PGCM 099: College Orientation will introduce students to the Selkirk College campus experience and will include orientation to the computer lab and various software programs, learning resources and study skills, and an introduction to Canadian culture.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 8 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- navigate around the Moodle site to locate course information and complete assignments;
- navigate and effectively use Selkirk email;
- describe the key components of academic integrity: academic honesty, no plagiarism, proper citations;
- develop time management strategies to ensure success in the PGCM program;
- develop personal study skills and strategies to succeed in completing academic studies; and
- value an overview of Canadian culture.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 95 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 90-94 |
A |
4.00 |
| 88-89 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 85-87 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 80-84 |
B |
3.00 |
| 78-79 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 75-77 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 70-74 |
C |
2.00 |
| 68-69 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 65-67 |
P |
1.00 |
| 64 and below |
F |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.