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Please note that students are solely responsible for ensuring they meet
graduation requirements. Each program has different requirements, clearly
listed in this document. FIC offers many enrolment support options
including:
• Enrolment email assistance: [email protected] (December 17,
2014-January 9, 2014)
• One-to-one advising sessions available from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. most days
• Faculty-specific advising sessions offered once per term (see portal
for dates)
Make an appointment with advising if you have any questions, or if you
intend to change programs.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEMESTER AND EXAMINATION DATES ............................................... 4
SPRING SEMESTER (201501) CALENDAR ......................................... 5
UTPI COURSE SELECTIONS .......................................................................... 6
CORNERSTONE PROGRAM COURSE SELECTIONS ....................... 8
INTEGRATED PROGRAM COURSE SELECTIONS ............................ 8
ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSE SELECTIONS ...................... 9
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSE SELECTIONS ............. 11
COMMUNICATION, ARTS & TECHNOLOGY COURSE SELECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 13
ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSE SELECTIONS .......................... 17
ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSE SELECTIONS (MECHATRONICS) .............................................................................................. 18
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT (BA) COURSE SELECTIONS ... 20
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT (BSC) COURSE SELECTIONS 22
HEALTH SCIENCES (BA) COURSE SELECTIONS .......................... 24
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE COURSE SELECTIONS ............. 26
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................... 29
ENROLMENT STEPS ........................................................................................... 46
ENROLMENT FAQS ............................................................................................. 51
WQB REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 55
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FRASER INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Semester and Examination Dates
2015 Academic Year
Spring Semester (201501)
5 January (Mon) Orientation (for new students)
6 January (Tue) Spring Term classes commence
6 April (Mon) Classes end
9 April (Thur) Examination period begins
17 April (Fri) Examination period ends
19 April (Sun) Inter Semester Break begins
Summer Semester (201502)
11 May (Mon) Orientation (for new students)
12 May (Tue) Spring Term classes commence
10 August (Mon) Classes end
12 August (Wed) Examination period begins
21 August (Fri) Examination period ends
22 August (Sat) Inter Semester Break begins
Fall Semester (201503)
4 September (Fri) Orientation (for new students)
8 September (Tues) Summer Term classes commence
7 December (Mon) Classes end
9 December (Wed) Examination period begins
18 December (Fri) Examination period ends
19 December (Sat) Inter Semester Break begins
Semester & Examination dates are subject to change without notice.
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Spring Semester (201501) Calendar
WEEK 1 January 5 Orientation!
6 First Day of Classes
7 8 9 10 11
WEEK 2 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
WEEK 3 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
WEEK 4 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 1
WEEK 5 2 Last Day to Drop a Class
3 4 5 6 7 8
WEEK 6 9 Family Day
10 11 12 13 14 15
WEEK 7 16 Last Day to Drop an Class No Refund
17 18 19 20 21 22
WEEK 8 23 24 25 26 27 28 March 1
WEEK 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
WEEK 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
WEEK 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
WEEK 12 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
WEEK 13 30 31 April 1 2 3 Good Friday 4 5
WEEK 14 6 Easter Monday
7 8 9 Exams Begin
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WEEK 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 Exams End
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Week No. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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UTPI COURSE SELECTIONS
At the UTP I level, students may choose from a range of courses which are designed to prepare students for university-level studies:
• BUS108 – Business Management • COM001 – Introduction to Computing Concepts & Algorithms
• COM002 – Introduction to Computers & Their Applications • ECN100 – Introduction to Economics
• ESR100 – English Skills / Reading • IUW100 – Introduction to University Writing • MTH099 – Beginning with Algebra
• MTH101 – Introduction to Mathematics • MTH103 – Foundations of Mathematics
• PHL120 – An Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning • UNI101 – University Life • WIS100 – World Issues
Students must complete 8 courses, with a GPA of 2.5, including required subjects in English; university life; and math depending on their program choice. You can progress to UTPII after completing UNI101, IUW100/ESR, one math class, and three additional courses, based on your UTPII stream. Select your electives based on the program you are planning to attend in Stage 2 and see an advisor for assistance with course selection. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.
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UTP I Class combinations are outlined below. BOLDED RED COURSES ARE REQUIRED BOLDED COURSES = RECOMMENDED PATHWAY
Stage I Arts and Social
Sciences/Communications, Art, and Technology/
Environment/Health Science
Stage I Business
Administration
Stage I Computing
Science/Engineering Science
Required
ESR100 ESR100 COM001
IUW100 IUW100 ESR100
MATH099 MATH101 IUW100
UNI101 MATH103 MATH101
UNI101 MATH103
UNI101
Highly Recommended
WIS100 BUS108 COM002
COM002
ECN100
PHIL120
Electives
BUS108 COM001 BUS108
COM001 MATH099 ECN100
COM002 WIS100 MTH099
MATH101 PHIL120
MATH103 WIS100
MATH099
PHIL120
70% JUMP RULE
Students who have completed 12 years of study in their home country may be eligible to “Jump” to UTPII if they successfully complete four UTPI classes with a minimum 70% average. The determination is made at the time of admission and will be mentioned on the students Letter of Offer, if the student is eligible for this exemption.
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CORNERSTONE PROGRAM COURSE SELECTIONS
• CNST100 – Cornerstone Academic Program • CNQS100- Cornerstone Quantitative Survey Course
The Cornerstone course will allow students the extra opportunity to develop skills and integrate more fully into their new study environment at FIC. Cornerstone is also streamlined into FIC current programs to ensure students learn the most essential skills for their academic success. Cornerstone students will develop skills in relationship to other course offerings at FIC.
Students may not defer in their first semester of study. Students who fail the Cornerstone program MAY RETAKE the course up to one time. Cornerstone students who fail the Cornerstone program twice will be required to withdraw.
To pass, students must: Attend at minimum 80% of classes Receive at least a 60% total on the above components Get at least 50% on final projects/examinations
INTEGRATED PROGRAM COURSE SELECTIONS
• INTG100 – Integrated Academic Program • ILS101- Integrated Learning Skills • Two additional Stage 1 or Stage 2 academic courses
The integrated program involves 8 hours of English support programming per week, divided into 2 modules (Communications and Reading & Writing).
Students may not defer in their first semester of study. Students who fail the Integrated program MAY RETAKE the course up to one time. Integrated students who fail the English program twice will be required to withdraw, regardless of their academic achievements in content courses.
Please note that students completing the Integrated Program are also subject to
any pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements associated with FIC classes.
To pass INTG100, students must:
Attend at minimum 80% of classes Receive at least a 60% total on the above components Get at least 50% on final projects
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ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSE SELECTIONS
Students must complete their program with at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course; and a grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term
of study unless exempted*.
REQUIRED COURSES: Choose at least seven (7) courses from the following list: ARCH100- Ancient Peoples and Places CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology
CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal
Justice Perspective ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) ECON260 – Environmental Economics (Q)
Prerequisite: ECON103 with C- grade ENGL101 – Introduction to Fiction (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes FNST101- The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation HIST204 – The Social History of Canada
Prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade LING110 – The Wonder of Words LING200 – Introduction to the Description of English Grammar
LING220 – Introduction to Linguistics PHIL001 – Critical Thinking (Q) POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government POL231 – Comparative Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade POL241 – Introduction to International Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (Q) WL102 – Literature Across Cultures WL201 – East/West
Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105
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ELECTIVE COURSES: Choose up to three (3) courses from the following list: BISC100 – Introduction to Biology BUS251 – Financial Accounting (Q)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes with no grade less than a D
BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies CMNS130 – Explorations in Mass Communication HSCI160 – Global Perspectives on Health BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues
MATH100 – Precalculus (Q) Prerequisite: MAP test score (9-19) OR MATH099 with B+ minimum grade OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade
MATH157 – Calculus for the Social Sciences I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP score (20 or above), MATH100 with C minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
* Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone are exempt from ILS. Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSE SELECTIONS
Students must complete all courses of their program with a grade of C- or
better. Students must achieve and maintain a 2.40 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) by the end of their second semester of studies at FIC to remain qualified for continuance in the FIC/Beedie School of Business
program. Failure to meet the continuance GPA will result in an automatic program change notification from FIC Advising.*
To transfer into the Beedie School of Business, students must complete the
requirements listed below, which include one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course; and achieve grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term
of study unless exempted**.
REQUIRED COURSES: ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) ENGL101 – Intro to Fiction (W) OR ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature
& Culture (W) Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes MATH157 – Calculus for the Social Sciences I (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP score (20 or above), MATH100 with C minimum grade, or MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
PHIL001 – Critical Thinking (Q) BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes BUS237 – Information Systems in Business
BUS251 – Financial Accounting (Q) Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes with no grade less than a C-
ELECTIVE COURSES:
BISC100 – Introduction to Biology CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies CMNS130 – Explorations in Mass Communication
CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal
Justice Perspective ECON260 – Environmental Economics (Q)
Prerequisite: ECON103 with C- grade FNST101- The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
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HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation
HIST204 – The Social History of Canada Prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade
BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues LING110 – The Wonder of Words LING200 – Introduction to the Description of English Grammar
LING220 – Introduction to Linguistics MACM101 – Discrete Mathematics (Q) MATH100 – Precalculus (Q)
For those students who do not meet the minimum requirements for MATH157. Prerequisite: MAP test score (9-19) OR MATH099 with B+ minimum grade OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade
POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government
POL231 – Comparative Politics Prerequisite: POL100 with C- grade minimum
POL241 – Introduction to International Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences WL102 – Literature Across Cultures
WL201 – East/West Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105
*For readmission to the business pathway, students must take a minimum of three courses including one W and one Q and achieve a semester GPA of 3.0 in the semester immediately following removal from the program. **Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS. ***If you began your program prior to Fall 2012 please see an advisor Note-Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
Business Program Course Repeat Policy: (effective for students transferring to SFU from
January 2015 onwards )
Students will only be allowed to repeat a maximum of 2 of the 8 required courses for admission. If you have attempted more than two repeats, your best two repeats will be used to calculate your Business admission average. A course may only be repeated one time
for admission to SFU Business. ***Note this is different from the general FIC course
repeat policy.
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COMMUNICATION, ARTS & TECHNOLOGY COURSE
SELECTIONS
To transfer into the Double Minor Program in the Faculty of Communications, Arts, and Technology, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’
course; and a grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted*.
REQUIRED COURSES
CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies
CMNS130 – Explorations in Mass Communication FPA135** – Introduction to Cinema (effective Fall 2014) IAT102 – Graphic Design
IAT110 – Visual Communication Design One of: ENGL101 – Introduction to Fiction (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes
RECOMMENDED COURSE
FPA184 – Sound (Q) ELECTIVE COURSES (At least one Q with a C- or better): BISC100 – Introduction to Biology BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues
BUS251 – Financial Accounting (Q) Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes with no grade less than a D
BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes
CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (Q) CMPT128 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming for Engineers (Q)
Prerequisite: CMPT120 with C- grade CMPT150 – Introduction to Computer Design (Q)
Strongly recommended: MACM101 & CMPT120 CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology
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CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) ECON260 – Environmental Economics (Q)
Prerequisite: ECON103 with C- grade FNST101- The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation HIST204 – The Social History of Canada
Prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade HSCI160 – Global Perspectives on Health LING110 – The Wonder of Words
LING200 - Introduction to the Description of English Grammar LING220- Introduction to Linguistics
MACM101 – Discrete Mathematics (Q) MATH100 – Precalculus (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP test score (9-19) OR MATH099 with B+ minimum grade OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade
MATH151 – Calculus I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP test score (20 or above), MATH100 with B minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with B minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH157 may not take MATH151 for further credit.
MATH152 – Calculus II (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade OR MATH157 with B Minimum grade
MATH157 – Calculus for the Social Sciences I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP score (20 or above), MATH100 with C minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
PHIL001 – Critical Thinking (Q) POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government
POL231 – Comparative Politics Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade
POL241 – Introduction to International Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (Q) WL102 – Literature Across Cultures
WL201 – East/West Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105
* Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS. Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor. **Students in the program prior to Fall 2014 can substitute FPA136 for FPA135 as long as they have a C- or better
• Students considering an IAT minor should try to take CMPT120, and a MATH • Students considering a publishing minor should try to take ECON103/105
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COMPUTING SCIENCE COURSE SELECTIONS
To transfer into the Faculty of Applied Sciences, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course; and a grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated
Learning Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted*.
REQUIRED COURSES:
CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (Q) CMPT128 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming for Engineers (Q)
Prerequisite: CMPT120 with C- grade CMPT150 – Introduction to Computer Design (Q)
Strongly recommended: MACM101 & CMPT120 ENGL101 – Intro to Fiction (W) OR ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature
& Culture (W) Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes MACM101 – Discrete Mathematics I (Q) MATH151 – Calculus I (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP test score (20 or above), MATH100 with B minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with B minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH157 may not take MATH151 for further credit.
MATH152 – Calculus II (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade or MATH157 with B
minimum grade ELECTIVE COURSES:
BISC100 – Introduction to Biology CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies
CMNS130 – Explorations in Mass Communication CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal
Justice Perspective ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) ECON260 – Environmental Economics (Q)
Prerequisite: ECON103 with C- grade HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation HIST204 – The Social History of Canada
Prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues
LING110 – The Wonder of Words LING200 – Introduction to the Description of English Grammar
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LING220 – Introduction to Linguistics PHIL001 – Critical Thinking (Q) POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government POL231 – Comparative Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- grade minimum POL241 – Introduction to International Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II WL102 – Literature Across Cultures
WL201 – East/West Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105
* Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS. Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
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ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSE SELECTIONS
Students must complete all courses of their program with a grade of C- or better.
Students must achieve and maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average
(CGPA) by the end of their second semester of studies at FIC to remain qualified
for continuance in the FIC/Applied Science-Engineering Science program. Failure
to meet the continuance GPA will result in an automatic program change
notification from FIC Advising.*
To transfer into the Faculty of Applied Science, students must complete the
requirements listed below, which include one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course; and achieve
grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning
Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless
exempted**.
Students interested in pursuing an internal program transfer to any Engineering
program must see an advisor by the end of week two of the semester prior to
transferring to fill in the application.
REQUIRED COURSES:
CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (Q) CMPT128 – Intro to Computing Science & Programming for Engineers (Q)
Prerequisite: CMPT120 with C- grade ENSC105 – Process, Form, and Convention in Professional Genres (W)
Corequisite: ENSC106 ENSC106 – Applied Science, Technology and Society
Corequisite: ENSC105 MATH151 – Calculus I (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP test score (20 or above), MATH100 with B minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with B minimum grade
MATH152 – Calculus II (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade or MATH 157 with B
minimum grade PHYS140 – Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics (Q)
Corequisite: MATH151 PHYS141 – Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism(Q)
Prerequisite: PHYS140 with C- minimum grade, MATH151. Corequisite: MATH152
ACCEPTED ELECTIVE COURSES:
ARCH100- Ancient Peoples and Places BISC100 – Introduction to Biology
CMPT150 – Introduction to Computer Design (Q) CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology
ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) (recommended Biomed Eng)
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ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) (highly recommended Eng Phys, Systems, Electronics and Computer ENG) GEOG100- Society, Space and Environment HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation
POL100- Intro to Politics and Government PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II *For readmission to the engineering pathway, students must take a minimum of three courses including one W and one Q and achieve a semester GPA of 2.7 in the semester immediately following removal from the program. FIC does not guarantee Engineering approved courses during the readmission semester. **Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS. Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSE SELECTIONS
(Mechatronics)
Students must complete all courses of their program with a grade of C- or better.
Students must achieve and maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average
(CGPA) by the end of their second semester of studies at FIC to remain qualified
for continuance in the FIC/Applied Science-Engineering Science program. Failure
to meet the continuance GPA will result in an automatic program change
notification from FIC Advising.*
To transfer into the Faculty of Applied Science, students must complete the
requirements listed below, which include one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course; and achieve
grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning
Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless
exempted**.
REQUIRED COURSES:
CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (Q) CMPT128 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming for
Engineers (Q) Prerequisite: CMPT120 with C- grade
ENSC105 – Process, Form, and Convention in Professional Genres (W) Corequisite: ENSC106
ENSC106 – Applied Science, Technology and Society
Corequisite: ENSC105 MATH151 – Calculus I (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP test score (20 or above), MATH100 with B minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with B minimum grade
MATH152 – Calculus II (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade or MATH 157 with B
minimum grade
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PHYS140 – Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics (Q) Corequisite: MATH151
PHYS141 – Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism(Q) Prerequisite: PHYS140 with C- minimum grade, MATH151. Corequisite: MATH152
CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) ACCEPTED ELECTIVE COURSES:
BISC100 – Introduction to Biology ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) *For readmission to the engineering pathway, students must take a minimum of three courses including one W and one Q and achieve a semester GPA of 2.7 in the semester immediately following removal from the program. FIC does not guarantee Engineering approved courses during the readmission semester. **Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS. Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
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FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT (BA) COURSE
SELECTIONS
To transfer into the Faculty of Environment, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course; and a grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated
Learning Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted*.
The Faculty of Environment has a number of degree options available. Please see an advisor for more information.
REQUIRED COURSES:
GEOG100 – Society, Space, Environment: Introducing Human Geography ARCH100 – Ancient People and Places
One of: ENGL101 – Introduction to Fiction (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes Choose five (5) courses from the following list including one ‘Q’ course: BISC100 – Introduction to Biology
BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (Q) CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology
CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) ECON260 – Environmental Economics (Q)
Prerequisite: ECON103 with C- grade HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation
HIST204 – The Social History of Canada Prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade
HSCI160 – Global Perspectives on Health
MACM101 – Discrete Mathematics (Q) MATH100 – Precalculus (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP test score (9-19) OR MATH099 with B+ minimum grade OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade
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MATH151 – Calculus I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP test score (20 or above), MATH100 with B minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with B minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH157 may not take MATH151 for further credit.
MATH157 – Calculus for the Social Sciences I (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP score (20 or above), MATH100 with C minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government POL231 – Comparative Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade POL241 – Introduction to International Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I
Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105
ELECTIVE COURSES: Choose two (2) courses from the following list: CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies CMNS130 – Explorations in Mass Communication
CMPT128 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming for Engineers (Q)
Prerequisite: CMPT120 with C- grade CMPT150 – Introduction to Computer Design (Q)
Strongly recommended: MACM101 & CMPT120 PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (Q) WL102 – Literature Across Cultures WL201 – East/West * Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS. Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
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FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT (BSc) COURSE
SELECTIONS
To transfer into the Faculty of Environment, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course; and a grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated
Learning Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted*.
REQUIRED COURSES: GEOG100 – Society, Space, Environment: Introducing Human Geography ARCH100 – Ancient Peoople and Places (offered as of May 2014) CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (Q) MACM101 – Discrete Mathematics (Q) MATH151 – Calculus I (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP test score (20 or above), MATH100 with B minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with B minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH157 may not take MATH151 for further credit.
MATH152 – Calculus II (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade OR MATH157 with B Minimum grade
One of: ENGL101 – Introduction to Fiction (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes Choose three (3) courses from the following list: BISC100 – Introduction to Biology BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology
CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) ECON260 – Environmental Economics (Q)
Prerequisite: ECON103 with C- grade HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation
HIST204 – The Social History of Canada Prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade
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HSCI160 – Global Perspectives on Health MATH100 – Precalculus (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP test score (9-19) OR MATH099 with B+ minimum grade OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade
MATH157 – Calculus for the Social Sciences I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP score (20 or above), MATH100 with C minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government
POL231 – Comparative Politics Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade
POL241 – Introduction to International Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I
Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105
* Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS. Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
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HEALTH SCIENCES (BA) COURSE SELECTIONS
To transfer into the Faculty of Health Sciences, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course; and a grade of C- or better in all courses.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated
Learning Skills and ALC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted*.
REQUIRED COURSES:
PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues (Formerly KIN140) HSCI160 – Global Perspectives on Health
BISC100 – Introduction to Biology STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (Q) ELECTIVE COURSES: Choose 5 courses from the following list with no more than 2 from any one group. Any course taken towards this pathway must have a WQB designation: Group I:
ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) ECON260 – Environmental Economics (Q)
Prerequisite: ECON103 with C- grade MATH100 – Precalculus (Q)
Prerequisite: MAP test score (9-19) OR MATH099 with B+ minimum grade OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade
MATH151 – Calculus I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP test score (20 or above), MATH100 with B minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with B minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH157 may not take MATH151 for further credit.
MATH152 – Calculus II (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade OR MATH157 with B Minimum grade
MATH157 – Calculus for the Social Sciences I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP score (20 or above), MATH100 with C minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
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Group II: ENGL101 – Introduction to Fiction (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture (W)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes FNST101- The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation HIST204 – The Social History of Canada
prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade WL102 – Literature Across Cultures WL201 – East/West
Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105 Group III:
CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies
CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal
Justice Perspective LING110 – The Wonder of Words LING200 - Introduction to the Description of English Grammar
LING220- Introduction to Linguistics POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government
POL231 – Comparative Politics Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade
POL241 – Introduction to International Politics
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II
* Students with IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 6.0 in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from ALC099 - Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS. Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE COURSE SELECTIONS
The Associate of Arts Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study. General Degree Requirements:
• 6 units in first-year English; • 9 units in Science which shall include at least
o 3 units in Mathematics, or Computing Science or Statistics; o 3 units in a laboratory science;
• 36 units in Arts which shall include o 6 units in the Social Sciences; o 6 units in Humanities (other than English);
• 24 additional units in Arts; and • 9 units in Arts, Science, or other areas
= 60 units (total) Specific Degree Requirements:
• Sixty (60) units as per degree structure • Minimum 18 (200-level) units • CGPA of 2.0 Pathway to the FIC Associate of Arts Degree:
A. 6 units in first-year English
ENGL101 – Introduction to Fiction (3 units) ENGL105 – Introduction to Issues in Literature & Culture (3 units) B. 9 units in Science
BISC100 – Introduction to Biology (4 units) CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (3 units) CMPT128 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming for Engineers (Q) CMPT150 – Introduction to Computer Design (3 units) HSCI160 – Global Perspectives on Health (3 units) BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues (3 units) MACM101 – Discrete Mathematics (3 units) MATH100 – Precalculus (3 units) MATH151 – Calculus I (3 units) MATH152 – Calculus II (3 units) MATH157 – Calculus for the Social Sciences I (3 units) PHYS140 – Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics (Q) Corequisite: MATH151 STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (3 units)
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C. 36 units in Arts which shall include • 6 units in the Social Sciences
CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology (3 units) CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law & Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective (3 units) ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (4 units) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (4 units) ECON260 – Environmental Economics (3 units) LING110 – The Wonder of Words (3 units) LING200 – Introduction to the Description of English Grammar (3 units) LING220- Introduction to Linguistics (3 units) POL100 – Introduction to Politics & Government (3 units) POL231 – Comparative Politics (3 units) POL241 – Introduction to International Politics (3 units) PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (3 units) PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I (3 units) PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II (3 units) STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (3 units)
• 6 units in Humanities
HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation (3 units) HIST204 – The Social History of Canada (3 units) PHIL001 – Critical Thinking (3 units) WL102 – Literature Across Cultures (3 units) WL201 – East/West (3 units)
• 24 additional units in Arts Refer to Section C (above) for Social Sciences/Humanities courses
D. 9 units in Arts, Science, or other areas BUS251 – Financial Accounting (3 units) BUS237- Information Systems in Business (3 units) BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations (3 units) CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies (3 units) CMNS130 – Explorations in Mass Communication (3 units) IAT102 – Graphic Design (3 units) Refer to Sections B/C (above) for Arts/Science courses
Other courses taken at FIC but not offered in this program may count for credit. Please see an advisor.
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HONOUR ROLL
A limited number of students will be admitted each term to the Honour Roll, on the basis of excellent work completed in the previous term. This award will be recorded in the student file and used for letters of reference. Admission to the honour roll requires that the student
• must have completed a minimum of 12 academic units in the semester being evaluated
• must achieve a minimum semester grade point average (SGPA) of 3.70 calculated on all normally graded courses completed in the term being evaluated
Students will be automatically recognized if they achieve the criteria for Honour Roll status. Students will receive a certificate of their achievement and be invited to a celebratory reception the following semester.
PRINCIPAL’S HONOUR ROLL
A limited number of students will be admitted each term to the Principal’s Honour Roll, mainly on the basis of excellent work completed in the previous year. This award will be recorded in the student file and used for letters of reference. Admission to the honour roll requires that the student
• must have completed a minimum of 30 units at Fraser International College by the end of the term being evaluated
• must have completed at least 9 units in the term being evaluated • must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.00
calculated on all normally graded courses completed in the term being evaluated
Students will be automatically recognized if they achieve the criteria for Principal’s Honour Roll status. Students will receive a certificate of achievement and be invited to a celebratory reception the following semester.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CORNERSTONE PROGRAM:
Title: CNST101 Foundation English
Program: UTP Stage I / UTP Stage II
Description: The Cornerstone course will allow students the opportunity to develop skills and integrate more fully into their new study environment at FIC.
Cornerstone is also streamlined into FIC current programs to ensure students learn the most essential skills for their academic success. Cornerstone students will develop skills in relationship to other course offerings at FIC.
Title: CNQS101 Cornerstone Quantitative Survey
Program: UTP Stage I / UTP Stage II
Description: “Q” courses at FIC and SFU are courses that develop one’s quantitative
skills. In our “Q” course, we will introduce the language, concepts and successful study techniques associated with six different introductory “Q” courses taught at FIC. The goal of this course is to set you up for success
with the “Q” course (or courses) you decide to study.
INTEGRATED PROGRAM:
The integrated program involves 8 hours per week, divided into 2 modules (Communications and Reading & Writing).
Title: INTG100 Academic English
Program: UTP Stage I / UTP Stage II
Description: Reading: In this module, you will learn skills to help you understand academic readings. These skills include distinguishing between main ideas
and supporting details, and facts and opinions. You will learn to analyze the purpose of a writer’s argument and the way the argument is constructed. As you read, you will also expand your development of academic vocabulary. Writing: The purpose of the writing component is to prepare you to meet
the writing demands of your courses at FIC. You will be guided through the process of planning and writing of the paragraph and essay, focusing on persuasive writing. You will also receive instruction in how to revise and edit
your writing. Communications: This module assists students in building the necessary communication skills required to participate and succeed in an academic environment. Students will be shown how to develop their confidence in
speaking in groups and as individuals with a strong emphasis on understanding purpose and audience in speaking. Additionally, students will build active listening skills through the use of listening strategies learned
throughout the course. They will be able to speak more effectively and listen with a higher degree of accuracy as they practice speaking on and listening to academically focused topics.
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UTP STAGE I:
Title: BUS108 - Introduction to Management
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: Theories, concepts and issues in the field of organizational behaviour with an emphasis on team processes. Core topics include employee motivation and performance; stress management; communication; work perceptions and
attitudes; decision-making; team dynamics; employee involvement and conflict management.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
Title: COM001 - Introduction to Computing Concepts & Algorithms
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: COM001 introduces students to fundamentals of computing and algorithmic thinking. This course is not about computer usage – it is about computing science. It emphasizes understanding and problem-solving skills related to basic concepts of information and computation. At times, a broader,
historical context is provided to illustrate the development of human thought and ideas. Students will acquire a good sense of what computing science is about, its intrinsic challenges, and its possible future. The course gives foundation both to those who will study computing science, as well as to
those who will work with computing science in any capacity – as users, collaborators, or managers. This course complements COM002.
Title: COM002 - Introduction to Computers and Their Applications
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: COM002 introduces students to computers and their usage in a variety of software applications. It is a lab course, where the primary focus is on developing hands-on computer skills. In addition, theoretical background
information is presented as needed. Microsoft Office 2010 will be used for office-type applications to develop specific skills, although the skills acquired go beyond particular software. Topics of the course include computer
components, operating systems, networking, security; word processing; spreadsheets; database systems; presentation graphics. In COM002, students will acquire knowledge, skills, and confidence to use computers and their software capabilities in their future studies, work, business endeavours,
and every-day life.
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Title: ECN100 - Introduction to Economics
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: Economics is a social science that includes the study of how consumers, households and firms – make decisions. Macroeconomics encompasses the aggregate economy and is concerned with issues such as total output, interest
rates, inflation and unemployment. This course will attempt to combine economic theory with practical, everyday applications. The goal of this course is to give students a sufficient understanding of economic issues and problems so that students may understand the impact of government policy, economic
phenomena, and the choices people make.
Title: ESR100 - English Skills / Reading
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: Offers university bound students the opportunity to develop a full range of
active reading skills and acquire a broader knowledge base and vocabulary through reading and analysing scholarly material from a variety of disciplines. Included in the course are weekly speed reading practices and vocabulary expansion activities, strategies for textbook reading, a detailed study of text
patterns, and an introduction to library skills to be applied in finding appropriate scholarly support for a given thesis. This course complements IUW100.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
Title: IUW100 - Introduction to University Writing
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: This course focuses on the skills necessary to produce an essay at an academic level. The focus of study ranges from sentence structure and paragraph development to planning and composing essays. The course also
covers Modern Language Association (MLA) documentation. This course complements ESR100.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
Title: MTH099 - Beginning with Algebra
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: An introductory course providing students with a chance to build a stronger foundation in the key concepts necessary for success in precalculus courses. Content includes Exponents, Radicals, Rational Expressions, Factoring, Equations Solving, Analytic Geometry, Systems of Equations, Plane Geometry
and Basic Trigonometry. This course is designed for students who do not meet the minimum requirements for MTH101 / MTH103 or MATH100.
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Title: MTH101 - Introduction to Mathematics
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: An introductory course providing students with a chance to master key concepts in precalculus mathematics (grade 12 math) and its applications, and to introduce students to calculus in a highly supportive atmosphere in order to
prepare them to succeed in first year math calculus and science courses. Content includes Review of Algebra, Graphs and Inequalities, Functions, Analytical Geometry, Sequences and Series, Systems of Equations and Inequalities, Linear Functions, Quadratic Functions, Maximum and
Minimum problems. This course complements MTH103.
Title: MTH103 - Foundations of Mathematics
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: An introductory course providing students with a chance to master key concepts in precalculus mathematics (grade 12 math) and its applications, and to introduce students to calculus in a highly supportive atmosphere in order to
prepare them to succeed in first year math calculus and science courses. Content includes Review of Algebra, Graphs and Inequalities, Functions, Analytical Geometry, Sequences and Series, Systems of Equations and
Inequalities, Linear Functions, Quadratic Functions, Maximum and Minimum problems. This course complements MTH101.
Title: PHL120 - An Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: This course is an introduction philosophical reasoning and explores the basics of rational argumentation, truth and logic, including understanding someone else’s argument, judging whether the argument has a proper logical structure
or not, and forming a positive or negative overall appraisal of an argument. This course also examines several diverse philosophical topics, including ethical issues such as international aid (how much charity should rich people give to poor people?), issues about the nature of reality (are ghosts
and spirits real?) and issues about what we can know (could you know if you were really inside The Matrix right now?). This course does not presuppose any previous training in formal logic.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
Title: UNI101 – Introduction to University Life
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: In UNI101 you will learn the technical and practical skills required to be successful in a wide range of university courses. We will emphasize social
connections, health, studying and overall academic skills. Topics to be covered include physical and mental wellness, connecting to the university, presentations and writing, research, academic honesty and career preparation.
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Title: WIS100 – World Issues
Program: UTP Stage I
Description: World Issues is an ideal course for all students interested in the social, economic, political, and environmental issues that face our world. Topics studied may include global economy, the environment, and human rights, and
will be addressed through reflective papers, projects, and presentations.
UTP STAGE II/Associate of Arts Degree:
Title: ALC099- Academic Literacy Course
Program: UTP II
Description: This course is intended to prepare you for the rigor and requirements of academic writing regardless of your intended program of study. This course will make you aware of and competent in all components of written discourse,
including brainstorming, outlining, researching, drafting, revising, and preparing citations. You will learn to read closely and use data to support your own independent theses and express opinions with confidence. There
will be focus on plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct and how to avoid these serious mistakes. You will also be expected to be highly engaged and prepared to interact in group discussions and peer-review as well as work independently to complete larger assignments outside of class
time.
Title: ARCH100-3 Ancient People and Places
Program: Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Description: A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/Palaeo Indian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Title: BISC100-4 Introduction to Biology
Program: Biological Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Description: An introduction to the basic concepts of biology, emphasizing evolution as a unifying theme. Topics include cell structure, mitosis and meiosis, DNA
structure and function, evolution and population and ecosystem ecology. There is a $100 Lab fee associated with this course. Breadth-Science.
Title: BPK140-3 Contemporary Health Issues
Program: Kinesiology
Faculty: Applied Sciences
Description: Explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics,
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environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate
health information. Breadth-Science. (Not available to students on AP)
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
Title: BUS251-3 Financial Accounting I
Program: Business Administration
Faculty: Business Administration
Description: An introduction to financial accounting, including accounting terminology, understanding financial statements, and analysis of a business entity using financial statements. Includes also time value of money and a critical review of
the conventional accounting system. Quantitative. (Not available to students on AP)
Title: BUS237-3 Information Systems in Business
Program: Business Administration
Faculty: Business Administration
Description: Introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to make full use of business information systems. Demonstrates how information systems are used by organizations to improve productivity and create competitive
advantage. Provides hands on training in productivity tools including Excel, Visio, Access and Web design tools. (Not available to students on AP)
BUS272-3 Behavior in Organizations
Program: Business Administration
Faculty: Business Administration
Description: Theories, concepts and issues in the field of organizational behaviour with an emphasis on individual and team processes. Core topics include employee motivation and performance, stress management, communication, work perceptions and attitudes, decision-making, team dynamics, employee
involvement and conflict management.
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII classes.
Title: CMNS110-3 Introduction to Communication Studies
Program: Communication
Faculty: Communication, Art & Technology
Description: An introduction to selected theories about human communication. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication. Breadth-Social Sciences.
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Title: CMPT128 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming for Engineers (Q)
Program: Computing Science
Faculty: Applied Sciences
Description:
"An introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students wishing to major in Engineering Science, Computing Science or
a related program. This course introduces basic computing science concepts, and fundamentals of object oriented programming. Topics include: fundamental algorithms and problem solving; abstract data types and elementary data structures; basic object-oriented programming and
software design; elements of empirical and theoretical algorithmics; computation and computability; specification and program correctness." Quantitative.
Prerequisite: CMPT120 with C- grade.
Title: CMPT150-3 Introduction to Computer Design
Program: Computing Science
Faculty: Applied Sciences
Description: Digital design concepts are presented in such a way that students will learn
Title: CMNS130-3 Explorations in Mass Communication
Program: Communication
Faculty: Communication, Art & Technology
Description: An introduction to the role of mass communication (radio, television,
telecommunications and the press) in Canadian society. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Title: CMPT120-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I
Program: Computing Science
Faculty: Applied Sciences
Description: An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-
level language and be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics include pseudocode; data types and control structures; fundamental algorithms; computability and complexity;
computer architecture; and history of computing science. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Recommended: BC Math 12 or equivalent.
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how basic logic blocks of a simple computer are designed. Topics covered include basic Von Neumann computer architecture; an introduction to assembly language programming; combinational logic design; and
sequential logic design. Quantitative.
Recommende
d:
MACM101 and CMPT120, or MACM101 and substantial programming
background strongly recommended.
Title: CRIM135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
Program: Criminology
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares
students for those law and law related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In
addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law.
Also examines the process of law reform in Canada. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent; CRIM101 recommended.
Title: CRIM101-3 Introduction to Criminology
Program: Criminology
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: This course provides a basic understanding of criminological concepts and theories and a solid foundation for future criminology courses. Emphasis will
be placed on developing the relationship between criminological ideas, research, practice and policy in Canada. Lectures and readings will introduce students to a range of theoretical and substantive issues in criminology.
Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in Criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment; criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession; position and subject matter of criminology; relationship between
criminology and other academic disciplines; specificity of criminology; relationship between theory and practice; history and evolution of criminological thought; elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality; levels of explanations
in criminology; practical applications of criminology, and the foundations of a modern criminal policy. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
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Title: ECON103-4 Principles of Microeconomics
Program: Economics
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value; price and
costs; factor analysis; productivity; labor organization; competition and monopoly; and the theory of the firm. Quantitative/Breadth-Social Sciences.
Title: ENGL101W-3 Introduction to Fiction
Program: English
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical
awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the 20th century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Prerequisite Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII courses.
Title: ENGL105W-3 Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture
Program: English
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: An introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field,
with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media.
Title: ECON260-3 Environmental Economics
Program: Economics
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: Economic analysis of environmental problems (water and air pollution, etc.) Evaluation of market failures due to externalities and public goods. Market and non-market regulation of environmental problems. Quantitative.
Prerequisite: ECON103 with C- grade.
Title: ECON105-4 Principles of Macroeconomics
Program: Economics
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: The principal elements of theory concerning money and income; distribution; social accounts; public finance; international trade; comparative systems; and development and growth. Quantitative/Breadth-Social Sciences.
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Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Prerequisite Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII courses.
Title: ENSC105W-3 Process, Form, and Convention in Professional Genres
Program: Engineering Science
Faculty: Applied Science
Description: The course teaches fundamentals of informative and persuasive communication for professional engineers and computer scientists in order to assist students in thinking critically about various contemporary
technical, social, and ethical issues. It focuses on communicating technical information clearly and concisely, managing issues of persuasion when communicating with diverse audiences, presentation skills, and teamwork. Corequisite: ENSC 106.
Prerequisite Open to students have passed 3 UTPII courses.
Title: ENSC106-3 Applied Science, Technology and Society
Program: Engineering Science
Faculty: Applied Science
Description: Reviews the different modes of thought characteristic of science, engineering and computing. Examines the histories and chief current
research issues in these fields. Considers the ethical and social responsibilities of engineering and computing work. Corequisite: ENSC 105W.
Prerequisite Open to students who passed 3 UTPII courses.
Title: FNST101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
Program: Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: An introduction to the nature and goals of First Nations studies as an
academic discipline; survey of prehistory, traditional cultures and aboriginal languages of Canada's First Nations. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Title: FPA135-3 Introduction to Cinema
Program: Contemporary Arts
Faculty: Communications, Arts and Technology
Description: An introductory course designed to facilitate a fundamental understanding of film technique, style and form in order to develop the skills with which
to analyze films of all genres. Through lectures and screenings it will
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provide an overview of the social, aesthetic and technical development of motion pictures, introducing tools for the formal analysis of the elements of cinema: cinematography and lighting, art direction, performance,
editing, sound and the screenplay. The formal and historical elements of documentary, avant-garde and dramatic films will be addressed. The course will involve the screening and discussion of several complete feature films and shorts, as well as excerpts from others.
Title: FPA184-3 Sound
Program: Contemporary Arts
Faculty: Communications, Arts and Technology
Description: Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live
performance. Quantitative.
Title: GEOG100-3 Society, Space, Environment: Introducing Human Geography
Program: Geography
Faculty: Environment
Description: A survey of how humans shape their world, considered from spatial and environmental perspectives. Themes include population, culture, resources, livelihood, and cities. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Title: HIST102-3 Canada since Confederation
Program: History
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: A survey of Canadian history since 1867. Breadth-Humanities.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
Title: HIST204-3 The Social History of Canada
Program: History
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: A survey of major themes in Canadian social history from the arrival of
Europeans to the present day. Particular attention will be paid to the effects of gender, race and class on the experience to Canadians over time. Breadth-Humanities.
Prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade.
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Title: HSCI160-3 Global Perspectives on Health
Program: Health Sciences
Faculty: Health Sciences
Description: The primary aim of the course is to engage and inspire students about
the opportunities and challenges in global health. This is an overview of issues in global health from many different viewpoints and provides general understanding of factors/dynamics that affect the health of human populations and efforts to improve it. What is the difference
between the health of an individual and the health of a population, vulnerable populations, and global population? What’s the burden of disease and who shoulders the greatest proportion of it? What are the
determinants of health, what’s the role of culture, lifestyle, health beliefs, environmental factors, access to health services and other resources? The course will answer these and many other questions from the global perspective; it will also look at the changing pattern of
population health and diseases in the world and will discuss major challenges and emerging issues. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Title: IAT102-3 Graphic Design
Program: Interactive Arts and Technology
Faculty: Communication, Art and Technology
Description: Introduction to fundamental design principles for visual communication. Organized as a continual interplay of theory and practice, students will
examine historical, philosophical, perceptual and semiotic approaches to understanding graphic design, and will explore principles of form, such as structure and composition, hierarchy, form, color, space, scale,
typography, and legibility and readability through hands-on projects. Traditional time-based and interactive media forms will be compared and contrasted.
Title: IAT110-3 Graphic Design
Program: Interactive Arts and Technology
Faculty: Communication, Art and Technology
Description: Visual communication for art and design in digital media. Students learn the fundamentals of digital raster and vector image creation. Design
principles such as form, typography and colour theory as they apply to digital media will be taught. Students will have core projects in digital photography, magazine layout and kinetic typography. Primarily for non-SIAT majors; while SIAT majors may take the course, it does not count
for credit for SIAT degree requirements.
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Title: LING110-3 The Wonder of Words
Program: Linguistics
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: Study of the structure of words, the change of meaning of words, the change
in form of words. Examples from English, French and other languages. A general interest course open to all students. Breadth- Social Science.
Title: LING200-3 Introduction to the Description of English Grammar
Program: Linguistics
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: A practical overview of English grammar based on linguistic principles, for those designing basic knowledge of language structure, grammatical categories and grammatical analysis. This course is particularly suited for students interested in the teaching of English as a second language.
Breadth-Social Science
Title:
LING220-3 Introduction to Linguistics
Program: Linguistics
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: This class is an introductory study of how language works and the complexities of human language. The course focuses on the central
topics of modern linguistic science: Phonetics - the production, transmission, and perception of speech sounds, Phonology - the patterning of speech sounds, Morphology - word structure, Syntax -
sentence structure, and Semantics - meaning. Breadth-Social Science.
Title: MACM101-3 Discrete Mathematics I
Program: Mathematics and Computing Science
Faculty: Science
Description: This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics. The course will focus on establishing basic principles and motivate the relevance of those principles by providing examples of applications in computing
science. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Title: MATH100-3 Precalculus
Program: Mathematics
Faculty: Science
Description:
Designed to prepare students for first year Calculus courses. Topics include language and notation of mathematics; problem solving;
algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their
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Prerequisite:
graphs. MATH 100 may not be counted towards the mathematics minor, major or honors degree requirements. Students with a passing grade in MATH157 or MATH151 may not take this course for credit. Quantitative.
MAP test score (9-19) OR MATH099 with B+ minimum grade OR MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade.
Title: MATH151-3 Calculus I
Program: Mathematics
Faculty: Science
Description: Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry,
computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions; trigonometric functions; and inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem.
Applications of Differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, related rates, Newton's method. Antiderivatives and applications. Conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric curves. Quantitative.
Prerequisite: MAP test score (20 or above), MATH100 with B minimum grade, OR MATH101 & 103 with B minimum grade. Students with credit for
MATH157 may not take MATH151 for further credit.
Title: MATH157-3 Calculus for the Social Sciences I
Program: Mathematics
Faculty: Science
Description: Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include limits, growth rate and the derivative; logarithmic exponential and trigonometric functions and their application to
business, economics, optimization and approximation methods; functions of several variables. Quantitative.
Prerequisite: MAP Score (20 or above), MATH100 with C grade minimum, OR MATH101 & 103 with C grade minimum. Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
Title: MATH152-3 Calculus II
Program: Mathematics
Faculty: Science
Description: Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations.
Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series.
Prerequisite: MATH151 with a minimum C- grade or MATH157 with a minimum B grade.
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Title:
PHIL001-3 Critical Thinking
Program: Philosophy
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: An introduction to the evaluation of arguments as they are encountered
in everyday life. The central aim will be to sharpen skills of reasoning and argumentation by understanding how arguments work and learning to distinguish those which actually prove what they set out to show from those which do not. Quantitative.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
Title: PHYS140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics
Program: Engineering Science
Faculty: Science
Description: A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational
motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or equivalent. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Prerequisite MATH151 must precede or be taken concurrently.
Title: PHYS141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Program: Engineering Science
Faculty: Science
Description: A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied
physics. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Prerequisite PHYS140 with C-minimum grade and MATH152 must precede or be taken
concurrently.
Title: POL100-3 Introduction to Politics and Government
Program: Political Science
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for
both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. The course will explore the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent.
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Title: POL231-3 Comparative Politics
Program: Political Science
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: An introduction to political processes and structures in comparative
perspective. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade.
Title: POL241-3 Introduction to International Politics
Program: Political Science
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: Theory and practice of international politics, diplomacy, hot war, cold war, alliances and the role of leaders. Prerequisite: POL 100 or 101W or permission of department. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade.
Title: PSYC109W-3 Brain, Mind and Society
Program: Psychology
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: Introduces the student to issues in Psychology by surveying the research on brain and behaviour and the implications of this work for individuals and society. Beginning with neurons, this course explores the transition to human experience. Writing/Breadth-Science.
Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII classes.
Title: PSYC100-3 Introduction to Psychology I
Program: Psychology
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to
questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Title: PSYC102-3 Introduction to Psychology II
Program: Psychology
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. PSYC100 is strongly
recommended. Breadth-Social Sciences.
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Title: STAT203-3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
Program: Statistics
Faculty: Science / Arts & Social Sciences
Description: Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics.
Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Quantitative.
Title: WL102-3 Literature Across Cultures
Program: World Literature
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: In this course, we will consider the use of contemporary literary forms and genres in a survey of World Literature. Specifically, we will focus on narratives that feature Sub-worlds and Other worlds. These narrative
settings offer an interesting perspective on World Literature because they stretch and skew the boundaries of traditional narrative locations. We will begin with a discussion of the literary canon and basic elements of fiction. Then we will venture into the genre of drama and a study of social issues,
identity, the self and the other. Our discussion will move on to include texts from a wide variety of cultures and authors (from Asia, Africa and Europe, to the Americas). We will look at diverse literary ways of “othering”: the double, the absurd, and sub-worlds. Breadth-Humanities.
Title: WL201-3 East/ West
Program: World Literature
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Description: Explores the relationship between Eastern and Western narratives. The focus may include the mutual influence of Eastern and Western cultural traditions and modernities, the construction of the ‘East’ in the West and of
the ‘West’ in the East, theories of Orientalism and Occidentalism, and forms of East/West syncretism. Breadth-Humanities
Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & 204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105.
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ENROLMENT STEPS STEP 1: SET UP YOUR STUDENT PORTAL
The Student Portal is where you find all your information about classes and student life at FIC. You will need to access this website with a password and FIC
Student ID. What you need:
□ Yourself □ Your FIC Letter of Offer (if you have it) □ Your Passport □ Your Study Permit □ Your Address Details Getting Setup on FIC’s Portal: • Go to FIC’s Portal: http://learning.fraseric.ca
• Login with your details Username: Your FIC ID (e.g. ABCDD72) Password: Your Date of Birth (YYYYMMDD) • Complete the Information Screens Step 3: Selecting your Courses • Once in the Portal, Choose “Enrolment” from the top menu • Click “Accept” if you agree to the terms • Click on the courses in the timetable that you wish to study this semester. You should choose courses that are part of your program. If you have problems selecting courses, or cannot see courses that match your program, please email [email protected]. • Once you have finalized your subject selection, Click “Enrol”
If you see an enrolment confirmation,
you are now enrolled in those courses at FIC
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STEP 2: PICK UP YOUR STUDENT ID CARD Your Student ID card is your main source of identification at FIC and SFU. It will also allow you access to lots of resources at FIC and SFU. What you need: □ Yourself □ Your Passport □ Your SFU ID number How to get your ID Card: • Go to Maggie Benson Centre (MBC) Student Service’s Office.
• Bring your SFU ID number and passport with you. Your SFU ID number can
be found on your Student Portal Profile under “UNI ID.”
• The SFU officers will help you create your ID at the office.
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STEP 3: GET READY TO USE COMPUTERS AT FIC
You need an ID to access computers at FIC and SFU. This ID is called your
SFU Computing ID. With these instructions, you can create your SFU Computing ID and SFU Email Account
What you need: □ Yourself □ Your SFU ID Number □ Your Date of Birth Creating your SFU Computing ID:
• Go to SFU’s website: http://my.sfu.ca • Click on “Activate your SFU Computing ID” • Click “Account Activation” • Click “I Accept” • Enter your SFU ID and your Date of Birth then click Submit • Complete the questions (so you can recover a lost password) When you are finished, print the page showing your SFU Computing ID and SFU Email Account. You will use this computing ID to access the computer labs on campus and use the printer in the lab. Please use your personal SFU Computing ID to log on to the computers on
campus!
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COMPUTING AT FIC
FIC Info SFU Info
FIC ID __________________________ Example (ABCDD72) FIC Password ____________________
• Use your FIC ID and Password to
log onto the FIC portal. This has all your course information, course notes, timetable and many other features
• Use your FIC ID when identifying
yourself to FIC staff • The FIC portal will be your
primary point of contact for ALL your studies at FIC. You will be able to use this to communicate with your instructor and other FIC staff
FIC Useful Links
FIC Website http://www.fraseric.ca FIC Portal http://learning.fraseric.ca
SFU # ___________________________ Example (301043306) SFU COMPUTING ID ___________________________ Example (atc42) SFU Password _____________________ SFU Email ________________________ • Use your SFU ID and Password
to log onto any of the computers on the SFU campus.
• Use your SFU ID when using
any of SFU’s web services like http://go.sfu.ca and http://my.sfu.ca
• Use your SFU ID when
identifying yourself to SFU staff • Use this email as your primary
email for University communication
SFU Useful Links
SFU Website http://www.sfu.ca SFU Students http://go.sfu.ca SFU Students http://my.sfu.ca SFU Library http://www.lib.sfu.ca
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Fraser International College
Computing Facilities – Conditions of Use Computing Facilities are provided to facilitate and enhance the academic program of the College. Please use the facilities subject to these conditions which are designed to keep the computing equipment operating, the accommodation in good order, and generate a productive academic environment. These conditions apply to all College computer systems and all other computing systems that can be accessed via College networks. The authority to use College computing facilities normally expires at the end of each semester but may be extended. Authorized Users � Persons authorised to use College computing resources are:
� students enrolled in the College. � staff employed at the College. � other persons having special authorisation from the Managing Director or nominee.
Proof of Status � Your personal College identification card is proof of your enrolment status. Failure to provide the card when requested
by security and /or Computer operations staff may result in your being requested to leave. Students are strongly advised to carry the College identification card at all times when they are using computer laboratory facilities.
Use of Facilities � You may use only those facilities for which you have been authorised. � Facilities may only be used for the purpose for which they have been provided and not be used for other projects,
games, hobby computing, private or consulting work. � Facilities must not be wasted or consumed by inappropriate or irresponsible use. � You must not attempt to tamper with any facility in any way that might alter or impede its use by others. � You must not harass others including using computing facilities to send obscene, abusive, fraudulent, threatening or
unnecessary repetitive messages. Proper Conduct � Computer laboratories are work places. In the interest of other users noise should therefore be kept to a minimum. � Eating and drinking is not permitted in computer laboratories as spilt fluids can damage the equipment, particularly
keyboards and circuitry. � For safety reasons children are not permitted in computer laboratories. Data Security and Privacy � Passwords, when used must not be divulged to any other person. � You should take every reasonable precaution to ensure that your passwords, accounts and data are adequately
secured. � You must not attempt to find out another user’s password, nor to gain access to another user’s account. � Any computer account allocated to you is for your exclusive use. You must not allow another person to use it. � Regardless of the prevailing level of security, you must not access any data or software except that which belongs to
you or has been provided for your use. � You must not :
� Attempt to examine, disclose, copy, rename, delete or modify another user’s data without their express written permission.
� Attempt to recover deleted data that does not belong to you. � Attempt to subvert any restrictions imposed on your use of any facility.
Software Copyright Regulations � Software other than that already provided on the College computers must not be copied into the laboratory computers
without prior authorisation from the Managing Director. � Software provided for use in laboratories must not be copied from computers without prior authorisation from the
Managing Director.
Breaches of Conditions
� Failure to adhere to the above conditions will be considered an act of grave misconduct and cancellation of enrolment may result.
� Breaches that involve security and/or access violations may be referred to the relevant authorities. Authorised by
Bev Hudson
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ENROLMENT FAQs
ALC
Students with IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing bands, minimum 5.5
in Listening and Speaking bands) or equivalent are exempt from the Academic
Literacy Course.
ACADEMIC SUBJECT
An academic subject is a subject that counts for credit at SFU. For example,
ENGL101 is an academic subject. MMT100 is not an academic subject.
COMPUTING ID
At FIC, you need to have access to internet and computers. Your computing ID
helps you log onto computers on campus. You can find instructions on how to get a
computing ID in this guide.
COREQUISITES
The following courses have co-requisites (may only be taken at the same time)
ENSC105, ENSC106 PHYS140, MATH151 (unless this course has already been completed) PHYS 141, MATH152 (unless this course has already been completed)
COURSE REPEAT POLICY
A student may repeat a course no more than three times at FIC. Please note that different programs have different policies. Please see specific policies below:
Program Policy Result of Failure
Cornerstone
Program
Students who fail the Cornerstone Program may re-take the course up to 1 time.
Inability to complete the program within two semesters will result in termination of studies from FIC.
Integrated
Program
Students who fail the Integrated Program may re-take the
course up to 1 time.
Students who fail the English program twice will be required to withdraw.
Business
Program
Students will only be allowed to
repeat a maximum of 2 of the 8 required courses for admission.
If you have attempted more than two
repeats, your best two repeats will be used to calculate your Business admission average.
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ENGLISH BASICS TUTORIAL
One one-hour session is provided on a weekly basis. Each session consists of a short lesson focusing on a specific area of grammar or sentence structure. A priority is placed on those areas of the English language which commonly cause problems in students’ writing.
ENROLMENT TIME
Enrolment time is the time you are assigned to enroll in classes. Click on
“Enrolment” on the student portal. Your enrolment time should be posted there
about a week before enrolment begins.
ENROLMENT
Enrolment means to sign up for classes. Enrolment is open until the Friday of the
first week of classes. After that, it is no longer possible to sign up for new classes or
change your class.
FIC ID Number
Your FIC ID number is the number that we use to identify you at FIC. You can find
your FIC ID number on your FIC Letter of Offer.
Integrated Learning Skills (ILS)
ILS is a course designed to help you adjust to university life and life in Canada. All
students entering into UTPII must enrol in this free non-credit course. Students
enrolled in ILS must maintain a minimum 80% attendance level as well as
satisfactorily complete all assignments in order to pass ILS. Students who do not
pass ILS will only be allowed to repeat it once and will be subject to a $500.00 fee
for the course. Students who do not pass ILS are not eligible to transfer to SFU.
Cornerstone and UTPI students are exempt from this course.
Math Assessment Test (MAP) TEST
Every student has to take the MAP test to take Math at FIC. This test will assess
your math knowledge and place you in the appropriate course for your math level.
MATH ENROLMENT POLICY
Students in UTPI or UTPII are not allowed to take more than one Math class per
semester.
MATH MASTERY TUTORIALS (MMT)
Sessions designed to allow students to ask specific questions regarding their homework for MATH100 or MATH157 and study in a structured environment. These
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sessions are monitored by a qualified FIC instructor and can be added to the timetable or used as drop in sessions.
MMT100 POLICY
Enrolment is by invitation only and is determined by MATH100 preparedness and results. Students should not select unless MMT100 is a condition of enrolment.
PREREQUISITES
The following courses have prerequisites:
Course Pre-requisite Grade BUS251 9 credits of UTPII courses 9 credits with no grade less
than a C- CMPT128 CMPT120 C- ECON260 ECON1034 C- ENGL101/105 9 credits of UTPII courses C- ENSC106 9 credits of UTPII courses D HIST204 HIST102/WL102 C- MATH100 MAP test score
Or
MATH099 OR MATH101/103
9-19
B+ C
MATH151 MAP test score Or MATH100 Or
MATH101 MATH103
20 or above B
B B
MATH152 MATH151
or MATH157
C-
B
MATH157 MAP
MATH100 Or MATH101 and 103
20 or above
C C
POL231/241 POL100 C- PHYS141 PHYS140 C- PSYC109 9 credits of UTPII courses C-
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REDUCED COURSE LOAD POLICY
A full course load is 4 academic courses per semester. A minimum course load is 3 courses. Students who have completed the requirements for their program may be eligible to drop below the minimum course load to 2 courses. You must complete the Course Drop Form wks 3-13 and see a Student Advisor to drop below the minimum course load. Please note that application for a reduced course load does not automatically guarantee it will be granted.
SFU EMAIL AND FIC EMAIL
At FIC, you have a SFU email address and FIC Email Address. You can access your
FIC email through the Student Portal.
SFU ID NUMBER
Your SFU ID number is your main identification at FIC and SFU. You will use it to
apply to SFU. To find out your number, go to the Student Portal. Under “Student
Profile” you will see all of your details. Under UNI ID, you will see a nine digit
number. This is your SFU ID number.
WRITING COURSE POLICY
No student can enrol in more than one English or Writing course in one semester,
except with prior approval. No student may be enrolled in English until they have
completed three UTPII classes.
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WQB REQUIREMENTS
All SFU undergraduate students are required to complete at least
• 6 units in designated Writing (W) and,
• 6 units in courses designated Quantitative (Q), and
• 18 units in designated Breadth courses distributed among the
• Humanities (B-Hum), Social Sciences (B-Soc) and Sciences (B-Sci).
The following lists the WQB designations. Some courses have more than one
designation and may fulfill both requirements. Please see a faculty advisor once
you have transferred to SFU to ensure your course planning is accurate for
timely graduation:
WRITING (W) COURSES – WRITING INTENSIVE
ENGL101-3 Introduction to Fiction (B-Hum) ENGL105-3 Introduction to Issues in Literature and Culture (B-Hum) PSYC099-3 Brain, Mind and Society (B-Sci)
QUANTITATIVE (Q) COURSES
BUS251-3 Financial Accounting I
CMPT120-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (B-Sci)
CMPT128-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II
CMPT150-3 Introduction to Computer Design
ECON103-4 Principles of Microeconomics (B-Soc)
ECON105-4 Principles of Macroeconomics (B-Soc)
ECON260-3 Environmental Economics
FPA184-3 Sound
MACM101-3 Discrete Mathematics I (B-Sci)
MATH100-3 Precalculus
MATH151-3 Calculus I
MATH152-3 Calculus II
MATH157-3 Calculus for the Social Sciences I
PHIL001-3 Critical Thinking
PHYS140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics & Modern Physics (B-Sci)
PHYS141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity & Magnetism (B-Sci)
STAT203-3 Intro to Statistics for the Social Sciences
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BREADTH (B) COURSES
Students must take 6 units each of Humanities (B-Hum), Social Sciences (B-Soc),
and Science (B-Sci).
HUMANITIES: (B-HUM)
ENGL101-3 Introduction to Fiction (W)
ENGL105-3 Introduction to Issues in Literature and Culture (W)
FNST101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
HIST102-3 Canada since Confederation
HIST204-3 The Social History of Canada
WL102-3 Literature Across Cultures
WL201-3 East/West
SCIENCE: (B-SCI)
BISC100-4 Introduction to Biology
CMPT120-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (Q)
BPK140-3 Contemporary Health Issues
MACM101-3 Discrete Mathematics I (Q)
PHYS140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics (Q)
PHYS141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity & Magnetism (Q)
PSYC109-3 Brain, Mind and Society (W)
SOCIAL SCIENCES: (B-SOC)
CMNS110-3 Introduction to Communication Studies
CRIM101-3 Introduction to Criminology
CRIM135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice
Perspective
ECON103-4 Principles of Microeconomics (Q)
ECON105-4 Principles of Macroeconomics (Q)
GEOG100-3 Society, Space, Environment: Introducing Human Geography
HSCI160-3 Global Perspectives on Health
LING110-3 Wonder of Words *
LING220-3 Introduction to Linguistics
POL100-3 Introduction to Politics and Government
POL231-3 Comparative Politics
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POL241-3 Introduction to International Politics
PSYC100-3 Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC102-3 Introduction to Psychology II
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q, or B credits.
*Note: Students who have taken LING110 in 200903 or prior will NOT receive B-
Soc designation.
For more information, please refer to SFU website:
http://www.sfu.ca/ugcr/For_Students/WQB_Requirements/