This course provides you with the basic skills required to successfully administer a sport and/or physical education program.

Speech and movement improvisation with an emphasis on imaginative development will be included. It will be an introduction to the process of acting and to dramatic form.

This course examines the history of science and technology from the earliest times to the 21st century. Although the Western tradition will be emphasized, consideration will also be given to scientific and technological developments in other global civilizations.

This is an introduction to the central issues in contemporary philosophy of science. Topics may include theory of evaluation, paradigm shifts and theory change, laws of nature, causation and explanation, the rationality of science and its social and historical setting.

This course is an introduction to the questions of what it means to be a person and to have a mind. The relationship of philosophical ideas to scientific investigations of mental phenomena will be studied. Topics may include the mind-body relationship, personal identity, computer models of mind, sensation and emotion, and consciousness.

An introduction to the methods and skills used in effective, ethical, and anti-oppressive social work practice. The historical and theoretical contexts of social work will be examined as well as the impact of marginalization and oppression on individuals, families, and communities. Appropriate use of communication, counselling, and effective interview methods will be applied to example scenarios as students develop awareness of the factors that shape the practice of social work.

An introductory investigation of the school context from the vantage points of students, teachers and others involved in education. The course includes 3 hours of on-campus work each week and 30-40 hours of field experience in both elementary and secondary classrooms over the term.

A study of musical thought from classical Greek civilization and a historical survey of music from Medieval Period through the Renaissance. Students will be introduced to the musical terminology and concepts of the periods under study. They will develop skills of aural recognition, writing, research methods and correct bibliographic practices.

This course introduces students to a selection of skilled trades occupations, focusing on foundational knowledge and trades-specific skills. This course encompasses theory components and the practical application of skills in a lab environment. Students will have the opportunity to explore various trades offered by NWP, discover their interests and assess their aptitude for skilled trades.

The origins and development of theatre art; introduction to theatre aesthetics; group exploration of some of the craft and experience of theatre performance; attendance at live theatre performances.

This course examines the basic premises and therapeutic processes that characterize various theoretical approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. Four major schools in psychology will be studied: Psychodynamic (Freudian, Jungian, & Adlerian), Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural, Humanistic (Rogerian, Gestalt, & Existentialism), and contextual and Systemic (Family, Feminist, & Multi-cultural). Emphasis is placed on critical analysis of the various approaches as well as self-reflection in relation to values, beliefs, assumptions about human nature, and the worldview.

Students will become familiar with the basic linguistic differences and principles of translation between English and French. Through the acquisition of theoretical concepts, notions of contrastive linguistics, analysis and regular translations exercises, students will learn to transfer texts from French into English and from English into French. The course will be taught in French.

This course provides exposure to the techniques, theories, and practices of video production. It is designed to improve and nurture students’ creative potential through video media. Students will learn how to direct with a camera, work with actors, story boarding, lighting, sound, and the production of a student video project.

This practicum in acute care settings further develops knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NS2240 and NS2160. The focus is on assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation in paper and digital formats.

This course studies mankind through primate and cultural evolution, symbolic systems, cultural theory and culture change.

An introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry, protein structure and function: lipids and the structure of biological membranes, nucleotides and the structure of nucleic acids, bioenergetics and the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogen; the integration and regulation of cellular metabolism. This course is intended for students who require a one-term introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry and for students who intend to take further courses in biochemistry.

Introductory Cree I is a general introduction to Plains Cree (Y dialect) grammar, and vocabulary with an emphasis in the practice in speaking and working in the language laboratory.

Introductory Cree II is a general introduction to Plains Cree (Y dialect) grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis in the practice in speaking and working in the language laboratory.

This course introduces students to computer hardware and the Windows operating system. The focus is on touch keyboarding to master alphabetic, numeric, and information copy.

This course examines the theory, methods, and substance of sociology. How societies and individuals are shaped and modified by culture, socialization, deviance, stratification, group processes, industrialization and social movements will be covered.