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Development of the Aquatic Resources Program The concept of an interdisciplinary program in aquatic resources originated in the mid-1990s, when faculty members from Sociology, Biology, Political Science and Business Administration launched preliminary discussions. This occurred against the backdrop of the Atlantic fisheries crisis and in awareness of the longstanding StFX Extension tradition of...

English Department Guidelines The English Department’s role is shaped by the requirements of the various degree programs offered at this University. These have developed as StFX University has worked out its own role as a liberal arts university, with a calculated balance between specialization and diversity. Students in various degree programs may choose to take a single “elective” English course...

Thesis All Advanced Major and Honours students normally meet with the Chair of the Department in March of their Junior year for advice on senior seminars and/or to discuss their thesis topic. If the thesis is to be written as part of the requirements for a senior seminar, the student is not normally required to set a topic in the Junior year. Every Advanced Major and Honours student must complete...

Links and Resources Graduate Programs Graduate studies lead to a Masters degree (M.A.), or a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.). With either degree, there are opportunities for a variety of careers. By using a suitable listserver, you can sign on for a while to see what is happening in that particular field. The following list provides information on options that are available in specific fields. General...

Dr. Xianjun Deng, Monday, January 30, 2017 @ 2:15pm in NH245 - Coverage Issues in Wireless Sensor Networks and Internet of Things Dr. Jacob Levman, Monday, January 23, 2017 @ 2:15pm in NH245 - Bioinformatics in Medical Imaging Ivan Cabria, Friday, December 9, 2016 @ 3:30pm in SCHW152 - Localization and Segmentation of Tumors in Magnetic Resonance Images Matthew Lewis, Monday, November 28, 2016 @ 2...

Through an inspired, supportive, and encouraging setting, all students will receive an educational perspective based on the history of the instrument, its development through various traditions and a clear understanding of its place and role of the musician in the art form of creating making. Synchronous musical and technical approaches to performance will be at play throughout lessons with a...

In the bass studio at StFX, a priority is placed on developing a consistent time feel and conception of groove, sound production, and bassline construction concepts & strategies. Other areas that are regularly addressed include improvisation, accompaniment skills, melodicism, sight reading, repertoire, personal sound, and more. Working together via weekly lessons, bassists will build fundamental...

There are many ways and reasons to get involved in Biology research while enrolled at St. FX! To access a step-by-step guide on how to get involved, enroll in this Moodle site. For information on the types of research that are conducted in StFX Biology, check out our Research Areas. Other Important Notes: Course-based research options are available (see the Academic Calendar, e.g., Biol 499...

100 Courses 101 GAELIC LANGUAGE & CULTURE I This course is an introduction to the Gaelic language and culture of Scotland and Nova Scotia for students with no prior knowledge of the language. Students will learn the basics of spoken and written Gaelic as well as aspects of Gaelic culture rooted in the language. Three credits. Offered Fall Term 2024-25. 102 GAELIC LANGUAGE & CULTURE II Through a...

"Gheibh cobhartach spionnadh-iasaid" The StFX Celtic Studies department maintains and awards several scholarships and bursaries aiming to reward student excellence and to support the study of Celtic languages in Canada and abroad. The awards listed below are in addition to the entry, general and limited bursaries given out by StFX to incoming and continuing students, some of them aimed at Celtic...

Senior Year Research If you are planning on doing a directed study, you must contact the department head, as a proposal must be submitted to the Dean for approval in early August (according to the Academic Calendar "Formal application must be submitted by the chair to the appropriate dean four weeks before the start of the term in which the course is to be offered." See section 3.5). The Directed...

Your story is your own to share.  It is up to you if, how and when you choose to share your story. We believe you. We respect confidentiality and privacy. You make the choice to disclose and/or report. If you have been subjected to sexualized violence, it is not your fault. Visible@X and the office of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Advocate are here for you. We can help connect you to...

Within our society there are many myths that inform the way we think about sexual assault. These myths circulate in popular culture, in the media, in everyday conversation. Many of these myths blame victims and offer excuses to perpetrators. In court decisions, the Supreme Court of Canada has even spent time detailing some of these myths and explaining why they are wrong. Some of these myths are...

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