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RPM 120 Rural Health Issues I is a one-credit course designed to introduce students to the medical profession in general and the distinct challenges of rural physicians in particular. Information will be provided on pathways into the profession, preparation for application to medical school, the branches of medicine, and the work conducted by practicing rural physicians. The course will include

RPM 121 Rural Health Issues II continues RPM 120's emphasis on the unique experiences and needs of rural health professionals. The course introduces students to the concept of inter-professional practice and to various communication skills needed for effective teamwork. Students will develop awareness and skills in respectful listening, compassionate communication, group process, and conflict

RPM 220 Rural Health Issues III builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in year-one RPM courses, with a special focus on social and economic determinants of health. The course also seeks to develop students' empathy, self-awareness, and respect for diversity.

RPM 221 Rural Health Issues IV builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the preceding RPM courses. It focuses on issues related to rural health, in particular the way in which those issues affect the role and responsibilities of the rural health professional. This course further develops students' self-assessment and communication skills as well as provides preparation for interviewing with

RPM 320 Rural Health Issues V builds on the communication skills learned and practiced in previous RPM courses. Throughout year 3 of the Rural Pre-Medicine Program, students will work on a health-related rural community applied research project, which may include local and international opportunities for experiential learning. In RPM 320, students will apply research knowledge and methodologies to

In RPM 321 Rural Health Applied Research Project, students will implement the health-related project proposals developed in RPM 320. Students will continue to consolidate hands-on skills such as team work, group facilitation, project planning and implementation, and teaching/learning.

SAFE 20 Safety on the Job Site I introduces students to what makes for a safe and healthy workplace. Students will learn about health and safety principles, rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee, WorkSafe BC, and hazard recognition in the worksite.

SCIE 40 Science Intermediate Level introduces adult learners to the study of science in general, the scientific method, and to the three major areas of scientific study: biology, chemistry and physics. One additional topic, such as astronomy, geology, nutrition, infectious diseases, or disabilities is included. Hands-on experiments in each area of study develop science laboratory techniques and

SOC 120 Introduction to Sociology I introduces students to the discipline. The sociological perspective is examined, along with the associated concepts and methods. Attention is directed to major areas such as culture, socialization, stratification and deviance. Students have an opportunity to research topics of interest.

SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology II examines the social life as it occurs in families, formal organizations, religion, political movements and other social systems. Student research projects are part of the course.

SOC 200 Deviance and Social Control analyzes the processes by which some behaviour comes to be identified as deviant and the social means of control of such behaviour through the criminal justice system are examined analytically.

SOC 205 Introduction to Social Research introduces students to research methods in the social sciences. Students will be introduced to the major procedures for carrying out systematic investigation of the social world. It will encourage students to critically evaluate the methods, strategies and data that are used by social scientists and provide training in analysis of a range of qualitative and

SOC 215 Canadian Social Structure is a macro level analysis of factors such as (but not limited to) ethnicity, region, gender and class as a basis for understanding contemporary Canadian society.

SOC 225 Introduction to Sociological Theory is designed to introduce students to the major nineteenth and twentieth century thinkers who shaped the development of sociological theory. In exploring sociology's theoretical heritage, the course seeks also to foster an appreciation of what theory is and how necessary and useful it is for studying and understanding the social world.

This course introduces adults to social science in a Canadian context. Topics include history, cultural diversity, the role of First Nations, economics and Canadian government, law, and citizenship. This course provides a solid foundation for understanding Canadian society.

SOST 50 Social Studies – Advanced Level is for students to upgrade their social studies skills. Students begin by focusing on the emergence of Canada as an autonomous nation before World War I and changes in the Canadian identity up to the present day. Students will also study the government of Canada and Canadian political trends as well as an analysis of global issues and how these affect

SOST 60 Social Studies: Introduction to Psychology – Provincial Level provides an exploration of the foundations of modern psychology. Students study emotion, perception, personality, intelligence, motivation, learning and memory. The influence of heredity, culture, gender and age on psychological health is investigated by the students. Current psychological research is incorporated throughout the

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

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

SPAN 112 First Year Spanish 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 Spanish writers and their relation with our culture today.

SPAN 113 First-Year Spanish II is the sequel to SPAN 112 In SPAN 113 emphasis is placed on further improvement of the students communicative proficiency through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will continue to reflect on and discuss thoughts and beliefs expressed by Spanish writers, and their relation without culture today.

SPAN 122 Contemporary Spanish Language and Literature I offers students an opportunity to enhance their language skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) through discussions on the writings of Hispanic 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

SPAN 123 Contemporary Spanish Language and Literature II, students continue to improve their communicative proficiency through discussions on the writings of Hispanic 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

SROM 150 Introduction to Tourism provides an overview of the tourism industry, examining the interrelationships between the tourism sectors as well as the economic, environmental, cultural, and social impacts of tourism.

SROM 151 Marketing examines the roles and functions of marketing in the tourism industry. The principles of customer service excellence and service recovery are discussed in detail. You are lead through the five steps of the Marketing Planning Process discovering how product, price, plan and promotion (4 P's) are used in the marketing of tourism products and services. You will conduct a case study