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Ce cours présente un survol des sujets, des stratégies et des pratiques reliés au développement affectif et cognitif lié aux compétences individuelles qui facilitent la réussite académique et l'intégration à la vie universitaire. Les sujets explorés incluront, entre autres, les techniques propres à la gestion des études, du temps et du stress, à la communication et à l'interaction avec différentes cultures. Cette formation prépare l'individu à mieux répondre aux défis des études universitaires dans un contexte de diversité.

Ce cours présente un survol des principales théories et pratiques reliées au développement des compétences individuelles à communiquer et à interagir avec différentes cultures. Cette formation prépare l'individu à mieux répondre aux défis de la diversité culturelle.

The Citation in Applied Geostatistics fits an important niche between the conventional on-week short course and the 2 year Masters degree program. It is ideally suited to those from industry who seek a more indepth understanding of modern geostatistical tools. Restricted to Applied Geostatistics program students.

The Citation in Applied Geostatistics fits an important niche between the conventional on-week short course and the 2 year Masters degree program. It is ideally suited to those from industry who seek a more indepth understanding of modern geostatistical tools. Restricted to Applied Geostatistics program students.

The Citation in Applied Geostatistics fits an important niche between the conventional on-week short course and the 2 year Masters degree program. It is ideally suited to those from industry who seek a more indepth understanding of modern geostatistical tools. Restricted to Applied Geostatistics program students.

This course introduces the scope and context of Canadian dietetic practice, the Canadian and Albertan health care system, jurisprudence for dietitians and basic concepts of clinical reasoning and professional communication. Pre-requisite: Admission into Alberta Internationally Educated Dietitians Bridging Program

This course builds knowledge and skills required to manage foodservice operations and other food or nutrition-related services in the Canadian context. Pre-requisite: Admission into Alberta Internationally Educated Dietitians Bridging Program

This course supports the development of the knowledge, skills and judgement required to deliver safe and effective population and public health nutrition services in the Canadian context. Pre-requisite: Admission into Alberta Internationally Educated Dietitians Bridging Program

Consolidate skills required in clinical nutrition practice including interpretation, diagnosis and application of assessment findings and development of tailored treatment plans through the application of clinical decision making model(s), critical thinking and evidence-based practice in the Canadian context. Pre-requisite: Admission into Alberta Internationally Educated Dietitians Bridging Program and EXALES 2400

Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts in computer game prototyping. Students will develop skills in scenario and gameplay prototyping, design pipelines, and team collaboration.

Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts in computer game production. Students will develop skills in level design, game systems, user experience, and user interfaces

Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts in polishing computer games. Students will develop skills in playtesting, post-production, and cohesion.

This course will introduce students to the interface of corporate and Indigenous cultures. Students will be given an introduction to relevant federal/provincial policy, safety procedure(s) framework, and impact benefit agreements. This course will enhance students' understanding of intercultural differences when negotiating and the impact of these differences on negotiation strategies.

Course begins with emotional intelligence self-identification; how beliefs, values, and principles impact leadership. Participants will complete an emotional intelligence assessment (EQi) with integration of outcomes. Strategic thinking will also be explored as a compelling way to explore the future of municipalities; going deeper than frameworks into the thought processes that allow effective strategy to form. Participants will learn by doing; using individual and group activities reflective of municipal challenges.

Exploration of leadership starts with self and progresses to interaction with others. Completion of a DiSC assessment is required prior to course start. The assessment is of personality traits, behaviours, and interpersonal relationship styles designed to assist with communication, conflict resolution, motivation, and problem solving. It identifies four primary personality aspects; dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness to enhance teamwork and productivity. Handling difficult conversations will also be covered in additional to coaching skills.

This course offers the theories of change with practical application to championing and creating change. Participants will be provided with ideas, tools, and resources to assist and support through change, with an emphasis on practical application. Participants will first be equipped with change management tools and theory, and then challenged using a Change Management simulation tool.

Delve into working in the public sector and the unique challenges of meeting the needs of citizens, elected officials, and other levels of government, including land based governments. Participants will have opportunities to discuss and understand how administration can work more effectively with its political and community partners. The principles of 'interest based negotiations' will be explored through interactive case review. The differences between positions and interests will be explored, including how emotions impact communication.

This course is the final piece within the ECML; focused on helping leaders understand how the context and culture in which they apply their leadership impacts results. Exploration includes organizational culture, engagement, and the impact of diversity in the workplace. Mechanisms and processes to sustain the learning gained through the ECML will also be offered. Prerequisites: EXASB 6101, 6102, 6103, and 6104

The first part of this course examines the formation of business strategy. It recognizes the complexities and messiness of strategy formation and explores how organizations actually develop strategies. The second part examines the evolution, determinants, and relevance of alternative ways of organizing. Contemporary ideas (e.g. re-engineering, the learning organization, virtual organizations) are critically reviewed.

This course examines business strategies for sustainable development. Business sustainability is defined as managing the triple bottom line - designing mission driven enterprises that provide a thriving future for business, society and the planet. To achieve this, managers must adopt a fresh understanding of the role of the business enterprise. The course will draw from successful sustainability efforts of leading business organizations, both locally and internationally, by identifying key success factors that encourage sustainable business practices. It will also place current understandings of sustainability in a wider context by exploring the historical roots of current sustainability practices and examining their implications for key stakeholders of the business enterprise.

Examines how public policy is implemented in organizations. Topic areas will include: using new knowledge to develop policy; influencing policy; and the role of managers in effectively implementing policy. There will be a strong focus on how public sector managers can effectively design and implement change strategies that take into consideration the organizational structure, systems, leadership, culture and politics. Combines classroom discussion of theoretical concepts with practical application in organizational settings.

Strategic management in the public sector comprises defining public value, building consensus and support, making decisions, deploying organizational capacity to implement, and managing performance to achieve the desired mission and goals. Addresses the unique complexities, ambiguities and messiness of strategic management in the public sector.

Nearly all research on leadership has focused on the private sector. This course will concentrate on the unique features of leadership in the public and non-profit sectors. The course will examine the senior management structures in the different orders of government but the focus will be transformative leadership in areas of current policy interest including examples from environment, health, education, and social services.

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 placed on 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 run.

Business Analysis helps organizations solve problems and capitalize on opportunities by assessing the potential value of solutions, facilitating their implementation, and evaluating their performance. This course explores the various ways to apply business analysis within organizations and how to strategically identify, assess and select which potential changes should be pursued. Students learn how to develop a business case that includes relevant information for executives to be able to make informed decisions.

Defining good requirements is critical to implementing successful changes. Requirements are used to establish and maintain the scope of a change. Requirements are based on stakeholder needs and are elicited through ongoing interaction with stakeholders. This course focuses on techniques for eliciting requirements, as well as exploring methods for clearly documenting requirements so that they can be verified and validated. Students learn how to develop a requirements elicitation plan and prepare requirements documentation.

This course will explore various analysis and modelling techniques to better understand the requirements associated with people, processes, and information elements in a business context. Basic business modelling tools such as organization models, workflow models and swim-lane diagrams are used to explore solution requirements. UML models (use cases, state and sequence diagrams) extend the solution requirements and establish the context for solution design. Principles of data and data analysis are introduced. Various methodologies are used to set a framework for analysis.

Effective communication is essential to successful change. Being able to understand others, provide clear information and influence without authority ensuring the ability to navigate personalities and politics. This course identifies the key elements of communication and how to leverage various delivery channels and methods to ensure messaging is received and understood. Students will also learn approaches to negotiation and how to build high performance teams, while identifying and addressing risks that arise as you prepare for and implement a change.

Great solutions address the needs of their intended users through good design. This course provides an overview of design thinking and how Business Analysts are involved in the solution design process. Students will learn how to create effective and compelling interfaces, and to develop solutions for managing data. Students will also understand how to define and assess the quality of a solution and how to create quality assurance processes.

Successful implementations provide solutions efficiently and achieve expected outcomes with minimal business disruption. This course explores factors for successful deployment and evaluation of both large and small solutions and the role Business Analysts play. Students will learn about solution transition planning, execution, post-project actions, and benefits tracking. Students will also investigate the critical link between solution evaluation and strategy analysis to complete the business analysis life cycle.

Acquire the necessary skills to first master the fundamentals of front-end development by coding interactive, client-facing websites and basic single-page applications (SPAs) using a combination of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP. In the second half, participants dive deeper into the back-end of the web stack and learn the practical skills, techniques and best-practices used in modern, full-stack JavaScript application development by using in-demand libraries, frameworks, and platforms.

Acquire the necessary skills to first master the fundamentals of front-end development by coding interactive, client-facing websites and basic single-page applications (SPAs) using a combination of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP. In the second half, participants dive deeper into the back-end of the web stack and learn the practical skills, techniques and best-practices used in modern, full-stack JavaScript application development by using in-demand libraries, frameworks, and platforms.

This course includes four evidence-based and legally sound (and reviewed) modules: 1) the basics of sexual and gender-based violence, 2) survivor-supportive practices,3) unpacking sexual and gender-based violence policies, and 4) the complexities of sexual and gender-based violence. It is critical learning for anyone working in a post-secondary environment in Alberta, whether with students or in a human resources capacity. This course stands alone, or as the prerequisite for courses in Trauma-informed Campus Administrative Investigations, Making Decisions in Campus Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Complaints, and Student Appeal Decision-Maker training.

This course is for internal or external investigators of sexual and gender-based violence complaints in the Alberta post-secondary sector, including both student conduct and workplace investigations. It is grounded in the Alberta regulatory and legal context, and informed by evidence-based best and promising practices, particularly as outlined in the national Courage to Act program. It does not purport to train investigators, but aims to assist with re-framing their investigations to infuse a trauma-informed approach, ensure procedural fairness and, as a result, reduce harm to all involved. In addition, the principles in this training are applicable to any allegation of interpersonal harm and need not be limited to sexual and gender-based violence.

This course is for those who make decisions in campus complaint processes, including: 1)Interim Measures, 2) Complaint intake, 3) Making a finding of a policy violation, and 4) Applying disciplinary sanctions or outcomes. The various procedures and collective agreements across the province may vary in specific details. As a result, this training is based on principles and best practices in Alberta post-secondary institutions (PSI). Please ensure you are familiar with the specified procedures in which you are operating and seek legal or other guidance from trusted advisors. While this training is specific to sexual and gender-based violence complaints, it can be applied equally to complaints about any form of interpersonal harm.

This training is for anyone who is responsible to hear and make decisions on student disciplinary appeals in any Alberta post-secondary institution (PSI). Smaller institutions may have only one person making this decision, while larger ones might train appeal panels. This course uses the term appeal decision-maker to encompass anyone who is involved in deciding student appeals. The training is based on a close reading of the Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta, and all of the relevant case law. It describes best practice for student appeals, but remember that if your policy differs from the concepts in this course, you must follow your own policy.

Explore different ways of leveraging information technology to promote change in organizations. Discuss business-to-consumer and business-to-business innovation strategies, as well as business intelligence approaches. Find out more about topics such as organizational collaboration, social media for businesses, customer experience, and enterprise information systems.

Examine the process and challenges faced by IT managers to identify, justify, evolve, and orchestrate technology to enhance business performance. Explore topics such as application portfolio management, demand management, the leadership role of information technology, and creating the technology roadmap.

Explore how IT units are structured and managed to effectively deliver products and services to organizations. Find out how to link IT strategy to business value, and learn about topics such as IT value proposition, IT structure and resourcing, IT budgeting, and risk management.

This course prepares practitioners responsible to plan, design and implement wetland restoration and construction projects with a focus on best practices and techniques. Topics include evaluating site information, selecting construction techniques, planning hydrology, grading and planting plans, performance standards, monitoring and maintenance techniques. An overview of compensatory mitigation programs and regulatory requirements will also be covered. This course requires one-day in-field trip to visit completed wetland restoration project sites.

Introduces the practice of surface water hydrology as water plays a role in the development of most human activities. Various hydrologic processes will be described. Methods of development of intensity duration frequency curves, stream flow measurement methods, flood frequency analysis and risk assessment in hydrologic design will be discussed. A brief overview of groundwater flow will be provided. An introduction to soil erosion and soil conservation practices will also be provided. Various hydrologic and hydraulic modes used in the professional domain will be introduced.

Learn more about the multi-disciplinary topic of land recla­ma­tion. The course will cover reg­u­la­tions gov­ern­ing land recla­ma­tion, soil conservation, han­dling and stor­age, site prepa­ra­tion, plant com­mu­ni­ty ecol­o­gy, veg­e­ta­tion selec­tion and plant­i­ng, mon­i­tor­ing, and determinants of suc­cess with­in recla­ma­tion. Case studies and course work will be used to explore real-world application and project management in a land reclamation context.

Revegetation standards, practices, and commonly used methods to re-establish native plant communities as part of the reclamation process for disturbed sites on public lands of Alberta will be covered. Topics will also include planning, species selection and sourcing native plant material, site preparation and establishment methods, maintenance, monitoring, and criteria for success. Plant identification of native plants, weeds, and invasive species will also be introduced.

The Environmental Impact Assessment process from initiation to project commissioning. Covers assessment approaches under Alberta and Canadian legislation and regulations including the EIAs role in a major project, how to complete a cumulative environmental assessment, addressing approval conditions, and use of the EIA a tool for environmental management. Requirements for public and Indigenous consultation, gathering stakeholder input into the EIA process, and expected outcomes will be outlined.

Through lecture, classroom and field exercises, students can expect to learn methods to identify wetlands and delineate their boundaries based on indicators of vegetation, soils, and hydrology, in addition to conducting desktop delineations through aerial photo interpretation. Other topics to be covered include wetland classification, impact and assess reports, and relative-value assessments. Prior knowledge of soils and vegetation is helpful, but not required.

Examine basic physical composition and processes of both the solid and liquid phases of soil. This includes how water is held by soil, how water moves through soil and the linkage between soil water regime and processes within the hydrologic cycle, with emphasis on water infiltration and redistribution. Other topics include soil thermal and aeration properties and processes, impact of spatial variability and soil mechanics. The course will explore applied soil management challenges involving the use of soil physics to address agronomic, environmental and reclamation objectives.

This course will introduce students to the soil principal reactive chemical constituents and their processes. Topics will include an introduction to the soil solid and liquid components (chemical composition, mineralogy, organic matter and soil solution); and description of important soil chemical processes and their relevance to environmental and agricultural applications (mineral stability and weathering, oxidation-reduction, surface adsorption and exchange, colloidal behaviour and soil acidity and salinity).

The importance of soil fertility in plant growth and nutrient uptake by crops and the agronomic significance of soil physical, chemical, and biological properties as they pertain to it will be discussed. Topics include major nutrients, secondary and micronutrients, and corresponding fertilizers. Soil fertility evaluation: soil testing; the backbone of soil fertility and problems soils (acid and saline soils) will be examined. Soil management challenges including fertilizer application, water use efficiency, interactions amount nutrients, and economics of plant-nutrient use will be covered.

Introduction to the three phase approach for the management of contaminated sites in Alberta. Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment will be covered in detail. Risk Management Plan and remediation will also be reviewed. Alberta Site Assessment standards and the Alberta Tier 1 and 2 soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines will be utilized. Additional topics will include the applicability of risk management and/or site remediation to various sites. Case studies will be used to provide focus on contamination sources, characterization, transportation, and fate in the environment.

This course investigates the different remediation technologies utilized for the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. The main remediation processes (engineering, physical, chemical, biological, and thermal) are studied. Description, applicability, advantages, limitations, time frames, potential health and safety issues, and cost of various technologies and key decision making factors are to be studied in this course. Case studies of contaminated sites with special emphasis on remediation technologies currently available for handling contaminated sites in Alberta will be explored.

This course will cover the concepts, applications, planning procedures, and implementation strategies involved in the successful construction of wetlands that look and function like natural wetlands. Students can expect to learn about site selection, testing soil texture, selecting construction techniques, establishing designed hydrology and vegetation aspects, and working with heavy equipment operators. Topics in peatland restoration will also be covered. The course will be offered as a combination of mandatory hands-on experience in the field, in addition to classroom lecture.

The practice of hydrogeology as generally applied in Alberta is presented. The course begins with the basics of groundwater flow, groundwater chemistry, and characterizing groundwater. The principles of groundwater contaminated site assessment, site conceptual models, and groundwater remediation will then be introduced along with regulatory considerations. Regional groundwater flow and its manifestations, aquifers and water wells in Alberta, groundwater resource evaluation, vulnerability, modelling, groundwater-surface water interaction, and implications of climate change will be explored.

Advanced agrology course with emphasis on clas­si­fi­ca­tion and map­ping of soils. Soil process­es, prin­ci­ples of the Cana­di­an Sys­tem of Soil Clas­si­fi­ca­tion, soil pro­files and diag­nos­tic fea­tures, fac­tors of soil formation and soil-form­ing process­es, soil sur­vey pro­ce­dures, and uti­liza­tion of exist­ing spa­tial infor­ma­tion to sup­port soil map­ping at a detailed scale are covered. A manda­to­ry field trip to collect data for the map­ping exer­cis­e is required; students need to be fit for duty. Pri­or knowl­edge of soil sci­ence is strongly recommended for this course.

Learn about soil formation and soil classification with emphasis on Western Canadian soils. Explore aspects such as soil-forming factors and processes, properties of common soils, and cycles of nutrients in the soil. Find out about essential online information resources available in the area of soil sciences. Acquire a foundation of knowledge and skills for application within more specialized soil and environmental sciences courses.

This course will cover the design and analysis of pre-stressed (PC) and post-tensioned (PT) concrete elements under flexural, shear, and axial stresses. The emphasis will be the fundamental behaviours and principles within the mechanics and strength of materials. The course will also include concepts involved in the analysis and design of PC and PT structures under the framework of the Canadian concretes standard, as well as an understanding of the mechanics and structural principles of code provisions, and application of common theories within applicable structures.

This is a must-have course for professionals who are seeking foundational, conceptual, and technical knowledge in machine learning. Learn how to analyze the credibility of artificial intelligence/machine learning and its applications in business. Gain an understanding of unsupervised, supervised, and reinforcement learning, the three widely accepted categorizations of machine learning.

Acquire the skills, knowledge, and direction to start your chosen venture and increase the probability of its success. Learn to develop and fine-tune your business model by linking marketing, operations, people and finance; identifying your value proposition and determine why prospective customers should choose you; and understanding what it means to operate under the entrepreneur's mindset.

Expand your knowledge of running a business, including learning the difference between a sole proprietorship and a corporation. Prepare a feasibility study under varied scenarios, and build an in-depth marketing plan that links promotional initiatives, including social media, with product/service and price points. Case studies will focus on past successful entrepreneurial ventures.

Increase your knowledge of business funding development, including understanding the advantages and disadvantages of debt, equity and alternative financing. Improve your promotional skills to present your ideas to potential funding sources and increase prospective customer awareness and motivation, and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships. Guest speakers from the banking industry will share their insights on funding entrepreneurs.

There are many ways--some evolutionary, others revolutionary--the transportation and logistics sector could develop to meet the challenges posed by new market entrants, technology, and business models. The networkbased nature of the logistics industry provides a framework for implementing and scaling artificial intelligence (AI), amplifying the human components of highly organized global supply chains. In this course, you will build a fundamental understanding of AI, machine, earning, digital twins, data analytics, augmented reality, robotics, and blockchains in the field of logistics.

Global logistics connects critical components of the supply chain from a product¿s point of origin to its point of consumption. Physical distribution is inextricably tied with international trade, multinational manufacturing, and sourcing of raw materials, components, and supplies. Topics in this course will help participants understand the channels of global logistics, challenges in managing physical distribution, INCOTERMS, free trade zones, tariffs, security, hedging, sourcing strategies, risk, and resilience in international trade.

Understand how to decrease environmental impact in the areas of logistics, distribution, and warehousing operations. Learn about technologies that can affect efficiencies and connectivity, including QR codes, VMI solutions, RFID applications, autonomous vehicles, and replenishment options. Explore ways of reducing emissions in fleet operations and find out about packaging material alternatives and GHG footprint estimates. Discuss issues such as outsourcing, scheduling options through 3PLs, and supply chain strategies for resiliency to mitigate risks.

Participants will understand the principles and purpose of ESG and Social Procurement in business, focusing on sourcing strategies. As well they will attain working knowledge of how to contribute to social capital and economic development; draft policies which reflect social values; understand the role of technology in affecting sustainability; develop relevant KPIs, strategies and tactics; understand trade agreement obligations at national and international levels; build awareness of circular economy impacts; identify opportunities and challenges, and hear directly from Canadian ESG leaders.

In this interactive workshop, participants will cultivate essential skills for effective self-management and successful leadership. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of a frontline leader's role and effective strategies to motivate and manage individuals. Participants will gain insights into navigating organizational change, honing problem-solving and decision-making abilities, and fostering impactful performance conversations.

Effective communication is a cornerstone of operational success and plays a pivotal role in establishing meaningful work relationships. In this workshop, we couple experiential and reflective activities with listening, strategic questioning, and non-verbal communication techniques to empower participants to express themselves with clarity and finesse. The course explores the intricacies of interpersonal communication, deciphering the messages of others, navigating interactions across diverse communication styles, and enhancing one's understanding of and ability to manage interpersonal conflicts.

Team leadership and management are pivotal in driving the success of a team. These critical roles encompass anticipating future challenges amidst constant change while maximizing the diverse strengths within the team and fostering respect for differences. In this work­shop, par­tic­i­pants will learn about the ben­e­fits of cre­at­ing a pos­i­tive team cul­ture and what it takes to boost a team's well-being and pro­duc­tiv­i­ty. Assess­ing team dynam­ics will guide par­tic­i­pants in explor­ing the con­cept of team agree­ments, prin­ci­ples and shared values.

Understand the modern concept of privacy in a liberal democracy. Learn about the evolution of the principles of privacy as you examine the historical, philosophical, and legislative frameworks of personal information data privacy and security, both in the public and in the private sector. Discuss the conflicts between the public interest and the constitutional right to personal data privacy, and explore ways of resolving them.

Health care providers and their staff are required to follow Canadian laws that protect their patients' health information. Understand the fundamentals of privacy protection in the context of health care as you keep up-to-date with new legislation and explore the evolving security threats brought upon by emerging technologies. Learn how to establish a privacy program, protect health information, be prepared for privacy breaches, and carry out breach response plans.

A key element in any professional's role is the ability to communicate with confidence. This course will introduce a range of concepts and techniques related to effective communication skills, such as looking at different types of communication: interpersonal (1-to-1); group and team (1-to-few); and larger audiences (1-to-many). Other topics covered are empathy, active listening, and non-verbal communications. Through self-assessments, guided practice and activities, participants will create and deliver a pitch as well as a formal presentation.

This interactive seminar will help you understand and interpret construction drawings and project specifications. Acquire new skills and learn how to apply them to read, interpret, and extrapolate information from plans, elevations, sections, and details contained in construction drawings. Discuss standard CCA and CCDC documents used at various stages of pre-bid and construction. Understand the impacts of associated responsibilities, including risk management arising from bidding procedures, as well as the role of contract conditions and general requirements.

Explore the steps in the construction process from the award to close-out. Topics in this course will include scope of work, bidding, start up, control system requirements, role of consultants and organizational structure. Other topics include contractors safety program, work changes and preventing delays.

In this course you will learn the fundamentals of estimating construction projects costs from concept to completion, including types of cost estimates, the tendering process, costing site overheads, and final assembly of tender. The roles of estimators and industrial cost engineers will be explored as well as value engineering and cost control processes and techniques. Cost risks inherent to Alberta conditions will also be discussed.

Through examining practical construction considerations, this course emphasizes critical path planning and scheduling methods. Topics will include network diagrams, time/resource/cost interrelationships, selection of crew, method and equipment, schedule monitoring, group planning techniques and monitoring, updating, and progress reporting.

Examine the principles of contract law as they relate to the construction industry. In particular, the course will deal with the creation and interpretation of contracts and the remedies available for breaches of contracts. There will be considerable emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of owners, contractors, and consultants in the bidding process. You will acquire knowledge and skills to administer projects with reduced legal difficulty and to resolve disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The dynamics of today's business environment requires organizations to change, grow, and reinvent themselves. These new directions can only be achieved through the effective identification and implementation of projects. This seminar will provide you with a fundamental understanding of project management theory. You will develop an understanding of what projects are, what constitutes a complete project scope, how to develop an overall project schedule, what processes the project will have to follow, and what business systems will be required to ensure a successful outcome. A comprehensive project management model will be provided. As well, this seminar will address the human elements of project management.

This course will focus on the human elements of the construction industry is the focus. Topics will include: negotiation and communication strategies, methods, and styles; team building, collaboration, and the situational leadership model; conflict resolution, and strategies for dealing with issues such as intransigence, insubordination and absenteeism. Prior knowledge of project management and administrative controls is recommended, but not required.

Managing risk is a critical function to ensure successful construction projects. Construction is inherently risky including aspects such as: costs, time, physical (personal and property), environmental, jurisdictional, reputation, and general liability. Risk levels and sensitivity must be considered in detail for every project. This course will provide participants a solid foundation in the concepts, tools and techniques of construction risk management. The course draws from various perspective of the construction industry to give students a well-rounded approach to this process and an understanding of the rationale used in developing effective risk management systems.

Procurement analysis is an integral skill for construction professionals to optimize how they obtain services, materials and products while constrained by limited resources. This course will focus on developing source matrices, sourcing techniques, and alternative resource strategies. Approaches used by construction professionals to manage budget and material requirements within project management systems will also be covered.

This course will focus on the components of effective instructional design for the higher education classroom. Using the principles of constructive alignment, you will gain experience in writing appropriate learning outcomes, designing engaging learning activities and assessing student learning.

This course will build on the basics of instructional design discussed in EXELP 5706 and observations of higher education lessons. You will be introduced to various lesson-planning models, and to the concepts of emergent lesson design and the teachable moment, with the goal of applying these to the design of individual lessons.

This course gives you the opportunity to teach a mini-lesson, using the lesson plan developed in EXELP 5707. Participants will offer feedback to each other, the engage in self-reflection on their lesson.

The growing presence of international students in EMI contexts challenges educators to interact effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and also to understand the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI). This course will help participants to understand the theoretical and practical dimensions of intercultural competence, intercultural pedagogy, discipline-specific intercultural differences, and EDI strategies.

In this course, you will explore the use of technologies that can help make learning in higher education more active and interactive. You will examine the benefits and challenges of using a variety of technology-supported course delivery models, strategies, and tools, and their applicability in international contexts.

This course focuses on the specific disciplinary terminology and general academic language necessary for teaching content in EMI contexts. Participants will also be introduced to strategies for assisting their students to learn and use specialized vocabulary in English.

This course will give you the theoretical foundation on which to base your understanding and practice of teaching and learning in English-medium instruction contexts. Topics will include how students learn; an introduction to the concepts of student-centered learning and active learning; and differences and similarities between teaching and learning in a native language and in English.

This course will assist participants to consider their students' reasons for engagement and non-engagement in their classes, and strategies for more fully fostering participation. According to participant needs and interests, topics may include question-posing strategies; facilitating student engagement in large classes; planning effective group work; and providing alternatives to oral participation.