PSSC 112 - Policing in Canada
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students learn the origins and philosophical development of policing in Canada and assess current policing practices. The course focuses on the role of police, the structure of Canadian police organizations, police accountability, historical policing models, and the strategies associated with current policing models. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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PSSC 121 - Law and the Administration of Justice
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students learn the principles, practice and philosophy of the Canadian judicial system with emphasis on the criminal trial process. A review of the structure of the Canadian court system, statute law, case law, and the civil court trial process are included. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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PSSC 122 - Criminal Law
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students learn the Criminal Code and selected Alberta provincial statutes. The emphasis is on an in-depth analysis of selected criminal offences. The elements of a crime, pre-trial criminal procedures, and the nature and significance of the Canadian Charter of Rights are also discussed. Note: It is recommended that PSSC 121 be taken concurrent with or prior to this course. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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PSYC 104 - Introductory Psychology I
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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A survey of natural science topics in Psychology. The course covers the evolution of psychological sciences, research methods, biological psychology, consciousness, principles and development of perception, motivation, learning, and their relationship to the psychological functioning of the individual. If both PSYC 104 and PSYC 105 are to be taken it is recommended that students take PSYC 104 before taking PSYC 105. Note that this course is typically delivered in a 'hybrid' style, with more online components and fewer in-class hours. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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ENGL 211 - Business Communication
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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This course focuses on effective problem-solving approaches in business writing. Letters, memos, emails, and reports, often presented in case study formats, aid in developing expertise in gathering and analyzing data, writing with a clear sense of purpose, and writing with a reader's needs clearly in mind. Although the principles of clear, concise business communication are covered, the main emphasis is on practical applications of these concepts. |
| Prerequisites: Three credits of ENGL or WRIT 101. |
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PSSC 102 - Criminal Investigation
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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This course focuses on the processes used when conducting criminal investigations. The methods of obtaining and assessing information through interviewing, investigative photography, note taking and report writing, incident scene drawing, and crime scene search techniques are studied and applied. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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PSSC 123 - Legal Evidence in Criminal Investigations
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students learn the laws of evidence as they relate to criminal procedures and trials. Students briefly review the laws of evidence that relate to civil proceedings. Drawing upon the Canada Evidence Act and selected statutes, students explore legal defences and the powers of search and seizure. Students also analyze the rules that relate to obtaining statements, admissions, confessions and presenting evidence in court. |
| Prerequisites: PSSC 121. |
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PSSC 141 - Interpersonal Skills
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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Students increase their understanding and awareness of the impact of their behaviour on others. Students examine personality types, leadership styles, gender and cultural issues, and the influence these factors have on the development of effective human relations. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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SOCI 100 - Introductory Sociology
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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This course consists of an analysis of the nature of society, the interrelationships of its component groups, and the processes by which society persists and changes. Society is analyzed in terms of its structure and culture, interrelationships between various institutions (e.g. family, religion, school, government) and the process whereby an individual is socialized into society. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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