Admissions Officer Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21425 Direct: 250.365.1425 [email protected] bRENDAN WILSON School Chair Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21393 Direct: 250.365.1393 Fax: 250.365.1260 [email protected] either the prescribed format provided, or a format
agreed upon with the supervising instructor. This course spans the fall and winter semesters. Students will receive a "course in progress" CIP) grade in the fall until the research is completed in the winter semester.
MATH 160 – TeChNICAl MATh RevIeW This is a mathematical review course for first-year students in the School of Environment and Geomatics (SEG) diploma programs. This course will provide a review of mathematical concepts which you will need for your other SEG courses. Materials to be covered include: unit conversions, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, problem solving, slope calculations, distance and direction calculations.
Pre-requisites: Acceptance to SEG Diploma programs.
MATH 190 – ReSouRCe STATISTICS I Math 190 is an introductory applied statistics course for environment and geomatics students. Topics include: types of data, descriptive statistics, probability and random variables, discrete probability distributions, continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals, sample size, and hypothesis testing.
Pre-requisites: MATH 160.
TWC 150 – INTRoDuCTIoN To
TeChNICAl CoMMuNICATIoNS I
A review of basic English skills is undertaken in this course. Also included is an introduction to general principles in written technical communication and its application to renewable resource management. Classroom sessions focus on developing writing skills, academic research and documentation, the organization and interpretation of data, oral presentation skills, and job search techniques. TWC 151 – INTRoDuCTIoN To TeChNICAl
WRITINg AND CoMMuNICATIoNS II
Introduction to general principles in written technical communication and oral presentation. Lectures focus upon research strategies, the formal report and technical style. Some writing in technical modes is required. Students are introduced to delivery techniques for oral presentations of technical data in renewable resource management and environmental planning.
Pre-requisites: TWC 150 and program continuation.
Forest technology
Program Courses
Selkirk College offers the following elective courses in French. Theses courses are transferable to a variety of post-secondary programs. Course requirements vary among post-secondary institutions. We advise that you plan your program with a Selkirk College counsellor or contact the University Arts & Sciences School Chair for information on transferability.
FREN 102 – BegINNeR’S FReNCh I
This course is intended for beginners with little or no knowledge of French. In this introduction to French the communicative approach and a study of French grammar enable students to acquire basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French.
Course Credit: 3
FREN 103 – BegINNeR’S FReNCh II
As a continuation of French 102, this course extends the beginning student’s ability to communicate in spoken and written French.
Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in FREN 102 or equivalent or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair. Course Credit: 3
FREN 112 – FIRST-yeAR FReNCh I
In this course, the communicative approach and an integrated study of grammar gives intermediate level students the opportunity to enhance their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French.
Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in FREN 11 or FREN 102/103 or equivalent or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.
Course Credit: 3
FREN 113 – FIRST-yeAR FReNCh II
As a continuation of French 112, this course further develops the student’s listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French.
Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in FREN 112 or equivalent or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair. Course Credit: 3
FREN 122 – CoNTeMPoRARy FReNCh
lANguAge AND lITeRATuRe I
This course uses the communicative approach and a thorough review of grammar to enable students to enrich their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. Students will also examine and discuss a series of readings in order to develop their understanding of Francophone culture.
Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in FREN 112/113 or French 12 or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.
Course Credit: 3
FREN 123 – CoNTeMPoRARy FReNCh
lANguAge AND lITeRATuRe II
As a continuation of French 122, this course gives students the opportunity to further enrich and perfect their spoken and written French. As well, students will continue their study of Francophone culture.
Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in FREN 122 or equivalent or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair. Course Credit: 3
Program Contacts
ADMISSIONS OFFICER (CASTLEGAR) Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233 Direct: 250.365.1233 [email protected] PROGRAM CONTACT Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21205 Direct: 250.365.1205 [email protected] DAvID FELDMAN
School Chair, UAS, Instructor, Mathematics Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21331 Direct: 250.365.1331
French
programs. Mix and match your courses to suit your needs and interests, as long as they fulfill the requirements specified below..
Admission Requirements
Admission to an Associate of Arts degree program requires the completion of English 12 with a grade of “C” or higher. Other pre-requisites depend on the courses chosen to make up the degree, and should be determined with the advice of a Selkirk College counsellor. Students who lack the admission requirements may still gain admission to the program by taking a combination of university and upgrading courses during the first year. This mode of entry may extend the length of their program.
Program Contacts
ADMISSIONS OFFICER (CASTLEGAR) Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233 Direct: 250.365.1233 [email protected] PROGRAM CONTACT Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21205 Direct: 250.365.1205 [email protected] DAvID FELDMAN
School Chair, UAS, Instructor, Mathematics Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21331 Direct: 250.365.1331
[email protected] If you’re not quite sure what you want to major in
yet, but know you want to get your bachelor’s degree eventually, the associate of arts general degree is right for you. It gives you a well-rounded blend of arts courses designed to let you see some of the options you’ll have later, once you decide on a specialty to focus on.
Giving you a full two years of study, the general associate of arts degree fulfills most, if not all, course requirements for third-year entry into BC approved bachelor of arts university degree
Program Summary
No matter what career path you choose in life, it always gives you a leading edge to have a solid education on your resume. With today’s job market becoming ever more competitive, employers are looking for viable candidates who show dedication and determination, especially to their academic background. Getting started on your associate or bachelor’s degree today, sets you up for future career—and life—success.
Course of Studies
Associate of Arts degree requirements are listed and summarized in the table below:
– Completion of 60 semester credits of courses that have assigned or unassigned university transfer credit at the 100-level or higher at accredited provincial universities;
– Completion of at least 15 of these 60 semester credits at Selkirk College;
– Completion of at least six semester credits in courses that have assigned or unassigned university transfer credit at the 100-level in English;
– Completion of at least 18 credits in Humanities and Social Science courses (other than English) that have assigned or unassigned university transfer credit at the 100- or 200-level; at least six of these credits must be in the Humanities, and at least six of these credits must be in the Social Sciences; – Completion of at least 18 semester credits in Arts courses that have assigned or unassigned
university transfer credit at the 200-level or higher; these credits must be in at least two different subject areas;
– Completion of at least nine credits in Science courses, including at least three credits in Mathematics or Computing Science or Statistics and at least three credits in a laboratory Science course (i.e. any course in the Sciences list worth three credits or more and with a lab of at least two hours, but excluding any course in Applied Science, Computing Science, Math or Statistics); – Completion of an additional nine semester credits or more in courses that have assigned or
unassigned university transfer credit at the 100-level or higher;
In addition, the student must have achieved an overall grade of “C” or better in each course.
NOTE: Only those courses with university transfer credit at accredited provincial universities will count towards the Associate Degree.
Course/Programs Conditions Credits
English 100-level 6
Arts Courses 100-level of which six must be Humanities, six must be
Social Sciences 18
Arts Courses 200-level or higher; credits must be in at least two
subject areas 18
Science Courses 100-level or higher; three credits of Mathematics, Computing Science, or Statistics; three credits of a Laboratory Science: requires a minimum two-hour lab and excludes any course in Engineering (Applied Science), Computing Science, Mathematics, or Statistics. Three additional Science credits at the 100 level or higher
9
University Transfer Courses 100- or 200-level; Arts, Sciences or university
transferable courses in other program areas 9 Total 60
LENGTH OF STUDY:
First year of the Two-year
ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Arts Degree
CAMPUS:
Castlegar