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BDC390 - Building Codes
This subject involves the use of the Ontario Building Codes. The students learn how to use the Codes and how to interpret the meaning behind the jargon and definitions used in the Codes. They look at the reasoning for such codes and the conditions stipulated by them. They find out how buildings are classified in Canada with respect to the occupancy, area, height and safety. Two assignments are done; one is an engineering drawing of a building, involving the use of the Building Codes and AutoCAD.
CAD390 - Computer-Aided Design II
CAD390 is the direct continuation of CAD290. At this level, the student should be able to correctly insert the appropriate border at the correct scale and apply the appropriate text style and dimension style as created and discussed during the semester. The student will be introduced to paper space, viewports and xref. The student will draw a section through a steel constructed building, and clean up actual architectural drawings in preparation for the sprinkler design part of the program. An isometric piping diagram will be drawn in preparation for HDS490. Time as allocated for the completion of assignments in other subjects, such as BDC390, CXS390 and ALS390.
CXS490 - Chemical Extinguishing Systems
This course will address special extinguishing systems and agents. An important course ingredient for the student is to gain an understanding of the relative strengths and weaknesses of the various fire suppression agents and systems. Based on this understanding the student should be able to put forth alternative strategies that may be used to provide a reasonable level of protection in a particular hazard.
While plain water and automatic sprinkler systems are recognized as the most common and basic system protection, and is an extremely effective extinguishing agent, there are times when additional protection is desired, or when water is not available or is not suitable. Non-suitability arises in cases when it is necessary to minimize water damage, the material may react with water, or because of clean-up problems after the fire.
When problems such as the above arise there are a number of chemical agents in fire protection technology that may be chosen, either singularly or in combination, to ensure that fire suppression may be achieved in the most efficient manner.
Even when the protection of a special hazard may justify the installation of a special suppression system, it should be noted that automatic sprinkler protection is still generally needed for life safety and exposure protection.
FLM390 - Fluid Mechanics
This subject deals with the theory and practice associated with Fire Protection hydraulics and water supply analysis through lectures, problem solving and laboratory sessions. A practical study of basic fluid properties, hydrostatics, hydrokinetics, flow measuring devices, pipe flow (Darcy-Weisbach and Hazen- Williams), testing and analysis of water supply systems, and fire pump applications and testing.
HOM390 - NFPA 1072 - Hazardous Materials
In the community and in industry there are many hazards associated with the transportation, use and disposal of chemicals. Although chemical spills, leaks etc, may not involve fire it is usually the same people who are responsible for dealing with the response to and consequences of both fire and chemical hazards. This course is a follow-up to CHM 293 in that it provides an introduction to the nature and handling of hazardous materials.
This curriculum is based on the current NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 Edition. Successful students may challenge the Provincial OFMEM NFPA 472 Awareness written exams which will include IFSAC and Pro Board Certification.
TEC400 - Technical Communications
This subject introduces technical communication through the analysis of scenarios and sample documents, with opportunities to write audience-centered correspondence and reports. Students learn to edit their documents to achieve accuracy, clarity, conciseness, directness, and coherence. Students also use research and documentation skills to convey technical information, such as instructions and descriptions, in reports and demonstrate effective oral communication and/or collaboration skills.
GEN001 - General Education Option
According to the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, ?the purpose of General Education in the Ontario college system is to contribute to the development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and, who, as a result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they live and work. General Education strengthens students' generic skills, such as critical analysis, problem solving, and communication, in the context of an exploration of topics with broad-based personal and / or societal importance?. Please contact the School of English and Liberal Studies at your campus to find out more about the variety of General Education courses from which you can choose.