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COMM
1245
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Technical Communications I This course introduces students to the writing, oral presentation, computer, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills required of technical professionals in the workplace. The fundamentals of clear, concise writing and presenting will be reviewed and refined. Experience will be gained in organizing, writing and presenting technical information. Job search skills will be addressed. Preparation of a portfolio will be discussed in detail during this course and throughout the communications related studies in this program. There will be several opportunities, through assignments and lab work, to develop portfolio components. Students will learn how to collect appropriate work samples and documentation from other courses in the program, as well as other sources.
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COMM
2245
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Technical Communications II This course focuses on the interpersonal, written and oral technical communications skills necessary for working independently, and as part of a team, in a technical environment. Oral presentation skills will continue to be emphasized. Team-building principles, group dynamics and collaborative writing will be discussed. Students will participate in meetings and take responsibilities in a group project from its inception to completion, and evaluation. Students will also be introduced to applied research skills. They will conduct research and prepare a formal report on a topic related to water resource technology. Project management principles will also be introduced. Further skill development in written forms of technical and business documentation for the workplace will be emphasized. Informal and formal report-writing principles and editing will be introduced. Successful job interviews and the portfolio will be discussed.
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ENTG
1001
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Chemistry I Topics covered in this course include the following items: the periodic table, measurement and significant digits, matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, the mole concept, and stoichiometry.
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ENTG
1003
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Geology I Learners are introduced to the basic concepts of physical geology. Topics include the origin of the Earth, plate tectonics and the origin of minerals and rocks, the rock cycle, formation and identification of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, structure and rock deformation.
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ENTG
1004
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Physics I This course is an introduction to the basic principles of applied physics. Topics include problem solving techniques, equations and graphing, vectors versus scalars, vector analysis, kinematics, dynamics and Newton’s laws, forces and equilibrium, and circular motion.
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ENTG
1005
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Biology and Aquatic Environments "This course is introduced with a brief overview of the origin of living things and their fossil record in related geological formations, with a focus on Nova Scotia. However, the primary focus of the course will be upon contemporary unicellular, invertebrate and vertebrate organisms and their nature and roles in the environment, particularly those found at some stage of their development in and around aquatic environments, both fresh-water and marine. The impact of human activity on these organisms and their effect on humans will be investigated, together with things that we can do to minimize impacts and protect existing ecosystems and ecological balance. Particular emphasis in this course will be upon the methods of sampling and collecting aquatic organisms and the recording and interpreting of the results of the monitoring carried out relevant to the management, conservation, protection and use of aquatic resources.
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ENTG
1006
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Computer Applications Computer applications to be covered in this course include spreadsheets and database management.
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ENTG
1007
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Basic Surveying This course will prepare students to layout and control aspects of building and civil projects using professional surveying equipment. Students will also be prepared to use the techniques and perform the calculations associated with surveying operations.
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ENTG
1008
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Geology Field School This course comprises two components. One consists of a four day field school which focuses on acquisition of and interpretation of geological field data. A variety of geologic terrains are examined along the shore of the Northumberland Strait, north of Antigonish which offers a unique setting.
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ENTG
1009
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Statistics This course introduces learners to basic statistics and data management including probability and probability distributions. Topics include central tendency, measures of variation and position, basic rules for probability, binomial and normal distributions, and hypothesis testing.
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ENTG
1010
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Water Chemistry This course is a study of geochemical and biochemical processes that influence the chemical makeup of water. Emphasis is placed on controls affecting the chemical quality of natural waters and models used to describe the presence and concentration of dissolved inorganic and organic constituents and dissolved gases. Techniques used to interpret and evaluate chemical analyses are covered along with sampling methods and use of standard water testing equipment.
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ENTG
1100
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Work Experience These evaluations are a continuation of Water Resources Technology, Communications Skills IV, and are part of the PASS/FAIL evaluation of the Work Experience(WE). Learners have been gathering research material during their WE in accordance with instructions given in Communications Skills IV during Semester Five. Upon returning to the campus after five weeks of WE, students will submit their journal for evaluation. They will also submit a short report that summarizes their experiences during the WE and how they connect to the WRT program. In addition, each student will give a major oral presentation, describing their WE and their observations, to a non-technical audience. This course is technology specific; it is unique to the Water Resources Technology program.
See also the NSCC guidelines for students and employers for Work Experience expectations.
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ENTG
2000
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Applied Calculus The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to differential and integral calculus along with its uses and application in engineering problems. It will review basic analytical geometry, trigonometry, and graphing techniques. Subsequent topics include differentiation and integration of functions, definite and indefinite integrals. Applications of derivatives and integrals will be given relating to areas, volumes, pressure, approximation techniques, fundamentals of fluid flow and strength of materials.
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ENTG
2001
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Chemistry II Topics covered in this course include the following items: the mole concept, stoiciometry, the gaseous state, chemical bonding, liquids and solids, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation and reduction, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and introduction to biochemistry.
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ENTG
2003
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Geology II This course will provide the learners with basic geologic concepts related to the changing landscape of the Earth. Topics include erosion, mass movement, landform evolution, river systems, groundwater, glacial, shoreline systems, Earth’s seismicity, reflection seismic profiling, and Earth’s resources.
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ENTG
2004
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Physics II This course is a continuation of WRTG 1004 Physics I and covers topics such as twodimensional motion, work, energy, power, momentum, rotational motion, bodies in equilibrium, and properties of fluids.
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ENTG
2015
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Geographic Information Systems I
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ENTG
3000
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Limnology This course focuses on the functioning of lakes and controls affecting lake ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on the interconnectedness of the physical, chemical and biological environments as they affect the productivity of lakes that occur in temperate regions of northern latitudes.
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ENTG
3001
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Soil Science This course is an introduction to the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils within the context of soil and land use and the role that soils play in the environment. Topics include soil genesis, the morphology and classification of soils and the organization of soil information in maps and reports. Physicaland biogeochemical processes involving the interaction of soil water, solids, pores and biota are stressed and related to problems of water resources management, soil degradation and agricultural and non-agricultural uses of soils.
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ENTG
3003
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Surface Water Hydrology This course introduces the learners to the concepts of surface water flow, interaction with the atmosphere, ground water and applications to engineering design. Topics include atmospheric aspects of the hydrologic cycle, precipitation and runoff, stream flow, flood analysis and flood control.
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ENTG
3004
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Water Supply and Treatment The course is concerned with the production and delivery of potable water with a focus on conventional municipal operations in which raw source water is treated to make it safe, aesthetically pleasing and useful. Topics include elements of public water supply systems, municipal uses of water, the water quality considerations, contaminant identification, physical and chemical treatment processes, plant design and operation, and water distribution systems including their construction and maintenance. The laboratory sessions stress standard testing procedures conducted in a water treatment plant.
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ENTG
3005
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Drilling and Well Construction This course covers principles and problems related to well design and construction. It deals with the three broad aspects of water well technology that include well drilling technology, well completion and development technology, and well maintenance and rehabilitation technology. Although the emphasis is on water wells, these considerations may be applied to any well construction setting, for example, monitoring well installation.
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ENTG
3006
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Contaminant Hydrogeology This course builds on concepts dealt with in Water Chemistry, Soil Science and Groundwater Hydrology and considers the problem of soil and groundwater contamination. It begins with a study of the chemical evolution of groundwater. This is followed by identification of various organic and inorganic contaminants that affect groundwater and soil quality. Reactive and non-reactive transport and fate processes influencing contaminants are described. Monitoring well design and installation is detailed along with the rationale behind sampling program design and implementation. Available options for site remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater round out the course.
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ENTG
3007
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Engineering Economics This course introduces students to basic engineering economics theory including the time value of money and the concept of equivalence. Topics include terminology and cash flow diagrams, interest factors, annuities, present worth and future worth analysis, gradients, nominal and effective interest rates, and use of multiple factors.
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ENTG
3008
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Environmental Site Assessment This course focuses on a variety of issues pertaining to human interaction with our environment. A common sense approach to assessing impacts of human activity is used to emphasize the importance of due diligence in both reactive and proactive measures taken.
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ENTG
3009
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Groundwater Evaluation Groundwater Evaluation focuses on the application of aquifer testing methods commonly used to determine aquifer hydraulic parameters and water well performance. Topics also include the effects that various hydrogeological conditions have on test results and procedures for conducting aquifer and slug tests.
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ENTG
3010
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Groundwater Hydrology This course is a one-semester course that introduces the students to the concepts of groundwater flow and hydrogeologic principles. Topics covered include the hydrologic cycle, local and regional groundwater flow, geologic materials and effective stress, Darcy's Law, flow nets to predict seepage, aquifer and flow-net modelling, groundwater applications to civil engineering design.
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ENTG
3011
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Wastewater Treatment and Disposal The course is directed primarily to the collection, treatment and disposal of municipal wastewater. Students become familiar with various types of collection systems, pipe specifications, sewer construction and maintenance, and wastewater treatment including primary and various secondary treatment processes along with wastewater treatment plant design and operation. Laboratory sessions cover standard tests performed in the wastewater treatment plant setting for process control and compliance purposes.
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ENTG
3013
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Technical Communications III This course further develops the student’s technical documentation and applied research skills in conjunction with the Environmental Site Assessment and Groundwater Evaluation courses. Technical documentation, journal keeping, technical research methods, report writing and presentation skills will be reviewed. Students will submit progress reports as well as participate in progress meetings regarding their projects. Students will arrange for a series of guest speakers to address the class on topics related to the Water Resources Technology field. Career planning, professional development, portfolio preparation, and the interpersonal skills required for professional success in a technical environment will also be covered as students prepare for the Term 6 Work Term.
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ENTG
3015
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Geographic Information Systems II
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MATH
1013
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Applied Mathematics I This course is designed to give a review of basic algebra, geometry, function, linear equations, quadratic equations, trigonometric functions, exponents, complex numbers, analytic geometry and systems of equations. The concept of the limit and the concept of the first derivative, a special limit, will be studied (time permitting). The course objective is to give students a basic understanding of mathematical principles so that students can apply these principles to courses in the engineering technology programs and to prepare for the study of calculus. The use of computer software as a mathematical tool for some engineering design will be encouraged. The student will be encouraged to maintain a mathematics journal that may become part of their personal college portfolio.
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SAFE
1000
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Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) This course offers the students the introduction to WHMIS, which is training required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge in WHMIS for the workplace and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.
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SAFE
1001
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Introduction to NS OH&S Act This course offers the students the introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act of Nova Scotia, which is required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge of the Act for the students and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.
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