There are five academic semesters and three four-month paid Co-operative Education work terms
The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.
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Some transfer credit options for this program include:
This course provides an introduction to computer aided drafting (CAD) using current industry-standard software. Two-dimensional geometric construction, dimensioning and drawing output will be emphasized. You will develop the CAD skills needed for DRFT 106 (Drafting).
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Independent Study
Corequisites:
DRFT 106
You will receive an introduction to microcomputers, networks, system and application software (including an office suite which includes word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software). You will also discuss the Internet and software to access it.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s): COAP 129 COMP 120
You will receive an introduction to orthographic drawing. The course content includes sketching, geometric construction, orthographic projections, dimensioning, sectional views and descriptive geometry.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s): DRFT 121
You will receive a general introduction to the creation, use and analysis of maps. The course content includes interpreting and measuring data presented on maps, examining land reference systems, terrain representation, topographic features associated with maps, the characteristics of map features and an introduction to air photos and remote sensing.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s): GMTC 120
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
You will learn the basic principles of statics. The course content includes forces, the components of a force, the moment of a force, free body diagrams, friction and the equilibrium of pulleys, beams and mechanisms.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Corequisites:
MAT 120
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 190 JOBS 288 JOBS 290 TCOM 120 TMGT 180
Building on the skills developed in CADD 120 (Computer Aided Drafting), your studies will focus on intermediate and advanced 2D CAD drafting, and improving your efficiency with AutoCAD.
3.0
Credit Units
42.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CADD 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and DRFT 106 Minimum Grade of 60
or ( DRFT 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
or DRFT 205 Minimum Grade of 60) (concurrent)
You will apply the knowledge gained in previous surveying and drafting courses. You will use various instruments to gather data and use this data to produce a topographic plan of your survey.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
( SRVY 100 Minimum Grade of 60
or SRVY 120 Minimum Grade of 60)
and ( SRVY 201 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
or SRVY 220 Minimum Grade of 60) (concurrent)
and ( DRFT 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
or DRFT 205 Minimum Grade of 60) (concurrent)
You will receive an introduction to programming using Visual Basic.NET. You will develop object-based event-driven applications with a graphical user interface for the Windows environment.
3.0
Credit Units
42.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
COAP 110 Minimum Grade of 60
You will receive an introduction to mechanical drafting and apply the skills and tools you learned in CADD 124 (Computer Aided Drafting). The course content includes measuring a disassembled manufactured assembly, using precision measuring instruments and producing a full set of mechanical drawings.
5.0
Credit Units
78.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
CADD 124
Prerequisites:
CADD 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and COAP 110 Minimum Grade of 60
and DRFT 106 Minimum Grade of 60
You will build on the skills developed in MAT 120 (Mathematics for Construction Engineering Technologies) and learn how to solve technical problems using basic algebraic skills and the differential calculus. You will become familiar with basic definitions and the fundamental concepts of mathematics and elementary derivatives.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s): MAT 225
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
Building on the knowledge gained in MECA 120 (Applied Mechanics), you will solve problems involving work, energy and power, and the equilibrium of cantilevers and trusses. You will also learn the basics of fluid mechanics (including pressure, buoyancy and the Bernoulli equation).
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s): MECA 122
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and MECA 120 Minimum Grade of 60
Building on the knowledge gained in SRVY 120 (Surveying 1), you will study intersections, electronic surveying, topographic surveys, vertical alignment, areas and volumes by various methods, introductory GIS, introductory aerial surveys and introductory control surveys.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and SRVY 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 study advanced topics in computer aided drafting using industry-standard software. Software customization, 3D modeling and rendering will be emphasized.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CADD 124 Minimum Grade of 60
You will apply CAD drafting skills and engineering design fundamentals to produce structural steel drawings. The course content includes CSA, CISC and RISC standards, engineering design drawings, shop drawings, steel reinforcement placement drawings and structural timber drawings.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CADD 124 Minimum Grade of 60
and DRFT 205 Minimum Grade of 60
You will apply CAD drafting skills and engineering design fundamentals to produce civil engineering drawings. You will use current civil design CAD software to produce your drawings.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CADD 124 Minimum Grade of 60
and DRFT 205 Minimum Grade of 60
You will receive the technical background needed to select materials suitable for a given design and/or manufacturing process. You will study the internal structure of materials and their relationship to relevant properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, ceramics, glasses, concrete, polymers and wood. The topic of metal corrosion is also covered.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Building on the skills you developed in MAT 226 (Mathematics), you will become familiar with the basic definitions, fundamental concepts and uses of integral calculus.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
MAT 226 Minimum Grade of 60
Building on the knowledge gained in MECA 200 (Applied Mechanics), you will study the steady flow energy equation, open channel design, pipe sizing basics, pump selection, and open and closed loop piping system design.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MAT 226 Minimum Grade of 60
and MECA 200 Minimum Grade of 60
You will develop the parametric design and drafting skills that a designer would use on the job. The course focuses on the best practices of parametric modeling, assemblies and documentation. You will receive a basic introduction to the methods and techniques of light manufacturing and metalworking. You will acquire these skills through a combination of practical exercises and projects.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
ENGM 120
Prerequisites:
CADD 124 Minimum Grade of 60
and DRFT 205 Minimum Grade of 60
You will study the concept of stress and strain. The course content includes stress and deformation resulting from axial loads, direct shear and torsional loads, shear force and bending moment diagrams, and bending stress and transverse shear stress.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MECA 200 Minimum Grade of 60
This course provides an introduction to programming in AutoLISP. You will use the programming language integrated into AutoCAD (AutoLISP) to develop routines to automate and enhance the standard AutoCAD functions.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CADD 221 Minimum Grade of 60
and COAP 127 Minimum Grade of 60
You will receive an introduction to computer systems, database management and database design. You will complete a project that includes developing and using a relational database to store and access information.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
COAP 110 Minimum Grade of 60
You will apply CAD drafting skills and engineering design fundamentals to develop civil and municipal works. Site planning, layout, grading, drainage and municipal services will be emphasized.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CADD 221 Minimum Grade of 60
and DRFT 207 Minimum Grade of 60
This course provides an introduction to the principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the components of GIS. You will study raster and vector spatial databases. You will learn how to input, manipulate and store spatial data, and analyze and display data using GIS.
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
COMP 242
You will receive an introduction to the development of a digital map. You will collect data using total stations and a GPS, and map a potential development site. Downloading data and the development of a topographic plan using current mapping software will be emphasized.
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
This course is divided into two sections. In the first section, you will solve problems related to the time value of money. In the second section, your studies will focus on elementary probability calculations and some discussion of Performance Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT).
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MAT 201 Minimum Grade of 60
You will apply the parametric design and drafting skills that a designer learned in MECH 200 (Mechanical Design 1). You will combine the best practices of parametric modeling, assemblies and documentation. You will design and interpret real-world design problems while developing and expanding on the parametric modeling skills from MECH 200. You will select appropriate information from catalogues and charts.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
DRFT 206 Minimum Grade of 60
and MECA 201 Minimum Grade of 60
and MECH 200 Minimum Grade of 60
and STRU 203 Minimum Grade of 60
You will receive an introduction to the project management skills required in drafting offices. The course content includes an introduction to the project team, contracts, delivery, estimating, scheduling and control.
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
This course provides an introduction to the application of Canadian codes and standards to the design of basic steel structures. You will learn how to calculate loads using limit states design principles. You will also learn how to design steel beams and columns, and detail basic steel connections.
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
STRU 203 Minimum Grade of 60
You will apply CAD drafting skills and engineering design fundamentals to complete a civil design project. Site planning and design, and interpreting, analyzing and applying design and drafting standards will be emphasized. You will use current civil design CAD software to produce a complete set of engineering drawings.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CVEN 200 Minimum Grade of 60
and DRFT 207 Minimum Grade of 60
You will apply the design and drafting skills that a designer learned in previous courses in the program. You will define a problem, generate ideas, select a solution and model the solution following appropriate design criteria. You will produce the mechanical section of the design project which will be coordinated with the civil and structural designs. Interpreting and applying design and drafting standards will be a major part of the course content.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MECH 201 Minimum Grade of 60
You will use the material developed in MGMT 123 (Project Management Fundamentals) to develop all of the required aspects of a project proposal for a building site and a building. You will develop all aspects of the project team, contracts, delivery, estimating, scheduling and control in conjunction with the proposal using appropriate software.
6.0
Credit Units
94.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MGMT 123 Minimum Grade of 60
This course provides an introduction to the application of Canadian codes and standards to the design of timber and concrete members. You will learn how to calculate loads using limit states design principles. You will also learn how to detail timber connections, and detail concrete beams and footings.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Corequisites:
STRU 202
Prerequisites:
STRU 200 Minimum Grade of 60
and STRU 203 Minimum Grade of 60
You will use the skills and knowledge you acquired in previous semesters to develop a building structure and interactive 3 dimensional model. This course is linked to other courses in the development of a proposed building site, building model and mechanical process model. You will develop all aspects of the project team, contracts, delivery, estimating, scheduling and control in conjunction with the proposal using appropriate software.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
STRU 201
Prerequisites:
STRU 200 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
