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This course uses an academically oriented approach to English language learning that will help you develop your reading and writing proficiency, along with a content-based approach to developing oral communication skills

In this course, you will learn about topics critical to second-language instruction and address common challenges faced by language teachers. Topics covered may include: strategies for creating an optimal language learning classroom; task-based language teaching approaches; strategies for assessment, feedback, and error correction; inclusive education and approaches to intercultural learning; best practices for balancing accuracy and fluency; developing and implementing curriculum change; and integrating technology into your teaching.

In this 20-hour practicum, you will complete 12 hours of observations and eight hours of teaching. Four seminars will address topics related to the practicum experience, such as observation protocols, reflective practices, teaching philosophies, and reviewing lesson planning.

This course will help beginner-level students to develop a strong foundation of basic oral and written fluency in English. By the end of the course, you should be able to make contributions in small group discussions and engage in simple conversations. You will also demonstrate a growing understanding of written and spoken texts about general interest topics, as well as express ideas in writing at the sentence level with some clarity.

This course will help intermediate-level students to develop language skills in English. You will participate in interactive classes that provide many opportunities for meaningful language learning. Classes will include interactive tasks such as participating in group discussions, giving class presentations, and engaging with authentic video, audio, and digital material. The focus will be on developing fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary as you develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on practical use.

This course will help high-intermediate-level students to develop their language skills in English. You will participate in interactive classes that provide many opportunities for meaningful language learning. Classes will include giving presentations, leading and participating in group discussions, and engaging with authentic video, audio, and digital material. By the end of the course, you should be able to deliver short presentations, demonstrate an understanding of intermediate-level written and spoken texts, and write about familiar topics with increased fluency.

This course will help beginner-level students to develop the most important basic language skills in English. You will participate in interactive classes with many opportunities to improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. You will also learn new words and understand how to use them correctly.

Designed for English language learners, this course will help you develop intermediate skills to enhance your reading comprehension, fluency, critical thinking, and vocabulary-building strategies. You will learn how to skim and scan to find information quickly and express your thoughts and opinions about the readings in a clear, organized manner. You will also use digital vocabulary-building tools to recognize and use new words in different situations.

Designed for English language learners, this course will help you develop intermediate skills to enhance your reading comprehension, fluency, critical thinking, and vocabulary-building strategies. Critical reading skills will enable you to challenge reasoning, examine assumptions, and identify biases. You will use textual annotation to learn how to read closely, identify key words and phrases, and have a deeper understanding of new vocabulary.

Designed for English language learners, this course is for those who want to develop public speaking skills. In these interactive classes, you will acquire tools and strategies for planning and delivering effective, persuasive presentations. The course is focused on concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will address features of various digital platforms, taking into account audience, presentation purpose, structure, and features of public speaking. You will have opportunities to practice your new skills and to deliver a minipresentation for instructor and peer feedback.

Designed for English language learners, this course will help you improve your ability to communicate in writing effectively and professionally. You will develop the writing skills that are necessary to compose clear, concise, and inclusive writing for emailing, texting, and correspondence at work. Topics that will be addressed include format, forms of address, grammar, punctuation, register, vocabulary development, and organization.

Designed for English language learners, this course will help you develop the language, habits, and attitudes needed to perform effectively in the workplace. You will learn how to deal with conflict, work with others to solve a problem, and analyze relationships to understand how to appropriately interact with co-workers and supervisors.

Designed for second-language learners, this course will teach you to communicate in most routine nursing situations with relative confidence. You will participate in interactive learning tasks that will help you develop new vocabulary related to the nursing profession, as well as improve your listening and speaking skills. You will also engage in role-play scenarios, interact with Canadian nurses and other guest speakers, and deliver a simple presentation to a panel audience.

Designed for English language learners, this course takes a content-based approach to developing oral communication skills. You will learn about the wider global community through the exploration of themes related to history, culture, diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and intercultural communication. You are encouraged to focus on building confidence while interacting with other students on topics of global interest.

Focuses on the development of language fluency and accuracy and on building the necessary vocabulary for further studies within an academic environment. Listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills are emphasized by engaging students in a variety of academic activities. This course which precedes EAP 140, will enable students to lay the foundation for successful academic writing. Students will be introduced to language learning strategies and will develop study skills that are crucial to their success in an English Language university. Students should have a minimum TOEFL iBT of 40 with a minimum of 12 in each band or IELTS score of 5.0 with a minimum score of 4.5 in each band.

This is a content-based oral communication course featuring Canadian history, culture, diversity, sustainability, community engagement and intercultural communication. Learners will communicate in everyday situations; ask for information related to student routines; take part in group discussions on Canadian culture/global citizenship; deliver short presentations on Canada/global community; identify main ideas and details when listening to media; get information from a variety of written texts; understand and appreciate others' perspectives; and interact across cultures.

English for Science and Technology is a language course designed to help international undergraduate students who are nearing completion or have completed their Bachelors' degree in Science or Engineering develop the language and communication strategies necessary for working, studying and undertaking research in a scientific setting. Students will have the opportunity to take part in activities in science-related areas at the University of Alberta, which may include simulated laboratory exercises, tours of faculties and facilities, and/or visits to relevant local institutions.

This course helps upper-level students to develop their grammar skills in English. Students will learn, practice, apply, and review common grammar items that are typically challenging for English language learners. Students will develop an understanding of grammar rules, applications, and strategies that will help them write with precision and clarity in current and future academic writing tasks. This course may be recommended to students of EAP 140 and EAP 145.

This course supports international students, educators and professionals who want to develop their pronunciation skills for successful interpersonal communication. The course will focus on increasing speech intelligibility, and will draw students' attention to elements of pronunciation that can lead to miscommunication. Students will develop an awareness of their own individual strengths and weaknesses in pronunciation, and will build strategies for expanding their pronunciation skills beyond the classroom.

This course supports upper-level English language learners as they develop practical academic writing skills in English. Lessons will focus on three dimensions of wrting that are pertinent to academic contexts: common grammar items, stylistic language choices, and applied writing skills such as summarizing and synthesizing information. Language items will be reviewed and analyzed using real examples of contemporary and academic texts. Students can apply these essential English writing tools to academic writing tasks.

This workshop supports English language learners as they develop presentation skills in English. Three interactive sessions give students tools and strategies for planning and delivering effective presentations. Each session will address features of presentation structure and features of public speaking. Session will each conclude with a practice mini-presentation with instructor feedback. The workshops is suitable for both students and professionals who are looking to develop their public speaking skills.

This course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on general and specialized English language development and grammar. The course will stress the need for clear and accurate use of language with the goal of building confidence and fluency in an academic setting. There will be a focus on language and content-based speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, employing collaborative communication strategies, and promoting autonomous learning strategies. EXELP 7155 promotes academic acculturation while introducing students to concepts of academic integrity and basic citation.

This course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on general and specialized English language development and grammar. The course will stress the need for clear and accurate use of language with the goal of building confidence and fluency in an academic setting. There will be a focus on language and content-based speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, employing collaborative communication strategies, and promoting autonomous learning strategies. EXELP 7155 promotes academic acculturation while introducing students to concepts of academic integrity and basic citation.

This course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on general and specialized English language development and grammar. The course will stress the need for clear and accurate use of language with the goal of building confidence and fluency in an academic setting. There will be a focus on language and content-based speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, employing collaborative communication strategies, and promoting autonomous learning strategies. EXELP 7155 promotes academic acculturation while introducing students to concepts of academic integrity and basic citation.

Academic and Intercultural Communications is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research intensive Canadian university. Topics include: learning strategies and skills; academic integrity and the proper use of sources; first-year writing tasks; applied critical thinking and analysis; oral skills and presentations; use of eClass and online technologies; campus resources; equity, diversity and inclusion on campus; Indigenous initiatives on campus; classroom expectations; time management and task planning; emailing etiquette; grammar and tools for self-editing; and project-based collaboration.

An intensive course designed to assist students whose first language is not English in attaining the academic and communication skills necessary for them to become effective, independent participants in graduate studies at an English -language university. Course content is interdisciplinary and focuses on acquiring a practical understanding of and proficiency in approaches to critical thinking, research methodologies, and presentation skills. The course also allows for cultural reflection, facilitating the transitional process, and helping international graduate students to succeed in a North American university setting. Students should have completed EAP 140 or have a minimum score of 69 TOEFL iBT or 6.0 IELTS.

An intensive course designed to assist students whose first language is not English in attaining the academic and communication skills necessary for them to become effective, independent participants in graduate studies at an English -language university. Course content is interdisciplinary and focuses on acquiring a practical understanding of and proficiency in approaches to critical thinking, research methodologies, and presentation skills. The course also allows for cultural reflection, facilitating the transitional process, and helping international graduate students to succeed in a North American university setting. Students should have completed EAP 140 or have a minimum score of 69 TOEFL iBT or 6.0 IELTS.

An intensive course designed to assist students whose first language is not English in attaining the academic and communication skills necessary for them to become effective, independent participants in graduate studies at an English -language university. Course content is interdisciplinary and focuses on acquiring a practical understanding of and proficiency in approaches to critical thinking, research methodologies, and presentation skills. The course also allows for cultural reflection, facilitating the transitional process, and helping international graduate students to succeed in a North American university setting. Students should have completed EAP 140 or have a minimum score of 69 TOEFL iBT or 6.0 IELTS.

This module offers an introduction to a variety of unsupervised and supervised methods of data processing. Learn different architecture configurations for predictive modeling, kernel methods, neural networks, and techniques for evaluation of model performance. You'll bring real-world problems from your own workplace, and use machine learning to solve them. With access to the state-of-the-art resources in the Faculty of Engineering, and leading researchers in the area, your learning will be hands-on and practical with application to industry. Prerequisite: Restricted to students admitted into the Certificate for Artificial Intelligence

Dive into Deep Learning methodology and begin to build neural networks. The module will cover subjects such as convolutional neural networks and their applications to images; recurrent network models for processing natural language and speech. It will also introduce networks representing probability distributions, in particular Bayesian and Markov networks, and their applications. Co-requisite: EXEN 2451

An introduction to principles of reinforcement learning that include algorithms supporting action decision processes that optimize long-term performance. Topics include: dynamic programming, Q-learning, Monte Carlo reinforcement learning, and efficient algorithms for single- and multi-agent planning. Co-requisite: EXEN 2452

The theory of optimization of various drilling operational parameters for minimum cost drilling operation (more specifically use of physics based data driven models, mechanical specific energy concept, technical limit of drilling rate concepts will be discussed). This course will also address the design concepts of drilling hydraulics and drillstring mechanics, as well as, the design concepts of drilling directional, long horizontal, and extended reach wells. We will consider modern drilling technologies such as underbalanced drilling and managed pressure drilling.

The purpose of the course is to introduce the fundamentals of the nodal analysis approach and its applications in modeling and optimization of the oil/gas production process. The course content includes how to obtain the inflow performance relationship, how to model the single-phase and multiphase flow in wells, how to model the single-phase and multiphase flow through restrictions, how to identify the weak components in the production system, how to improve/optimize the production system based on the nodal analysis results, and how to design artificial lift methods.

This is a design course covering new developments in the area of well engineering. The course is designed for participants to develop an understanding of the basic principles of oil and gas well completion and stimulation engineering design, specifically: elements of a well completion design, well planning, casing design, cementing design, tubing design, perforating, sand control, and hydraulic fracturing.

Learn the practical aspects of reservoir engineering. The course covers reservoir engineering principles, different methods to assess the field performances and methods to develop different types of fields.

You will learn the fundamental properties of reservoir rocks and reservoir fluids from both experimental and theoretical perspectives. The experimental techniques used to measure these properties will be explained in detail. Relevant theories/models used to describe/correlate these properties will be covered. The course will also touch on the challenges and opportunities associated with the characterization of rock and fluid properties in tight/shale reservoirs.

Develop your understanding of basic principles of open-hole well logging and formation evaluation tools. You will learn conventional, reconnaissance, and graphical, open hole log interpretation techniques as well as techniques of evaluating shaly formations and gas bearing formations, and techniques of evaluating unconventional shale oil/shale gas reservoirs.

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.