You will be introduced to the basics of computer concepts. Topics you will study include computer components, hardware and software, working in a graphical user interface, file management, word processing and the Internet. The general skills you learn in this course will prepare you for further courses such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.

Credit Units: 1

Other Hours: 15

Equivalent Course(s): COAP 342, COMP 182

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Web CT/Blackboard Individual, Lecture/Lab, Print Distance Group, Web CT/Blackboard, Work Based Delivery

Your studies will introduce you to basic word processing skills such as creating, editing and formatting documents, building tables, using templates and applying styles.

Credit Units: 1

Other Hours: 15

Equivalent Course(s): CKEY 187, COAP 196, COAP 343, COMP 120, COMP 154

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Lab, Web CT/Blackboard, Work Based Delivery

You will study the basic features of Excel. You will learn to format spreadsheet elements, create simple charts and use simple formulas and functions.

Credit Units: 1

Other Hours: 15

Equivalent Course(s): COAP 138, COAP 197, COAP 344, COMP 120

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Lab, Web CT/Blackboard, Work Based Delivery

You will study the intermediate features of Excel. Using the skills and knowledge you acquired in COMP 174 or COMP 172, you will learn to work with multiple worksheets, create and modify several chart types, perform data manipulation features and use more advanced spreadsheet functions.

Credit Units: 1

Other Hours: 15

Prerequisites(s): COMP 172, COMP 174

Equivalent Course(s): COAP 344

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

You will study the basic features of Access. You will create simple tables, queries, forms and reports. You will also modify database elements such as fields and records.

Credit Units: 1

Other Hours: 15

Equivalent Course(s): CDBM 190, COAP 197, COAP 345, COMP 120, COMP 284

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

Your studies will introduce you to the techniques and standards required to communicate graphically. You will study concepts necessary to create 2-D and 3-D drawings. By practicing working drawing concepts, you will recognize lineweight and linetype standards, engineering and architectural scales as well as dimensioning protocol.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Equivalent Course(s):

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Print Distance Individual

Your studies will introduce you to the fundamentals of reading maps and plans. Through practical exercises, you will interpret maps, prepare drawings, convey survey data and draw layouts in plan and profile form. You will calculate volume and area from plan and profile drawings, calculate bearings, azimuths, distances, and areas on topographical maps. You will also identify symbols used in equipment and pipe schematics.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): GRPH 123

Equivalent Course(s):

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

You will review basic water chemistry. You will also describe laboratory equipment, laboratory safety, sampling techniques, preservation, storage and shipping of samples.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

You will gain hands-on laboratory testing experience for typical testing required for quality and operational monitoring of water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and collection systems.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): LABS 121

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

You will solve technical problems using concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, systems of linear and non-linear equations and radical equations.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Equivalent Course(s):

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

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

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 studies will focus on the basics of conventional water treatment. You will become familiar with the processes of surface water treatment, reservoir management, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, taste and odour control, corrosions control. The course includes a mathematics review.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

You will build on the skills you gained in WTER 130 and will continue your studies in surface water and groundwater treatment. Your studies will include iron, manganese and trihalomethane control, fluoridation, softening, plant waste disposal, maintenance and instrumentation.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): WTER 130

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

You will become familiar with the processes of water distribution. Your studies will focus on the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

You will build on skills you gained in WTER 132 to study operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Your studies will focus on safe practices and procedures, disinfection of new and repaired facilities, taste and odour control, corrosion control and water distribution system management.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): WTER 132

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

Your studies will focus on the aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems. You will examine the processes of wastewater collection as well as the need for collection system operation and maintenance. You will study safety procedures required for construction, inspection and testing of sewers, the inspection of manholes and underground construction and repair.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

You will build on skills you gained in WTER 134 and will study the operation, maintenance and management of wastewater collection systems with an emphasis on safe practices and procedures. You will examine the operation of lift stations, operation and maintenance of pumps, valves and motors as well as sewer rehabilitation.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): WTER 134

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

Your studies will focus on the basics of conventional wastewater treatment. You will examine the uses of racks, screens and sedimentation tanks. You will discuss the processes of sedimentation, floatation, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, activated sludge, oxidation ditches and ponds and disinfection.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual

You will build on the skills you gained in WTER 136 and will examine conventional activated sludge, sludge digestion, solids handling, and effluent disposal. You will also examine the operation, maintenance and management of a wastewater treatment plant with an emphasis on safe practices and procedures.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): WTER 136

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual