Spring Sessions 2012

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Spring Term 1: April 30 - May 17

Tuition deposit & Application deadline: April 24

Spring Term 2: May 22 - June 8

Tuition deposit & Application deadline: May 15

Summer Term: June 11 - August 31

Tuition deposit & Application deadline: June 4

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King's hosts two sessions of full credit courses in a condensed format. All courses are three weeks except where noted. Courses are designed to serve a variety of functions in student programs. Courses are transferable to most Alberta post-secondary institutions. There are no additional international student fees or other student fees.

SPRING TERM 1

ARTS210	MIXED MEDIA
BUSI200	INTRO TO BUSINESS
BIOL364	BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
ECON202	INTRO TO MACRO-ECONOMICS
ENGL204	INTRO TO LITERATURE I
GEOG201	PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
HIST202	W CIVIL: EUROP HIST FR CLAS AG
HIST399	TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMM
MATH200	INTRO TO CALCULUS I
PHIL230	INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY
PSYC375	BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
SOCI200	INTRO SOCIOLOGY
SSCI300	FIELD COURSE INTERNATION DEV (Honduras)
THEO250	INTRO TO THE BIBLE
THEO399	TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMM

SPRING TERM 2

ARTS211	ILLUSTRATION
BUSI320	STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS
ECON201	INTRO TO MICRO_ECONOMICS
ENGL205	INTRO TO LITERATURE II
HIST204	WEST AND WORLD 1500-PRESENT
HIST399	SPEC TOP: STUDY TRIP E. US
MATH205	INTRO TO CALCULUS II
PHIL339A	PHILOSOPHICAL ETHICS
SOCI201	CANADIAN SOCIETY
STAT300	INTRO TO STATISTICS
THEO370A	THEOLOGY OF CREATION

INTERNSHIPS & PRACTICUMS
Offered Spring Term 1, Spring Term 2 and Summer Term

BUSI490	INTERNSHIP
CMPT480/481	PRACTICUM
ENVS490	INTERNSHIP

Spring Term 1

ARTS 210 - Mixed Media
Every Year, Fall 3(0-0-6)
This studio course explores the principles of three-dimensional design, and develops skills in a variety of media and techniques: papier mache, assemblage, carving and modeling in various materials, and scale maquette. A wide range of painting and finishing techniques are employed. The use of found and recycled materials is emphasized. Students are expected to invest about $25.00 in their basic tools. Materials are provided.

BUSI 200 - Introduction to Business
Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-0)
With a program focusing on Entrepreneurship, this course provides an introductory overview of Canadian business, both as an area of study and as a potential career choice. After an introduction to basic concepts, it explores the nature of business from a Christian world-view, as well as the many opportunities and challenges of starting and operating your own business. The main functional areas of business will be highlighted. Current trends in business will be addressed. The course will end with a critical assessment of business from a macro perspective. We will address the role of business in the context of our larger social systems.

BUSI 490 - Internship Placement
Every Year, 2(160 Hours)
The internship allows students to apply in a work setting, the knowledge, tools and skills gained from a combination of theoretical and practical business/management training facilitated by the Commerce program. It consists of a 160-hour work placement with either a for-profit or non-profit organization. Grading will be based on employer evaluation and student's performance on mandatory activities and reports. Mark for the placement will be pass/fail. Students may complete their internships in either Winter or Spring semester only. No Fall placements will be accepted.
Prerequisites: BUSI 489 and permission from the Internship Coordinator or Academic Supervisor.

BIOL364 - Brain and Behavior
Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-0)
A study of the relation between biology and behavior in humans. Topics include mind/brain issues, brain development, genes and behavior, structure and function of the nervous system, brain disorders, biopsychology of motivated disorders, drug abuse and lateralization. Foundational issues as well as biological details will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: One of BIOL 200, 210, 211, PSYC 250 or 251
Same as PSYC 375. This course does not meet the natural science (with lab) breadth requirement.

CMPT 480 - Practicum I
Every Year, 3(130 hours)
This is a placement of 10 hours per week in a commercial, industrial or non-profit setting under the supervision of a computing professional. One of CMPT 480 and 481 must be in the non-profit sector. The intern will be expected to maintain a reflective journal and complete a summary paper.
Prerequisites: Twelve credits in computing science at the 300-level and consent of instructor

CMPT 481 - Practicum II
Every Year, 3(130 hours)
The second practicum placement. The requirements for this course are the same as for CMPT 480.
Prerequisites: CMPT 480 and consent of instructor

ECON202 - Introduction to Macro-Economics
Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-0)
Economic analysis of problems and policies, mostly in the Canadian economy, with respect to national income and monetary theory, unemployment and inflation, government monetary and fiscal policies, and international trade theory.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 20 or 33 or Applied Mathematics 30
This course is considered a Canadian Studies course for purposes of King's B.Ed. (AD)

ENGL 204 - Reading to Know, Writing to be Known: An Introduction To Literature I
Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-0)
Through story we come to know ourselves and our world. An understanding of the structure and influence of stories can make us more discerning of our culture and more aware of our Christian assumptions. In this course, we focus on the narrative genres of the short story and the novel. As well as becoming more proficient and appreciative readers, students will, through integrated writing instruction, become more adept writers.
Students with credit in ENGL 210 cannot receive credit in ENGL 204.

ENVS 490 - Internship
Every Year, Summer 3 (0-3-0) (pass/fail)
A 13-week placement in the workplace, normally between years three and four. Student interns, with University College assistance, will be placed in government, industry or nongovernment agencies to apply their environmental skills and gain valuable employment experience. Students are eligible for an environmental internship if they have satisfactorily completed an interview with the Director of the Environmental Studies Program to assess progress in their program of study, ascertain preparation and readiness for an internship, and evaluate ability and commitment to completion of year four of the degree program.
Prerequisites: Admission to year four of ENVS program with an overall GPA of 2.50

GEOG 201 - Physical Geography – 6 weeks
Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-3)
An introduction to the earth's major planetary components, including geological, hydrological, global climate systems and land forms. The origins of these features and the processes that influence the characteristics of landforms, vegetation and soils are discussed.
This course meets the natural science (with lab) breadth requirement for the B.A.

HIST 202 - Western Civilization: European History from the Classical Age to 1648
Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-0)
This course surveys the history of western civilization from the classical age of Greece and Rome to the period of the Counter-Reformation and the age of religious wars in the 17th century. It deals with the rise of Christianity, the broad sweep of medieval history, and the eras of the Renaissance and Reformation.

MATH 200 - Introductory Calculus I
Every Year, Fall and Winter 3(3-0-1.5)
Review of analytic geometry; functions, limits, derivatives, and applications; integration and applications.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 30/Pure Mathematics 30 or equivalent.

PHIL 230 - Introduction to Philosophy
Every Year, Fall and Winter 3(3-0-0)
This course is an introduction to philosophy based on a reading of representative texts from the philosophical tradition. The issues connecting the texts to be read center on the nature of human being and experience.

PSYC375 - Brain and Behavior
Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-0)
A study of the relation between biology and behavior in humans. Topics include mind/brain issues, brain development, genes and behavior, structure and function of the nervous system, brain disorders, biopsychology of motivated disorders, drug abuse and lateralization. Foundational issues as well as biological details will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: One of BIOL 200, 210, 211, PSYC 250 or 251
Same as BIOL 364.

SOCI 200 - Introductory Sociology
Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-0)
An examination of the theory, methods and substance of sociology. The course also gives an overview of the major systems of thought vis-a-vis questions about social order, social change and social institutions.

SSCI 300 - Field Course in International Development
Every Year, Spring 3(4 days pre-field lectures/seminars; 3 weeks on field; 3 days post-field seminar
First-hand observation of, and active participation in, a selected rural or urban community development project in Africa, Asia or Latin America. Projects focus on basic human needs in subsistence economies. All students complete a field-based research assignment. Pre- and post-field classes, readings and assignments emphasize Christian perspectives on development, methods of community development, and cross-cultural skills.
The offering of this course is depending on enrollment, availability of a host partner agency and financial support.
Prerequisites: Three credits in economics, geography, political science or sociology; or consent of instructor. Participants must also present a medical letter of good health, and sign a waiver of liability.

THEO 250 - Entering the Story: Introduction to the Bible
Every Year, Fall and Winter 3(3-1-0)
An exploration of the genres, storylines, themes and theological patterns within the Bible. We shall engage the biblical text both as ancient literature and as Christian scripture which reveals the truth of God, the world and humanity.

Spring Term 2

ARTS211 - Illustration
Every Year, Winter 3(0-0-6)
This studio course explores the principles of two-dimensional design and develops skills in a variety of media and techniques. The final project - the complete design and illustration of a handmade storybook - is approached through weekly exercises in aspects of page design and illustration, including composition, typography, drawing in pencil and in ink, painting in water colours and in acrylics, simple printmaking, and collage. Students are required to purchase materials and equipment for this course, estimated at $50.00.

BUSI 320 - Statistics for Business – Taught with STAT 300
Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-1.5)
This course has two elements: first, an introduction to the use of statistical methods, descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, regression and correlation, inference on means and proportions, sampling distributions, and analysis of variance. Second, the application of these tools to business decision-making is demonstrated throughout. A hands-on experience in using a computerized statistical analysis software package is also provided.
Students with credit in BUSI 301 or BUSI 312 cannot receive credit in BUSI 320.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 30/Pure Mathematics 30

CMPT 481 - Practicum II
Every Year, 3(130 hours)
The second practicum placement. The requirements for this course are the same as for CMPT 480.
Prerequisites: CMPT 480 and consent of instructor

ECON201 - Introduction to Micro-Economics
Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-0)
Economic analysis of problems and policies, mostly in the Canadian economy, with respect to the roles of consumers and firms in competitive and monopolistic markets, foreign ownership in the Canadian economy, the distribution of income, inequality and poverty, the use of the environment, and government economic policies.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 20 or 33 or Applied Mathematics 30
This course is considered a Canadian Studies course for purposes of King's B.Ed. (AD).

ENGL 205 - Reading to Know, Writing to be Known: An Introduction to Literature II
Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-0)
In this course we will explore language and literature with a study of poetry and drama. Through both lecture and discussion, we will challenge ourselves to relate the projects of reading with discernment, and writing with precision, to our Christian responsibilities as followers of "The Word".
Students with credit in ENGL 211 cannot receive credit in ENGL 205.
Prerequisites: ENGL 204 suggested

HIST 204 - The West and the World, 1500-Present
Every Year, Winter 3 (3-0-0)
This course seeks to introduce students to the broad contours of world history since 1500. Although aspects of the history of the "West" and the "World" will be treated as discrete entities, a particular concern will be to explore the complex interactions between the two. The course will begin with the period from the European encounter with the Americas and conclude with an examination of war and terrorism in the 21st century Middle East.
Students with credit in HIST 203 cannot receive credit in HIST 204.

HIST 399 - Special Topics in History – Encounters: Overseas Study/Field Trip
Non-Recurring, 3(varies)
This is a short intensive course of between 10 and 14 days duration. It will comprise in the main a period of study abroad, in the form of visits to sites of historical and cultural significance, some group tutorial sessions and meetings and discussions with local students where possible. It will be framed by some prior meetings and a subsequent reflective/evaluation exercise. It is designed to increase the experiential learning of Kings’ students, and to incorporate international themes and encounters into the curriculum.
Prerequisites: One of HIST 314, 318, 321, 322, 324, 325, 380, 382. Applications from students without one of these prerequisites will be assessed on a case by case basis by the course tutor.

MATH 205 - Introductory Calculus II
Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-1.5)
Continuation of MATH 200. Transcendental and hyperbolic functions; methods of integration; sequences, series and applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 200

PHIL 339 - Philosophical Ethics
Winter 3(3-0-0)
A critical examination of the nature of morality by means of an analysis of classical and contemporary texts. Questions examined include: What is the nature of moral judgment? How are moral decisions justified? What is the relationship between virtue and moral behavior? What is the relationship between happiness and moral duty? Why be moral at all?
Prerequisites: PHIL 230

SOCI 201 - Canadian Society
Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-0)
This course will explore the development of Canadian society in the context of a variety of national and international level issues, including: French-English-Aboriginal relations, regionalism, multiculturalism, business/labor relations, criminal justice, and class and gender inequalities.
This course is considered a Canadian Studies course for purposes of King's B.Ed. (AD).

STAT 300 - Introduction to Statistics – Taught with BUSI 320
Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-1.5)
An introduction to the use of statistical methods. Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, regression and correlation, inference on means and proportions, sampling distributions, analysis of variance, hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 30/Pure Mathematics 30 or the successful passing of an algebra competency test.

THEO 370 - All Things: Theology of Creation
Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-0)
A study of the Christian theology of creation which addresses the issues of: the integrity of the universe as God's creation; humankind's place and task in creation; the honouring and care of creation as intrinsic to knowledge of God as Creator and the world as God's creation. Special attention will be paid to how the central Christian doctrines of the Trinity, Christology, the imago dei and the eucharist shape the theology of creation, and to how such a theology influences and is influenced by the aims and practices of environmental stewardship.
Prerequisites: THEO 250