Mar 28, 2024  
PUBLISHED 2021-2022 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2021-2022 Credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses in Academic and Learner Services


Academic Services

Courses

  • SPCH 151 - Speech 1


    Course Description:
    Speech 1 (SPCH 151) is designed to advance the listening and speaking skills of ESL learners at Canadian Language Benchmark 4. The course takes an integrated task-based approach to language learning. Four broad areas of competency provide the framework for building fluent basic listening and speaking skills: 1) interacting with others; 2) comprehending and giving instructions; 3) getting things done; and 4) comprehending and sharing information. Topics and tasks are contextualized within Canadian professional settings, so that learners begin to develop the strategies and skills required for effective communication in English-speaking, multicultural contexts.

    3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s):
    • One of:
      • CLBS 04 Canadian Language Benchmark - Listening/Speaking
      • IELL 3.5 - IELTS Academic Listening and IELS 3.5 - IELTS Academic Speaking
      • LIN4 -  Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada LINC Level 4
      • ENGL 102

    Technical Requirements
    If students have a split CLB and IELTS score, they will be placed according to the lowest score.

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  • SPCH 152 - Speech 2


    Course Description:
    Speech 2 (SPCH 152) is designed to advance the listening and speaking skills of ESL learners at Canadian Language Benchmark 5. The course takes an integrated task-based approach to language learning. Four broad areas of competency provide the framework for building intermediate-level listening and speaking skills: 1) interacting with others; 2) comprehending and giving instructions; 3) getting things done; and 4) comprehending and sharing information. Topics and tasks are contextualized within Canadian professional settings, so that learners develop the strategies and skills required for effective communication in English-speaking, multicultural contexts.

    3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s):
    • One of:
      • CLBS 05 Canadian Language Benchmark - Listening/Speaking
      • IELL 4.0 IELTS Academic Listening and IELS 4.0 IELTS Academic Speaking
      • SPCH 151

    Technical Requirements
    If students have a split CLB and IELTS score, they will be placed according to the lowest score.

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  • SPCH 153 - Speech 3


    Course Description:
    Speech 3 (SPCH 153) is designed to advance the listening and speaking skills of ESL learners at Canadian Language Benchmark 6. The course takes an integrated task-based approach to language learning. Four broad areas of competency provide the framework for continuing to develop intermediate-level listening and speaking skills: 1) interacting with others; 2) comprehending and giving instructions; 3) getting things done; and 4) comprehending and sharing information. Topics and tasks are contextualized within Canadian professional settings, so that learners develop the strategies and skills required for effective communication in English-speaking, multicultural contexts.

    3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s):
    • One of:
      • CLBS 06 Canadian Language Benchmark - Listening/Speaking
      • IELL 4.5 IELTS Academic Listening and IELS 4.5 IELTS Academic Speaking
      • SPCH 152

    Technical Requirements
    If students have a split CLB and IELTS score, they will be placed according to the lowest score.

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  • SPCH 154 - Speech 4


    Course Description:
    Speech 4 (SPCH 154) is designed to advance the listening and speaking skills of ESL learners at Canadian Language Benchmark 7. The course takes an integrated task-based approach to language learning. Four broad areas of competency provide the framework for building adequate intermediate-level listening and speaking skills: 1) interacting with others; 2) comprehending and giving instructions; 3) getting things done; and 4) comprehending and sharing information. Topics and tasks are contextualized within Canadian professional settings, so that learners develop the strategies and skills required for effective communication in English-speaking, multicultural contexts.

    3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s):
    • One of:
      • Canadian Language Benchmark - Listening/Speaking 07
      • IELL 5.0 IELTS Academic Listening and IELS 5.0 IELTS Academic Speaking
      • SPCH 153

    Technical Requirements
    If students have a split CLB and IELTS score, they will be placed according to the lowest score.

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  • SPCH 155 - Speech 5


    Course Description:
    Speech 5 (SPCH 155) is designed to advance the listening and speaking skills of ESL learners at Canadian Language Benchmark 8. The course takes an integrated task-based approach to language learning. Four broad areas of competency provide the framework for building fluent intermediate-level listening and speaking skills: 1) interacting with others; 2) comprehending and giving instructions; 3) getting things done; and 4) comprehending and sharing information. Topics and tasks are contextualized within Canadian professional settings, so that learners continue to develop the strategies and skills required for effective communication in English-speaking, multicultural contexts. SPCH 155 is the final English Language Foundations SPCH course and fulfills the English language listening and speaking requirements for entry into most SAIT programs.

    3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s):
    • One of:
      • IELL 5.5 IELTS Academic Listening and IELS 5.5 IELTS Academic Speaking
      • SPCH 154

    Technical Requirements
    If students have a split CLB and IELTS score, they will be placed according to the lowest score.

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  • STAT 220 - Statistics


    Course Description:
    An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, combining, theory and practical calculations. Topics include: descriptive measures, frequency distributions, probability, probability and sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing using both the Normal and Student t-distributions, Chi-Square distribution and Linear regression.

    3 Credits

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  • STAT 245 - Statistics for Engineering and Technology I


    Course Description:
    STAT 245 is an introductory course in data analysis for students in engineering technology programs. Students apply techniques to organize, display, analyze and report data. Outcomes include methods of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will be exposed to software-based methods in laboratory sessions using industry-grade data. Some advanced topics of analysis are selectable toward the end of the course.

    3 Credits

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  • STAT 270 - Quantitative Methods


    Course Description:
    Quantitative Methods will build analysis skills through the study of basic concepts in statistics, including: sampling; measurement of central tendency and variability; probability and probability distributions; random variables; estimation; hypothesis testing; small sample theory; and regression analysis.

    3 Credits

    Equivalent(s):
    STAT 2040

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  • STAT 2040 - Quantitative Methods


    Course Description:
    Quantitative Methods will build analysis skills through the study of basic concepts in statistics, including: sampling; measurement of central tendency and variability; probability and probability distributions; random variables; estimation; hypothesis testing; small sample theory; analysis of variance; linear programming; and regression analysis.

    3 Credits

    Equivalent(s):
    STAT 220, STAT 270

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  • STAT 3110 - Statistics for Science and Engineering


    Course Description:
    Emphasizing descriptive statistics, data analysis, and the calculus of probability, Statistics for Science and Engineering also investigates discrete and continuous probability distributions (for example, binomial, Poisson, normal, exponential). You will study sampling distributions, parameter estimation, hypotheses testing, goodness-of-fit tests, one-way analysis of variance, linear correlation and regression, and sampling and quality control. Software will be used for statistical analysis.

    3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s):
    • One of:
      • MATH 1110
      • MATH 1111

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  • STAT 4010 - Research Methodologies


    Course Description:
    Research Methodologies introduces you to the scientific method and its application in the research process. You will explore topics such as literature review, hypothesis formulation, research design, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, referencing, research report writing, and peer review. You will develop an ability to conduct research in an ethical and thorough manner using appropriate research strategies, and to critically assess the reliability and validity of common research tools.

    3 Credits

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  • STCS 255 - Engineering Statics


    Course Description:
    This course covers components and resultants of vectors, two-force members, free-body diagrams, equations of equilibrium, equilibrium of concurrent force systems and pulley systems, moments and couples, equilibrium of non concurrent force systems, truss analysis using method of joints and method of sections, and frame analysis using method of members.

    1.5 Credits

    Equivalent(s):
    STCS 200, STCS 242

    Technical Requirements

    For distance delivery, the labs are delivered on-campus in one week during the last month of the semester. Please contact your instructor for lab schedules.



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  • THRM 405 - Fundamentals of Engineering


    Course Description:
    This course enables the student to obtain a level of proficiency in both applied engineering fluid mechanics and introductory thermodynamics, to apply those principles to scientific and technological problems, to critically analyze fluid systems, and to solve practical applications. Topics include basic fluid properties, fluid pressure, manometers, flow rate, Bernoulli’s equation, fluid laminar and turbulent flow, Reynold’s number, major and minor friction losses, pipeline systems, pump selection, heat, temperature, internal energy, laws of thermodynamics, calorimetry, and ideal gases in a closed system.

    1.5 Credits

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  • WRIT 230 - Writing for Journalism


    Course Description:
    WRIT 230, Writing for Journalism, is an introduction to writing in news style for beginning journalists. In addition to learning to present information for print and online readers, essential writing skills such as grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling will be emphasized.  Identification of newsworthy information, basic news story elements and structure, writing techniques and self-coaching methods are also covered.

    3 Credits

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