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Gain an understanding of the accounting equations, debits and credits, record keeping, bank reconciliation, maintaining a general ledger, using a columnar journal and preparing simple financial statements. This course is valuable to small business owners and non-profit groups as well as for those needing to upgrade job skills. Note: Please bring a calculator to class.

Prerequisite(s): None

The Italian Renaissance in the arts was initiated in the early 15th century by four firm friends and collaborators: Filippo Brunelleschi, Donatello, Masaccio and Leon Batista Alberti. We will view, examine and assess their immense and revolutionary contributions to painting, sculpture, architecture and letters in order to understand why they are more important, in the history of art and ideas, than Leonardo or Michelangelo.

Emily Carr (1871-1945) was a major Canadian artist and writer, yet she was fifty-six when her first major exhibition was held. Her first book, Klee Wyck, was published when she was seventy, winning the Governor General's Award in 1941. This course explores select aspects of Carr's remarkable life, loves, and legacy. Student discussion is welcomed and encouraged. Readings to be provided.

Join Dianne and Roland for an eye-popping look at unusual or little-known cultural practices around the world. Rites of marriage, coming of age, the seasonal celebrations of many cultural groups, and superstitions. It's a colourful and sometimes shocking look at traditions that are centuries old, including some ceremonies the presenters find hilarious.

Biofilia loosely translates into "we are all family" and we will explore this phenomenon throughout the whole course, showing how we are all connected to everything alive on the planet. We will start with a discussion about what Life is made of - what are the incredible molecules that animate Life and what makes Life tick. We will also discuss bacteria, cells, plants, fungi, animals, and viruses.

This course examines the career of Wilson Duff as Provincial Anthropologist at the Provincial Museum in Victoria (1950-65) and as a professor in the Anthropology Department at UBC (1965-76). In both roles Wilson worked to understand First Nations peoples and cultures and then conveyed that understanding to an often uncomprehending newcomer population. Today we often think of our efforts at reconciliation as new. In fact Wilson was, in many instances, way ahead of us.

Property holds a significant value to us as individuals and to our society at large. We often don't think much about property other than what it might be worth.  This course will use a moderated discussion/seminar format to explore the history of property rights. It will broaden our understanding of property and how it affects our lives, our finances.

This course provides shippers, handlers and drivers with a clear understanding of the basic transportation of dangerous goods, which meet the requirements of federal and provincial legislation. The flexible online format allows participants to complete the course at their own pace and convenience. Note: You must complete this course within 30 days. Email address required. Ask for information sheet when registering.

Orientation to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a comprehensive on-line program that covers all major topics relevant for new hires. The online material will cover the fundamental information for worker education, including material safety and training. You must complete the course within 30 days. A valid email address is required.

This detailed and interactive online course provides a basic understanding of confined spaces in the workplace, legislation that governs them and the hazards associated with entering them. Please note: You must complete this course within 30 days. Email address required.