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2012, Winter

AUBIO 230 - Molecular Cell Biology
The composition, structure and function of cell membranes including membrane transport, cell signalling and cell-cell interactions. Protein sorting and cytoskeletal function is integrated with their membrane interactions. The social context of cells is also considered.

AUCSC 330 - Database Management Systems I
Introduction to current database management systems in theory and practice. Topics include relational database design (including entity-relationship modelling, relational schema, and normal forms); relational algebra, use of a query language (typically SQL) and other components of a current database management system; overview of database system architecture, file structures (including B-tree indices), query processing, and transaction management; new directions. Prerequisites: AUCSC 210 and AUMAT 250.

AUENV 320/420 - Parks and Wilderness
Examination of scientific principles and concepts underlying parks, wilderness and other protected area systems with emphasis on Canada. Topics include history, philosophy, conceptual frameworks, roles in sustainability, and types of biological and geographic designations. Prerequisite: One of AUBIO 253, AUENV 120, AUGEO 120, consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 320, 420, AUGEO 320, 420.

AUENV/AUGEO 120 - Human Activities and the Natural Environment
An introductory analysis of the interrelationships between society and the natural world, environmental consequences, and human perceptions. The characteristics and interactions of physical environmental systems and various facets of resource management (including forestry, agriculture, fisheries, protected areas, endangered species, and pollution) are described and analyzed.

AUENV/AUGEO 421 - Environmental Science: History and Impacts
This is the capstone course for environmental science/studies. Students examine the contributions of historical figures to the field of environmental science/studies and also examine the role of env science/studies to society (eg. policy, education, advocacy, etc.)

AUFRE 202 - Intermediate French II
Further development of the speaking, reading, and writing skills acquired in AUFRE 201. The major focus is on formal grammar. Prerequisite: One of AUFRE 201; French 31a or 31b or 31c, with a sufficient score on the on-line placement test; French Language Arts 20 or 30 (equal to French immersion), with a sufficient score on the on-line placement test; consent of the instructor.

AUFRE 391 - Introduction to French Literature II
Introduction to the study of French literature as a discipline. Texts chosen from different periods and genres of French literature are situated in their socio-historical context and studied not only for their own intrinsic value, but also for their specific value in assisting a student to master techniques of textual analysis. The course focuses on the prerevolutionary era and is taught in French. Assignments are submitted in English. Prerequisite: AUFRE 202 or consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUFRE 391 and 393.

AUFRE 393 - Introduction to French Literature II
Introduction to the study of French literature as a discipline. Texts chosen from different periods and genres of French literature are located in their socio-historical context and studied not only for their own intrinsic value, but also for their specific value in assisting a student to master techniques of textual analysis. The course focuses on the prerevolutionary era. Prerequisite: AUFRE 202 or consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUFRE 391 and 393.

AUFRE 496 - Selected Topics in French Literature
Study of selected authors, periods, works, methodologies, etc. Focus and content of each course are determined by the individual instructor in the light of student needs, and vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing or consent of the instructor.

AUGDS 427 / 428 - Senior Global and Development Studies Research Seminar
Continuation of AUGDS 427. This course involves implementing research, presentation of results, and a final project. Research may be participatory, qualitative, quantitative, archival, community-based, and may include a practical component. Classes will provide supportive and critical analysis throughout students research process and examine issues, theories, and practices central to global and development studies and social change. This course integrates the varied disciplinary approaches and practices experienced throughout the program. Prerequisites: AUGDS 427 and third or fourth-year standing. Only open to majors in AUIDS-Global and Development Studies. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGDS 428 and AUIDS 428 (2009).

AUMGT 399 - Management Practicum
Students will combine work experience with academic study through the development and completion of an internship program related to management. As part of the internship, students are required to complete a major project related to their work. Prerequisites: AUMGT 200, third year standing and consent of the instructor.

AUMGT 490 - Business Policy and Strategy
Capstone course for the Management in Business Economics program. The course helps the student develop overall directions of an organization and mobilize human and other resources to accomplish strategic goals. The skills, concepts, and tools learned in various courses form the framework for making strategic decision. Prerequisite: Completion of all other courses in the Management Foundations, or consent of program adviser. Notes: Open only to a student in the Bachelor of Management in Business Economics Program.

AUPED 383 - Programming and Processing the Adventure Experience
Examination of the concepts and theories of adventure program planning and design as well as the concepts and theories of adventure program processing such as briefing and debriefing. Prerequisites: AUPED 389; one of AUPED 184, 285, 286.

AUPHI 102 - Introduction to Western Philosophy

AUPHI 423/AUREL 433 - Philosophy, Religion Public Life Research Seminar
Continuation of AUREL 432. This course involves implementing research, presentation of results, and a final writing project. Research may be participatory, archival or community based. Classes provide supportive and critical analysis throughout the student's work and research process. Prerequisite: AUREL 432, third or fourth-year standing. Notes: Only open to students with a major in Philosophy and Religion. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPHI 423, AUREL 423 (2009) and AUREL 433.

AUPHI 496 - Directed Studies II

AUPSY 477 - The Neurobiology of Learning, Memory, and Addiction
Investigation of the neural mechanisms that underlie learning, memory, and addiction. Prerequisite: AUPSY 275.

AUSOC 393 - Political Sociology
Political process seen as social action. An examination of the sociological import of themes such as the forms of power (e.g., authority, force), political organization (e.g., democracy, totalitarianism, the nation state), and political processes (e.g., leadership, party formation, political recruitment). Prerequisites: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105; and *3 at a senior level in Sociology.

AUSOC/CRI 225 - Criminology: A Canadian Perspective
Examination of sociological explanations of crime and criminality. The course focuses on criminality as defined under Canadian criminal law and the traditional legal systems of Canada's aboriginal peoples. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSOC 225 and AUCRI 225.

2011, Fall

AUECO 480 - Ethics in Economics and Business
Investigation of the relation between ethical reflection and the activities of businesses and economics. Attention is paid to the role of self-interest and rationality in economic and business discourse, the relation between the price system and human values, and the morality of the market as a means of social organization. Several case studies are used. Prerequisite: At least *6 at a senior-level in Economics or Management.

AUFRE 301 - Advanced French 1
As a normal sequel to AUFRE 202, the course develops further the speaking, reading, and writing skills acquired at the Intermediate level. The major focus is on formal grammar. Prerequisite: One of AUFRE 202; French 31a or 31b or 31c, with a sufficient score on the on-line placement test; French Language Arts 20 or 30 (equal to French immersion), with a sufficient score on the on-line placement test; consent of the instructor.

AUIDS 230 - Introduction to Women's Studies
Survey and analysis of issues concerning women's lives, both historically and in the present; an account of the development of feminist theories and critiques, and an assessment of the contribution this new scholarship has made in transforming perceived knowledge in a variety of disciplines.

AUMGT 200 - Introduction to Management
Introduction to the basic concepts of management. Topics include the origins of management, functional areas of management, levels of management structure, relationship between structure and function of the organization. Prerequisite: AUMGT 100.

AUPHI 102 - Introduction to Western Philosophy II: Modern Philosophy
Continuation of an introduction to the main problems and theories that have dominated philosophical thought, through study and critical discussions of selected classics of modern philosophy.

AUPHI 422/AUREL 432 - Philosophy, Religion and Public Life Research Seminar
Preparation of a literature review, research proposal, and presentation of a public life issue that will be explored from philosophical and/or religious perspectives. Research may be participatory archival, or community based. It may include a community service learning component. Classes provide supportive and critical analysis throughout the student's work and research process. Prerequisite: Third or fourth-year standing. Notes: Open only to students with a major in Philosophy and Religion. This course can be taken only by a student who is also registered in AUPHI 423. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPHI 422, AUIDS 422 (2009), and AUREL 432.

AUPSY 373 - Psychology of Language
Survey of the production and perception of spoken, signed, and written language. Topics include speech perception, speech production, reading, language acquisition, and language origins. Prerequisite: AUPSY 263. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPSY 373 and AUPSY 271 (2009).

AUPSY 483 - Pyschological Disorders
Advanced-level course that focuses on the research related to the etiology, classification, assessment, and treatment of a variety of psychological disorders in children and adults (e.g., anxiety, addictions, depression, schizophrenia, and personality disorders). A student becomes acquainted with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Prerequisite: AUPSY 275. AUPSY 486 is highly recommended.