TechOne Program
Simon Fraser University Surrey, Central City, 250-13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, 604.268.7412 Tel, 604.268.7478 Fax, www.sfu.ca/techone
Program Director
Advisor
Ms. A. Stewart BA (S Fraser), 2566 Central City, 604.268.7444, techone_advising@sfu.ca
TechOne is an innovative and challenging first year cohort program offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University Surrey. TechOne offers a broad foundation centred around the interplay of creative arts and information technology in an entrepreneurial world. TechOne specifically prepares students for second year studies in business, computing science, and interactive arts and technology; however, students interested in any program at Simon Fraser University may choose TechOne as their first year of studies.
TechOne is run as a cohort program which means all students take their courses in smaller groups together with a set of other first year students. The program is taught in a blended learning format, where time on campus is spent in face-to-face classes and where on-line activities support traditional learning methods.
TechOne consists of 30 credit hours of required and elective courses taken over two semesters. Students entering the TechOne Program must commit to full time study. Access to all TechOne core courses is guaranteed.
First Semester Core
The first semester of TechOne consists of nine credit hours of core course work plus six credit hours to satisfy the TechOne mathematics and elective requirements.
CMPT 120-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I
IAT 100-3 Systems of Media Representation
TECH 100-3 Fundamentals of Teamwork and Communication I
Second Semester Core
The second semester of TechOne consists of the following nine credit hours of core courses plus six credit hours of course work to satisfy the TechOne mathematics and elective requirements.
CMPT 125-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II
TECH 101-3 Fundamentals of Teamwork and Communication II
TechOne Mathematics Requirements
Students must complete at least three credit hours of MATH or MACM courses chosen from an annually approved list.
TechOne Elective Requirements
In addition to core and mathematics requirements, students choose electives that will help them complete the lower division requirements of their program major. If students have not yet chosen a program major a set of qualifying electives will be recommended.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See "Writing, Quantitative and Breadth Requirements" on page 7 for more information.
After TechOne
Upon completion of TechOne, students may apply for admission to programs in business, computing science, interactive arts and technology, or other applied sciences disciplines. These programs may be subject to enrolment limitations, with competitive entry standards based on academic performance. Students who are unable to gain admission to these programs should consult the program advisor with respect to other options, such as the General Studies Program within the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
TechOne Program
Simon Fraser University Surre y, Central City, 250-13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, 778-782 7412 Tel, 778-782 7478 Fax, www.sfu.ca/techone
Program Director
Advisor
Ms. A. Stewart BA (S Fraser), 2566 Central City, 778.782.7436, techone_advising@sfu.ca
TechOne is an innovative and challenging first year cohort program offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University Surrey. TechOne offers a broad foundation and introduction to university for students who are curious about how technology, design and people influence one another. TechOne specifically prepares students for second-year studies in business, communication, computing science, engineering science, and interactive arts and technology; however, students interested in any program at Simon Fraser University may choose TechOne as their first year of studies.
TechOne is run as an interdisciplinary cohort program, which means all students take their courses in smaller groups together with a set of other first-year students. Access to all TechOne core courses is guaranteed.
First Semester Core
The first semester of TechOne consists of two or more courses selected from the following set of three, plus electives, which may be chosen with a view to the student's intended subsequent course of study.
CMPT 120-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I1
INTD 110 Technology in Everyday Contexts
INTD 100-3 Spatial Thinking and Communicating
1Students who already have a substantial background in computing should take CMPT 126 in place of CMPT 120.Second Semester Core
The second semester of TechOne consists of two or more courses selected from the following set of three, plus electives, which may be chosen with a view to the student's intended subsequent course of study.
MACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics I
INTD 120 Design Thinking or Discipline-specific project course2
INTD 101 Communication, Teamwork and Collaborative Process
2 The choice of a design/project course may be determined by the student's intended program major: ENSC 182 is required for Mechatronics students; CMPT 150 for Computing Science students.TechOne Elective Requirements
In addition to core requirements, students choose electives that will help them complete the lower-division requirements of their program major. If students have not yet chosen a program major a set of qualifying electives will be recommended. Students choose the number of elective courses they complete in any semester and may take electives at any campus.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. The INTD courses are designed to help with completion of these general graduation requirements. See "Writing, Quantitative and Breadth Requirements" on page 7 for more information.
After TechOne
Some students enter TechOne having already been admitted to a degree program. Other students will wait until completion of TechOne to apply for admission to a degree program. Either way, TechOne students will bring an understanding of how technology and people interact, as well as a toolkit of critical thinking and communication skills to their second year studies. TechOne will specifically help prepare students interested in degree programs in business, communication, computing science, engineering, or interactive arts and technology. These programs may be subject to enrolment limitations, with competitive entry standards based on academic performance.