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SROM 256 Ski Area Budgeting and Business Management introduces students to the analysis of financial data for a standard Income Statement and Balance Sheet. Financial ratios that are normally used to predict the business health of a ski resort will be covered. Using CVP numerical analysis, students will learn the impact of future proposed financial changes on the fiscal health of a ski resort's

SROM 257 Ski Rental/Retail Shop Management. Ski Resort Rental Operations: Students will be introduced to the practical aspects of ski and snowboard rental shop operations. The layout and design of rental shops now must accommodate a wide range of rental equipment. Equipment purchase, rotation and disposal of aging rental equipment, and inventory control will be studied. Rental agreements, the

SROM 258 Human Resource Management for the Resort Industry. As labour markets tighten around the globe, good human resources management is essential to attracting and retaining effective staff. This is particularly true in seasonal resorts and ski areas where the link between staff and the guest is so critical. Innovative approaches to human resources management are necessary to recruit and retain

SROM 272 Supervisory Ski Lift Operations is a continuation of SROM 172. Ski Lift operational considerations form the primary focus of this course. You will learn about lift capacity, standard and emergency operating procedures, lift operations supervision, lift operator training, and lift operations budgeting. You will also enhance your understanding of the different types of ski lifts through

SROM 280 Ski Area Construction and Project Management builds on topics previously introduced in three related courses: S171 Ski Area Planning, S172 Lift Functions, Maintenance and Regulations, and S166 Ski Resort Facilities Maintenance. S 280 focuses on ski area construction projects with trail construction and lift installation receiving the most emphasis. As a part of examining construction

SROM 288 Ski Resort Winter Work Term. Each student arranges work as a paid, full-time employee at a ski resort. For certain students, the employment may be at a cat-skiing operation, heli-skiing operation or industry product and service supplier. With assistance from ski program instructors, a suitable work opportunity is arranged commensurate with the experience and work term goals of each

SROM 290 Field Trip. This multiday course is a credit bearing field trip to visit ski resorts and associated industry businesses. Although locations change from year to year, they typically include resort areas throughout the lower mainland and Whistler Blackcomb. This trip provides an excellent opportunity for students to examine established ski areas, and meet with industry personnel from

SSK 01 Skills and Strategies for Learning Level I is for adults who have had some practice with the printed word. It is designed to meet the basic skills and strategies for learning and to help students gain the skills to cope well in personal, work and education situations.

SSW 157 Group Skills, offers knowledge and skill development that can be applied to a large number of settings: in the workplace as a team member; working with specific client groups including children, adolescents, families, special interest groups; leading and/or participating in learning and discussion groups; planning, implementing and evaluating community development work. Effective social

SSW 160 Introduction to Social Work I is designed to introduce students to the practice of social work, emphasizing a generalist approach and considering the ideological and historical influences which have shaped social work in Canada. The values, knowledge, and skill foundations to this challenging profession are investigated. Further, it explores the roles of social workers and their methods of

SSW 161 Introduction to Social Policy explores social issues and how they are influenced by cultural ideologies and values. The historical development of social security policies and programs in Canada, within the context of larger global trends is examined. The impact of social policy on populations such as those who live in poverty, people with disabilities and minority populations will be

SSW 162 Community Resources is designed to assist students to prepare for practicum placement. Students will explore domains of practice and roles Social Service Workers carry in the Human Services.

SSW 163 Field Work I is a competency-based field placement in an agency that provides social services. Field Work I provides an overview of the role of social service worker and explores the application of ethical standards and standards of practice. Students will have an opportunity to practice knowledge and skills learned in prior courses, work on their professional development, and apply

SSW 166 Application of Theory to Practice provides an overview of the role of social service work. It focuses on integrating social work theory with practical experience to enhance theoretical learning from other courses. The student will gain familiarity with the services of their assigned practicum agency, the mandate and policies of the agency and the other resources in the community. The

SSW 168 Field Work II is a full-time field placement for five weeks following the winter semester that affords the student the opportunity to practice the skills learned in the previous two semesters. Field placement provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate competency required for permanent employment in Social Service Agencies. On-line weekly seminars will support this practicum.

STAT 105 Introduction to Statistics is intended for social, environmental science, and business students, or others who would benefit from a one-term statistics course. Topics include estimation of means and hypothesis testing. Applications are explored.

STAT 206 Probability and Statistics is an introductory applied statistics course for math, science, and engineering students. Topics include: set theory, probability, discrete and continuous variables and their distributions, joint probability distributions, point estimates, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing based on one or two samples. If time permits, we will discuss ANOVA tests as well

TECA 15 Advanced Technology I helps students develop computer and social media skills. Students will share their skills in a collaborative learning approach and develop strategies for safe online habits. Topics include: Excel, Powerpoint or Prezi presentations, email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Publisher, and photo editing.

TEXT 101 Dye Technology is an introductory study of the application of colour on fibre through direct application and immersion dye processes. Utilizing a variety of natural fibres, yarns and fabric, plant dyes will be explored within a contemporary context. Indigo, as the ancient, natural blue, will be more fully worked with through the practice of shibori resist techniques.

TEXT 102 Silkscreen Printing. Students will learn various processes and approaches to silk-screen printing and explore the potential of printed imagery, repeating-pattern and other effects on cloth with a primary focus on printing using photo emulsion, natural dyes, mordants and modifiers.