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PNUR 144 - Professional Practice 4
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 26
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This course prepares learners for the role of the Practical Nurse in caring for clients with acute presentation of illness. Legislation influencing Practical Nursing practice, specific professional practice issues and ethical practice pertinent to Practical Nursing practice in acute care environments are explored. Practice issues that occur across the lifespan are considered. Collaborative practice with other health care team members and specifically the working partnership with RN’s in the acute care setting will be examined.
Prerequisites
All of:
Co-requisites
All of:
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PNUR 145 - Professional Communication 4
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 26
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
The focus of this course is on the advancement of professional communication within the acute care setting caring for clients across the lifespan. The practice of collaboration with health care team members and clients will be further developed.
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All of:
Co-requisites
All of:
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PNUR 146 - Variations in Health 4
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 54
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This course focuses on pathophysiology and nursing care of clients across the lifespan experiencing acute disease and illness. Implications of the acute exacerbation of chronic illness will be addressed. Cultural diversity in healing practices will be explored as well as evidenced informed research and practice.
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All of:
Co-requisites
All of:
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PNUR 147 - Health Promotion 4
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 26
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This course focuses on health promotion in the context of caring for clients experiencing an acute exacerbation of chronic illness or an acute episode of illness. Topics include preparing clients for discharge from care through teaching and learning of health promoting strategies.
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All of:
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All of:
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PNUR 148 - Integrated Nursing Practice 4
Credits: 5 Total Hours: 195
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This course emphasizes the development of nursing skills aimed at promoting health and healing with individuals experiencing acute health challenges across the lifespan. A variety of approaches (e.g. simulation) will help learners build on theory and practice from Levels 1, 2, and 3 to integrate new knowledge and skills relevant to the acute care setting.
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All of:
Co-requisites
All of:
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PNUR 181 - Consolidated Practice Exp 1
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 120
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This first practice experience provides learners with an opportunity to integrate theory from Level 1 coursework into practice with a focus on the healthy client. Learners will gain experience in various settings with a focus on the healthy client. Learning the role of the Practical Nurse, personal care skills, organization of care, focused assessment, beginning medication administration and professional communication are emphasized.
Prerequisites
All of:
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PNUR 182 - Consolidated Practice Exp 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 150
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This practice experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate theory from Level I and II courses into practice. Learners will practice with aging clients and/or those with chronic illness in residential care settings. Medication administration, nursing care, organization, comprehensive health assessment, wound care and introduction to leadership are emphasized.
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All of:
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PNUR 183 - Consolidated Practice Exp 3
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This practice experience will introduce learners to community care settings and an opportunity to apply and adapt knowledge gained in Levels 1 and 2 within a continuum of care for clients across the lifespan. Learners may gain experience through simulation and in a variety of community settings with a focus on concepts outlined in Integrated Nursing Practice 3.
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All of:
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PNUR 184 - Consolidated Practice Exp 4
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 225
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This practice experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate theory from all courses into the role of the Practical Nurse in the acute care setting and other practice areas as appropriate. Learners will focus on clients with exacerbations of chronic illness and/or acute illness across the lifespan and will consolidate knowledge and skills such as: post operative care, surgical wound management, intravenous therapy, focused assessment, and clinical decision-making in acute care settings.
Prerequisites
All of:
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PNUR 185 - Transition to Preceptorship
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
Transition to Preceptorship will prepare the learner for the final practice experience. Simulation experiences and self directed learning will provide the learner with increased competence and confidence in their final practice experience.
Prerequisites
All of:
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PNUR 186 - Preceptorship
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 210
Restricted to students in Practical Nursing
This final practice experience provides an opportunity for learners to demonstrate integration and consolidation of knowledge, skills, and abilities within the realities of the workplace, and become practice ready.
Prerequisites
All of:
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PSYC 110 - Experimental Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 52.5
This course presents experimental methodologies used in psychology, including how data is collected, organized, and interpreted in psychological research. Topics: psychobiology, sensation, perception, cognition, learning theory, memory, assessment, and experimental design. Topics are discussed and demonstrated in lectures and labs.
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One of:
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PSYC 120 - Personal Growth & Development
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course offers the student an academic and experiential introduction to models of personal growth. Topics include: psychoanalytic, behaviouristic, humanistic, and transpersonal approaches.
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One of:
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PSYC 130 - Contemporary Issues
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course acquaints students with major contemporary issues in psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics include the application of psychological knowledge on life span development, personality, abnormal behaviour, social cognition, social influence, and social relations to a variety of contemporary social issues. Topics vary with instructor and changing problems.
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One of:
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PSYC 154 - Interpersonal Skills
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course uses an experiential approach to develop self-awareness and increased understanding of others. Both communication theory and practical skills will be covered while working towards the goal of achieving successful and creative interpersonal relationships.
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One of:
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PSYC 160 - Sport & Exercise Psychology 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an introduction to the concepts and principles of psychology that apply to the facilitating of sport and exercise activity. Suitable for athletes, coaches, teachers and trainers, the course will examine and apply knowledge and skills to selected sport and exercise environments with a focus on communication competency.
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One of:
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PSYC 164 - Behavior Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Basic learning principles are applied to everyday problems. How to deal effectively with such diverse situations as bed-wetting, tantrums, noncompliance, stealing and lying in children; adult problems such as obesity, smoking, incompatibility in marriage, headaches and phobias are considered. Learning is achieved through group discussion and creative role-play situations.
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One of:
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PSYC 171 - Human Development: Lifespan
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will explore human development from conception until death, focusing on critical milestones achieved across the ages in the areas of physical, cognitive and social development. Cultural diversity of experience will be examined, as well as modern theoretical models explaining human development.
Pre or Co-requisites
One of:
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PSYC 201 - Research Methods in Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 52.5
This course introduces students to research techniques in psychology. The aim is to develop an understanding of the conceptual foundations of various research strategies. Topics include: formulating research designs and questions, measurement of variables, data analysis, drawing valid conclusions, and writing research reports. Labs and exercises include acquiring computer skills.
Prerequisites
All of:
One of:
- C in Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11
- C in MATH 053
- C in MATH 135
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PSYC 203 - Social Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course focuses on the way in which peoples thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the presence of other people. It may include such topics as attitude change, propaganda, prejudice, cults, conformity, obedience, group influence, altruism, aggression, love, and attribution theory.
Prerequisites
All of:
And one of:
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PSYC 204 - Environmental Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students are introduced to the interdisciplinary field of environmental psychology. Students will learn about important aspects of the ambient, built, and natural environments as well as how we impact these environments and how these environments impact us. Students will participate in discussions of central ideas in the field, conduct research on poor and good practices in the physical environment, and apply psychological and design principles in projects concerning the built environment and protection of the natural environment.
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All of:
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PSYC 205 - Introduction to Groups
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is essential for successful involvement in groups at school, work and society. It uses an experiential approach to study topics of group dynamics (including group development, power, influence, leadership, decision making, norms, cohesion, creativity, and conformity) to understand group theory and gain practice in positive group interaction.
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One of:
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PSYC 210 - History of Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course traces the origins and growth of psychological thought. The emphasis will be on larger social-historical contexts that shaped thoughts about human psychology. The topics will cover contributions of early Greek thinkers, medieval and renaissance scholars, formal beginnings, and development of the discipline in the last two centuries.
Prerequisites
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And one of:
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PSYC 215 - Biological Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces basic topics and methods of modern biopsychology. Topics include: neuro-anatomy, testing and experimental methods, neural conduction, brain damage, perception, sexual behaviour, drug addiction, and memory. Students access study guides and exercises on the internet.
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One of:
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PSYC 228 - Health Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides an introduction to psychosomatic and behavioural medicine through an examination of the biological, psychological and social factors that play a role in the development, maintenance and promotion of health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on understanding health in the Canadian context within an international frame of reference.
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PSYC 245 - Drugs & Behaviour
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an overview of the medical and non-medical use of drugs with cultural influences; a review of the scientific literature on drugs, behaviour, and the CNS; pharmacology, neuropharmocology; a survey of research methods used in psychopharmacology and the biochemical and neurophysiological bases of psychoactive drug action.
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All of:
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PSYC 250 - Psychopathology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This introductory course on abnormal psychology includes a modern integration of theoretical perspectives, classification of psychological disorders, specific disorders (anxiety, mood, sexual, schizophrenia, personality, substance-abuse related), assessment, and treatment methods. Students have access to study material and exercises via computers/internet.
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And one of:
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PSYC 252 - Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course focuses on psychological theories and research regarding acquisition, maintenance, prevention and treatment of criminal behaviours. Bio-psycho-social explanations of criminal behaviour are emphasized in Canadian contexts. Topics include homicide and assault, sexual offences, criminal psychopathy, drug/alcohol use, and property/public order offences as well as a variety of psychological disorders.
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All of:
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PSYC 256 - Introduction to Counselling
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is designed to enhance the communication and helping skills of students interested in health, education or human services. Areas of focus will include the helping/counselling relationship and attitude, advanced listening skills, structured interview skills, the process of personal change and self-awareness and the helping process and issues.
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One of:
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PSYC 257 - Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course explores relevant concepts, attitudes and skills. Students develop an awareness and competence in effective communication in culturally diverse settings. Topics include: theories of culture and diversity, verbal and nonverbal intercultural communication, prejudice, discrimination, ethnocentrism and adapting to new cultures. Competence and practice in intercultural communication skills are emphasized.
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One of:
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PSYC 258 - Psychology and Gender
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course involves the analysis and assessment of psychological research and theoretical perspectives on gender; more specifically, students will study biological, cognitive, social, and cultural variables influencing gender development and identity. Additional course content includes an examination of gender roles, stereotypes, differences, similarities, and communication in everyday life.
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All of:
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PSYC 261 - Childhood Disorders: Analysis
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
The course examines theoretical and research approaches to the understanding of psychological disorders related to childhood and adolescent development. Recent advances in classification and diagnosis of disorders such as autism, pervasive developmental disorder, learning disabilities, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity are some of the examples considered.
Prerequisites
All of:
And one of:
- C in any 100 or 200 level PSYC course
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PSYC 274 - Child Development:Prenatal/Middle Child
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students take an interdisciplinary research approach in studying the growing child from prenatal through to middle childhood. The interconnection between biology and environment and how each contributes to children’s developmental differences will be examined. Emphasis is on the impact of context and culture on all three domains: physical, cognitive, and social-emotional.
Prerequisites
All of:
Notes: Only one of PSYC 274 and PSYC 150 may be used towards a Camosun credential.
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PSYC 275 - Music Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will receive an overview of music psychology throught the application of traditional domains of psychology to the study and experience of music. Students will learn about music and the brain, perception of music, development and learning, social facilitation and control, culture and ritual, behaviour and movement, wellness and therapy.
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One of:
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PSYC 276 - Positive Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course examines the positive aspects of human nature, and how those characteristics can be used to create a good life, and a more positive world. Personal strengths, positive thoughts and emotions, relationships, work, leisure, money and consumption will be just some of the topics covered.
Prerequisites
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PSYC 288 - Cultural Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course examines various relationships between psychology and culture. Topics covered range from research methods and foundations to the cultural construction of self and identity, through various applied areas of cultural psychology including: language, thought and emotion in cultural context, development, mythology, health, clinical disorders, inter-group relations and social policy.
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One of:
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PSYC 290 - Independent Studies
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course involves a plan of psychological study not available through regular courses, developed in consultation with a supervising instructor. The plan involves either in-depth library research, or a combination of library and field research or study. This course is available to individual students or a group of students.
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PADM 112 - Foundations of Public Administration
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will examine frameworks of Canadian governments, including Indigenous, municipal, provincial and federal governments, and explore principles of managing within governments. Students will review the internal operations and external environments in which public sector and community-based managers must operate, including the impact of politics on decision-making.
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One of:
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PADM 211 - Planning in Government
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42
Students will examine issues relevant to public sector and community-based management and are introduced to strategic planning processes. Briefing notes and other tools will be used to execute these plans and applied to the examination of community and public sector based issues.
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All of:
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PADM 227 - Government Services
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42
Students will study the design, delivery, and management of government services at several levels of government. Viewing services through the planning, assurance, and control cycle, students evaluate the effects of digital government and the transition of public policy into services.
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All of:
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PADM 230 - Public Finance in Canada
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will examine finance functions in all levels of government in Canada. They will be introduced to the responsibilities of public finance, and discuss major funding sources, budgeting, and expenditures for government programs. Key issues in public finance are explored.
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All of:
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PADM 240 - Administrative Law in Canada
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42
Students will examine the principles of administrative law at all levels of Canadian government, including Indigenous governments. Legal principles of administrative law with reference to Canada’s constitutional law, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, will be addressed. Other relevant legislation may be explored. Students will discuss the nature, role, and function of tribunals, along with the principles of Natural Justice and judicial review.
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One of:
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PADM 260 - Multi-Party Decisions in Government
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42
Students are introduced to the complexity of decision making in governments as a process that may involve private, public and/or Indigenous rights and interests. Students will develop the skills necessary to effectively manage and influence decision-making processes with multiple stakeholders.
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PADM 290 - Current Issues in Public Administration
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will integrate and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for successful leadership in the field of Public Administration. Through the exploration of trends and issues facing all levels of government in Canada, including Indigenous governments, students will apply knowledge of professional ethics, roles, community engagement and consultation. Students are encouraged to pursue individual areas of interest related to a contemporary or emerging issue.
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REL 100 - World Religions of the West
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An introductory survey of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, this course explores the sources, beliefs (including representative texts), and practices of these religions. The traditions of each will be studied in their cultural and political contexts from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
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One of:
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REL 102 - World Religions of the East
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An introductory survey of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Chinese religions, and Shintiosm, this course explores the sources, beliefs (including representative texts), and practices of these religions. The traditions of each will be studied in their cultural and political contexts from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
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One of:
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REL 290 - Special Topics in Religion
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an introduction to selected topics in religion. The topics vary from term to term, focusing on a particular world religious tradition, on inter-religious encounters among world religions, or on an examination of both oral and scriptural world traditions.
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SOSC 203 - Service Learning/Global Issues
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to service learning and global issues within the broad categories of economic development, social/cultural change, and environmental impacts. In small groups, students will undertake a major service learning activity to address one or more global issues of their choice in partnership with community organizations.
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SOCW 211 - Introduction to Social Work
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an introduction to knowledge, skills and value base for generalist social work practice that focuses both on private troubles and public issues. Informal helping and self-help groups are introduced, and the partnership of the client in any change effort is emphasized.
Prerequisites
One of:
Notes: It is recommended that students complete SOC 100 prior to enrolling in SOCW 211.
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SOCW 212 - Social Welfare in Canada
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course presents an analysis of the history and structure of major social policies and programs in Canada with a focus on connecting private troubles and public issues. The course also reviews the social service and human rights responses to social problems, in particular problems of poverty and economic disadvantage.
Prerequisites
One of:
Notes: It is recommended that students complete SOC 100 prior to enrolling in SOCW 212.
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Basic principles and methods of sociology are introduced. Emphasis is placed upon society as institutionalized human behaviour, the various factors which control or alter it, and the effects upon the individual and the group. The major objective of the course is to develop a critical understanding of modern society.
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One of:
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SOC 101 - Perspectives on Canadian Society
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces students to the critical analysis of modern society with an emphasis on the Canadian context. Students use basic sociological concepts to discuss thematic areas such as family, education, religion, health, crime, technology, mass media, and the environment.
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One of:
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SOC 106 - Indigenous People and Canada 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
A critical examination of the position of Aboriginals in Canadian society with emphasis on the interaction between Aborginals and the political, judicial, socioeconomic and value systems of the majority society. There will be an examination of contemporary land claim settlements and the development of aboriginal self-government.
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One of:
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SOC 110 - Women in Canadian Society
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
A critical examination of the status of women in Canadian society. Theoretical perspectives on womens status will be analyzed. Special attention is paid to womens paid and unpaid labour, media portrayal, feminist organizations, women of colour, gender relations, and violence against women.
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SOC 112 - Minority Relations in Canada
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
A critical study of Canadian multiculturalism and ethnic relations. Topics for discussion will include race, racism, human rights, ethnicity and ethnic identity, ethnic stratification, the integration and politicization of Canadian minorities, and the political economy of ethnic relations.
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SOC 120 - The Environment and Society
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides an introduction to the analysis of social relations within their ecological contexts. Students learn to apply a critical lens to understand the political, economic, and cultural aspects of environmental sustainability in contemporary society. Economic activity, public policy, and social movements are analyzed by focusing on specific environmental problems at local and global levels.
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SOC 160 - Family and Community
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students study the variety and dynamics of family and community in contemporary society with critical examination of significant issues. How families and communities adapt to change in society is discussed. Special attention is paid to changing trends, variations in families, gender relations, family violence, community oriented interventions, and social policies.
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SOC 162 - Social Problems
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
A critical discussion of the nature of social problems in modern society. Issues at the regional, national and global levels will be analyzed, as chosen by the instructor. Various theoretical approaches will be considered and alternative solutions addressing these issues will be presented.
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One of:
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SOC 200 - Capitalism and Globalization
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course examines the historical development of modern, capitalist society with an emphasis on contemporary processes of globalization. It introduces students to the economic, political, and cultural aspects of capitalism as they apply to Canada and the world. Topics include liberalism and neoliberalism, development and global poverty, imperialism and neocolonialism, global citizenship and the anti-globalization movement.
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SOC 211 - Introduction to Africa
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
The course covers the ecosystem, social structure, and human factor of pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial Africa. Within this framework and using theories and methods of sociology and African Studies, the issues of slavery, colonialism, globalization, health, culture, community, conflict,development, trade, education, inequality, and the African Diaspora are critically examined.
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One of:
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SOC 230 - Indigenous Research Methodology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces students to qualitative research and indigenous research methodologies, methods, and techniques. It provides students with relevant research knowledge, strategies, skills and tools to do their own research in, and evaluate existing research on, Aboriginal communities. Hands-on experience is emphasized.
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SOC 250 - Sociology of Deviance
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An examination of theories of deviance, the historical forces which have shaped these theories, the research based on them, and a critical evaluation of their contribution to our understanding of the causes of deviance.
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SOC 280 - Social Research Methods
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An introduction to social science research, this course is intended to develop students’ research and analytical skills. Topics include sources and kinds of information, types and testing of theories and hypotheses, problem design and analysis, enquiry modes, data analysis and reporting, and the ethics and politics of social research.
Prerequisites
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And one of:
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SOC 290 - Special Topics in Sociology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will be introduced to selected topics in Sociology. Topics may vary from term to term. Please check with the department or instructor for information about the current course.
Prerequisites
All of:
- C in a 100 level SOC course
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SPAN 100 - Basic Spanish 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This is an introductory course for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish. Students develop basic proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and acquire a fundamental knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis is on oral communication.
Pre or Co-requisites
One of:
Notes: Native speakers of Spanish or students with Spanish 12 may not enroll.
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SPAN 101 - Basic Spanish 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This introductory course furthers proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Students will expand their knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary and will develop the ability to communicate in simple and predictable situations.
Prerequisites
One of:
Notes: Native speakers of Spanish may not enroll.
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SPAN 205 - Spanish Through Storytelling
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course, conducted primarily in Spanish, is based on a communicative approach to learning language. Students review and expand on grammatical concepts and vocabulary by listening to and participating orally in interactive stories and through grammar explanations. In combination with oral storytelling, students also write stories and read history and culture-based fiction. In this immersion style course, students acquire language through active engagement.
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SPAN 206 - Conversacion y Cine
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
In this course, conducted primarily in Spanish, students gain confidence in oral expression and aural comprehension with an emphasis on idiomatic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Students will expand their comprehension and communication skills by watching Spanish-language films and engaging in conversational activities relevant to the content. Students will observe the language in its natural context, listen to a variety of accents, and continue learning colloquial expressions. Students will further expand their knowledge and understanding of the cultures and history of the Hispanic world through films and selected readings.
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SPAN 240 - Composicion En Espanol
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Through Spanish-language text and media, students will consolidate grammar concepts and improve their writing skills in a variety of styles and registers. Students will read from culturally authentic Hispanic sources, such as comics, blogs, short literary texts and articles, and will also listen to media reports, video clips and music. Students will compose correspondence, summaries, and short academic compositions, as well as provide and respond to written peer feedback and comment on literary texts. This course emphasizes precise written language, intermediate-level grammatical structures and richness of vocabulary. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.
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SPEX 110 - Fitness for Life
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An overview of health promotion and wellness models as they relate to health, social, cultural, economic, international and environmental issues. The principles of exercise prescription for cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance are presented. Emphasis is placed on personal health, nutrition, stress and prevention of activity injuries.
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One of:
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SPEX 150 - Intro to Sport Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the basic organizational and business structures of sport, fitness, and leisure industries. The content areas include Professional, Olympic, and intercollegiate, as well as the exercise/fitness/sport promotion business sector.
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SPEX 160 - Sport Marketing & Promotions
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Sport Management
This course is designed to assist students in creating and critiquing marketing, promotions and public relations efforts specific to sport. Emphasis will be placed on marketing concepts and strategies utilized specifically in and through sport and the sport industry. This course includes hands-on experience with a variety of sport organizations including the Chargers Intercollegiate Athletics programs.
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SPEX 240 - Canadian Sport for Life
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces the function, processes and practice of sport development in Canada using elements from the movement Canadian Sport For Life (CS4L) which seek to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada. Students will be introduced to long-term athlete development (LTAD) as a developmental pathway model whereby athletes follow optimal training, competition, and recovery regimens from childhood through all phases of adulthood. This course enables students to examine the principles of long-term athlete development and apply them to sport development in areas such as sport participation, performance sports, and fundamental movement programming.
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KIN 102 - Internship
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 300
Restricted to students who have met the co-operative education participation requirements
This 4 month full-time course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while in an exercise and wellness setting over one academic term. This internship provides the students with work experience which is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Prerequisites
All of:
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All of:
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KIN 102P - Parallel Internship
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 300
Restricted to students who have met the co-operative education participation requirements
This 8 month part-time course gives the students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while in an exercise and wellness setting. This four-month internship provides the students with work experience which is facilitated and monitored by the College.
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KIN 115 - Leadership & Communication in Kinesiology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students study the theory and application of leadership and communication skills as they apply to managing and leading as a professional in the field of kinesiology. By exploring career possibilities and their own philosophy, students begin to develop/identify their personal leadership style. Students have the opportunity to communicate their leadership skills and style with a variety of individuals and groups.
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KIN 120 - Foundations of Fitness & Wellness
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study basic fitness principles to explore the ways in which fitness training and lifestyle behaviours impact health and wellness in a range of populations and various cultures within Canada including Indigenous Peoples. Behaviour change and goal setting will also be explored as the students study a series of fitness and wellness components. Students will also learn and practice a range of practical basic physical fitness and exercise training methods and techniques.
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KIN 125 - Introduction to Sport Science
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will gain introductory knowledge of basic anatomical, physiological, psychological and biomechanical concepts and principles of human athletic performance. Students will explore the comprehensive nature of sport performance.
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KIN 135 - Introduction to Outdoor Sports
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study the skills and practices required for the competent performance of a variety of outdoorbased activities and sports. Students will study correct technique, appropriate equipment selection and care, and basic safety considerations. They will develop an understanding of health and fitness outcomes associated with participation in various land and marine-based sports. Students will also examine important sociocultural aspects of outdoor sports including Indigenous ways of being and knowing, natural history and environmental sustainability.
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KIN 150 - Sport Biomechanics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study human movement with emphasis on the physical laws and mechanical principles of motion as it applies to the athlete, exercise therapist, coach, physical educator, and sport scientist. Students will study qualitative and quantitative analysis of human motion in sport situations through the exploration of biomechanical principles and kinematics and kinetics factors as they apply to a range of sport and movement skills.
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KIN 210 - Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will study the physiological adjustments and adaptations to exercise with emphasis on the functional capacity of the cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, skeletal and hormonal systems. Students will also examine anaerobic and aerobic metabolism in skeletal muscle, energy expenditure during exercise, fatigue and recovery and environmental issues affecting exercise performance.
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KIN 220 - Resistance Training & Group Exercise Instruction
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study instructional techniques in a variety of individual and group-based exercise modalities. Instruction will include but not be limited to resistance training, group fitness, interval training, aqua-fitness, yoga and Pilates.
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KIN 230 - Behavioural Fitness
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will study concepts related to behaviour change in a variety of exercise and health settings, using an applied evidence-based approach. Strategies from health and exercise psychology, counselling and clinical psychology, exercise science and behavioural medicine will be the focus. Students will study techniques and interventions designed to facilitate motivation, manage ambivalence to change and support behaviour change among a wide range of populations.
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KIN 240 - Fitness & Health Assessment
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study field and laboratory assessment of health and performance related aspects of aerobic fitness, musculoskeletal fitness, body composition, physical activity, and related health parameters. Students will develop and deliver health-related fitness assessments and examine and interpret results.
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KIN 241 - Exercise Prescription & Design
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will apply training principles to enhance health and fitness. Students will practice exercise prescription and design of health-related fitness programs for a variety of populations using functional exercise principles and techniques. Students will study and apply the principles of training, exercise monitoring, correct exercise and spotting technique; and program design for cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
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KIN 255 - Introduction to Adapted Sport & Physical Activity
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study adapted sport and physical activity for individuals living with sensory, intellectual and/or physical impairment. Students will study the social construction of disability, assumptions regarding disability, as well as the concepts of accessibility, integration, and inclusion. Students will also be introduced to strategies to adapt and modify activities to meet individual participant needs.
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KIN 280 - Growth & Development
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will study physical growth and motor development throughout the lifespan. Students will learn about the impact of physical maturation and development on physical activity participation for children and youth. Students will have the opportunity to apply theory to practice in teaching physical literacy to children and youth in a variety of settings.
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KIN 291 - Applied Exercise & Wellness
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 135
Students will learn fitness knowledge and skills in a seminar and work experience based course. Students will gain knowledge of industry entry-level career readiness skills in the fitness and wellness field and be introduced to fitness professional competencies.
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KIN 310 - Research Methods
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will study introductory quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research approaches to health and human performance. Students will focus on methods and design; measurement issues; statistical analysis; interpretation of literature; and analytical procedures used for research in sport, health, and exercise science.
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KIN 315 - Behaviour in Fitness & Sport Organizations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study organizational behavior theory and management practice in fitness and sport organizations. Drawing on industry relevant content, students will explore theory and practice applied skills that contribute to organizational effectiveness, including managing group dynamics, planning and decision-making, effective governance, and supporting an effective organizational culture.
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KIN 335 - Individual Sports & Activities
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will develop basic performance and teaching competencies in selected individual sports/activities. Students will acquire performance skills, study learning progressions and knowledge of individual performance strategies and tactics. Students will also practice instructional techniques and feedback-methods to improve performance in other learners during a variety of activities.
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KIN 341 - Training for Performance
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to design advanced strength and conditioning programs for high performance athletes. Students will focus on application of training principles, training stress theory and periodization concepts necessary for planning and developing athletic performance. The students will examine advanced strength, power, speed and endurance training tools and techniques that can be implemented into safe and effective training programs for a variety of populations and sports.
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KIN 345 - Functional Anatomy and Corrective Exercise
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will study how dysfunctional movement patterns may be associated with pain and/or increased injury risk. Students will develop a deeper knowledge of functional anatomy and will learn basic assessment techniques related to posture, joint function and overall functional movement. Students will learn to apply appropriate exercises that can address movement impairments, reduce pain and/or injury risk and enhance health, function and performance.
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KIN 350 - Health & Fitness Promotion
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will explore a variety of health promotion models, strategies and interventions related to the individual, community, organizational and policy level. Students will study health promotion principles, practice, intervention designs and program planning to ensure sustainable health outcomes across various populations and settings such as family, school, community and the worksite.
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KIN 355 - Etiology and Treatment of Obesity
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study a wide range of factors contributing to obesity and a variety of weight loss and weight management strategies in fitness, public health or related settings. Effective pre-screening, counselling and treatment strategies with emphasis on physical activity for individuals with obesity and weight related comorbidities will be a central focus. Students will gain experience working with both individual clients and groups.
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KIN 380 - Applied Nutrition for Sport & Exercise
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will explore current nutritional practices, ergogenic supplements, diet controversies and recommendations for different health and performance goals. Students will examine the application of nutritional regimens to meet specific health, exercise or sport requirements.
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KIN 385 - Active Aging
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will explore the physiological, psychological, and sociological changes that occur during the aging process. In this context, students will learn about the importance of movement education and physical activity for older adults, the development of programming and activity plans for this population, and strategies to engage older adults to realize the benefits of an active lifestyle throughout the aging process.
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KIN 400 - Chronic Disease Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study the role of exercise in the prevention, treatment and management of chronic disease. Using clinical practice guidelines and current evidence, students will develop safe and appropriate exercise assessments and prescriptions for a variety of chronic conditions. Case studies, clinical case presentations and practical skill development will be employed to demonstrate the skills needed to safely and effectively prescribe exercise in clinical settings.
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KIN 402 - Internship
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 300
Students will have an opportunity to expand upon both applied and academic course work while working in a sport and fitness related leadership setting. This 4 month full-time internship will provide students with a practical work experience which is both facilitated and monitored by the College. Successful completion counts toward an Internship designation.
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- COM in CDEV WPS
- Successful completion of 9 out of 10 courses in BKIN Year 3 with a GPA of at least 3.0 (C+)
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KIN 402P - Parallel Internship
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 300
Students will have an opportunity to expand upon both applied and academic course work while working in a sport and fitness related leadership setting. This 8 month part-time internship will provide students with a practical work experience which is both facilitated and monitored by the College. Depending on porgram requirements and availability, students may also take several academic courses at the same time.
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- COM in CDEV WPS
- Successful completion of 9 out of 10 courses in BKIN Year 3 with a GPA of at least 3.0 (C+)
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