Fall 2022 Courses – Climate+ Challenge

Instructor	Fall 2022 Courses

Affleck, Monica	HRMT 5130 Talent Acquisition Students will learn about and apply the most up-to-date methodologies used in recruitment and selection, employee retention and engagement to choose the best approaches to organizational talent acquisition. Students will explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals, will develop corporate social responsibility plans for organizations, and read about ‘Ecological Intelligence‘, which examines the environmental and social consequences of everyday consumer choices. BUSI 1250 Human Resources Management Students will learn strategic approaches to human resources management, with an emphasis on current management practices relating to inclusive workplaces and employee rights that provides a foundation for organizational success. Students will explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and reflect on what actions HR professionals and organizations can take. They will generate HR strategies that will help mitigate the impacts of climate change in the workplace. HRMT 4155 – Leadership and HR Consulting In this course, students learn what it is to be a leader in HR and will develop practiced consulting skills, and techniques, to deliver value to individuals, organizations and communities. Students will develop an understanding of, and practice, the skills required to effectively partner with external and internal clients. Students will examine the future trends of the “new world of work” including the impacts of social justice, new technology, climate change, cultural considerations, etc., on organizations and individuals. Students will explore the interconnection between people, organizations and the environment based on a model.
Bickell, Amanda	BUSI2110/ENTR2110 A10 Values, Rationality, and Power: Developing Wise Organizational Action Students will engage in a class wide project examining the systemic reasons for our dependence on fossil fuels, and developing solutions to help remove barriers to adopting better alternatives.
Bige, Melinda	INDG 1100 Introduction to Indigenous Studies Students will learn about the histories, cultures, and contemporary situation of Indigenous peoples in North America, with special attention to Indigenous peoples in Canada. They will explore pre-contact histories and cultures, and critically examine and challenge assumptions acquired from colonial culture. This intersects with climate change as Indigenous people’s relationship to land and territory forms the basis for governance structures. As such eco-justice does not fully extend without Indigenous peoples and our relationships to it in the processes of decolonization.
Burke, Phaedra	GRMT 6100 Sustainability and Business Administration Students will learn how to integrate, evaluate, report sustainability in organizations. GRMT 6110 Green Marketing Management This course will prepare professionals in understanding and applying green marketing concepts in organizations. Green marketing is marketing products and services based on environmental factors or awareness.
Drury, Melissa	ENVI 1121 Environmental Issues Students will learn to identify the basic scientific and social principles that underlie the main current environmental issues. They will also examine local and global case studies and will study the effects of pollution and resource degradation on society.
Frank, Andrew	ENVI 1121 Environmental Issues Students will learn to identify the basic scientific and social principles that underlie the main current environmental issues. They will also examine local and global case studies and will study the effects of pollution and resource degradation on society.
Gonzalez Gutierrez, Coral	GRMT 6120 Ecological Economics for Organizations This course explores new ways of thinking about how we manage our lives and our planet to achieve a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.
Haratikia, Ali	BIOL 1110 Introductory Biology 1 R12 and S11 In this course we will briefly discuss carbon, nitrogen and phosphate cycles in nature and how human activities can potentially result in climate changes and affect biodiversity.
Harding, Lauren	ANTH 1100 S11 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology Case studies addressing the climate crisis will be used to explained foundational anthropological concepts throughout the course. Students will be asked to consider how an understanding of human culture and society can enhance our ability to address the climate crisis.
Harris, Gregory	BIOL 1110 Introductory Biology L10 and L40 Lecture material in this course will cover natural and human inputs/outputs to the carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle including GHG’s and examine their relationship to climate change. There will also be discussion of the impacts of climate change, on biodiversity and human society. BIOL 3165 Conservation Biology: Section S10 This course focuses on the major threats to biodiversity including habitat loss, fragmentation, degradation, overexploitation, invasive species, climate change and disease. Students examine the causes, impacts and possible solutions to each major threat as well as relationships and interactions between them.
King, Conrad	POLI 3131 Politics of Continental Integration POLI 3131 examines regional integration (especially for North America and Europe), and it presents an opportunity to assess regional cooperation and transborder policy coordination in the areas of climate change and energy security. Regional climate policy will be assessed in relation to national climate policies and global climate policy (the UN framework agreements).
Koch, Joe	GEOG 1102 Physical Geography Students will apply basic scientific principles to study three main components of the geophysical system: the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Students will learn the physical basis of the climate emergency, including the history and evolution of Earth’s atmosphere, human impacts on the global radiation budget, and the impacts of climate change on Earth’s biophysical systems.
Laird, Ross	ARTS 2000 The Science and Practice of Wellness What does it mean to be healthy? How are health and well-being connected? Especially during times of turbulence and stress — such as a pandemic, or climate change — how can we stay emotionally healthy and connected to ourselves and those around us? In Arts 2000, we’ll explore these themes and examine evidence-based strategies for cultivating mental health and well-being, building capacity in relationships and families, and navigating stressful circumstances toward healthy outcomes for everyone.
Larsen, Mike	CRIM 1100 S50 Introduction to Criminology This course will feature a sustained conversation about climate justice (and injustice). We will touch on environmental racism, green criminology, and the role of law in both challenging and reproducing environmental harms. The classes will incorporate case studies.
Ma, Michael	CRIM 1100 R10 and CRIM 1100 S10 Introduction to Criminology This course will feature a sustained conversation about climate justice (and injustice). We will touch on environmental racism, green criminology, and the role of law in both challenging and reproducing environmental harms. The classes will incorporate case studies.
Martin, John	GEOG 1102 Physical Geography Students will apply basic scientific principles to study three main components of the geophysical system: the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Students will learn the physical basis of the climate emergency, including the history and evolution of Earth’s atmosphere, human impacts on the global radiation budget, and the impacts of climate change on Earth’s biophysical systems. GEOG 1160 Geography of British Columbia Climate change has and will bring many changes to British Columbia. In this class, we will look at how changes in the physical geography of BC will inevitably influence the human geography of BC. This will be done in readings, class discussions, and in short assignments focusing on specific regions across BC.
Mokkonen, Mika	BIOL 1110 Introductory Biology I R10 Lecture material in this course will cover natural and human inputs to the carbon cycle and touch on their relationship to climate change. There will also be discussion of the role of global environmental change, including climate change, on biodiversity and conservation.
Nastwitwi, Mungandi	GEOG 1102 Physical Geography Students will apply basic scientific principles to study three main components of the geophysical system: the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Students will learn the physical basis of the climate emergency, including the history and evolution of Earth’s atmosphere, human impacts on the global radiation budget, and the impacts of climate change on Earth’s biophysical systems.
North, Kari	HIST 1130 Empires in Arms: Twentieth Century World 1900-1945 Students will examine important global developments in the first half of the twentieth century. This course will also examine the impact of imperialism and the First & Second World Wars on the environment, both in terms of the destruction of landscape and the mining of materials for the war effort. HIST 2102 Europe 1450 to 1789 Students will survey the major political, social, economic and cultural trends in European history from the Renaissance to the French Revolution, focusing on some of the key issues which emerged during this period. They will also evaluate the connection between the beginning of the industrial revolution in Great Britain, colonialism, and capitalism and the effect these had on the environment and the production of goods. HIST 3394 The Two World Wars Students will undertake a critical analysis of the two world wars of the twentieth century from a military, political, economic, environmental, and social perspective. Students will critically examine the causes and conduct of the wars, as well as their larger social and economic impacts, on both the local and global fronts. We will also examine the environmental impact of the wars, including weapons testing, material mining, and submarine and aerial warfare.
Olyaei, Shiva	POST 2200 Collective Power: Taking Action on Public Issues POST 2200 explores a foundational knowledge about collective power and policy making process based on ongoing policy controversies in Canada including climate change and indigenous policies. If you would like to meet with real grassroots organizers on the ground and engage with contemporary social media to communicate your independent stance on a policy problem of your interest as a way to imagine a larger collective action, POST 2200 is for you! POST 3110 Applied Sustainability Seminar POST 3110, sustainable development, social justice and climate change will be the starting point for many hands-on learning experiences in this applied seminar. If you are a netizen committed to knowledge dissemination and mobilization through either transforming your research into new media genres or instead, taking real and meaningful actions in our city, POST 3110 is for you.
Rozell, Allyson	MATH 1117 L10 Environmental Mathematics Students will learn to apply mathematics in a variety of settings related to the environment. MATH 115 L10 Statistics I Applications of statistical concepts will include climate change and its impact on various animal species.
Sherlock, Tracy	JRNL 4900 Special Topics – Climate Disaster Project This course will be part of a national journalism project, focused on interviewing local survivors of climate disasters like last year’s heat dome, wildfires or floods. You will learn how to tell and share the personal stories of those who are members of marginalized communities and communities affected by traumatic events. You will then use these techniques to interview and photograph climate disaster survivors, preparing “as told to” profiles recounting their personal experiences with these traumatic events. This course will prepare you to report on the biggest story of our time: climate change.
Shorthouse, Christina	PRLN 1120 Writing for Public Relations Students will be working with renewable assignments developed as part of the UNSDG Fellowship. These include making short videos, podcasts, or postcards on a topic related to sustainability. They will also be invited to use the 17 UNSDG Goals for inspiration for a persuasive writing (Op Ed) assignment. PRLN 1150 Introduction to Public Relations Students will be working with renewable assignments developed as part of the UNSDG Fellowship. These include making short videos, podcasts, or postcards on a topic related to sustainability.
Singh, John	MAMT 1300 Trends and Technology We are immersed in climate change; we intergrade climate change by creating a mock factory and then creating a Life Cycle Analysis. From that we conduct many studies, including an Environment Impact Study of the company that students created from the ground up.
Tracy, Dale	ENGL 1100 – Introduction to University Writing This course focuses on university writing, which involves critical thinking, communication skills, and rhetorical awareness. As we work on reading and writing skills, we engage with various texts on various topics, including transphobia, anti-Black racism, and climate change.
Tunbridge, Nicole	BIOL 2322 Ecology S10 This course will include lecture material that addresses the basic drivers of climate, natural and human inputs to the carbon cycle, and the major causes and global impacts of climate change on biological communities. BIOL 1110 Introductory Biology I – S13 Lecture material in this course will cover natural and human inputs to the carbon cycle and touch on their relationship to climate change. There will also be discussion of the role of global change including climate change on biodiversity and conservation.
St-Pierre Cliche, Maryanne Eva	GRMT 6130 Principles of Green and Clean Technologies for Business and Society’s Sustainability This course covers the introduction to physical and technological principles of solar, indirect solar, and non-solar energies with an environmental policy, social and economic backgrounds.
Webster, Janet	ENGQ 1092 A10 Professional and Technical English 12 In ENGQ 1092, students will prepare for post-secondary studies through the acquisition of skills in critical reading, listening/viewing, speaking and technical writing. They will apply oral and writing skills by studying, preparing and presenting a variety of business and technical communications and essays. This course is provincially articulated and transferable. The research paper requirement of my courses will involve a climate change theme. ENGQ 1091 A10 Provincial Level English Literature (English 12) In ENGQ 1091, students will study English literature in order to prepare for university-level English courses and/or qualify for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma. They will read, analyze, and respond to, orally and in writing, selected works of literature from prose fiction, poetry, and/or drama. This course is provincially articulated and transferable. The research paper requirement of my courses will involve a climate change theme.
With, Cathleen	CRWR 1200 – Introduction to Craft and Process in Creative Writing Students will read a series of nature poems from various poets who are Canadian and BIPOC authors. Students will create collage and found poems. They will showcase them in chapbooks, physically, and in their eportfolios.
Wong, Bess	GRMT 6140 Sustainable Operations This course develops students’ ability to define and analyze sustainable business practices within the value chain of the product or service in order to develop and integrate sustainable practices at each step of the value chain.