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Students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry and how to apply them to the world around us. They explore how chemistry supports how human beings live and ways it is used to reduce our environmental footprint. The topics in focus are ideal gases, equilibrium, acid and bases, quantum theory, molecular bonding, kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum "B" grade in Chemistry 11 and Pre-Calculus 11.

This course can be used to satisfy the completion of Adult Basic Education (ABE)- Mathematics: Provincial Level-Algebra and Trigonometry, which prepares adult learners with the knowledge and skills in algebra and trigonometry necessary for entry to technical, vocational, and career programs that require Precalculus 12 equivalency as a prerequisite and for future study in higher-level math courses at college/university

Topics include equations and applied problems; relations, functions, and transformations; linear and quadratic functions and inequalities; polynomial functions; exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; trigonometric functions and their inverses, graphs of circular functions, trigonometric identities and equations, solving triangles using sine and cosine laws; systems of equations; sequences and series.

Prerequisite(s): One of the following: an "S" grade in MATH 0115; a minimum “C-” grade in Precalculus 11; a minimum “C-“ grade in Foundations of Math 12; or permission of department based on the Mathematics Diagnostics Test (MDT 065). Prerequisites are valid for only three years.

Since the dawn of history, humans have come together to ensure survival and pursue common aims, developing societies that are unique in their cultural and historical expression. Students explore the development of human societies across the globe, including Southwest Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas up to about 1500 CE. As far as historical events and sources allow, the same amount of attention is given to each region. Students analyze primary sources, both written documents and objects, to understand the perspectives of those who lived through the events that they describe. They also discuss questions of indigeneity, race, gender, and social class, as well as connections within and between societies at a time when humans moved from isolated communities to increasingly connected ones. Students also compare societies in different parts of the world to explore and seek to explain the parallels and variations between the societies that they see presented in the historical record. Through these activities, students reflect on their own experiences as individuals studying in modern Canada on First Nation Musqueam unceded, traditional territories.

From about the year 1500 CE to the modern day, human societies have evolved from the beginnings of global contact to a truly international world. Students explore the continued development of human societies in the early modern and modern eras across the globe, including Southwest Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. As far as historical events and sources allow, the same amount of attention is given to each region. Students analyze primary sources, both written documents and objects, to understand the perspectives of those who lived through the events that they describe. They also discuss questions of indigeneity, race, gender, and social class, as well as connections within and between societies at a time when the scope of humans’ impact upon each other has become increasingly global. Students also compare societies in different parts of the world to explore and seek to explain the parallels and variations between the societies that they see presented in the historical record. Through these activities, students reflect on their own experiences as individuals studying in modern Canada on First Nation Musqueam unceded, traditional territories.

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), web development, and content strategy are critical pillars of a successful online presence that ensure that a website not only looks good but also performs well, attracts the right audience, and converts them into leads or customers. Students learn core principles of these three digital marketing areas. They learn how to create engaging content, improve website performance, and apply GEO and SEO techniques to increase online visibility. Students develop the skills to design and implement strategies that drive traffic, strengthen brand presence, and support overall marketing objectives.

Advertising and Analytics are two of the most powerful components in digital marketing that help organizations reach the right people, optimize performance, and grow their business with data-driven decisions. Students learn how to plan and manage advertising campaigns, apply retargeting strategies to re-engage audiences, and create ad content that drives action. They explore key analytics tools and technologies for tracking performance, understanding customer behaviour, and optimizing campaigns. Students develop the skills to design, execute, and evaluate data-driven advertising strategies that support broader marketing goals.

Social media, email marketing, and mobile marketing are essential components of a well-rounded digital marketing strategy. Each plays a unique role in reaching, engaging, and converting an organization's audience where they spend most of their time: online and on their phones. Students learn how to build and manage social media campaigns, design effective email marketing strategies, and leverage mobile platforms to enhance their reach. They apply best practices and key strategies, and get hands on experience using these digital marketing tools. Students develop the skills to design and execute various strategies that connect with customers across digital channels.

Defining social media marketing strategy and target audience is essential for making an organization's social media efforts effective, efficient, and results-driven. Students learn how to assess a brand’s current social media presence, identify target audiences, implement social media strategies, and develop personas to guide content creation. They also learn how to build and manage a personal brand online. Students develop the skills to design and evaluate social media strategies, build their brand, and strengthen engagement.

In today’s business environment, understanding POEM (Paid, Owned, and Earned Media) and using analytics are crucial to running effective, data-driven social media marketing campaigns. Students learn how to design strategies that balance paid advertising, brand-owned channels, and user-generated content to maximize reach and engagement. They explore and work with analytics and the tools used to track performance, interpret data, and optimize social media campaigns. Students develop the skills to plan, execute, and measure integrated social media strategies.

In the current business landscape, business success doesn’t come from just being present online, but from creating the right content for the right audience on the right platform. Knowing how to create content and understand social media platforms is essential for effective social media marketing. Students learn how to design engaging text, image, and video content tailored to various social media platforms. They learn how to use storytelling and branding to adapt messages to various target audiences, and explore tools, including AI, for content creation, scheduling, and performance tracking. Students develop the skills to create and implement platform-specific content strategies that build brand presence and drive audience engagement.

This course is an introduction to mathematical proof. Students learn and apply techniques used in mathematical proofs for sets, functions, and logics. They explore direct proofs, contrapositive proofs, proofs by contradictions, and proofs by mathematical induction. Students also work with cardinalities of sets, properties of real numbers, sequences, series, and limits.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in one of the following: MATH 1171, 1173, 1174, or 1175. Prerequisites are valid for only 3 years.