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In this course, students read and analyze some important constitutional decisions in Canada. This intensive examination of legal cases shows the complexities of federal-provincial jurisdiction in Canada and the ways in which courts have tried to deal with them. Students become familiar with the necessary "policy-making" role of the courts and see the practical effects that constitutional judgments have had on the powers of provincial and federal governments in this country. Enrolment is limited to a maximum of twenty-one qualified students. Although background in Canadian government and politics is desirable, students with preparation in cognate disciplines and with a strong interest in law are encouraged to enrol. Seminar: Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Seminar Monday, Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Health Sciences Bldg, Room 104

This course introduces students to pressing global problems and to the ways that individual visionaries,governments, NGOs, and businesses have attempted to solve them. Students explore the connections between the local and the global through location- specific case studies. Topics for discussion may include: war, poverty, disease, forced migrations, and various forms of social inequality. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, McDougall Hall, Room 246

An integrated course that focuses on effective academic writing strategies, students focus first on writing paragraphs and progress into writing a 3-paragraph essay. At the end of the semester students may be writing a 4-paragraph essay. Grammar will also be highlighted within the context of students' individual writing. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, McDougall Hall, Room 215

Students will be given an opportunity to read, listen, and respond to a variety of academic disciplines, such as business, psychology, biology, and sociology. The primary focus is building listening comprehension, critical thinking skills, learning how to participate in academic discussions, and becoming confident giving an oral presentation. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:00PM - 02:50PM, McDougall Hall, Room 215

The primary focus is on writing a 5- paragraph essay. A review is given of essay structure at the beginning of the semester and the course finishes with an introduction to in- text citation. Grammar will be taught within the context of students' writing and may include parallel structures, pronoun references, and transitional phrases. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 09:30AM - 10:45AM, McDougall Hall, Room 215

This is an interactive course that is designed to practice academic listening, reading, and oral communication. Students will have an opportunity to read, listen, and discuss topics on a variety of themes to build their critical thinking skills, and to build their academic competence to answer questions effectively. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:00PM - 02:50PM, Bernardine Hall, Room 240

This course builds on FN 2120 Introductory Nutrition II by exploring in depth the nutritional foundations necessary for growth, development, normal functioning, and disease prevention at various stages of the life cycle. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30AM - 12:20PM, SDU Main Bldg, Room 116

This course introduces some of the basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra to students of any major. The emphasis is on the interpretation and development of computational tools. Theory is explained mainly on the basis of two or three-dimensional models. Topics covered are: matrices; determinants; systems of equations; vectors in two and three-dimensional space including dot and cross products, lines, and planes; concepts of linear independence, basis, and dimension explained with examples; linear transformations and their matrices; eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Three lecture hours per week PREREQUISITE: Grade XII academic Mathematics. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Faculty Sustainable Design Eng, Room 128A

This course introduces students to the phonetics and phonology of contemporary English for the purpose of studying the sound patterns of English, and acquaints them with the analysis of syllable structure, rhythm and intonation, and stress. Classes combine lecture, group work, discussion, practical exercises, transcription, and problem solving. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Health Sciences Bldg, Room 105