This is an introduction to the study and analysis of crime from a sociological perspective. The course attempts to answer a number of questions. How much crime is there in Canada? Who are the criminals and what are they like? Why do people engage in criminal behaviour? What are we doing to stop or at least reduce crime in our society?

This course will provide the student with employment related experience in an industry work site placement. The course will help develop foundation skills in a specific occupation. Delivery Option: Fairview Campus

This course is designed to provide students with ample information on the recognized Trades in Alberta. Additionally, students will learn to develop their skills in terminology and safe procedures of the chosen occupation. This course will be delivered concurrently with TO110. Delivery Option: Fairview Campus Only

Students will learn culinary and kitchen practices while gaining a more thorough understanding of restaurant and hotel food operations. Culinary topics of study include food safety, stocks and soups, sauces, main dishes, appetizers, sides, and desserts. Students will study menu planning and costing; perform culinary research; and plan, cost, and prepare a 4-course dinner. Overall, the focus will be on excellent culinary standards and operations. Students must have completed Food Safe, Basic First Aid, and WHMIS certifications prior to working in the kitchen.

Students will gain knowledge and skills in teaching music, visual arts, drama, and dance in K-6 classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on foundational knowledge, language, histories, and significant works within the fine arts disciplines. Additionally, the course will apply culturally responsive pedagogy to explore fine arts through diverse cultural perspectives, with particular attention to Indigenous perspectives.

This course builds on the knowledge gained in ED3400.  The study of the components necessary for effective literacy instruction is built on by approaching planning that is based on student needs. Preservice students will design long-range, unit, and lesson plans.  They will examine how literacy assessments inform mastery and differentiation and to meet the needs of all students.  In this course, students will look specifically at the needs and strengths of English as an Additional Language (EAL) students, Indigenous students, students performing below grade level, as well as students whose learning may be influenced by coming from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

This course is designed to deepen understanding of elementary math curricular content and effective teaching strategies, grounded in research, best practices, and child development principles. Students will learn to use curriculum documents and other resources to guide lesson planning, instruction, and assessment. The course emphasizes creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences, incorporating a variety of teaching strategies and assessment methods to support all learners. Educators will also focus on making informed, evidence-based decisions about their teaching, addressing contextual factors, and fostering a classroom environment where every student can thrive in mathematics. This course will promote the importance of life-long learning and ongoing professional development.

Students will develop knowledge and skills for teaching Physical Education, Health, and Wellness in K-6 classrooms. This course integrates theory with practical application, equipping students to design and deliver engaging, effective, and meaningful Physical Education and Wellness programs in diverse educational settings. Emphasis will be placed on theories and approaches related to physical literacy, as well as relevant health and wellness topics, including curriculum planning, teaching strategies, evaluation methods, resource utilization, and research.

This course examines foundational concepts, practices, and skills relevant to science education. Pedagogical perspectives and knowledge of child development will broaden students’ understanding of the role of a teacher in fostering wonder and connecting science to children’s everyday lives. A focus will be placed on instructional approaches allowing for curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry while exploring curriculum. Students develop skills in designing, implementing, and assessing engaging learning experiences to gain confidence and preparedness for teaching science to diverse learners.

This course will explore foundational concepts and theories central to effective instruction in K-6 social studies classrooms. This course aims to introduce students’ understanding of pedagogical approaches for presenting historical and contemporary principles, ideas, and knowledge within meaningful contexts, with a focus on culturally responsive teaching to better plan, prepare and teach students in an elementary social studies context. Students will engage in developing an understanding, respect, and appreciation for the histories, cultures, languages, contributions, perspectives, and contemporary experiences of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.

Introduction to the practice of dance writing and creation through an aesthetic-comparative, critical and analytic lens.

This course provides an introduction to computer communications and computer networks. Topics will include communication hardware and software, protocols, local area and wide area networks, and network management.

This course focuses on the fundamentals of Data Science methods to extract nontrivial, previously unknown, and potentially useful information from databases. It covers data exploration and preparation, data visualization, and computing with data using machine learning algorithms for tasks such as classification, clustering, and outlier detection in structured datasets, along with model evaluation techniques.

This course covers the information required for dental office assistants to file Alberta Health Care billing, business functions related to the medical office, booking and scheduling, and different branches of dentistry and related specialties. This course will give students a full understanding of the job demands and essentials such as understanding Alberta's dental fee guides, codes, insurance company guidelines, billing procedures, and dental payment plans. Students will learn how to deal with estimates and general dental office procedures. A brief presentation on British Columbia and Northwest Territories billing guidelines will be included as required by the student population.

This course teaches the inner workings of a busy dental office and covers the information required for students to work in a dental office environment including dental and health care organizations, dental records, legal and ethical issues, confidentiality, conflict resolution, communication, nonviolent crisis intervention, emergencies, security, self-examination, team work and stress management.

Students are expected to use proper dental terminology and identify normal tooth anatomy, function, eruption and dental formula. Students learn to instruct clients on dental home care procedures. Common dental problems and diseases are covered with emphasis on small animal and equine patients. Proper use, care and maintenance of dental equipment is covered. Principles of dental radiography are discussed. Proficiency in basic dental prophylaxis will be developed using live animals and cadavers.

The dental sciences terminology course focuses on accurate spelling and pronunciation of oro-facial anatomy and dental words, as well as identification and uses of abbreviations, symbols, pharmacological and oro-facial terms for recording patient care. Preventive and restorative treatments are discussed, as well as the tooth histology and development.

Biological, cognitive and social aspects of psychological development will be explored, with special emphasis on infancy, childhood and adolescence.

Students will learn the principles of radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography and endoscopy. Identification, use, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies is covered with emphasis on safety. Students will learn to position patients, operate equipment and develop images that produce diagnostic quality results.

This course covers techniques for solving differential equations, including first-order equations, second-order linear equations (reduction of order, variation of parameters), the Laplace transform, linear systems, and power series solutions. Applications include separation of variables for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), along with topics in Taylor and Fourier series, and convergence tests.