All seats for these courses are
reserved for nursing students.
The nursing courses and most of the
support courses (see
Health Sciences) for each semester, are
prerequisites for other course work in the next semester. Due to the
integrated nature of the nursing courses, progression from one semester to
the next requires concurrent completion of the nursing courses.
NURS 101:
Determinants of Health
4 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Nursing program
Corequisites: NURS 102, NURS 103
This course will give students an
overview of the determinants of health. The World Health Organization
definition of health will give direction to the resources (personal,
social, and professional) and environmental factors which interact to
influence health. A specific discussion of personal resources will focus
on the dimensions (physiological, psychosocial, cultural, developmental,
spiritual) comprising each individual. Students will also consider the
personal meaning of health, health promotion, and health maintenance
within the primary healthcare philosophy of healthcare delivery. Another
aspect of this course will be an introduction to the concept of
transitions. Choices made by the person regarding transitions
(developmental, health/illness, situational, and organizational) have
implications for individual health. Exploration of lifespan development
and developmental transitions relating to the childbearing family and
aging will be discussed in greater depth.
NURS 102:
Introduction to
Partnerships 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Nursing program
Corequisites: NURS 101; NURS 103
This course will examine the changing
role of nursing from provider to partner. Students will discover the
importance of personal and professional skills necessary for effective
partnerships with individuals. The concept of caring is introduced as
foundational to partnerships.
NURS 103:
Nursing Practice
4 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Nursing program
Corequisites: NURS 101; NURS 102
Nursing Practice will include
laboratory, community, maternal/child follow through, and intermediate
care experiences with wellness as a focus. Students will be introduced to
beginning assessment and related clinical skills. Clinical practice will
enhance students’ understanding of developmental transitions and give
students an opportunity to observe, practice assessment and interviewing
skills, and assist with selected self-care activities.
NURS 104:
Developmental
Transitions 4 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 101
Corequisites: NURS 105; NURS 106
The interrelationship between
determinants of health and transitions is the focus of this course. How an
individual manages a transition is dependent on environmental factors and
the personal, social, and professional resources available. An overview of
social resources will emphasize social support. Professional resources
will include continued discussion of the Framework for Caring. Students
will also continue their exploration of lifespan development and
developmental transitions relating to childbearing, childhood,
adolescence, adulthood and aging.
NURS 105:
Teacher Learner
Partnerships 3 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 102
Corequisites: NURS 104, NURS 106
This course explores teacher-learner
partnerships with the student in the role of both teacher and learner.
Characteristics of teaching and learning are examined through thinking,
critical thinking, and critical reflection processes. Concepts of
advocacy, empowerment, accountability and responsibility, and choice are
considered in the teacher-learner partnership. Integral to these concepts
is professional caring as it relates to communication with individuals.
NURS 106:
Nursing Practice
5 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 103
Corequisites: NURS 104, NURS 105
This course will include laboratory
and clinical experiences. Laboratory experiences will prepare students to
effectively care for individuals in clinical settings. Clinical
experiences will occur in community and hospital settings and will include
extended care, maternal/child care, mental health, and family
follow-through experiences. Caring for individuals undergoing
developmental transitions will continue to be a focus. Students will have
opportunity to use communication skills throughout their nursing practice
experience.
NURS 120:
Clinical Consolidation
I 3 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 106, HSC 112, HSC
114
Students will have a four-week
clinical experience on a medical nursing unit in a hospital setting. This
experience will provide opportunities to apply theory taught in the first
year of the nursing program. The practicum will focus on the individual in
transition. Students will have opportunities to consolidate basic
assessment, personal care, and communication skills.
NURS 201:
Health Illness
Transition I 3 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 120
Corequisites: NURS 202, NURS 203
This course focuses on application of
the Model of Transition to persons experiencing health illness
transitions. The Framework for Caring will provide the ongoing structure
for studying examples of alterations in health. A case-study format
facilitates the integration of theories and use of critical thinking
skills. The concepts of pain and uncertainty will be introduced. This
course also includes a continued study of PHC and environmental factors as
they relate to health-illness transitions.
NURS 202:
Partnering with
Families 2 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 120
Corequisites: HSC 210, NURS 201, NURS
203
Students will learn and apply theory
integral to forming partnerships with families. A focus on dynamics of the
family will heighten the student’s awareness and sensitivity to family
diversity. The dimensions tool will provide a framework for family
assessments.
NURS 203:
Nursing Practice
6 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 105, NURS 120
Corequisites: NURS 201, NURS 202
Students will be given opportunities
to establish partnerships with individuals and families. Laboratory
experiences will prepare students to effectively care for individuals in
clinical settings. Students will care for one or two individuals
experiencing health-illness transitions in medical, surgical, and
pediatric acute care settings.
NURS 204:
Health Illness
Transitions II 3 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 201
Corequisites: NURS 205, NURS 206
This course is a continuation of the
application of the Model of Transition to persons experiencing
health-illness transitions introduced in NURS 201. A central focus for the
health-illness transitions discussed in this course is the concept of
chronicity. Other related concepts, such as hope and vulnerability, will
be introduced within the context of various health-illness transitions.
This course will continue to apply the Framework for Caring in a
case-study format to selected examples of alterations in health.
NURS 205:
Partnerships within
the Nursing Profession 2 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 202
Corequisites: NURS 204, NURS 206
This course will explore partnerships
in nursing practice.
Nurse leaders must be able to communicate clearly
within the profession and within a broader health care context. Students
will explore concepts related to leadership, group dynamics, and
organizations in which nurses practise. Theory related to conflict
resolution and change will be examined.
NURS 206:
Nursing Practice
6 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 203
Corequisites: NURS 204, NURS 205,
Students will be given the opportunity
to establish partnerships with individuals and families. Laboratory
experiences will prepare students to effectively care for individuals in
clinical settings. Students will care for two or three individuials
experiencing health/illness transitions in medical, surgical, and
pediatric acute care setting. The concept of chronicity will be
specifically explored through building partnerships with families who have
a chronic challenge.
NURS 220:
Clinical Consolidation
II 3 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 206, HSC 212
Students will have a four-week
clinical experience on a surgical nursing unit in a hospital setting. This
experience will provide opportunities to consolidate and integrate theory.
The practicum will focus on various transitions experienced by the
individual and involved family members. Students will have opportunities
to apply the Framework for Caring.
NURS 301:
Multiple Transitions
3 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 220
Corequisites: NURS 302, NURS 303
This course will focus on a study of
individuals experiencing multiple transitions. Emphasis will be given to
experiences associated with health illness, developmental, and situational
transitions. Multiple transitions will be introduced through the concept
of continuum of care. This concept will provide students with a framework
to address a comprehensive array of activities spanning all levels of
care. Particular emphasis will be given to persons experiencing
transitions associated with psychiatric mental health, palliative care,
and aging. Selected case studies based on complex practice examples will
be discussed. This course will also include a review of nursing care
related to multiple transitions associated with trauma.
NURS 302:
Interdisciplinary
Collaboration 2 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 220
Corequisites: NURS 301, NURS 303
Collaborative partnerships will be the
focus of this course. A knowledge of health care disciplines and an
examination of various levels of working relationships will facilitate
development of professional collaboration. A look beyond the traditional
health care professions will include an exploration of the role of
individuals practising complementary/alternative therapies. Social
resources will be explored, specifically addressing the role of lay
caregivers and volunteers.
NURS 303:
Nursing Practice
6 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 220
Corequisites: NURS 301, NURS 302
Students will establish partnerships
with people experiencing multiple transitions. Laboratory experiences will
prepare students to effectively care for individuals across the continuum
of care. Students will care for individuals in medical acute care settings
including a palliative care and rehabilitation focus and also in
psychiatric acute care settings. In addition, students will experience the
continuum of care as they follow people into the community.
NURS 304:
Situational Transitions
3 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 301 or NURS 311,
and HSC 310
Corequisites: NURS 306 and NURS 307
This course will provide an in-depth
exploration of the experience of situational transitions. The nurse’s role
in promoting health with persons experiencing these lifestyle changes
requires a knowledge of empowerment, resilience, and moral conflict.
Theories of powerlessness, crisis management, counselling, and moral
agency will provide the basis for the promotion of health. The role of
groups will be explored as a source of support for individuals and
families experiencing situational transitions. Collaboration with other
disciplines and sectors will be addressed as it relates to health
promotion.
NURS 306:
Nursing Practice
3 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 303 or NURS 311
Corequisites: NURS 304 and NURS 307
Students will be given the opportunity
to establish partnerships in the community with individuals and families
experiencing developmental, health/illness, and situational transitions.
Students will further their understanding of the continuum of care through
selected community experiences such as Home Nursing Care. Additional
community experiences will include health promotion activities for
individuals and families experiencing situational transitions. Placement
experiences will provide the opportunity for participation in
interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration as it applies to the
promotion of health and the continuity of care of individuals and
families.
NURS 307:
Nursing Research
3 credits
Prerequisites: NURS
301
Corequisites: NURS 304 and NURS 306
This introductory research course
incorporates a study of research concepts and techniques that enables the
student to analyze nursing studies and apply pertinent findings to nursing
care. Students will acquire familiarity with the process of scientific
inquiry as the basis for generation of nursing knowledge. Underlying
paradigms shaping nursing research will be described in the analysis of
qualitative and quantitative research. Students will gain knowledge and
skill in research utilization as the foundation of evidence-based nursing
practice.
NURS 311:
Perspectives on
Transition 6 credits
Prerequisites: RN Access admission
This course provides an overview of
critical concepts and trends associated with the complexity of nursing
practice within the current health care system. The course will introduce
the concept of Transitions as it relates to the self as learner,
individual and family, the profession of nursing and transitions reflected
within the health care system. The UCFV Nursing Program Philosophy and
Model of Transition will provide overall direction to the discussion of
key concepts and issues within this course. Some of the significant
challenges facing today’s nursing roles will be a particular focus of
discussion. The Determinants of Health and the Principles of Primary
Health Care will be explored in relation to the continuum of care.
Collaborative health care practice will also be addressed as a critical
problem-solving approach within an interdisciplinary team. In addition,
students will study the concept of chronicity and the role of social
support in the promotion of well-being.
NURS 401:
Community Health
4 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 304 and HSC 312
Corequisites: NURS 403
An exploration of community health
nursing using the philosophy of primary health care as a model.
Students will learn how to do a community assessment and plan a health
promotion program relevant to an identified community population. Students
will explore the role of the public health nurse and the scope of that
practice. An understanding of epidemiological concepts will assist
students as they consider the role of the community health nurse. A
potential role for nursing within the political environment will emphasize
the need for intersectoral collaboration. A study of organizational
transitions including transitions in the agencies within which nurses
practise, communities in transition, and transitions in nursing practice.
NURS 403:
Nursing Practice
4 credits
Prerequisite: NURS 306
Co-requisite: NURS 401
Students will be given the opportunity
to establish partnerships with person(s) (individuals, families,
groups/populations, and community as client) experiencing a variety of
transitions. By experiencing the role of the public health nurse, students
will further their understanding of the principles of primary health care,
teaching and learning, and the concept of epidemiology when partnering
with person(s) in homes, health clinics, schools, and community settings.
Placement experiences will provide an opportunity for participation and
intersectoral collaboration as it applies to promotion of health,
communicable disease control and continuity of care for person(s) in the
community.
NURS 406:
Preceptorship/Mentorship 16 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 403, HSC 410, and
one of MATH 104,
MATH 106 or MATH 108
This course is designed to provide
students with a consolidated practice experience. A concentrated
experience at a primary site will enhance and further develop the
student’s scope of practice. A program development project will facilitate
the integration of core curriculum concepts including determinants of
health, transitions, and principles of primary health care. A
research-based approach will be reflected in both the practice arena and
the program development project. Basic students will have the opportunity
to further integrate theory and skills in preparation for entry to
practice. The Basic student will be partnered with an RN preceptor to
assist the student to gradually assume responsibility for entry-level RN
practice. RN Access students will have the opportunity to explore new role
experiences and challenges in relation to the integration of theory and
practice. The RN Access student will be partnered with a mentor to
facilitate the student experience.
PHIL 100:
Reasoning: An Essential
Human Activity 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, TWU,
OU
Have you ever tried to figure out why
someone’s reasoning wasn’t quite right? Have you ever had your own
cherished reasoning demolished? Have your essays, exams, or lab reports
ever been torn apart for being illogical? If so, you need this course.
Good reasoning is the basis for
successful thought and action. Good methods of reasoning help us to
analyze an issue or problem, to assess various solutions, and to
understand how to find the correct answer.
In order to detect and avoid errors in
our reasoning, we examine fallacies of reasoning, different forms of
arguments, the concepts of truth and validity, proof and evidence,
consistency and contradiction, definition and generalization, deduction
and induction. Throughout the course, we apply our methods of reasoning to
various issues, both practical and theoretical.
PHIL 110:
Morality and Politics
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
There have always been conflicts
between individuals, and between social organizations and the individuals
who compose them. What is the nature and source of these conflicts? Are
they due to human nature? What rights and obligations do individuals have?
What rights and obligations do social organizations — such as the state, a
trade union, the family — have to their members? What are justice and
freedom? These questions, and the answers offered by classic and
contemporary authors such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and
Marx, are examined in lectures, films, discussions and writing.
PHIL 120:
Knowledge and Reality
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
Many of the traditional problems and
arguments in philosophy deal with the nature of human individuality.
Individuality is acclaimed as one of
the great achievements of western civilization. The progress of
civilization has often been measured by how much individuality is allowed
to flourish. What is individuality? What makes me a unique individual?
In order to answer these questions, we
also need to ask: When do I have free will to express my individuality?
What is the relationship between my physical nature — my body — and my
spiritual nature — my mind? Am I really anything more than a complicated
thinking machine? What happens to me when I die?
PHIL 210:
Contemporary Issues in
Morality and Politics 3 credits
Prerequisites: 15 credits of
university-level course work
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
Through seminars and directed reading,
problems of current interest in moral and political philosophy are dealt
with, including conflicts between dominant moral theories, between the
demands of morality and of politics, and between theories
of justice,
freedom, and human nature.
Note: PHIL 210 is the same as POSC 270. Although the
transferability may differ, credit cannot be obtained for both PHIL 210
and POSC 210 at UCFV.
PHIL 220:
Issues in Metaphysics
and Epistemology 3 credits
Prerequisites: 15 credits of
university-level course work
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
Through seminars and directed reading,
traditional problems of metaphysics and epistemology are examined, such as
the nature of persons, theories of truth, free will and determinism, the
nature of space and time, language and meaning, the relation of evidence
to knowledge and belief, scientific method.
PHIL 230:
Philosophy of Law
3 credits
Prerequisites: 15 credits of
university-level course work
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
Our legal and penal systems are often
severely criticized. We can better understand these criticisms and the
issues they raise if we can answer a number of philosophical questions
about the nature of law, punishment, and responsibility.
Why do we have laws? What is law: is
it essentially a constraining force or is it a force for freedom? What is
the relationship of the law to morality: should the law enforce morality?
When is a person responsible for an act and thus legally liable for
punishment? Why do we punish criminals: to deter crimes, to rehabilitate
the criminal, or to “pay back” the criminal? Is it ever justified to break
the law?
Note: PHIL 230 (formerly 130) is the same as CRIM 130.
Although the transferability may differ, credit cannot be obtained for
both PHIL 230 and CRIM 130 at UCFV.
PHIL 240:
Faith and Reason:
Philosophy of Religion 3 credits
Prerequisites: 15 credits of
university-level course work
Transferability: UBC, SFU, TWU, UVic,
OU
Religion is hailed for giving value to
our lives where science and humanism fail, and it is condemned as a
crutch, an illusion, a mere hedging of bets. What is the special character
of religion? Is it appropriate to ask for evidence in religion, for
example, in support of the existence of God, or does religion rely on
special experiences of revelation and miracles? These questions raise many
further issues such as the nature of God, the possibility of an afterlife,
and the nature of good and evil. Responses to these and other questions
given by people such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, and Freud are
examined in lectures, films, discussion, and writing.
PHIL 250:
History of Western
Philosophy:
Ancient Philosophy 3
credits
Prerequisites: 15 credits of
university-level course work Transferability: Pending
Who was Socrates and why did so many
want him dead? What is Platonic love, anyway? Why did Diogenes wear
nothing but a barrel? These questions and many more will be explored in
this course. Western philosophy began in Ancient Greece, and the questions
and concerns that fascinated the Greeks are still with us today. In this
course, students will read the works of Plato and Aristotle as well as
those of the Pre-Socratics and the Hellenistic schools of Stoicism and
Epicureanism. The class will be of value to students of philosophy as well
as those interested in the history of Western culture.
PHIL 251:
History of Western
Philosophy:
Descartes to Kant 3
credits
Prerequisites: 15 credits of
university-level course work
Transferability: UBC, OU, TWU, UVic
It is often said that intellectual
modernity begins with the philosophy of Rene Descartes. This course is
true to that assertion. We will explore the writings of Descartes with the
hope of shedding light on his work as well as on the work of those who
came after. By the end of the course, the student will have also studied
the works of Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Spinoza, Leibniz, and Kant. The course
will be of interest to students of philosophy as well as those curious
about the root of so many ideas we now take to be commonplace.
PHIL 252:
History of Western
Philosophy:
From Kant to Sarte 3 credits
Prerequisites: 15 credits of
university-level course work
Transferability: UVic
The real-life killers depicted in
Orson Welles’ film Compulsion were said to have been inspired by the writings of Freidrich
Nietzsche. Adolf Hitler was rumoured to have carried a copy of Arthur
Schopenhauer’s The World as Will and
Representation with him during World War I.
These are just two examples of the intersection of 19th- and 20th-century
philosophy and history. In this course we will examine the works of
Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, and other European philosophers such as Hegel,
Heidegger, and Sartre. The intent is to highlight the works of these
thinkers so the student can understand their importance to philosophy as
well as the impact they had on the world.
PHIL 305:
Philosophy of Decision
Making
and Dispute Resolution 3
credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits of
university-level course work. PHIL 100 and/or
PHIL 110 recommended.
Transferability: UVic
Complex decisions and dispute
resolution tax our reasoning skills to the limit and challenge our hopes
and beliefs. This course reflects critically on the philosophical
principles behind different models of decision making and dispute
resolution currently in use in law, business, and social settings. It
enables students to make informed judgements about how suitable these
models are for their own professional and personal contexts.
PHIL 310:
Ethics and Public
Policy 3 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits in Applied
or Arts or Science programs, including nine credits in Philosophy or
Political Science
Sometimes our ethics are about how we
act individually; for example, whether to make a charitable donation for
cancer research. Sometimes, our ethics are about our political practices;
for example, whether to make our charitable donations tax deductible.
What role should ethics play in our
social and political practices? Should our ethics — what we think is right
— take into account the realities of politics — of how we collectively
make decisions? Should we structure our social and political practices to
meet ethical requirements?
In order to pursue these questions
about diverse practices such as health care, international relations,
business, employment relations, and government, we will look at various
approaches to ethics that focus on practical issues of forming,
justifying, and implementing political and social solutions.
PHIL 312:
Occupational Ethics
3 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits from
Applied or Arts or Science programs, including one of PHIL 110 or PHIL 210
or PHIL 230 or (POSC 120
or POSC 270).
Whether you are an employee, an
employer, or an entrepreneur, you will face difficult ethical decisions in
your working life. Every stage of employment, from choosing your career to
deciding to retire, raises ethical issues. Every working relationship
raises questions about your role and responsibilities, whether you are the
boss or the customer, the professional or the student, the caregiver or
the client. How should you choose a career? What rights should you have as
a boss or as a subordinate? What information is private, what should be
kept confidential, and what must be shared? How will you determine and
balance your loyalties, your priorities, and your responsibilities? When
and why should you go the extra mile for a client, a colleague, or a boss?
When should your job take second place to your personal life? This course
will examine a variety of ethical issues in employment and show you how to
apply ethical theories to situations you will face.
PHIL 315:
Contemporary Ethical
Theory 3 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL 110 and six additional credits of
Philosophy or Political Science
Justifying positions on practical
moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, the duty to contribute
to famine relief, or the rights of aboriginal peoples, requires reference
to ethical principles which must themselves be justified. This course
addresses problems in the justification of moral principles. Topics to be
covered may include the objectivity of moral judgment, moral relativism,
the nature of the good, impartiality, egoism, utilitarianism, deontology,
feminist ethics and virtue ethics. The course will focus on detailed
discussion of these concepts and theories as they affect practical moral
reasoning.
PHIL 318:
Environmental Ethics
3 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, including
nine credits in Philosophy or Political Science; or permission of the
instructor.
Do modern Western assumptions divorce
humans from nature, divide mind and body, and justify using science and
technology as means of dominating our environment for human convenience?
Do environmental problems result? Are there better approaches to the
environment? We will examine local examples of global issues to produce
proposals for individual and collective action.
PHIL 323:
Philosophical Issues in
the Social Sciences:
Values, Objectivity, and Neutrality
3 credits
Prerequisites: Six credits of
philosophy of 45 credits of Arts and Applied Arts courses
The social and human sciences are
highly influential in contemporary social and political life. To what
extent are economics, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, psychology,
and political science, truly “scientific”? Is it reasonable to
expect them to lead to law-like conclusions about social phenomena?
What is the role of interpretation in explanations of social events?
How do the facts of cultural and gender diversity affect the capacity to
understand social phenomena? Is there some cross-cultural rationality that
can be applied to all societies? Is it possible for social scientists to
maintain political and gender neutrality, or is social inquiry always
tainted by the biases of the researcher?
PHIL 325:
Contemporary Philosophy
The Problem of Truth 3 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL 120 and six
additional credits of Philosophy
“The truth is out there.” “Truth is
stranger than fiction.” “The truth will set you free.” Clichés concerning
the truth abound. However, in contemporary academic circles, these
commonplace assertions are actively questioned. Hence it’s not unusual to
find philosophers who argue that the truth is nowhere, that the truth is
fiction or that the idea of truth is a weapon of oppression. In this
course we examine such radical positions as well as recent attempts made
to redeem the concept of truth. Topics to be examined may include the
relationship between language and truth, the debate over the nature of
texts, and the status of truth as a socially determined concept.
PHIL 362/EDUC 362:
Philosophy of
Education 3 credits
Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or 45 credits
of Arts and Applied Arts courses.
This course is an introduction to the
ethical and philosophical dimensions of education. Topics to be examined
concern the aims of education, autonomy, the justification of education,
the value of knowledge, the distinction between education and
indoctrination, the education of the emotions, the justification of
educational authority, equality of educational opportunity, personal
relationships in teaching, professional ethics in teaching, and moral
education.
Note: Students cannot take EDUC 362 for further credits.
PHIL 364 3
credits
Philosophy and Children
Prerequisites: 45 credits in Applied
or Arts or Science programs
What is a child? The concept of a
child occupies a precarious position and has not always received the
attention that it deserves. Not yet a fully rational agent, but endowed
with the potential to become one, the child's status spells trouble for
core philosophical concepts. Theories of rationality, freedom, personal
identity, and responsibility all impact children and their caregivers, who
yet often ignore them. Delving into philosophical theory and the practical
issues of childhood, this course is of great importance not just to
philosophers but to anyone who works with children, has children, or was
once a child.
PHIL 367:
Philosophy for
Counsellors 3 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits in Applied
or Arts or Science programs, including one of: PHIL 100, 110, 120, 210 or
240.
How can philosophy make you a better
counsellor? What are the strategies you can offer someone who is trying to
make a moral decision? This course will introduce students interested in
the practice of psychotherapy, counselling, and social work to the useful
skills and information found in philosophy. Topics may include how to
apply ethical theories to every-day moral decision-making, how to
recognize and deal with a client's problematic thinking habits, and how to
differentiate between facts, values, feelings, and meaning.
PHIL 370:
Practical Studies in
Applied Ethics
and Politics 3 credits
Prerequisites: One of PHIL 110 or
PHIL 210 or PHIL 230, and one
of: POSC 100, POSC 110, POSC 120 or POSC
270.
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to
connect the philosophical and political aspects of practical life with
work, through participation in jobs and activities such as student and
educational governance, charitable, not-for-profit institutions,
or
work in business and government. Students will apply theoretical work on
leadership, public service, and ethics to understanding ethical
decision-making, the duties and rights
of individual members within
organizations and society, and political structures.
PHIL 480:
Selected Topics in
Morality and Politics 3 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits from Arts,
Science, or Applied programs, including any one of: POSC 311, POSC 312,
PHIL 305, PHIL 310, PHIL 315.
A detailed exploration of one or more
typical issues in the application of morality to politics, or politics to
morality.
PHIL 490:
Directed Studies in
Ethical
and Political Philosophy 3
credits
Prerequisites: 12 credits of
Philosophy or Political Science, and written consent of both the faculty
member and department head
This course offers students the
opportunity to pursue in-depth independent study of a particular issue,
problem, or topic in the areas of ethical or political philosophy. The
student must, in consultation with a faculty member, develop a detailed
individual course proposal indicating the readings or other study to be
undertaken and outlining how the course work will be assessed.
Note: This
course can only be taken once for credit towards
the Applied Ethical
and Political Philosophy minor.
PHIL 491:
Directed Studies in
Philosophy 3 credits
Prerequisites: Nine credits of
philosophy courses, and written consent of both the faculty member and the
department head.
This course offers students the
opportunity to pursue in-depth independent study of a particular issue,
problem, or topic in any area of philosophy. The student must, in
consultation with a faculty member, develop a detailed individual course
proposal indicating the readings or other study to be undertaken and how
the course work will be assessed. This course
does not count towards the minor in Applied Ethical and Political
Philosophy.
Unless stated otherwise, the minimum
grade acceptable in all course prerequisites is a C-.
PHYS 083 (Physics 11):
Preparatory College Physics I 4
credits
Prerequisites: Math 11 (or Principles
of Math 11), or MATH 084
or MATH 085
Transferability: None
This is a college preparatory course
equivalent to the Physics 11 course taught in B.C.’s high schools.
Successful completion of this course provides the prerequisites to enrol
in PHYS 101 at UCFV. No prior knowledge of physics is needed or supposed,
but it would be advisable to have passed Math 11 (or Principles of Math
11) or MATH 085 before enrolling in PHYS 083.
This course covers the main concepts
in mechanics and optics.
In mechanics the topics studied are
kinematics, vectors, Newton’s laws, translational motion with applied
forces, centripetal force, energy, work, and momentum. In optics the
topics covered are: properties of light, reflection, image formation from
plane mirrors, and spherical mirrors, refraction, image formation from
convex and concave lenses, diffraction, and models of light.
A large number of experiments will be
assigned to provide correlation between the classroom theory and practical
applications.
PHYS 093 (Physics 12):
Preparatory College Physics II 4
credits
Prerequisites: Math 11 (or Principles
of Math 11), PHYS 083
(Physics 11), or PHYS 100
This is a college preparatory course
equivalent to the Physics 12 course taught in B.C.’s high schools.
Successful completion of this course gives the prerequisites to enrol in
PHYS 111 at UCFV.
The concepts covered are mechanics,
electricity, and magnetism. In mechanics the topics are kinematics with
emphasis on 2D motion, vectors, Newton’s laws, Newton’s gravitational law,
projectile motion, centripetal force, conservation of energy, work,
conservation of momentum. In electricity and magnetism the topics are:
Coulomb’s law, electric fields, potential and potential difference, Ohm’s
law, circuits, resistances in series and parallel, Kirchhoff’s laws,
magnetic fields and their sources, and forces produced by magnetic fields.
A large number of experiments will be
assigned to provide correlation between the classroom theory and practical
applications.
PHYS 100:
Introductory Physics
4 credits
Prerequisites: Math 11 (or Principles
of Math 11), and either Math 12 or MATH 094
Corequisites: MATH 095 suggested
Transferability: SFU, OU, Kwantlen
This course is designed for students
who have not taken physics before, and either need Grade 11 physics
equivalency for entry to a technical program, or are interested in
continuing on in science. It may satisfy the Laboratory Science
requirements of Arts students. The course material overlaps Physics 11,
and includes such topics as: kinematics, energy, wave motion and geometric
optics. Some discussion of relativity and nuclear energy is also included.
PHYS 101:
Introductory General
Physics:
Mechanics and Fluids 5
credits
Prerequisites: One of (Principles of
MATH 12 or UCFV MATH 094/095), and one of (Physics 11, PHYS 083, or PHYS
100). Students enrolling in MATH 111 might wish to enroll in PHYS 111.
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
This is an introductory non-calculus
Physics course. The course covers Newtonian mechanics; motion, momentum,
and energy
of particles, rigid rotating bodies, and fluids. The object
of the course is to develop both an understanding of physical laws and
logical problem-solving skills. The course has lectures, tutorials, and
laboratory experiments.
Note: Physics 111 is the entry course for upper-level
physics. Students with PHYS 111 cannot take PHYS 101 for further credit.
PHYS 103:
Astronomy: The Solar
System 4 credits
Prerequisites: Principles of Math 11
or Applications of Math 11
with at least a C
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
This introductory course in astronomy
focuses on the solar system. Topics include a brief history of astronomy,
Newton’s laws, gravity, orbits, eclipses, and seasons. It includes a
discussion of the nature of light and other electromagnetic radiation,
relativity and quantum theory, and a description of modern astronomical
instruments. The second half of the course describes the geology,
geography, and climates of the nine planets in the solar system, along
with their moons and the asteroids. Origin of the solar system is
discussed.
PHYS 104:
Astronomy: The Cosmos
4 credits
Prerequisites: Principles of Math 11,
or at least a C in Applications
of Math 11
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
This introductory course in astronomy
focuses on the stars and universe. Topics include properties of stars,
galaxies, life cycle of a star, modern theories in astronomy, and origin
and evolution
of the universe. Students will be given a number of
laboratory exercises to supplement the material covered in class. The
course will place emphasis on conceptual development rather than a
rigorous mathematical treatment and is a suitable non-calculus-based
laboratory science course for Arts students.
PHYS 105:
Non-Calculus Physics
5 credits
Prerequisites: Principles of Math 12
and Physics 11. One of: Physics 12 or PHYS 101 or PHYS 111 highly
recommended.
Transferability: SFU, TWU, UBC, UVic,
OU
Though suitable for all science
students, this course is of particular interest to students taking biology
and chemistry. Topics include: thermodynamics, waves, geometric and wave
optics, electricity and instrumentation, and an introduction to quantum
phenomena. This course can be taken by students who only need one
non-calculus physics course and already have Grade 12 physics, or can be
the second half of a full-year non-calculus program. The course can also
be used in combination with Physics 111 as an entry into a UCFV physics
major, although Physics 111 and 112 is the preferred route.
Note: Both PHYS 101 and PHYS 105 are often required for
transfer.
PHYS 111:
Mechanics
5 credits
Prerequisites: Physics 11 or PHYS
100; Physics 12 recommended
Co- or prerequisite: MATH 111
(Calculus)
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
The course is intended for students
who are planning to study engineering, science, or life sciences. Topics
include vectors, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, collisions,
rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, and
gravitation. The object is to understand the fundamental laws
of
mechanics, to learn how to apply the theory to solve related problems, and
to develop a feeling for the order of magnitude of physical quantities in
real experiments.
Note: Students with PHYS 111 cannot take PHYS 101 for further
credit.
PHYS 112:
Electricity and
Magnetism 5 credits
Prerequisites: PHYS 101 with a B+ or
better, or PHYS 111
Co- or prerequisite: MATH 112
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
The course follows PHYS 111 and is
designed for students who are planning to continue their studies in
physics or any of the other sciences. Topics include electric fields,
Gauss’s law, electric potential, circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws, magnetic
fields, magnetic induction, and finally, a study of Maxwell’s equations.
The laboratory portion of the course uses experiments to reinforce the
theory covered in class.
PHYS 207:
Science for Elementary
School Teachers 4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 university-level
credits, or a B.C. teaching certificate or equivalent, or instructor’s
permission
This course is designed for elementary
school teachers desiring greater competence in science. The course
consists of 40 short experiments, and discussion around the experiments.
The areas covered include the life sciences, physical sciences, and earth
and space science, and correspond to the provincially prescribed Learning
Outcomes for Science K–7.
PHYS 221:
Intermediate Mechanics
4 credits
Prerequisites: PHYS 111/112 or
101/105 with a B+ average
Co- or prerequisites: MATH 211
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
This course extends the topics covered
in PHYS 111. Topics covered include kinematics, motion in polar
coordinates, Newton’s laws, momentum work, some mathematical aspects of
physics and vector analysis (gradient, divergence, curl, Stokes’ theorem
and Gauss’s law), angular momentum, forced and damped harmonic motion,
central forces and Lagrangian mechanics. The laboratory portion of the
course includes experiments designed to supplement the theory covered in
class.
PHYS 222:
Intermediate
Electricity and Magnetism 4 credits
Co- or prerequisite: PHYS 221
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
This course extends the topics covered
in PHYS 112. Topics include steady-state and time-varying electric and
magnetic fields, elements of DC and AC circuits, complex vector
representation of sinusoidal quantities, and electric and magnetic
properties of solids. Experiments in voltage, current and impedance
measurements, and RC, RL, and RLC circuits are used to reinforce the
classroom theory. The course will be presented using lectures, tutorials,
and laboratory experiments.
PHYS 231:
Introductory
Thermodynamics 3 credits
Prerequisites: PHYS 111, MATH 111
Co- or prerequisite: MATH 112
UBC, SFU, UVic, OU, TWU
This course is designed for students
who wish to pursue a career in engineering or physical science. This is an
introductory course designed to study the fundamentals of heat, energy,
and thermodynamics. Topics include temperature, heat, the first and second
law of thermodynamics, phase change, and the kinetic theory of gases.
To ensure a comprehensive treatment of
the above topics the course will be presented using lectures, tutorials
and computer simulations.
PHYS 252:
Introduction to
Twentieth Century Physics:
Special Relativity and Quantum Physics
3 credits
Co- or prerequisite: PHYS 221
This is an introductory course in
Einstein’s theory of special relativity and quantum physics. The course
will use qualitative discussions of the two theories along with the
development of the more formal mathematics needed to acquire a deeper
understanding of the theories. Special relativity theory topics include:
Problems which occured in the “old physics”, Lorentz transformations,
geometrical interpretations of the Lorentz transformations, dynamics,
conservation laws, and the so-called paradoxes of relativity. Quantum
physics topics include: the difficulties arising from the “old physics”,
short discussion of the first quantum theories (old quantum mechanics),
Schrodinger’s wave equation, simple time independent solutions for
Shcrodinger’s equation, and applications of quantum physics to atoms and
nuclei.
PHYS 302:
Optics 3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 or (PHYS 105,
112 and 221)
This introductory optics course
surveys both geometrical and wave optics. Topics will include: laws of
reflection and refraction; interference and diffraction; Fourier methods;
and holography.
PHYS 311:
Statistical Physics
3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisite: PHYS 231
This course introduces students to the
advanced methods of statistical physics. Connections with thermodynamics
are emphasized. Topics include canonical ensembles, partition functions,
and quantum statistics.
PHYS 321:
Advanced Mechanics
3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisite: PHYS 221
The object of this course is to extend
the concepts studied in PHYS 221. Topics include Newtonian mechanics,
oscillations, gravitation, central forces, motion in noninertial reference
frames, Hamilton’s principle and Lagrange’s equations, systems of
particles, and dynamics of rigid bodies. Although this course has no lab
component, the emphasis will be shared equally between the theoretical and
the applied aspects of the physics being studied.
PHYS 322:
Advanced Electricity
and Magnetism 3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisite: PHYS 222
This course reviews and deepens the
concepts discussed in PHYS 112 and 222. Maxwell’s equations are examined
from several perspectives and the link between them and special relativity
is explored. The propagation, reflection, transmission, refraction and
polarization of electromagnetic waves is explored.
PHYS 325:
Fluid Mechanics
3 credits
Prerequisite: PHYS 231
Fluid mechanics is undergoing a
renaissance with the advent
of personal computers. In this course we
will examine the fundamental laws of fluid motion and use accompanying
software to solve realistic problems.
PHYS 332:
Analog Electronics
3 credits
Prerequisite: PHYS 222
Co- or prerequisite: PHYS 342
PHYS 332 is an introductory electronic
principles and circuit analysis course. This course will cover the
following topics: analysis of DC and AC circuits, diodes, bipolar
transistors, field effect transistors, transistor amplifiers, operational
amplifiers, and power supplies. Students enrolling in this course must
also take the accompanying lab course, PHYS 342, in the same semester.
PHYS 342:
Analog Electronics
Laboratory 3 credits
Prerequisite: PHYS 222
Co- or prerequisite: PHYS 332
PHYS 342 is the laboratory portion of
PHYS 332. Students enrolling in PHYS 342 must in the same semester enrol
in PHYS 332. This course will introduce and provide the students with
experience and practice in wiring and designing circuits, and discuss how
passive and active circuit devices are used in circuits, and how to check
the circuits by employing the electronic measuring and test equipment used
in modern laboratories. The lab computers will be used to check how
the actual circuits function in comparison with the computer-simulated
circuits.
PHYS 351:
Quantum Mechanics
3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: PHYS 252; PHYS 381
(may be taken as a corequisite)
This fundamental course on quantum
mechanics is the gateway to modern physics. Schr”dinger equation and basic
postulates of the theory will be examined. Topics will include angular
momentum, hydrogen atom, and perturbation theory.
PHYS 352:
Special Relativity and
Classical Fields 3 credits
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 252
Co-requisite: None
Einstein’s postulate that no energy or
information can travel faster than light had considerable consequences for
physics.
In this course we apply his theory of special relativity to
mechanics, electricity, and magnetism, and introduce his theory of gravity
(general relativity).
PHYS 381:
Mathematical Physics
3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: MATH 211, one of PHYS
221 or MATH 255, and one of PHYS 112 or any second-year Math course.
This course will give students a wide
arsenal of mathematical techniques and tools to increase their ability in
setting up and solving problems. The solution of partial differential
equations with applications to many areas of physics is the biggest single
theme of the course. Also included will be special functions, calculus of
variations and integral equations.
Note: Students may obtain credit for either MATH 381 or
PHYS 381, but not both. This course is cross-listed as
MATH 381.
PHYS 382:
Modern Physics Lab
3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: PHYS 222, PHYS 222,
PHYS 252
This course allows students to develop
skills with extended experiments and projects. Students will have the
opportunity
to use their own creativity in investigating a variety of
modern physics topics.
PHYS 393:
Computer Algebra
Physics I 3 credits
Co- or prerequisite: PHYS 221
This is the first of two courses
designed to illustrate how computer algebra systems (CAS) can be used in
physics. The emphasis is on using computer algebra methods to form,
manipulate, simplify, and plot equations along with its ability to
interactively answer “what if” questions. No prior knowledge of any CAS
software is assumed or needed.
PHYS 451:
Advanced Quantum
Mechanics 3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisite: PHYS 351
This course is a continuation from
PHYS 351, the intermediate quantum mechanics course. The course focuses on
the application of quantum mechanics. Topics include one-electron atoms,
perturbation theory, variational method, time-dependent perturbation
theory, spin, and multi-electron atoms.
PHYS 452:
Introduction to General
Relativity 3 credits
Prerequisite: PHYS 352
Corequisites: None
General relativity is Einstein’s
theory of gravitation. It is the first theory that allows the properties
of space-time to be determined by the matter contained in the space-time.
PHYS 455:
Solid State Physics
3 credits
Prerequisites: A course involving
PDEs (one of PHYS 222 or PHYS 381), and a course involving thermodynamics
(one of: PHYS 231, PHYS 381, or CHEM 324), and a course involving quantum
mechanics (one of: PHYS 252, PHYS 351, or CHEM 224), and
a course
involving vectors (one of: MATH 152, MATH 211,
or PHYS 221).
This course develops the basic
principles of metal and semiconductor solids, including crystal and
structural properties, phonons, thermal properties, and electrical
properties. The course also discusses practical applications including
x-ray diffraction, magnetism, and alloying.
PHYS 462:
Digital Electronics and
Comp. Interfacing 3 credits
Prerequisite: PHYS 222
Co- or prerequisite: PHYS 472
This course emphasizes elementary
digital electronics and interfaces. Topics include: gates and Boolean
algebra, Karnaugh maps, flip-flops, registers, counters and memories,
digital components, microprocessor functions and architecture, instruction
sets, D/A and A/D converters, and waveshaping. PHYS 472, the laboratory
portion of this course, must be taken concurrently. This course is
designed to provide practical experience with the basic digital logic
chips and how digital circuits can be interfaced with microprocessors.
PHYS 472:
Laboratory: Digital
Electronics 3 credits
Prerequisite: PHYS 222
Co- or prerequisite: PHYS 462
PHYS 472 is the laboratory portion of
the digital electronics course, PHYS 462. The experiments done in this
course are designed to provide students with practical experience using,
testing, and designing digital logic circuits. The experiments are closely
related to the material covered in the classroom. This course emphasizes
design and assembly of circuits with discrete gates, interfacing these
circuits directly to microprocessors, and using industrial production
tools for practical applications.
PHYS 481:
Advanced Mathematical
Methods
of Physics 4 credits
Prerequisites: PHYS 381, PHYS 222,
COMP 150, one of (MATH 221, MATH 152)
Working physicists analyze physical
systems and model them mathematically. The equations that arise are often
complicated, so specific mathematical techniques have been developed over
the years to solve them. These solutions then predict the future behaviour
of that physical system. This course includes: Bessel functions and
associated legendre polynomials and their applications in mechanics,
electromagnetism and the hydrogen atom; the calculus of variations, with
applications in classical mechanics, optics and classical field theory
(with attention to coupled systems); green function techniques; and
applications to strings, electromagnetism and heat. Students will work
many problems using initially pen and paper, and then with Maple and/or C
or FORTRAN. Computers will be used to generate numerical and/or graphical
solutions.
PHYS 484:
Nonlinear Physics
3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: PHYS 221, PHYS 381
Co-requisite: PHYS 485
Physics 484 is an integrated physics
course designed to introduce students to the exciting world of nonlinear
phenomena. Nonlinear physics is at the cutting edge of physics and it may
be the penultimate branch of physics. The study of nonlinear physics is
important and useful because its models are used in many disciplines, as
diverse as business and ecology. This course is designed to integrate the
computer’s ability to perform symbolic computations, simulations, equation
solving and plotting, and model testing with the classroom theory along
with the related laboratory experiments of PHYS 485. Topics include
nonlinear mechanics, interesting nonlinear systems, methods of solving
nonlinear equations, topological analysis, limit cycles, analytical
methods, forced oscillations of nonlinear systems, partial nonlinear
differential equations, numerical techniques, etc. Access to an
IBM-compatible computer will assist students in doing the problems and in
understanding the text’s examples.
PHYS 485:
Nonlinear Physics
Laboratory 3 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: PHYS 221, PHYS 381
Co-requisite: PHYS 484
PHYS 485 is the laboratory portion of
PHYS 484.
PHYS 493:
Computer Algebra
Physics II 3 credits
Prerequisites: PHYS 381 and PHYS 393
This course extends and augments the
problem-solving skills of physics students taught in Physics 393. Problems
amenable to solving with computer algebra systems will be emphasized. The
problem-solving emphasis will be on the understanding of the physics and
the checking whether the solution correctly predicts the correct physical
behaviour.
POSC 100:
Introduction to
Political Science 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, TWU
Introduction to the study of politics,
political culture, ideology, and government. Students will develop an
understanding of the process of law-making in Canada. Areas in need of
reform will be highlighted in order to encourage debate on important
current themes. Discussions combined with readings will permit students to
form informed opinions about government and politics.
POSC 110:
Canadian Politics
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU, UNBC
Approaches the study of the
governmental structures and institutions of contemporary Canada by
considering social, political, and economic factors which have exercised
significant influence on their development. Canadian government will be
viewed in terms of its dynamic interaction with the broader political
environment.
POSC 120:
Ideology and Politics
3 credits
Prerequisites:
None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU, TWU
Political Science 120 provides an
examination of Classical Liberalism, Post-War Liberalism, and
Neo-Liberalism as well as Red Tory, Democratic Socialist, and Marxist
critiques of contemporary society and politics. The course combines the
examination of both economic and political doctrines with a view to the
understanding of contemporary Canadian and world politics.
POSC 190:
International Relations
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
A study of aspects of global conflict
and world politics. The course provides students with the background
necessary for an understanding of sources of power, techniques of wielding
influence, and the formulation of foreign policy. The course will examine
international law, under development, human rights and global ecology in
the context of international political economy.
POSC 200:
Introduction to
Political Analysis 3 credits
Prerequisite: POSC 120
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
Introduction to various modes of
political analysis, including classical perspectives, political economy
and empirical political analysis.
POSC 210:
Canadian Constitutional
Politics 3 credits
Prerequisite: POSC 110
This course will survey Canada's
constitutional "odyssey" from 1763 to the present, with a strong emphasis
on the post- Confederation period. More specifically, the course will
focus on the efforts to patriate the constitution in the post-World War II
era and the political consequences of those efforts. The course will
examine the different perspectives on the constitution advocated by the
various actors in the Canadian political process — governments, parties,
and interest groups. Special attention will be paid to the changing terms
of the debate as new actors — women, new Canadians, and Aboriginal peoples
— joined the constitutional conversation. Finally, the course will assess
where Canada now stands in relation to its constitutional "odyssey" and
the most appropriate processes for constitutional reform.
POSC 230:
Comparative Politics
3 credits
Prerequisite: Any 100-level course in
political science
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
An introduction to the basic
structures, processes and policies
of modern governments through an
examination of foreign governments.
POSC 270:
Introduction to
Political Theory 3 credits
Prerequisites: POSC 120 or PHIL 110
or PHIL 130 or CRIM 130
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
Introduction to the activity of
political theory and the history of political thought.
Note: POSC 270 is the same as PHIL 210. Although
transferability may differ, credit cannot be obtained for both POSC 270
and PHIL 210 at UCFV.
POSC 290 (formerly POSC 195):
International Organizations 3 credits
Prerequisite: POSC 190
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
This course examines the history and
present status of international and regional governmental and
non-governmental organizations which act in the international arena.
Emphasis will be placed on organizations such as the United Nations, the
European Community, OPEC, Amnesty International, and NATO, as well as
multinational corporations.
POSC 310:
Canadian Federalism
3 credits
Prerequisites: POSC 110 or POSC 210
This course will examine the origin
and development of federalism in Canada from 1867 to the present. The
course will focus on the difficulties of creating and managing a social
welfare state in a federal political system. Particular attention will be
paid to the challenge of dividing and sharing fiscal resources. Special
attention will also be devoted to how the various mega- constitutional
orientations present in Canada affect the operation of the federal
political system. The course will conclude with an examination with the
challenge of incorporating municipal and aboriginal governments into the
federal system and the concomitant idea of multilevel governance. Finally,
we shall examine the relationship between democracy and federalism.
POSC 311:
History of Political
Theory I:
Plato to Luther 3
credits
Prerequisites: POSC 120 or POSC 270
or PHIL 210
Transferability: TWU
This course covers the history of
Western political thought from Classical Greece through the Italian
Renaissance. The course will focus on the writings of Plato, Aristotle,
Ciccero, Augustine, Aquinas, and Macchiavelli.
POSC 312:
History of Political
Theory II:
Protestant Reformation to 1900 3 credits
Prerequisite: POSC 311
This course covers the history of
Western political thought from the Protestant Reformation through the 19th
century. The course will focus on the writing of Luther, Calvin, Hobbes,
Locke, Rousseau, Bentham, Hegel, Marx, and Nietzsche.
POSC 320:
Canadian Political
Thought 3 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits from Arts,
Science, or Applied programs, including two of POSC 110, POSC 120, POSC
190, POSC 290, POSC 230, POSC 270.
This course will introduce students to
many of the major political ideas and theorists that have shaped the
intellectual landscape of this country. It will introduce students to such
ideas/theorists in an historical manner; the course will finish with a
discussion of some of the major issues before us at the present time.
POSC 330:
Human Rights: Theory
and History 3 credits
Prerequisites: Nine credits of
Philosophy or Political Science, including one of the following: POSC 120
or POSC 190 or POSC 290 or POSC 270 or PHIL 110 or PHIL 210 or PHIL 230
The language of human rights is woven
into the fabric of our culture, society, and political discourse. This
course will examine different notions of rights and responsibilities, and
the history of these ideas as they are embodied in various organizations
and institutions.
POSC 335:
Civil Liberties and the
Charter in Canada 3 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits from Arts,
Science or Applied programs, including POSC 110.
A study of the relationship between
the government and individual liberty in Canada. The focus is upon the
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its interpretation by our
judiciary. Examination of the issues of equality before the law, freedom
of speech, freedom of religion, hate literature and obscenity.
Consideration of the rights of incarcerated individuals and the rights of
individuals designated as mentally disordered.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both POSC 335 and
CRIM 335.
POSC 410:
Intergovernmental
Relations in Canada 3 credits
Prerequisites: POSC 210 and POSC 310
This course will provide a detailed
examination of the processes of intergovernmental relations in Canada.
While the theory of federalism posits that there should be two orders of
government each with their own sphere of jurisdiction, the practice of
federalism in Canada entails considerable intergovernmental collaboration.
Almost every policy sector has a federal-provincial interface, which for
the most part is managed by a legion of civil servants. A central
proposition of this course is that executive federalism is alive and well
in Canada. We will evaluate the processes of executive federalism and to
consider the ramifications of managing the federation through these
processes.
Practical Nursing Program Certificate
PNUR 100:
Health I 2
credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Practical Nursing program.
Corequisites: PNUR 101, 102, 103, 104, 105,
106
This course introduces learners to the
concept of health as a dynamic, non-static process. Viewed within the
context of Canadian society, health is seen as a holistic process on which
our daily choices have a significant effect. The integration of body,
mind, and spirit will be examined in order to develop an appreciation for
the idea that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an impact on
our health. This course will examine six dimensions of the individual's
health, each of which impacts well-being. Growth and development theory
and health promotion strategies will be reviewed across the
lifespan.
PNUR 101:
Healing I 1.5 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisites: PNUR 100, 102, 103,
104, 105, 106
This course will provide learners with
an opportunity to explore healing as a holistic process. Common challenges
associated with healing will be discussed as they impact the healing
process. Students will examine complementary approaches to healing. The
particular needs of persons with physical and mental disabilities will be
explored, including discussion of common challenges for the disabled, the
role of public and social environments, and community resources. This
course will also provide an introduction to principles of primary health
care and basic pharmacology as resources to healing.
PNUR 102
Human Relationships 1
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Practical Nursing program.
Corequisites PNUR 100, PNUR 101, PNUR
103, PNUR 104, PNUR 105, PNUR 106
This course will provide learners with
an opportunity to explore the concept of caring as it applies to the
development of human relationships. The development of helping
relationships will be discussed with particular emphasis on the
application of effective interpersonal skills. Group communication skills
will be addressed as they relate to elements of group process. Students
will also examine and practice the adaptation of communication skills with
persons with physical and/or mental disabilities
PNUR 103:
Professional Growth I
0.5 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisites: PNUR 100, 101, 102,
104, 105, 106
This course introduces learners to the
evolution and position of practical nursing as a health profession within
the health care system. It focuses on the legal, ethical, and
philosophical bases for practice. The PN role, interdisciplinary team,
partnership, delegation, reporting, and documenting will be discussed.
This course also explores reflective writing and critical thinking
PNUR 104:
Nursing Arts I 3.5
credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisites: PNUR 100, 101, 102,
103, 105, 106
This course introduces learners to the
nursing process and basic nursing skills. The classroom and laboratory
components will assist learners to acquire the basic knowledge and skill
of nursing assessments, promotion of independence, activity, comfort, and
personal care skills. This course is intended to help learners integrate
theory in selected client care situations. Organizational skills, safety
to practice, and communication skills are addressed.
PNUR 105:
Clinical Practice I 2.5
credits
Prerequisites: PNUR 104
This clinical practice course will
provide learners with an opportunity to integrate theory from Semester I
into practice. Learners will gain experience caring for clients with
health challenges in a variety of community agencies. Placement
experiences will include extended care, community living agencies/programs
for persons with disabilities, and health promotion programs for the older
adult.
PNUR 106:
Human Anatomy and
Physiology 1.5 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Practical Nursing program
Corequisites: PNUR 100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 105
This course provides students with a
review of each of the body systems. The structure and function of each of
the systems will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding
of the interrelationship amongst the body systems. As each body system is
presented, various health promotion strategies will be discussed that
support optimal health.
PNUR 110:
Health II
1.5 credits
Prerequisites: PNUR
105
Corequisites: PNUR 111, 112, 114, 115
Society is bombarded with a variety of
myths, stereotypes, and prejudices related to aging. This course will
present a discussion of aging through a review of the aging process and
theories of aging. In particular, it will examine the demographic profile
of the older adult, the aging family, personal adjustments required by the
aging individual, and available community resources. Geropharmacology
forms the basis for understanding the older adult's vulnerability to
medications. Health promotion and wellness in the older adult will also be
addressed.
PNUR 111:
Healing II 1.5 credits
Prerequisites:PNUR
105
Corequisites: PNUR 110, 112, 114, 115
This course will provide learners with
the opportunity to examine the unique health issues for the gerontological
client. Students will study age-related illnesses including psycho
geriatric disorders. The nursing process will be applied to the various
health challenges associated with aging. The care of the gerontological
client will be reviewed as well as discussion of the levels and context of
care for the older adult. This course will also explore the legal and
ethical considerations related to gerontological nursing.
PNUR 112:
Human Relationships II 1
credit
Prerequisites: PNUR
105
Corequisites: PNUR 110, 111, 114, 115
This course will focus on effective
communication with the older adult, including characteristics of the older
adult that affect communication between nurse and client. Students will
explore how to adapt communication techniques. A review of the specific
needs of the mentally fragile older adult will direct exploration of
professional attitudes and communication strategies that support a
therapeutic relationship. In addition, discussion of group communication
with older adults will provide an opportunity for students to identify
effective leadership skills and explore the positive impact of group work
for the older adult. Development of collaboration skills will also be
addressed in relation to students' working relationships with members of
the health care team.
PNUR 114:
Nursing Arts II 3
credits
Prerequisites: PNUR
105
Corequisites: PNUR 110, 111, 112, 115
This course focuses on the development
of practical nursing skills that promote health and healing for the older
adult. Clients are viewed from a holistic perspective based on an accurate
and comprehensive assessment of their unique needs. Students will utilize
the nursing process as they adapt nursing interventions to the older
adult. Communication skills and responsibility and accountability will be
emphasized throughout this course. Laboratory and selected clinical
experiences will promote integration of theory to practice.
PNUR 115:
Clinical Practice II 5
credits
Prerequisites: PNUR 114
This clinical practice course is
intended to provide learners with an opportunity to apply theory to the
care of older adults in residential facilities. Students will be assigned
resident care responsibilities in a long term care facility. The
experience will focus on the development of nursing care abilities within
a gerontological context.
PNUR 121:
Healing III 2 credits
Prerequisites: PNUR
115
Corequisites: PNUR 120, 123, 124, 125
This course will explore the promotion
of healing across the lifespan for individuals experiencing acute and/or
chronic illness. Students will discuss the differentiation between acute
and chronic illness as it relates to the client's illness experience.
Common health problems for medical and surgical clients will be addressed
for each of the body systems, including a discussion of pathophysiology,
clinical manifestations, and nursing interventions. Students will utilize
the nursing process in planning client care. In addition, this course will
review psychosocial challenges that may be experienced by the acute care
client.
PNUR 123:
Professional Issues 0.5
credits
Prerequisites: PNUR
115
Corequisites: PNUR 120, 121, 124, 125
This course will address professional
practice issues that will assist learners in preparing for the transition
from practical nursing student to Licensed Practical Nurse. Discussion of
the role of the practical nurse in relation to other members of the health
care team will foster an understanding of the independent and
interdependent functions of the practical nurse. Collaboration, advocacy,
and partnership are concepts critical to the role of the professional
nurse. Standards of practice and professional and union affiliations will
be discussed, as well as change theory and lifelong learning.
PNUR 124:
Nursing Arts III 4
credits
Prerequisites: PNUR
115
Corequisites: PNUR 120, 121, 123, 125
This course emphasizes the development
of nursing skills for the promotion of healing for individuals requiring
acute care nursing. Building on the theory and practice from semesters I
& II, students will utilize the nursing process while integrating new
knowledge and technical skills relevant to acute care. Comprehensive
assessment skills will form the basis for the recognition and reporting of
client data. Opportunities for client teaching will be discussed.
Communication skills and responsibility and accountability will be applied
throughout this course. The laboratory and acute care setting will provide
the opportunity for integration of theory to practice.
PNUR 125:
Clinical Practice III 4
credits
Prerequisites:PNUR 124
Corequisites: None
This clinical practice course
provides learners with acute care nursing experience. This experience will
facilitate the student's ability to integrate theory and develop knowledge
related to the care of individuals with acute and chronic illness.
Students will be placed on adult medical and surgical nursing units.
Selection of client care experiences will be based on client acuity and
complexity.
PNUR 135:
Preceptorship 5 credits
Prerequisites: PNUR 125
Corequisites: None
The preceptorship experience is
designed to provide learners with an opportunity to complete the
transition from student practical nurse to graduate practical nurse.
During the experience, students will be assigned a preceptor who will
assist them to gradually assume responsibility for entry-level LPN
practice. Program faculty will collaborate with the preceptor and the
student to facilitate the preceptorship experience.
Note on prerequisites: Unless stated otherwise, the minimum grade acceptable
in all course prerequisites is a C-.
PSYC 101:
Introduction to
Psychology I 3 credits
Prerequisites: CPT score of 48 or
better, or a grade of B or better in English 12, or a grade of C or better
in ENGL 099, or C+ in CCP ENGL 081 or 091, or success in a previous
university-transfer English course
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course introduces students to the
field of psychology and
its research methods, and surveys the basic
perspectives of psychology with respect to learning, memory, thought,
child development, sensation and perception, and physiology.
PSYC 102:
Introduction to
Psychology II 3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
A continuation of PSYC 101. Studies
the basic perspectives of psychology with respect to emotion, motivation,
personality, social processes, stress, abnormality, therapy, and mental
abilities.
PSYC 110:
Statistical Analysis in
Psychology 3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 11 or equivalent
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course covers basic techniques of
descriptive and inferential statistics and their applications to
psychological research. Methods of graphing, measures of central tendency,
dispersion, relationships, and various parametric and distribution-free
tests are included.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both PSYC 110 and
PSYC 201 (previously offered)
PSYC 200:
Topics and Issues in
Psychology 3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course is designed for
non-psychology major students who would like to take an elective in
psychology. The topics covered in the course may vary from year to year
depending on the instructor. Check with the Psychology department for more
information.
PSYC 210:
Foundations of
Psychology I 4 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101; PSYC 102
Co- or prerequisites: PSYC 110 or
(MATH 104 or MATH 106)
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
The theoretical and practical basis of
research in psychology will be examined in a variety of areas, including
topics in cognition, human development, and social psychology. In addition
to these topics, one third of the course will cover research methods in
brain and behaviour and the basic concepts of neural transmission and
neuroanatomy.
Note: Students who have completed PSYC 202 should not enrol
into PSYC 210 or 220.
PSYC 220:
Foundations of
Psychology II 4 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101; PSYC 102;
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106); and PSYC 210
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course builds on the foundations
established in
Psychology 210. Topics include the scientific method,
variations of experimental design, quasi-experimental designs, and
development designs, with examples drawn from the study of cognition,
human development, and social psychology.
Note: Students who have completed PSYC 202 should not enrol
into PSYC 210 or 220.
PSYC 250:
Introduction to
Developmental Psychology 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and 102
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
A one-semester course which introduces
students to the study
of human development across the lifespan. The
course will cover the major theories of human development and changes that
occur during the life-span in the areas of cognitive, perceptual, social,
and emotional development.
Note: All seats will be reserved for Child & Youth Care
degree students.
PSYC 301:
Intermediate Research
Methods
and Data Analysis in Psychology 3
credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210 and PSYC 220.
Continuation of PSYC 210 and
220. Provides extensions of basic theory and methods of research design
and data analysis. Includes discussions of the analysis of substantive
problems, the choice of appropriate research designs and special problems
that arise in the analysis of psychological data.
PSYC 302:
Learning
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210 and PSYC 220.
In this course, students will study
prominent learning processes including habituation, classical
conditioning, operant conditioning, modelling, concept formation, and
analogical inference. Learning issues related to discrimination,
generalization, biological constraints on learning, and reinforcement will
be discussed in the context of human and animal learning. Students will be
encouraged to apply the content of this course to the general problem of
designing human educational learning programs.
PSYC 303:
Perception
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210 and PSYC 220.
Explores the question of how we create
an internal representation of the external world from the information
provided by our sensory systems. Specific topics include reading, speech,
perception, recognition of faces and facial expressions, and perception of
art and music.
PSYC 305:
The Psychology of
Gender 3 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, including
PSYC 220 or SCMS 255 or CRIM 220 or KPE 400. PSYC 110 or MATH 104 or MATH
106 are recommended. Other research methods courses may be accepted
as
satisfying the prerequisite on an individual basis.
This course will look at the research
on gender issues in a variety of subfields of psychology, including
developmental, cognitive, abnormal, social, personality,
psycholinguistics, and biopsychology. The course is designed for the
senior student with an interest in gender issues, but not necessarily a
broad base inpsychology. As the course is designed to be an examination of
research findings, the prerequisites are methods courses from related
areas.
PSYC 306:
Psychological
Assessment 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220.
Provides an introduction to the
purpose, scope, and mechanics of psychological testing and assessment.
Topics include theoretical issues in assessment, methodology of
administering tests, statistics, assessment for specific populations, and
an overview of currently used assessment instruments.
PSYC 325:
Memory
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220.
Psychology 325 introduces students to
the major areas of memory research. Topics studied include sensory,
short-term, working, and semantic memory, as well as encoding strategies,
retrieval cues, amnesia, state-dependent learning, and mnemonics.
PSYC 326:
Psychology of
Consciousness 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220.
Systematic study of consciousness from
both theoretical and applied points of view in psychology. Topics include
the role of consciousness in the history of psychology; research on states
of consciousness (e.g., dreaming, hypnosis, meditation, fantasy); research
and theory on the relationship between brain and consciousness; and
therapeutic use of cultivated states of consciousness.
PSYC 341:
Psychological Disorders
3 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, including
PSYC 220 or SCMS 255
or CRIM 220 or KPE 400.
This course surveys basic theory and
research in abnormal psychology. Behavioural, cognitive, psychoanalytic,
biopsychological, and humanistic perspectives are used to explore various
clinical disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia,
sociopathy, and others. Assessment and treatment of disorders are also
included.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both PSYC 341 and
PSYC 241.
PSYC 343:
Psychology of Health
3 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, including
PSYC 220 or SCMS 255
or CRIM 220 or KPE 400.
This course studies psychological
factors in health and illness from a biopsychosocial systems approach.
Topics include: psychophysiology of stress; issues in clinical and
experimental research design; personality and health; therapies for
stress-related disorders; lifestyle and health behaviours; behavioral
medicine applications; and societal forces and health.
PSYC 351:
Child Psychology
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220.
Considers psychological aspects of
human development from conception through childhood. Covers changes in the
area of physical, perceptual, language, emotional, social, and cognitive
development.
PSYC 355:
Adolescent Psychology
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220.
Considers psychological aspects of
human development during the period of adolescence. Covers changes in the
area of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
PSYC 357:
Adulthood and Aging
3 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, including
PSYC 220 or SCMS 255
or CRIM 220 or KPE 400.
Considers human development from young
adulthood to old age. Included are theories of adult development and
aging; environmental and biological factors in aging; and the effects of
aging on sensation, perception, learning, cognition, personality,
psychopathology, and social relations.
PSYC 360:
Social Psychology
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 (or MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220
This course examines theory and
research in social psychology. Topics may include attitudes, social
perception and cognition, interpersonal attraction, prosocial behaviour
and aggression, social influence, and applications of social psychological
theory and research in such areas as environment and health.
Note: Credits cannot be obtained for both PSYC 360 and
PSYC 260 (previously offered).
PSYC 367:
Psychology of Language
3 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, including
PSYC 220 or SCMS 255
or CRIM 220 or KPE 400.
Language is intrinsically interesting,
but also particularly relevant to psychologists. Experiments rely upon
language to convey instructions and collect data and therapeutic
interventions rely on communication between psychologist and client.
Topics covered in this course will be drawn from many areas of psychology
as well as other disciplines in an attempt to understand the complex
nature of human language. Specific topics include linguistics theories,
animal language, sign language, neural mechanisms of language, language
production and comprehension, multilingualism and social context of
language.
PSYC 370:
Introduction to
Personality Theory 3 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, including
PSYC 101 and PSYC 102
This course introduces students to the
work of prominent personality theorists from Freud to modern theorists.
The focus of study will progress from Sigmund Freud to Carl Jung, Henry
Murray, Eric Erikson, Social Learning Theorists, and Humanists.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both PSYC 370 and
PSYC 270 (previously offered).
PSYC 375:
Fundamentals of
Clinical Psychology 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220
Considers the scientific and clinical
aspects of the discipline of clinical psychology. Both traditional roots
and recent developments in the field are discussed. Topics include models
of clinical psychology, methods of assessment, and modes of intervention.
Recent developments will focus on topics such as the therapeutic
relationship, psychotherapy process, or outcome research
PSYC 380 (formerly PSYC 491A):
Human Neuropsychology 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 (or MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220.
An examination of both clinical and
experimental neuropsychology, which is based on case studies of patients
with damage to the nervous system. Topics include the assessment of
cognitive and behavioral functions such as memory, language,
spatial skills, etc,. the nature of
neurodegenerative diseases and other forms of neuropathology (e.g.,
Alzheimer’s disease, multi-infarct dementia), the treatment of brain
pathology (still almost impossible, but a rapidly growing research area),
and the application of information gained through the study of patients to
the understanding of non-pathological (that is, “normal”) brains.
PSYC 383:
Drugs and Behaviour
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220
Basics of psychopharmacology, with
emphasis on understanding neural communication and how this is related to
human behavior. Topics include how neurotransmitters work, how drugs
affect neurotransmitters, the relationship between neurotransmitters and
behavior, hormones and behavior, neurochemical deficits in
neurodegenerative disease and psychopathology, and theories of addiction.
PSYC 386:
Social Psychology of
Groups 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, and PSYC 220 (PSYC 360
is recommended)
Investigates major theories of social
psychology and surveys such topics as co-operation, competition, group
dynamics and group differences. Contemporary social psychological research
methods will also be studied.
PSYC 408:
History of Psychology
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 102,
PSYC 110 or (MATH 104
or MATH 106), PSYC 210, PSYC 220, and 15 credits
of upper-level psychology.
Concentrates on the last century of
development in the field. Presents the major schools and systems of though
and describes the outstanding figures within each school or system.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both PSYC 408 and
PSYC 308 (previously offered).
PSYC 491:
Selected Topics in
Psychology 3 credits
Prerequisites: Instructor’s
permission
This seminar course critically reviews
theory, methods, and research results in a selected sub-field of
psychology. Students should check with the Psychology department to
determine the content area and prereauisites for a particular semester.
PSYC 493A:
Directed Studies
3 credits
Prerequisites: Department’s
permission
Independent reading and research in
topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor.
Note: Students who have already completed a directed studies
course in psychology should register under PSYC 493B. Students cannot
register in either PSYC 493A or PSYC 493B without first filling out a
contract with the instructor.
PSYC 493B:
Directed Studies
3 credits
Prerequisites: Department’s
permission, major in psychology
Independent reading and research in
topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. This
course is designed for students who wish to engage in directed studies
further to those completed in PSYC 493A.
PUNJ 210:
Intermediate Punjabi I
3 credits
Prerequisites: Familiarity with
spoken modern Punjabi language is essential for success in this course.
Transfer: For transferability see the
B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course is an introduction to
Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script and enhances previous knowledge of modern
Punjabi Language. It deals with the important grammatical features of
Standard Punjabi and its syntax and morphology. The course is restricted
to students with familiarity with spoken contemporary Punjabi, but no or
little knowledge of reading and writing Gurmukhi Script.
PUNJ 211:
Intermediate Punjabi II
3 credits
Prerequisites: PUNJ 210
Transfer: For transferability see the
B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course is a continuation of PUNJ
210, and provides further study of the Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script and
modern Punjabi Language. It deals with the important grammatical features
of Standard Punjabi and its syntax and morphology. The course is
restricted to students with familiarity with spoken contemporary Punjabi,
but limited knowledge of reading and writing Gurmukhi Script.
ANTH 130:
World Religions
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU, UNBC
An introduction to world religions
beginning with the search for religion’s essence (in ideas ranging from
the Perennial Philosophy to the theories of Durkheim, Marx, Freud, and
Jung) and continuing with an overview of indigenous religion (the Sto:lo,
Hopi, and Tsembaga), and religions of the West (Judaism, Christianity,
Islam), and the East (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism). The course uses
lectures, discussions, readings, and films to consider such questions as
“What is religion?”, ”What does religion do for individuals?", and “What
is religion’s place in today’s world?”
ANTH 469:
Myth and Ritual
4 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
ANTH 102 and either ANTH 130 or 301
Transferability: UNBC
An examination of myth and of
theorists of myth ranging from the popular and widely known (Joseph
Campbell) to the anthropological but less well-known (Claude Levi-Strauss,
Mary Douglas, Victor Turner). Anthropology and its study of symbol, myth,
and ritual will be the ground for a critical look at Campbell and at the
recent trend towards using myth and ritual as a means to personal
transformation.
PHIL 240:
Faith and Reason:
Philosophy of Religion 3 credits
Prerequisites: 15 credits of
university-level course work
Transferability: UBC, SFU, TWU, UVic,
OU
Religion is hailed for giving value to
our lives where science and humanism fail, and it is condemned as a
crutch, an illusion, a mere hedging of bets. What is the special character
of religion? Is it appropriate to ask for evidence in religion, for
example, in support of the existence of God, or does religion rely on
special experiences of revelation and miracles? These questions raise many
further issues such as the nature of God, the possibility of an afterlife,
and the nature of good and evil. Responses to these and other questions
given by people such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, and Freud are
examined in lectures, films, discussion, and writing.
RLST 201:
Religions of the West
3 credits
Prerequisites: ANTH 130
Trasnferability: SFU, OU, TWU, UVic
An examination of the religions of the
Western tradition using their scriptures and other readings, lectures,
discussions, and films. Judaism, Christianity and Islam will be considered
in depth, and Wicca and New Age as response or counterpoint.
RLST 202:
Religions of the East
3 credits
Prerequisites: ANTH 130
Transferability: SFU, OU, TWU, UVic
An examination of the religions of the
Eastern tradition using their scriptures and other readings, lectures,
discussions, and films. Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism-Taoism will be
considered in depth, Jainism, Sikhism and Shintoism will also be examined.
We will also explore the impact of the Eastern tradition on the western
tradition.
RLST 330:
The Christian Tradition
3 credits
Prerequisites: ANTH 130 or Religious
Studies 201 or PHIL 250
A critical and historical examination
of the evolution of the Christian tradition, its contribution to western
society, and its impact on the cultures and creeds of other parts of the
world. Interactions with Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism will be explored.
The course will be divided into (a) a historical overview of the evolution
of the Christian community and (b) a discussion of the major issues facing
Christianity at the end of the second millennium.
RUSS 101:
Russian Language I
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course introduces the Russian
language by an intensive study of the Cyrillic alphabet, the case and verb
system, and essential vocabulary. Through the use of various audio/visual
techniques to avoid translation, we teach you to speak, understand, read
and write Russian by directly associating a visual idea with its verbal
expression in Russian. Dialogues and conversations are placed within
everyday situations to emphasize the “creative” aspects of learning
Russian. Considerable time is spent discussing life in the former Soviet
Union to familiarize you with Russian culture. There is extensive use of
the multimedia laboratory.
RUSS 102:
Russian Language II
3 credits
Prerequisites: RUSS 101, or
instructor’s permission
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Continues to develop your ability to
express yourself in oral
and written Russian. It is sequential to RUSS
101.
RUSS 201:
Intermediate Russian I
3 credits
Prerequisites: RUSS 101 and 102, or
instructor’s permission
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Reviews the important elements of
Russian grammar studied in the first year, concentrating on the case and
verb system. It develops your command of both oral and written Russian and
introduces certain simplified texts for literary study. Films and slides
are used to enrich the cultural content of the course. There is extensive
use of the multimedia laboratory.
RUSS 202:
Intermediate Russian II
3 credits
Prerequisites: RUSS 201, or
instructor’s permission
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course, sequential to RUSS 201,
is designed to continue the development of the study of the Russian
language begun in the previous course.
RUSS 251:
19th Century Russian
Literature in English 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Introduces you to the richness of 19th
century Russian society through its authors and their works. We take seven
major authors of the period, such as Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Chekhov, and
Pushkin, and read selected works translated into English. These literary
masterpieces are studied within the context of the historical,
sociological, and philosophical development of Russian society.
RUSS 252:
20th Century Russian
Literature in English 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
In this course, we try to understand
the development of Russian society since the revolution by examining major
works of seven post-revolutionary writers, including Pasternak,
Solzhenitsyn, Zamyatin, and Sholokhov. Some are pro-Soviet and some are
biased against the changes in Russia since 1917, but all are fascinating
reading. We read these works in English in an attempt to understand what
has happened historically and politically in Russia in the last eight
decades.
RUSS 311:
Advanced Russian
Composition
and Conversation 4 credits
Prerequisites: RUSS 202
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
This course refines the students’
abilities in oral and written Russian by reviewing essential elements of
grammar, stylistics, and conversation. Readings will include both classic
and modern selections. There is extensive use of the multimedia laboratory
and Russian websites.
RUSS 321:
Advanced Russian
Language
and Literature 4 credits
Prerequisites: RUSS 202
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
This course develops the students’
command of Russian with
a focus on language in context, be it literary
or media-based.
The focus on literature will include some short
Russian literary masterpieces. There is extensive use of the multimedia
laboratory and Russian websites.
RUSS 351:
Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky
in English 4 credits
Prerequisites: Either RUSS 251/252 or
a second-year English course
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
This course focuses on the major works
of L.N. Tolstoy and
F.M. Dostoyevsky, two of the greatest writers and
thinkers of 19th century Russia, whose ideas have influenced the
development of modern thought around the world. Their works will be
examined in English as examples of great literature within their social
and historical context.
RUSS 352: Bulgakov, Pasternak,
and Solzhenitsyn 4 credits
Prerequisites: Either RUSS 251/252 or
a second-year English course
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
This course concentrates in English on
the works of three courageous writers who dared to express ideas that were
not acceptable to the Soviet regime. These works will be examined as
examples of great literature within their social and historical context.
Note: One of these literature in
translation courses may be taken as part of an English major. Refer to the
BA — English major requirements for details.
SCI 061:
Fundamental Science
4 credits
This course consists of three
introductory units in chemistry, biology, and earth science.
SCI 071:
This course has been divided into two
separate courses as follows:
BIO 071:
Life Science
2 credits
Prerequisites: Individual CCP
assessment
This 10-week course consists of
science and technology in the areas of human biology and nutrition.
Laboratory exercises are included.
CHEM 071:
Physical Science
2 credits
Prerequisites: Individual CCP
assessment
This seven-week course consists of
science and technology in the areas of introductory chemistry and physics.
Laboratory exercises are included.
CHEM 150:
Introductory Forensic
Science 4 credits
Prerequisite: Any one of Biology 11,
Chemistry 11, Physics 11,
Earth Science 11, or Computer Studies 11
Transferability: To be determined
Chem 150 is intended for students who
are either (a) enrolled in the UCFV Criminal Justice diploma program, or
(b) enrolled in the UCFV Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) degree
program, or (c) require a lab science course to fulfil the requirements
for other UCFV programs. It is an introductory lab course for students
with little science background, and covers chemical, physical, and
biological aspects of forensic science. Chem 150 will satisfy the lab
science requirement for UCFV’s BA degree.
Warning: Some of the course material may be of a disturbing
nature.
Note: CHEM
150 cannot be used to meet the requirements for the Chemistry major or
minor programs. CHEM 150 is not open to students with CHEM 101 or above.
SCI 400:
The History and
Philosophy of Science 3 credits
Prerequisites: 60 university-level
credits applicable to the BSc
This course examines what science is,
what it is not, how it has become what it is, and where it is going. It is
designed to help you put science and your own goals into perspective by
giving you an understanding of the ways in which science influences and is
influenced by the society and world around it, and of the consequences for
your own role as scientists. We will examine the trends and the tensions
in the development of scientific theories, and the different perspectives
on what science is about. We will consider the responsibilities of science
and scientists to society, including issues raised by feminism and the
environment.
Social, Cultural, & Media Studies
The following interdisciplinary
courses are offered by the Social, Cultural, and Media Studies department.
Each course draws on research and theory from two or more of the following
disciplines: anthropology, Latin American studies, media and communication
studies, and sociology.
To assist student in planning their
programs, the disciplinary focus is noted as follows:
ANTH Anthropology
LAS Latin American studies
MACS Media and Communication
Studies
SOC Sociology
For example, a course with a
disciplinary focus of SOC, ANTH may be counted as either sociology
or anthropology credit, but not both.
Additional courses in anthropology,
Latin American studies, media and communication studies, and sociology are
located under those discipline names in this calendar.
SCMS 255 (formerly ANTH 255, SOC
255):
Introduction to Social Research 3 credits
Prerequisites: ANTH 102 or SOC 101
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, SOC
An introduction to the conduct of
sociological and anthropological research. Topics include the relationship
between theory and research, concept formation, operationalization,
exploratory studies, hypothesis generation and testing, data collection
techniques within both sociology and anthropology, the assessment of
causality, the critical evaluation of research on both theoretical and
methodological grounds, the definition of research problems, and ethical
issues in social research.
SCMS 270:
Dynamics of Racism in
Canada 3 credits
Prerequisites: One of SOC 101, ANTH
102, MACS 130 or LAS 200
Transfer: For transferability see the
B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, MACS, SOC
This course is a critical introduction
to the area of race and ethnic relations within the Canadian context. In
particular, racism, inequality, and the social construction of racial and
ethnic categories and identities will be examined. The student will
develop an awareness of competing conceptual definitions and theoretical
interpretations of racism, examine controversies about the extent and
meaning of racism in Canada, and investigate how the process of
racialization occurs within institutions such as education, the media, and
the criminal justice system. Course material will draw upon a variety of
historical and contemporary sources, cases and examples, particularly
those relevant to the Fraser Valley.
Note: Associate of Arts (MACS) students should speak with the
Arts Advice Centre before taking this course for MACS credit.
SCMS 310 (formerly ANTH 310, SOC 310,
LAS 310):
Special Topics:
Regional Studies of Latin America
4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
at least six credits of anthropology, sociology, and/or LAS. (One or more
of SOC 250, ANTH 220, or LAS 102, 110, 200, or 201 recommended.
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, SOC, LAS
Using sociological and anthropological
approaches, this course is designed to provide you with insights into the
society and culture of a specific nation or region within Latin America.
In doing so we shall move effortlessly and with intellectual grace from
the heady heights of macro-analysis and theoretical sociology to the
details of micro-analysis and ethnography, and back again. The course will
increase our awareness of the diversity of the Latin American experience —
an experience that is becoming increasingly important and which also
offers many insights into our own society.
Note: The region of study is denoted with a letter
designation (e.g., SCMS 310a). Students may take SCMS 310 twice for credit
as long as the letter designation differs, but may not take it more than
twice.
Students who have previously taken
ANTH 310, LAS 310, or SOC 310 should contact the department before
registering for any section of SCMS 310, to ensure they are not repeating
a course for which they already have credit.
SCMS 334 (formerly MACS 334, SOC
334):
Cultural Policy 4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
at least six credits of sociology and/or MACS
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: MACS, SOC
This course examines public policy in
Canada as it pertains to culture. It explores government involvement in
areas such as the arts, radio and television broadcasting,
multiculturalism, and pornography.
SCMS 355 (formerly SOC 355):
Quantitative Methods 4 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 104 or MATH 106,
and SCMS 255
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, SOC
An examination of measurement issues
within sociological and anthropological research, focusing on the logical
and conceptual construction and interpretation of tables, and an
examination of the issues and abuses of statistics. Students will blend
classroom knowledge of statistics with “real life” analysis of
sociological data (including the use of computer software) to develop
practical research skills. The course focuses on the application, rather
than the mathematics, of statistics.
SCMS 356 (formerly SOC 356):
Qualitative Research Methods 4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
SOC 101 and SCMS 255
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, SOC
This course examines methods used in
the collection and analysis of sociological data including interviews,
participant observations, ethnographic research, archival research,
feminist methodologies, and research ethics.
SCMS 363 (formerly ANTH 363, SOC 363,
LAS 318): Processes of Development
and Underdevelopment: Latin America
4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
SOC 101 and at least three additional credits sociology, anthropology, or
LAS. (SOC 250,
ANTH 220, and/or LAS 200 recommended.)
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, LAS, SOC
An examination of sociological and
anthropological theories of development and underdevelopment as applied to
the Third World. Topics include the nature and consequences of world
system linkages, colonialism and decolonization, patterns of social and
cultural change in selected societies and regions. Particular attention
will be placed on the political economy for Latin America.
SCMS 387 (formerly ANTH 387, SOC
387):
Canadian Native Peoples 4
credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
ANTH 102 and at least three additional credits of anthropology and/or
sociology
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, SOC
The study of traditional Canadian
Native culture and contemporary issues. The focus of the course will vary
from semester to semester.
SCMS 388 (formerly ANTH 388, SOC
388):
Comparative Studies
of Minority Indigenous Peoples
4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
ANTH 102 and at least three additional credits of anthropology and/or
sociology
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, LAS, SOC
The social and cultural patterns of
indigenous people within various modern nation-states, and their relations
with majority societies and with other indigenous groups across the world.
SCMS 440 (formerly SOC 440):
Selected Topics in the
Sociology of Religion 4 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
at least nine credits of sociology and/or religious studies
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: SOC
An advanced course in the sociology of
religion. Topics will change from semester to semester. The course is
usually offered conjointly with the courses in other specialty areas
(e.g., LAS, Women’s Studies, etc.).
SCMS 440A (formerly SOC 440A, LAS
440):
Religion in Latin America 4
credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
at least nine credits of sociology, LAS and/or religious studies. (HIST
261, 262, 459 can be considered LAS courses.) (ANTH 130 can be considered
religious studies.)
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: LAS, SOC
Most people know of Latin America as
the crucible for recent developments in Catholicism like liberation
theology. However, religion has long played a central role in shaping
Latin American societies just as it has been shaped by them. This course
will explore the connections between religion and society in the Latin
American context. The emphasis of the course will shift from semester to
semester, but it will normally focus on some combination of the following:
pre-Columbian religions, Catholicism and conquest, syncretism, liberation
theology, religion and revolution, evangelism, the survival of indigenous
religions, and other related topics.
SCMS 460 (formerly MACS 460, SOC
460):
Issues in the Information Society 4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
at least nine credits of sociology and/or MACS, or permission of
instructor
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: MACS, SOC
This course is an opportunity to
discuss issues that relate to our use of interactive networked computers.
How do the new information technologies affect privacy, democracy, access
to information, family life, work, and communities? Students will use
e-mail, online conference software, and the internet for some course work,
but technical proficiency is not a prerequisite.
SCMS 463 (formerly ANTH 463, SOC
463):
Special Topics in Development Studies 4 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
at least nine credits of sociology and/or anthropology. (ANTH 220, SCMS
363 and SOC 250 recommended.)
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, LAS, SOC
An examination of processes of social
and cultural change in selected Third World societies. Topics will change
from semester to semester, but may include liberation movements and
colonialism, the comparative study of post-revolutionary societies; the
persistence, transformation, and disappearance of contemporary
peasantries; and directed change programs.
Note: This
course uses a letter designation to denote the specific topic (e.g., SCMS
463a). Students may take SCMS 463 twice for credit as long as the letter
designation differs, but may not take it more than twice.
Students who have previously taken
ANTH 463 or SOC 463 should contact the department before registering for
any section of SCMS 463, to ensure they are not repeating a course for
which they already have credit.
SCMS 468 (formerly ANTH 468, SOC
468):
Environment and Society 4
credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
ANTH 102 and at least six additional credits of sociology and/or
anthropology
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, SOC
This course examines ecological and
environmental approaches and studies in anthropology and sociology, and
studies of environmental issues in contemporary situations. Topics include
relationships between forms of social organization and resource use,
studies of resource-use conflicts, and the ways in which different
cultures view the environment. This course draws extensively on case
studies by anthropologists and sociologists, with a special emphasis on
the Pacific Northwest and communities in the Fraser River watershed.
SCMS 470 (formerly ANTH 470, SOC
470):
Race and Racism: Selected Topics 4 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
at least nine credits of sociology and/or anthropology
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, SOC
Questions of race and ethnicity arise
frequently in the context
of popular discussions of social problems,
national identity, and even national unity. They are equally important in
academic discussions about modern societies around the world. This course
explores selected topics related to race, racism, and ethnicity from
sociological and anthropological perspectives. Topics covered may include
ethnic conflict, immigration and immigration policy, multiculturalism,
racism, the development
of immigrant identities and communities,
charter groups/ dominant cultures, indigenous and migrant subordination,
the meaning of exile, etc. Students should consult the department to
determine the content for a particular semester.
SCMS 470A:
(formerly ANTH 470A,
LAS 470, SOC 470)
Latin American Immigrants
and Immigration
4 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
at least nine credits of sociology, anthropology and/or LAS (LAS 110
and/or HIST 261 recommended)
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: ANTH, LAS, SOC
Immigration has been a crucial element
in the formation of Latin American society and culture. It as shaped the
identity and community among Latin Americans abroad and has had reciprocal
effects on the immigrants’ societies of origin. This course explores
various aspects of Latino immigration from several perspectives. Topics
covered may include: the push/pull factors causing immigration,
immigration policy, the development of immigrant identities, the meaning
of exile, and the formation of immigrant communities and their
relationship to the dominant culture of Canadian society. The course will
be of interest to students in Latin American studies and other who will
work with Latino communities in Canada.
SCMS 492:
Directed Studies in
Social, Cultural,
and Media Studies 2
credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
six credits of area of specialization (ANTH, SOC, LAS, MACS). Permission
to enter requires written consent of both the faculty member supervising
the student and the department head.
Corequisites: None
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Disciplinary focus: Dependent on
topic selected.
Designed for upper-level students who
wish to examine in greater depth a particular problem/issue in
anthropology, sociology, Latin American studies, or media and
communication studies.
Many of the seats in these courses are
reserved for students in the Social Work and Human Services programs (see
also Human Services course descriptions). Other students may
take these courses if they meet the prerequisites and there is space.
Note: For
current transferability information see the
B.C. transfer guide online
at
www.bccat.bc.ca
SOWK 110 (formerly SSSW 110):
Introduction to Social Work
and Human Services 3 credits
Prerequisites: CPT score of 48 or
better, or eligibility to take CMNS 155 or ENGL 105. (A grade of B or
better in English 12 will be accepted until Fall 2004.)
Transferability: UVic (SW 200A), SFU,
OU, OUC
This course will provide students with
a critical analysis of social service and social work practice, and client
needs at local, provincial and federal levels. It will emphasise the role
of the professional and para-professional in the service delivery system
and the basic structure and function of social service agencies. An
introduction to ethical issues will be included. Students will be expected
to study in depth at least one social problem area and its concomitant
social services.
SOWK 210 (formerly SSSW 210):
Introduction to Social Welfare 3
credits
Prerequisites: SOWK 110 or
instructor’s permission
Transferability: UVic (SW 200B), OU,
OUC, TWU
This course is designed to provide an
overview of social welfare principles and policies in Canada. Beginning
with an historical review of social welfare, students will develop a
critical analysis of the context of social welfare including the
political, economic, and ideological realities and an understanding of how
these realities influence the way in which social problems are identified
and addressed.
SOWK 225 (formerly HSER
125):
Human Behaviour and the
Social Environment 3 credits
Co- or prerequisites: SOWK 110. PSYC
101 recommended.
This course emphasizes a critique of
theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social development, including
theories and knowledge about the range of social systems in which
individuals live, and diversity of human behaviour throughout the life
cycle. Students will develop an understanding of the interactions between
and among biophysical, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they
affect human development. The impact of various social and economic
forces, including forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination,
are examined as they affect human development and act to promote or deter
optimal health and well-being.
SOWK 300 (formerly SSSW 300):
Social Work Practice with Individuals 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program
This course provides an introduction
to the knowledge and competencies underlying generalist social work
practice. Students will develop assessment and intervention skills as they
relate to working in a human service organization. Advocacy on behalf of
clients and skills in brokering of services will also be developed.
SOWK 301 (formerly SSSW 301):
Social Work Practice with Groups 3
credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program and SOWK 300, or 45 credits in Human Services or Arts
programs.
This course is designed to give
students an understanding of group dynamics, experience in group
facilitation and an understanding of the group process in relationship to
social work process. Sociocultural forces, legal and ethical issues, and
values unique to working with groups will be explored. This course will
introduce skills and techniques as they pertain to types of groups and
group phases.
SOWK 311 (formerly SSSW 311):
Social Work Theory & Ethics 3
credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program and SOWK 210,
or permission of the instructor.
A critical examination of social work
theories will include an understanding of ideologies and their relevance
to social work practice, including the social construction of theory.
Generalist social work practice from several theoretical perspectives will
be discussed. This course offers a critical examination of issues
including ethical behaviour, accountability, boundary setting, and the
intersection of personal and professional values. Students will be
expected to articulate and integrate professional values in their emerging
social work practice.
Note:
Students who have taken SSSW 311 cannot receive further credit for SOWK
311.
Note:
SOWK 311 replaces SSSW 311 and SSSW 315.
SOWK 312 (formerly SSSW 312):
Legal Knowledge for Social Work Practice 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOWK 110 and 210, or
CYC 201 and 210, and admission into the BSW or CYC degree program.
(Students in other degree programs, with a minimum of 45 credits, may be
able to obtain instructor's permission at the first class. However, they
should check with their program head to see whether they can apply this
course to their degree.)
This course uses a critical
perspective to introduce students to law and related social policies
relevant to social work and child and youth care practice. Students will
examine law as an expression of social policy in areas such as human
rights, child welfare, family law, domestic violence, youth justice,
mental health, social assistance, adult guardianship, and privacy. The
course addresses procedural fairness and statutory frameworks, with an
emphasis on the role of law, the structure of the courts, professional
codes of ethics, and legal accountability and liability, particularly as
these affect vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Note: Students cannot receive credit for both SOWK 312 and
CYC 350.
SOWK 320 (formerly SSSW 320):
Anti-Racist and Cross-Cultural Social Work
Knowledge and Practice
3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program or permission of program head.
Co- or prerequisites: SOWK 311
This course is intended to introduce
students to the knowledge, theories, and skills necessary for social work
practice in diverse cultural settings. Within a framework that
incorporates an anti-oppressive perspective and a critical analysis of
social justice and inclusion, this course engages students in
self-reflection and an exploration of their own experiences, knowledge,
beliefs, and attitudes about race, culture, and ethnicity. This course
involves students in an examination of various theories and practice
frameworks required for anti-racist social work practice. Historical and
current events, policies and social work practices affecting
ethno-cultural groups and marginalized peoples will be analyzed and
critiqued.
SOWK 330 (formerly SSSW 330):
Practicum I 6 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program; SOWK 300,
SOWK 311
Co- or Prerequisites: SOWK 312
This is a three-day-per-week practicum
in a social work setting, for a total of 315 hours. Students are also
required to attend a concurrent seminar class which will focus on the
integration of theory and practice.
Note: A
criminal records review is required before placement. The existence of
certain kinds of criminal records will preclude placement.
SOWK 380 (formerly SSSW 380):
Social Work and Community Development 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program and SOWK 311
This course will focus on the role of
the social worker engaged in making change at the community level.
Beginning with an understanding of community and social change, students
will develop theoretical and practice perspectives on engaging the
community in the process of collective action. Fundamental to this process
is pursuing the democratic redistribution of power and resources. In
constructing an anti-oppressive approach to community development,
students will be encouraged to examine the impact of race, class, gender,
and sexual orientation.
SOWK 392 (formerly SSSW 392):
Aboriginal Social Work 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program (Students in other degree programs, with a minimum of 45 credits,
may be able to obtain instructor's permission at the first class. However,
they should check with their program head to see whether they can apply
this course to their degree.)
The purpose of this course is to
examine theories and methods of social work practice used by and for
Aboriginal people within contemporary society. Historical issues,
including colonialism, will be reviewed, and the effects of these issues
on Aboriginal peoples today will be examined. Other topics include:
current methods of intervention; roles and operations of social services
in Aboriginal communities; conventional and alternative approaches to
social work; and the impact of the media on social work policy and
practice with Aboriginal peoples. Self-exploration and self-disclosure
will facilitate students’ integration of culturally sensitive theory and
practice into their practice frameworks. The role of helper within the
community context will be developed with an emphasis on the principle of
“healing” (individuals, families and communities).
SOWK 394 (formerly SSSW 394):
Substance Misuse Issues 3 credits
Prerequisites: 45 university-level
credits including PSYC 101, or instructor’s permission
This course is designed to give
students a working knowledge of the nature of substance use/misuse and
addictive behaviours. Students will explore various theoretical
perspectives of substance use. Topics include an overview of psychoactive
drugs, the use/misuse/abuse continuum, the social costs of addictions,
social issues around addiction, and prevention and treatment of
addictions. There will be an emphasis on issues related to gender,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, harm reduction, and age. The particular
focus of social work and related professions in the continuum of care will
also be examined. Students are expected to actively participate in class.
SOWK 404 (formerly SSSW 404):
Research Methods and Evaluation 3
credits
Prerequisites: SOWK 330, and either
MATH 104 or MATH 106
or PSYC 110 (or equivalent)
This course will cover scientific
methods and their application
to social work practice and research.
Also included will be strategies and skills appropriate to evaluation of
social work interventions and programs. Learners will be expected to read
and analyze social work research with a critical focus. Learners can
expect to develop a beginning competence in the design and implementation
of social work research. Skills in accessing computer-based information
will be examined.
SOWK 410 (formerly SSSW 410):
Social Welfare Policy and Practice 3
credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program; and SOWK 311
and SOWK 330 or permission of the instructor
This course examines the dynamics of
social welfare policy and social work practice with diverse populations.
Students analyze social issues, policies, and policy development processes
in the postmodern capitalist state and study how these are affected by
political and bureaucratic decisions, the media, citizens, communities,
and a variety of interest groups. The role of the social worker in
developing policy that promotes social justice is also examined.
SOWK 412 (SSSW 412):
Legal Skills
for Social Work Practice 3 credits
Prerequisites:CYC 310A & B, or
SOWK 330; and CYC 350 or SOWK 312. Enrollment in this course is restricted
to CYC and BSW students in the Child Welfare specialization.
This course focuses on both the
development and demonstration of statutory social work practice skills in
child welfare, youth criminal justice, and family court counselling.
Students learn and demonstrate skills related to the various mandates that
govern their work as professional social workers. The course involves
experiential learning related to dispute resolution, advocacy, and legal
skills such as investigation, evidence-giving, and report writing.
Fundamental to practicing these skills is an understanding of empowerment,
partnership, working across differences, and individual and systemic
change. The course uses a critical perspective and promotes an
understanding of the strengths and limitations of these skills and the
legal system.
SOWK 430 (formerly SSSW 430):
Practicum II 9 credits
Prerequisites:SOWK 320, SOWK 330,
SOWK 404, SOWK 410. Students in the Child Welfare specialization must have
the following additional prerequisites: SOWK 412, SOWK 483 and SOWK 491.
This is a four-day per week supervised
practicum in a multi-disciplinary setting, for a total of 15 weeks and the
completion of 420 practicum hours. Students are also required to
participate in an online seminar class that will focus on the integration
of theory and practice.
Note: A
criminal records review is required before placement. The existence of
certain kinds of criminal records will preclude placement.
SOWK 450 (formerly SSSW 450):
Social Work in Health Care 3 credits
Prerequisites:SOWK 330.
Pre or
Corequisites:SOWK 410
This course will focus on social work
issues in Canadian health care settings. Topics to be explored include:
HIV/AIDS; provincial and federal health care systems; professional ethics;
palliative care, death and dying; discharge planning; mental health
issues; cross-cultural issues in health care; and working with
marginalized populations in meeting their health care needs. Students will
be encouraged to develop a critical analysis of the health care system,
health policy, and health services.
SOWK 483 (formerly SSSW 483):
Family Centred Social Work 3 credits
Prerequisites:HSER 283 or a family
sociology course and SOWK 300, or instructor’s permission.
This course will provide an overview
of clinical social work practice theory, including its historical roots
and some recent developments. It will help students gain an understanding
of how their own personality, value systems, and past family experiences
affect their work with families. It will incorporate basic conceptual and
clinical skills relating to the theory and practice of family work while
critically reviewing issues from a structural/feminist and anti-oppressive
framework.
SOWK 490 (formerly SSSW 490):
Gerontological Social Work 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program (Students in other degree programs, with a minimum of 45 credits,
may be able to obtain instructor's permission at the first class However,
they should check with their program head to see whether they can apply
this course to their degree.)
An introduction to gerontology (the
study of aging) and to working with an aging population. We will explore a
wide range of issues relevant to population aging from a variety of
theoretical and practical perspectives. In addition to looking at the role
of the elderly in our society, the course will provide a framework for
examining the organization and delivery of services to the elderly in both
institutional and non-institutional settings.
SOWK 491 (formerly SSSW 491):
Child Welfare 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program and SOWK 311
This course will look at the major
historical, ideological, legal, and professional themes that inform child
welfare policy. Issues including current legislation, history of child
welfare, foster care, adoption, the social construction of mothering, and
child abuse will be examined. Contemporary policies and programs for
populations disproportionately engaged with child welfare services
including First Nations children, immigrant and refugee children, and
children of single parents will be examined. Students will be expected to
engage in a process of integrating factors of gender, class, race,
culture, and sexual orientation into their critical analysis of the
ideological nature of Child Welfare.
SOWK 493 (formerly SSSW 493):
Feminist Social Work 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program and instructor’s permission. (Students with a minimum of 45
credits in other degree programs may be able to obtain instructor’s
permission at the first class. However, they should check with their
program head to see whether they can apply this course to their degree.)
This course will examine social issues
from a feminist perspective, incorporating an analysis of the ideology and
conceptual practices and underpinning social welfare policy in Canada.
Beginning with the historical development of feminist social work and
feminist theories as they relate to social work practice, the class will
explore gender role stereotypes, social welfare policies, ethics research
as empowerment, and specific issues experienced by women in areas such as
disability, sexual orientation, and violence.
SOWK 495 (formerly SSSW 495):
Directed Study in Social Work 3
credits
Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing
in BSW program and department’s permission
Students who have a special interest
in a topic area not offered through identified social work electives or
core curriculum, may request to do directed social work study under the
supervision of a faculty instructor.
SOWK 496 (formerly SSSW 496):
Disability Issues 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program. (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree programs
may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However,
they should check with the program head to see whether they can apply this
course to their program.)
This course involves students in an
examination of perspectives on disability, as well as a critical analysis
of current theories, policies, and practice. The course begins with an
examination of common assumptions about disability and provides
opportunities to challenge and critique interpretations of the nature and
meaning of disability. Several frameworks are proposed for approaching
disability issues, with emphasis given to a social justice framework which
emphasizes the citizenship and human rights of people with disabilities.
The history of attitudes about, and treatment of, people with disabilities
is examined. Significant events and the contributions of pioneers of the
disability rights movement are also highlighted. The roles and
perspectives of people with disabilities, family members, and
professionals in service systems are examined in the context of a range of
topics.
SOWK 497 (formerly SSSW 497):
Social Work and Mental Health 3
credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BSW
program. (Students with a minimum of 45 credits in other degree programs
may be able to obtain instructor’s permission at the first class. However,
they should check with their program head to see whether they can apply
this course to their degree.)
This course is an introduction to the
field of mental health and the role of social work within the field.
Issues to be explored include: the social construction of mental
illness, stigmatization of the individual, and a critique of the medical
model. Influence of factors such as gender, age, race, and culture on the
definition and treatment of persons with a mental illness will also be
explored. The roles and contributions of various mental health
professional practitioners will be discussed. Current policy and practice
issues in mental health in Canada and their implications for practice will
be examined.
SOC 101:
Introductory Sociology
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course is an analysis of the
basic concepts, methods, and theoretical orientations which are
characteristic of sociology. It is designed to acquaint you with the
discipline and to facilitate critical and logical thought concerning
explanations of society and social interaction.
SOC 201:
Key Ideas in Sociology
3 credits
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or MACS 110
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course provides a survey of
sociological perspectives in the 19th and 20th centuries. It provides a
history of sociology as it focuses on the thinkers and ideas that have
shaped it. Students will study selected works which represent the breadth
and depth of sociology.
SOC 210:
Social Problems of
Canadian Society 3 credits
Prerequisite: SOC 101
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course examines selected social
issues, both in terms of their historical development and their
relationship to the structure of Canadian society. Particular attention is
paid to the core structural and institutional issues that are consequent
to the political economy of Canada — issues such as inequality, racism,
poverty, technological development and the transformation of communities.
Additional issues may be studied such as aboriginal land claims,
U.S./Canada relationships issues of Canadian foreign policy, immigration,
and the environment. Attention will also be given to strategies for coping
with social change, including feminism, the green movement, the anti-free
trade movement and others.
SOC 215:
Socialization
3 credits
Prerequisite: SOC 101 recommended
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Socialization is the process by which
people learn the norms and values of the society in which they live. This
course examines the process of socialization in one or more of the
following institutions: family, education, media, and/or religion.
Particular emphasis will be placed on issues of gender, ethnicity, and
class in North America.
SOC 220:
Sociology of Women in
Canada 3 credits
Prerequisite: SOC 101 recommended
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course will explore basic
feminist sociological perspectives used in understanding the changing
roles of women in Canada. After introducing the process whereby women and
men learn gender roles, the course will emphasize the changes occurring
for Canadian women in the family, the labour force, and the community.
Students will have the opportunity to examine changes in their own social
world.
SOC 230:
The Individual and
Society 3 credits
Prerequisite: SOC 101
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course is an introduction to
sociological social psychology. It has been designed to give an overview
of the important concepts, issues, and debates within the field. The main
paradigm of the course will be interpretive and include such theories as
symbolic interactionism and phenomenology. Students will be introduced to
the historical development of North American sociological thought and the
social construction of self-identity within North American society.
SOC 250:
Sociology of Development
—
The Third World Experience 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 recommended
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
This course is an introduction to the
sociology of international development. In it we look at the nature and
development of the third world (the largest part of the global social
system) and the major explanations of underdevelopment. Among the case
studies used to evaluate critically the alternative paths of development
there is an emphasis on examples from Latin America. It will be of special
interest to those planning to teach, to anyone hoping to work in or travel
to the Third World, to those interested in Canada’s position in the world,
and to anyone concerned about globalization.
SOC 331:
Sociology of Families
4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
at least six credits of sociology.
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
A description and analysis of family
structures in modern industrial society. Major theoretical perspectives on
families and family change in developed societies will be examined, as
well as varying methodological approaches to the study of families. Topics
may include mate selection, marriage and divorce, family size and
structures, domestic labour, power relationships within family, childhood
socialization, variant family forms, and policy issues related to
families. (Seminar)
SOC 333/EDUC 333:
Schooling and
Society 4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
at least six credits of sociology.
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
A sociological analysis of the
education system and its relation to major social institutions in Western
industrial societies, in particular Canada. Aspects studied may include
the classroom, teachers, student culture, bureaucratization, inequality,
employment, and social policy. (Seminar)
Note: Students cannot take EDUC 333 for further credit.
SOC 335:
Gender Relations and
Social Issues 4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
at least six credits sociology. (SOC 215 and/or 220 recommended.)
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
A sociological study of the position
of women and men in one or more of the major social institutions in
western industrial societies, in particular Canada. Social institutions
that may be examined include the family, education, the economy, the
polity, the law, and the mass media. Various social policy issues and
controversial topics related to gender may also be examined.
SOC 340:
Sociology of Religion
4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, including
ANTH 130 and three Sociology credits
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
An examination of the classical
theories and modern research used to explain religion and its role in
society and social change. Topics may include Australian totemism, the
growth and spread of Christianity, Protestantism and capitalism, religion
as the opiate of the masses, secularization and fundamentalism, liberation
theology, “spirituality” vs. “organized religion”, cults, the New Age, and
“Turning East”, the feminist critique of religion, and religion in the
media.
SOC 350:
Classical Sociological
Thought 4 credits
Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include
at least six credits of sociology;
SOC 201 recommended
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
An explanation of selected work of
19th or early 20th century sociological theorists, primarily Marx,
Durkheim, and Weber.
SOC 450:
Selected Issues in
Sociological Theory 4 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
at least nine credits of sociology. (SOC 350 recommended.)
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
An examination of the ideas of a
particular thinker or group of thinkers, or of the different approaches to
a particular theoretical problem. Examples include, but are not limited
to, feminist theory, post-structuralism, and neo-Marxism.
SOC 490:
Directed Readings in
Sociology 4 credits
Prerequisites: 60 credits, to include
at least nine credits of sociology plus permission from supervising
faculty member and department head.
Transferability: Check with the
institution you wish to attend.
Directed reading in a selected field
of study under the direction of a single faculty member. A major paper
will be required.
Additional credits in sociology
SCMS 255 — Introduction to Social
Research
SCMS 270 — The Dynamics of Racism in
Canada
SCMS 310 — Special Topics:
Regional Studies in Latin America
SCMS 334 — Cultural Policy
SCMS 355 — Quantitative Research
Methods
SCMS 356 — Qualitative Research
Methods
SCMS 363 — Processes of Development
and Under-Development in Latin America
SCMS 387 — Canadian Native People
SCMS 388 — Comparative Studies
of
Minority Indigenous Peoples
SCMS 440 — Selected Topics in the
Sociology of Religion
SCMS 440A — Religion in Latin America
SCMS 460 — Issues in the Information
Society
SCMS 463 — Special Topics in
Development Studies
SCMS 468 — Environment and Society
SCMS 470 — Race and Racism: Selected
Topics
SCMS 470A — Latin American Immigrants
and Immigration
SPAN 101:
Spanish Language I
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Spanish 101, designed for students who
have little or no knowledge of Spanish, is an introduction to
understanding, speaking, reading and writing. The aim of this course is to
provide students with grounding in basic Spanish language skills, either
for comfort in non-intensive language use situations (e.g. holidays) or as
a basis for future studies toward proficiency in intensive language use
situations (e.g. work). Students should also gain a cultural awareness of
contemporary Hispanic societies.
SPAN 102:
Spanish Language II
3 credits
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or
instructor’s permission
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Spanish 102 will complete the
student's familiarity with all aspects of basic Spanish. For some, this
will be sufficient formal study for comfort in non-intensive language use
situations like holidays, while others will wish to continue in order to
improve their ability to communicate. The aim of this course is to build
on skills learned in Spanish 101 to improve the student's competency in
oral and written Spanish with special attention to communication skills
for common situations. Students should also further a cultural awareness
of contemporary Hispanic countries.
SPAN 201:
Intermediate Spanish
3 credits
Prerequisite: Spanish 12 or SPAN 102
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Spanish 201 and Spanish 202 together
comprise the intermediate level of Spanish language studies at UCFV. They
are structured in such a way that students may take either course first.
However, students must take both in order to complete their intermediate
tasks.
The aim of this course is to further
develop the students' ability to express themselves in spoken and written
language at the intermediate level while introducing them to contemporary
literary work by important figures in Spanish and Latin American
literature in order to provide them with social and historical insight.
SPAN 202:
Intermediate Spanish
3 credits
Prerequisite: Spanish 12 or SPAN 102
Transferability: For transferability
see the B.C. transfer guide at
www.bccat.bc.ca
Spanish 201 and Spanish 202 together
comprise the intermediate level of Spanish language studies at UCFV. They
are structured in such a way that students may take either course first.
However, students must take both in order to complete their intermediate
tasks.
This course is designed to consolidate
the language skills acquired in introductory-level courses and to build
communicative skills and cultural competency. The study of
context-specific vocabularies helps to prepare students for communication
in specific real-life situations as well as developing the interpretive
skills needed to cope with unfamiliar situations.
SLA 201:
Introduction to the
Profession
of Speech Language Pathology
and the Role of the
Speech Language Assistant 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Speech
and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the program head
This course is designed to introduce
the student to the profession of speech and language, the affiliated
organizations, and related publications. The students will be introduced
to the guidelines for supportive personnel. This course will also examine
the respective role and responsibilities of the speech and language
assistant, as applied to various models of service delivery. Students will
be encouraged to attend professional conferences, and guest speakers
representing these organizations will be invited to present at class.
SLA 202:
Language/Learning/Literacy 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Speech
and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the program head
This course will explore the
relationship between language, literacy, and academic success. Typical
language and literacy development will be studied. Language and cultural
issues will be the focus of the interpersonal skills subject area. The
nature of language within the context of school (language of instruction)
will be compared to that of home. Language intervention strategies (oral
and written) will be discussed, emphasizing individual differences in
processing styles (top-down and bottom-up) along with the role of
metacognition and metalinguistics. Appropriate utilization of speech and
language assistants as supportive personnel, carrying out program
recommendations in accordance with the assessment profile,
will be
stressed
SLA 203:
Communication Disorders
and Intervention Techniques 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Speech
and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the program head
This course will explore the nature of
language and communication disorders in children and the impact of such
disorders on the child, the family, and the school. Language intervention
approaches will be explored addressing the appropriate role of the speech
and language assistant in carrying out program recommendations with both
preschool and school- aged population. Students will be introduced to
augmentative forms of communication and ways of making these systems
functional for the child’s environment, as well as adapting programming to
reduce barriers for diverse populations.
SLA 204:
Articulation/Phonology
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Speech
and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the program head
This course is designed to provide you
with introductory skills and theoretical background pertaining to
treatment and methodology in the areas of articulation and phonology.
Normal developmental milestones/sequences determining the need for
intervention and the intervention process itself will be discussed. A
sampling of activities and strategies reflective of various treatment
approaches will be discussed. The role of the speech and language
assistant in implementing program recommendations will be emphasized
throughout.
SLA 205:
Programming
3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the program
head
This course is designed to provide you
with an understanding of the principles of conditioning so that they may
be incorporated into programming strategies. You will develop accurate
observation skills and a variety of recording skills enabling you to be
more aware of and precise about behaviour change. The course will also
emphasize a practical approach to implementing program recommendations.
Exposure to various activity-based programming techniques will be
presented with a focus on functional life skill activities.
SLA 206:
Amplification Systems
Aural Rehabilitation 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Speech
and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the program head
The fundamentals of sound, the human
auditory mechanism, and associated pathologies will be examined. Various
amplification systems will be discussed, examined, and used. You will
learn maintenance procedures and problem-solving techniques for these
systems. Philosophies and methodologies
of aural rehabilitation will
also be discussed.
SLA 207:
Language Learning
Environments 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Speech
and Language Assistant diploma program or permission of the program head
This course emphasizes the practical
application of speech and language theory in order to ensure
developmentally appropriate hands-on work with children who have delays,
disabilities, and challenges in their language and speech patterns.
SLA 209/LING 101:
Introduction to
Linguistics 3 credits
This course is currently under
development. Please contact the Early Childhood Education/Child and Youth
Care program for details.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both LING 101 and
SLA
209.
SLA 215:
Practicum
6 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Speech and Language Assistant diploma program and completion of SLA 201,
SLA 202, SLA 203, SLA 204, SLA 205, and SLA 206
The practicum is designed to provide
students with experience working in an assisting capacity with a qualified
speech-language pathologist (BCASLPA Supportive Personnel Guidelines, May
17, 1994). A series of behavioural competencies will be provided as a
guideline to facilitate understanding of your learning objectives. In
cooperation with the agency, UCFV will provide support in practicum
monitoring and evaluation guidelines.
Teaching English
as a Second
Language
TESL 300:
Foundations of Teaching
English as a Second Language 4 credits
Prerequisite: LING 101
This introductory foundations course
provides prospective ESL/EFL teachers with an overview of theory and
research in the field of TESL. By examining a broad range of theory and
research, the course is intended to give students an historical
perspective of the theoretical foundations of TESL, and to help course
participants develop a set of principles to guide their practice as
English language teachers.
TESL 310:
Methodology in Teaching
English as a Second Language 4 credits
Prerequisite: LING 101
This introduction to ESL teaching
methodology provides the basic concepts and skills a beginning teacher
will need to develop and implement coherent and sequenced lesson plans,
select and create teaching materials, provide clear and helpful
instruction in the four main skill areas (speaking, listening, reading,
and writing), including pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar; monitor
and assess student progress, manage the classroom learning environment,
and adapt to a variety of teaching situations.
TESL 333:
Teaching English as a
Second Language Practicum 2 credits
Prerequisite: LING 101
Co- or prerequisites: TESL 300, TESL
310
Students will spend a minimum of 10
hours of observation time and 10 hours of instructional time, followed by
10 hours of debriefing by a TESL professional who serves as the
supervisor.
THEA 101:
Introduction to Theatre
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
An introduction to the theory and
practice of theatre, exploring such topics as the nature and function of
theatre in modern society, performance space, the process of theatrical
production, the arts of the playwright and the actor, critical and
creative analysis of play scripts from a theatrical perspective, critical
evaluation and appreciation of theatre productions, the development and
value of theatre in one or two specific historical periods (i.e.,
Classical Athens, Medieval Japan,
Italian Renaissance, Elizabethan
England).
Please note that THEA 101 is not an
acting class. Students wishing to study acting must audition for THEA 111.
THEA 111:
Acting I
3 credits
Prerequisite: Audition — contact the
department for an appointment
Transferability: UBC, UVic, OU, SFU,
TWU
Integrates the development of acting
resources with learning the first stages of a systematic approach to the
acting craft.
THEA 112:
Acting II
3 credits
Prerequisite: THEA 111, or
instructor’s permission
Transferability: UBC, UVic, OU, SFU,
TWU
Continuation of the development of
acting skills begun in
Acting I. You will participate in scenes from
major dramatic works.
THEA 121:
Introduction to
Technical Theatre 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
An introduction to the techniques of
stage management, lighting, and set construction. There will be practical
production assignments in these areas.
THEA 123:
Introduction to
Technical Theatre II 3 credits
Prerequisite: THEA 121
Transferability: UBC, UVic, SFU, TWU
A continuation of THEA 121,
introducing the techniques of costuming, make-up, scene painting,
drafting, and sound in the theatre. You will participate in practical
application of these techniques.
THEA 199:
Practicum I
3 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor’s
permission, or audition
Transferability: WWU, OU
Intense practical experience in
theatre performance and production.
THEA 201:
History of Theatre —
Major Trends and Issues
of the 20th Century 3 credits
Prerequisite: THEA 101
Transferability: SFU, UVic, OU, TWU
This course surveys the innovations
and insights which shaped theatre as an art form during the 20th century.
Major trends and issues in the theatre will be explored in their own
right, as well as in the context of larger cultural and historical forces.
THEA 202:
History of Theatre —
Major Trends and Issues
to the 19th Century 3 credits
Prerequisite: THEA 101
Transferability: SFU, OU, UVic
This course surveys key topics in the
history of theatre up to
the 19th century. Specific themes drawn from
the key areas of acting, audiences, theatre architecture, performance
space, scenography, directing, and theatre criticism will be examined
through a range of historical periods.
THEA 211:
Acting III
3 credits
Prerequisites: THEA 112, instructor’s
permission, or audition
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
This is an intermediate acting course
focusing on textual analysis and the performance of short scenes.
THEA 212:
Acting IV
3 credits
Prerequisites: THEA 211, or
instructor’s permission, or audition
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU
Emphasis in this course is placed on
interpretation and characterization. Students will prepare and present
several scenes and one full-length play.
THEA 297:
Independent Study
3 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission
Transferability: WWU
An individual course of study in a
selected theatre discipline. This course is available to second-year
theatre students who must consult with the department head to arrange to
take this course.
THEA 298:
Independent Study
3 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor’s
permission, or audition
Transferability: WWU
An individual course of study in a
theatre discipline. This course is available to second-year theatre
students who must consult with the department head to arrange to take this
course.
THEA 299:
Practicum II
3 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor’s
permission, or audition
Transferability: WWU
Advanced practical experience in
theatre performance and production.
THEA 311:
Acting for the Camera
4 credits
Prerequisite: THEA 211
An exploration of the theory and
practice of acting for the camera. This course examines the close
relationship between stage and film acting and introduces students to the
unique demands of creating effective on-camera performances. Studio
exercises and projects involve students in a progression of on-camera
explorations leading to the creation of a basic film acting technique. The
course also introduces students to the vocabulary and practices of the
film and TV industries.
THEA 352:
Playmaking
4 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: THEA 101, 211
An exploration of the processes of
playmaking. The course will examine topics such as mask, street and
political theatre, ritual art, collective creation, self-scripting, and
other playmaking activities. Emphasis will be placed upon the creation of
original material with the possibility of public performance.
THEA 359:
Selected Topics in
Theatre 4 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: THEA 101, 211
A specific topic in theatre which
provides a stronger focus on
a specific area of theatre studies than
is available elsewhere. The course will include a combination of practical
(studio) and theoretical work. Initially, the course topic will be
“Shakespeare’s texts and the actor”.
THEA 370:
Intro to Stage Design
4 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisite: THEA 121 or 123
An introduction to the fundamentals of
theatre design including a brief history of stage development from ancient
Greece to the contemporary period. Theoretical and practical use of
theatre design principles in set, costume, and lighting will be explored
and applied.
THEA 395:
Costume Practicum I
4 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor
This course will provide students the
opportunity to integrate theory and practice in the area of costume
studies. By undertaking intermediate responsibilities in costume
construction and management, students will develop skills
and
knowledge.
THEA 399:
Practicum III
4 credits
Prerequisites: THEA 199 or 299.
Admission only by department permission.
This course will provide upper-level
students with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice. By
undertaking intermediate responsibilities in performance or production,
students will develop theatre skills and knowledge.
THEA 453:
Theory and Practice of
Directing 4 credits
Developed in partnership with Simon
Fraser University
Prerequisites: THEA 211 plus one of
THEA 199 or 299
An introduction of the fundamentals of
directing commencing with a survey of directing history and theory. The
course will focus on the director’s creative process. Each student will
work on practical direction assignments culminating in the presentation of
a one-act play.
THEA 495:
Costume Practicum II
4 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor
This course will provide students the
opportunity to further integrate theory and practice in the area of
costume studies. By undertaking senior responsibilities in costume
construction and management, students will develop skills and knowledge.
THEA 499: Practicum IV 4 credits
Prerequisites: THEA 399. Admission is
only by department permission.
This course will provide upper-level
students with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice. By
undertaking senior responsibilities in performance or production, students
will develop theatre skills and knowledge.
Training in Attitudes, Skills,
and Knowledge for the Workplace (TASK)
(formerly ECCO)
TASK 01:
Self Assessment
0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This module provides students the
opportunity to define their strengths and abilities in preparation for
selecting realistic career options.
TASK 02:
Career Exploration
0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Students will compare vocational
careers, and choose appropriate entry-level work opportunities.
TASK 03:
Personal Management
Skills 0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This module covers all aspects of
effective communication including appropriate assertive behaviour.
TASK 04:
Daily Survival Skills
0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This module covers all facets of daily
living related to: budgeting, banking, identifying pay cheques and pay
stubs,
and analyzing personal rights and duties.
TASK 05:
Computer Basics I
0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This module, offered throughout the
program, introduces students to computers, including the world wide web
and e-mail.
TASK 06:
Employment Readiness
0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This module focuses on identifying and
locating job openings,
as well as covering all other aspects of job
search and job maintenance skills.
TASK 07:
Interview Skills
0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This module covers all aspects of
preparing appropriately for effective interviews.
TASK 08:
Work Experience
0 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the TASK
program
Corequisites: Admission to the TASK
program
This four-week work experience
provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate appropriate work
attitudes on the job, and also to demonstrate the work skills and
knowledge acquiredin the classroom.
TASK 09:
Retaining Employment
0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This module dovers job retaining
skills and their importance
in the working world.
TASK 10:
Computer Basics II
0 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
Co-requisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This module focuses on reinforcement
and practice of basic computer skills developed in Computer Basics I.
TASK 11:
First Aid Workshop
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This four-hour course covers the ABC’s
of basic first aid, blocked airways, one person CPR, management of the
conscious and choking victim, and lift and transport of the victim.
TASK 12:
WHMIS Workshop
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This course covers “controlled
product/hazardous materials labelling which alerts workers to the identity
and dangers of products and to basic safety precautions”.
TASK 13:
Infectious Disease
Workshop
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This course covers information on
infectious diseases that may be acquired in the workplace, how to protect
yourself and others from acquiring the diseases.
TASK 14:
Food Safe Level I —
Industry Standard Program
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
A food handling course for managers,
kitchen staff, and dining attendants. Successful students will be
registered with the Ministry of Health, and will receive a Food Safe
certificate recognized by the B.C. Hotels and Restaurant Association
throughout the province.
TASK 15:
Super Host — Tourism
Industry Course
Prerequisite: Admission to the TASK
program
This course offers all aspects of
customer service required in
the service industry and world of work in
general. Super Host certificates are supplied by the local Chamber of
Commerce offices.
TUTOR 110:
Introduction to
Literacy Tutoring 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Literacy
Tutor certificate program
In this introduction to tutoring
adults, participants will develop an understanding of literacy,
voluntarism and the needs of adult learners. Basic techniques in teaching
reading, writing, and numeracy will be covered for native speakers,
English as a second language students, and students with disabilities.
Participants will complete a practicum in a literacy program (minimum 15
hrs.) as part of TUTOR 110.
TUTOR 120:
Interpersonal Skills
for Tutors 2 credits
Prerequisite: TUTOR 110 or equivalent
This course will provide participants
with the skills needed to establish and maintain an effective rapport with
literacy-level learners. Using experiential learning techniques, the
course will cover topics such as self-concept awareness, active listening,
effective responding styles, non-verbal communication, assertiveness,
problem solving, and cross-cultural communication.
TUTOR 130:
Group Dynamics for
Tutors 2 credits
Prerequisite: TUTOR 110 or equivalent
In many programs, literacy tutoring
takes place within the context of small learner groups. This course will
introduce participants to relevant, practical aspects of small group
theory. Through an exploration of stages of group formation, member roles,
and leadership styles, participants will learn how to effectively
facilitate small groups to encourage co-operative learning and peer
support. Elements of instructional design for small groups such as theme
units and whole language activities, will also be examined.
TUTOR 140:
Advanced Theory and
Techniques
for Literacy Tutors 3
credits
Prerequisite: TUTOR 110 or equivalent
Designed to further develop
participants’ skills as literacy practitioners, advanced theory and
techniques in three areas will be covered: basic literacy instruction, ESL
literacy instruction, and literacy instruction for learners with
disabilities. In each section, participants will explore issues arising
from instruction in order to expand their skill-base and foster their
professional growth.
TUTOR 145:
Practicum
2 credits
Prerequisite: TUTOR 140 or equivalent
This supervised practicum provides
skill development and integration of theoretical learning into practice.
Participants will develop in-depth experience in one of three
instructional areas: basic literacy, learning disabilities, or English as
a second language.
Many of the seats in these courses
are reserved for students in the Visual Arts programs but students are
invited to apply for non-reserved seats. See also Film and Art History
course descriptions.
For current tranferability
information see the B.C. transfer guide online at
www.bccat.bc.ca
.
VA 123 (formerly FA 123):
Painting/Drawing I 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, UVic, UCC, SFU,
OU, OUC, Kwan
An introduction to the basic
fundamentals of pictorial development and practice. Students will be
introduced to a variety of painting and drawing techniques, theories, and
principles that constitute a work of art today. This course is designed to
give students technical art training and skill development balanced with
experimental processes associated with current art practices.
VA 124 (formerly FA 124):
Painting/Drawing II 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 123, or permission
of instructor
Transferability: UBC, UVic, UCC, SFU,
OU, OUC, Kwan
An advanced study of the principles
and practices introduced in VA 123. Emphasis will be placed on skill
development, personal expression, experimentation, and directed study.
VA 131 (formerly FA 131):
Sculpture I 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU, OUC, UCC, Kwan
An introduction to the concerns and
techniques of sculpture through experimentation and exploration with
contemporary and traditional materials and methods. The course defines
basic sculptural terminology and assists students to analyze and
understand production in the context of both individual interests and
contemporary theory and practice.
VA 132 (formerly FA 132):
Sculpture II 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 131
Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU,
TWU, UCC, Kwan
A continuation of the investigation in
VA 131 into the concerns and techniques of sculpture through
experimentation and exploration with contemporary and traditional
materials and methods. Students are encouraged to develop and to express
their interests and strengths, as well as to establish an ability
to
work independently in the sculpture area.
VA 151 (formerly FA 151):
Print
Media I 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UBC, UVic, OU, TWU,
OUC, UCC, Kwan
Fundamental procedures of basic
intaglio/relief methods are introduced including etching, collograph,
linocut as well as various mono-printing techniques. Students will develop
their own unique sensibilities in relation to how these processes affect
creative image development. The historical, social and aesthetic
ramifications of this medium and its relationship to contemporary art
issues will be explored.
Note: Because of limited studio resources, students may
repeat this Visual Arts course only with permission of both the instructor
and department head.
VA 152 (formerly FA 152):
Print
Media II 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 151, or instructor’s
permission
Transferability: UBC, UVic, OU, TWU,
UCC, Kwan
A continuation of the basics
introduced in VA 151 for more creative and personal development. More
advanced processes and issues are explored including advanced etching
techniques, multiple plate, colour printing, mixed techniques and concepts
of production.
Note: Because of limited studio resources, students may
repeat this Visual Arts course only with permission of both the instructor
and department head.
VA 171 (formerly FA 171):
Interdisciplinary Media I 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UVic, UCC, OU, TWU,
SFU, Kwan
This course offers an introduction
to the language, content, and methods of time-based media. Students are
introduced to video and audio art, time-based installation, and
performance art. These media are investigated through both studio
production and academic research. Many disciplines covered in this course
share common histories and interrelated studio practices.
Interdisciplinary work is therefore encouraged. The overall objective is
to provide students with hands-on production experience while
familiarizing them with the various visual and textual discourses that
surround time-based art production.
VA 172 (formerly FA 172):
Interdisciplinary Media II 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 171
Transferability: UVic, UCC, OU, TWU,
Kwan
This course continues the
multidisciplinary approach to art-making developed in VA 171. Students are
introduced to digital audio and video production, and new genre public
art. This course involves the mounting of an annual Interdisciplinary
Media exhibition. Students continue to develop technical and conceptual
skills for production and critical engagement.
VA 183 (formerly FA 183):
Photography I 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: UVic, UBC, OU, TWU,
SFU, Kwan
An introduction to photographic
techniques and aesthetics. Emphasis will be placed on camera operation and
processes.
Note: Students are required to provide their own 35 mm
camera.
Note: Because of limited studio resources, students may
repeat this Visual Arts course only with permission of both the instructor
and department head.
VA 184 (formerly FA 184):
Photography II 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 183
Transferability: UVic, UBC, OU, TWU,
SFU, Kwan
An investigation of approaches to
photography and its meaning in the context of contemporary art. An
exploration of various techniques through continued darkroom instruction.
Note: Students are required to provide their own 35 mm
camera.
Note: Because of limited studio resources, students may
repeat this Visual Arts course only with permission of both the instructor
and department head.
VA 205 (formerly FA 205):
Art
Practices and Popular Culture I 3 credits
Prerequisites: AH 102 and one VA
course
Transferability: UBC, UVic, SFU, UCC,
TWU, OU, Kwan
An examination of popular culture in
relation to contemporary art-making practices, emphasizing the
cross-fertilization of “fine” and “popular” art in recent decades.
Students will be required to complete both studio and written projects for
this course.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both VA 205 and AH 205.
VA 210 (formerly FA 210):
Art
Practices and Popular Culture II 3 credits
Prerequisites: AH 102 and one VA
course
Transferability: UBC, UVic, SFU, UCC,
OU, Kwan
This course, which may be taken as a
sequel to VA 205, continues to examine popular culture in relation to
contemporary art-making practices, emphasizing the social and political
role of the artist. Students will be required to complete both studio and
written projects for this course.
Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both VA 210 and AH 210.
VA 321 (formerly FA 321):
Painting/Drawing III 3 credits
Prerequisites: VA 124, or permission
of instructor
Transferability: OU, SFU, TWU, UCC,
Kwan
An advanced study of painting and
drawing techniques and theories combined with other art making
disciplines. This course emphasizes the interrelationship of different art
disciplines and practices to produce individual works of art that are
culturally relevant and self-expressive. Students work independently on
projects designed by them in consultation with the instructor.
VA 322 (formerly FA 322):
Painting/Drawing IV 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 321, or permission
of instructor
Transferability: OUC, OU, SFU, TWU,
UCC, Uvic, Kwan
The interdisciplinary art form as a
social entity. This course explores the complex relationship art shares
with contemporary culture with a specific emphasis on advanced
image-making techniques. This is a self-directed course and students will
be expected to work independently on projects designed by them with the
guidance of the instructor.
VA 331 (formerly FA 331):
Sculpture III 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 132, or permission
of instructor
Transferability: OU, SFU, TWU, UCC,
Kwan
This course permits focused progress
from an understanding
of sculptural concepts, media, and methods to
more complex sculptural problems. The emphasis will be on developing
concepts and applications that address individual interests, ranging from
technical exploration and the situation of studio practice to theoretical
concerns in contemporary sculptural production.
VA 332 (fomerly FA 332):
Sculpture IV 3 credits
Prerequisites VA 331, or permission
of instructor
Transferability: OUC, OU, SFU, TWU,
UCC, UVic, Kwan
A continuation of VA 331 with an
emphasis on independent development and the establishment of independent
ideas. Studio projects are complemented by field trips and seminars.
VA 351 (formerly FA 351):
Print
Media III: Mixed Media 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 152, or instructor’s
permission
Transferability: OU, TWU, Kwan
This course is designed to encourage
students to explore an interdisciplinary approach to imagemaking, such as
mixing print with other studio disciplines for creative and personal
development. Depending on individual preferences, students are able to
work in the medium of their choice. The instructor is available to guide
students with the applications of basic as well as photo silkscreen
techniques, etching on copper, photo-intaglio, mono-print and mono-type
techniques.
Note: Because of limited studio resources, students may repeat this
Visual Arts course only with permission of both the instructor and
department head.
VA 352 (formerly FA 352):
Print
Media IV: Advanced Mixed Media 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 351
Transferability: OU, KWAN, TWU, UVic
A continuation of the material covered
in VA 351. More advanced issues and techniques are explored.
Note: Because of limited studio resources, students may
repeat this Visual Arts course only with permission of both the instructor
and department head.
VA 371 (fomerly FA 371):
Interdisciplinary Media III 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA
172
Transferability: OU, TWU, UBC
This
course is intended to advance students' technical and conceptual knowledge
of time- and technology-based art practices. Students complete two
thematic projects before proposing and completing a final independent
project. Students actively contribute to course content by presenting
independent research and initiating discussion in their area of interest.
This course also involves the mounting of an annual Interdisciplinary
Media exhibition.
VA 372 (formerly FA 372):
Interdisciplinary Media IV 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA
371
Transferability: OU, TWU, UVic, Kwan
This senior studio course is designed to allow for
independent research and material development. Students are exposed to
professional practices while they develop a material and conceptual
language around their work. Course content is explored through theoretical
research, independent projects, and a mock gallery submission.
VA 383 (formerly FA 383):
Photography III 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 184
Transferability: SFU, UVic, OU, TWU,
Kwan
A continuation of more advanced
methods and experimental techniques of photographic practice through
individual/group projects. Students will also be introduced to
photographic theory, examining the debates and developments within
contemporary culture.
Note: Students are required to provide their own 35 mm
camera.
Note: Because of limited studio resources, students may
repeat this Visual Arts course only with permission of both the instructor
and department head.
VA 384 (formerly FA 384):
Photography IV 3 credits
Prerequisite: VA 383
Transferability: OU, SFU, TWU, Uvic
A further study of photographic art
practice and theory. The primary focus will be on personal project
development. Students will be encouraged to research their chosen area of
interest to create a cohesive body of work in relation to their critical
knowledge and understanding of the contemporary art issues discussed in
class.
Note: Students are required to provide their own 35 mm
camera.
Note: Because of limited studio resources, students may
repeat this Visual Arts course only with permission of both the instructor
and department head.
Independent Study
In courses of individual study in
various media under the direction of faculty, students have the
opportunity to pursue studies of particular interest according to their
chosen area(s)
of concentration.
Note: Students can apply a maximum of three credits of
Independent Study as upper-level credits toward the Visual Arts minor and
extended minor.
VA 421 (formerly VA 493):
Independent Study (Painting) 3
credits
Prerequisites: Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review.
VA 422 (formerly VA 493):
Independent Study (Painting) 3
credits
Prerequisites: Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review.
VA 431 (formerly VA 499):
Independent Study (Sculpture) 3
credits
Prerequisites: VA332 and permission
of program head and instructors based on portfolio review.
VA 432 (formerly VA 499):
Independent Study (Sculpture) 3
credits
Prerequisites: VA332 and permission
of program head and instructors based on portfolio review.
VA 451 (formerly VA 495):
Independent Study (Print Media) 3
credits
Prerequisites: Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review.
VA 452 (formerly VA 495):
Independent Study (Print Media) 3
credits
Prerequisites: Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review.
VA 471 (formerly VA 498):
Independent Study
(Interdisciplinary Media)
3 credits
Prerequisites: VA 372 and permission of instructor and
department head based on portfolio review.
VA 472 (formerly VA 498):
Independent Study
(Interdisciplinary Media) 3 credits
Prerequisites: VA372
and permission of program head and instructors based on portfolio review.
VA 483 (formerly VA 497):
Independent Study (Photography) 3
credits
Prerequisites: Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review.
VA 484 (formerly VA 497):
Independent Study (Photography) 3
credits
Prerequisites: Permission of program
head and instructors based on portfolio review.
Note: The following courses are not currently offered at
UCFV. Interested students should check with the Social, Cultural,
& Media Studies (SCMS) department head for alternative courses on
women and gender.
WMST 101:
Introduction to Women’s
Studies I 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
This course uses a multidisciplinary
approach to introduce students to the study of women in society and
academia.
It explores the development of feminist theories and
methodologies, and the construction and meaning of gender.
It examines
women’s experiences within the context of class, race, age, and sexual
orientation.
WMST 201:
Introduction to Women’s
Studies II 3 credits
Prerequisite: WMST 101
This
course continues the multidisciplinary approach to the study of women
developed in WMST 101. Specific topics may include women in science and
medicine, law, politics, culture and philosophy. The analysis of Canadian
women is placed within an historical and global context to allow for
cross-cultural comparison as well as class, race, and age differences
between groups of women.
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