Explores the changing nature of digital teaching and learning. Examines the impact of technology on instructional design, including discussions of current trends such as personalized learning, gamification, AR/VR. AI and data driven instructional design. Discusses challenges and opportunities educators face as they adapt to changing learning. Offerd online only. 

Learn how to design and present instructional materials using learning theories as a guiding construct. Emphasis will be on alignment of design principles, learning contexts, and the principles of design for adult learning in a variety of contexts. Offered online only. 

Examine the development of environment social and governance (ESG), business sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and stakeholder capitalism frameworks and how these shape investment and business management practices. Explore how investment managers, entrepreneurial, small and medium sized firms, large private and publicly traded corporations, implement and communicate these respective strategies. Learn to create and apply these strategies in workshops, preparing an organization operational plan and reporting strategy through research literature on sustainability and ESG, including concepts, theories and industry best practices and policies. Note: Registration is restricted to students who have completed all first-year requirements of the BBA degree.

Gain essential knowledge, skills, and tools to excel as a consultant for New Brunswick businesses through the Catalyst project work placement assignment. Develop practical experience through a combination of lectures, case studies, workshops, and guest speaker sessions. Learn consulting fundamentals, project management, problem-solving and analysis, communication skills, and design thinking. Note: Registration is restricted to students accepted to participate in a UNB Catalyst project.

Investigate how people have memorialized their dead throughout time and around the world through the creation of ceremonies and rituals, and through the use of cemeteries, monuments, grave goods, and the treatment of the bodies of the deceased. Understand how these practices reflect the deep ways humans experience and understand grief and the complex relationships between the living and the dead, and serve to reinforce social order in the living world. Approach death and the dead through a broad cross-cultural lens, exploring ideas of human-animal relationships, kinship and ethnicity, and concepts of the afterlife and the underworld. 

Trace how the earliest human technologies were mobilized around carrying objects. Understand how over time woven objects, fabrics, threads, and cords have been fundamental to how humans have created shelter, tools, clothing, and containers. Consider how textiles have shaped social, political, and cultural relationships in complex and interesting ways. Engage with ideas and theories about textiles and technology through time, and have opportunities for hands-on work in the creation and use of textiles. 

Explore museums as spaces where objects of cultural significance are studied, stored and cared for, and used to create stories about the past. Reflect on how museums have historically been part of colonial and imperial processes worldwide, and how indigenous peoples are critiquing the institutions of museums and creating new ways to respectfully manage, interpret, and publicly display their cultural property. Critically assess museums by taking a broad perspective on the public interpretation and display of the past, including exploring the curation and management of collections and working with artifacts and cultural objects. 

Guides students in taking their validated innovative technology to a product for initial commercialization through hands-on learning. Using software engineering practices, work to iterate a product from idea to market while balancing technology innovation and customer needs. Culminates with the refinement of a venture development plan, the delivery of a final pitch, and the demonstration of a tangible working prototype to a group of industry professionals. Prepares students for future entrepreneurial endeavors and provides the necessary skills to successfully commercialize new products into the market. 

BEd students will delve into the complex dynamics of behavior and classroom management, examining them through a holistic perspective. Participants will acquire valuable insights into organizing effective strategies tailored for educators, with a focus on nurturing a positive classroom community. Delivered through virtual sessions on Zoom, this course ensures a flexible and accessible learning experience.
The curriculum integrates theoretical concepts, practical application, and reflective exercises, aiming to provide participants with a well-rounded comprehension of behavior and classroom management. Through interactive engagement with guest speakers, collaborative group projects, and diverse assessments, students will not only deepen their understanding but also actively contribute to the creation of a positive and inclusive educational environment. Emphasis will be on trauma invested practices, Wabanaki perspectives, and strengths-based principles.

Provides a practicum/professional learning community [PLC] experience for students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate program [IBEC]. Three flexible options for completing this course include: a) 8-week virtual mentorship with an experienced IB educator in Canada or internationally, b) a 7-8 week practicum experience at an IB accredited school as part of their ED 5050 practicum placement experience (*this option is for IBEC BEd students only) or c) week-long IB immersive experience within an IB setting during the gap week between classes and the practicum. This course will be graded Credit/No credit (CR/NCR).

Explore contemporary (since 2000) Atlantic Canadian literature and popular culture that emphasizes themes such as settler colonialism, gender and sexuality, deindustrialization, and regional stereotypes. Authors and cultural producers may include Lynn Coady, Rebecca Thomas, Kris Bertin, Michael Crummey, El Jones, Kate Beaton, Jessica Grant, Ashley McKenzie, Jeremy Larter, Mike Clattenburg, Michelle Winters. 

Examines early modern women's writing in English to challenge its current cultural place. In sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England, women wrote poetry, drama, and fiction that circulated in print and manuscript. They wrote about family, motherhood, gender norms, sexuality, empire, race, ecology, and more. However, almost none of this work became part of literary canons, and even today, canon-making anthology editors continue to marginalize and exclude work by women. Responding to this perpetual occlusion, the course will exam early modern English women’s work as well as the few contemporary literary responses to it. Students will workshop and complete public-facing creative and scholarly projects that create a future for historical texts. 

Introductory environmental economics course, first covering relevant basic microeconomic and macroeconomic theory for students that will likely not have had an economics course as a pre-requisite. Explores the application of economic analyses related to the use and protection of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. How do environmental economics factor in with carbon accounting and market analysis, the impacts of climate change, and the valuation of ecosystem goods and services and other natural assets? NOTE: Some experience with regression analysis is required. Credit cannot be obtained for ENVM 3101 and FOR 3101. 

Consider the conceptual, technical, and formal issues in documentary film. Both practical and participatory, this course emphasizes the importance of collaboration and ethics, whether working in community or telling personal stories. Students are guided through the entire process of producing a professional quality short documentary film: generating concepts, making connections, budget planning, and pre-production work through the shoot to the final edit and on to the marketing and submission of the film to festivals. Students work together, taking on a variety of responsibilities while supervised by the instructor. 

Provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to manage private woodlots sustainably and professionally. With 30% of New Brunswick’s forests privately owned, woodlot management plays a crucial role in the region's forestry sector. Students will work directly with private landowners, forestry organizations, and environmental groups to assess woodlots, develop management plans, and explore innovative forestry practices, including carbon accounting, sustainable harvesting, and biodiversity conservation. Emphasizing applied learning, the course integrates policy, economics, and silvicultural principles while addressing the emerging role of Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) in New Brunswick's Right to Practice framework. By engaging in field-based projects and industry collaboration, students will develop the technical, business, and communication skills necessary for careers in private forestry consulting, sustainable resource management, and landowner advisory services. 

Explores the history of decolonization with a focus on North America. Designed for students who do not have a background in history and would like to learn more about colonialism and decolonization. Explores issues which continue to have a profound impact on contemporary society such as Indigenous rights, resource extraction, and environmental protection. Learning outcomes include the development of more critical and complex understandings of colonization, decolonization, and the production of historical narratives. 

Explore the contributions of Black Canadians in New Brunswick. Be introduced to the Black New Brunswickers who helped create, construct, and enrich the fabric of this province. Examine the concept of enslavement and the realities of being brought to this land when it was still a British territory. Cover the period between 1783 and the present, and journey through New Brunswick history to review the presence and contribution of many long lost Black New Brunswick heroes. 

Examine the use of convict labor and penal colonies in the global expansion of Europe circa 1500 to the present. Explore how domestic carceral systems influenced the development of transatlantic labour systems, and vice versa, with reference to places as diverse as Barbados, New Caledonia, New South Wales, Nova Scotia, and England. Critically evaluate emergent market conceptions of labour in comparative perspective. 

Introduces, through lectures, assignments and practical experiences, prosthetics and their role in rehabilitation of individuals with amputation. Emphasis is placed on current prosthetic design including myoelectric controlled prostheses. Topics will include the etiology of amputation, prosthetic options for individuals with upper and lower limb amputations, and current advances in prosthesis design. Students will be provided the opportunity to design a prosthetic tool using 3D printer technology. 

Consider the conceptual, technical, and formal issues in documentary film. Both practical and participatory, this course emphasizes the importance of collaboration and ethics, whether working in community or telling personal stories. Students are guided through the entire process of producing a professional quality short documentary film: generating concepts, making connections, budget planning, and pre-production work through the shoot to the final edit and on to the marketing and submission of the film to festivals. Students work together, taking on a variety of responsibilities while supervised by the instructor. 

Examines the impact of Trump and Trumpism on American politics, society, and culture.
With a focus on current events, topics will include democracy, authoritarianism, rural
anger, political polarization, disinformation and the media, class, race, reproductive and
gender politics, and the role of science.

Examine the political, social, and religious transformations reshaping the Middle East and North Africa. This introductory course explores the region’s political systems, ideologies, and institutions, focusing on Arab-majority countries, Iran, Israel, and Turkey. Topics include the legacy of history and religion, modernization challenges, authoritarian regimes, political Islam, sectarianism, and the "Arab Spring’s" aftermath. Students will gain critical tools to understand the region’s complexities and its growing strategic importance in global politics.

Explore the complex relationship between ethnicity, nationalism, and political violence
through a comparative and interdisciplinary lens. Examine how ethnicity is politicized into
nationalism, the dynamics of political violence, and strategies for addressing violent
ethnonationalist movements. Analyze key theories and case studies, spanning civil wars,
insurgencies, and organized crime, while bridging comparative politics and international
relations. This course combines insights from political science, history, psychology, and
behavioral economics to provide a critical understanding of these phenomena and their
societal impact.

Explore the dynamics of migration and its impact on host societies, focusing on conflicts arising from economic, safety, and climate-induced relocation. This class examines factors influencing migration, distinctions between refugees and migrants, and effects on both sending and receiving countries. Participants will learn about theories of prejudice, identity, and group threat, and review strategies for managing immigrant-host conflicts, including dialogue, trauma awareness, and systemic approaches like advocacy and public policy. 

Gain an understanding of the methodology used to evaluate interventions with
individuals, groups, and organizations through designing and implementing single-case
research designs. Develop skills in measurement, data display, visual data analysis, and
the use of experimental designs in applied settings. Explore applications of single-case
research in fields such as behaviour analysis, clinical psychology, school psychology,
sports psychology, and organizational psychology.

Investigate the application of behavior change procedures across a wide range of client
populations and behaviours of concern, including intellectual and developmental
disabilities, addictions, common childhood behavioural problems, and gerontology.
Examine the critical role of assessment and understanding contextual factors while
exploring interventions that enhance the quality of life of clients. 

Explore the design and implementation of behaviour change procedures and supervision
frameworks that optimize staff performance, client care, and organizational success
while promoting positive workplace culture. Develop skills in organizational
assessments, competency-based personnel assessment and training, behavior-based
safety protocols, behavioral systems analysis, supervision techniques, and other
interventions utilized in organizations, with a specific emphasis on behavioral health
organizations.

Covers the function and purpose of non-publicly traded asset classes such as Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Debt. Course will follow the life cycle of a private market investment and will include legal structures, valuation, value added techniques, and the transactional components of private markets. 

Undertake an interdisciplinary survey of the experiences and contributions of people of African descent within the Canadian context. Beginning with a historical overview of the Black communities in Canada, students will explore critical frameworks such as Critical Race Theory (CRT) and other pertinent theoretical approaches. Drawing on disciplines including history, literature, anthropology, legal studies, media studies, performance, linguistics, and creative writing, students will critically examine the multifaceted dimensions of Black identity and culture in Canada. 

Equips Honours and Graduate students with the skills to move beyond conducting
research and to effectively communicate and apply their findings. Students will explore
the philosophy of science, research design, hypothesis testing, and both qualitative and
quantitative methods. Emphasis is placed on writing scientific articles, thesis, and
proposals; delivering presentations to diverse audiences; and translating science into
policy. The course fosters critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills,
and concludes with guidance on post-graduate career paths. 

Explore magic beliefs and practices in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean from 2000 BCE to 500 CE, focusing on Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, Iran, and the Graeco-Roman world. Consider how “magic” was intertwined with religion, medicine, mathematics, and politics, and reflect on how magic contributes to intellectual history and the history of science. Credit cannot be counted for both AWS 3625 and CLAS 3625. 

Explores core chemical engineering principles through the process of brewing coffee. Students will examine the journey of coffee from bean to cup, integrating topics such as mass and energy balances, heat and masss transfer, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, separations, and process design. Students will gain practical experience in designing and conducting experiments, optimizing brew parameters,and analyzing flavor profiles using sensory and instrumental techniques. By the end of the course, studentss will not only understand the science behind coffee brewing, but also how to apply chemical engineering principles to real-world food and beverage systems.

Explores music in video games by examining the features of the music and sound design itself, while at the same time emphasizing how video game music relates to the design and histories of consoles and related creative technologies. Along with theories of interactivity and immersion, this course considers how music in video games reflects different cultural identities and traditions. 

Explores music in video games by examining the features of the music and sound design itself, while at the same time emphasizing how video game music relates to the design and histories of consoles and related creative technologies. Along with theories of interactivity and immersion, this course considers how music in video games reflects different cultural identities and traditions. 

Learn the nuances of poetry that pushes the envelope, formally and thematically. Explore the notion of innovation in Canadian poetry by developing, teasing out, and challenging how the idea of the innovative has shifted over time, and how that relates to the experimental and the avant-garde. Actively participate in class discussions by preparing response papers, giving seminar presentations, leading question periods, and writing a final assignment. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in the English Honours program.