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STAT 105 - INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

Intended for social, environmental science and
business students and others who would benefit
from a one-term statistics course. General themes
include descriptive statistics, probability and sample
distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis
testing.

Prerequisites: Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus
71 or equivalent, with a grade of "C+" or higher.

Course Credit: 3

STAT 206 - STATISTICS

This course provides an introduction to statistical
methods intended for students of engineering or

the sciences. Descriptive statistics, probability

and inferential statistics are covered at a level
appropriate for students with some calculus
background. The students will learn to calculate
confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing
for experiments involving one and two samples.
Linear regression and correlation may be introduced
if time permits.

Prerequisites: Math 100.
Course Credit: 3

STAT 306 - STATISTICS FOR
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Will assist health professionals in understanding
reports on issues of public health importance,
including but not limited to: diseases and conditions,
injuries, drug research, life stages and populations.
General themes include descriptive statistics,
probability and sample distributions, confidence
intervals and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisites: Math 100 with a grade of "C+" or
higher.

Course Credit: 3

Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20

UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES COURSESS
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Applied Sciences

Engineering

APSC 100 - ENGINEERING GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATIONS

This course is an introduction to the principles of
graphic communication used in the engineering
field. In this course the following topics are covered:
orthographic projections; isometric drawings; section
and auxiliary views; dimensioning; descriptive
geometry topics including intersections and vector
analysis; applications vary from geology/mining

to truss analysis. Forms of data presentation are
discussed including American and International
standards. AutoCAD is a software tool commonly
used in the presentation of graphical information.
Topics covered in the use of AutoCAD include but
are not limited to: template drawings and file
management; setting limits, units, layers and line
types; scale factors; drawing and editing commands;
creating text and styles; dimensioning and styles;
plotting; solid modeling and design; block creation;
model vs. paper space.

Prerequisites: Admission to Engineering.
Course Credit: 3

APSC 120 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
A course designed to introduce students to the
Engineering profession. Information on the
profession, the branches of Engineering, and the
work conducted by practicing Engineers in the
different disciplines is provided. The course includes
field trips to various industries and guest lectures by
practising Engineers.

Prerequisites: Admission to Engineering.

Course Credit: 1

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