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ENGL 203 Canadian Literature II: Contemporary Voices. In our multicultural society and globalized world, what is so Canadian about Canadian literature? In this course we trace the emergence of Canadian literature on the world stage and how such writers frame connections between literature, nation, identity and culture.

ENGL 204 Children's Literature I - From Rags to Riches and Worlds of Magic. From folktales and urban legends to traditional and literary fairy tales, particularly the collections of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm as well as Hans Christian Andersen and others, this course explores the roots of children's literature, including modern fantasy, such as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the

ENGL 205 Children's Literature II: From Hell to Heaven and Everything in Between. From medieval to modern times, this course traces the development of literature enjoyed by and written for children. Early works include the ''Hell-fire'' tales of the Puritans to the Golden Age stories of the nineteenth century. We explore landmark novels such as Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, Robert Louis

ENGL 209 Introduction to Comics and Graphic Novels introduces students to the genre of comics and the graphic novel. Students will consider the history of the genre and explore how comics and graphic novels reflect and represent diverse social, political, and popular cultures. Students will learn how to write about graphic narratives and will have the opportunity to experiment with the form

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. ENGL 66 is equivalent to Communications12.

ENGR 100 Engineering Design and Communication I is an introduction to the principles of engineering design, engineering drawing and sustainable practice. This knowledge will be applied to practical projects to be undertaken by teams of learners. Learners experience integrated development and demonstrate writing, research, design and presentation skills through research and a design project. ENGR

ENGR 101 Engineering Design and Communication II integrates instruction and activities in technical communications (written and oral) with engineering design. The learner will be introduced to fundamental principles and practical aspects of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering and will apply this knowledge in developing and implementing designs. The design methodology first covered in

ENTB 20 My Business Development - Skill Building I offers students the opportunity to explore a specific area of business and learn skills beyond a more basic level, as their abilities allow them to at this time. The intention is that once students have gathered an overall appreciation of business, they can now begin to explore the business model and skills associated with that field. The focus of

ENTB 23 My Business Development - Skill Building II builds upon the skills developed in ENTB 20. Students will be able to explore a specific area of business and learn skills beyond a more basic level as their abilities allow them to at this time. Once students have gathered an overall understanding of the business market, they will continue to practice and perfect their skills more deeply. The

ENTC 20: Connecting to Community Members I offers students the opportunity to research how their business idea is relevant and impactful within the local community. Students will find out about the local business scene, and reach out to business leaders to find out what it means to be a business-person. A focus will be on mentorship exploration and connections.

ENTC 23: Connecting to Community Members II builds upon the information gathered and skills developed in ENTC 20. Students will continue to research the local community and how their business is relevant and impactful. Students will find out more information about the business market, skills used in the business field and how to become more attentive to quality craftsmanship. These skills will be

ENTE 20 Exploring the Market I explores the current market related to the students' business ideas. Students will have the opportunity to distinguish the unique aspects of the market and how it is successful, what skills are associated, and what level of quality expected. The focus of the course is the exploration of skills and interests.

ENTE 23 Exploring the Market II builds upon the skills and knowledge gathered in ENTE 20. The students continue to explore the current market related to their business ideas. Students will have the opportunity to self-evaluate skills and abilities as related to the demands of the market place, and practice the processes needed to build upon a successful idea. The focus of the course is the

ENVR 150 Hydrology I is an introductory study of water in our environment including its properties, the natural processes which affect it, and climate and weather. Students will gain practical experience in the collection and analysis of field and laboratory data using standard techniques and equipment.

ENVR 154 Maps and Navigation focuses on the navigation skills required of technologists working outdoors to locate oneself, stay ''found'', and return safely from the field. The course includes hands-on use of navigation tools in field settings including map, compass, aerial imagery, altimeter, and Global Positioning System (GPS). Pre-trip planning in a navigation context will also be covered

ENVR 158 Introduction to Geomatics is an introduction to applied mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) theory and applications. The first half of the course will be focused on introducing basic uses of remotely sensed imagery and exploring applied mapping technologies, including Google Earth and Internet Mapping websites. The second half of the semester will be focused on learning basic

ENVR 160 Surveying and Field Measurements is an introduction to the practical use of common survey instruments and techniques used by Environmental technicians. As well, the course will introduce the student to various sampling methods used to collect, assess, classify, and evaluate field data. Emphasis is placed on the proper care and use of basic surveying and measurement tools and the skills

ENVR 162 Applied Botany and Ecosystem Classification is an introduction to the principles of Botany and Ecosystem Classification. Botany lectures will focus on plant classification, botanical terms, plant morphology, and plant physiology. Topics include: plant cell structure, plant tissue function and structure, photosynthesis and respiration, transpiration and translocation. Botany labs will

ENVR 163 Terrestrial Ecology and Biology builds upon the concepts from ENVR 162 with further studies of local forest ecosystems. Students will identify key forest structural components and study the role that disturbance (such as fire), environmental gradients, and competition play in defining a species' niche. Participants will also examine the role of primary and secondary growth, nutrient

ENVR 164 Soil and Earth Sciences will cover the identification of common rocks and minerals, landforms and soils of British Columbia. Learners will be introduced to the study of physical geology and geomorphology in relation to management of the forest environment and landscape. Learners will gain skills and knowledge in rock and mineral identification, description of the physical and chemical

ENVR 170 Fish and Wildlife Ecology is designed to introduce students to the general ecological principles, taxonomy and management of fish and wildlife in British Columbia.

ENVR 190 Computer Applications I builds on student’s previously acquired computer skills. Computer applications specific to career opportunities in the environment and geomatics sector will be covered. This will include proper file management techniques for the geomatics environment, Microsoft (MS) Word processing for report writing, MS PowerPoint use for presentations, and MS Excel for data entry

ENVR 250 Indigenous Rights and Environmental Management is an introduction to Indigenous cultures and traditional practices as foundational teachings of sustainability. The overarching focus of the course is recognizing and acknowledging Indigenous rights and traditional knowledge as they relate to environmental management. With a two-eyed seeing approach, topics associated with environmental

ENVR 290 GIS Applications in Natural Resource Management continues to introduce Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through the use of ArcGIS Pro and other related software and apps. One focus will be common GIS data management, exploration and analysis tasks, and preparing basic cartographic maps. This will include integrated projects aligned with other Recreation, Fish and Wildlife classes

ES 100 Environmental Science is the study of interactions among biological, physical and chemical components of our natural and anthropogenic environments. In this course, students will seek to understand the complex and interdisciplinary nature of some of our environmental problems. Students will work co-operatively, use critical thinking, and apply scientific methods to evaluate the impacts of