Qualifying Studies

Biology Qualifying

BIOQ 1098 CR-4 (formerly BIOP 1011)

Introduction to Biology

Students will survey the diversity of life through time, and through diverse environments, applying the twin themes of evolution via natural selection and environmental ecology. They will examine the relationships of organisms with other members of the same species, with other species, and with the physical environment.

Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ENGQ 1099 or ABEE 0091 or ENGP 1091 or ABEE 0092 or ABEE 0097 or ENGP 1097 or ABEE 0089 or ENGP 1089 or ENGQ 1098 or ABEE 0081 (B-) or ENGP 1081 (B-) or (ABEW 0084 and ABER 0085) 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)

BIOQ 1099 CR-4

Introduction to Human Biology

Students will study introductory organic chemistry, bioenergetics, cell structure and function, and inheritance and genetics. Students will also study the anatomy and physiology of the human body, with particular emphasis on nutrition and the body's response to infectious disease.

English Qualifying

ENGQ 1090 CR-1.5 (formerly ENGP 1078)

Public Speaking

Students will develop their public speaking skills by learning to express their ideas 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 interesting 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.

Prerequisites: English 9 (B) or English 10 (C) or ( 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.

ENGQ 1095 CR-3 (formerly ENGR 1095)

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: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ENGQ 1099 or ABEE 0091 or ABEE 0092 or ENGQ 1098 (B-) or ABEE 0089 (B-) or ABEE 0081 (B) or [ELST 0381 and ELST 0383 (C+)] or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5) or ACP Assessment

ENGQ 1096 CR-1.5

University Writing Workshop

Students will improve their writing skills by receiving instruction and practice in the writing process, editing techniques and the active reading process. They will also study selected language, mechanics and grammar topics chosen according to the needs of the students. Students will use their own completed and graded assignments to study and practice writing in a workshop environment.

Note: This course will support students who are taking Qualifying and Preparatory English courses (ABEE 0091, ABEE 0092, ENGQ 1099)

Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or Kwantlen EPT or LPI score 26 or higher—Level 4 or ABEE 0091 (C-) or ENGP 1091 (C-) or ABEE 0097 (C-) or ABEE 0092 (C-) or ENGP 1097 (C-) or ENGQ 1092 (C-)or ELST 0381 (C+) or ENGP 1089 (C) or ENGQ 1098 (C) or ABEE 0081 (B) or ENGP 1081 (B) or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5) or ACP Assessment

Corequisites: It is strongly recommended that students registering in this course take one of ABEE 0091, ABEE 0092 or ENGQ 1099 concurrently.

ENGQ 1097 CR-3 (formerly ENGP 1079)

Writing Skills - Focus on Sentences

Students will learn and practise effective writing, with major focus on correct and effective sentences. They will study and practise the writing process and will write basic paragraphs. Students will practise writing in response to reading critically.
Note: This course does not offer instruction at the Fundamental level of English skills or English as a Second Language.
It is strongly recommended that students seek an individual assessment through the ACP department and register for supplemental coursework as required.

Prerequisites: English 11 (C) or Comm 12 (C+) or ELST 0281 (C) or ACP Assessment or EPT placement

ENGQ 1098 CR-3 (formerly ENGP 1089)

Writing Skills - Focus on Paragraphs

Students will acquire, review and practise grammar skills for writing effective sentences and paragraphs. They will study and practise the process of composition (including brainstorming ideas, thesis creation, composing an outline, writing a draft, revising a draft, editing and proofreading). Students will practise writing in response to reading critically, and they will practise summarizing. They will focus on sentences and paragraphs.

Note: This course does not offer instruction at the Fundamental level of English skills or English as a Second Language.

Prerequisites: English 12 (P) or English 12 First Peoples (P) or English 11 (C+) or Comm 12 (B) or ABEE 0079 (C) or ENGP 1079 (C) or ENGQ 1097 (C) or ABEE 0070 (C) or ENGP 1070 (C) or LPI score 23, level 3 or ACP assessment or EPT placement

ENGQ 1099 CR-3 (formerly ENGL 1099)

Writing Skills with Readings

Students will study and practise the process of composition (including brainstorming ideas, thesis creation, composing an outline, writing a draft, revising a draft, editing and proofreading). They will acquire, review and practise grammar skills. Students will practise writing in response to reading critically. They will apply the writing process to the composition of paragraphs and short essays.

NOTE: This course does not offer instruction at the Fundamental or Intermediate level of English skills or English as a Second Language.

Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or Kwantlen EPT or LPI score 26 or higher-Level 4 or ABEE 0091 (C-) or ENGP 1091 (C-) or ABEE 0097 (C-) or ABEE 0092 (C-) or ENGP 1097 (C-) or ELST 0381 (C+) or ABEE 0089 (C) or ENGP 1089 (C) or ENGQ 1098 (C) or ABEE 0081 (B) or ENGP 1081 (B) or ACP Assessment 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.

ENGT 1015 CR-1.5 (formerly MWIN 1145)

Communication Skills for Trades I

Students will develop the basic oral and written communication skills needed to complete their trades courses and to function efficiently on the job site. They will practise and develop skills in active listening and speaking and learn correct presentation for classroom and work-related writing. Students will also develop skills in technical reading.

ENGT 1025 CR-1.5 (formerly MWIN 1245)

Communication Skills for Trades II

Students will further develop their oral and written communication skills to complete their trades courses and to function efficiently on the job site. They will expand their oral communication skills by looking at job-related conflict resolution and their writing skills by learning specific task-related skills.

Prerequisites: ENGT 1015

Math Qualifying

MATQ 1091 CR-3

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.

MATQ 1092 CR-3 (formerly MATP 1010)

Introductory Algebra

Students will briefly review fundamental arithmetic and descriptive statistics. They 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: Math 10 (C) or Applications or Principles of Mathematics 11 (P) or ABEM 0009 or MATP 1009 or MATQ 1091 or ABEM 0008 or ACP Assessment Test or Mathematics Placement Test

MATQ 1099 CR-3 (formerly MATP 1011)

Qualifying Studies Math

Students planning to enter Bachelors' and other programs will use this as a qualifying course. They will learn algebra, with an emphasis on problem solving. Students will be introduced to functions, systems of equations, polynomials, quadratic functions, inequalities, and radical and rational expressions. They will also be introduced to exponential and logarithmic functions or descriptive statistics or probability.

Prerequisites: Math 10 (B) or Principles of Math 11(P) or Applications of Math 11(C) or ABEM 0010 or MATP 1010 or MATQ 1092 or ACP Assessment or Mathematics Placement Test.

MATT 1002 CR-.50

Math for Building Trades I

First-year apprenticeship students in masonry and carpentry will learn the basic math needed for those trades.

MATT 1004 CR-.50

Math for Building Trades II

Second-year apprenticeship students in masonry and carpentry will learn the measurement skills and related formulas needed for those trades.

Prerequisites: MATT 1002

MATT 1006 CR-.50

Math for Building Trades III

Third-year apprenticeship students in masonry and carpentry will learn the estimating skills and related formulas needed for those trades.

Prerequisites: MATT 1004

MATT 1008 CR-.50

Math for Building Trades IV

Fourth-year apprenticeship students in masonry and carpentry will review all the math skills needed for those trades. They will also learn the math and science underlying safe use of job-related rigging and lifting machines.

Prerequisites: MATT 1006

MATT 1010 CR-1

Math for Entry Level Building Trades

Entry-level students in masonry and carpentry will learn the basic math needed for those trades. They will also learn the math and science underlying safe use of job-related rigging and lifting machines.

Prerequisites: ABEM 0008 or MATP 1008 or Essentials of Math 11 (C) or assessment

MATT 1015 CR-3 (formerly MFAB 1106)

Mathematics/Science for Manufacturing and Mechanical Trades I

Students will learn to use whole numbers, decimals, fractions, proportions, percentages, equations, formulas, measurement, geometry, Pythagoras’ theorem and right angle trigonometry in the context of manufacturing and mechanical trades. They will apply electrical, metallurgical, and other scientific principles and will be prepared to the National Occupational Analysis standard for these trades.

Prerequisites: ABEM 0008 or MATP 1008 or Vocational Placement Test

MATT 1025 CR-3 (formerly MFAB 1205)

Mathematics/Science for Manufacturing and Mechanical Trades II

Students will apply the principles of geometric constructions, Pythagoras’ theorem, and trigonometry to the manufacturing and mechanical trades, and will use these principles to solve fabrication layout problems and to estimate manufacturing costs using industry-standard methods. They will apply electrical, metallurgical, and other scientific principles. Students will be prepared to the National Occupational Analysis standard for these trades.

Prerequisites: MATT 1015 or MFAB 1105 or 1106 or permission of the instructor

MATT 1081 CR-1.5

Basic Mathematics for Welders

Welding students in level C will learn the basic math skills needed in this trade. They will learn to apply these skills in various situations, including calculations for safe rigging and lifting.