Agriculture

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• AGRC 110Scientific Literacy and Communication for the Agricultural Sciences3 credits

  Developing scientific literacy and communication skills is a necessary step to participating fully and professionally in the agricultural bioeconomy. Through active learning, students are introduced to the profession of agrology and professional ethics. Students learn the communication and interpersonal skills needed to support their academic success and future professional success. Scientific literacy is introduced as the foundation for learning in the agricultural sciences. Basic skills for handling and displaying data are introduced and reinforced with participatory activities. Oral and written communication skills are practiced and reinforced.

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• AGRC 111Introduction to Plant and Soil Sciences3 credits

  An introduction to agricultural systems with a focus on sustainability in a changing environment. Current agricultural challenges and issues will be used to highlight and illustrate the interactions between plant, animal, microbial, human and environment components. The soil/plant/environment interface is emphasized. Management decisions affecting agricultural systems, cropping and land use are examined both regionally and globally.

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• AGRC 112Animal Agriculture and Food Science3 credits

  An introduction to agricultural systems and the interactions between microbial plant, animal, and human components. The emphasis is on issues and problems associated with animal production, value-added processing, marketing and the consumption of food.

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• AGRC 113Introduction to Agri Food Economics3 credits

  This course explains economic concepts as they are applied to the agriculture industry. The theory of economics helps us to make decisions in cases where we have scarce resources. Each module describes economic theories and provides real-world examples to show you the relevance and power of economic thinking. The course also takes a broader view of decision making by considering the effects of individual and government decisions on communities and the environment.

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• AREC 220History of Indigenous Agriculture in Canada3 credits

  This course traces the major development periods of Indigenous agriculture in Canada, from prehistory to the present. This course provides a comprehensive reference for students interested in the agricultural history of Canada's First Peoples.

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• INDG 107Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies3 credits

  This course aims to develop critical reading, writing, and thinking skills and provide the background necessary for advanced Indigenous Studies courses. Through course lectures and seminar discussions this course presents an overview of Aboriginal societies across Saskatchewan and Canada by linking processes of the past with contemporary issues.

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• BIOL 120The Nature of Life3 credits

  This course explores fundamental aspects of living organisms through the study of cell biology, genetics, bioenergetics, and evolutionary processes. In laboratories, students visualize cells and tissues, conduct hands-on experiments, and learn to solve genetics problems. The course builds foundational knowledge and analytical skills required for further study in biology. Prerequisite(s): Biology 30 or BIOL 90 or BIOL 107 or BIOL 108.

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• BIOL 121The Diversity of Life3 credits

  Our world has at least 15 million species, all of which have adapted to particular environments and lifestyles and use energy to grow and reproduce. In this course, students examine these processes in representative organisms from all the major groups, and discuss factors influencing changes in biodiversity over time and space. Prerequisite(s): Biology 30 or BIOL 90 or BIOL 107 or BIOL 108.

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• CHEM 112General Chemistry I Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials3 credits

  Structure, bonding and properties of materials. Topics include atoms and molecules, bonding, molecular structure, intermolecular forces, states of matter, and properties of materials. The laboratory illustrates material covered in the lectures. Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 30 or CHEM 90 or CHEM 100; and (Mathematics B30 or Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30).

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• MATH 104Elementary Calculus3 credits

  An elementary introduction to calculus including functions, limits, derivatives, techniques of differentiation, curve sketching and maximum and minimum problems, antiderivatives and the integral. Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Mathematics 30, Pre-Calculus 30, or MATH 102.3 Note(s): MATH 104 may not be used to fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning Requirement built in to all B.Sc. and B.A.&Sc. programs in the College of Arts & Science. As of 2020-2021 students can have credit for only one of MATH 104, MATH 110, MATH 121, MATH 123, MATH 125, MATH 133 or MATH 176. Students who attempted MATH 104 in 2019-2020 or earlier may have credit for both MATH 104 and one of MATH 110, MATH 121, MATH 123, MATH 125, MATH 133 or MATH 176. This course may not be included in the courses required in C4 or C6 for Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics or Statistics.

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• MATH 110Calculus I3 credits

  Introduction to derivatives, limits, techniques of differentiation, maximum and minimum problems and other applications, implicit differentiation, anti-derivatives. Prerequisite(s): Pre-Calculus 30 or MATH 102.3 Note(s): Students can have credit for only one of MATH 104, MATH 110, MATH 121, MATH 123, MATH 125, MATH 133 or MATH 176. The Math Readiness Assessment helps students assess their readiness for MATH 110. It is especially valuable for students without credit for MATH 102. More information is available at https://artsandscience.usask.ca/math/students/undergraduates/math-readiness-assessment.php.

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• MATH 125Mathematics for the Life Sciences3 credits

  An introduction to mathematical modelling with a focus on applications to the life sciences. Topics include: algebraic functions and their graphs, limits and rates of change, differentiation techniques and applications, exponential and logarithmic functions, integration and the area under a curve, introduction to differential equations. The main feature of this course is the use of structured examples from life sciences to establish a need for mathematical techniques. Necessary mathematical terms and concepts will be developed. The emphasis throughout this course is on applications of mathematics to life sciences with enough theory to support applications. Extensive examples from Biology, Health Sciences, Chemistry and Physics will be used. Prerequisite(s): Pre-Calculus 30 or MATH 102.3. Note(s): This course is restricted to students majoring in, or intending to major in, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology; Biology; Biomedical Foundations; Biomedical Neuroscience; Cellular, Physiological, and Pharmacological Sciences; Environment & Society; Environmental Biology; Health Studies; Toxicology; or Pharmacy. Students can have credit for only one of MATH 104, MATH 110, MATH 121, MATH 123, MATH 125, MATH 133 or MATH 176.

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• GEOG 130Environment Health and Planning3 credits

  This course explores the many physical, social and cultural interactions that exist between the natural environment, human health and the built environment. Using multiple scales of inquiry ranging from global to local, selected topics will include environmental management, regional and urban planning as well as human health promotion and wellbeing. The course will focus not only on factors contributing to the many current environmental challenges such as global food and water security, building healthier cities and global health inequities but also on innovative technologies and human capabilities to improve the current condition.

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• BIOL 222The Living Plant3 credits

  The organization of the plant body is explored through the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs, with emphasis on how these systems contribute to growth, development, and reproductive success. Focusing primarily on flowering plants, students develop a fundamental and integrated understanding of plant form and function, interpret anatomical and physiological features in relation to plant performance, and build foundational knowledge for advanced study in plant biology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120.

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• BIOL 226Genes to Genomics3 credits

  Genetics forms the basis of all of life. In this course, students will learn the basics of a wide range topics from classical Mendelian genetics and the central dogma to cutting edge genetics research techniques in genomics, DNA transgenesis, and applied research. Lectures on theory are paired with practical hands-on labs to reinforce genes to genomics techniques. We will focus on Eukaryotic examples, including humans and agricultural models. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120.

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• CHEM 250Introduction to Organic Chemistry3 credits

  An introduction to organic chemistry; students will learn to name organic compounds, predict some of the properties and reactivity of compounds based on molecular structure, and grasp the importance of these concepts and their application to all sciences and life in general. Almost all the reactions in living matter involve organic compounds, and it is impossible to understand the molecular processes of living systems without knowing organic chemistry. CHEM 250.3 is intended as a basis for other courses, and a beginning for understanding organic and bio-organic chemistry. The laboratory will introduce students to basic chemical laboratory skills frequently used in organic chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112.3; or CHEM 146.3 and CHE 113.3; or CHEM 112.3 and CHEM 146.3.

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• PLSC 213Principles of Plant Ecology3 credits

  Designed for students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. It considers the nature of ecosystems and of processes associated with energy flow and material cycling within them. Particular attention is given to ecosystems of Western Canada and the effect that man exerts on them, especially through agricultural practices.

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• BIOL 228An Introduction to Ecology and Ecosystems3 credits
• PLSC 220Fundamentals of Horticulture3 credits

  An introduction to the economic and aesthetic value of horticulture emphasizing its importance and impact. Consideration is given to vegetable, fruit, turf grasses, nursery, and greenhouse production as well as landscaping, herbs, and medicinal plants. Emphasis is placed on Saskatchewan production in relation to regional, national and international markets. Laboratories consist of field trips and hands-on exercises. Prerequisite(s): AGRC 111.3 and BIOL 120.3 or permission from the instructor.

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• PLSC 202Introductory Precision Agriculture3 credits

  This course will give students an introduction to precision agriculture as it relates to field crop production. Students will learn about the agronomy and technology of variable rate technology. The course will highlight the economic and environmental benefits of precision agriculture, as well as examining components of it, including soil and crop variability, global positioning systems, machinery automation, spatial analysis, unoccupied aerial vehicles (UAVs), and satellite imagery. The course will bring together these elements to allow students to evaluate precision agriculture services. This is the foundation course in the Precision Agriculture Certificate. Prerequisite(s): AGRC 111.3; or permission of the instructor.

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• PLSC 214Statistical Methods3 credits

  An introduction to statistical methods and their application to experiments. Includes probability, means and variances, "t" tests, analysis of variance, experimental designs, simple regression and correlation, and chi-square tests. The lab component provides an introduction to the data analysis functions of spreadsheet software. This class is designed for students in the biological sciences. This course will be conducted online with weekly laboratory sessions.

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• STAT 245Introduction to Statistical Methods3 credits

  An introduction to basic statistical methods including frequency distributions, elementary probability, confidence intervals and tests of significance, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, contingency tables, goodness of fit. Prerequisite(s): One of MATH 100.6, MATH 104.3, MATH 110.3, MATH 121.3, MATH 123.3, MATH 125.3, MATH 133.4, MATH 176.3, or STAT 103.3. Note(s): Students with credit for GE 210.3, PLSC 214.3, STAT 242.3, or STAT 246.3 may not take this course for credit. Students may take STAT 242.3 for credit in a subsequent term. Please refer to the Statistics Course Regulations in the Arts and Science section of the Course and Program Catalogue.

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• PLSC 222Introduction to Field Crops3 credits

  Introduction to field crops from the perspectives of resource availability, management of the crop life cycle and field environment. Prairie crops are used to establish main principles, supplemented with examples from other areas of the world. Laboratories combine trips to local grower and industry sites with exercises on crop morphology and quality. Prerequisite(s): AGRC 111.

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• PLSC 260Principles of Plant Protection3 credits

  The principles of plant protection for pest management of field, forage, and horticultural crops will be examined. The foundations of integrated pest management programs are considered, including surveys and identification of insects, plant diseases, and weeds. Students will be introduced to topics including monitoring and forecasting methods; strategies for management of pests; and implementation of pest management approaches. The course emphasizes the integration of different methods for managing insects, plant diseases, and weeds while examining the economic, social and environmental implications of pest control. This course features a laboratory component focused on the identification of important insects, plant diseases, and weeds. Prerequisite(s): AGRC 111.3

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• SLSC 240Agricultural Soil Science3 credits

  Students are introduced to the major physical, chemical and biological properties of soil and the influence of those properties on soil productivity. The relationship of soil to its environment will be investigated as it relates to soil genesis, soil classification and cropping systems. The principles of soil fertility and fertilizer management will be explored with emphasis on cropping systems of Western Canada. Prerequisite(s): AGRC 111

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• ANTH 302The Practice of Ethnography3 credits

  This course examines the practice of ethnography by integrating a discussion of ethnographic research methods with training in the critical reading of ethnography and skills development in writing ethnography. Specific techniques are explored, with an emphasis on qualitative approaches. The relationship of ethnographic theory and methodology is highlighted. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111.3 or permission of instructor.

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• ANTH 306Anthropology of Disaster and Dislocation3 credits

  This seminar course explores anthropological approaches to the human experience of disaster, disruption, and dislocation. Adopting perspectives primarily from medical and environmental anthropology, the course examines social and cultural responses to natural and human-made disasters, forced resettlement, and other forms of population disruption. Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units 200-level ANTH, or permission of instructor.

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• ANTH 310Anthropology of Gender3 credits

  Introduces students to the anthropological approaches to gender, looking specifically at the gendered norms of collective behaviours and identities. The course centers on two questions: How is gender understood in different cultural contexts? What are the processes by which people learn to identify themselves as gendered and sexual citizens? Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111.3 or WGST 112.3 or permission of instructor.

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• CPSJ 203Cultivating Humanity3 credits

  This course will explore what it means to be human, and to become humane, by drawing from a variety of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. It will provide an intellectual framework for understanding interconnections between the personal and the group on both a local and global level in relation to social, cultural, economic, and ecological issues. This course gives attention to an increasing awareness of the challenges associated with intercultural relations, fostering respect for diversity, and the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion. Prerequisite(s): 18 credit units at university level or permission of the instructor.

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• ENG 111Literature and Composition Reading Poetry3 credits

  An introduction to the major forms of poetry in English. In addition to learning the tools of critical analysis, students will study and practice composition.

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• ENG 112Literature and Composition Reading Drama3 credits

  An introduction to major forms of dramatic activity in English. In addition to learning the tools of critical analysis, students will study and practice composition.

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• ENG 113Literature and Composition Reading Narrative3 credits

  An introduction to the major forms of narrative literature in English. In addition to learning the tools of critical analysis, students will study and practice composition.

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• ENG 114Literature and Composition Reading Culture3 credits

  An introduction to historical and contemporary cultural forms in English. In addition to learning the tools of critical analysis, students will study and practice composition. Class themes will vary according to instructor choice. Students are encouraged to refer to the Department of English website for descriptions of specific sections.

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• ENG 120Introduction to Creative Writing3 credits

  This course introduces students to strategies for writing original fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. The course will include both lectures and writing workshops in which students critique original writing by class members. Visiting authors may be invited into the classroom, and students will be encouraged to attend literary events in the community. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of polished writing in three genres.

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• HIST 115History Matters Ideas and Culture3 credits

  Sections of this course examine how history has shaped – and been shaped by – human thought and culture. They might examine how the ideas of intellectuals, philosophers, writers, artists, or religious thinkers related to historical developments such as the spread of Christianity or Islam; the rise of modern secularism; or the various revolutionary movements of the modern world, whether political, economic, social, or artistic. They might examine elite, middle-brow, or popular culture for clues about how past societies responded to the realities of being human – birth, illness, death, the need to work, prepare food, raise children, establish communities, or make sense of one’s place in the universe. Examples of courses include: “An Introduction to Modern European Thought and Culture,” “Religious Reformations of the 16th Century,” “A Global History of Food and Eating.” All sections of this course emphasize how historians have understood the relationship between ideas, culture, and historical change. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 125History Matters Indigenous Colonial and Post Colonial Histories3 credits

  Sections of this course examine the peoples and processes shaping indigenous societies, their imperial rulers, and the postcolonial experience. Topics will range from local case studies of First Nations to broader histories of European imperial expansion and national independence movements. The problems of identity, power and policy are at the forefront of these investigations, emphasizing the ways that communities accepted, resisted or transformed colonial agendas. Courses will also foreground variations among colonizing projects, and responses to them, in different eras. Examples of course foci include Britain and British Empires since Caesar, the Arab Spring, the scramble for Africa, aboriginal activism in Canada, USA, and Australia, a global history of slavery, perspectives on community and sovereignty in North America, and colonial Latin America. All sections of this course will emphasize how historians have understood different practices of colonization and their relationship to political, economic and social change. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 135History Matters Gender Sex and Society3 credits

  Sections of this course examine how histories of gender, sex and society have interacted and evolved throughout time. We will explore how, in various societies, social, cultural, political, legal, and medical views of gender and sexualities have both regulated gender and sexual norms and acted as levers of change. Topics include national and transnational histories of sexualities, gender and social change (in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia). Possible areas of exploration include: media and cultural depictions of masculinity and femininity; medical, legal, cultural, and theoretical discourses on gender and sexuality; race, class, ethnicity, and indigeneity; gendered performance and geographies of sexual possibilities; demographic continuities and change; artistic representations of sexuality and gender; and, finally, histories of the family, of labour, of migration, as well as of activism, resistance, and repression as they intersect with the history of gender and sexuality. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 145History Matters War Violence and Politics3 credits

  Sections of this course examine the history of war and violence, cutting across periods and historical specializations. Areas of exploration may include: the factors that have shaped human conflict (social, cultural, political, and religious); specific cases, campaigns or systems of conflict (including interpersonal, intergroup, and international violence); wars hot and cold; historic forms of oppression and injustice, and their relationship to conflict; and the history of resistance to interpersonal, intergroup and systemic violence including the history of peace and reconciliation and non-violent movements. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 155History Matters Science and Environment3 credits

  Sections of this course examine the history and conceptualization of science, the cosmos, or the environment and their relationships to society and culture. The term science is understood broadly to include not only modern science but pre-modern and non-western approaches to understanding and manipulating the natural world. Historians focus on the human history of the environment, with a particular attention to the ever-changing relationship between societies and their ecosystems. Possible areas of exploration might include: the scientific revolution; North-American environmental history; global commodities, imperialism and the environment; and science, magic, and rationality. With reference to historical examples, these courses will seek to nuance concepts such as scientific rationality, and ‘nature’ and also to examine broad conventional historical narratives such as ‘disenchantment’, ‘enlightenment’, ‘industrialization’ or ‘globalization’. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 165History Matters Health and Society3 credits

  Sections of this course examine how historians have understood the complex relationship between health, society, and historical change. Health is used as a vehicle for understanding political, social and cultural change throughout history. Topics range from antiquity and the birth of Galenic healing through western and non-western traditions that have guided our understandings of bodies, pain, gender, and power and into the modern era of health and medicine with the rise of professional medicine, ethics, experimentation and institutionalized healing. Health is widely defined to capture experiences that fall outside the traditional doctor-patient relationship, and to explore issues including: mental health; the politics of healthcare; health economies; the health professions; disease’s power to shape human history. These courses rely on a variety of sources: food and nutrition, to medical treatises, patient narratives, activist and anti-medical establishment texts, artwork, and institutional reports, and a rich historical tradition of examining health and medicine and its influence on human history. Possible areas of exploration include: madness; the body; pain; health and disease. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 175History Matters Identities and Communities in Transition3 credits

  Sections of this course examine the complexity of identity and the ever-changing and complicated nature of community through an exploration of history. Identities are never ‘fixed’ or constructed in isolation; they are always both ‘invented’ and the result of historical change. Communities are similarly complex: never autonomous, always shaped by history and the interplay between internal dynamics and relationships with forces outside of the community. All sections of this course are linked through their exploration of the history of identities and communities but they explore that history in different places and times. Some courses will take a micro-level view, exploring the history of identity in one particular location or community over time and relating those changes to broader perspectives; others will look at the way broad historical forces shaped identities. Possible areas of exploration may include: historical roots and myths surrounding so called "tribalism" in Africa and the contemporary impacts of this discourse; the spread nationalism in the 18th and 19th centuries and the rise of the modern nation-state; how such groups as Kurds have been able to maintain a distinct identity over time; Quebec’s status as a separate ‘nation’ in Canada. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 185History Matters Conflict Law Politics and the State3 credits

  Sections of this course examine the complex relationship between conflict, law, politics, and state power, from medieval times to the Cold War. Possible areas of exploration may include: war, political systems, feuds, violence, crime, injustice, vengeance, weapons, arms races, environmental degradation, treaties, law, and security. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 193History Matters Topics in Canadian History3 credits

  Courses offered under this heading examine focused topics in Canadian History. These courses explore historical issues, events, or trends of importance in Canadian history. The courses are designed to provide a basic understanding of the historical narrative from multiple perspectives, to explore how and why such narratives have been constructed the way they have been, and;through such explorations;to introduce students to ‘thinking historically’. Lectures will explore historical narratives, their genesis, and the sources used to produce such narratives. Seminars will dig deeper into the tools and methodologies used by historians, provide instruction and practice in critical thinking and clear expression. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• HIST 194History Matters Topics in European History3 credits

  Courses offered under this heading examine focused topics in European History. These courses explore historical issues, events, or trends of importance in European history. The courses are designed to provide a basic understanding of the historical narrative from multiple perspectives, to explore how and why such narratives have been constructed the way they have been, and;through such explorations;to introduce students to ‘thinking historically’. Lectures will explore historical narratives, their genesis, and the sources used to produce such narratives. Seminars will dig deeper into the tools and methodologies used by historians, provide instruction and practice in critical thinking and clear expression. Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit.

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• PHIL 120Knowledge Mind and Existence3 credits

  This course explores philosophical questions regarding consciousness and personal identity, the nature of reality, knowledge and justification, the existence of God, freedom, and the nature of the self. Philosophy proceeds by the presentation and evaluation of reasons for alternative answers to fundamental questions and leads to improved critical, evaluative, and writing skills.

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• PHIL 121Introduction to World Philosophies3 credits

  Is reason universal? Is human nature universal? Or are these particular to specific languages and cultures? This course will address these questions through the study of a variety of different world philosophies. This course will look at the way in which a selection of world cultures (East Asian, Indigenous, Latin American, Islamic and African) approach basic questions of philosophy (What is the ultimate nature of reality? What is truth? What is a human being? What is our place in the world? What is good?)

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• PHIL 133Introduction to Ethics and Values3 credits

  This course explores fundamental questions regarding morality, justice, life’s meaning, or beauty. Questions covered may include: What makes a society just? Do we have obligations regarding what is right? What makes acts good? Are values merely relative? What makes something a work of art? Philosophy proceeds by the presentation and evaluation of reasons for alternative answers to fundamental questions and leads to improved critical, evaluative, and writing skills.

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• PHIL 208Ancient Philosophy Presocratics to Plato3 credits

  A study of the origins of philosophical reasoning in ancient Greece to its most extensive development in the philosophy of Plato. Classical views of the ultimate nature of reality, the scope and limits of human knowledge, and the grounds for aesthetic and moral evaluations will be examined. Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in philosophy or completion of 18 credit units at the university level or permission of the instructor.

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• PHIL 233Ethical Theory3 credits

  What makes an action morally right? Does it depend on what a moral being is? What makes us morally responsible? This course is an investigation of some of the most historically important theories, an examination of their fundamental commitments, and some discussion of contemporary versions of those theories. Philosophers studied will include Aristotle, Kant, and Mill, and others. Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in philosophy or completion of 18 credit units at the university level or permission of the instructor.

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• POLS 245Politics of Africa3 credits

  This course provides an introduction to African politics by exploring a broad range of issues from both historical and contemporary perspectives. This includes an examination of the legacy of colonialism, the post-colonial state, nationalism and authoritarian rule, democratization, ethnic politics, political violence, post-conflict peace-building, and Africa's political and economic relations with the international community. While the course provides a survey of important themes related to African politics, it also draws upon the wider theoretical literature from political studies to ground the analyses in broader debates within the discipline. Prerequisite(s): Any two of POLS 110.3, POLS 111.3, POLS 112.3; or 18 credit units at the university level.

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• POLS 323Indigenous Policies and Programs3 credits

  An examination of policies and programs impacting Indigenous peoples in Canada, including those developed by Indigenous nations and those established by the federal and provincial governments. Prerequisite(s): POLS 222.3; or 54 credit units at the University; or permission of the instructor.

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• POLS 328Public Policy Analysis3 credits

  An introduction to the purposes, approaches, methods, ethics and politics of public policy analysis. It is designed to provide an understanding of how to produce and analyze documents needed for policy-making and decision making purposes in various organizational settings both in the governmental sector and in the non-governmental sector. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units of POLS and/or IS; or 36 credit units at the university level, including at least 6 credit units of ANTH, ENG, HIST, INDG, IS, POLS, RLST, SOC, or WGST.

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• POLS 333Theory and Politics of Law3 credits

  This course introduces students to the principal theoretical positions used to understand, justify, and evaluate law at both the national and international levels. It asks students to critically engage with classical and critical theories about the nature of law and legal obligations. Questions include: by whom, for whom, and for what purpose should law be created; is law inherently connected to state power? What is the relationship between law and democracy? Is law simply what those with political power make it or is there an inherent connection between law and morality? On a more practical level, can laws and legal systems that are not backed up with enforcement power truly be called law? Examples from the Canadian legal system and international law offer opportunities to test and develop insights about the meaning and proper reach of the law. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units of POLS and/or IS; or 36 credit units at the university level, including at least 6 credit units of ANTH, ENG, HIST, INDG, IS, POLS, RLST, SOC, or WGST.

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• POLS 336Justice and Democracy3 credits

  Justice and democracy are two key ideas in contemporary politics. While we generally think they are harmonious ideas, often times they come into conflict. This course addresses contemporary theoretical approaches to the relationship between justice and democracy. Issues to be covered include, what is to be done when democracies reach unjust decisions, what kind of democracy does justice require and how can democratic institutions be designed to produce more just outcomes. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units of POLS and/or IS; or 36 credit units at the university level, including at least 6 credit units of ANTH, ENG, HIST, INDG, IS, POLS, RLST, SOC, or WGST.

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• POLS 422Indigenous Governance and Self Determined Sustainable Development3 credits

  Examines Indigenous governance strategies in Canada, with particular attention to First Nations in Saskatchewan. Attention is devoted to cultural, economic, and political development among Indigenous peoples that is self-determined and sustainable. It is designed to provide students with an academic basis for analyzing existing governance development strategies among Indigenous nations. Prerequisite(s): POLS 222.3; or 54 credit units at the University; or permission of the instructor.

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• POLS 461Topics in Global Politics3 credits

  Designed as a selected topics seminar in international relations. Each offering will focus on one of the subfields- including Canadian Foreign Policy Processes, Ethical Issues in International Relations, International Development, International Terrorism, International Political Economy, International Trade and Globalization. The undergraduate students will investigate the methodology and applications of the theory and evidence related to that subfield. Prerequisite(s): 54 credit units at the university level, including 18 credit units POLS and/or IS.

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• PSY 323Qualitative Study of Lives and Social Practices3 credits

  This course examines qualitative approaches to understanding lives and social practices. Topics include an overview of non-positivist epistemologies and methodologies and an introduction to methods such as narrative analysis, grounded theory, ethnography, and discourse analysis. Prerequisite(s): PSY 233.3; and PSY 235.3 (or HLST 210.3); and PSY 236.3; and 9 credit units of 200-level PSY courses.

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• PSY 355Research in Advanced Cognitive Science3 credits

  This course exposes students to current theory and research methods in cognitive science. Topics may include perception, attention, memory, thinking, reasoning and problem solving. Students also will review, design, conduct, analyze and report a series of class experiments. Prerequisite(s): One of PSY 252.3, PSY 253.3, PSY 255.3 or PSY 256.3; and PSY 233.3; and PSY 235.3 (or HLST 210.3); and 3 credit units of 200-level PSY courses.

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• RLST 280Methodologies and Approaches to Study of Religions3 credits

  An introduction to theories and approaches in the academic study of religion. Origins and development of social scientific, historical, phenomenological and comparative approaches will be examined. Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units 100-Level RLST or 18 credit units at the university level.

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• RLST 362Monsters and Mischief Makers3 credits

  This class will examine the construction of morality in religious texts by using the outsider/insider (or neighbor/stranger) question. We will investigate this question further by asking how do the people and things we consider to be like us or not like us help us to determine how to behave, and/or what to believe. Permission of the Department. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units RLST or 24 credit units at the university level.

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• AREC 222Introduction to Farm Business Management3 credits

  The analysis and interpretation of farm business financial statements and the use of this information in planning future farm business decisions. Other subjects include machinery economics, individual enterprise analysis, capital investment analysis and succession planning. Prerequisite(s): ECON 111 or AGRC 113 or successful completion of 27 credit units of university level courses or permission of the instructor.

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• PLSC 317Plant Metabolism3 credits

  An introductory plant biochemistry course focusing on photosynthetic and mitochondrial metabolism, with emphasis given to interaction between these processes. The integration of amino acid and lipid biosynthesis, as well as nitrogen and sulfur metabolism, is also examined. This course will be conducted online, with some limited face-to-face instruction. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120, BIOL 222, and one of CHEM 250 or BMSC 200.

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• BIOL 331Plant Physiology3 credits

  Plant physiological processes are analyzed at the cellular, developmental and whole-plant, at cellular, developmental, and whole-plant levels, with emphasis on mechanistic and functional understanding. Students analyze mechanisms underlying water and nutrient transport, photosynthesis, respiration, signaling, and growth regulation, and integrate these physiological processes to explain plants performance and plasticity in response to environmental challenge. Students develop quantitative reasoning, data interpretation skills, and the ability to apply physiological principles to plant adaptation and responses in diverse ecosystems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 222.

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• PLSC 401Advanced Crop Agronomy3 credits

  This course is the capstone course in the Agronomy program. As a capstone course, the goal of this class is to provide students with the background scientific knowledge and applied perspectives to optimize agronomic crop production. The course will combine background lectures with expert seminars and project-based activities to advance agronomic knowledge.

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• PLSC 417Crop Physiology3 credits

  An outline of interrelationships between physiological activity and crop growth with emphasis on energy conversion and analysis of autotrophic growth in an agronomic environment. Germination, growth integration, flowering and senescence are also to be considered. Physiological responses to environmental stresses such as water, temperature, salinity, nutrients and disease are related to crop productivity. Prerequisite(s): One of PLSC 317 or BIOL 331 and successful completion of 84 credit units.

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• SLSC 312Soil Fertility and Fertilizers3 credits

  The forms, flows, and transformations of plant nutrients in soils are examined, with emphasis on Western Canadian agricultural systems. The fate of applied nutrients as commercial fertilizers and manure is stressed, especially as to how agronomic practices affect the utilization of soil and fertilizer nutrients by plants. Techniques for soil fertility evaluation and the development of suitable fertilizer recommendations and nutrient management plans are covered. There are additional non-refundable costs in addition to tuition fees.

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• AREC 230Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits

  The course covers both a survey of the economics of innovation and presents a practical approach to 21st century entrepreneurship. Students will have the opportunity to develop an innovation idea individually and work together in groups. Students will be exposed to the theory and practice of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship practice is explored through guest lectures and discussions with entrepreneurs, with a focus on local entrepreneurship in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.

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• AREC 238Natural Resource Economics3 credits

  A study of natural resource economics with emphasis on environmental economics, measurement of non-market goods, project evaluation, issues in urban and rural land use, and conservation. Policy problems related to the foregoing will be examined. Prerequisite(s): AGRC 113 or ECON 111.

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• AREC 251Introduction to Agricultural Policy3 credits

  Government policy affects our lives on a daily basis, from the patenting of genes and plants to the labeling of genetically modified foods. Increasingly, government policy is affecting agriculture, farming and food. Current topics for discussion include chemical use, food security and sustainability. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 27 credit units of university-level courses, including ECON 111.3, or permission of the instructor.

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• AREC 254Agribusiness Taxation3 credits

  Provides an introduction to federal and provincial income tax as it relates to the agriculture sector. The course stresses the terms, concepts and fundamental principles of income taxation. While tax form preparation will be reviewed, tax concepts, compliance issues and tax planning will be emphasized. The course is designed to expose students to tax laws and how they affect individual decisions and how the taxpayer is/can be integrated with different business organization structures that may be utilized in the agriculture industry. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 27 credit units of university-level courses or permission of the instructor.

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• AREC 343Grain and Livestock Marketing3 credits

  A study of the Canadian grain and livestock marketing systems, procedures and institutions. Examines the price discovery methods used in grains and livestock marketing including: open (futures) market, marketing boards, teletype auctions, etc. Other topics include: the historical evolution of current marketing systems, marketing functions, government policy and regulation and market structure. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 30 credit units or permission of the instructor.

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• AREC 346Principles of Selling3 credits

  Introduces the principles of salesmanship and their application to agricultural business. Emphasis will be placed on the application of principles to real-world situations and on building selling skills through class projects. Students will learn tactical selling skills, develop self-management skills, and study strategic selling techniques. Policies (current and impending) and regulations governing salesmanship are discussed. Prerequisite(s): COMM 204 or AREC 343 or permission of the instructor

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• AREC 347Agribusiness Marketing Management3 credits

  Focuses on the role of the agri-marketing manager as a decision maker who is often responsible for formulating strategic marketing plans. Topics include the agricultural and agribusiness marketing environment, managing customer heterogeneity, managing competitive responses to marketing activities, and allocation of resources among marketing activities. The marketing activities of Saskatchewan's agribusinesses will be examined. Prerequisite(s): COMM 204

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• BIOL 345Introductory Plant Pathology3 credits

  This course explores the biology of major groups of plant pathogens and the diseases they cause. Students examine disease symptoms, pathogen life cycles, and mechanisms of transmission, and evaluate approaches for disease management and control. The course also emphasizes the underlying mechanisms of pathogen virulence and host resistance. Through lectures and laboratory work, students develop skills in diagnosing plant diseases using a range of techniques and in interpreting host-pathogen interactions in agricultural and natural systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and 222.

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• PLSC 335Field Crop Disease Management3 credits

  The identification and causes of field crop diseases in common crops of western Canada, as well as the abiotic factors that influence disease and crop development are discussed. Included are the principles of plant pathology and integrated disease management, which are the foundations of plant disease control. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 260.3

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• PLSC 340Weed Science3 credits

  Growth, reproduction and spread of weeds, influence of agronomic and edaphic factors on weed community structure, weed-crop competition, and biological and mechanical control of weeds. Concludes with a discussion of the use of combined control methods (biological, mechanical and chemical) in integrated weed management. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 260.3

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• PLSC 345Pesticides and Crop Protection3 credits

  Topics will include the role of pesticides in ensuring food security, as well as the associated development and regulatory frameworks. Students will learn about different formulations, pesticide classification, and the toxicity and safety of pesticides. There will be an in-depth discussion on the environmental fate of pesticides in soil, water, and air, public perception, and environmental stewardship. Furthermore, the course will connect local Canadian agricultural practices with global sustainability challenges, especially through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prerequisite(s): PLSC 260.3

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• PLSC 427Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants3 credits

  Invasive plants are a growing problem in natural and managed ecosystems. This course explores why some plants are invasive and why certain ecosystems are more readily invaded. The course will review the biology and ecology of major invasive weed species in western Canada, and the methods for the control and management of those species. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 213 or BIOL 228 or PLSC 340

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• PLSC 450Applied Entomology3 credits

  This course will address aspects of entomology from an economic and applied perspective. Class covers topics including: survey methods, insect pest management, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), beneficial insects, pollination biology, insect derived products, and insect vectors of plant disease. Throughout the course, insect biodiversity will be addressed relative to these concepts. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120 and one of PLSC 260, PLSC 350, or BIOL 365.

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• PLSC 333Tropical Crops of the World3 credits

  This course is designed for students interested in learning about the world’s major tropical crops and general tropical agriculture. The course will introduce the major tropical crops, their origin and domestication, the historical significance of the crops, the current production systems and utilization. Students will gain a global perspective on biological, social and economic constraints to the crop production in the tropics. The end of the course will be structured to enable the individual student to focus on the study of a specific crop or production system of their choice. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120.3

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• PLSC 342Medicinal Plants Agriculture and Human Health3 credits

  Medicinal plants have been used by humans for many thousands of years and continue to make significant contributions to human health. Our knowledge on the applications of medicinal plants is tightly intertwined with culture and language, and is based upon a rich history of use. The use of medicinal plants is common in regulated (e.g. pharmaceutical) and non-regulated (e.g. herbal medicines) industries, home treatment, and traditional Indigenous applications. The purpose of this course is to provide students an understanding of medicinal plants through the lens of scientific legitimacy, thereby helping students to critically evaluate claims made by industry. Both humans and plants vary genetically in space and time, and thus topics surrounding the ethics of using traditional knowledge, bioprospecting, and personalized medicine will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120.3 and at least 45 completed credit units; permission of the instructor.

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• PLSC 402Advanced Precision Agriculture3 credits

  This course is the capstone course in the Precision Agriculture Certificate. It will allow students to integrate knowledge from their specific subdiscipline with real-world precision agriculture solutions to increase the sustainability and production of crops. Students will learn advanced concepts in precision agriculture and how to analyze spatial and temporal variability in crop production. They will utilize a variety of data, ranging from satellite imagery, soil topography and soil properties, to understand and develop variable rate prescriptions for crop inputs. Finally, students will apply this knowledge in diverse teams that utilize discipline-specific knowledge to solve real-world precision agriculture problems. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 202.3 and RRM 302.3 or GEOG 222.3. One of PLSC 214.3, STAT 245.3 or GE 210.3 is strongly recommended.

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• PLSC 405Genetics of Plant Populations3 credits

  Application of the principles of Mendelian, population and quantitative genetics to plant evolution and improvement, and conservation of genetic resources. The role of genetic mechanisms in the micro-evolutionary process and their relevance to natural and directed plant evolution and conservation of plant genetic resources is examined. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 226

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• PLSC 411Plant Breeding3 credits

  Familiarizes students with the fundamental aspects of plant breeding, including applied plant genetics, breeding objectives and methods, selection theory and practice, and modern genetic techniques. Labs involve hands-on plant breeding activities. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 226 or permission of the instructor.

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• PLSC 418Management of Arable Grassland3 credits

  This course will familiarize students with the agronomy, physiology, quality and production of temperate forage species used in arable grassland production. The scientific basis of modern forage management and utilization practices will be examined. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 201.3 or PLSC 213.3 or PLSC 222.3 or ANSC 212.3 or RRM 215.3

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• PLSC 420Grain Chemistry and Technology3 credits

  Cereals, pulses, and oilseeds are important crops for the agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada and they play vital roles in global food security. This course provides a comprehensive overview of cereals, pulses, and oilseeds in the context of food and plant sciences, covers the current state of knowledge on the chemistry and functionality of their various components, and discusses the transformation of these crops into functional and nutritious food/feed ingredients and final products through advanced processing technologies.

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• PLSC 422Rangeland Ecology and Management3 credits

  Sustainable rangeland management for multiple uses. Rangeland inventory, monitoring, and evaluation for multiple-use management. Grazing effects on rangeland plants, plant-soil interactions, invasive species, carbon storage, nutrient cycling, the hydrologic cycle, and other ecosystem services are integrated and discussed in relation to grazing systems.

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• PLSC 441Fruit Science3 credits

  Fundamentals of fruit production will be taught including cold hardiness, site selection, site development, cultural management, pruning, training, pollination, ripening, hand harvesting, weed management, IPM, machine harvesting, post-harvest handling and marketing. General needs and challenges of tree fruits, bush fruits, vines and ground fruits will be covered. More details will be given for fruit crops with the best potential for commercial development in the Canadian Prairies and far north regions. Haskap, dwarf sour cherries, and saskatoons will be particularly emphasized. Hands on labs will give students orchard skills. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 220.

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• PLSC 451Vegetable Agronomy3 credits

  PLSC 451 is a comprehensive study of olericulture with an emphasis on sustainable crop management and production. This course will cover vegetable crop agronomy as practiced in Saskatchewan, Canada, and around the world. The principles of vegetable production will be studied from the perspective of various scientific disciplines including soil science, crop nutrition, plant physiology, crop protection, biotic and abiotic stress, and environmental agrology. Prerequisite(s): PLSC 220.

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• PLSC 492Project Thesis in Plant Sciences3 credits

  Students will investigate a problem or issue in Plant Sciences through either a small research project or a literature review and present their findings as a written thesis in association with a research supervisor. Students will be given guidance on hypothesis development, experimental design, research, analysis, writing and presentation of scientific research. Students will report their results in a written thesis and a final presentation. Technical writing and thesis preparation skills will be addressed in a series of modules. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 81 credit units of university level courses towards a BSA.

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• PLSC 494Research Thesis in Plant Sciences6 credits

  Provides students with an opportunity to conduct original research in plant sciences in association with a research supervisor. Students will be given guidance on hypothesis development, experimental design, research, analysis, writing and presentation of scientific research. Students will report their results in a written thesis and a final presentation. Technical writing and thesis preparation skills will be addressed in a series of modules. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 81 credit units toward the B.S.A. with a major in a department-based program and a cumulative average of at least 75%.

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• AGRC 211Global Food Security3 credits

  This course will introduce students to issues of global food security. Examples taken from the origins of agriculture to modern practices are used to illustrate themes, including sustainable agriculture, food quality and quantity, plant and animal breeding, genetically modified organisms, and productivity improvement. An overview of the food distribution system, the impact of malnourishment and chronic poverty are also presented. Prerequisite(s): completion of 30 credit units at the university level

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• AGRC 445Experiential Learning in the Workplace3 credits

  Students apply their academic knowledge while acquiring and expanding transferable skills through work experience. A self-directed learning agreement completed by the student, with input from the employer and approved by the course facilitator, will detail the learning outcomes and how proof of learning will be verified. Reflective journal entries, online discussion, face-to-face interviews, a self- and employer evaluation plus completion of a final product are required. This is an open learning class which takes place from May to June each year. Students must first obtain summer employment before registering for the course. Restriction(s): Open to students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 credit units at the university-level.

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• ANBI 375Animals and the Environment3 credits

  Discusses the important role that domestic animals play in an environmentally appropriate land use strategy, in both extensive and intensive systems. The major focus will be to examine animal agriculture's ecological footprint including impact on riparian areas, nutrient cycling, climate change, ecological diversity including wildlife and human health. Sustainable agricultural practices including mitigation strategies for reducing the effects of animal agriculture on the environment will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 45 credit units of university level courses or permission of the instructor.

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• BIOL 365Insect Diversity and Evolution3 credits

  Surveys insects and their close relatives based on morphology and taxonomy. Focuses on insect natural history, comparative anatomy and classification. Representative types examined in the laboratory provide an understanding of current trends in insect taxonomy and phylogeny. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120 and 121 and 3 additional credit units of senior BIOL courses; or permission of the instructor.

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• FABS 211Introductory Bioproduct Science3 credits

  Provides a general overview of the current science of bioproducts, i.e. industrial products made from renewable bioresources. The course focuses on the structure, properties, and processing of bioproducts arising from oil-bearing, starchy and fibrous, and proteinaceous organic materials, as well as the issues related to the bioproduct industry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 or permission of the instructor

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• GEOG 222Geomatics3 credits

  Geomatics is the realm of geography related to the collection, storage, manipulation, and communication of geographic information. It includes, but is not limited to, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, and Remote Sensing. The structure, nature, analysis, and representation of spatial data related to Earth will be covered, as will the acquisition of skills related to the practice of geographic analysis and communication. Prerequisite(s): One of GEOG 110.3 (formerly GEOG 125.3) GEOG 120.3, GEOG 130.3, or GEOG 150.3; or 3 credit units of Science courses and 21 credit units of additional University course work.

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• RCM 200Effective Professional Communication3 credits

  Aims to prepare students to negotiate the political, rhetorical, ethical and interpersonal challenges of communicating in a professional environment. Addresses the practical demands of writing technical correspondence and reports. The primary focus of the course is on developing students' communicative judgement through case studies and analysis. The course also provides a foundation for further study in communication. Prerequisite(s): 24 credit units from the institution.

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• RCM 400Rhetorical Theory and Practice of Persuasion3 credits

  A survey of the aims and scope of rhetoric, the art of persuasion, as it is currently understood and practised. Develops skill in the use and detection of rhetorical devices and methods, including understanding how rhetors adapt to the demands of various audiences; what makes messages effective, engaging and convincing; how situation influences the positioning of a message; and how credibility is established. Prerequisite(s): RCM 200 or 60 credit units of university level courses.

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• RCM 408Rhetorical Composition Writing for the Public3 credits

  The written word is the basic currency of both the academic and industrial economies. Not only must professionals write reports and proposals for communities of their peers, but they must also communicate often with non-specialist audiences. This course equips students with classical and contemporary rhetorical principles in order to help them appreciate the purpose, audience, and constraints of the rhetorical situation. It then provides them with various contexts for practicing descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive elements of academic, professional, and technical writing, all of which types they may expect to encounter during the course of their careers as students and professionals. Prerequisite(s): RCM 200 or 60 credit units of university level courses.

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• RCM 410Rhetoric of Science and Technology3 credits

  Rhetoric of science is a discipline that explores the persuasive elements of scientific discourse. Initially inspired by Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, rhetoricians of science investigate the communicative processes through which scientific facts are determined and disseminated among scientists, government agencies, and the general public. In this course, students not only explore the genres and conventions that are used to communicate scientific knowledge among various audiences, but they also have the opportunity to reflect on and enhance their own ability to communicate science. Readings will include selections from foundational theorists and rhetoricians of science, as well as journalists and science fiction authors. Case studies drawn from contemporary, and possibly historical, scientific discussions and controversies will complement more theoretical readings. Prerequisite(s): RCM 200 or 60 credit units of university level courses.

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