(CRN 22178/Lab 22179) An introduction to computers, alogrithms and programming. Topics include problem analysis, alorithm development, data representation, control structures, arrays, and file manipulation. Credit will be granted fo only one of CSCI 161, CSCI 125, ENGR 144, ENGR 147 or INFO 255. Three credits.
In this 20-week online, asynchronous program with live sessions, you will learn cybersecurity fundamentals, the basics of cybersecurity and cloud computing, and python essentials. Working at your own pace and your own schedule, you will become versed in TCP and UDP have the option to complete certifications, all while building the skills necessary to find work in this exciting field. You will also have access to our job search and workplace productivity courses, which will help you to understand the tech sector, and learn the best practices to begin your career in tech. This program is a great fit for you if you love to learn online, are self-motivated, have a knack for math and technology, and can dedicate 10+ hours a week to the program.
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In this 20-week online, asynchronous program with live sessions, you will learn the fundamentals of database management, data analysis, data visualization, and cloud operations. All you need is a reliable internet connection and access to a computer! Working at your own pace and your own schedule, you will become versed in SQL, Python, and AWS while building the skills necessary to find work in this exciting field. You will also have access to our job search and workplace productivity courses, which will help you to understand the tech sector and learn the best practices to begin your career in tech. All of our technical program content is delivered in pre-recorded video courses via Pluralsight which includes hands-on, practice content for real world application. This program is a great fit for you if you love to learn online, are self-motivated, have a knack for math and technology, and can dedicate 10+ hours a week to the program.
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(CRN 22151) This course explores the social, economic and environmental relationships underpinning global food and agricultural systems, who benefits and who is harmed in these relationships, the ecosystem necessary to supply the human population with food essential to its survival, and the actors pursuing the global food security and agricultural equality. The course is interdisciplinary, with an emphasis on sustainable and equitable global development, focusing on food insecurity, exploitative economic relationships, and the poverty in the Global South that results from these global systems. Three credits.
(CRN 22149/22150) This course will examine a number of ways to understand what gender and development mean, and the ways in which the two intersect. For instance, the course will explore such questions as, how can thinking intersectionally change the practices of development and of international institutions of development?; and, how local and gendered actors respond to development policies? Sub-themes in the course include women and work, gender and health, empowerment, environment, sustainable development, and others. Credits will be granted for only one of DEVS 315 and DEVS 391(ST: Gender and Development). Cross-listed as WMGS 315. Three credits
CRN (14053) This course provides an introduction to microeconomic concepts and methodology. Students will learn about basic concepts such as scarcity and opportunity cost, and economic efficiency. The other central themes of the course include theories of supply and demand; the theory of production and costs, the functioning and the performance of competitive markets versus monopolies and oligopolies; labour markets and the markets for public goods. Three credits.
In this course, students are asked to critically examine their own practice and its context. Issues of power and privilege as they operate in the field of education are central unifying themes of the course. The investigative approach includes ethical reasoning, autobiographical reflection, arts/aesthetics, deconstruction, and sociological analysis.
Programs
This course is part of the Masters of Education Graduate Program.
This course examines theories of learning and development and their implications for instruction. This course will explore general and behaviorist theories and aspects of cognitive learning that are relevant to understanding the diversity of learners.
Programs
This course is part of the Masters of Education Graduate Program.
The ideas of major curriculum theorists will be examined and the implications of each position for program development for schooling will be explored.
Programs
This course is part of the Masters of Education Graduate Program.
(CRN 14108/14109 Tutorial ) An introduction to the study of rocks and minerals and the materials that make up planet Earth; the Earth’s origin and internal structure and composition; the plate tectonic and continental drift theory, crustal processes (the early history of the Earth and its atmosphere, evolution and extinction of life forms; composition and structure of the Earth, origin of continents, oceans, volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains), crustal deformation and mountain building; resources from Earth. Three credits.
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