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Year One GUIDE 2015

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Year OneGuide

2015

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WELCOME TO REDEEMER - YOu BELONG HERE!Redeemer University College is thrilled to be part of your journey as you develop as a whole person and explore the gifts, passions, and challenges that God has given you.

We have developed this Year 1 Guide (Y1G) to help you understand and plan your first year at Redeemer. Please set aside at least one hour to read through this guide, select your courses, and write down any questions you might have.

Each student books a one-on-one course registration appointment with an Academic Advisor who is able to answer any questions you have about your program, course selections, or other academic concerns.

TRANSFER STuDENTS If you are choosing to continue your post-secondary studies at Redeemer, we welcome you. This Y1G helps to explain how course selection happens at Redeemer and describes core courses and other requirements. Be sure to send in your final transcript and course outlines in order for transfer credit to be finalized before your course registration appointment

STEP 1 KNOW THe BASiCS

5 eASy STepS: 1 Know the Basics page 2 4 Core Requirements page 6

2 Schedule Your Appointment page 3 5 Select Your Courses page 8

3 Majors and Minors page 5

TERMS & NuMBERS

ACADEMIC YEAR: Each academic year runs from September to April and consists of two terms.

CORE REQuIREMENTS: These courses form the foundation of a liberal arts and science education, normally 10-14 courses.

COuRSE LOAD: The number of courses taken per term, normally 5 courses, which equals 10 courses per year.

CREDITS: Each full-term course is 3.0 credit hours. You must have 120 credit hours to graduate. Half or quarter courses are 1.5 or 0.75 credit hours respectively.

DEGREE PROGRAMS: Redeemer’s B.A. and B.Sc. programs are four years in length; the Teacher Education Track (concurrent education program) is six years in length.

ELECTIVES: Courses that bring your total to 40 courses. They do not count towards major, minor or core requirements.

GPA: This stands for Grade Point Average, for which Redeemer uses a 12-point scale found on page 45 of the Academic Calendar.

MAJOR: Your main area of concentration, 10-20 courses.

MINOR: Your other area of concentration, 6-7 courses.

TERM: Each term is four months (Sept-Dec & Jan-Apr).

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WE’RE HERE TO HELPYou may be nervous or intimidated when you come for your appointment. That’s natural. It is all new to you and you are making some big decisions that will affect your next four years. Relax. Take some deep breaths. Remember:

» This is your first year and there are many courses you can take that apply to a lot of different programs. Focus on courses that interest you and on your core requirements.

» The Academic Advisors are there to guide you through this process of course registration and look forward to meeting with you and answering your questions.

» If you come prepared, the whole appointment shouldn’t take more than 20-30 minutes.

LIVE FAR AWAY?If you live two hours away or more, please do sign up for one of the course registration dates. We will conduct the appointment over the phone.

STEP 2 SCHeduLe yOuR AppOiNTMeNT

HOW TO SCHEDuLE YOuR APPOINTMENT

» Online at www.redeemer.ca/courseregdays

» Phone 1.800.263.6467

COuRSE REGISTRATION DAYS » May 13

» May 28

» June 8

» June 25

» June 26

» July 18

» August 18

COuRSE REGISTRATION FOR TRANSFER STuDENTS » Ongoing dates from June to August.

» Call 905-648-2139 ext. 4281 or email [email protected] to book an appointment.

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MAJORS: MINORS:

Art Art: Studio Art or Art History Stream

Biology Biology

Business Business

Accounting Chemistry

Management Coaching

Marketing Criminal Justice

Chemistry Disability Studies

English: Literature or Writing Stream Dramatic Art

Environmental Studies: Humanities or Science Stream English: Literature or Writing Stream

French Environmental Studies: Humanities or Science Stream

Health Sciences French

History Geography

International Studies: Streams in International Relations and International Development History

Kinesiology: B.Sc. or B.A. streams International Studies

Mathematics Mathematics

Media & Communication Studies: Streams in Professional Writing and Media & Culture (NEW)

Mission & Ministry

Music Music

Philosophy Philosophy

Physical Education Physical Education

Political Science Political Science

Psychology Psychology

Religion & Theology Religion & Theology

Sociology Small Business Management

Sociology/Social Work Social Justice

Theatre Arts: General or Performance Stream Social Work

Youth Ministry Sociology

Sociology/Social Work

Theatre Arts: General or Performance Stream

MAjORS & MiNORS

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MAJOR: THE SUBJECT AREA YOU WISH TO FOCUS ON AS YOUR MAIN AREA OF STUDY (10-20 COURSES)

MINOR: THE SECOND OR SUPPLEMENTARY AREA OF CONCENTRATION (6-7 COURSES)

HOW IT WORkS AT REDEEMERAll students must complete a major and a minor from different areas of study to graduate from Redeemer. You can mix and match to fit your interests and goals, possibly taking more than one major or minor.

Can’t decide? You don’t have to choose a major and minor right away. Your first year courses can allow you to explore different options and interests with the comfort of knowing that your courses will count towards your overall degree requirements, regardless of what you decide to major in.

Please note that some large majors do require careful planning from Year 1 to ensure that they will fit into a four-year plan.

BACHELOR OF EDuCATIONThe Teacher Education Track (concurrent education program) leads to a provincially recognized Bachelor of Education degree, preparing you to teach Kindergarten to Grade 6 (Primary/Junior) or Grade 4 to 10 (Junior/Intermediate). Students may apply for the Education Program at the beginning of Year 2, and all students must pursue a major and minor other than Education. Effective Fall 2015, the Ontario Ministry of Education and Ontario College of Teachers requires a four-semester (60 credit) Bachelor of Education degree program.

BuSINESS STuDENTS Business majors may take advantage of Redeemer’s excellent Co-operative Education Program with two eight-month work terms. Students may apply for Co-op in the fall term of Year 2 (GPA of 7.00 required). See page 60 of the Academic Calendar for more information. Also, Business is the only major that does not require a second area of concentration.

FRENCH MAJORS/MINORS Students planning to pursue French at Redeemer should have completed Grade 12U French with a grade of 70% or better. Any student who has a different preparation (immersion program, from outside of Ontario, or lower grades) will engage in a Diagnostic Process with the French Department.

MuSIC MAJORS/MINORS If music is your passion, then our department wants to meet with you! Auditions for music majors and minors may occur during the summer course registration days. Be sure to specify that you plan to study music when you sign up at www.redeemer.ca/courseregdays.

Recommended Secondary School Preparation

Biology Grade 12U BiologyGrade 12U ChemistryGrade 12U Calculus and Vectors

Business

Grade 12U Advanced Functions (recommended)Grade 12U Data Management (recommended)Grade 12 Accounting (recommended)

ChemistryGrade 12U ChemistryGrade 12U Calculus and VectorsGrade 12U Physics (recommended)

EducationGrade 12U French (recommended)Grade 12U Mathematics (recommended)

Environmental studiesGrade 12U Biology (for science stream)Grade 12U Chemistry (for honours and four-year major)

French Grade 12U French

Health sciencesGrade 12U BiologyGrade 12U ChemistryGrade 12U Calculus and Vectors

kinesiology (B.Sc.)Grade 12U Biology Grade 12U Chemistry Grade 12U Advanced Functions (recommended)

kinesiology (B.A.)Grade 12U Biology (recommended)Grade 12U Chemistry (recommended)Grade 12U Advanced Functions (recommended)

MathematicsGrade 12U Calculus and VectorsGrade 12U Data Management or Geometry (recommended)

Physical education Grade 12U Biology (recommended)Grade 12U Physics (recommended)

A full listing of course requirements for each major and minor is found in the Academic Calendar at www.redeemer.ca/calendar. Course offerings are indicated with an “F” for the fall term and a “W” for the winter term.

STEP 3 MAjORS ANd MiNORS

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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCERedeemer is a liberal arts and science university. This means that you have the opportunity to specialize in a specific area while building upon a solid foundation of knowledge through participation in core courses. These foundational courses rooted in a Christian worldview provide a background and a context for everything else you will be learning. Also, core courses can help you discover an area of study which you may not have yet considered.

HIS-105 AND REL-101: MANDATORY YEAR 1 COuRSESThese two courses must be part of your first year course selection, to ensure all students begin with the same strong liberal arts foundation.

CORE NOTES AND WAIVERS » You cannot complete all of your core requirements in Year 1, but you should expect to complete all of your 100-level courses by the end of Year 2.

» Science and Math students may need to extend to Year 3 and 4 to complete their core courses, due to major/minor requirements.

» Some core requirements can be waived, based on secondary school preparation.

» If you completed secondary school outside of Ontario, any waivers are based on your Grade 12 University preparatory courses.

» The Physical Education waiver option only applies to Ontario students who completed Grade 12 U Exercise Science.

» Core can overlap with some major/minor requirements, which will in essence reduce the number of core you need.

STEP 4 CORe ReQuiReMeNTS

CORE REQuIREMENTSRequired courses that all students must complete, regardless of major or minor, in order to graduate.

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HISTORY (2 COuRSES)

B.A. Programs: �HIS-105 (required in Year 1)

�HIS-109

B.Sc. Programs: �HIS-105 (required in Year 1)

�HIS-313

PHILOSOPHY (2 COuRSES)

�PHL-121

Choose one of: �PHL-200 or 300-level course

�PHL-314 (B.Sc. Programs)

�PHL-355 (History Majors)

�BUS-430 (Business Majors)

�PED-432 (Phys.Ed & Kinesiology Majors)

�EDU-306 (Education Students)

RELIGION & THEOLOGY (2 COuRSES)

�REL-101 (required in Year 1)

�REL-201 or 251

ENGLISH (1-2 COuRSES)

Waiver: Students with a 70% minimum in Grade 12U English choose one of:

�ENG-103 or 104

Students with less than 70%, without Grade 12U English, and mature students are required to take the English Writing Diagnostic Exam. The result determines which option is required:

Option 1: �ENG-101

�ENG-103 or 104

Option 2: �ENG-103

�ENG-104

�Mandatory tutoring

Option 3: �ENG-103

�ENG-104

FINE ARTS (1 COuRSE)

Waiver: Students with a Grade 12U/M fine arts course or Grade 8 Conservatory (Toronto) are waived.

Choose one of: �ART-103, 110, 112, 115, or 225

�FIN-103

�MUS-103, 121, 310, 322, 323, or 370

�THR-100, 103, or 225

�3 credit hours of music ensemble or theatre practica

PHYSICAL EDuCATION (0-1 COuRSE)

Waiver: Students with Grade 12U Exercise Science (no substitutes) are waived.

Choose one of: �PED-100 (0.5 course)

�PED-227

SOCIAL SCIENCES (2 COuRSES)

Choose two of: �BUS-121

�ECO-121 or 122

�PSY-121 or 122

�SOC-121 or 122

�GEO-121

�POL-121 or 122

SCIENCE (1-2 COuRSES)

Waiver: Students with two Grade 12U sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics) are required to take only one course.

Students who do not have a grade of 70% or better in Grade 12U Biology must take a biology course.

Group 1: �BIO-101 or 121

Group 2: �CHE-121

�ENV-101

�PHY-115 or 121

Group 3: �CSC-101 or 121

�MAT-103, 114, 121, or 126

CORe ReQuiReMeNTS

All core requirements are based on secondary school preparation (Grade 12U/M with min. 60% unless otherwise specified). Final core analysis is completed by the Registrar’s Office based on final high school transcripts.

CORe ReQuiReMeNTS WORKSHeeT

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STEP 5 SeLeCT yOuR COuRSeS

You have learned about liberal arts and science core courses, and thought about your major/minor combinations. Now it is time to choose your courses for the 2015-16 year!

Follow these simple steps to complete the Course Selection Worksheet (found on page 12):

1. Read the course descriptions on pages 13-20 of this guide and find courses that interest you, and which you need for your major, minor, and core. Required courses for majors and minors are listed under each subject heading.

2. List HIS-105 in the fall term (mandatory course) and REL-101 in either the fall or winter term (mandatory course).

3. Look at the Core Requirements Worksheet (previous page) and select additional courses, in conjunction with reading the descriptions. We recommend first year students consider taking ENG-103 or 104, social science core, and fine arts core.

4. Add some back-up options for both terms, in case a course is full or there is a conflict.

All students must complete 40 courses to graduate.

» Unless indicated otherwise, courses are 3.0 credits each and meet for 3 hours each week. Some courses may have an additional 1 hour tutorial or 3 hour laboratory session.

» Redeemer reserves the right to cancel or revise any of the courses listed.

» Normally, students take 5 courses per term. In some situations, students choose or are required to take less than 5 courses each term.

» If you take fewer than 4 courses in a term, you are a part-time student and pay part-time fees. This may also affect your financial assistance.

» If you take fewer than 4 courses while you have a scholarship, the scholarship will be adjusted.

» Part-time status may affect participation on varsity teams.

» In your second term, if you would like to overload (take 6 courses in a term), you need special permission and a B- (70%) average. Overloading is not an option in your first term.

TERMS

Prerequisites: Some courses can only be taken after another course is completed. For example, CHE-122 has a prerequisite of CHE-121.

Corequisites: A corequisite is a course which must be taken in the same term as another course. For example, ART-110 has a corequisite of ART-103.

Cognates: A cognate is a course that is required to complete a major but is not part of the department. For example, a Business major has ECO-121 and 122 as cognate requirements.

CHECk IT OuT ONLINE:You are almost done but there is still one important step! You want to check your course times and draft a potential class schedule. Follow the instructions on the following page for how to view the schedule and then use your fall and winter timetable grids to pencil in your course choices for each term.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CHANGE MY MIND? Don’t worry if you change your mind about a course! You can visit an Academic Advisor at the beginning of each term to make course changes! But make sure you check out the deadlines for changing courses -- you can find these deadlines on page 5 of the Academic Calendar or at the back of this guide under the Academic Schedule.

Remember to bring this entire booklet with you to your course registration appointment, or have it at hand if you are calling from a distance. Your Academic Advisor may suggest a different schedule, or see something that you may have missed and consequently your schedule may change. Ultimately, we want to make sure that your first year is exactly what you want and need!

Redeemer does reserve the right to change class times or cancel classes as we adjust the schedule throughout the summer! Please remember to be flexible.

ExAMPLE OF A YEAR 1 PLAN

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR; ENGLISH MINOR

FALL: WINTER:

HIS-105 (core) REL-101 (core)

ENG-103 (minor & core) ENG-104 (minor)

BIO-101 (core) HIS-109 (core)

PHL-121 (core) PSY-122 (major)

PSY-121 (major & core) SOC-122 (core)

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Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor » Click on Students » Click on Search for Courses » Select the Term (Fall 2015 or Winter 2016) » Under Course Levels, click First Year » Click Submit

OR to find courses in one area (eg. Business) » Select Subjects » Under Course Levels, click First Year » Click Submit

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STATuS: Open means that there is space in the course. Closed means it is full.

For detailed course descriptions you can click right on the course title.

MEETING INFO: Shows days of the week the course is offered, times and room location.

FACuLTY: This is the professor teaching the course.

How many spots are left/the maximum number of students allowed in the class/students on the waiting list (if full).

CREDITS: 3.0 = full term course1.5 = half course0.75 = quarter course

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CHeCK iT OuT ONLiNe:

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8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

8:30 AM 8:30 AM

8:50 AM 8:50 AM 8:50 AM9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

9:15 AM 9:15 AM 9:15 AM 9:15 AM 9:15 AM9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM

9:50 AM 9:45 AM 9:50 AM 9:45 AM 9:50 AM10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM

10:50 AM 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 10:50 AM 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 10:50 AM 10:45 AM11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM

Activity Period Chapel Activity Period11:50 AM 11:50 AM 11:50 AM12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM

12:15 PM 12:15 PM12:30 PM 12:30 PM

12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM

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4:45 PM 4:45 PM4:50 PM 4:50 PM 4:50 PM

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6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM

Redeemer University College - Timetable Grid 2015/16

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2:00 PM

2:50 PM

2:00 PM

2:50 PM

To print a copy of this grid visit www.redeemer.ca/courses

TiMeTABLe GRid - FALL 2015

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8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

8:30 AM 8:30 AM

8:50 AM 8:50 AM 8:50 AM9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

9:15 AM 9:15 AM 9:15 AM 9:15 AM 9:15 AM9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM

9:50 AM 9:45 AM 9:50 AM 9:45 AM 9:50 AM10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM

10:50 AM 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 10:50 AM 10:45 AM 10:45 AM 10:50 AM 10:45 AM11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM

Activity Period Chapel Activity Period11:50 AM 11:50 AM 11:50 AM12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM

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12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM

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Redeemer University College - Timetable Grid 2015/16

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2:00 PM

2:50 PM

2:00 PM

2:50 PM

TiMeTABLe GRid - WiNTeR 2016

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FALL TERM:

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BACk-uP OPTIONS:

WINTER TERM:

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BACk-uP OPTIONS:

Please use this sheet to list the courses you have selected from pages 13-20. Once you have a list, use the blank timetable grid to cross-check the actual times the courses are offered @ www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor. QuICk TIPS:

» Select HIS-105 in the fall term and REL-101 in either term.

» Select at least 5 courses per term, plus some back-up options

COuRSE REGISTRATION APPOINTMENTBring this sheet completely filled out to your course registration appointment.

COuRSe SeLeCTiON WORKSHeeT

COMMENTS/QuESTIONS FOR YOuR ACADEMIC ADVISOR:

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ACADEMIC SuCCESS PROGRAM

ASP-012 METHODS & MOTIVATION FOR uNIVERSITY STuDY (F/W)

In the one-term program, students will be expected to attend and participate in all Study Smart Seminars offered throughout the term on topics such as time management, study skills, test taking, note-taking, reading, motivation and focus. Further, students will attend regular meetings with the Learning Strategist.

ARTThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: ART-103, 110, 112, 115

» Studio Art Minor: ART-103; two of ART-110, 112, 115

» Art History Minor: ART-103; one of ART-110, 112, 115

ART-103 FuNDAMENTALS OF ART (W)

This course examines the development, practice, and various contexts of art, with an emphasis on learning the basics of visual language in order to appreciate, understand and critique art in various media.

ART-110 INTRODuCTION TO STuDIO: DESIGN (W)

An introduction to two-dimensional elements of design and visual problem-solving which will include a very basic introduction to computer graphics. Studio course, six hours a week.

Corequisite: ART-103

ART-112 INTRODuCTION TO STuDIO: DRAWING (F)

A basic introduction to concepts, techniques and drawing media. Studio course, six hours a week.

ART-115 INTRODuCTION TO STuDIO: PAINTING (F)

Aesthetics and techniques are examined through the study of various traditions and approaches to painting. Visual vocabulary and formal compositions are developed through practical application in studio projects, and reviewed through critical assessment. Studio course, six hours a week.

BIOLOGYThe following courses are recommended for:

» Honours: BIO-121, 122; CHE-121, 122; MAT-121, 122; PHY-121, 122

» Major: BIO-121, 122; CHE-121, 122; MAT-121 (students with Grade 12 U mathematics may take PHY-115)

» Minor: BIO-121, 122; CHE-121 or ENV-101; one of MAT-121, PHY-115, PHY-121

BIO-101 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (F/W)

A course designed to foster in the non-science student an appreciation for the impact biology has in everyday life. Students will explore a variety of biological topics with an emphasis on the application of biology to current issues. Areas of study may include introduction to life on earth, heredity, human anatomy/physiology, botany and ecology.

Exclusion: 70% or higher in Grade 12U Biology and/or BIO-121

BIO-121 INTRODuCTION TO BIOLOGY I (F)

A course designed as both an introduction to the discipline for biology majors and minors, and a core for non-science students with adequate high school preparation. This course examines biology ranging from the diversity of life and ecology down to the level of the cell. The structure and function of representative species of bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals are examined in both the lecture and the laboratory, and Christian perspectives on evolutionary theory are discussed. Includes a weekly 3-hour lab.

Prerequisite: Grade 12U Biology or a “B” standing in BIO-101 and Grade 12U Chemistry or permission of the department

Corequisite: CHE-121

BIO-122 INTRODuCTION TO BIOLOGY II (W)

Emphasis is placed on the molecular and cellular processes in living organisms, and how these processes are involved in the physiology of representative plants and animals. Topics examined in the lecture and laboratory include biological molecules, metabolism, genetics, biotechnology, and the structure and function of plants and animals. Includes a weekly 3-hour lab.

Prerequisite: BIO-121

Corequisite: CHE-122

COuRSE OFFERINGS:Courses that are available to Year 1 students are listed below. Courses that are not listed will be scheduled in upcoming years. Course offerings are subject to change and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students are given priority in some cases. Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor for complete and up-to-date course offerings and availability.

2015-16 COuRSe OFFeRiNGS

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BuSINESSThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: BUS-121, 122, 127; ECO-121, 122

» Minor: BUS-121, 122; ECO-121, 122 is recommended

» Small Business Management Minor: BUS-121, 122, 127

BuS-121 INTRODuCTION TO BuSINESS (F)

A broad introduction to the role business plays in society and individual lives. Topics include the goals of businesses, and the role of profit; responsibilities businesses have to various stakeholders; evaluation of how well businesses are performing; forms of business ownership; management of people; processes by which goods and services are provided; marketing strategy; and financial management.

BuS-122 DECISION MAkING FOR MANAGERS (W)

An introduction to the functional areas of business and the decisions managers are required to make. Topics include interpreting financial reports; management control systems; inventory management; marketing decisions; operating decisions; human resource decisions; accounting decisions; and finance decisions.

BuS-127 INTRODuCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOuNTING (F)

An introduction to financial accounting from the perspective of both the users of financial statements and their preparers. Topics include why and how organizations report financial information; the accounting cycle; accrual accounting; internal control; reporting and analyzing inventory, cash, receivables, long lived assets, liabilities, and equity; statement of cash flows; and analysis of financial statements.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: BUS-121

CHEMISTRYThe following courses are recommended for:

» Chemistry Major: CHE-121, 122; BIO-121, 122; PHY-121, 122; MAT-121; MAT-122 or 126

» Chemistry Minor: CHE-121, 122; MAT-121; PHY-115 or 121

CHE-121 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (F)

An introduction to the major principles of chemistry that explain the reactions of elements and their compounds. Topics include the structure of matter; stoichiometry; atmosphere; the gas laws; the periodic table and chemical bonds; the halogens; oxidation and reduction; acid-base reactions; electron configurations; phosphorus; molecular geometry; the chemistry of common metals; thermochemistry; green chemistry. Includes a weekly 3-hour lab.

Prerequisite: Grade 12U Chemistry

CHE-122 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (W)

A continuation of CHE-121, which is a prerequisite. Topics include solutions and intermolecular forces, water, solids, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, weak acids and bases, solubility products, electrochemistry, and the direction of chemical change. Includes a weekly 3-hour lab.

Prerequisite: CHE-121

COMPuTER SCIENCE

CSC-101 INTRODuCTION TO COMPuTING (W)

This course provides an overview of computing concepts for non-majors. Topics include: the history of computing, computing hardware, networking and the Internet, web page design, basic programming concepts, the capabilities and limitations of computing, and issues relating faith and computer technology and the impact on society.

Exclusion: CSC-121

CSC-121 COMPuTER PROGRAMMING I (F)

An overview of the discipline of computer science and an introduction to computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, debug, test, and document well-structured programs using Python programming language. The course will also include an introduction to the history of computing and to computing through the eyes of faith. Includes a weekly one-hour tutorial.

Prerequisite: Grade 12U mathematics

ECONOMICS

ECO-121 INTRODuCTION TO ECONOMICS: MICRO (F)

An introductory survey of microeconomic principles, problems, and applications. Microeconomics is concerned with the study of the economic behaviour of individual economic units–the industry, firm, or household.

ECO-122 INTRODuCTION TO ECONOMICS: MACRO (W)

An introductory survey of macroeconomic principles, problems, and applications. Topics include economic goals, the role of the market and government in the economy, and the economic problems of unemployment and inflation.

COuRSE OFFERINGS:Courses that are available to Year 1 students are listed below. Courses that are not listed will be scheduled in upcoming years. Course offerings are subject to change and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students are given priority in some cases. Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor for complete and up-to-date course offerings and availability.

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EDuCATION

There are no Education courses available to first-year students. However, students planning on applying to the Education program should include PSY-121 or 122 in their registration and plan on completing a 25 hour classroom observation (EDU-021). Students should also consider taking MAT-103 if they have not completed a Grade 12U/M mathematics course. Please note that students may not apply to the Teacher Education Track (concurrent education program) until the fall term of their second year. See page 62 of the Academic Calendar for more information.

ENGLISHThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: ENG-103, 104

» Minor: ENG-103, 104

ENG-101 COMPOSITION (F)

Development of writing skills necessary for university work, including a review of the fundamentals of grammar. Students will be given exercises in writing clear sentences, paragraphs, and essays. The course includes instruction in the writing of a research paper. Not part of an English major or minor.

Exclusion: 70% or higher in Grade 12U English or on the English Writing Diagnostic Exam

ENG-103 INTRODuCTION TO LITERATuRE: FICTION (F/W)

An introduction to fiction in its major forms: the short story and the novel. Students will be given instruction and practice in the writing of critical essays.

ENG-104 INTRODuCTION TO LITERATuRE: POETRY & DRAMA (F/W)

An introduction to the literary genres of poetry and drama, with attention to the writing of critical essays.

ENVIRONMENTAL STuDIESThe following courses are recommended for:

» Honours or Four-Year Major - Science: ENV-101; GEO-122; BIO-121, 122; CHE-121, 122

» General Major - Science: ENV-101; GEO-122; BIO-121, 122

» General Major - Humanities: ENV-101; GEO-122; GEO 121 or ECO 122; BIO-101 or 121

» Minor - Humanities: ENV-101; GEO-122; BIO-101 or 121

» Minor - Science: ENV-101; BIO-121, 122

ENV-101 INTRODuCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (F/W)

As a general introduction to environmental science, the course will deal with some of the chemical and physical processes within creation and discuss the impact of humans on the biosphere. Topics will include the following: biblical principles concerning environmental stewardship, energy, natural cycles, global warming, ozone depletion, and acidic precipitation. Includes a weekly 3-hour lab.

FRENCHThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: FRE-121, 122

» Minor: FRE-121, 122

FRE-121 ADVANCED FRENCH I (F)

A study of the French language with emphasis on language functions, vocabulary enrichment, and the ability to discuss and write about various cross-cultural topics. Co-operative learning activities and audio-visual materials are used to stimulate discussions designed to improve the student’s oral and written facility, as well as the ability to enter the Francophone cultures.

Prerequisite: 70% or higher in Grade 12U French or permission of the instructor

FRE-122 ADVANCED FRENCH II (W)

A continuation of FRE-121.

Prerequisite: FRE-121

COuRSE OFFERINGS:Courses that are available to Year 1 students are listed below. Courses that are not listed will be scheduled in upcoming years. Course offerings are subject to change and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students are given priority in some cases. Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor for complete and up-to-date course offerings and availability.

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GEOGRAPHYThe following courses are recommended for:

» Minor: GEO-121, 122; ENV-101

GEO-121 INTRODuCTION TO CuLTuRAL GEOGRAPHY (F)

An introduction to the discipline which examines the development, viewpoint, main themes and research, concepts and techniques of the field. The course attempts to answer the question: why are phenomena located where they are, and how are they interacting with those locations and each other?

GEO-122 INTRODuCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (W)

The field of study is introduced in a survey-type approach which includes the variety of geomorphic and climatological studies. Themes include changing theories on the environment and explanations of recent research into man’s relationship with this environment.

HEALTH SCIENCES

The following courses are recommended for: » Major: BIO-121, 122; CHE-121, 122; HSC-121; MAT-121; PED-118, 119, PHY-115 or 121; PSY-122

HSC-121 DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (W)

This course gives an overview of various personal and social determinants that influence the health of individuals and of groups or populations. Social policy, environmental, psychological, spiritual and biological factors are explained. While largely from a Canadian context, consideration is also given to global health issues and the role of Christians and Christian organizations in the pursuit of both health and wellness.

HISTORYThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: HIS-105; 109

» Minor: HIS-105; 109

HIS-105 DEVELOPMENT OF WESTERN CIVILIzATION (F)

A one-term overview of the development of Western civilization, from antiquity to the present.

Required for all Year 1 students

HIS-109 WORLD HISTORY (W)

This course will focus primarily on non-Western world civilizations, their characteristics, their points of contact and diffusion from the Neolithic era to the contemporary. Themes covered include global trade patterns, the diffusion of world religions, the emergence of empires, the power of culture, and globalization.

INTERNATIONAL STuDIES

The following courses are recommended for: » Major: HIS-109; POL-121; one course in a modern second language; ECO-122 for the International Development stream

» Minor: POL-121

MATHEMATICS

The following courses are recommended for: » Major: MAT-121, 122, 126; CSC-121

Minor: MAT-121, 122, 126

MAT-103 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS (W)

A gentle introduction to the history of mathematics, this course will take a cursory view of the way mathematics develops in interaction with culture. It will explore some biographies of various numbers, some select corners of geometry, some of the development of mathematical ways of thinking, and some very recent mathematical developments. This course is meant to be a liberal arts mathematics course and is recommended for Education students if they have not completed Grade 12 U mathematics.

Exclusion: Not open to students with Grade 12U mathematics

MAT-121 CALCuLuS I (F)

An introduction to calculus, including the basic concepts of differentiation and integration. Applications, series expansions, and polar coordinates are discussed in relation to calculus. Includes a weekly one-hour tutorial.

Prerequisite: Grade 12U Calculus or MAT-114

MAT-122 CALCuLuS II (W)

A continuation of MAT-121. Includes a one-hour tutorial.

Prerequisite: MAT-121

MAT-126 INTRODuCTORY LINEAR ALGEBRA (F)

A study of systems of linear equations, determinants, vector algebra, n-dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations, and the eigenvalue problem. Includes a weekly one-hour tutorial.

Prerequisite: Grade 12U Advanced Functions or MAT-114

COuRSE OFFERINGS:Courses that are available to Year 1 students are listed below. Courses that are not listed will be scheduled in upcoming years. Course offerings are subject to change and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students are given priority in some cases. Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor for complete and up-to-date course offerings and availability.

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MEDIA & COMMuNICATION STuDIES

The following courses are recommended for: » Major: MCS-121, 131, 211, 232

MCS-121 INTRODuCTION TO MEDIA & COMMuNICATION (F)

This course introduces students to the rise of mass media and communication and its impact and influence on modern society. Basic media forms and their function in society will be surveyed and students will develop a Christian perspective on media and its role in both the production and consumption of culture. Students will examine the application of a Reformed Christian worldview to understanding communication-related vocations. The relationship between Christianity and professional communication, including professions in the media, will be discussed.

MCS-131 DIGITAL MEDIA (F)

This course provides an introduction to the digital revolution of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Students will gain a Christian philosophical framework for understanding the impact of technological change on communication, media, and human relationships as well as a basic understanding of digital technology and its uses. Students will also engage philosophical and theological issues with respect to the ethical and moral issues of social media and digital communication.

MCS-211 THEORIES OF COMMuNICATION (W)

This course establishes the basic framework of core knowledge concerning the nature of human interaction. It will survey theories and research in communication as it is applied to various social, political, and cultural contexts. Students will develop a broad Christian framework for understanding, critiquing, and utilizing these theories.

MCS-232 AuDIO-VISuAL STORYTELLING: INTRODuCTION TO VIDEO PRODuCTION (W)

An introductory course in the art and craft of video production. Coming to understand film as a method of storytelling, students learn and practice film aesthetics and techniques, including all the elements of preproduction, production, and post production. Students will collaborate to plan, shoot, and edit videos while learning the basics of filmmaking equipment and software. Students will reflect on the nature of film and the practice of filmmaking through a faith lens.

Prerequisite: MCS-121 and 131

MuSIC

The following courses are recommended for: » Major: MUS-110, 121; Practical Keyboard as required, Private Lesson

» Minor: MUS-110, 121; Practical Keyboard as required, Ensemble

For more information on keyboard proficiency requirements, private lessons (piano, voice, organ, percussion, guitar, woodwinds, strings) and ensembles contact the Music Department. An additional fee will be applied for keyboard proficiency and music lessons. Refer to the academic calendar for more information.

MuS-110 FuNDAMENTALS OF MuSIC (F)

A course designed to develop fluency and skill in the basics of music with reference to performance, theory, and ear training.

MuS-121 MuSIC THEORY I (W)

A study of basic materials of tonal music, triads, sevenths, and non- harmonic tones; analysis of simple musical forms; melody writing and four-part harmonization in the 18th-century style.

Prerequisite: MUS-110, Equivalent of Rudiments II (Toronto) or a pass on an entrance exam

Exclusion: Harmony III (Toronto)

MuS-104 kEYBOARD PROFICIENCY I (F)

Includes basic technique, rhythm, tone conception, articulation, fingering, pentachord patterns, sight reading, transposition, tetrachord scales, and simple I-V harmonization. RCM Grade 1 & 2 repertoire.

MuS-105 kEYBOARD PROFICIENCY II (W)

Includes basic work as in MUS-104, plus pedaling and phrasing. Easier major scales, two rhythms, and arpeggios (hands separate), I-IV-V progressions and harmonization with simple accompaniments, tonic/dominant seventh by-ear chording, and Grade 1 sight reading. RCM Grade 3 & 4 repertoire.

MuS-161 CONCERT CHOIR (F/W)

MuS-167 INSTRuMENTAL JAzz (F/W)

MuS-169 CONCERT BAND (F/W)

The above ensembles are available upon audition. Members must take both terms in sequence (i.e. fall and winter). Involves rehearsals and concerts, and possibly, a winter term tour. (0.75 credits per term)

COuRSE OFFERINGS:Courses that are available to Year 1 students are listed below. Courses that are not listed will be scheduled in upcoming years. Course offerings are subject to change and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students are given priority in some cases. Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor for complete and up-to-date course offerings and availability.

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PHILOSOPHYThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: PHL-121, 122

» Minor: PHL-121, 122

PHL-121 INTRODuCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (F/W)

An examination of philosophy and its place in our culture, with special emphasis on ethics, the question of the soul, and the nature of truth, especially as it relates to science. Basic distinctions and categories for dealing philosophically with created reality are developed.

PHL-122 LOGIC (W)

This course introduces students to logic - both deduction and induction - and develops critical thinking skills in relation to arguments and their evaluation. Students will examine the role of worldview in relation to logic and arguments and learn to compose cogent written arguments. The course will cover such topics as the importance of language, logical fallacies, sources of authority, and elementary philosophical concepts and categories.

Prerequisite: PHL-121

PHYSICAL EDuCATION AND kINESIOLOGYThe following courses are recommended for:

» Kinesiology B.Sc. (Honours): PED-118, 119; BIO-121; CHE-121; PHY-115; PSY 121 or 122; required to choose a minor from BIO, CHE, or MAT

» Kinesiology B.A. (Honours): PED-118, 119; PHY-115; PSY 121 or 122

» Physical Education Major: PED-118: one of PSY-121, PSY-122, SOC-121, SOC-122

» Physical Education Minor: PED-118

» Coaching Minor: PED-118

» In addition to the courses listed, majors should take one or two fundamental courses (PED-140 - 170)

PED-100 PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS (F/W)

A study of positive health practices and attitudes emphasizing the role of exercise and nutrition on overall well-being and disease prevention. Through readings, lectures, and guided exercise programs, students are directed in making decisions about lifestyle that promote health. (1.5 credits)

PED-118 FOuNDATIONS OF HuMAN ANATOMY I (F)

A study of human anatomy, emphasizing the basic anatomical structures used in locomotion and fundamental motor skills. Topics include: basic chemistry, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, fluids and electrolytes and reproductive system. Students will examine each body system on a microscopic and gross level.

Recommended corequisite: BIO-101 or 121

PED-119 FOuNDATIONS OF HuMAN ANATOMY II (W)

A continued study of the foundations of gross human anatomy, building on the knowledge gained in PED-118. This course focuses on the following systems: nervous, sensory and motor, digestive, reproductive, urinary and endocrine. Includes a weekly one-hour lab.

Prerequisite: PED-118

PED/HSC/PSY-227 PSYCHOLOGY OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING (F/W)

An examination of the psychological aspects of health and illness. This course examines psychosocial, behavioural, and biomedical processes in the prevention of illness and the promotion of health and well-being (physical, psychological, and spiritual). The emphasis will be on theory-based research and on the practice of health psychology. Selected topics to be explored include: the psychophysiological disorders, attitudes and behaviours which promote good health, the relationship between stress and disease, coping with stress, understanding and coping with pain and illness, and lifestyle and risk factors in various medical disorders.

NOTE: PED/PSY-227 is an option that can fulfill your core Physical Education requirement. Available in Year 2 or beyond.

FuNDAMENTALS: 142, 151, 158, 159, 160

Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic stills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude towards participation in sport. Fundamental courses are 0.75 credits per course. Members of varsity teams will receive credit for fundamental courses and as such cannot enrol in the same fundamental as their varsity sport.

PED-142 FuNDAMENTALS OF FITNESS (F)

PED-151 FuNDAMENTALS OF SOCCER (F)

PED-158 FuNDAMENTALS OF DANCE (W)

PED-159 FuNDAMENTALS OF STRENGTH TRAINING (W)

PED-160 FuNDAMENTALS OF COOPERATIVE GAMES (W)

COuRSE OFFERINGS:Courses that are available to Year 1 students are listed below. Courses that are not listed will be scheduled in upcoming years. Course offerings are subject to change and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students are given priority in some cases. Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor for complete and up-to-date course offerings and availability.

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PHYSICS

PHY-115 PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES (W)

An introduction to physical phenomena basic to the health sciences, physical education and biology. Included are topics which apply to the life sciences: mechanics and properties of matter, heat, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, basic electronics, measurement, and data analysis. Includes a weekly 3-hour lab.

Prerequisite: Grade 12U/M mathematics or permission of the instructor

PHY-121 PHYSICS I: NEWTONIAN MECHANICS (F)

An introductory, calculus-based study of the physical world. The course covers mechanics and other selected topics. Includes a weekly 3-hour lab.

Prerequisite: Grade 12U Calculus

Corequisite: MAT-121

PHY-122 PHYSICS II: WAVES, HEAT, AND TIME (W)

A continuation of PHY-121, this course covers selected topics in wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics. Includes a weekly 3-hour lab.

Prerequisite: PHY-121

Corequisite: MAT-122

POLITICAL SCIENCE

The following courses are recommended for: » Major: POL-121, 122

» Minor: POL-121, 122

POL-121 INTRODuCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE (F)

An introduction to the nature and study of politics, which includes an examination of the basic concepts of the discipline, such as law, government and the state. Attention is also given to the various institutions and processes of government and politics through which law and policy are formulated, decided, implemented and enforced.

POL-122 INTRODuCTION TO POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES (W)

The basic questions of political theory are examined in the context of a study of representatives of various political perspectives, including liberalism, conservatism, democracy, nationalism, socialism, and varieties of societal pluralism.

PSYCHOLOGY

The following courses are recommended for: » Major: PSY-121, 122

» Minor: PSY-121, 122

PSY-121 INTRODuCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GENERAL AND ExPERIMENTAL (F)

An introduction to those topics in psychology emphasizing an experimental approach to the discipline. Major topics covered include an overview of the discipline’s history and research methodologies, the biological roots of behaviour, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, thinking and language, emotion, motivation and social influences and relations.

PSY-122 INTRODuCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL (F/W)

An introduction to clinical and developmental psychology. Topics covered include an overview of psychological research methods, child development, adolescent development, adult development, mental abilities, positive psychology, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, and health psychology.

RELIGION AND THEOLOGYThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: REL-101

» Youth Ministry Major: REL-101

» Minor: REL-101

REL-101 BIBLICAL THEOLOGY (F/W)

A survey of the progressive unfolding of the Biblical history of redemption which reaches its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Special attention will be given to the unity of Scripture in terms of the coming of the kingdom.

Required for all Year 1 students

COuRSE OFFERINGS:Courses that are available to Year 1 students are listed below. Courses that are not listed will be scheduled in upcoming years. Course offerings are subject to change and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students are given priority in some cases. Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor for complete and up-to-date course offerings and availability.

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SOCIOLOGYThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: SOC-121, 122

» Minor: SOC-121 or 122

» Criminal Justice Minor: SOC-121 or 122; PSY-121 or 122

» Disability Studies Minor: SOC-121; PSY-121 or 122

» Social Justice Minor: One of SCW-101, SOC-121, SOC-122; ECO-122 or POL-122 are options

SOC-121 INTRODuCTION TO SOCIOLOGY: SOCIAL RELATIONS (F)

An introduction to the nature and study of social relationships. In the context of human group behaviour, attention will be given to topics such as culture, social interaction, socialization, ethnicity, and gender relations.

SOC-122 INTRODuCTION TO SOCIOLOGY: SOCIAL INSTITuTIONS (W)

An introduction to the nature of contemporary social institutions. The internal dynamics and external relations of social institutions such as the family, church, school, and state will be analyzed. Urban living, social movements, and social change will also be covered.

SOCIOLOGY/SOCIAL WORkThe following courses are recommended for:

» Major: SOC-121 or 122; SCW-101, 215; SCW-245 is an option

» Social Work Minor: SCW-101, 215; SCW-245 is an option

» Sociology/Social Work Minor: SOC-121 or 122; SCW 101, 215; SCW-245 is an option

SCW-101 INTRODuCTION TO SOCIAL WORk (F)

This course identifies and critically examines the foundations of social work, its mission, purpose, knowledge, and value base, and the levels of social work practice and process, fields of practice, and social policy contexts. These topics will be examined with an emphasis on the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge, all from a Christian worldview.

SCW-215 INTRODuCTION TO SOCIAL WORk PRACTICE (W)

An introduction to social work practice in Canada. Students will explore social work practice issues within the Canadian context, such as poverty and diversity. Topics encompass the social work practice fields of individual, family, group, and community, and the dynamic interplay between the social worker, the user of services, the agency, and society. The course will emphasize the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge.

Prerequisite: SCW-101

SCW-245 SOCIAL WORk PRACTICE WITH FAMILIES (W)

This course explores the theories and methods of social work practice with families. Topics to be covered include: theories required to understand families in social work practice, diversity in family structure and its impact, power dynamics within a family, assessment and intervention with families, and the impact of poverty and other social concerns on families.

THEATRE ARTS

The following courses are recommended for: » Major: THR-100, 103; ENG-104; 1-2 Theatre Practica

» Performance Major: THR-100, 103; ENG-104; 1-2 Theatre Practica

» Minors: THR-100, 103

THR-100 PERFORMANCE I (F/W)

Intended for both majors and non-majors. An introduction to general concepts of performance. Through theatre games and improvisation participants explore ways in which their body and voice can be rendered more available for work both on and off-stage. Classes include: group physical and vocal warm-ups, varieties of theatre games, which illuminate important performance concepts, storytelling and introductory stage combat. Two short pieces will be performed in-class. Journaling is required. No written exam.

THR-103 INTRODuCTION TO DRAMATIC ART (F)

An introduction to both the academic and the practical side of theatre arts, giving students an overview of how a play text becomes a theatrical production. Students will have a chance to learn about various aspects of technical theatre and performance, and then apply some of this knowledge in a group production project. This course will provide students with some basic theatre history and terminology, designed to help them whether they continue to study theatre, or simply want to become better spectators.

THEATRE PRACTICA (F/W)

An introduction to both the academic and the practical side of theatre. Theatre Practica are arranged with the department and are equivalent to a quarter course (0.75 credits each). See page 123 of the Academic Calender for more information.

COuRSE OFFERINGS:Courses that are available to Year 1 students are listed below. Courses that are not listed will be scheduled in upcoming years. Course offerings are subject to change and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students are given priority in some cases. Go to www.redeemer.ca/webadvisor for complete and up-to-date course offerings and availability.

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FALL SESSIONSEPTEMBER

5 Move-in and Check-in

7 Labour Day - Orientation Activities

8 Orientation Activities; Night classes begin

9 Opening Convocation; Day classes begin

18 Last day to add a course

OCTOBER

5 Last day to drop a course without a transcript entry

12 Thanksgiving Day. No classes

13 Night classes run on a Monday night schedule

28 No night classes

29-30 Reading Break - No classes

NOVEMBER

4 Last day to drop a course or change to audit

DECEMBER

2-8 Test and Quiz Free Week

8 Last day of classes

9 Study Day

10-12 Final examinations

14-19 Final examinations

WINTER SESSIONJANUARY

4 Classes begin

12-13 ‘The World and Our Calling’ Lectures (Tentative)

13 Last day to add a course

28 Last day to drop a course without a transcript entry

FEBRUARY

15-19 Reading Break - No classes

MARCH

2 Last day to drop a course or change to audit

25 Good Friday - No classes

28 Easter Monday - No daytime classes, night classes run

APRIL

4-8 Test and Quiz Free Week

8 Last day of classes

11-12 Study Days

13-16 Final examinations

18-22 Final examinations

MAY

28 Convocation

2015-16 ACAdeMiC SCHeduLe

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ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Academic Advisors are available year round to discuss any questions you have about majors and minors, and about how to plan your academic program. Advisors also discuss study skills, planning for your future, co-op programs and exciting off-campus study adventures.

CAREER SERVICES

When you have a sense of direction and purpose you will be more engaged in your coursework. We will help you discover how God is shaping you so you can explore the connection between your studies and preferred future. We offer career development workshops, assessments, and career counselling. Visit www.redeemer.ca/yourcareer.

LEARNING SERVICES

STuDY SMART SEMINARS

Seminars are offered throughout the academic year. Some examples of seminars are:

» Transition to University: The Ins and Outs of Your New University Life

» Semester Planning: Take the Time to Find the Time

» Test Taking: Optimize Studying, Minimize Stress, and Understand the Test

» Study Methods: With the right approach, studying can be very effective and even a bit of fun! Come find out what you could do differently!

» For a list of currently offered seminars, visit www.redeemer.ca/studysmart.

TuTORING@REDEEMER

Writing Tutors, Subject Tutors, and Learning Skills Tutors are available to all students at no charge. Find out more about how these tutors can help you and how to book a time with one of them at www.redeemer.ca/tutoring.

DISABILITY SERVICES

Disability Services works with students to provide the accommodations they need to be successful in their studies. By offering a variety of services and resources, we are able to support and encourage students so that they may achieve their academic and personal goals.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO WWW.REDEEMER.CA/LEARNINGSERVICES.

Many students need a little extra support to make the transition to university studies. All you need to do is to ask and our student services staff will be there to guide you to the next step on your successful academic journey.

yOuR ACAdeMiC SuCCeSS

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