Course Descriptions

Courses by Subject
Courses are organized by subject area.  For a complete list of subjects, click here.

Reading the course descriptions

Course code and number
The course code and number indicate the specific course and its level. Courses numbered 200 are generally considered second year, 300 are third year, etc.
Credit value
The number of credits indicates the academic value of a course. Credits may be used in program requirements, prerequisites and fee assessment.
 

Course title

 
Course description
This section gives a brief overview of the course.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisite: a specific course, or courses (or other requirement), that must be successfully completed prior to registration. A minimum grade of C- is required.
Corequisite: a specific course, or courses, which must be taken at the same time as a registered course.
Pre- or corequisite: a course that may be taken concurrently with another course, or previously. If taken previously, a minimum grade of C- is required unless otherwise specified.
It is the students’ responsibility to enroll only in courses for which the stated prerequisites and corequisites have been met.

Transferability
For information on transferability of 100- and 200-level courses to BC institutions, consult the BC Online Transfer Guide at BCTransferGuide.ca.   For transferability of courses numbered 300 and above, or transfer outside BC, check with the institution you wish to attend.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisites/corequisites are requirements needed prior to, or concurrent with, your registration in a course. A prerequisite refers to a specific course (or other requirement) that must be successfully completed prior to registration. A minimum grade of C- is required.

It is understood that you may seek instructor’s written permission if you feel that your experience/knowledge is sufficient to warrant exemption from the stated prerequisite or corequisite. This written permission must be presented at the time of registration.

Even though many university college-level courses have no prerequisite listed, it is expected that those enrolling have university-college–level reading, writing, and research skills. If you are unsure of your ability level or want to improve your skills, we suggest you enrol in ENGL 099: Pre-College Composition, or CSM 108: Critical Analysis and Study Methodology, or write the Composition Placement Test (CPT). CPT details are explained on page 20. For details about CSM 108 and ENGL 099, please read the course descriptions on the following pages.

For more details on support services available, please see page 39, Student Services information on page 34, and the academic support courses listed on this page.

Please note: Students are expected to present either Math 12 or Principles of Math 12 to meet appropriate prerequisites. In addition, some UCFV departments require Math 12 provincial examination scores to fulfill prerequisites. Check your program’s entrance requirements section for details.

Unless otherwise stated, any B.C. secondary course used for program entrance requirements or course prerequisites must be completed for full value (4 credits).