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 SFG Diploma programs.

MATH 190 - RESOURCE STATISTICS |

Math 190 is an introductory applied statistics
course for environment and geomatics students.
Topics include: types of data, descriptive statistics,

probability and random variables, discrete probability

distributions, continuous probability distributions,
confidence intervals, sample size, and hypothesis
testing.

Pre-requisites: MATH 160.

TWC 150 - INTRODUCTION TO
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS |

An introduction to general principles in written
technical communication and their application

to environmental concerns and workplace
communication. Classroom sessions focus on
developing writing skills, the organization and
presentation of data, basic report formats, and job
search techniques.

Pre-requisites: Admission to the School of Environment
and Geomatics

TWC 151 - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL
WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONS II
Introduction to general principles in written scientific
communication, research strategies, and oral
presentations. Lectures and in-class writing focus

upon research strategies, the formal report, technical

style, and graphic illustration. Students practice
delivery techniques for oral presentations and learn
research skills for research report preparation.

Pre-requisites: TWC 150 and program continuation.

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Contacts

KRISTA MANNLE

Admissions Officer

Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21425
Direct: 250.365.1425

Email: kmannle@selkirk.ca

BRENDAN WILSON

School Chair, Environment and Geomatics
Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21393

Direct: 250.365.1393

Fax: 250.365.1260

Email: bwilson@selkirk.ca

FOREST TECHNOLOGY
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