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This course is an introduction to political philosophy in the Western (European) tradition. Students will study those ideas, principles, and values that were foundational to the making of dominant political frameworks in the West. They will also become familiar with the key figures that shaped and influenced modern Western political structures, policies, and governance and examine questions relating to the duties and obligations of the state towards its citizens, the submission of citizens to the laws of the state, and other relevant issues.

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This course will focus on the forms and techniques of Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations contrasting and comparing them to similar techniques used by other Canadian Aboriginal Peoples. These artistic techniques, both traditional and contemporary, will be used to create functional and aesthetic objects. Examples will be discussed linking the artistic forms to oral history and the clan structure of First Nations societies in the region. Technical hands-on instruction is balanced with access to First Nations traditional materials and studio-based art practises.

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A sound knowledge of fundamental accounting principles is essential to deal with the concepts presented in this course. The emphasis is on solving problems related to the preparation of financial statements. Specific financial statement elements covered are cash, accounts receivable, inventories, capital assets, and investments. The preparation of the financial statement is thoroughly reviewed.

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An analysis of financial statement elements started in ACC 251 is concluded with coverage of current liabilities, long-term debt, and shareholder's equity. Special topics include leases, pensions, income tax, and financial statement analysis. The preparation of the cash flow statement is thoroughly reviewed.

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This course is an introduction to managerial accounting. Emphasis is placed on cost for planning and control. Some of the topics include cost terms and classifications, job order costing, process costing, activity-based costing, cost behaviours, and cost-volumeprofit relationships. The computer lab component utilizes spreadsheet software.

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This course is a continuation of Management Accounting I. Some of the topics include variable costing, budgeting, standard costs, overhead analysis, transfer pricing, evaluating performance, relevant costs for decision making, and capital budgeting.

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Cultural anthropologists examine social patterns and practices across cultures, with a special interest in how people live in particular places and create meaning. The goal of this course is to examine the diversity of existing human cultures as well as provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts used by cultural anthropologists. Topics include research methods, economic systems, marriage, kinship, political systems, expressive culture, religion, illness, and gender. Examples will be drawn from a variety of Indigenous cultures.

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This course provides a broad introduction to the field of Archaeology and Physical Anthropology as sub-fields of Anthropology. During this course students will examine topics such as: evolutionary theory; living primates and primate evolution; hominid evolution; archaic and modern Homo sapiens; the dispersal of the Genus Homo throughout the world; human variation; the origins of food production; settled life; and the emergence of cities and states. Examples will be drawn from different cultures to explore these topics.

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The basic principles of microbiology are presented in this course, with an emphasis on the relevance of these principles to human health. This course deals with studies of the morphology, growth, and modes of transmission of microorganisms. Topics will also include asepsis, immunology, chemotherapeutic drugs, and epidemiology of infectious diseases.

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This lecture and lab-based course is an introduction to the biological sciences, with emphasis on the chemical nature of life, cell structure and function, metabolism, DNA replication, gene expression, and ecology. The laboratory component includes experiments that reinforce core concepts from the lecture. This course is intended for science majors.

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This course is the first half of a comprehensive survey of the structures and functions of the human organ systems. Lecture topics include cellular physiology, histology, and studies of the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems. An extensive laboratory component is included. This course is appropriate for students who intend to enter Health Sciences programs.

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This course is a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I. It is designed to cover the anatomy and physiology of the muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The emphasis is on the importance of homeostasis and how it is maintained by the concerted functioning of body systems. A laboratory component is included.

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An introductory course exploring topics in the mechanism of inheritance at the organismal and molecular levels, evidence for and mechanisms of evolution, ecological relationships, and animal behaviour. The laboratory will include several long-term investigations, including laboratory experiments on organism? environmental relationships and optional field work.

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The physical and chemical aspects of the biological structure and function of eukaryotic cells is explored, with emphasis on the experimental techniques used to understand cell biology. Additional topics include the evolutionary history of cells and key cell events, such as cell division, cell signalling, cell death, and cell renewal. Laboratory exercises provide an opportunity to perform basic techniques, highlight structures and functions of organelles, and develop skills in experimental design.

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In this course, you will learn how to give and receive effective feedback that will help resolve even the most difficult situations. You will also learn how to create a supportive communication climate for one-to-one problem solving discussions, whether it's with a fellow employee, colleague, or boss. Topics of discussion will focus on identification and prevention of win/lose situations before they begin; six rules to developing a supportive work climate; three essential skills to help resolve all interpersonal conflict; understanding why people do the things they do; how you can turn all conflict into co-operation. (26 hours)

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This four-day session will identify your problem- solving and decision-making style and how it may positively or negatively affect others. You'll learn how to be more effective in group/team meetings, and how to take advantage of the skills of shared responsibility and leadership. This course focuses on applying the "Four Factor Theory;" identifying your preferred problem-solving decision-making style; five motivational drives of all people; skills required to effectively participate in group discussion; facilitating a problemsolving session. (26 hours)

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Refine your interpersonal skills by identifying your behavioural preferences and motivational drives. Learn how to adjust your style of interaction to best meet the motivational needs of others. Through a very reliable instrument, you will discover your negative responses to stress and how to overcome this without having to change your lifestyle. Manage yourself better in relation to time by identifying strengths and potential areas of development; applying effective interaction strategies to meet the various motivational needs and behavioural styles; recognizing your reactions under tension, pressure and stress. (26 hours)

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This course is designed for students who have taken a Chemistry 12 equivalent course within the past 2 years. Topics covered include the electronic structure of atoms, trends of the periodic table, modern bonding theories, intermolecular forces and organic chemistry. A strong understanding of stoichiometry is recommended. Students who take this course cannot take CHEM 113 for additional credit.