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ANTH 1002 Introduction to Paleo-Anthropology (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
This course introduces Biological Anthropology and the study of humankind through an examination of methods and the processes of genetics and evolution. The course also focuses on primatology, evolution of hominines, the origins of human behaviour, agriculture, and state-level organization, and human diversity.

ANTH 2114 Economy and Ecology (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
Covers a wide range of cultural economic arrangements in bands, tribes, and peasant societies, and examines the four major anthropological schools economics including ecology. Prerequisite: ANTH 1001 or permission of the instructor.

CLAS 1323 Introduction to Classical Archaeology: Methods and Theory
(Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W] This course focuses on Archaeology as a science. It covers the history of archaeological investigations, presents the scientific methods used in identifying and excavating a site, and the scientific analysis of the material remains. Representative examples that illustrate these scientific advancements are drawn from the major Mediterranean civilizations (Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman) excavated over the last few centuries.

CLAS 1403 The Ancient Greeks (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
An illustrated introduction to there religion, literature, art and philosophy of the ancient Greeks.

ECON 1013 Introduction to Economics : Micro (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
An introduction to demand and supply, pricing, market structure, and government intervention. Students with credit in ECON 1001 or ECON 1073 may not take this course for credit.

ENGL 1103 Fundamentals of Clear Writing (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of the basic principles of clear prose writing, focusing on essay structure and organization, paragraph structure, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and word choice, as well as revising and proofreading. Students will submit numerous written assignments.

FVI 3003 Counselling Interventions in Response to Family Violence (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Overview of strategies essential to crisis counselling and other forms of counselling that are relevant to family violence. Topics include: the impact of violence on family members; methods of effective assessment and crisis intervention; homicide/suicide prevention; counselling orientation and models; individual, family and group approaches to counselling; ethical considerations; counselling children and teens; responding to 'hidden victims'; and making appropriate referrals. The crisis counselling section will include a skill development component. Prerequisite: Six credit hours from FVI 2001 , 2002 , 2003 (or SOCI 1563 ); or permission of the instructor.
 
GEOL 1063 Earth Systems Geology (How the Earth Works) (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Designed primarily for students in faculties other than Science, Engineering and Forestry and Environmental Management. Surveys the origin of the Earth as part of the solar system, formation of a dynamic planet, geophysical and geochemical characteristics, development and evolution of life, plate tectonics, geomorphology, rocks and minerals, deformation, sedimentation, climate change and geological hazards. Geological concepts are discussed through reference to features in parks and other famous sites across Canada. Credit can be obtained for only one of GEOL 1001 or GEOL 1063.
 
MATH 0863 Pre calculus Mathematics
Get Ready for University Calculus


MUS 2114 Introduction to Music Appreciation (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Introductory course in music appreciation for the classical music lover with little or no music background. This course covers elements of music, performing media, and historical music periods from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century. The student will be introduced to music terminology, important composers and will develop listening skills. May require attendance to a symphony and additional lab fee. Restriction: Credit may not be obtained for both FNAT 2123 and MUS 2123 .

POLS 2200 The Canadian Political Experience (Fredericton Campus) 6 ch (6C) [W]
An introductory course in Canadian government and politics, dealing with the following topics: the constitution and civil liberties; federalism, with some focus on Quebec; the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government; political parties and interest groups; representation and electoral behaviour; nationalism in Canada. Students cannot hold credit for both POLS 2200 and POLS 3282 .

POLS 3323 Cities in the ‘Urban Century’ (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
In the 21st century, half of the world’s population will be urban dwellers. The importance of enhancing our knowledge of cities has never been greater. This course will address cities within the context of globalization, economic change, state reform, citizenship, and social justice. While emphasis will be placed on Canadian examples, comparisons with other countries also will be made.
 
POLS 3392 Comparative Public Administration (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
A detailed study of contemporary public administration in selected countries in Europe and North America with the emphasis on a comparative study of selected issues and topics.
 
PSYC 1013 Introduction to Psychology - I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
A general survey of perspectives and methods in selected areas of psychology including learning, memory, cognitive and biological psychology. Students will be asked to participate in various learning and research activities. Some course credit may be earned by participation in these activities.


PSYC 1023 Introduction to Psychology - II (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
A general survey of perspectives and methods in selected areas of psychology including personality, developmental, clinical and social psychology. Students will be asked to participate in various learning and research activities. Some course credit may be earned by participation in these activities.
RCLP 4028 Community Problem-Solving and Research Project (Fredericton Campus) 6 ch (M/P S L) (LE)
In this module, students and faculty will partner with community-based resource people to identify a complex community issue that will serve as the focus for an action research project. The results of the project are presented in a public forum.
 
SOCI 1583 Current Social Issues (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch [W]
Focuses on selected social issues in such areas as Aboriginal/non-aboriginal relations, the environment, and gender; inequality and poverty; the media; racism, ethnic relations, and language; schooling and jobs; cities; urbanization; deviance and crime; as well as globalization.
 
SOCI 3634 Violence Against Women (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Examines issues pertaining to violence against women in Western society, including gender socialization, gender dynamics in dating and family relationships, private versus public, the contributions of social
institutions (e.g., sports; the media; schools; the workplace; the military; the medical, legal and criminal justice systems) and the special vulnerability of women in marginalized groups.
 
SOCI 4523 Work and Leisure in the 21st Century (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Examines some of the central problems and prospects for work and leisure now and in the immediate future. Potential topics include the continuing impact of technology, new modes of work organization, and the fate of occupations and professions.
 
WS 2003 Introduction to Women's Studies (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Provides an introduction to Women's Studies with an emphasis on perspectives from the humanities and social sciences. Examines various aspects of women's experiences and the status of women in Canada and elsewhere.
 
UNIV 1001 University Skills
Prepare for university study!

CHNS 1013 Introductory Chinese I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
This introductory course acquaints students with some of the fundamentals of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and provides basic oral communication skills. Romanized transcription is used. Not open to students with any knowledge of Chinese.

FR 1034 Oral and Written Communication I  (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Develops language proficiency in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on oral communication. Review of selected grammatical points. Designed for students who have completed high school French. Not open to Francophones or to students who have participated in immersion programs in school.

FR 1044 Communication orale et écrite II (Fredericton Campus) 3 cr (3C)
Approfondissement des notions grammaticales de base. Préalable: FR 1034 

FR 1044 Oral and Written Communication II (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Emphasis on the reinforcement of basic grammatical concepts. Prerequisite: FR 1034

FR 1184 Language and Literature I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Review of grammar and study of various writing styles for the learning of efficient writing techniques. Introduction to Literature in French and literary genres. Normally for graduates of French Immersion.

FR 1184 Langue et littérature I (Fredericton Campus) 3 cr (3C)
Révision de grammaire et examen de divers styles d'écriture visant l'apprentissage de méthodes efficaces de rédaction. Initiation à la littérature d'expression française et aux genres littéraires. Normalement réservé aux diplômé.e.s de programmes d'immersion.
 
GER 1001 Introductory German I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Closed to students with any knowledge of German. Enables students to understand, speak, read and write simple, idiomatic German by introducing them to the sounds, word forms, sentence structures and basic vocabulary of German. Sections of German 1001 may use different texts and approaches. No prerequisite.
 
JPNS 1013 Introductory Japanese I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Focuses on the fundamental structure of Japanese and practicing of communication skills. Introduces Hiragan and Katakana, writing systems in Japanese, and practice of reading and writing. Some aspects of Japanese culture are discussed. Not open to native speakers.
 
SPAN 1203 Introductory Spanish I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Gives students solid background in the fundamentals of the Spanish language by engaging them in both classroom and computer laboratory settings in communicative use of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Multimedia materials will be used to provide a background in Hispanic culture. Closed to students with any knowledge of Spanish. Prerequisite: No prerequisite.

ADM 1113 Administration (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
Introduces the process of administration and the functional components of profit and nonprofit organizations. Considers the environmental framework of management, including societal issues and the distinctive features of Canadian business. This course is restricted to students registered in the Faculty of Business Administration or Bachelor of Information Systems. BBA students must complete this course during the first 33 ch.

ADM 2213 Financial Accounting (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Examines the identification, measurement, recording, and communication of financial information for managerial decision-making. Reviews basic principles and concepts to convey the conceptual framework of the accounting discipline. Prerequisite: 33 ch or permission of the Instructor.

ADM 2413 Principles of Finance (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Analyses the basic tools and concepts of finance and illustrates their application to practical problems faced by managers. Topics include: the time value of money, term structure of interest rates, valuation of financial securities, financial statement analysis, financial planning, working capital management and short-term and long-term sources of financing. Provides an introduction to the techniques of capital budgeting and the concepts of risk and return on options. Prerequisites: ADM 2213

ADM 2513 Organizational Behaviour (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Introduces the contributions of the applied behavioral sciences to the study of work in organizations. Covers the fundamentals of individual and group behaviour, as well as selected topics in motivation, leadership, communication, conflict and organizational change. Prerequisites: 33 ch.

ADM 3123 Business Law I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
Examines the impact of law on business decisions and activities. Includes an introduction to the Canadian legal system, the law of contract and the law of torts. Emphasis given to the identification, evaluation, and management of legal risks in a business context. Prerequisite: 33 ch.
 
ADM 3445 Personal Financial Planning (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Based upon the theory of financial decision-making applied to personal finance, covers the financial planning techniques used in professional practice. Topics include: financial goal setting, the life cycle model of financial planning, budgeting, tax planning, cash management, personal credit, investment choices, risk management, and retirement planning.
 
TME 3013 Entrepreneurial Finance (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
An introduction to fundamentals of finance in new ventures and/or high growth technology-driven businesses. Students will learn how to interpret and analyze financial statements and develop proforma financial statements. The course will enable students to enhance their knowledge of sound principles of finance and alternative sources of finance. Students will learn about venture capital financing and initial public offerings (IPO) and the role they play in financing high growth, high tech businesses. Students will also develop skills in financing negotiations. Prerequisite(s): 80 credit hours of approved courses, or permission of the program Chair.
 
TME 3213 Quality Management (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
TME 3213 is designed to prepare participants for the management practices which they might expect to encounter in a progressive organization. Many of these practices involve the standardization and continuous improvement of business processes. The course explores implementation and maintenance techniques for ISO 9000, the international standard on quality management. It also focuses on the use of continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts, which lead to fundamentally new ways of thinking about innovation and problem solving. TME 3213 is one of the core courses in the Technology Management and Entrepreneurship Diploma. Prerequisite: 80 credit hours of approved courses, or permission of the program Chair.
 
TME 3313 Managing Engineering & Information Technology Projects (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
The future of most organizations depends on successful projects. The participants will gain an understanding of the principles of project management including organizing, planning, scheduling and controlling projects to achieve a set of objectives. The course will enhance knowledge and skills of project managers in such topics as people managements skills, managing project risks, controlling project changes and systems thinking. Emphasis is placed on technology-intensive projects which tend to have a high degree of specialized human resources skills/knowledge requirements. Prerequisite(s): 80 credit hours of approved courses, or permission of the program Chair.
 
TME 3413 Technological Creativity and Innovation (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
An introduction to technological entrepreneurship from two perspectives: Creativity (the production of new technology-based business ideas/opportunities by entrepreneurs) and Innovation (the implementation of those ideas). Students will be presented entrepreneurship as a career alternative, the entrepreneurial process, creativity and its components, management of creativity and innovation in organizations, evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities and the linkages between entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, as well as the economic and social impacts of technology on society. Students generate new venture ideas or ideas for a social enterprise, evaluate the feasibility, pitch the merits, and create a business plan that they defend in a contest. The course is particularly aimed at students who aspire to launch their own startup, those who would like to investigate startup as a career option, or those who wish to familiarize themselves with the concepts, issues, and techniques of new venture creation and entrepreneurship to better prepare for the changing business environment. Prerequisite: 80 credit hours of approved courses, or permission of the program Chair.

ED 3011 Professional Ethics for Practitioners of Adult Education (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Introduction to ethical theory and philosophical approaches to reflective practice emphasizing self-examination, decision making, and ethical standards in the field of adult education. Participants use field experience 

ED 4012 Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Learning (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Examines culturally-defined values, beliefs, and assumptions; how cross-cultural communication plays out in formal and informal situations, work environments, and the wider community; and how to create quality international and cross-cultural learning experiences. Develops practical strategies for ensuring meaningful inclusion and for creating safe climates that model the principle of valuing differently acquired wisdom. 

ED 4032 Adult Learners with Special Needs (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Examines the nature of special learning needs in relation to sensory, cognitive, physical, emotional and learning capabilities, and considers methods and strategies for helping to meet these needs in teaching-learning settings.

ED 4042 Introduction to Adult Education (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Examines the development of adult education as a field of practice and explores the characteristics of adult education in a variety of contexts with specific emphasis on national and provincial contexts. 

ED 4102 Transition to Adulthood (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Explores the principles of adult learning and their application to teaching, planning, problem solving, and motivating learners who are in transition from full-time attendance in educational programs to adult work and life roles.

ED 5164 Learning with Technology in Adult Education (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Utilization of a range of instructional technologies, application of educational technologies for teaching and learning. Note: This course may not be taken by Computer Science students.

RCLP 1011 Worldviews, Religions and Cultures (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (M/S)
This course will explore various worldviews and religions, and their formative influence on cultures, communities, individuals and particularly people in positions of leadership.
 
RCLP 2001 Practicing Leadership in Community Projects (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (M/P C/S)
Students will study and practice leadership in the context of diverse communities and national organizations. Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing a leadership project in an organization of the student’s choice as well as continuous reflection on and evaluation of this project will be at the core of this course. The course will focus on developing student skills in project management, communication, and cooperation. The main course outcomes will enhance student growth and competency in the Problem-Solving (primary) and Effective-Citizenship (secondary) learning outcomes of Renaissance College.
 
RCLP 3030 Integrated Learning Portfolio (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C 2T)
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Integrated Studies are required to construct personal learning portfolios to demonstrate achievement in each of the program's articulated learning outcomes. This course will introduce the learning outcomes, the theory and practice of experiential learning, and reflective writing, as they work toward constructing their understanding of the role and purpose of a personal learning portfolio. May be taken only by students registered in the BIS program.