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School of Public Policy | Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calendar | Spring 2025

Public Policy Minor

The minor in public policy is an interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to learn applied public policy skills and practical analysis. The program provides diverse, interdisciplinary, analytical and applied approaches that prepare students for policy positions in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Beyond the core courses in public policy, students can choose a variety of complementary courses related to applications of public policy in the real world.

Program Declaration

Students may declare the minor once they have completed the required lower division core courses, and have achieved a CGPA of at least 2.0.

Course Information

For a course to be accepted in the minor, a grade of C- or higher must be obtained.

Program Requirements

A total of 30 units are required to complete the program, of which at least 16 must be upper division as indicated below.

One of

ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Douglas Allen
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Yan Yan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Yan Yan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brian Krauth
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Vasyl Golovetskyy
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D204 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D205 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D206 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D207 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D208 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D209 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D210 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Yan Yan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
ECON 113 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3)

Focused on basic competencies in microeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include gains from trade, supply and demand, prices, competition and monopoly, market failures, and government policies. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 103 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Pierre Mouganie
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)

Focused on basic competencies in macroeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include GDP, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, money, monetary and fiscal policies, exchange rates, government debt, globalization and trade policy. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 105 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Maliha Nazir
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

PLCY 200 - Introduction to Public Policy (3)

Government policies affect nearly every aspect of daily life. Covers basic methods for public policy to deepen student's understanding of what public policy is, why it is important, and the way in which public policy is made. Students examine competing perspectives for explaining the relationship between power, knowledge, advocacy, and policy making. POL 253 will be accepted in lieu of this course.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ali Bhagat
Online
POL 253 - Introduction to Public Policy (3)

Explores the political dimensions of public policy making in Canada. Reviews theories and techniques in policy analysis, and focuses on the contemporary dynamics of public policy in various economic and social sectors from the point of view of political ideas, interests, institutions, and decision-making. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Aude-Claire Fourot
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
F101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Students complete the following upper division core courses

PLCY 300 - Applied Public Policy Analysis (4)

Introduces the basic principles and techniques of policy analysis and how to apply them to pressing policy issues and address gaps in policy. Builds on the theoretical and methodological foundations across the disciplines. Promotes critical thinking, problem solving, and communication of findings in ways appropriate for policy decision makers. Prerequisite: 45 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Kennedy Stewart
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Kennedy Stewart
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PLCY 400 - Public Policy Capstone Seminar (4)

Provides experiential learning. Writing-intensive, project based, where students work in groups to examine a public policy issue that has been identified by an external policy practitioner. Students refine the policy issue, undertake a policy analysis of the issue, and prepare a policy brief for the course and delivered to the external entity along with a slide deck and verbal presentation. Prerequisite: PLCY 300 and 60 units. POL 457 will be accepted in lieu of this course.

The remaining units are chosen from the following list of courses, and must include at least eight additional upper division units for a program total of 30 units.

BUS 238 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3)

Students will build collaborative and creative skills necessary to become effective innovators through hands-on application via interdisciplinary teamwork. Entrepreneurship and innovation of all types will be addressed including social, commercial, creative, sustainable and technological perspectives. Prerequisite: 12 units. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Amyn Somani
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
CRIM 131 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - A Total System Approach (3)

Introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. Examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations, discretion and decision making; the criminal courts, including sentencing; the corrections system, including correctional institutions and community-based models; the youth justice system. Patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups and the criminal justice system. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Dawn Rault
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
David Macalister
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CRIM 135 - Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective (3)

A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares students for those law and law related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. Also examines the process of law reform in Canada. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Amy Conroy
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Tamara O'Doherty
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D902 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D903 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
CRIM 241 - Introduction to Corrections (3)

An examination of the organization, structure and operation of contemporary Canadian corrections. A consideration of the history and development of provincial and federal correctional systems. The role of sentencing in the correctional process and alternatives to confinement. Discussion of the social organization of correctional institutions, including the inmates, correctional officers, correctional treatment staff and administrators. Parole board decision making and the issues surrounding the re-entry of offenders into the community. Community-based corrections programs and outcomes. Prerequisite: CRIM 131.

CRIM 251 - Introduction to Policing (3)

An examination of the organization and operation of contemporary Canadian policing. Consideration of the history and development of policing in Canada, the role of the police in Canadian society and the police occupation, including recruitment and training. Discussion of police decision making and the exercise of discretion, police powers, and structures of accountability. Managing the police organization. Examination of police-community relations and crime prevention initiatives. Prerequisite: CRIM 131. Students with credit for CRIM 151 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Rylan Simpson
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Surrey
CRIM 311 - Social Inequalities and the Criminal Justice System (3)

An analysis of the intersections between social inequalities and the criminal justice system through an examination of systematic and structural racism, discrimination, and oppression. Students will critically analyze the experiences of different groups (across race, ethnicity, religion, class, gender, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, health, among others) and their interactions with the criminal justice system and access to justice through an exploration of justice-related policies, legislation, and practices. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Shana Ruess
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CRIM 340 - Criminal Justice Policy Making and Policy Analysis (3)

An applied course exploring criminology/criminal justice policy problems and how to identify effective solutions for decisionmakers. Uses case studies and a variety of in-class examples to practice the various steps involved in policy analysis. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 and 220.

CRIM 343 - Correctional Practice (3)

An in-depth consideration of a range of factors influencing contemporary correctional practice. The fundamental tension between the interests of offenders and the requirements of those managing correctional programs; the context provided by underlying theoretical assumptions about correctional practice and by influences such as public perceptions, politics and the economy. Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Recommended: CRIM 241.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

B101 TBD
CRIM 350 - Techniques of Crime Prevention (3)

Techniques of mobilizing community resources for crime prevention. Organizing, implementing and managing citizen efforts to reduce crime. Recruiting citizen assistance, training requirements, establishing and operating citizen organizations, evaluating results. Organizing programs for reducing criminal opportunity, programs for education, employment and recreation. Operating youth services centres, residential programs, crisis intervention and emergency centres. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Bryan Kinney
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CRIM 380 - Introduction to Cybercrime (3)

Explores legal, technical and social issues in cybercrime. Discusses the nature of cybercrime, with specific examples, and methods of regulation in Canada and worldwide. Addresses origins and extent of cybercrime, responses from the legal system and consideration of the wider effects for society. Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Students with credit for CRIM 318 under this topic (Fall 2009 or Spring 2010) may not take this course for further credit.

CRIM 413 - Terrorism (3)

Considers the nature, extent, and basis of terrorism as an official crime throughout the world and its impact upon criminal justice systems. Theoretical explanations in a comparative perspective will be employed to examine the impact of terrorism on various countries and the response of governments to it. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.

CRIM 458 - Community Policing (3)

Examines the theory and models of contemporary community policing in Canada. Explores crime prevention, crime response, problem-oriented policing, the definition of community, and the role and responsibility of the community. Prerequisite: CRIM 251.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Rylan Simpson
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
ECON 102 - The World Economy (3)

An overview of the broad economic trends in the development of the world economy over the last five decades with reference to the major debates related to economic interdependence, development and growth, globalization, and the role of the major multilateral economic institutions (IMF, World Bank, OCED, ILO, UN). (lecture/tutorial). Breadth-Social Sciences.

ECON 104 - Economics and Government (3)

An introduction of broad, basic economic ideas applied to government finance, allocation, and procurement. Topics covered may include government size, health care, debt, social insurance, trade, and redistribution policies. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Vasyl Golovetskyy
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ECON 260 - Environmental Economics (3)

Economic analysis of environmental problems (water and air pollution, etc.). Evaluation of market failures due to externalities and public goods. Market and non-market regulation of environmental problems. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-. Students with credit for ECON 360 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

ECON 280 - Introduction to Labor Economics (3)

Basic analysis of the labor market and the industrial relations system with emphasis on the major issues of public policy in Canada. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-. Students who have taken ECON 305 or 381 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

ECON 290 - Microeconomic Policy (3)

A general survey of microeconomic policy issues. Explores current topics in microeconomic policy including but not limited to: regulation, taxation, international trade, environmental and resource policy, health care, education, minimum wage and other labor policy, and income distribution. Prerequisite: ECON 103 or ECON 113, with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Maliha Nazir
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GSWS 200 - Feminism without Borders (3)

The focus will be on the situation of women in cross-cultural perspective using literary, historical, anthropological and other appropriate sources. Students who have completed WS 200 may not complete this course for further credit.

GSWS 305 - Gendering Economy: Paid and Unpaid Labour (4)

Takes a broad approach to gender, placing it dialogue with race and ethnicity, class, nation, and space, to think through the complex dynamic between gender and labour from a variety of perspectives. Explores workers’ lived experiences of gender regimes while critically examining how gender β€˜matters’ within the workplace. Prerequisite: 30 units including three units in GSWS or WS or GDST or LBST. Students who have taken GSWS 308, LBST 305, LBST 331 under the title Gender - Paid & Unpaid, or WS 310 under the title Women and Work may not take this course for further credit.

GSWS 312 - Gendering Borders and Belonging in Migration (4)

Examines the forces involved in displacements and global migration. Centring both the exploitation involved in the extraction of land and labor, and the modes of belonging and resistance of migrants and immigrants, the course explores the gendered, economic, border and racial regimes involved in contemporary global migration and nation-building. Prerequisite: 15 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May Farrales
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
INDG 286 - Indigenous Peoples and British Columbia: An Introduction (3)

Study of Indigenous peoples of BC and effects of historical and political processes on their livelihoods and homelands. Overview of indigeneity and connection to urbanization. Examines linguistic diversity and endangered state of BC First Nations languages; Indigenous ethnography; land rights movement; traditional cultural practices/beliefs; and social, educational and economic disparity. Prerequisite: Recommended: INDG 101. Students with credit for FNST 286 or SA 286 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Joyce Schneider
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
B101 TBD
INDG 401 - Indigenous Peoples and Public Policy (3)

An examination of Indigenous peoples' perspectives on political, social and legal issues involving their rights as first citizens of Canada and North America, and the practical and political relations with various levels of government. Issues examined include: Indigenous rights and title, self government models and concepts, constitutional matters, the impact of federal government policies, including their impact on women's lives, and Indigenous communities and politics. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or 201W. Recommended: POL 221. Students with credit for FNST 401 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Wenona Hall
Online
INDG 419 - Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice (3)

An in-depth examination of Aboriginal/Indigenous conceptions of justice in dealing with crime and other trouble in Indigenous communities, and in relations among peoples. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or 201W, or CRIM 101, or permission of the instructor. Students with credit for CRIM 416, CRIM 418, CRIM 419, or FNST 419 may not take this course for further credit.

IS 306 - State Failure and Reconstruction (4)

Examines the causes of state fragility and collapse, and assesses the challenges of reconstruction. Focusing on cases from different regions, we will explore the security dimensions of state fragility; the role of humanitarian intervention; the challenge of building democratic institutions in divided societies; and, the relationship between statebuilding and peacebuilding. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students who have taken IS 409 with this topic may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brenda Lyshaug
Jan 8 – Jan 15, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 22 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
Vancouver
IS 307 - International Ethics: Poverty, Environmental Change, & War (4)

Examines ethical issues of global concern, with a focus on debates about poverty, environmental change, and armed conflict. Introduces students to relevant political and ethical theories, such as cosmopolitanism and nationalism, utilitarianism, theories of human rights, and ethics of care. Assesses various policy responses to these global challenges. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students who have taken IS 319 with this topic may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brenda Lyshaug
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
IS 355 - Refugees and Forced Migration (4)

Examines ideas and practices that affect experiences of forced migration and responses to these situations. What does it mean to live as a refugee? And what needs to change to alleviate the hardships and suffering of so many displaced people? Prerequisite: 45 units. Students who have taken IS 329 with this topic may not take this course for further credit.

LBST 309 - Labour and Collective Bargaining (3)

An introduction to collective bargaining: it will cover the legal requirements of the Labour Code, the bargaining process and the organizational structure and components of collective agreements, including the grievance-arbitration process. Prerequisite: Strongly Recommended: LBST 101 and at least one other Labour Studies course.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sonya Sabet-Rasekh
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LBST 310 - The Politics of Labour (3)

Explores working class politics and the labour movement in the context of neoliberal economic and public policy, recurring economic crises, the changing nature of work, and declining union membership. Explores electoral politics and organized labour's relationship to political parties. Examines community unionism and workers' roles in social movements focused on civil rights, gender, and the environment, among others. Prerequisite: 30 units. Strongly Recommended: LBST 101. Breadth-Social Sciences.

LBST 311 - Labour and the Environment (3)

The changing relationships between unions and environmental groups; how work in various industries contribute to climate change; and how climate-change policies affect workers in different ways. The consequences of climate policies for different categories of workers, identified by economic sector, geographic location, gender, ethnicity, and Aboriginal status. Prerequisite: 30 units. Strongly Recommended: LBST 101.

LBST 313 - Introduction to Canadian Labour Law (3)

An introduction to labour and employment law in Canada, covering both union and non-union sectors. The course will focus variously on: the principles and practice of the BC Labour Relations Code, the Canada Labour Code, BC Employment Standards Act. BC Human Rights Code, the Workers Compensation Act (WorkSafeBC), and the contested history of labour legislation and related common law. Prerequisite: Strongly Recommended: LBST 101.

PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)

A critical examination of a range of moral and legal issues we confront in our dealings with the state and our fellow human beings, such as: Is it wrong to break the law? Should pornography and recreational drugs be illegal? Do animals have rights? Is there a duty to admit immigrants? Are there duties to the world's poor? Are indigenous peoples owed reparations? Students with credit for PHIL 120 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Evan Tiffany
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D119 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D120 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D121 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D122 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D123 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D124 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 121 - Global Justice (3)

An introduction to the ethical issues arising from interactions of states, NGOs and other international agents. Topics may include international human rights, terrorism, war, gender justice, climate justice, fairness in international trade, cultural diversity and conflict, the rights of indigenous peoples, collective responsibility and restitution for historical wrongdoing, among others. Students who have received credit for PHIL 220 cannot receive credit for this course. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

PHIL 144 - Introduction to Philosophy of Science (3)

An introduction to philosophical issues concerning the nature of science. Topics to be discussed include the distinction between science and pseudo-science, the nature of scientific method, the nature of explanation in the natural and social sciences, the phenomenon of scientific change, the relationship between scientific theory and observation, and the objectivity of social science. Students with credit for PHIL 244 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Sciences.

PHIL 270 - Data, Ethics and Society (3)

Introduces students to the ethical, legal, and privacy issues surrounding the collection and use of big data and the implications of these for vulnerable populations. Students with credit for SDA 270 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Yuting Kino Zhao
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
B101 Yuting Kino Zhao
TBD
PHIL 310 - Logic, Proofs and Set Theory (3)

An advanced introduction to the logical techniques and concepts required for the construction of proofs, including the fundamental principles of set theory and concepts such as set, relation, function, sequence, orderings and others. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 110, 210, 314, 315, or MACM 101; or a minimum of 12 units in MATH. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicolas Fillion
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 315 - Formal Methods (3)

A survey of formal methods used in philosophy. Topics will include some of the following: propositional logic, predicate logic, formal syntax, formal semantics, the probability calculus, decision theory, game theory and formal causal modeling. Prerequisite: One of: PHIL 110, 210, 310, 314, MACM 101, BUEC 232, BUS 232, or STAT 270. Students with credit for COGS 315 cannot take this course for further credit.

PHIL 320 - Social and Political Philosophy (3)

An examination of an issue or selection of issues in social and political philosophy. Contemporary or historical readings or a mixture of these will be used. Possible topics include: justice, the law and legal systems, sovereignty, power and authority, democracy, liberty and equality. Sometimes the course will focus on the views of historically important political philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, Bentham, Mill and Marx. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 120, 120W, 121, 220, 221, 270, SDA 270, ENV 320W, or REM 320W.

PHIL 326 - Topics in Law and Philosophy (3)

Explores in detail classic problems in the law using the methods and resources of philosophy. Topics may include: problems in professional ethics facing lawyers; philosophical issues in international law and human rights; constitutional interpretation and the philosophy of language; the assessment of evidence and formal epistemology; the intellectual origins of the theory of natural law and natural rights; or others. Students may repeat this course for further credit under a different topic. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 120, 120W, 121, 220, 221, 270, SDA 270, ENV 320W, or REM 320W.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Bruno Guindon
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 329 - Law and Justice (3)

Explores in detail the relationship between the law and theories of justice. Topics range over: the philosophy of punishment, theories of moral responsibility, charter equality rights, and theories of distributive justice. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 120, 120W, 121, 220, 221, 270, SDA 270, ENV 320W, or REM 320W. Students with credit for PHIL 333 in Spring 2016 cannot take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Chelsea Rosenthal
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
POL 150 - Science, Policy, and Innovation (3)

Explores how science and technology intersect with public policy. From debates about climate change to the proper boundaries of security and privacy in the Information Age, the politicization of science is an inescapable reality that has far-reaching consequences for scientific advances innovation, and human quality of life. Breadth-Hum/Social Sci/Science.

POL 221 - Introduction to Canadian Government (3)

An introduction to the institutional order and political structure of the Canadian state. The course will include topics such as the constitution, parliament, cabinet, judiciary, public service and federal-provincial relations. Prerequisite: POL 100 or 151 or permission of department.

POL 222 - Introduction to Canadian Politics (3)

An introduction to the social and participatory basis of Canadian politics, covering topics such as political culture, regionalism and other political divisions, political parties, elections, interest groups and new social movements. Prerequisite: POL 100 or 151 or permission of department.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andrew Heard
TBD
B101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
B102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
B103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
B104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
POL 321 - The Canadian Federal System (4)

Development of the federal system including topics such as the division of powers, parties, federal-provincial relations and theories of federalism. Prerequisite: Six lower division units in political science or permission of the department.

POL 350 - Public Policy for Women (4)

Examines issues where ideas about males and females either explicitly or implicitly influence policy makers. Focuses on current public policies and their relationship to women on topics such as sexuality and violence, economic security, race and inequality, and climate change. Prerequisite: 30 units. Students with credit for GSWS (or WS) 350 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken this topic under GSWS (or WS) 320 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sahar Zaman
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
POL 351 - Immigration, Integration, and Public Policy in Canada (4)

Explores the governance challenges related to immigration and integration in Canada using a public policy approach. The course deals with topics concerning immigrant selection (including immigration categories, temporary/permanent Immigration, intergovernmental agreements, etc.) and focuses on immigrant's integration into society (such as nation-building strategies, integration Indicators and discrimination). Prerequisite: Six lower division units in political science or permission of the department. Students who have taken Selected Topics course POL 359 with this topic may not take this course for further credit.

POL 451W - Public Policy Analysis (4)

Examines the conceptual, philosophical and practical aspects of public policy analysis as it is conducted in government, universities, interest groups and policy research institutes. Specific attention is paid to the question of the role of policy research in the process of public policy making and the design of government programs and services. Prerequisite: Eight upper division units in political science or permission of the department. Students with credit for POL 451 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

SA 200W - Power, Conflict and Change in Canadian Society (SA) (4)

Examines Canadian society from the perspective of the social sciences. Students apply sociological and anthropological concepts to analyze issues in modern societies, focusing on Canada as a case. Topics include class structure, the nature of Canada's population, regional variation, gender relations, multiculturalism, and colonialism. Students with credit for SA 100W are not eligible to take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sessional
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 315 - New Information Technology and Society (SA) (4)

Explores the new social spaces and social practices fostered by new information technology. Special attention will be paid to who is making decisions about what technologies to adopt and how, what social changes are resulting, and who benefits and who loses. A significant portion of activity in this course will involve direct engagement with new information technology.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Elliot Montpellier
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
SA 325 - Political Sociology (S) (4)

An examination of the relations of power and authority. This course will analyze the interrelations of family, church, class, interest groups, etc., particularly as they influence and are influenced by the state. The relations of law and ideology to the structures of government will form the context for this analysis. The course may also focus on broad theoretical questions of contemporary political interest. Prerequisite: SA 101 or 150 or 201W.

SA 340 - Social Issues and Social Policy Analysis (SA) (4)

How do environmental challenges, the contradictions of capitalism, and histories of violence shape contemporary life? How do social issues affect our identities, communities, and sense of belonging? Students learn how to wield sociological and anthropological concepts and theories through clear and analytical communication and writing. Prerequisite: SA 101 or 150 or 201W.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Kyle Willmott
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 60 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division overall CGPA of at least 2.0, and program CGPA and upper division program CGPA of at least 2.0 on the course work used to satisfy the minimum program requirements. FASS departments may define additional GPA requirements for their respective programs.

For students in other faculties, please check your faculty's overall degree requirements: /students/calendar/faculties-research.html

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each)

Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more)
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth

Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division:

Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc
Two courses (total six units or more) Humanities: B-Hum
Two courses (total six units or more) Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth

Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements).

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.