Academic Calendar 2012/2013

course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course DescriptionsEASC-324Quaternary Environments3 Credits (45:36:0 hours)This course offers an introduction to the Quaternary Period. It providesa broader context for studying modern environmental phenomenaand delivers an overview of the key techniques and proxies used inreconstructing Quaternary environmental histories. The course situatesthe Quaternary within a broad history of Earth’s climate, discussingQuaternary glaciations and conditions during and since the last IceAge in detail. This course also reviews the methodologies used toreconstruct past conditions, focusing on how these methods are usedas windows into the past. The course concludes with the detailedexamination of several Canadian case studies using the latest researchand environmental reconstructions, such as (but not restricted to)the glaciation and deglaciation of Alberta; Quaternary environmentalchange in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago; and the paleoenvironmentsof Beringia. The laboratory classes give hands-on experience with basicenvironmental reconstruction methodologies.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in EASC 208 or EASC 225 orANTH 206.EASC-334Planetary Surface Imaging3 Credits (45:36:0 hours)Satellite imagery is being used more and more frequently to assesseverything from oil spills to fire hazards, from mining potential toarchaeology, from water on Mars to methane lakes on Titan. In thiscourse, students will learn to interpret images from several differentsatellite and airborne instruments for applications in geology,environmental studies, urban planning, mining, archaeology, forestry,and planetary science.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in any 200-level EASC course orANTH 206EASC-373Anthropogenic Global Warming3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)This course provides an advanced examination of the natural physicalprocesses that have driven the global climate system in the past andpresent. It focuses in particular on how humans are interfering withthe climate system and the potential future consequences. It furtherprovides an introduction to simple on-line computer models of theclimate system.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in EASC 208 or EASC 270.EASC-374Sustainable Energy Development3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)This course provides an advanced examination of the concept ofsustainable energy development. The focus is on energy developmentin a broad global and socio-economic context, specific clean energytechnologies, and societal challenges related to creating a shift toa more sustainable energy mix. Note: PHYS 261 and EASC 373are recommended.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in EASC 208.EASC-375Paleoclimatology3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)This course provides an extensive overview of the methods used inpaleoclimate research and an in-depth examination of importantclimate events since the Late Proterozoic, with a concentration onthe Late Mesozoic and Cenozoic. Aspects of creating paleoclimatereconstructions, climate effects on geological and biological processes,and the modelling of present climate and extrapolation to past andfuture climates are emphasized.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in EASC 208.EASC-495Special Topics3 Credits (0:0:45 hours)This course involves reading, discussing and critically evaluating currentresearch on specialized topics in Earth and Planetary Science. Topicscovered vary with the interests of students and faculty. Students shouldconsult with faculty members in the Earth and Planetary Science areafor details regarding current offerings. Note: this course is intended forstudents in the final year of their degree. This course may be taken twicefor credit.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of B- in a 300-level Earth and PlanetaryScience course and permission of the department.EASC-498Independent Research3 Credits (0:72:0 hours)In this course, students will plan, execute and report the results of anindependent research project in chemistry under the direction of afaculty supervisor. To be granted enrollment in the course, the studentmust have made prior arrangements with a faculty member willing tosupervise the research project. Note: This course is intended for studentsin the final year of their degree. This course can be taken twice forcredit. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of B- in a 300-level Earth andPlanetary Science course relevant to the proposed research.ECDV-101Healthy Environments for Early Learning and Care3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)In this introductory course, students explore the components of qualityearly childhood settings. Attention is paid to relevant legislation,regulation, standards and appropriate practices in environmentsfor young children. Selected types of programs for early learningand care are examined. The role of the early childhood educator increating healthy safe environments for children and their familiesis discussed. Students reflect on the personal attributes of the earlychildhood professional.ECDV-102Curriculum I: Creative Expression in Early Learningand Care3 Credits (45:10:0 hours)Students explore the creative curriculum in programs for early learningand care. They select, plan and implement creative experiences tosupport the development of literacy, numeracy/math, art, music anddramatic play. Age and developmentally appropriate curriculumand planning concepts including planning for child centred playexperience are introduced. The importance of aesthetics in an earlylearning environment is introduced. The early learning teacher’s roleand the child’s role in curriculum development are explored. Studentscollect and use resources to support the creative curriculum in earlychildhood settings.274Grant 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