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 the basics of hydrometeorology with a focus on the atmospheric portion of the hydrological cycle. The course content includes humidity, precipitation, wind, air mass movement, climate, interception and infiltration.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 32

Prerequisites(s): MAT 120, PHYS 102

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will discuss the principles of groundwater, drilling, design and construction. You will also discuss the maintenance requirements of wells, groundwater protection and groundwater law.

Credit Units: 6

Lecture Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): MAT 246, SOIL 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

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 receive an introduction to the instruments used for meteorological measurements in this lab-oriented course. These include precipitation, temperature, wind, sunshine, humidity, pressure, and evapotranspiration.

Credit Units: 5

Lab Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): HYDM 221, MAT 120, PHYS 102

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

Your studies will focus on the lab skills required to obtain water and wastewater quality measurements. You will gain an understanding of what is involved in obtaining analytical results and comparing those results to the regulations.

Credit Units: 4

Lab Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): MAT 120

Corequisites(s): WTER 230

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

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 study the general principles of chemistry and chemical calculations. Stoichiometry, concentration determination, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, pH, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, and interpreting quantitative results with regard to accepted standards will be emphasized.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 68

Prerequisites(s): LABS 202, MAT 120, MEAS 106

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will participate in a number of field activities including a hydrographic survey of a river pump testing an aquifer/groundwater well and testing the quality of a drinking water supply.

Credit Units: 4

Lab Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): CAMP 225

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

You will learn the basic concepts of surface water hydrology with an emphasis on evaluating rainfall, snowfall and other climatological parameters.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 40

Prerequisites(s): HYDM 221, MAT 233

Corequisites(s): INST 231

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

Your studies will focus on water level, stream discharge, well logging, sediment and water quality measurements. You will also operate water level data loggers and spend time in the field taking hydrometric measurements.

Credit Units: 3

Lab Hours: 50

Prerequisites(s): INST 227, SRVY 222

Corequisites(s): HYDR 221

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

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

You will study the general principles of organic chemistry and the importance of microbiology as they apply to environmental monitoring, control and analysis. You will apply these theories to proper sampling protocol and laboratory analysis, with an emphasis on interpreting the laboratory results.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 50

Prerequisites(s): LABS 202, LABS 220, WTER 230

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will learn how water is managed at federal, provincial and municipal levels. With an emphasis on how water is valued, you will learn how decisions are made to protect consumptive and non-consumptive uses and how watershed planning is used to protect the quality of water.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 40

Prerequisites(s): TERR 121

Corequisites(s): HYDO 228

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

The course provides an introduction to environmental impact assessments (EIA) including their components, processes and applicable regulations. You will study the effects of engineering projects and human activities on the biophysical and human environment. You will identify the aims and objectives of an EIA as they pertain to Canada and Saskatchewan. Emphasis will be placed on the stages of an EIA, which includes proposals, screening, scoping through to monitoring and compliance.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): WTER 231

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will apply hydrologic principles to estimate stream flows, water supplies and flood potential. Modelling of rivers, reservoirs and river basins will be done. You will apply theoretical methods to problems in water supply, flood protection and reservoir design.

Credit Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): HYDO 228, HYDR 221, INST 231

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will study advanced measurement techniques (including data transmission techniques, computer interfacing and control), that are utilized in the monitoring and control fields of the engineering technologies. You will participate in labs that emphasize the use of computers and advanced instrumentation in the collection, transmission and processing of data.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Equivalent Course(s): INST 235

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will receive information on the role irrigation has played in developing western Canada as an economic-development and drought-proofing tool. You will learn about soil, water supply and the importance of soil/water compatibility. You will evaluate irrigation scheduling and on-farm economics. You will also undertake the design of several types of irrigation systems.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 32

Prerequisites(s): HYDO 228, HYDR 221, WTER 231

Equivalent Course(s): IRRI 220

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

You will become familiar with how nature and humans interact with rivers. The course content includes a study of how river geometry changes with changes in flow (erosion, sediment deposition and transport). You will also examine human interaction with rivers when designing works such as intakes, outfalls, stream crossings and dams.

Credit Units: 4

Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): HYDR 221, INST 231

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

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 typical and advanced unit processes utilized in water and wastewater treatment. You will examine detailed physical, chemical and biological treatments utilizing information and skills gained from previous courses in water chemistry and water and wastewater treatment to complete a water assessment project. You will incorporate regulatory guidelines and industry standards into the design portion of the project.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): HYDR 221, WTER 226

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab