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ENROLMENT- SUMMER 2016

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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]

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.

mailto:[email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SEMESTER AND EXAMINATION DATES ............................................... 4

SUMMER SEMESTER (201602) 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 .......................... 19

ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSE SELECTIONS (MECHATRONICS) .............................................................................................. 20

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT (BA) COURSE SELECTIONS ... 22

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT (BSC) COURSE SELECTIONS 24

HEALTH SCIENCES (BA) COURSE SELECTIONS .......................... 26

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE COURSE SELECTIONS ............. 28

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................... 31

ENROLMENT STEPS ........................................................................................... 51

ENROLMENT FAQS ............................................................................................. 56

WQB REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 60

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FRASER INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Semester and Examination Dates

2016 Academic Year

Summer Semester (201602)

6 May (Fri) Orientation (for new students)

9 May (Mon) Summer Term classes commence

20 July (Wed) Tuition Deadline for Fall

8 August (Mon) Classes end

August 10 (Wed) Examination period begins

19 August (Fri) Examination period ends

20 August (Sat) Inter Semester Break begins

60 Fall Semester (201603)

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2 September (Fri) Orientation (for new students)

6 September (Tues) Fall Term classes commence

16 Nov (Wed) Tuition Deadline for Spring

5 December (Mon) Classes end

7 December (Wed) Examination period begins

18 December (Sun) Examination period ends

19 December (Mon) Inter Semester Break begins.

Spring Semester (201701)

5 January (Thurs) Orientation (for new students)

9 January (Mon) Spring Term classes commence

15 March (Wed) Tuition Deadline for Summer

7 April (Fri) Classes end

11 April(Tues) Examination period begins

20 April (Thu) Examination period ends

21 April (Fri) Inter Semester Break begins

Semester & Examination dates are subject to change without notice.

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Summer (201602) Calendar

2 - May 3 4 5 6 - Orientation

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WEEK 1 9-Classes Start

10 11 12 13 14 15

WEEK 2 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

WEEK 3 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

WEEK 4 30 31 1 - June 2 3 4 Last Day to

Drop Classes

with Refund

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WEEK 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

WEEK 6 13 14 15 16 17 18 Last Day to

Drop Classes no

Refund

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WEEK 7 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

WEEK 8 27 28 29 30 1 - July 2 3

WEEK 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WEEK 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

WEEK 11 18 19 20 – Tuition Deadline for Fall

21 22 23 24

WEEK 12 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

WEEK 13 1 - August 2 3 4 5 6 7

WEEK 14 8 9 10 – Examination period begins

11 12 13 14

WEEK 15 15 16 17 18 19– Exam Period Ends

20– Semester Break Begins

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WEEK 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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. Students need a grade of D or better in 8 subjects and a GPA of 2.5 to progress to Stage 2:

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 suggested class combinations are outlined below. BOLDED RED COURSES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

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

Highly Recommended

ESR100 ESR100 COM001

IUW100 IUW100 ESR100

MATH099 MATH101 IUW100

UNI101 MATH103 MATH101

UNI101 MATH103

UNI101

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

CNST101 – Cornerstone Academic Program

CNQS101- 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. If a student is required to only retake CNQS there is a $500.00 fee

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

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.

*Students may be required to take ALC099 if they do not achieve the required results in INTG100.

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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.

To progress to SFU, students must complete 10 classes minimum and achieve a 2.5 CGPA.

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: WL102; or HIST102; or ENGL101; or ENGL105

LING110 – The Wonder of Words LING200 – Introduction to the Description of English Grammar

LING220 – Introduction to Linguistics PHIL105 – Critical Thinking (Q) (Formerly PHIL001) POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government

POL231 – Comparative Politics Prerequisite: POL100 with D minimum grade

POL241 – Introduction to International Politics Prerequisite: POL100 with D 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 (W)

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WL201 – East/West Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102; or ENGL101; or ENGL105

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 BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations

Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes

CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies CMNS130 – Communication and Social Change

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.*


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)



grade, or MATH101 & 103 with C minimum grade; Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.

PHIL105 – Critical Thinking (Q) (Formerly PHIL001)

BUS251 – Financial Accounting (Q) Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes with

no grade less than a C-

Choose two (2) courses from the following list:

BUS200 – Business Fundamentals BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations

Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes BUS237 – Information Systems in Business

ELECTIVE COURSES: BISC100 – Introduction to Biology

CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies CMNS130 – Communication and Social Change

CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective


FNST101- The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation HIST204 – The Social History of Canada

Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102; or ENGL101; or ENGL105

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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 D grade minimum


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 (W) 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 new courses including one new W and one new 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.

Recommended Course Selection Order for Business Administration

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

ILS ALC (if required) MATH100/157 ECON105 BUS200/PHIL105/Elective

ENGL101/105 MATH157/Elective PHIL105/BUS200/BUS237/ BUS272 ECON103

BUS200/BUS237/PHIL105/ BUS272 Elective BUS251

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 – Communication and Social Change FPA135** – Introduction to Cinema (effective Fall 2014) IAT102 – Graphic Design

IAT110 – Visual Communication Design

Choose one (1) of: ENGL101 – Introduction to Fiction (W)


ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture (W) Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes


RECOMMENDED COURSE

FPA149 (formerly 184) – 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

BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations

Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (Q)


Justice Perspective



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FNST101- The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation

HIST204 – The Social History of Canada Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102; or ENGL101; or NGL105

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 (26 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





Prerequisite: POL100 with D minimum grade POL241 – Introduction to International Politics

Prerequisite: POL100 with D 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 (W) 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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BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS DOUBLE MINOR

PROGRAM

To transfer into the Double Minor Program in the Faculty of Communications, Arts, and Technology, and Beedie School of Business 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. Please note the Business Minor cannot be changed into a major at SFU.



REQUIRED COURSES CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies

CMNS130 – Communication and Social Change FPA135 – Introduction to Cinema (effective Fall 2014)

IAT102 – Graphic Design IAT110 – Visual Communication Design ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q)

BUS251 – Financial Accounting (Q) Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes with

no grade less than a C-

Choose two (2) courses from the following list: BUS200 – Business Fundamentals BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations

Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes BUS237 – Information Systems in Business

Choose one (1) 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 ELECTIVE COURSES (At least one Q with a C- or better):


BUS251 – Financial Accounting (Q) Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes

BUS272 – Behaviour in Organizations

Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes CMPT120 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I (Q)

CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology

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CRIM135 – Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective



FNST101- The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples

FPA149– Sound (Q HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation

HIST204 – The Social History of Canada Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102; or ENGL101; or NGL105

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)






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. PHIL105 – Critical Thinking (Q) (Formerly PHIL001)




PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (Q)


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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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*.

Please note CMPT130 and CMPT135 cannot be taken in the first semester of study.

REQUIRED COURSES: MACM101 – Discrete Mathematics I (Q)




Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade or MATH157 with B minimum grade

CMPT130- Introduction to Computer Programming I (Q) Prerequisite: Students must qualify for MATH151 (B in MATH100 or

MAP test score of 26 or above.)

ENGL101 – Intro to Fiction (W) OR ENGL105 – Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture (W)

Prerequisite: Open to students who have passed 3 UTPII Classes CMPT135- Introduction to Computer Programming II (Q) Prerequisite: CMPT130 with a grade of C-

ELECTIVE COURSES:

BISC100 – Introduction to Biology CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies CMNS130 – Communication and Social Change


Justice Perspective ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q)



Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105 BPK140 – Contemporary Health Issues

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LING110 – The Wonder of Words LING200 – Introduction to the Description of English Grammar

LING220 – Introduction to Linguistics MATH232- Applied Linear Algebra (Q)

Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade or MATH157 with B or MACM101 with a minimum B minimum grade



Prerequisite: POL100 with C- grade minimum POL241 – Introduction to International Politics

Prerequisite: POL100 with C- minimum grade


PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II WL102 – Literature Across Cultures (W)

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.

Recommended Course Selection Order for Computing Science

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

ILS ALC (if required) Elective MATH151 Elective

CMPT130 MATH152 MACM101

CMPT135 ENGL101/105 Elective

Available substitutions for required courses: (for students prior to September 2015)

CMPT130 can be replaced with CMPT120

CMPT135 can be replaced with CMPT128 Elective can be replaced with CMPT150

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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:

CMPT130 – Introduction to Computer Programming I (Q) Prerequisite: Students must qualify for MATH151 (B in MATH100 or

MAP test score of 26 or above.) CMPT135 – Intro to Computer Programming II (Q)

Prerequisite: CMPT130 with C- grade

ENSC105 – Process, Form, and Convention in Professional Genres (W) Corequisite: ENSC100

ENSC100 – Applied Science, Technology and Society Corequisite: ENSC105

MATH151 – Calculus I (Q)

Prerequisite: MAP test score (26 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

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CRIM101 – Introduction to Criminology ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q) (recommended Biomed Eng)

ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q) (highly recommended Eng Phys, Systems, Electronics and Computer ENG)

ENSC180- Introduction to Engineering Analysis (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade. Corequisite: MATH152 and MATH232

GEOG100- Society, Space and Environment HIST102 – Canada Since Confederation

MATH232- Applied Linear Algebra (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade or MATH157 with B or MACM101 with a minimum B minimum grade

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 new courses including one new W and one new 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:

CMPT130 – Introduction to Computer Programming I (Q)

Prerequisite: Students must qualify for MATH151 (B in MATH100 or MAP test score of 26 or above.)

CMPT135 – Intro to Computer Programming II (Q)

Prerequisite: CMPT130 with C- grade ENSC105 – Process, Form, and Convention in Professional Genres (W)

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Corequisite: ENSC106 ENSC100 – Applied Science, Technology and Society

Corequisite: ENSC105

MATH151 – Calculus I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP test score (26 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 CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies ECON105 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Q)

ACCEPTED ELECTIVE COURSES:

BISC100 – Introduction to Biology ECON103 – Principles of Microeconomics (Q)

ENSC180- Introduction to Engineering Analysis (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade. Corequisite: MATH152 and MATH232

MATH232- Applied Linear Algebra (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade or MATH157 with B or

MACM101 with a minimum B minimum grade *For readmission to the engineering pathway, students must take a minimum of three new courses including one new W and one new 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.

Available substitutions for required courses: (for students prior to September 2015)



*** Students who need to take MATH100 to qualify for engineering courses may use the course for credit

towards degree completion but it does not count towards the ten courses at FIC for transfer. It will be

calculated into your transfer GPA.

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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.



SFU Admissions GPA will be determined by 10 courses: program requirements and elective courses. Students need a 2.5 average for these

10 classes.

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)




Choose five (5) courses from the following list including one ‘Q’ course:


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


Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102; or ENGL101; or ENGL105 HSCI160 – Global Perspectives on Health

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MACM101 – Discrete Mathematics (Q) MATH100 – Precalculus (Q)


MATH151 – Calculus I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP test score (26 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.


Prerequisite: POL100 with D minimum grade POL241 – Introduction to International Politics



ELECTIVE COURSES: Choose two (2) courses from the following list:


CMNS130 – Communication and Social Change PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II STAT203 – Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (Q)


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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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.

SFU Admissions GPA will be determined by 10 courses: program

requirements and elective courses. Students need a 2.5 average for these 10 classes.



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 (26 or above), MATH100 with B minimum


MATH152 – Calculus II (Q) Prerequisite: MATH151 with C- minimum grade OR MATH157 with B Minimum grade

One of: ENGL101 – Introduction to Fiction (W)




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

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Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102; or ENGL101; or ENGL105 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



POL100 – Introduction to Politics and Government





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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.



REQUIRED COURSES:

PSYC109 – Brain, Mind & Society (W)


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:



MATH100 – Precalculus (Q)


MATH151 – Calculus I (Q) Prerequisite: MAP test score (26 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)


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


prerequisite: HIST102 or WL102 with C- grade


Prerequisite: WL102; or HIST102 & HIST204; or ENGL101; or ENGL105 Group III:



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


POL241 – Introduction to International Politics

Prerequisite: POL100 with D minimum grade PSYC100 – Introduction to Psychology I

PSYC102 – Introduction to Psychology II


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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) 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)

C. 36 units in Arts which shall include • 6 units in the Social Sciences

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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)

PHIL105 – Critical Thinking (3 units) (Formerly PHIL001) WL102 – Literature Across Cultures (W) (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 – Communication and Social Change(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


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


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


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


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


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


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.


Title: IUW100 - Introduction to University Writing


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.


Title: MTH099 - Beginning with Algebra


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


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


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


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.


Title: UNI101 – Introduction to University Life


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


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.

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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,

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)


Title: BUS200-3 Business Fundamentals

Program: Business Administration

Faculty: Business Administration

Description: This introductory course will explore the fundamentals of modern business

and organizational management. Working with case studies, students will

build upon the basics of revenue, profits, contribution and costs, as well as

integrate advanced aspects of business models, innovation, competitive

advantage, core competence and strategic analysis.

Title: BUS251-3 Financial Accounting I



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



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)

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BUS272-3 Behavior in Organizations



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.

Title: CMNS130-3 Communication and Social Change

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


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.

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Title: CMPT128 – Introduction to Computing Science & Programming for Engineers (Q)



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: This course is no longer offered at FIC.

Title: CMPT130-3 Introduction to Computer Programming I



Description: An introduction to computing science and computer programming, using a

systems oriented language, such as C or C++. This course introduces basic

computing science concepts. Topics will include: elementary data types,

control structures, functions, arrays and strings, fundamental algorithms,

computer organization and memory management. Students with credit for

CMPT 102, 120, 126, or 128 may not take this course for further credit.

Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151,

154, or 157). Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Prerequisite Students must qualify for MATH151 (B in MATH100 or MAP test score of 26

or above).

Title: CMPT135 – Introduction to Computer Programming II(Q)



Description:

A second course in systems-oriented programming and computing science

that builds upon the foundation set in CMPT 130 using a systems-oriented

language such as C or C++. Topics: a review of the basic elements of

programming; introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP);

techniques for designing and testing programs; use and implementation of

elementary data structures and algorithms; introduction to embedded

systems programming. Students with credit for CMPT 125, 126, or 128 may

not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: CMPT 130. Quantitative.

Prerequisite: CMPT130 with C- grade.

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Title: CMPT150-3 Introduction to Computer Design



Description: Digital design concepts are presented in such a way that students will learn

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.

Prerequisite: This course is no longer offered at FIC.

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.

Title: CRIM101-3 Introduction to Criminology

Program: Criminology


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.


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Also examines the process of law reform in Canada. Breadth-Social

Sciences.

Prerequisite: FIC direct entry equivalent; CRIM101 recommended.

Title: ECON103-4 Principles of Microeconomics

Program: Economics


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


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: ECON260-3 Environmental Economics

Program: Economics


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


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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Title: ENGL105W-3 Intro to Issues in Literature & Culture

Program: English


Description: An introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field,

with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media.

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: ENSC100-3 Applied Science, Technology and Society



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: ENSC180-3 Introduction to Engineering Analysis



Description: Introduction to MATLAB and its use in engineering. Implementation,

verification, and analysis of various engineering algorithms used in signal

and image processing, robotics, communications engineering.

Prerequisite MATH 151 with a grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 152 and MATH 232.

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Title: FNST101-3 The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples

Program: 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

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: FPA149-3 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.

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Title: HIST102-3 Canada since Confederation

Program: History


Description: A survey of Canadian history since 1867. Breadth-Humanities.


Title: HIST204-3 The Social History of Canada

Program: History


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: WL102; or HIST102 or ENGL101; or ENGL105

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.

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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 Visual Communication 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.

Title: LING110-3 The Wonder of Words

Program: Linguistics


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



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

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Title: LING220-3 Introduction to Linguistics



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:

Prerequisite:

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

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.

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Title: MATH151-3 Calculus I


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 (26 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


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


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: MATH232-3 Applied Linear Algebra


Faculty: Science

Description: Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Introduction to vector spaces

and linear transformations and bases. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues

and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality;

least squares problems. An emphasis on applications involving matrix

and vector calculations. Students with credit for MATH 240 make not

take this course for further credit.

Prerequisite: MATH151 with a minimum C- grade or MATH157 or MACM101 with a

minimum B grade.

Title:

PHIL105-Critical Thinking

Program: Philosophy


Description: (Formerly PHIL001) 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.


Title: PHYS140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics


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.

https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2015/spring/courses/math/240.html

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Title: PHYS141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism


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


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.


Title:

POL231-3 Comparative Politics



Description: An introduction to political processes and structures in comparative

perspective. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Prerequisite: POL100 with D minimum grade.

Title: POL241-3 Introduction to International Politics



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 D minimum grade.

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Title: PSYC109W-3 Brain, Mind and Society

Program: Psychology


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


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


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.

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.

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Title: WL102W-3 Literature Across Cultures

Program: World Literature


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 and W- Writing.

Title: WL201-3 East/ West

Program: World Literature


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

http://learning.fraseric.ca/

mailto:[email protected]

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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!

http://my.sfu.ca/

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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

http://www.fraseric.ca/

http://learning.fraseric.ca/

http://go.sfu.ca/

http://my.sfu.ca/

http://www.sfu.ca/

http://go.sfu.ca/

http://my.sfu.ca/

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.

CGPA

Cumulative Grade Point Average: numerical average of all terms completed.

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.

EXAM ACCOMODATION

FIC will provide exam accommodation for students who have special requirements

for taking their exams. Students must provide official documentation from an

approved health provider like SFU Health and Counselling that specifically states

what accommodation is needed (IE: extra time, separate room, etc.). Students can

submit their exam accommodation documentation to Student Advisors. During Final

Exam period, students must submit their exam accommodation documentation 72

hours before their exam to write on their final exam date.

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.

GPA

Grade Point Average: numerical average for classes.

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

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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.

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- BUS272

CMPT130 Must qualify for MATH151

MAP Test

MATH100 with B grade

26 or above

CMPT135 CMPT130 C- CMPT135 CMPT130 C-

ECON260 ECON1034 C- ENGL101/105 9 credits of UTPII courses C- ENSC100 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

26 or above

B

B

B MATH152 MATH151

or

MATH157

C-

B MATH157 MAP

MATH100

Or

MATH101 and 103

20 or above

C

C MATH232 MATH151

Or

MATH157

Or

C-

B

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MACM101 B

POL231/241 POL100 D PHYS141 PHYS140 C- PSYC109 9 credits of UTPII courses C-

UTP 2 REDUCED COURSE LOAD POLICY

A full course load is 4 academic courses per semester. A minimum course load is 3

courses. Students must take the minimum course load two out of every three

semesters. 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.

REDUCED COURSE LOAD POLICY- Stage 1

A full course load is 4 academic courses per semester. Students must take this

course load two out of every three semesters. Students who have completed the

requirements for their program may be eligible to drop below the minimum course

load but must see an advisor. 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- update

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)

PSYC109-3 Brain, Mind and Society (B-Sci) WL102-3 Literature Across Cultures

QUANTITATIVE (Q) COURSES

BUS251-3 Financial Accounting I

CMPT120-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (B-Sci)

ECON103-4 Principles of Microeconomics (B-Soc)

ECON105-4 Principles of Macroeconomics (B-Soc)

ECON260-3 Environmental Economics

FPA149-3 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

PHIL105-3 Critical Thinking (formerly PHIL001)

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

POL241-3 Introduction to International Politics

PSYC100-3 Introduction to Psychology I

PSYC102-3 Introduction to Psychology II

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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/

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