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University of Alberta Calendar 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Listings
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Details of Courses
Courses taught at the University of Alberta are listed alphabetically. All courses, except those taught by Faculté Saint-Jean, are described in English.
Each course is designated by its computer abbreviation and a number. Students should use this abbreviation and number when completing any form requiring this information.
Courses are numbered according to the following system:
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Pre-University |
| 100-199 |
Basic Undergraduate. Normally requires no university-level prerequisites. Designed typically for students in the first year of a program. |
| 200-299 |
Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 100-level. Designed typically for students in the second year of a program. |
| 300-399 |
Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 200-level. Designed typically for students in the third year of a program. |
| 400-499 |
Advanced Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 300-level. Designed typically for students in the fourth year of a program. |
| 500-599 |
Graduate. Designated for graduate students and certain advanced or honors undergraduate students in their final year. |
| 600-799 |
Graduate Courses |
| 800-899 |
Special Registrations |
| 900-999 |
Graduate Thesis and Project Numbers |
For the purposes of program descriptions and prerequisite designation, courses numbered 100-199 are designated as Junior Courses and courses numbered 200-499 are designated as Senior Courses.
Note: Some exceptions to the course number system described above have been granted to the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
Course Description Symbols and Figures
Several symbols and figures are used to indicate the type, duration, and weight of courses.
- ★—Indicates “units of course weight,” and usually follows the course title. The accompanying number indicates the weight of the course as used in computing grade point averages and for meeting degree requirements.
A course which runs throughout the Fall/Winter (i.e., from September through April) is usually weighted ★6. A course that runs for only one term (i.e., Fall: from September to December, or Winter: from January through April) is usually weighted ★3. Certain courses are offered over Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer, or in one term, with weights of ★1, ★2, and ★4. These are considered as one-sixth, one-third, and two-thirds of a Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer course, respectively. Some honors and graduate courses involving research may vary in weight according to the length and difficulty of the project. Some clinical courses may vary in weight according to the length of clinical experience. Some courses, not included in the computation of grade point averages, are offered for credit only and either carry a weight of ★0, or are marked as “Credit.”
Undergraduate students who take courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering but are not registered in Engineering will have a course weight assigned for these courses according to the protocol of their home Faculty.
- fi—Denotes: “fee index,” the value used to calculate the instructional fees for each course. The fee index is multiplied by the fee index value (given in the appropriate subsection of Tuition and Fees ) to give the dollar value of instructional fees for the course.
For normal courses, the fee index is twice the value of the units of course weight; for example, a course with ★3 normally has fi 6. In cases where exceptional fees considerations need to be made, the fee index is set differently by the Board of Governors.
Note that certain programs (e.g., MD, DDS, etc.) are assessed on a program fee basis for all or certain years. In these cases, the fee index calculation does not apply.
- (x term, a-b-c)—These figures in parentheses give information on when the course is offered and the hours of instruction required by the course in a week, or in some cases the total time in a term.
In the case of a single-term course, the term in which the course is given is mentioned (item x). The designation “either term” means that the course may be offered either in the first term or in the second term or in each term, at the discretion of the department concerned. The designation “variable” means that the course may be taught either as a single-term or as a full-session course.
Item a indicates lecture hours. Item b indicates seminar hour(s), demonstration hours (d), clinic hours (c), or lecture-laboratory hours (L). Item c indicates laboratory hours. For two-term courses, the hours of instruction are the same in both terms unless otherwise indicated. The expression 3/2 means 3 hours of instruction every second week; 2s/2 means 2 seminar hours every second week.
Examples:
(first term, 3-0-3): a course taught in first term with 3 hours lecture, no seminar, and 3 hours lab per week.
(second term, 0-1s-2): a course taught in second term with no lectures, 1 seminar hour, and 2 hours of lab per week.
(either term, 3-0-0): a course taught in either first or second term, or each term, with 3 lecture hours per week, no seminar, and no lab.
(two-term, 3-0-3): a course taught over both first and second term with three lecture hours, no seminar, and three hours lab per week.
(variable, 3-0-0): a course which may be taught in either first or second term or over two terms with three lecture hours per week, no seminar, and no lab.
- Prerequisite—This provides information on courses which must be successfully completed before registering in the more advanced course.
Corequisite—This provides information on courses which must be taken before or at the same time as the course described in the listing.
Note: Departments are authorized to cancel the registration of those students registered in a course offered by the department if they do not meet the prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements stated in the course description in this Calendar.
- [Department]— This indicates the department responsible for registration for interdepartmental courses. Normally, courses will be credited to the discipline listed in the square brackets.
- Open Studies Courses—See Registration for complete details on admission and registration. To browse courses that have been approved for Open Studies students, see Open Studies Course Listings on the Office of the Registrar website.
Important: Registration Procedures for Two-Term Courses
Students are strongly advised to refer to the Registration and Courses menu at www.registrarsoffice.ualberta.ca for details. Two-term courses are normally offered over two terms (either Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer). In a few instances, two-term courses are offered within a single term. In all cases these are identifiable in the Class Schedule because they consist of part A and part B (e.g., English 111A and 111B).
To successfully register in a two-term course, students, must do the following:
- Register in both the part A and part B for all types of sections offered (Lectures, Labs, Seminars, etc.);
- Register in the same section numbers for part A and part B of a course (e.g., Lecture A1 for both part A and part B, and Lab E3 for both part A and part B);
- Register in all the appropriate sections on the same day.
All of the above must be done or the course registration is invalid and will be deleted. Invalid registrations will be deleted nightly. It is the student’s responsibility to attempt the course registration again, subject to availability.
Example: A student wishes to register in ABCD 101, a two-term course. It has a lecture and a lab section. Based on the student’s timetable planning, decides to take Lecture C3 and Lab C8. The student must add
| In Fall Term |
ABCD 101A Lec C3 and ABCD 101A Lab C8, |
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| In Winter Term |
ABCD 101B Lec C3 and ABCD 101B Lab C8. |
All these sections must be added on the same day to successfully register. Otherwise the registration in ABCD 101 will be deleted overnight and the student’s place in the course will be lost.
Course Renumbering
Over the years many courses have been renumbered. Old numbers can be found within individual course listings of previous Calendar editions.
Courses on Reserve
Courses not offered in the past four years are removed from this Calendar and placed on Reserve. These courses may be taught again in the future, in which case they would be brought back into the active Course Listings and placed in the Calendar. Information about Reserve Courses is available through the Registrar’s Office, the University Secretariat, and Faculty Offices.
Faculty Specific Regulations Regarding Courses
For specific Faculty regulations relating to courses and for a complete list of subjects taught by a Faculty, please consult the Undergraduate Programs section of the Calendar at the end of each Faculty section.
Physical Requirements for University Courses
The University has a commitment to the education of all academically qualified students and special services are frequently provided on campus to assist disabled students.
Nevertheless, some courses make certain unavoidable demands on students with respect to the possession of a certain level of physical skill or ability if the academic objectives of the course are to be realized. In case of doubt, students are advised to contact the Department concerned and Student Accessibility Disability Services (SAS), Office of the Dean of Students.
Because support services cannot be guaranteed for all off-campus courses, instructors may be obliged to refuse registration in such courses.
Course Availability
The following is a comprehensive course listing of all the approved courses that the University of Alberta may offer. The appearance of a course in this list does not guarantee that the course will actually be offered. The most current information on courses is available on Bear Tracks at https://www.beartracks.ualberta.ca
Course Listings
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Augustana Faculty - Religion: Undergraduate Department of Fine Arts
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AUREL 392 - Directed Reading in Religion II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study in a specific area of religion as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in each of these courses.
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AUREL 393 - Directed Reading in Religion III
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study in a specific area of religion as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in each of these courses.
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AUREL 394 - Directed Reading in Religion IV
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study in a specific area of religion as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in each of these courses.
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AUREL 395 - Directed Reading in Religion V
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study in a specific area of religion as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in each of these courses.
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AUREL 396 - Directed Reading in Religion VI
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study in a specific area of religion as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: *3 at a senior level in Religion or Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in each of these courses.
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AUREL 397 - Directed Reading in Religion VII
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study in a specific area of religion as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: *3 at a senior level in Religion or Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in each of these courses.
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AUREL 398 - Directed Reading in Religion VIII
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study in a specific area of religion as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: *3 at a senior level in Religion or Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in each of these courses.
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AUREL 399 - Directed Reading in Religion IX
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study in a specific area of religion as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: *3 at a senior level in Religion or Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in each of these courses.
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Augustana Faculty - Scandinavian: Undergraduate Department of Fine Arts
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AUSCA 101 - Beginners’ Norwegian I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) AUSCA 101 and 102 are designed to develop ability in reading and writing Norwegian, with a strong emphasis on the development of comprehension and oral communication skills. During this process, the student participates in a wide variety of interactive activities and is also exposed to contemporary Norwegian culture. These two courses not only encourage the student to think critically about the principles of grammar as they relate to the Norwegian language, but also stimulate an in-depth understanding of the principles by which language functions in general. These two courses also lead the student through the steps of reflective learning as they consider and discuss language learning strategies.
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AUSCA 102 - Beginners’ Norwegian II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) Continuation of AUSCA 101. Prerequisite: AUSCA 101.
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AUSCA 142 - Viking Age Mythology
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) A survey of Viking Age / Old Norse mythology and heroic legends, focusing on readings in translation from the Poetic and Prose Eddas. The influence of Old Norse mythology on European and North American visual art, literature, popular culture, and music from the 19th century to the present is also examined.
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AUSCA 161 - Scandinavian Folk Literature
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduction to the three major genres of Scandinavian folk literature: the fictional folk tale, the legend, and the ballad. Folk literature as a cultural mirror and the impact of folk literature on nineteenth- and twentieth-century Scandinavian literature are also explored. All lectures and readings are in English.
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AUSCA 201 - Intermediate Norwegian I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) Reading and study of selected texts in Norwegian literature and culture. Composition and conversation are emphasized. Prerequisite: AUSCA 102 or Consent of the Instructor.
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AUSCA 202 - Intermediate Norwegian II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) Continuation of AUSCA 201. Prerequisite: AUSCA 201.
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AUSCA 231 - Scandinavian Culture and Civilization
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Survey of Scandinavian life and achievement, past and present, with emphasis on social and cultural conditions against a geographical and historical background. All lectures and readings are in English. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSCA 231 and AUGEO 242.
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AUSCA 237 - Selected Topics in Scandinavian Literature
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Study of selected topics in Scandinavian literature. Focus and content of each course will vary from year to year.
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AUSCA 261 - Scandinavian Folk Literature
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduction to the three major genres of Scandinavian folk literature: the fictional folk tale, the legend, and the ballad. Folk literature as a cultural mirror and the impact of folk literature on nineteenth- and twentieth-century Scandinavian literature are also explored. All lectures and readings are in English.
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AUSCA 271 - Personal Narratives of the North
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Analysis of personal narratives from the Canadian North and northern Scandinavia, with a focus on texts linking these regions. Narratives written from a variety of perspectives are read, including those of aboriginal peoples, explorers, professionals, adventurers and families. Texts which explore gender roles and gender myths in the North are also examined. Autobiographical theory is employed to analyze the texts. All lectures and readings are in English.
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AUSCA 337 - Selected Topics in Scandinavian Literature
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Study of selected topics in Scandinavian literature. Focus and content of each course will vary from year to year.
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AUSCA 401 - Directed Study: Language
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of the Norwegian language. Prerequisite: AUSCA 202 or Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
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AUSCA 403 - Directed Reading
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of a specific area of Scandinavian literature as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: A 200-level Scandinavian literature course or Consent of the Instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
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AUSCA 405 - Directed Study: Area Studies
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of a specific area of Scandinavian culture as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: AUSCA 231. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
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AUSCI 100 - Selected Topics in Science
★ 1-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Selected topics in the study of Science. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
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AUSCI 115 - Scientific Inquiry in Biological Sciences
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-3) Introduction to the scientific process and methods in biological sciences. Hands-on, project-based introduction to the scope of biology, diversity of life, levels of organization of biological systems and essential laboratory and field techniques.
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AUSCI 125 - General Chemistry Lab I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-3) Introduction to the scientific process and methods in chemical sciences. Hands-on experiments will be used to introduce key techniques and concepts in the chemistry lab, including simple aqueous reactions, manipulation of solids and liquids, titrations and stoichiometry.
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AUSCI 135 - Practical Introduction to Computational Thinking and Problem Solving
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-3) Through teamwork and programming in a scripting language (such as Python or Ruby), this course introduces computational thinking, problem solving, and the fundamental ideas of computing science. Driven by building a computer application, students will use algorithms, abstraction and modelling, learning the syntax and semantics of a high-level language, investigate fundamental programming concepts and data structures, and use basic software development methods and tools. Documentation standards, object-orientated programming, and exception handling will be required in the computer application. Geographical user interfaces and event-driven programming may also be included. Prerequisite. Mathematics 30-1. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCSC 111 (2021) and AUSCI 135.
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AUSCI 165 - Physics Laboratory
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-3) Introduction to the scientific process and experimental methods in physics. Hands-on experiments, spanning several branches of physics, will develop skills in experimental design, quantitative data analysis, experiment evaluation and scientific communication.
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AUSCI 200 - Selected Topics in Science
★ 1-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Selected topics in the study of Science. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
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AUSCI 235 - Practices in Data Structures and Algorithms
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-3) Object-oriented design and programming in Java with experience in data structures and container classes using arrays, lists, array lists, stacks, queues, user-defined structures and an introduction to trees, along with associated algorithms such as insertion, removal, sorting and retrieval; introduction to examples in algorithm analysis; introduction to recursion. Prerequisites: One of AUCSC 111 (2021), AUCSC 113, or AUSCI 135. Corequisite: AUCSC 211. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCSC 112 (2021) and AUSCI 235.
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AUSCI 250 - Introduction to Computational Methods
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1.5) Computational methods and software packages and libraries in the mathematical sciences with applications to differentiation and integrations, data fitting, nonlinear systems and differential equations. Prerequisites: AUCSC 111 (2021) or AUCSC 113, and AUMAT 110 or 116; or consent of the instructor. Corequisite: AUMAT 120.
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AUSCI 300 - Selected Topics in Science
★ 1-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Selected topics in the study of Science. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
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AUSCI 330 - History and Theory of Computing
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) History and models of computers including finite automata and Turing machines, computability, basics of formal languages and complexity classes (P, NP, NP -complete). Prerequisite: AUCSC 113 or AUSCI 135 and AUMAT 250. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUMAT 355, AUCSC 315 and AUCSC 415 (2021)
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AUSCI 385 - Mentoring in Computing and Mathematics
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-3) This course involves tutoring students learning first-year material in mathematics and computing science for 3 hours per week in the Math & Computing Support Centre (MCSC). Tutors will also receive coaching from the MCSC Director in how best to perform their duties. Prerequisites: *15 in MAT or CSC and third-year standing.
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AUSCI 400 - Selected Topics in Science
★ 1-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Selected topics in the study of Science. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
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AUSCI 405 - Chemical and Physical Sciences Capstone
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course will integrate learning across the different streams in the Chemical and Physical Sciences major. Students will spend time examining some significant historical problems such as the history of the development of the atomic model, history of the development of the periodic table, diversity and ethical questions and problems in the natural sciences. The course will culminate with an interdisciplinary senior research project. Prerequisites: 4th year standing and *6 of 300- or 400-level AUBIO, AUCHE or AUPHY.
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AUSCI 425 - Senior Mentorship Experience
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) This course will involve weekly laboratory instruction for general chemistry (AUSCI 125 and AUCHE 213) labs. Students enrolled in the course will be responsible for supervision of students during the labs as well as mentoring of junior students who will be assisting in the lab. Students will be expected to attend weekly technical meetings on lab logistics, safety and procedures. In addition, students will attend weekly seminars on teaching practice, communication and student mentorship experience. An important component of this course will be reflective assignments about the teaching experience. Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year standing. Consent of the instructors based on successful completion of the selection process.
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AUSCI 430 - Ethical Issues in Computing and Mathematics
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course explores a variety of ethical issues related to computing and mathematics. Students will study ethical theory, professional codes of ethics, and apply them to make moral decisions. Topics involve information privacy and security, surveillance, cryptography, data mining, intellectual property and copyrights, computer crime and abuse, etc. The course includes extensive writing assignments and oral presentations. Prerequisite: At least *15 in Computing Science or Mathematics or at least third-year standing.
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AUSSC 100 - Selected Topics in Social Sciences
★ 1-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Selected topics in the study of Social Sciences. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
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AUSSC 200 - Selected Topics in Social Sciences
★ 1-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Selected topics in the study of Social Sciences. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
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AUSSC 300 - Selected Topics in Social Sciences
★ 1-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Selected topics in the study of Social Sciences. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
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AUSSC 400 - Selected Topics in Social Sciences
★ 1-6 (variable) (variable, variable) Selected topics in the study of Social Sciences. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
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Augustana Faculty - Sociology: Undergraduate Department of Social Sciences
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AUSOC 101 - Introducing Sociology: Principles and Practice
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduction to sociology focusing on understanding the relation between the individual and society using concepts like social control, class, role, self, reference group, ideology, and world view. Through the use of some popular films, specific attention is paid to understanding the way we (as particular individuals) are, in taken-for-granted ways, shaped by our membership in large and small groupings. The implications of this shaping for our ideas of freedom, individuality, and morality are debated and examined.
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AUSOC 103 - Introducing Sociology: Institutions and Insight
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduction to sociology focusing on the relation between social institutions and everyday life. Through an examination of institutions like law, family, education, politics, religion, and economy, the course develops an understanding of themes such as changes in family organization, the relation between delinquency and power, and the relation between religion and economy. Prerequisite: AUSOC 101 or 105.
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AUSOC 105 - Social Anthropology
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Ethnographic materials from non-Western societies are utilized to examine culture, social structure, and social process. Particular attention is paid to everyday life within various types of societies and how sociological ways of knowing are enriched by an attentiveness to cross-cultural research.
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AUSOC 218 - Sociology of Global and Development Issues
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introductory exploration of the issues of global economic development, global wealth and poverty, and global inequality. Alternative theoretical perspectives are introduced. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105.
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AUSOC 222 - Canadian Social Issues
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduction to sociological perspectives on social problems. Various theoretical orientations are applied to contemporary Canadian social issues such as poverty, gender issues, aboriginal rights, human sexuality, and regionalism. Prerequisites: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105, AUIDS 160 (2020) or AUCRI 160, or consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSOC 222 and AUCRI 222 (2020).
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AUSOC 232 - Theoretic Developments in Sociology I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Survey of the origin and the development of classical sociological theory, with particular emphasis on Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105.
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AUSOC 233 - Theoretic Developments in Sociology II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Survey of the contributions of modern and contemporary sociological theorists, particularly Weber, Parsons, Mead, and others. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 101, 103 or 105; and AUSOC 232.
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AUSOC 236 - Research Design and Qualitative Methods
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Examination of the relation between the method of inquiry and the problem which inquiry addresses. It is designed to acquaint students with numerous approaches to social research, covering all phases of the research process including formulation of a research problem, design of instruments, collection of data and analysis of results. Particular attention is given to qualitative methods, including interviewing, observation, focus groups, and unobtrusive measures. Students will be expected to conduct original research assignments. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105.
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AUSOC 262 - Mass Communication and Contemporary Society
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) What kind of communication is mass communication, and in what ways in particular is this different from other forms of communication? What does it mean to live in an age of mass culture? The construction and character of mass society as one organizational and communicative possibility, using notions of postmodernism and post-industrialism. Prerequisite: AUSOC 101, 103 or 105.
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AUSOC 271 - The Family
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Examination of the Western family from ancient Hebrew to contemporary times. It involves the study of the development of the modern nuclear family organization and the controversy over its demise. The relation of the family to wider social structures and society is also considered. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105, consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 275 - Sex, Gender, and Society
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Examination of the relation between gender as a social institution and our experiences of sexual identity and gender. The way gender differences are constructed and sustained as part of the reality of everyday life is also examined. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105, consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 279 - Women in Contemporary Cuba
★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Sociological examination of the life of women in contemporary Cuba, focusing on the experience of women within families, workplaces, and education. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSOC 279 and AUSPA 253. The course is available only as part of the Augustana-in-Cuba Program.
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AUSOC 301 - Directed Reading I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of a specific area of sociology as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Notes: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.
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AUSOC 302 - Directed Reading II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of a specific area of sociology as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: AUSOC 301 or 401, and consent of the instructor. Notes: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.
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AUSOC 304 - Selected Topics in Sociology
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Study of selected topics at an advanced level that allows for a focus that is both specific and deep. Prerequisites: *3 at a senior level in Sociology and 3rd year standing, or consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 305 - Selected Topics in Sociology
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Study of selected topics at an advanced level that allows for a focus that is both specific and deep. Prerequisites: *3 at a senior level in Sociology and 3rd year standing, or consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 307 - Directed Research I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Original research project as developed by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Notes: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.
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AUSOC 308 - Directed Research II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Original research project as developed by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Notes: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.
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AUSOC 339 - Fieldwork Methodology
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Examination of fieldwork as it pertains to a qualitative sociology. Topics include epistemology, participant observation, unstructured interviews, managing and interpreting data, and research ethics. Each student completes an original field research project. Prerequisite: AUSOC 236 or AUPOL 200 and 3rd year standing, or consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 341 - Sociology of Food
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course places food into broader sociocultural context to better understand why we eat what we eat. Topics will include: patterns of food production, distribution and consumption; the role of rood in relation to embodiment, identities, culture, class, and gender; the socio-cultural and political-economic organization of local, national, and global food systems; the implication of the food system for health, urban-rural relations, ecological sustainability, and social justice; food as a site of power relations, contestation, and social movements. In sum, this course will offer a sociological perspective of the food system and of engagements for its social transformation. Prerequisites: *3 at a senior level in Sociology and 3rd year standing, or consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 358 - Environmental Sociology
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Theoretical and empirical examination of the connection between the natural environment and the social world. This involves inquiry into the sociological dimensions of some major contemporary environmental problems including air, water and soil pollution, decreased biodiversity, deforestation, climate change, and ozone depletion. Particular attention is paid to the social and political connections among issues of industrialization, development, globalization, inequality, gender, social change and environmental destruction. Prerequisites: One of AUSOC 101, 103 or 105, and *3 at a senior level in AUSOC or AUENV, and 3rd year standing, or consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSOC 358 and AUENV 358.
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AUSOC 372 - Visual Sociology
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) An inquiry into visual representation in and of society; this includes the social dimensions that encompass the making, interpretation, and use of visual images, especially photographs, in collective life and within contemporary sociological research. Prerequisites: AUSOC 101, *3 at a senior level in Sociology and 3rd year standing or consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 377 - Theoretical Approaches to Gender
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Examination of various theoretical approaches to gender, primarily the various forms of feminism. This course will engage a range of current gendered issues and utilize theoretical debates to gain a better appreciation of the breadth and depth of gendered experience. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 232, 233, 275, or any course listed in the Women’s Studies program; and 3rd year standing; or consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 391 - Social Change from Development to Globalization
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Examination of some of the global processes of social change, including theoretical perspectives of development and globalization, such as modernization theory, World Systems theory and sustainable development. Prerequisite: *3 at a senior level in Sociology, or one of AUSOC 101, 103 and 105 plus participation in an international program; and 3rd year standing; or consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 393 - Political Sociology
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) 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: *3 at a senior level in Sociology and 3rd year standing, or consent of the instructor.
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AUSOC 401 - Directed Reading I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of a specific area of sociology as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Notes: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.
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AUSOC 402 - Directed Reading II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of a specific area of sociology as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: AUSOC 301 or 401, and consent of the instructor. Notes: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.
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AUSOC 407 - Directed Research I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Original research project as developed by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Notes: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.
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AUSOC 408 - Directed Research II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Original research project as developed by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Notes: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.
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AUSOC 439 - Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Theory
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Issues in contemporary theory. Central concepts and arguments proposed by a variety of theorists are examined. Topics covered vary by instructor. A student confronts primary texts. Prerequisite: *6 at a senior level in Sociology.
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Augustana Faculty - Spanish: Undergraduate Department of Fine Arts
Augustana Faculty
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AUSPA 101 - Beginners’ Spanish I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) Introduction to the essentials of the Spanish language designed to develop ability in speaking and writing, with a strong emphasis on the development of oral communication skills. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 101 and 103.
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AUSPA 102 - Beginners’ Spanish II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) Continuation of AUSPA 101. Prerequisite: AUSPA 101. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 102 and 104.
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AUSPA 103 - Introductory Spanish I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Introduction to the Spanish language designed to develop functional oral skills and a rudimentary reading and writing ability in Spanish through class instruction, seminars, and immersion experience, including living with Spanish speakers. Corequisite: Participation in an Augustana Learning and Beyond offering in Spanish Latin America. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 101 and 103.
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AUSPA 104 - Introductory Spanish II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Continuation of introduction to the Spanish language designed to develop functional oral skills and a rudimentary reading and writing ability in Spanish through class instruction, seminars, and immersion experience, including living with Spanish speakers. Prerequisite: AUSPA 101 or 103. Corequisite: Participation in an Augustana Learning and Beyond offering in Spanish Latin America. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 102 and 104.
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AUSPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) Designed to consolidate basic Spanish language skills through systematic grammar review and practice in various language skills. Prerequisite: Spanish 30 (or equivalent), AUSPA 102 or 104. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 201 and 203.
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AUSPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) Continuation of AUSPA 201. Prerequisite: AUSPA 201 or 203. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 202 and 204.
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AUSPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Stress on oral communication through immersion, including living with native Spanish speakers. A continuation of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and understanding Hispanic culture that was begun at the first year level of Spanish. Completion of the verb system and introduction to translation and interpretation. Prerequisite: AUSPA 102 or 104. Corequisite: Participation in an Augustana Learning and Beyond offering in Spanish Latin America. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 201, 203.
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AUSPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) A continuation of AUSPA 203. Stress on oral communication through immersion, including living with native Spanish speakers. A continuation of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and understanding Hispanic culture that was begun at the first year level of Spanish. Completion of the verb system and introduction to translation and interpretation. Prerequisite: AUSPA 201 or 203. Corequisite: Participation in an Augustana Learning and Beyond offering in Spanish Latin America. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 202, and 204.
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AUSPA 241 - Development Studies Practicum
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) By working in a Latin American country in projects dealing with such issues as health care, water aid, sustainable farming, developing co-operatives, and education, the student becomes familiar with various aspects of and integrated approach to development. Prerequisite: Consent of the selection committee. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 241, 341, AUGDS 223, 323.
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AUSPA 250 - Integrated Studies (Cuba)
★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) This is a mandatory course for all students attending the Augustana-in-Cuba program. The course will integrate various disciplinary considerations with the student’s experiences while living and studying for a semester in Cuba. Themes will include: Cuban society and culture, Cuba in a Latin American context, Cuba and the world. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 250 and AUIDS 292. The course is available only as part of the Augustana-in-Cuba Program. Costs of the program beyond and including regular tuition are the responsibility of the student. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
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AUSPA 252 - Cuban Government and Politics
★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Survey of Cuban state institutions, political ideas, the Organs of Popular Power, the Communist Party of Cuba, and mass organizations. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 252 and AUPOL 239. The course is available only as part of the Augustana-in-Cuba Program.
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AUSPA 253 - Women in Contemporary Cuba
★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Sociological examination of the life of women in contemporary Cuba, focusing on the experience of women within families, workplaces and education. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 253 and AUSOC 279. The course is available only as part of the Augustana-in-Cuba Program.
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AUSPA 301 - Advanced Spanish I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 4-0-0) Designed as the normal sequel to AUSPA 202, the course is intended to strengthen and consolidate speaking, reading, and writing skills acquired in the aforementioned courses. Prerequisite: AUSPA 202 or 204. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 301 and 303.
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AUSPA 302 - Advanced Spanish II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 8-0-0 in 6 weeks) Designed as the normal sequel to AUSPA 301, the course is intended to strengthen and consolidate speaking, reading, and writing skills acquired in the aforementioned course. Prerequisite: AUSPA 301 or 303. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 302 and 304.
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AUSPA 303 - Advanced Spanish I
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Designed to develop further the comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills acquired in Intermediate Spanish through classroom instruction, excursions and immersion experience, including living with native Spanish speakers. Improvement in overall fluency, enhanced knowledge of Hispanic culture and review of key grammatical concepts are integral to the course. Prerequisite: AUSPA 202 or 204. Corequisite: Participation in an Augustana Learning and Beyond offering in Spanish Latin America. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 301 and 303.
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AUSPA 304 - Advanced Spanish II
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Continuation of AUSPA 303. Designed to develop further the comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills acquired in Intermediate Spanish through classroom instruction, excursions and immersion experience, including living with native Spanish speakers. Improvement in overall fluency, enhanced knowledge of Hispanic culture and review of key grammatical concepts are integral to the course. Prerequisite: AUSPA 301 or 303. Corequisite: Participation in an Augustana Learning and Beyond offering in Spanish Latin America. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 302 and 304.
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AUSPA 341 - Development Studies Practicum
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) By working in a Latin American country in projects dealing with such issues as health care, water aid, sustainable farming, developing co-operatives, and education, the student becomes familiar with various aspects of and integrated approach to development. Prerequisite: Consent of the selection committee. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 241, 341, AUGDS 223, 323.
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AUSPA 402 - Directed Study: Language
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of a specific area of Spanish as defined by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisites: *15 at a senior level in Spanish, including at least *3 at the 300 level, and consent of the instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
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AUSPA 403 - Directed Study: Literature
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Intensive study of a specific area of Spanish as defined by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisites: *15 at a senior level in Spanish, including at least *3 at the 300 level, and consent of the instructor. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
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AUSPA 404 - Advanced Spanish III
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Designed to develop further the comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills acquired in Advanced Spanish through classroom instruction, excursions and immersion experience, including living with native Spanish speakers. Improvement in overall fluency, enhanced knowledge of Hispanic culture and review of key grammatical concepts are integral to the course. Prerequisite: AUSPA 302 or AUSPA 304. Corequisite: Participation in an Augustana Learning and Beyond offering in Spanish Latin America.
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AUSPA 405 - Advanced Spanish IV
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Designed to develop further the comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills acquired in Advanced Spanish through classroom instruction, excursions and immersion experience, including living with native Spanish speakers. Improvement in overall fluency, enhanced knowledge of Hispanic culture and review of key grammatical concepts are integral to the course. Prerequisite: AUSPA 402 or AUSPA 404. Corequisite: Participation in an Augustana Learning and Beyond offering in Spanish Latin America.
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Augustana Faculty - Statistics: Undergraduate Department of Science
Augustana Faculty
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AUSTA 153 - Introductory Applied Statistics
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1) Introduction to elementary statistical concepts designed to provide an understanding of how statistics can be used to analyze real world phenomena. Emphasis is on applications in the field of business and economics. The student is required to use spreadsheet and other statistical software to analyze and examine statistical data. Prerequisite: Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2. Notes: The course does not count toward the major in Mathematics and Physics or the minor in Mathematics. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSTA 153, 213, 215 or AUPSY 213 (2020).
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AUSTA 213 - Statistical Methods
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3) Frequency distributions, averages, dispersion, simple linear regression and correlation, elementary probability, binomial and normal distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, significance tests on means and variances, chi square tests for two way tables, introduction to the analysis of variance. Labs include projects in which a student collects and analyzes real data. Prerequisite: Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2. Notes: The course does not count toward the major in Mathematics and Physics or the minor in Mathematics. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSTA 153, 213, 215, AUPSY 213 (2020).
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AUSTA 215 - Statistical Methods for the Natural Sciences
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Experimental design, data presentation and analysis; descriptive statistics, probability distributions and statistical hypothesis testing; parametric and nonparametric tests, correlation and regression; use of statistical software. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2; one of AUBIO 111, AUCHE 110, AUCSC 111 (2021), 113, AUENV 120, AUGEO 120, AUMAT 110, 116, 120, AUPHY 102 (2021), 104 (2021), 110 (2021), 120. Notes: The course does not count toward the major in Mathematics and Physics or the minor in Mathematics. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSTA 153, 213, 215, AUPSY 213 (2020).
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Biochemistry: Undergraduate Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Notes
- BIOCH 200 , BIOCH 310 , BIOCH 320 , BIOCH 330 , BIOCH 401 , BIOCH 410 , BIOCH 420 , BIOCH 430 , BIOCH 441 , BIOCH 450 , BIOCH 455 , BIOCH 460 can be used by students in the Faculty of Science as science courses.
- Courses in clinical biochemistry are listed under Medical Laboratory Science.
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BIOCH 200 - Introductory Biochemistry
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) An introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Protein structure and function; enzymes; lipids and the structure of biological membranes; nucleotides and the structure of nucleic acids; bioenergetics and the catabolism of carbohydrates. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 261 or 164, or SCI 100.
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BIOCH 250 - The Biochemical Foundations of Medicine
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This online course covers principles of biochemistry identified in the revised MCAT (2015) in the section “Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems.” The material is presented with a focus on clinical correlations and includes the following topics. 1) The structure and function of proteins and biological membranes focusing on enzymes, antibodies, structural proteins, membrane lipids, ion channels and transporter proteins, receptors, and the transduction of hormonal signals. 2) The integration of metabolism focusing on fuels and organ specialization, metabolism of glucose, fatty acids, cholesterol, and amino acids, and the hormonal regulation of energy metabolism. 3) DNA, RNA and the synthesis of proteins focusing on transcription and translation, mutations, the regulation of gene expression, and DNA damage and repair. CHEM 101, 102, 261 and 263, or equivalent, are recommended pre-requisites. Credit may not be obtained in both BIOCH 250 and BIOCH 200.
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BIOCH 295 - Special Topics in Biochemistry
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Covers focused topics in biochemistry at an introductory level. This course is intended for undergraduates who are not in Biochemistry programs. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisites: BIOL 30 and CHEM 30 are highly recommended but may be waived with consent of the instructor. Other prerequisite courses may be identified by the instructor, depending on the topic covered. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
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BIOCH 299 - Research Opportunity Program
★ 1.5 (fi 3) (either term, 0-0-3) A credit/no-credit course under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Biochemistry. Normally taken after completion of a minimum of *30 but not more than *60 in a program in the Faculty of Science. Prerequisite: GPA of 2.7 or higher, BIOCH 200, and consent of department. Normally taken in addition to a full course load. Note: Application does not guarantee a position. Credit may be obtained twice.
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BIOCH 310 - Bioenergetics and Metabolism
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course is designed to enable rigorous study of the molecular mechanisms in bioenergetics and metabolism. It covers: the principles of bioenergetics; the reactions and pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, and nitrogen metabolism, and their regulation; oxidative phosphorylation; the integration and hormonal regulation of mammalian metabolism. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200, CHEM 102 (or SCI 100) and CHEM 263 with a minimum GPA of 2.70 for these three courses. In the case of over-subscription, preference will be given to students enrolled in programs with a requirement for this course.
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