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University of Alberta Calendar 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings

 

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:

000-099 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.

  1. ★—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.
  2. 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.
  3. (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.
  4. 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.
  5. [Department]— This indicates the department responsible for registration for interdepartmental courses. Normally, courses will be credited to the discipline listed in the square brackets.
  6. 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,
and  
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
 

Art dramatique: Cours de 1er cycle

Faculté Saint-Jean
  

  • ADRAM 201 - Survol historique du théâtre universel

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-0) Styles et formes du spectacle théâtral et leur relation changeante entre l’espace de jeu et le public, à partir du théâtre grec et romain jusqu’à nos jours. Oeuvres majeures, artistes et artisans du théâtre qui ont aidé au développement du langage théâtral tel que nous le connaissons aujourd’hui.
  

  • ADRAM 247 - Voix et interprétation

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Exercices pour améliorer la voix, la diction et l’articulation relatives à l’interprétation théâtrale et à la production vocale. Initiation aux techniques de base de la communication orale et à l’interprétation de diverses formes littéraires, dramatiques et musicales. Développement de l’expression du langage parlé et chanté. Note: ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour MUSIQ 247.
  

  • ADRAM 249 - Créativité et jeu dramatique

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-0) La mise en évidence des possibilités créatrices du dialogue et de la nécessité de faire découvrir, par le jeu dramatique, le fond commun et permanent de la langue parlée et de la langue écrite. Pratique de la préparation et de la mise en marche des dramatisations, afin d’explorer la création des diverses formes dramatiques. Note : Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits en FRANC 249.
  

  • ADRAM 302 - Théâtres francophones du Canada

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-0) Perspectives contemporaines sur l’évolution du théâtre francophone au Canada. Étude des oeuvres qui ont marqué son histoire et des fonctions de la langue dans les répertoires dramatiques québécois et franco-canadiens. Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour FRANC 302. Préalables: *3 de niveau 200 parmi FRANC, CAFR, ADRAM, ou l’équivalent.
  

  • ADRAM 322 - Théâtre pour l’enfance et la jeunesse

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Études théoriques et pratiques des tendances actuelles du théâtre pour l’enfance et la jeunesse, y compris l’écriture, la mise en scène, le jeu, la dramaturgie et la réception par les jeunes publics et dans le contexte scolaire. Préalable(s): *3 en ADRAM ou EDUM 360 (ou l’équivalent). Note: ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ADRAM 321.
  

  • ADRAM 384 - Mise en scène

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) Atelier de mise en scène qui permet à l’étudiant de se familiariser avec le langage scénique et dramaturgique, la direction de l’acteur, la direction technique et scénographique. Pratique de la mise en scène et de la création théâtrale avancée de différents genres et formes dramatiques. Préalable(s): *3 en ADRAM. Note: ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ADRAM 383.
  

  • ADRAM 400 - Choix de sujet

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-0) Préalables : *3 de niveau 300 ou 400 parmi FRANC, CAFR, ADRAM ou l’équivalent.
  

  • ADRAM 411 - Théories du théâtre

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Cours portant sur les grandes théories du théâtre et du spectacle vivant, de l’antiquité à l’époque contemporaine. Parmi les thèmes abordés : la question de la mimésis, l’esthétique et la philosophie de la représentation, l’interdiction du théâtre, la théorie néo-classique, la naissance du drame, le réalisme, le spectacle total, la naissance de la tragédie, le théâtre de la cruauté, le théâtre épique, la théorie de l’avant -garde, la société du spectacle, le tournant performatif, etc. Préalable(s): *3 en littérature et *3 ADRAM niveau 200 (ou l’équivalent) Note: ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour LITT 411 .
  

  • ADRAM 451 - Production vocale avancée

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Exploration de la voix parlée et de la voix chantée. Production vocale par le biais de présentations orales, chants, poésies, exposés ou improvisations. Éléments théoriques (physiologie et acoustique vocale) et pratiques (exercices d’élocution, exposé oral, lecture à voix haute, chant) de la production vocale. Préalable(s): *3 en MUSIQ ou ADRAM (ou l’équivalent). Note: ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour MUSIQ 451.
  

  • ADRAM 486 - Création littéraire

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Atelier de création littéraire mettant l’accent sur l’exploration des langages narratifs, poétiques et dramatiques, ainsi que l’écriture de l’intime (autofiction). Le processus de création sera soumis au regard critique des pairs en plus de la lecture et l’analyse de différents genres littéraires. Préalable(s) : *3 de littérature niveau 200 ou *3 ADRAM niveau 200. Note: ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ADRAM 484 ou LITT 486.

Arts: Cours de 1er cycle

Faculté Saint-Jean
  

  • ARTE 101 - Initiation à la recherche et à l’écriture universitaire

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Initiation à la rédaction scientifique dans les domaines des sciences humaines et sociales. Formation au respect des règles de déontologie de l’écriture scientifique (citation et constitution de la bibliographie) et en matière de rédaction d’un travail de recherche (structuration, constitution du plan, articulations). Note : Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits WRS 101.
  

  • ARTE 125 - Raisonnement et pensée critique

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Acquisition de compétences fondamentales en raisonnement et analyse critique des argumentations par l’étude des types d’argumentation, des structures logiques, des critères employés dans l’évaluation des arguments et des sophismes. La matière du cours inclura une initiation à la méthode philosophique, à la recherche documentaire et à la rédaction d’un travail scientifique. Note : Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour PHILE 125.
  

  • ARTE 399 - Choix de sujet

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Étude d’un sujet au choix en Arts. Le contenu varie d’une année à l’autre selon les intérêts de l’étudiant et du professeur. Préalable : l’approbation du professeur. Note : Ce cours est destiné en particulier aux étudiants de la mineure individualisée.
  

  • ARTE 450 - Rédaction de mémoire I

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Étude avancée d’un sujet au choix en Arts. Le contenu varie d’une année à l’autre selon les intérêts de l’étudiant et du professeur. Préalable : l’approbation du professeur. Note : cours réservé aux étudiants du BA avec spécialisation (BAs) pour la rédaction de leur mémoire.
  

  • ARTE 490 - Rédaction de mémoire II

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Étude avancée d’un sujet au choix en Arts. Le contenu varie d’une année à l’autre selon les intérêts de l’étudiant et du professeur. Préalable : l’approbation du professeur. Note : cours réservé aux étudiants du BA avec spécialisation (BAs) pour la rédaction de leur mémoire.
  

  • ARTE 499 - Choix de sujet ou stage

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, variable) Étude d’un sujet au choix en Arts ou stage de recherche. Le contenu varie d’une année à l’autre selon les intérêts de l’étudiant et du professeur. Préalable : l’approbation du professeur. Note : Ce cours est destiné en particulier aux étudiants de la mineure individualisée.

Astronomy: Undergraduate

Department of Physics
Faculty of Science
  

  • ASTRO 101 - Black Holes

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) An introduction to the science of black holes and its connection to how black holes are portrayed in popular culture and news. Topics include: properties of light; introduction to gravity, relativity and quantum physics; life cycle of stars; measurements of black hole properties; observed features of black holes interacting with their environment; event horizons, the ergosphere, and singularities; quantum black holes, information, and Hawking radiation; gravitational lensing; gravitational radiation. Prerequisites: Math 30-1. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in ASTRO 122.
  

  • ASTRO 120 - Astronomy of the Solar System

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) The development of astronomy and astronomical techniques, including results obtained from the latest orbiting observatories. The origin, evolution and nature of the Earth, the other planets and non-planetary bodies will be discussed. Viewing experience will be available using the campus observatory. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Physics 30.
  

  • ASTRO 122 - Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) The development of our understanding of the universe, including current models of stellar evolution and cosmology. Emphasis on understanding the physical processes underlying astronomical phenomena. Viewing experience will be available using the campus observatory. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Physics 30. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in ASTRO 101.
  

  • ASTRO 320 - Stellar Astrophysics I

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Application of physics to stellar formation and stellar evolution; theoretical models and observational comparisons of main sequence stars, white dwarf stars, neutron stars, supernovae, black holes; binary star systems, stellar atmospheres and stellar spectra. Prerequisites: MATH 115, 118, 136, 146 or 156, and one of PHYS 124, PHYS 144, or EN PH 131, and one of PHYS 126, PHYS 146, or PHYS 130. Pre or corequisite: any 200-level PHYS course. Some additional knowledge of astronomy (ASTRO 120 and/or 122) is advantageous.
  

  • ASTRO 322 - Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) The interstellar medium and interstellar reddening; galactic structure; kinematics and dynamics of stars in galaxies; quasars; introduction of cosmology. Prerequisites: MATH 115, 118, 136, 146, or 156 and one of PHYS 124, PHYS 144, or EN PH 131, and one of PHYS 126, PHYS 146, or PHYS 130, and PHYS 208 or 271. Previous knowledge of astronomy is advantageous. ASTRO 320 is strongly recommended.
  

  • ASTRO 429 - Upper Atmosphere and Space Physics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Basic space plasma phenomena: the Earth’s plasma and field environment; the solar cycle; generation of the solar wind; the interplanetary plasma and field environment; the solar-terrestrial interaction; magnetospheric substorms; the aurora borealis; magnetosphere-ionosphere interactions; effects of magnetospheric storms on man-made systems; use of natural electromagnetic fields for geophysical exploration. Pre- or corequisite: PHYS 381.
  

  • ASTRO 430 - Physical Cosmology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Observational cosmology; geometry and matter content of the Universe; physical processes in the early stages of the Universe; inflation, Big Bang nucleosynthesis and the cosmic microwave background radiation; cosmological aspects of galaxy formation and the growth of large-scale structure. Prerequisites: PHYS 310, MATH 334. Pre- or corequisite: PHYS 458.
  

  • ASTRO 465 - Stellar Astrophysics II

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Stellar interiors and nuclear transformations; energy transport; model stars; variable stars; stellar evolution. Prerequisites: PHYS 310, 271, ASTRO 320, MATH 334. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of ASTRO 465 or ASTRO 565.

Astronomy: Graduate

Note: The following undergraduate courses may be taken for credit by graduate students: ASTRO 429 , ASTRO 430 , ASTRO 465 ; PHYS 415 , PHYS 420 , PHYS 472 , PHYS 481 , PHYS 485 , PHYS 499 .
  

  • ASTRO 565 - Stellar Astrophysics II

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Stellar interiors and nuclear transformations; energy transport; model stars; variable stars; stellar evolution. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of ASTRO 465 or ASTRO 565.

Augustana Faculty - Accounting: Undergraduate

Department of Social Sciences
Augustana Faculty
  

  • AUACC 311 - Introductory Accounting

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1.5) Postulates, principles, the accounting cycle, capital and income measurement, financial statement preparation and analysis; emphasis on reporting to shareholders, creditors, and other external decision makers. Prerequisites: AUECO 101, 102, and basic familiarity with microcomputer applications.
  

  • AUACC 322 - Managerial Accounting

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Designed to help managers assess needed information to carry out three essential functions in an organization: planning operations, controlling activities, and making decisions. The emphasis of this course is on cost behaviors, various product costing methods, cost-volume-profit relationships, budgeting and control through standard costs, and other quantitative techniques used by management. Prerequisite: AUACC 311.

Augustana Faculty - Art: Undergraduate

Department of Fine Arts
Augustana Faculty
  

  • AUART 100 - Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course introduces students to the study of art and visual culture. Students will learn how to analyze images and works of art while engaging with select examples of both historical and contemporary art and visual culture.
  

  • AUART 111 - Making Art: First Steps

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) An introduction to the practice of visual art. Basic drawing, composition, colour and creative principles are explored. Historical and contemporary artists are introduced in relation to studio projects.
  

  • AUART 112 - Studio Foundation II - 3-D and Colour Theory

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) Further exploration of art-making in two and three dimensions. Visual structure is investigated expressively and technically in sculpture processes and paint media. Development of personal creativity and a basis for compositional analysis are included. Prerequisite: AUART 111, or Art 30 equivalence with consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission).
  

  • AUART 215 - Sculpture I

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) Introduction to principles of composition and practice in 3-dimensional art. Historical and contemporary issues are explored. Prerequisite: Second year standing. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUART 220 - Modern Life, Modern Art

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) This course examines the development of modern art (c. 1848-1960) as a response to the new conditions and experiences of urban industrial society. We will ask what makes a work of art “modern” and question the utility of such works of art for the modern age.
  

  • AUART 223 - Canadian Art

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Survey of the visual arts in Canada, from the indigenous beginnings to the present, with emphasis on the twentieth century.
  

  • AUART 224 - Art and Its Histories

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Study of works, movements, theories and institutions of art with an emphasis on contemporary art and recent approaches to the study and analysis of art works. It examines painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, graphic and applied art.
  

  • AUART 225 - Photography: History and Theory

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) This course examines the history and theory of photography from its origins in the late 18th-century to the present. We will consider photographs and photographic practices from a number of different perspectives, with an emphasis on the following topics: the nature of photography, personal photography, art photography and documentary photography.
  

  • AUART 230 - Special Topics in Drawing

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) An introductory drawing course that explores contemporary themes germane to other disciplines. Prerequisite: Second year standing or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission).
  

  • AUART 231 - Drawing I: A Basic Toolkit

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) An introductory course focused exclusively on the practice of drawing. Historical and contemporary techniques are used to explore a balance of directly observed, and photography-based subject matter. Prerequisite: Second year standing, or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUART 232 - Drawing II: The Figure

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) Further exploration of drawing practice with the application of observational and conceptual skills that focuses on the figure. Includes an examination of anatomy, the portrait and the expressive potential of the human form. Prerequisite: Second year standing and one of AUART 111, 230, 231 or consent of the instructor. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUART 260 - Selected Topics in Art History

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Selected topics in Art History possibly, but not necessarily, linked to a course that would later visit sites of art and visual culture.
  

  • AUART 261 - Selected Topics in Art History

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Selected topics in Art History possibly, but not necessarily, linked to a course that would later visit sites of art and visual culture.
  

  • AUART 262 - Selected Topics in Art History

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Selected topics in Art History possibly, but not necessarily, linked to a course that would later visit sites of art and visual culture.
  

  • AUART 265 - Selected Topics in Art History Tour

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable in 3 weeks) Tour course following the selected topics course to which it is linked. The tour visits art sites discussed in that course. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUART 270 - Special Topics in Painting

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) An introductory painting course that explores contemporary themes germane to other disciplines. This is a water-based media course: primarily acrylic with the possibility for some use of watercolour. Prerequisite: Second year standing or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission).
  

  • AUART 271 - Painting I: A Basic Toolkit (Oil)

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) Painting from the ground up. The course introduces painting techniques in oil media. Perceptual and conceptual problems are based on historical and contemporary practices with an emphasis on personal creativity. Critical analysis of art is a component. Prerequisites: Second year standing. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUART 272 - Painting II: Concepts and Approaches

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) Further exploration of painting practice using oil and/or acrylic painting techniques based on historical and contemporary resources. Critical analysis is included. Varieties of conceptual contexts and individual expressive directions are investigated. Prerequisite: AUART 271 or 270, or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUART 281 - Sex, Gender and Art

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Why should we care about gender and sexuality when we look at art and other visual images? In this course, students will answer this question by studying feminist art history, as well as scholarship addressing LGBTQI identities and intersections between gender, sexuality and race.
  

  • AUART 289 - Studies in Visual Culture

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Selected topics in the history of visual culture that are organized thematically rather than by period, nationality or style. Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
  

  • AUART 298 - Selected Topics in Art Studio

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) Selected topics in art studio practice that are theme or media based. Prerequisite: Second year standing. Notes: AUART 298 does not count towards any major or minor in Art.
  

  • AUART 331 - Drawing III: Contemporary Ideas in Drawing

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) Senior drawing course that further develops techniques and concepts with a focus on contemporary practices leading to self- initiated projects. Prerequisite: AUART 230, 231 or 232. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUART 371 - Painting III: Contemporary Ideas in Painting

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0) Senior painting course that further develops techniques and concepts with a focus on contemporary practices leading to self- initiated projects. Prerequisite: AUART 272 or approval of instructor (based on a portfolio submission). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUART 380 - Directed Reading in Art History

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Individual study project for the advanced art history student. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
  

  • AUART 381 - Selected Topics in Art History

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Selected topics in art history and visual culture. Prerequisite: Any 200-level Art history course or consent of the instructor.
  

  • AUART 382 - Selected Topics in Art History

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Selected topics in art history and visual culture. Prerequisite: Any 200-level Art history course or consent of the instructor.
  

  • AUART 411 - Interdisciplinary Exploration: Studio

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6s-0) Advanced studies in a studio discipline with individualized programs designed in collaboration with the instructor. Direction is guided by issues in contemporary practice and thought. Prerequisites: AUART 331 and 371 or approval of instructor (based on a portfolio submission).
  

  • AUART 421 - Art History Stream Capstone

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) This course will focus on selected themes in art history and visual studies. Emphasis is on the production of either a text-based project, or a combination of a text-based and practice-based project into a single body of work. Prerequisites: AUART 224 and *6 in senior Art History with at least *3 at the 300-level.
  

  • AUART 480 - Directed Reading in Art History

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Individual study project for the highly advanced art history student. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
  

  • AUART 490 - Directed Project in Visual Explorations

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-1L-0) Individual study course for the highly advanced studio art student. A selected theme in two- or three-dimensional expression is explored intensively. Note: An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.

Augustana Faculty - Biology: Undergraduate

Department of Science
Augustana Faculty
  

  • AUBIO 108 - Introduction to Marine Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3/2) Introduction to the diversity of marine ecosystems and the adaptations of marine organisms to their environment. Notes: The course does not count toward the major, concentration, or minor in Biology. The course is available only as part of the Augustana-in-Cuba Program.
  

  • AUBIO 111 - Functional Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) An introduction to functional and from molecules to systems, focusing on how organisms integrate different levels of organization in order to live. This course covers key topics of biochemistry (metabolism, respiration, photosynthesis), cell biology (organelles, membranes, cell cycle), and physiology (gas exchange, circulation, osmoregulation, excretion). Prerequisites: Biology 30 and Chemistry 30.
  

  • AUBIO 212 - Evolution and Biodiversity

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) An introduction to the biology of organisms, focusing on the evolution of biological diversity, including the mechanisms responsible for evolutionary change and the adaptations associated with the evolution of the major groups of organisms. Prerequisites: AUBIO 111 and AUSCI 115. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 112 (2021) and AUBIO 212.
  

  • AUBIO 219 - Research Experience in Biology

    ★ 1.5 (fi 3) (variable, 0-0-3) Research experience in a faculty research project. Normally taken in addition to a full course load after the successful completion of at least *24 but not more than *60 in a program in the Augustana Faculty. Prerequisites: AUBIO 111 and 112 (2021) or 212 and consent of the Department. Notes: This course is offered on a pass/fail (credit/no-credit) basis. An ‘Application for Individual Study’, normally requiring a minimum GPA of 2.5 in Biology, must be completed and approved before registration in the course. Credit may be obtained twice.
  

  • AUBIO 230 - Molecular Cell Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) The composition, structure and function of cell membranes including membrane transport, cell signaling and cell-cell interactions. Protein sorting and cytoskeletal function is integrated with their membrane interactions. The social context of cells is also considered. Prerequisite: AUBIO 111 and AUBIO 260.
  

  • AUBIO 253 - Ecological Interactions

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3/2) An exploration of basic concepts and methods in ecology and of the relevance of ecological thinking in the life sciences. Emphasis is on interactions at the level of the organism, including physiological and evolutionary perspectives, and on their consequences on the composition and diversity of populations and communities within ecosystems. Prerequisite: AUBIO 112 (2021) or AUBIO 212.
  

  • AUBIO 260 - Principles of Genetics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3/2) Mendelian inheritance and its cytological features including the molecular and cellular basis for the transmission of hereditary characteristics. Topics that are emphasized include microbial genetics, cytoplasmic inheritance, linkage and genetic mapping, DNA as genetic material, gene action, and the genetic code. Prerequisites: AUBIO 111 and AUSCI 115.
  

  • AUBIO 315 - Advanced Biological Analysis

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Application of statistical and informatics methods for analysis of biological datasets (e.g., plant, bird and bat communities) using both univariate and multivariate techniques. Students will also develop critical skills in research design, organization and interpretation of data, and written and oral communication skills. Course also includes data collection during a short field trip. Prerequisites AUBIO 253 and AUSTA 215.
  

  • AUBIO 318 - Directed Reading I

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Supervised library research project. Prerequisites: Third-year standing, *6 in Biology at the 200 level. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Biology. An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
  

  • AUBIO 319 - Directed Studies I

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-3) Supervised laboratory or field research project. Prerequisites: Third-year standing, *6 in Biology at the 200 level. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Biology. An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
  

  • AUBIO 323 - Plant Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1.5) Comparative survey of the anatomy, morphology, function, life cycles, and evolutionary features of algae and non-vascular and vascular plants. Taxonomic and ecological considerations are also presented. Prerequisite: AUBIO 112 (2021) or AUBIO 212.
  

  • AUBIO 334 - Field Studies in Environmental Science and Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, variable) A 3-week field course that provides students an opportunity to develop skills in research and study design in the field of Environmental Science and Ecology. Students will live in a field camp to allow them to fully immerse themselves in their research projects, which could cover the range of ecology, botany, geography, environmental science, and/or environmental studies. Course content also includes instruction in key aspects of conservation biology and resource management. Prerequisites: AUSTA 215 and AUENV 120 or AUGEO 120 (2021) and one of AUENV 218, AUENV 230, AUGEO 218 (2021), AUGEO 230 (2021), AUENV 252, AUBIO 253. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 334, AUENV 334 and AUGEO 334 (2021).
  

  • AUBIO 336 - Integrative Histology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 2-0-1) Systematic and sequential consideration of fundamental cytology, the normal histology of the basic tissues, and the embryological development and microscopic organization of mammalian integument, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Emphasis is placed on the light- and electron-microscopic features of cells and tissues with direct correlation of structure and function and how these systems integrate to maintain homeostasis. Prerequisites: AUBIO 230. Notes: AUBIO 395 is recommended as a pre or corequisite.
  

  • AUBIO 337 - Histology of Reproduction and Sensation

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 2-0-1) Systematic and sequential consideration of the embryological development and microscopic organization of the mammalian reproductive and endocrine systems, and special senses (eye & ear). Fundamental cytology, and the histology of the basic tissues are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the light- and electron-microscopic features of cells and tissues with direct correlation of structure and function. Prerequisites: AUBIO 230. Notes: AUBIO 395 is recommended as a pre or corequisite.
  

  • AUBIO 338 - Developmental Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3/2) Development of complex organisms. Emphasis is on the interactions between cells and their environment that determine cell survival, gene activation and deactivation; and how specific cell and tissue structures and functions are selected. Developmental processes common to plants and animals are identified. Prerequisites: AUBIO 230 and 260.
  

  • AUBIO 350 - Conservation Theory and Biodiversity in Tropical Systems

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Introduction to the basic concepts of conservation biology. The scope of conservation biology and levels of biodiversity are explored, as are aspects of tropical ecology related to conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253 and consent of the instructor(s) based on successful completion of the selection process. Note: This course is intended to be taken in sequence with AUBIO 459 or AUENV 459. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 350 and AUENV 350.
  

  • AUBIO 351 - Biogeography

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3) Analysis of the spatial patterns of biotic systems and species. The course examines their past and present distribution patterns in the context of biological and ecological processes and human impacts. The course employs several methods of analysis, including geographic information systems. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 351, AUENV 351, and AUGEO 351 (2021). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUBIO 354 - Freshwater Ecology and Management

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Introduction to the biological, chemical and physical features of freshwater ecosystems, and how they relate to ecological processes in and adjacent to aquatic systems. The course will examine the role of ecological patterns in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, with an emphasis on freshwater systems and their management in western Canada. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 354, AUENV 354, and AUGEO 354 (2021). The course requires participation in a field trip. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUBIO 355 - Ecological Dynamics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Addresses ecological processes at different spatial scales. Includes demography, population and meta-population dynamics of plants and animals across a broad range of ecosystems, community ecology and ecosystem functioning. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253.
  

  • AUBIO 374 - Microbiology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3/2) Introduction to the prokaryotic members of the microbial world. Microbiological diversity will be examined by comparing cellular morphology, structure and metabolism. Topics include how to grow and study microbes, classification approaches and problems, control of microbial growth, pathogenesis and microbial ecology. Prerequisite: AUBIO 260. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 274 (2021) and AUBIO 374.
  

  • AUBIO 380 - Biochemistry: Proteins, Enzymes and Energy

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) The structure and function of proteins and enzymes and the structure, function and metabolism of carbohydrates. The structure and function of lipids, nucleic acids, and amino acids are introduced. The course focuses on how enzymes catalyze the oxidation of carbohydrates and how the cell conserves this energy in a useful chemical form. Prerequisites: AUBIO 111 and AUCHE 250. Note: Formerly part of AUBIO 280 (2021).
  

  • AUBIO 381 - Biochemistry: Intermediary Metabolism

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids at the level of the cell and organs. Prerequisites: AUBIO 380.
  

  • AUBIO 388 - Biochemistry Laboratory

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-3) Laboratory course in biochemical techniques. Prerequisites: AUBIO 380 and AUCHE 213.
  

  • AUBIO 389 - Molecular Biology of the Gene

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Survey of current knowledge and approaches in the area of structure, expression, and regulation of eukaryote genes and genomes. Topics include gene isolation and characterization, gene structure and replication, and transcription and translation processes and their regulation. Recombinant DNA technology and its applications are also introduced. Prerequisite: AUBIO 260.
  

  • AUBIO 390 - Animal Behaviour

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3/2) Introduction to key concepts and methods in animal behaviour. Both mechanistic and evolutionary points of view are considered. Topics include genetics, developmental processes, learning, neurophysiological aspects, orientation, communication, foraging and habitat use, social behaviour, parental care and mating. Prerequisite: AUBIO 112 (2021) or 212; AUBIO 260 and AUSTA 215.
  

  • AUBIO 394 - Comparative Invertebrate Zoology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3/2) Functional anatomy and life cycles of the major invertebrate taxa. Emphasis is on the comparative approach to understanding of phylogenetic relations between invertebrate taxa and their respective positions on the tree of life. Rich invertebrate biodiversity will be observed and placed into environmental context. Prerequisite: AUBIO 112 (2021) or AUBIO 212.
  

  • AUBIO 395 - Vertebrate Form and Function

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1.5) Study of the structure, function, and diversity of vertebrates. Prerequisite: AUBIO 112 (2021) or AUBIO 212.
  

  • AUBIO 397 - Vertebrate Physiology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Review of the general concepts in animal physiology with an emphasis on structure and function and their adaptive significance to the animal in its environment. Physical, chemical, and functional aspects of animal cells and cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, osmoregulatory, endocrine, and nervous systems are considered. Bioelectric and contractility phenomena are also included. Prerequisites: AUBIO 230. Note: AUBIO 395 is recommended as a pre or corequisite.
  

  • AUBIO 411 - History and Theory of Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This is the capstone course for the Augustana Biology degree program and as such is designed to foster students’ reflection on their biology degree program. An overview of historical progression in the biological sciences and their associated development in relation to prevailing philosophical, social, and cultural contexts act as the prompt for student reflection. Prerequisites: AUBIO 338, one of AUBIO 323, 374, 394, 395; fourth-year standing.
  

  • AUBIO 412 - Selected Topics in Biological Science

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) In-depth study of an advanced topic in Biology. Prerequisites: Vary according to topic; third-year standing.
  

  • AUBIO 413 - Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) In-depth study of evolutionary processes in natural populations of plants and animals. Selected topics for lectures and seminars address contemporary questions about natural selection, adaptation, speciation, biogeography and the evolution of interaction among species. Prerequisites: AUBIO 253 and *3 of AUBIO at the 300 level or a cross-listed AUENV or AUGEO equivalent.
  

  • AUBIO 418 - Directed Reading II

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-0) Supervised library research project. Prerequisites: Third-year standing, *6 in Biology at the 200 level. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Biology. An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
  

  • AUBIO 419 - Directed Studies II

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 1-0-3) Supervised laboratory or field research project. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Biology. An “Application for Individual Study” must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
  

  • AUBIO 438 - Evolutionary Development Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Comparative study of the developmental processes of different organisms in an attempt to determine their ancestral relationships and how developmental processes evolved. Topics include the origin and evolution of embryonic development; how modifications of development and developmental processes lead to the production of novel features; the role of developmental plasticity in evolution; the origin of biodiversity; and the developmental basis of homology. Prerequisite: AUBIO 338.
  

  • AUBIO 459 - Field Studies in Tropical Ecology and Conservation

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0 2 weeks field work) Field course that addresses problems of biodiversity and conservation in tropical environments. The student participates in field workshops, and designs and conducts their own field project to answer questions related to ecological and biological conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 350 or AUENV 350, and consent of the instructors based on successful completion of the selection process. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 459 and AUENV 459. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
  

  • AUBIO 471 - Immunology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3/2) An introduction to the structure and function of the immune system. Topics include the ontogeny of immune structures and cells, the generation of B and T cell receptor diversity, antigens and antibodies, clonal selection and expansion, MHC restriction, self tolerance and cytokines. Discussion of infectious disease, vaccines, and immunity will be used to synthesize these topics into a unified conceptual framework. Prerequisites: AUBIO 374. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 371 (2021) and AUBIO 471.
  

  • AUBIO 475 - Pathogenic Mechanisms of Microorganisms

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3) Examination of the pathogenic mechanisms used by selected bacteria, and protists that cause human diseases. Pathogens will be compared with a focus on the method of entry, colonization and invasion of host tissue used by various microbes and the microbial factors required to cause infection and disease. Epidemiological approaches, antimicrobials and antibiotic resistance will also be presented. Prerequisites: AUBIO 274 (2021) or 374.
  

  • AUBIO 485 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) In-depth examination of biochemistry. Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing in the Biology program; AUBIO 381 or AUCHE 381 (2021); and an additional *3 of AUBIO at the 300-level. Note: Credit may only be obtained for one of AUBIO 485 and AUCHE 485 (2021).

Augustana Faculty - Chemistry: Undergraduate

Department of Science
Augustana Faculty
  

  • AUCHE 110 - General Chemistry I

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) A general introduction to chemistry. Topics include molecular shames and Lewis structures; states of matter and intermolecular forces; qualitative and quantitative aspects of equilibrium, acid/base chemistry and buffers. Prerequisites: Chemistry 30 and Mathematics 30-1.
  

  • AUCHE 211 - Communicating Chemistry

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) An introductory course in communicating chemical data and chemistry information using a variety of different media and targeting diverse audiences. Topics to be discussed include information and scientific literacy, locating and evaluating appropriate sources of literature, written and oral communication of scientific information, strategies for writing a scientific paper, strategies for orally presenting scientific data and strategies for constructing a scientific poster. All topics are taught from a chemistry perspective with a focus on chemistry-based course content. Prerequisite: AUCHE 110.
  

  • AUCHE 212 - General Chemistry II

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Continuation of AUCHE 110. Topics include atomic structure, periodic trends, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and hybrid theory. Prerequisite: AUCHE 110. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCHE 112 (2021) and AUCHE 212.
  

  • AUCHE 213 - General Chemistry II Lab

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 1-0-3) This lab course introduces students to fundamental concepts in chemistry and foundational chemistry lab techniques. Concepts include atomic structure, reaction kinetics and electrochemistry. Techniques include rudimentary reaction set-ups, analytical testing, product characterization and use of basic chemical laboratory instrumentation. Co-requisites: AUCHE 212.
  

  • AUCHE 220 - Analysis I

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Theoretical and practical aspects of chemical analysis. Topics include titrimetry, separations, acid-base equilibria, chromatography, and spectrophotometry. Examples emphasize the utility and limitations of analytical techniques. Prerequisite: AUCHE 212. Recommended corequisite: AUMAT 110 or 116.
 

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