All students applying for semester-based PSP English courses are strongly advised to take the PSP English Assessment prior to registration. If you are applying for PSP semester-based math course(s) and do not have the required pre-requisites, you are required to write the PSP Math Assessment.

An PSP Assessment will ensure that students register for the course most appropriate to their skill level. Assessments are available monthly throughout the year. Contact Admissions for a specific assessment date for both semester-based and continuous-intake courses. For September entry, assessment should be done in May or June and for January entry in August or September.

Students who wish to register for PSP semester-based courses requiring a grade 9 or 10 prerequisite must bring an official transcript to Admissions when they apply.

Assessment

PSPA 1024

ACP Orientation

Students will complete a thorough assessment and placement process and will, in consultation with the instructor, develop a specific educational plan in relation to achieving their academic goals. Students will understand the demands of learning in an individually-paced continuous-intake classroom.

Prerequisites: ACP assessment

Biology

PSPB 1086 cr-4.5

Advanced Science (Biology)

Students will survey the diversity of life with the unifying theme of evolution via natural selection. They will examine the relationships of organisms to each other and of organisms to their physical environment.

Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 11 (B) or( ABEE 0081 B- or PSPE 1081 B-) or ENGL 1099 (C) or LPI Score (Essay 26 with EU 6+ and Reading Comprehension 16) or Assessment or EPT

PSPB 1096 cr-4.5

Provincial Science (Biology 12)

Students will study the levels of organization within the human body. They will be introduced to cell structure and function, cell division, the molecular basis of inheritance, genetics, bioenergetics, and human anatomy and physiology.

Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 11 (B) or (ABEE 0081 B- or PSPE 1081 B-) or ENGL 1099 (C) or LPI Score (Essay 26 with EU 6+ and Reading Comprehension 16) or Assessment or EPT

English

PSPE 1025 cr-1

LPI Preparation

Students will study the LPI components: sentence structure, English usage, reading comprehension and summarizing, and essay writing in preparation for writing the LPI (Language Proficiency Index). They will also gain familiarity with the test format.

Prerequisites: PSP Assessment.

PSPE 1035

Preparatory English for Office Administration

This is a preparatory course for students who lack the English requirements for entry into Kwantlen’s Office Administration program. The course emphasizes grammar, the mechanics of writing, punctuation, word use, and business-oriented spelling. Individualized writing and reading comprehension programs are implemented as needed.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

PSPE 1050

Fundamental English I

Adult students who have had little or no experience with the printed word will learn basic language skills in an individualized self-paced study mode. They will prepare for entry into PSP Fundamental English II (PSPE 1060) by completing this course.

Prerequisites: PSP Assessment.

PSPE 1060

Fundamental English II

Students will develop and practise their reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary development, listening, and speaking skills in a self-paced, continuous intake study mode. They will prepare for entry into an ACP Intermediate level English course

Prerequisites: PSP Assessment.

PSPE 1070 cr-3

Intermediate English (English 10)

Students will learn grammar and usage skills; descriptive, narrative and expository writing; letter, resume and short report writing; listening and speaking skills; and introductory word processing in a self-paced, continuous-intake or semester-based study mode.

Prerequisites:[(ABEE 0060 or PSPE 1060 or ABEE 0064 or PSPE 1064) and (ABEE 0065 or PSPE 1065)] or English 9 (B) or English 10 or EASL 0065 (B) or EASL 0075 or ACP Assessment.

Corequisites: EASL 0075 if EASL 0065 is your prerequisite.

PSPE 1081 cr-3

College Preparatory English
(English 11)

Students will learn to communicate effectively, using a variety of formats, in preparation for post-secondary-level courses. Students will focus on written and oral communication skills, such as essays, research papers, and oral presentations. Students may take this course in a self-paced, continuous-intake or semester-based study mode.

Prerequisites: ABEE 0070 - B- or PSPE 1070 - B- or ENGL 1099 or EASL 0075 - B– or Communications 12 - B or English 11 - C or English 10 - B or ACP assessment.

PSPE 1091 cr-3

Provincial Level English (English 12)

Students will study English literature in order to prepare for university-level English courses and/or qualify for the B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma. They will read, analyze and respond, orally and in writing, to selected works of literature from prose fiction, poetry and drama.

Prerequisite change: effective September 2003

Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 11 (B) or ( ABEE 0081 B- or PSPE 1081 B-) or ENGL 1099 (C) or LPI Score (Essay 26 with EU 6+ and Reading Comprehension 16) or ACP Assessment or EPT or [EASL 0085 (B-) and EASL 0040 (B-)].

PSPE 1097 cr-3

Technical English 12

Students will prepare for post secondary studies through the acquisition of skills in critical reading, listening/viewing, speaking and technical writing. They will apply oral and writing skills by studying, preparing and presenting a variety of business and technical communications and essays.

Prerequisites: (ABEE 0081 B- or PSPE 1081 B-) or ENGL 1099 or LPI Score: EU 6+ Essay 25 or higher, or Assessment or English 12 or (11- B ).

Math

Students who do not have the required prerequisites for math courses can take either the PSP Math Assessment or the Math Placement Test (MPT). The results will determine the most appropriate PSPM course (or Math equivalent) for that student.

PSPM 1027

Directed Study: Mathematics

Students will work on a variety of units taken from other PSP math courses at the Intermediate or Advanced level. The student and instructor will draw up a list of units appropriate to the student’s needs.

Prerequisites: (ABEE 0060 or PSPE 1060) and (ACPM 0063 or ABEM 0063 or PSPM 1063) or Assessment.

PSPM 1036

Preparatory Mathematics for Office Administration

This self-paced arithmetic course will help the student gain the skills necessary to succeed with the mathematics required in the Office Administration program.

Prerequisites: (ACPM 0063 or ABEM 0063 or PSPM 1063) or equivalent.

PSPM 1063

Fundamental Mathematics

Students will learn the fundamental operations of basic arithmetic (whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages) and apply the arithmetic to practical problems. They will also be introduced to metric measurement, geometry, and the interpretation of graphs.

Prerequisites: Assessment.

PSPM 1071 cr-1.5

Basic Mathematics

Students will briefly review fundamental arithmetic. They will then study the following topics in beginning algebra: introductory statistics, signed numbers, evaluation of expressions, solution of equations and inequalities, and word problems with one variable. They will also learn basic geometry, introductory trigonometry, and measurement with an emphasis on metric conversion.

Prerequisites: ACPM/ABEM 0063 or PSPM 1063 or (Math 10 - C) or (Math 11 - P) or assessment.

PSPM 1072 cr-3

Intermediate Mathematics (Math 10)

Students will briefly review fundamental arithmetic and statistics. They will then be introduced to the following topics in beginning algebra: signed numbers, evaluation of expressions, polynomials, solution of equations and inequalities, word problems with one or two variables, factoring, algebraic fractions, graphing, solution of systems of equations, exponents, scientific notation, and radicals. They will also learn basic geometry, right-angle trigonometry, and measurement with an emphasis on metric conversion. Students may take this course either as an individualized self-paced course or as a scheduled offering with regular classes.

Prerequisites: (ACPM 0063 or ABEM 0063 or PSPM 1063) or (Math 10 - C) or (Math 11 - P) or Assessment.

PSPM 1077

Vocational Mathematics

Students will learn the mathematics base required for most trades in this individually-paced course. They will study relevant arithmetic, the metric system, simple equations, graphing, exponents, and geometry. Students will use problem-solving for all topics.

Prerequisites: (ABEM 0063 or PSPM 1063) or the equivalent, or permission of instructor

PSPM 1082 cr-3

Advanced Mathematics (Math 11)

Students will learn algebra and trigonometry, with an emphasis on problem-solving. They will be introduced to functions, systems of equations, quadratic and exponential functions, inequalities, radical expressions, complex numbers, and the sine and cosine laws. Students may take this course either as an individualized self-paced course or as a scheduled offering with regular classes.

Prerequisites: ( ABEM 0072 or PSPM 1072) or MATH 00921092 or (Math 10 - B) or (Principles of Math 11-C) or (Applications of Math 11-C) or ACPM assessment.

Physics

PSPP 1088 cr-4.5

Introduction to Physics (Physics 11)

Students will learn the basic concepts and formulae of classical physics in the areas of motion, forces, energy and electricity. Students will apply these concepts in solving problems and in lab work.

Prerequisites: Math 10 or (ABEM 0072 or PSPM 1072) or MATH 1092 or assessment.

Reading

PSPR 1065

Directed Study: Fundamental Reading

Students at Fundamental level will work in a self-paced individualized study mode on individualized, specific objectives. They will work intensively on basic reading improvement, listening comprehension, spelling improvement, vocabulary development, and/or reading in content areas appropriate to the students’ goals.

Prerequisites: Assessment

PSPR 1075

Directed Studies: Intermediate Reading

Students at Intermediate level will work in a self-paced individualized study mode on individualized, specific objectives. They will work on basic reading improvement, listening comprehension, spelling improvement, vocabulary development, and/or reading in content areas appropriate to the students' goals.

Prerequisites:PSP Assessment or ABER 0065 or PSPR 1065)

PSPR 1085

Directed Studies: Advanced Reading

Students at Advanced level will work in a self-paced individualized study mode on individualized, specific objectives. They will work on reading improvement, listening comprehension, spelling improvement, vocabulary development, and/or reading in content areas appropriate to the students’ goals.

Prerequisites: Assessment or ABER 0075 or PSPR 1075)

Implementation: Jan. 2004

PSPR 1095 cr-3

College Preparatory Reading

Students will improve their reading skills and comprehension by studying factual and fictional readings. They will recognize organizational patterns, apply reading strategies, expand their vocabularies, listen to and practice oral reading, and recognize purpose, tone and other literary features.

Prerequisites: ACP Assessment or [EASL 0085 and EASL 0040 (C+)] or English 12 (C) or English 11 (B)

Corequisites: ENGL 1099 if EASL 0085 and EASL 0040 were used as a prerequisite

Science

PSPS 1028

Directed Study: Science

Students will work on a variety of units taken from other PSP science courses at the Intermediate or Advanced level. The student and instructor will draw up a list of units appropriate to the student's needs.

Prerequisites: (ABEE 0060 or PSPE 1060) and (ABEM 0063 or PSPM 1063) or equivalent

PSPS 1074 cr-3

Intermediate Science (Science 10)

Students will study the scientific method, biology, chemistry, physics, and one to three elective topics.

Prerequisites: (ABEE 0060 or PSPE 1060) and (ABEM 0063 or PSPM 1063) or Assessment.

Writing

PSPW 1064

Directed Studies: Fundamental Writing and Communications

Students will work intensively on improving their writing and/or communication skills. In consultation with the instructor, students will choose and complete assignments at the Fundamental level pertinent to their specific goals. They will study in a self-paced, continuous-intake mode.

Prerequisites: Assessment

PSPW 1074

Directed Studies: Intermediate Writing and Communications

Students will work intensively on improving their writing and/or communication skills. In consultation with the instructor, students will choose and complete assignments at the Intermediate level pertinent to their specific goals. They will study in a self-paced, continuous-intake mode.

Prerequisites: PSP Assessment or ABEW 0064 or PSPW 1064)

PSPW 1084

Directed Studies: Advanced Writing and Communications

Students will work intensively on improving their writing and/or communication skills. In consultation with the instructor, students will choose and complete assignments at the Advanced level pertinent to their specific goals. They will study in a self-paced, continuous-intake mode.

Prerequisites: Assessment or ABEW 0074 or PSPW 1074