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   

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

Prerequisites:
DRFT 104 Minimum Grade of 60

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   

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   

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   

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

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 288    JOBS 290    TCOM 120    TMGT 180   

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

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)

You will become familiar with and use standard drafting practices and symbols to produce typical civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD. You will also become familiar with 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   

Prerequisites:
DRFT 105 Minimum Grade of 60

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

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

You will gain an understanding of environmental measurements, sampling protocol and quality control of measurements and data. Your studies will focus on proper sampling protocol as it applies to field and laboratory techniques of measurements.

3.0 Credit Units
39.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Equivalent Course(s):   ENVR 120   

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

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

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

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.

2.0 Credit Units
32.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60 and PHYS 102 Minimum Grade of 60

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

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

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, evaporation and evapotranspiration.

5.0 Credit Units
80.0 Lab hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60 and PHYS 102 Minimum Grade of 60 and HYDM 221 Minimum Grade of 60

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.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Lab hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

Corequisites:   WTER 230   

Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60

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

Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60

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

Corequisites:   LABS 220   

Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60 and MEAS 106 Minimum Grade of 60

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.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Lab hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

Prerequisites:
CAMP 225 Minimum Grade of 60

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

3.0 Credit Units
40.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Corequisites:   INST 231   

Prerequisites:
HYDM 221 Minimum Grade of 60 and MAT 233 Minimum Grade of 60

Building on the knowledge gained in HYDR 220 (Hydraulics), you will continue your study of flow in pipe networks (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

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.

3.0 Credit Units
50.0 Lab hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

Corequisites:   HYDR 221   

Prerequisites:
INST 227 Minimum Grade of 60 and SRVY 222 Minimum Grade of 60

The course provides an introduction to various aspects of Canadian business in technical areas. You will calculate and evaluate project economies. You will also study the advantages, disadvantages and philosophy of various business ownerships (including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and cooperatives), business organizations, management theories, production, inventory, quality control, marketing and promotion, personnel management and supervision.

3.0 Credit Units
40.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60

You will study the general principles of organic chemistry and the importance of microbiology as they apply to water and wastewater treatment and analysis. You will apply these theories to 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

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.

3.0 Credit Units
40.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Corequisites:   HYDO 228   

Prerequisites:
TERR 121 Minimum Grade of 60

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.

4.0 Credit Units
64.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Prerequisites:
WTER 231 Minimum Grade of 60

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.

4.0 Credit Units
64.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Prerequisites:
HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60 and HYDO 228 Minimum Grade of 60 and INST 231 Minimum Grade of 60

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.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Equivalent Course(s):   INST 235   

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.

2.0 Credit Units
32.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Equivalent Course(s):   IRRI 220   

Prerequisites:
HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60 and HYDO 228 Minimum Grade of 60 and WTER 231 Minimum Grade of 60

You will study the project management process, construction contracts, specifications, inspection and the legal implications of engineering work.

4.0 Credit Units
64.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Prerequisites:
MGMT 225 Minimum Grade of 60

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.

5.0 Credit Units
80.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:
HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60 and COAP 108 Minimum Grade of 60

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.

4.0 Credit Units
64.0 Lab hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

Prerequisites:
HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60 and INST 231 Minimum Grade of 60

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

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

Prerequisites:
TCOM 103 Minimum Grade of 60

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.

5.0 Credit Units
80.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:
WTER 226 Minimum Grade of 60 and HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60