To transfer into the Faculty of Environment, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course.
-> What are ‘W’ and ‘Q’ courses?
A minimum CGPA of 2.50, based on completion of 10 courses (at least 30 units, and with a grade of C- or better in all courses), will guarantee admittance to the Faculty of Environment (BEnv) for successful transfer students from FIC. In addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the university.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101/ILSA101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC099/ALAC099 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted. *
The pathway from Fraser International College to the Faculty of Environment (BEnv) is effective as of September 2019 (Fall term).
Required Courses
ARCH131 - Human Origins
Breadth-Social Sciences
Breadth-Science
3 units
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology.Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
EVSC100 - Introduction to Environmental Science
Breadth-Science
3 units
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context.Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
FNST101 - Introduction to First Nations Studies
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Spring 2008)
Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Spring 2008)
3 units
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An introduction to the nature and goals of First Nations studies as an academic discipline; survey of prehistory, traditional cultures and aboriginal languages of Canada's First Nations.
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
GEOG100 - Our World: Introducing Human Geography
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Faculty of Environment –
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Prerequisite
There is a $85 Book fee associated with this course.
GEOG104 - Climate Change, Water, and Society
Breadth-Social Sciences
Breadth-Science
3 units
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. An examination of climate change, its interaction with water availability, and how humans cope with altered circumstances. Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
REM100 - Global Change
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. This course provides students with an overview of global environmental change and its causes from a social science perspective, historically and at the present time. Population growth, an increasing ecological footprint and changes in ideology, social organization, economy and technology with be critically reviewed. New ways of thinking in natural and social science will be considered in relation to specific issues such as land, soil and food; energy, raw materials and solid waste; air pollution and transportation; water, oceans and fisheries; climate change; forestry and biodiversity; urbanization, and alternative futures.Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
STAT203 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
Quantitative
3 units
Faculty of Science / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics.Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
Choose one Writing course from the following list:
ENGL112 - Literature Now (Formerly ENGL101)
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills.Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 UTP II Classes
Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
ENGL113 - Literature and Performance
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills.Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 UTP II Classes
ENGL115 - Literature and Culture (Formerly ENGL105)
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media. Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 UTP II Classes
Students with credit for ENGL105 may not take this course for further credit.
PSYC109 - Brain, Mind and Society
Writing
Breadth-Science
3 units
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Introduces the student to issues in Psychology by surveying the research on brain and behaviour and the implications of this work for individuals and society. Beginning with neurons, this course explores the transition to human experience.Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 UTP II Classes.
WL101 - Writing in World Literature
Writing
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences -
Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 UTP II Classes. Students with credit for WL102 may not take this course for further credit.
AVAILABLE WRITING COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS
WL102 will be counted as W designation if student took it between Fall 2016 to Summer 2017.
ENGL105 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
ENGL101 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
These course are no longer offered at FIC.
Elective Courses
Choose one Breadth-Social Sciences course from the following list:
| ARCH100 | - | Ancient Peoples and Places |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| FNST201 | - | Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| HSCI160 | - | Global Perspectives on Health |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IS101 | - | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
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Prerequisite
| LBST101 | - | Introducing Labour Studies |
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Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| PHIL105 | - | Critical Thinking (Formerly PHIL001) |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| POL141 | - | War, International Cooperation and Development (Formerly POL241) |
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Prerequisite
POL 241 may not take this course for further credit.
There is a $90 Book fee associated with this course.
* Students with IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing and minimum 6.0 in Speaking and Listening, TOEFL 82 (minimum 20 in all bands), or equivalent are exempt from the Academic Literacy Course. This determination is made at the time of admission if the student is eligible for exemption. Students who began their studies at FIC in the Cornerstone program are exempt from ILS101/ILSA101.
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.