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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