Courses offered via distance learning at Yukon University

This course designed for students who wish to pursue an experiential approach to learning more
about the research process. Working with a research supervisor, students will develop a research

Course topics vary each term. Consult the B.Sc. in Environmental and Conservation Sciences course schedule for current sections and descriptions, or contact the ENCS Program Advisor for more information (kaitken@yukonu.ca).

This intermediate course covers partnership and corporation accounting, combination journals and special journals; posting to accounts receivable and payable ledgers; payroll, general accounting adjustments, inventory control, and analysis of financial statements.

Building on the foundational concepts introduced in ACCT101 and ACCT102, this course will introduce students to the practical application of accounting theory using Sage 50, an industry standard, integrated computerized accounting system.

In this course, students explore the written and oral skills needed to communicate in diverse organizational and cultural contexts.

In this course, students will develop foundational skills in the following areas: critical thinking and reading, writing and research, and speaking and listening.

Students will develop essential literary techniques and essay writing skills. Selected works of 20th Century Canadian authors will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in ENGL 050 or English 11 or suitable score in writing assessment with permission of instructor.

This course introduces students to academic writing, critical reading, and critical thinking through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse.

Prerequisite(s): English 12 (min. 65%), ENGL 060 (min. B-), EAP 060 (min B-) or ENGL 101 (min. D)

This course introduces students to four literary genres: short fiction, poetry, the novel, and drama. Students learn the fundamentals of university-level literary study and explore major themes suggested by the selected texts.

This course takes a critical look at literary representations of the North. We will read poetry, novels, short stories, non-fiction essays, digital and visual material in our quest to understand the North.

In this interactive course, students will acquire introductory governance skills in human resources and finance and apply these in an Indigenous context.

GEOL 108 examines Earth’s history from initial formation through to the present-day using evidence found in the geologic record; as well as the corollary development of geological thought and understanding in both Western and indigenous worldviews.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.