Working Committee Meeting Summary Report to the ABE Articulation Steering Committee

Committee Name: ABE Science Working Committee

Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72nd Avenue, Surrey BC

Date: October 18-19, 2018

October 18th Attendance: Barnabe Assogba- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Tory Anchikoski – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Chris Avis- (CAMO) Arthur Bakx – (OC) Raji Balagopal – University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Terry Berg- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Rick Brand- (CAPU) Marissa Carrasco- Steve Cheung- Island University (VIU) Jennifer Fallis-Starhunte – (NIC) Dino Gigliotti- CNC Michelle Gunness – Capilano University (CAPU) Gerald Haase – Yukon College (YC) Deb Heal- (COTR) Ben Heyde- College of the Rockies (COTR) Nathaniel Howard- Selkirk Doug Knowles- Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Derek Knox- Thompson Rivers University- Open Learning (TRU-OL) Jeanette Landry – (NLC) Tom McBee- Yukon College (YC) Michele McLeod – Vancouver Community College (VCC) Christine Miller – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Jessica Morcom – Okanagan College (OC) John Pacheco- College of New Caledonia (CNC) Greg St Hilaire- University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Stella Webster – (CMTN) Judith Wallace – Vancouver Community College (VCC) Richard Farley – Vancouver Community College (VCC) Greg Columbo - Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Minutes by: Christine Miller - TRU

October 18th Minutes: 9:00 - 12:00 • Introductions and opening • Welcome from Dean Patrick Donahoe from Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Motion to accept minutes Motioned: Derrick Knox Seconded: Jennifer Morcom Amendment to the minutes to include the general science discussion Motion Carried

Motion to accept the agenda Changes to agenda: Outdoor Chemistry Lab presentation is cancelled Adjustments to Chemistry and Physics meeting times so that members can attend both Motioned: Stella Webster Seconded: Doug Knowles Motion Carried

• Address by chair, Greg St. Hilaire • JAM Report, Greg St. Hilaire o Joint articulation (JAM) is coming up. o Themes and issues include: . increase in enrollment of international students. . Indigenization- how to include it in all courses? . Changes in the K-12 curriculum. . Cell phone and social media policies. • BCCAT Report – Greg St. Hilaire for Ruth Erskine o There is a moodle site, please use it o Stats on transfers • ABE Response to K-12 Changes, discussion facilitated by Allison Alder

1:00 – 4:00

• Advanced Physics – Articulation/Re-Articulation • Advanced Chemistry – Re-evaluate outcomes • General Science - Any sub-committee items

Courses Reviewed:

APPROVED: Biology: Coast Mountain College – Biology 050 (Provincial) TRU-OL – Biology 0501 (Intermediate) TRU-OL – Biology 0601 (Provincial) Camosun College – Biology 090 (Provincial)

General Science: Capilano University – BBIO 036 Capilano University – BCHM 036 Capilano University – BPHY 036 Northern Lights College – SCIE 030

CONDITIONALLY APPROVED: Chemistry: Camosun College – Chemistry 070 (Advanced) – Pending dated link to articulation guide and adding lab information to pasted learning outcomes

REMOVED: General Science: Okanagan College – SCI 080-A Northwest Community College – Science 033-I Vancouver Community College – SCIE 0750 Vancouver Community College – SC 061-A Vancouver Community College – SC 071-I College of the Rockies – SCI 070-I College of the Rockies – SCI 082-A Camosun College – ABSCI-I North Island College – SCI 031-I Vancouver Island University – SC 030-I Vancouver Island University – SC 040-A Vancouver Island University – SC 044-A Vancouver Island University – SC 047-A – SCI 061 Native Education College – SC 071I

RE-ARTICULATED AND APPROVED: Chemistry: College of the Rockies – Chemistry 090 (Provincial) Physics: Capilano University – BPHY 043 &044 Selkirk College – PHYS 50 Thompson Rivers University – Open Learning – Phys 0501 Native Education College – PHYS 061 Northern Lights College – PHYS 040

RE-ARTICULATED AND APPROVED WITH PENDING STATUS: Physics: College of New Caledonia – Phys 045 – Pending ed. approval College of the Rockies – Phys 080 – Pending changing handbook date North Island College – Phy 050 – Pending change of transfer guide date and ed approval Vancouver Community College – Phys 0861 & 0871 (advanced) – Pending change of transfer guide date and added link Camosun College – Pending ed approval Coast Mountain College –Pending change of date for handbook and adding a missing bullet in handbook

TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD NEXT YEAR: Chemistry: Thompson Rivers University – Chemistry 0600 (Provincial) Physics: Kwantlen Polytechnic University – PHYQ 1098 Okanagan College – PHYS 011 Thompson Rivers University – Phys 0500 University of the Fraser Valley – PHYS 083 Vancouver Island University – PHYS 047 Yukon College – PHYS 050

PENDING EMAIL VOTE APRIL 15TH, 2019 General Science: CNC – SCI 030-I TRU – SINC 0500-A TRU – SINC 0400-I Northern Lights – SCIE 040 VCC – SC 051-I

October 19th Attendance: Barnabe Assogba- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Tory Anchikoski – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Chris Avis- Camosun College (CAMO) Arthur Bakx – Okanagan College (OC) Raji Balagopal – University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Rick Brand- Capilano University (CAPU) Marissa Carrasco- Selkirk College Steve Cheung- Vancouver Island University (VIU) Dino Gigliotti- College of New Caledonia CNC Michelle Gunness – Capilano University (CAPU) Gerald Haase – Yukon College (YC) Ben Heyde- College of the Rockies (COTR) Nathaniel Howard- Selkirk Doug Knowles- Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Derek Knox- Thompson Rivers University- Open Learning (TRU-OL) Jeanette Landry – Northern Lights College (NLC) Tom McBee- Yukon College (YC) Michele McLeod – Vancouver Community College (VCC) Neil Meanwell- Camosun College (CAMO) Christine Miller – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Jessica Morcom – Okanagan College (OC) John Pacheco- College of New Caledonia (CNC) Greg St Hilaire- University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Sherrie Wang- North Island College (NIC) Judith Wallace- Vancouver Community College (VCC) Stella Webster – Coast Mountain College (CMC) Richard Farley – Vancouver Community College (VCC) Greg Columbo - Vancouver Community College (VCC)

October 19th Minutes 9:00 – 12:00

• Presentation by Christine Miller – Open textbook for Provincial Biology and open discussion on open textbook adoption o Christine is putting together an open textbook for Provincial Level Biology o Provided rationale for switching to open resources o She is offering use of the textbook to educators teaching Human Biology in ABE and high schools • Presentation by Judith Wallace – Importance of Early Cancer Detection o Early detection of cancer is critical to positive outcomes o Development is diagnostic tools and effective treatments require critical problem solving skills by health professionals- we should encourage these skills in our students • Advanced Chemistry – Continued, Re-evaluate outcomes • Biology - Any sub-committee items

1:00-3:00

• Business meeting

Motion to accept the Biology subcommittee recommendations Motioned: Jeannette Landry Seconded: Nathaniel Howard Carried

Motion to accept the Physics subcommittee recommendations Motion: Jeannette Landry Seconded: Stella Webster Carried

Motion to accept the General Science subcommittee recommendations • With the provision to obtain clarification of the Okanagan SCI 080-A information

Motion: Marissa Carasco Seconded: Raji Carried

Motion to accept the Chemistry Subcommittee recommendations Motion: Tory Anchikoski Seconded: Ben Heyde Carried

Re-evaluation of Advanced Chemistry Outcomes

As per the Adult Basic Education Articulation Policy and Procedures Manual the changes to the Guide are: From Page 158: The Learning Outcomes

Chemistry learners will:  Obtain the prerequisite body of knowledge and skills that will provide a basis for further academic and career / vocational education and training  Demonstrate an awareness of chemistry in everyday life  Integrate traditional knowledge focusing on local First People's Content  Demonstrate an awareness of chemistry in solutions to environmental challenges  Apply scientific method to investigate phenomena  Communicate effectively using the language of chemistry  Carry out all duties in an ethical, professional manner, including the collection and treatment of data  Work independently and also as part of a team, where appropriate  Handle equipment and chemicals in a safe and effective manner with regard to personal safety and the safety of others

A minimum of eight labs will be completed covering the core concepts.

CHEMISTRY: ADVANCED LEVEL

Core Topics

B. Properties of Substances Differentiate between the phases of matter Identify chemical or physical properties of substances Describe Dalton’s Atomic Theory and the Law of Constant Composition Describe atomic theory and related laws.

From Page 160 (Advanced): Laboratories

Chemistry laboratories are an essential component of the study of chemistry. During laboratories, students reinforce theory through practice. Laboratories develop skills in safety, procedures, techniques, data collection, analysis, and communication.

In the laboratory exercises, students will: All chemistry courses must include a minimum of eight labs covering the core concepts, wherein chemistry learners will:  List the safety and protective equipment available in a laboratory setting  Demonstrate the appropriate procedures and techniques for dealing with particular hazards and hazardous materials  Follow instructions and procedures  Handle appropriate equipment for measuring mass, volume, and temperature  Prepare solutions  Perform titrations  Collect and record data effectively  Analyze and interpret data  Communicate results and conclusions

A minimum of eight labs are to be completed covering the core concepts.

From Page 162 (Provincial) Laboratories

Chemistry laboratories are an essential component of the study of chemistry. During laboratories, students reinforce theory through practice. Laboratories develop skills in safety, procedures, techniques, data collection, analysis, and communication.

In the laboratory exercises, students will: All chemistry courses must include a minimum of eight labs covering the core concepts, wherein chemistry learners will:  List the safety and protective equipment available in a laboratory setting  Demonstrate the appropriate procedures and techniques for dealing with particular hazards and hazardous materials  Follow instructions and procedures  Handle appropriate equipment for measuring mass, volume, and temperature  Prepare solutions  Perform titrations  Collect and record data effectively  Analyze and interpret data  Communicate results and conclusions  Write formal laboratory reports  Participate in experimental design

A minimum of eight labs are to be completed covering the core concepts.

No Outcomes were deleted. It was determined that the Core Topics are preparing students well for future chemistry courses and there is no need to change. Additionally, the Ministry of Education considers Advanced and Provincial Chemistry to be equivalent to Chemistry 11 and 12 respectively. Changes to the Guide are indicated above. There are no substantive changes to the Chemistry 11 and 12 curriculum. The optional units are no longer optional. A roundtable discussion re number of students, texts, supplements and hours completed the discussion.

End of Advanced Chemistry Outcomes Re-evaluation

• Institution updates o Selkirk o TRU o Northern Lights o Coast Mountain College o Yukon College o VCC o Capilano o NIC o TRU-OL o UFV o College of the Rockies • Next year: o Advanced Biology re-articulation o Re-evaluation of Provincial Physics learning outcomes • Continuing subcommittee Chairs o Physics: Rick Brand o Chemistry: still Tom o General Science: Rick Brand o Biology: Jen Morcom • Continuing ABE Science Articulation Committee Chair o Greg St. Hilaire • Next year’s articulation date- o October 17/18, 2019 o To be hosted by VCC

Motion to Adjourn Motioned: Jeannette Landry Seconded: Raji Balagopal Adjourned