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| 2025-2026 | PHYS 240 | Physical ChemistryIntroduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria and electro-chemistry. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | PHYS 310 | Topics in Modern PhysicsIntroduction to the special theory of relativity; the principles of quantum mechanics and its interpretation; aspects of atomic, nuclear and particle physics; and cosmology. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112; MATH 223. (3-0 or 3-0; 0-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | PHYS 310 | Topics in Modern PhysicsIntroduction to the special theory of relativity; the principles of quantum mechanics and its interpretation; aspects of atomic, nuclear and particle physics; and cosmology. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | PHYS 320 | Digital Electronics & InstrumentationTo provide students with a working knowledge of basic semiconductor devices and gates and their use for implementing logic devices and simple measurement and control functions, and to provide experience in constructing and using circuit diagrams and test/measurement equipment. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | PHYS 320 | Digital Electronics and InstrumentationTo provide students with a working knowledge of basic semiconductor devices and gates and their use for implementing logic devices and simple measurement and control functions, and to provide experience in constructing and using circuit diagrams and test/measurement equipment. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CMPT 141; MATH 124; PHYS 230; or instructor's consent. (3-0 or 3-0; 0-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | PHYS 321 | Differential EquationsFirst order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, non-linear systems, series solutions, introduction to partial differential equations. Special emphasis is placed on applications to physics and engineering. Course Credits: 4
MATH 223, 250
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: MATH 321 |
| 2025-2026 | PHYS 321 | Differential EquationsFirst order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, non-linear systems, series solutions, introduction to partial differential equations. Special emphasis is placed on applications to physics and engineering. Course Credits: 4
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | PHYS 341 | Advanced Physical ChemistryThe fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 240
MATH 223
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: CHEM 341 |
| 2025-2026 | PHYS 341 | Advanced Physical ChemistryThe fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | PHYS 360 | OpticsGeometrical and physical optics: reflection and refraction, interference, coherence, polarization, diffraction, lasers, and holography. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 230.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | PHYS 360 | OpticsGeometrical and physical optics: reflection and refraction, interference, coherence, polarization, diffraction, lasers, and holography. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | PHYS 400 | DIRECTED STUDYStudents are required to produce an outline of one topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in PHYS 312
NB: This course can only be taken with instructor’s consent.
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| 2025-2026 | PHYS 400 | Directed StudyStudents are required to produce an outline of one topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report. Course Credits: 3
NB: This course can only be taken with instructor’s consent.
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| 2024-2025 | PMPP 201 | Intro to Project ManagementAn introduction to project management concepts, principles, techniques, and tools. Topics include the five processes and nine knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide, and an overview of PM software tools. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | PMPP 201 | Intro to Project ManagementAn introduction to project management concepts, principles, techniques, and tools. Topics include the five processes and nine knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide, and an overview of PM software tools. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | PMPP 302 | Project Scope Management Foundation: Project Scope, Schedule Management & Cost ManagementA detailed examination of project management scope, time and cost management. The required management knowledge related to the successful management of project scope, time and costs are examined after a review of the critical knowledge area of project integration management. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | PMPP 302 | Project Scope Management Foundation: Project Scope, Schedule Management, and Cost ManagementA detailed examination of project management scope, time and cost management. The required management knowledge related to the successful management of project scope, time and costs are examined after a review of the critical knowledge area of project integration management. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
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| 2025-2026 | PMPP 303 | Principles, Tools, & Practices of Project Risk ManagementThis course addresses the concepts and processes of project risk management: to increase the probability of the impact of positive risk and minimize the impact of negative risk to the successful completion of a project. Other topics covered include risk management planning, risk identification, risk analysis, risk responses, and risk monitoring and controlling. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | PMPP 303 | Principles, Tools, and Practices of Project Risk ManagementThis course addresses the concepts and processes of project risk management: to increase the probability of the impact of positive risk and minimize the impact of negative risk to the successful completion of a project. Other topics covered include risk management planning, risk identification, risk analysis, risk responses, and risk monitoring and controlling. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
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| 2025-2026 | PMPP 304 | Philosophy: Principles & Practices of Quality ManagementQuality Management is at the heart of successful Project Management, and training must be intentional in delivering knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of quality management to fulfil the responsibility of a Project Management Program. This foundational course combines the core of the quality management body of knowledge with practical hands-on learning through selective reading, critical thinking, focused discussions, and meaningful case studies. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | PMPP 304 | Philosophy: Principles and Practices of Quality ManagmentQuality Management is at the heart of successful Project Management, and training must be intentional in delivering knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of quality management to fulfil the responsibility of a Project Management Program. This foundational course combines the core of the quality management body of knowledge with practical hands-on learning through selective reading, critical thinking, focused discussions, and meaningful case studies. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
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| 2025-2026 | PMPP 305 | Project Management Infrastructure: Human Resources, Communication & ProcurementThis course covers the three Project Management Institute project knowledge areas of Human Resources Management (knowledge and processes required to effectively and efficiently manage the project team), Communications Management (knowledge and process required to communicate effectively and efficiently with all project stakeholders), and Procurement Management (knowledge and process required to manage effectively and efficiently project procurement activities). Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | PMPP 305 | Project Management Infrastructure: Human Resources, Communication, and ProcurementThis course covers the three Project Management Institute project knowledge areas of Human Resources Management (knowledge and processes required to effectively and efficiently manage the project team), Communications Management (knowledge and process required to communicate effectively and efficiently with all project stakeholders), and Procurement Management (knowledge and process required to manage effectively and efficiently project procurement activities). Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
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| 2024-2025 | PMPP 401 | Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP)This course is designed to acquaint the student with the professional certification requirements leading to successful completion of the qualifying examination for the project management profession. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
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| 2025-2026 | PMPP 401 | Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP)This course is designed to acquaint the student with the professional certification requirements leading to successful completion of the qualifying examination for the project management profession. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | PMPP 402 | Project Management PracticumThis course is designed to acquaint the student with the professional certification requirements leading to successful completion of the qualifying examination at the level of certified Project Management Professional. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
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| 2025-2026 | PMPP 402 | Project Management PracticumThis course is designed to acquaint the student with the professional certification requirements leading to successful completion of the qualifying examination at the level of certified Project Management Professional. Course Credits: 2
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 101 | Introduction to Political ThinkingAn introduction to the basic concepts, institutions, and ruling ideas in political thought and action. Through the study of classic political texts, competing concepts like equality and freedom, justice and power, are introduced within the context of conflicting ideologies like liberalism, socialism, and conservatism. The meaning of citizenship in postmodern contemporary liberal democracies are examined and contrasted with competing visions of the good society. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 101 | Introduction to Political ThinkingAn introduction to the basic concepts, institutions, and ruling ideas in political thought and action. Through the study of classic political texts, competing concepts like equality and freedom, justice and power, are introduced within the context of conflicting ideologies like liberalism, socialism, and conservatism. The meaning of citizenship in postmodern contemporary liberal democracies are examined and contrasted with competing visions of the good society. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 211 | International PoliticsThis course is an introduction to the theoretical and empirical concerns of international politics. It is designed to go beyond the simple observation of international politics and delve into the ways we seek to explain and predict how political actors behave. The first section of the course is dedicated to understanding the history of the field of international relations as a foundation for further study. The second section will consider the traditional Realist perspective of international relations and then move on to deal with more modern revisions of received scholarship such as Liberalism, Marxism, Feminism, and Constructivism. Along the way, we will encounter explanations for war and peace, cooperation and dispute, as well as explanations for the creation of major international treaties and organizations such as the United Nations. The third section of the course will begin to deal with modern challenges and themes in international political economy and security. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 211 | International PoliticsThis course is an introduction to the theoretical and empirical concerns of international politics. It is designed to go beyond the simple observation of international politics and delve into the ways we seek to explain and predict how political actors behave. The first section of the course is dedicated to understanding the history of the field of international relations as a foundation for further study. The second section will consider the traditional Realist perspective of international relations and then move on to deal with more modern revisions of received scholarship such as Liberalism, Marxism, Feminism, and Constructivism. Along the way, we will encounter explanations for war and peace, cooperation and dispute, as well as explanations for the creation of major international treaties and organizations such as the United Nations. The third section of the course will begin to deal with modern challenges and themes in international political economy and security. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 234 | Canadian Government & PoliticsProvides the student with an overview of the Canadian system of government in a comparative approach that includes study of British, American, and Canadian political and government institutions and practices. A comparative study of how basic concepts, principles, and institutions associated with different expressions of liberal-democratic governments highlight the diversity of political experience, reveal the interdependence of political systems and show the uniqueness of Canada's political system. Particular attention is given to the manner in which Parliament attempts to facilitate and develop public policy that reflects the diverse interests and aspirations of its citizens. Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: SOCI 234. |
| 2025-2026 | POLS 234 | Canadian Government & PoliticsProvides the student with an overview of the Canadian system of government in a comparative approach that includes study of British, American, and Canadian political and government institutions and practices. A comparative study of how basic concepts, principles, and institutions associated with different expressions of liberal-democratic governments highlight the diversity of political experience, reveal the interdependence of political systems and show the uniqueness of Canada's political system. Particular attention is given to the manner in which Parliament attempts to facilitate and develop public policy that reflects the diverse interests and aspirations of its citizens. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 237 | Co-Existence, Genocide, Reconciliation: Indigenous Nationhood & CanadaThe history of First Nations, Métis Nations and Inuit Nations in Canada from time immemorial through to the present from various perspectives gained from interactions with Indigenous authors and guest speakers and cultural experiences such as immersion trips to Indigenous territories. Engage broad economic, social and political themes associated with Canada's settler society and gain cultural intelligence by analyzing from an Indigenous perspective how standard narratives of progress shaped early encounters, the fur trade economy, governmental policy, Christianity and culture, residential schools, land reserves and self- government. Considers the ways in which Indigenous nations utilized and reshaped Canada's historical narrative to resist assimilation, paternalism, civilization, marginalisation, and integration. Examines arguments for partnership, cooperation, negotiation and reconciliation in a movement towards peaceful co-existence. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 237 | Co-Existence, Genocide, Reconciliation: Indigenous Nationhood and CanadaThe history of First Nations, Métis Nations and Inuit Nations in Canada from time immemorial through to the present from various perspectives gained from interactions with Indigenous authors and guest speakers and cultural experiences such as immersion trips to Indigenous territories. Engage broad economic, social and political themes associated with Canada's settler society and gain cultural intelligence by analyzing from an Indigenous perspective how standard narratives of progress shaped early encounters, the fur trade economy, governmental policy, Christianity and culture, residential schools, land reserves and self- government. Considers the ways in which Indigenous nations utilized and reshaped Canada's historical narrative to resist assimilation, paternalism, civilization, marginalisation, and integration. Examines arguments for partnership, cooperation, negotiation and reconciliation in a movement towards peaceful co-existence. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 250 | Classical Political PhilosophyExamines the impact of Christianity on Western thought with respect to politics and political philosophy. It explores the unique encounter between Jerusalem and Athens that has been described as the secret vitality of the West. Special attention is paid to the disagreement or conflict between a theological and philosophical approach to the study of political life. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 250 | Classical Political PhilosophyExamines the impact of Christianity on Western thought with respect to politics and political philosophy. It explores the unique encounter between Jerusalem and Athens that has been described as the secret vitality of the West. Special attention is paid to the disagreement or conflict between a theological and philosophical approach to the study of political life. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 308 | Political Economy of Developing NationsThis course provides an analysis of the relationship of government policies and economic development in selected Asian, African, and Latin American countries. Topics include the role of leadership and public policy; challenges of development; obstacles to democratization; and the interaction of domestic and global political/economic structures. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211, or third-year standing.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 308 | Political Economy of Developing NationsThis course provides an analysis of the relationship of government policies and economic development in selected Asian, African, and Latin American countries. Topics include the role of leadership and public policy; challenges of development; obstacles to democratization; and the interaction of domestic and global political/economic structures. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 310 | Issues in Social JusticeAn examination of ethical issues that pertain to social justice, addressing such topics as the distribution of wealth, the difference between equality and equity, the effects of globalization, and the morality of war. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 3 sem. hrs. of political studies or philosophy; or third year standing
Cross-listed: PHIL 310 |
| 2025-2026 | POLS 310 | Issues in Social JusticeAn examination of ethical issues that pertain to social justice, addressing such topics as the distribution of wealth, the difference between equality and equity, the effects of globalization, and the morality of war. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 312 | Globalization & Global GovernanceExamines the causes and consequences of globalization and the transitional institutions established to cope with this process. The course examines the meaning of global governance and how this differs from governance of domestic societies. It also identifies the significant international institutions involved in global governance and assesses their contribution. The role of various international governmental and non-governmental organizations are studied in relation to such issues as global trade, the environment, human rights, economic development, and international migration. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 312 | Globalization and Global GovernanceExamines the causes and consequences of globalization and the transitional institutions established to cope with this process. The course examines the meaning of global governance and how this differs from governance of domestic societies. It also identifies the significant international institutions involved in global governance and assesses their contribution. The role of various international governmental and non-governmental organizations are studied in relation to such issues as global trade, the environment, human rights, economic development, and international migration. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211, or instructor's consent.
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 314 | International Political EconomyA study of the globalization of the world economy and the political factors that shape this process. Students become familiar with the recent history of international trade, global economic relations, and the role of various players in foreign economic policy making. Using case studies of representative governments, students explore models of fiscal and monetary policy and types of trade protection. Other topics include political factors affecting emerging and transitional economies, role of trade groupings, impact of multinational corporations, negotiations in the World Trade Organization, and the problems related to global industries such as airlines or oil. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211, or instructor's consent.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 314 | International Political EconomyA study of the globalization of the world economy and the political factors that shape this process. Students become familiar with the recent history of international trade, global economic relations, and the role of various players in foreign economic policy making. Using case studies of representative governments, students explore models of fiscal and monetary policy and types of trade protection. Other topics include political factors affecting emerging and transitional economies, role of trade groupings, impact of multinational corporations, negotiations in the World Trade Organization, and the problems related to global industries such as airlines or oil. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 320 | Social & Political PhilosophyAn examination of foundational ideas and problems in political life and thought. Both classical and contemporary texts are used. Concepts treated include the state, society, the citizen, democracy, liberty, equality, authority, obligation, and disobedience. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 320 | Social and Political PhilosophyAn examination of foundational ideas and problems in political life and thought. Both classical and contemporary texts are used. Concepts treated include the state, society, the citizen, democracy, liberty, equality, authority, obligation, and disobedience. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 3 sem. hrs. of political studies or philosophy; or third year standing
Cross-listed: PHIL 320. |
| 2025-2026 | POLS 330 | Law & Canadian PoliticsThis course provides students with an overview of important themes in Canadian law: its sources, theories of jurisprudence, federalism and the courts, and how the legal framework and the Supreme Court decisions shape public discourse in Canada on political issues. Through the examination of milestone court cases, particularly Supreme Court decisions since the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982), the symbiotic relationship between the judiciary and the legislative branches of government are established. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 330 | Law and Canadian PoliticsThis course provides students with an overview of important themes in Canadian law: its sources, theories of jurisprudence, federalism and the courts, and how the legal framework and the Supreme Court decisions shape public discourse in Canada on political issues. Through the examination of milestone court cases, particularly Supreme Court decisions since the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982), the symbiotic relationship between the judiciary and the legislative branches of government are established. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS/SOCI 234, HUMA 130 or BUSI 245.
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 332 | Issues in the History of British ColumbiaThe history of British Columbia from its earliest beginnings to the late 1980s. The province's move from regionalism, to provincialism, to internationalism by examining many of the social, cultural, political, and economic forces Canada. Specific aspects of BC's history that particularly enlighten us about the character of the region, its unique place in Canadian history, and how these events have shaped the Province today change which shaped the West Beyond the West in Canada. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: HIST 332 |
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