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ECCE 179 Professional Practice II examines early childhood care and education in a historic and current cultural context. Using a variety of theories, including the bioecological approach learners will reflect on the impact of their personal values and attitudes on their professional practice. The principles of inclusive practice when working with young children and families will be examined, and

FAM 180 Family Dynamics is designed to provide students with a variety of theoretical perspectives to understanding families. It considers the diversity of families through the lenses of the life course perspective and political policies. Family formation, parenting, separation and divorce and aging are all examined. Family issues are also considered, including marriage and death rituals, work and

FOR 200 Field Trip Study provides an opportunity for students to experience diverse ecosystems, forest management practices, Indigenous perspectives, and land management issues in different regions of the province. Students will be active in co-creating ways to ensure their visits are grounded in respect, reciprocity and responsibility. Through this field trip experience, students will develop

FOR 250 Silviculture I is an introduction to Silviculture as it is traditionally viewed; the art and science of establishing and tending forests to meet sustainable environmental, social, and management objectives. It will prepare the student for immediate employment as a forest technologist through instruction in silviculture theory, the application of silvicultural treatments and the use of

FOR 251 Silviculture II advances students' understanding of silviculture and its application in British Columbia’s forest industry. Through experiential and land-based learning activities, students will examine stand dynamics, reforestation strategies, diverse Indigenous perspectives, and the use of silvicultural systems to meet management objectives. Students will explore both artificial and

FOR 253 Forest Policy and Resource Management provides an in-depth examination of the policy frameworks that shape forest management in British Columbia. Students will explore the legal, economic, and institutional foundations of forest policy, including timber tenure systems, timber valuation and appraisal processes, and key legislation such as the Forest and Range Practices Act. By examining

FOR 260 Applied Forest Hydrology and Engineering. This course covers the planning and establishment of natural resource road access including Total Chance Planning, assessing terrain stability and potential environmental impacts of road construction route reconnaissance, road location, survey, and design techniques and construction costing, road construction methods, bridges and drainage

FOR 261 Forest Harvesting is an in depth study of timber harvest systems and supporting technologies including: harvest planning, mapping and GIS analysis, environmental impacts, field engineering considerations and system costing. The course is designed to reinforce foundational skills such as field note taking, measurements and safety. Theoretical emphasis will be given to the phases of timber

FOR 265 Forest Measurements is a study of the policies and procedures used for timber cruising, product valuation, log scaling, and waste and residue assessment in British Columbia. Using timber valuation as a focal point, emphasis is placed on field data collection techniques, sampling methods, statistics and data compilation. The roles of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource

FOR 271 Applied Ecology and Range Management provides enhanced and new skills and knowledge related to sustainable management of forest ecosystems. Ecological, operational, social, economic, and legislative considerations will be presented in this course. Emphasis will be on management strategies related to a number of ecological topics including; silvics, natural disturbance types, range

FOR 274 Forest Health consists of an extensive field examination of a wide range of prominent forest health agents and conditions. This includes field recognition, biology, ecological role and forest management implications of various forest insects, fungi and abiotic agents. Other topics include the recognition and management of invasive weed species, assessment of forest health agents in

FOR 278 Forest Technology Field School is a two‑week, end‑of‑semester field school provides immersive, hands‑on training to strengthen students’ technical field skills in preparation for summer employment and the second year of the Forest Technology program. Through intensive applied learning in real-world forestry settings, students gain practical experience with core operational activities

FOR 280 Applied Research Project is an introduction to the basic principles and methods of research with an emphasis on forest resources. The objective of this course is to assist each student in completing an applied research project that has both a field-based data collection component, and a literature-based research component. Students will select an approved research topic and complete a

FREN 102 Beginner's French I is an introductory language course designed for the absolute beginner with little or no knowledge of French. The focus of this course is to help students become functionally proficient in the French language through the development of the basic communication skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as the study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture.

FREN 103 Beginner's French II is designed to develop the communication skills learned by students in French 102. Students will further their knowledge of the French language and awareness of French-speaking cultures. The focus of this course is to help students become functionally proficient in the French language through the development of the basic communication skills of speaking, listening

FREN 112 First Year French I encourages students to improve their communicative proficiency through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will reflect on and discuss thoughts and beliefs expressed by French writers, and their relation with our culture today.

FREN 113 First-Year French II is the sequel to FREN 112. In FREN 113 emphasis is placed on further improvement of students communicative proficiency through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will continue to reflect on and discuss thoughts and beliefs expressed by French writers, and their relation with our culture today.

FREN 122 Contemporary French Language and Literature I offers students an opportunity to enhance their language skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) through discussions on the writings of French authors from the nineteenth-century. Students will have the opportunity to take a look at their works which include novels, short stories, theatre, poetry, and biographies. Students will

FREN 123 Contemporary French Language and Literature II, students continue to improve their communicative proficiency through discussions on writings of French authors from the twentieth-century. Students will have the opportunity to take a look at their works which include novels, short stories, theatre, poetry, and biographies. Students will review and expand their knowledge of grammar, usage