Providing students with a course that focuses on innovation and problem solving, the Student Entrepreneurship Lab is where ideas are turned into real products and services that make a positive impact on the NWP campus and our community. Students will brainstorm and bring new ideas to market, develop prototypes, engage with interdisciplinary faculty and industry partners' expertise, and learn the fundamental skills necessary for entrepreneurs across all industries.

This course focuses on how the child's physical environment supports social, cognitive, physical and emotional development through the early childhood years. Students will analyze specific components of high quality environments for young children and will learn important principles that can be applied to the design of indoor and outdoor play environments for preschool children.

This main focus of this introductory course is cellular functions in the human body with special emphasis on systems that respond and adapt to exercise stress.

In this introduction to the ethical principles of social work practice, students will explore the theoretical foundations of the codes and frameworks which inform social work professionals as they navigate ethical dilemmas and issues. Students will also reflect on the diverse value systems in Canadian society and the interactions between personal and professional values.

The course provides a hands on approach to evidence-informed nursing practice. This includes formulating clinical questions, systematic searching of electronic databases, reading, interpreting and critically appraising health research. Emphasis is on developing thinking and information literacy skills necessary to be an astute research consumer, and using evidence to inform clinical decision making.

This course is intended to familiarize the student with the comprehensive use and professional application of computers in daily office activities. Students will be expected to develop a core level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access. This course also introduces the current operating system, computer terminology, electronic file management and business math concepts.

This course covers expert level concepts and techniques of Microsoft Excel through lectures, demonstrations, and hands on practical applications. Students will learn how to prepare and format a worksheet, maintain and enhance workbooks, advanced formatting, formulas and data management, and managing and integrating data. Students will be prepared to successfully challenge the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification Exam and attain this globally recognized certificate directly from Microsoft.

The lecture, laboratory experience and supplementary readings are designed to promote an understanding o the physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise. Successful completion of the course requirements will enable one to understand the basic function of various physiological systems; describe the various physiological changes that occur during acute exercise and the various adaptations to different forms of exercise training and environmental influence; understand the basic ergometry and other laboratory instrumentation for evaluating physiological responses to exercise; and experience exercise stress in a laboratory setting as a participant and tester.

Formerly CT3120 A project-based course dealing with the design and implementation of behaviour-based robots to accomplish specific tasks. Students work in groups and are introduced to concepts in sensor technologies, sensor data processing, motion control, embedded system design, real-time programming and behaviour arbitration.

A project-based course dealing with the design and implementation of behaviour-based robots to accomplish specific tasks. Students work in groups and are introduced to concepts in sensor technologies, sensor data processing, motion control, embedded system design, real-time programming and behaviour arbitration.

This course builds on the fundamental principles and practical skills covered in Farm Operations I. In this hands-on course students will learn basic operations and safety requirements when using farm equipment. Included in this course is Alberta Air Brakes (Q Endorsement) curriculum and assessments.

This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding required to safely operate commercial vehicles, with a focus on farm-related transportation needs. This comprehensive training program encompasses both theoretical and practical elements, utilizing the curriculum set by the Alberta Ministry of Transportation.

Field experiences afford students an opportunity to apply their learning to direct social work practice. Students will develop practical skills and intervention strategies while working under the supervision of practicing social workers. A seminar component will require students to reflect upon and evaluate their practicum and how they have applied the values, knowledge and skills taught in their core courses.

The field experience preparation course is intended to provide students with a chance to review, integrate, and consolidate their social work learning before joining a professional practice environment. Students will have a chance to discuss professional conduct and social work practice in example scenarios. Methods of reflection and identifying and implementing learning within the field experience will also be examined.

This course seeks to develop an in depth appreciation and understanding of digital design as it relates to the commercial workplace. This will provide the student with practical experience in a working environment. This course may be taken in the second year.

The field trip may include attendance at an animal care related conference and/or tour of veterinary clinics and related facilities. Students will be required to cover field trip personal expenses such as meals.

The objectives of financial management and financial decision making are explored in this course. The approach is practical in nature with an emphasis on cash flow analysis, working capital management, and financial planning.

To further the students' oral and written communication skills in the German language and their knowledge of German grammar, vocabulary, literature and culture, with the emphasis being placed on the application of structures and vocabulary through compositions, conversation, oral presentations and discussion of literary reading selections.

Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in fitness assessment and counseling techniques.

This course provides foundations specific to administration and management of the fitness industry and personal training professionals.