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Diagnostic Tests

In order to register in certain courses at Langara College, you must have completed the required high school courses with the appropriate grade, or you must demonstrate that you have the required prerequisite knowledge by writing a diagnostic test. Diagnostic placement tests are offered for courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics and statistics.

Science for Non-Science Majors

The Math and Sciences Division recommends the following courses, offered within the division, for arts students seeking to fulfill their requirements for science and lab Science, math and statistics, and computing science.

 

CourseCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisitesSatisfies math/ computing science/ statistics requirementSatisfies lab science requirementSatisfies science requirement 
(No lab)
ASTR
3310		Exploring the Universe I: The Night Sky and Solar System4Any 15 university-transferable credits. This course is not intended for first-year students. -Y -
ASTR 
3311		Exploring the Universe II: Stars and Galaxies4Any 15 university-transferable credits. This course is not intended for first-year students. -Y -
BIOL 
1100		The Science and Art of Biology (completely online)3none -Y -
BIOL 
1116		Concepts in Biology I – Human Biology4none -Y -
BIOL 
1118		Intro to Environmental Ecology4none -Y -
BIOL 
1175		Intro to Human Biology3none - -Y
BIOL 
1216		Concepts in Biology II – Human Biology4none -Y -
BIOL 
1218		Biodiversity and Conservation Biology4none -Y -
CHEM 
1117		Environmental Chemistry for Arts Majors I4None -Y -
CHEM 
1217		Environmental Chemistry for Arts Majors II4None -Y -
CHEM 
1114		An Introduction to Chemistry4High school completion -Y -
CPSC 
1000		Essential Computer Applications3NoneY -Y
CPSC 
1030		Web Development I3NoneY -Y
CPSC 
1040		Introduction to Programming3NoneY -Y
CPSC 
1045		Intro to Web Programming3noneY -Y
CPSC 
1050		Introduction to Computer Science3noneY -Y
CSIS 
1300		Systems Analysis and Design3NoneY -Y
MATH 
1118		Mathematics of Finance>3Math 11 or MDTY -Y
MATH 
1152		Precalculus Algebra3MDTY -Y
MATH 
1162		Finite Math I3MDTY -Y
MATH 
1190		Fundamental Concepts & Practices of Mathematics3Math 11 or MDTY -Y
PHYS
1124		Energy and the environment Phys 12, PDT, or permission of the department (see chair) -Y -
STAT
1123		Basic Probability and Statistics – Business3NoneY -Y
STAT
1124		Statistical Methods I3Math 11 or MDTY -Y