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BIOL 214 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology provides students with an introduction to the major principles of vertebrate structure and function. Topics include vertebrate embryology, integument, musculoskeletal systems, digestive systems, cardiorespiratory systems, nervous systems, and phylogenetics. By comparing anatomical and physiological differences across taxa, students will examine

BKMA 121 Metal Studio: Safety and Devices will teach students all aspects of studio safety. Students will learn safe behavior expectations and safe operating practices. Students will be given an overview of the Blacksmithing and Metal Art program and will develop the skills necessary to proceed into BKMA 123 Fabrication Techniques: Welded Forms.

BKMA 123 Fabrication Techniques: Welded Forms will teach students the safe use of the MIG welder, oxygen and acetylene gasses, and the plasma cutter. Students will learn basic welding skills and forms.

BKMA 125 Blacksmithing Foundations will develop students’ ability to manipulate hot steel with hammer and anvil, with an emphasis on hammer control and safe tool use. Students will apply a variety of basic blacksmithing techniques in the completion of simple projects.

BKMA 127 Primary Toolmaking will teach students more advanced blacksmithing skills and techniques. Students will develop their ability to conceptualize and problem solve in an iterative design process. Students will make their own chisels and punches. Students will learn safe operation of the power hammer.

In BKMA 132 Basic Bladesmithing Skills, students learn and practice basic blade forging techniques. Students will actively engage in the design, production, and finishing of a rudimentary steel knife. By the end of the course students will be familiar with the techniques required to complete a simple shop knife.

In BKMA 134 Pattern Welded Steel, students learn and practice the ancient art of Damascus steel commonly known as pattern welded steel. The process includes learning about the characteristics of different steel types and hand forging. Students will form the pattern welded steel into a billet by forge welding, drawing out, twisting, annealing, and etching. The finished billet can be further

In BKMA 136 Advanced Tool Making, students combine their blacksmithing skills. Building on the foundation of blacksmithing fundamentals, students will develop their ability to conceptualize and create advanced forms. Tool making and creative problem solving are utilized while students create their own hammer and tongs. Other tools may be assigned at the instructor's discretion.

In BKMA 138 Artisan Portfolio Project, students integrate techniques, materials, skills, and objects developed in previous courses to produce a base body of work. Students begin to identify their unique artist voice in the blacksmith studio. Design iteration based on critique from others is implemented. The project requires permission from the instructor and may be individual or collaborative.

BUS 300 An Introduction to Business Communication I is an introduction to the language and culture of business and academia in Canada. Topics include Canadian academic culture, forms of plagiarism, plagiarism avoidance, paraphrasing, citing appropriate sources, appropriate register in business correspondence, various forms of written and spoken Business English, and writing/speaking techniques for

BUS 300 An Introduction to Business Communication I is an introduction to the language and culture of business and academia in Canada. Topics include Canadian academic culture, forms of plagiarism, plagiarism avoidance, paraphrasing, citing appropriate sources, appropriate register in business correspondence, various forms of written and spoken Business English, and writing/speaking techniques for

BUS 301 An Introduction to Business Communication II explores business and academic language skills commonly in Canada. In addition to reinforcing the essential academic integrity skills (plagiarism/citations and authentic work), students will focus on reflective writing, summarizing and expressing opinion and using formal business language for communication and reporting. Students will have to

BUS 320 Principles of Organizational Behaviour provides an introduction to the behaviour, relationships, and performance of individuals and groups in work organizations as well as the nature of organizational structure and processes. Organizational dynamics are examined with a view to creating an effective, ethical working environment from a human perspective. This course is designed to develop

BUS 340 Financial Accounting I covers accounting from the basic accounting equation to the preparation of the income statement, statement of owners' equity, and balance sheet. This course covers merchandise operations, valuation and control of cash, temporary investments and receivables, inventories and cost of goods sold, principles of internal control, and accounting for payroll liabilities

BUS 341 Financial Accounting II is the second financial accounting course that reviews and enlarges upon concepts and principles, their application to, and effect upon, financial statements. Topics include capital assets and intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting, accounting for corporate transactions, notes and bonds payable, the cash flow statement, and

BUS 342 Accounting for Managers exposes non-accounting post-graduate students to accounting. It will give students an understanding of basic accounting terms and concepts to more effectively communicate and understand financial statements and other accounting information.

BUS 343 Introductory Financial Accounting provides an introduction into the basics of accounting principles and practices. It is designed to gain an understanding of how to develop and understand financial statements as well as financial statement analysis.

BUS 350 Management Accounting is an introduction to management accounting concepts and methods. Main topic areas include: job order and process costing, budgeting and responsibility accounting, identification of costs relevant to price, product, and replacement decisions, cost/volume/profit relationships, cost control through flexible budgets, standard costs, and variance analysis.

BUS 351 Intermediate Accounting I is the first part of a two-semester course dealing with theory and concepts as applied to financial reporting. Valuation and cost allocation problems applying to cash, receivables, inventories and investments, property, plant, and equipment and finally Intangible assets form an integral part of this course.

BUS 369 Accounting Information Systems covers the use of computer-based information systems in management and accounting. After completing this course, students will have the knowledge required to make informed decisions about the applications of information technology. (Adapted from CPA)

BUS 370 Introduction to Business is a course that introduces students to the management and operation of business, including the principles, concepts, ideas and tools used by managers. In addition, the course exposes students to international and local business issues, and to large companies as well as to smaller, entrepreneurial firms.

BUS 372 Commercial Law is an introduction to law as it applies to business. The development of the courts and the machinery of justice will be outlined. A study will then be made of torts and negligence, and of contracts including their formation, interpretation, breach, assignment and discharge. Methods of carrying on business such as employer/employee, proprietorship, partnership, agency and

BUS 381 Marketing introduces students to basic concepts and principles of marketing. Topics include Canadian entrepreneurship, small business management, evaluation of business opportunities, and marketing management. Market planning will be emphasized as well as practical decision making in regards to evaluating the business environment, market segmentation, market research, and strategy choices

BUS 388 Personal Finance explores key personal financial management concepts with a goal of creating an effective personal financial plan. Major concepts include consumer credit, asset management, the time value of money, investments, tax strategies, retirement planning, and estate planning.

BUS 389 Retail Management is a demanding and complex business, which is facing extensive changes and challenges due to factors like: e-commerce, globalization, changing consumer preferences, and more. Skilled retail managers are required to help companies navigate their new environment. This course provides an introduction to retail management and will provide a foundation for those students who