RETURN TO PROGRAMS A-Z hy Program Courses BIOL 50 - BIOLOGY — ADVANCED LEVEL Introduces students to biology: the study of living organisms and life processes. Students will study the diversity of life, plant and animal cells, ecology, and evolution, exploring concepts in the classroom, laboratory and in field. Building upon life experiences, students improve their understanding of the natural world and their role in it. The course is designed to build a student’s laboratory and field skills, scientific communication skills, and critical thinking skills. This course prepares the student for further studies in biology, natural resources and earth sciences. This course is equivalent to Biology 11. Prerequisites: ENGL 50 or equivalent Note: A strong science background is recommended BIOL 60 - BIOLOGY - PROVINCIAL LEVEL Provides an introduction to cell biology and human physiology. Students will learn about cell biology, mitosis and meiosis, bioenergetics, homeostasis genetics, respiration excretion, bones and muscles, nerves and immunity. This course is designed to help students build laboratory and field skills, scientific communication skills and critical thinking skills. Upon completion, students are prepared for post-secondary studies in biology, physiology and health sciences. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma. This course is equivalent to Biology 12. Prerequisites: ENGL 50 or equivalent. CHEM 50 - CHEMISTRY — ADVANCED LEVEL For students with little or no previous experience in chemistry. Students will study basic chemical properties, principles and procedures, nomenclature, and chemical reactions, acids and bases, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Lab experiments provide an opportunity to work with standard lab ware and apparatus, observe a variety of chemical compounds and reactions, and perform some quantitative measurements. This course is equivalent to Chemistry 11. Prerequisites: Math 49 or equivalent. Corequisites: Math 50 or equivalent CHEM 60 — CHEMISTRY — PROVINCIAL LEVEL A study of practical chemistry. Students will study reaction kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction, and gas laws. The lab portion of this course develops student skills in laboratory safety, chemistry lab procedures and techniques, data collection, analysis, and scientific communication. Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for academic post-secondary science studies. This course qualifies for the BC Adult selkirk.ca/programs Graduation diploma. This course is equivalent to Chemistry 12. Prerequisites: Chemistry 50 and Math 50 CPST 02 - COMPUTER STUDIES - FUNDAMENTAL LEVEL This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and confidence to perform basic computer operations, as computers are an important part of education, work and personal life. Students will attain basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, keyboarding, working with files in Windows, basic word processing, file sharing, internet use, and digital photography. Students will be ready to enter an Intermediate (Grade 10) level computer studies course, upon completion of this course. CPST 10 - COMPUTER STUDIES — INTERMEDIATE LEVEL This course introduces adult learners to the use of computers in everyday life, including: personal, work and educational environments. Students will practice to understand the basics of how computers work, file management in Windows and intermediate word processing with Word. Students will gain basic understanding and demonstrate their skills through the use of Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations and online file sharing. By using the computer as a tool, students will become more efficient with internet research, report writing, preparing presentations and keyboarding. Upon completion, students are prepared to enter CPST 50: Computer Studies - Advanced level. CPST 50 - COMPUTER STUDIES - ADVANCED LEVEL This course is an introduction to word processing using Word, spreadsheets using Excel, and databases using Access. Students will learn about computer security (viruses, and other malware) and critical thinking as applied to computers. Practical exercises and projects are used to apply new concepts throughout the course, including an internet research report project. Upon completion of Computer Studies 50, students are ready to enter Computer Studies 60 - Provincial level or further post-secondary studies in office or business administration or computer applications.Computer Studies 50 is equivalent to Computers 11. Prerequisites: CPST 10 and English 10 or equivalent. CPST 60 - COMPUTER STUDIES - PROVINCIAL LEVEL Computer Studies is intended to build communication, multimedia and internet skills. Students will search for information, select for relevance, and then publish this information using desktop publishing and WEB page authoring. Graphical design ACADEMIC UPGRADING selkirk.ca/academic-upgrading principles are emphasized throughout this course. Multimedia publishing involving video capture and streaming audio/video are also included. Selected topics of interest to students can include advanced spreadsheets, database, networking, and online technologies. Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for post-secondary studies in multimedia. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma. Computer Studies 60 is equivalent to Computer Studies 12. Prerequisites: CPST 50 or equivalent. EDCP 02 - EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING — FUNDAMENTAL LEVEL The goal of Career Planning is to enhance the life and employment readiness skills of adult learners. This course helps students to develop a set of core skills to help them meet their personal, career, and educational goals. Topics covered include exploration of personal qualities, communication skills, email etiquette and safety, working with others, problem solving and decision-making, education and career planning, goal setting, and personal finances. EDCP 50 - COLLEGE SUCCESS - ADVANCED LEVEL This course helps students to succeed by developing a set of core skills to help them meet their personal, career, and educational goals. Topics covered include communication, career exploration, educational planning, study skills, time and stress management, interpersonal/personal skills, job preparation, living skills, diversity and critical thinking. EDCP 60 - EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING - PROVINCIAL LEVEL Education and Career Planning is intended to enhance skills for further education and employment. Topics include communication, career exploration, study skills, time and stress management, job preparation, educational planning, diversity and critical thinking. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation diploma. Prerequisites: EDCP 50 or equivalent. EDSS 60 - STUDENT SUCCESS — PROVINCIAL LEVEL The goal of EDSS 60 is to develop the learning skills, study strategies and self-awareness necessary for students to experience success as life-long learners. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation diploma. Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20 9