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Provides an overview of healing modalities currently used by nurses and other experts in practice in British Columbia. Principles of pharmacology and pharmacodynamics are addressed. Opportunity is provided for students to explore various complementary healing techniques.

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Provides an overview of First Nations health, factors influencing health status, and issues arising from Northern and remote living. Historical events and their impact on health are introduced. Current barriers to health, along with culturally sensitive nursing implications, are explored.

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This course reviewsthe physiology of macronutrients, fluids and electrolytes; and energy metabolism. It examines the nutritional needs of specific client groups throughout the lifespan and in various states of wellness and disease. It examines trends and issues in nutritional practice in society, and the nutrition care process in the healthcare setting.

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This practicum provides the opportunity for consolidated clinical nursing practice with adults who have health problems. This course builds on previous clinical practice with the adult and occurs in various settings in northern BC.

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Morality and ethics are framed socially and culturally in every human society, and are thus dependent on local, social, and historical contexts. This course surveys the development of moral philosophy in the Western tradition. Students will review major thinkers and texts, identify the values and ideas that have shaped Western philosophical thought since 600 BC, and critically examine those contributions and positions in relation to the present through the lens of key moral questions.

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This course introduces the ideals of Reason, Truth, and Knowledge in Western philosophy. Students will confront the fundamental possibility of knowledge by addressing questions such as: What distinguishes knowledge from opinion? Does evidence have to convince to constitute proof? Is truth dependent on agreement? Can perception show us how the world really is or merely how it appears to us? Should we believe only what there is sufficient evidence to support? How is faith related to knowledge and belief?

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This course is a companion to PHIL 106 and will be conducted as a seminar devoted to the discussion of assigned readings. At the end of a series of seminars on the work of an author or group of authors, there will be a short written assignment, giving students an opportunity to formulate and express carefully their understanding of the issues raised. While making their acquaintance with some important ideas in modern and contemporary western thought, students will develop their abilities to read, write, and speak, and to uncover the meaning and structure of arguments in a variety of genres and subjects. Texts will vary from year to year.

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This course is an algebra-based introduction to physics for students in the life and environmental sciences. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, energy, fluids, geometric optics, temperature, and heat.

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This course is an algebra-based introduction to physics for students in the life and environmental sciences. Topics include momentum, rotational motion and dynamics, Newtonian gravitation, rotational equilibrium, vibration and waves, wave optics, electricity, and magnetism. This course, along with PHYS 105, satisfies physics requirement for those whose program areas require a year of university-level (non-calculus) physics.

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This general survey course includes topics such as a brief history of psychology, basic research methodology, biological psychology, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, language and thought.

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This course is a continuation of PSYC 101. Topics include developmental psychology, intelligence and intelligence testing, personality and personality assessment, motivation, emotion, stress and health, social psychology, an introduction to psychological disorders and their treatment.

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This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of statistics in the social sciences. The focus will be on the analysis and interpretation of data using descriptive and inferential statistics. In the laboratory, students will gain experience with computerized data analysis.

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This course introduces the logic and application of various research methods in psychology. Students formulate research questions and choose appropriate research designs. Direct experience in data collection and research design is provided in the laboratory. Additionally, students will learn how to write a research report according to APA standards.

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The student is introduced to the field of personality through the examination of the major theories and perspectives of personality (e.g., psychoanalysis, trait theory, biological, humanistic, behavioural and cognitive theories). Personality development and personality assessment from these approaches will be introduced. The refinement, research and application of these theories will be explored and critically evaluated.

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Social Psychology is the scientific study of how social influences affect people's thoughts, feelings, and actions. Major topics include affiliation, attraction, attitude and attitude change, prejudice, conformity, obedience, aggression, altruism, and group dynamics. Social psychological theories are presented along with a critical evaluation of research and research methodology related to the above topics.

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This course provides an overview of contemporary knowledge about the interrelationships among biological processes, the mind, and behaviour. Major topics include neuroanatomy, cellular communication, nervous system development, neuroplasticity, and the influence of drugs and hormones on behaviour. Methods of investigating biological processes and research methodology in biological psychology will be studied. Sensory and motor systems as well as higher cognitive processes such as learning, memory, and language will also be introduced. Students will learn about the role of biological mechanisms involved in stress, addictions and brain and psychological disorders.

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Cognitive Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and mental processes. Major topics include research methods in cognition, cognitive neuroscience, perception, attention, memory, language, concept formation, imagery, problem solving, and embodied cognition. The role of the nervous system in cognition will be studied. Topics may also include reading, expertise, imagery, executive processes, meta-cognition, artificial intelligence, and comparative cognition.

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This course is an introduction to the basic sociological theories and methods for studying individuals, groups, and institutions with Canadian materials and Indigenous content. Topics will include culture, socialization, families, education, gender, aging, and deviance. These concerns will be illustrated and developed with Canadian materials.

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This course examines topics that include the characteristics and changes in the general population, local and Indigenous communities and ethnic groups This course also looks at social movements, political parties, work settings, and religious organizations. These concerns are illustrated and developed with Canadian materials.

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An examination of the social organization of race and ethnic relations in Canada. The causes and consequences of the changing pattern of immigration. Descriptions of the major ethnic groups and communities. The development of the ideology, policy, and practice of multiculturalism. The survival and decline of ethnic identities. An examination of problems of private prejudice and the practice of institutional racism. The culture and behaviour of First Nations in Canada. An analysis of the land claims issue in Canada.