UNIV201
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Global Challenges Inquiry I
University of Calgary (O)
UCALG - University of Calgary
Subject
UNIV - University
Description
Students will engage in inquiry-based learning to explore solutions to a complex, socially relevant problem using knowledge, evidence, and methods from multiple disciplines, under the guidance of University of Calgary experts. Examples of problems include poverty, water and food security, child health, racial conflict, and gender discrimination.
Prerequisite(s): Completed fewer than 18 units at the time of registration.
Notes: Students with AP or IB credit or in second year may seek consent to enrol from the Director of the College of Discovery, Creativity, and Innovation. A day-long Global Challenges Conference during Block Week is a required component of this course and must be completed to earn a passing grade. The 0.5 seminar hours account for the day-long conference. Because the conference is mandatory, registration in the course is closed the day previous to the conference. Students who have completed more than 18 units at the time of registration may seek consent to enrol.
Prerequisite(s): Completed fewer than 18 units at the time of registration.
Notes: Students with AP or IB credit or in second year may seek consent to enrol from the Director of the College of Discovery, Creativity, and Innovation. A day-long Global Challenges Conference during Block Week is a required component of this course and must be completed to earn a passing grade. The 0.5 seminar hours account for the day-long conference. Because the conference is mandatory, registration in the course is closed the day previous to the conference. Students who have completed more than 18 units at the time of registration may seek consent to enrol.
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0.5S)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Component
SEM
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
UNIV