Course Descriptions

Not all courses described in the Course and Program Catalogue are offered each year. For a timetable of courses offered in 2013-2014, please consult the online registration information.

As of 2005-2006, certain course abbreviations have changed. Students with credit for a course under its former label may not take the relabeled course for credit.

The following conventions are used for course numbering:

• 010-099 represent non-degree level courses
• 100-699 represent undergraduate degree level courses
• 700-999 represent graduate degree level courses

Please use the following form to look up courses and find detailed information on course prerequisites, corequisites, and other special notes. To view all 100-level courses in a subject, select a Subject Code and type 1% in the Course Number field. (200-level = 2%, etc.)

Subject Code:	Select Subject Code ACB -- Anatomy and Cell Biology ACC -- Accounting AGMD -- Agricultural Medicine AGRC -- Agriculture AGRN -- Agronomy ANBI -- Animal Bioscience ANSC -- Animal Science ANTH -- Anthropology APMC -- Applied Microbiology ARCH -- Archaeology ART -- Art ARTH -- Art History ASTR -- Astronomy BAC -- Business Admin Certificate BINF -- Bioinformatics BIOC -- Biochemistry BIOE -- Biomedical Engineering BIOL -- Biology BIOS -- Biostatistics BLE -- Biological Engineering BMSC -- Biomedical Sciences BMST -- Biomolecular Structures BPBE -- Bioresource Policy Bus Econ CACE -- Adult and Continuing Education CE -- Civil Engineering CHE -- Chemical Engineering CHEM -- Chemistry CHEP -- Community Hlth and Epidemiolog CHIN -- Chinese CLAS -- Classics CLR -- Clinical Research CME -- Computer Engineering CMPT -- Computer Science CMRS -- Classical Medieval Renaissance COMM -- Commerce CORR -- Corrections CREE -- Cree CSCH -- College Scholar CTST -- Catholic Studies DENT -- Dentistry DRAM -- Drama EADM -- Educational Administration EART -- Art Education EBAC -- Executive Business Admin Cert. ECNT -- Continuing Education ECON -- Economics ECUR -- Curriculum Studies EDST -- Education Student Teaching EDUC -- Education EE -- Electrical Engineering EFDT -- Educational Foundations EIND -- Indian and Northern Education EMUS -- Music Education ENG -- English ENT -- Entrepreneurship ENVE -- Environmental Engineering ENVS -- Environment and Sustainability EP -- Engineering Physics EPIP -- Engin Profess Intern Program EPSE -- Ed Psych and Special Education ERES -- Education Research ETAD -- Educational Tech and Design EVSC -- Environmental Sciences EXPR -- Extended Practicum FABS -- Food and Bioproduct Sciences FDSC -- Food Science FIN -- Finance FREN -- French GE -- General Engineering GEOE -- Geological Engineering GEOG -- Geography GEOL -- Geology GERM -- German GERO -- Gerontology GRK -- Greek GSR -- Graduate Studies and Research HEB -- Hebrew HED -- Home Economics Education HIST -- History HLST -- Health Studies HLTH -- Health HORT -- Horticulture HRM -- Human Resources Management HSC -- Health Sciences INCC -- Interdisc Stud Culture Creat INDR -- Industrial Relations INTD -- Interdisciplinary Grad Studies INTS -- Interdisciplinary Studies IPRM -- Indigenous People Resource Mgt IS -- International Studies ITDL -- Interdept Medicine and Dentist JSGS -- JSG School of Public Policy KIN -- Kinesiology KINA -- Kinesiology Activity KIST -- Kinesiology-Stats Equivalents LATN -- Latin LAW -- Law LING -- Linguistics LIT -- Literature LUES -- Land Use and Enviro Studies MATH -- Mathematics MBA -- Master Business Administration MCIM -- Microbiology and Immunology MDSP -- Medicine Special Topics ME -- Mechanical Engineering MED -- Medicine MGT -- Management MKT -- Marketing MPAC -- Master Professional Accounting MUAP -- Music Applied MUS -- Music NEPS -- Nursing Ed Program of SK NORD -- Northern Govern and Develop NRTH -- Northern Studies NS -- Native Studies NURS -- Nursing NUTR -- Nutrition OB -- Organizational Behaviour OBGY -- Obstetrics and Gynecology OM -- Operations Management PATH -- Pathology PBIO -- Palaeobiology PCOL -- Pharmacology PGCL -- Post Graduate Clinical PHAR -- Pharmacy PHIL -- Philosophy PHPY -- Physiology and Pharmacology PHSI -- Physiology PHYS -- Physics PLSC -- Plant Science POLS -- Political Studies PSIA -- Psychiatry PSY -- Psychology PTH -- Physical Therapy PUBH -- Public Health RCM -- Rhetorical Communication RLST -- Religious Studies RRM -- Renewable Resource Management RUP -- Regional and Urban Planning RUSS -- Russian SC -- Science SCP -- School and Counselling Psych SLSC -- Soil Science SNSK -- Sanskrit SOC -- Sociology SOSC -- Social Science SPAN -- Spanish SPST -- Special Studies STAT -- Statistics SURG -- Surgery SWIT -- Std Well Init Toward Comm Hlth SYNC -- Synchrotron Sciences TECH -- Technical Vocational Education TEFL -- Teaching Engl as Foreign Lang TESL -- Teaching Engl as Second Lang TOX -- Toxicology UKR -- Ukrainian VACC -- Vacc and Immunotherapeutics VBMS -- Veterinary Biomedical Sciences VINT -- Veterinary Interdepartmental VLAC -- Large Animal Clinical Sciences VSAC -- Small Animal Clinical Sciences VTMC -- Veterinary Microbiology VTPA -- Veterinary Pathology WGST -- Womens and Gender Studies WRIT -- Writing
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SPAN 114.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Elementary Spanish I

Introduction to the study of the Spanish language, both oral and written, vocabulary building, essential structures, and basic grammar. The course also provides insight into Hispanic culture through a variety of activities such as readings, music, and videos.

Formerly: SPAN 115.
Note: Students who have completed Spanish 20 (Grade 11 Spanish) or have completed Spanish 30 (Grade 12 Spanish), may not take this course for credit. Students who have some background in Spanish or who have taken any other courses in Spanish and native speakers of Spanish are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for SPAN 115 may not take this course for credit.

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SPAN 117.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Elementary Spanish II

A Spanish language course that builds on skills acquired in SPAN 114, completing the study of basic Spanish grammar, with emphasis on oral and written communication. The course aims to develop an appreciation of Hispanic culture.

Formerly: SPAN 115.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 114.
Note: Students who have completed Spanish 30 may not take this course for credit. Students who have taken high school Spanish courses or any other Spanish courses and native speakers of Spanish are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for SPAN 115 may not take this course for credit.

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SPAN 202.3 — 1/2(4L-1T)
Intermediate Spanish I Oral Skills and Cultural Understanding

Examines readings about Spanish and Latin American cultures, stressing oral composition. Students will have opportunities to develop their oral skills as well as to improve their knowledge of the language through a communicative approach. Regular attendance is required.

Formerly: SPAN 200.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 117 or permission of the department.
Note: Native speakers of Spanish are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for SPAN 200 may not take this course for credit. Students are encouraged to take SPAN 202 and 214 concurrently.

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SPAN 204.3 — 1/2(4L-1T)
Intermediate Spanish II Oral Skills and Cultural Understanding

A Spanish language course that builds on skills acquired in SPAN 202 or equivalent. Students will continue to strengthen their language proficiency through a communicative approach by reading cultural texts, participating in dialogues, and making oral presentations. Regular attendance is required.

Formerly: SPAN 200.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202.
Note: Native speakers of Spanish are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for SPAN 200 may not take this course for credit. Students are encouraged to take SPAN 204 and 217 concurrently.

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SPAN 214.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Intermediate Spanish I Grammar Writing Literary Readings

An intensive study of Spanish grammar, with emphasis on writing skills. Short reading passages will be used to allow students to expand vocabulary and develop oral proficiency.

Formerly: SPAN 215.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 117 or permission of the department.
Note: Students with credit for SPAN 215 may not take this course for credit. Students are encouraged to take SPAN 202 and 214 concurrently. Native speakers of Spanish are allowed to take this course, but will need a prerequisite waver in order to register, which can be obtained from the Department.

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SPAN 217.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Intermediate Spanish II Grammar Writing Literary Skills

A Spanish language course that builds on skills acquired in SPAN 214. This course continues with the study of intermediate-advanced Spanish grammar, with a focus on written composition and the study of short literary passages. This course will continue giving the opportunity for oral practice.

Formerly: SPAN 215.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 214.
Note: Students with credit for SPAN 215 may not take this course for credit. Students are encouraged to take SPAN 204 and 217 concurrently. Native speakers of Spanish are allowed to take this course, but will need a prerequisite waver in order to register, which can be obtained from the Department

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SPAN 235.3 — 2(3L)
Mexican Culture

Offers the student a broad view of Mexican society and culture. Students will study topics such as Mexican history, society, politics, education, art, customs, traditions, and other expressions of spiritual and material life in Mexico.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units of SPAN courses.
Note: Offered only in Guadalajara, Mexico as part of the Guadalajara Spanish Term Abroad Program.

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SPAN 275.3 — 2(3L)
Business Spanish

Students will become familiar with the vocabulary and expressions used in the business environment. This course will help students to improve their ability to comprehend texts written in Spanish, as well as preparing them to write commercial documents.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units of SPAN courses.
Note: Offered only in Guadalajara, Mexico as part of the Guadalajara Spanish Term Abroad Program.

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SPAN 298.3 — 1/2(3L)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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SPAN 299.6 — 1&2(3L)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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SPAN 305.3 — 1(3L)
Representative Works in Spanish Peninsular Literature

An introduction to the literary masterpieces of Spain, through the reading and study of Spanish texts from the medieval period to modern times.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202, 204, 214, 217.

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SPAN 307.3 — 1/2(3L)
Latin American Short Story El cuento latinoamericano

El cuento latinoamericano introduces students to an exemplary genre of Latin American literature: the short story. Includes a brief history of the development of the short story genre in Latin America and entails in-depth textual analysis of masterpieces of the short story from all parts of Spanish speaking Latin America: the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, etc. All class lectures and readings are in Spanish. Selections will include works of internationally renowned authors such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Columbia), Carlos Fuentes (Mexico), Mario Benedetti (Uruguay), Jorge Luis Borges (Argentina), Alejo Carpentier (Cuba), Julio Cortazar (Argentina); as well as ten other authors chosen at the discretion of the individual instructor.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 and 217.

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SPAN 308.3 — 1/2(3L)
Peninsular Spanish Novel from Generation of 1898 to 2000

Introduces students to masterpieces of the novelistic genre from twentieth century Spain. Includes a brief history of the development of the novel in Spain. All class lectures and readings are in Spanish. Selections may include works of internationally renowned authors such as Miguel de Unamuno, Camilo Jose Cela, Ana Maria Matute, Miguel Delibes, Luis Martin Santos, Juan Gyotisolo, Ramon Sender, as well as other authors chosen at the discretion of the individual instructor.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 and 217.

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SPAN 309.3 — 1/2(3L)
From Che to Pinochet Tyrants and Revolutionaries

Studies the figure of the Latin American tyrant, based on an actual person or as a composite of several dictators. It also studies how political oppression inflicts suffering of different kinds on people, and how people resist and fight against the system. The narrative masterpieces analyzed in this course will be available in Spanish as well as in English. The class will be taught in English.

Prerequisite(s): LIT 100, or 6 credit units ENG.

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SPAN 310.3 — 1/2(3L)
Love and Revolution in the Latin American Novel

Studies the theme of love in the context of political revolution in several exemplary Latin American novels. All novels will be read in English translation, and all lectures will be in English.

Prerequisite(s): LIT 100, or 6 credit units ENG.

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SPAN 314.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Advanced Spanish I

Advanced grammar and vocabulary expansion with emphasis on idiomatic speech taken from real situations in everyday life in Spain and Latin America. The course focuses on written exercises, such as compositions and translations, as well as on the formal aspect of academic writing. A good portion of class time will be spent discussing literary passages.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 217.
Note: Native speakers of Spanish may take this course. Please contact the instructor for permission and prerequisite waiver.

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SPAN 317.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Advanced Spanish II

A Spanish language course that builds on skills acquired in SPAN 314, completing the study of advanced Spanish grammar and continuing with written and oral exercises, literary readings and formal writings.

Formerly: SPAN 315.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 314 or permission of the department.
Note: Students with credit for SPAN 315 may not take this course for credit.

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SPAN 325.3 — 2(3L)
Advanced Spanish Writing I

To improve students' skills in writing texts with clarity and accuracy, as well as developing and increasing their Spanish vocabulary. The course language is Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 217.
Note: Offered only in Guadalajara, Mexico as part of the Guadalajara Spanish Term Abroad Program.

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SPAN 330.3 — 1(3L)
Spanish Film Through a Latin Lens

For the advanced student of Spanish, further engagement with Spanish-language culture and literature, emphasizing quintessentially Latin narrative themes. Designed to develop critical reading skills as well as to enhance communicative competence both orally and in writing.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 217.

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SPAN 335.3 — 2(3L)
Mexican Cinema

Aims at understanding the history of movies in Mexico through cinematographic genres. During the course, old and current movies will be reviewed in order to exemplify the topics presented. The course language is Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 314.
Note: Offered only in Guadalajara, Mexico as part of the Guadalajara Spanish Term Abroad Program.

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SPAN 375.3 — 2(3L)
Contemporary Mexican Literature

Reading and analysis of 20th Century Mexican writers such as Octavio Paz, Jaime Sabines, Elena Poniatowska, Angeles Mastretta, Carlos Fuentes and Juan Rulfo. The course language is Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 317 and (SPAN 306 or SPAN 307).

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SPAN 385.3 — 2(3L)
Hispanic American Literature Masters of the 20th Century

Reading and analysis of 20th Century Spanish American writers such as Borges, Rulfo, Cortázar, Fuentes, García Márquez, Benedetti, Mutis, Vallejo and Monterroso. The course language is Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 317 and (SPAN 306 or SPAN 307).
Note: Offered only in Guadalajara, Mexico as part of the Guadalajara Spanish Term Abroad Program.

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SPAN 398.3 — 1/2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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SPAN 399.6 — 1&2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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SPAN 498.3 — 1/2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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SPAN 499.6 — 1&2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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SPAN 898.3
Special Topics

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

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SPAN 994
Research

Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.

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