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CPSC 132 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
FOR BUSINESS (SUSPENDED)

This survey course, intended for Business
Administration students, provides a general
introduction to computer concepts and terminology,
and the current and future use of computers

in the business world. Students will learn the
fundamentals of Microsoft Office applications in the
lab sessions. Course delivery is mixed-mode: lectures
will be delivered online, while labs will take place
face-to-face in the computer labs. This course does
not serve as a prerequisite for further computing
science courses.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

Geography

GEOG 130 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL
GEOGRAPHY (LAB SCIENCE)

A study of the natural processes which occur at/or
near Earth’s surface in the biosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere and lithosphere. Emphasis is placed

on our local and regional physical geography as

we examine: weather, climate, ocean currents,
climate change; biogeography, soils, hydrology, and
the development of slopes and fluvial landforms.
An important component of the course is the
integrated aspect of these natural processes and
the influence of human activities on our landscapes.
Throughout the course students will develop skills
reading and interpreting data from maps, remotely
sensed images, tables, graphs and text. Students
will use this information to recognize patterns and
solve problems. Students will practice making field
observations and taking field notes.

Prerequisites: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations 11,
Principles of MATH 11 or equivalent with a grade
of “C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

GEOG 136 - GEOGRAPHY OF
BRITISH COLUMBIA

British Columbia is one of the most diverse and

richly endowed provinces in Canada, both in

terms of its natural resources and its people. This
introductory course will cover the physical geography
(physiographic regions, geomorphology, climatology,
and biogeography), resource issues (natural
resources, industry, and conservation) and cultural
geography (First Nations, ethnic diversity, rural and
urban communities) of British Columbia. The course
includes numerous field trips and hands on activities.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade of
“C” or higher.

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UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES COURSESS

Course Credit: 3

GEOG 140 - INTRODUCTION TO
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

Studies the relationships between culture, space,
place, and the environment. A wide variety of
cultures, their landscapes, and the changes they are
undergoing will be examined through a geographic
lens. Through Cultural Geography we will begin to
understand cultural differences and open up new
possibilities for solving our own problems as well as
for viewing the rest of the world in less judgmental
terms.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade of
“C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

GEOG 232 - GEOMORPHOLOGY
{LAB SCIENCE)

A laboratory and project-oriented course dealing
with the development of landforms, with particular
emphasis on local features.

Prerequisites: GEOG 130 or GEOL 7132 or RRS 164 with
a grade of “C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

Geology

GEOL 132 - INTRODUCTION TO
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

Earth’s origin, composition, structure and natural
resources. Global and local examples of plate
tectonics as the driving force for volcanism,

mountain building and earthquakes. Imaging Earth’s
interior and exploring its dynamic interaction

with the surface. Introduction to rock and mineral
identification. Surficial processes such as weathering,
erosion and mass wasting and their relationship to
the rock cycle.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade of
“C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

GEOL 142 - INTRODUCTION TO
HISTORICAL GEOLOGY

A study of Earth history and the development

of life with particular reference to North

America. Measuring geological time by understanding
and applying stratigraphic principles, paleontology
and radioactive decay. Examining the fossil record

of adaptation and extinction with emphasis

on the interaction of biological and geological
processes. Mechanisms of past global environmental
and climate change.

Prerequisites: GEOL 132 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Credit: 3

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Mathematics

MATH 097 - CALCULUS REFRESHER

MATH 097 is a refresher for MATH 100 and is held
one week before fall classes start. This courses takes
a quick look at critical skills/topics needed to be
successful in calculus; a review of graphs of basic
functions, algebra, solving equations, trigonometry
and exponential and logarithmic functions.

MATH 098 - BUSINESS MATH REFRESHER

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.

MATH 099 - ENVIRONMENT AND
GEOMATICS MATH REFRESHER

This course will help prepare you for the math

skills needed to complete the Environment and
Geomatics program. Topics include solving equations,
trigonometry, and problem solving skills.

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; applications of integration
including velocity, acceleration, areas, and growth
and decay problems.

Prerequisites: Pre-calculus 12, Principles of MATH 12
or equivalent with a grade of "C+" or higher.

Course Credit: 3

MATH 101 - CALCULUS II

This course is a sequel to MATH 100 for those
students who wish to major in mathematics,
sciences or applied sciences. The course includes:
antidifferentiation and integration, the definite
integral, areas and volumes, transcendental
functions, techniques of integration, parametric
equations, polar coordinates, indeterminate forms,
improper integrals and Taylor's formula, and infinite
series.

Prerequisites: MATH 100 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

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