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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.

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

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.

Junior and Senior Courses

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.

Terminology Used in Course Descriptions

Units - indicates “units of course weight”. 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 units.
- 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 units.
- 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 units, 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.
Approved Hours (a-b-c) - the hours of instruction required by the course in a week, or in some cases the total time in a term.
- 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.
Fee Index - the value used to calculate the instructional fees for each course. The fee index (fi) 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 that is worth 3 units 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.
Typically Offered - information on when the course is normally offered.
- 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.
Prerequisite - information on courses which must be successfully completed before registering in the more advanced course.
Corequisite - 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.

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.

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.

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 Academic Success Centre, 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.

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Augustana Faculty - Sociology: Undergraduate Department of Social Sciences Augustana Faculty
	AUSOC 218 - Sociology of Global and Development Issues Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 222 - Canadian Social Issues Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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).
	AUSOC 232 - Theoretic Developments in Sociology I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 233 - Theoretic Developments in Sociology II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 236 - Research Design and Qualitative Methods Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 262 - Mass Communication and Contemporary Society Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 271 - The Family Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 275 - Sex, Gender, and Society Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 279 - Women in Contemporary Cuba Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered second term Description 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 Cuba semester abroad program.
	AUSOC 301 - Directed Reading I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 302 - Directed Reading II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 304 - Selected Topics in Sociology Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 305 - Selected Topics in Sociology Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 307 - Directed Research I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 308 - Directed Research II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 339 - Fieldwork Methodology Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 341 - Sociology of Food Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 358 - Environmental Sociology Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 372 - Visual Sociology Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 377 - Theoretical Approaches to Gender Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 391 - Social Change from Development to Globalization Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 393 - Political Sociology Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 401 - Directed Reading I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 402 - Directed Reading II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 407 - Directed Research I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 408 - Directed Research II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSOC 439 - Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Theory Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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.
Augustana Faculty - Spanish: Undergraduate Department of Fine Arts Augustana Faculty
	AUSPA 101 - Beginners’ Spanish I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 4-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSPA 102 - Beginners’ Spanish II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 4-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description Continuation of AUSPA 101. Prerequisite: AUSPA 101. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 102 and 104.
	AUSPA 103 - Introductory Spanish I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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 the Cuba semester abroad program. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 101 and 103.
	AUSPA 104 - Introductory Spanish II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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 the Cuba semester abroad program. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 102 and 104.
	AUSPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 4-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 4-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description Continuation of AUSPA 201. Prerequisite: AUSPA 201 or 203. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 202 and 204.
	AUSPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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 the Cuba semester abroad program. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 201, 203.
	AUSPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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 the Cuba semester abroad program. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 202, and 204.
	AUSPA 241 - Development Studies Practicum Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-0-6 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSPA 250 - Integrated Studies (Cuba) Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered second term Description 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 Cuba semester abroad 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.
	AUSPA 252 - Cuban Government and Politics Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered second term Description 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 Cuba semester abroad program.
	AUSPA 253 - Women in Contemporary Cuba Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered second term Description 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 Cuba semester abroad program.
	AUSPA 301 - Advanced Spanish I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 4-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSPA 302 - Advanced Spanish II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 8-0-0 6WKS Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSPA 303 - Advanced Spanish I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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 the Cuba semester abroad program. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 301 and 303.
	AUSPA 304 - Advanced Spanish II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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 the Cuba semester abroad program. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSPA 302 and 304.
	AUSPA 341 - Development Studies Practicum Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-0-6 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSPA 402 - Directed Study: Language Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSPA 403 - Directed Study: Literature Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	AUSPA 404 - Advanced Spanish III Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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 the Cuba semester abroad program.
	AUSPA 405 - Advanced Spanish IV Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Fine Arts Typically Offered either term Description 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 the Cuba semester abroad program.
Augustana Faculty - Statistics: Undergraduate Department of Science Augustana Faculty
	AUSTA 153 - Introductory Applied Statistics Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-1 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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).
	AUSTA 213 - Statistical Methods Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-3 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Social Sciences Typically Offered either term Description 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).
	AUSTA 215 - Statistical Methods for the Natural Sciences Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Science Typically Offered either term Description 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).
	AUSTA 217 - Applied Statistics: Quantitative Analysis in the Social Sciences Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 2-0-1 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Science Typically Offered either term Description Students will learn to apply their existing knowledge of quantitative research design. Topics include choosing appropriate tests, setting up a dataset for analysis, and interpreting the results of the analysis. The course will also examine successful written, visual, and oral presentation of results. Prerequisites: AUSTA 153.
	AUSTA 313 - Advanced Research Design Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Augustana Faculty Department AU Science Typically Offered either term Description In this course, students will continue to build upon their existing knowledge of quantitative research design and data analysis. Some topics include: The role of theory in psychological research, an introduction to qualitative methods and analysis, literature reviews and advanced quantitative design. Prerequisites: AUSTA 217. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPSY 313 (2021) and AUSTA 313.
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.
	BIOCH 200 - Introductory Biochemistry Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	BIOCH 250 - The Biochemical Foundations of Medicine Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	BIOCH 295 - Special Topics in Biochemistry Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-3S-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	BIOCH 299 - Research Opportunity Program Course Career Undergraduate Units 1.5 Approved Hours 0-0-3 Fee index 3 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	BIOCH 310 - Bioenergetics and Metabolism Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description 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.
	BIOCH 320 - Structure and Catalysis Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description This course is designed to illustrate, in detail, the relationships between structure and function in biological molecules. It covers: the structure of proteins; experimental techniques used to study proteins; selected illustrations of protein function; enzyme catalysis, kinetics, and regulation; structural carbohydrates and glycobiology; the structure of lipids; biological membranes and mechanisms of transport. 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.
	BIOCH 330 - Nucleic Acids and Molecular Biology Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the biochemistry of nucleic acids. It covers: the structure and properties of nucleotides and nucleic acids; DNA-based information technologies; genes and chromosome structure; molecular mechanisms in DNA replication, repair, and recombination; RNA metabolism; protein synthesis and targeting; the regulation of gene expression. 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.
	BIOCH 398 - Research Project Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-0-8 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Supervised research within a laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry. The results of the research project will be presented in a poster. This course is available only as a six week Spring or Summer session course. Prerequisites: Credit in at least one 300-level BIOCH course and consent of the Department. BIOCH 398 may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in BIOCH 498 or 499.
	BIOCH 400 - Biochemistry Laboratory Part I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-0-8 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered first term Description A laboratory course which introduces a range of the experimental techniques important in biochemical research, and which focuses on development of fundamental laboratory skills and practices. Together with BIOCH 404, this course is intended as preparation for undertaking a directed research project in biochemistry. Pre or co-requisites: BIOCH 320 and 330, and consent of the Department.
	BIOCH 404 - Biochemistry Laboratory Part II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-0-8 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered second term Description This course is a continuation of BIOCH 400. It introduces additional experimental techniques important in biochemical research and continues to focus on development of fundamental laboratory skills and practices. Together with BIOCH 400, this course is intended as preparation for undertaking a directed research project in biochemistry. Prerequisites: BIOCH 400 and consent of the Department.
	BIOCH 409 - Biochemistry Tutorial Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-0-8 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Research and/or reading course. This course allows a student to study an area of biochemistry in much greater detail than is usual in most courses. The format is usually a reading/tutorial in which the student carries out directed reading and meets with the tutor at regular intervals for discussion and further guidance. Term papers or presentations may be used for evaluation purposes. A mature attitude towards learning is essential, as the course often requires independent study and research. Students who have a particular interest in any specific area of biochemistry are encouraged to meet with the faculty members to explore the possibilities of arranging a mutually satisfactory topic. Prerequisites: At least one of BIOCH 410, 420, 430, 441, 455, or 465. Available only to students in the Biochemistry Specialization or Honors programs. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
	BIOCH 410 - Signal Transduction Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Principles of the biochemistry of cell communication and signal transduction through receptor activation, the generation of second messengers, and the control of protein modifications. The course will emphasize the mechanisms responsible for the regulation of cell migration, division and death. Prerequisites: BIOCH 310, 320 and 330, all with a minimum grade of B-, or consent of the Department. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Graduate students may not register for credit (see BIOCH 510).
	BIOCH 415 - Metabolic Modifications in Health and Disease Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 2-1S-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description This course introduces students to adaptive and pathological changes in human metabolic pathways. The course will cover various situations which alter the ‘normal’ function of the metabolic pathways, such as lifestyle modifications (e.g. exercise, diet), starvation, cancer, diabetes, aging and neurodegenerative disorders, immune diseases, and mitochondrial diseases. Prerequisite(s): BIOCH 310 with a minimum grade of B-, or consent of the Department.
	BIOCH 419 - Communicating Biochemistry Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-3S-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description This course introduces students to the skills required to effectively communicate research in biochemistry. Communication skills will be developed through critical evaluation, identification of effective techniques, and practice. Students will communicate research data to various target audiences, through oral presentations in particular and with a focus on the effective use of images and diagrams to represent and explain research findings. Prerequisites: BIOCH 310, 320 and 330, and consent of the instructor. Co-requisite: BIOCH 499. This course is restricted to students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry.
	BIOCH 420 - Proteins: Structure, Function, and Regulation Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Principles of protein structure, function, and dynamics, with an introduction to force fields used in modern molecular dynamics. Focus topics include an introduction to intrinsically disordered proteins and their role in misfolding diseases, the structural biology, ligand binding, and mechanisms of membrane bound enzymes, and mechanisms underlying the regulation of protein function and enzymes involved in cell signaling. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320, with a minimum grade of B- or consent of Department. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Graduate students may not register for credit (see BIOCH 520).
	BIOCH 425 - Proteomics Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-1/2 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description An advanced course focusing on the analysis of protein function and protein-protein interactions within the context of the entire protein complement of a cell. Some aspects of protein structure as it pertains to the principles of protein-protein interactions will be covered along with genetic and biochemical methods for the analysis of protein complexes, protein interaction networks and system wide protein identification and dynamics. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 and BIOCH 330 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in these courses.
	BIOCH 430 - Biochemistry of Eukaryotic Gene Expression Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description The organization and expression at the molecular level of information encoded in the nucleic acids of eukaryotic cells. The focus will be on genome structure and the regulation of gene expression at the levels of transcription, post-transcriptional processing, translation, post-translational modification and protein sorting. Recombinant DNA technologies and genetic engineering will be discussed as methods for studying the cellular processing of genetic information. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 and 330, both with a minimum grade of B- or consent of Department. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Graduate students may not register for credit (see BIOCH 530).
	BIOCH 441 - Structure and Function of Biological Membranes Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Survey of the structure and function of biological membranes. Topics include the structure, properties and composition of biomembranes, characterization and structural principles of membrane lipids and proteins, lateral and transverse asymmetry, dynamics, lipid-protein interactions, membrane enzymology, permeability, and biogenesis. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320, with a minimum grade of B- or consent of Department. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Graduate students may not register for credit (see BIOCH 541).
	BIOCH 450 - The Molecular Biology of Mammalian Viruses Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description This course will focus on virus structure, replication, and interaction with host cells at the molecular level. Lytic viruses with single- or double-stranded DNA or RNA genomes will be discussed, as will the mechanisms of viral oncogenesis. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 and 330, with a minimum grade of B- or consent of Department. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Graduate students may not register for credit (see BIOCH 550).
	BIOCH 465 - Methods in Molecular Biophysics Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Survey of biophysical methods used in the characterization and structural determination of biological macromolecules, from ensemble measurements to single-molecule detection. Topics include mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, light microscopy, X-ray and neutron diffraction, electron microscopy, molecular dynamics and nuclear magnetic resonance. Emphasis is on using techniques in evaluating structure-function relationships through the discussion of representative macromolecular systems. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 with a minimum grade of B- or consent of the Department. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. This course cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 460.
	BIOCH 481 - Design and Construction of Synthetic Biological Systems I Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered first term Description This course explores both the opportunities and challenges of synthetic life by providing a practical and theoretical introduction to this new discipline through lectures, class discussion, and hands on computational exercises. Topics covered include: natural vs artificial design of genetic circuits, and the theoretical aspects of gene and gene network construction using molecular biology techniques. Prerequisites: BIOCH 330 (or equivalent), registration in the Faculties of Science or Engineering, and a minimum GPA 3.3 (or consent of the department).
	BIOCH 482 - Design and Construction of Synthetic Biological Systems II Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-0-4 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered second term Description This course expands on BIOCH 481, providing opportunity for further skill development in analysis of the function of natural and engineered gene and metabolic networks. These computational labs are intended to explore the concepts applied in computer modeling during the design, testing, and optimization steps required to create biological model systems. Prerequisites: BIOCH 481.
	BIOCH 495 - Special Topics in Biochemistry Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-3S-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Covers specialized topics of current interest to advanced undergraduates in Biochemistry programs. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisites: BIOCH 310, 320 and 330, and consent of the instructor. This course is restricted to students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
	BIOCH 497 - International Directed Research Project Course Career Undergraduate Units 6 Approved Hours VARIABLE Fee index 12 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Supervised research within an international laboratory assigned by the Department of Biochemistry, to be carried out over one term (Spring or Summer). The results of the research project will be presented in an oral presentation. Can be taken as a science elective but not as a substitute for required courses in biochemistry. Can be taken for credit in addition to BIOCH 498 and BIOCH 499. Prerequisites: BIOCH 401 and consent of the Department.
	BIOCH 498 - Directed Research Project Course Career Undergraduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-0-8 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Supervised research within a laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry, to be carried out over one term (Fall or Winter). The results of the research project will be presented in a short seminar. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. This course is not a substitute for required courses in Biochemistry. Can be taken for credit prior to BIOCH 499.
	BIOCH 499 - Directed Research Project Course Career Undergraduate Units 6 Approved Hours 0-0-8 Fee index 12 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description Supervised research within a laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry, to be carried out over both terms of Fall/Winter. The results of the research project will be presented in a final written report and an oral presentation. This course is required for the Honors program, but can be taken as a science elective by students in the Specialization program. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability. Prerequisites: BIOCH 401 and consent of the Department.
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	BIOCH 510 - Signal Transduction Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Principles of the biochemistry of cell communication and signal transduction through receptor activation, the generation of second messengers, and the control of protein modifications. The course will emphasize the mechanisms responsible for the regulation of cell migration, division and death. Prerequisites: BIOCH 310, 320 and 330, or BIOCH 203 and 205, all with a minimum grade of B-, or consent of the Department. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 410, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 410.
	BIOCH 520 - Protein Chemistry, Structure, and Function Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Protein chemistry and purification. The intra- and intermolecular forces that determine protein structure. Principles of protein folding and dynamics. Enzyme mechanisms and ligand binding interactions. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320, or BIOCH 203 and 205, all with a minimum grade of B- or consent of Department. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 420, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 420.
	BIOCH 525 - Proteomics Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-1/2 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description An advanced course focusing on the analysis of protein function and protein-protein interactions within the context of the entire protein complement of a cell. Some aspects of protein structure as it pertains to the principles of protein-protein interactions will be covered along with genetic and biochemical methods for the analysis of protein complexes, protein interaction networks and system wide protein identification and dynamics. This course is intended for students in Biochemistry but students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Prerequisites: BIOCH 420 and BIOCH 430 or their equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in these courses.
	BIOCH 530 - Biochemistry of Eukaryotic Gene Expression Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description The organization and expression at the molecular level of information encoded in the nucleic acids of eukaryotic cells. The focus will be on genome structure and the regulation of gene expression at the levels of transcription, post-transcriptional processing, translation, post-translational modification and protein sorting. Recombinant DNA technologies and genetic engineering will be discussed as methods for studying the cellular processing of genetic information. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 and 330, or BIOCH 203 and 205, all with a minimum grade of B- or consent of Department. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 430, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 430.
	BIOCH 541 - Structure and Function of Biological Membranes Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Survey of the structure and function of biological membranes. Topics include the structure, properties and composition of biomembranes, characterization and structural principles of membrane lipids and proteins, lateral and transverse asymmetry, dynamics, lipid-protein interactions, membrane enzymology, permeability, and biogenesis. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320, or BIOCH 203 and 205, all with a minimum grade of B- or consent of Department. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 441, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 441.
	BIOCH 550 - The Molecular Biology of Mammalian Viruses Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description This course will focus on virus structure, replication, and interaction with host cells at the molecular level. Lytic viruses with single- or double-stranded DNA or RNA genomes will be discussed, as will the mechanisms of viral oncogenesis. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 and 330, or BIOCH 203 and 205, all with a minimum grade of B- or consent of Department. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 450, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 450.
	BIOCH 565 - Methods in Molecular Biophysics Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered either term Description Survey of biophysical methods used in the characterization and structural determination of biological macromolecules, from ensemble measurements to single-molecule detection. Topics include mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, light microscopy, X-ray and neutron diffraction, electron microscopy, molecular dynamics and nuclear magnetic resonance. Emphasis is on using techniques in evaluating structure-function relationships through the discussion of representative macromolecular systems. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 465, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. This course cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 460 or 465.
	BIOCH 609 - Macromolecular Structure Analysis Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 3-0-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered second term Description Principles of X-ray crystallography as applied to the study of protein and nucleic acid structure. Practical aspects of diffraction and structure solution are demonstrated by a collaborative study of a suitable small molecule of biological interest. Designed for senior honors and graduate students. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor. Maximum enrolment of 10 students. Offered in alternate years.
	BIOCH 620 - Selected Topics in Protein Structure, Function, and Regulation Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-3S-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered second term Description Directed reading and seminar course, based on papers taken from recent literature of protein research. Students critically discuss the papers and give oral presentations to the class. Designed for graduate students. Prerequisite: BIOCH 420 or equivalent, or consent of Department.
	BIOCH 623 - Special Topics in Research on Polynucleotides Course Career Graduate Units 2 Approved Hours 0-1S-0 Fee index 4 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description This course is a journal club and discussion group in which current research topics on nucleic acids are discussed. Specific talks range from biochemistry, genetics and microbiology to nuclear biology and clinical aspects.
	BIOCH 626 - Special Topics in Protein Research Course Career Graduate Units 2 Approved Hours 0-1S-0 Fee index 4 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description Seminar course for advanced students. Detailed consideration is given to recent advances in research on protein structure and function and mechanism of enzyme action. Prerequisite: BIOCH 420 or consent of Department.
	BIOCH 630 - Selected Topics in Modern Molecular Biology Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-3S-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered second term Description Directed reading and seminar course, based on papers taken from the recent literature of molecular biology. Students critically discuss the papers and give oral presentations. Note: designed for graduate students; offered yearly. Prerequisite: BIOCH 530 and consent of the Department.
	BIOCH 640 - Special Topics in Research on Biomembranes Course Career Graduate Units 2 Approved Hours 0-1S-0 Fee index 4 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description Seminar course for advanced students covering selected topics from the current literature in the field of membrane structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOCH 441 or consent of Department.
	BIOCH 641 - Selected Topics on the Structure and Function of Biological Membranes Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 0-3S-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered first term Description Directed reading and seminar course on the structure and function of biological membranes. Topics include membrane biogenesis, bioenergetics, transport and structural aspects of membrane lipids and proteins. Prerequisite: BIOCH 441 or consent of the Department.
	BIOCH 650 - Signal Transduction Course Career Graduate Units 2 Approved Hours 0-1S-0 Fee index 4 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description A journal club and discussion group addressing topics in the general area of signalling mechanisms that control cell activation, growth, apoptosis and vesicle trafficking. Specific talks range from biochemistry, genetics and microbiology to molecular biology and clinical aspects. Prerequisite: BIOCH 410/510 or consent of Department.
	BIOCH 651 - Special Topics in Lipid and Lipoprotein Research Course Career Graduate Units 2 Approved Hours 0-1S-0 Fee index 4 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description Seminar for advanced students covering selected topics from the current literature in the field of lipid and lipoprotein research. Prerequisite: BIOCH 555 or consent of Department.
	BIOCH 655 - Advances in Lipid and Lipoprotein Research Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 1-2S-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered first term Description Recent developments and use of the current literature are emphasized. Topics include regulation of lipid metabolism, intracellular lipid trafficking, regulation of lipoprotein secretion, lipid transfer among lipoproteins, reverse cholesterol transport, and atherosclerosis. Prerequisite: BIOCH 455, or 555, or consent of Department. Offered in alternate years.
	BIOCH 660 - Professional Development for Career Success Course Career Graduate Units 3 Approved Hours 2/4-2S/4-0 Fee index 6 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description The goal of this course is to provide training in the skills required to succeed in the modern work place. The course will take the form of four-hour monthly sessions, consisting of group discussions, lectures, short assignments and student presentations. There will be presentations by highly successful Ph.D. alumni, which will serve as case studies in how the transition from graduate school to the workplace can occur, and what pitfalls need be avoided in the workplace. Course is graded on cr/nc, students must attend the classes and complete required assignments. Open to graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry and other graduate students with permission of the course instructor.
	BIOCH 665 - Special Topics in Protein Folding and Prion Diseases Course Career Graduate Units 2 Approved Hours 0-1S-0 Fee index 4 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description Seminar course for advanced students focused on recent advances in research into mechanisms of protein folding and disease states caused by protein misfolding, including prion diseases. Prerequisite: BIOCH 520 or consent of the Department.
	BIOCH 670 - Recent Advances in Biochemistry Course Career Graduate Units 4 Approved Hours 0-1S-0 Fee index 8 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description A seminar course on topics of current interest in biochemistry. Students will contribute to a presentation based on recent developments published in first rate journals. Attendance at all seminars is expected. Note: open only to graduate students in Biochemistry.
	BIOCH 671 - Recent Advances in Biochemistry Course Career Graduate Units 4 Approved Hours 0-1S-0 Fee index 8 Faculty Medicine and Dentistry Department Biochemistry Typically Offered two term Description A seminar course on topics of current interest in biochemistry. Students will contribute a presentation on their research project that includes original data. Attendance at all seminars is expected. Prerequisite: BIOCH 670 or consent of the Department. Note: open only to graduate students in Biochemistry.

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AUSOC 218 - Sociology of Global and Development Issues

AUSOC 222 - Canadian Social Issues

AUSOC 232 - Theoretic Developments in Sociology I

AUSOC 233 - Theoretic Developments in Sociology II

AUSOC 236 - Research Design and Qualitative Methods

AUSOC 262 - Mass Communication and Contemporary Society

AUSOC 271 - The Family

AUSOC 275 - Sex, Gender, and Society

AUSOC 279 - Women in Contemporary Cuba

AUSOC 301 - Directed Reading I

AUSOC 302 - Directed Reading II

AUSOC 304 - Selected Topics in Sociology

AUSOC 305 - Selected Topics in Sociology

AUSOC 307 - Directed Research I

AUSOC 308 - Directed Research II

AUSOC 339 - Fieldwork Methodology

AUSOC 341 - Sociology of Food

AUSOC 358 - Environmental Sociology

AUSOC 372 - Visual Sociology

AUSOC 377 - Theoretical Approaches to Gender

AUSOC 391 - Social Change from Development to Globalization

AUSOC 393 - Political Sociology

AUSOC 401 - Directed Reading I

AUSOC 402 - Directed Reading II

AUSOC 407 - Directed Research I

AUSOC 408 - Directed Research II

AUSOC 439 - Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Theory

AUSPA 101 - Beginners’ Spanish I

AUSPA 102 - Beginners’ Spanish II

AUSPA 103 - Introductory Spanish I

AUSPA 104 - Introductory Spanish II

AUSPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

AUSPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

AUSPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I

AUSPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II

AUSPA 241 - Development Studies Practicum

AUSPA 250 - Integrated Studies (Cuba)

AUSPA 252 - Cuban Government and Politics

AUSPA 253 - Women in Contemporary Cuba

AUSPA 301 - Advanced Spanish I

AUSPA 302 - Advanced Spanish II

AUSPA 303 - Advanced Spanish I

AUSPA 304 - Advanced Spanish II

AUSPA 341 - Development Studies Practicum

AUSPA 402 - Directed Study: Language

AUSPA 403 - Directed Study: Literature

AUSPA 404 - Advanced Spanish III

AUSPA 405 - Advanced Spanish IV

AUSTA 153 - Introductory Applied Statistics

AUSTA 213 - Statistical Methods

AUSTA 215 - Statistical Methods for the Natural Sciences

AUSTA 217 - Applied Statistics: Quantitative Analysis in the Social Sciences

AUSTA 313 - Advanced Research Design

BIOCH 200 - Introductory Biochemistry

BIOCH 250 - The Biochemical Foundations of Medicine

BIOCH 295 - Special Topics in Biochemistry

BIOCH 299 - Research Opportunity Program

BIOCH 310 - Bioenergetics and Metabolism

BIOCH 320 - Structure and Catalysis

BIOCH 330 - Nucleic Acids and Molecular Biology

BIOCH 398 - Research Project

BIOCH 400 - Biochemistry Laboratory Part I

BIOCH 404 - Biochemistry Laboratory Part II

BIOCH 409 - Biochemistry Tutorial

BIOCH 410 - Signal Transduction

BIOCH 415 - Metabolic Modifications in Health and Disease

BIOCH 419 - Communicating Biochemistry

BIOCH 420 - Proteins: Structure, Function, and Regulation

BIOCH 425 - Proteomics

BIOCH 430 - Biochemistry of Eukaryotic Gene Expression