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University of Alberta Calendar 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings

 

Details of Courses

Courses taught at the University of Alberta are listed alphabetically. All courses, except those taught by Faculté Saint-Jean, are described in English.

Each course is designated by its computer abbreviation and a number. Students should use this abbreviation and number when completing any form requiring this information.

Courses are numbered according to the following system:

000-099 Pre-University
100-199 Basic Undergraduate. Normally requires no university-level prerequisites. Designed typically for students in the first year of a program.
200-299 Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 100-level. Designed typically for students in the second year of a program.
300-399 Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 200-level. Designed typically for students in the third year of a program.
400-499 Advanced Undergraduate. Prerequisites, if any, are normally at the 300-level. Designed typically for students in the fourth year of a program.
500-599 Graduate. Designated for graduate students and certain advanced or honors undergraduate students in their final year.
600-799 Graduate Courses
800-899 Special Registrations
900-999 Graduate Thesis and Project Numbers

For the purposes of program descriptions and prerequisite designation, courses numbered 100-199 are designated as Junior Courses and courses numbered 200-499 are designated as Senior Courses.

Note: Some exceptions to the course number system described above have been granted to the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

Course Description Symbols and Figures

Several symbols and figures are used to indicate the type, duration, and weight of courses.

  1. ★—Indicates “units of course weight,” and usually follows the course title. The accompanying number indicates the weight of the course as used in computing grade point averages and for meeting degree requirements.
    A course which runs throughout the Fall/Winter (i.e., from September through April) is usually weighted ★6. A course that runs for only one term (i.e., Fall: from September to December, or Winter: from January through April) is usually weighted ★3. Certain courses are offered over Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer, or in one term, with weights of ★1, ★2, and ★4. These are considered as one-sixth, one-third, and two-thirds of a Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer course, respectively. Some honors and graduate courses involving research may vary in weight according to the length and difficulty of the project. Some clinical courses may vary in weight according to the length of clinical experience. Some courses, not included in the computation of grade point averages, are offered for credit only and either carry a weight of ★0, or are marked as “Credit.”
    Undergraduate students who take courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering but are not registered in Engineering will have a course weight assigned for these courses according to the protocol of their home Faculty.
  2. fi—Denotes: “fee index,” the value used to calculate the instructional fees for each course. The fee index is multiplied by the fee index value (given in the appropriate subsection of Fees Payment Guide ) to give the dollar value of instructional fees for the course.
    For normal courses, the fee index is twice the value of the units of course weight; for example, a course with ★3 normally has fi 6. In cases where exceptional fees considerations need to be made, the fee index is set differently by the Board of Governors.
    Note that certain programs (e.g., MD, DDS, etc.) are assessed on a program fee basis for all or certain years. In these cases, the fee index calculation does not apply.
  3. (x term, a-b-c)—These figures in parentheses give information on when the course is offered and the hours of instruction required by the course in a week, or in some cases the total time in a term.
    In the case of a single-term course, the term in which the course is given is mentioned (item x). The designation “either term” means that the course may be offered either in the first term or in the second term or in each term, at the discretion of the department concerned. The designation “variable” means that the course may be taught either as a single-term or as a full-session course.
    Item a indicates lecture hours. Item b indicates seminar hour(s), demonstration hours (d), clinic hours (c), or lecture-laboratory hours (L). Item c indicates laboratory hours. For two-term courses, the hours of instruction are the same in both terms unless otherwise indicated. The expression 3/2 means 3 hours of instruction every second week; 2s/2 means 2 seminar hours every second week.
    Examples:
    (first term, 3-0-3): a course taught in first term with 3 hours lecture, no seminar, and 3 hours lab per week.
    (second term, 0-1s-2): a course taught in second term with no lectures, 1 seminar hour, and 2 hours of lab per week.
    (either term, 3-0-0): a course taught in either first or second term, or each term, with 3 lecture hours per week, no seminar, and no lab.
    (two-term, 3-0-3): a course taught over both first and second term with three lecture hours, no seminar, and three hours lab per week.
    (variable, 3-0-0): a course which may be taught in either first or second term or over two terms with three lecture hours per week, no seminar, and no lab.
  4. Prerequisite—This provides information on courses which must be successfully completed before registering in the more advanced course.
    Corequisite—This provides information on courses which must be taken before or at the same time as the course described in the listing.
    Note: Departments are authorized to cancel the registration of those students registered in a course offered by the department if they do not meet the prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements stated in the course description in this Calendar.
  5. [Department]— This indicates the department responsible for registration for interdepartmental courses. Normally, courses will be credited to the discipline listed in the square brackets.
  6. Open Studies Courses—  indicates a course available to students of Open Studies.  indicates that a course is available to Open Studies students on a delayed registration basis only (see Registration ).
Important: Registration Procedures for Two-Term Courses

Students are strongly advised to refer to the Registration and Courses menu at www.registrarsoffice.ualberta.ca for details. Two-term courses are normally offered over two terms (either Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer). In a few instances, two-term courses are offered within a single term. In all cases these are identifiable in the Class Schedule because they consist of part A and part B (e.g., English 111A and 111B).

To successfully register in a two-term course, students, must do the following:

  • Register in both the part A and part B for all types of sections offered (Lectures, Labs, Seminars, etc.);
  • Register in the same section numbers for part A and part B of a course (e.g., Lecture A1 for both part A and part B, and Lab E3 for both part A and part B);
  • Register in all the appropriate sections on the same day.

All of the above must be done or the course registration is invalid and will be deleted. Invalid registrations will be deleted nightly. It is the student’s responsibility to attempt the course registration again, subject to availability.

Example: A student wishes to register in ABCD 101, a two-term course. It has a lecture and a lab section. Based on the student’s timetable planning, decides to take Lecture C3 and Lab C8. The student must add

In Fall Term ABCD 101A Lec C3 and ABCD 101A Lab C8,
and  
In Winter Term ABCD 101B Lec C3 and ABCD 101B Lab C8.

All these sections must be added on the same day to successfully register. Otherwise the registration in ABCD 101 will be deleted overnight and the student’s place in the course will be lost.

Course Renumbering

Over the years many courses have been renumbered. Old numbers can be found within individual course listings of previous Calendar editions.

Courses on Reserve

Courses not offered in the past four years are removed from this Calendar and placed on Reserve. These courses may be taught again in the future, in which case they would be brought back into the active Course Listings and placed in the Calendar. Information about Reserve Courses is available through the Registrar’s Office, the University Secretariat, and Faculty Offices.

Faculty Specific Regulations Regarding Courses

For specific Faculty regulations relating to courses and for a complete list of subjects taught by a Faculty, please consult the Undergraduate Programs section of the Calendar at the end of each Faculty section.

Physical Requirements for University Courses

The University has a commitment to the education of all academically qualified students and special services are frequently provided on campus to assist disabled students.

Nevertheless, some courses make certain unavoidable demands on students with respect to the possession of a certain level of physical skill or ability if the academic objectives of the course are to be realized. In case of doubt, students are advised to contact the Department concerned and Student Accessibility Disability Services (SAS), Office of the Dean of Students.

Because support services cannot be guaranteed for all off-campus courses, instructors may be obliged to refuse registration in such courses.

Course Availability

The following is a comprehensive course listing of all the approved courses that the University of Alberta may offer. The appearance of a course in this list does not guarantee that the course will actually be offered. The most current information on courses is available on Bear Tracks at https://www.beartracks.ualberta.ca

Course Listings
 

Biology (Biological Sciences): Undergraduate

Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science

Notes

  1. See the following sections for listings of other Biological Sciences courses: Bioinformatics (BIOIN); Botany (BOT); Entomology (ENT); Genetics (GENET); Microbiology (MICRB); Zoology (ZOOL).
  2. See the following sections for listings of other relevant courses: Interdisciplinary Studies (INT D); Immunology and Infection (IMIN); Marine Science (MA SC); Paleontology (PALEO).
  

  • BIOL 384 - Global Change and Ecosystems

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Ecological impacts of climate change and large-scale human activities on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The focus of this course is to learn to write brief technical summaries of current environment issues, in a fashion that can be understood by an educated citizen. Topics such as climate change, water management projects, invasion of exotic species and national parks management are presented as the forum to evaluate options, trade-offs and solutions to environmental social issues. Prerequisites: BIOL 208 or consent of Instructor. BOT 205 recommended.
  

  • BIOL 391 - Techniques in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-1s-6) A laboratory course introducing students to techniques in gene manipulation, protein expression and bioinformatics by following a gene through a thematic series of molecular manipulations. Restricted to Honors and Specialization students in Biological Sciences and consent of instructor. Prerequisites: BIOL 207 and BIOCH 200. Not to be taken by students currently enrolled in GENET 420 or with credit in GENET 420. Credit can be obtained for only one of BIOL 391, IMIN 391 or MMI 391.
  

  • BIOL 392 - Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Ecology and Systematics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-1s-6) A laboratory course introducing students to current molecular biology techniques and associated analyses used to study population genetics, systematics, and evolutionary biology in natural populations. Students will develop microsatellite marker systems and use them to examine the genetic structure of a natural population. A comparative bioinformatic approach will be used to generate sequence data to investigate the use of single nucleotide polymorphisms in candidate gene analysis and in phylogenetic inference. Prerequisite: BIOL 207, 208 and consent of instructor, corequisite: BIOL 380. Note: BIOL 392 and 592 cannot both be taken for credit.
  

  • BIOL 398 - Research Project

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) Directed research done under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Biological Sciences. Normally for students in their third year of study. Successful completion of this course requires a written report on the research project. Prerequisites: A 200-level Biological Sciences course and consent of the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies. Credit for this course may be obtained only once.
  

  • BIOL 399 - Research Project

    ★ 6 (fi 12) (two term, 0-0-6) Directed research done under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Biological Sciences. Normally for students in their third year of study. Successful completion of this course requires a written report on the research project. Prerequisites: A 200-level Biological Sciences course and consent of the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies. Credit for this course may be obtained only once.
  

  • BIOL 400 - Science Internship Practicum

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Required by all students who have just completed the on-site portion of the Science Internship Program. Must be completed during the first academic term following return to full-time studies. Note: A grade of F to A+ will be determined by the student’s job performance as evaluated by the employer, by the student’s performance in the completion of an internship practicum report, and by the student’s ability to learn from the experiences of the Internship as demonstrated in an oral presentation. Prerequisites: WKEXP 955 and 956.
  

  • BIOL 409 - Zoonoses

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) This course will examine the biology of zoonotic agents and the implication of host-pathogen interactions to disease susceptibility and resistance. Students will apply these basic concepts towards the understanding of issues governing pathogenesis, pathology, epidemiology, control and surveillance of zoonotic diseases. Focus will be placed on zoonotic agents currently having a significant impact on animal and public health. Lectures will be followed by active discussion of selected readings. Prerequisites: one of IMIN 200, ZOOL 352, ZOOL 354, ENT 392 or consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 409 and BIOL 509.
  

  • BIOL 421 - Molecular Evolution and Systematics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Methods for inferring evolutionary trees and their applications to the fields of comparative biology, molecular evolution, and systematics. Topics to be covered include phylogenetic inference, molecular evolution integrated at the organismal and population level, and evolutionary developmental genetics. Labs emphasize practical experience in data analysis. Prerequisite: BIOL 335 or consent of instructor. BIOL 380 or 392 recommended. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 421 and BIOL 521. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOL 430 - Experimental Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3) Emphasis is on the design of experiments and analysis of data collected from field and laboratory studies in Biology. Prerequisites: STAT 141 or 151 or SCI 151 and a 300-level Biological Sciences course. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 430 and REN R 480.
  

  • BIOL 432 - Field Methods in Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 0-0-6) Design, execution, analysis, and presentation of problems in behavioral, population, and community ecology in a field environment. Field exercises, demonstration of techniques, and data collection for independent projects will take place during the two weeks preceding the Fall term at a field station off the main campus. Final reports are due in the last week of September. Prerequisites: BIOL 331 or 332 or ZOOL 371 or BOT 332; a statistics course such as STAT 151 or SCI 151, BIOL 330 or 430. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
  

  • BIOL 433 - Plant-Animal Interactions

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Plants and animals have a long co-evolutionary history, and this course explores many of the ways in which plants and animals use and abuse each other. Specific topics include pollination biology, herbivory, and dispersal. Emphasis is on both the evolutionary ecology and ecological implications of these interactions. Prerequisite: BIOL 331 or 332 or BOT 332 or ZOOL 371.
  

  • BIOL 434 - Chemical Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) An introduction to the broad field of Chemical Ecology through survey, discussion and analysis of current and historical literature. Topics include a wide array of chemically-mediated ecological interactions in a variety of taxa. Studies that analyze the importance of the use of chemical signals for habitat selection, resource acquisition, reproduction, defense and social interactions are discussed. Students research topics in Chemical Ecology and present their findings in oral and written formats. Prerequisite: BIOL 208. CHEM 164 or 261 recommended. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 434 and 534. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOL 440 - Watershed Ecohydrology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0) The course will introduce students to theory and techniques employed in the analysis of physical, hydrological, chemical, and ecological properties of ecosystems using a watershed (catchment) approach. Focus will be on landscape interactions or linkages between upland, wetland/riparian, and surface-water in the study of the natural ecohydrologic function and response to disturbance of watershed ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on Boreal Alberta. Topics are covered through reading the literature and group discussions. Prerequisite: BIOL 333 or 340 or 364 or EAS 223 or REN R 350, or consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 440 and 540.
  

  • BIOL 445 - Current Topics in Animal and Cell Physiology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 0-3s-0) Survey, discussion and evaluation of literature dealing with current advances and selected topics in animal and cell physiology. Prerequisite: ZOOL 340 or 342 or 343, or PHYSL 372. Credit may be obtained more than once. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOL 468 - Problems in Conservation Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0) Seminar and reading course dealing with current problems in conservation biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 367 or REN R 364 and consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 471 - Landscape Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Landscapes are holistic entities whose patterns influence ecological processes. Topics highlighted in this course include landscape components, morphology and dynamics; detecting spatial/temporal change in landscapes; issues of scales; movements of organisms, disturbances, and nutrients across landscape mosaics; and restoration, planning and management in a landscape context. Labs emphasize GIS applications to characterizing landscape patterns and heterogeneity in space and time, distributing and moving organisms across landscapes, and restoring or planning landscapes for conservation objectives. Prerequisites: MATH 115 or SCI 100; STAT 151 or SCI 151; one of BIOL 331, 332 or BOT 332. Previous GIS course is useful. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 471 and 571.
  

  • BIOL 490 - Individual Study

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) Registration will be contingent on the student’s having made prior arrangements with a faculty member willing to supervise the program. Credit may be obtained more than once. Prerequisites: A 300-level Biological Sciences course and consent of the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies.
  

  • BIOL 495 - Special Topics in Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Covers specialized topics of current interest to advanced undergraduates in Biological Sciences. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
  

  • BIOL 498 - Research Project

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) Directed research done under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Biological Sciences. Normally for students in their fourth year of study. Successful completion of this course requires a written report on the research project. Credit may be obtained more than once. Prerequisites: A 300-level Biological Sciences course and consent of the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies.
  

  • BIOL 499 - Research Project

    ★ 6 (fi 12) (two term, 0-0-6) Directed research done under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Biological Sciences. Normally for students in their fourth year of study. Successful completion of this course requires an oral presentation and a written report on the research project. Prerequisites: A 300-level Biological Sciences course and the consent of the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies. Note: Students in Honors in Biological Sciences are required to successfully complete BIOL 499.

Biology (Biological Sciences): 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 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 555 , 560; CHEM 361 , CHEM 363 , CHEM 461 ; CELL 300 , CELL 301 ; REN R 511 ; IMIN 371 , IMIN 372 , IMIN 452 , IMIN 501 ; MA SC 400 , MA SC 401 , 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, MA SC 480 ; MMI 405 , MMI 415 ; NEURO 472 ; NU FS 363 ; PALEO 418 , PALEO 419 ; PHARM 601 .
  

  • BIOL 501 - Applied Bioinformatics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-1s-0) Discussion of computational tools and databases used in the analysis of data from high-throughput molecular biology studies. Students will use existing tools, learn the underlying algorithms and their limitations, and will be required to complete an individual research project. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOIN 301 and BIOL 501.
  

  • BIOL 506 - Systematics and Evolution Forum

    ★ 2 (fi 4) (either term, 1-1s-0) Lectures and discussions on a variety of subjects in systematics and evolutionary biology by graduate students, staff, and visiting speakers. Credit may be obtained more than once. Prerequisite: consent of instructors for students not registered in the systematics and evolution graduate program.
  

  • BIOL 509 - Advanced Topics in Zoonoses

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) This course will examine the biology of zoonotic agents and the implication of host-pathogen interactions to disease susceptibility and resistance. Students will apply these basic concepts towards the understanding of issues governing pathogenesis, pathology, epidemiology, control and surveillance of zoonotic diseases. Focus will be placed on zoonotic agents currently having a significant impact on animal and public health. Lectures will be followed by active discussion of selected readings. Scheduled classes are the same as for BIOL 409, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 409 and BIOL 509.
  

  • BIOL 521 - Advanced Molecular Evolution and Systematics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Methods for inferring evolutionary trees and their applications to the fields of comparative biology, molecular evolution, and systematics. Topics to be covered include phylogenetic inference, molecular evolution integrated at the organismal and population level, and evolutionary developmental genetics. Labs emphasize practical experience in data analysis. Lectures and labs are the same as BIOL 421, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 421 and BIOL 521. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOL 534 - Advanced Chemical Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) An introduction to the broad field of Chemical Ecology through survey, discussion and analysis of current and historical literature. Topics include a wide array of chemically-mediated ecological interactions in a variety of taxa. Studies that analyze the importance of the use of chemical signals for habitat selection, resource acquisition, reproduction, defense and social interactions are discussed. Students research topics in Chemical Ecology and present their findings in oral and written formats. Graduate students complete an additional assignment and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 434 and 534. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOL 540 - Advanced Watershed Ecohydrology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0) The course will introduce students to theory and techniques employed in the analysis of physical, hydrological, chemical, and ecological properties of ecosystems using a watershed (catchment) approach. Focus will be on landscape approaches relating interactions or linkages between upland, wetland/riparian, and surface-water in the study of the natural ecohydrologic function and response to disturbance of watershed ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on Boreal Alberta. Topics are covered through reading the literature and group discussions. Seminars are the same as for BIOL 440, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 440 and 540.
  

  • BIOL 545 - Advanced Topics in Animal and Cell Physiology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 0-3s-0) Survey, discussion and evaluation of literature dealing with current advances and selected topics in animal and cell physiology. Credit may be obtained more than once. Discussions are the same as for BIOL 445, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Enrolment of students by consent of instructor. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOL 560 - Current Problems in Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Seminar and reading on current problems concerning selected aspects of ecology. More than one section may be available and topics change from year to year. Please consult the Department for current information. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once. Prerequisite: at least one 400-level ecology course.
  

  • BIOL 570 - Models in Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-1) Formulation, analysis, parameterization, and validation of quantitative models for ecological processes. Applications include population dynamics, species interactions, movement, and spatial processes. Approaches include classical hypothesis testing, computer simulation, differential equations, individual-based models, least squares, likelihood, matrix equations, Markov processes, multiple working hypotheses, and stochastic processes. The lab covers computer simulation methods. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BIOL 571 - Landscape Ecology and Applications

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Landscapes are holistic entities whose patterns influence ecological processes. Topics highlighted in this course include landscape components, morphology and dynamics; detecting spatial/temporal change in landscapes; issues of scales; movements of organisms, disturbances, and nutrients across landscape mosaics; and restoration, planning and management in a landscape context. Labs emphasize GIS applications to characterizing landscape patterns and heterogeneity in space and time, distributing and moving organisms across landscapes, and restoring or planning landscapes for conservation objectives. Lectures and labs are the same as for BIOL 471, but with an additional research project and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 471 and 571.
  

  • BIOL 592 - Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Ecology and Systematics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-1s-6) A laboratory course introducing students to current molecular biology techniques and associated analyses used to study population genetics, systematics, and evolutionary biology in natural populations. Students will develop microsatellite marker systems and use them to examine the genetic structure of a natural population. A comparative bioinformatic approach will be used to generate sequence data to investigate the use of single nucleotide polymorphisms in candidate gene analysis and in phylogenetic inference. Labs are the same as BIOL 392, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor, corequisite: BIOL 380. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 392 and 592.
  

  • BIOL 595 - Special Topics in Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Covers specialized topics of current interest to graduate students in Biological Sciences. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
  

  • BIOL 603 - Advanced Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3s-0) Designed for new graduate students in environmental biology to foster critical thinking and discussion and to introduce them to issues of experimental design and analysis and different approaches to ecology. The course involves student discussion of papers, lectures by faculty members on their research, seminars by students and a written assignment. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Preference will be given to students in Biological Sciences.
  

  • BIOL 631 - Seminar in Ecology and Evolution

    ★ 1 (fi 2) (either term, 0-1s-0) Credit may be obtained more than once.
  

  • BIOL 633 - Advanced Techniques in Biology

    ★ 1 (fi 2) (either term, 0-2s-0) This course will cover specialized topics of current interest to graduate students in Biological Sciences with an emphasis on learning new research skills. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
  

  • BIOL 642 - Seminars in Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology

    ★ 1 (fi 2) (either term, 0-2s-0) Credit may be obtained more than once.

Biomedical Engineering: Undergraduate

Department of Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Note: See also EE BE 512 and 540 which may be taken as courses in this discipline.
  

  • BME 320 - Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells and Tissue

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) An introduction to the fundamental levels of organization of the human body highlighted in engineering terms. The first half of the course will consider the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization. The second half of the course will be devoted to bone, joints, muscle, and neural tissue. Guest lectures will include engineers and medical scientists to discuss the relationship between recent advances in biomedical engineering and the underlying anatomy and physiology. This course is intended for students in the Faculty of Engineering. Students from other faculties must obtain the consent of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Credit may be obtained for only BME 210 or 320.
  

  • BME 321 - Human Anatomy and Physiology: Systems

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) An introduction to the organization of the human body at the level of the anatomical systems highlighted in engineering terms. Lectures will be devoted to the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous and endocrine systems, and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base homeostasis. Guest lectures will include engineers and medical scientists to discuss the relationship between recent advances in biomedical engineering and the underlying anatomy and physiology. This course is intended for students in the Faculty of Engineering. Students from other faculties must obtain the consent of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Credit may be obtained for only BME 211 or 321. Prerequisite: BME 320 or consent of Instructor.
  

  • BME 410 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Systems Modelling

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Introduces the broad field of biomedical engineering while focusing on the quantitative methods and modelling in key areas that emphasize the similarities between biomedical and conventional engineering science. Practical numerical models of several body systems will be covered, with an emphasis on development, evaluation and validation of realistic physiological models using computational methods. Intended primarily for undergraduate students of the Engineering program. Students from other faculties must obtain the consent of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Prerequisite BME 320.

Biomedical Engineering: Graduate
  

  • BME 510 - Neuroimaging in Neuroscience

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) Neuroimaging has developed rapidly in recent years, and has had a profound effect on how we understand the human brain. This advanced course is aimed to provide graduate students and senior undergraduate students a comprehensive overview of the neuroimaging techniques (structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), MRI spectroscopy (MRS) etc) currently used in neuroscience research. In addition, we will discuss how neuroimaging methods can advance our understanding of healthy brain function and neuropsychiatric disorders. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
  

  • BME 511 - Stem Cell Engineering

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-1s-0) This course will give an overview of the stem cell biology and biomedical applications. Topics will include biological aspects of stem cells, environmental factors and signals that are implicated in regulating stem cell fate, the practical use of stem cells for tissue engineering and cellular therapies. The course will highlight techniques for engineering of stem cells and their micro-environments. The ethical, legal, and regulatory issues that accompany current and emerging stem cell engineering applications will be also discussed. This course is designed for upper undergraduates and graduate students with a strong interest in stem cell biology and stem cell engineering, and the desire to actively contribute to discussions in the class. Pre-requisites: BME 320 or consent of instructor.
  

  • BME 513 - Imaging Methods in Medicine

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Introduction to basic physical and technological aspects of medical imaging. Emphasis on computed transmission and emission tomography, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound imaging. These methods are developed and contrasted in terms of how imaging information is generated, detected, and processed and how different hardware configurations and other factors limit image quality. Relative diagnostic potential of the imaging methods is also discussed in relation to future prospects of each method.
  

  • BME 520 - Neuroplasticity

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) An advanced course for graduate students in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering that covers the cellular and systems level changes in sensorimotor and pain pathways in response to motor training and/or trauma to the nervous system. A background on experimental techniques and mechanisms of neuronal plasticity from key studies in cortical, spinal and dorsal horn systems will be provided. Students are expected to write and present on current topics in the field of motor and pain neuroplasticity. Students should have a basic background in neurophysiology. Prerequisites: PMCOL 371 and PHYSL 372 or equivalents or consent of instructor.
  

  • BME 530 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Individual sections covering such topics as signal processing and rehabilitation engineering. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.
  

  • BME 553 - Rehabilitation Engineering: Assisted Movement After Injury

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-1s-0) Introduction to rehabilitation techniques for assisting individuals with physical disabilities to reach, stand and walk. Biomechanics of intact and pathological movements and the use of assistive devices such as exoskeletal orthotics, neuroprosthetic devices and locomotor training are emphasized. Students are exposed to the concepts of biomechanical modeling, motion analysis, electrical stimulation, control systems, neuroregeneration, and pharmacology. Prerequisite: BME 320 and 321 or consent of Instructor.
  

  • BME 564 - Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) Designed for graduate and advanced undergraduate students requiring a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of imaging by means of nuclear magnetic resonance, NMR. Topics include the principles of NMR as applied to imaging, image processing, imaging techniques for achieving specific types of contrast, image artefacts, and typical applications. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  

  • BME 579 - Topics in Medical Physics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Individual sections dealing with such topics as computed tomography, nuclear magnetic resonance, therapeutic radiation. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.
  

  • BME 599 - Project in Biomedical Engineering

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) Practical application of science to problems in health care; involves report on problem and alternative solutions, plus complete demonstration and documentation of chosen solution. Prerequisite: Any BME course and consent of Department.
  

  • BME 600 - Seminars in Biomedical Engineering

    ★ 2 (fi 4) (two term, 0-1s/2-0) Series of seminars exposing graduate students to the various areas of research and providing a forum for progress reports in individual areas. Seminars by research workers from inside and outside the University are included. Seminars are informal with ample opportunity for discussion.
  

  • BME 630 - Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Botanique: Cours de 1er cycle

Faculté Saint-Jean
  

  • BOTQ 380 - Plantes médicinales

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (l’un ou l’autre semestre, 3-0-0) Survol de l’utilisation historique et courante des plantes qui produisent des médicaments ou des drogues. Évaluation de la chimie et de la physiologie des composés biologiquement actifs (toxiques, analgésiques et hallucinogènes) et l’utilisation courante de ces produits végétaux. Utilisation de la biotechnologie des végétaux pour développer des plantes qui produisent des composés médicamenteux. Préalable(s): *3 de niveau 200 en sciences biologiques ou BIOCM 200. BOT 205 est recommandé.

Botany (Biological Sciences): Undergraduate

Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science

Notes

  1. See the following sections for listings of other Biological Sciences courses: Bioinformatics (BIOIN); Biology (BIOL); Entomology (ENT); Genetics (GENET); Microbiology (MICRB); Zoology (ZOOL).
  2. See the following sections for listings of other relevant courses: Interdisciplinary Studies (INT D); Immunology and Infection (IMIN); Marine Science (MA SC); Paleontology (PALEO).
  

  • BOT 205 - Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) An overview of the diversity and biology of organisms traditionally included in the Plant Kingdom (algae, fungi, lichens, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants). Emphasis throughout the course is on the relationship between structural and functional innovations in plants and how these have influenced their reproduction and evolution in various ecosystems. Symbioses and co-evolutionary relationships between or among different kinds of plants, and with other groups of organisms, are also considered. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 205 and PL SC 221.
  

  • BOT 303 - Plant Development

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) The generation of a functional plant requires the spatially coordinated acquisition of numerous cell identities. Examines developmental processes in plants at the molecular and cellular level and will cover: body axis establishment and tissue pattern formation during embryogenesis, cell-to-cell communication in patterning events and differentiation processes, and cell differentiation patterns in tissue systems. Emphasis throughout the course will be on current research using developmental mutants. Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and 207; one of BOT 205 or 340 strongly recommended.
  

  • BOT 308 - Plant Anatomy

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-1s-3) Seed plant structure and development with particular emphasis on flowering plants. The course covers origin, development, and function of meristems (apical, primary, and lateral), tissue and organ development, wood structure and identification, floral anatomy, embryogenesis, and fruit structure. Prerequisites: BIOL 108 or SCI 100. BOT 205 recommended. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BOT 314 - Biology of Bryophytes

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Bryophytes (hornworts, liverworts and mosses) form a unique group of basal land plants that are pivotal for understanding evolution of life in terrestrial environments. This course covers the evolution, systematics and ecological diversity of bryophytes of the world, using morphological, molecular and developmental data. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100 and a 200-level Biology course (BOT 205 or 210 recommended) or consent of instructor. Offered in alternate years. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
  

  • BOT 321 - Flowering Plants

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) Modern approaches to the classification and evolution of the flowering plants. The diversity and relationships of the angiosperms are examined from a phylogenetic perspective. Topics include practical and theoretical aspects of species description, nomenclature and phylogeny interpretation, with a focus on the characteristics and significance of the major families of flowering plants in Alberta and from around the world. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100. BOT 205 recommended.
  

  • BOT 322 - Field Botany

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Lectures, laboratory, and field exercises provide an introduction to description and identification of plants and their local habitats. Factors affecting variation in natural vegetation and methods used to describe it are discussed. Field exercises and projects take place during the two weeks preceding the fall term and some may take place off campus. Presentations take place during the first four weeks of class time in September. Prerequisites: BIOL 108 or SCI 100 and any 200-level Biology course. (BOT 321 is strongly recommended). May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in BOT 304. Offered in alternate years. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
  

  • BOT 330 - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function of Algae

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) The remarkable biodiversity of algae provides the foundation for most aquatic ecosystems around the world. This course emphasizes the evolution, taxonomy, and ecology of major groups of algae to illustrate relationships between their form and function in pristine and polluted environments. Laboratories will focus on the taxonomic diversity of algae through the use of field surveys of local streams and lakes, and experiments using our extensive algal culture collection. Prerequisite: 200-level Biology course. Both BOT 205 and BIOL 208 recommended. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BOT 332 - Plant Ecology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) Study of the local factors, which limit plant growth, reproduction, and diversity. Particular emphasis on the mechanisms by which plants interact with their local environment and the effects of these interactions on diversity and community functioning. Specific topics include plant foraging, germination ecology, mechanisms of competition and facilitation, patterns of diversity, and community stability. Prerequisites: BIOL 208 and STAT 151 or SCI 151. BOT 205 recommended. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
  

  • BOT 340 - Plant Physiology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) 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. Laboratories introduce both classical and contemporary methods in plant physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 107; CHEM 101 or 164 or 261; and a 200-level Biological Sciences course or PL SC 221. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 340 and 540. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of BIOL 107 and CHEM 101.
  

  • BOT 380 - Drug Plants

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Survey of historical and current use of important drug-producing plants. Evaluation of the chemistry and physiology of biologically active compounds from poisonous, analgesic, and hallucinogenic plants, and the current uses of such plant products. Use of plant biotechnology to develop drug-producing plants. Prerequisite: a 200-level Biological Sciences course or BIOCH 200. BOT 205 recommended.
  

  • BOT 382 - Plant Biotechnology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) Using examples from current research, techniques used in modern plant biotechnology and the way this technology is being used to modify and improve economically important plants and their use as biofactories will be discussed. Specific topics will include; gene isolation, plant transformation, plant tissue culture, clonal plant propagation, and somatic embryogenesis. Prerequisites: BIOL 107 or SCI 100 and a 200-level Biological Sciences course. BOT 205 recommended. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 382 and PL SC 491. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BOT 411 - Paleobotany

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3) The fossil record of plants as it relates to the evolutionary history of existing groups. Prerequisite: A 300-level Biological or Earth Sciences course and BOT 205 or 210 or consent of Instructor. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BOT 445 - Molecular Plant Physiology

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) 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. Prerequisite: BOT 382 or GENET 364 or consent of the instructor. BOT 240 or 340 recommended. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 445 and BOT 545. Offered in alternate years.
  

  • BOT 464 - Plant Functional Genomics

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) 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. Prerequisite: GENET 364 or consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 464 and 564. Offered in alternate years.

Business: Undergraduate

Department of Strategic Management and Organization
Faculty of Business

Note: Enrolment in all BUS courses is restricted to students registered in the Faculty of Business, or to students registered in specified programs that require Business courses to meet degree requirements and who have obtained prior approval of their Faculty.
  

  • BUS 201 - Introduction to Canadian Business

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 2-0-1.5) Provides students with an introduction to the Faculty and the functional areas of business. Students improve computer, presentation, leadership and group skills. Areas covered include introductions to statistics and research and selected areas from accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, operations, strategic management and others. Open only to students in the Faculty of Business.
  

  • BUS 301 - Business Communications

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This is a practical skill development course open to students of all majors in any year of a Business program. Good communication in business matters. This course will help develop writing confidence and strategies for professional business applications. The focus is on hands-on guided practice and uses business scenarios to emphasize technical and persuasive writing as well as an understanding of the skills required to begin a successful business career. In addition students will develop a strong resume, cover letter and a personal brand.
  

  • BUS 435 - Information, Ethics and Society

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) For students in all majors who are interested in information and the roles it plays in business and society. Focus is on the nature and basic characteristics of information, and its importance in contemporary society, viewing information as a commodity that is produced, used, bought and sold. Two aspects of the ways in which information affects people are emphasized: (1) ethical issues relating to professions, businesses, government, and individuals; (2) the impact of information technology and technological change on society. Prerequisites: Open only to third or fourth year Business students, or by consent of the Department Chair. Credit may be granted for only one of ACCTG 435, BUS 435 or MIS 435.
  

  • BUS 465 - Internship

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Practical application of business skills and theory to a problem or issues addressed during a period of 13 - 16 weeks of placement in a work environment within Canada. The internship includes preliminary instruction and requires, under the supervision of the Faculty, an approved preliminary proposal and the presentation of a project report to the sponsoring organization. Prerequisites: Consent of the Business Undergraduate Office.
  

  • BUS 466 - International Internship

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Practical application of business skills and theory to a problem or issues addressed during a period of 13 - 16 weeks of placement in a work environment outside of Canada. The internship includes preliminary instruction and requires, under the supervision of the Faculty, an approved preliminary proposal and the presentation of a project report to the sponsoring organization. Prerequisites: Consent of the Business Undergraduate Office.
  

  • BUS 480 - Special Projects Course

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course applies the techniques developed in several Business courses to a group project or a business case analysis. The emphasis in the projects is on integrated approaches to business problems. Student groups will work on consulting projects from businesses and other organizations in and near Edmonton. Groups will work on their projects under the supervision of the instructor(s). An approved preliminary proposal is required. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor and the Undergraduate Office. Open only to fourth year students.
  

  • BUS 488 - Selected Topics in Business

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Normally restricted to third and fourth year Business students. Prerequisite: consent of Faculty of Business. Additional prerequisites may be required.
  

  • BUS 490 - Business Competition Part I

    ★ 1.5 (fi 3) (either term, 0-1.5s-0) Preparation for Student Competition in Business. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.
  

  • BUS 491 - Business Competition Part II

    ★ 1.5 (fi 3) (either term, 0-1.5s-0) Completion of Student Competition in Business. Prerequisite: BUS 490 and consent of Instructor.

Business: Graduate
  

  • BUS 501 - Business Skills Orientation

    ★ 0 (fi 1) (either term, variable) Orientation to the MBA program, including primers on team building, ethics and academic integrity, time/life management, public speaking, library resources, career planning and business etiquette.
  

  • BUS 504 - Career Management Skills

    ★ 0 (fi 1) (variable, variable) This course prepares students for long-term career success by examining career goals and strategy, networking, personal branding, tailored job applications, and ongoing career management.
  

  • BUS 505 - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility with Communications

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course focuses on the application of moral principles and models for ethical decision making to individuals and businesses in the 21st century. Contemporary ethical and social issues will be examined through the use of case studies, class discussions and presentations. Topics include concepts of individual ethics, workplace issues, corporate compliance and social and environmental responsibility. While examining ethical issues, emphasis will be placed on improving students’ proficiency levels in verbal and written business communication.
  

  • BUS 586 - Selected Topics in Business

    ★ 1.5 (fi 3) (either term, 3-0-0) Topics in this seminar may vary from year to year and are chosen at the discretion of the Instructor.
  

  • BUS 601 - Business Practicum

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (two term, 3-0-0) Students are divided into groups and the groups are assigned a project in either a business or government organization. At the end of the course each group is required to write a report and to make a presentation derived from the project to the other groups in the course. Prerequisite: All required Year 1 MBA core courses.
  

  • BUS 640 - Strategic Supply Chain Management

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Supply Chain Management and how it relates to a firm’s competitiveness. Emphasis will be placed on the role of SCM in transforming global business practices and relations. SCM informs how a firm would source, design, produce, and market its products in today’s global environment. Topics will include global business trends, current supply chain practices, international procurement, logistics and inventory management, performance assessment, supply management and SCM strategy in a global environment. Prerequisite: BUEC 503.
  

  • BUS 648 - MBA International Study Tour

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Combines lectures at the University of Alberta with an onsite study tour to a foreign country. The study tour component is normally for a one-to-two week period, during which students participate in company tours and lectures, to develop an appreciation for different business cultures and contexts. Students are usually expected to complete projects or case studies relating to the country under study. Check with MBA office for enrolment restrictions. Credit will not be given for both BUS 648 and any other study tour to the same destination. Students may receive credit for only two of the following three courses: BUS 648, BUEC 648, SMO 648.
  

  • BUS 686 - Selected Topics in Business

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Topics may vary from year to year. Students should check with the MBA Office for pre/corequisites of specific sections.
  

  • BUS 701 - Qualitative Methodology for Business Research

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Examines qualitative research methods as they apply to business research. Includes: the terrain and history of qualitative research, exploring different approaches to qualitative research, designing qualitative research, strategies of inquiry, qualitative data analysis, writing up research, and professional and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Registration in Business PhD Program or written permission of instructor. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.
  

  • BUS 715 - Experimental Design for Behavioural Science

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the essential principles and techniques for conducting scientific experiments on human behavior. It is tailored for individuals with an interest in doing research using experimental methods in areas such as psychology, judgment and decision making, consumer behavior, behavioral economics and finance, organizational behavior, and human performance. Classes are conducted in an interactive seminar format, with extensive discussion of concrete examples, challenges, and solutions. Prerequisites: Registration in the Business PhD Program or permission of instructor. Approval of the Associate Dean for the Business PhD Program also required for non-PhD students.
  

  • BUS 855 - International Study Tour

    ★ 3 (fi 32) (either term, 1 week) A week-long intensive course. Understanding the challenges facing local companies in their environment, for example, Asia or Eastern Europe. An on-site visit to the location is included. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.
  

  • BUS 860 - Special Topics

    ★ 3 (fi 32) (either term, 3-0-0) Topics will vary from year to year. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.
  

  • BUS 875 - Special Topics

    ★ 3 (fi 32) (either term, 3-0-0) Topics will vary from year to year. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.
  

  • BUS 880 - Business Project

    ★ 6 (fi 64) (two term, 3-0-0) Students are required to complete a custom designed project for a client company and prepare a business plan. The company selected could be the student’s own organization or a unit within the organization. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.
  

  • BUS 900 - Directed Research Project

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (variable, unassigned)

Business Economics: Undergraduate

Departments of Marketing, Business Economics, and Law
Faculty of Business

Note: Enrolment in all BUS courses is restricted to students registered in the Faculty of Business, or to students registered in specified programs that require Business courses to meet degree requirements and who have obtained prior approval of their Faculty.
  

  • BUEC 311 - Business Economics, Organizations and Management

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Business organizations as systems of mutually reinforcing functional areas where decision making is driven by underlying economic forces. Application of economic theory to facilitate complex decision making within organizations: economic models of decision making are linked directly to functional areas of management. Topics include the organization of firms and industries; meeting customer needs; and decision making involving production, resource use, dealing with risk and uncertainty, scale and scope of operations, competitive advantage, and product pricing. Prerequisites: ECON 101, 102, and MATH 113 or equivalent. Students may receive credit for only one of BUEC 301, BUEC 311, MANEC 301 or ECON 383. Not open to students with previous credit in ECON 281.
  

  • BUEC 342 - Introduction to International Business

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Provides students with an introduction to the tools they will require to succeed in the increasingly international business world. Serves as a basis for other more advanced courses in International Business. Topics covered could include Country Differences, International Trade, Foreign Direct Investment, Regional Economic Integration, The Foreign Exchange Market and International Business Strategy and Operations. Students may receive credit for only one of BUEC 342 or ADMI 444.
  

  • BUEC 363 - Introduction to Energy and Resource Industries

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduces students to the current Canadian and global energy landscape, key energy industries, regulations, and commodities markets. Examines oil sands, conventional oil sectors, refined products such as gasoline, renewable fuels, natural gas including shale gas, and electricity. Students will also be introduced to environmental issues such as climate change, water, and land use. Students will use economic models of energy demand and supply to determine the environmental and economic advantages/shortcomings of these models in their application to real-world issues, both within Alberta and internationally, and will learn how economics can be used to guide energy policy. Not to be taken by students with credit in BUEC 463.
  

  • BUEC 442 - The Global Business Environment

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Examines the changing global business environment and how it impacts international business decision-making. Topics covered could include Trends in Globalization, International Business in Canada, Managing Multinational Corporations, Importing and Exporting, International Labor Markets and the Market for Skills, International Financial Markets, Financial Crises, and Corporate Governance in Different Countries. Prerequisite: BUEC 342 or consent of Instructor. Students may receive credit for only one of BUEC 442, 445 or ADMI 445.
  

  • BUEC 444 - International Study Tours

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This course is a combination of on site study tours to a foreign country and academic coursework. The study tour component will normally be for a two to three week period, during which students will participate in company tours, lectures and language and cultural study to develop an appreciation for different business cultures and contexts. Upon return, students will be expected to complete a group project or case study relating to the business environment of the country under study. Prerequisites: Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one other international business course in the Faculty of Business.
  

  • BUEC 454 - Principles of Real Estate

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduction to the principles of commercial real estate. Real estate markets and decision making; real estate economics and location; property development; marketing and property management; mortgage lending, real estate investment, brokerage and regulation. Industry guest speakers help link theory with industry practice in their areas of expertise. Prerequisite: BUEC 311 or ECON 281.
  

  • BUEC 455 - Real Estate Asset Strategies

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0) Theory, fundamentals and methods in real estate finance and investment; real estate investment analysis and valuation; real estate entities and taxation; leases and corporate real estate; the economics and finance of real estate development; real estate capital markets; land development and the home building industry. This course is designed to provide the student with essential tools to understand how real estate value is determined, created and influenced. Students use software to analyze real estate cases.
  

  • BUEC 457 - Real Estate Development

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) A practicum about real estate development and decision making. Real estate development is a process during which the entrepreneur identifies a site which is underutilized, undertakes the necessary conceptual, design, market, economic, and financial analysis and brings the site to its highest and best use. Topics include market analysis of different types of real estate uses, massing studies, cost estimation and deal structuring, analysis of site constraints and regulation and financial analysis of to-be-built properties. Students in teams undertake the background research and feasibility analysis related to a site and make a final proposal to the instructor. Prerequisite: BUEC 311 or ECON 281 or consent of instructor.
  

  • BUEC 463 - Energy and the Environment: Industry Structure, Performance and Challenges

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Uses the basic tools of business economics in order to gain a better understanding of energy markets and industries. Differences and similarities between specific industries (oil, gas, electricity, etc.) and between different industry segments (exploration, production, retail, etc.) are highlighted. New challenges faced by the industry, most notably environmental concerns, but also globalization and new forms of competition, are analysed with respect to the impacts that they have had and might have in the future on firms’ strategies and on market performance. Prerequisite: BUEC 311 or ECON 281.
  

  • BUEC 464 - Environmental Management

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) Introduction to the theory and application of environmental economics and its role in management and policy-making. The course will cover development of a model of pollution control, evaluation of policy in this context, the setting of optimal environmental policies, and the application of these policies. Particular policies and practices implemented in North America will be examined. Prerequisite: BUEC 311 or ECON 281.
  

  • BUEC 479 - Government and Business in Canada

    ★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) The role of business in the public policy process: how business organizations influence public policy and its administration, and how public policies affect business. Processes of change are of particular interest. Attention is to the motivation, behavior patterns, and the dynamics of the interaction of different stakeholder groups, policy makers, and managers responsible for the implementation of public policies. Develops a framework for analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of different fiscal, regulatory, and promotional policies; consideration is given to the impact of technological, economic, and social change on policy choice in the long term. Prerequisite: BUEC 311 or ECON 281.
 

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