Courses

Application of ethical theory in midwifery and health care management. [1-0-0]

Clinical education experiences with the preventative and therapeutic midwifery care of normal pregnancy, labour, birth, and puerperium with an emphasis on the intrapartum period and assessment and management skills. A clinical practicum in locations around the province. Pass/Fail.

Theoretical principles for midwifery care of pregnancy, labour, birth, newborns, and the puerperium. Emphasis on assessment and management skills for abnormal situations. Includes a five-day intensive session in Vancouver, a series of online tutorials, and lab practice. [1-2-3]

The design, planning, and operation, and closure of mining operations, with a focus on mineral processing technologies, plant design, waste and tailings management, and the future of mining. [3-2-0]. Prerequisite: MINE_V 200.

Process alternatives and mineralogical considerations; physical and chemical recovery technologies; environmental protection; flowsheet studies. [2-2-0]. Prerequisite: MINE_V 331.

Historical context of Indigenous peoples of Canada interactions with the development of mineral resources. Current best practices and systems supporting effective engagement and involvement of Indigenous peoples in the development of mines and mineral resources. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

Permission of the instructor is required.

Principles of classification, evolution, morphology, biomechanics, physiology and biochemistry will be illustrated in representatives from a variety of animal phyla. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: Completion of second year in a biology program.

Emphasis on interactions among organisms and between organisms and their physiochemical environment, and on biological diversity. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: Completion of second year in a biology program.

Jazz styles and their cultural contexts; the relationship of performers and audiences; issues of race and gender; non-Western influences. Prerequisite: MUSC 221.

Examination of contemporary political and social conflicts in the circumpolar north, focusing on ways Indigenous people have used art, performance and activism as a tool for resistance and decolonization.

Multidisciplinary approaches to solving pressing challenges in natural resources. Diversifying perspectives of natural resources and land stewardship. Skill-building in written and verbal communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Communicating concepts of forestry and links to human and environmental activities through writing, elements of argumentation, evaluating evidence, and searching for and citing references to back up claims; small-class experience. Credit will be granted for only one of NRES_V 150 or FRST_V 150 or LFS_V 150. [3-0-0]. Equivalency: FRST_V 150, LFS_V 150.

Applications of remote sensing, image analysis, advanced spatial analysis and geoprocessing for natural resource management. Priority enrolment to students in the Faculty of Forestry. Students may receive credit for only one of NRES_V 341, NRES_V 340, CONS_V 340. Prerequisite: NRES_V 241. Third-year standing. Equivalency: NRES_V 340, CONS_V 340

Systems-level mechanisms underlying cognitive and affective behaviours in health and disease. Restricted to students in the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Neuroscience. [3-0-0].

Introduction to foundational knowledge related to stress, stressors, resilience, social support, and strategies to foster physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Open to all students interested in learning about managing and navigating the stressors of student life.

Beliefs, behaviours, and expressions of human sexuality and the link to health for students from any program. How sexuality is discussed and practiced from various perspectives, and strategies to promote healthy sexual expression and sexual health.

Analysis and application of theories, concepts, evidence and competencies guiding professional nursing practice in the context of primary health care. Prerequisite: Five of NURS_V 300, NURS_V 310, NURS_V 321, NURS_V 322, NURS_V 330, NURS_V 352, NURS_V 360. Corequisite: NURS_V 362 and one of NURS_V 323, NURS_V 401.

The significance of critical inquiry and research in nursing and health care, and the fundamental concepts and processes pertaining to scientific inquiry, evidence-based practice, and research utilization in nursing. Students who take NURS 350 cannot earn credit for NURS 305, NURS 339 or NURS 342. This course is eligible for Cr/F for 19W2 only. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: All of NURS 300, NURS 310, NURS 321, NURS 330, NURS 352, NURS 360.

Foundations to contribute to supporting and providing high quality, ethical, respectful and culturally safe health care in partnership with Indigenous people in Canada and around the globe. Prerequisite: All of NURS 300, NURS 310, NURS 321, NURS 330, NURS 352, NURS 360.

Clinical practice to integrate and consolidate professional nursing knowledge, skills and competencies in the context of primary health care. Prerequisite: All of NURS_V 300, NURS_V 310, NURS_V 321, NURS_V 322, NURS_V 330, NURS_V 352, NURS_V 360. Corequisite: NURS_V 301 and one of NURS_V 323, NURS_V 401.

Consolidation of fundamental theories, concepts, evidence, and competencies pertaining to nursing practice across the life-span and care context. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: All of NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 303, NURS 310, NURS 321, NURS 322, NURS 323, NURS 330, NURS 331, NURS 345, NURS 346, NURS 350, NURS 351, NURS 352, NURS 353, NURS 354, NURS 360, NURS 361, NURS 362, NURS 363, NURS 365, NURS 366, NURS 401. Corequisite: All of NURS 344, NURS 402.

Prerequisite: NURS_V 552. Corequisite: NURS_V 511.