This is a study of representative modern works by Canadian authors written mainly between 1925 and the 1960s. The course includes authors like Mitchell, Roy, Ross, Laurence, O'Hagan, Davies, Atwood, Purdy, Lane, and Birney.

A study of development and structure of Canadian society, including such topics as French-English relations, multiculturalism, regionalism, nationalism, native rights and social inequality and conflict.

The purpose of this course is to gain some understanding of how modern software is developed and deployed. Students will work in teams to complete a project of their own choosing but must first receive approval from the instructor. Student teams will be expected to successfully navigate their project through all phases of the software lifecycle. Reports and presentations will be expected at various stages of the project development.

Introduces methods of literary research as an in-depth process through one or more case studies.

A structural and functional dissection of a eukaryotic cell with emphasis on the techniques of modern cell biology. Detection of specific molecules at the ultrastructural level; plasma membrane structure and function; cytoskeletal involvement in intracellular transport, mitosis and cytokinesis; the endomembrane system, protein targeting, exocytosis and endocytosis; nuclear structure and function; cell cycle control and cancer.

This course is designed to prepare students for CSEP-CPT Certification, the Canadian standard for the field of personal training. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in exercise prescription and counseling techniques. Students prepare for the CPT core competencies in counseling, motivation, and fitness, including exercise demonstration and technique, equipment selection, exercise prescription and modification, program design and planning. Upon completion, students will fulfill both the written and practical exams of the CSEP Health and Fitness Program, Personal Trainer Certification.

Major concepts include: inorganic nomenclature; modern atomic structure, orbitals; ionic and covalent bonding, hydrogen bonding, metallic bonding, Van der Waal forces, ionization, electronegativity, VSEPR; solutions, stoichiometry, empirical formulas, percent composition, pH, molarity, equilibrium, Arrhenius acids and bases.

Course concepts include: thermochemical changes; electrochemical changes; chemical equilibrium focusing on acid-base systems; and chemical reactions of select classes of organic compounds. Energy changes and safety are emphasized.

This is an introductory course providing insight into children's development from conception to age two. This course provides an overview of principles, domains, and major theories of children’s development and influences on development during the prenatal and neonatal stages, as well as during infancy and toddlerhood. The relationship between theory and practice in infant-toddler programs is also examined.

This course focuses on the physical, cognitive, creative, and psychosocial development of children from 2-6 years of age and factors that contributes to individuals variations in development. Theoretical perspectives and research findings that contribute to our understanding of child development will be examined, as well as their implications for practice in Early Learning and Child Care settings.

Students will gain experience performing choral literature from a variety of periods and genres.

This is the second year of participation in Choral Ensemble.

The primary aim of this course is to introduce the peoples and cultures of the North Circumpolar Region through an ethnographic and anthropological study of the traditional cultures and contemporary peoples of the Circumpolar North. The focus will be on the comparative study of indigenous Arctic and sub-Arctic societies. It will examine both the archaeological and ethnological considerations of northern societies of the Old and New Worlds.

This course has been created for individuals who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to work on Classic Harley-Davidson® V-Twin Powertrains, within the model-year range 1970-1995. The course provides an opportunity to learn engine machining skills, building Harley-Davidson engines the "Old School" way.

This course will allow students to broaden their knowlege of the history & engineering changes to classis Harely-Davidson Powertrains (1970-1995). This course will begin with a brief history of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, then into the theory behind HD-295.

Skills in personal management, professionalism, and communications with clients, coworkers and employers will be taught. Students will learn to provide client education and grief counselling. The student is required to discuss relevant legislation and provisions with respect to ethics and jurisprudence. Discussion on codes of practice, animal rights are included.

Development of skills for practical nursing. Focus is on skill attainment, clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, safe nursing practice, and safe client care.

The Clinical Placement Course is designed to provide the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) student exposure to diverse patients across the lifespan to facilitate application of newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice in a health care facility Emergency Department.

The clinical placement provides the opportunity for the student to incorporate assessments, pharmacology, and skills in the treatment of patients of all ages. Students will act as a member of the multidisciplinary health team and develop an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of other health professionals while developing strategies to work effectively within a team setting.

Students are assigned to an RN or LPN for the duration of their placement and will perform skills under direct and indirect supervision. While on placement, the student acts as a role model for the profession and ambassador for Northwestern Polytechnic, while integrating the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice into their professional practice. The student will maintain the highest level of professionalism throughout the placement while integrating leadership, history, assessment, clinical presentations, and diagnostic findings into the treatment of the patient.

During this clinical placement you will experience the role of the health care aide by working under the direction of a regulated health-care professional. You will have the opportunity to work in a continuing care setting such as home care, supportive living (designated supportive living or DSL), senior lodges, long term care, and group homes.

Under the direction of a regulated health-care professional, learners will work in a health-care setting such as continuing care or acute care, providing person-centred care and support for clients and their families.