Academic Calendar 2012/2013

course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course DescriptionsCHIN-201Introductory Chinese III3 Credits (75:0:0 hours)This course is designed for students who have completed CHIN 102 orequivalent. Students further develop their oral/aural comprehensionskills at the intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese. As well, theycontinue to develop reading and writing skills with approximately200 characters. In addition, students continue to improve theirunderstanding of various aspects of Chinese culture. Note: Studentswith native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or any of the regionaldialects of Chinese cannot take this course. Heritage speakers mustconsult the department prior to registration. Students with a proficiencylevel beyond this course may be directed to a higher-level course.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in CHIN 102.CHIN-202Introductory Chinese IV3 Credits (75:0:0 hours)This course is a continuation of CHIN 201. Students gain furtherfluency in oral/aural comprehension at the intermediate level ofMandarin Chinese, as well as continue to develop reading and writingskills of approximately 350 characters. In addition, students continueto improve their understanding of various aspects of Chinese culture.Note: Students with native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or anyof the regional dialects of Chinese cannot take this course. Heritagespeakers must consult the department prior to registration. Studentswith a proficiency level beyond this course may be directed to ahigher-level course.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in CHIN 201.CHME-103Introductory University Chemistry I4.3 Credits (45:18:15 hours)This course serves as a foundation for all subsequent chemistry courses.Atomic properties as they relate to the periodic table are considered,along with quantum mechanics for hydrogen like orbitals and electronconfigurations. The course provides an introduction to bonding theoriesas they apply to the stability, molecular geometry and intermolecularinteraction of atomic, ionic and molecular species. Topics includechemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, classification of chemicalreactivity, gases (both ideal and real) and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites:Chemistry 30 or equivalent.CHME-105Introductory University Chemistry II3.8 Credits (45:18:15 hours)This course is a continuation of CHME 103 and emphasizes theimportance of chemical equilibrium as it applies to gases, acid andbases, solubility and precipitation reactions and complex ion formation.Also studied are thermochemistry (heat, work, enthalpy and internalenergy) and thermodynamics (spontaneity, entropy, free energy),electrochemistry (balancing redox reactions, calculating standardand non-standard cell potentials) with emphasis on some practicalapplications related to batteries, corrosion and industrial processes. Aspecial topic, selected by the instructor, is covered when time permits.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in CHME103.CLAS-102Greek and Roman Mythology3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)In this survey course, students learn the most significant myths andsagas of Greece and Rome. Selected readings from ancient literature andillustrations from Classical art emphasize the cultural, historical andreligious contexts of the myths within ancient society. The continuinginfluences of the myths as a source of inspiration for some of the majorthemes in Western art and culture for two millennia are discussed. Thecourse also examines ancient and modern theories and interpretationsof the myths.CLAS-110Early World History3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)In this survey course, students learn world history from the beginning ofwritten records through to the end of the sixth century AD. The coursecovers the emergence and development of civilizations in the Near East,Persia, India, China and the Mediterranean, with particular emphasison Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Students are introduced to the majorevents of Greek and Roman history, and they compare developments inGreek and Roman civilizations with those in the Near East, Persia, Indiaand China.CLAS-221Literature of Greece and Rome3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)This intermediate survey course introduces students to the detailedstudy of major works from Greek and Latin literature in Englishtranslation. Students read and interpret epic poems, prose, lyric poetryand dramatic plays in their cultural, historical and literary milieux.Students are introduced to the general moral, aesthetic and social valuesof the Greeks and Romans through their literature.CLAS-252Ancient Art and Architecture3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)This course surveys the most important artwork and architecturalmonuments created in the Near East, Greece and Rome. Through theevidence of archaeological finds, students study the earliest examplesof art in sculpture and painting as well as the beginnings of urbanand monumental architecture. Students examine the developmentof these and consider the legacy of ancient art and architecture onwestern civilization.CLAS-261Women in the Ancient World3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)This course surveys the changing status of women in the Graeco-Roman world, ranging historically from the second millennium BC tothe fourth century AD. Students examine the portrayals of women inliterary and historical documents to assess women’s roles in family life,marriage customs, religious cults, and legal problems. Students analyzethe abundant representations of women by men and the few survivingrepresentations of women by other women in literary, epigraphic andartistic evidence.258Grant MacEwan University • A C A D E m I CRefer to the Online Alberta Transfer Guide at www.transferalberta.ca for transfer opportunitiesC A L E N D A R 2012/2013 • www.MacEwan.ca