Current theoretical developments explored through the practice of archaeology. Examples drawn from a range of times and places focusing on emerging technologies, food production, colonial encounters and culture contact, materiality and symbolic systems, social inequality and complexity, and human-environmental interactions.

Enhanced building environmental performance and the integration of green building principles, strategies and technologies. Equivalency: HPB_V 501.

Analysis and design of advanced assemblies. Integration of multiple building systems within a wide range of construction types, and more complex enclosures in a variety of climatic conditions. Emphasis on technical performance, durability and sustainability. Prerequisite: ARCH_V 511.

A broad introduction to the entrepreneurial process, for engineers who would like to form or grow a technology company, and those with a general interest in the field. Key factors of new venture creation are identified and evaluated.

An interdisciplinary study of best practice, politics, and ethics associated with technical solutions to humanitarian assistance within Canada and abroad; examines policies used in aid and development contexts with emphasis on the application of engineering. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: Restricted to students with a Major, Combined Major, Honours, Honours with, or Minor specialization in Political Science or International Relations, or at least 3rd year standing in any B.A.Sc. program. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI_V 371 or APSC_V 367. Equivalency: POLI_V 371.