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Étude de l'Afrique francophone de la décolonisation à nos jours : le poids de son passé colonial, ses défis politiques, économiques et sociaux, sa place au sein de la francophonie internationale. Préalable(s): 3 crédits HISTE de niveau 100 ou 200.
Étude des moments marquants et des espaces de rencontre dans l'histoire des francophonies du monde.
Effective: 2026-09-01 HISTE 325 - Francophonies du monde
Ce cours explore les dynamiques historiques, politiques et socioculturelles qui ont façonné les espaces francophones dans les Amériques (hors Canada), en Afrique et ailleurs dans le monde. On analyse, de manière critique, les impacts de la colonisation et de la décolonisation sur ces espaces.
Étude du rapport histoire-mémoire et des usages sociaux du passé dans le développement des identités diverses, nationales ou communautaires.
Comportant une composante obligatoire d'apprentissage par le service communautaire (Community Service Learning), ce cours invite les étudiants à s'initier aux échanges entre l'histoire telle que discipline enseignée à l'université et l'histoire telle qu'elle se pratique dans ses multiples déclinaisons (documentation, conservation, mise en valeur, éducation). Le cours examine les pratiques de la co-construction et de la diffusion de l'histoire au grand public dans des contextes variés. Il s'intéresse également aux rôles de l'historien et aux interrelations entre l'histoire et les débats qui secouent la société. Ce cours est éligible pour le certificat CSL (Certificate in Community Engagement and Service-Learning).
Thèmes d'histoire du Canada dans ses relations avec le monde.
Ce cours propose d'étudier les théories du genre et d'explorer l'histoire des mouvements féministes au Canada et sur la scène internationale. Les documents historiques serviront à interroger la place des femmes à travers différentes périodes de l'histoire. Seront également étudiées les stratégies déployées par les femmes pour entrer dans les milieux traditionnellement masculins et les rapports de domination ayant contribué à la marginalisation de leur parole. Note : Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour HISTE 470 Choix de sujet : Histoire du genre et du féminisme.
Utilisation des techniques avancées de la recherche documentaire pour étudier l'histoire des francophones dans l'Ouest canadien et plus particulièrement en Alberta. Insistance sur les sources premières des archives et des musées. Préalable: HISTE 260 ou 261.
Effective: 2026-09-01 HLTH 100 - Your Future in Health: Pathways and Possibilities
View Available ClassesThis course introduces students to health topics including human health, health equity, and health systems - with a particular focus on possible vocational roles in health and health adjacent positions. Foundational principles specific to team-based practice are introduced. (Offered jointly by the following faculties: Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation; Medicine and Dentistry; Nursing; Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Public Health; and Rehabilitation Medicine) [Health Sciences Council].
Effective: 2027-09-01 HLTH 101 - Fundamentals of Health Research
This course introduces students to the essential principles of health research and its critical role in the health system and for health professionals. Students will explore research methodologies, data collection, and analysis, gaining hands-on experience by conducting their own research projects. Through this process, they will learn how empirical evidence informs decision-making, policy, and practice in various health-related fields. The course emphasizes the connection between research and improving health outcomes in professional practice.
Effective: 2027-09-01 HLTH 200 - Exploring Interdisciplinary Problems in Health
This course engages students in problem-based learning to address contemporary, complex, multifaceted health issues that resist straightforward solutions. Using system and design thinking frameworks, students will analyze wicked problems in health while proposing research designs and learning how to gather data, and carry out systematic reviews. The course emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration, equipping students with the skills to evaluate health research and contribute meaningfully to solving real-world health challenges. Note: this course is available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program. Prerequisite: HLTH 100.
Effective: 2027-09-01 HLTH 201 - Mind Matters: Mental Health in the Modern Health System
This course explores the complexities of mental health within the contemporary health system. In particular, it will highlight the interplay between mental health, systemic health system challenges, stigma, and access to care. Students will analyze current policies and practices while developing strategies to promote mental health awareness and improve outcomes in diverse populations. Note: Available only to students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program.
Effective: 2027-09-01 HLTH 205 - Fundamentals of Health Data Science and AI
This course introduces Undergraduate students from all disciplines, but specifically health, to essential data science techniques and AI tools, enabling them to transform ideas into impactful analyses. Students will gain practical skills in programming, data visualization, and ethical AI usage, preparing them to apply these competencies across health-related fields and professional contexts.
Effective: 2027-09-01 HLTH 300 - Health in Practice: Experiential Learning for Impact
This course bridges theory and practice through immersive, hands-on community service learning (CSL) experiences in health. Students will participate in CSL through group projects. Groups will all be partnered with a community partner organization that will provide a real project for students to work on in close collaboration with the partner. The projects will be focused on making an impact. Students will be required to complete 20-hours with their community partner throughout a term. Emphasizing collaboration, leadership, and communication, the course continues to develop students' durable and research skills for tackling real-world interdisciplinary health challenges. By applying systems thinking in complex, authentic settings, students prepare for diverse career pathways and further studies in health. Prerequisite: HLTH 100, HLTH 200.
Effective: 2027-09-01 HLTH 301 - Healthy Systems for a Healthy Future
This course examines the health systems in Canada and other countries, focusing on how health is delivered and the factors influencing access and quality. Students will engage in comparative analysis, and explore the idea around a health learning system. Students will use health systems science as a guiding framework and apply various research methods to investigate the effectiveness of health policies and practices in promoting equitable health outcomes. Prerequisite: HLTH 100.
Effective: 2027-09-01 HLTH 322 - Experiential Learning in Indigenous Health
This course focuses on advanced topics in Indigenous health and well-being, exploring the impacts of colonization and systemic racism. Through experiential learning opportunities, students will engage with Indigenous communities to understand traditional healing practices, cultural resilience, and the ongoing challenges faced in health. This course emphasizes the importance of collaboration and respect in addressing Indigenous health.Note: Available only to students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. Prerequisites: HLTH 100, INT D 222.
Effective: 2027-09-01 HLTH 400 - Independent Capstone in Health Sciences
This capstone course allows fourth-year BHSc students to design and undertake an independent project that aligns with their career interests and personal learning goals. Students can tailor the project¿s scope and depth, choosing from a wide range of topics and methodologies in the health sciences field, including but not limited to: research, community health initiatives, policy analysis, or health education. Note: Available only to students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. Prerequisite: HLTH 100, HLTH 200, HLTH 300.
Effective: 2026-09-01 HLTH 500 - Foundations of AI and Health: Contemporary Topics
View Available ClassesThis course introduces students to AI and health data for healthcare settings. This foundational course will include a panel of experts from various fields that will provide students with a general understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are applied in real-world health settings. It introduces students to a range of AI applications across health areas, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in driving health system transformation and innovation.
Effective: 2026-09-01 HLTH 501 - Using AI Responsibly: Governing AI in Health
View Available ClassesAI researchers, industry, governments and society have major concerns about the increasing deployment of AI in health without ensuring these systems are aligned to patient needs. Aligning AI to the needs of real people will focus on the ethical, safe, and co-constructed deployment of AI in health and clinical settings. Students will engage in online discussion about philosophical and implementation points of view through exploring the ethical, legal, and technical dimensions of AI and data governance in healthcare. Students will examine privacy, security, and regulatory frameworks at individual, community, and societal levels. Prerequisite: HLTH 500.
Effective: 2026-09-01 HLTH 502 - Strategic AI: Revolutionizing Health Decisions
View Available ClassesThis course focuses on visualizing health data, discovering insights and communicating its insights in a way that helps transform public health initiatives, healthcare delivery and operations. Students will explore data preparation, visualization, clear communication, leadership, and change management, to unearth AI-driven insights by using real world data. Students will gain the skills needed to describe the concepts, methodologies, and applications of data discovery, visualization and analysis. Prerequisite: HLTH 500.
Effective: 2026-09-01 HLTH 503 - The Future of Health: AI Integration and Transformation
View Available ClassesThis course provides students with opportunities to apply, analyze, and integrate AI in healthcare based on their professional contexts, research interests, and policy considerations. The course bridges AI literacy, real-world implementation cases from industry partner presentations, ethical considerations, and policy development to help students navigate AI's evolving role in health systems. Through applied projects, students will explore AI's impact on governance, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends in healthcare AI. Students will develop a roadmap or 'pitch' for AI integration tailored to their work environment or professional interests. Prerequisite: HLTH 500.
Étude interdisciplinaire et approfondie de textes importants relatifs à la pensée humaniste et qui proviennent de plusieurs milieux à différents stades du développement de l'humanité, comme le Yi-king-Le Livre des mutations, Bhagavad-Gità, la Bible, l'Odyssée (Homère), La République (Platon), Géorgiques (Virgile), La Divine Comédie (Dante), Micromégas (Voltaire), The Wealth of Nations (Smith), The Origin of Species (Darwin), L'Homme et ses symboles (Jung).
Introduces the principles and mechanisms of immunity in eukaryotes. Provides an overview of the major groups of infectious agents (virus, bacteria, parasites) and examines selected microorganisms within the context of the host response to pathogens and pathogen evasion strategies. Pre- or corequisites: BIOCH 200 and MICRB 265. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in BIOCH 450. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Medical Microbiology and Immunology). [Biological Sciences].
An introduction to the structure, replication, and taxonomy of bacteriophages, plant, insect, and animal viruses. Their role in disease and methods of control and detection is also discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 207, IMIN 200 and BIOCH 200 or 205. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in INT D 224. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and of Medical Microbiology and Immunology.) [Biological Sciences]
Survey course introducing the student to immunological concepts. Topics include the clonal selection theory, antibody structure and specificity, genetic basis of immune diversity, antibody-antigen reactions, cell interactions in immune responses, the molecular basis of non-self recognition, MHC molecules and transplantation, tolerance, effector mechanism of immunity, hypersensitivity and immunodeficiency. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200 or 205, BIOL 207, and IMIN 200. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in INT D 371. (Offered jointly by the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology.) [Biological Sciences]
A lecture and laboratory course covering theory and practice behind selected immunological techniques. Techniques covered may include: lymphocyte isolation, flow cytometry, mixed lymphocyte reactions, immunocytochemistry, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, western blotting, expression cloning and monoclonal antibody technology. Labs will sometimes require students to return the next day to check on plates or cultures. Prerequisite: IMIN 371. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in INT D 372. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Medical Microbiology and Immunology). [Biological Sciences]
The phylogeny and evolution of immune systems. Examines the various strategies for disease resistance used by all organisms from plants to humans. The use and evolution of specific components of innate and adaptive immunity will be considered within the context of the biology of the organisms. This course involves both lectures and graded discussions. Prerequisites: IMIN 371. Credit cannot be obtained for both IMIN 401 and IMIN 501. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Medical Microbiology and Immunology). [Biological Sciences].
This course covers topics of innate immunity with emphasis on strategies for pathogen recognition, local and systemic activation of the innate immune response, and regulation of innate effector mechanisms. Innate defense strategies against pathogens as well as detection and elimination of tumors will also be covered. Lectures will be followed by active discussions of selected readings pertaining to current research in the subject area. Prerequisites: IMIN 371. Credit cannot be obtained for both IMIN 405 and 505. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Medical Microbiology and Immunology). [Biological Sciences].
This course will introduce the student to common and advanced methods in bioinformatics. In a mix of lectures and hands-on computer sessions, the student will solve realistic biological questions in the areas of sequence analysis, distant homology detection, phylogeny, correlating sequence to structure, protein structure analysis, and genomics. The student will obtain a thorough understanding of bioinformatics methods, but the focus is on application of methods in the context of molecular biology research rather than studying details of the algorithms or computer programming. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. BIOCH 320 or 330 highly recommended. Priority given to senior students in the IMIN program. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Medical Microbiology and Immunology). [Biological Sciences].
This course will focus on the mechanisms by which bacterial pathogens cause disease, covering topics such as mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions and immune evasion, pathogen evolution, antibiotic resistance and contemporary approaches to combat bacterial infections. This advanced course will be interactive and will include student-run seminars that critically analyze impactful papers related to bacterial pathogenesis. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200 and MMI 351 or MLSCI 242 or 243 or consent of the Instructor. Credit will only be given for one of IMIN 414, 514, MMI 405 and 505.
A lecture course on the detailed mechanisms of the immune system, describing recent discoveries in cellular and molecular immunology. Topics include mechanisms of T-cell receptor selection, antigen processing, activation of B and T lymphocytes, cellular collaboration, negative and positive regulatory mechanisms in immunity, transplantation, cytokine actions and interactions, autoimmunity, interaction between immune systems and pathogens, and immunogenetics. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200 and IMIN 371. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in MMI 552. (Offered jointly by the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and the Department of Oncology). [Biological Sciences]
The phylogeny and evolution of immune systems. Examines the various strategies for disease resistance used by all organisms from plants to humans. The use and evolution of specific components of innate and adaptive immunity will be considered within the context of the biology of the organisms. Lectures and graded discussions are the same as for IMIN 401, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both IMIN 401 and IMIN 501. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Medical Microbiology and Immunology). [Biological Sciences].
This course covers topics of innate immunity with emphasis on strategies for pathogen recognition, local and systemic activation of the innate immune response, and regulation of innate effector mechanisms. Innate defense strategies against pathogens as well as detection and elimination of tumors will also be covered. Lectures will be followed by active discussions of selected readings pertaining to current research in the subject area. Lectures and graded discussions are the same as for IMIN 405 but with evaluation appropriate for graduate students. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both IMIN 405 and 505. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Medical Microbiology and Immunology). [Biological Sciences].
This course will focus on the mechanisms by which bacterial pathogens cause disease, covering topics such as mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions and immune evasion, pathogen evolution, antibiotic resistance and contemporary approaches to combat bacterial infections. This advanced course will be interactive and will include student-run seminars that critically analyze impactful papers related to bacterial pathogenesis. Lectures and seminars are the same as for IMIN 414, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisites: consent of the Instructor. Credit will only be given for one of IMIN 414, 514, MMI 405 and 505.
Introduction aux principes et aux mécanismes d'immunité dans les eucaryotes. Survol des principaux groupes d'agents infectieux (virus, bactéries, parasites); étude de micro-organismes spécifiques par rapport à la réponse de l'hôte aux agents pathogènes, et stratégies d'évasion à ces agents. Préalable(s) ou concomitant(s): BIOCM/BIOCH 200 et MICRE/MICRB 265. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour BIOCH 450.
Une introduction de la structure, de la réplication et de la taxonomie des bactériophages et des virus de plantes, d'insectes et d'animaux. Leur implication dans les maladies et les méthodes de contrôle et de détection seront aussi discutées. Préalable(s) : BIOL ou BIOLE 207, IMIN ou IMINE 200 et BIOCM 200 ou BIOCH 200 ou 205. Note : Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour IMIN 324 et INT D 224.
Ce cours introduit des concepts d'immunologie. Les sujets abordés incluent la théorie de sélection clonale, la structure et la spécificité des anticorps, les fondements génétiques de la diversité immunologique, l'interaction antigène-anticorps, la réponse immunitaire à médiation cellulaire, les bases moléculaires de la reconnaissance du non-soi, le CMH et la transplantation, principe de tolérance immunitaire, mécanismes d'immunité effectrice, hypersensibilité et immunodéficience. Préalable(s): BIOCM 200 ou BIOCH 205, BIOLE 207 et IMINE 200. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour INT D 371.
Effective: 2026-09-01 INFOR 100 - Programmation informatique pour les sciences appliquées
View Available ClassesFondements de la programmation informatique, avec un accent mis en particulier sur la résolution de problèmes en sciences appliquées. Structure et syntaxe des programmes informatiques, variables, types de données, structures de données, structures de contrôle, fonctions, opérations d'entrée/sortie, débogage, processus de développement de logiciels.Note(s): (1) Ce cours est réservé aux étudiants de génie. (2) Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ENCMP 100.
Une introduction générale aux concepts informatiques provenant des sciences et du génie, incluant la représentation des nombres, l'architecture machine et les systèmes d'opération, y compris les algorithmes et leurs propriétés, de même que les techniques de contrôle de séquence, de sélection et de répétition. Y seront également abordés les types de données et les opérations sur ceux-ci en langages de programmation de bas et de haut niveau. Note(s): (1) Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants n'ayant aucune expérience préalable en informatique. (2) Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour INFOR 114.
Une introduction à la résolution de problèmes informatiques à l'aide de programmes écrits dans un langage de haut niveau appelé Java. Initiation aux objets et valeurs, messages et méthodes, structures de contrôle, et conteneurs simples. Discussion des algorithmes de base et des techniques de génie logiciel pour la construction de solutions élégantes et robustes à divers problèmes. Préalable: Mathématiques 30-1. Note: Les étudiants n'ayant aucune expérience préalable en informatique doivent suivre INFOR 101.
Effective: 2026-09-01 INFOR 203 - Programmation informatique
Fondements de la programmation informatique, avec un accent mis en particulier sur la résolution de problèmes en sciences appliquées. Structure et syntaxe des programmes informatiques, variables, types de données, structures de données, structures de contrôle, fonctions, opérations d'entrée/sortie, débogage, processus de développement de logiciels. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux personnes étudiantes ayant ou postulant à des crédits pour INFOR 100.
This course introduces students to health topics including human health, health equity, and health systems - with a particular focus on possible vocational roles in health and health adjacent positions. Foundational principles specific to team-based practice are introduced. Offered jointly by the following faculties: Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation; Medicine and Dentistry; Nursing; Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Public Health; and Rehabilitation Medicine) [Health Sciences Council].
Students will engage with impactful leaders, from many backgrounds, who have made a positive contribution to the world. By the end of the course, students will be able to visualize their potential for leadership growth and be inspired to continue their journey to take action. Open to all students.
Effective: 2027-09-01 INT D 101 - Leadership and Personal Growth
Students will engage with impactful leaders, from many backgrounds, who have made a positive contribution to the world. By the end of the course, students will be able to visualize their potential for leadership growth and be inspired to continue their journey to take action. Open to all students.
This Introductory course in medical microbiology is designed for students enrolled in health care related programs. Students will be introduced to the basics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions), the immune system, infection control, transmission of infection, epidemiology, antimicrobials, disinfection and sterilization. Medically relevant examples will be explored in consideration of the principles of antibiotic stewardship. Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in their program. Credit may be obtained for only one of INT D 120 or MMI 133.
Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. [Faculty of Arts]
Focuses on the skills needed to communicate effectively in academic settings through a variety of readings, exercises, tasks and workshops. Students in this course will work to develop writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills in the context of academia-specific topics. Note: Restricted to students in the Fresh Start Program who have been recommended by the Director of Fresh Start. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.
This course uses various media genres to explore both dominant understandings of leadership as well as shifts in those understandings. Exploring film, stage, television, and video games, we will analyze the way that popular culture is both informed by, and informs, popular theories and public understanding of leadership. Situating content within its historical and sociopolitical context, we will analyze how various texts inform public understandings of what a leader looks like, how they should act, and what is at stake in following them. [Faculty of Arts]
This course is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research-intensive Canadian university. Class sizes are small, and many tasks are completed in class to provide maximum instructor feedback. The course focuses on building the skills and strategies necessary to be successful in your first year: completing first-year writing tasks; understanding applied critical thinking and analysis; managing academic integrity; delivering effective presentations; learning how to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online technologies; accessing campus resources; understanding equity, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous initiatives on campus; gaining familiarity with Canadian classroom expectations, time management, and learning how to ethically use online tools for self-editing; and taking part in project based collaboration. All the skills necessary for you to be successful in your first year.
Effective: 2026-09-01 INT D 137 - Academic and Intercultural Communications
This course is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research-intensive Canadian university. Class sizes are small, and many tasks are completed in class to provide maximum instructor feedback. The course focuses on building the skills and strategies necessary to be successful in your first year: completing first-year writing tasks; understanding applied critical thinking and analysis; managing academic integrity; delivering effective presentations; learning how to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online technologies; accessing campus resources; understanding equity, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous initiatives on campus; gaining familiarity with Canadian classroom expectations, time management, and learning how to ethically use online tools for self-editing; and taking part in project-based collaboration. All the skills necessary for you to be successful in your first year. Note: not open to students who have received credit in INT D 138.
This course is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research-intensive Canadian university. Class sizes are small, and many tasks are completed in class to provide maximum instructor feedback. The course focuses on building the skills and strategies necessary to be successful in your first year: completing first-year writing tasks; understanding applied critical thinking and analysis; managing academic integrity; delivering effective presentations; learning how to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online technologies; accessing campus resources; understanding equity, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous initiatives on campus; gaining familiarity with Canadian classroom expectations, time management, and learning how to ethically use online tools for self-editing; and taking part in project based collaboration. All the skills necessary for you to be successful in your first year.
Effective: 2026-09-01 INT D 137A - Academic and Intercultural Communications
This course is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research-intensive Canadian university. Class sizes are small, and many tasks are completed in class to provide maximum instructor feedback. The course focuses on building the skills and strategies necessary to be successful in your first year: completing first-year writing tasks; understanding applied critical thinking and analysis; managing academic integrity; delivering effective presentations; learning how to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online technologies; accessing campus resources; understanding equity, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous initiatives on campus; gaining familiarity with Canadian classroom expectations, time management, and learning how to ethically use online tools for self-editing; and taking part in project-based collaboration. All the skills necessary for you to be successful in your first year. Note: not open to students who have received credit in INT D 138.
This course is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research-intensive Canadian university. Class sizes are small, and many tasks are completed in class to provide maximum instructor feedback. The course focuses on building the skills and strategies necessary to be successful in your first year: completing first-year writing tasks; understanding applied critical thinking and analysis; managing academic integrity; delivering effective presentations; learning how to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online technologies; accessing campus resources; understanding equity, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous initiatives on campus; gaining familiarity with Canadian classroom expectations, time management, and learning how to ethically use online tools for self-editing; and taking part in project based collaboration. All the skills necessary for you to be successful in your first year.
Effective: 2026-09-01 INT D 137B - Academic and Intercultural Communications
This course is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research-intensive Canadian university. Class sizes are small, and many tasks are completed in class to provide maximum instructor feedback. The course focuses on building the skills and strategies necessary to be successful in your first year: completing first-year writing tasks; understanding applied critical thinking and analysis; managing academic integrity; delivering effective presentations; learning how to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online technologies; accessing campus resources; understanding equity, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous initiatives on campus; gaining familiarity with Canadian classroom expectations, time management, and learning how to ethically use online tools for self-editing; and taking part in project-based collaboration. All the skills necessary for you to be successful in your first year. Note: not open to students who have received credit in INT D 138.
Effective: 2026-09-01 INT D 138 - Academic Inquiry and Intercultural Communications
View Available ClassesA first-year foundation course designed to support international student success in transitioning to studies at the University of Alberta. Small class sizes allow students to work on developing and refining research, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills, engaging in building academic and intercultural understanding in a collaborative and supportive environment. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained for INT D 137.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Everywhere is a non-technical undergraduate online course focused on giving students a foundational understanding of AI and where it can be applied. Although AI is a technical topic, this course is intended to demystify the field and has no prerequisites. This course will first cover the history of AI and its multidisciplinary beginnings with connections to psychology, animal learning, neuroscience, and computing science. From there students will be introduced to the basic components of modern AI through several case studies. The course will explore the role of data collection and human inputs in a range of systems from classical expert systems, to supervised learning, to reinforcement learning systems that generate their own data by interacting with the world. Throughout, we will use simple terms to discuss the general approaches, successes and failures of AI and machine learning systems, as well as interactions with people, including privacy and our ability to understand machines that learn.
Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. [Faculty of Science]
Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. [Faculty of Science]
Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. [Faculty of Science]
Students will learn about practical skills that are important to be successful in leadership across various organizational settings and situations. Reflection and self-development are key components of the course. It is recommended that students have completed at least 30 units of course weight towards their degree prior to registering in this course. Prerequisite: INT D 101.
Effective: 2027-09-01 INT D 207 - Leadership Skills Development
Students will learn about practical skills that are important to be successful in leadership across various organizational settings and situations. Reflection and self-development are key components of the course. It is recommended that students have completed at least 30 units of course weight towards their degree prior to registering in this course. Prerequisite: INT D 101 (or equivalent from list of CILS pre-approved courses that substitute for INT D 101).
This course serves as an introduction to design thinking practices and mindsets by applying them to the wicked problem of designing your life and vocation. In this course, students will practice awareness, self-reflection and empathy, define areas of work and life they want to develop, ideate about ways to progress, identify prototype experiences, and test their ideas and assumptions.
This course is offered in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, and is the beginning step to culturally safe interaction and practice. Focus is on introducing students to a variety of historical realities and contemporary issues relevant to Indigenous health in Canada. Students will examine issues and contributions facing settler relations from a historical, contemporary and critical perspective, with a focus on health and well-being. Note: Priority will be given to students in health science programs where this is a required course. Not to be taken if credit received for NURS 222.
May require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. [Faculty of Arts]
May require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. [Faculty of Arts]
May require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. [Faculty of Arts]
This course helps students from all disciplines develop practical skills to understand and respond to political division. Students will study different ways to approach division - from finding common ground to embracing opposition - and learn how to apply these lessons in their own lives and communities.
A survey course on Futures Studies. Approaching contemporary issues from a perspective of planning for surprises, identifying both plausible and desirable futures, and plotting strategies for moving from plausible to desirable. Topics may include climate change, economic inequality, the future of work with automation, weakening democracy, refugees, terrorism, pandemics, and conspiracy theories.
A dynamic introduction to interdisciplinary study and to the range of challenges facing society today. Insights of different disciplines in the Faculties of Arts and Science will be brought to bear by instructors in understanding and exploring several core problems and case studies of broad societal significance. The course will incorporate seminar-style discussion, collaborative work, and engaged learning projects. Prerequisite: At least 18 units at the 100 level in the Faculty of Arts and/or the Faculty of Science. (This course is jointly offered by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science). [Faculty of Science]
An overview of leadership models, focusing on the scientific study of leadership, and on leadership as a form of engaged citizenship. Using evidence-based approaches to leadership development and practice, as well as followership perspectives. Prerequisite: At least 18 units at the 100-level in the Faculty of Arts and/or the Faculty of Science. (This course is jointly offered by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science.) [Faculty of Arts]
This interdisciplinary survey course provides an in-depth exploration of grieving and loss. No one is immune to this experience and given the pandemic everyone is experiencing some sort of loss. A grief reaction is based on many factors such as culture, age, gender, previous losses, being an immigrant etc. Students will also learn numerous strategies to help them manage their grieving.
This interdisciplinary survey course provides an in-depth exploration of resilience and what it means to individuals and society in general. Resilience is viewed as an essential component of society to enhance the quality of life for all. The course has a number of experiential components to ensure students not only know what resilience is but to feel it in their bodies. No prerequisite is required.
Loneliness is a growing issue in our society due to factors such as social and demographic changes, technology, isolation, and stigma. The course content will include theories of loneliness and parallel concepts such as social isolation, depression and withdrawal. Strategies will be discussed to deepen understanding about the implications of being lonely.
The purpose of this interdisciplinary course is to examine why and how to pursue joy and happiness in life. Learners examine the importance of joy, happiness and finding a good life through a positive psychology lens. Learners examine notable theory and scientific research related to joy and happiness and learn and apply active strategies to improve their own joy and happiness.
This is a survey course on what is cannabis, how and why it is used. Topics will include: history, harm reduction, benefits, regulation, medical and recreational uses, health effects and risks, treatment options, research evidence, ethics and business practices. Implications of legalization will be discussed. Open to all undergraduate students.
INT D 280 - The Mountain World: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Mountain Studies
View Available ClassesAn interdisciplinary study of the physical and human dimensions of mountain environments. Content includes the physical (glaciers, climate, geology, etc.), biological (flora, fauna, ecology, etc.), physiological (human bodies at altitude, performance, sport, etc.), and cultural (societies, literature's, histories, etc.) dimensions of these unique regions, as well as a critical analysis of the processes of change and influence shaping local and regional mountain environments around the globe, past and present. (Offered jointly by the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and the Faculty of Science) [Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation]
Exploration of intercultural principles and practices, including: the concept of culture and cultural variations; awareness of how culture influences values, beliefs, and actions; understanding of the core intercultural competencies; and competencies and skills critical for studying, working and living globally. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Not open to students with credit in EXT 300.
Exploration of intercultural principles and practices, including: the concept of culture and cultural variations; awareness of how culture influences values, beliefs, and actions; understanding of the core intercultural competencies; and competencies and skills critical for studying, working and living globally. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Not open to students with credit in EXT 300.
Exploration of intercultural principles and practices, including: the concept of culture and cultural variations; awareness of how culture influences values, beliefs, and actions; understanding of the core intercultural competencies; and competencies and skills critical for studying, working and living globally. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Not open to students with credit in EXT 300.
An introduction to the scholarly literature on the theory and practice of leadership. Course content draws on humanities and social science disciplines to analyze effective leadership. The course uses experiential learning to explore topics such as: emotional intelligence, cognitive bias, power and privilege, communication, teamwork, and adaptive leadership. Prerequisite: students must have a minimum of 30 units or consent of the department. [Faculty of Arts]
Economic issues in international agriculture including the world food problem; the role of agriculture in development; agricultural and food trade; biotechnology and associated environmental and globalization issues. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or 102. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 375. (Offered jointly by the Departments of Economics and Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES)). [REES]
This course will explore complex local and global wicked problems that require interdisciplinary leadership solutions. Students will explore novel, ecological approaches to leadership to develop innovation strategies that contribute toward solving these complex problems. Pre- or corequisite: INT D 301. Counts toward the Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies offered by the School of Business in collaboration with the Peter Lougheed Leadership College. [Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences]
Effective: 2026-09-01 INT D 306 - Leadership for Social Innovation
This course will explore complex local and global wicked problems that require interdisciplinary leadership solutions. Students will explore novel, ecological approaches to leadership to develop innovation strategies that contribute toward solving these complex problems. Pre or corequisite: INT D 301. Counts toward the Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies offered by the School of Business in collaboration with the Peter Lougheed School of Leadership. [Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences]
Solving societal problems requires that leaders engage across many different domains, requiring them to understand multiple disciplines of thought. Students will examine leadership in public, private and non-governmental cases as well as their intersections. By the end of the course, students will have a strong understanding for their own personal leadership development path. It is recommended that students have completed at least 60 units of course weight towards their degree prior to registering in this course. Prerequisite: INT D 101 and INT D 207 (or equivalent from list of CILS pre-approved courses at the 200 level).
Effective: 2027-09-01 INT D 307 - Inspired to Lead: Your Leadership Canvas
Solving societal problems requires that leaders engage across many different domains, requiring them to understand multiple disciplines of thought. Students will examine leadership in public, private and non-governmental cases as well as their intersections. By the end of the course, students will have a strong understanding for their own personal leadership development path. It is recommended that students have completed at least 60 units of course weight towards their degree prior to registering in this course. Prerequisite: INT D 101 (or equivalent from list of CILS pre-approved courses that substitute for INT D 101) and INT D 207 (or equivalent from list of CILS pre-approved courses at the 200 level).
Language use and attitudes about language within the socio-cultural context of Canadian Indigenous communities. Addresses issues surrounding the health and survivability of Indigenous languages in different types of family, community, and school contexts. Special attention given to Indigenous language advocacy at the family, band, national, and international levels. Training in effective grant-writing techniques included. Restricted to CILLDI program students. (Offered jointly by the following faculties: Arts; Education; and Native Studies.) Prerequisite: LING 101 or LING 111. [Linguistics]
Provides Canadian Indigenous language speakers with the technical skills needed to digitally archive their languages in a database or on the web with text, sound, images, and video. These digital resources can be incorporated into interactive multimedia resources for access by community-based learners and second-language teachers. Restricted to CILLDI program students. (Offered jointly by the following faculties: Arts; Education; and Native Studies.) Prerequisite: LING 101 or LING 111. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in LING 399 (Techniques for Endangered Language Documentation) or NS 380 (Technologies for Endangered Language Documentation). [Linguistics]
Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. [Faculty of Arts]
Effective: 2026-09-01 INT D 328 - Navigating Democracy
View Available ClassesProvides an exploration of democratic principles, practices, and challenges in Canadian and comparative contexts. Examines key concepts such as representation, participation, pluralism, inclusion and the common good. Encourages critical engagement with different understandings of democracy and its evolving challenges and equips students with the tools to be local and global citizens.
The key issues and challenges of regional planning such as how regional planning will be examined including: historical development of regionalism in Canada and Alberta, how regionalism has helped and hindered the development of communities, nationally, provincially, locally. Students will gain experience in reviewing and critiquing concepts and theories that are characteristic of regionalism. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Open to students in the Undergraduate Program in Planning or Consent of the Instructor.
The characteristics of rural environments that relate to current planning challenges and land use pressures will be examined. Topics such as: changing agricultural practices, rural health issues, planning for rural sustainability and the role of legislation at provincial, regional and intermunicipal levels will be discussed. Many case examples will be used throughout the course. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Open to students in the Undergraduate Program in Planning or consent of the Instructor.
Team-based exploration of the formal elements of games including tabletop games, sports, live-action games, and computer games. Prerequisite: CMPUT 250 or consent of the Program. [Faculty of Arts, Media and Technology Studies]
This course provides a cross-cultural interprofessional learning experience that explores the impact of differences in diet, lifestyle, and food security on patient health and practice. The students also develop an understanding of how education and citizenship influence professional identity and practice. The interdisciplinary course is taught in Italy. Available to students in the Faculties of Nursing, Pharmacy, ALES (Nutrition), and Kinesiology, Sports and Recreation. Students who have completed second year or third year of their respective programs with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the Fall term prior to the course, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Prerequisite: Department consent. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Offered jointly by the Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.)
Mountain Studies is an interdisciplinary field of scholarship emphasizing the interconnections between the cultural and physical dimensions of mountain environments. This senior-level course focuses on the complex processes of change that shaped, and continue to shape, Canada's Western Cordillera, with a specific emphasis on the Rocky, Columbia, and Saint Elias mountains. Melding practice and theory, this lecture-based course draws on scholarship from the across the humanities (history, cultural studies, and literature) and the Earth sciences (geology, glaciology, and meteorology) in order to place on the view the complex historical period of colonial settlement in these mountains, and the intertwining of state and commercial power, science, sport and leisure practices that put these landscapes on the map, literally and figuratively. This course will provide unique educational and training experience for senior undergraduate students interested in mountain places, peoples, and practices. Prerequisite: INT D 280; or EAS 100 or EAS 201; or Consent of the Instructor.
This course provides foundational knowledge, skills and experience in interprofessional health care competencies, including collaborative teamwork development. (Priority will be given to students in health science programs where this is a required course.) (Offered jointly by the following faculties: Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences; Medicine and Dentistry; Nursing; Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation; and Rehabilitation Medicine.) [Health Sciences Council].
This course aims to provide students the opportunity to engage with current literature and experts, and to extend their own research skills as they strive to understand how global citizenship might frame the roles of individuals and communities with which they will interact in increasingly diverse social, economic, and political contexts that are not restricted by geographical or social boundaries. This course will examine select theories and case studies that focus on the constructions of global citizenship, and how citizenship is (has been) lived, denied, recreated and/or re-imagined. [Educational Policy Studies]
Investigation of the nature and use of evidence and models of scientific inquiry as they apply to theory and research in leadership. Students will work in teams to conduct an interdisciplinary leadership project that involves designing an innovative solution to a collectively identified problem. Prerequisite: INT D 301. Counts toward the Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies offered by the Peter Lougheed Leadership College. [Faculty of Science]
Effective: 2026-09-01 INT D 406 - Innovation, Science and Leadership
Investigation of the nature and use of evidence and models of scientific inquiry as they apply to theory and research in leadership. Students will work in teams to conduct an interdisciplinary leadership project that involves designing an innovative solution to a collectively identified problem. Prerequisite: INT D 301. Counts toward the Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies offered by the Peter Lougheed School of Leadership. [Faculty of Science]