You will receive an introduction to the techniques and standards required to communicate graphically. The course content includes sketching of orthographic and isometric views, geometric constructions, sectional views, lettering, dimensioning and scaling as part of the drafting component.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Equivalent Course(s): DRFT 124

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab

You will receive an introduction to the techniques and standards required to communicate graphically. The course content includes the AutoCAD user interface, view control, 2D geometric construction and drawing aids, layers, blocks, text, paper space, model space and plotting.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 66

Prerequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will gain a basic background in trigonometry and algebra that is needed to do problem solving in applied areas and to advance to a study of calculus. You will study measurement, computations, algebraic operations, simplifications and solutions, trigonometry, graphing, exponents and logarithms. This course is intended to meet your needs in the construction stream of engineering technologies.

Credit Units: 6

Lecture Hours: 96

Equivalent Course(s): MAT 100, MAT 121

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory, Web CT/Blackboard

Your studies will focus on the basic physics principles of vectors, Newton's three laws of motion, work, energy, power, impulse and momentum, temperature, heat, fluid mechanics and DC circuits.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Equivalent Course(s): MECA 121

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will receive an orientation to your program and learn where and how the technician/technologist fits into the workplace and society. You will become familiar with the role of technicians/technologists in society, study and time management skills, increasing diversity in the workplace, principles of sustainability, the impact of technology on society and workplace safety requirements.

Credit Units: 1

Lecture Hours: 16

Equivalent Course(s): ENGM 181, ETHC 183, ORTN 120

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory

You will receive an introduction to the basics of surveying. The course content includes horizontal measurements, levelling, angle and direction measurement, computations, traverses and drafting plans.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab, Independent Study

Your studies will focus on the basic skills required of the technologist in the workplace. You will examine the communication process and interpersonal and workplace communication techniques. The course content includes technical writing and job search skills.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 191, JOBS 190, JOBS 288, JOBS 290, TCOM 120, TMGT 180

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Learn Linc, Lecture/Theory, Web CT/Blackboard

The course provides an introduction to physical geology beginning with the study of the origin, composition and characteristics of the major minerals and rock classifications. You will also study geologic processes and the landforms and geologic structures created by these processes. Labs will provide you opportunities to focus on map reading and interpreting air photos. Saskatchewan's glaciated terrain will be emphasized.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab

Using the knowledge gained in previous surveying and AutoCAD courses, you will participate in surveying exercises and perform two projects in the field. In the first project, you will use the data collected in the field to produce a topographic map of one area. In the second project, you will document, design and layout a section of roadway including a horizontal curve. You will be introduced to the application of GPS survey equipment.

Credit Units: 6

Lab Hours: 90

Prerequisites(s): COAP 108, SRVY 222

Equivalent Course(s): CAMP 224

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

You will become familiar with and use standard drafting practices and symbols to produce typical civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD. You will also use the basic concepts and applications of civil design software.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 52

Prerequisites(s): DRFT 105

Corequisites(s): CAMP 225, SRVY 222

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be introduced to the practical and theoretical aspects of concrete technology. Building on the skills developed in the classroom and lab, you will perform current CSA test procedures on plastic and hardened concrete, and fine and coarse aggregates.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 52

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab

The course covers the basic elements of differential and integral calculus of algebraic functions. With few exceptions, graphical and numerical methods (instead of rigorous proof) will be used to help you gain an understanding of the concepts and operations of technical calculus. The course content includes relevant engineering applications.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 78

Prerequisites(s): MAT 120

Equivalent Course(s): MAT 220

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Theory, Web CT/Blackboard

You will learn to work safely in a laboratory and field setting. You will learn to work effectively with measurement numbers related to the collection and analysis of water, air and soil samples. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of documenting practices and procedures in support of Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) and due diligence.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 39

Equivalent Course(s): ENVR 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on data collection, analysis and reports for the identification, classification and determination of properties of earth materials. You will perform industry-standard test procedures on soil and aggregate. You will evaluate the methods and determine the results.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 52

Prerequisites(s): TERR 121

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab

Building on the skills developed in SRVY 120 (Surveying 1), you will focus on topographic surveys using Total Stations with data collection. You will be introduced to survey drawings and maps, contours, profiles and cross sections, calculating construction volumes, and calculating horizontal and vertical curves. You will also be introduced to survey control using local grids, UTM and the Western Canada Land Survey System.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 65

Prerequisites(s): MAT 120, SRVY 120

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab

Building on the skills you developed in TCOM 102 (Communication in Technology), you will apply basic research skills to create workplace documents. Your studies will focus on the workplace skills of creating effective client relations, conducting meetings and giving presentations.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisites(s): TCOM 102

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 181, COMM 190, TCOM 123, TCOM 190

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory, Web CT/Blackboard

Your co-operative education term will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate theoretical and practical concepts learned in the classroom and gain valuable experience in a work setting.

Credit Units: 0

Other Hours: 0

Learning Method(s): Coop Education Work Term

You will learn about concrete aggregates, Portland cement, supplemental cementing materials and admixtures. You will analyze these materials through mix designs, batching and mixing of these concrete materials; as well, you will test plastic and hardened concretes. You will finish and cure concrete mixes. You will then evaluate the test results collected and apply those findings to the given design criteria.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): CONC 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will receive an introduction to the application of basic fluid mechanics principles (including pressure measurement, forces on submerged planes, buoyancy and stability, general energy equation and viscosity) and the fundamentals of hydrodynamics (including hydraulics of flow in pipes, flow measurement devices and pumping system design).

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): MAT 246, PHYS 102

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will learn how to inspect, manage and evaluate the manufacture and placement of aggregate and bituminous mix for parking lots, streets and highways.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): SOIL 120

Corequisites(s): SOIL 220

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

The course provides an introduction to the physical properties, mechanics and engineering applications of soils. You will acquire the theoretical background for designing, inspecting and evaluating construction using earth materials.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): SOIL 120

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on the concepts and computations of statistics within the technical world in this technology statistics course. Statistical thinking and communicating will be emphasized. You will use mathematical methods and notations to gain a general understanding of statistical terminology, skills and methods. The course consists of three basic and building parts - an introduction to descriptive statistics (by organization and presentation techniques using tables and graphs), probability theory (presented as the link between descriptive and inferential statistics) and inferential statistics (by way of technical and business applications based on simple random sampling, confidence intervals, hypotheses testing and regression-correlation analysis).

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisites(s): MAT 120

Equivalent Course(s): MAT 233, STAT 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will learn the basic principles of statics which is the study of the effects of forces and moments applied to various objects in static equilibrium (stationary objects). You will use the engineering problem solving approach.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): MAT 246

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will study basic stress and strain relationships in this introductory mechanics of materials course. You will review centroids and moments of inertia (structural shapes will be emphasized), and calculate shear and bending moment in beams enabling you to draw shear force. You will also study bending moment diagrams and calculate shear stress, flexural stress and deflection at any point on a loaded beam.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 55

Prerequisites(s): STRU 235

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on the various types of structures. You will learn how to read structural drawings and interpret specifications. Using the Limit States Design Method (in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada), you will also learn how to determine design loads. You will then use the design loads to calculate the loads on the various structural components.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 44

Prerequisites(s): STRU 235

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will continue your study of flow in pipe networks, building on the knowledge gained in HYDR 220 - Hydraulics (including friction and minor head losses). You will examine open channel flow, pump selection and flow measurement techniques. The course content includes practical laboratory experiments and writing laboratory reports.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 50

Prerequisites(s): HYDR 220

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be introduced to construction contracts and all of its aspects, including Canadian contract law and the contract standards (CCDC). The course provides an introduction to construction project organization and contracting. You will also be introduced to how a typical construction project is organized, awarded, managed and completed; as well as the roles and requirements of all parties involved.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 40

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Using previously learned laboratory skills, you will investigate, design and evaluate soil, aggregate and related materials for use in streets, highways and other earth structures.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 48

Prerequisites(s): PAVE 220, SOIL 220

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will learn how to design and analyze basic structural steel members using the Limit States Design Method (in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association). You will also learn the fundamental standard practices of steel detailing.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): STRU 236, STRU 237

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will study the buckling potential of structural columns in this advanced mechanics of materials course. You will use Mohrs circle to evaluate stresses in beams and evaluate combined loading. You will also conduct laboratory tests on construction materials and analyze the data collected in the form of written laboratory reports.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 44

Prerequisites(s): STRU 236

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Using CAD, you will design a section of highway and produce a plan showing centerline plan and profile and mass haul diagram. Through the design process, you will study sight lines, drainage control, environmental precautions, spiral curves and superelevation, cost considerations and the interpretation and proper presentation of highway drawings.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 70

Prerequisites(s): CAMP 225

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will work with the parameters required to plan the design of unit operations for municipal water and wastewater facilities. You will discuss current threats to water sources. Current physical, chemical and biological treatment processes will be outlined. You will also review regulatory requirements.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on the project management process. You will practice scheduling, resource allocation, estimating and bidding. You will estimate cost for a small project and prepare a project bid.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): MGMT 103

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will become familiar with planning and designing municipal infrastructures. This includes roadway and lot layout, servicing developed areas with storm water and sanitary sewers, and potable water delivery.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): COAP 108, HYDR 221

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on designing, constructing, evaluating and managing asphalt and Portland cement pavement structures.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): SOIL 221

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will learn how to test, design and evaluate municipal waste containment systems, earth and water retaining structures and soil foundation systems. To enhance design safety, you will also analyze earth failure mechanisms.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): SOIL 221

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Using the Limit States Design Method (in accordance with the National Building code of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association), you will study the design and analysis of structural reinforced concrete components within standard industry practices. Computer applications will be introduced where appropriate.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 40

Prerequisites(s): STRU 237

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Using the Limit States Design Method (in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association), you will study the design and analysis of timber components. You will also become familiar with standard industry practices. Computer applications will be introduced where appropriate.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 40

Prerequisites(s): STRU 237

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will develop a technical proposal and apply advanced research skills to a technical problem. You will use the technical problem-solving process in an applied research project and present your research findings in a written report and oral presentation.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 34

Prerequisites(s): TCOM 103

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 115, COMM 182, COMM 290

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory

You will study the basis for the highway design standards including curve lengths and stopping sight distances. You will also study traffic analysis including traffic volume counts, highway capacity analysis and intersection capacity and control.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): TRAN 222

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory