UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES COURSES (A-Z)

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an understanding of the origins and impact of the
French and Industrial revolutions, the rise of the
nation state in the 19th century, and the origins

and effects of World War One including the Russian
Revolution, the Great Depression, and the rise of
authoritarian regimes in the 1930s. By the conclusion
of the course, students will be able to view World War
Two from an historical perspective.

Pre-requisites: FNGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of “C”
or written permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.

Course Credit: 3

HIST 203 - A HISTORY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

The course is designed to introduce students to the
history of British Columbia from the pre-contact
societies of the native peoples to the present.
Relations between Europeans and First Nations,

the development of the European resource and
settlement frontiers, and the eventual transformation
of British Columbia’s society and economy as a result
of industrialization, immigration, and urbanization
are examined within a broader Canadian and North
American context. Emphasis is placed on fostering
student interest in the history of British Columbia by
examining the historical experiences of a diversity

of peoples. NOTE: Students in West Kootenay and
British Columbia history courses have access to the
“MINTO ROOM” archives. This collection of books,
records, private papers, photos and maps aid in
research, particularly of the Kootenay region.

Pre-requisites: FNGL 12 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the instructor and School Chair.

Course Credit: 3

HIST 210 - A HISTORY OF THE
FIRST NATIONS OF CANADA

The course examines the history of the First Nations
of Canada from the pre-contact period to the present.
The changes and continuities within the societies

and economies of the First Nations as a result of
European contact, trade, warfare, and settlement

are examined within a broader hemispheric context.
The course gives particular emphasis to the historical
roots of contemporary First nations’ issues in Canada
and the contributions that aboriginal people have
made to the development of Canada and to their own
distinct societies.

Pre-requisites: FNGI 12 or equivalent with a grade of

“C” or better or written permission of the Instructor and
School Chair.

Course Credit: 3

HIST 215 - A HISTORY OF THE

WEST KOOTENAY

The course is designed to introduce students to the
history of the West Kootenay from the pre-contact
societies of the native peoples to the present.
Relations between Europeans and First Nations,

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the development of the resource and agricultural
frontiers, work and settlement patterns, and 20th
and 21st century social and economic change are
also examined within the broader Canadian and
North American context. Emphasis is placed on
fostering student interest in the history of the West
Kootenay by examining the historical experiences of
a diversity of people who have lived in the region.
NOTE: Students in West Kootenay and British
Columbia history courses have access to the “MINTO
ROOM” archives. This collection of books, records,
private papers, photos and maps aid in research,
particularly of the Kootenay region.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.

Course Credit: 3

HIST 220 - LATIN AMERICA: PRE-1821

History 220 surveys the Spanish and Portuguese
Empires America from their 15th century beginnings
in the conquest of aboriginal empires and peoples
to their break-up in the early 19th century by
independence movements of Creoles. Major themes
examined include the pre-contact native societies
and empires, the establishment and administration
of Spanish and Portuguese overseas empires,

the economies and societies of the colonies, the
impact and influence of the Church, European power
struggles for control of Latin America, and the
origins and emergence of American independence
movements.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.

Course Credit: 3

HIST 221 - LATIN AMERICA: POST-1821

A survey of Latin American history from indepen-
dence to the present. Major themes examined include
post-colonial efforts to develop and modernize

new nation-states, the development and impact of
neocolonialism, the rise, impact and responses to
both nationalist and revolutionary movements in the
20th century, and the impact of the United States
foreign policy on Latin America and its peoples.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.

Course Credit: 3

MATH 050 - ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY |

This course is equivalent to Principles of Math 11 or
Precalculus 11. It is also useful for those wishing to
upgrade mathematics skills for career programs and
trades training. The course includes: graphs, linear
equations, functions, systems of equations, inequali-
ties, polynomials and factoring, rational equations,
exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, and
trigonometry.

Pre-requisites: Math 49 or sufficient College Readiness
Too! (CRT) score.

MATH 051 - ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY II

This course is a continuation of Algebra and
Trigonometry I and is an equivalent to Principles of
Math 12 or Precalculus 12. The course includes a
review of basic algebra, functions, transformations,
systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic
functions, trigonometric functions, identities and
equations, application of transcendental function, and
arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. The
course introduces counting and probability.

Pre-requisites: Pre-caiculus 11, Principles of Math 11,
MATH 050 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
Foundations 11 with written permission of the instructor
or School Chair.

MATH 097 - CALCULUS REFRESHERt

MATH 097 is a refresher for MATH 100. This course
takes a quick look at critical skills/topics needed

to be successful in calculus including a review of
graphs of basic functions, algebra, solving equations,
trigonometry and exponential and logarithmic
functions. Time to put your calculators away!

Course Credit: 7

MATH 098 - BUSINESS MATH REFRESHERt

MATH 098 will help prepare you for the math
component of the Business Administration program
at Selkirk College. Topics include solving and graphing
equations and problem solving skills.

Course Credit: 7

MATH 099 - ENVIRONMENT AND
GEOMATICS MATH REFRESHER t

This course will help prepare you for the math skills
needed to complete the Environment and Geomatics
program at Selkirk College. Topics include solving

equations, trigonometry, and problem solving skills.

Course Credit: 7

MATH 100 - CALCULUS I

A course designed to provide students with

the background in calculus needed for further
studies. This course includes: a review of functions
and graphs; limits; the derivative of algebraic,
trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions;
applications of the derivative including related

rates, maxima, minima, velocity and acceleration;
the definite integral; an introduction to elementary
differential equations; and, applications of integration
including velocity, acceleration, areas, and growth
and decay problems.

t+ Math Refresher courses are offered at the end

of August each year.

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