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This course is designed to provide an extensive coverage of enhanced oil recovery methods. After covering the theory of displacement processes in porous media (waterflooding in specific), class exercises will be given. We will discuss improved waterflooding using chemicals. Field examples of different types of applications, as well as a pilot design will be provided. The course also covers new EOR technologies including the use of nano-materials.

This course will cover, extensively, the elements of thermal recovery techniques for heavy oil recovery. We will review the basics and laboratory scale understanding of steam and air injection techniques. You will learn how to select the right techniques for different reservoir types and geological environments using field case examples. Performance prediction techniques will be discussed as well.

This course will introduce the fundamental mechanisms of, and recent developments in the various techniques used for stimulating and recovering unconventional oil and gas resources. We will consider unconventional reservoirs such as tight gas reservoirs, tight oil reservoirs, shale gas reservoirs, and shale oil reservoirs. The following recovery techniques will be covered: primary recovery techniques, multistage hydraulic fracturing stimulations, gas injection methods, and chemical injection methods. There will be a special focus on CO2 injection methods, which can be used to enhance hydrocarbon recovery as well as permanently sequester CO2 in the depleted reservoirs. Examples will be provided to demonstrate how to apply these recovery techniques on a field scale

Develop an understanding of wide-ranging social issues, with a focus on lessons learned from renewable project development in other parts of Canada, ways to enhance local Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholder engagement in project development, opportunities for community and local ownership of renewable projects.

Work through the economics of siting and starting a renewable energy project as you examine related business cases under the different perspectives of the three stakeholders involved in the development and approval of all energy projects: regulators, project investors, and the local community. Learn how to balance the costs and benefits to ensure projects are positive for each involved party.

Explore different facets of solar power technology and learn about the planning, design and development of solar energy projects. Gain an understanding of mechanical and technical aspects of solar power generation, include the emerging technologies in the area, and discuss the economical requirements of solar energy projects.

Explore different facets of wind power technology and learn about the planning, design and development of wind turbine energy projects. Gain an understanding of mechanical and technical aspects of wind power generation, including the emerging technologies in the area, and discuss the economical requirements of wind energy projects.

Understand key concepts related to electricity and major forms of power generation. Learn about the importance and different applications of direct and alternating current. Get an overview of conventional and alternative forms of electricity generation. Acquire foundational knowledge in conventional and renewable energy systems, as well as the most innovative applications on the market.

Get a comprehensive overview of the major processes behind electricity distribution and transmission. Learn about the challenges that renewable energy systems pose to electricity grids and how they can be overcome. Walk through basic concepts in smart city design, including smart metering, energy dispatching, and IoT.

Explore the material relationship between electricity generation and the natural environment. Learn about the role of carbon dioxide in relation to the greenhouse effect and the impacts of different electricity generation forms on emissions. Discuss topics such as albedo effect and energy reflection, climate change feedback loops, climate policy frameworks, Canada¿s performance relative to Paris targets, and future trajectories.

This learning series focuses on the safe and appropriate usage of diagnostic imaging for the management of common musculoskeletal conditions seen in primary care settings. Module 1 describes the physical principles, safety, limitations and potential benefits of conventional radiographs, CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging and diagnostic ultrasound. It also presents a clinical decision making framework that incorporates the use of evidence based point-of-care decision making tools when considering if imaging is indicated.

This learning series focuses on the safe and appropriate usage of diagnostic imaging for the management of common musculoskeletal conditions seen in primary care settings. This module focuses on the clinical decision making skills to make appropriate referrals and utilization diagnostic imaging for musculoskeletal disorders of the lumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle and foot. Student will learn to determine if imaging is indicated and how to select the most appropriate imaging modality when imaging is indicated.

This learning series focuses on the safe and appropriate usage of diagnostic imaging for the management of common musculoskeletal conditions seen in primary care settings. This module focuses on the clinical decision-making skills to make appropriate referrals and utilization diagnostic imaging for musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and the hand. It discusses how to determine if imaging is indicated and how to select the most appropriate imaging modality when imaging is indicated.

Healthcare professions working with patients suffering from incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction must have a comprehensive understanding of the factors that impact continence and dysfunction. This course will equip students with theoretical knowledge about the anatomy, physiology and function of the healthy pelvis and pelvis floor, possible pathophysiology, and mechanisms of dysfunction. Participants will gain an understanding of the factors that impact urinary continence and dysfunction and will be introduced to components of clinical assessment.

This is a comprehensive summative exam that tests the knowledge and clinical reasoning covered in all three parts of the course - Diagnostic Imaging for Musculoskeletal Imaging in Primary Care. The summative examination is an additional requirement for physiotherapists in Alberta who wish to apply to the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta for the authorization to order diagnostic imaging. Successful completion of all three parts of the course plus the summative examination meet the educational requirements of the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

This course focuses on the development of the knowledge, skills and judgment required to deliver safe and effective physical therapy (PT) care in the Canadian setting, clinical reasoning and professional communication. Prerequisite: University of Alberta Physical Therapy Practice in the Canadian Health System course or another Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators approved course.

This course comprises of on-campus clinical skills labs at the University of Alberta North/Main campus in Edmonton. This course aligns with content in EXFRM 2705 using a hands-on practical learning experience to enhance the participants' clinical skills and application of protocols, techniques, and standards of Canadian physical therapy practice. Corequisite: EXFRM 2705

This course consolidates the physical therapy skills required for assessment, interpretation/diagnosis, planning and treatment through the application of clinical decision making models, critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: EXFRM 2705 and EXFRM 2706.

This course comprises of on-campus clinical skills labs at the University of Alberta North/Main campus in Edmonton. This comprehensive physical therapy skills course builds on the content and skills from EXFRM 2705 and EXFRM 2706 and offers application of the EXFRM 2707 content. Corequisite: EXFRM 2707.

This course includes on-site clinical mentorship at University of Alberta affiliated facilities. Mentorship is provided by clinical physical therapy (PT) preceptors who assist in consolidation of knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop PT practice readiness. Prerequisite: EXFRM 2707 and EXFRM 2708.

Your job description may not say writer, but somehow you spend a large part of your day writing memos, letters, and proposals. The biggest problem in workplace writing is not necessarily bad grammar, but too many words per thought. Wordy writing lacks clarity. Learning to avoid certain grammatical constructions will help you process prose that makes your meaning crystal clear. This workshop will focus on George Orwell's six rules of good writing and the necessary grammatical information to put them into practice. Ample time will be devoted to in-class reinforcement exercises.

Correct and elegant writing depends upon considerations of genre, audience, rhetoric, and subject matter, in addition to knowledge of the writing process (prewriting, writing, and rewriting). This course will consider the role of grammar at all stages of the writing process and how grammar changes in different contexts. Discuss word choice, sentence craft, and how to avoid the most common grammatical problems. Practice the grammatical rules by applying them to your own writing in exercises that will be critiqued by the instructor. Note: This course stresses the process of learning writing in a hands-on approach. Only selected key principles of grammar will be discussed and applied to your writing.

Explore the use of analytical methods in management problem-solving, highlighting organizational and contextual issues. Construct an analytical model of a problem that can be manipulated or solved to identify a decision that yields the best outcome, according to one or more carefully defined criteria. The challenges of communicating and implementing results in an organizational context may also be explored through mini-cases and illustrations.

Gain an overview of big data, the state of the practice in analytics and the analytics lifecycle as an end-to-end process. Focus on the key roles of a successful analytic project. Topics may include: the main phases of the lifecycle; and developing core deliverables to stakeholders.

In an increasingly multicultural workplace, working across cultures is an essential skill. Learn how behaviours and attitudes are influenced by the dynamics of geographical, organizational, and individual cultural values. Understand and appreciate the different ways in which people work and communicate from culture to culture. Begin practicing how to lead, work, communicate, and resolve conflict with people from diverse cultures in inclusive and creative ways.

Through examining global leadership attributes and practices, organizational framework, communication styles and environmental and contextual influences students will identify some of the key approaches used in international organizations. Student will become aware of cultural filters and customs that influence communication and develop strategies for more effective personal and organization-wide growth.

Students will reflect on their intercultural experience and learning to identify strategies for effective leadership within a global context. Coursework and discussions will explore some of the skills, knowledge and perspectives needed in order to address the challenges and complexities facing global leaders in the future.

Provides an introduction to the history, theories, and key concepts relevant for the appropriate administration of access and privacy legislation. Access and privacy concepts and principles are examined using federal, provincial, and municipal legislation.

Defines and explains the concept of privacy in a liberal democracy. Privacy concepts and principles are explored and discussed through an examination of the Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Key privacy issues facing privacy legislation administrators are also reviewed. Prerequisite: EXIAPP 8171

Identify and discuss key privacy issues and best administrative practices for the successful management and compliance with privacy legislation. Prerequisite: EXIAPP 8171

Define and explain in detail the concept of information access in a liberal democracy. Access concepts and principles are explored and discussed through the examination of the Federal Access to Information Act. Key information access issues facing access legislation administrators are also identified and discussed. Prerequisite: EXIAPP 8171

Identifies and discusses key access issues and best administrative practices for the successful management and compliance with access to information legislation. Prerequisite: EXIAPP 8171

Laws governing health information privacy, access, and management have an impact on health care providers, public bodies with a role in the health care sector, employers, professional regulatory bodies, fundraisers, insurers, and researchers. Learn about policies, practices, laws, and regulations that address confidentiality, privacy, and security information. Health Information Protection, addressing Electronic Health Records, E-Health and Telehealth, Health Research, Surveillance, and Public Health and Information Protection issues will also be examined. Prerequisite: EXIAPP 8171

Discuss the fundamental concept of consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. Learn about key aspects of the Canadian legislative framework for personal information data and security, both for the public (The Privacy Act) and the private sector (The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). Get an overview of the various provincial and territorial privacy acts, to illustrate the variety of approaches adopted to address personal information data and security.

Explore crucial aspects of data protection and security as you learn about the attributes of secure data and the legislative standards for securing personal data. Assess data security in various contexts and identify some of the challenges to securing data, particularly in electronic systems with internet access. Find out how to respond to data breaches and investigate the future of data security, with a look at encryption and other technical 'solutions'.

Leadership is all about building relationships and connecting with people. Reflect on current leadership practices and explore fundamental leadership theories as you discuss different leadership styles and strengths. Identify key planning strategies to lead others toward a shared vision. Identify strategies on how to develop a cohesive, efficient, and effective team. Understand the beliefs and barriers that may hinder the efforts of emerging leaders.

Leadership at all levels depends upon communication. Topics may include: persuasive communication; generating buy-in; internal and external communications strategies; influence and influencing others; and communicating through conflict.

Leading people and teams acknowledges the vital role of others in the leadership relationship. Topics may include: performance management; introductory coaching and mentoring; developing talent; and building trust and resiliency.

Knowing how to initiate, lead, and manage successful change initiatives is valuable for leaders at all levels. Topics may include: change theories and models; change management strategies; initiating and implementing change; and organizational and individual learning associated with change experiences.

Leading an organization towards a goal or an intended outcome requires a plan - and a plan to implement that plan. Topics may include: direction setting, goal setting; decision-making; problem-solving; moving from strategy to action; and project planning and delivery.

The responsibility of leading a team provides a leader with the opportunity to coach and mentor individual team members, as well as the team as whole. Building upon a leader or manager's performance management skills, topics may include: coaching conversations; coaching for high performance teams; and workplace mentoring and mentorship strategies and techniques.

Critical to the success of an organization is its ability to manage the interests of multiple stakeholders. Topics may include: theories and practices of stakeholder identification; stakeholder analysis; stakeholder engagement; and specific leadership strategies that help an organization reach its goals.

Students will learn to compare and contrast the features of the local government systems across Canada, examine internal governing structures along with some of the key responsibilities of local government, and assess future challenges and prospects. Local governments will be placed within Canada's federal system and will trace the foundations of the systems and their evolution through various reforms and restructuring.

Provides an introduction to the profession of public administration with the emphasis on the local level. The relationships among principal actors involved in local governance will be examined, and students will explore the self-knowledge required for administrative practice in local administration.

Provides an introduction to the provincial and federal laws that affect municipalities. Topics addressed include the election and operation of council; drafting, enacting and enforcing bylaws; reasons for bylaw validity, municipal contracts and tendering, and municipal liability.

Examines theories of individual behavior and leadership within local government organizations. In particular, the focus will be on management in the public sector, theories of leadership, council/staff roles and relationships, the structures and culture of local government organizations, notions of motivation in the public sector, the empowerment of staff, and organizational change.

This course provides a basic understanding of public and local government finance. The course discusses the changing role and size of government, the budget process, issues relating to alternative service delivery, sources of revenue for local governments, fiscal relations among governments in Canada, and strategic financial thinking.

Addresses systems management and the structure and design of organizations, with an emphasis on public sector organizations. Key concepts include management and managing (management fundamentals, culture, ethics, environment, decision making, conflict), planning (strategic management, systems thinking), organizing (theory, structure, design, technologies, and change), and controlling (performance management, measurement, and effectiveness).

Provides basic knowledge of local government accounting practices, budget preparation, and importance of records for accounting, control and auditing of public records. The difference between local government accounting practices and general accounting are also examined.

Introduces the financial, organizational, and political implications of public financial management practices. One of the major focuses is the budget process and understanding the elements of a budget in a public sector context. Other topics examined include costs of service delivery, elements of alternative service delivery, and how to monitor service delivery performance. Some techniques used for long-term decision-making are also introduced.

Provides local government administrators with an understanding of the processes of assessment and property taxation. Students will also examine other topics such as the role and characteristics of the property tax, elements of assessment techniques, tax rate setting, property tax relief and reform, and the economic effects of property taxes.

Focuses on practical tools that support and guide the interactions between councils, administration, media, and public. Different approaches will be discussed for municipal and regional land use planning initiatives, which promote effective, democratic engagement and consultation with public spheres.

Expands on some of the topics introduced in Municipal Law I, and deepens students' understanding of legal concepts, systems, and practices associated with local authority administration.

Covers the central role of planning in municipal decision-making, as well as the implementation of programs and evaluations of both policies and programs. Program evaluation is of increasing importance because a municipality must assess existing programs before it can reorient them to deliver new policies, long-term plans, or alternative objectives.

Provides a brief introduction to land use planning theory, law, and processes. Environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability will be discussed using an integrated framework of various forms of community capital. Students will also examine governance and decision-making through the perspective of sustainability.

Explores challenges facing local governments in attracting, developing, and retaining the personnel needed to serve citizens. The focus is primarily on human resource functions, personnel relationships, and provides practical insight into how to be an employer of choice.

Learn how to design effective subdivision layouts by examining the different processes involved: taking raw land through site analysis to land use and preliminary design, from density considerations and circulation patterns to special layouts, and from the preliminary investigation to the approval process. Apply these concepts to design and draft your own maps and subdivision plans.

Enhance the performance of your measuring, mapping, modeling, and monitoring by tapping the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Learn the concepts that drive GIS, the basics of cartography, and the differences between various GIS packages. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: . Determine what types of files can be loaded in a GIS . How GPS can be used within a GIS environment . Locate geographic files for specific purposes . Understand discrepancies between NAD 27 and NAD 83 .

Community Planning serves as your gateway to the dynamic world of shaping thriving communities. Over the course, students will explore the foundational principles, strategies, and tools essential for effective community planning. From understanding local needs and fostering engagement to navigating a hierarchy of policies and frameworks, planning with and in Indigenous communities, sustainable development practices, and planning in Indigenous communities, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to create inclusive, vibrant, and resilient communities

Explore a variety of concepts in community planning, including urban design, land development/regeneration/preservation, sustainable mobility, and climate resilience. Emphasis will be placed on incorporating Indigenous perspectives, the principles of inclusive design, and promoting crime prevention through environmental design. Through case studies and real-world development scenarios, students will have the opportunity to put principles into practice, planning with a lens of inclusivity, and challenging the design of the built environment around them by applying these learnings.

Examines planning law with specific consideration of Alberta legislation and case law; particularly, land use bylaws, planning documents, and the roles of planning and development authorities. Legal aspects of the preparation of land use planning documents, issues of inter-municipal planning, subdivision and condominium approvals, effective and enforceable development agreements, environmental considerations in land use and planning, enforcement of land use bylaws, and development permits will also be explored. Valuable insights will be learned about subdivision and development appeals, and in making presentations before Councils and other planning and development authorities.

Addresses common issues affecting individuals who transition into, or considering, roles which involve administering and coordinating municipal land use planning activities. It is intended to provide students with a practical understanding of planning administration function and its municipal context, how planning administration differs from land use planning, and the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in the planning administration role.

Develop an appreciation for regional plans built upon common interest and enduring political relationships. Examine the history, why regional planning has been introduced, the process for developing and implementing regional planning, theories and practices, and how it is defined in various contexts within North America. Other topics include varying structures and challenges that these approaches have between jurisdictional boundaries. Focus will be on Alberta and Canada through different legislation such as the Alberta Land Use Framework and Bill 36 The Alberta Land Stewardship.

Examine the challenges and opportunities of rural land use planning in Canada with specific emphasis on rural Alberta. Student will explore and gain an understanding of the importance of healthy and vibrant rural communities in a local, regional and global context with respect to: the economy, environment, social and cultural capital; how planning policy, politics and participation approaches may differ in a rural context compared to an urban counterpart; and how regional and global policy frameworks will affect rural land use planning in the future.

Project management has become a critical skill in every work place. Managers need to know the tools, techniques and have the knowledge to handle projects and deliver successful outcomes. Learn the basics to help you plan, execute, and control project management activities. This is an introductory project management course. We will explore successful projects and why projects that seemingly follow all the necessary rigor and methodology fail. In the end, students will leave with an enhanced ability to plan, execute and control their project management activities.

A well-managed change helps move an organization into the new way quickly, with wide-acceptance by people and minimal disruption. Examine the change process and tools and techniques to manage organizational change. Through reflection on past experience, you will examine key concepts of change and how to utilize a structured method to approach, plan and sustain a change program.

Real Change depends on people being willing to embrace the shift to a new way. the path may not be easy. Through examination of the elements, active leaders can determine productive ways to support their teams to achieve the necessary transition to the future state.

Risk management and resource planning are key elements in the successful completion of a project. The processes and activities necessary to manage risk, a detailed understanding of the increased importance of project procurement, and the core concepts, as well as tools and practices, to be employed for effective project human resource management will be studied in this two-day seminar. Using an applicable case study, the concepts learned in the classroom can be immediately applied to your real-life project.

This seminar has been designed to give new and experienced project managers and project team members the essential tools they need to deliver successful projects. You will acquire the skills, tools and practices necessary, through the use of a real-life case study, for successful project communication, measuring project progress, project close out and transition to operations.

Knowing how to extract real business value from the data generated by your organization is a valuable tool for all managers. Topics may include: foundational information on what is meant by analytics; the various types of analytics - descriptive, predictive and prescriptive; moving from business intelligence to business analytics; theories and trends in data analytics; and the latest best practices and tools available in business analytics, including their advantages and disadvantages.

Students will learn the basics of financial practices within organizations including how to read financial statements, how to make and understand financial decisions, and how to create a budget. Additionally, an introduction to concepts of managerial finance will be examined. Students will explore financial decision-making skills and learn how to use financial information effectively.

This course will explore financial resources and how these resources can best be managed. Topics include: managing assets, allocating funds, valuing the firm, and determining how financial decisions are made. Prerequisite: EXMGT 5579 & 5581; or EXMGT 5515

This course will provide an introduction to the Canadian legal system with emphasis on legal problems affecting the administration of business enterprises. Focus will be on the law of contracts.

This course examines the process of interpersonal communication and its impact on decision-making and relationships in business. It addresses various factors, including the effects of non-verbal communication, which often reduces understanding to result in a high degree of miscommunication. Strategies for effective communication are explored. Opportunities are given to develop skills in listening and responding to others.

This is an interdisciplinary course based on the premise that managerial decision-making is dynamic. The scope of business decision-making requires and understanding of business issues, human resources, managerial functions, business ethics and responsibility, and group dynamics. This course will explore the management functions and the areas of national and international business in which these are continually practiced.

In this course, you will explore the management of marketing, with emphasis on marketing research, analysis, planning and control. Case studies will provide an opportunity to apply marketing principles in an examination of Canadian business problems.

Operations management involves the design, planning, direction and control of the facilities, processes, materials, energy and people used in producing an organization's products, or services. Every industry and organization uses operations management principles. This course will cover capacity planning, resources scheduling, equipment operation, inventory control, purchasing, quality assurance, human resources management, project management, and production standards and control.

Explores the theory and practice of the organization in three major parts: the organizational environment, the organizational structure, and the behaviour of groups and individuals within the organization. Topics include the social role of managers, organizational structure, individual perception, motivation, decision-making and leadership, communication, teamwork and stress in the work place.

Students will analyze a framework for the process of negotiating successful agreements. Topics will include: learning how to recognize and respond to negotiating tactics, developing awareness of basic negotiating styles, and developing the ability to establish a negotiating process for creating collaborative partnerships.

This course emphasizes effective human resource management processes, methods and techniques. The human resource function will be explored as an extension of and support to the line manager's responsibility. This course will also focus on internal and external influences shaping the role of human resource management in organizations today.

Different organizational strategies require different human resource management policies and practices. This course is designed to help human resources plan and make decisions about the allocation of resources for the effective management of people. Topics include: environmental scanning, forecasting supply and demand for human resources, successions planning, career planning, and business strategies.

Provides an introduction to employment relationships as effected by provincial and federal legislation. Consideration of the Alberta Labour Relations Act and the Public Service Employee Relations Act will be undertaken. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of Labour Board decisions as they effect collective bargaining.

This course examines the conceptual framework for the evolution and delivery of contemporary human resource management. It takes into account shifting values and priorities of employees and managers and their impact on changes in the workplace. Specifically the program looks at the changing roles, values, and skill and knowledge requirements from the perspective of human resources practitioners- employees and managers alike.

The essentials of recruitment and selection is the focus of this course. The broad coverage of topics may include: internal and external factors that influence recruitment and selection practices, legislative framework, job analysis and competency models, recruitment sources and attracting job applicants, screening, testing, and interviewing and decision making.

This course focuses on training and development as an investment in human capital; it examines the responsibilities of human resource training to assist an organization in managing performance and meeting its strategic objectives. Topics include: needs analysis, setting measurable goals, program design, training methods, transfer of skills, evaluation, and costing training programs.

This course will introduce the principles and interrelationships of Total Compensation strategy, Total Compensation plan design, Job Evaluation, and Performance Management. In a precarious economy, Total Compensation is a key ingredient in attracting and retenting of employees. There will be considerable discussion of current and emerging issues and trends in Total Compensation.

In this course, you will be challenged to develop optimal solutions to the key business problems and/or opportunities facing organizations. You will utilize a structured methodology to analyze the situation and develop plausible alternatives for evaluation. Case studies will include companies of various sizes, diverse industries, and different countries.

This course pulls the rug from underneath settler-based constructions of Indigeneity. Taking up the most prevalent stereotypes of Indigenous people, the course will provide context and reflection-based learning to give students the ability to unpack and challenge the narratives that both skew the lived experience of Indigenous peoples and allow the replication of stereotypes that reinforce colonial relationships.

This course provides foundational lessons about historical scientific relationships between Indigenous communities and colonial science fields in North America. Students will be introduced to key terms, nuances, and concepts to identify what decolonization means and how it can be pursued in science and research today. This class informs learners about impacts on Indigenous nations and non-humans from science practices, how they have taken place, and how to build ethical practices in varying contexts and advance Indigenous governance.

Created in partnership with Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Women of the Métis Nation, features instruction from leading scholars in Métis studies across Canada. By highlighting concepts like kinship, nationhood, peoplehood, and wahkohtowin students will critically assess conceptual norms of leadership and recognize how colonization and racism have affected Métis women's leadership. Students will gain an increased knowledge and awareness of Métis culture and traditions and the skills to strengthen their leadership capacity for personal and community development.

Created in partnership with Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Women of the Métis Nation, features instruction from leading scholars in Métis studies across Canada. By highlighting concepts like kinship, nationhood, peoplehood, and wahkohtowin students will critically assess conceptual norms of leadership and recognize how colonization and racism have affected Métis women's leadership. Students will gain an increased knowledge and awareness of Métis culture and traditions and the skills to strengthen their leadership capacity for personal and community development.

Created in partnership with Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Women of the Métis Nation, features instruction from leading scholars in Métis studies across Canada. By highlighting concepts like kinship, nationhood, peoplehood, and wahkohtowin students will critically assess conceptual norms of leadership and recognize how colonization and racism have affected Métis women's leadership. Students will gain an increased knowledge and awareness of Métis culture and traditions and the skills to strengthen their leadership capacity for personal and community development.

Grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, this micro-course introduces key anti-racism concepts that are applied to various sectors (education, social services, and the policing and legal system). By using real world case studies and Indigenous led content to provide learners with Indigenous perspectives and experiences, this micro-course points to successful efforts to tackle issues related to structural racism in Canada.

Learn about Indigenous historical and contemporary experiences to understand the legacy of settler colonialism and affirm Indigenous self-determination. Topics covered include worldview, resources and relations, governance and treaty, institutionalization, contemporary communities, and resistance and resiliency. Sharpen your critical thinking skills to strengthen personal and professional ethics, and deepen Indigenous/non-Indigenous collaboration through building literacy about Indigenous societies, enhancing intercultural awareness, and obtaining balanced facts about Canadian history and current realities

This microcredential introduces anti-Indigenous stereotypes in North America, outlines how the brain develops and perpetuates stereotypes within North America's settler colonial context, and covers how to interrupt stereotypes when they arise. Including some foundational stereotypes and concepts that are essential to understand, this microcredential outlines the social and political functions of stereotypes and concludes by deconstructing two significant stereotypes - that the Canadian State is a benevolent entity and that Indigenous peoples get everything for free and are largely unemployed. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships to stereotyping are presented.

This microcredential examines representations of Indigenous peoples in mainstream media, pop culture, and social discourse. These lectures connect how settlers have portrayed Indigenous peoples: as exotic, savage, noble, disappearing, etc. with the real world impacts of those portrayals - including violence against Indigenous women, psychological harm, appropriation, and the justification of ongoing settler colonialism. Each lecture further explores how Indigenous creators, scholars, and activists are pushing back against stereotypical representations, and how students can support this work and/or make interventions of their own. Prerequisite: EXNS 2805.

This microcredential takes a closer look at the relationship between anti-Indigenous stereotypes and socio-political-economic systems in North America. We examine how stereotypes are mobilized to maintain settler systems of power, which suppress Indigenous resistance and lifeways and naturalize the dispossession and subordination of Indigenous peoples. Lectures address stereotypes of criminality, dysfunction, angry protestors, and the assumption that Indigenous people should get over colonialism. Students are provided with tools needed to analyze, intervene on, and reframe these narratives to support the work and actions Indigenous people are already undertaking. Prerequisite: EXNS 2805.

This course introduces students to principles for collaborating well with Indigenous communities. Course content provides learners with tools to ethically conduct community-based research with Indigenous communities by gaining deeper awareness of the historical context and becoming familiar with current guidelines and standards. Students will gain appreciation for the importance of data sovereignty, co-design, structural barriers and dialogue-based approaches to engagement. The course highlights leading Indigenous scientists and successful case studies to provide real life examples and expose students to the exciting work being done in Indigenous technoscience. Prerequisite: EXNS 2801.

This course brings learners into deeper awareness of how Indigenous scientists are undertaking work in the field, including their goals, practices, mentorship approaches and decolonizing methods. Learners will be exposed to relational frameworks and nation-specific concepts that are guiding principles for producing, applying and governing knowledge. Case studies that are introduced include the Indigenous STS research and teaching hub at the University of Alberta, Indigenous astronomy, and contextual factors, such as Indigenous citizenship policies, epidemics and immunizations, in the field of medicine. Prerequisite: EXNS 2801.

Ancré dans les appels à l'action de la commission de vérité et réconciliation, ce micro-cours introduit les concepts clés de l'antiracisme qui sont appliqués à plusieurs secteurs (éducation, services sociaux et le système judiciaire et policier). En utilisant des vrais études de cas et en utilisant du contenu dirigé par des autochtones pour pouvoir offrir à ceux qui suivent ce cours des perspectives et expériences autochtones, ce micro-cours démontre le succès dans ces efforts de lutter contre les problèmes structurels reliés au racisme structurel au Canada.