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3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
A survey of major works by Geoffrey Chaucer, including The Book of the Duchess, The House of Fame and selections from The Canterbury Tales. This course places these texts within the framework of Chaucer's literary inheritance and cultural milieu and explores the poet's depictions of human psychology, complex representations of gender and misogynist stereotypes, notions of justice, and uneasy relationship with textual authority, whether classical or biblical. Prerequisites: AUENG 102. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in AUENG 321 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
A survey of texts written between the eighth and fifteenth centuries that explores a variety of social issues and the emergence of national identities. Major themes discussed include notions of the monstrous in medieval literature, female identity within chivalric culture, the nature of late medieval subjectivity, female authority, the evolution of private religious devotion, and European identity in the face of a growing awareness of the wider world. Prerequisites: AUENG 102. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in AUENG 325 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Literature of sixteenth-century England, including Shakespeare, showing the influence of Renaissance ideas and literary forms. Prerequisites: 3 units in English at the 100-level. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in AUENG 330.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Literature of the early seventeenth century (excluding Milton) in relation to the intellectual and historical developments of the period. Representative writers include Donne, Jonson, Herbert, Herrick, Marvell, Bacon, Burton, and Wroth. Prerequisites: 3 units in English at the 100-level. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in AUENG 331.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-2L-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Selected works of Shakespeare. Prerequisites: 3 units in English at the 100-level. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENG 233 or 333.
The eighteenth century saw the world change forever through the Industrial Revolution, the transatlantic slave trade, Europe's colonization of North and South America, the rise of women's rights, and more. This course explores the exciting, often scandalous, literature of the period between 1660-1800. Additionally, the course will consider contemporary film and television representations of the era. Prerequisites: AUENG 102 or second-year standing.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
A survey of representations of nonhuman animals in texts ranging from sacred literature to scientific writing that explores humanity's evolving relationship with our fellow creatures. Texts will be drawn from a variety of genres and periods, including poetry and prose from antiquity, biblical texts, medieval romance and devotional literature, early modern philosophical and scientific treatises, and more contemporary writing with direct links to the modern animal rights movement. Readings from theorists of animal studies and ecofeminism will guide our exploration of texts and the questions they raise about our connections with nonhuman animals. Prerequisites: AUENG 102.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Representative works of American literature from discovery and the Puritan migration in the 16th and 17th centuries through the American Civil War (1861- 1865). The course focuses on texts and contexts that explain Canada's nearest neighbour, with a particular focus on how theocratic beginnings gave way to a democratic republic, and how laissez faire became the capitalist enterprise we know today. Slavery and racism, American exceptionalism and westward expansion are key topics. Prerequisites: AUENG 102. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in AUENG 370 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Representative works of American literature since the American Civil War (1861-1865). The course will focus on themes of law and justice in works by canonical and lesser known American writers. Prerequisites: AUENG 102. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in AUENG 371 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Focusing on writing about the land known as Canada prior to its formation as a nation, this course traces and complicates the emergence of early literatures of Canada. Situating readings within their social, historical, and political contexts, we will study diverse literary and cultural texts from a variety of genres, including Indigenous stories, European explorer narratives, travelogues, domestic manuals, political pamphlets, poetry, short stories, novels, and essays. In addition, we will read contemporary writers who speak back to early texts and will consider the role of popular media, advertising, art, and colonial policies. Topics will include indigeneity, settler colonialism, immigration, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, ability, religion, regionalism, and environment.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Focusing on 20 th and 21 st century writing, this course considers how literary and cultural texts reinforce, challenge, and move beyond notions of nation and belonging in the land known as Canada. Situating readings within their social, historical, and political contexts, the course will study diverse texts from a variety of genres, such as comics, graphic novels, poetry, spoken word, short stories, novels, essays, plays, music, art, television, film, and other popular media. Also considers the role of social media, advertising, and government policies in shaping national narratives. Topics will include nation, home, belonging, indigeneity, settler colonialism, immigration, multiculturalism, diaspora, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, ability, religion, regionalism, and environment.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Studies of selected authors, works, periods, topics, and critical approaches. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and instructor interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: 3 units in English at the 100-level.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Studies of selected authors, works, periods, topics, and critical approaches. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and instructor interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: AUENG 102.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Students in this course will study a diverse body of literature for children and young adults written by North American First Nations authors. The work of leading Native theorists will be included so that analysis of these picture books and novels for young people will be informed by and rooted in Indigenous ways of understanding the world. In crafting a method of reading that is grounded in the traditions and concerns of North American First Nations people, students will attend to the ways in which these texts present the oral tradition, locate themselves in specific tribal territories and cultural practices, connect their narratives to the environment, and re-present Indigenous histories. Prerequisites: AUENG 102.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Offers a critical study of literature by First Peoples, including narratives from the oral tradition, fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and personal narratives. Themes will include traditional and contemporary perspectives on gender, cultural and political identity, and spirituality. Multiple critical approaches (aesthetic, linguistic, political, historical, and cultural) will be employed in examining this literature, including selections from Native critical texts. Content, period, and national focus will vary. Prerequisites: Two of AUENG 102, 103, or 104, and 6 units in English at the 200-level [excluding AUENG 215]. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in AUENG 207.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Study of women's writing about nature and environment focusing on various themes relevant to environmental literature, primarily the various ways that the natural world is represented in literature, and the relationship between cultural constructions of nature and cultural constructions of gender, class, race, and sexuality. Works include fiction, poetry, and/or nonfiction. An introduction to several ecofeminist theorists provides a critical framework for exploring images and themes in women's environmental literature. Prerequisites: AUENG 102. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENG 268 (2021), 368, AUENV 268 (2021), 368.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
This course explores the key themes, debates and movements in post colonial literature and theory. Attending to the depth and diversity of postcolonial literatures written in or translated into English, we will read authors from a range of regions, perspectives, cultures and traditions. Topics will include (post)colonialism, imperialism, power, knowledge, subjectivity, language, race, sexuality, gender, representation, decolonization, diaspora and indigeneity. Prerequisites: AUENG 102.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Several contemporary feminist critical approaches will be used to analyze writings by women from various historical periods and areas of the English speaking world. Prerequisites: AUENG 102. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in AUENG 292 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Studies of selected authors, works, periods, topics, and critical approaches. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and instructor interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: AUENG 102.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Studies of selected authors, works, periods, topics, and critical approaches. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and instructor interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: AUENG 102.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)
Intensive study of a specific area of English as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)
Intensive study of a specific area of English as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Continuation of the fiction instruction begun in AUENG 215. The completion of a chapbook-length collection of fiction (20 to 48 pages) is required. Prerequisite: AUENG 215 or consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENG 316 (2023) and AUENG 416.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Advanced study of selected authors, works, periods, and critical approaches. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and faculty interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: Third-year standing.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Advanced study of selected authors, works, periods, and critical approaches. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and faculty interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: Third-year standing.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Advanced study of selected authors, works, periods, and critical approaches. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and faculty interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: Third-year standing.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Advanced study of selected authors, works, periods, and critical approaches. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and faculty interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: Third-year standing.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Introductory analysis of the interrelationships between society and the natural world, environmental consequences, and human perceptions. The characteristics and interactions of physical environmental systems and various facets of resource management (including forestry, agriculture, fisheries, protected areas, endangered species, and pollution) are described and analyzed. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 120 and AUGEO 120 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-3)
Supervised research project and intensive study of a specific area of environmental studies as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: 6 units in Environmental Studies. Note: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Environmental Studies/Science. An application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course. AUENV 201 is classified as a science course.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)
Supervised research project and intensive study of a specific area of environmental studies as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: 6 units in Environmental Studies. Note: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Environmental Studies/Science. An application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course. AUENV 202 is classified as an arts course.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Introduction to fundamentals and applications of Geographic Information Systems. Topics include the nature of geographic data, geo-referencing systems, geographic modelling, data collection and management, and spatial analysis. Practical applications of GIS will be emphasized with the use of appropriate computer software. Prerequisite: Any 100-level science course. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGEO 218 (2021) and AUENV 218.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
This course provides an introduction to the history of sustainability as a concept, contemporary sustainability issues, and some of the diverse perspectives that can be held approaching sustainability. The course will especially focus on introducing aspects of sustainable development especially as it relates to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provide coverage on the interconnections, trade-offs and barriers associated with them.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Analysis of (1) geomorphological processes and agents (such as movement of the earth's crust, volcanism, water, glaciers, waves, currents, wind, and gravity) that create and modify the earth's surface and (2) landforms. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGEO 230 (2021) and AUENV 230. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Study of (1) elements and processes of climate and weather; (2) distributions and regional patterns of climates; and (3) interrelationships among climates, plants, animals, and people. Note: AUGEO 230 need not precede AUGEO 231. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGEO 231 (2021) and AUENV 231. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1.5) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Soil characteristics, formation, processes, occurrence, classification, and management in the natural and modified environment. Prerequisites: 3 units in AUBIO, AUCHE, AUENV, or AUPHY. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 233 and AUGEO 233 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
An introductory methods-based course to establish and develop methods and skills of the environmental science discipline while applying the scientific method in various ecosystems of Alberta. Prerequisite: AUENV 120 or AUBIO 112.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Ecology, conservation, and identification of Alberta's common wildlife species, with a focus on mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. A mandatory field trip will be included. Prerequisites: AUENV 120, AUGEO 120 (2021), AUBIO 112 (2021) or AUBIO 212.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)
Supervised research project and intensive study of a specific area in environmental science as defined by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisites: 6 units in Environmental Studies. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Environmental Studies/Science. An application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course. AUENV 301 is classified as a science course.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)
Supervised research project and intensive study of a specific area in environmental studies as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: 6 units in Environmental Studies. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Environmental Studies. An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course. AUENV 302 is classified as an arts course.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Examination of scientific principles and concepts underlying parks, wilderness and other protected area systems with emphasis on Canada. Topics include history, philosophy, conceptual frameworks, roles in sustainability, and types of biological and geographic designations. Prerequisite: One of AUBIO 253, AUENV 120, AUGEO 120 (2021), consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 320, 420, AUGEO 320 (2021), 420 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Integration of both physical and human phenomena in understanding natural resources, their dimensions and boundaries. Basic concepts in resource analysis and management: the decision-making process, management frameworks and strategies, legislation and regulation, impact assessment, the role of perceptions, attitudes and behaviour, and the impact of public participation/interest groups in the development of natural resources. Prerequisite: One of AUBIO 253, AUENV 120, AUGEO 120 (2021), 230, 231, consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 324 and AUGEO 324 (2021). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Theory and methods of communicating environmental and heritage subject matter to a broad audience. Includes discussion of the history, theory, planning, management, implementation, and evaluation of environmental programs. The course will address a variety of personal and non-personal techniques.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Examination of contemporary debates in, and the evolution of, environmental policy and politics. This course will focus on Canadian issues in a comparative perspective, exploring topics such as environmental political theory, the policy cycle, social movements, international issues, and related case studies. Prerequisite: 3 units in either Environmental Studies/Science or Political Studies. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 328 and AUPOL 328.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)
A 3-week field course that provides students an opportunity to develop skills in research and study design in the field of Environmental Science and Ecology. Students will spend much of the course at the Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station to allow them to fully immerse themselves in their research projects, which could cover the range of ecology, botany, geography, environmental science, and/or environmental studies. Course content also includes instruction in key aspects of conservation biology and resource management. Prerequisites: One of AUSTA 153, AUSTA 213, AUSTA 215, and one of AUENV 218, AUENV 230, AUGEO 218 (2021), AUGEO 230 (2021), AUENV 252, AUBIO 253. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 334, AUENV 334 and AUGEO 334 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Theory and practices in the study and management of wildlife populations and communities. Population dynamics, habitat assessment and management, conservation challenges, and emerging trends. Computational models and assignments aid theoretical understanding of material. Prerequisites: AUBIO 253; AUSTA 215.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Examination of the relationships between the economy and the environment. Emphasis is placed on the application of economic analysis to various environmental issues. Prerequisite: AUECO 101. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 341 and AUECO 341.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Systematic study of the dynamic interchange between people and their social and physical environmental contexts. Topics include theories of environmental perception, the effects of crowding, the impact of natural/urban settings, the effects of building design and colours, and managing limited resources. Prerequisites: AUPSY 103; third- year standing. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 344 and AUPSY 344.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
This course examines the complexities and tensions in formulating religious responses to environmental problems. It looks at how eco justice, stewardship, ecological spirituality, and ecofeminism integrate Christian traditions with environmental responsibility. It also devotes substantial time to outlining the ways place-based identities address issues related to colonialism, environmental racism, technology and community. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 345 and AUREL 345.
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)
Introduction to the basic concepts of conservation biology. The scope of conservation biology and levels of biodiversity are explored, as are aspects of tropical ecology related to conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253, AUSTA 215, and consent of the instructor(s) based on successful completion of the selection process. Note: This course is intended to be taken in sequence with AUBIO 459 or AUENV 459. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 350 and AUBIO 350.
Effective: 2026-09-01 AUENV 350 - Conservation and Biodiversity
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Introduction to conservation biology. The scope of conservation biology and levels of biodiversity are explored using an integrative approach from the individual to the ecosystem level. Threats to biodiversity as well as human dimensions of conservation will be discussed. Topics are presented seminar-style with students expected to take leadership roles in leading discussions. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253 and AUSTA 215. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 350 and AUENV 350.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Analysis of the spatial patterns of biotic systems and species. The course examines their past and present distribution patterns in the context of biological and ecological processes and human impacts. The course employs several methods of analysis, including geographic information systems. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGEO 351 (2021), AUENV 351 and AUBIO 351. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Introduction to the biological, chemical and physical features of freshwater ecosystems, and how they relate to ecological processes in and adjacent to aquatic systems. The course will examine the role of ecological patterns in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, with an emphasis on freshwater systems and their management in western Canada. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 354, AUBIO 354, and AUGEO 354 (2021). The course requires participation in a field trip. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Investigation of the philosophical and social issues related to technology and the environment. The natural/artificial distinction, different senses of environment and the ways we understand, package, and manage nature form the foundation of the course. Issues in environmental ethics are also addressed. Thinkers may include Marx, Heidegger, Marcel, Borgmann, Winner, Singer, Regan, and others. Prerequisite: None, but AUPHI 350 would be useful. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 355 and AUPHI 355.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Theoretical and empirical examination of the connection between the natural environment and the social world. This involves inquiry into the sociological dimensions of some major contemporary environmental problems, including air, water and soil pollution, decreased biodiversity, deforestation, climate change, and ozone depletion. Particular attention is paid to the social and political connections among issues of industrialization, development, globalization, inequality, gender, social change and environmental destruction. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and AUENV 120 (or its crosslisted equivalent). Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 358 and AUSOC 358.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
What stories do landscapes tell humans? What consequences do climate change, digital spaces and biotechnology have on how humans receive and preserve those stories? This course analyzes what is culturally, ecologically and religiously at stake in the inherited narratives humans have about the land. It does so by investigating stories about nature in creative, philosophical and religious writing. It focuses on the ways human experiences in forests, deserts, snow and water have been used as resources to challenge problems of race, injustice and violence in modern life. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 365 and AUREL 365.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Study of women's writing about nature and environment focusing on various themes relevant to environmental literature, primarily the various ways that the natural world is represented in literature, and the relationship between cultural constructions of nature and cultural constructions of gender, class, race, and sexuality. Works include fiction, poetry, and/or nonfiction. An introduction to several ecofeminist theorists provides a critical framework for exploring images and themes in women's environmental literature. Prerequisites: AUENG 102. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 268 (2021), 368, AUENG 268 (2021), 368.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Historical examination of the dynamic interrelationships between the natural world and humans, with a focus on Canadian issues within a North American context. Topics and perspectives will include: Indigenous peoples, colonization, fur trade, exploration, settlement, western agriculture, science, and the conservation movement. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 375, 475, AUHIS 375, 475.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-3)
Supervised research project and intensive study of a specific area in environmental science as defined by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisites: 6 units in Environmental Studies. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Environmental Studies/Science. An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course. AUENV 401 is classified as a science courses.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)
Supervised research project and intensive study of a specific area in environmental studies as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: 6 units in Environmental Studies. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Environmental Studies. An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course. AUENV 402 is classified as an arts course.
Advanced study of a selected topic in environmental studies. Focus and content of each course are determined by student and faculty interests, and vary from year to year. Prerequisites: Third-year standing or consent of the instructor; previous course(s) in Environmental Studies and other disciplines as determined by the instructor.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Examination of scientific principles and concepts underlying parks, wilderness, and other protected area systems with emphasis on Canada. Topics include history, philosophy, conceptual frameworks, roles in sustainability, and types of biological and geographical designations. Prerequisite: One of AUBIO 253, AUENV 120, AUGEO 120 (2021); and one of AUBIO 350, 351, 459, AUENV 324, 350, 459, AUGEO 324 (2021), 351 (2021). Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 320, 420, AUGEO 320 (2021), 420 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Overview of the historical developments, past and current impacts, and changing roles of the field of environmental science. Prerequisites: One of AUBIO 350, AUENV 320, 324, 350, 420, AUGEO 320 (2021), 324 (2021), 420 (2021) and at least fourth-year standing. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 421 and AUGEO 421 (2021).
Effective: 2026-09-01 AUENV 421 - Environmental Science and Sustainability Studies Capstone
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Overview of the historical developments, past and current impacts, and changing roles of the field of environmental science and sustainability studies. Prerequisites: One of AUBIO 350, AUENV 220, 320, 324, 350, 420, AUGEO 320 (2021), 324 (2021), 420 (2021) and at least fourth-year standing. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 421 and AUGEO 421 (2021).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
History and theory of environmental impact assessment; legislative and policy frameworks; role in resource planning; methods and techniques for the assessment of impacts; future directions. Prerequisites: One of AUENV 324, AUGEO 324 (2021), and AUBIO 253. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 425, AUGEO 425 (2021). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. This course provides students an opportunity to develop familiarity and critical reasoning about the empirical evidence for and science behind the global climate crisis. With a global reach, we will consider the international scope of climate change, but a focus will be placed on developing a Canadian context. This is a seminar-style course - one driven by discussion and in which students will take on leadership roles of introducing materials and guiding discussions. Prerequisites: Third-year standing. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 431 and AUENV 331 (2024).
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This 3-week, residential field course develops advanced skills for field studies in environmental science and ecology. Through independent research projects, students will design and execute a field-based project, analyze and interpret the data, and present the results in a written and oral format. Students will also gain experience with common field techniques and more advanced statistical analyses. Prerequisites: AUSTA 215 and AUBIO 253; one of AUBIO 315, AUENV 324, AUENV/AUBIO 334, AUBIO 459 or AUENV 459; and consent of the instructor.
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0_2W) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Field course that addresses problems of biodiversity and conservation in tropical environments. The student participates in field workshops, and designs and conducts their own field project to answer questions related to ecological and biological conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 350 or AUENV 350, and consent of the instructors based on successful completion of the selection process. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 459 and AUENV 459. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Historical examination of the dynamic interrelationships between the natural world and humans, with a focus on Canadian issues within a North American context. Topics and perspectives will include: Indigenous peoples, colonization, fur trade, exploration, settlement, western agriculture, science, and the conservation movement. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 375, 475, AUHIS 375, 475.
Introduction to the fundamental concepts and issues in educational psychology. The focus is on the child from preschool to adolescence through examination of learning and instruction, individual differences, motivation, assessment, and classroom management. Prerequisite: AUPSY 103.
1-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
0 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
1-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
1-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
0 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
1-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
1-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
0 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
1-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
1-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
0 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
1-6 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Selected topics in the study of Fine Arts. Content may vary from course to course. Topics and credit value announced prior to registration period. Prerequisites: Varies according to topic.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
AUFRE 101 and 102 are designed to develop ability in reading and writing French, with a strong emphasis on the development of comprehension and oral communication skills. During this process the student participates in a wide variety of interactive activities and is also exposed to contemporary francophone culture. These two courses not only encourage the student to think critically about the principles of grammar as they relate to the French language, but also stimulate an in-depth understanding of the principles by which language functions in general. These two courses also lead the student through the steps of reflective learning as they consider and discuss language learning strategies. Notes: The course is not open to a student with credit in French 20, or to a student with French 30 or equivalent.
Effective: 2026-09-01 AUFRE 101 - Beginners' French I
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
AUFRE 101 and 102 are designed to develop ability in reading and writing French, with a strong emphasis on the development of comprehension and oral communication skills. During this process the student participates in a wide variety of interactive activities and is also exposed to contemporary francophone culture. These two courses not only encourage the student to think critically about the principles of grammar as they relate to the French language, but also stimulate an in-depth understanding of the principles by which language functions in general. These two courses also lead the student through the steps of reflective learning as they consider and discuss language learning strategies. Notes: The course is not open to a student with credit in French 30-1 or equivalent.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Spring / Summer, Delayed
Continuation of AUFRE 101. Prerequisite: French 20 or AUFRE 101 or consent of the instructor. Notes: The course is not open to a student with French 30 or equivalent.
Effective: 2026-09-01 AUFRE 102 - Beginners' French II
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Continuation of AUFRE 101. Prerequisite: AUFRE 101 or consent of the instructor. Notes: The course is open to a student with French 30-1 or equivalent.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Intensive training in spoken and written French. The major focus is on communication. Prerequisite: French 30 or AUFRE 102.
Effective: 2026-09-01 AUFRE 201 - Intermediate French I
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Intensive training in spoken and written French. The major focus is on communication. Prerequisite: French 30 cum DELF 1 or DELF 2 or AUFRE 102.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Further development of the speaking, reading, and writing skills acquired in AUFRE 201. The major focus is on formal grammar. Prerequisite: One of AUFRE 201; French 31a or 31b or 31c, with a sufficient score on the on-line placement test; French Language Arts 20 or 30 (equal to French immersion), with a sufficient score on the on-line placement test; consent of the instructor.
Effective: 2026-09-01 AUFRE 202 - Intermediate French II
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Further development of the speaking, reading, and writing skills acquired in AUFRE 201. The major focus is on formal grammar. Prerequisite: One of AUFRE 201 or French 30-1 cum DELF 1 or DELF 2.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 4-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
As a normal sequel to AUFRE 202, the course develops further the speaking, reading, and writing skills acquired at the Intermediate level. The major focus is on formal grammar. Prerequisite: One of AUFRE 202; French 31a or 31b or 31c, with a sufficient score on the on-line placement test; French Language Arts 20 or 30 (equal to French immersion), with a sufficient score on the on-line placement test; consent of the instructor.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Study of selected topics in French literature. Focus and content of each course will vary from year to year.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)
Intensive study of the French language. Prerequisite: AUFRE 301 or consent of the instructor. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)
By working in an African, Asian, or Latin American country in projects dealing with such issues as health care, water aid,sustainable farming, developing cooperatives, and education, the student becomes familiar with various aspects of an integrated approach to development. Prerequisite: Consent of the selection committee. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGDS 223, 323, AUSPA 241, 341.
6 units (fi 12)(VAR, 3-0-0)
Preparation of a literature review, and research proposal, and presentation. Research may be participatory, qualitative, archival, community based, and may include a practical component. Classes will provide supportive and critical analysis throughout students research process and examine issues, theories, and practices central to global and development studies and social change. This course integrates the varied disciplinary approaches and practices experienced throughout the program. Prerequisites: Third or fourth year standing. Only open to majors in IDS-Global and Development Studies. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGDS 400 and AUPOL 400.
0 units (fi 12)(VAR, 3-0-0)
Preparation of a literature review, and research proposal, and presentation. Research may be participatory, qualitative, archival, community based, and may include a practical component. Classes will provide supportive and critical analysis throughout students research process and examine issues, theories, and practices central to global and development studies and social change. This course integrates the varied disciplinary approaches and practices experienced throughout the program. Prerequisites: Third or fourth year standing. Only open to majors in IDS-Global and Development Studies. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGDS 400 and AUPOL 400.
6 units (fi 12)(VAR, 3-0-0)
Preparation of a literature review, and research proposal, and presentation. Research may be participatory, qualitative, archival, community based, and may include a practical component. Classes will provide supportive and critical analysis throughout students research process and examine issues, theories, and practices central to global and development studies and social change. This course integrates the varied disciplinary approaches and practices experienced throughout the program. Prerequisites: Third or fourth year standing. Only open to majors in IDS-Global and Development Studies. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGDS 400 and AUPOL 400.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Examination of the biophysical environments, resources, economics, and settlements of northern regions of Canada. Prerequisites: One of AUPED 184, 283, 284, 286; 3 units in Geography and consent of the instructor. Notes: This course is intended to be taken in sequence with AUGEO 343 or AUPED 388. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGEO 341 and AUPED 387. AUGEO 341 is classified as an arts course.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
German 101 and 102 are designed to develop ability in reading and writing German, with a strong emphasis on the development of comprehension and oral communication skills. During this process, the student participates in a wide variety of interactive activities and is also exposed to contemporary culture of German-speaking countries. These two courses not only encourage the student to think critically about the principles of grammar as they relate to the German language, but also stimulate an in-depth understanding of the principles by which language functions in general. These two courses also lead the student through the steps of reflective learning as they consider and discuss language learning strategies. Notes: The course is not open to a student with credit in German 30.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Continuation of AUGER 101. Prerequisite: AUGER 101. Notes: The course is not open to a student with credit in German 30.
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1) Open Study: Delayed, Spring / Summer
Designed to develop fluency in speaking, with emphasis on comprehension and writing skills. The essential rules of grammar are studied. Prerequisite: One of AUGER 102 or demonstration of AUGER 102 equivalency by means of a placement examination administered by the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGER 200, 201.