Adult Basic Education
ABEA 0024
ABE 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
ABEB 0011 CR-4
Advanced Science (Biology 11)
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 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ABEE 0081 (B-) or PSPE 1081 (B-) or ENGP 1081 (B-) or ENGL 1099 (C) or ENGQ 1099 (C) or LPI Score (Essay 26 with EU 6+ and Reading Comprehension 16) or ACP Assessment or EPT or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5)
ABEB 0012 CR-4
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 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ABEE 0081 B- or PSPE 1081 B- ENGP 1081 B- or ENGL 1099 (C) or ENGQ 1099 (C) or LPI Score (Essay 26 with EU 6+ and Reading Comprehension 16) or ACP Assessment or EPT or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
English
ABEE 0070 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 an individually-paced, continuous-intake mode.
Prerequisites: ABEE 0060 or ENGP 1060) or {( ABEW 0064 or ENGW 1064) and ( ABER 0065 or ENGR 1065)} or ELST 0181 (B) or ELST 0281 (C) or ACP Assessment.
ABEE 0081 CR-3
Advanced English (Grade 11 equivalent)
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. This course in an individually-paced, continuous-intake mode.
Prerequisites: ABEE 0070 (B-) or ENGP 1070 (B-) or ENGQ 1099 or ELST 0281 (B-) or ACP Assessment
ABEE 0091 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 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ABEE 0081 (B-) or ENGP 1081 (B-) or ABEE 0089 (C) or ENGP 1089 (C) or ENGQ 1098 (C) or ENGQ 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-)] or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5)
Corequisites: Students who are entering with a C grade in English 12 are strongly recommended to take ENGQ 1096 concurrently.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
ABEE 0092 CR-3 (formerly ABEE 0097)
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
Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ABEE 0081 (B-) or ENGP 1081 (B-) or ABEE 0089 (C) or ENGP 1089 (C) or ENGQ 1098 (C) or ENGQ 1099 (C) 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-)] or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5)
Corequisites: Students who are entering with a C grade in ENGL 12 are strongly recommended to take ENGQ 1096 concurrently.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
Mathematics
ABEM 0008
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: ACP Assessment.
ABEM 0010 CR-3
Intermediate Mathematics (Math 10)
Students will briefly review fundamental arithmetic and descriptive statistics. The major part of the course will focus on a study of algebra, word problems, graphs, measurement, geometry and right-triangle trigonometry, with an introduction to logic and sets. Students will upgrade their mathematics skills and understanding in preparation for an applied or academic program.
Prerequisites: ABEM 0009 or MATP 1009 or MATQ 1091 or ACP Assessment or Mathematics Placement Test
ABEM 0011 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 0010 or MATP 1010 or MATQ 1092 or ACP Assessment or Mathematics Placement Test.
ABEM 0027
Directed Study: Math
Students will work on a variety of units taken from other ABE 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 ENGP 1060) and ( ABEM 0008 or MATP 1008) or ACP Assessment
Physics
ABEP 0011 CR-4
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 0010 or MATP 1010 or MATQ 1092 or ACP Assessment
Reading
ABER 0045 CR-3
Basic Reading Skills 1A
Students with English as a first language who have had little or no experience with the printed word will learn basic reading comprehension skills in an individualized self-paced study mode. They will acquire basic level reading skills and prepare for entry into ABER 0055.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Corequisites: ABER 0056
ABER 0055 CR-3
Basic Reading Skills 1B
Students with English as a first language who have had little or no experience with the printed word will learn basic reading comprehension skills in an individualized individually-paced study mode. They students will acquire basic skills and prepare for entry into ABER 0065.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Corequisites: ABER 0056
ABER 0056 CR-3
Phonetic Reading and Spelling Skills 1
Students who have had little or no experience with the English phonemic system will learn basic phonetic reading and spelling skills, and basic word analysis skills in an individualized study mode. They will acquire basic phonemic awareness and prepare for ABER 0066. Note: Appropriate level reading comprehension course as identified through ACP Assessment
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
ABER 0065 CR-3
Basic Reading Skills 2
Students who have had limited experience with the printed word will learn basic reading comprehension skills in an individually-paced study mode. They will prepare for entry into Intermediate level ACP reading courses.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Corequisites: ACP phonics course as identified through ACP assessment
ABER 0066 CR-3
Phonetic Reading and Spelling Skills 2
Students who have had limited experience with the English phonemic system will learn basic phonetic reading and spelling skills and basic word analysis skills in an individualized study mode. Note: Appropriate level reading comprehension course as identified through ACP Assessment
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
ABER 0075
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: ABER 0065 or ENGR 1065 or ACP Assessment
ABER 0085
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: ABER 0075 or ENGR 1075 or ACP Assessment
Science
ABES 0010 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 ENGP 1060) and ( ABEM 0008 or MATP 1008) or ACP Assessment
ABES 0028
Directed Study: Science
Students will work on a variety of units taken from other ABE 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 ENGP 1060) and ( ABEM 0008 or MATP 1008) or ACP Assessment
Writing
ABEW 0044 CR-3
Basic Writing Skills 1A
Students with English as a first language who have little or no writing experience will acquire the basic grammar and mechanical skills necessary for writing different kinds of simple, clear and correct sentences. They will acquire basic level writing skills and prepare for ABEW 0054.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Corequisites: ACP reading and phonics course as identified through ACP assessment
ABEW 0054 CR-3
Basic Writing Skills 1B
Students with limited writing experience will acquire the basic grammar and mechanical skills necessary for writing different kinds of simple, clear and correct sentences. They will acquire basic level writing skills and prepare for ABEW 0064.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Corequisites: ACP reading and phonics course as identified through ACP assessment
ABEW 0064 CR-3
Basic Writing Skills 2
Students will acquire the basic grammar and mechanical skills necessary for writing a variety of sentence types and simple paragraphs. They will prepare for ACP Intermediate Level English.
Prerequisites: ABEW 0054 or ACP assessment
Corequisites: ACP phonics and spelling or reading course as identified through ACP assessment
ABEW 0074
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 an individually-paced, continuous-intake mode.
Prerequisites: ABEW 0064 or ENGW 1064 or ACP Assessment
ABEW 0084
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 an individually-paced, continuous-intake mode.
Prerequisites: ABEW 0074 or ENGW 1074 or ACP Assessment
