This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Post Secondary Program
Readiness
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.
A PSP Assessment will ensure that students register for the course
most appropriate to their skill level. Assessments are available
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 through
August and for January entry assessment should be done in
September through December.
Note: Placement into PSPE 1091 meets the English proficiency
requirement for open registration and selective entry programs.
Students who wish to use grade 9 or 10 courses as prerequisites
must bring an official high school 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 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 ELST 0181 (B) or ELST 0281 or ACP Assessment.
Students will develop their public speaking skills by learning to
express their idea in an organized and clear manner appropriate to
a specific audience and purpose. They will learn about the
physiology and psychology of communication anxiety and will
learn methods to reduce it. Students will develop their abilities to
use effective body language, verbal tone, pace and mannerisms
when speaking, and will learn to create speeches that are
inter3esting and clear, using audiovisual aids where appropriate.
They will also gain experience in listening to and critiquing peers’
speeches and practise constructive ways to give and receive
feedback.
Students will improve their writing skills by learning to express
their ideas in grammatically correct English sentences. They will
gain awareness of correct sentence structure and apply it to their
writing. Students will also analyae and correct sentence errors in
their own and others’ writing.
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
ELST 0281- 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.
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 [ELST
0381 (B-) and ELST 0383 (B-)].
PSPE 1097 cr-3
Professional and 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.
English 12 (C) or 11 (B) or ABEE 0081 (B-) or PSPE 1081 (B-) or
ENGL 1099 or LPI Score (essay 25 with EU 6+ and Reading
Comprehension 16) or ACP Assessment or EPT or [ELST 0381 (B-) and
ELST 0383 (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 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.
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.
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.
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 ELST 0381 and 0383 (C+)] or English
12 (C) or English 11 (B)
Corequisites: ENGL 1099 if ELST 0381 and 0383 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.
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.
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.
