Instruction offered by the University and individual Faculties depending on the topic(s) being covered.
Junior Courses
University201
Global Challenges Inquiry I
Students will engage in inquiry-based learning to explore solutions to a complex, socially relevant problem using knowledge, evidence, and methods from multiple disciplines, under the guidance of University of Calgary experts. Examples of problems include poverty, water and food security, child health, racial conflict, and gender discrimination. Course Hours:3 units; H(3-0.5S) Prerequisite(s):Completed fewer than 18 units at the time of registration. Notes:1) A day-long Global Challenges Conference during Block Week is a required component of this course and must be completed to earn a passing grade. The 0.5 seminar hours account for the day-long conference. Because the conference is mandatory, registration in the course is closed the day previous to the conference. 2) Students with AP or IB credit or in second year with 18 units or more completed may seek consent to enrol from the Faculty of Arts.
Students will continue to engage in inquiry-based learning to explore solutions to a complex, socially relevant problem using knowledge, evidence, and methods from multiple disciplines, under the guidance of University of Calgary experts. Course Hours:3 units; H(3-2.5S) Prerequisite(s):University 201 and completed fewer than 18 units at the time of registration. Notes:1) Students must register in the same section of 203 in which they were registered in University 201 in the Fall Term. 2) A one-week Global Challenges Conference held during Block Week is a required component of this course and must be completed to earn a passing grade. The 2.5 seminar hours account for the week-long conference. Because the conference is mandatory, registration in the course is closed the day previous to the start of the conference. 3) Students who have completed 18 units or more at the time of registration may seek consent to enrol from the Director of the College of Discovery, Creativity and Innovation.
Learning Beyond High School: Theories and Practices
Theories, research and practice regarding learning and thinking in adult learners. The importance of metacognition, attention, memory, emotions, motivation and attitudes to learning will be discussed. Students will be expected to apply the theory and research to their own learning experiences. Course Hours:3 units; H(3-0) Antirequisite(s):Credit for University 205 and Educational Psychology 205 will not be allowed.
A seminar-based survey course which examines principles, practices, obstacles and opportunities pertaining to sustainability. Potential issues to be explored include: Sustainability: Origins, Principles and Practices; Sustainable Development; Planning for Sustainability: The Campus, The City and Beyond; Resource Audits + Sustainability; Corporations and Responsibility; Government and Governance; Climate Change. Course Hours:3 units; H(3-0) Notes:This course is intended to be accessible to all students from any Faculty.
Consideration of poisons from two different perspectives, science and literature. Using a problem-based approach, students will not only learn what makes a poison effective but also the essence of good story-telling. Course Hours:3 units; H(3S-0)
An application of theory in a community or workplace setting. Course Hours:3 units; H(0-4) Prerequisite(s):Consent of the student's faculty. Notes:Information regarding procedures to be followed in registering for this course is available from Associate Deans (Student Affairs) of undergraduate faculties and the Registrar. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
A multidisciplinary course addressing issues in research with human subjects. Topics include theoretical approaches to understanding ethics, respect for persons, benefit and harm, confidentiality and publication, and selection of research subjects. Taught by a multidisciplinary team with very broad experience on research ethics boards. Course Hours:3 units; H(3-0) Prerequisite(s):Consent of the Course Co-ordinator.
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