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This course explores the meaning and application of a Reformed, Christian worldview from an interdisciplinary perspective, including its posture to the major challenges of our time, such as sexuality and identity, consumerism and corporate power, populism and political power, and scientific and technological transformations.
Prerequisites:
Required in Year 1
An introduction to the central myths and stories that have shaped the literary and cultural imaginations of the Western world. Readings will engage paradigmatic narratives from Greek and Roman mythology.
Prerequisites:
ENG-103 or 104 or permission of the instructor
An introduction to the central myths and stories that have shaped the literary and cultural imaginations of the Western world. Readings will engage paradigmatic narratives from Greek and Roman mythology.
An introductory survey of macroeconomic principles, problems, and applications. Topics include economic goals, the role of the market and government in the economy, and the economic problems of unemployment and inflation.
An introductory survey of microeconomic principles, problems, and applications. Microeconomics is concerned with the study of the economic behaviour of individual economic units鈥搕he industry, firm, or household.
Within the context of biblically-grounded understandings of knowledge and knowing, students will explore theories, methodologies and methods that are commonly employed in educational research. Students will learn how to read and discern research and how to apply it in the service of their learning communities. They will also consider how to design and conduct their own research projects.
Begin to speak accounting, the 鈥渓anguage of business鈥. Learn how transactions and events related to cash, receivables, long-lived assets, liabilities, and equity are captured in financial terms and are compiled into financial statements. Read and interpret financial statements, and compare performance from one year to the next or one business to the next.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Business
BUS‑121
Discover the crucial role business plays in your life as a consumer and employee. Relate the purpose and necessity of profit to a business鈥檚 goals for employees, suppliers, the community, the environment, and other stakeholders. Use effective marketing, financial management, and people strategies, combined with the right form of business ownership, to achieve those goals.
BUS‑121 Introduction to Business Normally required in Year 1 for Business students
Corequisites:
Introduction to Business
BUS‑121
Discover the crucial role business plays in your life as a consumer and employee. Relate the purpose and necessity of profit to a business鈥檚 goals for employees, suppliers, the community, the environment, and other stakeholders. Use effective marketing, financial management, and people strategies, combined with the right form of business ownership, to achieve those goals.
BUS‑121 Introduction to Business
This course will examine multiple applications of GIS in a cross-functional format. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to cartographic and analytic tool sets on a GIS platform and be required to apply those skills in real world applications. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their new GIS skillset on campus in meaningful ways that help the students reflect on the role of GIS within their
respective programs as well as providing a benefit to www.亚洲色 through the collection of new data about the campus grounds. *Students will need access to a computer with a Windows operating system.
Prerequisites:
ENV-222 or GEO-121; Year 3 or 4 standing
This course will examine multiple applications of GIS in a cross-functional format. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to cartographic and analytic tool sets on a GIS platform and be required to apply those skills in real world applications. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their new GIS skillset on campus in meaningful ways that help the students reflect on the role of GIS within their respective programs as well as providing a benefit to www.亚洲色 through the collection of new data about the campus grounds. *Students will need access to a computer with a Windows operating system.
Prerequisites:
ENV-222 or GEO-121; Year 3 or 4 standing
An introduction to the discipline guided by the questions: why are human phenomena located where they are and how are they interacting with those locations and each other? Key topics include: globalization and inequality; humans and the environment; geography of culture, identity, and difference; political geography; urban form and city life.
(Formerly APS-455). This course is an introduction to the histories, cultures and worldviews of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada, collectively referred to as Indigenous peoples. The course provides an initial pathway for students to better understand the relationships Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, including the challenges and issues endured by Indigenous peoples in Canada that have resulted from European colonization. Students will explore the complexities of reconciliation and consider how the concept of shalom could be used to pursue meaningful acts of reconciliation at the personal and communal level.
This course develops a basic level of core leadership and project management competencies for guiding social entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable community development. Classes focus on the community development cycle and principles; analyzing the role of worldview, leadership and global partnerships in a community鈥檚 development; and identifying common issues and resources related to food security and agriculture, health and HIV/AIDS, disaster risk management, justice in gender and environment and local community governance.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Politics and International Studies
POL‑121
An introduction to the study of politics, including forms of government, the building blocks of politics and the various visions that people bring to political life.
POL‑121 Introduction to Politics and International Studies
An introduction to how competing political philosophies and ideologies explain different economic practices of states, how political forces and institutions affect the operation of international markets, and how global economic institutions operate. Emphasis will be given to developing world economies and issues of social and political justice.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Politics and International Studies
POL‑121
An introduction to the study of politics, including forms of government, the building blocks of politics and the various visions that people bring to political life.
POL‑121 Introduction to Politics and International Studies
Introduction to International Relations
POL‑208
A study of contemporary relations among states, including an analysis of basic concepts and issues such as power, sovereignty, nationalism, security, diplomacy, war and peace, international law and organization, transnationalism and independence. Attention is also given to different approaches to the study of international relations.
POL‑208 Introduction to International Relations
A study of contemporary relations among states, including an analysis of basic concepts and issues such as power, sovereignty, nationalism, security, diplomacy, war and peace, international law and organization, transnationalism and independence. Attention is also given to different approaches to the study of international relations.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Politics and International Studies
POL‑121
An introduction to the study of politics, including forms of government, the building blocks of politics and the various visions that people bring to political life.
POL‑121 Introduction to Politics and International Studies
(Formerly POL-307). An introduction to the historical development and current shape of law in Canada, with emphasis on Canada’s context within the larger legal world, pathways to legal careers, and the challenges and opportunities posed by international law.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to International Development
POL‑201
This course develops a basic level of core leadership and project management competencies for guiding social entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable community development. Classes focus on the community development cycle and principles; analyzing the role of worldview, leadership and global partnerships in a community鈥檚 development; and identifying common issues and resources related to food security and agriculture, health and HIV/AIDS, disaster risk management, justice in gender and environment and local community governance.
POL‑201 Introduction to International Development
An introduction to the historical development and current shape of law in Canada, with emphasis on Canada鈥檚 context within the larger legal world, pathways to legal careers, and the challenges and opportunities posed by international law.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Politics and International Studies
POL‑121
An introduction to the study of politics, including forms of government, the building blocks of politics and the various visions that people bring to political life.
POL‑121 Introduction to Politics and International Studies;
Canada and the World
POL‑210
An introduction to Canadian government and politics, with special emphasis on Canada鈥檚 foreign affairs, and its role in the world. Topics covered include the constitution, the role of the executive, legislative and judicial branches, parties, elections, and policy making, both at home and abroad.
POL‑210 Canada and the World
An introduction to the historical development and current shape of law in Canada, with emphasis on Canada鈥檚 context within the larger legal world, pathways to legal careers, and the challenges and opportunities posed by international law.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Politics and International Studies
POL‑121
An introduction to the study of politics, including forms of government, the building blocks of politics and the various visions that people bring to political life.
POL‑121 Introduction to Politics and International Studies;
Canada and the World
POL‑210
An introduction to Canadian government and politics, with special emphasis on Canada鈥檚 foreign affairs, and its role in the world. Topics covered include the constitution, the role of the executive, legislative and judicial branches, parties, elections, and policy making, both at home and abroad.
POL‑210 Canada and the World
Prepare yourself for the wide range of business decisions managers make on a daily basis. Compete against other teams as you run your own simulated business. Using case studies, practice analyzing financial reports, marketing data and other information to make marketing, operating, human resource, accounting and finance decisions.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Business
BUS‑121
Discover the crucial role business plays in your life as a consumer and employee. Relate the purpose and necessity of profit to a business鈥檚 goals for employees, suppliers, the community, the environment, and other stakeholders. Use effective marketing, financial management, and people strategies, combined with the right form of business ownership, to achieve those goals.
BUS‑121 Introduction to Business Normally required in Year 1 for Business students
Apply basic tools to determine what it costs to deliver products and services, what activities drive costs up or down in your business, what volume of business you need to achieve your desired level of profit, and what costs are relevant for making decisions about special orders, make or buy decisions, product pricing, and capital investments. Prepare and use budgets to translate your business goals into monetary terms.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS‑127
Begin to speak accounting, the 鈥渓anguage of business鈥. Learn how transactions and events related to cash, receivables, long-lived assets, liabilities, and equity are captured in financial terms and are compiled into financial statements. Read and interpret financial statements, and compare performance from one year to the next or one business to the next.
BUS‑127 Introduction to Financial Accounting Year 2 standing
Discover how organizations create value and connect with customers through relationships and technology. Examine market segmentation, select a target market, position a company in relation to the competition, analyze new product development and brand management strategies, and develop an effective marketing mix (e.g., product, place, promotion, pricing).
Prerequisites:
BUS-121 or 122; Year 2 standing
This course introduces students to the rise of mass media and communication and its impact and influence on modern society. Basic media forms and their function in society will be surveyed and students will develop a Christian perspective on media and its role in both the production and consumption of culture. Students will examine the application of a Reformed Christian worldview to understanding communication
and communication-related vocations. The relationship between Christianity and professional communication, including professions in the media, will be discussed.
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of computer-based graphic design.
Students will learn the formal, aesthetic, and communicative aspects of creating effective graphic images. Studio course, six hours a week.
An introductory course in the art and craft of video production. Coming to understand
film as a method of storytelling, students learn and practice film aesthetics
and techniques, including all the elements of preproduction, production, and
postproduction. Students will collaborate to plan, shoot, and edit short videos while
learning the basics of filmmaking equipment and software. Students will reflect on the
nature of film and the practice of filmmaking through a faith lens. Materials fee applies.
The field of study is introduced in a survey-type approach which includes the variety of geomorphic and climatological studies. Themes include changing theories of the environment and explanations of recent research into man鈥檚 relationship with this environment.
An introduction to the study of politics, including forms of government, the building blocks of politics and the various visions that people bring to political life.