Courses

Field studies carried out abroad under the direction of the instructor. Students will be guided to apply selected tools for analysis of agricultural and natural resource policy in developing countries with input from local policymakers. Participating students are assessed a fee. Prerequisite: One of ECON_V 101, LFS_V 101. Third-year standing and permission of instructor. 9 credits of upper level ECON, FRE or COMM courses are strongly recommended.

Project-based application of the principles and processes of community food security. Emphasis on developing skills required to address economic, ecological, social, and technological components of managed landscapes, agri-food systems, and communities comprising the land, food, nutrition and health continuum. Prerequisite: LFS 250.

Analysis and interpretation of current issues related to land and food systems.

A survey of the linguistic map of the world, examining how languages are genetically classified and how different languages evolve. Principles underlying different writing systems and the decipherment of historical documents. Issues of languages in contact, minority language endangerment, language death and the role of English as a world language. Recommended but not required for an honours, major, or minor in linguistics or speech sciences.

This course invites researchers, educators, citizens, and leaders to explore literacy and language through an ecological lens—connecting theory, practice, and lived experience. More broadly, it encourages participants to consider what it means to be ecological in everyday practices across disciplines and contexts. Grounded in systems perspectives, complexity, and relational and affective ways of knowing and being, the course challenges dominant Western models of education and research, including individualism, reductionism, and linear thinking. Instead, it centres dynamic, interconnected approaches to how literacy and learning create meaning in our research and in our lives – exploring what being ecological might mean on a planet facing uncertain futures.

Current and emerging issues relevant within the general context of land and water systems, and the significance of professional credibility and exposure.

Urbanization impacts on water resources with a focus on rainwater management, water quality, point and non-point sources of pollution, drinking water and waste water, riparian buffer zones, cumulative effects, and application of beneficial management practices. Equivalency: SOIL_V 516.

Historical framework of importance of water basins, legacy between water basins and human evolution, effects of agriculture, forestry, industry and urbanization.

Impact of operations in increasing productivity and reducing waste. [3-0-0].

Professionalism, ethical frameworks, decolonization, equity, diversity, inclusion, law. Obligations of the engineer. [2-0-3] Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in B.A.Sc.

Societal influences that affect engineering activities, including interactions between engineering and the economic, health, safety, legal, and cultural aspects of society; uncertainties in the prediction of such interactions; industrial policy; sustainable development; entrepreneurship; and environmental and technological stewardship. [3-0-0]

A capstone course to provide students experience in the design/development of practical energy and environment devices. Projects are provided by local industry and engineering research laboratories. Credit will be granted for only one of MECH_V 453, MECH_V 454, MECH_V 455, MECH_V 456, MECH_V 457, MECH_V 458, MECH_V 459, or MECH_V 490. [1-2-2; 1-2-2]. Prerequisite: All of MECH_V 325, MECH_V 327, MECH_V 328, MECH_V 360. and fourth-year standing in the Energy and Environment Option. Equivalency: MECH_V 453, MECH_V 454, MECH_V 455, MECH_V 456, MECH_V 457, MECH_V 458, MECH_V 459.

Energy supply and demand. Energy conversion chain. Electrical power generation using thermal power plants, renewable energy, and fuel cells. Rankine cycle steam power. Brayton cycle gas turbine power plants, intercooling, reheat, and regeneration. Internal combustion engines. Exhaust gas after treatment. Combined and binary cycles. Nuclear power. Recommended pre-requisites: All of MECH_V 327, MECH_V 375. [3-0-1]. Prerequisite: Either (a) MECH_V 225 or (b) one of CHBE_V 241, ENPH_V 257 and one of CHBE_V 251, CIVL_V 215, MECH_V 280.

Patient attitudes toward genetic counselling; the grieving process in response to pregnancy loss, death, and disability; risk perception, attitudes toward prenatal testing, dealing with results of genetic testing, crisis counselling, giving bad news; ethical dilemmas; legal and professional issues. [0-2]. Prerequisite: MEDG_V 560. And acceptance into M.Sc. Genetic Counselling program.

Critical examination and discussion of contemporary research literature concerning the impact of host-associated microbiomes on host development, health and disease with a focus on humans. Priority given to students in Microbiology and Immunology specializations. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 302 and one of MICB 308, MICB 325, BIOL 335; or (b) BIOT 380. And fourth-year standing in Science.

Theory, knowledge, strategies, and skills of person-centered counselling including family systems, trauma theory, theory, grief counselling, motivational interviewing skills, self-awareness and mindfulness, interprofessional communication, and cultural competency in continuity of care. [3-0-0].

Introduction to diagnostics related to cellular and humoral immune responses in pregnant women and newborns, the properties of viruses, epidemiology, the principles of bacterial pathogenesis, and related physiologic responses.

Research designs used in midwifery research, types of studies reported in the midwifery and health care literature, research methodology and basic principles of epidemiology, biostatistics and social research.

Online situation-based learning tutorials occurring simultaneously with MIDW_V 200 clinical placement. [3-18-0].

Care of normal pregnancy, labour, birth, and puerperium with an emphasis on the intrapartum period and assessment and management skills. Includes a four-week intensive session in Vancouver, a series of online tutorials, and simulation and skills lab practice.

Build knowledge and competencies to navigate complex human interactions around decisions in health care. Flexible, online course for health professional learners. Learning activities include small group, cross-profession discussions, best practice video exemplars, case-based and self-reflection exercises, and a simulation. This course is open to all health professions learners. For Midwifery students: Prerequisites: MIDW_V 305 and MIDW_V 320. Corequisite: MIDW_V 328.

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.