undergraduate

SO 410 Religious Diversity in North America (3) O
This course examines the growing prevalence of religious
diversity in North America, including similarities and
differences between the Canadian and American
approaches and responses to religious diversity. Emphasis
is given to how non-Christian groups adapt and negotiate
their religious beliefs and practices, how Christian groups
respond to religious diversity, and how the lager society
responds to religious diversity in North America.
Prerequisite: 3 credits in Sociology at the 300-level
SO 490a Independent Study (1.5) O
Independent Study consists of an individual research
project which investigates a problem area or topic not
treated extensively in a regular course. Weekly seminar
with instructor.
Prerequisite: 3 credits in Sociology at the 300-
level. Restricted to students in the BA: Behavioural
Science (Major) program with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.0
SO 490b Independent Study (1.5) O
Independent Study consists of an individual research
project which investigates a problem area or topic not
treated extensively in a regular course. Weekly seminar
with instructor.
Prerequisite: 3 credits in Sociology at the 300-
level. Restricted to students in the BA: Behavioural
Science (Major) program, permission of the department
and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
SO 495a Research Study in Sociology (1.5) O
Research project under the direction of a faculty member.
Weekly seminar with instructor.
Prerequisite: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Restricted
to students in the final year of the BA: Behavioural Science
(Major) and 3 credits in Sociology at the 300-level.
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
SO 495b Research Study in Sociology (1.5) O
Research project under the direction of a faculty member.
Weekly seminar with instructor.
Prerequisite: SO 495b and a minimum cumulative GPA of
3.0.
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
Statistics
STA 210 Introduction to Business Statistics (3-3) A
This course is designed to give students a basic
understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics.
Emphasis is placed on practical application and students
will learn to analyze and interpret basic statistical
research. Topics include collection and presentation of
data, descriptive statistics, introduction to probability
theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear
regression. Students will also learn to use computer
software to analyze data. This course has a lab
component.
Prerequisite: Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
Theatre
TH 100 Introduction to the Theatre (3) B
This course provides an introduction to the nature and
potential of theatre. It examines theatre as a living art
form with the objective of enhancing students’ enjoyment
of the theatre experience. The course allows the student
to identify dramatic elements found in plays and provides
a fundamental understanding of the techniques of the
theatrical arts. It is designed to introduce students to the
work of creating theatre, to the cultural importance of
theatre, including historical importance, and to the
relevance of theatre in society. Through field trips
students will view live theatre during the course.
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
TH 120a Collective Creation I (3) A
Collective Creation is a year-long course in which
participants explore a variety of theatrical roles through
primarily non-text based forms of stimulating theatre
creation. This first-semester course focuses on generating
material and learning to critique and respond to work.
TH 120b Collective Creation II (3) A
Collective Creation is a year-long course in which participants
explore a variety of theatrical roles through primarily non-text
based forms of stimulating theatre creation. This second-semester
course furthers the exploration with a focus on material selection,
refinement, and performance.
Prerequisite: TH 120a
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