rograms, such as Education, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine,

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British Columbla Society

A continued sociology approach to
the dynamics of Canadian society
with special emphasis on British
Columbia. Close attention will be
given to social movements and
economic, historical and cultural
developments which have shaped
British Columbia from a frontier
into a modern industrial society.

Sociology of the Third World

A study of the major theories,
empirical studies, and social and
cultura! responses to under
development, and the inter-
relationship of social institutions in
and between the ‘‘developed" and
“under developed”’ societies.

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A SCIENCE DEGREE

NATURAL SCIENCES
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Humat Blology

The first semester of a course
designed as a laboratory science
elective for students who do not
plan to take further courses in
biology. Basic principles of human
biology will be presented and the
impact of the environment upon
humans will be evaluated.

Basic Introductory Blology

A course designed for students
who have not taken both Biology
12 and Chemistry 11. This covers
the course content of Biology 110
and the background necessary for
the student lacking Biology 12,
Chemistry 11, of both, Upon
successful completion of this
course, students are qualified to
take Biology 111.

Introductory Blology !

The standard introductory biology
course for students who plan to
take further courses in science.
Major topics will include the origin
of life, cell structure and function,
cell division, introductory genetics,
and development.

SPL—introductory Biology |

A self-paced learning course
equivalent in content to Biology
110, open to all students but
designed specifically for students
who are unable to attend tie
Lynnmour Campus or a satellite
centre on a regular basis, or who
have timetable problems. Labs will
be done on the same basis as
regular Biology 111 sections.

Genetics |

An introduction to the principies
and mechanisms of heredity.
Emphasis will be placed on an
analytical approach to classical
ganetics, genetics of humans and
population genetics. Laboratory
experiments and projects will be
an important component of this
course.

Invertebrate Zoology

A comparative survey of the major
phyla and classes of invertebrates
with emphasis upon phylogeny,
adaptive biology and ecology of
each group. The course is
designed around the major
unifying concept of evolution.
Problems of contemporary interest
in the field will be covered. The
laboratory complements the
lecture components and includes
a three-day field trip to the
Bamfield Marine Station.

Cell Biology | - Structural Basis
An integrated study of cel!
structure and function as
determined by electron
microscopy; ultrastructure will be
relate to cell physiology and

biochemistry. Interretations among
the various components will be
discussed from an evolutionary
viewpoint.

Principles of Microblology

A comprehensive treatment of
introductory microbiology. The
origin, basic structure, growth and
metabolism of micro-organisms
will be discussed. The lab provides
practical experience in standard
microbial techniques.

Chemistry

104

Fundamentals of Chemistry

A course specifically designed for
non-science students who need
first-year chemistry requirements
for nursing, home economics and
physical education, etc. A study of
chemical principles; stoichiometry;
the chemical bond; atomic
structure; chemical periodicity;
introductory thermochemistry;
gases.

Basic Chemistry

This course covers the material of
Chemistry 110 and, in addition,
provides the background
necessary for a student who has
not taken Chemistry 12.

Principles and Mothods of
Chemistry

A course for students who plan
careers in science. A study of
stoichiometry; the gaseous state;
solids; liquids; solutions; atomic
structure; the periodic system;
chemical bonding;
thermochemistry.

SPL—Principlies and Methods of
Chemistry

A Self-paced learning course
equivalent in content to Chemistry
110, open to any student but
designed to be of particular value
to those students who are unable
to attend the Lynnmour Campus,
or a satellite centre, on a regular
basis.

SPL—Principtes and Methods of
Chemistry

A self-paced learning course
equivalent in content to Chemistry
111.

Organic Chemistry

A study of nomenclature; structure
and spectroscopy of organic
molecules, alkanes, alkenes,
organometallic compounds,
alcohols, ethers, alkyl halides;
mechanisms and stereochemistry.

introduction to Physical
tnorganic

Chemistry

A study of gases, thermodyna-
mics, thermochemistry,
equilibrium, electrochemistry,
solutions, quantitative inorganic
analysis. Biological applications of
these topics is stressed.

Computing Science

100

Introduction to Programming in
BASIC

An introduction to computers and
computer programming for non-
science students. Topics covered
include principles of problem-
solving and algorithm design;
computers and their O/S;
applications to problems in
Statistics, data processing,
accounting, social sciences,
entertainment; language of
instruction is BASIC.

Introduction to Programming in
Pascal

An introduction to programming
using Pascal, including general
understanding of computers,
principles of programming,
specific experience in writing and
executing programs. Applications
will stress scientific and statistical
calculations as well as data
processing problems.

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Introduction to APL
Introduction to A Programming
Language both as mathematical
notation and as a computer
programing language. APL
primitives and their use, arrays of
data and their manipulation,
modular design of solutions to
problems, practical experience in
wtiting and using APL programs.
Examples will be taken from
various areas of Science and
Mathematics.

Data Structures and Program
Organization

Organizations of programs and
their data structures; methods for
modular program design, use of
procedures, constructs for flow of
control; machine level data types,
Programming language data types,
programmer defined data types,
applications to searching, sorting.

Discrete Structures

Introduction to mathematical
models and formal topics used in
computing science; Boolean
algebra, sets, functions, relations;
induction and recursion, proofs;
graphs, trees, applications; finite
State machines,

Introduction to Digital Hardware
Elementary circuit theory;
introduction to linear and non-
linear devices; logic gates; ftip-
flops; clocked logic; A/D and D/A
conversion; interfacing techniques;
laboratory experience in these
topics.

Geology

110

Physical Geology

The structure and composition of
the earth's interior is deduced
from indirect evidence: gravity,
magnetism, heatflow, volcanoes,
and earthquakes. Knowledge of
the composition and structure of
the continents and ocean basins is
also gained from those sources as
well as the study of minerals and
rocks. Intervention by man in the
operations of and interactions
between atmospheric,
hydrospheric and lithospheric
cycles is examined.

Mathematics

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SPL—Arithmoiic

A review of the basic arithmetic
operations. Applications to
percentage, ratio, proportions,
areas and volumes. This is a self-
study course primarily intended for
returning students who require a
basic math refresher.

SPL—Elementary Algebra
Reviews and develops basic
algebraic skills necessary in the
solution of algebraic equations and
the factorization of polynomials.
Introduction to analytic geometry
with emphasis on straight lines.
The course is offered on a self-
study format.

SPL—Intermediate Algebra with
Functions

This course continues the
development of the algebraic skills
introduced in Math 010.
Inequalities; functions, exponential
and logarithmic functions; systems
of linear equations; analytic
geometry with emphasis on the
conic sections. This course is
offered on a self-study format.

SPL---Trigonometry

introduction to the trigonometric
functions, trigonometric identities;
inverses; triangles: vectors and
applications. This course is offered
on a self-study format.

intermediate Algebra with
Functions

A review of elementary algebra
(content of Math 010) and
development of intermediate
algebraic concepts (content of
Math 011). Offered on a lecture
format primarily for studenis who
require an Algebra 11 equivalent
course.

Introduction to Statistics

An introduction to the language of
Statistics and some statistical
methods, inctuding random
variables and their distribution;
random sampling; normal
distribution, estimation of
Parameters and testing
hypotheses.

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Pre-Caiculus Mathematics

A review of algebra and a
discussion of functions, graphs
and trigonometry. Primarily for
students who anticipate taking
calculus courses or who require
an Algebra 12 equivalent course.

Calculus for Business and
Social Sclences |

A brief review of algebra,
functions, analytic geometry. The
derivative with applications to
curve sketching, optimization,
growth and decay. The integral
with applications.

Calculus |

A brief review of functions:
trigonometry, analytic geometry;
the derivative, techniques of dif-
ferentiation, applications of the
derivative to MAX-MIN and related
rate problems, the definite
integral, logarittimic and
exponential functions.

Calculus il

A study of the anti-dejivative; the
integral, techniques of integration
and applications of the integral:
sequences, infinite series, ard
Taylor's Theorem.

Linear Aibegra

A etudy of vector spaces, linear
transformation, matrices,
determinants, eigenvalues,
quadratic forms.

Introduction of Probability and
Statistics

A caiculus-based study of
probability, investigating the
elements of probability, discrete
and continuous random variables,
mathematical expectation,
moment generating functions,
Central Limit Theorem, sampling
from normal populations.

Calcutus Sil

Analytic geometry of three
dimensions; partial differentiation,
applications, double and triple
integrals; transformations to
various coordinate systems.

Physics

108

Basic Physics

The course covers the material of
Physics 110, together with those
topics from high school physics
needed by a student with no
previous background in physics.

General Physics |

A survey of mechanics covering
vectors, statics, kinematics,
dynamics, energy, momentum, .
rotation, gravitation, vibration and
special relativity.

Fundamental Physics |

A survey of mechanics similar to
Physics 110 but at a more
advanced level. This course,
teogether with Physics 115, is
particularly suitable for students
going into the physical sciences or
engineering.

Heat, Kinetic Theory and Optics
Heat, temperature, the first and
second laws of thermodynamics,
kinetic theory, and physical waves.

Physics Laboratory |

A weekly three-hour lab in
mathematical methods, electrical
measurements and optics.

Machanics |

Newtonian mechanics of particles.
Topics include kinematics, viscous
and turbulent drag, rocket
propuision, conservation laws, and
centrifuga! and Coriolis forces.

Scientific Computing
Applications
Technology

§.C.A.T.

The Department of Computing
Science offers a two-year program
leading to a Diploma of
Technology in Scientific
Computing Applications. This is the
only program in the province that
is oriented primarily to technical
software development and
applications. The major portion of
the program is university
transferable, so that students can
continue their studies after the
completion of the preyram without
toss of credit. Coréact the
Computing Science Coordinator

for details.