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University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [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.

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.

Course Listings
 

Augustana Faculty - Science: Undergraduate
  

  • AUSCI 385 - Mentoring in Computing and Mathematics

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 0-0-3
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Science
    Typically Offered variable

    Description
    This course involves tutoring students learning first-year material in mathematics and computing science for 3 hours per week in the Math & Computing Support Centre (MCSC). Tutors will also receive coaching from the MCSC Director in how best to perform their duties. Prerequisites: *15 in MAT or CSC and third-year standing.
  

  • AUSCI 400 - Selected Topics in Science

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 1-6
    Approved Hours VARIABLE
    Fee index VAR
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Science
    Typically Offered variable

    Description
    Selected topics in the study of Science. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
  

  • AUSCI 405 - Chemical and Physical Sciences Capstone

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Science
    Typically Offered either term

    Description
    This course will integrate learning across the different streams in the Chemical and Physical Sciences major. Students will spend time examining some significant historical problems such as the history of the development of the atomic model, history of the development of the periodic table, diversity and ethical questions and problems in the natural sciences. The course will culminate with an interdisciplinary senior research project. Prerequisites: 4th year standing and *6 of 300- or 400-level AUBIO, AUCHE or AUPHY.
  

  • AUSCI 425 - Senior Mentorship Experience

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 0-3S-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Science
    Typically Offered either term

    Description
    This course will involve weekly laboratory instruction for general chemistry (AUSCI 125 and AUCHE 213) labs. Students enrolled in the course will be responsible for supervision of students during the labs as well as mentoring of junior students who will be assisting in the lab. Students will be expected to attend weekly technical meetings on lab logistics, safety and procedures. In addition, students will attend weekly seminars on teaching practice, communication and student mentorship experience. An important component of this course will be reflective assignments about the teaching experience. Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year standing. Consent of the instructors based on successful completion of the selection process.
  

  • AUSCI 430 - Ethical Issues in Computing and Mathematics

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Science
    Typically Offered either term

    Description
    This course explores a variety of ethical issues related to computing and mathematics. Students will study ethical theory, professional codes of ethics, and apply them to make moral decisions. Topics involve information privacy and security, surveillance, cryptography, data mining, intellectual property and copyrights, computer crime and abuse, etc. The course includes extensive writing assignments and oral presentations. Prerequisite: At least *15 in Computing Science or Mathematics or at least third-year standing. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCSC 490 (2021) and AUSCI 430.

Augustana Faculty - Social Sciences: Undergraduate
  

  • AUSSC 100 - Selected Topics in Social Sciences

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 1-6
    Approved Hours VARIABLE
    Fee index VAR
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Social Sciences
    Typically Offered variable

    Description
    Selected topics in the study of Social Sciences. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
  

  • AUSSC 200 - Selected Topics in Social Sciences

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 1-6
    Approved Hours VARIABLE
    Fee index VAR
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Social Sciences
    Typically Offered variable

    Description
    Selected topics in the study of Social Sciences. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
  

  • AUSSC 300 - Selected Topics in Social Sciences

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 1-6
    Approved Hours VARIABLE
    Fee index VAR
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Social Sciences
    Typically Offered variable

    Description
    Selected topics in the study of Social Sciences. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
  

  • AUSSC 400 - Selected Topics in Social Sciences

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 1-6
    Approved Hours VARIABLE
    Fee index VAR
    Faculty Augustana Faculty
    Department AU Social Sciences
    Typically Offered variable

    Description
    Selected topics in the study of Social Sciences. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

Augustana Faculty - Sociology: Undergraduate

Department of Social Sciences
Augustana Faculty
  

  • AUSOC 101 - Introducing Sociology: Principles and Practice

    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 sociology focusing on understanding the relation between the individual and society using concepts like social control, class, role, self, reference group, ideology, and world view. Through the use of some popular films, specific attention is paid to understanding the way we (as particular individuals) are, in taken-for-granted ways, shaped by our membership in large and small groupings. The implications of this shaping for our ideas of freedom, individuality, and morality are debated and examined.
  

  • AUSOC 103 - Introducing Sociology: Institutions and Insight

    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 sociology focusing on the relation between social institutions and everyday life. Through an examination of institutions like law, family, education, politics, religion, and economy, the course develops an understanding of themes such as changes in family organization, the relation between delinquency and power, and the relation between religion and economy.
  

  • AUSOC 105 - Social Anthropology

    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
    Ethnographic materials from non-Western societies are utilized to examine culture, social structure, and social process. Particular attention is paid to everyday life within various types of societies and how sociological ways of knowing are enriched by an attentiveness to cross-cultural research.
  

  • 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, Indigenous 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 Social Sciences
    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: Graduate
  

  • 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, generation of second messengers, control of protein modifications and regulation of the cell cycle. The course emphasizes mechanisms responsible for the regulation of cell migration, division and death with an emphasis on cancer. Prerequisites: BIOCH 310, 320 and 330, 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
    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. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 420, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department 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
    This course focuses on the biochemical mechanisms underlying the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotic cells. The focus will be on the regulation of gene expression at the levels of transcription, post-transcriptional processing, and translation. The course will specifically address biochemical and structural mechanisms underlying gene regulation, as well as biochemical experimental methods that can be used to probe these activities. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 and 330 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. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. 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 equivalent, 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. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. 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 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, molecular and cellular biology are discussed. Specific subjects presented range from biochemistry, genetics and microbiology to developmental biology and clinical aspects of nucleic acid derived therapeutics.
  

  • 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 either 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. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Prerequisite: BIOCH 530 or equivalent 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.
  

  • BIOCH 675 - Magnetic Resonance in Biology and Medicine II

    Course Career Graduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Medicine and Dentistry
    Department Biochemistry
    Typically Offered second term

    Description
    Designed for advanced honors and graduate students interested in the application of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to biological systems. Topics include quantum mechanical basis of NMR, multinuclear multidimensional NMR experiments, NMR relaxation theory, new NMR applications. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOCH 676 - Methods in Molecular Biophysics for Analysis of Protein Kinetics, Dynamics, Interactions & Catalysis

    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 explore the development and application of kinetic models for protein interactions, dynamics, and enzyme catalysis that include the principle of microscopic reversibility/detailed balance. Focus topics may include, but are not limited to: numerical methods for fitting and analyses of experimental kinetic data derived from spectroscopic techniques, as well as blending of all-atom and coarse-grained molecular dynamics methods with experimental data to develop detailed molecular insights into proteins of biological interest. Prerequisites: BIOCH 420, 465, or equivalent and consent of the instructor. Maximum enrolment of 10 students. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOCH 698 - Undergraduate Research Mentoring

    Course Career Graduate
    Units 1
    Approved Hours 0-0-3
    Fee index 2
    Faculty Medicine and Dentistry
    Department Biochemistry
    Typically Offered either term

    Description
    A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are actively participating in the mentorship of undergraduate students in a half term research course (e.g. BIOCH 398 and 498) in the Department of Biochemistry. Mentorship includes activities such as in lab supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Can be taken in any year and Spring/Summer session. Credit may be obtained more than once. Requires the submission of an initial project summary with student learning objectives, monthly progress and final reports. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department of Biochemistry.
  

  • BIOCH 699 - Undergraduate Research Mentoring

    Course Career Graduate
    Units 2
    Approved Hours 0-0-3
    Fee index 4
    Faculty Medicine and Dentistry
    Department Biochemistry
    Typically Offered two term

    Description
    A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are actively participating in the mentorship of undergraduate students in a full-term research course (e.g. BIOCH 499) in the Department of Biochemistry. Mentorship includes activities such as in lab supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Can be taken in any year. Credit may be obtained more than once. Requires the submission of an initial project summary with student learning objectives, monthly progress and final reports. Prerequisite: Consent of Department of Biochemistry.

Botany: Graduate

Notes

  1. All 300- and 400-level courses in the Department of Biological Sciences may be taken for credit (except for BIOL 490 , BIOL 498  and BIOL 499 ) by ,graduate students with approval of the student’s supervisor or supervisory committee.
  2. The following courses may be taken as an option in graduate programs in the Department of Biological Sciences with approval of the student’s supervisor or supervisory committee. BIOCH 510 , BIOCH 520 , BIOCH 530 , BIOCH 541 , BIOCH 550 , BIOCH 560, CHEM 361 , CHEM 460 , CHEM 461 , CELL 300 , CELL 301 ,  IMIN 371 , IMIN 372 , IMIN 501 ,  MA SC 401 , MA SC 402, MA SC 410 , MA SC 412 , MA SC 420, MA SC 425 , MA SC 430 , MA SC 437 , MA SC 440, MA SC 445, MA SC 470,  MMI 405 , MMI 415 , MMI 520; NEURO 472 ; NU FS 363 ; PALEO 418 , PALEO 419 , 
  

  • BOT 532 - Advanced Plant Ecology

    Course Career Graduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Science
    Department Biological Sciences
    Typically Offered first term

    Description
    Study of the ecological processes which influence plant growth and fitness, species diversity, and ecosystem function. The lecture and required assignments emphasize critical thinking, scientific communication, intellectual creativity, and active participation by students. Lectures are the same as BOT 332, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: Consent of department. Prior coursework in ecology and plant biology are recommended. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 332 and 532.
  

  • BOT 540 - Advanced Plant Physiology

    Course Career Graduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-3
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Science
    Department Biological Sciences
    Typically Offered first term

    Description
    This course explores how plants function. Topics include water transport and the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, photosynthesis and carbon resource utilization, nitrogen nutrition and symbioses, photosensing, and responses to environmental stresses such as attack by pests and pathogens. Lectures, assignments and exams are the same as BOT 340 with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Normally, BOT 540 students will also participate in the BOT 340 laboratory component. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 340 and 540.
  

  • BOT 545 - Advanced Molecular Plant Physiology

    Course Career Graduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Science
    Department Biological Sciences
    Typically Offered second term

    Description
    Plant responses to their environment are underpinned by myriad molecular events. This course examines the molecular and cellular biology of plant responses to environmental cues, with an emphasis on signalling and regulation of gene expression mediating physiological responses. Topics such as plant cell walls, phytohormone action, photoreceptors, and programmed cell death will be covered. Lectures are the same as for BOT 445, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 445 and 545. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BOT 564 - Advanced Plant Functional Genomics

    Course Career Graduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Science
    Department Biological Sciences
    Typically Offered second term

    Description
    Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and computer-based exercises, skills are taught for the analysis of large-scale molecular data sets (e.g. genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic data). These analytical skills are applied to recently published studies to derive biologically relevant information about the physiology and development of plants. Scheduled classes are the same as for BOT 464, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 464 and 564. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BOT 600 - Seminar in Plant Biology

    Course Career Graduate
    Units 1
    Approved Hours 0-2S-0
    Fee index 2
    Faculty Science
    Department Biological Sciences
    Typically Offered either term

    Description
    Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.

Biochimie: Cours de 1er cycle

Faculté Saint-Jean
  

  • BIOCM 200 - Introduction á la biochimie I

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Introduction aux principes fondamentaux de la biochimie. Structures et fonctions des protéines; enzymes; lipides et structure des membranes biologiques; nucléotides et structures des acides nucléiques; bioénergétique et catabolisme des glucides. Préalable(s): CHIM 101; CHIM 164 ou 261 ou SCI 100.
  

  • BIOCM 310 - Bioénergétique et métabolisme

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Ce cours est conçu pour permettre une étude rigoureuse des mécanismes moléculaires touchant la bioénergétique et le métabolisme. Le contenu couvre les sujets suivants: les principes de la bioénergétique; les réactions et les voies impliquées dans le métabolisme des glucides, des lipides et de l’azote, ainsi que leur régulation; la phosphorylation oxydative; l’intégration et la régulation hormonale du métabolisme chez les mammifères. Préalable(s): BIOCM 200, CHIM 102 (ou SCI 100) et CHIM 263, avec une moyenne minimale de 2,7 dans ces trois cours.
  

  • BIOCM 330 - Acides nucléiques et biologie moléculaire

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Ce cours est prévu pour procurer aux étudiants une introduction à la biochimie des acides nucléiques. Il couvre: la structure et les propriétés des nucléotides et acides nucléiques; les technologies d’information basées sur l’ADN; la structure des gènes et des chromosomes; les mécanismes moléculaires de la réplication, de la réparation et de la recombinaison de l’ADN; métabolisme de l’ARN; synthèse et signaux cibles des protéines; régulation de l’expression des gènes. Préalable(s): BIOCM 200, CHIM 102 (ou SCI 100) et CHIM 263, avec une moyenne minimale de 2,7 dans ces troiscours. Note: Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour BIOCH 205.

Bioinformatics: Undergraduate

Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
  

  • BIOIN 301 - Bioinformatics I

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Science
    Department Biological Sciences
    Typically Offered first term

    Description
    Introduction to computational tools and databases used in the collection and analysis of sequence data and other analytical data from high-throughput molecular biology studies. Students will use existing tools, and learn the underlying algorithms and their limitations. Prerequisite: any 200-level Biological Sciences course or consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOIN 301 and BIOL 501.
  

  • BIOIN 401 - Bioinformatics II

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-3
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Science
    Department Biological Sciences
    Typically Offered second term

    Description
    Advanced topics in bioinformatics will be covered. A major part of the course will be devoted to team-based projects involving writing novel bioinformatics tools to deal with current problems in bioinformatics. Prerequisites: BIOIN 301, a 300-level CMPUT course and a 300-level GENET course. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Computing Science and Biological Sciences). [Biological Sciences].

Biologie: Cours de 1er cycle

Faculté Saint-Jean
  

  • BIOLE 107 - Introduction à la biologie cellulaire

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-1S-3
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Introduction à la structure et au fonctionnement de la cellule. Les principaux sujets étudiés comprennent les cellules procaryotes et eucaryotes, la bioénergétique, comment les cellules se reproduisent et comment l’information génétique est emmagasinée et utilisée à travers les processus de réplication de l’ADN, de transcription et de traduction. Préalable(s): Biologie 30 et Chimie 30. Note: BIOLE 107 n’est pas un préalable pour BIOLE 108.
  

  • BIOLE 108 - Introduction à la diversité biologique

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-1S-3
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Examine les grandes lignées de la vie sur la Terre. Un survol des principes de l’évolution et de la classification, l’histoire de la vie et les adaptations clefs des procaryotes, protistes, eumycètes, végétaux et animaux. Les laboratoires examinent la diversité de formes et de fonctions biologiques, et introduisent l’étudiant à la collecte de données et à la rédaction scientifique. Préalable: Biologie 30. Note: BIOLE 107 n’est pas un préalable pour BIOLE 108.
  

  • BIOLE 201 - Biologie cellulaire des eucaryotes

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Une dissection structurale et fonctionnelle de la cellule eucaryote. Détection de molécules spécifiques au niveau ultrastructural; structure et fonction de la membrane plasmique; rôle du cytosquelette dans le transport intracellulaire, la mitose et la cytocinèse; le système endomembranaire, le ciblage des protéines, l’exocytose et l’endocytose; structure et fonction du noyau; contrôle du cycle cellulaire et cancer. Préalable(s): BIOLE 107 et un cours de CHIM de niveau 100, ou SCI 100. Note: Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour CELL 201.
  

  • BIOLE 207 - La génétique moléculaire et l’hérédité

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-1S-3
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Les principes chromosomiques et moléculaires de la transmission et du fonctionnement des gènes; la construction de cartes génétiques et physiques des gènes et des génomes; les protocoles utilisés pour isoler des gènes spécifiques. Seront aussi à l’étude les exemples de mécanismes régulateurs pour l’expression de matériel génétique chez les procaryotes et les eucaryotes. Préalable(s): BIOLE 107 ou SCI 100.
  

  • BIOLE 208 - Les principes de l’écologie

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-3
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    L’écologie est l’étude scientifique des interactions entre les organismes et leur environnement selon une hiérarchie de niveaux d’organisation: les individus, les populations, les communautés et les écosystèmes. Destiné à donner à l’étudiant une vue générale des concepts de base en écologie, ce cours peut aussi servir de préparation à des cours plus avancés. Dans les laboratoires, l’accent sera sur le recueil, l’analyse et l’interprétation des données provenant d’expériences écologiques afin d’illustrer et compléter les notes du cours. Les exemples seront tirés d’une vaste étendue d’organismes et de systèmes. Préalable(s): BIOLE 108 ou SCI 100.
  

  • BIOLE 341 - Écotoxicologie

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-0-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Survol des effets néfastes des agents chimiques et physiques sur les systèmes biologiques dans un contexte écologique. Ce cours permet de comprendre les effets biologiques et leur évaluation grâce à une approche multidisciplinaire ancrée dans les savoirs occidentaux et autochtones. Préalable(s) BIOLE 208, ZOOL 241, ou PHYSE 210, ou PHYSL 212 ou 214 et CHIM 164 ou 261; ou équivalent. Note: Ce cours n’est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour BIOL 341.
  

  • BIOLE 380 - Analyse génétique des populations

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 3-1S-0
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Application de la biologie moléculaire à l’étude de la systématique, de la structure des populations naturelles, des systèmes d’accouplement et de la criminalistique. Les sujets discutés incluent les techniques de détection de la variation génétique des populations naturelles, l’analyse phylogénétique de données moléculaires, les modèles mathématiques de la structure des populations, l’analyse de paternité et les empreintes génétiques. Préalable: BIOLE 207. BIOLE 221 ou équivalent est recommandé.
  

  • BIOLE 398 - Projet de recherche

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 3
    Approved Hours 0-0-6
    Fee index 6
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered l’un ou l’autre semestre

    Description
    Recherche dirigée sous la supervision d’un membre du personnel académique qui effectue des recherches dans le domaine des sciences biologiques. Les résultatsde la recherche seront présentés sous la forme d’un rapport écrit. Préalable(s): Un cours de niveau 200 en biologie ou en biochimie et l’approbation du superviseur de recherche. Note: L’accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d’un superviseur de recherché.
  

  • BIOLE 399 - Projet de recherche

    Course Career Undergraduate
    Units 6
    Approved Hours 0-0-6
    Fee index 12
    Faculty Faculté Saint-Jean
    Department Saint-Jean
    Typically Offered aux deux semestres

    Description
    Recherche dirigée sous la supervision d’un membre du personnel académique qui effectue des recherches dans le domaine des sciences biologiques. Les résultats de la recherche seront présentés sous la forme d’un rapport écrit. Préalable(s): Un cours de niveau 200 en biologie ou en biochimie et l’approbation du superviseur de recherche. Note: L’accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d’un superviseur de recherche.
 

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