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This course will provide an advanced understanding of cardiovascular and muscle physiology in relation to exercise, fitness and health through lectures, readings, and labs. Students will investigate the effect of lifestyle choices, aging, environment (temperature and microgravity), and disease on human physiology. Students will conduct a comprehensive review of literature on a relevant topic of their choice.
Corequisites:
Exercise Physiology I
KPE‑318
This course will study the physiological response of the body’s systems to a bout of exercise and the adaptations that occur to these systems with training. Systems studied include the energy producing systems, as well as the muscular, pulmonary, neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, skeletal and immune systems. This course will emphasize how these physiological systems are integrated together to maintain the body’s internal environment in response to the stress of the exercise. The course includes a weekly two-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
KPE‑318 Exercise Physiology I Year 4 standing in the honours or B.Kin program
This course will prepare students to design advanced exercise prescriptions based upon
evidence-based training principles. This includes client interaction and individualized
exercise programs for various initial levels of fitness, age, preference, and motivation.
This course will also teach proper lifting and spotting techniques for a variety of
resistance exercises. Includes a weekly 75-minute lab.
Prerequisites:
Foundations of Human Anatomy I
KPE‑118
A study of human anatomy, emphasizing the basic anatomical structures used in locomotion and fundamental motor skills. Topics include basic chemistry, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, immunity, fluids and electrolytes, and reproductive system. Students will examine each body system on a microscopic and a gross level.
KPE‑118 Foundations of Human Anatomy I
A course on the art and craft of expository writing–writing that seeks to explore, explain, or argue a topic for a given audience. Students will practice various modes of nonfiction writing, from personal to persuasive essays, so as to learn the knowledge and skills needed to express themselves fluently and literately in written English, whether in print or digitally. Through a workshop format, students will learn seven traits of effective writing, study well-crafted essays on a range of intriguing topics, improve
grammatical correctness in their own writing, gain twenty-first century research skills, and become rhetorically savvy writers. This course is strongly recommended for students considering a career in teaching.
An advanced course in essay writing, with a particular emphasis on argumentation. Students will refine their understanding of rhetorical theory and methods, cultivate ethical language practices, develop a mature style through attention to the sentence, and engage in an advanced study of grammar and editing.
Prerequisites:
Expository Writing I
ENG‑201
A course on the art and craft of expository writing–writing that seeks to explore, explain, or argue a topic for a given audience. Students will practice various modes of nonfiction writing, from personal to persuasive essays, so as to learn the knowledge and skills needed to express themselves fluently and literately in written English, whether in print or digitally. Through a workshop format, students will learn seven traits of effective writing, study well-crafted essays on a range of intriguing topics, improve
grammatical correctness in their own writing, gain twenty-first century research skills, and become rhetorically savvy writers. This course is strongly recommended for students considering a career in teaching.
ENG‑201 Expository Writing I or permission of the instructor
How does our faith bear upon our understanding of art? What is the significance of art in our post-modern culture? How can the church become more in tune with the aesthetic dimension of life? What are the challenges facing Christian artists today? These and other questions exploring the relationship between faith and artistry will be discussed.
Prerequisites:
Pre-Modern Art History
ART‑235
Beginning with the era of pre-history and proceeding through Greek, Roman, Christian and non-Western art, the course concludes with the Neo-Classical period. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the visual arts within their philosophical, theoretical, historical, and cultural context.
ART‑235 Pre-Modern Art History;
ART-352 is the Capstone Course for the Art Department and is required for all majors in the 3rd or 4th year.
ART-352 is the Capstone Course for the Art Department and is required for all majors in the 3rd or 4th year.
Corequisites:
Pre-Modern Art History
ART‑235
Beginning with the era of pre-history and proceeding through Greek, Roman, Christian and non-Western art, the course concludes with the Neo-Classical period. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the visual arts within their philosophical, theoretical, historical, and cultural context.
ART‑235 Pre-Modern Art History
In this course, students will explore how Christianity was shaped, and shapes, philosophy, and how Christian philosophy, in turn, plays a foundational role in academic study. Students will be introduced to key elements in Christian philosophy and
theology that will help them develop as human beings, Christians and students.
Prerequisites:
Required in Year 2
A course designed to increase the exposure of students to organisms in their field settings. Topics discussed include biogeography, the observation of the integration of structural and functional diversity in local ecosystems, techniques in taxonomy, population sampling, and hypothesis testing in the field. Some field work will be scheduled for Saturdays. Includes a weekly three-hour lab or field work. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Ecology and Evolution
BIO‑232
An introduction to organismal and physiological ecology (the inter-actions of organisms with their physical environment), population and community biology, and the structure and function of ecosystems. Includes a weekly three-hour lab or field work. Materials fee applies.
BIO‑232 Ecology and Evolution
A course designed to increase the exposure of students to organisms in their field settings. Topics discussed include biogeography, the observation of the integration of structural and functional diversity in local ecosystems, techniques in taxonomy, population sampling, and hypothesis testing in the field. Some field work will be scheduled for Saturdays. Includes a weekly three-hour lab or field work. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Ecology and Evolution
BIO‑232
An introduction to organismal and physiological ecology (the inter-actions of organisms with their physical environment), population and community biology, and the structure and function of ecosystems. Includes a weekly three-hour lab or field work. Materials fee applies.
BIO‑232 Ecology and Evolution
Practical classroom experience.
Practical classroom experience.
Practical classroom experience.
Practical classroom experience.
An introduction to both analytical and expressive methods of drawing the human figure. Students will study the human figure using traditional and contemporary tools and resources, including models. Studio course, six hours a week. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Studio: Drawing
ART‑112
A basic introduction to concepts, techniques, and drawing media. Studio course, six hours a week.聽Materials fee applies.聽
ART‑112 Introduction to Studio: Drawing
Learn how businesses obtain and use cash and other sources of financing. Realize the time value of money and how it impacts short- and long-term financing decisions. Apply financial statement analysis and financial forecasting techniques. Use tools to effectively obtain and manage short-term sources of financing. Look ahead to long term investment and financing decisions that will be the focus of BUS-336, including capital budgeting.
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
Building on Finance I, learn about long-term investment and financing decisions, including how capital markets function, how to choose between debt and equity financing, and how to choose between public and private financing. Delve into the ever-changing world of hybrid debt/equity instruments, derivative securities, mergers and acquisitions, and international financing.
Prerequisites:
Finance I
BUS‑236
Learn how businesses obtain and use cash and other sources of financing. Realize the time value of money and how it impacts short- and long-term financing decisions. Apply financial statement analysis and financial forecasting techniques. Use tools to effectively obtain and manage short-term sources of financing. Look ahead to long term investment and financing decisions that will be the focus of BUS-336, including capital budgeting.
BUS‑236 Finance I
Discover how financial management skills are essential to make stewardly decisions in not-for-profit organizations. Learn how to develop budgets, analyze financial statements, establish accountability mechanisms to protect the organization鈥檚 resources and evaluate the sustainability of programs.
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Not-for-Profit Management
BUS‑330
Discover the unique management dilemmas posed by the not-for-profit – or voluntary sector, including faith-based organizations. Learn to make effective decisions about strategic planning; financial and risk management; recruiting, training, motivating, and managing human resources; marketing and communications to the variety of stakeholders served; program evaluation; governance
BUS‑330 Not-for-Profit Management
Studies of local plants, animals and fungi and their native habits within Southwestern Ontario. This course will emphasize different organismal groups, e.g. plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, mammals, fish or fungi. Endangered species and conservation efforts will be highlighted. Includes required field trips.
Prerequisites:
Fundamentals of Biology II
BIO‑122
This course explores the broad branches of the tree of life and how organisms interact with each other and with the environment. The structure and function of representative species of bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals are examined in lecture and laboratory. Phylogeny and the theory of evolution are covered and discussed within a Christian framework. Includes a bi-weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
BIO‑122 Fundamentals of Biology II
Studies of local plants, animals and fungi and their native habits within Southwestern Ontario. This course will emphasize different organismal groups, e.g. plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, mammals, fish or fungi. Endangered species and conservation efforts will be highlighted. Includes required field trips.
Prerequisites:
Fundamentals of Biology II
BIO‑122
This course explores the broad branches of the tree of life and how organisms interact with each other and with the environment. The structure and function of representative species of bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals are examined in lecture and laboratory. Phylogeny and the theory of evolution are covered and discussed within a Christian framework. Includes a bi-weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
BIO‑122 Fundamentals of Biology II
This course involves the application of scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different areas, including research, clinical practice and public policy, from a variety of perspectives within the field of psychology. This course introduces students to the major theories and research areas found within forensic psychology, and their application to a wide range of legal topics such as the insanity defence, criminal profiling, eyewitness testimony, interrogations, jury selection, and victim services.
Prerequisites:
PSY-121 or 122
Analysis of select musical forms: binary, ternary, rondo, sonata, theme and variations, fugal and concerto structures and composite forms, and study of the import of analysis on performance practice.
A study of human anatomy, emphasizing the basic anatomical structures used in locomotion and fundamental motor skills. Topics include basic chemistry, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, immunity, fluids and electrolytes, and reproductive system. Students will examine each body system on a microscopic and a gross level.
Corequisites:
Fundamentals of Biology I
BIO‑121
This course focuses on the molecular and cellular processes in living organisms. Topics covered in lecture and laboratory include: the structure and function of biomolecules, cell membranes, organelles, and cells; genetic replication and expression; cell cycle; and energy metabolism. Includes a bi-weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
BIO‑121 Fundamentals of Biology I
A continued study of the foundations of gross human anatomy, building on the knowledge gained in KPE-118. This course focuses on the following systems: nervous, endocrine, integumentary, digestive, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductive. The course format will include lecture, accompanied by problem- or experiment-based learning.
Prerequisites:
Foundations of Human Anatomy I
KPE‑118
A study of human anatomy, emphasizing the basic anatomical structures used in locomotion and fundamental motor skills. Topics include basic chemistry, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, immunity, fluids and electrolytes, and reproductive system. Students will examine each body system on a microscopic and a gross level.
KPE‑118 Foundations of Human Anatomy I
This course examines biblical and theological foundations for missions and ministry, historical developments in the theory and practice of missions, and issues pertaining to the contextualization of the gospel in the Western and global church.
This course will examine theological and musical foundations for corporate worship in the North American Christian church. It will consider current and historical developments in liturgical practices throughout different denominations and explore the role of music in corporate worship as covenant renewal. Students will be required to participate in the planning and leading of one chapel service during the term.