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Engineering and Technology in Society

An introductory overview of engineering, with a review of the history of engineering and technology, an introduction to case study and to design principles, and discussion of ethics as it relates to the practice and study of engineering in Canada.Priority registration in this course is offered to...

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Process, Form, and Convention in Professional Genres

Examines fundamentals of informative and persuasive communication in the engineering field, in order to assist in critical thinking about various contemporary technical, social, and ethical issues. The focus is on library research, communicating technical information clearly and concisely, managing...

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Introduction to Engineering II

A seminar course for all students in the engineering transfer program.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the engineering transfer program.

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Introduction to Traditional Asia

A study of the origins of Asian cultures, focusing on the great civilizations of India and China, how these centers interacted together, and why the resulting "Asian" culture spread to Korea, Japan, Central Asia, Tibet, and Southeast Asia.

Regular Studies

Introduction to Modern Asia

A survey of selected aspects of the emergence of modern Asia. An introduction to the basic conceptual tools needed to understand how, despite the political, economic, social, and cultural changes of recent centuries, the various peoples of Asia have maintained distinctive cultural identities.

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Religions of the East

An introduction to the study of the origins, ideas, practices, and evolution of Hinduism, Buddhism (including Zen), Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto.Students will receive credit for only one of ASIA 1120 or RELS 1120.

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Introduction to East Asia (China)

Geographical, cultural, and historical background of China. Ideological, social, and political aspects of China's development placed in historical context.

Regular Studies

Introduction to Southeast Asia

Geographical, cultural, and historical background of Southeast Asia. Ideological, social, and political aspects of the major countries of the region placed in historical context.

Regular Studies

Introduction to East Asia (Japan)

Geographical, cultural, and historical background of Japan. Ideological, social, and political aspects of Japan's development placed in historical context.

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Cross-Cultural Perspectives I

Comparative analysis of selected cultures and societies. Topics include language and communication, cultural diversity, family and kinship, myth and religion, power and authority, business and social practices, social and economic inequality, technological impact, and conflict and control.