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This course is intended to review the theory behind Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) through the use of case studies that best exemplify project development that prevent or minimize environmental degradation. This course will examine the needs, methods, regulatory frameworks and social implications of EIA with emphasis on recent Canadian case studies. On completion of this course, students will be familiarized with the concept of EIA (its history, principles, key constructs and main steps), the legislative and institutional context of EIA, and will be able to critically examine EIA cases and identify their implications. (Cross-listed with Environmental Studies 4310). Restriction: Student must be admitted to a graduate program in Science. 07-09-2022-07-12-2022 Graduate Studies Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced

In this course, students investigate special topics in the field of education - Theories of Knowledge Building.

This course examines the formation, implementation and facilitation of a knowledge building community in education. We will evaluate and critique learning theory in relation to knowledge building including but not limited to communities of practice, actor network theory and communities of inquiry. We will examine current literature related to knowledge building as a pedagogical approach and the cultural and educational beliefs which influence educational technology development. Finally, this course examines the role that knowledge building can play in school and work settings.

This is an online course with live sessions on the following Monday's at 7pm (ATL)
Sept 19
Oct 3
Nov 14

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. 08-09-2022-22-12-2022 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, SDU Main Bldg, Room 432

This course provides a survey of learning theories presented by Thorndike, Pavlov, Hull, Skinner and others. It will concentrate on some of the controversial issues between the S-R and cognitive approaches, and explore some of the findings relating to the fundamental principles of learning, motivation, reinforcement, incentives, effects of punishment and the problem of generalization and discrimination in learning. The applicability of some of the basic principles discovered in the animal laboratory to the everyday behaviour of people will also be examined. Three hours a week class, two hours laboratory. 08-09-2022-06-12-2022 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, Health Sciences Bldg, Room 106

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. 08-09-2022-06-12-2022 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Bernardine Hall, Room 240

This course builds on Introductory Nutrition by exploring in depth the nutritional foundations necessary for growth, development, normal functioning, and disease prevention at various stages of the life cycle. The impact of nutritional deficiencies and excesses on the body at various life stages will also be studied. Three semester hours. 07-09-2022-21-12-2022 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30AM - 12:20PM, Kelley Memorial Bldg, Room 210

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. 07-09-2022-21-12-2022 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 01:30PM - 02:45PM, Young Sports Ctr, Room 212

This course explores English-language literature from nations that came into existence during and soon after the era of European colonialism, for example: Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and Caribbean nations. Selected texts may reflect long-standing civilizations and ancient cultures, for instance, of Africa and South Asia. As well, indigenous cultures may be represented in works examined. Through literary works, students encounter the rich legacies and distinctive realities of these seemingly "foreign" societies, as well as the profound similarities and interconnections of these cultures with our own. 08-09-2022-06-12-2022 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Young Sports Ctr, Room 212

This course introduces students to the theoretical foundations and pedagogical practices related to the development of attitudes, knowledge, and literacy skills in the contexts of French first and second language at all school levels. Students begin to build their understanding of the reading and writing processes and become aware of the fundamental role of language skills in learning to read and write. Students begin to learn the components of an effective literacy program and learn to plan, teach and assess, their students through effective learning experiences and practices. Three semester hours. 31-10-2022-30-11-2022 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 01:00PM - 04:00PM, Health Sciences Bldg, Room 105