often described as being preoccupied with the question of knowledge. More specifically, it defines knowledge in terms of a relationship between knowing subjects and an external, objective world. This course examines the story of modern philosophy's apparent turn to knowledge and explores some ways in which contemporary philosophers have raised questions about that project.
PHIL-2020
Postmodern Philosophy
3.0 credit hours
An examination of several key themes of postmodern philosophy, including the interrelationship between power and knowledge, otherness, difference, madness, punishment, multiplicity, deconstruction, and gift. Special attention will be given to the work of Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Gilles Deleuze. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
PHIL-2110
Popular Philosophy
3.0 credit hours
What does philosophy look like when it is produced for a popular audience and not just for professional philosophers? What sorts of concerns are contemporary philosophers thinking about? How do they engage and frame the key issues of the contemporary moment? This course examines philosophy as it is presented in magazines, podcasts, and other forms of popular media. What gets covered will be determined by what becomes available during the time the course is being taught.
PHIL-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. BTS Category: Christian Traditions. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course BTS-2590. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Anabaptist.
PHIL-2600
Social and Political Philosophy
3.0 credit hours
What is human nature? Should society be organized to reflect this? What is justice? Are states coercive by nature? How does property inform politics? What is ethical citizenship? These questions are explored through a survey of Western political thinkers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, de Gouges, Burke, Wollstonecraft, Mill, and Marx, and by examining their contemporary legacy.
PHIL-2950
Philosophy and Film After the Holocaust: Modern Violence and its Representation
3.0 credit hours
Theodor Adorno’s infamous claim that “to write a poem after Auschwitz is barbaric” acutely illustrates the tenuous relationship between the devastating experience of violence in modern Western society and its representation in art and culture. Despite Adorno’s warning of the dangers of representing violence, violence has become an increasingly prevalent aspect of Western popular culture and cinema. This course will a) explore the ways that classic and contemporary films have attempted to account for the violence that pervades modern society and b) analyze the extent to which the cinematic medium itself, as a uniquely modern technology of perception, is bound up with the violence(s) of modernity. Are there appropriate ways to cinematically represent violence? Does cinema implicate us in the violence of modern society, or might it function as a critical philosophical lens with which to acknowledge and transform violence? We will engage these questions and others like them by watching films (such as The Act of Killing and The Zone of Interest) and reading critical theorists (such as Adorno and Gillian Rose) that take up the relationship between modern violence and culture.
PHIL-2950
Philosophy of Biology
3.0 credit hours
This course is a critical exploration of central topics in the philosophy of evolutionary biology, including the nature of evolutionary theory, the distinction between living and non-living things, progress in evolution, and morality.
PHIL-3060
Introductory Logic
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the semantics of philosophical logic, which is the mathematics of propositions. The course covers classical logical theory, the foundation for mathematical proof, and also some rival logics. These include incomplete logic, in which some statements are neither true nor false; inconsistent logic, in which some statements are both true and false; and free logic, in which statements can be made about objects that do not exist. Corequisite: MATH-1040 or MATH-2000.
PHIL-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. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses BTS-3120 or ENGL-3120. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
PHIL-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. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses BTS-3700 or SOCI-3700. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
PHIL-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.
PHIL-3950
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 Philosophy. 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.
PHYS-1010
Physics I: Mechanics of Movement
3.0 credit hours
This calculus-based course is an introduction to Classical Mechanics: the study of how objects move and why they move the way they do. This comprehensive course will treat vectors, and linear and rotational motion along with the relevant conservation laws. Applications to a wide range of phenomena will be explored, including biological phenomena. Includes a laboratory requirement (PHYS-1010L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: Physics 40S. Strongly recommended: MATH-1020.
PHYS-1010
Physics I: Mechanics of Movement
3.0 credit hours
This calculus-based course is an introduction to Classical Mechanics: the study of how objects move and why they move the way they do. This comprehensive course will treat vectors, and linear and rotational motion along with the relevant conservation laws. Applications to a wide range of phenomena will be explored, including biological phenomena. Prerequisite(s): Physics 40S. Recommended prerequisite(s): MATH-1020. Corequisite(s): PHYS-1010L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.
PHYS-1010L
Physics I: Mechanics of Movement Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PHYS-1010/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PHYS-1010L - 1
Physics I: Mechanics of Movement Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PHYS-1010/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PHYS-1010L - 2
Physics I: Mechanics of Movement Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PHYS-1010/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PHYS-1020
Physics II: Oscillations and Waves
3.0 credit hours
Oscillations and waves are at the heart of our universe. This calculus-based course will explore these phenomena and how they underlie the behaviour of light and sound and the hidden world of quantum mechanics, with special emphasis on their applications to the life sciences. Specific topics include superposition and interference of waves, wave and ray optics, wave-particle duality, and quantum-mechanical wave functions. Includes a laboratory requirement (PHYS-1020L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: PHYS-1010. Strongly recommended: MATH-1030.
PHYS-1020
Physics II: Oscillations and Waves
3.0 credit hours
Oscillations and waves are at the heart of our universe. This calculus-based course will explore these phenomena and how they underlie the behaviour of light and sound and the hidden world of quantum mechanics, with special emphasis on their applications to the life sciences. Specific topics include superposition and interference of waves, wave and ray optics, wave-particle duality, and quantum-mechanical wave functions. Prerequisite(s): PHYS-1010. Recommended prerequisite(s): MATH-1030. Corequisite(s): PHYS-1020L (lab). A lab fee will be applied.
PHYS-1020L
Physics II: Oscillations and Waves Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PHYS-1020. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PHYS-1020L - 1
Physics II: Oscillations and Waves Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PHYS-1020. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PHYS-1020L - 2
Physics II: Oscillations and Waves Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PHYS-1020. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PHYS-2010
Electromagnetic Field Theory
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the theory of electromagnetism. Topics to be covered include the electric field, electric potential, Gauss' law, capacitors, dielectric materials, magnetic fields, Ampere's law, magnetic induction, magnetic materials, displacement current, and Maxwell's equations. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in both PHYS-1010 and MATH-1030.
PHYS-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. Prerequisite: MATH-1030 and PHYS-1020. Students may not hold credit for both this course and MATH-3800.
POLS-1000
Democracy and Dissent
3.0 credit hours
An introductory study of democratic politics and institutions, political ideas, electoral systems, and political culture. The lens of dissent is used to trace the emergence of democracy and its liberal development. Issues to be explored include: the roles of opposition, questions of accountability, the meaning and practice of justice, the evolving implications of citizenship, the crisis of the state under globalization, and the contemporary idea of democracy without dissent.
POLS-1010
Global Politics
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to the fields of International Relations and Comparative Politics with particular emphasis on current global issues. Topics include globalization, American domination, terrorism and security, the changing nature of states, international law and justice, the politics of the environmental crisis, political development, human migration, and the dilemmas of democratization. Active participation in debates, simulation games, and media studies contribute to critical skills that provide insight behind the “political veil.”
POLS-2010
Welfare in Canada: Origins and Current Challenges
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore the historical and contemporary understandings of the contemporary welfare state. The history of welfare as it has emerged and been shaped by Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous peoples will be the focus. Students will be challenged to reflect on their own privilege and bias via Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Capitalist and Indigenous perspectives of the role of the state in providing welfare. Open to non-Social Work students. Students may not hold credit for this course and SOCI/POLS/SWRK-2000.
POLS-2010
Welfare in Canada: Origins and Current Challenges
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore the historical and contemporary understandings of the contemporary welfare state. The history of welfare as it has emerged and been shaped by Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous peoples will be the focus. Students will be challenged to reflect on their own privilege and bias via Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Capitalist and Indigenous perspectives of the role of the state in providing welfare. Open to non-Social Work students. Political Studies Category: Comparative Politics of the North. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course SWRK-2010 or with POLS-2000, SOCI-2000, or SWRK-2000.
POLS-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. [CPN]
POLS-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. Political Studies Category: Comparative Politics of the North.
POLS-2041
Global Issues
3.0 credit hours
Course offered through Estamos Study Abroad program. Many countries around the globe face a similar set of issues as they relate to indigenous peoples, economic development, religious change, justice and peace, migration, and the environment. These issues take a specific form in Guatemala, a country that has been shaped by a 36-year-long war. This course will examine the following issues through the lens of the Guatemalan context: environment, Mayan culture and spirituality, war and peace, and migration. This course is available only through CMU’s study abroad programs, Guatemala sites only. Prerequisite: 24 credit hours of university-level study, including 3 credit hours of introductory social sciences. [WP]
POLS-2110W
The Fifties and Sixties - North America Cold, Cool & Radical
3.0 credit hours
An examination of the post-World War II decades of North America in its political, economic, social, and intellectual contexts. Individuals that may be studied include Elvis Presley, Lester Pearson, Ronald Reagan, Tommy Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr., Betty Friedan, Marshall McLuhan, Rachel Carson, Charles Manson, and Pierre Trudeau. Topics may include social revolutions (Quiet Revolution, Civil Rights), politics (Cold War, Great Society, Medicare), body and technology (‘The Pill’, vaccines, organ transplants), youth protest (Beat, Berkeley), and consumer culture. This is a W courses and meets the writing requirement in the Commons. [CPN]
POLS-2400
Comparative Politics of Development: Africa
3.0 credit hours
With Africa as our lens, the course invites a comparative study of how development is informed by the practices and institutions of governance, and by asymmetries of power and resources. The focus is on change in African regimes and their historical response to poverty, civil society’s role in social ordering, and on cultures of governance and public policy in a globalizing context. Themes include: democratization and social movements; civil and regional conflicts; international aid and intervention; refugees; colonialism and post-colonialism; race, ethnicity, religion, class and gender; health and HIV/AIDS; and environmental crises and politics. Political Studies Category: Comparative Politics of the South. IDS Category: Area course.
POLS-2420
Ecological Economics
3.0 credit hours
Ecological economics is not merely the study of economics, but a broad, non-technical, and transdisciplinary study of the relationship between humans and the biosphere. Using a long view of history, this course incorporates ideas from across the social and natural sciences to enrich and challenge traditional economic concepts. Topics include the co-evolution of political, economic, and energy systems, the origins of money and inequality, the present scale of ecological decline (including, but not limited to climate change), proposed solutions and barriers to their implementation. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II. [WP]
POLS-2425
Degrowth and Political Ecology
3.0 credit hours
Contemporary social, ecological, and financial challenges might be viewed as symptoms of a deeper spiritual and cultural conflict: separation from one another, our inner-beings, and the land. We will examine adaptive (and maladaptive) governance and lifestyle possibilities that might foster re/connections to people and place. Themes include the appropriate use of technology, the concept of work, traditional knowledge, gift cultures, the social safety net, alternative financial instruments, biological infrastructure, and other examples from around the world. Prerequisite: POLS-1000. [CPN]
POLS-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.
POLS-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, explore organizational and management issues specific to social enterprises, review the history of social enterprise structures, and critically review 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. Political Studies Category: Political Theory and Methodology. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course BUSI-2500. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Writing.
POLS-2600
Social and Political Philosophy
3.0 credit hours
What is human nature? Should society be organized to reflect this? What is justice? Are states coercive by nature? How does property inform politics? What is ethical citizenship? These questions are explored through a survey of Western political thinkers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, de Gouges, Burke, Wollstonecraft, Mill, and Marx, and by examining their contemporary legacy. [PTM]
POLS-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. Political Studies Category: Comparative Politics of the North. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses COMM-3000 or SOCI-3000.
POLS-3950
You're Not the Boss of Me: Authority, Legitimacy, and Resistance
3.0 credit hours
This course explores relationships between those in power and those subject to that power. Key texts and case studies will be from different contexts -- historical, cultural, and institutional (governmental, corporate, non-governmental and community-based organizations). These will illustrate how claims to govern are made, reinforced, made to seem acceptable or legitimate, and are challenged. Students will also consider critically their place within various structures of authority in daily life. Readings will include voices rooted in historical and contemporary Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia and from Post-Colonial, Intersectional feminist, Faith-based, and Indigenous traditions. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies or permission of the instructor. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
POLS-4100
Senior Seminar in Social Change
3.0 credit hours
In this capstone seminar, students review and compare inter-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to social change, including issues in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and democratization and social movements. Using a seminar format, students will examine contending theories of social change, and address questions of power, interpretation, ethics, commitments, and virtues in understanding and working for social change. These examinations will allow students to explore ways of integrating theories and practices and articulate their own understanding and ethics of social change. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 18 credit hours in IDS, PCTS, SOCI, POLS, GEOG or PSYC; or permission of the instructor. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed prior to taking this course. [PTM]
POLS-4100
Senior Seminar in Social Change
3.0 credit hours
In this capstone seminar, students review and compare inter-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to social change, including issues in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and democratization and social movements. Using a seminar format, students will examine contending theories of social change, and address questions of power, interpretation, ethics, commitments, and virtues in understanding and working for social change. These examinations will allow students to explore ways of integrating theories and practices and to articulate their own understanding and ethics of social change. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 18 credit hours in IDS, PCTS, SOCI, POLS, GEOG or PSYC. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed prior to taking this course. Political Studies Category: Political Theory and Methodology. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses IDS-4100, PCTS-4100, or SOCI-4100.
PRAC-2190W
Vocation, Meaning, and Work
3.0 credit hours
This course introduces vocation as an idea within a literature exploring the meaning of “work” and “career” in Christian contexts, and as a domain of reflective practice that can inform our life’s choices and their meanings. Students will read and reflect on “vocation” as an idea within a growing literature. Then, students will begin a portfolio that draws together documents related to their academic and personal lives, and that points towards meaningful next steps in pursuing vocation in these areas.
PRAC-3000 - 1
Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Prerequisites: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3000 - 2
Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Prerequisites: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3000 - 3
Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Prerequisites: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3000 - 4
Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Prerequisites: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3005 - 1
Practicum
6.0 credit hours
Prerequisites: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3005 - 2
Practicum
6.0 credit hours
Prerequisites: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3100
Intensive Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Pre-requisite: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3100
Intensive Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Pre-requisite: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3100 - 1
Intensive Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Pre-requisite: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3100 - 2
Intensive Practicum
3.0 credit hours
Pre-requisite: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3110
Intensive Practicum
6.0 credit hours
Pre-requisite: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PRAC-3110
Intensive Practicum
6.0 credit hours
Pre-requisite: 45 credit hours of university-level studies. Students intending to register for the Practicum course should have a conversation with the Director of Practicum.
PSYC-1010 - 1
Introduction to Psychology I: Foundations
3.0 credit hours
Survey of the psychological study of behaviour, and of the essential psychological and physiological foundations of human growth, thinking, and behaviour. Topics include research processes, neuropsychology, genetic and environmental influences, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, and development.
PSYC-1010 - 1
Introduction to Psychology I: Foundations
3.0 credit hours
Survey of the psychological study of behaviour, and of the essential psychological and physiological foundations of human growth, thinking, and behaviour. Topics include research processes, neuropsychology, genetic and environmental influences, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, and development.
PSYC-1010 - 2
Introduction to Psychology I: Foundations
3.0 credit hours
Survey of the psychological study of behaviour, and of the essential psychological and physiological foundations of human growth, thinking, and behaviour. Topics include research processes, neuropsychology, genetic and environmental influences, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, and development.
PSYC-1010 - 2
Introduction to Psychology I: Foundations
3.0 credit hours
Survey of the psychological study of behaviour, and of the essential psychological and physiological foundations of human growth, thinking, and behaviour. Topics include research processes, neuropsychology, genetic and environmental influences, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, and development.
PSYC-1020 - 1
Introduction to Psychology II: Individuals and Interactions
3.0 credit hours
Survey (or “examination”) of the psychological processes that shape individual human behaviour and thinking, and that influence interaction. Topics include memory, thinking and intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, stress, disorders and their treatment, and social processes. Prerequisite: PSYC-1010.
PSYC-1020 - 1
Introduction to Psychology II: Individuals and Interactions
3.0 credit hours
Survey (or examination) of the psychological processes that shape individual human behaviour and thinking, and that influence interaction. Topics include memory, thinking and intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, stress, disorders and their treatment, and social processes. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1010.
PSYC-1020 - 2
Introduction to Psychology II: Individuals and Interactions
3.0 credit hours
Survey (or “examination”) of the psychological processes that shape individual human behaviour and thinking, and that influence interaction. Topics include memory, thinking and intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, stress, disorders and their treatment, and social processes. Prerequisite: PSYC-1010.
PSYC-1020 - 2
Introduction to Psychology II: Individuals and Interactions
3.0 credit hours
Survey (or examination) of the psychological processes that shape individual human behaviour and thinking, and that influence interaction. Topics include memory, thinking and intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, stress, disorders and their treatment, and social processes. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1010.
PSYC-2010
Brain and Behaviour
3.0 credit hours
This course explores the relationship between brain and behaviour beginning with an overview of the fundamental elements of the nervous system. Lectures will examine how these elements are integrated with systems responsible for sensation, motor control, emotion, sleep, learning and memory. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1010. Psychology Category: Brain and Cognition.
PSYC-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.
PSYC-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 BUSI-2020.
PSYC-2030
Research Design in Psychology
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to basic research designs in the social sciences. Topics include considerations in data collection, descriptive and survey methods, measurement techniques, experimental methods, the interpretation and reporting of results, and research ethics. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1020. Corequisite(s): PSYC-2030L (lab). A lab fee will be applied. Cannot be held with SWRK-2730.
PSYC-2030L
Research Design in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2030/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2030L
Research Design in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2030/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2030W
Research Design in Psychology
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to basic research designs in the social sciences. Topics include considerations in data collection, descriptive and survey methods, measurement techniques, experimental methods, the interpretation and reporting of results, and research ethics. Includes a laboratory requirement. A laboratory fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: PSYC-1020 or permission of instructor.
PSYC-2040
Research Analysis in Psychology
3.0 credit hours
Theory and techniques of limits, derivatives, antiderivatives, and differential equations, with applications to optimization, rates of change, area, volume, physics, and biology. Includes a laboratory requirement (MATH-1020L). A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040
Research Analysis in Psychology
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to basic techniques in data analysis for the social sciences, and their relation to specific research designs. Topics include descriptive statistics, predictive techniques, hypothesis testing and estimation, and inferential statistics. Includes a laboratory requirement (PSYC-2040L). A laboratory fee will be assessed. Cross-listed as MATH-1000. Students may not hold credit in both this course and MATH-1000.
PSYC-2040
Research Analysis in Psychology
3.0 credit hours
An introduction to basic techniques in data analysis for the social sciences, and their relation to specific research designs. Topics include descriptive statistics, predictive techniques, hypothesis testing and estimation, and inferential statistics. Corequisite(s): PSYC-2040L (lab). A lab fee will be applied. Cannot be held with MATH-1000. CPA-approved preparatory course.
PSYC-2040L - 1
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040L - 1
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040L - 2
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040L - 2
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040L - 3
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040L - 3
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040L - 4
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040L - 4
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2040L - 5
Research Analysis in Psychology Lab
0.0 credit hours
Lab for PSYC-2040/3. A laboratory fee will be assessed.
PSYC-2100
Social Cognition and Influence
3.0 credit hours
An examination of how we think about ourselves and about the people around us. Topics include social perception, our social selves, beliefs and judgments, attitudes, conformity, and persuasion. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1020. Psychology Category: Social Processes.
PSYC-2110
Social Relationships and Behaviour
3.0 credit hours
A study of how relationships are formed, maintained, and disrupted. Topics may include group dynamics, close relationships, prejudice, aggression, attraction, and conflict. Prerequisite: PSYC-1020 or permission of instructor. [SP]
PSYC-2200
Developmental Psychology: Childhood
3.0 credit hours
A study of psychological development from prenatal life until puberty. Topics include personality and social development, perceptual and cognitive development, language, intelligence, and moral development. Prerequisite: PSYC-1010 or permission of instructor. [DEV]
PSYC-2200
Developmental Psychology: Childhood
3.0 credit hours
A study of psychological development from prenatal life until puberty. Topics include personality and social development, perceptual and cognitive development, language, intelligence, and moral development. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1010. Psychology Category: Developmental.
PSYC-2210
Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
3.0 credit hours
A study of major psychological development from puberty through emerging adulthood. Topics may include the history of theory and research into adolescence, family structures, parent and peer influences, sex role development, identification, cognitive development, and youth culture. Prerequisite: PSYC-1010 or permission of the instructor.
PSYC-2400
Counselling Theories
3.0 credit hours
An overview of current counselling theories, such as Psychoanalytic, Existential, Person-Centered, Gestalt, Reality, Behaviour, and Cognitive therapies. Attention will be given to their respective therapeutic processes and to a critical evaluation of each theory. Prerequisite: PSYC-1020 or permission of instructor. [HP]
PSYC-2400
Counselling Theories
3.0 credit hours
An overview of current counselling theories, such as Psychoanalytic, Existential, Person-Centered, Gestalt, Reality, Behaviour, and Cognitive therapies. Attention will be given to their respective therapeutic processes and to a critical evaluation of each theory. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1020. Psychology Category: Health Psychology.
PSYC-2410
Counselling Techniques
3.0 credit hours
Explores the formation of helping relationships, using the Human Relations Model of Helping, with a focus on self-understanding as a basis for effective communication and understanding of human interactions. Topics will also include helping skills, helper characteristics, communication skills, barriers to communication, relationship establishment, ethics, and values clarification. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: PSYC- 2400 or admission to the Social Work program. Students may not hold credit for this course and SWRK-2420. [HP]
PSYC-2410
Counselling Techniques
3.0 credit hours
Explores the formation of helping relationships, using the Human Relations Model of Helping, with a focus on self-understanding as a basis for effective communication and understanding of human interactions. Topics will also include helping skills, helper characteristics, communication skills, barriers to communication, relationship establishment, ethics, and values clarification. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-2400. Psychology Category: Health Psychology. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course SWRK-2410, or with SWRK-2420.
PSYC-2470
Health Psychology
3.0 credit hours
This course is an examination of the psychological influences on health and illness and how these interact with biological and social factors. This course examines health psychology as a discipline and explores a variety of psychological topics related to the development and treatment of illness and disease. Topics may include attitudes and beliefs toward health and illness, the link between physical and mental health, and the impact of stress, pain, injury and disease on our psychological wellbeing. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1020. Psychology Category: Health Psychology.
PSYC-2700
Interpersonal Communication
3.0 credit hours
An examination of the multilevel communication processes that underlie and support social interaction and relationship formation and change. Special attention will be given to the differences and connections between verbal and nonverbal communication and to the rules and rituals of social interaction in everyday life. Prerequisite: PSYC-1020 or SOCI-1110 or PCTS-1110. [SP]
PSYC-2700
Interpersonal Communication
3.0 credit hours
An examination of the multilevel communication processes that underlie and support social interaction and relationship formation and change. Special attention will be given to the differences and connections between verbal and nonverbal communication and to the rules and rituals of social interaction in everyday life. Prerequisite(s): PCTS-1110, PSYC-1020, or SOCI-1110. Psychology Category: Social Processes. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course SOCI-2700.
PSYC-2950
Psychology of Immorality
3.0 credit hours
This course explores the psychological bases of immoral behaviour. It begins by looking at the social construction of (im)morality. Is immoral behaviour predictable on an individual basis? In what contexts might social dynamics drive otherwise ordinary, good people to do immoral acts. How can psychological research prepare us to think about and respond to immorality? Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1010 and PSYC-1020. Psychology Category: Social Processes. Intensive Week: May 5-9 (9am - 4pm). Room TBD.
PSYC-2950 - 1
Colombia: Peacebuilding in Conflicted Contexts
3.0 credit hours
This course will provide students with opportunities to study the impact of conflict and prolonged violence on local communities and the implications for peacebuilding, resilience and social change. Students will be exposed to the impact of a colonial legacy, decades of violent conflict and efforts to re-build a flourishing society through visits to different regions of the country and organizations focussed on enhancing community peace at structural and local levels. . “This course is centred around a study tour in Colombia. Please see www.cmu.ca/estamos for more details.”
PSYC-2950 - 3
Conflict and Communication
3.0 credit hours
This course examines the theoretical underpinnings of communication theory and its practical application to the analysis of interpersonal engagement and social conflict. The role of propaganda and polarization will be examined historically alongside changing communication technologies and media ecologies. Special attention will be given to the role of networked social media and big data analytics in shaping and influencing dynamic conflict processes. Prerequisite: PSYC-1020/3 or permission of instructor. Meets the Psychology subfield: Social Processes.
PSYC-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.
PSYC-3010
The Neuroscience of Social Behaviour
3.0 credit hours
We explore the neural processes underlying important aspects of our social behavior. In seminar format, we will consider topics central to social psychology, reviewing landmark contributions from social neuroscience, and some of the cutting-edge findings in this burgeoning field of study. Topics include neuroscience perspectives on person perception, the need to belong, mortality salience, social pain, intergroup relations, anger, and aggression, and more. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in Psychology. [BC]
PSYC-3020
Psychology of Motivation
3.0 credit hours
In this course, we survey recent trends in the psychological study of motivation. We consider contemporary social cognitive perspectives and the results of recent motivation research. Issues to be explored in depth include: expectancy-value theory, self-regulation and self-efficacy, attribution theory, intrinsic motivation, the roles of emotion and cognition, and influences of priming. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours in Psychology. Psychology Category: Social Processes.
PSYC-3040
Political Psychology
3.0 credit hours
An exploration of how individual and social psychological processes interact with and shape political dynamics at different levels of analysis. Topics may include political attitudes and values, ideology, group membership and polarization, mobilization, leadership and decision making. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1010 and PSYC-1020. Psychology Category: Social Processes.
PSYC-3050
Cultural Psychology
3.0 credit hours
An exploration of the ways that culture has shaped and continues to shape individual and group level psychological processes. Topics will include gene-culture co-evolution, psychological adaptation, acculturation, globalization, and the impacts of digital cultures. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1010 and PSYC-1020. Psychology Category: Social Processes.
PSYC-3060
Positive Psychology
3.0 credit hours
This course examines aspects of 'the good life', including character strengths, virtues, relationships, and the means by which these are fostered. Positive psychology emphasizes the pursuit of happiness, growth, and meaning in our lives. Topics may include the roles of mindfulness, flow, and positive emotion; the contributions of traits such as wisdom, compassion, discipline, resilience, creativity, grit, and transcendence; and the influences of education, home, and work relationships on growth and flourishing. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. Psychology Category: Social Processes.
PSYC-3220
Adult Development: Aging and Society
3.0 credit hours
A comprehensive study of aging in individual and societal contexts. We will look critically at the physical, cognitive, social, and psychological aspects of aging in society today as well as theories related to aging. We will touch on many topics related to aging and, where possible, we will listen to perspectives of older adults and persons who hold special knowledge about older adults. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies. Psychology Category: Developmental.
PSYC-3400
Abnormal Psychology
3.0 credit hours
An examination of current theory and research regarding abnormal human behaviour, and an attempt to understand psychological disorders within the context of human biology, development, and society. Topics may include stress and anxiety, affective disorders, psychophysiological and personality disorders, mental health, policy, and social issues. Both scientific explanation and phenomenology will be addressed. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including PSYC-1020 or permission of the instructor. [HP]
PSYC-3430
Theories of Addiction, Models of Care
3.0 credit hours
This course will provide students with a historical understanding of the way societies understand and respond to addictions from Moral to Mutual Aid and Harm Reduction Models. Students will develop critical perspectives on how language, policies and interventions shape our understanding of addiction as well as learn about skills to engage in helpful facilitation in the field of substance misuse and abuse. Special attention will be given to how social work has been involved in related areas of practice and policy and how marginalized communities have been harmed by society’s responses to addiction. SWRK/PSYC-2410 or SWRK-2420. NOTE: Meets the Health Psychology subfield category. Intensive Week: May 12-16 (9am - 4pm). Room TBD.
PSYC-3500
Psychology of Personality
3.0 credit hours
A survey of traditional and modern approaches to explaining the underlying bases of personality structure and development, together with individual differences. Emphasis is placed on the interrelation of theory, assessment, and research, and on current themes in the study of personality. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including PSYC-1020. Psychology Category: Health Psychology.
PSYC-3600
Trauma and Resilience
3.0 credit hours
In this course, we explore varieties of psychological trauma, along with the history and current theories in the field (e.g., cognitive, neurobiological, clinical, and socio-cultural perspectives). Topics may include: the nature of trauma (via sexual abuse, combat, and natural disasters), how trauma affects individuals and systems, grief reactions, and traumatic stress. We may also consider responses to trauma, resilience, vicarious traumatization, disenfranchised grief, crisis intervention, comorbid disorders, and general treatments. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in Psychology. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in Psychology or admission to the Social Work program. Students may not hold credit for this course and PSYC-3610. [HP]
PSYC-3610
Trauma Informed Social Work
3.0 credit hours
Many whom social workers encounter in practice have experienced trauma. As such, this course seeks to educate students about theories of trauma and how to intervene in ways that can ensure that they are able to provide the safety and support that people need to receive help that takes into account how trauma can affect both the social worker and others, especially various marginalized groups in society. Special attention will be given to the impact of intergenerational trauma that significantly impacts Indigenous people and others. This course will provide students with practical learning opportunities in order to effectively engage in trauma informed practice. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours in Psychology. Psychology Category: Health Psychology. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course SWRK-3610, or with PSYC-3600 or SWRK-3600.
PSYC-3800
Psychology and Christianity
3.0 credit hours
Both Christian belief and psychological theory have much to say about human nature, about what/ how we can know, and about how we should think and behave. There are many points of agreement and of conflict. This course represents a re-consideration of various psychological theories and well-known research findings from Christian perspectives. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in Psychology.
PSYC-3950
Peace Psychology
3.0 credit hours
Peace psychology is a specialized area in the study of psychology that encompasses the study of individual difference and inter-group dynamics in relation to escalating and de-escalating conflict processes. Drawing on theory, research and applied practice, this course will examine the root causes of violence, strategies for mitigating destructive conflict, and the extent to which interventions are able to promote constructive engagement in cases where fundamental conflicts of interests exist. Processes such as resilience, reconciliation and mobilization will be explored in relation to contemporary dynamics of peace and conflict. Prerequisites: PSYC-1020 and 30 credit hours of university-level studies, or permission of instructor. Meets the Psychology subfield: Social Processes.
PSYC-4010
Senior Seminar Identity and Intersectionality
3.0 credit hours
This course critically examines the complex and diverse ways intersectionality is used as an interpretive framework across disciplines to examine identity. We will explore how intersectionality can be understood as a paradigm, theory, concept, practice, and methodology to study identity. This course will consider how gender, sex, culture, faith and religion, class, ability, and political realities are factors in identity, and we will examine how identity and intersectionality connect to histories of violence and oppression, as well as to human survival, persistence, and resistance. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 12 credit hours in Psychology or Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies.
PSYC-4030
Qualitative Inquiry in the Social Sciences
3.0 credit hours
Examination of principles and procedures for conducting qualitative research in the social sciences. Topics include: the assumptions that inform qualitative research designs; procedures for gathering meaningful data through interviews, observation, and textual archives; the analysis of such data; and ethical issues pertaining to the research endeavour. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 12 credit hours in social sciences. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course SOCI-4030.
RLGN-1700
Religious Traditions of the World I
3.0 credit hours
A survey of living religious traditions from Indigenous communities in the Americas, and those originating in Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism, in terms of their development, ideas, and diverse practices and expressions. Includes reflection on the strengths and limitations which these religious traditions offer toward meeting challenging issues within local and global communities.
RLGN-1710
Religious Traditions of the World II
3.0 credit hours
A survey of living religions from African Indigenous communities, and those originating in the ancient Near East, including Judaism, Islam, and Christianity (especially in its non-Western forms) in terms of their development, ideas, and diverse practices and expressions. Includes reflection on the strengths and limitations which these religious traditions offer towards meeting challenging issues within local and global communities.
SOCI-1110
Introduction to Sociology
3.0 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to sociology through the study of society, social institutions, group behaviour, and social change as guided by a range of theoretical and conceptual resources. It will place emphasis on using sociological thinking to understand a broad range of contemporary social behaviours.
SOCI-1110
Introduction to Sociology
3.0 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to sociology through the study of society, social institutions, group behaviour, and social change as guided by a range of theoretical and conceptual resources. It will place emphasis on using sociological thinking to understand a broad range of contemporary social behaviours.
SOCI-2030
Inter-Cultural Theory and Practice
3.0 credit hours
This course introduces the theoretical and methodological issues in inter-cultural study. Attention will be given to cultural translation, cultural encounters between groups, concomitant cultural appropriations, cross-fertilizations, transnational influence, identity, and resistance.
SOCI-2425
Degrowth and Political Ecology
3.0 credit hours
Contemporary social, ecological, and financial challenges might be viewed as symptoms of a deeper spiritual and cultural conflict: separation from one another, our inner-beings, and the land. We will examine adaptive (and maladaptive) governance and lifestyle possibilities that might foster re/connections to people and place. Themes include the appropriate use of technology, the concept of work, traditional knowledge, gift cultures, the social safety net, alternative financial instruments, biological infrastructure, and other examples from around the world. Prerequisite: SOCI-1110.
SOCI-2600
Social and Political Philosophy
3.0 credit hours
What is human nature? Should society be organized to reflect this? What is justice? Are states coercive by nature? How does property inform politics? What is ethical citizenship? These questions are explored through a survey of Western political thinkers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, de Gouges, Burke, Wollstonecraft, Mill, and Marx, and by examining their contemporary legacy.
SOCI-2700
Interpersonal Communication
3.0 credit hours
An examination of the multilevel communication processes that underlie and support social interaction and relationship formation and change. Special attention will be given to the differences and connections between verbal and nonverbal communication and to the rules and rituals of social interaction in everyday life. Prerequisite: PSYC-1020 or SOCI-1110 or PCTS-1110.
SOCI-2700
Interpersonal Communication
3.0 credit hours
An examination of the multilevel communication processes that underlie and support social interaction and relationship formation and change. Special attention will be given to the differences and connections between verbal and nonverbal communication and to the rules and rituals of social interaction in everyday life. Prerequisite(s): PCTS-1110, PSYC-1020, or SOCI-1110. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course PSYC-2700.
SOCI-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 COMM-3000 or POLS-3000.
SOCI-3521
Study of Simple Living
3.0 credit hours
Within International Development Studies, development is increasingly understood as a participatory, deliberate process aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals within social and ecological communities. This course examines the concepts, theories, and practices of simple living as an everyday, ordinary practice for individuals seeking alternatives to consumer values and culture. The course explores the roots of simple living and its modern expressions, with special emphasis on the relevance of simple living for building emotional wellbeing, vibrant communities, resilient ecological systems, and practices that contribute to social justice in a globalizing world. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours of university-level study. Cannot be held with the former IDS2521, or the cross-listed courses ENVS-3521 or IDS-3521. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
SOCI-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. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses BTS-3700 or PHIL-3700. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
SOCI-4030
Qualitative Inquiry in the Social Sciences
3.0 credit hours
Examination of principles and procedures for conducting qualitative research in the social sciences. Topics include: the assumptions that inform qualitative research designs; procedures for gathering meaningful data through interviews, observation and textual archives; the analysis of such data; and ethical issues pertaining to the research endeavour. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 12 credit hours in social sciences. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course PSYC-4030.
SOCI-4100
Senior Seminar in Social Change
3.0 credit hours
In this capstone seminar, students review and compare inter-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to social change, including issues in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and democratization and social movements. Using a seminar format, students will examine contending theories of social change, and address questions of power, interpretation, ethics, commitments, and virtues in understanding and working for social change. These examinations will allow students to explore ways of integrating theories and practices and articulate their own understanding and ethics of social change. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 18 credit hours in IDS, PCTS, SOCI, POLS, GEOG or PSYC; or permission of the instructor. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed prior to taking this course.
SOCI-4100
Senior Seminar in Social Change
3.0 credit hours
In this capstone seminar, students review and compare inter-disciplinary and discipline-based approaches to social change, including issues in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and democratization and social movements. Using a seminar format, students will examine contending theories of social change, and address questions of power, interpretation, ethics, commitments, and virtues in understanding and working for social change. These examinations will allow students to explore ways of integrating theories and practices and articulate their own understanding and ethics of social change. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours of university level studies, including 18 credit hours in GEOG, IDS, PCTS, POLS, SOCI, or PSYC. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed prior to taking this course. Cannot be held with the cross-listed courses IDS-4100, PCTS-4100, or POLS-4100.
SWRK-1000
Exploring Social Work Practice
3.0 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the profession of social work. It will examine the history and theoretical evolution of social work practice through a critical lens. The enduring core competencies and values of social work will be examined. Attention will be given to the role that social workers play in today's society.
SWRK-1000
Exploring Social Work Practice
3.0 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the profession of social work. It will examine the history and theoretical evolution of social work practice through a critical lens. The enduring core competencies and values of social work will be examined. Attention will be given to the role that social workers play in today's society.
SWRK-1000
Exploring Social Work Practice
3.0 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the profession of social work. It will examine the history and theoretical evolution of social work practice through a critical lens. The enduring core competencies and values of social work will be examined. Attention will be given to the roles that social workers play in today's society.
SWRK-1000
Exploring Social Work Practice
3.0 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the profession of social work. It will examine the history and theoretical evolution of social work practice through a critical lens. The enduring core competencies and values of social work will be examined. Attention will be given to the roles that social workers play in today's society.
SWRK-2010
Welfare in Canada: Origins and Current Challenges
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore the historical and contemporary understandings of the contemporary welfare state. The history of welfare as it has emerged and been shaped by Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous peoples will be the focus. Students will be challenged to reflect on their own privilege and bias via Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Capitalist and Indigenous perspectives of the role of the state in providing welfare. Open to non-Social Work students. Students may not hold credit for this course and SOCI/POLS/SWRK-2000.
SWRK-2010
Welfare in Canada: Origins and Current Challenges
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore the historical and contemporary understandings of the contemporary welfare state. The history of welfare as it has emerged and been shaped by Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous peoples will be the focus. Students will be challenged to reflect on their own privilege and bias via Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Capitalist and Indigenous perspectives of the role of the state in providing welfare. Open to non-Social Work students. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course POLS-2010, or with POLS-2000, SOCI-2000, or SWRK-2000.
SWRK-2200
Decolonizing Human Behaviour in the Social Environment I
3.0 credit hours
Indigenous, Anti-Colonial and non-Western theories are introduced to challenge a colonizing view of human nature, behaviour, and action. These theories span the social work landscape from Micro to Macro, from Individual (and Individualist) to group, community (and collectivist) perspectives. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: SWRK-1000.
SWRK-2200
Decolonizing Human Behaviour in the Social Environment I
3.0 credit hours
Indigenous, Anti-Colonial and non-Western theories are introduced to challenge a colonizing view of human nature, behaviour, and action. These theories span the social work landscape from Micro to Macro, from Individual (and Individualist) to group, community (and collectivist) perspectives. Prerequisite(s): SWRK-1000. Open to non-Social Work students.
SWRK-2221
Social Work and Restorative Justice
3.0 credit hours
Identifies the principles of restorative justice and explores the application of these principles. Includes a critical assessment of victim-offender mediation, and the application of restorative principles within the criminal justice system, as they affect victims, offenders, and the community. Alternative models of the justice system as a whole will also be considered. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: SWRK-1000 or permission of the instructor. Students may not hold credit for this course and PCTS-2221.
SWRK-2410
Counselling Techniques
3.0 credit hours
Explores the formation of helping relationships, using the Human Relations Model of Helping, with a focus on self-understanding as a basis for effective communication and understanding of human interactions. Topics will also include helping skills, helper characteristics, communication skills, barriers to communication, relationship establishment, ethics, and values clarification. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: PSYC- 2400 or admission to the Social Work program. Students may not hold credit for this course and SWRK-2420.
SWRK-2410
Counselling Techniques
3.0 credit hours
Explores the formation of helping relationships, using the Human Relations Model of Helping, with a focus on self-understanding as a basis for effective communication and understanding of human interactions. Topics will also include helping skills, helper characteristics, communication skills, barriers to communication, relationship establishment, ethics, and values clarification. Prerequisite(s): PSYC- 2400 or admission to the Social Work program. Open to non-Social Work students. Cannot be held with the cross-listed course PSYC-2410, or with SWRK-2420.
SWRK-2420
Listening to and Supporting Others
3.0 credit hours
This course will be an introduction to skill-based practice. Students will learn skills of active listening, organizing and developing initial assessments, including but not limited to social histories and mental health assessments. Theoretical knowledge will include strength-based perspectives, reflexive practice, and basic mental health literacy, including how models of crisis intervention can be utilized by social workers to effectively serve others. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: PSYC- 2400 or admission to the Social Work program. Students may not hold credit for this course and PSYC/SWRK-2410.
SWRK-2420
Listening to and Supporting Others
3.0 credit hours
This course will be an introduction to skillbased practice. Students will learn skills of active listening, organizing and developing initial assessments, including but not limited to social histories and mental health assessments. Theoretical knowledge will include strength-based perspectives, reflexive practice, and basic mental health literacy, including how models of crisis intervention can be utilized by social workers to effectively serve others. Prerequisite(s): PSYC- 2400 or admission to the Social Work program. Open to non-Social Work students. Cannot be held with the PSYC-2410 or SWRK2410.
SWRK-2730
Research Methods in Social Work
3.0 credit hours
Social Science Research Methods course from a Social Work perspective. Topics such as the design and collection of data, evaluation and analysis are geared towards developing literacy for understanding social science research, including Indigenous research. Further topics include but are not limited to ethics in research, with special focus on Indigenous issues regarding research itself. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: PSYC-1020 or permission of instructor. Students may not hold credit for this course and PSYC-2030.
SWRK-2730
Research Methods in Social Work
3.0 credit hours
Social Science Research Methods course from a Social Work perspective. Topics such as the design and collection of data, evaluation and analysis are geared towards developing literacy for understanding social science research, including Indigenous research. Further topics include but are not limited to ethics in research, with special focus on Indigenous issues regarding research itself. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1020. Open to non-Social Work students. Cannot be held with PSYC-2030.
SWRK-2730
Research Methods in Social Work
3.0 credit hours
Social Science Research Methods course from a Social Work perspective. Topics such as the design and collection of data, evaluation and analysis are geared towards developing literacy for understanding social science research, including Indigenous research. Further topics include but are not limited to ethics in research, with special focus on Indigenous issues regarding research itself. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-1020. Open to non-Social Work students. Cannot be held with PSYC-2030.
SWRK-3120
Cultures of Violence, Cultures of Peace
3.0 credit hours
A multi-layered examination of peace and violence from the perspective of culture, addressing questions such as: How are attitudes towards peace and violence reflected in the way cultures enact discipline, security, education, reconciliation, etc.? How are peace and violence reflected in expressions of popular culture and various sub-cultures? How are peace and violence modelled in relationships between different cultures? How might the very idea of culture be questioned through the lens of peace? . Prerequisite: PCTS-1110 or SWRK-1000 or permission of the instructor. Students may not hold credit for this course and PCTS-2221.
SWRK-3200
Decolonizing Human Behaviour in the Social Environment II
3.0 credit hours
This course seeks to make strange the assumptions about human behaviour. Students will learn about Western models used to explain human behaviour within a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework and are encouraged to reflect on how this helps understand ideology driving both medical and welfare-oriented practice. These theories span the social work landscape from micro to macro, from individual (and individualist) to group, community (and collectivist) perspectives. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: SWRK- 2200.
SWRK-3200
Decolonizing Human Behaviour in the Social Environment II
3.0 credit hours
This course seeks to make strange the assumptions about human behaviour. Students will learn about Western models used to explain human behaviour within a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework and are encouraged to reflect on how this helps understand ideology driving both medical and welfare-oriented practice. These theories span the social work landscape from micro to macro, from individual (and individualist) to group, community (and collectivist) perspectives. Prerequisite(s): SWRK- 2200. Open to non-Social Work students.
SWRK-3210
Indigenous People and Social Work Practice
3.0 credit hours
This course is an Indigenous led and centred course. Students will gain a deeper understanding of both historical and contemporary harms due to colonization as well as appreciating the rich and diverse cultural traditions and the resurgence of local Indigenous peoples. Various approaches to learning will be included that embody Indigenous ways of knowing and challenge students to consider how they will incorporate this learning into their future social work, including models of practice that place emphasis on respect for and honouring of land, land-based pedagogy, Indigenous ways of healing, and ecological justice. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Social Work program. A course fee will be applied. This course will mostly meet online synchronously with the possibility of a few meetings/outings in person. More details to come.
SWRK-3300
Environmental Justice and Social Work Practice
3.0 credit hours
Students will learn about the ways that climate change has and will continue to impact people's lives. This includes but is not limited to learning about Climate refugees, Environmental Racism and Ecological Anxiety and exploring the role social work ought to play to address these issues. Students will learn about the challenges for social work in reconciling its own failure to centre the environment. Students will learn about both Indigenous and non-Indigenous approaches to addressing climate change and be challenged to consider how social work can become involved. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: SWRK-1000 or permission of instructor.
SWRK-3400
Critical Praxis and Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for Groups, Organizations and Communities
3.0 credit hours
Students will learn about the ways that climate change has and will continue to impact people's lives. This includes but is not limited to learning about Climate refugees, Environmental Racism, and Ecological Anxiety and exploring the role social work ought to play to address these issues. Students will learn about the challenges for social work in reconciling its own failure to centre the environment. Students will learn about both Indigenous and non-Indigenous approaches to addressing climate change and be challenged to consider how social work can become involved. Prerequisite(s): SWRK-1000. Open to non-Social Work students.
SWRK-3410
Clinical Social Work Practice: Theories for Working with Individuals
3.0 credit hours
This course is designed to expose students to theories of clinical practice with Individuals. As social workers, there is a need to be familiar with clinical approaches in order to facilitate access to resources for those with whom they are engaging in the helping relationship. Students will learn about advanced approaches for individual interventions including CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing. Skills include clinical engagement for mental well-being of others, and clinical documentation. Trauma Informed, Strength Based, and client centered perspectives will be taught. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-2410, SWRK-2410, or SWRK-2420, and admission to the Social Work program. Intensive week: May 4-8, M-F, 9am-4pm
SWRK-3430
Theories of Addiction, Models of Care
3.0 credit hours
This course will provide students with a historical understanding of the way societies understand and respond to addictions from Moral to Mutual Aid and Harm Reduction Models. Students will develop critical perspectives on how language, policies and interventions shape our understanding of addiction as well as learn about skills to engage in helpful facilitation in the field of substance misuse and abuse. Special attention will be given to how social work has been involved in related areas of practice and policy and how marginalized communities have been harmed by society’s responses to addiction. Open to non-Social Work students. Prerequisite: SWRK/PSYC-2410 or SWRK-2420. Intensive Week: May 12-16 (9am - 4pm). Room TBD.
SWRK-3460
Immigration, Refugees, and Newcomers
3.0 credit hours
This course will explore both theories of practice and educate students about the experiences of these populations in coming to Canada. Students will explore how anti-racist and decolonizing theories provide guidance on best practices as well as the unique challenges experienced by populations coming from Francophone countries. This includes highlighting the importance of understanding what is meant with 'Active Offer.' Prerequisite(s): PSYC-2410, SWRK-2410, or SWRK-2420, and admission to the Social Work program.
SWRK-3600
Trauma and Resilience
3.0 credit hours
In this course, we explore varieties of psychological trauma, along with the history and current theories in the field (e.g., cognitive, neurobiological, clinical, and socio-cultural perspectives). Topics may include: the nature of trauma (via sexual abuse, combat, and natural disasters), how trauma affects individuals and systems, grief reactions, and traumatic stress. We may also consider responses to trauma, resilience, vicarious traumatization, disenfranchised grief, crisis intervention, comorbid disorders, and general treatments. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in Psychology. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in Psychology or admission to the Social Work program. Students may not hold credit for this course and PSYC-3610.
SWRK-3610
Trauma Informed Social Work
3.0 credit hours
Many whom social workers encounter in practice have experienced trauma. As such, this course seeks to educate students about theories of trauma and how to intervene in ways that can ensure that they are able to provide the safety and support that people need to receive help that takes into account how trauma can affect both the social worker and others, especially various marginalized groups in society. Special attention will be given to the impact of intergenerational trauma that significantly impacts Indigenous people and others. This course will provide students with practical learning opportunities in order to effectively engage in trauma informed practice. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours in Psychology or admission to the Social Work program. Open to non-Social Work students. Cannot be held with the crosslisted course PSYC-3610, or with PSYC-3600 or SWRK-3600.
SWRK-3800
Holistic Ethical Practice
3.0 credit hours
Students will be introduced to a variety of approaches to ethical practice. This includes a historical overview of traditional approaches which tend to be found in professional social work codes of ethics as well as paradigms of an ethic of care that challenge a western, colonized notion of the self and our location within the social and natural world. Students are encouraged to engage in debate and critical examination of their future role in social work practice that includes how faith and spirituality shape understandings of moral action, behavior and decision making. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours in Social Work and admission to the Social Work program. Recommended prerequisite(s): SWRK-3900. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II
SWRK-3900
Social Work Field Practicum I
6.0 credit hours
Students will be attending a field placement where they will be able to learn about direct practice. The use of skills and approaches to care will be further developed via learning in the field setting, under the supervision of experienced practitioners and in consultation with their field liaison. The placement will span two semesters and will require students to be at the placement for two days a week (eight hours each day). Prerequisite(s): PSYC-2410, SWRK-2410, or SWRK-2420, and admission to the Social Work program. Corequisite(s): SWRK-3400 and SWRK-3910. Cannot be held with SWRK-3990.
SWRK-3910
Social Work Field Seminar I
3.0 credit hours
Note - this class meets on alternate weeks (see the course's calendar tab). Meetings will be in person. Classroom: M207 (Marpeck Mezzanine). Students will meet with peers and a faculty member for the purpose of discussing and reflecting on their practicum experience via integrating course-based content into practice. Course objectives include the focus on developing a professional sense of self in the context of social work education as well learning about the profession in practice. Prerequisite(s): PSYC-2410, SWRK-2410, or SWRK-2420, and admission to the Social Work program. Corequisite(s): SWRK-3400 and SWRK-3900. Cannot be held with SWRK-3990.
SWRK-3950
Advanced Transformative Justice
3.0 credit hours
In Advanced Transformative Justice students will deepen their earlier understanding of transformative justice principles, including post-colonial perspectives critical of the "professionalizing" of the field and will include an emphasis on Indigenous justice-making initiatives. Students will learn about the practical applications of Transformative Justice through a series of site visits to organizations in Winnipeg. Students will be encouraged to understand Transformative Justice as more than a supplement to criminal justice systems but rather as a potentially transformative force within various societies and states through experiential learning, classroom inputs, guest speakers and class discussions. Prerequisite(s): admission to Social Work program. Common Curriculum Requirement(s): Ways of Knowing II.
WIL-2190W
Vocation, Meaning, and Work
3.0 credit hours
This course introduces vocation as an idea within a literature exploring the meaning of “work” and “career” in Christian contexts, and as a domain of reflective practice that can inform our life’s choices and their meanings. Students will read and reflect on “vocation” as an idea within a growing literature. Then, students will begin a portfolio that draws together documents related to their academic and personal lives, and that points towards meaningful next steps in pursuing vocation in these areas. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level study
WIL-3000 - 1
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
3.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of 60 hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3000 - 2
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
3.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of 60 hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3000 - 3
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
3.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of 60 hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3000 - 4
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
3.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of 60 hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3000 - 5
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
3.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of 60 hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3000 - 6
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
3.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of 60 hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3005 - 1
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
6.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of one hundred twenty hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3005 - 2
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
6.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of one hundred twenty hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3005 - 3
Work-integrated Learning Seminar
6.0 credit hours
This course draws on the strengths that experience/based education offers, with students spending a substantial amount of time (a minimum of one hundred twenty hours) in a supervised off-campus placement assigned according to the student's individual interests and academic goals. Reflection on the experience, both individually and in class with other students currently in practica, will form an important component of the course. This course is scheduled alongside other courses during the academic year. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3100
Intensive Work-integrated Learning Seminar
3.0 credit hours
This course requires students to spend a block of concentrated time in a placement over a minimum of six weeks. This course is normally completed during one semester and is considered the main course of study that semester. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
WIL-3100
Intensive Work-integrated Learning Seminar
3.0 credit hours
This course requires students to spend a block of concentrated time in a placement over a minimum of six weeks. This course is normally completed during one semester and is considered the main course of study that semester. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours of university-level studies.
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