PSYC 101 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II Topics include thinking and other cognitive processes, development of the individual, personality, behaviour disorders, health and social psychology. Other topics are added at the discretion of the instructor. Class demonstrations and activities are used to illustrate concepts. Pre-requisites: PSYC 100 with a grade of "C" or better or written permission of the instructor and School Chair. PSYC 202 - RESEARCH METHODS This course introduces prospective Psychology majors to the major methodological principles which guide research in Psychology. The primary focus is on experimental design, but students will be exposed to some elementary descriptive statistics. Topics include critical thinking and scientific reasoning, principles of measurement, types of variables, validity and reliability, and research ethics. Weekly labs offer hands-on applications of basic concepts to the design of research. Pre-requisites: PSYC 100/101 or written permission of the instructor and Schoo! Chair PSYC 300 - ADDICTIONS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PSYC 300: Addictions for Health Professionals is designed to provide medical professionals with valuable insights into clients struggling with addiction. The causes and consequences of addiction will be investigated, as well as approaches to harm- reduction and recovery. The influences of personal history, societal and cultural views, and government policy are explored. RPM 120 - RURAL HEALTH ISSUES | RPM 120 - Rural Health Issues I will introduce the profession of rural health physicians by way of invited speakers, tours, lectures and discussions. This one-credit course is designed to introduce students to the medical profession in general and the distinct challenges of rural physicians in particular. Information will be provided on pathways into the profession, preparation for application to medical school, the branches of medicine, and the work conducted by practicing rural physicians. The course will include field trips to various healthcare facilities and guest lectures from practicing rural physicians. Students will explore various facets of preparation for medical professions through small-group projects and presentations. Professionalism and record keeping will be examined and emphasized throughout the curriculum. selkirk.ca/programs RPM 121 - RURAL HEALTH ISSUES II RPM 121 - Rural Health Issues IT is a continuation of RPM 120 and provides an introduction to the professions of a variety of healthcare providers with an emphasis on the unique characteristics associated with rural healthcare. Students will be introduced to the concept of interprofessional practice and begin to develop skills involved with respectful communication, teamwork, and group process. RPM 220 - RURAL HEALTH ISSUES III RPM 220: Rural Health Issues IIT builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in year one RPM courses. Approaching health through a wide lens, emphasis is placed on examining the social and economic determinants of health. Communication skills are practiced through interaction with community groups and individuals with the goal of developing empathy, perspective-taking and self-care. Teaching strategies include lectures, discussions, guest speakers and community visits with individuals and organizations that provide and/or utilize community health services. Students also engage in recording interviews with community members as a means of self-reflection and improvement of their communication skills. Prerequisites: Promotion or admission into Year 2 of the Rural Pre-Medicine Program. RPM 221 - RURAL HEALTH ISSUES IV RPM 320 - RURAL HEALTH ISSUES V RPM 321 - RURAL HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT SOC 120 - INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY | This course is an introduction to the discipline. The sociological perspective is examined, along with the associated concepts and methods. Attention is directed to major areas such as culture, socialization, stratification and deviance. Students have an opportunity to research topics of interest. Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better or written permission of the instructor and School Chair. STAT 306 - STATISTICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 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, and life stages and populations. General themes include descriptive statistics, probability, probability and sample distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Pre-requisites: Prerequisites: Math 100 with a grade of "C+" or better, or written permission of the instructor and School Chair. RURAL PRE-MEDICINE selkirk.ca/rural-pre-medicine - GENERAL UAS ELECTIVE A student may take any second-year or higher university transferable course to satisfy this elective. Each course must transfer for three or more credits to at least one of: SFU, UBC (Vancouver or Okanagan), UNBC or UVIC. To learn more about how your courses transfer visit the online BC Transfer Guide or contact a Selkirk counsellor. Contacts ELIZABETH LUND Rural Pre-Medicine Program Coordinator; Instructor, Chemistry Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21265 Direct: 250.365.1265 Email: elund@selkirk.ca MONICA VOGLER Instructor, Psychology; Chair of the RPM Admissions Committee Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21384 Direct: 250.365.1384 Email: mvogler@selkirk.ca RPM ADMISSIONS Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233 Direct: 250.365.1233 Fax: 250.365.3929 Email: admissions@selkirk.ca RPM CONTACT Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21205 Direct: 250.365.1205 Fax: 250.365.1260 Email: csoukoroff@selkirk.ca DAVID FELDMAN School Chair of University Arts and Sciences; Instructor, Mathematics Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21331 Direct: 250.365.1331 Email: dfeldman@selkirk.ca Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17 223