Provincial Courses (Grade 12)

Courses at the Provincial level (Grade 12 equivalent) help learners get pre-requisites needed for further study and qualify for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma, the "Adult Dogwood."

In the Academic Upgrading program, each course is roughly a ten hour per week commitment of your time. Most classes include lectures where instructors share valuable insight and information to help you succeed in the course, and some classes take place solely in the upgrading room where you can always ask for help, study and complete course work.

Course of Studies

Course	Name
BIOL 60	Biology - Provincial Level
CHEM 60	Chemistry - Provincial Level
CPST 60	Computer Studies: Provincial Level - Computer Applications
EDCP 60	Education and Career Planning - Provincial Level
EDSS 60	Student Success – Provincial level
ENGL 60	English - Provincial Level
ENGL 66	Essential English - Provincial Level
GEOG 60	Geography - Provincial Level
HIST 60	History - Provincial Level
IFA 60	Indigenous Fine Arts
MATH 60	Algebra and Trigonometry - Provincial Level
PHYS 60	Physics - Provincial Level
SOST 60	Social Studies: Introduction to Psychology - Provincial Level
PORT 60	Portfolio - Provincial Level
WORK 60	Workplace Experience – Provincial Level

Course Descriptions

BIOL 60 - Biology - Provincial Level

BIOL 60: Biology – Provincial Level provides an introduction to cell biology and human physiology. Students will learn about cell biology, mitosis and meiosis, bioenergetics, homeostasis genetics, respiration excretion, bones and muscles, nerves and immunity. This course is designed to help students build laboratory and field skills, scientific communication skills and critical thinking skills.

Upon completion, students are prepared for post-secondary studies in biology, physiology and health sciences. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

This course is equivalent to Biology 12.

Prerequisites: ENGL 50 or equivalent.

CHEM 60 - Chemistry - Provincial Level

CHEM 60: Chemistry – Provincial Level is a study of practical chemistry. Students will study reaction kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction, and gas laws. The lab portion of this course develops student skills in laboratory safety, chemistry lab procedures and techniques, data collection, analysis, and scientific communication.

Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for academic post-secondary science studies. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

This course is equivalent to Chemistry 12.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 50 and Math 50.

CPST 60 - Computer Studies: Provincial Level - Computer Applications

CPST 60: Computer Studies: Provincial Level – Computer Applications is a course designed to build communication, multimedia and internet skills. Students will search for information, select for relevance, and then publish this information using desktop publishing and WEB page authoring. Graphical design principles are emphasized throughout this course. Multimedia publishing involving video capture and streaming audio/video are also included. Selected topics of interest to students can include advanced spreadsheets, database, networking, and online technologies.

Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for post-secondary studies in multimedia. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

CPST 60 is equivalent to Computer Studies 12.

Prerequisites: CPST 50 or equivalent.

EDCP 60 - Education and Career Planning - Provincial Level

Education and Career Planning is intended to enhance skills for further education and employment. Topics include communication, career exploration, study skills, time and stress management, job preparation, educational planning, diversity and critical thinking.

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Prerequisites: EDCP 50 or equivalent skill level.

EDSS 60 - Student Success – Provincial level

The goal of EDSS 60: Student Success is to develop the learning skills, study strategies and self-awareness necessary for students to experience success as life-long learners.

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

ENGL 60 - English - Provincial Level

ENGL 60: English – Provincial Level is for students to upgrade their English skills. Students will develop academic English reading, writing, research, critical thinking and communication skills through studying Canadian literature. Various works of short fiction, poetry, plays and a novel are explored through discussion and analysis, while academic essay skills are developed throughout the course.

Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for academic post-secondary studies. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

English 60 is equivalent to English 12.

Prerequisites: English 50 or equivalent.

ENGL 66 - Essential English - Provincial Level

ENGL 66: Essential English - Provincial Level is for students to upgrade their English skills. Students will develop practical skills in reading, writing and communicating. These skills will enable students to perform the tasks required by their occupation and other aspects of daily life.

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

English 66 is equivalent to Communications 12.

Prerequisites: ENGL 10 or equivalent.

GEOG 60 - Geography - Provincial Level

GEOG 60: Geography – Provincial Level provides an introduction into physical and human geography. Specifically, students will develop an understanding of geomorphology, gradational processes, meteorology, climate change, and demography. An important component of this course is the interconnection between human activities and the earth’s physical systems and resources. Students will develop skills in analyzing and interpreting data from maps, tables, graphs and text.

This course prepares students for further studies in social sciences at the post-secondary level. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

GEOG 60 is equivalent to Grade 12 Geography

Prerequisites: ENGL 50 or equivalent skills

HIST 60 - History - Provincial Level

This history course examines the major social, economic and political movements from the late 1900's into the 21st century. Students develop an understanding of global events, from war to social movements to economic crises as presented through text, video and lecture/discussion. Students learn how global issues are interconnected geographically and politically. Skills to analyze events and to write brief synopses for presentations are developed.

This course prepares students for further studies in social sciences at the post-secondary level. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

History 60 is equivalent to History 12.

Prerequisites: ENGL 50 or equivalent skills.

IFA 60 - Indigenous Fine Arts

Under the guidance and mentorship of local Elders, artists and facilitators, and drawing on the collective knowledge of the participants, the course will explore topics including: colonization, reconciliation, traditional knowledge, and identity how these concerns manifest physically and aesthetically in contemporary art practices. Students will become more aware of Indigenous peoples and their ways of knowing, their relationship with community and the land, their history before and after European contact in an arts-based teaching and learning environment.

The curriculum will be developed in collaboration with the local Indigenous communities; will incorporate traditional and contemporary Indigenous arts and traditional art-making processes; will acknowledge that art is a reflection of traditional and contemporary Indigenous culture and worldviews; and will address ethical considerations and protocols related to the Indigenous arts.

Prerequisites: English Grade 11 equivalency.

MATH 60 - Algebra and Trigonometry - Provincial Level

MATH 60: Algebra and Trigonometry – Provincial Level is for students to upgrade their mathematics skills. Algebra and Trigonometry will help prepare students for academic or technical post-secondary studies in mathematics, engineering or science. Students will review basic algebra, and study the following topics: functions and graphs including transformations, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, identities and equations, and arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

This course is the equivalent to Pre-calculus 12.

Prerequisites: Math 50 or equivalent.

PHYS 60 - Physics - Provincial Level

PHYS 60: Physics – Provincial Level is intended for students preparing for post-secondary science studies. In this course students explore the nature, scope, relevance and limitations of physics. Students will study two-dimensional kinematics and dynamics, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves and optics.

Upon completion of this course, students are ready to enter further post-secondary studies in physics. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

This course is equivalent to Physics 12.

Prerequisites: Physics 50 and Math 50 or equivalents. Corequisites: Math 60 or equivalent.

SOST 60 - Social Studies: Introduction to Psychology - Provincial Level

Introduction to Psychology is intended to provide an exploration of the foundations of modern psychology. Topics include emotion, perception, personality, intelligence, motivation, learning and memory. The importance of heredity, culture, gender, and age on psychological health is investigated. Current psychological research is incorporated throughout the course.

This course prepares students for further studies in social sciences at the post-secondary level. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

SOST 62/63 is equivalent to Psychology 12.

Pre-requisites: ENG 50 or approval from the instructor. *For optimal success in this course a grade of C+ or higher is recommended.

PORT 60 - Portfolio - Provincial Level

PORT 60 - Portfolio - Provincial Level guides students through the creation of a comprehensive portfolio to showcase past and current knowledge, skills, and abilities within a specific theme. Students examine types and purposes of portfolios, document and reflect upon their own experiences, and design and present their portfolio. Portfolios help students in a variety of settings, for example to gain employment or admission to post-secondary programs or to capture experiential learning.

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Prerequisite: English 10

WORK 60 - Workplace Experience – Provincial Level

Work 60: Workplace Experience – Provincial Level is intended to provide students with a framework to recognize previous work experience. Students will present knowledge about the workplace and the skills and experience gained at work. Students prepare a job posting and participate in all aspects of applying for the posted job in order to show their awareness of workplace health and safety, effective communication, and workplace ethics, as well as mastery of technical and applied skills, knowledge, and attitude for success in the workplace.

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Pre-requisites:
270 work hours
English 10

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