UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES COURSES (A-7Z)

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Relations between Europeans and First Nations,

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.

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

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 independence
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,
inequalities, polynomials and factoring, rational
equations, exponents and radicals, quadratic
equations, and trigonometry.

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

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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 1, Principles of Math 11,
MATH 050 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
Foundations 11 with written permission of the instructor
or Schoo! Chair.

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:

— areview of graphs of basic functions

— algebra

solving equations

— trigonometry

— exponential and logarithmic functions

Course Credit: 1

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.

Course Credit: 1

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 at Selkirk College. Topics include solving
equations, trigonometry, and problem solving skills.
Course Credit: 1

MATH 100 - CALCULUS |

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.

Pre-requisites: Pre-caiculus 12, Principles of MATH 12
or equivalent with a grade of “C+” or better or written
permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.

Course Credit: 3

t+ Math Refresher courses are offered at the end

of August each year.

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.

Pre-requisites: MATH 100 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or better or written permission of the Instructor and
School Chair.

Course Credit: 3

MATH 125 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

MATH 125: Business Mathematics is intended for first
year students enrolled in the Business Administration
program. It stresses the mathematics required in
financial processes. The course starts with a review
of basic arithmetic and algebra. With these skills

the student will solve several practical business
problems. Topics include (but are not limited to) ratio
and proportion, merchandising, break-even analysis,
simple interest and promissory notes, compound
interest and effective rates, simple and general
annuities, annuities due and deferred annuities,
amortization of loans and payment schedules, sinking
funds and investment decision analysis.

Pre-requisites: Pre-Caiculus 17 or equivalent with grade
of “C+” or better, or written permission of the Instructor
and School Chair.
Course Credit: 3

MATH 140 - CALCULUS I FOR
SOCIAL SCIENCES

Calculus I for Social Sciences and Business is an
introductory course in calculus designed to provide
students majoring in business, the life sciences or
the social sciences with the necessary mathematical
background for further study in these areas. The
course includes functions, limits, the derivative and
its application, anti-differentiation and the indefinite
integral and an introduction to differential equations

Pre-requisites: Principles of Math 12 or MATH 110 or
equivalent with grade of “C” or better, or permission of
instructor.

Course Credit: 3

MATH 160 - TECHNICAL MATH REVIEW

This is a mathematical review course for first-year
students in the School of Environment and Geomatics
(SEG) diploma programs. This course will provide a
review of mathematical concepts which you will need
for your other SEG courses. Materials to be covered
include: unit conversions, trigonometry, exponentials
and logarithms, problem solving, slope calculations,
distance and direction calculations.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance to SEG Diploma programs.
Course Credit: 3

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