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COMP 212 - Introduction to Computer Science
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Introduction to theoretical topics in the study of computer science and to practical aspects of the discipline. Topics include: theory of computation, computer organization and computer languages, survey of areas and problems of computer science, and societal impact of computers. Entering students should have learned programming of a structured language.
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COMP 246 - Advanced Simulation
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will learn how to create simulated worlds and behaviours for mixed media applications. Through collaboration, students will implement line-of-sight functionality, collision detection, and spatial problems using a current game engine.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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COMP 256 - Augmented Reality
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will examine the current state of the art of augmented reality (AR), learn what AR is, the possibilities of AR in gaming and simulation applications and the future of AR. Students will design and develop an augmented reality applications including art and audio assets using industry tools.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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COMP 271 - Applied User Experience/User Interface
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will learn how to implement UX tools and methodologies to design great user experiences through real world challenges. Through hands on activities and group collaboration, students will design and model user interfaces for websites, mobile applications, and information systems based on a variety of application requirements.
Prerequisites
All of:
One of:
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COMP 276 - Data Security
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will learn fundamental tools necessary to identify and secure potential data vulnerabilities in software and on hardware. Information and system security areas and methods will be explored through a combination of tools to secure computerized data processing, data storing and communication including ethical hacking techniques, risk analysis, vulnerability testing, auditing and security management.
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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COMP 283 - Databases for Multimedia
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Students will design a database using a variety of models including hierarchical, relational, and network to incorporate data integrity, data security, data backup, and data recovery procedures of non-conventional data types such as video and audio files.
Prerequisites
One of:
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COMP 304 - Work Term 3
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 420
Restricted to students who have met the co-operative education participation requirements
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualified employers. This full-time work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in COMP 204
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
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CRIM 102 - Internship Work Experience
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 300
Restricted to students who have met the co-operative education participation requirements
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge, skills and abilities while employed with qualified co-op employers. This full-time work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Prerequisites
All of:
One of:
And all of:
- Seven Year 1 program courses with a GPA of at least 3.0
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CRIM 120 - CJ Seminar 1
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
Restricted to students in Criminal Justice
This course introduces students to the basic skills, knowledge and values necessary for academic and professional success in the criminal justice field. Students will begin to examine the responsibilities and obligations of the criminal justice professional and will learn about volunteerism.
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CRIM 121 - CJ Seminar 2
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
Restricted to students in Criminal Justice
This course builds on the academic and professional knowledge and skills introduced in CRIM 120 with an emphasis on volunteerism and technical writing.
Prerequisites
All of:
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CRIM 150 - Administration of Justice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an introduction to the historical development and current operation of governing and law-making institutions in Canada, and the political, constitutional, and legal concepts of the Canadian justice system.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CRIM 154 - The Criminal Justice System
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course examines the Canadian criminal justice system, its components, process, objectives, and functionaries. It includes an analysis of discretion, diversion, decision-making processes and the operational practices of the system.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CRIM 166 - Introduction to Criminology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An examination of Criminology as a social science; analysis of its theories, categories, and relevant research and its necessity and relation to other social science disciplines. This includes the study of crime, criminal behaviour and its causation, crime victims and consequences.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CRIM 170 - Law and Legal Institutions
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An introduction to the fundamental principles of law; the development of law and legal institutions; the process of law reform; the structure and system of Canadian courts; the philosophy of Canadian jurisprudence; judicial law making; and exercise of judicial power.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CRIM 188 - Issues in Criminal Justice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces students to topical issues facing criminal justice such as the overrepresentation of aboriginal peoples, drug prohibition, harm reduction and crime myths. Media influence on perceptions of crime and justice policy is examined. Students are introduced to policy analysis, group work and oral presentation skills.
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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CRIM 200 - Professional Practice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides an introduction to the roles and behaviour of effective criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis will be on the examination of self as a practitioner, ethical practice, effective working relationships within justice-related systems, and developing a personal plan for work-like balance.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CRIM 204 - CJ Interpersonal Skills
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students develop practical skills necessary for being an effective criminal justice practitioner. These include: verbal, non-verbal, assertiveness, managing anger of self and others; diffusing of self and others, and managing the emotional climate. Personal reflection vis-s-vis criminal justice practice is emphasized.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
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CRIM 205 - Case Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will explore the principles of case management, specifically intake, assessment, planning of intervention strategies, and evaluation of interventions. Using a cross-cultural perspective, students will examine correctional programs and assessment tools in the justice system. Students will also develop interview and report writing skills to compose criminal justice client assessments including legal status, recommendations, and organizational requirements.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CRIM 211 - Trauma Informed Practice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will explore the interaction of trauma, mental health, and addiction in the criminal justice system. Students will examine approaches to intervention and assess outcomes of these practices. Through experiential learning and evidence-informed practice, students will apply culturally relevant strategies and interventions to support individuals whose pathways intersect with the criminal justice, mental health, and addiction service systems.
Prerequisites
All of:
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CRIM 215 - Alternative Justice & Conflict Resolution
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will explore alternative forms of justice and conflict resolution in Canadian society. Students will examine and assess the outcomes of contemporary models and processes including victim offender mediation, sentencing circles, conferencing, and community justice forums. Interpersonal conflict management skills are developed and students will examine personal styles of managing conflict.
Prerequisites
One of:
And all of:
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CRIM 220 - CJ Seminar 3
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
Restricted to students in Criminal Justice
This course builds on the professional knowledge and skills learned in the Year One professional seminars. Career preparation, technical writing, employability, and volunteerism are emphasized.
Prerequisites
All of:
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CRIM 221 - CJ Seminar 4
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 15
Restricted to students in Criminal Justice
This is the capstone seminar in criminal justice. The course emphasizes employability and volunteerism while students explore lifelong learning and its relationship to personal and professional development.
Prerequisites
All of:
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CRIM 236 - Indigenous People and Justice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an examination of Indigenous people’s experiences in the criminal justice system. Emphasis is on historical, legal, sociological and cultural perspectives pertaining to Indigenous people’s interaction with police, courts and corrections. A review of traditional and current Indigenous justice innovations, including restorative justice initiatives, is included.
Prerequisites
One of:
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CRIM 252 - Correctional Services
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An examination of the structure, organization, policies and practices of the Canadian correctional system. This includes the historical development of this enterprise and discussion of the correctional mandate, programs, outcomes, and contemporary issues facing this system.
Prerequisites
All of:
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CRIM 254 - Young Offenders and Justice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An examination of juvenile offending, its extent, impact, and treatment. This includes an exploration of causation, legal process, and prevention and treatment programs. A detailed and critical analysis of Young Offenders legislation will be undertaken to reflect the current focus of juvenile justice in Canada.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
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CRIM 270 - Criminal Law
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An examination of criminal law, its ideologies and theories. This includes an examination of what constitutes a crime, the elements for conviction and common defenses used in criminal law. Students will examine criminal statutes and cases from superior courts of Canada and BC.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
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CRIM 274 - Law Enforcement
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
The historical development of law enforcement, its current management, and operations are examined. Special emphasis is placed on the current movement in policing from the traditional, reactive style of law enforcement to the more proactive, community-based model demanded by a pluralistic Canadian society.
Prerequisites
All of:
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CRIM 286 - Women & Criminal Justice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Women in crime, explanations of female criminality, and the response to female offenders are examined. Particular attention is given to feminist theories, the defining and processing of women offenders, the victimization of women, and their increasing role as criminal justice professionals.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
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DENA 110 - Professionalism 1
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 22.5
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
Students are introduced to the dental profession, the fundamental principles of professionalism, and the evolving scope of practice for the Certified Dental Assistant in relation to the dental team and client management. Concepts of professional practice and empowerment are explored.
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DENA 111 - Professionalism 2
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 27
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
In this course, students will build on concepts of DENA 110 , with a focus on the use of professional interpersonal skills when interacting with clients, teams, community, and regulatory and licensing bodies. Students are introduced to current issues and trends in dentistry, principles of teaching and learning, and preparation for employment.
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All of:
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DENA 120 - Applied Dental Sciences 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
Students will develop a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and radiography for application in dental assisting practice. Learners will apply knowledge of head and neck anatomy, body systems, nerve innervation, tooth morphology, supporting structures, and common anomalies of the teeth in preparation for practice in the clinical setting.
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DENA 121 - Applied Dental Sciences 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
This course introduces students to oral pathology, basic concepts of pharmacology, and nutrition within the scope of dental assisting practice and client care. Radiography knowledge and skills related to client care and management are further developed.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DENA 130 - Clinical Support Theory 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
This course focuses on the theory and concepts associated with general dentistry. The psychomotor skills and equipment that are required for the practice of dental assisting will be introduced. Students are introduced to infection and pain control, restorative dentistry, chairside assisting, and record keeping.
Prerequisites
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DENA 131 - Clinical Support Theory 2
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 36
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
This course is a continuation of DENA 130 focusing on the theory and concepts of assisting for advanced restorative and specialized dental procedures. The psychomotor skills required for the practice of dental assisting and direct client care will be introduced. Dental specialties include Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry and emerging specialties.
Prerequisites
All of:
Co-requisites
All of:
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DENA 140 - Preventative Approaches for Dental Health 1
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
In this course, students acquire knowledge of the basic theory and concepts related to safe and effective oral health practices as a Certified Dental Assistant. The role of documenting health histories, assessing dental office emergencies, and obtaining client vital signs will be explored.
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DENA 141 - Preventative Approaches for Dental Health 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
In this course, students acquire the knowledge necessary to perform direct client care as it pertains to oral health, care for the special needs client, and development of individual, group or community oral health education plans.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DENA 142 - Public Dental Clinic
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 72
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
In this course students will provide direct client care and perform dental office management procedures related to dental assisting practice.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DENA 150 - Dental Assisting Practice 1
Credits: 5 Total Hours: 277.5
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
This course provides practice opportunities for clinical support, laboratory procedures, basic restorative procedures, and direct client care. Students integrate the concepts of professional conduct, safe practice, and effective communication with their theoretical knowledge of dental science and preventive dental health during dental assisting practice.
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DENA 151 - Dental Assisting Practice 2
Credits: 6 Total Hours: 333
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
This course provides continued practice opportunities for clinical support, direct patient care, and laboratory and restorative procedures. Practice related to dental office management and dental assisting for specialty procedures are introduced. Students integrate the concepts of professional conduct, safe practice, and effective communication with their theoretical knowledge of dental science, preventive dental health, and dental assisting in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DENA 161 - Dental Office Management
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 18
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of dental office management. Students will focus on the retention of dental records, client management, dental insurance, financial systems, and computer software used in the dental clinic.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DENA 171 - Practicum 1
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 48
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
Students are introduced to the practice of dental assisting in a general dentistry office.
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DENA 172 - Practicum 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 120
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
This course provides opportunities for dental assisting practice in a general dentistry office, enabling the student to integrate skills and knowledge into practice.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DENA 173 - Practicum 3
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 160
Restricted to students in Certified Dental Assistant
This practicum provides students with the opportunity to engage in dental assisting practice in a general dentistry office. Integrating the knowledge and skills acquired within the program, students continue building their skills and breadth of practice to achieve clinical competency in the practice setting.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DHYG 219 - Head & Neck Anatomy
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will study anatomy and physiology of the head and neck region, including oral and periodontal anatomy. The students will study the continuum between healthy/normal and unhealthy/abnormal anatomy and physiology.
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DHYG 220 - Dental Anatomy
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will learn crown and root anatomy, morphology and occlusal relationships for primary and permanent dentitions. Students will identify and differentiate features of teeth and how these may affect dental hygiene care.
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DHYG 221 - Oral Sciences 1
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 34
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will learn the embryological development and histology of the soft and hard tissues of the mouth. Developmental anomalies and conditions of dental and oro-facial structures are studied. Students are introduced to select pathological and acquired conditions related to dental caries and other tooth abnormalities.
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 222 - Introduction to Periodontology
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 34
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will learn the science behind select periodontal diseases. They will learn to distinguish and understand the relevance of periodontal classification as it relates to the dental hygiene process of care.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 225 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Learners will explore the role of dental hygienists as primary health care providers in health promotion and oral disease prevention. Concepts of health across the lifespan and as a continuum and the interrelationship to systemic health are also explored. Risk management related to the biopsychosocial determinants of health are examined. Students are introduced to teaching and learning theories, motivation, and communication strategies to inform client education. Students will discuss nutrition, oral self-care, and tobacco cessation to reduce disease risk through a primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention lens.
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DHYG 231 - Radiology in Dental Practice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 42.5
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will examine the principles of x-ray generation, radiation biology and uses of imaging in dentistry. Students learn a variety of imaging techniques in order to produce diagnostic images of oral structures. Students discuss legal requirements, ethical issues, and radiation safety and protection as they pertain to dental practice. Learners are also introduced to radiographic interpretation of dental structures and the surrounding tissues.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 245 - Professional Practice 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Learners are introduced to the profession of dental hygiene as primary oral health care providers guided by principles of social justice. Students examine current concepts of practice, with an emphasis on self-regulation, roles, responsibility and accountability of the dental hygienist. Students explore medical, legal, ethical principles, laws, and practice standards together with concepts of inclusion, diversity, and professional communication.
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DHYG 246 - Professional Practice 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 68
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students are introduced to evidence-informed practice and research methodology. Exploring a variety of research designs, developing clinical research questions, and accessing credible, evidence-informed resources helps students understand the significance of evidence-informed decision making in dental hygiene practice. Students apply research and information literacy principles to learn the role of critical reflection on the process.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DHYG 270 - Clinical Theory 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students are introduced to the theory and principles of the dental hygiene process of care, with emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and care planning. Students explore best practices in health and safety as they relate to the clinical environment. Students learn the foundational instrumentation principles.
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DHYG 271 - Clinical Practice 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 180
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Learners apply dental hygiene practice and skills at an introductory level with peers in a mentored clinical setting. Students will apply the foundational theory of professional and ethical dental hygiene practice in the clinical setting.
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 280 - Clinical Theory 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 85
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will practice integrating theories and principles of the components of the dental hygiene process of care. Students will build on the assessment process, while dental hygiene diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation are emphasized. Students will prepare for client care in the on-site clinic.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 281 - Clinical Practice 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 204
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Learners apply clinical theory and psychomotor skills to clinical practice with clients in the onsite clinic. Learners are mentored as they navigate the dental hygiene process of care, specifically assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation. Learners apply principles of professionalism and health and safety in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 310 - Pharmacology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will study the principles of pharmacology and drug therapy. Students will examine how drugs are used in dentistry with an emphasis on drugs and techniques used for pain management and control. Students will discuss additional medications and drug-related issues that affect the delivery of dental hygiene and dental care.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DHYG 321 - Oral Sciences 2
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will examine topics in periodontology, including the use of chemotherapeutics as adjuncts, manifestations of systemic disease, and dental implants. They will also study oral pathology, including oral cancer. Students will study the role of the dental hygienist in identifying and differentiating common intraoral mucosal lesions, and referring as required.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DHYG 322 - Oral Sciences 3
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 51
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will examine emerging topics in periodontology. They will study rare periodontal conditions, the relationship of periodontics to restorative dentistry, and various surgical procedures. In the oral pathology component, students will focus on the study of less common intraoral mucosal lesions, bony lesions, and common lesions of the face.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DHYG 328 - Nutrition
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 34
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
In this course, students study the basic nutritional concepts, including micro- and macro-nutrients, nutritional standards and guidelines, and apply these to client care in the clinical dental hygiene setting. Students will examine the role and importance of nutrition, its relationship to oral and overall health, and client counseling in the dental environment.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DHYG 345 - Professional Practice 3
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 51
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
In this course, students will build upon their knowledge of professional aspects of dental hygiene practice, including the structure and function of professional associations, registration, scope of practice, quality assurance, and employment conditions. Students will prepare to enter practice and to demonstrate sound decision-making skills related to current and anticipated local, national, and international practice and professional issues.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DHYG 370 - Clinical Theory 3
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will integrate clinical theory, professional practice, and dental science for clients of a variety of ages, and those with diverse dental and medical conditions. The students will apply their knowledge and skills with increasing independence in the provision of the dental hygiene process of care for individuals and families with more complex needs.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 371 - Clinical Practice 3
Credits: 5 Total Hours: 255
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will focus on the provision of dental hygiene care with clients in the clinical dental setting. Students will develop the ability to practice professionally as dental hygienists with individuals and families with increasingly complex needs throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 380 - Clinical Theory 4
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 85
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will focus on the provision of dental hygiene care for clients with special needs. Issues, challenges, and solutions associated with the transition into private dental office practice are examined. Students will critically evaluate information and present their learning to colleagues and peers.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 381 - Clinical Practice 4
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 204
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will focus on the provision of dental hygiene care at an entry-to-practice level with clients in a variety of practice settings. Students will develop the ability to practice professionally and independently with individuals, families, and communities with complex needs throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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DHYG 390 - Community Oral Health 1
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
Students will learn the theory and application of the dental hygiene process of care in community contexts. Students will examine in more depth concepts of health promotion and the determinants of health as they relate to population health. Students will explore epidemiological concepts and trends in relation to oral health for various groups. Students will apply the theory and concepts learned in community settings.
Prerequisites
All of:
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DHYG 391 - Community Oral Health 2
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 42.5
Restricted to students in Dental Hygiene
In this course, learners will explore oral health programming in community settings to prevent and control oral disease and promote health. Learners will discover how social marketing is applied for community oral health education and health promotion. Learners will apply advocacy and health promotion principles in the community.
Prerequisites
All of
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ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students are introduced to the principles of microeconomic analysis. They will learn how markets function and how changes in consumer preference, production technology, and resource availability affect the prices and quantities of goods.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
Equivalencies
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ECON 104 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students are introduced to the principles of macroeconomic analysis. Using theoretical models of national income and business cycles, they will analyze the impact of government policy on interest rates and exchange rates, and economic growth.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
Equivalencies
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ECON 203 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students use the theories of consumer behaviour, exchange, production, and costs to analyze how people and firms make decisions under the market conditions of perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly.
Prerequisites
All of:
And one of:
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ECON 204 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will use the theories of national income to analyze the impact of shocks and economic policy on employment, inflation, growth, and the business cycle, for closed and open economies.
Prerequisites
All of:
And one of:
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ECON 205 - Managerial Economics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will apply the theories and models of microeconomics to managerial decision making. Students will learn to use demand and supply analysis, optimization techniques, market structure, and game theory to explain and predict the behaviour of consumers and producers. The course focus will be on practical analysis and case studies.
Prerequisites
All of:
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ECON 210 - Money and Banking
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will be introduced to financial markets and institutions in theory and practice. Through lectures and in-class discussion forums, students will learn the economic role of money, development, organization, and regulation of the Canadian financial system. Case studies and practical applications will teach students the role of central banking, the conduct of monetary policy and financial assets, and exchange rates.
Prerequisites
All of:
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ECON 212 - International Trade & Finance
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will examine theories of international trade, trade policy, economic integration, currency markets, exchange rate systems, the balance of payments, and international financial institutions.
Prerequisites
All of:
Notes: Only one of ECON 212 or the former BUS 460 may be used towards a Camosun College credential.
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ECON 315 - The Economics of Sport
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will apply fundamental models in economics to the context of sports management and planning. They will examine how market structure pertains to franchises, organizations and competition. Students also learn about the practical applications of profit maximization, including the value of leagues, and international organizations, and the external impact of events on communities. Students will also determine how salary caps and other labour bargaining tools affect competition in the boardroom and on the field.
Prerequisites
One of:
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ENGL 250 - Advanced Composition
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course builds upon the critical writing and reading skills acquired in first-year English courses and is especially relevant to students in humanities, social sciences, and business. Students will read and practice writing a variety of nonfiction forms for specific audiences, such as researched essays, opinion pieces, analytical reviews, cultural commentary, and descriptive and narrative writing, including personal essays and memoir. Students will also learn to revise and edit their work for maximum effect. Topics covered are relevant to multiple disciplines/professions, and readings will explore a variety of cultural perspectives.
Prerequisites
One of:
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ENGL 251 - Advanced Communication
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course builds upon the critical writing and reading skills acquired in first-year English courses and is especially relevant to students in sciences and technologies. Students will practice advanced research skills, literature reviews, executive summaries, formal report writing, oral reporting, and various technical and/or professional writing document styles. Students will also learn to revise and edit their work for maximum effect. Topics covered are relevant to multiple disciplines/professions and readings will explore a variety of cultural perspectives.
Prerequisites
One of:
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ENGR 360 - Building Science
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Clean Energy and Efficient Buildings
Students will learn common methods and materials of building construction including foundations, floors, wood framing, insulation, windows and doors, and roof assemblies. Emphasis is placed on methods which improve building performance including thermal resistance of building envelopes, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for both new homes and home renovations. This course prepares students to write the optional Natural Resources Canada Energy Advisor Foundation Exam.
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ENVR 101 - Co-operative Work Experience 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 420
Restricted to students who have met the co-operative education participation requirements
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed in an approved workplace assignment. Student learning is monitored and evaluated by Camosun College. Work terms are normally paid. Successful completion counts toward the Co-op and Internship designations.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in CDEV WPS
- Successful completion of 72 Environmental Technology program credits with a C+ or better grade or a cumulative GPA of 4.0 (B-).
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ENVR 103 - Environmental Microbiology
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45
This course focuses on microbiological concepts and practices particularly related to the environment. Topics include: prokaryotic cell structure and function; growth and control, metabolism; sanitary microbiology, microbial ecology and biotechnology.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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ENVR 107 - Physical Geography
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 52.5
Introduces the four components of the global ecosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Within the context of geographic regions, topics discussed are wind circulation, atmospheric pressure, climatic zonation, weather forecasting, vegetational distributions, hydrologic controls (both surface and ground), soil development and suitability, tides and currents, stream flow calculations, and ecosystem descriptions.
Prerequisites
All of:
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
Equivalencies
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ENVR 110 - Environmental Seminar
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 22.5
These weekly seminars provide students with the opportunity to extend and apply environmental knowledge and principles and to develop attitudes and values consistent with sustainability. Emphasis will focus on environmental issues, resource jurisdictions, and the communication process through a variety of learning experiences.
Prerequisites
One of:
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ENVR 140 - Fundamentals of GIS
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course will expand basic theories of GIS and introduce students to using ArcInfo. They will be exposed to GIS vocabulary, the concepts of topology, and creating, managing and analyzing vector data, and incorporation of attribute data in a tutorial-like setting, using environmental examples to support theories.
Prerequisites
All of:
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ENVR 200 - Safety in the Environment
Credits: 1.5 Total Hours: 45
This course involves modules on VHF radio operation, field survival, WHMIS and trouble shooting with electrical equipment and small motors as well as safe boating practice.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Completion of 26 Environmental Technology program credits
- C in ENVR 110
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ENVR 201 - Co-operative Work Experience 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 420
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed in an approved workplace assignment. Student learning is monitored and evaluated by Camosun College. Work terms are normally paid. Successful completion counts toward the Co-op and Internship designations.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in ENVR 101
- C+ in all Environmental Technology program courses
Or all of:
- Cumulative GPA in the Environmental Technology program of at least 4.0 (B-)
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ENVR 202 - Geographic Field Techniques
Credits: 0.5 Total Hours: 17
This course provides training in Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and in orienteering as means of determining ‘position’ of objects in the environment.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Completion of 26 Environmental Technology program credits
- C in ENVR 110
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ENVR 203 - Aquatic Monitoring Techniques
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 36
Sampling techniques for monitoring streams, lakes, marine coastlines and oceanic waters will be covered. The course will stress quality assurance (QA) in environmental monitoring, planning and preparation of field programs, and sample collection techniques through classroom instruction and hands-on field experience.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Completion of 26 Environmental Technology program credits
- C in ENVR 110
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ENVR 204 - Environmental Field Trips
Credits: 0.5 Total Hours: 15
Students will visit a fish hatchery, a First Nations Cultural Centre, a sustainable forestry operation, a regular logging operation and an old growth forest.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Completion of 26 Environmental Technology program credits
- C in ENVR 110
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ENVR 205 - Soils
Credits: 0.5 Total Hours: 13
To introduce students to the genesis and classification of soils according to the Canadian Soil Classification System; to utilize these soil classification skills in combination with vegetation identification capabilities and site description skills to conduct an on-sight Bioterrain Inventory using the BC RIC standards for describing ecosystems in the field.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Completion of 26 Environmental Technology program credits
- C in ENVR 110
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ENVR 206A - Environmental Horticulture
Credits: 1.5 Total Hours: 28
Through projects, experiments and assignments students will explore the principles of horticulture. Topics include: soil testing, composting, organic gardening, culturing and disseminating biological control agents, plant propagation, greenhouse maintenance, and landscaping with native and xerophytic species.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Completion of 26 Environmental Technology program credits
- C in ENVR 110
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ENVR 206B - Environmental Biotechnology
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45.5
Through experiments and research, students explore the principles and concepts of environmental biotechnology. Topics emphasize microbial biotechnology in relation to the fields of bioremediation and genetic engineering. Students isolate and culture microbial biotechnology agents and perform plant tissue culture experiments. Case studies in industry, agriculture and mining are explored.
Prerequisites
All of:
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ENVR 207 - Applied Geomorphology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 65
This is a field-based application of geomorphology in environmental management. Emphasis is on terrain analysis regarding land use, watershed management and site rehabilitation. Topics include: erosion, mass wasting, sediment transport, and groundwater, with a site assessment of processes, problems, and management options. Topographical maps and air photos are used.
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All of:
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ENVR 208A - Research Project Design
Credits: 1 Total Hours: 18
ENVR 208A covers scientific method, research methods, and project design. It also includes instruction on how to start and operate a small environmental consulting business. Elements of the course include time management, budgeting, accounting, business development, proposal writing and project management.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Completion of 36 Environmental Technology program credits
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ENVR 208B - Sustainability Project
Credits: 5 Total Hours: 105
Working in small groups, students will identify, design, develop and complete a research project on a sustainable resource management problem. This will demonstrate appropriate ecological principles, research methodology, data management and analysis, environmental impact considerations, substantiated recommendations and requires both an oral and written report.
Prerequisites
All of:
- C in ENVR 208A
- Completion of at least 36 program courses
- Completion of all relevant courses as determined by the Chair
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ENVR 209 - Waste Management - Remediation
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
This course covers pollution control, waste management principles and techniques and the concept of industrial ecology. Particular emphasis is given to hazardous secondary materials management, hazardous spill prevention and clean up, contaminated site remediation and associated legislation.
Prerequisites
All of:
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ENVR 210 - Aquatic Environments
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course compares and contrasts the marine and freshwater environments. Local case studies will be used to illustrate physical, chemical and biological processes and aquatic management issues.
Prerequisites
All of:
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ENVR 218 - Environmental Field Camp
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 24
This course is organized as a week-long field camp concentrating on techniques used in forestry, meteorology, fisheries, wildlife management, limnology, and coastal marine assessment. Additional skills include preparing for, and camping in, a semi-wilderness environment and small vessel operation.
Prerequisites
All of:
- Completion of 26 Environmental Technology program credits
- C in ENVR 110
Pre or Co-requisites
All of:
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ENVR 222 - Urban & Regional Environments
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
The course introduces students to the theory and practice of environmental management at the urban and regional scale. Specific management tools are examined, including environmental impact assessment, cost accounting and cost-benefit analysis, economic instruments, ecological footprint analysis, risk management, environmental reporting and auditing, and the ISO 14000 environmental management standard.
Prerequisites
All of:
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ENVR 229 - Quantitative Assessment
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
A study of ecological methodology, experimental design, sampling protocols, statistical analysis of data, and environmental risk analysis. Topics include the application of chi-square analysis, uni- and multivariate analysis, and non-parametric tests. A problem based approach uses data sets from environmental and ecological fields.
Prerequisites
All of:
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ENVR 233 - Co-operative Work Experience 3
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 420
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed in an approved workplace assignment. Student learning is monitored and evaluated by Camosun College. Work terms are normally paid. Successful completion counts toward the Co-op and Internship designations.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in ENVR 201
- C+ in all Environmental Technology program courses
- Approval of the Co-op Department
Or all of:
- COM in ENVR 201
- Accumulated GPA of 4 (B-)
- Approval of the Co-op Department
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