Probability and Statistics for Science & Engineering

Introduction to descriptive statistics, laws of probability, distributions of continuous and discrete random variables, inferential statistics, correlation and linear regression. This course rigorously develops statistical theory and is intended for those students who will continue on in applied disciplines or wish to pursue more statistics courses.

Calculus III

This course extends the theory of differential and integral calculus to functions of many variables. Topics include the study and application of vectors, quadric surfaces, vector functions, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.

Introduction to Differential Equations

This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations. Topics include the solution of first- and higher order differential equations, power series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear and non-linear systems and applications.

Calculus IV

This is a course in vector calculus that applies calculus to vector functions of a single variable as well as to scalar and vector fields. Topics include vector algebra, vector-valued functions, scalar and vector fields, gradient, divergence, curl, line, surface and volume integrals, the divergence theorem as well as the theorems of Green and Stokes.

Introduction to Numerical Analysis

This course is an introduction to methods and algorithms for finding approximate numerical solutions to problems in science and engineering. Topics include number systems and errors, solution of nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, interpolation and approximation, differentiation and integration, and initial value problems. This course involves the use of a numerical software package and/or a programming language.

Mathematics-Numeracy Level

This course is designed to help students learn basic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Skills addressed will include the algorithms for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; counting, naming and writing numbers; estimating, comparing and measuring; solving word problems; making change.

Mathematics – Fundamental Level

This course is designed to help students develop and consolidate skills in the arithmetic of whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percents, focusing on the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. As well, students will develop the ability to use appropriate strategies in applying arithmetic to the solution of practical problems, including specific use of proportion as a technique. Other topics include metric measurement, and perimeter, area and volume of simple, common geometric figures and forms.

Mathematics I

This course is an introduction to algebra and geometry and is designed for students with no previous experience in algebra. Topics include operations with rational numbers, measurement (including perimeter, area, and volume), linear equations and graphing, powers, roots, polynomials, and trigonometry.

Mathematics II

The course deals with a variety of topics in algebra and analytic geometry including number and number operations, roots and powers; integer and rational exponents; monomial and polynomial operations, factoring ; operations with rational expressions; equation-solving and problems leading to linear, quadratic and rational equations; graphs of linear equations, systems of linear equations solved by substitution or elimination; the graphing and analysis of linear and quadratic equations, and trigonometry.

Mathematics III

This course covers topics in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra - including relations and functions - and meets the requirement for a B.C. Precalculus 11 equivalent. It is designed for students who plan to take further courses in mathematics for College/University credit.

Set for Stats

This course is designed as a refresher of the mathematics skills necessary for success in introductory statistics courses at Douglas College. Students will regain familiarity with the arithmetic operations and algebraic processes previously studied in high school math classes. Topics include arithmetic, algebra, linear equations, and probability.

Concepts for Practice

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a theoretical framework for practice. Students will be introduced to the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice as a Health Care Assistant.

The course focuses on concepts of caring and person-centered care, basic human needs and human development, and family as they relate to health and healing. Students will also be introduced to a problem-solving model that will be critical to their practice.

Lifestyle and Introduction to Practice

This course introduces students to a holistic concept of health and the components of a health-enhancing lifestyle. Students will be invited to reflect on their own experience of health, recognizing challenges and resources that can impact lifestyle choices.

Students will be introduced to a model that can be applied in other courses to understand the multi-faceted aspects of health and healing. Students will be introduced to the role of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) within the British Columbia health care system. Students will be introduced to the health care team and the roles and functions of HCAs within the team. Students will also have opportunities to develop self-reflective skills required for competent practice and will be introduced to effective job-finding approaches.

Interpersonal Communications

This course focuses on the development of self-awareness, deeper understanding of others, and effective interpersonal communication skills for a variety of caregiving contexts. Students will build awareness of the impact of their communication choices and patterns. Opportunities will be provided to develop and apply communication techniques that demonstrate respect, personal awareness, and active listening. The course also explores culture and diversity in relation to health and healing.

Common Health Challenges I

This course introduces students to the normal structure and function of the human body, including typical physiological changes associated with aging. Students will explore common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. The course also emphasizes the integration of person-centered practice when supporting individuals experiencing common health challenges.

Personal Care & Assistance I

This practical course offers students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) role. The course comprises classroom and supervised laboratory experiences. The student will integrate theory from other courses to develop caregiver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of clients in community and facility contexts.

Applied Practice Experience I

This supervised clinical practice experience provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses in the program with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. Opportunity will be provided for students to gain expertise and confidence with the role of the Health Care Assistant within a complex care facility.

Common Health CHallenges II

This course builds on MHPS 1140: Common Health Challenges I. The students will explore common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. Students will also be encouraged to explore person-centered practice as it relates to the common challenges to health including and, in particular, to end-of-life care.

Cognitive and Mental Health Challenges

This course builds on content from other courses to help students explore concepts and caregiving approaches that support effective work with individuals experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges. The emphasis is on supporting clients with dementia, understanding responsive behaviours, and identifying person-centered intervention and care strategies.

Personal Care & Assistance II

This course builds on MHPS 1150: Personal Care and Assistance I. This practical course provides students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the scope of the HCA role. The course includes in-class and supervised laboratory experiences. Students will apply prior theory to develop caregiver skills that support and promote client comfort, safety, independence, and quality of life in both community and care-facility settings.

Applied Practice Experience II

This course builds on MHPS 1160: Applied Practice Experience I. This supervised practice experience provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses in the program will working with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. Opportunities will be provided for students to gain expertise in and confidence with the role of the HCA within a complex care facility.

Applied Practice Experience III

This course builds on MHPS 1160: Applied Practice Experience I and MHPS 1200: Applied Practice Experience II. This practice course provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses while working with individuals and families in a community setting. A portion of this clinical experience will be devoted to working with individuals living with dementia. Students will become more familiar with the role of the Health Care Assistant within a home support agency, assisted living facility, or group home. Students will be prepared for employment in these settings. It is essential that students understand the philosophy of community care settings and the importance of client choice and independence.

Foundations in Health

This course examines the students’ personal understanding of health and relationships in the context of individuals, families, and groups. Students will develop a theoretical framework for practice. The course will focus on concepts of caring and client-centred care; basic human needs and human development; and family, culture, and diversity as they relate to health and healing. Students will be introduced to personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of their role.

This course includes class and supervised laboratory experiences which assist the students to integrate theory from other courses to develop caregiver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts.

Introduction to Mental Health

This course introduces foundational perspectives and current legislation relevant to mental health practice. Historical beliefs and approaches to mental illness will be presented. The focus of the course is to provide theory on current best practices in mental health care and treatment. Legal and ethical issues related to individuals, families, and populations experiencing mental health challenges will be presented, including an introduction to ethical decision-making frameworks for managing practice related ethical dilemmas.

Common Mental Health Disorders

The course will introduce the learner to the theoretical underpinnings relevant to Mental Health and Substance Use Work. Concepts related to common mental health challenges, including neurobiology, DSM categories, behavioural manifestations of various mental health disorders (such as addictions and substance use disorders), and treatment modalities will be presented. Assessment tools and intervention techniques will also be discussed.

Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health

The focus of this course is to prepare students to develop therapeutic relationships using communication skills such as empathy, warmth, genuineness, caring confrontation, and immediacy. Assessment, communication, and motivational interviewing skills will be discussed as they relate to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and leadership skills are also presented. Group therapy and stress management theories and techniques will be discussed. Therapeutic use of self, self-awareness, and trauma informed approaches as critical elements of developing therapeutic relationships are the foci of this course. Students will practise communication skills with actors in communication labs.

Practicum Experience 1

This course introduces students to the mental health and substance use clinical practice setting. Learning opportunities will encourage students to use all the concepts and therapeutic communication skills they have learned thus far in the program to assist the individuals with mental health and substance use disorders to maximize their independence. Students will begin to recognize the importance of the mental health and substance use worker and the role they play as part of the community health team. Students will recognize Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) principles and how they apply to the client’s recovery. Emphasis will be on strengthening students’ communication techniques when working with clients in the mental health and substance use setting.

Recovery in Mental Health

This course will focus on the concepts and domains of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) as they relate to the principles of the Recovery Model of mental health and substance use care. Mission statements, philosophies, values, and beliefs of various agencies will be discussed. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs will be discussed in relation to the prioritization of needs in providing care.

Medication Management

This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills to safely administer and manage medications for their clients in mental health and substance use settings. The course comprises class and supervised laboratory experiences. The students will integrate theory from other courses to develop caregiver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of clients in community and facility contexts.

Professional Practice

This course prepares the learner to be a successful employee in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on the need for self-care. Utilizing practices related to stress management will be explored. Self-awareness with responsibilities and obligations as a professional for promoting excellence in practice, critical self-reflection, and the philosophy of lifelong learning will be included.

Mental Health and Substance Use

This course will focus on students developing the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to clients experiencing co-existing substance use and mental illness, using a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework. Emphasis will be on understanding substance use, addiction processes and illness, harm reduction practices, facilitating change, evidence-based treatment approaches, promoting recovery, and maintenance of health and well-being.

Trauma Informed Practices

In this course students will learn what it means to be trauma informed and the importance of applying it to practice. Students will explore conceptualizations of trauma, including various types of trauma, and will gain awareness of the prevalence of trauma among various populations. The relationship of the trauma experience to mental health and substance use issues will be reviewed, and foundational theory such as attachment theory will support students’ understanding of this complex relationship.

Practicum Experience 2

This course provides students with further experience in mental health and substance use in clinical practice settings. Learning opportunities will encourage students to use concepts and therapeutic communication skills they have learned throughout the program to assist individuals with mental health and substance use issues to maximize their independence. Students will identify the resources available in the community. Emphasis will be on the role of the Mental Health and Substance Use Worker as a member of the community health team. The principles of Recovery using Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) will be the focus of this workplace practice.

Medical Office Foundations I

Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand the structure and function of the Canadian healthcare system. Students will also be able to identify the social determinants of health in Canadian society and their impacts. Students will learn about the policies, principles, and scope of practices that inform the role of the Medical Office Assistant (MOA). This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Office Practices I

Students are introduced to strategies and techniques for setting up and maintaining an efficient, patient-centered healthcare environment. Students will focus on records management, scheduling, data entry, health information governance, and effective communication standards. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Office Applications I

Students will develop basic competency in computer applications with emphasis on the operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, and email software. Students will apply the knowledge and use of these tools to solve problems encountered in an office environment. Students will integrate their learning and incorporate the use of these tools in the production of professional documents that adhere to workplace standards. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Health Conditions I

Students will interpret and explain medical terminology by studying prefixes, suffixes, and root words related to various body systems. In addition to recognizing common abbreviations and acronyms, students are introduced to anatomy and physiology, diagnosis and management of common disorders, and pharmacology fundamentals to increase their contextual understanding of and critical thinking surrounding medical vocabulary usage. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Office Clinical Procedures I

Students will learn basic clinical procedures including medical equipment operation and management. Students will be able to describe various laboratory tests and to assist the physician with specific examinations and procedures, with an understanding of establishing and maintaining medical and surgical asepsis. Students will demonstrate clear, accurate, patient-focused communication when providing information. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Office Foundations II

Students will manage conflict, change, and health information using professionalism and equitable best practices. Students will be introduced to factors affecting various populations' access to healthcare services. Students will review the guidelines and rules for provincial medical billing. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Office Practices II

Students will integrate previous theory and skill to demonstrate effective meeting administration. Students will identify and relay community liaison opportunities for patients. Students will efficiently manage data with applicable therapeutic communication, accuracy, and privacy considerations. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Office Applications II

Students will learn electronic medical records and electronic medical billing procedures. Students will be given an overview of electronic medical records with an emphasis on privacy, confidentiality, and security. Students will learn how to manage a variety of administrative components of electronic medical records. Students will be introduced to all facets of medical billing using at least one medical billing software program. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Health Conditions II

Students will build on prior knowledge and experience to further interpret and explain medical terminology by studying prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Students will identify additional abbreviations and acronyms. Students will explore other body systems and other medical specialties, using further study of anatomy and physiology, diagnosis and management of common disorders, and pharmacology fundamentals. Students will increase their contextual understanding of and critical thinking surrounding medical vocabulary usage. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Office Clinical Procedures II

Students will demonstrate, examine, and reflect on their technical skills performance in situations that simulate actual or possible medical workplace interactions. Students will analyze and discuss simulation outcomes to develop employability skills, with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving. This is a hybrid course with full-time or part-time enrolment options.

Medical Office Practicum

This practicum course is completed after successful completion of all other program coursework. During a three-week practicum, students will apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they learned in theory class to develop professional competency in hospitals or medical offices.

Basic French I

This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of French.

In this course, students develop their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training. Students will acquire basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

French is spoken in class as much as possible.

Basic French II

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 1101 or equivalent.

In this course, students upgrade their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training.

Students will develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

French is spoken in class as much as possible.

Introduction to the French-Speaking World: Language(s), Regions and Cultures

This course is designed to introduce non-specialist and specialist language students to the French-speaking world. It will present the history, development and characteristics of the French language and some regional languages in Francophone areas; examine French as a colonial language; present French-speaking regions; and explore different forms of cultural expression from around the French-speaking world.
The course is delivered in English so it is open to students with no prior knowledge of French.

Basic German I

This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of German. In this course, students develop their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day-to-day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training. Students will acquire basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. German is spoken in class as much as possible.

Basic German II

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 1131 or equivalent.
In this course, students upgrade their language skills for purposes of 1) participating in day-to-day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, and 4) preparing for further education or training. Students will develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture. German is spoken in class as much as possible.

Basic Spanish I

This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish. It is aimed at developing basic oral and written communication skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture. Spanish is spoken in class as much as possible.

Basic Spanish II

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 1151 or equivalent. It is aimed at developing further basic oral and written communication skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture. Spanish is spoken in class as much as possible.

Introduction to the Language and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World

This course provides an introduction to a wide range of language and cultural practices and issues specific to the Spanish-speaking world, and the critical tools from diverse methodologies needed to analyse and understand them. The course, which focuses on the interaction between the Spanish language and the cultures that underlie it, is designed to increase students’ ability to navigate more meaningfully within these cultures, and potentially use Spanish more effectively. Written, audio and visual cultural texts are examined. The course is taught in English and prior knowledge of Spanish is not required.

American Sign Language Level 1

This course provides an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) for individuals who have little or no prior knowledge of it. Students gain a fundamental appreciation for how signed languages differ from spoken languages, with emphasis on ASL's essential 3-dimensionality, i.e., their visual-gestural nature, requiring students to use their eyes to take in linguistic information, and their hands, face and body to convey linguistic information. This course provides an immersive classroom experience: in it, students learn through demonstration and extensive practice to recognize various visual grammatical features and develop beginning-level vocabulary.

American Sign Language Level 2

This course builds on MODL 1161 and provides further beginner-level instruction in American Sign Language (ASL). Students will continue to develop language proficiency through an immersive classroom experience, extending their ability to recognize various visual grammatical features, and to further develop beginning-level vocabulary and communication skills.

Basic Japanese I

This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Japanese. It is aimed at developing basic oral and written communicative skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Japanese is spoken in class as much as possible.

Basic Japanese II

This course is designed for students who have some knowledge of Japanese, or who have completed MODL 1171. It is aimed at developing basic oral and written communicative skills, through the study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Japanese is spoken in class as much as possible.

Basic Chinese I (Mandarin)

This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Chinese language. In this course, students develop their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day-to-day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training. Students will acquire basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture. Chinese is spoken in class as much as possible.

Basic Chinese II (Mandarin)

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 1191 or its equivalent. In this course, students will upgrade their language skills for the following purposes:

1. Participating in day-to-day personal, social, and professional situations;
2. Improving their employment opportunities;
3. Participating in intercultural and/or international community activities;
4. Preparing for further education or training.

Students will develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the study of Chinese characters, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Chinese is spoken in class as much as possible.

American Sign Language Level 3

A continuation of Level 2, providing essentials of fundamental ASL structures for everyday interaction. Students develop their use of appropriate grammatical features and facial grammar, including non-manual signals, and develop their receptive and expressive signing skills. The course presents further insight into the Deaf community and Deaf culture.

American Sign Language Level 4

Continuation of Level 3. Students develop ASL vocabulary and appropriate signing registers as well as skills for role-shifting and point of view when narrating in sign language, including the use of three-dimensional space and placement. The course builds further knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture.

Intercultural - International Study Tour

This is a field experience course, typically offered as part of a field school or immersive study tour experience in any Modern Languages discipline.

American Sign Language Level 5

Intermediate-level ASL. Students continue to build ASL vocabulary for communicating more complex concepts using appropriate grammatical structures. Emphasis is on the use of directionality, placement and three-dimensional space in conjunction with role-shifting and the refinement of expressive and receptive skills. Through dialogue and sharing of narratives, students continue to learn from examples of Deaf people’s lives and culture.

American Sign Language Level 6

Continuation of some themes from Level 5. Students will learn more vocabulary, particularly ASL classifiers used to describe objects, their shape, texture, use and movement. Students will engage in dialogue and narrative practice to improve fluidity and fluency, in formal and informal registers. Students will continue to learn about issues in Deaf people’s lives today, as well as notable contributions by Deaf people in the past.

American Sign Language Level 7

Students will progress from intermediate to intermediate-advanced ASL skills and increase their vocabulary. They will enhance their skills for narration, particularly role-shifting techniques, and they will increase their understanding of variety of register and tone in ASL. Students will continue to build knowledge about Deaf cultural norms for interaction.

American Sign Language Level 8

Continuation of emphasis on ASL narration skills, as in Level 7. This course guides intermediate-advanced ASL users to focus on developing skills in comprehending and using ASL narrative techniques, classifiers and locatives, and ASL non-manual markers with the mouth. Students will advance their skills in creating cohesive ASL discourse using appropriate discourse topic and transition markers. Students will also apply skills related to discourse mapping of ASL texts and reconstruct ASL discourse from diagrams of their own design. This course is required for students in the Sign Language Interpretation program.

Intermediate French I

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 1102 or equivalent.

In this course, students upgrade their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training.

Students will develop intermediate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

French is spoken in class as much as possible.

Intermediate French II

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 2201 or equivalent.

In this course, students upgrade their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training.

Students will develop intermediate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

French is spoken in class as much as possible.

Intermediate German I

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 1132 or equivalent. It builds on previously acquired communicative skills, further develops reading and writing skills, and provides a deeper understanding of the cultural aspects of German-speaking countries. German is spoken in class almost exclusively.

Intermediate German II

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 2231 or equivalent. It builds on previously acquired communicative skills, further develops reading and writing skills, and provides a deeper understanding of the cultural aspects of German-speaking countries. German is spoken in class almost exclusively.

Spanish Conversation

This course is designed to enhance oral communication skills in Spanish. It is aimed at developing speaking fluency and enhancing vocabulary learning by means of conversations, discussions, interactive presentations, readings, audio-visual materials and vocabulary building activities, among others.
This course is also intended to increase students’ community engagement and knowledge of the Hispanic culture and may include an experiential learning component.
Only Spanish is spoken in class.

Intermediate Spanish I

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 1152 or equivalent. It builds on previously acquired communication skills, further develops aural comprehension, oral expression, reading and writing skills, and provides a deeper understanding of the cultures of Spain and Latin America. Spanish is used in class almost exclusively.

Intermediate Spanish II

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 2251 or equivalent. It builds on previously acquired communication skills, further develops comprehension, oral expression, reading and writing skills, and provides a deeper understanding of the cultures of Spain and Latin America. Spanish is used in class almost exclusively.

American Sign Language Level 9

Continuation of Level 8 with emphasis on ASL narrative techniques. This course will guide students to develop advanced ASL skills while furthering their ability to analyze and critique their own narrative samples. Students will learn to make clear visual sense, using appropriate time sequence, use of space, facial grammar/affect, and visual detail. Ongoing skill development includes visualization of meaning, use of classifiers, locatives, ASL mouthing, and incorporating humour appropriately. This course is required for students in the Sign Language Interpretation program.

Intermediate Japanese I

This course is designed to further aural comprehension, strengthen oral expression and develop reading and writing skills for students who have completed MODL 1172. This course also aims to provide a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. Japanese is used in class almost exclusively.

Intermediate Japanese II

This course is designed to further aural comprehension, strengthen oral expression and develop reading and writing skills for students who have completed MODL 2271. This course also aims to provide a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. Japanese is used in class almost exclusively.

Introduction to Japan: Language, Culture and Society

This course surveys Japanese language and culture from social, historical and theoretical perspectives. During the course, students will learn about the linguistic, cultural, and social aspects of modern Japan by exploring the history and usage of the Japanese language and by examining various cultural products. The course is taught in English. Prior knowledge of Japanese is not required.

Intermediate Chinese I (Mandarin)

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 1192 or its equivalent. In this course, students upgrade their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day-to-day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training. Students will develop lower-intermediate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture. Chinese is spoken in class as much as possible.

Intermediate Chinese II (Mandarin)

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 2291 or its equivalent. In this course, students upgrade their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training. Students will develop intermediate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture. Chinese is spoken in class as much as possible.

Spanish Language and Composition

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 2252 or equivalent. It builds on previously acquired skills, and provides an understanding of Spanish speaking cultures. Only Spanish is spoken in class.

American Sign Language Level 10

This intensive course is designed for advanced ASL students to continue increasing their ASL vocabulary and proficiency. Students will have many opportunities to practice using ASL and to continuously incorporate feedback from native ASL users, classmates and oneself. This course will also explore the difference in how English and ASL convey concepts in different settings (education, medical, community, etc). This course is required for students in the Sign Language Interpretation program.

French Language and Culture Through the Media

The course is an introduction to contemporary French and Francophone cultures as represented in French media. A variety of topics will be covered to offer a cross-section of French-speaking society. Students will also develop their written and spoken French through a critical observation of French media. The course is taught entirely in French.

Advanced French I

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 2202 or equivalent.

In this course, students refine their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training.

Students will develop more advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

Only French is spoken in class.

Advanced French II

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 3301 or equivalent.

In this course, students refine their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training.

Students will develop more advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

Only French is spoken in class.

Advanced Spanish I

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 2252 or equivalent. It is aimed at refining and strengthening the skills acquired in previous levels, particularly reading, writing, and oral expression; and at providing a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. Only Spanish is spoken in class.

Advanced Spanish II

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 3351 or equivalent. It is aimed at refining and strengthening the skills acquired in previous levels, particularly reading, writing, and oral expression; and at providing a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. Only Spanish is spoken in class.

Introduction to Classical Chinese I

This course is an introduction to Classical Chinese, the language of traditional Chinese culture, which includes philosophy, literature, and the arts. This course is designed to increase students’ ability to understand and appreciate historical and literary classics written in Classical Chinese. In this course, grammatical comparisons will be drawn between Classical and Modern Chinese languages, and students will be introduced to basic Classical Chinese grammar, syntax, and rhetoric expressions by examining some early works produced from ca. 1000 BC to 100 BC. This course is taught entirely in Chinese (Mandarin).

Introduction to Classical Chinese II

This course is the continuation of Introduction to Classical Chinese I. Students will be introduced to basic Classical Chinese grammar, syntax, and rhetoric expressions by examining some works produced from ca. 100 BC to the end of Qing Dynasty with concentration on the period of Tang, Song, Ming and Qing Dynasties. It will continually increase students’ ability to understand and appreciate historical and literary classics written in Classical Chinese. In this course, more grammatical comparisons will be drawn between Classical and Modern Chinese languages. This course is taught entirely in Chinese (Mandarin).

Advanced French III

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 3302 or equivalent.

In this course, students refine their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training.

Students will develop more advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

Only French is spoken in class.

Advanced French IV

This course is designed for students who have completed MODL 4401 or equivalent.

In this course, students refine their language skills for purposes of: 1) participating in day to day personal, social and professional situations, 2) improving their employment opportunities, 3) participating in intercultural and/or international community activities, 4) preparing for further education or training.

Students will develop more advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

Only French is spoken in class.

Teaching Biology and Earth Science

Selected topics from biology and earth sciences are examined through expert presentation, seminar discussion, hands-on laboratories and field trips. Topics are presented with a pedagogical perspective in order to improve experienced teachers’ ability to teach scientific reasoning to an audience of elementary or middle school children.

Teaching Physics and Chemistry

Selected topics from chemistry, physics and astronomy are explored face-to-face, on-line, in the laboratory and possibly through night observations. Topics are presented with a pedagogical perspective in order to improve experienced teachers’ ability to teach scientific reasoning to an audience of elementary or middle school children.

Teaching Mathematics

The BC K-12 mathematics curriculum will be examined with the critical eye of the experienced teacher in order to deeply understand the underlying philosophy as well as the practical considerations of teaching mathematical skills, conceptual development, the role of problem-solving, integration of mathematics within other disciplines and how and why teachers assess learning.

Mathematics and Science in Popular Culture

This course explores how mathematics and science are portrayed in popular culture, from literature, comics, audio broadcasts and movies. In combining "popular texts" with the math and science curriculum, participants in the course will discover and develop new and exciting ways to teach a wide variety of topics to elementary and middle school students. The course addresses questions related to "stereotypical portrayals of
scientists," "educational video games" and the "science of superheroes" through a multi-facetted paradigm of in-class and online discussions and activities.

Contemporary Issues in Mathematics and Science Education

This course will provide an opportunity for participants to engage in discussion and critical analysis of contemporary issues in mathematics and science education. Topics may vary according to interests of the group, but will address such concerns as assessment, gender issues, learning theories and the use of technology.

Engaging Students in Mathematics and Science

In this capstone course, students will apply their content-, curricular-, and pedagogical knowledge of mathematics and science in the B.C. school curriculum in an applied project or combination of projects that will allow demonstration of all of the following professional goals within the context of mathematics and science education: leadership, professional community involvement, resourcefulness, promotion of mathematics and/or science, and reflective practice. Individual projects are completed in consultation with a faculty member.

Further Topics in Mathematics Teaching

Building on the examination of the BC mathematics curricula in MSTE 5130, students will further explore emerging trends and topics in mathematics teaching. Students will develop techniques for implementing new curricula and gain confidence with technology. They will explore and build strategies for modeling computational thinking in mathematics and across the K-8 curricula.

Materials of Music I

This course introduces the materials of tonal music from rudiments to the basics of harmony. Minimal musical experience and reading ability are required. Open to all students, but priority will be given to full-time Basic Musicianship and Foundation for Music Therapy Studies (FMTS) students.

Basic Theory I

This course is a progressive introduction to the rudiments of music theory. No previous knowledge of music is required. Open to all students, but priority will be given to full-time Basic Musicianship students.

Basic Aural & Sight Singing Skills I

This course is a progressive introduction to aural, sight singing, and rhythm reading skills for students with no previous experience. Open to all students, but priority will be given to full-time Basic Musicianship students.

Aural & Sight Singing Skills I

This course is a progressive introduction to the aural, sight singing and rhythm reading skills required to hear and demonstrate simple diatonic melodies and rhythms. Minimal musical experience and reading ability are required. Open to all students, but priority will be given to full-time Basic Musicianship and Foundation for Music Therapy Studies (FMTS) students.