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BIOL/GEOG-355 Watershed Stewardship
Includes principles of watershed ecology, principles and practice of
community-based water monitoring and watershed management for
developing and developed countries and data access and analysis using
an online relational database and data-to-action strategies. Designed
for students in science and public policy, including students interested
in missions and development and agencies involved in environmental
assessment and community development.
Prerequisite: One year of general biology
BIOL-359 Marine Mammals
Biology, behaviour, ecology, identification, and conservation of the
marine mammals of the Pacific Rim. This study area covers some of
the major habitats in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, with attention to
the diving physiology, social behaviour, and communications of whales
and seals. The course aims to develop a stewardship perspective rooted
in biological principles and directed at the global conservation of
marine mammals and their ecosystems. Special attention is given to
their use by cultures of the region in order to understand current issues.
Prerequisite: One year of general biology
BIOL/GEOG-471 Conservation Biology
Principles of conservation biology with applications to sustainable
human society and biospheric integrity. An integrative approach to
biology and society that interrelates population biology, ecological
principles, biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem functions, and human
society in the context of biospheric degradation. The course develops
a stewardship perspective rooted in biological principles and directed
at conservation of plant and animal species, biotic communities,
ecosystems, and human society. Included are topics of human
development, poverty, and economic growth.
Prerequisite: One year of general biology and one course in ecology or permission of the
instructor
Additional course descriptions available at www.ausable.org.
Fine Arts
FIN-103 Introduction to the Fine Arts
(F)
This course is an introduction to the visual and musical arts in human
culture, with some attention to other arts such as sculpture and
architecture. The primary focus will be on Western civilization, with
some brief attention to some arts in other cultures as well; similarily,
the focus will be on the fine art forms of painting, music, etc. but with
occasional attention to folk and popular arts. The course includes a
brief introduction to aesthetics and requires field trips to art galleries
and concert halls.
Exclusion: Not open to majors/minors in Art, Music, or Theatre Arts
French
Honours Major: (16 courses)
• FRE-121; 122; 211; 312;
• One of FRE-341, 351, 352;
• Three FRE-200-level literature/civilization electives;
• Four FRE-300-level literature/civilization electives;
• FRE-485;
• Three FRE-400-level electives
• To complete this program, students must participate in the Redeemer
in France program (see page 66), or in exceptional cases, in a program
approved as equivalent by the department and the Chair of the Academic
Standards Committee. Those who participate in the Redeemer in France
program do not need to complete FRE-485.
• Completion of FRE-121, 122, 211 and one other FRE-200-level course with a
7.00 (B-) average is required for admission to the honours major.
General Major: (10 courses)
• FRE-121; 122; 211; 312;
• One of FRE-341, 351, 352;
• Two FRE-200-level literature/civilization electives;
• Three FRE-300-level literature/civilization electives
• To complete this program, students must participate in the Redeemer
in France program (see page 66), or in exceptional cases, in a program
approved as equivalent by the department and the Chair of the Academic
Standards Committee. Almost all courses passed at the Sorbonne can be
transferred to the major; one course may be a general elective.
• Completion of FRE-121 and 122 with a 5.00 (C) average is required for
admission to the major.
Minor: (6 courses)
• FRE-121; 122; 211; 312;
• One FRE-200-level literature/civilization elective;
• One FRE-300-level literature/civilization elective
Notes:
• Students who wish to take FRE-102 (without 101) or FRE-122 (without
121) may be required to take a diagnostic assessment in order to correctly
determine their level. This assessment includes a five-minute interview.
Normally, students who have Grade 11 French will not be admitted to
FRE-101.
• The department encourages students to participate in summer language courses
through the Explore Program in Quebec as well as in the Redeemer in France
program (see page 66). Credit for these courses is based on the level achieved.
FRE-101 Beginner’s French I
(F)*
An introductory course for students with little or no knowledge of
French. The everyday functional use of grammar and vocabulary
is stressed through an audio-visual approach. One hour per week is
devoted to oral and written exercises in the language lab.
FRE-102 Beginner’s French II
(W)*
A continuation of FRE-101.
Prerequisite: FRE-101 or Grade 11 French or satisfactory score on French placement test
or permission of the instructor
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