2010-2011 Continuing Studies Catalog

CONTINUING STUDIES 2010-2011 CATALOG

CONTINUING STUDIES CONTINUING STUDIES 1

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welcome to continuing studies

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

about continuing studies

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how to register

As part of the best small university in Western Canada, the Continuing Studies program at the University of Northern British Columbia serves the needs of learners of all ages.

UNBC Continuing Studies offers a wide range of programming, whether you are wanting to build your professional skills, complete an academic degree, or are just looking to explore topics for your own personal interest and growth.

Register Online www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies tt …—– View the most current list of courses. tt …—– Secure your seat instantly. tt …—– It’s easy with our secure shopping cart! You just need a credit card.

New to UNBC? tt …—– The first time you register online you’ll be asked to create a profile.

Do this once and registration will be quick and easy the next time.

Current/Past Student or Employee? tt …—– If you are a current or past UNBC student or employee, you’ll already have a profile. Use your student/employee number and your PIN to login and you’ll be on your way.

Keep your ID number and PIN handy so that you can login later.

Don’t worry, if you forget your PIN, contact us and we’ll be happy to reset it for you.

All students must provide their legal name, birthdate and gender to register.

Other Options to Register:

location Continuing Studies is located in the Teaching & Learning Building on the Prince George campus of the University of Northern British Columbia. Please see the back cover for a map of our location.

office hours

Telephone: Toll Free: Fax: In Person: Snail Mail:

250-960-5980 1-866-843-8061 250-960-5984 UNBC Prince George Campus 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Phone: Toll Free: Fax:

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table of contents Policies and Procedures

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Horticulture

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Contract Training

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tt …—– Home Gardening

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Customized Training

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Natural Resource + Environmental Management

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Art + Culture

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tt …—– Photography tt …—– Photoshop for Photographers tt …—– Anthropology tt …—– Languages tt …—– Music tt …—– Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Education

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tt …—– Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor Certification tt …—– Engineering tt …—– Silviculture tt …—– Geographical Information Systems

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Outdoor Recreation

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tt …—– Global Positioning Systems tt …—– Fishing

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Business + Career

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Religious Studies

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tt …—– Certificate in Human Resource Management tt …—– Certificiate in Project Management tt …—– Leadership tt …—– Communication Skills tt …—– Customer Service tt …—– Conflict Resolution tt …—– Time and Workflow Management tt …—– Business Writing tt …—– Risk Management tt …—– TESOL tt …—– Sustainability

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tt …—– Certificate in Christian Studies

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Workplace Health + Safety

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tt …—– Safety and First Aid tt …—– Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

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Writing + Publishing

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tt …—– Business Writing tt …—– Editing tt …—– Creative Writing

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University Skills

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Computer + Technology

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tt …—– Microsoft Office Productivity tt …—– Desktop Publishing tt …—– Web Design

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tt …—– Writing Skills tt …—– Computer Skills tt …—– Math Skills

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Youth Programs

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Lecture Series

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Health + Wellness

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Instructors

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tt …—– Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions tt …—– Stress Management tt …—– Reflexology tt …—– Anatomy tt …—– Falls Prevention

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Index by Course Title

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Registration Form

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how do you want to Continuing Studies is an integral contributor, and a vital partner, in the learning environment at UNBC. Our vision is to sustain a culture of lifelong learning at the University. Continuing Studies has a professional commitment to contribute collaboratively with all of the University’s Academic Programs, and to both lead and serve the community by staying responsive to the needs of the North.

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personally

professionally

UNBC Continuing Studies

Whether you are looking for a short

offers a wide range of courses

seminar to build skill in a particular

to members of the community

area or a full certificate to work

tt …—– Improving self-awareness

who are interested in expanding

towards a professional designation

tt …—– Improving self-knowledge

their knowledge and abilities

and career advancement, Continuing

for their own personal interest.

Studies can help. With a diverse range

Topics range from archaeology

of program offerings from leading

to fly fishing to gardening. There

experts in the field, Continuing

truly is something for everyone!

Studies offers courses that range

Successful completion of and active

from one day workshops to full

tt …—– Enhancing lifestyle or quality of life

participation in these courses will

semester long programs of study.

tt …—– Realizing dreams

result in a certificate of completion

Successful completion of and active

tt …—– Fulfilling aspirations

from UNBC Continuing Studies.

participation in these courses will

tt …—– Expanding awareness

result in a certificate of completion

We have lots to offer as you explore your own plans for personal growth.

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Personal Growth Personal development includes goals, plans or actions oriented towards one or more of the following aims:

tt …—– Building or renewing self-identity tt …—– Developing strengths or talents tt …—– Identifying or improving potential tt …—– Building employability or human capital

tt …—– Achieving wisdom

from UNBC Continuing Studies.

academically Degree Credit

Extension

Continuing Studies has an offering of courses that are potentially available

Some regular UNBC academic courses are offered on an extension basis through

as earning academic credit at UNBC. These courses are unique to Continuing

Continuing Studies. Courses that are normally part of a degree program at

Studies and are usually in program areas that are not normally found in regular

UNBC are offered to members of the general public who are not admitted to

UNBC degree programming. These Continuing Studies courses are clearly

the university. These courses are clearly designated as potentially earning

designated as potentially earning academic credit at UNBC. Credit earned in

academic credit at UNBC. Credit earned in this manner is clearly specified as to

this manner is unspecified, and is treated as elective credit hours. Students

the equivalent academic course and will be counted towards the calculation

do not need to be admitted to the university or pursuing a degree at UNBC to

of a students GPA. Students are advised that they will be registered for them

participate in these courses. Students are advised that they will be registered for

on a credit basis unless students advise otherwise at the time of registration.

them on a credit basis unless they direct otherwise at the time of registration.

Unsuccessful attempts at courses offered through extension will be recorded

Unless otherwise designated, credits earned in this manner are recorded on a

on a students academic record. Whether taken for-credit or not-for-credit,

Pass basis upon successful completion. Unsuccessful attempts are not recorded.

the content and requirements of these courses are the same. Permission to

Whether taken for-credit or not-for-credit, the content and requirements of

attempt these courses is arranged directly with Continuing Studies and does

these courses are the same. Any participant in these courses who is already an

not constitute general admission to University studies. Students participating

academic student at UNBC, or on admission to the university, will have credit

in courses offered through extension are bound by all UNBC academic

for courses successfully completed automatically transferred onto their official

regulations. Please refer to the UNBC academic calendar for more information.

academic student record. Successful completion of and active participation in

Any participant in these courses who is already an academic student at UNBC, or

these courses will result in a certificate of completion from UNBC Continuing

on admission to the university, will have credit for these courses automatically

Studies.

transferred onto their official academic student record. Successful completion of and active participation in these courses will result in a certificate of completion from UNBC Continuing Studies.

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policies & procedures general Waiver UNBC Continuing Studies accepts no responsibility in the event that any course or workshop is either cancelled or not completed as a result of strikes, lockouts, fire, acts of God, or any other cause beyond the control of the department.

UNBC Continuing Studies reserves the right to change or amend its programs, instructors, fee structure and regulations at any time from those published in this catalog.

First Come-First Served Registrations are processed on a firstcome, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly recommended as class sizes are limited to ensure a quality educational experience.

Registration Deadline Continuing Studies courses require a minimum enrolment to proceed. Usually, the registration deadline is 10 days prior to the course start date. Some courses have unique deadlines due to the nature of the course. This date affects withdrawals, course transfers and course cancellations.

Students may register after this date for courses that have sufficient enrolment and seats available.

Getting a Refund If Continuing Studies cancels a course due to low enrolment or other unforeseen circumstances, all registrants will automatically be issued a refund in the manner of original payment or by cheque in the case of cash or debit purchases.

Refunds for student withdrawals will be made in accordance with the withdrawal policy above.

Having Someone Else Fill your Seat It may be possible to have another individual fill your seat in a course if you are unable to attend. Please consult Continuing Studies prior to making any arrangements for clarification. Participant transfers will not be accepted after a course has started.

Parking The UNBC Prince George campus is pay parking, 24 hours, seven days per week.

Hourly parking stub dispensers are located conveniently around campus. Costs of parking are in addition to course fees.

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Course Fees

Confirming your Registration

Withdrawing from a Course

All course fees, unless otherwise stated, are payable at the time of registration.

Post-dated cheques are not accepted.

NSF cheques must be replaced with a certified cheque or cash; a charge of $25 will be levied for each NSF cheque. Fees are payable by cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash or debit.

Shortly after you register, you will receive a Confirmation of Registration via email from Continuing Studies to let you know that we received and have processed your registration. This email will not contain course details, but will contain important policy and procedure information as well as your payment receipt. Please read this email carefully.

If you need to withdraw from a course, please notify Continuing Studies by telephone, email, fax or letter. Voice mail is not considered an adequate method of notification. Please try to withdraw a minimum of 10 days prior to the course start date.

UNBC tuition and student fees as published in the academic calendar do not apply to Continuing Studies courses.

Confirming your Course

All students are reminded that fees for Continuing Studies courses, whether approved for their academic program of study or not, are additional to the tuition fee units for their academic program.

The UNBC tuition waiver does not apply to Continuing Studies courses, whether taken for credit or not.

Financial Hold Students who fail to pay the outstanding balance of their current Continuing Studies account will be placed on financial hold.

While on financial hold, no subsequent activity will be allowed, and no certificates of completion or academic transcripts will be issued. The financial hold will be removed when the outstanding balance, including all service charges, is paid in full.

credit courses Continuing Studies Credit Courses Continuing Studies has an offering of courses that are potentially available as earning academic credit at UNBC. These courses are unique to Continuing Studies and are usually in program areas that are not normally found in regular UNBC degree programming. These Continuing Studies courses are clearly designated as potentially earning academic credit at UNBC. Credit earned in this manner is unspecified, and is treated as elective credit hours. Students do not need to be admitted to the university or pursuing a degree at UNBC to participate in these courses.

Extension Courses Some regular UNBC academic courses are offered on an extension basis through Continuing Studies.

Courses that are normally part of a degree program at UNBC are offered to members of the general public who are not admitted to the university. Students participating in courses offered through extension are bound by all UNBC academic regulations. Please refer to the UNBC academic calendar for more information. Transfer credit for all Continuing Studies Credit and Extension courses will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

Continuing Studies courses require a minimum enrolment to proceed. When minimum enrolment has been met, or approximately five (5) days prior to the course start date, you will receive a Course Confirmation from Continuing Studies via email. This message will include course details including times, location, what to bring and any textbooks required for the course. Please ensure you have provided Continuing Studies with an active email address when you register, or a daytime phone number where we can reach you.

Course Cancellation A minimum number of registrations must be received by the posted registration deadline. Some courses have unique registration deadlines due to the requirements of the course. If sufficient registration is not met by this date, the course may be cancelled.

Withdrawal Policy •

By the registration deadline: no financial penalty, full refund

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After the registration deadline: 100% financial penalty, no refund

Under NO circumstance will refunds be granted for requests received after the end of a course or workshop.

Exceptions to the above policy are made on compassionate grounds. In such cases, a written request for refund (letter, fax or email), must be submitted prior to the end of the course or workshop. Refunds issued in exceptional circumstances may be full or partial refunds either in the method of original payment or by Continuing Studies gift certificate.

Auditing a Course

Student Cards

Students interested in auditing a Continuing Studies or Extension course would do so by registering for it on a noncredit basis. Students must indicate their interest in registering on a non-credit basis at the time of registration. Whether taken for-credit or not-for-credit, the content and requirements of these courses are the same. Students participating on a noncredit basis may elect to not complete course assignments or examinations, and will not receive a grade for the course.

Students who register for courses on a non-credit basis are not eligible to have course credits appear on their academic student record should they be enrolled in a degree program at UNBC, either as current students or on admission to the University in the future.

Continuing Studies students generally are not eligible to receive a UNBC student card. Only those students who are enrolled in a Continuing Studies credit course or a course offered through extension may acquire a student card. Students requiring a student card must complete a Student Card Request Form at the Continuing Studies office to verify enrolment in credit course(s). This form is brought by the student to the Cashier’s Office to pay for and receive their student card. There is an additional charge for a student card.

Please note that students who audit a course through Continuing Studies still pay the full course fees.

Student Fees Continuing Studies courses are not subject to the tuition and student fees as published in the academic calendar. Even those students registering in a Continuing Studies credit course or a course offered through Continuing Studies by extension need only pay the fee(s) listed with Continuing Studies. As such, Continuing Studies students do not have access to some services and facilities offered to students pursuing an academic degree, such as the Northern Sports Centre, computer labs, library or bus passes.

Library Access Continuing Studies students enrolled in a Continuing Studies credit course or a course offered through extension may access library resources at UNBC. These students must acquire a UNBC student card at the Cashier’s Office for an additional charge. The card will need to be activated by the Library staff and will remain in effect so long as the student is enrolled in credit course(s).

Textbooks Many Continuing Studies Credit and Extension courses require a textbook and/or other reading materials. For most courses, the cost of these resources are additional to the course fee. Students should carefullly read all information contained in the Course Confirmation.

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policies & procedures Assignments and Exams

Failing a Course

Students enrolled in Continuing Studies Credit or Extension courses can expect a variety of small assignments, large projects, quizzes, presentations and examinations. Many courses have a final examination held after the last scheduled class. The evaluation criteria for these courses will be established in the course syllabus/outline by each instructor.

Continuing Studies Credit Courses

Grading Scheme Continuing Studies credit courses and courses offered through extension will usually follow either a Pass/Fail or Alpha Grade scheme. Some specialized programs of study may have a unique grading system in place.

UNBC Grading Scheme

Failing grades are not recorded for students enrolled in a Continuing Studies credit course who do not receive a passing grade. Neither unofficial or official UNBC transcripts will indicate the failing grade.

Extension Courses Failing grades for courses offered by Continuing Studies on extension will have failing grades recorded. All grades earned for these courses, including failures, will be recorded on a student’s academic transcript automatically or on admission to the University.

Appealing a Grade Continuing Studies Credit Courses

Grade Point

Letter Grade

% Range

4.33

A+

90 - 100%

4.00

A

85 - 89.9%

3.67

A-

80 - 84.9%

3.33

B+

77 - 79.9%

3.00

B

73 - 76.9%

2.67

B-

70 - 72.9%

2.33

C+

67 - 69.9%

2.00

C

63 - 66.9%

1.67

C-

60 - 62.9%

1.33

D+

57 - 59.9%

1.00

D

53 - 56.9%

0.67

D-

50 - 52.9%

0.00

F

0- 49.9%

The formal academic appeals procedures at UNBC do not apply to Continuing Studies Credit courses. Students who have specific questions regarding their academic work should contact the course instructor. General questions should be directed to Continuing Studies.

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Transferring Credits to Your Academic Student Record

Requesting a Copy of your Transcript

Continuing Studies Credit courses are available for elective credit towards most degree programs at UNBC. Extension courses are transferrable to an academic student record as equivalent courses within an academic program as stated with course information. Any participant in these courses who is a current academic student at UNBC, or on admission to the university, will have credit for courses successfully completed automatically transferred onto their official academic student record. Unsuccessful attempts are not recorded for Continuing Studies Credit courses. Unsuccessful attempts are recorded for Extension courses. The transfer of academic credits is completed according to a regular schedule.

Unofficial Transcripts

Graduate students are reminded that, as with all other academic credits, credits earned in this manner may not be applied to their degree programs without the express permission of their Supervisory Committee and approval by the Dean of Graduate Programs.

Any student interested in receiving an unofficial transcript showing their academic standing for any Continuing Studies courses completed may obtain one through UNBC Student Online Services. Students log in to: www.unbc.ca/login (Student Online Services) to access this information with their UNBC student number and PIN. Students unable to access this information through the internet may request an unofficial transcript from Continuing Studies.

Unofficial transcripts may be obtained free of charge.

Official Transcripts Students enrolled in a UNBC degree program should ensure that all course credits have been transferred onto their academic record and then request an official transcript through the UNBC Office of the Registrar.

Students not enrolled in a degree program may request an official transcript with UNBC Continuing Studies by completing the Transcript Request Form.

Extension Courses Students participating in Extension courses offered by Continuing Studies should follow appeals procedures as outlined in the UNBC academic calendar.

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There is a fee for official transcripts.

customized training

See something you like and that would be

Whether it is to upgrade skills, earn new qualifications, keep competencies current, maintain

useful for your company, organization or

professional standing, satisfy mandatory accreditation requirements and/or enhance personal

community? Give us a call! If you have a group

growth and broaden perspectives, UNBC Continuing Studies delivers.

of 10 or more people, we can arrange a special session of most any of our courses just for

Flatter work structures mean doing more with less (less people, less resources,

you! We can arrange courses to be delivered

and particularly, less time) yet the velocity of our work has not slowed down.

in your own community as well. This goes

In order for us to keep up to emerging technologies, we must develop strategic

for courses that we are currently offering,

thinking skills and build on our existing knowledge bases and skill sets.

courses that we’ve run in the past as well as new course ideas that you might have in mind.

See our Past Course Offerings and Customized Training for more information and ideas.

Contact us to discuss your particular needs.

course ideas If there is a course that you would like to enroll in but you don’t see it here, please email us and let us know! We welcome

Changing social and professional norms mean learning priorities have shifted with many working professionals returning to some form of education or training.

Employers know that an investment in continued education and training yields high returns. It is critically important for progressive organizations to support lifelong training by utilizing proven expertise with timely, relevant programming.

UNBC Continuing Studies customized contract training services can: tt …—– Provide assessment of your training needs; tt …—– Provide research and development of training resources;

your suggestions and feedback as we

tt …—– Deliver training in leadership, management, risk assessment, coaching, communication and a wide variety of other skill and knowledge building subjects;

strive to bring responsive and enhanced

tt …—– Provide registration and administration support;

learning opportunities to Northern BC.

tt …—– Provide room bookings and all catering requirements on one of the most beautifully designed campuses in BC;

We draw instructors from far and wide

tt …—– Report results.

that cover a broad range of topics. If we don’t have it, chances are we can get it!

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art + culture Continuing Studies offers a wide range of photography courses, from the novice to the professional.

Please ensure that you register for a course suitable to your skill level. If you’re not sure, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.

Also, it is critically important that you have the proper equipment for the course. Please check equipment requirements carefully before registering.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Prerequisites: XPHO 020 or permission of the instructor • Equipment: DSLR Camera (NO point-and-shoot cameras) This course is designed for photographers who are very familiar with their digital SLR camera.

This course will discuss topics covered in Advanced Digital Camera Techniques Level 1 in greater depth and will explore some of the more complex camera options, such as AEL metering, AF frame selection, setting custom white balance, advanced lighting techniques, composition and more.

Some of the course direction will be guided by the interests of the participating students.

Please Ensure You Meet the Prerequisites It is critical to your own success in these courses, and that of the course in general, that you meet the pre-requisite requirements.

You must own and have a working knowledge of your camera and equipment. Those students who do not meet prerequisites will not be permitted to participate in the course except on the express permission of the instructor.

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photography Getting Started with Your Digital Camera (XPHO 010) BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

Demystify the Digital Camera (XPHO 001)

Advanced Digital Camera Techniques Level 1 (XPHO 020)

• Prerequisites: None

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

• Equipment: DSLR Camera (NO point-and-shoot cameras)

• Prerequisites: XPHO 010 (recommended)

Your digital camera probably does more than you know! This course will introduce beginner users to the capabilities and techniques for working with digital cameras. tt …—– Participants in this course will learn:

• Equipment: DSLR Camera (NO point-and-shoot cameras) Designed for the photographer with a sound knowledge of their camera, this course will teach participants: tt …—– To understand the relationship between image size and image quality;

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

tt …—– File types and how to choose the one best suited for your application;

Prerequisites: None

tt …—– What effective pixels means to you;

Equipment: Instamatic digital camera

tt …—– File compression (basic/normal/fine);

tt …—– When to use matrix, centre weighted or spot metering;

Note: This course is NOT suitable for DSLR cameras. It is geared to individuals with a “point-and-shoot” camera.

tt …—– File size and what choices to make;

tt …—– Maximum image quality;

tt …—– Card types (media - CF, SD, XD);

tt …—– How white balance affects the outcome of an image;

In this five-hour session, first time digital camera owners and users will be walked through the process of setting up their cameras to take the best photo possible.

Participants will learn basic camera shooting modes, the difference between digital zoom and optical zoom, file formats, ISO settings and white balance, and other basic digital terminology.

Advanced Digital Camera Techniques Level 2 (XPHO 030)

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* credit * Photography Essentials: Basic Foundations in Camera, Light and Composition (XPHO 110-1) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Prerequisites: XPHO 020 and XPHO 030 recommended • Equipment: Participants MUST own and possess a working knowledge of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera. This is a digital photography course ONLY. NO instamatics (point and shoot), no film, NO EXCEPTIONS. • Note: Students are required to submit a small digital portfolio of 10 low resolution JPG images. Further instructions will follow on registration.

This course serves as an introduction to the technical foundations of sound digital photography. Topics will include an introduction to camera controls, exposure and metering, light control (studio, ambient, reflective, night), posing elements, and image composition.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

Class Size is Limited The size of all photography courses is limited due to the wide range of camera equipment available, as well as the different skill levels of students. Smaller classes ensures all participants get an equal chance to learn.

tt …—– Digital zoom and optical zoom; tt …—– Metering (matrix/center weighted/ spot);

tt …—– Auto focus area and auto exposure lock and when to use it; tt …—– How to choose the optimum shooting mode;

tt …—– White balance; tt …—– I/O terminals;

tt …—– Exposure compensation why and when;

tt …—– Shutter speeds; tt …—– ISO;

tt …—– Lens options;

tt …—– Composition.

tt …—– Raw files and how to handle them; tt …—– Composition.

* credit * Photography Essentials: The Business of Professional Photography (XPHO 112-1) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Note: Students do not require any photographic equipment to participate in this course.

This course focuses on the nature of professional photography and an analysis of the photographic industry.

Topics covered include industry trends, equipment requirements, studio management, market and competitor analysis, marketing strategies, and operational strategies. Focus is placed on the requirements for operating a successful photography business in a highly competitive industry.

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

Please Ensure You Have the Right Equipment Make sure you have the right camera for the course. You will not be permitted to enroll with a point-and-shoot camera in any course requiring a DSLR camera.

Example of a Point-and-Shoot Camera

Example of a DSLR Camera

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art + culture photoshop for photography * credit * Photography Essentials: Photoshop and Photoflow (XPHO 111-1) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge is essential for participation in this course.

• Equipment: Participants MUST own and possess a working knowledge of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera.

• Software: Participants must have regular access to Adobe Photoshop version CS2 or higher in order to participate in this course.

This course introduces students to the basics of digital imaging and file management required for photographic enhancements and repairs. Students will be introduced to basic technical settings for the digital camera; computer; storage systems; colour management; as well as techniques for presenting quality finished photographs.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

* credit * Photography Essentials: Advanced Photoshop Techniques (XPHO 211-1) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Prerequisites: XPHO 111-1.

• Equipment: Participants MUST own and possess a working knowledge of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera.

• Software: Participants must have regular access to Adobe Photoshop version CS2 or higher in order to participate in this course.

This course introduces students to advanced digital imaging and file management. Students will be introduced to: tt …—– Advanced techniques for creating a better digital work flow; tt …—– Applying smarter Photoshop preference settings; tt …—– Understanding calibration processes; tt …—– Working with a variety of file formats;

anthropology * new * Anthropology Film Night at UNBC (XATH 020) Join with students of the anthropology program at UNBC to explore the diversity of human culture. This is not a film criticism course but instead uses film as a stepping stone to explore larger themes that influence humanity such as: power relations, globalisation, ethnicity and identity formation.

* new * Genocide Studies (XATH 030) What is genocide? Why does it happen?

What responses have been taken against genocide? This course aims to raise awareness of genocide (one culture trying to eliminate another) in our society. It reviews lessons learned through historical examples of genocide through text and film in order to address these difficult questions.

* new * Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (XATH 010) Join us again on a journey to the past. Over this six week class students will explore the seven wonders of the ancient world – their archaeological remains, foundation myths and historical context.

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schedule

languages Spanish for Travelers (XLAN 020) If you are planning a trip anywhere that Spanish is spoken, this course will be helpful. Learn basic greetings, ask for directions, need to knows for dining and other Spanish basics to make your trip more enjoyable.

* new * German for Travelers (XLAN X030) Are you planning a trip to Germany or do you have German friends and family coming for a visit? This course will introduce students to basic ‘survival level’ German grammar and vocabulary while learning about contemporary German culture through film and music.

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Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

Scottish Gaelic (XLAN 040) Join this course to learn more about one of the most fascinating and musical cultures in Europe. This course will teach the basics of the ancient Celtic language of Scottish Gaelic. The basics of Gaelic conversations will be learned as well as learning some of the basic Gaelic songs and choruses.

Gaelic culture will form a large part of the teachings as well will specific references to the Canadian Gaelic community.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

music * credit * Music Theory - The Language of Music (XMUS 112-3) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Prerequisites: Students with no music reading skills are welcome, however some previous experience is an asset.

This course is an introduction to music rudiments, including: tt …—– Notation tt …—– Counterpoint tt …—– Cadences tt …—– Concepts of form and harmony Successful completion of this course is comparable to Royal Conservatory Music Theory Level 2.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

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* credit * Musicianship (XMUS 118-3) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Instruments: Participants in this class must provide their own musical instrument.

There are common aspects to musicianship that every musician, regardless of instrument or style of music, should understand. These can be broken down into three major parts: rhythm, pitch and performance. The focus of this course will be to change theoretical knowledge of these aspects of music, into practical knowledge. This course is for any musician wishing to perform better in tune, and better in time.

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

tt …—– Learning effective photo restoration techniques; tt …—– And understanding the basics of high quality printing.

In this course, participants will have an opportunity to participate in a field trip to a large format printer to see how they can reproduce their digital images.

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post-baccalaureate certificate in music education When schools face budget constraints, art education is often the first item struck from programming. It has been demonstrated time and time again the positive impact music education has on the overall leadership in academics and society. The disparity in access to music education places 85% of local children at a disadvantage in their learning. Exposure to music education should not be limited to students in specialized schools, urban centres, or the elite. This program is geared for the classroom teacher who may or may not have music training, and provides tools to incorporate music into any classroom and school curricula.

* credit * Foundations in Music Education (XEDU 510-3)

* credit * Music Connections: Literacy & Numeracy (XEDU 512-3)

This course focuses on the role of music in elementary school learning. Listening to, appreciating and performing music is a multi-sensory event, using multiple areas of the brain responsible for such things as memory, motor control, timing and language. This course introduces ways that music can stimulate and increase childhood mental capacity through regular integration into school curriculum.

Using techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, participants in this course will learn how music education is best delivered by being able to teach across auditory, visual, kinesthetic, olfactory and gustatory senses to respond to a student’s unique model of the world, learning goals and music experience. Also, this course examines the role of music in the development of social responsibility, such as cultural understanding, leadership, cooperation, respect for others and respect for the environment.

This course is designed to assist music teachers and practicing classroom teachers with an introduction to the theory and practice of meaningfully integrating music learning experiences throughout the curriculum (reading, writing, speaking, thinking and creating).

Students will explore the philosophical, theoretical and practical foundations of incorporating music as a tool to learn in other curriculum areas including numeracy and literacy. Classroom activities will focus on developing musical skills and knowledge while meeting the requirements of the arts curriculum and other subject areas for the province of British Columbia.

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Elementary school classroom teachers, grades K to 7;

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Education students and recent graduates looking to expand their ability to teach in the arts.

Although designed for elementary school teachers, those individuals working with children in another capacity may find the program useful.

* credit * Music Skills: Vocal (XEDU 514-3) The voice is an instrument readily available to any elementary classroom. Basic music theory and concepts will be introduced, as well as techniques for solo and group vocal exercises in the classroom.

Developing singing skills with children requires a confident teacher model, appropriate repertoire, and an ability to engage each child in the joy of singing.

This course will explore ways in which the child’s singing voice can be developed and fostered through solo, unison, and part-singing. It will give guidelines for selecting age-appropriate and culturally relevant repertoire and provide a context for the art of singing. The development of theory, score analysis, and conducting skills will allow participants to become more confident music makers.

* credit * Music Skills: Instrumental (XEDU 516-3) This course focuses on the pedagogy of instrumental skills in the elementary music curriculum. The course will introduce students to the Orff process, the Orff ensemble, recorders and guitars. Musical instruments used in elementary music classes may include recorder, ukulele, guitar, and Orff instruments (such as a xylophone).

* credit * Music Pedagogy, Curriculum & Instruction (XEDU 518-6) This course focuses on the pedagogy of teaching the musical concepts and skills in the elementary music curriculum. Musical concepts and skills will be defined, and activities to teach each of them will be introduced from the Musicplay K-6 curriculum.

Practicum: A key component of this course is practical application in regular classroom activities through practicum experience throughout the school year.

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER Musical Experience • While no musical experience is necessary, students will find it helpful to be able to sing a simple children’s melody tunefully.

A comfort for demonstrating leadership in this area in the classroom will be developed over the course of the program.

Instruments • Students will require the use of a recorder and a guitar for the program. If you do not have access to these instruments, let us know as we will try to arrange to have some available to you for the duration of the program.

Practicum • Participants in this program who do not have a regular teaching position and classroom for the application of the music skills as part of the practicum, must arrange for a suitable environment to do so.

UNBC Continuing Studies will not arrange for practicum placements. All alternate arrangements must be approved by the course instructors.

Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) of British Columbia • The Teacher Qualification Service of BC has approved this program and recognizes all 18 credits available on successful completion of the courses.

Delivery • This program is delivered as a study intensive. Participants can expect the time in session to be rigourous. Days will be filled with classroom sessions, and there will be an expectation of assignments to be completed in the evenings. Please expect and plan to be fully immersed in the program during the summer sessions.

• The program is delivered over two consecutive summer intensive sessions in July (ie: first intensive July 2011, practicum over the academic year, second intensive July 2012).

Registration • Registration for this program is on a first-come, first-served basis. All registrants must complete a pre-course questionnaire and submit it with your registration. This form is available on our website.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2011

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certificate in human resource management The success of any company or organization rests on the commitment

Offered in partnership with the UNBC School of Business, students in

and imagination of the people who are its members. Effective human

this program will develop the knowledge and skills required to pursue

resources management enables an organization to build success

and advance a career as a human resource professional. The program

through people. By attracting qualified employees, developing their

focuses on developing the capabilities necessary to succeed on the

talents through training, fairly compensating them for their efforts

certification examinations administered by the British Columbia

and protecting their health and safety, we create organizations

Human Resource Management professionals Association (BCHRMA)

that are productive, innovative, and satisfying to employees.

en route to becoming a Certified Human Resources Professional.

COMBINED CLASSROOM • Students in this program will be working side-by-side with UNBC students pursuing the Commerce Degree in Human Resource Management.

UNBC regularly uses collaborative learning for classroom projects and students should expect to participate in group projects with members from the Certificate program as well as the degree program.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS • The core courses in the Certificate are third and fourth year courses. There are substantial expectations for writing skills and study habits. Courses will involve regular assignments and projects, either as an individual or in a group format. Many courses will require the completion of examinations.

PREREQUISITES • The requirement for prerequisite courses is at the sole discretion of the School of Business. A short telephone or in person interview will determine the need for these courses.

AWARD OF CERTIFICATE • Continuing Studies does not articulate coursework taken at other institutions.

Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses taken for any courses taken outside of UNBC. An exception to this may be in regard to pre-requisite courses, at the discretion of the Chair of the School of Business.

* credit * Employment Law in Canada (XBUS 304-3)

* credit * Strategic Human Resources Planning (XBUS 334-3)

The purpose of this course is to foster an understanding of the legal context of the relationship between employer and employee, and of the duties and responsibilities in that relationship.

The laws surrounding human rights, employment standards, health and safety, grievance and arbitration, and dismissal are examined.

This course examines the leadership role that a human resources professional plays in developing the organization’s vision, goals, and strategies and the human resource initiatives that support these strategic directions. Students will acquire capabilities in job analysis and human resources planning, which provides the informational foundation for all of human resources management.

Equivalent to: COMM 304-3

Equivalent to: COMM 334-3 These courses are available through Continuing Studies on an extension basis. Credit for these courses will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

• Students must enroll for the majority of required courses with Continuing Studies in order to receive the Certificate in Human Resource Management.

* credit * Organizational Effectiveness (XBUS 335-3)

* credit * Industrial Relations (XBUS 431-3)

Students is this course will learn how to develop high performance work programs that support organizational culture and goals. Students will acquire an understanding of:

This course considers industrial and labour relations with emphasis on the union management relationships. Topics include:

tt …—– An organization’s relationship to its external environment; tt …—– The principles of organizational design, structure, and change; tt …—– The strategies for employee communication, retention and involvement.

tt …—– The framework for labour relations; tt …—– The social, economic, legal and political environment in which participants interact; tt …—– The collective bargaining rights, the administration of the collective agreement, the process of collective bargaining and the future of union management relationships.

Equivalent to: COMM 335-3

* credit * Recruitment, Selection & Retention (XBUS 433-3) This course develops the knowledge and skills to recruit and select employees who will contribute to the success of an organization.

The concepts and techniques of recruitment, selection, orientation, and deployment are examined from legal, ethical, cultural, and strategic perspectives.

Equivalent course: COMM 433-3

Equivalent course: COMM 431-3

* credit * Compensation (XBUS 434-3)

* credit * Organizational Learning, Development and Training (XBUS 435-3) This course develops the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate training and development programs that will enable employees to fulfill their potential and contribute to the goals of an organization. Principles of adult learning, coaching and counseling, program design and evaluation, and career planning are examined from legal, ethical, cultural, and strategic perspectives.

Equivalent course: COMM 435-3

* credit * Workplace Health & Safety (XBUS 436-3) This course develops the knowledge and skills to design, manage and evaluate programs in the areas of health, safety, security, and worker’s compensation to ensure the protection and well-being of employees. The joint responsibilities and rights of employers, unions, and employees, the identification of risks and hazards in the environment, the development of training programs and preventative measures, accident investigation, the accommodation of disabled workers, the provision of wellness and employee assistance programs, and information management systems are discussed from legal and ethical perspectives.

Equivalent course: COMM 436-3

This course develops the knowledge and skills to design and administer compensation and benefit programs that attract and retain employees and support organizational goals. Labour markets, job evaluation, internal and external equity, and communication and confidentiality are examined from legal, ethical, cultural, and strategic perspectives.

Equivalent course: COMM 434-3

Equivalent Courses These courses are available through Continuing Studies on an extension basis.

Credit for these courses will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC. Please read equivalency details carefully for all of these courses as academic credit can only be earned once.

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Prerequisites Students registering for the Certificate in Human Resource Management may have additional course(s) recommended to be taken with other program courses. UNBC Continuing Studies and the School of Business will work with students to determine individual educational backgrounds and needs. Recommended pre-requisities include:

* credit * Organizational Behaviour (XBUS 230-3) This course provides an introduction to the study of people and groups in organizations.

Topics include perceptions, personality, learning, work motivation, job attitudes, group dynamics and leadership.

Equivalent to: COMM 230-3

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies

* credit * Human Resources Management (XBUS 330-3) The analysis, design, operation and management of HRM processes, their contribution to employee and organization effectiveness and the influence of organizational and external environment. The principal topics considered are HRM planning and its link to strategic planning, employment equity, staffing, training/development (including performance appraisal) and employee maintenance. The course views the management of human resources as the joint responsibility of line and HRM managers.

Equivalent to: COMM 330-3

These courses are available through Continuing Studies on an extension basis. Credit for these courses will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

certificate in project management As cost control and critical time lines become more prevalent in determining the success of a project, individuals with a sound understanding of the principles and techniques of project management are essential to a project’s success. The Certificate in Project Management will provide individuals with the skills necessary to oversee projects in a wide variety of industries, including construction, oil and gas, health care, among others.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is an internationally recognized standard that provides the fundamentals of project management as they apply to a wide range of projects, including construction, software, engineering, automotive, etc.

There are five basic process groups and nine knowledge areas that are outlined in the PMBOK are are typical of almost all projects: Process Groups: Initiating - Planning - Executing - Controlling & Monitoring - Closing Knowledge Areas 1.

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Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Time Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Human Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management

The Certificate in Project Management incorporates all of these process groups and knowledge areas into the courses so that students are best prepared for the expectations of real world projects as well as preparing for writing the Project Management Professional certification exam.

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*credit* Understanding the Essentials of Project Management (XPRJ 100-1) Students in this course will be introduced to a systematic approach to projects that will provide a framework leading from concept through to planning, execution and review that can be used successfully by the entire team, regardless of the diversity of people, departments or technology involved. This course provides terminology and an overview of the entire project management process and is foundational to further project management study.

Students in this course will: tt …—– Be introduced to basic concepts in project management including scope development, planning and scheduling techniques; tt …—– Be introduced to project team roles and responsibilities.

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

*credit* Project Planning & Cost Management (XPRJ 120-3) This course focuses on the processes involved in initiating a project including: tt …—– Selection; tt …—– Definition of the project scale, scope and complexity; tt …—– Resource planning and allocation; tt …—– Scheduling and cost management.

In this course, students will: tt …—– Be provided with a framework to assess and define the scale, scope, complexity and feasibility of a project; tt …—– Be provided with a structure for the definition of project objectives and decision making; tt …—– Be provided with a framework for the allocation of resources to project activities; tt …—– Learn approaches to project scheduling; tt …—– Learn approaches to project cost management; tt …—– Learn approaches to manage change in terms of project scale, scope, complexity, resources and cost.

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business + career *credit* Risk Assessment (XRSK 110-3)

*credit* Managing with Microsoft Project (XPRJ 130-3)

Risk management involves a comprehensive study and review of the loss exposure facing an organization or project. It deals with the management and with the treatment of accidental and business losses which can seriously affect an organization’s normal operation if not handled in an effective manner.

Microsoft Project is a tool specifically designed to organize, monitor and manipulate project information. This course introduces software tools that will enhance a project manager’s ability to manage decisions, activities, schedules, budgets and other resources.

Topics in this course include: tt …—– Risk management techniques; tt …—– Risk identification and analysis; tt …—– Property risks; tt …—– Income risks; tt …—– Liability risks; tt …—– Personnel loss risks; tt …—– Probability risks; tt …—– Risk management decision making; tt …—– Capital budgeting methods.

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

If you are interested in becoming familiar with the basics of Microsoft Project, please see our Introduction to Microsoft Project (XMSO 070) course (page 37). This course is a great primer before enrolling in Managing with Microsoft Project (XPRJ 130-3) above.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation (XPRJ 040) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Participants in this course should be experienced project managers, should have a basic familiarity with the PMBOK, and should meet all other requirements for writing the PMP exam.

Students in this course will learn the essential information required in preparation of writing the exam for certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). Participants will review the nine topics in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), complete practice exams and case studies, as well as develop a study strategy and game plan for writing the exam.

In this course students will learn to: tt …—– Use the software to determine factors impacting activity schedules and analyze options to resolve any negative results; tt …—– Use the software to analyze impacts of change on resources, schedules and finances; tt …—– Build and use actions and macros to test “what-if” scenarios to understand implications of decisions throughout the life of a project; tt …—– Assign budgets to activities and projects as well as track budget performance over the life of a project; tt …—– Produce reports in a variety of formats for effective communication according to the needs of various stakeholders; tt …—– Use integrated features to share the project information with team members, enhancing team member ability to contribute to project development, analysis and communication;

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*credit* Project Teams, Development & Communications (XPRJ 140-2) A successful project depends upon the contribution of a number of team members and stakeholders. The role of the project manager is critical in establishing a productive team and satisfied stakeholders for project success.

This course will introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of the project manager, members of the project team, and stakeholders as well as methods to communicate effectively and responsibly to all project partners based on their individual information needs.

*credit* Project Procurement, Quality & Closing (XPRJ 150-3) Achieving project objectives relies on the project resources meeting established quality standards based on client needs.

In this course students will explore best practices in managing project quality; identify procurement processes to source project resources; learn techniques to manage the supplier relationship; and learn methods for measuring and interpreting project performance.

Students in this course will: tt …—– Learn a framework to establish quality standards for a project;

Students in this course will:

tt …—– Learn approaches to project quality testing and inspection;

tt …—– Understand the role of the project manager;

tt …—– Learn strategies for addressing unsatisfactory performance;

tt …—– Understand the staffing requirements as well as the roles and responsibilities of members of the project team;

tt …—– Learn a framework for procurement processes to meet established quality standards;

tt …—– Understand group dynamics, conflict resolution and leadership techniques for the creation of a motivated, high performing team; tt …—– Learn a framework to determine project communication requirements and processes; tt …—– Learn approaches to effective communication documentation, storage and disposal.

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tt …—– Learn approaches to supplier solicitation and selection; tt …—– Learn about various contract elements and approaches to managing the supplier relationship; tt …—– Learn techniques to evaluate project performance; tt …—– Learn techniques to close a project with suppliers and the client.

tt …—– Share and analyze project information using integration with other Microsoft Office programs.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) • PMP is a professional credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The credential is obtained by documenting 3-5 years of work experience in project management, completing 35 hours of project management related training and scoring within a specified percentile on an exam of written and multiple choice questions. The exam is based on the PMBOK.

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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Admission Requirements All applicants to this program must submit a completed application form and a current resume for admission to this program.

Applicants must have: • •

A 2-year college diploma and/or An undergraduate degree from a recognized postsecondary institution

and • 2 to 3 years related work experience

An equivalent combination of work and experience may be considered.

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leadership

These courses and

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workshops are designed to provide skills to both new and experienced managers

Moving Up to Supervisor (XBUS 099)

for improved business

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

relationships and corporate

• Participants must complete an online DISC tool at least 5 days prior to the program start.

results. The skills learned will provide a toolbox to

This workshop will provide you with a foundation on which to build a supervisory philosophy that demonstrates a modern approach to leadership for today’s organizations.

help think strategically, assess the implications of decisions, as well as better communicate with employees and other leaders.

Workshops are delivered by well-respected experts in their field. Our instructors teach regularly aross Canada, have experience teaching with organizations such as the Justice Institute of BC, MBA programs at universities across the country, and have on-the-ground experience.

This workshop is based on core competencies, learned through skill practice, that focus on supervising people and achieving results. You will learn how to inspire commitment, teamwork and cooperation. Participants will be introduced to leadership and will be shown how to achieve the best results from any team member by assessing individual levels of development. The workshop is an eye-opener for supervisors regarding the skills they should develop to be effective in their role.

Participants will:

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Advanced Supervisory Skills (XBUS 082) Learn what it takes to develop real teamwork, motivate the unmotivated and create a culture of empowerment that is grounded in purpose and values.

If you have the basic supervisory fundamentals or have actively been working as a supervisor for more than a year, you may be ready for the next step in your professional development. If so, you will want to attend this workshop.

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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This workshop will provide you with the ability to achieve results through others. It will help you stay committed to developing team effectiveness – the job of transforming your workplace into the team-based, self-managing workplace that is the result of true empowerment.

This workshop will help participants: tt …—– Learn the process of leading and developing employees, communicating expectations and achieving results;

tt …—– Learn to lead employees in the workplace;

tt …—– Understand that people are all different and require different things in order to be motivated, and;

tt …—– Clarify the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities required by supervisors;

tt …—– Demonstrate leadership on a daily basis through actions and behaviours.

tt …—– Build a toolkit of people, technical and administrative skills for the future.

High Performance Leadership (XBUS 090) The most underutilized resource that managers have is their employees. Most employees feel disengaged and unappreciated. This presents a challenge but also an enormous opportunity. Leaders are able to take a transformational role by engaging staff individually and collectively, developing goals, benchmarking performance and meeting regularly to challenge all existing practices. In this way, managers will not only be more effective in taking care of the day to day deliverables but will secure the future too by having an empowered workforce more capable and willing to be partners in the process of continuous improvement.

This practical workshop will give you the tools and confidence to act a coach and cheerleader to individuals and teams. It will give you the knowledge and enthusiasm to create a high-performance environment where staff becomes partners in the process of continuous improvement.

In this workshop you’ll learn how to: tt …—– Move from manager to leader; tt …—– Adapt your style to each unique situation and person; tt …—– Use the seven most effective motivational strategies of the world’s best coaches; tt …—– Change the performance of your team by engaging them in using a modern approach to measurement; tt …—– Recognize individuals and teams appropriate tt …—– Benchmark your performance to identify gaps and incorporate new best practices.

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communication skills Developing Strong Presentation Skills (XCOM 010) Probably no other skill is as vital to success as the ability to stand up in front of a group to effectively communicate information and influence others’ thinking and actions. In a safe, positive and reinforcing environment, this course will help you to improve your presentation skills by providing you with strategies and proven techniques for preparing a successful presentation and developing your delivery skills.

Topics include: tt …—– Reducing presentation anxiety; tt …—– Learning techniques to develop self-confidence as a presenter; tt …—– Developing effective nonverbal communication skills; tt …—– The most important visual: you; tt …—– Developing a spontaneous natural speaking style; tt …—– Planning and organizing your content for maximum impact; tt …—– How to present to senior executives; tt …—– Developing powerful visual aids; tt …—– Handling Q & A like a pro; tt …—– Discovering best ways to open and conclude; tt …—– Techniques for connecting with your audience.

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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Media Wise Relations (XCOM 018)

“I know you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize what you heard is not what I meant!”

This humorous, interactive session is a must for individuals who want to respond to the media with confidence and power, whether the interview is impromptu or planned. Learn how to prepare and protect yourself, understand the importance of key messages and find out what a reporter really wants.

This workshop is a light-hearted, respectful approach to complex communication dynamics common to a diverse workplace.

Subtle communication signals often have more impact than the literal content of words. This difference in style and structure may result in misinterpretations and assumptions.

Content Highlights: tt …—– Does gender matter? tt …—– Gender rituals in communication; tt …—– Same screen but a different movie – filters that distort; tt …—– Decision making priorities; tt …—– Needs under stress;

Course topics include: tt …—– Things you should know before you talk to the media;

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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tt …—– Understanding the media and their motivation; tt …—– Building a professional relationship with the reporter; tt …—– Maintaining balance and agenda during the interview; tt …—– How to prepare and protect yourself; tt …—– Tricks of the trade - common mistakes made under stress; tt …—– How to respond to a variety of question types; tt …—– How to develop key messages, use of deflections, bridges; tt …—– Practice “tactical redirect”;

tt …—– Rapport or report;

tt …—– Emphasis on common everyday language;

tt …—– The dreaded gap between intention and reaction - what to do about it;

tt …—– Understanding of deflections, bridges and key messages.

tt …—– Introvert/extrovert sensitivity.

customer service Working Effectively and Positively on the Front Line (XCOM 026) Front Line employees are often the first and last people your customers interact with. As a result, these employees are some of the most important in your organization. They are the ones who will build the customer experience and keep them coming back. You hope.

Great customer service skills are not natural for most people. They need to be learned and reinforced. This workshop is designed to review and encourage some of the skills any employee on the front line should have.

Participants in this workshop will: tt …—– Develop meeting and greeting skills; tt …—– Learn how to prioritize and balance multiple demands for attention; tt …—– Learn new approaches to positive communication; tt …—– Establish a balance between personalization and professionalism; tt …—– Learn how to handle questions effectively, positively and effectively; tt …—– Learn the “Six C’s” of service;

tt …—– Develop techniques to deal with difficult people and situations effectively and efficiently; w? no k di d yo u tt …—– Develop some time and stress management skills.

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Communicating for Success: Closing the Gap (XCOM 014)

Effective leadership requires effective communication skills. Whatever your job description, your ability to communicate successfully with others has a profound impact on your career, relationships at work, and the productivity of your team.

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conflict resolution Resolving Conflicts Constructively (XCFM 020)

Asserting Yourself in Conflict (XCFM 021)

This course offers effective and useful tools to manage conflicts in a cooperative way. This course will look at conflict, how it develops and why it develops. Participants will explore ways to manage conflict using collaborative strategies and interventions.

Self-disclosing is challenging at the best of times. In conflict situations in becomes even more challenging. This two day course will give participants an opportunity to look at how they assert themselves in difficult and conflicted situations. Participants will look at the balance of listening and speaking in a difficult conversation and the differences between passive-aggressive and assertive. Participants will work on managing their reactions when faced with situations that require them to assert their needs. By the end of the course, participants will have some strategies to use when discussing difficult issues with another person.

At the end of this two day course, students will be able to: tt …—– Describe the functions of conflict in the workplace; tt …—– Identify the feelings and dynamics of conflict situations at work; tt …—– Identify the common causes of conflict in the workplace; tt …—– Identify the essential skills for resolving conflicts in the workplace; tt …—– Describe their own conflict resolution style and how that affects others in the working environment;

Participants in this workshop will learn to: tt …—– Describe some of the barriers that prevent them from asserting;

tt …—– Apply a four-stage Conflict Resolution Model in workplace situations;

tt …—– Discuss how cultural messages and self-esteem relate to assertion;

tt …—– Collaboratively problemsolve using a variety of critical communication skills and more.

tt …—– Differentiate between passive, passive-aggressive and assertive behaviour; tt …—– Use assertive skills to disclose their own needs and interests; tt …—– Use descriptive language and “I” language to deliver their messages; tt …—– Balance listening and self-disclosing.

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time + workflow management * new * Building Better Decision Making Bodies (XTWM 024) In this one day session we will discuss tools to make your Board or Council more effective, efficient, proactive, and cohesive. Learn to analyze and deal with group dysfunctions and deliver quality decisions for the communities that you serve. This workshop builds on Eli Mina’s book “101 Boardroom Problems and How to Solve Them.”

Specific topics include: tt …—– Principles of shared decision making; tt …—– Typical group dysfunctions and how to prevent or deal with them; tt …—– Roles of the group, each Member, and the Chair; Evaluations; tt …—– Consensus versus majority decision-making; tt …—– Balancing community interests versus constituency interests; tt …—– Minority’s duty to accept collective decision (“solidarity rule”); tt …—– Confidentiality and conflict of interest guidelines;

Minute Taking Standards and Related Issues (XTWM 021)

Robert’s Rules of Order Demystified (XTWM 022)

Minute taking can be complex, tricky and challenging. Minute takers are often expected to produce clear and coherent minutes from poorly organized meetings.

In this workshop we discuss principles, standards and practical tools for minute taking, and how to work effectively in a support role.

Rules of order are intended to help facilitate progress, include members in discussions and decision-making, and protect majority and minority rights. Yet often they achieve the exact opposite result, i.e.: impede progress, and confuse, frustrate and intimidate people.

Topics include: tt …—– The need for and value of minutes;

In this workshop, learn to use procedures sensibly and intelligently. Specific topics include:

tt …—– What should and what should not be recorded in minutes;

tt …—– Shifting from technical rules to core principles;

tt …—– General principles for minute taking;

tt …—– Making the rules of order more “user-friendly”;

tt …—– Making minutes more readable (format suggestions); tt …—– Recording meeting procedures (motions, amendments, etc.); tt …—– Minutes of closed meetings (impacts of FOI and privacy issues); tt …—– Minutes approval process and its impact;

tt …—– Majority, tie votes, abstentions, proxies, super-majorities (2/3 and 3/4 votes); tt …—– Chair’s debating and voting rights; tt …—– Open and closed (“incamera”) meetings; tt …—– Quorum;

tt …—– Establishing minute taking standards across the same organization; tt …—– Roles of the minute taker.

tt …—– Handling main motions, amendments, as well as motions to postpone, refer, “table”, and others; tt …—– Re-visiting adopted or defeated motions.

tt …—– Interactions with the CEO and the Administration; tt …—– Interactions with the community; tt …—– Dealing with difficult people and awkward situations.

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Managing Multiple and Changing Priorities (XTWM 010)

* new * Delegating Successfully: Using the Power of Others (XTWM 031)

Managing time and managing stress are now all about managing priorities.

The days of getting it all done have been replaced with getting the important things done. We will never catch up again and we need to change the way we view that. Workload management has replaced time management. Learn new strategies for planning, handling interruptions, responding to changing priorities, dealing with the information invasion and working positively in stressful settings.

Work with quality time on quality tasks for quality results.

This workshop is essential for all individuals who are in a position to delegate and have employees who want to grow and develop within their workplace.

Topics covered in this workshop include: tt …—– Setting priorities; tt …—– Techniques for managing multiple priorities; tt …—– The process of planning; tt …—– The concept of quality time; tt …—– Getting control of multiple priorities;

This ‘hands on’ course will explore many aspects of delegation, including when to delegate, and whom to delegate to. It will walk you through the 4-step process of delegation as it relates to your workplace and will teach you how to avoid some common mistakes. You will learn how to be a supportive and effective leader through directing, coaching and communicating for understanding and results.

At the end of this half day session, individuals will have the skills necessary to: tt …—– Make faster decisions; tt …—– Increase productivity; tt …—– Focus more on strategic priorities;

tt …—– Stress management;

tt …—– Create a more adaptable and versatile team;

tt …—– Organizational skills.

tt …—– Increase workplace morale; tt …—– Retain talented employees for longer.

Work Wise (XTWM 028) Are you struggling with your workload?

Put yourself back in control. This workshop is designed to help you accomplish your workload with greater ease, efficiency and a sense of control. You’ll learn some of the latest, hot tips as well as refocus on tried, tested and true strategies. Most importantly, you’ll apply what you learn to your own “To Do List” right on the spot. By the end of the day, you will have developed a new awareness of how you currently manage yourself at work, what your most critical areas for change are and you’ll leave re-energized with an action plan based on what works for you!

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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At the end of this course, participants will be able to: tt …—– Write goals so that they increase the odds of achieving them; tt …—– Distribute tasks effectively throughout a schedule and plan interruptions, including email, so that focus is not disturbed; tt …—– Quickly identify what work matters most at any given point in the day so that time is spent effectively and priorities are accomplished; tt …—– Apply fast ways to become better organized so that locating what is needed in the moment is quick and easy; tt …—– Identify procrastination tendencies and apply strategies to get over it and on with it; tt …—– Assess work-life balance to plan small steps towards renewed energy.

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time + workflow management Mastering Life Balance and Satisfaction (XWEL 005)

Reasons or Results: You Choose (XTWM 030) You can make the media work for you by getting your message across and claiming your power in the exchange. Learn practical techniques to avoid common media traps. You can be confident, powerful and in control.

This course can teach you the tricks of the trade. Course instructor Carol combines her media background as a CBC TV News broadcaster/reporter and her extensive instructing experience, to present practical and powerful skills to further your message, credibility and confidence.

This humourous, interactive session is a must for individuals who want to respond to the media with confidence and power, whether the interview is impromptu or planned. Learn how to prepare and protect yourself, understand the importance of key messages and find out what a reporter really wants.

Course topics include:

If you are in pursuit of down-to-earth, practical and sincere methods of balancing all the demands and responsibilities in your life and work it’s time to find some answers. The realization that we can’t have everything, and that speed isn’t the answer has fuelled the search for insights and strategies that can make an honest difference. This program will help you decrease the burden of stress and guilt, become more focused and committed to your important goals and values, and magnify the satisfaction and fulfillment you get from both home and work life.

Key themes include: tt …—– Balance is not a math problem: a real look at the concept of life and work satisfaction;

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tt …—– Maintain perspective, optimism and enthusiasm for living; tt …—– Strategies for slowing down and reclaiming peace and ease; tt …—– Three signs of fulfillment: contentment, calmness and connection; tt …—– Strategies to help you banish guilt forever; tt …—– Build boundaries around your time, set some policies and regain control; tt …—– Avoid “out of body” experiences... how to be present in your life; tt …—– Let go of worry, one step at a time, deal with what comes; tt …—– Protect your sanity: use rituals to rejuvenate and stay connected to what matters; tt …—– Forget quantity or quality it’s connection that counts: how to keep relationships vital; tt …—– Delight everyone - even yourself! Never miss an opportunity to laugh; tt …—– Live above the line - experience the freedom of accountability.

tt …—– 9 things you should know before you talk to the media; tt …—– 6 steps to prepare and protect yourself; tt …—– Your rights and what to do when things go wrong; tt …—– How to use silence as your friend; tt …—– Question types and how to respond.

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Shaking the Money Tree: Writing Successful Business & Grant Proposals (XWRI 031)

*credit* Writing Winning Funding & Grant Proposals (XWRI 131-3)

Words that Work: Business Writing that Delivers the Right Message (XWRI 030)

In these times of funding cutbacks and financial constraints, more organizations are competing for an ever decreasing number of dollars. With the current trend towards privatization and contract work, individuals who are interested in working on contract need to know how to plan and develop proposals to sell their ideas and services. This practical session, packed with ideas and insights, will take the guesswork out of how to plan and write winning business and grant proposals.

In all human resources careers…from education, to social work, to health sciences, the art of writing winning proposals is a must. Proposals are used to sell a new idea within your organization, to apply for grants to initiate new projects, or to get funding for ongoing programs.

This course will teach the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and develop a comprehensive and competitive proposal.

A well-written proposal is the document that will take a project from an idea to the reality of “approved” status.

Today’s business correspondence has to be done fast and it has to be done well... the first time around! Use the proven six step approach and the many checklists and formulas presented to effectively plan, organize and polish your business writing skills.

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Participants will learn: tt …—– How to identify potential funders and partners; tt …—– Become familiar with funding and “requests for proposals” terminology; tt …—– Ensure proposals include the 10 “must-haves” of information and more!

By the end of this course, participants will: tt …—– Use a proven 3-stage process to plan, design, and write an effective funding or grant proposal; tt …—– Interpret “Request for Proposals” guidelines; tt …—– Research funders to give your proposal the competitive edge; tt …—– Include all the essential information needed in every proposal;

Workshop participants will learn:

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tt …—– How to organize what they want to say; tt …—– How to set the right tone for the message ; tt …—– Develop an effective “plain language” mind set for writing; tt …—– Avoid the Top 10 problems in business communication; tt …—– Use effective openings and closings and layouts for letters and reports; tt …—– Learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of composing and sending e-mails; tt …—– Gain valuable insights on how to improve their writing skills.

tt …—– Review and critique sample research and grant proposals written by others; tt …—– Write a complete and competitive funding or grant proposal for a specific project.

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risk management certification

a comprehensive study

*credit* Risk Assessment (XRSK 110-3)

and review of the loss

Topics in this course include:

Risk management involves

exposures facing an

tt …—– Risk management techniques;

organization. It deals with

tt …—– Risk identification and analysis;

the management and with

tt …—– Property risks;

the treatment of accidental

tt …—– Income risks;

and business losses which

tt …—– Liability risks;

can seriously affect an

tt …—– Personnel loss risks; tt …—– Probability risks;

organization’s normal

tt …—– Risk management decision-making;

operation if not handled

tt …—– Capital budgeting methods.

in an effective manner.

Three courses are required in

*credit* Risk Control (XRSK 112-3)

order to obtain the Canadian

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

Risk Management (CRM)

• Prerequisite: XRSK 110-3 Risk Assessment

designation. On successful completion of these courses,

Topics in this course include: tt …—– Criteria for decision-making;

students can take copies of

tt …—– Accidental causes and costs;

their grades to the Global

tt …—– Controlling personnel losses;

Risk Management Institute,

tt …—– Loss control motivation;

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schedule

*credit* Risk Financing (XRSK 114-3) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Prerequisite: XRSK 112-3 Risk Control

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule.

Topics in this course include: tt …—– Criteria for risk financing technique selection; tt …—– Insurance as a risk financing technique; tt …—– Financing property, net income and personnel losses;

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tt …—– Accounting and some income tax aspects of accidental losses; tt …—– Insurance pricing and selection of insurers and their representatives; tt …—– Implementing risk retention; tt …—– Risk cost allocation; tt …—– An overall framework for risk financing.

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

tt …—– Interactive approaches to risk control;

verification of completion,

tt …—– Non-insurance transfers;

students will receive

tt …—– An overall framework for the management of risk control.

their CRM designation.

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sustainability

*credit* Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (XBUS 190-6)

* new * Introduction to Business Sustainability (XBUS 010)

* new * Introduction to Carbon Offset Development (XBUS 012)

The demand for native English speaking teachers to teach abroad is ever growing. The competition for employment abroad is also on the rise. To enhance your marketability as an English teacher, it is essential to possess an English Language teaching certificate.

This one-day workshop is designed to introduce sustainable business practices to business leaders, small business owners, and department managers. It will briefly consider how we define sustainability and corporate social responsibility, the history of corporate social responsibility philosophy, and the legal obligations businesses face within Canada. Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of how businesses are applying the triple bottom line philosophy (the 3 P’s – people, planet and profit) to their strategy, this course focuses on organizational change.

This workshop is designed for anyone interested in the emerging field of carbon offsets. Participants will learn about the background of climate change policy development and the steps that have led to this new form of emissions trading.

Carbon offsets are not just useful and in demand in regulated markets but they are also a desired commodity for unregulated firms and individuals who aim to reduce their carbon impact. Although relevant background material on climate change is included, this workshop focuses on the process of carbon credit development.

Workshop participants will leave with a greater understanding of climate change policy and will be equipped with the basic tools to implement their own GHG projects and sell the carbon offsets produced.

Participants in this course will: tt …—– Acquire teaching techniques, including course design, classroom management strategies, effective questioning procedures, and cooperative learning methods; tt …—– Learn the ten major methodologies in English language instruction; tt …—– Master the rules of English grammar, including: parts of speech, verb tenses, and grammatical structures; tt …—– Develop skill in assessment and evaluation; tt …—– Plan and present thematic lessons.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

In this workshop, participants will:

• The course is theoretical; methods and theories are explored and discussed, leading to practical applications.

• Linguistic terminology is used throughout the course; students must become familiar with the acronyms in the field of ESL, as well as the essential terms in English grammar.

• Participants learn delivery techniques through class presentations.

Students become proficient with: the blackboard, the data projector and the interactive white board (for web-based learning), as well as other AV equipment and visual aids.

• Participants in this course must possess a minimum of a High School diploma (undergraduate degree preferred) and a good grasp of the English Language.

This courses is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

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The standard requirements to teaching English abroad include a TESOL certificate as well as a Bachelors or High School Degree.

Each country may have its own specific certification requirements however, and oftentimes experience can be the final determining factor when it comes to job placement.

However, with a TESOL certificate, you can teach virtually anywhere in the world!

tt …—– Consider what social responsibility means to their business and why they should create a sustainable business strategy; tt …—– Consider who their stakeholders and how to engage them; tt …—– Consider “greening” the mission, employees, operations, facilities and products; tt …—– Determine how to align social causes that are consistent with their own business; tt …—– Consider how to market their “green” practices.

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BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

microsoft office productivity Microsoft Office is the defacto standard for business communications.

Both novice and intermediate to advanced users will develop useful skills and comfort with the software. Before registering for advanced levels, please ensure you are comfortable with the skills described in the lower level course.

Basic Skills Required of All Participants

Microsoft Outlook Level 1 (XMSO 050)

Microsoft Outlook Level 2 (XMSO 052)

This course teaches students how Outlook is structured, how to use the Mail module to create, edit, format, and send messages as well as how to manage incoming messages, use the Calendar module to schedule meetings, and then use the Contacts module to create and edit a list of contacts. After completing this course, students will be able to:

This course teaches students how to begin integrating some of the features within Outlook. This course assumes that students have a basic understanding of the electronic communication and selforganization tools found in Microsoft Outlook. After completing this course, students will be able to:

tt …—– Create, edit, send, open, and manage messages such as replying or forwarding; tt …—– Use different types of options for tracking or managing messages such as voting buttons, flags, or level of importance; tt …—– Include and manage attachments being sent or received with messages; tt …—– File and manage messages using folders; tt …—– Create or modify a signature for e-mail ; tt …—– Create and edit appointments or events in the Calendar;

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• Participants in these workshops are expected to be familiar with personal computers including using a keyboard and mouse.

Required Skills for Advanced Courses •

tt …—– Work with one or more address books and distribution lists; tt …—– Create, modify and assign tasks; tt …—– Create, modify and customize notes; tt …—– Work with data files in Outlook; tt …—– Create search folders;

More advanced computer courses assume some basic knowledge such as opening and saving files, how to navigate a folder system, and using the internet, for example.

Without these skills, participants will quickly find themselves overwhelmed in advanced courses.

We want every student’s experience to be a success. If you’re not sure of your level of preparedness, don’t hesitate to contact us.

tt …—– Manage junk e-mail ;

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tt …—– Send “Out of Office” notices;

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tt …—– Use Really Simple Syndication (RSS); tt …—– Manage the level of security in Outlook; tt …—– Share your calendar or contacts in Outlook with others; tt …—– Configure Outlook to be accessible from the Internet.

All Continuing Studies computer courses are taught in a PC lab. In general, the courses are suitable whether your own machine is a PC or Mac. The functionality will be the same; how you do it may be slightly different. It is recommended that all participants have basic familiarity with a Windows operating system.

tt …—– Create and schedule meetings with others; tt …—– Create and modify contacts using the Contacts module.

Microsoft Word - Level 1 (XMSO 010)

Microsoft Word - Level 2 (XMSO 012)

This course is designed for students who desire the skills necessary to create, edit, format, and print basic documents. After completing this course, students will be able to:

This course is designed to teach students some intermediate skills that can be combined with basic skills to create more complex documents. After completing this course, students will be able to:

tt …—– Select text for further action such as formatting, deleting, copying, pasting, etc.;

tt …—– Use styles to consistently format text in documents;

tt …—– Change the view mode for specific types of editing tasks;

tt …—– Add and modify columns of text in a document;

tt …—– Apply character and paragraph formatting options;

tt …—– Apply different types of backgrounds to a document;

tt …—– Set tabs and indents for columnar types of information such as financial reports;

tt …—– Insert, modify and format clip art images, pictures, and shapes;

tt …—– Change the margins, paper size or orientation for a document; tt …—– Control the text flow using appropriate page breaks; tt …—– Use headers and footers in a document;

tt …—– Use the Format Painter;

*new* Formatting Polished Reports in MS Word (XMSO 014) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Students should have good knowledge of the MS Windows operating environment, MS Word and MS Excel.

This course is designed for students who already have the skills to create and format basic documents and are ready to learn advanced skills for formatting formal reports. Students should have intermediate Word skills before taking this course. After completing this course, students will be able to:

tt …—– Create, edit, and format tables;

tt …—– Use Word’s outline view to divide a document into sections with different headings and sub-headings;

tt …—– Customize options in Word.

tt …—– Tame Word’s outline level numbering;

tt …—– Insert, modify and format SmartArt diagrams and text boxes;

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

tt …—– Insert section breaks to set up multiple headers and footers;

tt …—– Find and replace information in a document;

tt …—– Number pages correctly – learn the rules for page numbering in reports plus how to apply them in Word;

tt …—– Preview and print documents.

tt …—– Use OLE linking and embedding; tt …—– Insert and format a Table of Contents; tt …—– Automate numbering tables and figures sequentially and add a Table of Figures; tt …—– Create a bibliography and alphabetize it automatically; tt …—– Use ‘Quick Parts’ to automatically insert frequently used words and phrases; tt …—– Design your own styles and make them available to other documents.

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Microsoft Excel - Level 1 (XMSO 020)

Microsoft Excel - Level 2 (XMSO 022)

Microsoft Access Level 1 (XMSO 030)

This course is designed for students who desire the skills necessary to create, edit, format, and print basic Excel worksheets, as well as manage and audit numerical reports. After completing this course, students will be able to:

This course teaches students how to apply basic skill sets along with some intermediate to advanced functions to manage and audit numerical reports. After completing this course, students will be able to:

This course teaches students how to create simple databases, create and modify database objects including tables, forms, reports and queries. It is designed for computer users who are new to database programs or who only plan to use Access occasionally. After completing this course, students will be able to:

tt …—– Understand how Microsoft Office Excel handles numerical information for analysis or tracking purposes; tt …—– Identify and work with the screen, Screen Tips, the Ribbon, and the Quick Access toolbar; tt …—– Create, edit, save, open, and close workbooks; tt …—– Select cells for further action such as formatting, deleting, copying and pasting; tt …—– Change the view mode for specific types of editing tasks; tt …—– Create and edit simple as well as more complex formulas; tt …—– Apply text and numeric formatting options; tt …—– Control the data flow using appropriate page breaks; tt …—– Set headers and footers for a worksheet; tt …—– Change margins, orientation, or layout for printing a worksheet; tt …—– Preview and print worksheets or workbook; and tt …—– Create, edit, and format simple charts.

tt …—– Understand what a function is; tt …—– Use math and trigonometric, statistical, financial, logical, date and time, text, or information functions; tt …—– Draw, insert and modify graphics, such as objects, pictures or SmartArt;

tt …—– Identify parts of the Access screen; tt …—– Define fields, data types and tables; tt …—– Create a database using templates;

tt …—– Customize chart elements;

tt …—– Create a table using Datasheet View or Design View;

tt …—– Create and customize trendline charts;

tt …—– Insert, delete and modify data in a table;

tt …—– Identify errors in a worksheet;

tt …—– Add, modify and remove primary key fields;

tt …—– Align data in a cell using a variety of methods;

tt …—– Add a total row to a table;

tt …—– Customize formats for numbers, dates, scientific or text data types;

tt …—– Save database items in a variety of file formats;

tt …—– Apply conditional formatting using a variety of rules;

tt …—– Import or export data from or to other applications;

tt …—– Create and manipulate a table;

tt …—– Find and replace data using exact or partial matches, case sensitive and wildcard searches;

tt …—– Convert a list to a table list; tt …—– Name, modify or delete a named range; tt …—– Understand basic database concepts and terminology; tt …—– Create a database; tt …—– Use different filter features to find specific data.

tt …—– Create query criteria using comparison, wildcard, AND, OR operators, or calculated fields.

This course teaches students how to use some advanced commands to work with forms, reports, designing tables, manipulating queries, as well as using subforms or subreports. After completing this course, students will be able to:

This course teaches students how to create presentations. The course is designed for computer users who are new to presentation management programs, or who only plan to use PowerPoint occasionally. After completing this course, students will be able to:

This course introduces students to intermediate skill sets for information workers using a presentation program.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

tt …—– Perform maintenance on databases; tt …—– Identify object dependencies; tt …—– Open a database exclusively or with shared access; tt …—– Use the Database Documenter; tt …—– Create a form using the Form tool or the Form wizard, in design or layout view; tt …—– Add, move, format, anchor or group controls; tt …—– Creating datasheet forms, multiple item forms, split forms, and PivotTable forms; tt …—– Create a report using the Report Tool and Report Wizard, and use embedded macros; tt …—– Modify a report in design or layout view; tt …—– Use input masks, validation rules, or indexed fields; tt …—– Use the lookup wizard or create lookup fields manually; tt …—– Work with queries.

tt …—– Change the setup for the presentation such as orientation or paper size; tt …—– Create, edit, save, open, and close presentations; tt …—– Recognize the difference between Select and Edit mode when working with slide objects; tt …—– Insert a variety of text objects onto a slide, including text boxes, tables and WordArt;

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tt …—– Create, save, close, or run a query using the wizard or in design view;

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 (XMSO 042)

tt …—– Use the table analyzer;

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule.

tt …—– Sort and filter data;

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 (XMSO 040)

tt …—– Understand how Microsoft PowerPoint can be used to structure and create presentations;

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

tt …—– Format, rename and delete tables;

Microsoft Access Level 2 (XMSO 032)

tt …—– Create one-to-one, one-to-many and many-to-many relationships;

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tt …—– Insert, modify and delete a field;

tt …—– Hide or unhide rows, columns, or workbooks;

tt …—– Apply cell styles and Quick Styles;

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BEFORE YOU REGISTER: Basic Skills Required of All Participants • Participants in these workshops are expected to be familiar with personal computers including using a keyboard and mouse.

Required Skills for Advanced Courses

tt …—– Create, modify and manipulate slide masters;

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tt …—– Format a slide master’s theme, background and color; tt …—– Add, remove and modify animations and custom animations; tt …—– Create notes and handouts; tt …—– Print the presentation and use various printing options; tt …—– Set up and run the slide show; tt …—– Determine slide transitions and settings;

More advanced computer courses assume some basic knowledge such as opening and saving files, how to navigate a folder system, and using the internet, for example.

Without these skills, participants will quickly find themselves overwhelmed in advanced courses.

We want every student’s experience to be a success. If you’re not sure of your level of preparedness, don’t hesitate to contact us.

tt …—– Create a presentation from outlines;

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tt …—– Import slides from another presentation;

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tt …—– Insert different illustration objects onto a slide such as pictures, shapes, charts or SmartArt diagrams;

tt …—– Insert hyperlinks, action buttons, media clips, and sounds;

tt …—– Organize or rearrange slides in the presentation;

tt …—– Insert, modify and delete comments;

tt …—– View and manage markups;

tt …—– Preview and print documents;

tt …—– Add a digital signature or password to protect a presentation;

tt …—– Create, edit, and print envelopes or labels.

tt …—– Remove hidden data and personal information from your presentation; tt …—– Create self-running presentations and use the Package for CD feature.

All Continuing Studies computer courses are taught in a PC lab. In general, the courses are suitable whether your own machine is a PC or Mac. The functionality will be the same; how you do it may be slightly different. It is recommended that all participants have basic familiarity with a Windows operating system.

Introduction to Microsoft Project • In addition to the requirements above, students should understand project management fundamentals, file management, excel spreadsheets and electronic calendars.

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desktop publishing Introduction to Desktop Publishing with Adobe InDesign CS3 (XDTP 020) Learn how to design a broad range of documents including brochures, posters, newsletters, leaflets and booklets using today’s leading page layout software.

Participants will have the opportunity to create their own publications and will learn to: tt …—– Plan before doing;

Adobe Photoshop CS3 (XDTP 010) Adobe Photoshop has been an indispensable image editing software application for many years. As an aspiring graphic designer, familiarize yourself with image creation and editing using this software.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: tt …—– Explore the Photoshop CS3 environment;

tt …—– Prepare the initial set up of a document; tt …—– Manage graphics and colours; tt …—– Work with type and design elements; tt …—– Use Photoshop with InDesign; tt …—– Prepare files for professional printing; tt …—– Create PDF Files; tt …—– Navigate the InDesign interface.

tt …—– Work with image areas; tt …—– Work with multiple layers; tt …—– Enhance images; tt …—– Save images in web, print, and PDF formats; tt …—– Manage assets using the various tools available in Adobe Bridge; tt …—– Use the various tools to mask and clip layers to edit an image; tt …—– Create and edit vector paths to use the paths to create masks; tt …—– Use the tools available to enhance an image; tt …—– Create special effects; tt …—– Use the video tools available to edit video files;

* credit * Photography Essentials: Photoshop and Photoflow (XPHO 111-1) BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

• Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge is essential for participation in this course.

• Prerequisites: XPHO 111-1.

• Equipment: Participants MUST own and possess a working knowledge of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera.

• Software: Participants must have regular access to Adobe Photoshop version CS2 or higher in order to participate in this course.

This course introduces students to the basics of digital imaging and file management required for photographic enhancements and repairs. Students will be introduced to basic technical settings for the digital camera; computer; storage systems; colour management; as well as techniques for presenting quality finished photographs.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

tt …—– Automate tasks in Adobe Photoshop.

web design Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 (XWEB 010)

Adobe Flash CS3 (XWEB 020)

In this course, students will learn how to make information available over the Internet by designing, building, and uploading a website using Dreamweaver.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

In this course, students will learn to create multimedia web pages or web page components that contain text, graphics, and animation, and that will display correctly in almost every browser on most computing platforms. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

tt …—– Prepare to use the Dreamweaver environment; tt …—– Create a website; tt …—– Add design elements to web pages; tt …—– Work with links; tt …—– Work with frames;

tt …—– Explore the types of applications you can build, how the user interface can be used, and how to create Flash movies;

tt …—– Upload a website;

tt …—– Create and manipulate graphics in your Flash document;

tt …—– Work in code view using the coding features of Dreamweaver;

tt …—– Add text and Flash components to your Flash document;

tt …—– Format content using style sheets;

tt …—– Animate graphics using different techniques;

tt …—– Create an effective usernavigation interface; tt …—– Work with AP (Absolutely Positioned) elements to enhance the layout and positioning of elements on a web page; tt …—– Automate tasks; tt …—– Create forms;

tt …—– Add interactivity to your Flash document using buttons; tt …—– Work with movie clips; tt …—– Add audio to a movie; tt …—– Add video to a movie for creating dynamic animations in Flash.

tt …—– Author a web page using XML-based data.

* credit * Photography Essentials: Advanced Photoshop Techniques (XPHO 211-1)

• Equipment: Participants MUST own and possess a working knowledge of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera.

• Software: Participants must have regular access to Adobe Photoshop version CS2 or higher in order to participate in this course.

This course introduces students to advanced digital imaging and file management. Students will be introduced to: tt …—– Advanced techniques for creating a better digital work flow; tt …—– Applying smarter Photoshop preference settings; tt …—– Understanding calibration processes; tt …—– Working with a variety of file formats; tt …—– Learning effective photo restoration techniques; tt …—– And understanding the basics of high quality printing.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

Microsoft Publisher (XMSO 060)

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This course teaches students how to create, revise and distribute a publication, such as a newsletter, brochure, business card, postcard, flyer, or emai, from scratch or by using one of the hundreds of business and personal designs available in Publisher. After completing this course, students will be able to: tt …—– Create a one-page publication; tt …—– Modify a publication’s layout and structure; tt …—– Edit content in the publication; tt …—– Format a publication;

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

tt …—– Format pictures; tt …—– Identify the options for distributing a publication.

* new * Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 (XMSO 070) This course is for students who have never used MS Project 2007 for project planning, but who wish to start using this valuable scheduling tool to enhance managing projects. By the end of this course students will be able to: tt …—– Navigate the MS Project environment; tt …—– Create task lists; tt …—– Set up resources;

Project Management Training Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 is an excellent course to prepare students for the rigours of the Project Management Certificate.

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tt …—– Assign resources to tasks and fine-tune assignment details; tt …—– Track task and assignment progress.

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health + wellness

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certificate in mental health + addictions In the last decade, there has been a significant growth in use of alcohol and drugs within Canada. Further, mental health and addictions is recognized as placing an increased burden on society and the health care system within BC, resulting in increased demands and levels of complexity for those working in the field.

This program is geared toward the individuals working in the field of mental health and addictions, who may or may not have training in the fields of nursing, social work or psychology, and will provide them with the basic skills and resources required to become more effective within this field. The combination of the five courses that are offered as part of the certificate are designed to support the recommendations that are outlined by the provincial government in the area of training for mental health and addictions. All components will be delivered with a focus on individuals currently

*credit* Introduction to Mental Health & Addictions Practice (XMHA 110-3) This course introduces a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on mental health and addiction and examines the nature of wellness.

Individual and community concepts of health and well-being will be explored.

Students will examine current mental health and addictions systems, learn to screen for psychopathology, develop an awareness of psychotropic medications and psychotherapy and will learn the concept of wellness planning. Mental health and addiction issues in northern and First Nations communities will be featured throughout the course.

*credit* Assessment & Treatment Approaches for Mental Health & Addictions (XMHA 112-3) This introductory course introduces the student to a variety of assessment techniques and therapeutic approaches commonly used in professional practice.

Students will examine initial assessment strategies including the mental status exam, crisis assessment, the cultural context of assessment, suicide/homicide risk assessment, and substance use and abuse assessment instruments. The use of assessment information in treatment planning will be examined. Practical therapeutic techniques will be introduced.

working in the field.

Courses may be taken in any order, or as an individual course, but all courses are required to be granted credit for the certificate in Mental Health and Addictions.

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*credit* Community Intervention & Practice (XMHA 114-3)

*credit* Trauma and the Healing Relationship (XMHA 118-3)

Students will study the concept of community and the role of community in creating a healthy environment.

Discussion will focus on recent innovations in northern and First Nations communities. Students will learn how community practice can assist in the early identification of mental health difficulty, the role of various formal and informal support systems and the potential for improved wellness presented by effective community practice. The role of the community in supporting individuals with psychiatric and addiction-related disability will be explored.

Students will explore human trauma using a holistic conceptual framework. Leadingedge research and effective therapeutic strategies will be presented. Students will develop an understanding of the range of human reaction to trauma as well as the connection between trauma and mental health difficulty. The role of traumatic experience in the development of addictions will also be discussed. The critical role of therapeutic relationships and the concept of “caring community� will be examined.

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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*credit* Individual Wellness and Community Health (XMHA 116-3) This course will offer students an opportunity to explore individual client and community wellness as well as developing their own wellness plans. Theories of wellness, particularly traditional First Nations approaches, will be presented and modeled. Students will examine physical, emotional, mental and spiritual elements of well-being and the critical link to mental illness and addiction.

Students will consider the various determinants of health and explore strategies for promoting their own health and fostering health in their families and communities.

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These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

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health + wellness stress management A Positive Approach to Stress Management (XWEL 011) Find the balance necessary to work positively in stressful times and situations. make stress work for you instead of against you and discover your optimal stress level.

Participants will learn: tt …—– How stress can be a motivator; tt …—– The Three “C” formula of stressful impact; tt …—– How stress can impact on communication, change and conflict; tt …—– How to break the cycle with positive action; tt …—– Reduce the impact of stress; tt …—– How to positively manage stress to make it work for you.

Advanced Reflexology Courses Modules contained within the Advanced Reflexology course will prepare students to acquire a high level of competency in the field of reflexology. The full course will comprise 60 hours of classroom instruction and 60 hours of practicum for a total of 120 hours.

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reflexology

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* new * Introduction to Foot Reflexology (XWEL 050)

* new * Advanced Foot Reflexology (XWEL 052)

This introductory workshop offers students an introduction to Reflexology - a natural therapy that invovles the manipulation of reflexes or ‘energy points’ that correspond to various organs of your body. This session lends specific attention to the energy points in the feet. During this workshop, students will explore reflexology as a form of holistic healing - its history, the relationship between reflexology and human anatomy, benefits and points of caution. Gaining a deeper understanding of the interconnections of all the elements of the body is the primary goal of this introductory class.

This module concentrates on the practice of Foot Reflexology – a natural therapy that involves the manipulation of reflexes or ‘energy points’ in the feet that correspond to various organs of your body. During this course students will explore the relationship between human anatomy and system disorders, foot conditions, referral areas and contraindications. You will learn how the reflexes in the feet correspond to the parts of the body.

This module is comprised of 36 hours of classroom instruction, including theory and hands-on practice followed by a practicum of 30 hours.

* new * Introduction to Hand Reflexology (XWEL 060)

* new * Advanced Hand and Ear Reflexology (XWEL 062)

This introductory workshop offers students an introduction to Reflexology - a natural therapy that invovles the manipulation of reflexes or ‘energy points’ that correspond to various organs of your body. This session lends specific attention to the energy points in the hand. During this workshop, students will explore reflexology as a form of holistic healing - its history, the relationship between reflexology and human anatomy, benefits and points of caution. Gaining a deeper understanding of the interconnections of all the elements of the body is the primary goal of this introductory class.

Hand and ear reflexology forms the focus of this module. Students will have an opportunity to learn technique and theory within 24 hours of classroom instruction.

You will become well versed in how the reflexes in the hands and ears are related to the various parts of the human body through hands-on practice. This module is followed by a 20 hour practicum for hand reflexology and 10 hours for the ear.

anatomy Human Anatomy and the Aging Body (XWEL 020) This course is designed for all individuals with interest in their health and wellness. We will explore the anatomy of human organs and tissues of the body in order to understand how to live healthier and maintain a healthy body as we age. Each week students will explore a new body system that will expand their understanding of human anatomy and how these systems change as we age.

Body systems that will be explored within this course include the: tt …—– Cardiovascular System Learn about the heart, blood vessels and blood, how they work and how they interact with other body systems to provide vital functions. tt …—– Musculoskeletal System Learn about the muscles and bone and how together they are responsible for movement, generating heat and burning energy. tt …—– Gastrointestinal System Learn how your body digests and absorbs nutrients, gets rid of waste and regulates water absorption. tt …—– Immune and Nervous System Learn about your body’s defences and how your brain controls bodily function. tt …—– Genitourinary System (the formation and removal of waste, and the reproductive system) Learn about the critical function of urine formation and waste removal and the structures contained within the male and female reproductive systems. tt …—– Respiratory and Endocrine Systems Learn how your body performs gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and the organs responsible for producing hormones that regulate your body functions.

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falls prevention * new * Canadian Falls Prevention Curriculum (CFPC) (XWEL 014) One-third of people aged 65 years and older typically experience at least one fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury and the sixth leading cause of death for older adults in BC. The Canadian Falls Prevention Curriculum (CFPC) is a 2-day, facilitated workshop course designed to give those working with older adults in long term care, acute care, home care and in the community the knowledge and skills needed to apply an evidence-based approach to the prevention of falls and fall-related injuries.

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

Participants will work through five lessons, during which they will learn how to define the problem of falls in their setting, identify risk factors for falls, examine best practices, design and implement a fall prevention program and evaluate a program.

The workshop includes lessons, group discussions, and completing a program implementation worksheet.

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horticulture

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

home gardening

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* new * Organic Gardening (XHRT 048)

* new * Permaculture (XHRT 036)

Landscape Design Level 1 (XHRT 022)

Learn to grow a sustainable garden with organic growing methods.

Organic gardening is the practice of growing plants without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. This introductory session will demonstrate methods for building healthy soil, composting, pest and disease management, plant selection and placement. Site selection and small space gardening will be discussed. Sessions will include hands on activities and resource information.

Permaculture is an approach to gardening that mimics the relationships found in natural ecologies. Permaculture aims to create stable, productive systems through sustainable garden design. Students in this workshop will learn basic principles and techniques of permaculture design.

Landscape design focuses on integrating various elements of the landscape into a practical, aesthetic, environmentally sustainable solution. In this workshop, students will learn about the history of landscape design, styles and design approaches, how to conduct a site and needs analysis and how to incorporate wind, water and sun into landscape planning.

Pruning (XHRT 034) Pruning involves the selective removal of parts of a plant, such as branches, buds or roots. There are many reasons to prune, including removing deadwood, shaping or improving plant health. In this workshop, participants will learn about pruning tools and techniques for a variety of plants including shade trees, fruit trees, shrubs, vines and groundcovers.

Soils and Water (XHRT 030) Soils and water provide your garden with the nutrients and moisture required to thrive. Participants in this workshop will learn about soils in Northern BC, fertilizers, how plants react to nutrient deficiencies, how to manage soil fertility and techniques to amend deficient soils.

Integrated Pest Management (XHRT 028) The primary goal of integrated pest management is to significantly reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides while at the same time managing pest populations at an acceptable level. This is often done using three stages: prevention, observation and intervention. Students in this workshop will learn some basic entomology, techniques to manage bugs, how to diagnose and control plant disease, and weed management techniques.

Various pesticides will be introduced.

Perennials (XHRT 016) A perennial is any plant that lives for more than two years. They can be shortlived (only a few years) or they can be long-lived, as are some woody plants like trees which can live for over 4,000 years. In this workshop, students will be introduced to classification approaches for perennial plants, techniques for handling sun and shade, moisture and mulch, propogation and breeding, how to design with perennials and techniques for maintenance and winterizing.

* new * The Fragrant Garden (XHRT 040) Many gardens are established for visual beauty, however gardening for fragrance is an ancient practice. Frankincense and myrrh are two of the earliest examples of flora that provided a lasting scent.

Participants in this workshop will learn techniques to plant selection and planting techniques to create a beautiful looking and smelling garden.

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Woody Plants (XHRT 018) A woody plant is a plant that uses wood as its structural tissue. They are usually trees, shrubs or lianas. In this workshop, students will be introduced to basic nomenclature and types, planting and transplanting techniques, common causes of plant injury, seasons of bloom and fall colour.

* new * Vegetable Gardening (XHRT 046) Students participating in this workshop will learn techniques for growing plants for consumption. From gardening tools and equipment, to propogation, variety selection, harvesting and storage, this workshop will introduce many techniques for creating and maintaining a healthy vegetable crop.

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Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

Landscape Design Level 2 (XHRT 024) A continuation of Landscape Design Level 1, this course will further introduce students to landscape design elements, concepts of scale and perspective, how to incorporate water and other special features, plants for the landscape.

Students will have the opportunity to examine some real landscape design case studies.

* new * Grass and Lawns (XHRT 038) Lawns are a common feature of private gardens and public landscapes. Students in this workshop will learn techniques for maintaning their lawn for aesthetic and recreational uses. Topics in this session range from seed selection, techniques for laying sod, fertilizers and pesticides, mowing and watering techniques.

Herbs provide us with flavour for foods, aromatic scents for our homes and medicinal uses. These diverse plants extend to the garden for soil amendments and in companion planting. These courses will introduce you to the many uses of herbs and how to grow these beneficial plants.

* new * Herbs at Home: An Introduction to Herbs and Their Uses (XHRT 042) These three classes will introduce you to the practical uses of herbs in the home – for culinary, medicinal and aromatic purposes. Each week’s class incorporates ‘hands-on’ practical learning.

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

tt …—– Session 1: History of Herbs – past and current uses of herbs; tt …—– Session 2: Making Tinctures, Ointments and Creams – harvesting and preparation of herbs for medicinal and aromatic use; tt …—– Session 3: Cooking with Herbs – appetizers, savoury dishes and desserts.

* new * Herbs at Home: Growing Herbs in the Home Garden (XHRT 044) These sessions are designed for the gardener who is interested in growing herbs in the home garden. Emphasis will be on organic growing, northern growing conditions, extending the growing season and methods for harvesting herbs. Each week’s class incorporates ‘hands-on’ practical learning. tt …—– Session 1: Starting Herbs Indoors – choosing herbs for northern gardens, seeding, germination and transplanting; tt …—– Session 2: Organic Gardening with Herbs – organic methods, techniques, formulas and resources; tt …—– Session 3: Gardening with Herbs – planning, preparing, planting, maintenance and harvesting.

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natural resources

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wildlife danger tree assessor certification Retention of living and dead trees, singly and in patches, is key to maintaining biodiversity. The Wildlife/ Danger Tree Assessor’s Course (WDTAC) is recognized in British Columbia by the provincial Ministry of Forests and Range, Ministry of Environment, and WorkSafe BC (Workers’ Compensation Board), as the current “standard of care” (i.e., the best available and accepted standards and practices) for assessing dangerous trees and evaluating wildlife habitat value in forestry, non-urban park, and wildland fire situations.

*credit* Forest Harvesting and Silviculture (XWDT 110-1)

Course Objectives:

Recertification/Upgrade

Combined Module Offerings

• In these courses, students will:

• Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor Certification expires four years after the date of issue. For those who seek recertification within a one year period after certificate expiration, day one of any of the Wildlife Danger Tree modules may be waived. This individuals need only attend day two, complete the oral and field examinations.

Minimum passing grades on the exams must be met in order for recertification to be granted.

• Upon special request combined: Forest Harvesting & Silviculture Module and Wildland Fire Safety Modules are offered over three days. Persons who enroll in the two day Forest Harvesting and Silviculture Module followed by the one day Wildland Fire Safety Upgrade Module must successfully pass the two day Forest Harvesting and Silviculture Module before certification will be given for the one day Wildland Fire Safety Upgrade Module.

• Understand the use of wildlife trees and their role in forested ecosystems; • Identify high-value wildlife tree characteristics; • Describe site assessment factors; • Inspect and identify dangerous tree defects; • Determine levels of disturbance for various work activities; • Make appropriate safety decisions; • Perform detailed tree assessments and related measurements;

Passing Grade for Exams • There are two exams required for Wildlife Danger Tree Certification.

A combined average of 75% for the oral (field) exam and written (class) exam is required, including a minimum 85% on the oral exam.

• Inspect rooting systems.

Certification • Those individuals who successfully complete the course (see passing grade for exams) will receive a letter with your exam marks and a certificate with an assessor number.

The certification is valid for 4 years. Certificates will be sent via mail within 2 - 4 weeks of course date. Please ensure correct mailing address on registration forms.

*credit* Wildland Fire Safety (XWDT 120-1)

*credit* Parks and Recreation Sites (XWDT 130-1)

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

• This module is intended for persons working in the forestry sector who wish to assess wildlife/danger trees in all types of harvesting, silviculture and road travel applications.

• This module is intended for persons involved in wildland fire suppression, including all activities ranging from work with hoses and hand tools (mop up), to involvement of heavy machinery and aircraft.

• This module is intended for persons involved in wildlife/danger tree assessments in forested parks and recreation sites (assessment procedures are restricted to BC native tree species). Along with assessment of tree hazards, detailed information on the determination of wildlife habitat value is presented in this course.

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

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This two day training course provides information and technical procedures for assessing tree hazards and establishing appropriate safe work practices in situations where there is potential exposure from dangerous trees to workers involved in wildland fire fighting. It also provides information on habitat quality which can be used to retain some highvalue wildlife trees where opportunities exist to assess both tree hazards and wildlife tree habitat value (e.g. in sustained action fires where there is sufficient time to assess wildlife tree habitat components).

Fire crews involved in wildland fire fighting do not have the time to complete a detailed tree assessment to determine if trees that appear dangerous might actually be assessed as safe. Consequently, this course primarily focuses on worker safety and tree defects which are visually inspected and rated as having “high defect failure potential”. This certification is recognized by WorkSafe BC.

• Companies or organizations that have a minimum of eight (8) people interested in a Wildlife Danger Tree course can request to have their own course offering with a location and date that meets their needs.

Occasionally, contract courses can be coordinated to accommodate smaller groups by combining course delivery with another small group. Contact us to discuss the potential for such an offering for groups smaller than the minimum requirement for participants.

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BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This two day classroom and field course trains participants to identify wildlife trees and assess steps necessary to ensure worker safety and habitat protection when operating around wildlife/dangerous trees. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to identify potential habitat; determine which trees are safe and dangerous in various settings; determine if dangerous trees should be removed or modified; and establish nowork zones. This process is applicable to all work activities in forested settings, e.g. harvesting (especially relevant to partial cutting where various group retention, shelterwood or individual tree retention systems are employed), silviculture, roads, etc. This certification is recognized by WorkSafe BC.

In-house or Contract Courses

The Parks branch of the Ministry of Environment in cooperation with the Wildlife Tree Committee has undertaken a modification of the existing Wildlife Danger Tree Assessment Course for forestry operations. This course is developed and designed specifically for Parks, Recreation Sites and other municipal settings where there may be exposure to potentially dangerous trees. Participants will learn how to identify wildlife and dangerous trees, and determine steps necessary to enhance worker/public safety and habitat protection when operating around wildlife/dangerous trees. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to identify potential habitat, determine which trees are safe and dangerous in various settings, determine if dangerous trees should be removed or modified and establish hazard zones. This certification is recognized by WorkSafe BC.

• Multiple sessions of all modules are scheduled regularly each spring, summer and fall throughout the province of B.C. Sessions are also available for contract booking or through our regular schedule out of province as well. Each module is scheduled over two days, with the first day largely in the classroom and day two in the field.

Prerequisites • The following pre-qualification standards are required of anyone taking the Wildlife/ Danger Tree Assessor’s Course for the first time: • Three or more years of experience working in the fields of forestry operations, habitat biology, parks management, arboriculture, transportation safety management, occupational health and safety, or wildland fire; • Grade 10 equivalency skills (reading, writing, basic arithmetic); • Ability to calculate percentages; • Knowledge of native tree species identification.

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natural resources

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engineering Road Eng - Road Design (XENG 014) This three-day course focuses on several key elements of forest road design including: route surveys, design parameters, horizontal and vertical alignment, earthwork volumes, mass haul diagram, construction survey and design presentation. The course provides participants with an in-depth review of fundamental design principles combined with a practical, hands-on approach to forest road design using RoadEng. Participants will: tt …—– Learn to input traverse notes into the Survey/Map module; tt …—– Set the required design parameters in all RoadEng modules; tt …—– Prepare a plan, profile, and crosssections that meet industry and BC Ministry of Forests design and construction guidelines; tt …—– Generate tabular output based on a completed forest road design;

Geotechnical Engineering & Resource Road Workshop (XENG 013)

This three-day classroom course covers practical forest road applications and techniques and includes seven modules:

This two day classroom workshop will focus on geotechnical engineering principles and their application in resource road planning, construction, and maintenance. The course will provide participants with an introduction to geotechnical engineering and how it is applied to resource roads. This workshop will help participants better utilize the services of geotechnical professionals and when and where they should be involved.

The course will be interactive and rely on real life case studies and examples.

tt …—– Subgrade construction; tt …—– Drainage structures; tt …—– Surfacing; tt …—– Revegetation and erosion control; tt …—– Construction inspection; tt …—– Quality assurance.

In these modules, participants examine a variety of case studies that cover the life cycle of roads from engineering to deactivation. Beginning with plans, profiles and construction survey information, participants learn how to utilize engineering data to build a cost effective and Forest Practices Code approved road.

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

Workshop topics include: tt …—– Geotechnical materials; tt …—– Geotechnical engineering principles & investigations; tt …—– Slope stabilization, landslide and sedimentation hazard and risk; tt …—– Retaining walls; tt …—– Stream crossings;

tt …—– Recommend alternatives to existing forest road designs.

tt …—– Subgrade stabilization; tt …—– Drainage management.

Advanced Road Deactivation (XENG 010)

Bioengineering Techniques (XENG 015)

This three day class and field course focuses on the assessment and prescription phases of road deactivation.

Research has shown that many landslides occur due to problems associated with forest road deactivation. Most often this is a result of using techniques that were unsuitable for the terrain. This course is designed with a strong emphasis on the development of appropriate prescriptions for high hazard sites where non-standard techniques are required.

Soil Bioengineering is an applied science that uses live plant materials to perform an engineering function such as slope stabilization, soil erosion control, or seepage control. This two day class and field streambank restoration workshop will focus on soil bioengineering techniques and options involved in restoration and reclamation of damaged ecosystems and streambank sites using a combination of structural materials, vegetative cuttings and other specialized techniques.

The course comprises one day in the classroom and two days in the field and includes a review of actual deactivation sites and the completion of both assessment and prescription exercises on selected road sections.

This streambank restoration workshop will discuss:

During the field portion, participants will be required to review deactivation sites and complete individual and group prescription assignments. These assignments are designed to provide guidance and greater experience in road deactivation techniques in both typical, and in more critical situations.

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Forest Road Construction Practices & Procedures (XENG 011)

tt …—– Construction survey;

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tt …—– Factors involved in successful restoration; tt …—– Successional reclamation; tt …—– Soil bioengineering techniques;

northern silviculture committee Northern Silviculture Committee Winter Workshop We invite you to join us at this exciting workshop to discuss, debate, and learn more about “Silviculture Practices at the Field Level”. A wide range of silviculture topics will be explored over the two day workshop with an emphasis on current issues of the day. You will have a chance to learn something new, meet old and new friends, and visit with one of the workshop exhibitors. Watch for a draft agenda early in January 2011.

Dates: February 14 - 16, 2011 Location: Prince George, BC

tt …—– Regional differences in climate, soils, hydrology, plant types, and growing seasons; tt …—– Maintenance and monitoring.

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natural resources

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

silviculture Five Day Silviculture Surveyor Training (XSIL 020) This five day combination classroom and field program is designed to assist individuals preparing for the upcoming survey field season. It is also suitable for those who require an extensive review prior to writing the Silviculture Survey Accreditation Examination.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Note: Participants have the option of registering for the entire five day program or registering for one or more selected days. The course tuition varies based on the number of days selected. tt …—– Day 1 - Classroom: Survey principles; Opening file review ; The silviculture prescription; Survey parameters; Stratification; Sampling methodologies; The FS 657. tt …—– Day 2 - Field: Ecological classification; Critical site factors; Basic soil classification; Plot data collection; The FS 658. tt …—– Day 3 - Field: Site Index; Forest health data collection; Multistorey field procedures. tt …—– Day 4 - Classroom: Data summary; The FS 659; Statistical calculations; Report preparation. tt …—– Day 5 - Classroom: Treatment recommendations; What to expect on the exam.

Basic Silviculture Surveys (XSIL 001) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Before registering, participants should be able to read a map; use a compass; identify tree species and understand Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) concepts.

Silviculture surveys provide information about the vegetation cover, current regeneration stocking levels, and factors influencing the selection of treatment option for forest sites. This information is used to make decisions about regeneration treatments. In order for appropriate decisions to be made, the data collected must be accurate and collected in a consistent, statistically acceptable manner throughout the province. This three day classroom and field course provides an introduction to the procedures for completing silviculture surveys in BC. It also discusses the importance of surveys, their linkage to other systems information and how the data are used to make decisions about site treatments. Topics covered include: tt …—– Survey accreditation process; tt …—– Survey types and timing; tt …—– Silviculture survey contracts; tt …—– Office preparation; tt …—– Stratification; tt …—– Forest health; tt …—– Walkthrough; tt …—– Critical site factors; tt …—– Plot cards.

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Silviculture Survey Accreditation Exam (XSIL 022)

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

The two day exam is regional in nature and includes written questions, case studies and field exercises. The accreditation exams will include a one-day written examination, focusing on field-based case studies.

Appropriate reference materials will be used and slides and/ or video footage may be used to clarify case study issues. The second day of the exam will include a complete silvicultural survey conducted in the field. The exams will be marked based on the performance expectations. The exam is open-book, however, no sharing of materials or equipment is permitted.

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Requirements: To successfully challenge the exam, applicants must know current procedures for survey design, stratification and development of survey parameters, soils and ecosystem classification, site diagnosis, stocking standards, and field cards (FS 657, 658, 659, 922, 810, 1138).

Applicants must have knowledge in the various types of surveys (stocking, plantability, and free growing), forest health, vegetation management, contract administration and the use of a framework to make effective stand treatment recommendations. Individuals requiring a review or more training prior to writing the exam can take advantage of one of the many silviculture training packages available.

What’s New in Silviculture Surveys (XSIL 002) Silviculture survey and regeneration milestone reporting requirements are key components of the Forest and Range Practices Act FRPA and Forest Planning and Practices regulation FPPR Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, Silviculture Practices Regulation. Survey information may be used for prescription creation, ascertaining compliance with standards, auditing, or monitoring. The objective of this workshop is to ensure silviculture surveyors are aware of the most current information that will impact the way silviculture surveys are carried out.

The current “Stocking and Free Growing Procedures Manual” will be available at this session.

The session will allow participants to ask survey questions of a regional examiner and will review: tt …—– The accreditation process; tt …—– Updated survey requirements; tt …—– Critical survey office and field procedures; tt …—– The expectations of an acceptable recommendation; tt …—– Administration and contract issues; tt …—– Common errors by surveyors; tt …—– Multi-storied vs multi-layered stands; tt …—– “New Establishment to Free Growing Guidebook” Appendix 5 and 9; tt …—– New maximum density levels for the Southern and Northern Interior; tt …—– Forest Cover Stratification Regulation; tt …—– New Inventory Label requirements with RESULTS submissions.

Basic Forest Soils (XSIL 010) This course consists of one full day in the field identifying soil horizons, classifying humus forms, soil texturing, estimating coarse fragment content and identifying parent materials. By the end of the day, participants will understand how soil components interrelate and how such features determine the properties of soil.

Participants in this workshop may already understand the significance of the forest soil – its dynamic nature and its role as the very foundation of the forest ecosystem.

Inappropriate forest practices are often applied because of a poor understanding of general soil principles. Indeed, some soil disturbance may be beneficial to tree growth, but excessive disturbance leads to soil degradation. Soil degradation can hinder seedling survival and growth, and may reduce long-term site productivity.

With an understanding of soil properties and processes, you will not only be able to predict the soil’s response to treatments, but also contribute to the correct management of our forests.

Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) (XSIL 011) This workshop is an introductory course designed to meet the prerequisite requirement for the Silviculture Survey training modules. The format of the course will allow the instructor to tailor the workshop to the level of experience of the participants. By the end of this workshop, participants will: tt …—– Understand basic ecological concepts and the role of the BEC system as a tool in forest management, including its strengths and limitations; tt …—– Be familiar with the hiearchical framework of BEC and definitions of categories used in classification (zones, subzones, variants, phases and site series); tt …—– Have hands-on practice describing sites (in terms of site, soil, and vegetation features), identifying and classifying sites; tt …—– Discuss management interpretations that can be made based on the site classification.

The course is structured into a morning field session and an afternoon classroom session on Day 1, followed by an all day field session on Day 2. By going directly into the field at the start of the course, we provide experiential learning, drawing upon the knowledge of the participants and reinforcing the ecological concepts and principles to be discussed in the classroom session.

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natural resources silviculture Silviculture Surveys for Contract Administrators (XSIL 023) In the field of silviculture surveys, the Ministry of Forests document “Stocking and Free Growing Survey Procedures Manual” is the reference on the subject. It has recently been revised and as a result operational procedures and contract documentation should be updated to take advantage of the flexibility it provides.

Survey procedures have evolved over the years but the ‘baggage’ of outdated methods has often been dragged along, resulting in a loss of the streamlining that was intended in the update.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn the freedom available in the “Stocking and Free Growing Survey Procedures Manual”, and to update your contracts and procedures in a workshop format. Participants are asked to bring their survey documents, contracts and sample surveys to the workshop. You will leave with them marked up with revisions, suggestions and with a series of issues to take back to your managers for further discussion. Also highlighted will be the critical few data items among the dozens of moderately important items.

These will be separated from the many non-essential and unnecessary data items using the philosophy “if you ask for it to be collected you will be paying for it, so keep the ‘baggage’ to a minimum”.

Soil Conservation Survey Accreditation Course (XSIL 013) As a legal requirement under the Forest Practices Code, maximum limits for areas occupied by soil disturbance and access structures must be specified in prescriptions. The survey procedures and methodologies described in the Soil Conservation Survey Guidebook are used for assessing compliance with these limits. This three day course is specifically designed for forest personnel who will conduct formal soil disturbance surveys following timber harvesting or mechanical site preparation. Successful completion of this course will result in accreditation as a soil disturbance surveyor. As a standard practice Ministry of Forests requires compliance level surveys to be carried out by accredited surveyors.

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geographical information systems Refresh your GIS Skills (XGIS 005)

GIS Mapping in Geology and Mining (XGIS 002)

ARCGIS 9.x ArcView – ArcMap skills a little rusty? This is for people who have taken training or have experience in the past using ARCGIS ArcMap and would like to use the software in their present job.

A refresher about display, symbology, queries and basic analysis of spatial layers and attribute data will help you get back on track. You will display raster DEMs, satellite data and digital orthophotos as well as employ spatial referencing of projection systems (e.g. Albers, UTM, Geographic). Update your vector editing of Shapefile and Geodatabase point, line and polygon features and attribute tables.

Learn to locate, download and process web-available free vector data (e.g. BC’s LRDW and Federal Geogratis).

This course is for you if you are presently employed in mining and would like to use ARCGIS ArcView and 3D Analyst licenses to better serve your mapping needs.

GIS for First Nations (XGIS 008) Explore GIS data in ARCGIS 9.x ArcView (ArcMap). Acquire, display, manipulate and employ basic queries of spatial layers and attribute data of spatial data relevant to your area. Create and symbolize maps incorporating free date, GPS data, EXCEL and MSAccess table data. Implement spatial analysis to manage and protect culturally sensitive features.

In this five day course you will: tt …—– Develop borehole and surface data to render properly in 3D Analyst ArcScene; tt …—– Acquire and develop free spatial data to support your mapping needs (e.g. DEMs); tt …—– Employ spatial reference properties (projections, etc.) to retain data integrity; tt …—– Render digital orthophotographs, and convert hard-copy air photos to digital; tt …—– Create/interpolate surfaces from points or contours to TINs or DEM Grids;

GIS in Silviculture (XGIS 007) Explore GIS data in ARCGIS 9.x ArcView (ArcMap). Edit point, line and polygon features as Shapefiles or File Geodatabase Feature Classes. Incorporate GPS field data into edits. View, symbolize, and project CAD data in ARCGIS to align with your working area. Copy features from CAD layers into Feature Classes in an edit session.

Create attribute table fields and populate attribute tables with feature attributes.

Acquire time-saving tips to prepare data in Microstation for conversion to ARCGIS. Display and enhance digital orthophotos as backdrops. Directly view free 1:20,000 TRIM data from websites as backdrops to your work. Create map layouts (labelling, legends, scale bars, north arrows, logos, photographs etc.) Convert your work to kml and kmz format. Implement Map Templates. Create your own re-usable silviculture symbol set. Export map output to PDF and other formats. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their data.

tt …—– Employ customizations to enrich your workflow; tt …—– Employ Geoprocessing Tools and ModelBuilder to streamline your workflow; tt …—– Employ basic editing techniques with your vector features; tt …—– Symbolize and disseminate map output.

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GPS for Silviculture Surveyors (XGPS 004) The 2009 version of the Silviculture Survey Procedures Manual provides the opportunity to use recreational grade Global Position System (GPS) technology for silviculture surveys.

As a result it brings forth a need for silviculture surveyors to learn how to take advantage of the GPS technology. This one day course is a combination of classroom and field practice of the techniques surveyors will use while preparing and completing silviculture surveys. It relies heavily on the relatively inexpensive recreational grade GPS receivers and the very cost effective software OziExplorer for data management. Participants are encouraged to bring their own GPS receiver, but units will be available if you need to borrow one for the day. Computers will be provided for each participant during the software component of the course. The training provides dozens of helpful hints and tips to save you time, money and resources while completing silviculture surveys.

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule. www.unbc.ca/ continuingstudies

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schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

This Certificate program is designed for general public, professionals, students in natural resource management, urban and regional planning, local government, and other fields who need to become skillful and knowledgeable users of geographic information systems.

Please refer to our website for the current course schedule.

Students entering into this program must have a sound GIS technical background and who are self-motivated and self-disciplined in achieving results. Through this program students will develop the necessary tools and technical knowledge to work in the field of GIS.

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BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • There are no formal prerequisites, but participants should be familiar with a GIS and have good computer skills.

*credit* Module One: Data Creation and Manipulation (XGIS 110-1) Explore GIS data in ARCGIS 9.x ArcView (ArcMap). Acquire, display, manipulate and employ basic queries of spatial layers and attribute data. Display raster data (e.g. digital orthophotos). Employ spatial referencing to define projection systems (e.g. Albers, UTM, Geographic).

Edit Shapefile and Geodatabase point, line and polygon features and attribute tables. Copy CAD features into your edit session. Import Garmin GPS waypoint and track data and edit in ArcView. Display x,y table data (e.g. Excel) as ArcMap features.

Develop distance/bearing values into vectors. View web-based data layers directly in ArcMap.

*credit* Module Two: Software Customization, Data Symbolization, Labelling and Map Elements (XGIS 112-1) Acquire and use basic VB scripts & software customization to enhance your workflow. Explore map creation in ARCGIS 9.x ArcView (ArcMap). Create map elements (legends, scale bar etc.), metre grids, graticules. Implement spatial reference definition and re-projection, i.e. define UTM. Data and project to Albers.

Develop graphic, dynamic labels & feature class annotation and implement scripts for advanced labelling. Locate, download and process web-available free vector data (e.g.

BC’s LRDW and Federal GeoGratis). Export map output (e.g. to PDF or georeferenced JPGS).

*credit* Module Four: Vector GIS Analysis and Modelbuilder (XGIS 114-1)

*credit* Module Five: Raster GIS Analysis (XGIS 115-1)

Explore GIS vector analysis in ARCGIS 9.x ArcView (ArcMap). Problem solving based on real-world examples will demonstrate attribute table manipulation, buffers, dissolves, merging, clipping, intersecting and unioning of GIS data sets and the implementation of more advanced queries. Develop Geoprocessing tools via Model Builder. Explore the implementation of Python scripts to support your models and manipulate/develop table results.

Explore GIS raster analysis in ARCGIS 9.x ArcView (ArcMap), Spatial Analyst through problem solving based on real-world examples. Interpolate DEMs and identify random and systematic errors within surfaces. Implement cell-based analysis of raster categorical and elevation data.

Integrate vector and raster analysis. View, manipulate and display satellite data, DEMs and orthophotos. Locate, download and process web-available free raster data (e.g. Federal NTS raster maps, DEMs, satellite data).

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

*credit* Module Three: Geodatabases, Attributes and Data Conversion (XGIS 113-1) Explore GIS Geodatabases and table creation in ARCGIS 9.x ArcView (ArcMap).

Data fields and their attributes, records, table joins, relates and query languages will be used to track and extract information, enhance editing and generate new data layers employing the basics of ArcToolBox Geoprocessing tools and Python scripts for importing and converting between data formats: Shapefile, CAD, Coverage, Geodatabase Feature Class, annotation and tables.

Spatially reference and symbolize CAD data in ArcView.

*credit* Module Six: TINS, Perspectives, Flys, Referencing and Rectification (XGIS 116-1) Explore GIS 3-D analysis in ARCGIS 9.x ArcView (ArcMap), 3-D Analyst. Create and manipulate 3-D point, line and polygon vector data, TINs, DEMs, satellite data and digital orthophotos as 3-D perspectives and animated fly-throughs. Explore and implement georeferencing of scanned maps, airphotos and digital images.

Develop table values based on field data that may include slope/dip, distance, azimuth/bearing and elevation attributes into 3-D vectors for 3-D Analyst display and manipulation. Explore methods to use large data sets in ARCGIS (e.g. Terrain format). certification is recognized by WorkSafe BC.

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introduction to geographical information systems certificate

sector, and First Nations groups who seek skilled people in the

Successful completion of this program will provide students with the necessary skills for entry level work in the following fields:

rapidly growing field of Geographic Information Systems.

• Forestry

This three month certificate program is designed to meet the requirements of natural resource industries, the public

The use of GIS software is becoming increasingly used to map, manage and analyze the resource data that is being produced by the global demand for natural resources.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • This entry level program is geared for those individuals with little or no experience in mapping and GIS.

• Environmental • Oil and gas exploration • Mineral exploration • Public utilities • Transportation

This program will provide students with a combination of

• Information technology

lecture and computer lab based instruction. The lab-based

• Engineering

instruction will be delivered through a combination of ”ESRI”

• Aviation and navigation

software and field-based exercises and projects. Classroom

• Agriculture

portions will be held at either the UNBC Prince George or Terrace campus and field portions will utilize acreage nearby.

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Students will have an opportunity to work on current projects throught the incorporated independent studies course.

Studies may have the opportunity to take a work placement position within the field to complete this work. This will provide students with the opportunity to use their newly acquired skills in the field under the supervision of the instructor.

Computer Skills Training (XCMP 005) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • This course is not a required course for the certificate. Students who are not able to demonstrate a sufficient level of computer skills to be successful at the program, may be required to participate in this training.

In this course, students are introduced or given a refresher into the Windows based operating system as well as the applicable software that will be used during the Certificate program. Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel will be the focus, but other skills will be covered depending on the skill level of the students. By the end of the course students will be able to use computers and software applications to perform tasks necessary to have successful completion of the Introduction to GIS Certificate. They should also be able to incorporate these skills into future employment in the workplace.

Introduction to GIS Concepts (XGIS 070) This course is designed for those students who are new to GIS and do not have a GIS background. This course provides the foundation for understanding what a GIS is, what it can do and how others are using it. Students learn the basic functions of a GIS, why a GIS database is powerful, as well as what coordinate systems and map projections are and why they are important. Course objectives are to visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database, perform spatial analysis using common analysis tools, and solve geographic problems using a systematic approach.

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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Introduction to Mapping and Cartography (XGIS 071) This course focuses on the fundamentals in map making, compilation, scales, symbolizations, projections, and map reproduction, including emphasis on the planning and designing of maps and graphs as a method of geographic communication. The course serves an introduction to reading and interpreting maps as well as the study of cultural and physical geography as portrayed on scaled topographic maps.

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natural resources Using GPS for GIS (XGIS 005) This course will focus on the use of GPS in relation to a GIS system. The course will start with an overview of GPS, GPS history and GPS uses and applications. Additional concepts relating to GPS fundamentals of satellite navigation, how GPS works, utilizing GPS data in a GIS, proper GPS collection techniques, GPS error budgets, types of receivers and government acquisition guidelines will be covered. The course will finish with future trends in GPS.

Applications in GIS (XGIS 072) This course concentrates on enhancing the knowledge and skills of the participants through practical examples to gain a clear understanding on the use of GIS. Applications in various fields of natural resource management will be the focus and specifically the utilization and constraints.

Data Acquisition for GIS (XGIS 073) This course provides students with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to develop skills in the acquisition, conversion, management, analysis and creation of spatial data. Topics include acquisition of existing data sets, data format conversion and acquisition of data from remote sensing sources and global positioning systems.

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Information Analysis & Visualization (XGIS 075) This course relies on the knowledge obtained in previous modules so that students will be able to explore the spatial analysis and processing capabilities of geographic information systems: data query, distance and density analysis; overlay and modeling functions; as well as network and 3D visual analysis. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify, define and apply the many ways of solving a spatial problem using a GIS. Different options of data presentation will also be explored.

This course will provide an introduction to the geographic and mapping principles needed to understand geographic information science. The course will explore common reference and coordinate systems, datums, grids, projection systems.

Interpretation of conventional aerial photographs, photogrammetry, sources of spatial data layers, and introductions to non-photographic remote sensing and digital photogrammetry will also be covered.

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Advanced Concepts in GIS (XGIS 076) This course is designed to advance the students knowledge in the field of GIS. The course will build on the principles learned in the previous modules. Emphasis will be placed on concepts and spatial reasoning of the GIS techniques, rather than simply providing skills training in the use of ARCVIEW software. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding GIS functionality and used for implementing the technology, as well as its potential usefulness in geographic and natural resource management applications.

Independent Project (XGIS 077) In this course students will apply their recently acquired knowledge into an applied project. Students will be encouraged to design individualized final projects using their own or other available data of interest. Students will work independently to complete a project from the beginning that would simulate industry level tasks that may be encountered upon acquisition of employment.

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global positioning systems Introduction to GPS (XGPS 001) The focus of this workshop is to teach participants how to use a GPS receiver, familiarize the various terms and functions associated with GPS use and to provide an opportunity for you to apply and practice basic GPS skills. The workshop consists of a combination of classroom and hands-on field related exercises. This course is targeted towards the GPS recreation grade handheld user who wishes to gain a better understanding of how to use their GPS unit. Course content will apply to the hunter, boater, forestry worker, hiker, skier, etc. Topics covered:

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Introduction to OziExporer (XGPS 002) This course introduces students to OziExplorer, a PC-compatible GPS mapping program designed to download GPS data onto georeferenced digital maps. Students will be introduced to the use and features of recreation-grade GPS (Global Positioning Systems) in relation to the OziExplorer GPS Mapping Software. The course will provide an indepth review of the software features and functionality and help students become familiar with all aspects of OziExplorer.

Workshop topics include:

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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tt …—– Software configuration; tt …—– Managing point data, import and export data; tt …—– Area calculations; tt …—– Review sources and available images, maps and data; tt …—– Map calibration; tt …—– Editing track points; tt …—– Elevation profiles;

tt …—– How GPS systems work;

tt …—– Map datums and projections;

tt …—– GPS units and features;

tt …—– Downloading and uploading tracks and points;

tt …—– What can be done with a GPS unit;

tt …—– Distance calculations, track control and profiles, etc.;

tt …—– GPS navigation;

tt …—– Exporting and importing point and track data in various formats;

tt …—– Area calculations;

tt …—– Printing maps and waypoint lists;

tt …—– Antennas, cables and accessories;

tt …—– Names database demonstration;

tt …—– WAAS;

tt …—– Moving map demonstration;

tt …—– GPS accuracy and research;

tt …—– OziExplorer 3D tool ;

tt …—– Datums and coordinate systems;

tt …—– Introduction to other utilities – Google Earth, OziPhototool, Map Merge, OziCE..

tt …—– Waypoints and tracks; tt …—– Downloading tracks and waypoints to digital maps; tt …—– Sending tracks and waypoints from paper and digital maps to your GPS unit.

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GPS for Silviculture Surveyors (XGPS 004)

Fly Fishing for Beginners (XORT 010)

The 2009 version of the Silviculture Survey Procedures Manual provides the opportunity to use recreational grade Global Position System (GPS) technology for silviculture surveys.

As a result it brings forth a need for silviculture surveyors to learn how to take advantage of the GPS technology. This one day course is a combination of classroom and field practice of the techniques surveyors will use while preparing and completing silviculture surveys. It relies heavily on the relatively inexpensive recreational grade GPS receivers and the very cost effective software OziExplorer for data management. Participants are encouraged to bring their own GPS receiver, but units will be available if you need to borrow one for the day. Computers will be provided for each participant during the software component of the course. The training provides dozens of helpful hints and tips to save you time, money and resources while completing silviculture surveys.

The course is geared towards beginner fly anglers and people interested in taking up fly fishing. This course of four classes will introduce participants to the basics of equipment, how to tie knots, fly casting, entomology of lakes and rivers, fishing tactics and fishing ethics. The course will end at a high note with a field trip for some dry fly fishing.

Topics include: tt …—– Selecting appropriate GPS hardware and software; tt …—– Configuring your GPS for silviculture surveys; tt …—– GPS setup – datums, coordinate systems, units, etc.;

tt …—– Tracklog configuration and logging options;

tt …—– Implications of using saved gps track data;

tt …—– Improving accuracy with your unit;

tt …—– Common configuration errors and troubleshooting;

tt …—– GPS survey checklist; tt …—– Pre-loading data preparing for the field; tt …—– Field survey procedures and GPS; tt …—– Representative sampling; tt …—– Grid sampling;

tt …—– Vector sampling; tt …—– Visual assessments; tt …—– Data management at the completion of the field survey; tt …—– OziExplorer software and surveys; tt …—– Configuring software for surveys;

tt …—– Track data manipulation and compiling;

tt …—– Creating a variety of survey designs and patterns;

tt …—– Importing and exporting survey plot data;

tt …—– Area calculations; tt …—– Uploading and downloading data to the GPS unit;

tt …—– Where to find imagery for use in Oziexplorer;

tt …—– Exporting and

For more information on this course and the instructor please visit: www.princegeorgeflyfisher.com.

The following will be covered: tt …—– Introduction and background to fly fishing tt …—– Introduction to fly fishing equipment tt …—– Fly fishing lakes tt …—– Entomology tt …—– Flies tt …—– Equipment and setup tt …—– Methods tt …—– Fly fishing rivers tt …—– Entomology tt …—– Flies tt …—– Equipment and setup tt …—– Methods tt …—– Knots: clinch knot, non-slip loop knot, perfection loop, nail knot, and surgeon’s knots tt …—– Fly casting tt …—– Fly fishing around Prince George BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • The course provides a 5wt graphite fly rod, fly reel, and floating line for fly casting lessons and the field trip. Students need to bring rain gear, hat, safety glasses and pen/pencil.

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certificate in christian studies The Certificate in Christian Studies at UNBC covers a wide range of bible courses, from church history, studies of the old and new testament andmore.

These courses feature some of Continuing Studies’ most diverse student bodies, with a full spectrum of religious backgrounds, experiences, denominations, age and educational level. The classes are guaranteed to be full of interesting and lively discussion.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER: Award of Certificate • Students who successfully complete any five of the seven courses offered in this program will be issued a Continuing Studies Certificate in Christian Studies.

Prerequisites • Each course may be taken independently as there are no prerequisites to participation.

*credit* Christian Spirituality (XREL 114-3) Spiritual formation is a popular concept that stems from ancient roots. This course will invite students to explore the nature of their own spiritual formation as well as introduce practices of formation from Christian traditions of spirituality. It will invite participants to try a variety of spiritual practices that encourage a Biblical and holistic approach to life.

Upon the completion of this course, students should be able to: tt …—– Articulate a Biblical theology of personal spiritual growth and renewal;

*credit* Introduction to the Old Testament (XREL 120-3) The Old Testament / Hebrew Bible consists of numerous types of literature, written by a variety of authors, and spans a large expanse of time and geography. As a detailed exploration of the historical context, literary styles and theological themes of each of the books of the Old Testament, this course serves as an overview of current Old Testament studies and also as a launching pad for further study of both Judaism and Christianity. In this course, students will:

tt …—– Describe the cultural, political and religious background of each New Testament book;

tt …—– Identify and assess the various critical approaches to studying the Old Testament.

tt …—– Describe the historical development and intended purpose of each book;

tt …—– Identify and explain the literary structure and theological themes of each book, as well as the themes running through the Old Testament as a whole. tt …—– Discuss the influence of the Old Testament in ancient Judaism, and the early and modern Church.

This course sketches the history of the Christian religion, with particular emphasis on its church institutions, doctrines and organization, and their influence on women and men of faith from the first century to the 17th. The general emphasis throughout the course is on broad exposure to the world of the Christian church, its common people and their relationship to the larger sociopolitical world. Upon the completion of this course, students should be able to:

This course sketches the story of Christianity across the world, from the first global cross-connections to the present, with particular emphasis on transmission of the Christian faith from culture to culture, and the influence of changing institutions, doctrines and organization, the lives of women and men of faith. Upon the completion of this course, students should be able to:

tt …—– Articulate the broad scope of the history of the Christian church over the course of its first 1700 years, its major turning points, personalities, and teachings; tt …—– Describe the importance of historical context (especially social, political, and religious thought and actions) on the formation of church teachings and practices, and; tt …—– Develop an appreciation for people of the church in the history of Christianity.

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

tt …—– Articulate the major movements, events and turning points in the last 300 years of the history of the Christian Church;

tt …—– Discuss the influence of the New Testament in both the early and modern Church.

*credit* Life and Teachings of Jesus (XREL 116-3)

*credit* Life and Teachings of Moses (XREL 210-3)

Jesus Christ has impacted the world unlike any other person in history. Profound and multifaceted, Jesus’ life and teachings are explored through the careful study of the history, culture, miracles and teachings presented in the four ancient Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In this course, students will:

The Five Books of Moses, also known as the Torah, the Law or the Pentateuch, refers to the first five books of the Bible - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. This course explores their history, development, literary characteristics, and theological themes. In this course, students will:

tt …—– Identify and describe the historical circumstances of the period between the writing of the Old and New Testaments;

tt …—– Identify and discuss the primary critical methods for studying the Five Books of Moses,

tt …—– Analyze the various critical methods that scholars use to study ancient documents;

tt …—– Describe the historical development, literary characteristics, and theological themes of each of the books,

tt …—– Describe the importance of historical, social, and cultural context on the transmission of church teachings and practice;

tt …—– Determine the unique historical, literary and theological characteristics of each of the four Gospels;

tt …—– Articulate the relationship between the Five Books of Moses and the rest of the Old Testament / Hebrew Bible, and

tt …—– Develop and appreciation of the diversity of Christian expression around the world.

tt …—– Determine and synthesize Jesus’ primary teachings and activities;

tt …—– Describe and critique the five books’ influence upon current religious and scientific concerns.

tt …—– Describe and evaluate the major issues surrounding the historicity and theology of Jesus.

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tt …—– Identify and explain the central themes of each book as well as the themes running through the New Testament as a whole;

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credits will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on successful completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

tt …—– Explore and practice the Biblical, theological and historical foundations of Christian spirituality.

*credit* History of the Christian Church - The Last 300 Years (XREL 122-3)

The New Testament consists of numerous types of literature, and reflects a variety of viewpoints of Jesus and his followers.

As a detailed exploration of the historical context, literary styles and theological themes of each of the books of the New Testament, this course serves as an overview of current New Testament studies and also as a launching pad for further study of both Jesus and the first Christians. In this course, students will:

tt …—– Describe the cultural, political and religious background of each Old Testament book.

tt …—– Describe and evaluate the various principles, methods and models used to help people grow spiritually; and,

*credit* History of the Christian Church: The First 1700 Years (XREL 112-3)

*credit* Introduction to the New Testament (XREL 118-3)

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safety + first aid Staying Safe in Bear Country (XSAF 001) BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Students must be 16 years of age or older in order to participate in this course.

This course is a comprehensive bear safety course that is specifically designed to reduce risk when working or recreating in bear country. This course focuses on bear behaviour and the understanding that they are more predictable than most of us think.

This program teaches basic bear biology, identification, behaviour and how to prevent and respond to bear encounters.

The use of non-lethal bear deterrents is taught in detail and includes a practical demonstration of pepper spray and various noise deterrents.

ATV Safety Training (XSAF 010) This course will provide ATV operators with knowledge and skills in the safe use of ATVs for the prevention of injury to themselves and others. With a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practice with an emphasis on safety implications, the course covers protective gear, environmental concerns, local laws and safety techniques, as well as pre-ride inspections, starting and stopping, swerving and riding over obstacles.

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Wilderness First Responder (XSAF 050) The WMA Wilderness First Responder is widely regarded as the best course of its kind.

It is ideally suited to professionals or other individuals who will be working or playing in remote contexts for an extended period of time. Critical thinking is focused on patient management when outside aid may not be available and self-evacuation may be the only option. In depth medical concepts are practiced and simulated. An overall understanding of a “systems oriented” approach to patient care is achieved. Advanced medical techniques include anaphylaxis management, use of epinephrine for asthma, spinal clearing exam, CPR cessation, high risk wound management, and reduction of simple dislocations.

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the ideal medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments.

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Course days can be long and intense. A normal day lasts 8+ hours and can include evening sessions and homework.

• Expect a mix of classroom learning reinforced by practical experience with realistic patient simulations.

• Evaluation is through practical and written methods.

• 100% attendance is mandatory.

• Failure does occur but with your hard work and full participation, our instructors can help accommodate all learning styles, please let us know in advance if we can help with any specific needs.

Chainsaw Safety Training (XSAF 040)

S-100 Basic Fire Suppression & Safety (XSAF 020)

* new * Wildland Fire Preparedness Training (XSAF 060)

In this class and field course participants will cover the following training modules of WorkSafe BC’s Falling & Bucking Training Standard:

WorkSafe BC requires ALL workers to be trained before fighting a forest fire and workers that fight forest fires to be retrained annually (WorkSafe BC Regulation 26.19). In addition, the BC Forest Service requires that anyone conducting an industrial operation in a forest to be trained for fighting forest fires. This course was developed by the BC Forest Service Protection Branch to meet the requirements of their regulations and is also a WorkSafe BC acceptable standard.

The below wildland fire fighting training courses are designed to provide introductory and/or skilled level wildland fire training to prepare individuals for the challenging job of forest firefighting. Many of the courses offered are also useful in other natural resource management positions.

tt …—– Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment tt …—– Module 6: Chainsaw Maintenance tt …—– Module 7: Safe Saw Handling tt …—– Module 12: Bucking & Limbing Field training covers routine bar/chain maintenance (chain tension, sharpening and depth gauge maintenance) and an evaluation of available protective equipment. Safe start-up procedures are reviewed. Participants will learn to develop proper grip, stance and balance while controlling the saw by the feel of the chain reaction. Use of the saw right and left-handed and above the waist or shoulders will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced. Analysis of tension and compression allows for proper sequencing of cuts for bucking, limbing and slashing work. The kickback hazard and boring, an advanced and required bucking skill, will also be discussed, demonstrated and practiced by those who have demonstrated a basic level of competence for bucking and limbing.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • Participants will complete a written test covering the above material, and will be required to demonstrate competency in a variety of hands-on field tasks.

This course covers: tt …—– Fireline safety; tt …—– The fundamentals of fire fighting; tt …—– Fire behaviour; tt …—– Water delivery using portable pumps and gravity systems.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • The latter portion of this course includes a field session working with water pumps, hoses and associated equipment. A short examination is given at the end of this course and successful participants will receive formal proof of completion.

COURSES INCLUDED Wildlife Danger Tree – Wildland Fire Safety Module • This two-day training course provides information and technical procedures for assessing tree hazards and establishing appropriate safe work practices in situations where there is potential exposure from dangerous trees to workers involved in wildland fire fighting.

S-100 Fire Suppression • I this course participants will gain a basic knowledge of wildland fire suppression organization structure, wild fire behavior, plus suppression and safety procedures.

Practical skills with equipment used in BC to effectively and safely respond to wildfires. The course is also a mandatory component for all firefighters in BC. Chainsaw Safety • This course covers instruction in personal and worksite safety hazard assessment and control, chainsaw inspection and maintenance chainsaw handling and operations and safe limbing and bucking practices.

GPS and Mapping • This course introduces participants to the use of handheld GPS units. It will focus on the effective use during forest fire fighting. Topics will include navigation, marking of points, area calculations, coordinate systems and the transfer of data between a map and the GPS unit.

Level One First Aid • A basic one day/8 hour course covering the essential ABC’s - airway, breathing and circulation. How to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress and control bleeding. One person CPR, minor wound care and records / reports are also part of the course.

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certificate in occupational health + safety Occupational Health and Safety is a specialized field that focuses on the health and safety needs of employees and the impact of the workplace on the environment. Industry, government, First Nations, and businesses require professionals who can anticipate, assess, and communicate risks, as well as develop programs designed to improve health in the work environment. In this program, students will acquire the necessary skills to work in this demanding field.

Successful completion of this program will provide students with the necessary skills for entry level work in the following fields: • Forestry

BEFORE YOU REGISTER: • This entry level program is geared for those individuals with little or no experience in Occupational Health & Safety.

• Oil and gas exploration • Mineral exploration • Public service organizations • Transportation • Engineering

Students who complete this type of training will find

• Agriculture

employment in a large variety of workplace settings including heavy and light industry, manufacturing, extraction, all levels of government and Aboriginal organizations.

Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (XOHS 001)

Policy, Roles & Responsibilities (XOHS 010)

This course provides an overview of the Occupational Health and Safety field and discusses how health and safety relate to an organization’s overall management system. Students will be introduced to topics such as leadership commitment, open communication, and legal accountability as core concepts that form the basis for effective safety programs.

Also explores the wide variety of functions within the OH&S field and the required resources for the safety generalist.

This course examines existing and proposed federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations that pertain to workplace health and the environment. Instruction includes the structure of the legislation and accessing legal information, understanding and working with regulatory agencies, and the consequences of non-compliance.

*credit* Project Planning & Cost Management (XPRJ 120-3)

*credit* Project Teams, Development & Communications (XPRJ 140-2)

This course focuses on the processes involved in initiating a project including: tt …—– Selection; tt …—– Definition of the project scale, scope and complexity; tt …—– Resource planning and allocation; tt …—– Scheduling and cost management. tt …—– In this course, students will: tt …—– Be provided with a framework to assess and define the scale, scope, complexity and feasibility of a project; tt …—– Be provided with a structure for the definition of project objectives and decision making; tt …—– Be provided with a framework for the allocation of resources to project activities; tt …—– Learn approaches to project scheduling; tt …—– Learn approaches to project cost management;

A successful project depends upon the contribution of a number of team members and stakeholders. The role of the Occupational Health and Safety manager is critical in establishing a productive team and satisfied stakeholders for project success. This course will introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of the Occupational Health and Safety manager, members of the project team, and stakeholders as well as methods to communicate effectively and responsibly to all partners based on their individual information needs.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

*credit* Risk Assessment (XRSK 110-3)

Assessment & Control (XOHS 020)

Risk management involves a comprehensive study and review of the loss exposure facing an organization or project. It deals with the management and with the treatment of accidental and business losses which can seriously affect an organization’s normal operation if not handled in an effective manner. Topics in this course include:

Achieving project objectives relies on the project resources meeting established quality standards based on client needs.

In this course, students will explore best practices in managing project quality; identify procurement processes to source project resources; learn techniques to manage the supplier relationship; and learn methods for measuring and interpreting project performance.

tt …—– Risk management techniques; tt …—– Risk identification and analysis; tt …—– Property risks; tt …—– Income risks; tt …—– Liability risks; tt …—– Personnel loss risks; tt …—– Probability risks; tt …—– Risk management decision-making; tt …—– Capital budgeting methods.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

tt …—– Learn approaches to manage change in terms of project scale, scope, complexity, resources and cost.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

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workplace health + safety Accident Investigation (XOHS 040)

*credit* Risk Control (XRSK 112-3)

This course introduces the concepts of how accidents/incidents are caused and provides evidence to support the analysis and investigation of these causes.

Students analyze sources, from a historical perspective to current behavioural theories, for their application to today’s workplaces. This program discusses accident investigation techniques and their legal implications. Students conduct a real or mock accident investigation as part of their course requirements.

Risk management involves a comprehensive study and review of the loss exposure facing an organization or project. It deals with the management and with the treatment of accidental and business losses which can seriously affect an organization’s normal operation if not handled in an effective manner. Topics in this course include: tt …—– Criteria for decision-making; tt …—– Accidental causes and costs; tt …—– Controlling personnel losses; tt …—– Loss control motivation;

Emergency & Disability Management (XOHS 030) The course focuses on return to work options and opportunities for workers who have suffered injuries and will introduce students to integrated case management planning protocol. Considered a cost reduction tool, students will see how the integrated team approach can be designed to ensure the dignity and well-being of the injured worker. Module topics include an overview of injury management, rehabilitation and return to work, legislation policies and ethics, collective agreement considerations, basics of assessment and treatment, negotiation skills, case studies, and development of a practical injury management plan for the workplace.

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tt …—– Interactive approaches to risk control; tt …—– Non-insurance transfers; tt …—– An overall framework for the management of risk control.

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

schedule Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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business writing Shaking the Money Tree: Writing Successful Business & Grant Proposals (XWRI 031)

*credit* Writing Winning Funding & Grant Proposals (XWRI 131-3)

Words that Work: Business Writing that Delivers the Right Message (XWRI 030)

Writing Effective Instruction and Training Manuals (XWRI 032)

In these times of funding cutbacks and financial constraints, more organizations are competing for an ever decreasing number of dollars. With the current trend towards privatization and contract work, individuals who are interested in working on contract need to know how to plan and develop proposals to sell their ideas and services. This practical session, packed with ideas and insights, will take the guesswork out of how to plan and write winning business and grant proposals.

In all human resources careers…from education, to social work, to health sciences, the art of writing winning proposals is a must. Proposals are used to sell a new idea within your organization, to apply for grants to initiate new projects, or to get funding for ongoing programs.

This course will teach the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and develop a comprehensive and competitive proposal.

A well-written proposal is the document that will take a project from an idea to the reality of “approved” status.

Today’s business correspondence has to be done fast and it has to be done well... the first time around! Use the proven six step approach and the many checklists and formulas presented to effectively plan, organize and polish your business writing skills.

Human resource staff members are often asked to design or adapt instruction and training materials. Whether you are writing self-study, on-the-job training, classroom, or online instructional manuals, you will find this to be a practical and hands-on workshop. Work through a proven 10-step design process that will take your instruction manuals from an idea to a polished package.

Participants will learn: tt …—– How to identify potential funders and partners; tt …—– Become familiar with funding and “requests for proposals” terminology; tt …—– Ensure proposals include the 10 “must-haves” of information and more!

By the end of this course, participants will: tt …—– Use a proven 3-stage process to plan, design, and write an effective funding or grant proposal;

Workshop participants will learn: tt …—– How to organize what they want to say;

Participants will learn:

tt …—– How to set the right tone for the message ; tt …—– Develop an effective “plain language” mind set for writing; tt …—– Avoid the Top 10 problems in business communication; tt …—– Use effective openings and closings and layouts for letters and reports;

tt …—– Interpret “Request for Proposals” guidelines;

tt …—– Learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of composing and sending e-mails;

tt …—– Research funders to give your proposal the competitive edge;

tt …—– Gain valuable insights on how to improve their writing skills.

tt …—– Include all the essential information needed in every proposal; tt …—– Review and critique sample research and grant proposals written by others; tt …—– Write a complete and competitive funding or grant proposal for a specific project.

tt …—– To write measurable learning outcomes; tt …—– To write clear instructions and step-by-step procedures ; tt …—– To use templates and other tools to help write manuals more quickly; tt …—– To evaluate what students have learned;

This course is available as a Continuing Studies Credit course. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course, or on admission to UNBC.

Grammar Fundamentals (XWRI 035) Sure, you’ve taken grammar in school, but you just don’t remember what it’s all about.

What is a dangling modifier, a comma splice, a sentence fragment? This two day course will provide you with an overview of grammar so that you can improve your writing. Topics covered include sentence structure, punctuation, and word use.

Instruction will be supplemented by hands-on exercises and discussions.

Proofreading Fundamentals (XWRI 020) Doyou proofreed your own writing or the writing of others. and just want to get that writing rite. Or are you intersted in becoming a profesional poofreader?

If so, this course will provide you with an overview of proofread and help you identify spelling typographical punctation mecanics and formatting problems. Develop practical skills threw hands-on exercises and get an idea of the processes and techniques required two be a competent profreader. Note: This is not a grammer course, and it is recommended that you have at least a basic too intermediat understanding of grummar before taking it. (See our Grammar Fundamentals course.)

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tt …—– To organize content in a number of effective ways;

tt …—– To develop effective job aids and much more!

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Plain Language (XWRI 015) You have something important to say, and you want your reader to understand your message. Don’t distract and confuse your readers with writing that is vague, pretentious, and unnecessarily complex.

The goal of writing is to communicate, so be clear and concise. The techniques taught in this course will help you to improve all types of writing—from business correspondence to website content, and from articles to nonfiction books.

Our course schedule is regularly being updated and added to.

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creative writing Introduction to Writing for Children (XWRI 011) As an aspiring children’s writer, come and gain a hands-on understanding of the levels and types of children’s writing.

In this interactive workshop, you will be introduced to works of some of the best Canadian writers in the field; the publishing industry in Canada and the US; the requirements for children’s books and short stories, and the jargon used in the industry.

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computer skills

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math skills Finding your math skills for business or in preparation for

* new * Writing Skills Development (XUNI 010)

* new * Computer Skills Development (XUNI 020)

The ability to write is essential for success in any job market. Poor sentence structure and grammar can even turn a potential employer away from you, before they even look at your experience and credentials.

Having superior computer skills is essential for success in any job market or academic study. It is now a standard expectation that students and employees can use a computer and common software such as the Microsoft Office Suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, communications and more.

In this ‘hands on,’ practical, eight week evening course, students will learn the principals of how to write in the professional and academic sphere. We will review some of the most common errors made with punctuation and grammar while introducing students to the most common and challenging forms of writing - essays and letters.

Students will be taught through a combination of lecture and practical writing where pupils will have the opportunity to practice their writing and receive constructive feedback on the organization, sentence structure, argument and flow of their essays.

This course is designed to assist students in post secondary education, business professionals and the general public who wish to increase their confidence in their writing skills.

college or university courses a little rusty? These courses are geared towards individuals who have a Grade 10 or equivalent level of math and are looking to upgrade.

*credit* Intermediate Algebra Module 1 (XMAT 161-1) Topics discussed include real number systems, solving linear equations and inequalities, absolute values, intersections and unions, functions and their graphs, domains and ranges, linear functions, equations of lines, systems of linear equations, substitution.

In this practical workshop, students will work in a computer lab learning the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Students will learn about the Windows operating environment, file management, basics of navigating the web and more.

*credit* Intermediate Algebra Module 2 (XMAT 162-1)

This course is designed to assist students in post secondary education, business professionals and the general public who wish to increase their confidence in their computer skills.

*credit* Intermediate Algebra Module 3 (XMAT 163-1)

Topics discussed are related to solving systems of equations and factoring polynomials.

Techniques for solving systems of equations include graphing, substitution, and elimination. Multiplication of polynomials, factoring trinomials, and special factoring are explored.

Topics discussed are related to algebraic expressions and solving equations. Techniques for multiplying, dividing, and simplifying algebraic expressions are explored. Radical expressions are studied and used in equations. The quadratic formula is developed.

These courses are available as Continuing Studies Credit courses. Transfer credit will automatically be applied to your existing academic student record on completion of the course(s), or on admission to UNBC.

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SUNY (“soo-nee”), or the Summer University for Northern Youth, aims to engage youth in learning process through a week of fun and creative “hands-on, minds-on” activities. Camps are designed for youth ages 10 to 17.

SUNY has access not only to knowledgeable UNBC faculty and staff, but also up-to-date research, technologies and equipment which allow for diverse and interactive programming.

Camps are scheduled from the first week in July to

Programming from Whether you are a first time programmer or are looking at designing something more complex, participants will be able to do this using “Scratch” technology developed

by MIT. Replacing typing code with a drag and drop approach, Scratch allows students to create animated stories, games and interactive presentations. Designed for novice programmers, Scratch programs can get more complex as the student becomes familiar with the approach.

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Radical Robotics Robotics is a popular and effective way to cover a variety of topics within science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun and engaging way. Using MINDSTORMS, Lego activity packs developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy, students learn to design, program and control fully-functional robot models.

The low threshold, high ceiling nature of the software makes programming robots accessible to all levels, from ten year olds right up to university students.

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SCIENCE

Join one of our Super Science camps to explore a wide variety of traditional sciences. Through the use of hands on experiments and fun activities, such as chemical reactions in candy making, exploring the natural world around them, and geospatial exploration using GPS and GIS technologies, students will be exposed to a vast array of exciting, mind stimulating science concepts.

The SUNY Summer Camp (9:00am - 4:00pm) Mornings Those participating in one of SUNY’s week long summer camps (“Computer Programming from Scratch”, “Radical Robotics” or “Super Science”) will enjoy days on the beautiful UNBC campus. Guided by Team Leaders, camp groups, no larger than 12 students, will start the morning off with activities specific to ther registered camp.

the last week in August.

Lunch Lunch will be spent on campus and students are required to bring a bagged lunch.

Registration opens

Afternoons Students will spend the afternoons with their Team Leaders and UNBC Faculty learning about and participating in activities from a variety of disciplines. These activities will change throughout the summer and may cover topics as diverse as archaeology, botany, entomology (study of bugs), history and creative writing.

in June 2011.

Keeping Active There will also be an emphasis on daily physical activity that will be held outdoors (weather dependent) or within the Northern Sports Centre facilities. Students will have the opportunity to explore and take short hikes through Forests for the World (right at our back door), go Geocaching, play soccer and much more!

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UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s researchintensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to all of our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world.

Evening University Lecture Series (XLEC 010) The University of Northern British Columbia is a research intensive university with many faculty members recognised as leaders in their respective fields. This six week lecture series offered through Continuing Studies draws on this talent. Each week will feature a different lecturer who will share their passion for research with us.

Lectures so far include: •

For its size, UNBC is among the most research-intensive universities in Canada and many faculty are international leaders in their fields. Much of UNBC’s research focuses on the social, economic, environmental, and cultural issues of the North. This has led to the establishment of world-class research in such areas as Natural Resources and the Environment; Rural, Remote, and Northern Health; and the Sustainability of Communities.

Dawn Hemingway and Christina McLennan (School of Social Work and Women North Network: Information Technology and Northern Women’s Health);

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Dr Richard Lazenby (Anthropology Program: Forensic Anthropology);

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Dr Ted Binnema (History Program: BC History)

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And many others!

Come learn with us – spend an evening at University.

Stay tuned to our website for regular updates to the Lecture Series schedule.

Research partnerships with the private sector and public agencies have strengthened UNBC’s role as a resource for communities. This includes research on the mountain pine beetle, local governance, indigenous languages, economic development, determinants of health, and climate change.

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Women North Network/Northern FIRE: Centre for Women’s Health Research (XLEC 010) Women North Network/Northern FIRE: Centre for Women’s Health Research at UNBC works to strengthen the voice of northern women by building awareness of women’s health and wellbeing at an individual, organizational and community level through research and community-based initiatives. Some areas of work to date include care provision in times of economic decline; women’s perspectives on the mountain pine beetle; health experiences and decision-making of older women. One major project with lasting impact was building the Women North Network (WNN) – a primarily web-based network of more than 300 northern women and women’s organizations that provides a mechanism for information-sharing and developing joint health-related research, action, and policy initiatives. This virtual community of women utilizes the internet and information and communication technology (ICT) as a means to overcome geographic and social isolation.

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Above is a photo of Centre Director, Dawn Hemingway who is Associate Professor and Chair of the UNBC School of Social Work along with Christina McLennan, Centre Research Associate attending the International Rural Network Conference in Abingdon, Virginia where they spoke about the development of the Women North Network.

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instructors biographies These instructors showcase some of our brightest local minds as well as experts in their fields from around British Columbia and across Canada. Please check our website for the impressive biographies of our talented instructors if you don’t see one here.

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Banga, Balbinder

Benoit, Lindsay

(Project Management)

(Anatomy, Healthy Living) Lindsay Benoit has an Masters of Science degree in Anatomical Sciences which focused on human anatomy and anatomical education. She has experience teaching undergraduate anatomy and nutrition.

Lindsay is currently teaching in the Northern Medical Program working with first and second year medical students in the gross anatomy and neuroanatomy labs.

Bayer, Lew (Cross-Cultural Communication/Etiquette) Lew Bayer is nationally recognized as Canada’s leading expert on civility at work.

Lew is an articulate, entertaining, and persuasive speaker who is in high demand.

She was the co-founder of The Civility Group Inc. in 1999 and she has been training and speaking professionally for 10 years. Prior to founding The Civility Group, Lew held upper management positions in the Hospitality and Tourism sectors. Lew is also a 6-time published author, and a national columnist, a graduate of McGill University, and a seasoned faculty member of the Canadian Management Center.

Aben, Kyle

Alexander, Nancy

(Carbon Offset Development) Kyle Aben is the owner of Carbon Realities Consulting, a firm that deals with all issues carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) related. Kyle also works as the Site Coordinator for the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions at UNBC. PICS harnesses the Province’s intellectual resources to develop innovative climate change solutions, seek new opportunities for positive adaptation, and lead the way to a vibrant low-carbon economy. Kyle has worked in British Columbia since 2007 quantifying carbon footprints and consulting for GHG project validation and verifications and has taken the full suite of climate change courses offered by the Canadian Standards Association including: ISO 14064 – 1 Greenhouse Gas Inventories, ISO 14064 – 2 Greenhouse Gas Projects, ISO 14064 – 3 Greenhouse Gas Validations (Certificate 2008), ISO 14064 – 3 Verifications (Certificate 2008). Kyle has also worked as the Senior Greenhouse Gas Analyst for Canada’s 5th largest accounting and professional services firm, BDO Dunwoody.

(GIS Courses)

Blok-Wilson, Gerda

Brazzoni, Christina

Callaghan, Dennis

Chidiac, Gerry

(Music Education) Gerda Blok-Wilson received a B.Mus. and professional teaching certificate at UBC. She is currently teaching music in School District #57 and has completed her graduate degree through the University of Calgary (specializing in Kodály vocal pedagogy & educational research). She taught voice privately for many years. Several of her students have gone on to study music or theatre in some capacity. She was the artistic director of Bel Canto Choir for 19 years. During this time, she has served as a workshop clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor for local and provincial choral groups and organizations. In addition, Gerda has written many choral compositions, arrangements and plays.

(Mental Health & Addictions)

(Business + Career)

Brown, Carol

Charney, Cy

(Sustainability) Carol Brown has practiced corporate law for over 20 years and mediates, facilitates and teaches. She is a director for ICBC and the Prince George Airport Authority, and is a member of the Law Society, the Certified General Accountants Association, the Forest Appeal Commission and the Environmental Appeal Board. Carol has Masters degrees in both Leadership and Human Development and is currently focused on organizational change in her PhD studies.

(Leadership) Cy Charney, President of Charney and Associates Inc. and the founder of The Leadership Institute (.ca).

He is a leading consultant in the area of organizational performance having worked internationally with many Fortune 500 companies internationally.

Cy has developed a variety of unique interventions to help organizations in both the private and public sector become leaders in their field.

(Culture, Languages) Gerry Chidiac has been working as an educator for over 20 years in Canada, the United States and the DR Congo. He currently lives in Prince George and teaches at Duchess Park Secondary School

Boothroyd, Carol

(Business Writing) Daina, of D. Bruners and Associates, has worn many exciting hats throughout her colourful career. From teaching at colleges and universities, to working as a researcher and consultant, her travels and contracts have taken her throughout western Canada, the Yukon, and Northwest Territories. Since 1988, Daina and the staff in her consulting practice have planned, implemented, and evaluated a variety of corporate and community-based programs and services.

Daina is currently writing several books related to her areas of expertise.

(Communication Skills) Carol has earned her reputation as one of the very best in the business. Carol is a dynamic trainer and keynote speaker who inspires audiences bringing professional insights, skills and energetic humour to her fast paced and entertaining sessions. Carol’s workshops are well known to be refreshingly practical, interactive and guaranteed to be lots of fun.

Both male and female participants from groups such as the Fire Service, RCMP, nurses, teacher’s organizations, municipalities and private sector across Canada have enthusiastically recommended this session to their colleagues (and spouses!).

Andow, Julie (University Skills) Andrews, Mavis (Writing for Children) Mavis Andrews is freelance editor and writing coach, with a background in graphic design and illustration. A former editor of Focus on Women magazine, Mavis works with writers and publishers in a wide range of fields, including children’s literature, and is passionate about encouraging the development of individual creativity.

Austin, Valarie (Supervisory Skills) Valarie Austen is the Director of Workplace Training, a division of Three-E Training Inc. She is a professional instructor who specializes in workplace learning, specifically as it relates to group learning for frontline leaders. Valarie has a reputation as a grounded, knowledgeable and approachable instructor and facilitator. Her passion is for people and for inspiring learning in others.

Bruners, Daina

Bryce, Rob (GPS) Rob is one of the Coordinators of the Continuing Studies department, an avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiast.

Beaudry, Leisbet (Silviculture) Leisbet, RPF, has been involved in Silviculture Prescription and ecosystem training for nine years. She is with P. Beaudry & Associates in Prince George.

Benner, Jerry

Bergeron, Monica (Univerity Skills) Birdsell, Frances (Reflexology) Frances Birdsell is a Natural Health Practitioner who has been working in the field of Reflexology and natural therapies since 1993. She is a registered Reflexology Instructor, through the Reflexology Association of British Columbia. While studying in Central America, she operated a holistic healing practice starting in 1993 in El Salvador, and 1995 in Nicaragua. In 1997 she established Viva Holistic Healing in Terrace, BC.

(Wildlife Danger Tree)

Gerry has extensive experience in the teaching profession and brings his enthusiasm for teaching and learning to the classroom. Gerry has developed and teaches the course “Cultures in Conflict 12” for School District No. 57, and now brings this course to UNBC Continuing Education as Genocide Studies.

Cy facilitates learning with an engaging sense of humour, stories and constant interaction. He is a noted author having published 8 management books including The Leader’s Tool Kit. Cy is a member of the faculty of executive programs at 6 Canadian Business Schools and also teaches leadership to MBA student at the Schulich School of Business.

Gerry grew up in a German and English speaking home, and has been teaching German in high school since 1999. His love for the language and modern culture are an integral part of his language teaching.

Cy has an undergraduate Arts degree in psychology, a Masters in Business Leadership.

Cronshaw, Steven

Collett, Gary (Wildlife Danger Tree)

(Human Resource Management) Cuddenac, Nicole (French Language) de la Giroday, Heath (Writing) Deschenes, Barb (Occupational Health + Safety)

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Ditto, Darren

Erasmus, Danie

Gibson, Erin

Hughes, Philomena

(Microsoft Access)

(Flyfishing) Danie Erasmus is an avid fly fisherman and outdoor enthusiast. He is quite involved with fly fishing in BC, currently on the board of the British Columbia Federation of Fly Fishers, Vice President of the Polar Coachman Fly Fishers in Prince George and associate member of the Osprey Fly Fishers of BC. He has been fishing for as long as he can remember and exclusively fly fishing for more than 10 years.

(Archaeology, Ancient History)

(Photography) Philomena is one of Prince George’s greatest assets. 17 years in practice, Philomena’s work is recognizable for its natural look and unique style. She has an inherent sense of how to represent someone in their authenticity with her lens. She has taught photography courses with Continuing Studies for four years to sell-out crowds with the humour, expertise and vitality she brings to the classroom and beyond.

Donovan, Tony (Microsoft Office) Tony works in the Educational Media Services department of UNBC and knows his way around computers.

Duerksen, Carolyn (Music Education) Carolyn Duerksen is an elementary music education specialist.

She earned a Bachelor of Education (Music), at the University of Victoria, and a Master of Music (Education) at the University of Toronto. Her school choir, the Quinson Senior Choristers, have received local, provincial, and national praise for their technical skill, as well as their ability to passionately communicate meaning and emotion to their audience. This past year, Carolyn formed District 57 Tapestry Choir, a choir that includes singers from throughout the school district. Presently, she is a member of her school district’s “Singfest” committee and the provincial BC Choral Federation. Her research interests lie in choral conducting, critical thinking, and teacher identity.

Dunleavey, Mel (Wildlife Danger Tree, Safety) Easton, Susan

Fong, Will (Project Management) Gabriel, Reuben (Writing) Gagne, Denise (Music Education) Denise Gagne is a music specialist with many years of experience teaching band, choir and classroom music. Denise has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan, a Diploma in Music from the University of Auckland, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts (Kodaly) from the University of Calgary. She has had Orff training with Jos Wuytack and Donna Otto. Denise has written and published materials for teaching elementary classroom music and band.

Erin Gibson is adjunct professor in the anthropology program and holds a position as Coordinator in the Continuing Studies department at UNBC. She is an archaeologist by training (PhD 2005) and specializes in the archaeology of the landscape and communication routes of the Eastern Mediterranean. She is involved in cultural tourism through lecturing and leading tours to Turkey, Cyprus and Crete.

Isbister, Jane

Hope, Don

(First Aid & Safety)

(Occupational Health + Safety)

Jackson, Leah

Houston, Dennis (Photography) With a background in management, Dennis has been actively involved in the Photographic Arts for over 40 years. Most recently, Dennis has spent the past dozen-plus years responsible for the marketing and photography for WD West Studios. He has fully converted to Digital Photography and will never cease to be amazed and intrigued by the ever changing digital technology.

(TESOL) Jelinic, Petar (Business + Career) Johnson, Andrew (Microsoft Office, Web Design) Kerr, Michael (Project Management) Ksyniuk, Rob (Photoshop) Kunkel, Titi (Business + Career)

(Business & Career) Ellis, Doug (Wildlife Danger Tree)

Kyle, Mackenzie

Lettinga, Neil

MacWilliam, Karen

Martinuzzi, Bruna

(Project Management) Mackenzie is the author of “Making it Happen”, a detailed case study, written in the form of a novel, which allows the reader to see the fundamental principles of project management applied in real life. Mackenzie has spent the last 20 years working on a variety of project management assignments at organizations in Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Laluk, Dale

(Religious Studies) Neil Lettinga is one of the University Chaplains at UNBC. He earned his PhD in history from the Johns Hopkins University, where he studied the Church of England in the 17th Century. He has also taught in Nairobi, Kenya and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and has a research interest in the history of African Christianity. Dr Lettinga’s classes are intended both for students of faith and for those whose interests in the subject matter are strictly academic.

(Microsoft Office)

Ludlam, Sean

LeGrandeur, Dan

(Business & Career)

(Bear Aware) Dan is a former BC Conservation Officer of 12 years. He was a member of Whistler’s Black Bear Task Team and in 1999 implemented Canada’s first non-lethal bear management program in Whistler. He is the chief training instructor for the Canadian Bear Alliance and Humane Society of the United States’ Non-Lethal Bear Management Program, providing both in classroom and in the field training to law enforcement officers in Canada and the US.

(Canadian Risk Management) Karen MacWilliam is a consultant specializing in risk management and insurance analysis.

Karen is a graduate of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where she earned a B.A. in Economics. She holds her Associateship (AIIC) and Fellowship (FIIC) designations from the Insurance Institute of Canada, and her Canadian Risk Management (CRM) diploma from the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Since 1985, Karen has worked in all facets of the insurance and risk management sectorsas an insurance underwriter, insurance broker, corporate risk manager, and risk management consultant.

Lund, Cheryl

Marshall, Fred

(Business & Career) Bruna Martinuzzi is a speaker, educator and founder of Clarion Enterprises Ltd, which specializes in emotional intelligence, leadership and presentation skills training. Fluent in six languages, she has helped individuals and teams in North America, China, Europe and The Middle East become better leaders and more effective communicators. She is the author of The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow. Bruna is the recipient of several awards, including the Izaak W. Killam Memorial Pre-doctoral Fellowship for three years in a row, The Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada Award and The B.C. Workplace Excellence Award For Unusual Innovation.

(Wildlife Danger Tree)

Mason, Jesse

Martin, Andrea

(Math)

(Writing) Cheryl Lund has been working with words, in one capacity or another, for over 30 years and has been writing and editing full time since 1998. In 2003, she added corporate and academic training to her repertoire. Her editing, writing, and training business, Pebble Creek Communications, is the culmination of Cheryl’s experience, education, and passion for language and the people who use it. In addition to being equipped with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and an Education Degree, both from the University of Alberta, Cheryl considers herself a lifelong learner and actively pursues opportunities to build on her knowledge and bolster her skills. She is an active member of the Editors’ Association of Canada.

(Microsoft Office Applications) Andrea Martin, BA in Adult Education, has been teaching Microsoft computer applications since 1995. Andrea helps local businesses improve productivity using MS Office.

While working on her BA she also focused on business communication and technical writing. Andrea is often asked to “work her magic” formatting formal reports and long documents.

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McFayden, Andrew

Mullen, Brian

Robertson, Tammy

Singleton, Glenn

(Gaelic, Spanish Languages) Andrew McFayden is a professional language teacher who is fluent in four languages: English, French, Scottish Gaelic, and Spanish. He has been teaching for School District 57 (Prince George) for 15 years teaching French for those years, and Spanish for eight years. In 2007 he created a course called ‘Language for Travel’ that is offered in his school, for which he created all course materials. Andrew is also a professional musician and recording artist, singing in and releasing two fulllength albums in his ancestral language of Scottish Gaelic. He has his Master of Arts in Leadership and Administration and did his thesis research in the revival of Scottish Gaelic in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He has taught Gaelic over the Internet for an organization based in New Brunswick.

(Project Management) Brian Mullen has over 35 years experience in project management including 16 years experience working with and teaching Microsoft Project at the University of BC and previously the University of Calgary.

He has worked with several clients to implement Project Management information systems built on Microsoft Project including telecommunications companies, IT departments, governments, architecture firms and the petroleum industry. Brian has managed numerous information systems and other projects.

He honed his Project Management skills working for world-class companies such as General Electric and Boeing Computer Services. He has a Masters degree in Theoretical Physics from the University of British Columbia.

(Business & Career) As a life coach, author, and professional speaker to audiences across North America Tammy inspires and challenges us to be more purposeful and passionate about what we’re up to. Her aim is to deliver effective and practical ideas to build environments that support a new level of individual and organizational success. Tammy has a Masters Degree in Physical and Health Education from the University of Western Ontario, and with 20 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience she brings a keen understanding of current challenges to her audiences.

(Desktop Publishing)

Mina, Eli

Onugwai, Benjamin

(Meetings, Decision Making) (Mr.) Eli Mina, M.Sc., P.R.P., is a Vancouver-based Meeting Mentor and Registered Parliamentarian.

Since 1984, Eli has advised his clients on chairing contentious meetings, preventing and dealing with disputes and dysfunctions, demystifying and humanizing the rules of order, and minute taking standards. Eli is the author of books on meetings, rules of order and shared decision-making.

(Business + Career) Palmer, Andrea (Writing) Pat-Gale, Shirley (University Skills)

Robinson, Brenda

(Safety) Schaad, Allen (Silviculture)

(Engineering) Stokes, Jackie (Mental Health & Addictions) Tallman, Rick (Human Resource Management, Project Management) Thring, Ron (Project Management)

(Music Education) Opera Canada Called “one of Canada’s true musical legends”.

Turgeon performed operatic roles throughout Canada, the United States, Great Britain. Turgeon has a diploma in Therapeutic Hypnosis form Concordia University in Montreal and graduated form the University of Southern California, Santa Cruz, in Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

In 1999 Turgeon completed his Master Practitioner’s in Neuro-Linguistic Programming at NLPU, UCS, Santa Cruz.

Uche-Ezeala, Ujeoma (Project Management) Verhaeghe, Crystal (Business + Career)

Vershoor, Jack

Wessner, Mark

(Wildlife Danger Tree)

(Religious Studies) Professor Mark Wessner is the Senior Associate Pastor at Westwood MB Church and is also an Associate Professor of Religious Studies for an American university (online). Mark’s foundational approach to teaching, whether it is in a traditional classroom or through distance education, is that: 1) truth is to be carefully discerned by the learner, rather than arbitrarily dictated by the teacher, and 2) the teacher is to provide the environment, resources and expertise by which the learner is to thoughtfully explore, critique and relate to the subject matter.

Wagner, Shannon

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Turgeon, Bernard

(Business & Career) Brenda is a speaker, trainer, writer and consultant with a passion for working with people. She has been addressing groups for over twenty years on topics related to communications, humour, laughter, positive working skills and wellness in general. Brenda received her Bachelor of Arts from Brandon University in Brandon, Manitoba (Major in English) and her Masters of Education from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. in 1998.

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White, Deborah (Conflict Resolution) Deborah is an organization/management consultant, mediator, and trainer whose successful practice focuses on managing change, organizational analysis and feedback processes, as well as resolving conflicts and reconstructing working relationships. She is a senior trainer for the internationally recognized Justice Institute of British Columbia’s Conflict Resolution Certificate program.

Wikkramatileke, Rhordon (Business & Career) Zander, Alex (Desktop Publishing) Zsombor, Gary (Engineering)

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index by course title -Att …—– Accident Investigation (XOHS 040) tt …—– Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 (XWEB 010) tt …—– Adobe Flash CS3 (XWEB 020) tt …—– Adobe Photoshop CS3 (XDTP 010) tt …—– Advanced Concepts in GIS (XGIS 076) tt …—– Advanced Digital Camera Techniques Level 1 (XPHO 020) tt …—– Advanced Digital Camera Techniques Level 2 (XPHO 030) tt …—– Advanced Foot Reflexology (XWEL 052) tt …—– Advanced Hand and Ear Reflexology (XWEL 062) tt …—– Advanced Road Deactivation (XENG 010) tt …—– Advanced Supervisory Skills (XBUS 082) tt …—– Anthropology Film Night at UNBC (XATH 020) tt …—– A Positive Approach to Stress Management (XWEL 011) tt …—– Applications in GIS (XGIS 072) tt …—– Asserting Yourself in Conflict (XCFM 021) tt …—– Assessment & Control (XOHS 020) tt …—– Assessment & Treatment Approaches for

Mental Health & Addictions (XMHA 112-3) tt …—– ATV Safety Training (XSAF 010)

-Btt …—– Basic Forest Soils (XSIL 010) tt …—– Basic Silviculture Surveys (XSIL 001) tt …—– Bioengineering Techniques (XENG 015) tt …—– Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) (XSIL 011) tt …—– Building Better Decision Making Bodies (XTWM 024) -Ctt …—– Canadian Falls Prevention Curriculum (CFPC) (XWEL 014) tt …—– Chainsaw Safety Training (XSAF 040) tt …—– Christian Spirituality (XREL 114-3) tt …—– Communicating for Success: Closing the Gap (XCOM 014) tt …—– Community Intervention & Practice (XMHA 114-3) tt …—– Compensation (XBUS 434-3) tt …—– Computer Skills Development (XUNI 020) tt …—– Computer Skills Training (XCMP 005)

tt …—– History of the Christian Church:

The First 1700 Years (XREL 112-3) tt …—– History of the Christian Church: The Last 300 Years (XREL 122-3) tt …—– Human Anatomy and the Aging Body (XWEL 020) tt …—– Human Resources Management (XBUS 330-3) -Itt …—– Independent Project (XGIS 077) tt …—– Individual Wellness and Community Health (XMHA 116-3) tt …—– Industrial Relations (XBUS 431-3) tt …—– Information Analysis & Visualization (XGIS 075) tt …—– Integrated Pest Management (XHRT 028) tt …—– Intermediate Algebra Module 1 (XMAT 161-1) tt …—– Intermediate Algebra Module 2 (XMAT 162-1) tt …—– Intermediate Algebra Module 3 (XMAT 163-1) tt …—– Introduction to Business Sustainability (XBUS 010) tt …—– Introduction to Carbon Offset Development (XBUS 012) tt …—– Introduction to Desktop Publishing with

Adobe InDesign CS3 (XDTP 020) tt …—– Introduction to Foot Reflexology (XWEL 050) tt …—– Introduction to Hand Reflexology (XWEL 060) tt …—– Introduction to GIS Concepts (XGIS 070) tt …—– Introduction to GPS (XGPS 001) tt …—– Introduction to Mapping and Cartography (XGIS 071) tt …—– Introduction to Mental Health & Addictions Practice (XMHA 110-3) tt …—– Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 (XMSO 070) tt …—– Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (XOHS 001) tt …—– Introduction to OziExporer (XGPS 002) tt …—– Introduction to the New Testament (XREL 118-3) tt …—– Introduction to the Old Testament (XREL 120-3) tt …—– Introduction to Writing for Children (XWRI 011)

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-Dtt …—– Data Acquisition for GIS (XGIS 073) tt …—– Delegating Successfully: Using the Power of

Others (XTWM 031)

tt …—– Demystify the Digital Camera (XPHO 001) tt …—– Developing Strong Presentation Skills (XCOM 010) -Ett …—– Emergency & Disability Management (XOHS 030) tt …—– Employment Law in Canada (XBUS 304-3) tt …—– Evening University Lecture Series (XLEC 010) -Ftt …—– Five Day Silviculture Surveyor Training (XSIL 020) tt …—– Fly Fishing for Beginners (XORT 010) tt …—– Forest Harvesting and Silviculture (XWDT 110-1) tt …—– Forest Road Construction Practices &

Procedures (XENG 011) tt …—– Formatting Polished Reports in MS Word (XMSO 014) tt …—– Foundations in Music Education (XEDU 510-3)

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-Gtt …—– Genocide Studies (XATH 030) tt …—– Geotechnical Engineering & Resource Road

Workshop (XENG 013)

tt …—– German for Travelers (XLAN X030) tt …—– Getting Started with Your Digital Camera (XPHO 010) tt …—– GIS for First Nations (XGIS 008) tt …—– GIS in Silviculture (XGIS 007) tt …—– GIS Mapping in Geology and Mining (XGIS 002) tt …—– GPS for Silviculture Surveyors (XGPS 004) tt …—– GPS for Silviculture Surveyors (XGPS 004) tt …—– Grammar Fundamentals (XWRI 035) tt …—– Grass and Lawns (XHRT 038) -Htt …—– Herbs at Home: An Introduction to Herbs and

Their Uses (XHRT 042) tt …—– Herbs at Home: Growing Herbs in the Home Garden (XHRT 044) tt …—– High Performance Leadership (XBUS 090)

-Mtt …—– Managing Multiple and Changing Priorities (XTWM 010) tt …—– Managing with Microsoft Project (XPRJ 130-3) tt …—– Maps and Spatial Information (XGIS 074) tt …—– Mastering Life Balance and Satisfaction (XWEL 005) tt …—– Media Wise Relations (XCOM 018) tt …—– Microsoft Access Level 1 (XMSO 030) tt …—– Microsoft Access Level 2 (XMSO 032) tt …—– Microsoft Excel - Level 1 (XMSO 020) tt …—– Microsoft Excel - Level 2 (XMSO 022) tt …—– Microsoft Outlook Level 1 (XMSO 050) tt …—– Microsoft Outlook Level 2 (XMSO 052) tt …—– Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 (XMSO 040) tt …—– Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 (XMSO 042) tt …—– Microsoft Publisher (XMSO 060) tt …—– Microsoft Word - Level 1 (XMSO 010) tt …—– Microsoft Word - Level 2 (XMSO 012) tt …—– Minute Taking Standards and Related Issues (XTWM 021) tt …—– Module Five: Raster GIS Analysis (XGIS 115-1) tt …—– Module Four: Vector GIS Analysis and

Modelbuilder (XGIS 114-1)

tt …—– Module One: Data Creation and

Manipulation (XGIS 110-1)

tt …—– Module Six: TINS, Perspectives, Flys, Referencing

and Rectification (XGIS 116-1) tt …—– Module Three: Geodatabases, Attributes and Data Conversion (XGIS 113-1) tt …—– Module Two: Software Customization, Data Symbolization, Labelling and Map Elements (XGIS 112-1) tt …—– Moving Up to Supervisor (XBUS 099) tt …—– Music Connections: Literacy & Numeracy (XEDU 512-3) tt …—– Musicianship (XMUS 118-3) tt …—– Music Pedagogy, Curriculum & Instruction (XEDU 518-6) tt …—– Music Skills: Instrumental (XEDU 516-3) tt …—– Music Skills: Vocal (XEDU 514-3) tt …—– Music Theory - The Language of Music (XMUS 112-3) -Ntt …—– Northern Silviculture Committee Winter Workshop -Ott …—– Organic Gardening (XHRT 048)

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Training (XBUS 435-3)

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tt …—– Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (XATH 010) tt …—– Shaking the Money Tree: Writing Successful

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Techniques (XPHO 211-1)

tt …—– Photography Essentials: Basic Foundations in Camera,

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