Page 4 A12 - Wednesday, August 8, 1984 - North Shore News Arts & Sciences At Capilano, Academic students can take courses equivalent to the first year or two of most “professional” university programs such as Education, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science or Engineering, or can take the first two years of a General Arts or Science degree. University Transfer Courses Fall, 1984 SOCIAL SCIENCES Anthropology 120 123 200 Introduction to Social Anthropology A survey of the discipline to include a brief introduction to human evolution and our place among the primates; structure and organization of society; social institutions of non-Western cultures. Introduction to Archaeology and the Prehistoric Past A survey of the goals of Archaeology, its theoretical framework, and the method and techniques to treat material. Relationships with other disciplines, both in social and natural sciences. Intermediate Social Anthropology A study of the social structure and organization of various cultures of the world. Emphasis on the dynamics of culture, the cross- cultural approach, the theoretical issues in Anthropology. Commerce 210 220 251 Quantitative Methods I Applications of basic mathematics to commerce and business. Topics include cost/benefit analysis, discounted cash flow, transportation problems, linear programming. The use of computers to solve these problems will be included extensively. Principles of Organizational Behaviour An introduction to the study of organizations — what they are, how they function, how individuals behave within them. Topics include forma! structures, the role of groups within organizations, motivated work effort, leadership. change. Fundamentals of Accounting An introduction to the fundamental principles behind the preparation of financial reports and statements Topics include general financial statement structure, revenue recognition, valuation of receivables, inventory, assets and habilities Economics 101 200 Canadian Economics Macro and Micro ( onsiderations An cxamination of the contemporary structure of the Canadian cconomy of international trade and tariffs, the effects of foreign investment and ownership the problems of regional disparitics and poverty, the interplay of business, government and unions and federal provincial eeclations and taxabion poleies are considered Pocus soon the hard coonornsn chotmes the people of Canada now luce Principtes of Macroeconomic Theory The formal Keynesian theory of national income determination ana some contemporary critiques of irs theory are considered Included is the study of the possible causes and solutions to unemployment and inflaQon and the mmportance of international trade Graoveriiment fiscal and monctary polities atc cxzamuined in detail 201 Principles of Macroeconomic 211 Theory A study of the theoretical constructs of consumer behaviour and the operation of business firms in the market economy under conditions of perfect competition, oligopoly, monopoly and monopolistic competition. Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis Consumer behaviour, production, exchange, equilibrium of the firm under different market structures, factor markets, economic welfare. Geography 101 Environmental Geography: 106 111 112 114 Perception & Change This course introduces the student to environmental issues and concerns through examining the conflicts between our lifestyles and attitudes, and the physical environment. British Columbia: A Regional Analysis This course is based on a geographic background to many historical and contemporary issues in this province. It deals with physical regions in B.C. and discusses the relationship between physical systems and human use systems. Human Geography An examination of human cultural characteristics and activities in different environmental situations The distribution and characteristics of human populations are examined in both global and contemporary North American context. Introduction to Earth Environments Some of the environments to be considered are: glacial, volcanic, coastal, and and fluvial. Maps and aerial photographs will be used to ilustrate the various features Emphasis will be placed on Canadian examples and the interachions between people and their physical environment Weather and Climate A course introducing students to the study of our atmospheric environment Principles of climatology and meteorology will be explained to permit a basic understanding of the weather we exapenience daily History 102 109 110 turope from the Retormation to the French Revolution A general survey of European history which begins with the siateenth century Protestant Reformation and includes absolutism, the scientific revolution the Enlightenment, the old) regime and the Brencoh Revolution Isswes and Themes in US) History A study of US) history from PROS to present which focuses on selected themes and topics Eemopttasis 1s placed on the growth of an “Amerncan’ culture Canada Before (Confederation An overview of New France and British North America, with special emphasis given to the making of Canadian society 205 British Columbia This course will provide an overview of British Columbia, emphasizing its social and political development from the 18th century to recent times. The course will also examine some aspects of the development of the North Shore. Women’s Studies 120 Women and the Past: An Historical Survey A survey of women from the Ancient World to 20th century North America. An uncovering of women’s participation in and contribution to the making of history. Private lives as well as public and political activities will be studied. The course will examine reasons behind the extent to which women have been ‘‘hidden from history’’. Political Science 100 101 102 104 201 An Introduction to Political Thought - Plato to Hegel The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the tradition of Western political inquiry from the Ancient Greeks to the liberal and democratic revolution of the 18th Century. Elements within this tradition will be approached from an historical and philosophical perspective. Contemporary Ideologies An introduction to the historical development of contemporary ideologies with an examination of the ideas expressed in the political process. The course includes a critical analysis of Liberalism, Conservatism, Fascism, Social Democracy and Marxism-Leninism Comparative Government This course will take two or more political cultures and examine the formal and informal pohtcal structures and processes in each A vaniety of states/countmies are selected each semester to use as “*case’’ studies, e.g , US and Latin America, Western kurope and the Soviet Union, New States, Old Problems Canadian Government A study of the processes, ideologies and government steuctures which make up the Canadian political teality This course wall examine the tole of the prime minister's office, the bureaucracy, political parties, tederal provincial relations, and Canadian foreign pohey International Relations A study of aspects of global contlet and world poltics The course will cxamine the origins of the Cold War, Imperialism, local and global wars, detente, and problems of molitanism and disarmament Psychology 100 101 lntroduction to Psychology A course designed to rtroduce the beginning psychology student co some of the mayor concepts and approaches necessary too an understanding of human behaviour trom a psychological perspectic Behavioural Theory The course covers such topics as statistics, capenmental design, psychological assessment. learning theory, memory and cogmiONn, physiological psychology. sensation and perception. altered states of coasctousness and the Therapeutic Process 200 201 Social Psychology A study of the dynamics and effect of Social influence on individual héiman behaviour. The course entails a look at such topics as attitudes and attitude-change, group processes, leadership, prejudice, impression formation, conformity, altruism and interpersonal attraction. Group Dynamics This course provides an intellectual and experiential approach to small group theory and allows the student to practice constructive interpersonal skills in a supportive, small group setting. 204 Developmental Psychology 222 A study of the child’s development from infancy to adolescence, including the development of social behaviour, personality, language and cognitive processes. Abnormal Psychology A study of the various models and perspectives for viewing patterns sand treatment of abnormal behaviour. Included will be an examination of the research as to how the medical model, behaviouristic school, humanistic school and re onal schoo! view normal and abnormial behaviour. This course will also focus on the historical and contemporary appr es to treatment. “ ! Sociology 100 101 200 222 Social Structures The basic theme of the course ts that we are produced, structured and run by the ‘social machine"’ This *‘social machine’ comprises institucions such as the family, rehgion, inequality, mass media, educauion as well as rules, customs, laws, etc. This course looks at how we are influenced by this ‘‘machine’ and, in turn, how we react (o that influence Concepts of Theortes of Society With current social conditions in mind, this course analyses the general development of sociological thought in the 19th and 20th centunies The course will examine three major approaches to understanding society (functionalism, conflict theory and symbohe tnteracthonism) and employ these approaches (oO analyse events of current interest C anadian Socicty An introduchon to the study of Canadian society and culture, mcduding an analysis of the mayer Canadian institutions studied ona national basis, with special emphasis on the dynamics of change vo a multeultucal Comptes som 'ehy Soctology of the Arts A musical, artistic and socmbogac al study of creative ondcavours of western civilization through painting, musi and sculpture to cinema The course will relate the vanious art forms to the social contextin which they exist, hence Wo will devclop an understanding of the inter relationships between ideas (expressed as Art), social rastifudions and socal behaviaus: COURSES LEADING TO A SCIENCE DEGREE NATURAL SCIENCES Biology 104 110 111 204 210 212 214 229 Human Biology 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. Introductory Biology | 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. Introductory Biology I A continuation of Biology 110 which further develops the discussion of basic biological concepts including biological systems, evolution and ecology. Ecology | An introductory course in general ecology, stressing biotic- environmental! relatianships at ecosystem level; concept of ecosystem, ils components and dynamics, energy flow, nutrient cychng, biogeoclimatic zones with emphasis on British Columbia, vegetation and analysis Morphology of Vascular Plants A comparative study of the vascular plant groups, the pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms with emphasis on the evolution, morphology, ecology and function of each of the groups Discussions of problems in plant morphology Intervertebrate Zoology A comparative survey of the mayor phyta and classes of the invertebrates with emphasis upon evoluuionary trends, adaptive biology and ecology of each group The course is designed around the major unifying concept of evolution Cell Blotogy | Structural Basis An integrated study of cell structure and function as determined by clectron miroscopy, ullbastructure will be related to cell physiology and bhochemuistry interrelations among the vanious components will be discussed from an cvolutionary viewpoint Principles of Microbiology 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 micromial techniques Chemistry 104 108 110 110 11] 200 204 Fundamentals of Chemistry A course specifically designed for non-science students who need first- year chemistry requirements for hursing, home economics and physical education, etc. A study of chemical principles; stoichiometry; oxidation-reduction, solids, liquids and gases; the chemical bond; atomic structure; chemical periodicity. 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. A student passing this course should be able to enter Chemistry 111 in the Spring. Principles and Methods 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. S.P.L. - Principles 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. S.P.L. - Principles and Methods of Chemistry A self-paced learning course equivalent in content to Chemistry 111 and 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. Organic Chemistry A study of nomenclature, structure, identification and spectroscopy of organic molecules, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, organometallic compounds, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, ethers, acids Introduction to Physical Inorganic Chemistry A study of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids and bases, pH determinations, solubthty products, quantitative inorgank analysis, chemical kinetics Computer Science 100 103 221 introduction to Programming tn BASIC Priociples of problem solving and algonthm design, computers and ther O/S, apphcations to problems in statistics, data processing, accountng, socal sciences , entertainment, language of tastruction is Extended BASI( introduction to Programming to PASCAI Principles of problem solving, algorithm design and computer programming, introduction to the computer and its O/S apphcations to problems in science, statistics, data processing and accounting, language Of instruction ts PASC AL Computer Program Design Design and implementation of computer programs requiring morc sophisticated techniques, project planning, modular design, program validation, debugging techniques Al3 - Wednesday, August 8, 1984 - North Shore News Geology 110 Physical Geology In Physical Geology the structure and composition of the earth’s interior is deduced from indirect evidence; gravity, magnetism, heat- flow, volcanoes and earthquakes. ty Mathematics 009 010 011 012 101 105 108 110 Arithmetic 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. 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. Intermediate Algebra with Functions This course continues the development of the algebraic skills introduced in Math O10. Inequalities; functions, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of linear equations; analytic geometry with emphasis on the conic sections. This course 1s offered on a self-study format Trigonometry introduction to the trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverses, triangles; vectors and applications. This course is offered on a self-study format Introduction to Statistics An introduction to the language of statistics and some statistical methods, including random variables and their distribution tandom sampling, normal distribution, estimation of parameters and testing hypotheses Pre-C alculus Matbematics A review of algebra and a discussion of functions, graphs ana (rigonometry Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | A brief review of algebra. functions, analyte geometry Etc derivative with applications co curs « Sketching. optimisation peoaweh aod decay The integral with applications € alculaus | A bricf review of functions trigonometry, analyte geometry the derivative, techatques of cl ferentiahion, appheations of the derivative to MAX MIN and tclated sate problems, the Gcfinite integral logarithmic and exponcntial functions Page 5 200 Linear Albegra ; A study of vector spaces, linear transformation, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, quadratic forms. a 230 Calculus I 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 piaterial of Physics 110, together with those topics from high schoohphysics needed by a student with ho previous background in physics. General Physics I 110 ; A survey of mechanics covering vectors, statics, AAT i omentum, rotation, gravitation, vibration and special relativity. 114 Fundamental Physics I A survey of mechanics, including special relativity. This course covers material similar to Physics 110 but at a more advanced level. 200 Heat, Kinetic Theory and Optics Heat, temperature, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and physical optics. 210 Physics Laboratory | A weekly three-hour lab in mathematical methods, electrical measurements and optics 220 Mechanics 1 Newtoman mechanics of particles. Topics inctude kinematics, viscous and turbulent drag, rocket propulsion, conservation laws, and centrifugal and Conmolhs forces. Scientific Computing Applications Technology Program (S.C.A.T.) Starting in the fall of 1984, Capilano College will be offering a (wo-ycar program leading toa, > Diploma of Technology in Scientific | ( omputing Applications. The goal of the program is to produce graduates employable in a technicat environment where their academic and programming skills will enable them to solve problems of a scientific nature, The program will be the only two- year program in the province that is oriented primarily to technical software development and applications. Participants retain maximum flexibility as the major portion of the program is university transferable, allowing for ° continuing studies in computing science Or mathematical computing after the completion of the program without losa of credit.