Transfer Credit
Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. To learn more, visit our transfer credit web page.
Transfer credit options vary over time; this information is subject to change. Some transfer credit options for this program include:
- block credit transfer into the third year of the Bachelor of Science degree programs, Royal Roads University
- admission eligibility to the Bachelor of Technology program, Memorial University, Newfoundland (13 courses, totalling 39 credit hours, are required to fulfill the degree requirements; courses are available online)
DRFT 104 Sketching
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.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
DRFT 124
DRFT 105 Drafting AutoCAD
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.
4.0
Credit Units
66.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
MAT_ 120 Mathematics for Construction Engineering Technologies
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.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
MAT 100
MAT 121
PHYS 102 Applied Physics
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.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
MECA 121
SEM_ 101 Technology Seminars
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.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s):
ENGM 181
ETHC 183
ORTN 120
SRVY 120 Surveying 1
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.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Independent Study, Prior Learning
TCOM 102 Communication in Technology
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.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Learn Linc, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
JOBS 190
JOBS 288
JOBS 290
TCOM 120
TMGT 180
TERR 121 Terrain Evaluation
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.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
CAMP 225 Survey Camp
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.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Equivalent Course(s):
CAMP 224
Prerequisites:
SRVY 222 (concurrent)
and COAP 108 (concurrent)
COAP 108 Computer Applications
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.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
SRVY 222
CONC 120 Concrete Technology
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.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
MAT_ 246 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
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.
5.0
Credit Units
78.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
MAT 220
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
MEAS 106 Analytical Measurements
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.
3.0
Credit Units
39.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
ENVR 120
SOIL 120 Soil Analysis
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.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
TERR 121 Minimum Grade of 60
SRVY 222 Surveying
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.
4.0
Credit Units
65.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
SRVY 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
TCOM 103 Workplace Communication
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.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
COMM 181
COMM 190
TCOM 123
TCOM 190
Prerequisites:
TCOM 102 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 200 Atmospheric Environment
You will learn the basics of meteorology with a focus on how the earth’s atmosphere impacts pollutants. The course includes laboratory and field measurements of meteorological parameters, airborne pollutants and noise.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MEAS 106 Minimum Grade of 60
and PHYS 102 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 234 Environmental Ecology 1
You will study energy flow and productivity, nutrient cycles, limnology, population growth and human ecology.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
HYDO 225 Groundwater Technology
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.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
SOIL 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and MAT 246 Minimum Grade of 60
HYDR 220 Hydraulics
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).
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MAT 246 Minimum Grade of 60
and PHYS 102 Minimum Grade of 60
LABS 202 Environmental Laboratory Analysis
You will focus on learning the lab skills required to obtain environmental quality measurements. You will apply these theories to proper sampling protocol and laboratory analysis, with an emphasis on interpreting the laboratory results and applying the results to the regulations.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Corequisites:
WTER 230
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
STAT 201 Statistics for Construction Engineering Technologies
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).
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
MAT 233
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
WTER 230 Water Chemistry 1
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.
5.0
Credit Units
68.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and MEAS 106 Minimum Grade of 60
and LABS 202 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
ENVR 201 Environmental Site Assessment
You will acquire the knowledge needed to plan, design, organize and implement the first two phases of an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). During the first phase, you will collect current and historical site information and identify potential environmental concerns. During the second phase, you will locate, sample, identify and monitor the contaminants.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENVR 200 Minimum Grade of 60
and HYDO 225 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 235 Environmental Ecology 2
You will build on concepts introduced in ENVR 234 - Environmental Ecology 1. Your studies will involve a continued and more concentrated focus on energy flow and productivity, nutrient cycles, limnology, population growth and human ecology.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENVR 234 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 236 Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Monitoring
You will learn to describe soils in their natural settings using terms related to taxonomy, soil formation and soil chemistry. You will learn about riparian areas – the transition between terrestrial and aquatic environments. You will investigate protocols to monitor and assess the health of each environment. Emphasis will be placed on demonstrating safe practices for outdoor field activities and laboratory settings.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENVR 200 Minimum Grade of 60
and LABS 202 Minimum Grade of 60
and SOIL 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and WTER 230 Minimum Grade of 60
HYDR 221 Hydraulics
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.
3.0
Credit Units
50.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
HYDR 220 Minimum Grade of 60
MGMT 103 Construction Contracts
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.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
WTER 226 Organic Chemistry
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.
3.0
Credit Units
50.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
WTER 230 Minimum Grade of 60
and ( LABS 220 Minimum Grade of 60
or LABS 202 Minimum Grade of 60)
ENVR 202 Environmental Remediation
You will plan, design, organize and implement different types of environmental remediation using Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) techniques. You will use gathered information and knowledge in the application of these techniques. Techniques used will include bioremediation, barrier systems, mechanized systems, and excavations.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENVR 201 Minimum Grade of 60
and ENVR 236 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 203 Liquid and Solid Waste Management
You will build on previous courses and include all aspects of waste management methods used in the public and private sectors. Using regulatory guidelines and industry standards, you will compare waste treatment options and choose appropriate waste management solutions. You will apply your skills in management and planning of domestic and industrial hazardous waste problems, impacts and treatment/disposal.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENVR 201 Minimum Grade of 60
and HYDO 225 Minimum Grade of 60
and WTER 226 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 228 Environmental Management
You will learn how to apply environmental management systems using the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 14000 series). You will study environmental liability, accountability and due diligence in terms of risk assessment and risk management, Occupational Health and Safety, and emergency response planning.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENVR 236 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 229 Environmental Impact
You will learn about the evolution of the environmental impact assessment process in Canada and in particular, Saskatchewan. The environmental impacts associated with various industry activities will be explored. The components of an Environmental Impact Statement will be reviewed. You will learn how to evaluate an area for environmental sensitivities and how to mitigate potential impacts of proposed activities. You will complete several exercises that will assist in the preparation of a preliminary environmental impact report or environmental protection plan.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENVR 201 Minimum Grade of 60
and ENVR 235 Minimum Grade of 60
and ENVR 236 Minimum Grade of 60
HYDO 200 Contaminant Hydrogeology
You will discuss the technical, theoretical and practical aspects of contaminant hydrogeology including sources of contamination, mechanisms of groundwater flow and contaminant transport. In addition, you will study modeling approaches and common field practices.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENVR 201 Minimum Grade of 60
and HYDO 225 Minimum Grade of 60
and WTER 226 Minimum Grade of 60
MGMT 226 Project Management
You will study the project management process, scheduling and resource allocation using manual methods and computer software. You will also learn how to estimate construction costs, prepare a bid and manage a project.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MGMT 103 Minimum Grade of 60
TCOM 104 Applied Research in Technology
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.
2.0
Credit Units
34.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s):
COMM 115
COMM 182
COMM 290
Prerequisites:
TCOM 103 Minimum Grade of 60
Year 1
Semester 1 - September to December
Semester 2 - January to April
Work Term - May to December
Year 2
Semester 3 - January to April
Semester 4 - May to July
Year 3
Semester 5 - September to December
