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AET 261 - Emergency Conditions 2
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Advanced skills needed to evaluate conditions related to the environment, injuries of the face, abdomen, thorax, head and spine. Students will learn advanced airway management techniques, spinal immobilization and transportation, advanced head trauma, and extremity care.
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All of:
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All of:
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AET 272 - Field Prevention/Injury Care 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology or Sport & Fitness Leadership - Exercise & Wellness Specialization
This course introduces the learner to the prevention and basic on-field assessment of common injuries and exercise derived conditions. Through both theory and practice, students learn about the basic recognition and the basic immediate care of common injuries and exercise derived conditions, and basic taping techniques.
Prerequisites
One of:
Pre or Co-requisites
One of:
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AET 273 - Field Prevention/Injury Care 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
This course provides the learner with advanced skills for the athletic/exercise therapist in the on-field and off-field prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and exercise derived conditions. Through both practical and theoretical means, students learn about the advanced recognition and advanced immediate care of injuries and exercise derived conditions, and advanced taping and strapping techniques.
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All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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AET 301 - Placement 3
Credits: 5 Total Hours: 225
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Application of course theory by working with a team or program on a weekly basis. This 210 hour placement builds on the first two placements. Focus is on increased repsonsibilities such as the design of comprehensive conditioning/rehabilitation programs.
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All of:
Co-requisites
All of:
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AET 302 - Placement 4
Credits: 5 Total Hours: 225
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Application of course theory by working with a team or program on a weekly basis. This 210 hour placement builds on the first three placements and allows the student to play a primary role in the care of their clients.
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All of:
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All of:
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AET 310 - Pathophysiology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy or Exercise & Wellness
An advanced physiology course that investigates physiological states and their relationships to injury and disease. Focus is on the body’s response to injury/disease, tissue healing and repair, and how the healing process relates to therapy and rehabilitative medicine.
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One of:
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AET 320 - Human Motor Control
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
The psychological influences and underlying neural mechanisms of skilled performance and motor control are discussed including central and peripheral nervous systems control of movement, reflexes, voluntary behaviour and neuromuscular disorders. Further topics include the role of attention, information processing and feedback in controlling performance.
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AET 330 - Therapeutic Modalities
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Theory and methodology to operate therapeutic modalities safely and effectively including the specifications, parameters, indications, contraindications and precautions for each modality. Further focus is on the biological and physiological effects of the modality on the tissues of the body as it pertains to injury/disease and healing.
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Co-requisites
All of:
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AET 340 - Anatomy of the Lower Extremity
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Advanced structure and function of the musculoskeletal system with emphasis on the lower extremity. Focus in on anatomy vocabulary and palpation to investigate musculoskeletal system construction and the relationships between the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels with respect to performance, injury, disease and rehabilitation.
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AET 341 - Anatomy of the Upper Extremity
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Advanced structure and function of the musculoskeletal system with emphasis on the upper extremity. Focus in on anatomy vocabulary and palpation to investigate musculoskeletal system construction and the relationships between the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels with respect to performance, injury, disease and rehabilitation.
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All of:
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All of:
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AET 381 - Clinical 1 Assessment
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform orthopedic injury assessments. Focus is on the orthopedic assessment of the lower and upper extremities including the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, forearm and wrist.
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All of:
Co-requisites
All of:
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AET 401 - Placement 5
Credits: 5 Total Hours: 232.5
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Application of course theory by working with a team or program on a weekly basis. This 217 hour placement builds on the first four placements. Focus is on the use of therapeutic modalities with close supervision.
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All of:
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AET 402 - Placement 6
Credits: 5 Total Hours: 232.5
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Application of course theory by working with a team or program on a weekly basis. This 217 hour placement is the last of six placements. Focus is on the introduction to manual therapy techniques and increasing independence as an athletic/exercise therapist.
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All of:
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AET 411 - Applied Research Project
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will learn to apply research design principles on a topic of personal interest within their field of study. The student will elect to either contribute to an existing research project or to propose and perform their own research. The student will conduct research proposal development, collect and analyze research data, and report research findings with the goal of contributing new knowledge to the field of interest.
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AET 420 - Business Management for Therapists
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy and Massage Therapy
Students will learn the fundamental business knowledge and skills they will require as therapists to successfully operate a private clinical practice. Students will study the various health legislations related to appropriate business practice in Canada, while focusing on best practices for business and practice management.
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AET 430 - Concepts of Manual Therapy
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Theoretical and practical skills of manual therapy as they perain to the injured individual and rehabilitative models. Focus is on the physiological effects of various manual therapies techniques such as joint mobilization, massage, soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular faciltitation, myofascial trigger point therapy and manual muscle stretching.
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All of:
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All of:
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AET 440 - Anatomy of the Spine
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Advanced anatomical and mechanical aspects of the vertebral column. Focus is on palpation and the ability to investigate possible pathologies of the vertebral column through assessment and testing of the structure and function of the articular, muscular and supporting tissues. .
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AET 450 - Ergonomics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
The capabilities and limitations of human performance in home, office and industrial settings including the design of work, the workplace environment and work methods to prevent injuries and fatigue. Focus is on physical demands analysis, organization of work, legal and regulatory issues and the impact on work, human-system interaction and human errors.
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All of:
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All of:
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AET 470 - Pharmacology and Exercise
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
General terminology, concepts and principles of pharmacology in the field of athletic and exercise therapy. Topics include relevant drug categories, common dosage, ranges and routes of drug administration with an understanding of the pharmacological mechanisms of action and interaction (contraindictions, side effects and implications) of various pharmacological agents.
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AET 481 - Clinical 3 Spine
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
Advanced theoretical and practical skills to assess and rehabilitate the injured individual as it pertains to the spinal column. Focus is on the musculoskeletal and neurological assessment and rehabilitation of the spinal column.
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All of:
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AET 482 - Clinical 2 Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Injuries
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Athletic & Exercise Therapy
This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform therapeutic rehabilitation. Focus is on the therapeutic rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries of the lower and upper extremities including the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, forearm and wrist.
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BIOL 090 - Biology for Post-Secondary Preparation
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Learners will gain an understanding of basic life processes and acquire the human biology theoretical and laboratory foundations required for successful transition to first-year post-secondary majors biology courses, including anatomy and physiology. Learners will discuss animal and plant cellular structure and function, the mechanisms underlying cell reproduction, gene expression and energy production, and the anatomy and physiology of whole animals. As a preparatory course, an emphasis will be placed upon teaching learning skills effective for studying biology.
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One of:
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BIOL 102 - Non-Majors Biology(Diversity)
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
An introduction to biological diversity, evolution, ecology, scientific knowledge and the biodiversity crises. Includes a survey of the major taxonomic groups of living organisms, the evidence for evolution, natural selection, the nature of scientific knowledge, and the impact of humans on the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems.
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BIOL 103 - Non-Majors General Biology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is for the student interested in learning about the basics of the structure and function of living beings. Topics include cell biology, human anatomy and physiology, basic principles of biochemistry, genetics and nutrition.
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BIOL 104 - Infectious Disease
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This introductory course focuses on the microbial agents of infectious disease and their mechanisms of pathogenesis. Topics include: growth and reproduction, process of infection, host responses, laboratory identification, treatment and control.
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One of:
One of:
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BIOL 105 - Introduction to Marine Biology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Introduction to the basic principles of ocean science, with emphasis on marine biodiversity and integration of marine species into coastal and offshore ecological processes. Human impact on marine life will be explored, exemplified by local and global case studies, shore and boat-based field trips required. Additional field costs of approx $50 for charter boat time should be budgeted.
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One of:
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BIOL 116 - Adv Placement Biology Lab
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to Advanced Placement Biology students only
This course consists of Biology laboratory exercises at the first-year level, suitable for Advanced Placement Biology students. Exercises are drawn from topics in cellular physiology and evolution theory.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
Co-requisites
All of:
- BIOL 116 Advanced Placement Biology
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BIOL 124 - Evolution and Diversity
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course consists of studies in the general areas of evolution and organism diversity. Topics include natural selection, the genetic basis of evolution, speciation and evolutionary change and the adaptive radiation of organisms.
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One of:
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BIOL 126 - Physiological Basis of Life
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
The structure and functions of macromolecules, storage of information and replication of DNA as well as the role of DNA in protein synthesis and inheritance are described and related to the functions of whole organisms. Transport mechanisms, basic metabolism and hormonal and nervous regulation of function are explored with examples.
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One of:
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BIOL 143 - Anatomy for Sport Education
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course provides an introduction to human anatomy. Emphasis is on major systems and organs relevant to exercise and sport. Structural and functional relationships in the human body are examined using a lab and lecture format. Gross and microscopic anatomical terminology is reviewed using slide, models, diagrams, dissections and specimens.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
Notes: It is recommended that students complete Biology 12, BIOL 090 or BIOL 103 with a C grade prior to enrolling in BIOL 143.
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BIOL 144 - Physiology for Sport Education
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course provides an overview of functional relationships in the human body. Physiological processes in major organ systems are studied at the chemical, cellular and organ level. Laboratory skills focus on data collection, presentation, and analysis using scientfic method. Physiological homeostatis in the context of exercise and health is emphasized.
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BIOL 150 - Human Anatomy
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course provides an introduction to structural and functional relationships within the eleven systems of the human body. A lab and lecture based format, combining slides, models, photographs, diagrams and organ dissections is used to study both gross and microscopic human anatomy. Anatomical and physiological terminology is stressed.
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BIOL 151 - Human Physiology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is the companion to BIOL 150 . It provides an overview of functional relationships within the human body. Physiological processes are studied at both the cellular and organ system level, with an emphasis on the maintenance of homeostasis. Laboratory exercises illustrate basic physiological principles.
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BIOL 152 - Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing.
This course is the first of two courses that introduce human anatomy and physiology, with applications appropriate to nursing practice. Content includes cytology, basic biochemistry, anatomy, and function of half of the organ systems. The remaining organ systems are covered in BIOL 153 . Laboratory exercises combine histology, models and organ dissection. Prior completion of BIOL 104 or BIOL 126 is an asset.
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One of:
One of:
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BIOL 153 - Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing
This course is a continuation of BIOL 152 . It examines anatomy and physiology of organ systems not studied in BIOL 152 . Physiological principles and application to nursing practice are stressed. Prior completion of BIOL 104 or BIOL 126 is an asset.
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BIOL 161 - Principles of Microbiology for Dental Hygiene
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene (subject to space availability and instructor approval; non-DHYG students may be permitted to register)
Students will be introduced to microbiology with an emphasis on human oral health. Students will discuss biofilms in relation to health and disease. Students will learn about diseases of microbial origin that concern dental hygienists in order to illustrate the principles of pathogenesis, host-parasite interaction and modes of transmission. The relationship between microorganisms and infection control in a dental environment will be stressed.
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One of:
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BIOL 202 - Microbiology 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
An introduction to the principles and techniques of microbiology. Topics include: prokaryotic cell structure and physiology, nutrition, metabolic diversity, growth and control of micro-organisms and virology.
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BIOL 203 - Microbiology 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is a continuation of BIOL 202 . Topics include: molecular biology, microbial genetics, recombinant DNA technology, genomics, innate and adaptive immunity, pathogenesis of infectious diseases and epidemiology.
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BIOL 228 - Ecology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
An introduction to the factors controlling the distribution and abundance of organisms. Topics include: physiological ecology, population dynamics, competition, predation, herbivory, mutualism, conservation biology, community structure and function, succession, nutrient cycles and biogeoclimatic zones.
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BIOL 231 - Principles of Cell Biology
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is an introduction to the cellular and molecular biology of eukaryotic cells. Course content includes cytoplasmic and endomembrane structure, function and transport, structural and functional interactions between cells and their environments and other cells, mechanisms of intercellular communication, cellular and intracellular movement mechanism, principles of cancer biology and laboratory techniques in cell biology.
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All of:
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BIOL 232 - Principles of Genetics
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
The cellular and molecular basis of the transmission of hereditary characteristics. Topics include: Mendelian inheritance and its cytological basis, gene action in biochemical pathways, microbial genetics, linkage and gene mapping, DNA as the genetic material, the genetic code, gene action in development and differentiation and the fundamentals of genetic engineering.
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All of:
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BIOL 252 - Pathophysiology for Nursing 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will examine foundational concepts of pathophysiology and then focus on specific disorders within the cardiovascular, endocrine, and nervous systems of the human body with relevance to nursing practice.
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All of:
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All of:
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BIOL 253 - Pathophysiology for Nursing 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will focus on the pathophysiology of specific diseases of the genitourinary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, integumentary systems of the human body. Emphasis is directed toward relevance to nursing practice.
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All of:
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All of:
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BIOL 260 - General Pathophysiology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
This course is an introduction to human pathophysiology. Students will begin by exploring the foundational concepts of disease, with reference to pathophysiology relative to dental hygiene. Students will then investigate the principles of pathogenesis using specific diseases as examples.
Prerequisites
One of:
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BEST 041 - Career Exploration
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 40
Restricted to students in Building Employment Success for Tomorrow
In order to find fulfilling and meaningful work, students will assess their current skills, abilities and interests by working with several career assessment tools.
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BEST 042 - Labour Market Trends
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 40
Restricted to students in Building Employment Success for Tomorrow
In order to succeed in todays workplace, students will research and analyze current workplace trends.
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BEST 043 - Essential Employability Skills
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 40
Restricted to students in Building Employment Success for Tomorrow
Mastery of skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication and creative problem-solving will ensure success in coping with life challenges and decisions. The Essential Employability Skills are the skills valued in todays workplace.
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BEST 044 - Life Long Learning/Academics
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 40
Restricted to students in Building Employment Success for Tomorrow
In a world that is constantly changing, the most important skill to acquire is learning how to learn. Students will explore ways to manage change and accept responsibility for shaping a new way of life.
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BEST 045 - Work Search Strategies
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 40
Restricted to students in Building Employment Success for Tomorrow
To complement planning and training for a possible career/work goal, students will develop skills to secure work in their chosen career or occupation.
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BUS 110 - Introduction to Business
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides learners with an overall framework for understanding the general components of business and concepts of business management. Students will explore the role of business in society; forms of business ownership; business management and leadership; human resource management; operations management; marketing; accounting and financial management; and global business.
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One of:
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BUS 130 - Business Communications
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course will assist learners to develop effective business skills in oral presentation, written correspondence and team work. Learners will develop the ability to analyze their audience and message purpose in the creation and delivery of all business communication.
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One of:
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BUS 140 - Business Info Technology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course provides an introduction to information systems, hardware, software, networks and communication technologies as they are applied in a business context. Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and file management software will be introduced.
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One of:
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BUS 143 - eBusiness for Technologists
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 64
Restricted to students in Information and Computer Systems Technology
This is a survey level eBusiness course, that introduces the underlying concepts, principles and frameworks of conducting business over the world wide web. The course focuses on ebusiness models, business strategies, usability considerations, building trust on the net, privacy and security, electronic payment options, and website metrics.
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BUS 145 - Business Data Analysis
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore data management and data analysis and the role that they play in supporting business goals. Students will design and develop a relational database and use advanced spreadsheet skills to support data analysis and decision making.
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BUS 150 - Introduction to Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course focuses on the principles of management in contemporary organizations. Basic theoretical foundations are applied to management issues such as strategic planning, contemporary organizational structures, leadership, human resource considerations and current approaches to monitoring organizational performance. Learners will have the opportunity to apply the principles discussed to local organizations. Learners will also develop skills in decision-making and learning strategies, time management, project management and group process.
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BUS 201 - Co-operative Work Experience 2
Credits: 6 Total Hours: 420
This course gives students an opportunity to apply, extend and integrate academic or technical knowledge through relevant work experience with qualified organizations. Learning outcomes are tied to academic and career skill development and student learning is monitored and evaluated by Camosun College. Successful completion counts toward an Internship or Cooperative Education designation.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Business Administration and Public Administration
- COM in BUS 101
- Completion of all Year 1 courses in the Business or Public Administration diploma
- Minimum of three Year 2 courses in the Business or Public Administration diploma
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- University Transfer and Economics
- COM in BUS 101
- Completion of all Year 1 courses from area of specialization
- Minimum of three Year 2 courses from area of specialization
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
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BUS 202 - Internship Work Experience 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 300
This course gives students the opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while engaged as an employee or volunteer in an appropriate environment. This work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Prerequisites
- Business Administration and Public Administration
- COM in BUS 101 or BUS 102
- Completion of all Year 1 courses in the Business or Public Administration diploma
- Minimum of three Year 2 courses in the Business or Public Administration diploma
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- University Transfer and Economics
- COM in BUS 101
- Completion of all Year 1 courses
- Minimum of three Year 2 courses from area of specialization
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
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BUS 210 - HR Management Foundations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
In this course, students survey the functions of human resource management (HRM) and the strategic role HRM plays in supporting today’s diverse and inclusive workplaces. Students explore key HRM topics including the HRM profession, legal and ethical framework, job analysis and design, recruitment, selection and retention, orientation and training, performance management, total rewards, health, safety and wellness and employee relations. Students practice the roles and responsibilities of HR professionals, with a focus on developing the necessary competencies for building effective working relationships within HR teams and with supervisors, clients, and organizational leadership.
Prerequisites
One of:
Pre or Co-requisites
One of:
- BUS 150
- SPEX 150
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 214 - Leadership Skills
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Organizations require effective leadership in order to be successful. This course examines key approaches to the study of leadership. It also provides an opportunity for students to learn about their own leadership approach and to develop and apply critical leadership skills suitable to working with individuals, with teams and throughout an organization.
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BUS 215 - Agreement Seeking at Work
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces students to the resolution of interpersonal differences in the workplace. Students learn a repertoire of skills that promote sustainable resolution of workplace conflicts. Demonstration of skills in a variety of interpersonal and small group workplace situations is emphasized.
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BUS 217 - Effective Workplace Interactions
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
A majority of time in the workplace is spent in daily interactions with others. Effective interpersonal skills are the key to workplace success. This skills-based course provides the foundation in communication frameworks, tools and techniques that promote positive interactions when consulting, coaching or leading others in the workplace.
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BUS 220 - Organizational Behaviour
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students study human behaviour in organizations from an individual, group and organization-wide perspective. The effects on behaviour of factors such as perceptions, change, leadership, motivation, team-based processes, conflict, structure, quality of work life and organizational culture are examined. Cases are used to develop and apply critical thinking and analytical skills.
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BUS 230 - Business Statistics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will learn statistical methods for applications in business. They will study how to describe and analyze data, analyze decisions made with uncertainty, interpret descriptive statistics for one and two variables, and make predictions based on statistical data.
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One of:
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BUS 231 - Quantitative Methods
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will apply a number of statistical techniques used for business decision-making. They will learn to solve business problems and make related predictions using simple and multiple regressions, exponential smoothing, non-parametric statistical procedures, analysis of variance, seasonal and enumerative data, linear programming, and inventory control models.
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BUS 232 - Operations Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides a detailed look at Operations Management and its practical application to service and manufacturing operations. Numerous cases and off-campus tours are used. Topics include: supply chain management, forecasting, location selection, allocating resources, designing work systems, capacity planning, scheduling, quality management, inventory control and transportation.
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BUS 241 - Management Information Systems
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course focuses on information technology, information systems and information management. Trends in globalization, outsourcing, and rapid advances in the information and communication technology fields are contributing towards many new opportunities and threats alike, across most industrial sectors. Organizations that can successfully navigate through this new reality can achieve significant strategic advantage over their competitors. Students will explore the issues and apply the tools necessary for implementing successful information systems.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in BUS 145
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 261 - Business and Sustainability
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Business managers are faced with many social, ecological and economic pressures and, in many instances, traditional approaches to business are being challenged. Students will explore current issues in sustainability and how these impact business, both in development and long-term operating practices. This course introduces students to strategies for improved sustainability in a number of business sectors.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in BUS 150
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 276 - Business Law
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will examine the foundations of the Canadian legal system, including Indigenous law, and apply this knowledge to a range of business environments. Learners will obtain the theoretical and applied knowledge of basic legal principles as they pertain to business practices to ensure compliance with the law and reduce legal risk.
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BUS 280 - Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides an orientation to commercial innovation and the venture creation process, for students who are interested in developing new business opportunities, now or in the future. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of venture development opportunities, strategies and resources, practical skills of entrepreneurship; and insights into the attitudes and values that characterize successful entrepreneurial activity.
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BUS 281 - Negotiations & Contracts
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
The first part of this course will be skill based and provide the learner with skills in mediation and negotiation. The second part of the course will provide the learner with skills in contract negotiation and drafting simple business contracts in plain language. Legal and liability issues related to various business industries will also be covered.
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BUS 285 - Workplace Professionalism
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students need more than knowledge in their disciplines to reach their full career potential. This course focuses on the practical skills of workplace politics, effective networking, managing emotions, and staying current in your field by applying the principles of learning agility.
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One of:
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BUS 290 - Applied Business Strategy
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
The successful development, execution, and evaluation of business strategies is fundamental to organizational success. This course focuses on creating, capturing, and maintaining sustainable competitive advantage within the marketplace. Using a business simulation and other course activities, students will learn and practice business strategy, integrating new concepts with those gained in previous courses.
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- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 301 - Co-operative Work Experience 3
Credits: 6 Total Hours: 420
Restricted to students in Bachelor of Business Administration
This work experience course gives students an opportunity to apply, extend and integrate academic or technical knowledge through relevant work experience with qualified organizations. Learning outcomes are tied to academic and career skill development and student learning is monitored and evaluated by Camosun College. Successful completion counts toward an Internship or Cooperative Education designation.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in BUS 101
- COM in BUS 201
- Students required to be enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
And one of:
- All Year 1 and Year 2 courses of the Business or Public Administration diploma with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Approval of the School of Business Co-op and Internship Coordinator
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BUS 310 - Strategic Compensation
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
The course emphasizes the development of compensation strategies with consideration to an organization’s management strategy, culture and organizational goals. Reward systems are identified as key variables and are the foundation of successful compensation strategies. Compensation systems are designed to result in superior organizational performance.
Prerequisites
All of:
Equivalencies
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BUS 311 - Employment Law
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course examines the legal relationship between employers and employees, as defined by common law and statute law. Topics include human rights, employment standards, contracts and HR policies, privacy, wrongful dismissal and just cause for termination. While the topics apply to both union and non-union environments, the collective bargaining relationship between unions and employers is not examined.
Prerequisites
All of:
And one of:
- C in BUS 276
- C in BUS 318
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 312 - Human Resource Development
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Learners will study the role of Human Resources in supporting individual, team, and organizational performance through learning, training, and development. Students will study the strategic importance of training and development, learn how to identify organizational learning priorities, and examine training and development’s role as a key tool to support diverse, inclusive, and engaged workplaces. As future HR professionals, students will practice collaboration skills as they work together to identify and propose solutions to training needs. Students will build competency in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training and development programs and initiatives.
Prerequisites
All of:
Equivalencies
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BUS 313 - Employee and Labour Relations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides learners will an in-depth view of the traditions, issues, and future trends in employee and labour relations in Canada. Students will learn the legal frameworks and systemic processes including an analysis of pertinent sections of the BC Labour Code. Emphasis will be placed on how employers and trade unions can effectively manage their legal duties and obligations while maintaining productive union-management relationships. In large simulations, students will practice collective bargaining, contract interpretation and analysis of the arbitration process.
Prerequisites
All of:
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BUS 314 - Cross Cultural Leadership
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course will focus on historical and cultural perspectives of leadership and the impact of globalization on the practice of leading across cultures. The theoretical and practical issues of cross-cultural leadership in organizations will provide the context for the readings and discussion. Students will examine the intercultural and leadership competencies needed to build and maintain relationships with employees, clients and other businesses in a cross-cultural business environment. They will learn how to build inclusive environments, that build trust and encourage high performance in their organizations.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in BUS 214
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 315 - Workplace Health & Safety, Wellness
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces current legislation and standards governing workplace health and safety and explores best practices in health and safety management. The course also provides a focus on building a healthy workplace through effective wellness strategies.
Prerequisites
All of:
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BUS 318 - Recruitment, Selection & Retention
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will examine current and future recruitment, selection and engagement strategies in high performance organizations. With an emphasis on applied learning, students will analyze the complexities of employment issues, trends and legislative requirements affecting recruitment and selection. Students will develop and apply competency-based selection processes and methodologies to source, recruit and select the best candidates for the organization.
Prerequisites
All of:
Equivalencies
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BUS 322 - Leading Organizational Change
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course explores various models of leadership application to organizations. Students will have the opportunity to examine their own leadership styles with regard to these models. The course also focuses on the leader’s role in promoting change through strategic planning and change management.
Prerequisites
One of:
Or all of:
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 325 - Human Resources Management Systems
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
The purpose of this course is to emphasize the strategic role of human resource management systems (HRMS) in organizational planning and human resource development. HRMS is concerned with the collection and analysis of data through metric interpretation and identification of trends leading to organizational development.
Prerequisites
All of:
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BUS 330 - Advanced Communications
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This highly applied advanced writing/communications course will look at the effectiveness of message development and writing for organizations, including reports, presentations, brochures, advertising copy, speeches and media releases. Editing, coaching and mentoring will also be discussed.
Prerequisites
All of:
Or all of:
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 360 - Global Business Strategies
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course explores the globalization of products and services. It introduces the constantly evolving realities of global business and helps students tackle the challenges of a complex multicultural, and a globally competitive environment. Students will study global business issues such as economic, financial, cultural, political, and legal issues affecting the global business strategies.
Prerequisites
All of:
- C in any ECON course
- C in any School of Business 200-level course
Or all of:
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
Notes: It is recommended that students complete at least 20 courses of the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership or Bachelor of Sport Management program. Only one of BUS 260 or BUS 360 may be used towards a Camosun College credential.
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BUS 401 - Co-operative Work Experience 4
Credits: 6 Total Hours: 420
Restricted to students in Bachelor of Business Administration
This work experience course gives BBA students an opportunity to apply, extend and integrate academic or technical knowledge through relevant work experience with qualified organizations. Learning outcomes are tied to academic and career skill development and student learning is monitored and evaluated by Camosun College. Successful completion counts toward a Cooperative Education designation.
Prerequisites
All of:
And one of:
- Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 courses of the Bachelor of Business Administration with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Approval of the School of Business Co-op Internship Coordinator
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BUS 421 - Strategic HR Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course integrates business and corporate strategy with elements of strategic human resources management. It challenges the role of HR professionals to move beyond HRM foundations to strategic heights. This online course uses business case analysis, online discussion groups, and audio taped guest speakers.
Prerequisites
Any two of:
Or all of:
- Admission to the Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource Management and Leadership Option program
Equivalencies
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BUS 440 - Current Trends in HR Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Learners of Human Resource Management (HRM) and leadership studies will build upon existing knowledge from previous courses, by focusing on key contemporary issues and trends in the study and practice of managing human resources and leadership. They will explore contemporary and crucial organizational issues through a practical and academic lens. Learners will think analytically and critically about some of the more popular solutions offered to the developing challenges of managing people in the workplace and propose new solutions to these concerns. This course will culminate with a student led symposium where course knowledge and experiences are showcased to the public and industry.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in BUS 214
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
And four of:
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BUS 450 - International Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This overview course of International Management will examine culture, multinational business enterprises and the significance of cross-cultural variable in the business envirnoment. Topics include: ethics, human resource management, external environment, strategy formulation and execution and the role of culture in global management.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in BUS 150
- C in SPEX 150
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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BUS 480 - Advanced Business Strategy
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Bachelor of Business Administration Year 4 or Post Degree Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management or Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration
Students will integrate all functional disciplines covered in the Bachelor of Business Administration and Post Degree Diploma programs within the context of strategic management. Using the case method, students will make strategic decisions that mirror the challenges faced by top-level managers. This course engages students in classroom discussions and online forums.
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BUS 485 - Applied Leadership Perspectives
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
In this course learners explore and apply leadership competencies within the context of a variety of leadership perspectives. Learners will identify their own competencies and develop additional skills to apply in many different circumstances or cultural situations. This course will challenge learners’ assumptions and introduce them to ways of thinking about leadership competencies. As a result, students will gain a more comprehensive understanding of leadership challenges and more effective responses; personally and professionally.
Prerequisites
One of:
Or all of:
- Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
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CORE 100 - Trades Skills - Construction Trades Skills Foundation (core)
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 360 SHP 30
Restricted to students in Trades Skills Foundation - Construction Specialization
Students in this course will receive an introduction to the terminology and culture of the construction industry. The safe use of tools and equipment, and the proper use of personal protective equipment will be covered along with an overview of safety regulations. Participants will practice skills in a lab or shop environment. An optional work experience component will allow students opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained.
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CHEM 070 - College Prep Chemistry
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Students will obtain the pre-requisite Chemistry knowledge that will provide a basis for further academic and career/vocational education and training. On completion of the course, students will have an appreciation for chemistry in everyday life and the role it has on the environment, society and human health. They will be able to apply the scientific method of investigation, communicate effectively in the language of chemistry, and collect and manipulate scientific data and handle chemicals in a safe and effective manner.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CHEM 090 - College Prep Chemistry 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Students will obtain the pre-requisite Chemistry knowledge that will provide a basis for further academic and career/vocational education and training. Students will be able to apply new concepts, including reaction kinetics, equilibrium, and reduction-oxidation to explain why reactions occur and the extent to which they proceed. They will be able to apply these concepts to their environment. They will be able to collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data, communicate effectively in the language of chemistry, and handle chemicals in a safe and effective manner.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
- C in Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11 or Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11
- C in MATH 073
- C in MATH 077
- C in MATH 075
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CHEM 100 - Introductory Chemistry
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course is a basic introduction to chemistry and is intended for students with little or no background in chemistry. Topics include: chemical formulae and equations, simplest formula, atomic mass, mole concept, molarity, periodic table, molecules and chemical bonding, and some descriptive chemistry. Experiments will emphasize basic lab techniques.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CHEM 105 - ACB Seminar 1
Credits: 0.5 Total Hours: 7.5
Restricted to students in Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology
This course includes biweekly presentations by guest speakers or faculty on topics concerning the ACB program and careers. Students are required to prepare a review of a scientific report. Materials on written communication skills will be included.
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CHEM 106 - ACB Seminar 2
Credits: 0.5 Total Hours: 7.5
Restricted to students in Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology
This course involves biweekly seminars or workshops focusing on instructional application of verbal communication skills. Students will receive instruction in the preparation and delivery of scientific talks and, working in pairs, will prepare and present one ten-minute seminar on a scientific topic relevant to the Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology program.
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CHEM 110 - General College Chemistry 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
The first part of a college level package for students in the life sciences and non-science programs. The topics comprise chemical energetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases and oxidation/reduction chemistry.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CHEM 112 - General College Chemistry 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course, along with CHEM 110 , constitutes a first year university transfer package. Topics include: hydrocarbons, alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Prerequisites
One of:
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