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GTQ342 - Geotechniques

This subject introduces students to the basic geotechnical techniques used to assess and communicate a soil's engineering properties.  An introduction to field investigation techniques and laboratory tests required for classification of soil for engineering purposes are covered.  Various geotechnical applications are discussed to enhance the students understanding of the role of a geotechnical professional.  These include groundwater use and control, sediment and erosion control, shallow and deep foundation types, as well as the inspection and monitoring requirements of various earthwork projects.

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HWT342 - Highway Practices

This subject covers the techniques used in the design and construction of highways. Topics include road classifications, sight distances, circular and spiral curves, superelevation, profile design, cross section design, quantity take-offs and costs estimates, introduction to intersections and interchanges. This course covers design theory, geometry, industry conventions and agency standards. A design project lab is carried out to introduce industry related computer assisted drafting and design (CADD) software applications and to reinforce the lecture concepts.  The students are expected to work on the project during scheduled lab periods.

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SPX342 - Steel Building Practices

This subject introduces the use of structural steel as a construction material. Topics include open web steel joists, beams, columns, base plates, connections - welded and bolted, basic structural steel building framing systems, fabrication and detailing practices.

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SVC002 - Surveying II

This subject allows students to extend the fundamentals of surveying through the practice of field exercises using contemporary tools and techniques.  Students will practice the collection of digital field data through the proper set-up, initialization and basic operation of instruments such as total stations, theodolites, and electronic field books. Data processing using progressive terrain modelling software is integrated throughout to provide an understanding of its application.

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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.

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CPP200 - Work Integrated Learning Professional Practice

The integration of classroom activities with work term experiences is vital for the complete and successful learning and understanding of co-of work term experiences. Structured integration and reflective learning with peers provide the opportunity to make sense out of work experiences, to put these experiences into broader perspectives, and to internalize learning.

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