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Lethbridge is a great city in which to live and study. Lethbridge has a small-town atmosphere with big-city amenities and is close to many other great destinations. The B.C. and U.S. borders are only an hour away, and a two-hour drive takes you to world class ski resorts, Calgary or Waterton Lakes National Park.

20-minute walk from our campus: • restaurants, pubs and coffee shops 15 • supermarkets and big box stores • movie theatres • Enmax Centre, home of the WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes • indoor soccer centre • southern Alberta’s famous coulees 14 13

10-minute drive from our campus: 12 • major shopping centres • restaurants, pubs and night life 11 10 • all types of sports fields and three golf courses 9 • bike trails, skatepark, BMX track, paintball centre • parks, gardens and walking paths • Galt Museum, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Andrews Building Trades and Technologies Facility (completed in 2017) in Facility (completed and Technologies Trades Physical Education Building Cullen Residences Cullen live theatre and music 8 13. 14. 15. 16. 7 6

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to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Lethbridge College reserves the right to make time by the Board of Governors of Lethbridge College, or by persons who, by virtue of 3 changes to any information contained in the calendar. All information is current at the date delegation or authority may make, modify or amend rules and regulations. of printing or posting. The college reserves the right to make changes without notice or obligation. Please consult the Lethbridge College website for the most current information. Applicants and students are responsible for the continuing completeness and accuracy Aquaculture Centre Excellence of 30th Avenue Residences 30th Avenue Instructional Building Cousins Science Centre Kodiak House Kodiak Residences of their individual academic records and for ensuring they satisfy the graduation 4. 6. 1. Electric D.A. Barn 2. 3. 5. All fees and program costs are approximate and subject to change without notice. To requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. 2 ensure an accurate quote, contact Student Awards and Financial Aid or the program chair listed in the program profile. campus overviewcampus 1 Welcome to Lethbridge College!

We are so glad to have you as part of the Lethbridge College community.

This academic calendar describes the programs, courses and services offered at Lethbridge College. Think of it as your guide to life at the college and your first steps into possibilities and exciting new directions.

Within these pages, you’ll get a sense of what you can expect when you choose Lethbridge College for your post-secondary education: excellence, relevance and a road map to your future. I invite you to come experience the excitement and energy on campus and remember that as a Lethbridge College student…

• You’ll learn about what you love from world-class instructors. They are truly great teachers and have real-life experience in and passion for doing what they teach.

• You’ll benefit from our advisory committees, whose members help us ensure that your learning experience is relevant and provides you with the valuable skills and education required for the workforce.

• You can take part in applied research opportunities, working directly with faculty and industry, to solve real-world problems.

• You can chose from over 50 career-training programs, applied degrees and apprenticeships, many of which are nationally-recognized and nationally- accredited. You’ll be active in your education and an important voice in classroom conversations as you prepare to be a valued member of your chosen field.

• You’ll experience a truly hands-on education, whether you’re studying computers, construction or culinary arts. You’ll make connections with people and ideas that can make big changes at home and around the world. You’ll move quickly from the classroom to the workplace as most programs can be completed in four terms.

I also want to encourage you to take advantage of all of the opportunities we offer you and to immerse yourself in the Kodiaks community – whether by participating in or rooting for our athletics teams, joining a club, being a part of the students’ association or just hanging out with your friends in the Cave. These will be so many ways for you to be a part of our diverse, thriving, positive, engaged community. We wish you success along the way.

Paula Burns, PhD, MBA Lethbridge College President and CEO

1 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Commercial Vehicle Enforcement...... 61 President’s Welcome...... 1 Community Health Promotion...... 62-63 Academic Schedule...... 3-4 Computer Information Technology...... 64-65 Lethbridge College Directory...... 5 Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied Science...... 66-67 GETTING STARTED AT LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE Correctional Studies...... 68-69 Program List Criminal Justice - Policing...... 70-71 • Alphabetically...... 6 Culinary Careers...... 72-73 • By School...... 7 Digital Communications and Media...... 74-75 Application Admission...... 8-11 Early Childhood Education...... 76-77 Registration...... 12 Ecosystem Management - Financing Your Education...... 13 Bachelor of Applied Science...... 78-79 Fees and Financial Information...... 14 Educational Assistant...... 80-81 2017-2018 Fees...... 15-16 Engineering Design and Drafting Technology...... 82-83 SERVICE FOR LEARNERS English as a Second Language...... 84 Lethbridge College Services...... 17-23 Environmental Assessment and Services for First Nations, Métis, Restoration...... 85-86 and Inuit (FNMI) Learners...... 24 Exercise Science...... 87-88 Services for International Learners...... 25 Fashion Design and Sustainable Living in Residence...... 26 Production...... 89-90 Scholarships and Awards...... 27 General Studies...... 91-95 Mobile Learning...... 28 General Studies, FNMI Career Pathways...... 96-97 Geomatics Engineering Technology...... 98-99 FLEXIBLE DELIVERY Health Care Aide...... 100 Online Learning...... 29-31 Interior Design Technology...... 101 Regional Campuses...... 33-34 Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied Arts...... 102-103 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE PROGRAMS Massage Therapy...... 104-105 College Programs...... 35-122 Medical Device Reprocessing...... 106 Administrative Office Professional...... 36 Multimedia Production...... 107-108 Agricultural & Heavy Equipment Technician...... 37 Natural Resource Compliance...... 109-110 Agriculture Business Risk Management...... 38 Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing...... 111 Agriculture Sciences...... 39-40 Police Recruit Training...... 112 Apprenticeship Training...... 41-45 Practical Nursing...... 113-114 Automotive Systems...... 46 Renewable Resource Management...... 115-116 Bachelor of Nursing...... 47-49 Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology...... 117-119 Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree...... 50-51 Unit Clerk Training...... 120 Business Administration...... 52-55 Wind Turbine Technician...... 121 Child and Youth Care...... 56-57 Course Descriptions...... 123-206 Civil Engineering Technology...... 58-59 Index...... 207-208 College & University Preparation...... 60

2 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Academic Schedule 2017 - 2018 Summer 17S1 (July to August 2017) July 3 Monday College Closed (Canada Day) July 4 Tuesday Summer Term Begins July 6 Thursday Fees Due July 6 Thursday Add/Drop Ends July 11 Tuesday Extended Drop Ends August 4 Friday Last Day to Withdraw August 7 Monday College Closed (Heritage Day) August 18 Friday Last Day of Classes August 21 & 22 Monday & Tuesday Final Exams August 25 Friday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 a.m. Fall 17FL (September to December 2017) September 4 Monday College Open (Labor Day) September 5 Tuesday New Student Orientation September 5 Tuesday Domestic Application Deadline for September 2017 September 6 Wednesday Fall Term Begins September 13 Wednesday Fees Due September 13 Wednesday Add/Drop Ends September 26 Tuesday Extended Drop Ends October 1 Sunday International Application Deadline for January 2018 October 9 Monday College Closed (Thanksgiving Day) November 3 Friday Last Day to Withdraw November 10 Friday Fall Reading Break November 13 Monday College Closed (Remembrance Day) December 8 Friday Last Day of Classes December 11 – 15 Monday – Friday Final Exams December 19 Tuesday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 am Dec 25 – Jan 1 Monday – Monday College Closed (Christmas break) Winter 18WN (January to April 2018) January 2 Tuesday College Open January 3 Wednesday Domestic Application Deadline for January 2018 January 4 Thursday Winter Term Begins January 11 Thursday Fees Due January 11 Thursday Add/Drop Ends January 24 Wednesday Extended Drop Ends February 1 Thursday International Application Deadline for May 2018 February 19 Monday College Closed (Family Day) February 20 – 23 Tuesday - Friday Reading Week March 9 Friday Last Day to Withdraw March 30 Friday College Closed (Good Friday) April 2 Monday College Closed (Easter Monday) April 13 Friday Last Day of Classes April 16 – 20 Monday – Friday Final Exams April 24 Tuesday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 am April 27 Friday Convocation Spring-Short 18S2 (May to June 2018) May 4 Friday Domestic Application Deadline for May 2018 May 7 Monday Spring (Short) Term Begins May 9 Wednesday Add/Drop Ends May 14 Monday Fees Due May 15 Tuesday Extended Drop Ends May 21 Monday College Closed (Victoria Day) June 1 Friday International Application Deadline for September 2018 June 5 Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw June 22 Friday Last Day of Classes June 25 & 26 Monday & Tuesday Final Exams June 28 Thursday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 am Spring-Long 18SM (May to August 2018) May 4 Friday Domestic Application Deadline for May 2018 May 7 Monday Spring (Long) Term Begins May 14 Monday Fees Due May 14 Monday Add/Drop Ends May 21 Monday College Closed (Victoria Day) May 28 Monday Extended Drop Ends June 1 Friday International Application Deadline for September 2018 July 2 Monday College Closed (Canada Day) July 6 Friday Last Day to Withdraw August 3 Friday Last Day of Classes August 6 Monday College Closed (Heritage Day) August 7 – 10 Tuesday - Friday Final Exams August 14 Tuesday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 am 3 Academic Schedule 2018-2019 Summer 18S1 (July to August 2018) July 2 Monday College Closed (Canada Day) July 3 Tuesday Summer Term Begins July 5 Thursday Fees Due July 5 Thursday Add/Drop Ends July 10 Tuesday Extended Drop Ends August 3 Friday Last Day to Withdraw August 6 Monday College Closed (Heritage Day) August 17 Friday Last Day of Classes August 20 & 21 Monday & Tuesday Final Exams August 24 Friday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 a.m. Fall 18FL (September to December 2018) September 3 Monday College Open (Labour Day) September 4 Tuesday New Student Orientation September 4 Tuesday Domestic Application Deadline for September 2019 September 5 Wednesday Fall Term Begins September 12 Wednesday Fees Due September 12 Wednesday Add/Drop Ends September 25 Tuesday Extended Drop Ends October 1 Monday International Application Deadline for January 2019 October 8 Monday College Closed (Thanksgiving Day) November 2 Friday Last Day to Withdraw November 9 Friday Fall Reading Break November 12 Monday College Closed (Remembrance Day) December 7 Friday Last Day of Classes December 10 – 14 Monday – Friday Final Exams December 18 Tuesday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 am Dec 25 – Jan 1 Tuesday – Tuesday College Closed (Christmas break) Winter 19WN (January to April 2019) January 2 Wednesday College Open January 4 Friday Domestic Application Deadline for January 2019 January 7 Monday Winter Term Begins January 14 Monday Fees Due January 14 Monday Add/Drop Ends January 28 Monday Extended Drop Ends February 1 Friday International Application Deadline for May 2019 February 18 Monday College Closed (Family Day) February 19 – 22 Tuesday - Friday Reading Week March 8 Friday Last Day to Withdraw April 12 Friday Last Day of Classes April 15 – 18, 23 Monday – Thursday, Tuesday Final Exams April 19 Friday College Closed (Good Friday) April 22 Monday College Closed (Easter Monday) April 25 Thursday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 am April 26 Friday Convocation Spring - Short 19S2 (May to June 2019) May 3 Friday Domestic Application Deadline for May 2019 May 6 Monday Spring (Short) Term Begins May 7 Tuesday Add/Drop Ends May 13 Monday Fees Due May 14 Tuesday Extended Drop Ends May 20 Monday College Closed (Victoria Day) June 1 Saturday International Application Deadline for September 2019 June 4 Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw June 21 Friday Last Day of Classes June 24 & 25 Monday & Tuesday Final Exams June 27 Thursday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 am Spring - Long 19SM (May to August 2019) May 3 Friday Domestic Application Deadline for May 2019 May 6 Monday Spring (Long) Term Begins May 13 Monday Fees Due May 13 Monday Add/Drop Ends May 20 Monday College Closed (Victoria Day) May 27 Monday Extended Drop Ends June 1 Saturday International Application Deadline for September 2019 July 1 Monday College Closed (Canada Day) July 5 Friday Last Day to Withdraw August 2 Friday Last Day of Classes August 5 Monday College Closed (Heritage Day) August 6 – 9 Tuesday - Friday Final Exams August 13 Tuesday Final Grades Due to Registrar by 8:30 am 4 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca College Directory

Main Campus...... (403) 320-3200 Programs Toll Free...... 1-800-572-0103 Administrative Office Professional...... (403) 320-3213 Website...... www.lethbridgecollege.ca Agriculture and Heavy Equipment Technician...... (403) 320-3411 Claresholm Campus...... (403) 625-4231 Agriculture Business Risk Management...... (403) 382-6991 Lakeshore Campus...... (403) 388-3082 Agriculture Sciences...... (403) 382-6991 Pincher Creek...... (403) 563-7041 Automotive Systems...... (403) 320-3411 Vulcan County Campus...... (403) 485-1488 Bachelor of Nursing Degree (NESA)...... (403) 320-3348 Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree...... (403) 320-3348 Admissions and Registration Business Administration...... (403) 320-3213 Admissions...... (403) 320-3323 Child and Youth Care...... (403) 320-3393 General Information...... (403) 320-3323 Civil Engineering Technology...... (403) 320-3468 Non-Credit Registration...... (403) 320-3323 College and University Preparation...... (403) 329-7269 Student Records Information...... (403) 320-3323 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement...... (403) 320-3418 Transcript Requests...... (403) 320-3323 Community Health Promotion...... (403) 320-3310 Fax Number...... 1-888-819-9803 Computer Information Technology...... (403) 320-3213 Conservation Enforcement - Services Bachelor of Applied Science...... (403) 382-6991 Academic & Career Advising...... (403) 320-3202 Ext. 4905 Correctional Studies...... (403) 329-7246 Accessibility Services...... (403) 320-3202 Ext. 5400 Criminal Justice - Policing...... (403) 329-7246 Alumni Relations...... (403) 329-7220 Culinary Careers...... (403) 320-3245 Awards and Scholarships...... (403) 320-3372 Digital Communications and Media...... (403) 320-3267 Be Fit for Life...... (403) 382-6919 Early Childhood Education...... (403) 320-3393 Bookstore...... (403) 320-3341 Ecosystem Management - Buchanan Library...... (403) 320-3352 Bachelor of Applied Science...... (403) 382-6991 Campus Recreation...... (403) 320-3202 Ext. 5303 Educational Assistant...... (403) 320-3393 Chaplaincy Services...... (403) 382-0294 Engineering Design and Drafting Technology...... (403) 320-3468 Day Care Centre...... (403) 320-3430 English as a Second Language...... (403) 329-7223 Finance...... (403) 382-6901 Environmental Assessment and Restoration...... (403) 382-6991 Financial Aid...... (403) 320-3372 Exercise Science...... (403) 394-7338 Garden Court Restaurant...... (403) 320-3230 Fashion Design and Sustainable Production...... (403) 320-3267 Health Services...... (403) 320-3289 General Studies...... (403) 394-7338 Kodiak Athletics...... (403) 382-6900 General Studies, FNMI Career Pathways...... (403) 394-7338 Learning Cafe...... (403) 382-6952 Geomatics Engineering Technology...... (403) 320-3468 Learning Support Services...... (403) 320-3244 Health Care Aide...... (403) 320-3310 Lethbridge College Portal...... (403) 320-3352 Interior Design Technology...... (403) 320-3267 Online Learning...... (403) 320-3323 Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied Arts...... (403) 329-7246 Parking...... (403) 320-3223 Massage Therapy...... (403) 320-3202 Ext. 3211 Physical Education Facilities...... (403) 382-6903 Medical Device Reprocessing...... (403) 320-3310 Printing - Grenville the Copy Store...... (403) 320-3255 Multimedia Production...... (403) 320-3267 Residence...... (403) 329-7218 Natural Resource Compliance...... (403) 382-6991 Recruitment...... (403) 320-3322 Perioperative Nursing...... (403) 320-3310 Security Services...... (403) 320-3206 Police Recruit Training...... (403) 320-3418 Services for FNMI Learners...... (403) 320-3202 Ext. 5731 Practical Nursing...... (403) 320-3211 Services for International Learners...... (403) 320-3202 Ext. 5532 Renewable Resource Management...... (403) 382-6991 Student Career & Professional Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology)...... (403) 320-3202 Ext. 3211 Development...... (403) 320-3202 Ext. 5347 Unit Clerk Training...... (403) 320-3310 Student Experience...... (403) 320-3202 Ext.5256 Wind Turbine Technician...... (403) 320-3411 Student for a Day/Campus Tours...... (403) 320-3322 Students’ Association...... (403) 320-3373 Students’ Health & Dental Plan...... (403) 320-3202 Ext.5310 Testing Services...... (403) 320-3368

5 Programs Listed Alphabetically • Administrative Office Professional • Criminal Justice – Policing • Agricultural & Heavy Equipment Technician • Culinary Careers • Agriculture Business Risk Management • Digital Communications and Media (Online learning only) • Early Childhood Education • Agriculture Sciences • Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science • Animal Science Major • Educational Assistant (Online Learning Only) • Plant and Soil Sciences Major • Engineering Design and Drafting Technology • Apprenticeship Training • English as a Second Language • Agricultural Equipment Technician • Environmental Assessment and Restoration • Automotive Service Technician • Exercise Science • Carpenter • Fashion Design and Sustainable Production • Cook • General Studies, FNMI Career Pathways • Electrician • General Studies • Heavy Equipment Technician Liberal Arts Majors • Parts Technician • Canadian Studies Major • Plumber • Cultural Studies Major • Plumber and Gasfitter (B) • English Major • Welder – Wire Process Operator • Physical Education and Leadership Major • Automotive Systems • Psychology and Sociology Major • Bachelor of Nursing (NESA) • Geomatics Engineering Technology • Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree • Health Care Aide • Business Administration • Interior Design Technology • Accounting Major • Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied Arts • General Business Major • Massage Therapy • Management Major • Medical Device Reprocessing • Marketing Major • Multimedia Production • Child and Youth Care • Natural Resource Compliance • Civil Engineering Technology • Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing • College and University Preparation • Police Recruit Training • Commercial Vehicle Enforcement • Practical Nursing • Community Health Promotion • Renewable Resource Management • Computer Information Technology • Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology • Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied Science • Unit Clerk Training • Correctional Studies • Wind Turbine Technician

6 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Programs Listed By School

School of Agriculture School of Public Safety • Agriculture Business Risk Management (Online Learning Only) • Commercial Vehicle Enforcement • Agriculture Sciences • Police Recruit Training • Animal Science Major • Plant and Soil Sciences Major School of Liberal Arts & Life Sciences • Exercise Science School of Business • General Studies • Administrative Office Professional Liberal Arts Majors • Business Administration • Canadian Studies • Accounting Major • Cultural Studies • General Business Major • English • Management Major • Physical Education and Leadership • Marketing Major • Psychology and Sociology • Computer Information Technology • General Studies, FMNI Career Pathways

School of Developmental Education School of Media & Design • College and University Preparation • Digital Communications and Media • Fashion Design and Sustainable Production School of Engineering Technologies • Interior Design Technology • Civil Engineering Technology • Multimedia Production • Engineering Design and Drafting Technology • Geomatics Engineering Technology Crook’s School of Transportation • Agricultural & Heavy Equipment Technician School of Environmental Sciences • Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship • Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied Science • Automotive Systems • Ecosystem Management - Bachelor of Applied Science • Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship • Environmental Assessment and Restoration • Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship • Natural Resource Compliance • Parts Technician Apprenticeship • Renewable Resource Management School of Construction Trades School of Allied Health • Carpenter Apprenticeship • Community Health Promotion • Electrician Apprenticeship • Health Care Aide • Plumber Apprenticeship • Medical Device Reprocessing • Welder Apprenticeship • Unit Clerk Training • Welder – Wire Process Operator Apprenticeship

School of Health Sciences School of Culinary Arts • Bachelor of Nursing (NESA) • Culinary Careers • Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree • Cook Apprenticeship • Massage Therapy • Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing School of Renewable Energy • Practical Nursing • Wind Turbine Technician • Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology English as a Second Language School of Human Services • Child and Youth Care • Early Childhood Education • Educational Assistant (Online Learning only)

School of Justice Studies • Correctional Studies • Criminal Justice - Policing • Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied Arts

7 Admission

ADMISSION transcripts between participating 2) Transfer – Applicants must provide We are delighted you are considering institutions. For more information about post-secondary transcripts showing applying to a Lethbridge College program. ApplyAlberta, please visit applyalberta.ca. successful completion of a minimum To ensure you are aware of the application of three (3) post-secondary level credit and admission processes, please read You can apply online by going to courses from a publicly funded Canadian through the information below. lethbridgecollege.ca/apply. accredited institution and be in good academic standing. To be considered, GENERAL INFORMATION A $75 CAD non-refundable, non- these courses must have been completed An individual who has applied to a transferable processing fee must within the last five (5) years. [Note: See Lethbridge College program is referred to accompany your application. When tables below for a list of programs that as an Applicant. Once an Applicant has applying online, you can use your VISA or have additional academic requirements, accepted their Offer of Admission and paid Mastercard on our secure site. or for programs that do not require a high the associated tuition deposit they are school diploma for admission.]. Applicants referred to as a Student. Applicants are given one (1) opportunity to requiring a high school math course move their application, for the same term, may complete an assessment (refer to The admission requirements and other from one program to a different program Placement Assessment Procedures). information listed below apply to full- by completing a Change of Program form time and part-time admission status in a prior to the application deadline - with 3) Mature – Applicants applying through Lethbridge College designated program. no additional application processing the mature admission route do not require fee. Current students wishing to change a high school diploma. The applicant must: Applicants interested in enrolling in credit programs for a future term may do so by • Be 19 years of age or older by the first courses outside of a designated program completing a Change of Program form. day of classes, and of study may choose to enroll as an Open • Have been out of high school for a Studies student. APPLICATION DEADLINES minimum one year, and Applications must be received no later • Meet the English requirement through Admission to Lethbridge College programs than the date specified in the Academic one (1) of the following: are generally processed on a first- Schedule for Domestic and International • Successful completion of a Grade qualified, first-served basis; however, some applications. These dates are outlined 12 English course (minimum programs may use a competitive selection in the Academic Schedule at the front of English 30-2 or equivalent) process and limit applications. Programs the Lethbridge College calendar. Some • Successful completion of a Post- that use a competitive selection process programs have limited enrolment so we Secondary English course will have this identified on their program recommend applying early. • Assessment – refer to Placement page. Assessment Procedures ADMISSION ROUTES [Note: See tables below for a list of Full-time status in a Fall, Winter or Spring There are six routes for admission to programs that have additional academic (Long) term is gained when a student is Lethbridge College: requirements, or for programs that do enrolled in 9 (or more) credits. If enrolled • High School not require a high school diploma for in less than 9 credits the status is part- • Transfer admission.] time. Full-time status in a Spring (Short) or • Mature Summer term is gained when a student is • International 4) International – An international enrolled in 4.5 (or more) credits. If enrolled • Pathways to Advanced Learning applicant or exchange student must in less than 4.5 credits the status is part- • Open Studies present qualifications comparable to those time. of Canadian applicants which include The admission route the applicant is meeting the English language proficiency Basic computer skills using the internet, considered under will be determined by requirement. International applicants and e-mail, and word processing are Lethbridge College based on one of the exchange students whose first language recommended in order for students to be following: is not English, except those applying to successful. Students lacking these skills English as a Second Language (ESL) must are strongly urged to complete a basic 1) High School – Applicants must provide demonstrate English language proficiency computer literacy course prior to entering high school transcripts showing successful by providing documentation for one (1) of their program. completion of a Canadian high school the following: diploma from a publicly funded institution • Completion of Grade 12 English APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION with successful completion of an English (minimum English 30-2 or equivalent) Lethbridge College is a participating 30-2 or equivalent course. [Note: See • Successful completion of all three (3) institution of the Alberta Post-secondary tables below for a list of programs that of the following Lethbridge College EAP Application System (ApplyAlberta). have additional academic requirements, courses with a minimum grade of C: ApplyAlberta provides individuals with the or for programs that do not require a high • EAP 0096 Academic Writing opportunity to authorize transfer of Alberta school diploma for admission.] • EAP 0097 Academic high school and/or post-secondary Communication • EAP 0098 Academic Reading

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• Official International English Language 5) Pathways to Advanced Learning must apply to a Lethbridge College Testing System Academic (IELTS) score – Students wishing to access laddering program. of 6.0 with no band below 5.5, taken opportunities into advanced credentials will • Students enrolled in Open Studies must within the last two (2) years ensure admission requirements are met for pay all course fees at time of registration. • Official Test of English as a Foreign the next level program. The student should • Students enrolled in Open Studies are Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (213 if contact an Academic Advisor. not eligible to earn a program credential computer-based testing) or iBT score of through cumulative course work without 80 taken within the last two (2) years 6) Open Studies – An individual wishing applying and being admitted to a • Pearson (PTE) with a minimum score of to register in Lethbridge College credit designated program prior to their last term 54 completed within the last two (2) years courses without applying to a designated of study. Once admitted to a program they • Successful completion of at least one program of study may register as an Open must comply with the program (1) transfer level post-secondary English Studies student. The following conditions requirements related to their year of course from an accredited English apply: admission. speaking post-secondary school • Open Studies students must meet Note: The following table outlines [Note: See tables below for a list of individual course pre-requisite additional academic requirements by programs that have additional academic requirements for each course in which they program area. The minimum grade requirements; or for programs that do register. required is 50% unless otherwise stated, not require a high school diploma for • Open Studies students may only enroll or successful completion of a higher level admission.] as part-time students. If a student course. requires full-time status, they

Program Gr. 12 Gr. 12 Gr. 11 Gr. 11 Gr. 12 Gr. 11 Gr. 12 Gr.11 Gr. 11 Gr. 12 Math Math Math Math Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Science (30-1) (30-2) (20-1) (20-2) Business OR Administration   Civil Engineering 50% OR 60% Technology   Community Health Promotion   Computer Information OR Technology   Engineering Design 50% OR 60% and DraftingTechnology   Environmental Assessment  OR    and Restoration Exercise Science  Geomatics Engineering 50% OR 60% Technology   Interior Design OR Technology   Massage Therapy  Natural Resource Compliance  OR   NESA (for information only) Refer to University of Lethbridge Academic Calendar. Practical Nursing *Refer 60% 60% to program page for additional requirements Renewable Resource OR Management     Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology 

9 Admission Continued In all cases, equivalencies to courses required for program admission will be considered.

The following table identifies programs that do not require a high school diploma; specific high school courses required for admission are listed. The minimum grade is 50% unless otherwise stated.

Program Gr. 11 English Gr. 10 English Gr. 11 Math Gr. 10 Math Agriculture Heavy Equipment   Automotive Systems   Culinary   Health Care Aide 

If assessment is being completed in lieu of academic requirements, the following minimum cut scores will be required to fulfill admission requirements. These cut scores represent a passing grade of 50% for the listed courses. Programs requiring a higher completion grade for a specific course may have higher cut score requirements than those listed.

Subject and Grade Level Sentence Skills Reading Write Placer Arithmetic Algebra Comprehension English – Grade 12 85 80 6+ English – Grade 11 75 70 5+ English – Grade 10 65 65 4+ Math – Grade 12 60 60 Math – Grade 11 60 55 Math – Grade 10 55 50

Lethbridge College does not provide alternative assessment for the sciences; therefore, successful completion of those courses is required for admission. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – Applicants who apply through ApplyAlberta will be able to authorize UPGRADING OPTION the transfer of their Alberta high school and/or post-secondary transcripts to Lethbridge College at the time of application. In some cases, applicants may require further upgrading in order to be eligible for admission into programs and may choose Current High School Students – If you are currently enrolled in Upgrading to fulfill these requirements. Grade 12 courses, you may report on your courses in progress by submitting a schedule from the high school showing your course An applicant entering the College and University Preparation – enrolment. Upgrading program will be placed in relevant courses according to the highest high school courses if completed within the last three High School Transcripts from Other Provinces – Transcripts (3) years. may be obtained by contacting the appropriate education board of the province in which you attended or are attending high school. An applicant entering the College and University Preparation – Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI high Upgrading program whose most recent high school education school students can request transcripts directly from the high is over three (3) years old OR has no high school courses will school attended. Official transcripts should be sent directly to complete an assessment test for placement recommendations. Lethbridge College in a sealed envelope from the school attended. Refer to Placement Assessment Procedures below. Post-Secondary Transcripts – Transcripts from post-secondary TRANSCRIPTS institutions must be issued in a sealed envelope, signed by the Official transcripts are the academic records from any high school, institution and bear the official seal. At your request, an official college, technical institute or university you have attended. An transcript is sent directly from the institution to the Admissions official transcript is sent directly from a provincial department of Office at Lethbridge College. In order to obtain official copies of education and/or from other institutions to the Admissions Office your post-secondary transcripts, contact the Registrar’s Office of at Lethbridge College. The Admissions Office will notify you of the institution(s) that you attended. required transcripts. Apprenticeship and ESL applicants are not required to submit high school or post-secondary transcripts.

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All transcripts submitted to the college PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT Applicants may consult with an Academic become the property of Lethbridge College. PROCEDURES Advisor to discuss upgrading courses that Neither the original transcript nor copies Individuals applying to the College and will fulfill admission requirements. will be released to you or anyone outside University Preparation program may be the college. evaluated to measure their proficiency in RETURNING AFTER AN ABSENCE English reading and writing and/or math An application to return after an absence is The transcripts and other supporting skills for accurate placement in upgrading subject to the following conditions: documentation of all applicants who are courses at Lethbridge College. a. Approval to return after an absence is not admitted or who do not attend are based on space availability and requires destroyed. If you wish to re-apply at a later Individuals applying through the Mature Registrar approval. date, a new set of documents must be Admission Route may be evaluated for b. An individual accepted to return after an supplied. proficiency in: absence are governed by the Academic • English reading and writing skills required Calendar pertaining to their year of NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION STATUS for admission to Lethbridge College. re-admission as outlined in college As an applicant, you will be assigned • Math skills required for admission to policy and procedure related to a Lethbridge College (LC) student ID some Lethbridge College programs. graduation requirements. number. This student ID number will c. Honours, Good or Probationary provide you with access to the MyHorizon Individuals applying through the Transfer Status – An Individual whose previous Portal which includes self-service Admission Route may be evaluated for academic standing was Honours, options including LC e-mail message proficiency in: Good or Probationary may return to their centre, admission status, required • Math skills required for admission to program after an absence of one (1) admission documents, class schedule, some Lethbridge College programs. term [or two (2) consecutive terms when web registration, and billing information. one (1) of the terms include the spring/ Applicants are responsible for monitoring Applicants who require assessment will be summer term] by completing a Return the online portal. E-mail is the primary notified by the Admissions Department. to Program form. There is no charge method of communication with the associated with this process. In all applicant. Applicants are responsible for booking cases, a continuous absence that their own appointment with Testing includes a Fall and Winter term requires Once accepted, an Offer of Admission is Services at least one (1) business day in a new application (with associated mailed to the applicant’s address on file. An advance of the assessment. Applicants application processing fee) to Lethbridge applicant will be required to confirm their requiring administration of assessment College. acceptance by signing and returning their at an external location require additional d. Disqualified Status – An individual acceptance letter along with the required advance notification. may apply for re-admission to Lethbridge tuition deposit by the deadline indicated in College provided they have not had two their letter. A portion of the tuition deposit If assessment results do not meet the (2) disqualified standings in their last two is refundable prior to 20 business days admission requirements: (2) terms of enrolment. before the first day of the term, after which • Applicants are advised that they have one the entire deposit is non-refundable. (1) additional opportunity (if time allows) An individual who has had a disqualified International deposits are non-refundable to be evaluated on those skill areas which status in their last two (2) terms of unless a visa denial letter is received in fall below the requisite cut scores; enrolment will not be considered for Admissions prior to the start date of the • A minimum two (2) week period after admission for the next immediate term term. initial assessment must pass before an following the second disqualification. A applicant will be reassessed. minimum of one term (fall or winter) must APPLICANT AND STUDENT RECORDS If the second assessment results do not elapse after the second disqualification Any information concerning you, including meet the admission requirements: standing was imposed in order to be all documentation provided in support of • Applicants must wait a minimum of three considered for re-admission. Re-admission your Application for Admission, will be kept (3) months from the last assessment date after a disqualified status as defined confidential. Information concerning you before being re-evaluated; above will be considered upon submission will be released to third parties only upon • An applicant is responsible for payment of of a new application and the applicable your written authorization. For information, a fee if a third attempt is required within a application processing fees to Lethbridge see the Student Records (Collection, twelve (12) month period. College. Access To and Disclosure of Information) Policy in the academic policies. Placement decisions are based on an TRANSFER CREDIT applicant’s assessment results, which Transfer credit is credit given for course Lethbridge College will not be responsible remain valid for a period of two (2) years. work successfully completed at one post- for incorrect mailings or for missed Post-secondary placement decisions are secondary institution and transferred deadlines due to an applicant’s failure relevant regardless of the program to which towards the completion of a credential at to report a change of address or to have the applicant applies. another post-secondary institution. supporting admission documents delivered to Lethbridge College by the dates An applicant may be assessed a maximum Lethbridge College has established transfer required. of three (3) times within a twelve (12) agreements with many other colleges, month period. institutes, and universities which make it easy for Lethbridge College students to access additional learning opportunities.

11 Admission Continued You may meet admission requirements or avoid duplicate coursework by applying POLICIES your Lethbridge College credential as Policies are a guide to organizational transfer credit with any of our numerous operation and behavior. Members of partner institutions. the Lethbridge College community are governed by policies that are Discover where your Lethbridge College consistent with College values. It is the education can take you! Visit www. responsibility of students to be aware transferalberta.ca or speak with an of, and comply with, all relevant policies. Academic Advisor to research your future Full policy information is available on our opportunities. website: http://www.lethbridgecollege. ca/about-us/policies-procedures. The REGISTRATION majority of policies relevant to students are listed under the categories - Registration is the process where you Academic Programming & Instructional select or are enrolled in the course or and Student Services & Support. Other courses required to complete your program relevant polices such as Parking & of study at Lethbridge College. Registration Traffic Management are included in the occurs after confirmation of the Offer of additional categories. If you have any Admission. questions, send us an email at [email protected]. Information regarding registration will be e-mailed to you. You are encouraged to monitor your College e-mail account for possible updates.

Your acceptance of our offer assumes that you are bound by the rules and regulations of the College and that you and/or sponsoring agency agree to be responsible for the fees associated with registration as of the acceptance date.

Please ensure you are registered prior to the term start date by accessing your schedule through the MyHorizon Portal under WebAdvisor. (Refer to the Academic Schedule on Page 3 of the calendar.)

12 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Financing Your Education

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION How do I qualify? It must cover your entire period of studies First you must demonstrate financial so budget accordingly; almost all students Student Loan Basics need. Education is considered to be an receive more funds in the first term than You must apply for government student investment on the part of the student, the second though costs remain relatively loans through your province of residence; the family and the government (taxpayer constant. All documents can be accessed this is wherever you have lived most dollars cover your interest while you are online via the SIAMS portal on the Student recently for the last 12 months in a row in school). You must have a provincially- Aid website. Physical documents are while not attending a post-secondary established minimum amount of savings to no longer sent in the mail so be sure to institution on a full-time basis. contribute yourself (this amount varies by regularly check your Student Aid account. province and circumstance) and when it is Application Time Lines deemed appropriate, parents may also be Your Master Student Financial Aid New student loan applications are updated expected to contribute. It is essential that Agreements will be accessible to print annually and are typically available by students take care of outstanding financial off from your Student Aid Account within mid-June. You can apply for student loan issues prior to attending college; servicing 48 hours of your loan being approved. funding any time after this; up until six debts while on a student loan is extremely The documents will no longer be sent in weeks before your study period ends. difficult and the pressure this involves may the mail and are only accessible online. jeopardize your academic success. Sending in this/these document(s) will What information do I need to apply? release your loan once Lethbridge College If you are applying for an Alberta loan Please note that government-sponsored Financial Aid staff have electronically electronically, most of the required student loans are restricted to those confirmed your full-time status and, information will be available to you online. students in post- secondary classes on a depending on timing, requested an amount As long as you have correctly entered full-time basis. Upgrading classes cannot to be remitted directly to Lethbridge the institution and the program name and comprise any of the 9 credits per term that College. This amount is limited to the selected the correct study period from the is designated as the Lethbridge College balance of tuition and fees you owe for the drop-down boxes during which you plan ‘full-time’ requirement. Post-secondary term you are just about to enter. Fees for to be full-time, the maximum tuition, fees, students studying at a level below 9 credits residence, laptop and daycare amounts and book amounts will be displayed. You per term may be eligible for part-time cannot be requested from student loans. may request less than the maximum, but Canada Student Loans. If you are not assessed for a second loan not more. disbursement near your second term Part-time loan applications are available and/or if your student loan award is not If you are an out-of-province student or as PDF printable forms through studentaid. sufficient to cover your fees, you will be using a paper application, these program- alberta.ca, but they require authorization by responsible for making those payments related costs will be available through Lethbridge College’s Financial Aid staff. directly to Lethbridge College. Your MSFAA the Lethbridge College website on the is typically required only once, when you appropriate program page. (Note: Students What do I do after I submit my loan first apply for loans, unless you take a in Year 1 or 2 of NESA must apply for application? break from studies (you will not be required loans as Lethbridge College students even In most cases you will be apprised to do one each year even though you are though they apply for admission through immediately of your funding assessment; required to apply for loans annually). the University of Lethbridge.) however, if you have applied with a paper application or there are any special You are to take your MSFAA to a If you are a “dependent” student applying circumstances attached to your application, designated post office (a list of these is for an Alberta Student Loan, you will processing times can take up to six weeks. provided with your documents) along with need information and signatures from Applying early ensures that your funding photo ID, your Social Insurance Card (or a your parents if you would like to be has adequate time to arrive at the start of tax return NOA) and banking information considered for federal grants. Students your studies. Be sure to check the email or a VOID cheque (two if you receive two in other provinces must provide parental address you used for your application as MSFAA’s). These have to be reviewed information and signatures if they are you will be notified to log into the online and stamped by trained staff at the postal considered to be dependents by their portal. All documentation is now sent outlets and then mailed to the addresses province. electronically only. All approval letters, provided. requests for information and so on will be Alberta students may apply online at accessible via the online portal under your Your completed MSFAA will trigger the studentaid.alberta.ca. You will need your username and password. If you do not release of your student loans by the lender. Social Insurance Number, Alberta Student have access to a computer or due to error If any loan balance remains, it will be Number and Line 150 from your most cannot apply online, you must call Student deposited into your bank account. The time recent tax return (and that of your parents/ Aid at 1-855-606-2096 to request a paper it takes for this to occur varies, but students spouse if applicable). application. can generally expect their funds to appear in their bank accounts two weeks after Note: Some circumstances require paper Review the Notice of Assessment. processing the MSFAA. applications (i.e., if you have previously This documents the type, amount, and received part-time study grant or loan disbursement date of all the funding you funds). will receive during your academic year.

13 Fees and Financial Information

What if I withdraw from my program or The payment of all fees and deposits is mandatory. Lethbridge College Board of drop below full-time requirements? Governors reserves the right to change fees and deposits when necessary and without If you drop below the 9-credit per notice. Students enrolled in all terms pay tuition, Technology Infrastructure Fee, and the term requirement, your loan will be Athletics Fee. In addition, Students’ Association fees, including student health and dental cancelled. Your provincial and the federal insurance, are set by the Students’ Association and are collected by the College on their government’s student aid office will be behalf. notified and any further funding will be stopped. If you don’t reapply for a loan WHERE CAN I PAY MY FEES? and register as a full-time student within six months, your repayment will begin six You can make payments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through your financial months after your date of withdrawal from institution via telephone/online banking. Please ensure that all payments made through full-time studies. your financial institution will be received by Lethbridge College in sufficient time to be processed by the fee due dates. Please refer to the Lethbridge College website for other If you have received grant monies, the payment methods which are available for your payment convenience. lender will contact you about options and will likely reassess a pro-rated portion as Learners provided with a user name and password will have access to our Internet portal loans when you go into repayment. for payments with MasterCard and Visa and to view their account status. T2202A tax forms are also provided via the portal.

Payments for all tuition and fees can be made in the Finance office and/or the Registrar’s office. The Finance office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is located on the second floor of the Centre Core, Room CE2310. The Registrar’s office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located on the main floor, adjacent to the Centre Core, Room PA1130.

When do I need to pay my tuition and fees? All fees are due and payable, by the last day of the add/drop period. The 2017-2018 fees are due for the following terms:

Term Due Date Summer I Term (July - August) July 6, 2017 Fall Term (September - December) September 13, 2017 Winter Term (January - April) January 11, 2018 Spring & Summer II Term (May - June) May 14, 2018

• Course changes made after the fee payment dates may result in additional fees. These additional fees must be paid at the time the course changes are made. Resulting credit balances may be retained “on account” or a request may be submitted for subsequent refund to the student and/or sponsor.

Non-payment of fees, if appropriate arrangements have not been confirmed with Accounting Services by the due date, will result in the student’s registration being cancelled.

It should be noted that non-attendance of classes does not constitute automatic withdrawal. Students must submit a completed Add/Drop form to the Registration Office if they will not be attending classes for which they have been registered.

Students who have applied for and received confirmation that they will be receiving student loans will normally have fees deducted for the current term. Loan borrowers have the option of bringing loan documents to the Financial Aid Office and requesting that both terms’ tuition and fees be remitted during the first term. Sponsored students and those applying for a student loan are responsible for making payments or appropriate arrangements with Accounting Services if their sponsorship/loan has not been approved by the due date. Any resulting refunds from payments received through the student loan appropriation will normally be forwarded directly to the loan provider.

14 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 2017-2018 Fees

APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE LCSA fees are assessed upon College As such, it is not considered a “fee for This $75 CDN non-refundable, non- registration and are due and payable under instruction” and, therefore, not subject transferable processing fee must be the same terms and conditions as tuition to Alberta Advanced Education Public remitted for each occasion a student fees. Post-Secondary Institutions’ Tuition Fees applies to Lethbridge College and for Regulations. Any subsequent changes to each program to which they have applied. The 2017-2018 Students’ Association this fee rate will, however, be included in Applicants are given one (1) opportunity to fees are assessed at $4.95 per credit for the consultative process with the student move their application, for the same term, students enrolled in credit courses. Credit body just as is required with fees applicable from one program to a different program courses offered at satellite campuses, under the Tuition Fee Policy guidelines. by completing a Change of Program form through Online Learning and practicum Visa students are charged the same rate prior to the application deadline, with no courses, are assessed at $2.22 per credit. as Canadian residents for this fee. additional application processing fee. Current students wishing to change to Students’ Association fees collected are MOBILE LEARNING another program for a future term may do distributed to the accounts of the LCSA as Lethbridge College offers several so by completing a Change of Program follows: computer technology intensive programs form. Students’ Council Fund 57% which incorporate the latest software Capital Purchase Trust Fund 17% and hardware into its curriculum to TUITION Campus Recreation Fund 24% enhance teaching, learning, and graduate Tuition fees are based on the credits of Wellness Fund 2% employability. the course. Athletic fees, technology fees, supplies, GST, and other fees, as HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN FEES Students enrolled in the following programs applicable, are assessed and charged The LCSA has implemented Extended are required to purchase a mobile device in addition to these tuition fees. The Health and Dental plans for students. from Lethbridge College complete with 2017/2018 Student Fee Schedules had not Extended Health and Dental fees are program specific software: been finalized as of the date of publication mandatory for all students who meet • Interior Design Technology of this calendar. Please check Lethbridge the eligibility criteria. All LCSA fees are • Engineering Design and Drafting College’s website for the 2017-18 tuition assessed upon College registration and Technology fee rates on courses and programs and are due and payable under the same terms • Civil Engineering Technology other fees that are applicable for these and conditions as tuition fees. • Geomatics Engineering Technology services at lethbridgecollege.ca. • Digital Communications and Media Fees for the LCSA Health and Dental plans Projected Credit Tuition Rate for are as follows: For further information about mobile device Subsequent Periods: The Alberta fees, go to www.lethbridgecollege.ca/ Advanced Education Tuition Fee Policy Fall • Provides coverage from mobilelearning. requires institutions to publish four-year September 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 credit tuition fee projections in their Health Dental Total ADDITIONAL FEES calendars. In addition to the confirmed $69 $69 $138 There may be additional charges for field 2017-18 credit tuition fee rates as listed on trip costs and for other items in a particular the website, the planned credit tuition rates Winter • Provides coverage from course. These charges will form part of the for 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 will be January 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018 course cost at the time of registration and set in accordance with the parameters of Health Dental Total be in addition to the mandatory fees. the Tuition Fee Policy. $69 $69 $138 SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION: The projections for the subsequent periods You may opt-out of the plan if you provide 100% of one credit value of the applicable will be based upon the Province of Alberta proof of comparable coverage for an course tuition fee rate. consumer price index (CPI) rate. extended health and/or dental care benefits plan and complete a waiver form before the PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT: These rates are subject to annual opt-out deadline. Fees assessed for prior learning review and adjustment as determined by assessments are based on the credit value Lethbridge College’s four-year business Any questions regarding LCSA Fees of the course. plan cycle in conjunction with student including the Extended Health and Dental 1.5 learning credit course - $90.00 consultation, athletic fees and certain other fees should be directed to the LCSA Office 3.0 learning credit course – $180.00 fees are not included in these projections 403.320.3373. 6.0 learning credit course - $360.00 as they are not subject to the Provincial CUPP 5.0 learning credit course - $200.00 Tuition Fee Policy and they may be TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE FEE adjusted annually. This is a compulsory fee assessed to Re-registration Fee (post add/drop period): students enrolling in any credit course $50 per course section excluding labs and STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION FEES (except for apprenticeship programs) at tutorials. Student membership fees are established Lethbridge College. The fee supports the and governed through the bylaws of the on-going maintenance and upgrades to Lethbridge College Students’ Association administrative systems that support the (LCSA). LCSA fees are mandatory for all entire College infrastructure. students enrolled in credit courses.

15 2017-2018 Fees Continued Students are responsible for printing on Subsequent to initial registration in campus. Printing cost for a standard black various courses, the College does permit POLICIES & white 8.5” x 11” copy is 10¢ per page. a restricted time period for the student to Policies are a guide to organizational Larger format and colour copies are also adjust their course load by making such operation and behavior. Members of available at a higher cost. (Prices are changes through the Registrar’s Office the Lethbridge College community subject to change). not later than the end of Add/Drop Period. are governed by policies that are Changes made will, in all probability, result consistent with College values. It is the This excludes printing from our on- in an adjustment to the financial fee responsibility of students to be aware campus printer - Grenville the Copy obligation. Responsibility for the changes in of, and comply with, all relevant policies. Centre. fee amounts will be handled as follows: Full policy information is available on our website: http://www.lethbridgecollege. PARKING • Tuition fee deposits may be transferred ca/about-us/policies-procedures. The Paid parking is available on campus at the from one program/course to another or majority of policies relevant to students are listed under the categories - current approved fee rates. from one term availability of space at Academic Programming & Instructional the time of reactivation. Such transfers and Student Services & Support. Other ACCOMMODATIONS are restricted to programs designated as relevant polices such as Parking & To view the 2017-18 residence/ “credit” and scheduled for delivery within Traffic Management are included in the accommodation rates, please refer to the the same academic year. additional categories. If you have any online information at lethbridgecollege.ca/ questions, send us an email at student-experience/housing. • All financial obligations must be settled [email protected]. before a parchment, scholarship, medal, GENERAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING prize or grades can be awarded or PAYMENT OF FEES issued. Students unable to meet fee Final confirmation of acceptance will be obligations while awaiting a loan or grant contingent upon receipt of the required assistance must make arrangements tuition fee deposit or sponsorship with Accounting Services prior to the fee confirmation and the signed Offer of due date and before attending any Admission within the dates specified in the classes. Sponsored students must check Offer. All fees are due and payable in full, with their sponsoring agency to ensure or arrangements made with Accounting which fees or portion of fees would not Services, on or before the dates defined in be covered. It is the student’s the academic calendar. responsibility to ensure payment, by the posted dates, of any fees not covered by Students who have not paid their fees the sponsoring agency. or made arrangements with Accounting Services for payment of fees in full, Note: Additional fees must be paid at by the scheduled dates will have their the time the course changes are made. registrations cancelled from programs Resulting credit balances may be retained and all courses in which they are currently on account or a request may be submitted registered. for subsequent refund to the student and/or the sponsor. Students with outstanding indebtedness to Lethbridge College are placed on REFUNDS, INDIVIDUAL COURSE Financial Hold and all transcripts, marks DROPS & PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL statements, parchments, and Student I.D. TIMELINE INFORMATION cards are withheld. In addition to collection Please check online for updated procedures, this will restrict access to information regarding timeline periods the College in the future. The Accounting for individual course drops, program Services Department should be contacted withdrawal and refund of fees. immediately to resolve any outstanding obligations. Issuance of “NSF” cheques will result in the student not being able to pay with a cheque in the future.

16 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Services for Learners 17 • Students Serving Students • Facilities & Recreation • Fitness, Wellness • Learner Support Services and other services we offer to help you succeed. to help you and other services we offer

Find out more about: Find out more Services for Learners

LEARNER SUPPORT SERVICES Individual career advising sessions are also Here are a few things to keep in mind: available in two-part sessions. The first • Counselling sessions can take place ACADEMIC ADVISING • 403.320.3202 session typically takes about 20 minutes on-site in face-to-face appointments EXT. 4905 as you complete a career assessment. A with a counsellor or can be scheduled Academic advisors are post-secondary second session is scheduled for another with Shepell-fgi counsellors in the professionals whose primary goal is to day to review your results with an advisor, community; support you in reaching your academic which typically takes an hour. • In addition to face-to-face counselling and career goals. Our advisors use a sessions, students can access online, developmental approach, meaning they CHAPLAINCY SERVICES • 403.382.0294 video or telephone counselling; teach you how to take responsibility of your Chaplaincy services provide spiritual • Students also have access to a wide own learning, including how to: support to Lethbridge College learners variety of health and wellness services • create an academic plan; through the joint cooperation of a number including: financial support services, • complete your registration; of area churches. In addition to spiritual health coaching, legal advice, nutritional • access support for students. counselling, the Chaplain also organizes services, parenting support, and more. and co-ordinates a home-cooked meal at Advisors can also help you navigate the end of both the fall and winter terms. To access any of the services offered, through your program options and Services may be accessed by making an start by calling 1-855-649-8641 or visiting college policies and practices. appointment by telephone at 403.382.0294. mystudentsupport.com. Simply provide the Booked appointments, drop-in, phone college name (Lethbridge College) and that appointments, and Live Chat are available. HEALTH & SHEPELL COUNSELLING you are a college student, for full access to Hours are noted online. SERVICES (CE1380) • 403.320.3289 the SSP services and all of the additional Lethbridge College Health and Counselling resources. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Services is here to provide supportive care 403.320.3202 EXT. 5400 for students and their families. Our health DAY CARE CENTRE • 403.320.3430 Accessibility Services is committed care team of registered nurses, doctors, The Lethbridge College Day Care Centre to supporting current and prospective counsellor, and psychiatrist are here to is operated primarily as a student service, students with physical or learning collectively and positively influence your although College staff may also use the disabilities, sensory impairments, health and wellness. Services include Day Care if space is available. The Day mental health issues, or chronic medical information on general health concerns, Care is licensed for 42 children, aged 19 conditions. Lethbridge College’s Academic mental health, sexual health such as birth months to school-age and is in operation Accommodations for Students with control options and STI testing. Health all year long. Full and part-time care is Disabilities policy outlines procedures for Services also provides emergency First Aid available. Students should apply early accommodating students according to their assistance. Physicians hold regular office as there often is a wait list. Fee rates are distinct needs and without compromising hours, Monday to Friday in addition to a available upon request and subsidies are academic standards and principles. psychiatrist on site one day a week. Open available to qualified parents. If you would Students registered with the department Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. like more information about the Day Care, may access assistance with admission and please contact the Director to set up an registration procedures and applications Counselling Services appointment to visit. You may also apply for disability-related funding. Additional Lethbridge College offers all Lethbridge by using our fax/mail back application form supports include classroom and exam College students access to free counselling available in PDF format on the Lethbridge accommodations, educational assistance, and other work life services through the College website. learning strategies, assistive technology Student Support Program (SSP). This training, and ongoing disability counseling. program provides students with a wide ONLINE LEARNING • 403.320.3323 For more information, call or drop in to range of in-depth counselling services, For general information, refer to the Accessibility Services (TE1222) or email including face-to-face counselling on Online Learning section of this calendar [email protected]. campus. or contact the Student Services Office at 403.320.3323. CAREER ADVISING • 403.320.3202 How to access the SSP (to book an EXT. 4905 appointment or for information, immediate STUDENT CAREER & PROFESSIONAL Group career advising sessions are counselling, etc): DEVELOPMENT • 403.320.3202 available to current and prospective • Call the Shepell Care Access Centre toll EXT. 5347 Lethbridge College students. These two- free at 1-855-649-8641. Career and Employment Services include: part sessions assist you in identifying your • Log in at http://www.mystudentsupport. • Career preparation strategies; career goals and developing effective com and use the “Call Now” or “Chat • Extensive database of employers and strategies for achieving career satisfaction Now” icons. employment opportunities; and success. During the first session, you • Download the “MyEAP” app and use the • Graduate summaries listing skills complete an online interest inventory. In chat function. acquired in each Lethbridge College your second session, you meet one-on-one Students will be able to access immediate, program; with an advisor to go over your assessment confidential help from Shepell-fgi SSP • Resources and assistance with career and results and to look at your options. 24-hours a day, seven days a week and planning and the job search. 365 days a year.

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LIBRARY • 403.320.3352 RECRUITMENT • 403.320.3322 a variety of activities are designed to As the hub of learning at Lethbridge The Recruitment Team at Lethbridge provide helpful services and programs College, the library is the place to find College consists of post-secondary to enhance your overall experience as scholarly resources, work on individual recruitment specialists who spend much of a student. E-mail: studentexperience@ or group projects, access a wealth of their time bringing the College to you! Our lethbridgecollege.ca. Students can stay information in various formats and find team travels all over Canada to meet with up-to-date about on-campus activities helpful advice to assist you with your and advise future and current students. that support their success by checking out learning needs. A highlight of the services the Student Activities Calendar found on and resources we offer: Our Recruitment Team will visit your high MyHorizon under Student Life. • Research assistance school, community event, career fair and/ • Pleasant study space including group or employment agency to provide you with STUDENT FUNDING AND AWARDS study rooms, individual study carrels, the necessary information to help you to 403.320.3372 quiet study space transition to Lethbridge College. Government Student Loans for Full- • 24/7 access to 80+ electronic databases Time Students with quality online information sources Our Recruitment Team invites you to Students interested in or dealing with • AV equipment loans such as laptops and visit us on-campus to explore the many issues in regard to student loan funding are iPads possibilities that are available to you at supported by the staff at Financial Aid. • Current DVD, print and journal Lethbridge College. If you would like more collections information about Lethbridge College, or Students must apply through the province • Computers in our Learning Commons if you would like to book an information in which they spent their most recent and the IB Commons with word session, campus tour, group tour or twelve consecutive months as a non-full- processing, spreadsheet, database become a Student for a Day please contact time post-secondary student. applications and Internet access us at [email protected] or phone • Student technology support such as us at 403.320.3322. Also keep a lookout Electronic Loan Application Websites: assistance with Canvas and the for our Open Houses which take place MyHorizon portal October and February of every year. Alberta • The Alberta Library Card allows you www.studentaid.alberta.ca to borrow from more than 300 libraries in Student for a Day is available October- Alberta November and February-March. Campus British Columbia • Air Media system allows you to project tours are offered year round, Monday- www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/ laptops onto TVs via wireless connection Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please call • Our partnership with Lethbridge Public ahead to arrange your individualized tour. Saskatchewan Library brings popular reads to the Still can’t make it to campus? Check out www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/student-loans/ college library for your convenience. our virtual tour. It allows you to see into our state-of-the-art hands-on learning Saskatchewan students also require that THE MYHORIZON PORTAL environments. You can access the tour a program information sheet be completed 403.320.3352 (LIBRARY) from the Lethbridge College main page when they are studying out of province. lethbridgecollege.ca by clicking the green “campus and virtual These can be faxed to 888.819.9803 The MyHorizon Portal is your web interface tours” button. with the student’s information section to Lethbridge College. already completed and will be completed SECURITY SERVICES • 403.320.3206 and forwarded directly to Saskatchewan The MyHorizon Portal provides you with Security Services is responsible for Learning. a College e-mail account and access to a campus security awareness, after variety of services designed to enhance hour facilities access, lost and found, Manitoba your learning experience. responding to emergency calls, alarm www.manitobastudentaid.ca • Pay for your courses, program and other monitoring and providing security-related fees online with a credit card. assistance to staff, students and the Most other provinces also offer on-line • View College information at your leisure. general public. Parking issues are to be application options; search for your • View real-time updated course and directed to Facilities Management. The provincial government website or call program information. Lethbridge Regional Police can be reached your provincial service centre. Full-time • View your marks any time. at 403.328.4444 for non-emergency calls students at Lethbridge College are eligible • Access e-mail links to other learners, and via 911 (on-campus dial 9-911) for for government student loan funding instructors and services. emergencies. whenever they meet government student loan requirements and remain enrolled in If you need help accessing the Portal or STUDENT EXPERIENCE • 403.320.3202 at least nine (9) post-secondary credits have any questions, see the staff in the EXT. 5256 per (regular) term. Any questions can Information Commons in the Instructional The role of Student Experience is to raise be directed to 403.320.3372 or toll-free: Building or in the Learning Commons in awareness of services available to you 1.800.572.0103. the Library. For hours and questions call at Lethbridge College. We also promote 403.320.3352. activities to support your successful Funding Options for Part-time Students transition to and through college life Canada offers a part-time student loan starting with New Student Orientation. In option with a `lifetime maximum’ of collaboration with other departments, $10,000.

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Part-time study grants are available to If the student award is for a graduate, LEARNING CAFÉ • 403.382.6952 students who fall below certain income cheques are mailed out. The Learning Café works with students thresholds and usually cover $600 per to develop the skills, strategies, and term, though particularly high need STUDENT FOR A DAY • 403.320.3322 behaviours needed to succeed in their students may be able to access more. Curious about what it’s like to be a coursework and professional lives. Our Part-time upgrading students may be Lethbridge College student? Our Student qualified team of Academic Strategists and eligible to access financial support through for a Day program is a great way to help Peer Tutors provide the following supports: the Alberta Works program. you decide whether or not both our school 1. Academic support in writing and and programs are right for you! If you are in research, APA documentation, math, Canada/Alberta Works Grant Funding Grade 11 or higher, we’ll pair you up with a sciences, computer and online learning Alberta residents who intend to enroll current student in your program of choice skills; in English as a Second Language or and have you attend classes for the day. 2. Peer tutoring in courses with specialized academic upgrading should refer to www. We’ll even buy you lunch. content; myAlbertaSupports.com to review funding 3. Academic strategies development, options, requirements, and to access If you are a current Lethbridge College such as time management, effective both the online and paper application. student who is interested in hosting a study practices, test taking, learning Applications are now completed by the Student for a Day, not only will you have technologies, and academic reading learners on their own. A document called positive influence on someone’s life, but skills; the Training Provider Information Form you’ll get a free lunch and a reference letter 4. Facilitated study and project groups; must be completed and signed by the for volunteering. 5. Workshops and individual appointments Financial Aid Department to complete the in group work strategies, and preparing application. The TPI cannot be completed Student for a Day may require up to and delivering effective presentations; until the student has applied, been two weeks’ notice to schedule your 6. Online learning support in writing accepted to the College, paid the tuition visit. For more information or to register, and math through eTutor Alberta down payment and been registered in contact the Recruitment Office by phone (www.etutoralberta.ca); classes. Questions about the application at 403.320.3322 or by email at info@ 7. Online learning resources through the package should be directed to Alberta lethbridgecollege.ca. eLearning Café (www.lethbridgecollege. Supports at 1-877-644-9992. net/elearningcafe); TESTING SERVICES • 403.320.3368 8. Informal learning spaces for group and Scholarships and Awards Testing Services (AN1602) supports all individualized study. The Lethbridge College Awards program learners in reaching their educational offers hundreds of awards in-house goals by providing exam supervision For more information, call or drop by the and also administers provincial awards and test administration according to Learning Café (CE1340, south section programs. For up-to-date information, click specific needs. Online students, as of the library), or email learningcafe@ on `Admissions’ and choose Financial well as on-campus students who miss lethbridgecollege.ca. Aid from the menu on the right. Students an in-class exam due to illness or enrolling at Lethbridge College for the first emergency, can make arrangements to FACILITIES time or enrolling in a new program should write their exams in Testing Services, check out `Entrance’ awards opportunities. and so can new applicants who need BOOKSTORE • 403.320.3341 Students continuing within their previous to write ACCUPLACER for course or Regular hours and extended hours will be program should look under `General’ and program placement. Students from other outlined at the beginning of each term. `Program’ options and those successfully educational institutions and individuals/ completing programs should click on groups from the community can write The Bookstore provides you with the the `Graduating’ category. There are exams at Testing Services for distance textbooks you need to successfully thousands of awards opportunities beyond studies, program placement, and complete your courses. They have those offered by individual educational professional accreditation or certification. stationery supplies, educationally priced institutions; some external award options Lethbridge College’s regional campuses software, canteen items and Lethbridge are listed on our website as well under also offer student exam supervision. If you College souvenirs. The Bookstore `External Awards’. are writing at the main campus, call or accepts cash, cheques, Interac, VISA and stop by in person to book an appointment MasterCard. Lethbridge College awards are open for at least one business day in advance. application March 1 to May 1 for continuing If you are writing at one of our regional Personalized Cheque: Payable to students and from March 1 to July 1 for campuses, more notice is necessary. Lethbridge College for the exact amount of new and entrance students. The electronic Contact your regional campus for more the purchase and with Student ID (we will application is simple and takes only information. Photo ID is required for all accept your parent’s endorsed cheque with minutes to complete. Successful recipients exam sittings. your ID). receive a letter in the mail in July along Credit Card: Credit card purchases must with an award document redeemable upon be signed for or pre-authorized by the registration for the value of the award(s). credit card holder. Contact the Bookstore for more information.

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COMPUTER LABS Please see our website for further PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES Library Commons (Buchanan Library) information at lethbridgecollege.ca/student- 403.382.6903 Information Commons (Instructional experience/housing. The Physical Education Complex includes Building) the Val Matteotti Gymnasium (three FITNESS, WELLNESS & RECREATION full-size gymnasiums) with seating for Please check our website for specific approximately 1,100; four international-size hours. Computer technicians are available BE FIT FOR LIFE • 403.382.6919 squash and racquetball courts; a fitness in both the Information Commons and The on-campus fitness resource centre testing centre; a fitness centre complete Library Commons to help new students provides fitness services, programs, with Atlantis machines, free weights, cardio set up computer accounts and understand information and activities designed to training equipment, portable equipment, software and procedures during the posted encourage and support a healthy lifestyle. and personal trainers; tennis courts; and hours. Contact a Be Fit for Life representative for a multi-purpose dance room. A steam more information and services offered to room is also located in each locker-room FOOD SERVICES our students and the community. area. The Physical Education department Food Services offer a wide variety of fresh manages the lockers in the Phys. Ed. menu items, from fresh-made sandwiches CAMPUS RECREATION • 403.320.3202 building. Locker cleanout occurs in May. and soups, to pizza, burgers and heart- EXT. 5303 Watch for posted information or come by. smart cuisine. Just about everywhere Our main objective is to provide a wide on campus you will find modern vending variety of quality programs to Lethbridge STUDENTS SERVING STUDENTS machines that dispense snacks, candy, College students. Campus Recreation sandwiches, hot and cold beverages, programs offer students the opportunity ALUMNI RELATIONS • 403.329.7220 chips, etc. For more information (hours, to be active, have fun and meet new The Alumni Relations Office reminds menus, etc.), go to www.lethbridgecollege. people. To become involved with Campus graduates that they are “Alumni for Life!” ca/student-experience/student-services Recreation activities, stop by the office and encourages students to connect with and choose `culinary services’. during office hours. We encourage you to the Alumni Office while on campus and to take pride in your college experience, to be stay connected with Lethbridge College GARDEN COURT RESTAURANT active and get involved. once their days here are complete. 403.320.3230 Students, staff and community members KODIAKS ATHLETICS • 403.382.6900 Support to current Lethbridge College from across southern Alberta can enjoy Student athletes must be enrolled as full- students: There are several exciting the latest culinary delights at the Garden time students to be eligible to participate initiatives and benefits through the Court Restaurant. The restaurant is run in the varsity athletics program. Student Alumni Office for alumni as well as by the students from the Culinary Careers athletes can participate for a maximum of current students. These include student diploma program. The menus range from five years in the Alberta Colleges Athletic and alumni scholarships consisting of, lunch express, buffets, gala dinners and Conference (ACAC). entrance, mature entrance and graduate evening dining at various times during awards. There are also internships that the year. Reservations are recommended. Men’s: basketball, cross country, indoor are available through the Alumni Office. Please call 403.320.3230 and leave a track, soccer, volleyball. Another popular initiative that is available message to make your reservation. Women’s: basketball, cross country, indoor is Lethbridge College’s “Pay it Forward” track, soccer, volleyball. program. This is a 50/50 style draw that Tim Hortons supports student scholarships while being Students, staff and visitors to Lethbridge Student athletes are expected to live up able to win some money at the same time. College can also stop by for their favorite to the 3 foundations of Kodiaks Athletics Also, watch for pizza and pop giveaways double-double or a box of Timbits at – Academic Accountability, Athletic throughout the year in the centre core the college’s Tim Hortons counter. Excellence & Student Athlete Experience. kiosk. Additionally, students, alumni and Departments and groups on campus are the community can also receive the most welcome to order items for their meetings In order to remain eligible, student athletes up-to-date issues of Wider Horizons, the and gatherings, including coffee, pastries must earn a GPA that exceeds 1.5 in each college’s award winning magazine. and sandwiches. semester. Convocation: The Alumni Relations Office This full-service outlet generally follows Athletics Scholarship: Alberta residents is proud to provide each convocate with a the academic calendar and is open when or Canadian citizens who reside in Alberta small gift and welcome them to a group of regular classes are in session. for 12 consecutive months may be eligible over 31,000 Lethbridge College graduates for a Jimmie Condon Scholarship of from around the world. RESIDENCE • 403.329.7218 $1,800 per year. Students must maintain All our units have been specifically a 2.0 GPA and meet other team/ACAC designed to meet the needs of our requirements to be eligible. learners. Four bedroom townhouses, two bedroom suites, barrier free units for All Kodiak home games are free for wheel chair accessibility, and single suites students with a valid Student ID card. GO are available. Basic utilities are included KODIAKS! in the residence fees and paid parking is available. Each bedroom is equipped with high-speed Internet, Wi-Fi modem.

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Benefits of becoming a Lethbridge It is a member of student organizations that Only LCSA issued locks are allowed on College Alum: lobby the government on such issues as campus lockers. There are many benefits of being a tuition, student loans, etc. Lethbridge College alum and the Alumni Important Dates: Relations Office is continually adding to the STUDENTS’ HEALTH AND DENTAL July 1 - Lockers are available for rent. growing list of benefits that we provide our PLAN • 403.320.3202 EXT. 5310 May 31 - Deadline to return lock and members. They include: Health and Dental Plans through the receive your lock deposit back. • Discounts on home and auto insurance Students’ Association are MANDATORY June 1-30 - Lockers are unavailable for plans through TD Insurance Meloche for full-time students who meet the rent. Monnex; eligibility criteria. Students with comparable June 30 - Final day to pick up unclaimed • Continued access to the Buchanan coverage through parents, work, or a contents. Library; spouse (not provincial coverage), may opt • Discounts on gym passes; out by the deadline (which coincides with For more information, contact the LCSA • Up to 15% discounts on alumni the tuition payment deadline) by going locker coordinator at 403.320.3202, Ext. merchandise at the Lethbridge College online to www.mystudentplan.ca/lethbridge 5303, by e-mail at lcsa@lethbridgecollege. Bookstore; and completing the waiver/opt out form. ca, or come by the Students’ Association • Camps and continuing education Proof of alternate coverage is required to Office (CE1350). classes for adults and youth; be entered when completing the request. • Free employment services through LOST AND FOUND career services. Please note: Students who have opted out Lost and Found is operated by the Security of the Health and Dental Plan previously Services Department. Items turned in can The Alumni Relations Office also hosts and need to get back onto the Benefits be claimed at the Security Services Office the Honouring Excellence celebration. Plan must meet the eligibility criteria, and in CE1303, in the Centre Core. Photo This event is an annual occasion where prior to the tuition deadline must contact identification is required to claim items. we celebrate the accomplishments of our the Health and Dental Benefit Plan Items are kept for 60 days from the date distinguished alumni award recipients and office to complete the “Student Benefits they are turned in. Lethbridge College’s honorary degree Individual Enrolment Form & Receipt” to be recipient for that year. It is an exciting event reinstated. MEDIA to recognize the successes of our alumni. The Endeavour: The student newspaper Students on the plan may purchase is published 18 times during the academic Stay connected and get involved. coverage for a spouse and/or dependants. year and is also available online at http:// The family add-on form and payment of the endeavouronline.ca. The newspaper STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION additional fees is available at the Student reports campus news while providing 403.320.3373 Benefits Plan Office prior to any applicable training for students in the Digital The Lethbridge College Students’ deadlines. Communications and Media program. The Association (LCSA) is an autonomous Endeavour is located in TE3225. body made up of all students who pay SA For more information regarding deadlines, fees. A Students’ Council is elected by plan details, and to complete the online opt CRLC: CRLC Radio streams on the the members of the SA to represent the out/waiver form, please check the website. Internet at http://thekodiak.ca and students’ concerns. The Students’ Council Information on the above is also available broadcasts on a closed circuit on campus. consists of six student representatives and from the Student Benefits Plan Office Operated by Digital Communications and three executive officers. The executive (CE1350), by e-mail to lethbridgeplan@ Media students, the station plays a mix officers include President, Vice-President mystudentplan.ca, or by calling the above of contemporary music formats, along Operations & Finance, and Vice-President number. with news and feature programming. The Student Life. One student is also appointed station operates continuously during the fall to the Board of Governors of Lethbridge OTHER SERVICES and winter semesters. Students are given College. Elections for executive officers hands-on training, covering all aspects are held in March of each year and the LOCKERS of the radio station’s operation. CRLC is elections for representatives are held in Locker users are required to pay a $10 located In TE3245. September. rental fee for the locker as well as a $10 deposit for the issued lock. Staff and faculty PARKING The LCSA provides many services, some will have lockers at a reduced rate, inquire Reserved lot parking is available to of which include: photocopying (black for details. students. Parking permits are sold at the & white, colour, transparencies), faxing, Bookstore and are also available online at stamp sales, day planners, food bank, Locker registrations are valid until May 30th www.lethbridgecollegebookstore.ca. Rates health and dental plans, student clubs, of the academic year; users will return their are available for daily, monthly, term and Lethbridge Transit passes, locker rental, lock to the Lethbridge College Students’ annual passes. All parking on campus is and Campus Recreation. It is also involved Association office by this date, and the subject to City of Lethbridge bylaws and in some political activities that affect all LCSA will refund their $10 lock deposit. Lethbridge College policies. Violations students. may result in tickets or Lethbridge College Parking Services invoices being issued or towing.

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PRINTING Students are responsible for printing on POLICIES campus. The printing cost is 10¢ per page Policies are a guide to organizational for a standard black & white 8.5” x 11” operation and behavior. Members of copy (subject to change). To add to your the Lethbridge College community printing account, visit the kiosk outside are governed by policies that are the Students’ Association office, the IB consistent with College values. It is the Commons, or Financial Services. This responsibility of students to be aware excludes printing from our on-campus of, and comply with, all relevant policies. printer - GRENVILLE the Copy Store. Full policy information is available on our website: http://www.lethbridgecollege. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ca/about-us/policies-procedures. The L.A. Transit is the provider of public majority of policies relevant to students are listed under the categories - transportation for the City of Lethbridge. Academic Programming & Instructional Lethbridge College serves as a ‘mini- and Student Services & Support. Other terminal’ for L.A. Transit with several routes relevant polices such as Parking & arriving and departing simultaneously. Traffic Management are included in the Weekend and evening service is also additional categories. If you have any provided. questions, send us an email at [email protected]. Transit route and schedule information is provided in the Transit Ride Guide, which is available at the Students’ Association office. Bus tickets and monthly passes are also available at the Students’ Association office. Further information is available by calling L.A. Transit at 403.320.3885 or online at www.lethbridge.ca/transit.

STUDENT ID CARD You can get your Student ID card by visiting the front circulation desk in the Buchanan Library in CE1340. Your Student ID card is used for: • Borrowing library materials • Access to classrooms/computer labs • Photo identification at on and off campus locations • Access to Student Association activities • Access to campus recreation and physical activity services • Discounts with local merchants • Special rates for the L.A. Transit system

Student ID cards must be updated every term.

Students registered at Lethbridge College regional campuses or taking an Online Learning course receive a Student ID card in the mail.

23 Services for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Learners

FNMI Services provides a “Circle of Services” to assist our FNMI learners be successful in their journey of pursuing a post-secondary education. Beyond our warm welcome, we provide: FNMI Recruiter The Academic Advisor, FNMI Focus also provides one-on-one The Lethbridge College Recruitment Office provides tours and academic advising appointments to help current learners with school visits to interested prospective and current students. Our accessing services and support, course registration, funding and FNMI Recruiter visits high schools, community events, career fairs university transfer opportunities. and/or employment agencies to help support and encourage FNMI learners to be successful in attaining a post-secondary education. For further information, contact: Academic Advisor, FNMI Focus at Lethbridge College FNMI Support Services and Program 1.800.572.0103 or 403.320.3202, Ext. 5359. presentations are available upon request. [email protected]

For further information, contact: Recruitment Office at FNMI Cultural Support Program 1.800.572.0103, Ext. 3322 or 403.320.3322. The FNMI Cultural Support program provides students with access [email protected] to community Elders, spiritual advisors, leaders and role models. Elders and spiritual advisors make regularly scheduled visits to the Coordinator, FNMI Services campus and are also available to meet individually with students. Located in the FNMI Services and Student Lounge (AN1501), the Through this program, students have an opportunity to interact Coordinator, FNMI Services provides support and assistance to with Elders and benefit from their support, traditional knowledge FNMI learners, works closely with college faculty and staff, and and guidance. facilitates open and respectful communication between FNMI learners and college departments and divisions so that FNMI FNMI Student Lounge • Andrews Building 1501 (AN1501) learners’ needs are best served. The Coordinator, FNMI Services The FNMI student lounge is the home of the FNMI Student Advisor is responsible for providing FNMI students with referrals to student and serves as an information and connection point for FNMI support services both on and off-campus, as well as enhancing the learners, staff, and Elders. The lounge is open throughout the student experience through cultural support, events and activities. academic year and provides a place to connect with other students for group study, friendship, and general support. The lounge also For further information, contact: Coordinator, FNMI Services at offers plenty of seating, coffee, kitchen amenities, and computer 1.800.572.0103 or 403.320.3202, Ext. 5731. workstations. [email protected] For further information on Services for FNMI learners, contact: Academic Advisor, FNMI Focus Manager, FNMI & Recruitment Services at 1.800.572.0103 or The Academic Advisor, FNMI Focus provides academic advising 403.320.3202, Ext. 3242 geared towards FNMI learners. Through facilitated information [email protected] sessions, the Academic Advisor, FNMI Focus assists prospective students explore programs, admission requirements, services and FNMI support offered by Lethbridge College.

24 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Services for International Learners International Services • Phone: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5532 • Email: [email protected]

Welcome to Lethbridge College Academic Advising: We are pleased that you have chosen Lethbridge College Advisors are available for international students who have to pursue your academic goals. Students from over 55 questions related to their educational experience. Our countries have chosen Lethbridge College because of the advisors can work with you to help you make informed affordable, safe, and high-quality environment in which to decisions about your education. Our Academic Advising study and learn. Whatever your aspirations, Lethbridge office is located across from the bookstore, in PA1130. College has the faculty, staff, and facilities to help you achieve your goals. Social Insurance Number information, health care information, and non-academic information can be found on We realize that moving to a new country and attending our International Student page on the Lethbridge College a new college will involve many adjustments. Lethbridge website: lethbridgecollege.ca/international. College offers many supports for students to help them with this transition to college life. We have services for students We also organize an International Student Welcome at the related to academic, social, mental, and emotional needs. beginning of the fall and winter terms. This is a great way to connect with other students and get to know more about International Services what Lethbridge College has to offer new students! There are fun social activities planned throughout the year as well! Immigration: General information regarding study permits, visas, work For information regarding Lethbridge College programs, permits, study permit extensions. application and admissions questions, please go to For detailed information, please visit the Canada lethbridgecollege.ca/international. Immigration website at www.cic.gc.ca.

25 Living in Residence lethbridgecollege.ca/residence

Lethbridge College Residence Life provides a warm, welcoming Cullen Residence, Two Bedroom Suites • Forty-four suites are and convenient home away from home for 549 learners annually. furnished, have two bedrooms (approximately 102 square feet), Living in residence at Lethbridge College also provides students a bathroom, a kitchen and living room. opportunities to engage in Residence Life programming throughout the year. Programming includes events and activities Cullen Family Unit • Eight units (approximately 441 square feet) on campus and in the community which helps students make accommodate learners with families. Each unit is fully furnished, connections with other students, their community and to fully has two bedrooms, a bathroom, dining room, a kitchen and living enjoy their experience while living on campus. room and a shared basement for storage.

We have a variety of residence types, including single suites, 30th Avenue Residence, Townhouse four-bedroom townhouses, two-bedroom suites, and family The 30th Avenue Residences provide housing to 208 students units. Some of our two-bedroom and single suites are specially in cottage-style units. Each furnished suite has four bedrooms equipped for learners with physical disabilities. Every residence (approximately 116 square feet): two upstairs bedrooms and has an assigned Resident Assistant who promotes community a bathroom and two downstairs bedrooms and a bathroom. through various events. RAs on duty are on call after office Common areas include a living room, kitchen, and a crawl space hours and on weekends to assist residents with problems or for storage. emergencies. Also available are coin-operated laundry facilities in all three residence areas. If you have a vehicle, parking Kodiak House • Lethbridge College’s newest residence building passes can be purchased at the bookstore. features 94 single suites that match sustainable design with student comfort. Each suite has a private bathroom, and is Residence rooms are offered only to students who have been furnished with a queen bed, desk, and wardrobe. A microwave, accepted into a program at Lethbridge College, based on the fridge and hot plate is supplied within the kitchen. order applications are received. An additional fifteen suites are wheelchair accessible and barrier Cullen Residence, Townhouse free. These suites feature single beds, wider doorways, lowered Thirty-four townhouses provide many advantages for those shelving, open sinks, lower windows, and larger bathrooms with students wanting affordable on-campus accommodation. Each grab bars. townhouse is completely furnished, has three levels, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining room, kitchen and living For more information on our services and accommodations, to room and a basement for storage. Within the Cullen townhouse view floor plans, to view current residence rates, and to apply, there are three single bedrooms (approximately 102 square feet) visit: lethbridgecollege.ca/residence or contact 403.329.7218 or and one super single bedroom (approximately 140 square feet). 1.800.572.0103 (ext. 7218) [email protected] Unlike the other single rooms in shared accommodations, the super single bedroom has a queen sized bed.

26 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Scholarships and Awards You should be aware that there are many scholarship and Awards are not limited to academic achievement. Many other award opportunities available to you through Lethbridge qualities and circumstances are considered; community College, as well as other organizations, that may make a involvement, leadership, group membership, high school significant contribution to your endeavours. attended, financial need, and other factors may make you eligible for awards. Due to the generous support of numerous community, business and individual donors, Lethbridge College provides Call toll-free 1.800.572.0103 extension 3372, or 403.320.3372 almost 500 awards in addition to provincial awards. Awards are or e-mail [email protected] if you require further available to entering, continuing and graduating students. information.

The awards application is open on the Lethbridge College There are so many ‘external’ awards that we cannot maintain website from March 1 to May 1 for continuing students and a comprehensive list, but we do offer a number of links under from March 1 to July 1 for new and entrance students ‘External Awards’ and we recommend a website that covers a number of options: www.yconic.com. Though many continuing and graduate awards do not require an application, there are many that do. You may also view our Lethbridge College reserves the right to add, delete or revise awards anytime by visiting the Lethbridge College website and awards where required. select Entrance Awards tab if you are entering a new program or if you began your program in the January term, or General and Program Awards if you are continuing within your current program of studies. Choose Graduating Awards if you are about to graduate.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 27 Mobile Learning Lethbridge College is focused on enhancing students’ learning experiences through technology so they have greater capacity for success as learners, future employees and members of the community. In programs requiring students to use personal mobile devices (i.e. laptop, tablet), the devices must meet or exceed the hardware requirements set by the programs. In some instances, the devices must be purchased from Lethbridge College.

Please see www.lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning for specific technology requirements for your program.

The following programs require you to purchase a mobile learning device from Lethbridge College: • Civil Engineering Technology • Engineering Design and Drafting Technology • Geomatics Engineering Technology • Interior Design Technology • Digital Communications and Media

The following programs require you to purchase your own device with minimum specifications: • Administrative Office Professional • Multimedia Production • Wind Turbine Technician

If you are not required to use a mobile learning device for your program but are planning to purchase one to facilitate your learning, please see www.lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning for recommended options.

28 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Flexible Delivery 2929 part-time learning and Online Learning options. learning and Online part-time Tailor our programs to meet your needs through needs through to meet your our programs Tailor Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Online Learning

Some call it online learning, others Blended - A course delivered in a blended Off-campus exams must be requested a distributed learning, and still others format combines the face-to-face and minimum of 3-5 business days prior to the blended or hybrid learning; we call it a online environments. The amount of time in exam deadline in order to be received and flexible, accessible and personalized way each environment varies in each course. processed. for our students to access our programs and courses. COURSE REGISTRATION Any fees for service by the off-site test Registrations for Online Learning are proctor are the student’s responsibility. At Lethbridge College, you’ll find most of accepted at any time of the year; however, our programs have an online element. you will be assigned a specific term to Contact information for Testing Services: Some are offered exclusively online, complete the course (January to April or Location: AN1602 (main campus) others offer a mix of classroom and online May to August or September to December). Phone: 403.320.3368 learning (blended), while others are strictly For specific term course offerings refer to Fax: 1.888.883.5839 classroom-based. Online learning is great the online Academic Timetable or contact [email protected] for those who live outside of Lethbridge, the Program Chair. New students should but it’s also convenient if you require contact their Program Chair for course ONLINE LEARNING SUPPORTS flexibility in your daily schedule. advisement. If you have been admitted to a Students learning in an online environment program, you will be able to register online have access to certain learning supports Through our flexible course offerings, using WebAdvisor. through the Learning Café. Academic you can: support for skills such as writing and • earn College credits without coming on COURSE MATERIALS research, APA documentation, and campus; Course textbooks and materials, if study skills can be arranged by emailing • choose courses and timelines that suit applicable, are available through the [email protected] or your goals; Lethbridge College Bookstore. If you are by calling 403.382.6952. In addition, • complete a College program while registered in an online course, you will students have 24/7 access to a variety working; access your course materials online at of online learning resources, including • take courses which complement on- www.lconline.ca. online writing feedback support through the campus courses. eLearning Café, www.lethbridgecollege. INSTRUCTORS net/elearningcafe and writing and math APPLICATION PROCESS An instructor is assigned for each course tutoring through eTutor Alberta, http:// Online Learning students apply to a and will connect directly with you to etutoralberta.ca/services. eTutor Alberta College program following the admission facilitate the course, receive and grade is a collaborative online tutoring service procedures outlined in this calendar. You assignments and to answer any questions. provided by Alberta’s publicly-funded post- should apply early. Another option is to secondary institutions and currently offers register as an Open Studies student which EXAM PROCESS professional tutoring support in writing and enables you to register in credit courses Exams are taken online, on campus, or mathematics. without applying to a designated program at an approved testing location if you live of study. Open Studies students may only outside of the Lethbridge area. Exam FEES enroll as part-time students. If a student procedures will vary among courses and To view fee information for your program, requires full-time status, they must apply to not all courses have an exam component. please go to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs a Lethbridge College program. You will need to make arrangements to and select your program. write exams through the following methods: DELIVERY METHODS For more information, call the Registrar’s Online Learning courses at Lethbridge Lethbridge and area - Call Testing Office at 403.320.3323 or toll free at College are offered in one of two different Services at 403.320.3368 to book an 1.800.572.0103 ext. 3323. formats. Visit the online Academic appointment at least one (1) business day Timetable to find out if a course is blended prior to the date you wish to write. If you Consulting with the Program Chair or an or online. are writing an online exam, we will assist Advisor is important to ensure the best you with accessing the exam when you course selection for your career goals. Online - The entire course is delivered in arrive. Please refer to the online Academic an online format. This means that all the Timetable for specific and accurate course content is available online. You Outside of Lethbridge area - Complete semester offerings and delivery options. are expected to communicate with the the `Request for Online/eCampus instructor and other students in the class Examination Form’ within your online PROGRAMS OFFERING COURSES via e-mail, class discussions, and group course, or on the Testing Services web THROUGH ONLINE LEARNING chats. You will also submit assignments page. Please follow the Guide for Off- Please refer to program pages to electronically. Courses may use a variety of Campus Exam Invigilation when selecting determine which specific courses are interactive, online activities and resources. a proctor. The completed exam request offered. New courses are added each form can be sent to Testing Services by fax semester as they become available. or e-mail.

30 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Online Learning Continued

School of Agriculture School of Liberal Arts & Life Sciences • Agriculture Business Risk • Exercise Science POLICIES Management • General Studies Diploma Policies are a guide to organizational • Agriculture Sciences Liberal Arts Majors operation and behavior. Members of • Animal Science Major • Canadian Studies the Lethbridge College community • Plant and Soil Science Major • Cultural Studies are governed by policies that are • English consistent with College values. It is the School of Business • Physical Education and responsibility of students to be aware • Business Administration Leadership of, and comply with, all relevant policies. • Accounting Major • Psychology and Sociology Full policy information is available on our • General Business Major • General Studies, FNMI Career website: http://www.lethbridgecollege. • Management Major Pathways ca/about-us/policies-procedures. The • Marketing Major majority of policies relevant to students are listed under the categories - • Computer Information Technology School of Media & Design Academic Programming & Instructional • Interior Design Technology and Student Services & Support. Other School of Developmental Education relevant polices such as Parking & • College and University Preparation School of Public Safety Traffic Management are included in the • Commercial Vehicle Enforcement additional categories. If you have any School of Environmental Sciences questions, send us an email at • Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor [email protected]. of Applied Science

School of Allied Health • Community Health Promotion • Medical Device Reprocessing • Unit Clerk Training

School of Health Sciences • Massage Therapy • Bachelor of Nursing • Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing • Practical Nursing • Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology (complete program available)

School of Human Services • Child and Youth Care • Early Childhood Education (complete program available) • Educational Assistant (complete program available) • Correctional Studies (complete program available) • Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied Arts (complete program available) • Criminal Justice – Policing (complete program available)

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 31 32 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Regional Campuses 33 • Pincher Creek County • Vulcan • Claresholm

Check out our campuses: Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Lethbridge College Regional Campuses

As Lethbridge and region’s only comprehensive community Vulcan County Campus and Pincher Creek Campus college, Lethbridge College is committed to and serves a Our Vulcan County and Pincher Creek campuses are managed geographical region that extends south from Nanton and Vulcan to collaboratively by Lethbridge College and local community the US border, east to include the communities of Taber, Vauxhall partners. The college and its partners work together to establish and Milk River, and west to the BC border. programming and services that are provided directly to the community through multiple locations such as libraries, schools, As a regional steward, we partner with numerous community and other local facilities. A variety of programs and courses are organizations across our region to offer a range of locally-delivered accessible through these collaborative campuses, whether through services. Regional campuses in Claresholm, Vulcan County, face-to-face instruction or via one of our flexible learning options and Pincher Creek provide additional access to a variety of such as online learning or video conferencing. programming and learner support services. Vulcan County Campus Regional Stewardship Phone: 403-485-1488 Phone: 403-320-3202 ext. 5318 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.lethbridgecollege.ca/vulcan-county-campus

Learner Support Services Pincher Creek Campus Adult learners can access the following learning support services Phone: 403-563-7041 to enhance their success at any of our three regional campuses: Email: [email protected] • Information regarding academic upgrading and post-secondary www.lethbridgecollege.ca/pincher-creek-campus education programs available through Lethbridge College and other educational institutions. • Testing services, including exam supervision and test administration. Individuals, groups, and professional associations can arrange to write tests at our regional campuses for purposes such as admission/placement, accreditation, certification or qualification. • Access to and assistance with completing Lethbridge College forms, such as admissions and funding applications. • Referrals to various departments within Lethbridge College for counseling, advising, and access to specialized services. • Access to our eLearning Café and other learning assistance resources.

Claresholm Campus The Claresholm campus is equipped with classrooms, computer stations, and a video conference suite. Learners may utilize the computers to access a variety of learner services and programs that are available online. The video conference suite provides an enhanced opportunity to access programs in Claresholm. It allows learners from multiple locations to simultaneously link together to participate in learning activities like post-secondary courses and continuing education programming. At times, face-to-face instruction and labs complement the use of technology to create blended learning opportunities.

5202 5th Street East, Claresholm Phone: 403-625-4231 Email: [email protected] www.lethbridgecollege.ca/claresholm-campus

34 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Lethbridge College Programs

With more than 50 career-training programs, applied degrees and apprenticeships to choose from, you’re sure to find one that matches your view of the future.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 3533 Administrative Office Professional Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician Program Office: 403.320.3213 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5375 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318 PROGRAM OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CURRICULUM Today’s business workplaces rely on skilled Our graduates enjoy close to a 100 percent individuals to ensure that administrative employment rate! You can look forward to Year 1 Term I Learning Credits tasks are handled efficiently and effectively, work in a wide range of office environments ACC 1146 Bookkeeping 3 using current business technology. The including: BUS 1185 Business Computer Administrative Office Professional program • Legal Offices Applications 1.5 prepares students for professional careers • Medical Offices ENG 1133 English Fundamentals 3 in various offices. • Financial Offices KEY 1140 Document Processing 3 • Educational Offices KEY 1144 Keyboard Speed Administrative professionals could be • Government Offices Development 1.5 working for small businesses, large • Commercial Offices ORG 1148 Office Dynamics 3 corporations, not-for-profit or government • Receptionist 15 departments. They coordinate office • Office Assistant services and procedures such as the • Administrative Assistant Year 1 Term II supervision, maintenance and control • Data Entry Specialist AOP 1142 Office Procedures 3 of the flow of work and programs, • Executive Secretary AOP 1145 Meeting and Conference personnel, budgeting and records. The • Bookkeeper Planning 3 career possibilities for an administrative AOP 1148 Records Management 1.5 professional are endless. ADMISSIONS CPU 1165 Designing Spreadsheet New students are accepted into the Applications 3 Administrative office professionals must Administrative Office Professional program CPU 2254 Basic Desktop Publishing 3 have excellent computer, communication, in the Fall (September) term. Students ENG 1168 Business Communication * 3 problem-solving and decision-making wishing to enroll for the Winter (January) 16.5 skills. The Administrative Office term may take courses in a revised Professional certificate program will curriculum based on course availability. * The combination of ENG 1156 and help you develop these critical skills. Students admitted in Winter will be able PRS 1155 is considered an acceptable Our hands-on courses will give you a to complete the program within three (3) alternative for ENG 1168. practical understanding of topics ranging terms. from accounting/bookkeeping, office GRADUATION procedures and word processing to records GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Upon successful completion of all program management, document processing and All applicants must meet the general requirements, students are awarded desktop publishing. You learn how to use admission requirements for Lethbridge an Administrative Office Professional industry-standard software including word College programs, as indicated in the certificate. processing and spreadsheets. Your small Admission section of this calendar. classes will incorporate group work and TRANSFERS simulate a real office environment. With YOUR INVESTMENT Medicine Hat College close to 100 percent of our graduates Program fees will vary. To view fee Graduates of the Administrative Office finding employment, the choices are information for your program, go to Professional certificate are eligible plentiful, the work is important and the lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select for admission into Year 2 of Medicine opportunities are yours. your program. Hat College’s Administration Office Management diploma program. MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM This is a Mobile Learning Program Southern Alberta Institute of Technology School of Business that requires students to supply (SAIT) their own device with required Graduates of the Administrative Office minimum specifications. Go to www. Professional certificate are eligible to enter Find out more about other programs offered lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning for Year 2 of the Administrative Information in this school: additional information. Management (AIM) diploma, provided they • Business Administration...... p. 52 complete three additional courses and • Computer Information Technology...... p.65 meet competitive admission and selection requirements at the time of application. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs

36 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Administrative Office Professional Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician Program Office: 403.320.3411 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.394.7348 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318 PROGRAM OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Students will require a basic set of hand Do you enjoy working with machines and Your Agricultural and Heavy Equipment tools as listed on the program website. equipment? Our practical, one-year (32- Technician Certificate will prepare you An electrical test meter (DVOM) will be week) Agricultural and Heavy Equipment to begin a career in many diverse fields, required for the second term. Technician Certificate program will give including: you the foundation you need to build a • Service Manager/Shop Foreman CURRICULUM successful career in agricultural and/or • Parts Technician heavy-duty diesel equipment repair. • Farming and Ranching Service Year I Term I Learning Credits • Heavy Equipment Service Upon successful completion of the • Agricultural Equipment Service AHM 1126 Safety and Hand Skills 3 Agricultural and Heavy Equipment • Mobile Repair Service AHM 1127 Power Trains 6 Technician program, you can enter • Oilfield Equipment Service AHM 1124 Suspension and Brakes 6 the Alberta Apprenticeship program • Mining Equipment Service AHM 1129 Farm and Industrial with an advanced standing toward the • Forestry Equipment Service Equipment 3 completion of their apprenticeship training. • Construction Equipment Service 18 Apprenticeship exams can be written • Manufacturing Equipment Service for both the first and second years of • Trucking Equipment Service Year I Term II Agricultural Equipment Technician and • Journeyman Heavy Equipment the first and second years of Heavy Technician AHM 1131 Diesel Engines 6 Equipment Technician upon successful • Journeyman Agricultural Equipment AHM 1132 Diesel Fuel Systems 6 completion of the program. You will receive Technician AHM 1130 Electrical and Electronics 6 300 hours credit towards experience for AHM 1135 Mobile Hydraulics 3 each of the first and second years of ADMISSIONS 21 Agricultural Equipment Technician or the New students are accepted into the first and second years of Heavy Equipment Agricultural and Heavy Equipment GRADUATION Technician. Technician program for the Fall Upon successful completion of all program (September) term with a late August requirements, students are awarded Working in small classes, you’ll develop program start date. a certificate in Agricultural & Heavy your understanding of power trains, Equipment Technician. steering, suspension, brakes, diesel GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS engines, fuel systems, electrical systems All applicants must meet the general and mobile hydraulics, as well as farm and admission requirements for Lethbridge industrial equipment through theory and College programs, as indicated in the lots of hands-on experience. One week Admission section of this calendar. Crook’s School of Transportation of the program will be completed at an Agricultural or Heavy Equipment repair ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS facility where you’ll work directly with Applicants to this program do not require journeyman technicians. a high school diploma; however, they Find out more about other programs offered must satisfy the following specific course in this school: Our modern shop facilities have the latest requirements (or equivalencies): • Agricultural Equipment Technician in diagnostic technologies and tools. And, • Grade 11 English Apprenticeship...... p.41 you’ll test your skills working on a wide • Grade 11 math • Automotive Systems...... p.46 range of on- and off-road vehicles and • Automotive Service Technician farm equipment. Move ahead in industry The following courses or subjects are Apprenticeship...... p.41 today by obtaining a Lethbridge College recommended for the best possible • Heavy Equipment Technician certificate in the Agricultural and Heavy outcome in the Agricultural and Heavy Apprenticeship...... p.43 Equipment Technician program. Equipment Technician program: • Parts Technician Apprenticeship...... p.43 • Physics, Chemistry and Science lethbridgecollege.ca/programs • Grade 12 Math and English

YOUR INVESTMENT Program fees will vary. To view the fee information for your program, go to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 37 Agriculture Business Risk Management (Available Online Delivery Only) Program Office: 403.382.6991 Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3311 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Learning Credits AGB-1164 Commodity Market Developed in collaboration with industry Fundamentals 3 experts, Agriculture Business Risk AGB-1150 Effective Communication 3 Modules: Management (AgBRM) is the practice of Modules: AGB-1164 M-1 identifying, analyzing and managing the AGB-1150 M-1 Supply and Demand (0.75 cr) various potential risks and opportunities Personal Communication (0.75 cr) AGB-1164 M-2 to achieve the goals of a business. This AGB-1150 M-2 Market Pricing (0.75 cr) program is designed specifically for Communication Strategies (0.75 cr) AGB-1164 M-3 application in agricultural business (beef, AGB-1150 M-3 Market Pricing – Pork (0.75 cr) pork, grain, oilseeds) with a strong focus Conflict and Time Management (0.75 cr) AGB-1164 M-4 on commodity and risk management AGB-1150 M-4 Market Pricing – Grains and essential to entrepreneurs. The focus of Personal Strengths (0.75 cr) Oilseeds (0.75 cr) the program is on financial risk and topics associated with financial risk. AGB-1151 Financial Literacy 3 AGB-1171 Market Tools 3 Modules: Modules: ADMISSIONS AGB-1151 M-1 AGB-1171 M-1 New students are accepted into the Bookkeeping and Accounting Apply Market Tools (0.75 cr) Agriculture Business Risk Management Principles (0.75 cr) AGB-1171 M-2 program on a monthly basis. AGB-1151 M-2 Technical Indicators (0.75 cr) Interpreting Financial Statements (0.75 cr) AGB-1171 M-3 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AGB-1151 M-3 Analyzing Market Data (0.75 cr) All applicants must meet the general Budgets and Projections (0.75 cr) AGB-1171 M-4 admission requirements for Lethbridge AGB-1151 M-4 Making Market Decisions (0.75 cr) College programs, as indicated in the Financial Forecasting (0.75 cr) Admission section of this calendar. AGB-1172 Risk Tolerance and AGB-1160 Currency 3 Risk Policy 3 YOUR INVESTMENT Modules: Modules: Program fees will vary. To view fee AGB-1160 M-1 AGB-1172 M-1 information for your program, go to Value of the USCAD (0.75 cr) Risk Tolerance (0.75 cr) lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select AGB-1160 M-2 AGB-1172 M-2 your program. FX Exposures (0.75 cr) Risk Exposure (0.75 cr) AGB-1160 M-3 AGB-1172 M-3 CURRICULUM FX Risk Management (0.75 cr) Quantifying Risk (0.75 cr) Courses are delivered in a modular format, AGB-1160 M-4 AGB-1172 M-4 with two or four modules to each course. Hedging and FX Dealers (0.75 cr) Risk Policy (0.75 cr) Each module in a course is one month in length. Students start a module at the AGB-1161 Introduction to AGB-1190 Market Equity 3 beginning of a month and should complete Market Tools 1.5 it by the end of the month. Modules: AGB-1191 Successful Planning in AGB-1161 M-1 Agribusiness 3 With the exception of capstone courses Defining Market Tools (0.75 cr) 27 Total Program Credits AGB-1190 (Market Equity) and AGB-1191 AGB-1161 M-2 (Successful Planning in Agribusiness) Explaining Market Tools (0.75 cr) OPTIONAL COURSE: which are not offered in modular format, AGB-1140 Statistics for Agribusiness 1.5 students can complete any module of any AGB-1163 Government Policies Modules: course in any order. However, credit will not Marketing 1.5 AGB-1140 M-1 be granted for a course until all modules Modules: Collection and Presentation of the course have been completed. It AGB-1163 M-1 of Data (0.75 cr) is recommended that students complete Policies and Trade Agreements (0.75 cr) AGB-1140 M-2 course modules in chronological order. AGB-1163 M-2 Probability and Probability Development and Mechanics of Trade Distributions (0.75 cr) Prior Learning Assessments for modules or Agreements (0.75 cr) courses must be submitted in the months GRADUATION of September, January or May. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a certificate in Agriculture Business Risk Management.

38 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Agriculture Business Risk Management Agriculture Sciences Program Office: 403.382.6991 • [email protected] (Available Online Delivery Only) Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3311 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW CURRICULUM MAJORS Agriculture Sciences provides theoretical Upon completion of Year One, Agriculture and hands-on training for those entering Year I Core Courses Sciences students will focus on studies in many different career options in agriculture Both majors in the Agriculture Sciences their selected major. or transferring to degree programs. A wide program have a common first year. spectrum of skills required for agriculture However, students must choose their major PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES MAJOR are delivered, along with specialized when applying to the program. Students courses relevant to animal and crop have the option of switching majors at the Year 2 Term I Learning Credits production. The program offers two majors: end of the first year. Animal Sciences and Plant and Soil AGR 2250 Agriculture Finance 3 Sciences. The program is approximately Year 1 Term I Learning Credits AGR 2256 Precision Agriculture 3 40% practical experience delivered in labs, PLT 2260 Special Crops 3 practicum and field experiences. BIO 1175 Animal Science 3 PLT 2261 Weed Identification 3 BUS 1166 Business Law 3 PLT 2262 Field Crops 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ENG 1154 Writing for Technologists (OL) 3 Elective 3 Graduates of our Agriculture Sciences IRR 1152 Introduction to Irrigation 3 18 program work in a wide variety of settings, PLT 1152 Introduction to Botany 3 including: RRM 2253 Soil Resources 3 Year 2 Term II • Farming 18 • Ranching AGR 2261 Sustainable Agriculture 3 • Agri-business Year 1 Term II AGR 2266 Soil Fertility 3 • Agri-services IRR 2252 Sprinkler Systems and • Agricultural research ACC 1170 Financial Accounting I 3 Irrigation Management 3 • Farm finance AGR 1164 Agricultural Entomology (OL) 3 PLT 2263 Pesticide Application 3 AGR 1168 Agriculture Soil Management 3 Elective 3 ADMISSIONS COM 1158 Leadership Communication 15 New students are accepted into the Skills 1.5 Agriculture Sciences program for Fall MKT 1152 Commodity Marketing 3 Plant and Soil Sciences Major Elective (September) term. PLT 1155 Pasture and Forage Courses Production 3 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 16.5 ACC 1175 Financial Accounting II 3 All applicants must meet the general AGB 1150 Effective Communication (OL) 3 admission requirements for Lethbridge AGB 1151 Financial Literacy (OL) 3 College programs, as indicated in the AGB 1160 Currency (OL) 3 Admission section of this calendar. AGB 1161 Introduction to Market Tools (OL) 3 Applicants are encouraged to have Grade AGB 1164 Commodity Market 12 biology and Grade 12 chemistry. Fundamentals (OL) 3 Students intending to pursue a university AGB 1171 Market Tools (OL) 3 degree are strongly recommended to AGB 1172 Risk Tolerance and Risk complete Grade 12 chemistry and Grade Policy (OL) 3 12 math. AGR 1152 Agriculture Research Study 3 AGR 1160 Introduction to Aquaponics YOUR INVESTMENT Principles 3 Program fees will vary. To view fee AGR 2252 Agriculture Research Study 6 information for your program, go to www. AGR 2280 Animal Nutrition 3 lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select AGR 2286 Agricultural Business your program. Management 3 AGR 2287 Monogastric Production 3 AGR 2289 Beef Cattle Production 3 AGR 2291 Ruminant Production 3 AGR 2294 Animal Health 3 BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 BIO 2262 Animal Physiology 3 BUS 1177 Entrepreneurship 3 ECN 1180 Microeconomics 3

Please note: Any course used to fulfill a core requirement cannot be used to fulfill an elective requirement.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 39 Agriculture Sciences Continued ANIMAL SCIENCE MAJOR GRADUATION Upon successful completion of all program School of Agriculture Year 2 Term I Learning Credits requirements, students are awarded an Agriculture Sciences Diploma that AGR 2250 Agriculture Finance 3 designates the appropriate major. Find out more about other programs offered AGR 2280 Animal Nutrition 3 in this school: AGR 2287 Monogastric Production 3 TRANSFERS • Agriculture Business Risk AGR 2294 Animal Health 3 University of Lethbridge Management...... p.38 PLT 2261 Weed Identification 3 Graduates of the Agriculture Sciences Elective 3 program who have attained a minimum lethbridgecollege.ca/programs 18 cumulative GPA of 2.50 are eligible for acceptance into the Post-diploma Degree Year 2 Term II in Agricultural Studies offered by the University of Lethbridge. Graduates of the AGR 2261 Sustainable Agriculture 3 Lethbridge College program receive two AGR 2289 Beef Cattle Production 3 years’ credit toward either a B.Sc. or B.A. AGR 2291 Ruminant Production 3 degree in Agricultural Studies. BIO 2262 Animal Physiology 3 Elective 3 University of Alberta 15 Graduates of the Agriculture Sciences two-year diploma may receive up to 58 Animal Science Major Elective Courses credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of ACC 1175 Financial Accounting II 3 Alberta. The University of Alberta requires AGB 1150 Effective Communication (OL) 3 Chemistry 30, Biology 30 and Math 30 AGB 1151 Financial Literacy (OL) 3 Pure for all Agriculture students. Consult AGB 1160 Currency (OL) 3 the Alberta Transfer Guide for more AGB 1161 Introduction to Market information. Tools (OL) 3 AGB 1164 Commodity Market Athabasca University Fundamentals (OL) 3 Graduates of the Agriculture Sciences AGB 1171 Market Tools (OL) 3 two-year diploma may receive 60 credits AGB 1172 Risk Tolerance and Risk towards the Bachelor of Science (Post Policy (OL) 3 Diploma) degree. AGR 1152 Agriculture Research Study 3 AGR 1160 Introduction to Aquaponics University of Calgary Principles 3 Graduates of two-year diploma programs AGR 2252 Agriculture Research Study 6 will be awarded up to five (5) full junior AGR 2256 Precision Agriculture 3 course options. AGR 2266 Soil Fertility 3 AGR 2286 Agricultural Business NAIT Management 3 Graduates of the Agriculture Sciences BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 diploma program with a minimum grade BUS 1177 Entrepreneurship 3 point average of B- or 2.7 on standard ECN 1180 Microeconomics 3 grading scales will be conditionally IRR 2252 Sprinkler Systems and accepted into the BTech (Bachelor of Irrigation Management 3 Technology in Technology Management) PLT 2260 Special Crops 3 degree program. Applicants for transfer of PLT 2262 Field Crops 3 credit under this Agreement shall complete PLT 2263 Pesticide Applications 3 all of the requested application procedures of NAIT including, but not limited to, written Please note: Any course used to fulfill a statement outlining personal objectives, core requirement cannot be used to fulfill career goals, letters of reference, work an elective requirement. experience and community involvement, and such other information as may be (OL) indicates courses which are also requested and used by NAIT to determine available through Online Learning. whether the applicant complies with the requirements as set out or intended.

40 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Apprenticeship Training

Apprentices spend about 80 percent To arrange a tour, call 403.320.3322 or toll- AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN of their time learning on the job from a free 1.800.572.0103. Chair: 403.394.7348 qualified tradesperson. They spend the [email protected] remaining 20 percent of their time taking If you would like to become an apprentice, specialized training courses, usually visit: The Alberta Apprenticeship and Lethbridge College offers the Automotive from colleges or technical institutes. Industry Training Board Service Technician program to indentured There are regular schedules of pay www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca apprentices. associated with apprenticeship training; Contact information is available at the Apprenticeship & Industry Training (AIT) following link: http://www.tradesecrets. North Americans love their cars and when provides information on this. Receiving alberta.ca/contactait/. their favorite vehicle needs attention, they your certified ‘journeyman’ papers or ‘ticket’ want to turn to someone they can trust to upon completion of your apprenticeship Local Apprenticeship Office: provide the service they need. That’s demonstrates your skill level based on Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry where you come in. provincial and industry standards. AIT Training Board sets the curriculum for each program and Provincial Building, Room 280 As an Automotive Service Technician, you regulates the term and conditions of 200 - 5th Avenue South can provide preventative maintenance, apprenticeship. Lethbridge, AB T1J 4C7 diagnose faulty systems, and repair automotive vehicles and light trucks. You The high demand for qualified tradespeople Telephone: 403.381.5380 can diagnose and repair engines, steering means that job opportunities are abundant! Fax: 403.381.5795 systems, braking systems, drive trains, Our facilities are modern and well Career Information Hotline: 1.800.661.3753 vehicle suspensions, electrical and air- equipped. You’ll use the latest equipment conditioning systems. You’ll even make and take classes from instructors with real Ask about the Alberta Apprenticeship sure the ride stays smooth through wheel- industry experience. In fact, for the last Scholarship Program. You might discover balancing and alignment when needed. four years, Lethbridge College instructors you’re eligible for a financial award! have been named the best in the field for The direction you choose to follow for your southern Alberta by AIT. AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT career could see you working in a large TECHNICIAN shop, specializing in repairing, rebuilding At Lethbridge College, we offer Chair: 403.394.7348 and servicing specific parts, like braking, apprenticeship training for the following [email protected] suspension or steering systems. In smaller trades: shops, Automotive Service Technicians • Agricultural Equipment Technician Lethbridge College offers the Agricultural may work on a wider variety of repair jobs, • Automotive Service Technician Equipment Technician program to beginning by reading the work order and • Carpenter indentured apprentices. examining the vehicle. • Cook • Electrician If you are looking for a future in agriculture It’s the type of career that can be • Electrician – Alternate Delivery and enjoy working with your hands to particularly rewarding if you enjoy doing • Heavy Equipment Technician diagnose electrical, mechanical, and precise work that is varied and challenging. • Parts Technician hydraulic problems, Lethbridge College’s • Plumber Agricultural Equipment Technician program You’ll train in small classes with lots of • Plumber and Gasfitter (B) is the perfect fit. You’ll learn to maintain, hands-on practice. You’ll also find that our • Welder diagnose problems and repair or overhaul shop facilities have state-of-the-art tools • Welder-Wire Process Operator equipment such as tractors and harvesting and equipment that you will use to repair a equipment. wide variety of vehicles. Apprenticeship programs require 8 to 12 weeks of classroom training each year, in To be successful in the industry, you’ll put Similar Lethbridge College option: addition to on-the-job training. The Weekly many of your skills to use such as strength Automotive Systems – a 32-week Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) to lift heavy machine parts, flexibility in certificate program. For details, please format allows apprentices to take classes working hours, some experience in the refer to the program information pages. once a week during the term of their agriculture industry, and your math, apprenticeship. At Lethbridge College, the communication and computer skills. Cook and Parts Technician apprenticeships follow the WATS format. First-to-third year When you’re working in the industry, you distance program electricians have six could find yourself travelling to farms for months to complete the course and fourth service calls or working in service centres. year distance program electricians have Take your agriculture and mechanical nine months. skills to another level with the Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship. If you are an apprentice and would like to register for training courses at Lethbridge College, please contact: Tel. 403.320.3323 Fax 1.888.819.9803 Toll-Free 1.800.572.0103

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 41 Apprenticeship Training Continued

CARPENTER You supply the enthusiasm and desire to each job, especially in construction. From Chair: 403.320.3366 achieve, and we’ll supply the experience working outdoors on scaffolding to indoor [email protected] you need to keep your apprenticeship on jobs in clean comfort, the changes can be the right track. dramatic, helping to ensure you won’t be Lethbridge College offers the Carpentry bored with your chosen career. program to indentured apprentices through As a Cook Apprentice you will learn CBAT delivery. through observation, practice and study. If you enjoy working with people, you With the Weekly Apprenticeship Training could consider specializing in specific From major construction projects like System (WATS) at Lethbridge College, types of installations, such as residential bridges and buildings to small finishing the training takes place with your needs (housing developments), commercial touches a new homeowner can be proud in mind. One day a week is spent at the (office buildings), institutional (hospitals), of, carpenters have a wide range of career College gaining the technical training vital or industrial (plants, factories). Being options available. You can put your skills to your culinary future. For the rest of organized and having a friendly, courteous and knowledge to use providing a service the week you will be putting what you’ve approach is vital to jobs in these areas. Our that continues to be learned to practical experience on the job. instructors maintain close ties to industry to in strong demand. It’s the perfect blend that allows you to stay on top of trends and provide you with pursue your education while continuing to the best education for your investment. Keep your personal interests in mind as earn an income. Classes are limited to a maximum of 16 you set your goals as a carpenter. Your students which provides for a low student- ability to read plans, select and measure From catering special banquets to to-instructor ratio and enhanced learning. materials, and coordinate projects can help preparing meals for large institutions to Our modern facilities are well-equipped ensure costly mistakes and omissions are cooking up gourmet delights in an upscale and impeccably maintained. avoided on the job site. Attention to detail restaurant, your Cook Apprentice training will keep things from falling through the will prepare you for a host of opportunities. Lethbridge College offers the electrician cracks. You can look forward to pursuing You will also benefit from Lethbridge program to indentured apprentices through a range of opportunities or specializing in College’s well-deserved culinary reputation. CBAT or Alternate Delivery. one type of work such as framing, concrete Our instructors have been recognized with work or finishing work. You could work everything from provincial to international The CBAT delivery method, which is for alone, in teams or with helpers. Whatever awards for their skills. Their commitment most apprentices, provides you with a direction you take, you’ll find the work to their craft is your guarantee of a quality flexible approach to your training. This rewarding if you take pride in creating experience at Lethbridge College. option offers several advantages, including: a variety of things with your hands and • a combination of lectures, labs and self- honing your expertise in woodcraft. Similar Lethbridge College option: Culinary study, that lets you work at your own Careers – a 16-month diploma program pace; At Lethbridge College, we’ll provide you with the option to write your WAT I and • flexibility in completion times as students with the high-quality training you want as WAT II exams (for a fee) and move into the can complete: part of your Carpenter apprenticeship. 3rd year WATS program to complete your - in less than the required eight or You’ll relate well to our instructors as they apprenticeship. For details, please refer to 12 weeks share their practical experiences with you. the program information pages. - in more than eight or 12 weeks, You’ll also appreciate our shops, which up to 25 percent extra time if you will give you access to the equipment and ELECTRICIAN are having difficulty learning the experience you need to succeed in your Chair: 403.320.3366 material; chosen field. [email protected] • students have direct access to instructors on a one-to-one basis at least COOK (WEEKLY APPRENTICESHIP Lethbridge College offers the Electrician three hours per day. TRAINING SYSTEM - WATS) program to indentured apprentices through Chair: 403.320.3224 CBAT or Alternate Delivery. [email protected] If you thrive on the opportunity to use your Lethbridge College offers the Cooking skills in a variety of settings, a career as program to indentured apprentices through an electrician could really light up your WATS delivery. future. Electricians install, alter, repair and maintain systems designed to provide heat, With the right combination of ingredients, light, power, control, signal or fire alarms training and skill, you can create magic in for all types of buildings, structures and the kitchen. Lethbridge College has the premises. recipe for your success with our Cook Apprentice program. You won’t find yourself stuck in an office somewhere as an Electrician. Depending on the direction your career follows, you can expect work conditions to vary with

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ELECTRICIAN - ALTERNATE DELIVERY You will be contacted by a Coordinator who PARTS TECHNICIAN (WEEKLY Self-Paced Electrician Training will supply you with information needed to APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SYSTEM Advantages: receive materials and ID numbers. - WATS) • Work at your own pace Chair: 403.394.7348 • Students in remote locations minimize Contact: electricaldistance@ [email protected] time away from home lethbridgecollege.ca or the Program Chair • Do not need to be away from work for 8 at 403.320.3366 Lethbridge College offers the Parts to 12 weeks Technician program to indentured • Advisor that may be contacted by phone HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN apprentices through WATS delivery. or e-mail Chair: 403.394.7348 [email protected] Knowing what is what and where it is Entrance Requirements located in a large warehouse requires a (Alternate Delivery) Lethbridge College offers the Heavy special set of skills that you can acquire You must be an indentured Electrician Equipment Technician program to as a parts technician. It can be the ideal Apprentice that has been indentured in the indentured apprentices. opportunity for you if you enjoy variety, past 18 months or has attended a technical developing expertise, working with people training period in the past 18 months. If Heavy Equipment Technicians repair, and participating in your customers’ you have attended a technical training overhaul and maintain heavy equipment for success. period, you must have a pass mark of 75 many industries including highway percent or better on your provincial exam. transport, construction, mining, agricultural As a parts technician, you’ll manage and and oilfield. dispense parts inventories, which may Time Requirements (Alternate Delivery) include automotive, heavy duty, farm 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students have up to If you work with a logical perspective, this implement, industrial, recreational vehicle, six months to complete the course, and 4th could be the career for you. It’s a field jobbers, plumbing, electrical and so on. year students have 9 months to complete. with strong job prospects now and for the future. You may be responsible for handling stock, Supply Requirements warehousing, identifying and cataloguing (Alternate Delivery) You can expect everything from routine parts and assemblies, as well as ordering, A computer with a printer, using Internet maintenance, to troubleshooting that will receiving, inspecting, sorting, pricing and Explorer 8.0 or higher with Internet access. challenge your skills and abilities. Heavy selling. It all depends upon the size of the Equipment Technicians who are employed wholesale, retail or warehouse distribution How Do I Progress Through the by companies with their own fleet will business and the types of parts involved. Course? (Alternate Delivery) typically follow a preventive maintenance Lethbridge College course material that is schedule and make any necessary If you demonstrate the necessary skills and supplied through the Lethbridge College repairs. In dealerships and independent can work effectively with people, you could Bookstore is the primary source of material. repair shops, you may perform general look forward to advancing to supervisory At the end of each module, you will be equipment repairs or specialize in engines, positions, such as parts department required to write an end of module quiz powertrains, hydraulics, electrical and manager, store manager, or even store that you access through the Internet. electronics, or air-conditioning. owner. With some sales experience, These quizzes are used to ensure that interested parts you have understood the module material. Your work environment will vary technicians can move into sales Throughout the course, you will be required considerably from one job to another. representative positions. Lethbridge to write supervised exams. These marks You could find yourself working in a College has designed this program will count towards your final mark in the shop performing major repairs, or on a specifically with you in course. You must obtain a 65 percent construction site, contributing directly to mind. We follow the Weekly average in theory, lab, and code to be the success of a specific project. Either Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) qualified to write your provincial exam. The way, you’ll find it a rewarding experience if format. site for writing these supervised exams you enjoy achieving expertise with precise will be at Lethbridge College or a site that work, problem-solving and working with You will attend classes only one day is closer to the student’s residence which your hands. a week, usually from mid-day to early will be arranged at the time of registration. evening, so your time away from the job Labs must be completed at Lethbridge Similar Lethbridge College option: will be minimized. College during normal class hours, and Agricultural and Heavy Equipment must be booked with your advisor. Technician – a one-year certificate program equivalent to the first and second years of How Do I Begin? (Alternate Delivery) apprenticeship training. For details, please Eligible apprentices must first contact the refer to the program information pages. Electrical program at Lethbridge College for an interview (contacts are listed below). Once department approval has been given, you may contact the Registrar’s Office to enroll in the program.

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PLUMBER For a typical welding project, they: For a typical welding project, they: PLUMBER and GASFITTER (B) • develop patterns for projects or follow • join parts together Chair: 403.320.3366 directions given in layouts, blueprints • may build up worn parts by welding [email protected] and work orders layers of high-strength hard-metal alloys • clean, check for defects and shape onto them Lethbridge College offers the Plumber component parts, sometimes using a • follow directions given in layouts, program to indentured apprentices. cutting torch blueprints and work orders • weld parts together • clean welds, check for defects and may Plumbers plan, install and service plumbing use a cutting torch systems, fixtures, piping equipment and Welders may also build up worn parts by controls. These piping systems may be welding layers of high-strength hard-metal Welder – Wire Process Operators are used to transport water, waste, gases or alloys onto them. employed in a variety of industries hot liquids. including manufacturing vessel or structural You’ll find the work rewarding if you steel fabrication, general steel fabrication, As a plumber, you may specialize in the enjoy building things and working with truck body fabrication and heavy types of work you do: little direction or supervision. To be equipment repair. • installing water conditioners successful in the trade, welders need • installing plumbing in houses under manual dexterity, good vision (glasses are construction acceptable), eye-hand coordination, the • installing plumbing in commercial, ability to concentrate on detailed work, institutional, industrial or public buildings and patience. You should also expect to • renovating, maintaining and repairing work in a variety of environments from existing plumbing outdoor construction sites to indoor jobs in • installing hydronic heating and chilled production and repair shops. water systems As a welder, your career can take you to Plumbers are employed by construction a variety of industries including vessel or contractors, plumbing repair shops and structural steel assembly, steel fabrication, large organizations. Some are self- heavy equipment repair, pipeline employed. construction, and commercial and industrial construction. WELDER Chair: 403.320.3366 WELDER – WIRE PROCESS OPERATOR [email protected] Chair: 403.320.3366 [email protected] Lethbridge College offers the Welding program to indentured apprentices. Welder – Wire Process Operators work primarily in production and manufacturing Turn up the heat on your future and get plants, joining components and sub- involved with an apprenticeship that can assemblies to make various items using a allow you to build a solid career. Welders variety of construction materials. are in demand in a variety of capacities. Welding in this branch of the welder trade Welders join or sever metals in beams, is restricted to Gas Metal Arc Welding girders, vessels, piping and other metal (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), components. You could also be involved in Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and making metal parts used in construction other semiautomatic wire feed welding and manufacturing plants, or welding parts, processes. tools, machines and equipment. The Welder – Wire Process Operator Welding usually involves applying heat uses different welding processes and filler to metal pieces to melt and fuse them metals depending upon the type of metal, together. How you will actually do this will its size and shape, and requirements for depend on the project and such things as finished mechanical properties. the type of metal, its size and shape, and requirements for finished product strength. Welders use different processes and fillers depending upon the type of metal, its size and shape, and requirements for finished product strength.

44 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Build your future in the trades. Lethbridge College offers a wealth of high-quality trades programming to all learners, regardless of your level of experience in the industry. Whether you are just beginning to explore the trades, are looking to apprentice, or even if you just want to learn a new skill, we can help.

Credit Programs Pre-Employment Trades Training (non-credit)

Start here if you want a career in Start here if you want to become an apprentice. one of these trades and/or want to You will receive technical employability skills and apprentice in your field. assistance in finding an employer.

Agricultural Automotive & Heavy Wind Turbine Pre- Pre- Pre- Pre- Systems Equipment Technician Employment Employment Employment Employment (certificate) Technician (certificate) Electrician Carpentry Welding Cooking (certificate)

Start here if you are a registered apprentice and are eligible to attend training.

Agricultural Automotive Heavy Equipment Service Equipment Electrician Apprenticeship Carpenter Welder Cook Plumber Technician Technician Technician (4 years) Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship (4 years) Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship (Self-paced distance option available) (4 years) (3 years) (3 years WATS) (4 years) (4 years) (4 years)

Welder-Wire Plumber and Process Parts Technician Gasfitter (B) Operator Apprenticeship (4 years) (1 year) (3 years WATS)

Apprenticeship programs involve 8-12 weeks of classroom training per year.

Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) programs involve one day of training at Lethbridge College per week throughout the length of the program.

lethbridgecollege.ca/trades

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 45 Automotive Systems Program Office: 403.320.3411 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.394.7348 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318 PROGRAM OVERVIEW ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Special Note: Students who successfully At Lethbridge College we have over 45 Applicants to this program do not require complete the Automotive Systems one- years’ experience teaching high-quality a high school diploma; however, they year certificate program are eligible to write automotive servicing skills. Our practical, must satisfy the following specific course their first and second year apprenticeship one-year program in Automotive Systems requirements (or equivalencies): exams and earn 300 hours towards first has been designed in consultation with • Grade 11 English period work experience and 300 hours members of industry in order to help you • Grade 11 math towards second period work experience build a successful career in automotive of the Automotive Service Technician service. The following courses or subjects are Apprenticeship program. recommended for the best possible Working in small labs with lots of hands-on outcome in the Automotive Systems GRADUATION practice, you’ll develop your understanding program: Upon successful completion of all program of automotive technology – from simple • Physics, chemistry and science requirements, students are awarded a components to advanced computerized • Grade 12 math and English certificate in Automotive Systems. vehicle systems. Our shop facilities have state-of-the-art tools and equipment that PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE TRANSFERS you will use to repair a wide variety of REQUIREMENTS SAIT vehicles, including shop units and real There is a required practicum component Graduates of Lethbridge College’s customer vehicles. We encourage you to to this program. The College dictates the Automotive Systems certificate with a GPA work on your own vehicle in our shop! legal terms and conditions governing the of 2.0 or higher are eligible for up to 24 practicum experience credits towards SAIT’s Automotive Service At the end of the program, you’ll be Technology diploma program (provided all diagnosing problems and repairing a wide YOUR INVESTMENT other admission requirements are met). range of vehicles. You’ll be familiar with the Program fees will vary. To view fee latest in shop equipment and electronic information for your program, go to diagnostic technology and you’ll be ready lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select to start a career in automotive service. your program.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CURRICULUM Crook’s School of Transportation • Apprentice Automotive Service Year 1 Term I Learning Credits Technician • Journeyman Automotive Service AST 1116 Introduction to Find out more about other programs offered Technician Trade Practices 1.5 in this school: • Shop Foreman AST 1119 Basic Automotive • Agricultural Equipment Technician • Mobile Repair Service Technician Electrical I 3 Apprenticeship...... p.41 • Automotive Systems Certificate AST 1122 Automotive Industry 1.5 • Agricultural & Heavy Equipment Instructor AST 1131 Automotive Braking Systems 3 Technician...... p.37 • Shop Owner AST1133 Automotive Drivelines 3 • Automotive Service Technician • Equipment Salesperson AST 1134 Automotive Directional Apprenticeship...... p.41 • Service Manager Control Systems 3 • Heavy Equipment Technician AST 1135 Basic Maintenance 3 Apprenticeship...... p.43 ADMISSIONS 18 • Parts Technician Apprenticeship...... p.43 New students are accepted into the Automotive Systems program for the Fall Year 1 Term II lethbridgecollege.ca/programs term only with a late August program start date. AST 1138 Automotive Electrical Systems II 3 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AST 1139 Advanced Automotive All applicants must meet the general Electrical Systems 3 admission requirements for Lethbridge AST 1141 Automotive Drivetrains 3 College program, as indicated in the AST 1142 Automotive Engine Systems 3 Admission section of this calendar. AST 1143 Engine Fundamentals 3 AST 1145 Performance Projects 3 FWK 1125 Automotive Field Work 1.5 19.5

46 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Bachelor of Nursing Program Office: 403.320.3348 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3424 • Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403 Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 Due to the nature of the program, it is recommended learners ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS contact an Academic Advisor with initial inquiries. Call High school and transfer student applicants must have satisfactory 403.320.3323 or 1.800.572.0103 Extension 3323 completion of the following Alberta high school courses or equivalents: PROGRAM OVERVIEW • English Language Arts 30-1 (minimum grade of 60%) The nursing profession is one of the cornerstones of modern • Biology 30 health care. Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge • Chemistry 30 have teamed up to offer a collaborative program that offers • Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, or Pure Mathematics 30 excellent opportunities for education. • A fifth course (not including Special Projects) at the Grade 12 level You’ll receive a top-quality education in an environment known for producing highly qualified nurses. This is due in part to the Note: Admission is competitive, and the Faculty of Health student-centered nature of the program, which encourages Sciences at the University of Lethbridge reserves the right of learners to take responsibility for their own learning under the selection of all students for admission and readmission to the guidance of experienced faculty members. You will work closely faculty on the basis of academic qualifications. Competitive marks with our instructors, combining theory and practice through will be based on the average of grades in the five (5) courses listed student-centered learning. Course-related practicums in hospitals, above. Transfer students may have a minimum 3.0 credit hour community health-care agencies and home care agencies will university-level course mark in the same discipline used in place of let you apply your new-found knowledge in the real world. Our the high school mark, if it is more advantageous. The fifth course exciting Simulated Patient Health Environment for Research may be substituted for any minimum 3.0 credit hour university-level and Education (SPHERE) lab is incorporated throughout the course. curriculum. ADMISSION ROUTES Through this combination of theory and hands-on clinical Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program may be gained by experience, you will develop skills in clinical reasoning, one of the following admission routes: innovative clinical practice, leadership, and the use of innovative a) Alberta or other Canadian high school credentials. technologies. Our curriculum emphasizes the continuum of care b) Transfer from recognized colleges or universities. across the lifespan. c) Special Case Admission. d) Credentials from other countries. When you complete the degree program, you will be eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Exam, giving you the opportunity to be The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN). will consider qualified, non-competitive applicants with previous experience related to nursing on a case-by-case basis. Applicants Your natural caring and compassionate nature combined with a with previous experience related to nursing, who are seeking commitment to high standards and detail makes you an excellent Special Case Admission, will be required to submit documents as candidate for the program. Contact us to find out more! per admission requirements at the University of Lethbridge, as well as: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 1. A letter of intent, describing the nature of previous experience Nurses work in a range of healthcare fields, including acute and as it relates to nursing and the reason for pursuing nursing; continuing care, public and community health, research, and 2. A letter of reference from an employer; education. 3. A resume detailing relevant work, volunteer, and life experience.

ADMISSIONS Note: All applicants may be invited to an interview. All applicants applying to the four-year BN degree program must apply directly to the University of Lethbridge. Please refer to the TRANSFER STUDENTS U of L admissions information. A student may transfer up to 20 semester course equivalents (60.0 credit hours). Students may receive transfer credit for both nursing All newly-admitted students will register in and attend courses at and non-nursing courses. Nursing, human anatomy/physiology, Lethbridge College for the first two years of the program. Students and microbiology courses must have been completed at an will register in and attend courses at the University of Lethbridge accredited post-secondary institution not more than three (3) years for the final two years of the program. prior to admission. Non-nursing courses are subject to the time limits of the relevant faculty courses for which transfer credit is being sought and must be discussed at the time of acceptance into the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS There is an administrative fee for this assessment and Applicants whose first language is other than English must provide vaccinations required to become fully immunized. Workers’ acceptable evidence of English Language Proficiency according to Compensation Board (WCB) coverage – PBE placement agencies the U of L admissions information. and employers usually require WCB coverage on behalf of the student. Students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in Alberta PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) REQUIREMENTS are deemed to be employees of the Province of Alberta and, as This program has a required Practice-Based Experience (PBE) such, provided WCB coverage. In certain instances, for students component. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not be provided (e.g. non- governing the PBE. Alberta residents taking a course solely through distance learning with a PBE placement outside of Alberta). These students are Students must meet and maintain certain requirements to advised to contact the program prior to application. participate in the PBE setting as determined by programs, practice agencies and/or legislated by government bodies. These may PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may include surrounding include health (e.g. immunizations, screening tests, etc.), privacy rural communities. PBE’s may include day, evening, and/ and security (e.g. police information check, IT access, etc.), and or weekend schedules. Students will be expected to travel to OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, Fire Safety, WHMIS, assigned sites and will be responsible for arranging travel and any Mask Fit-testing, etc.). associated costs.

As a post-secondary health care program in Alberta, provincial ACADEMIC STANDARDS immunization standards apply to students in this program. As During orientation to the program, students receive a handbook per the provincial “Standard for Immunization of Post-Secondary outlining all the program policies. It is very important for learners to Health Care Students and Students in Other High-Risk review and understand these requirements. Occupational Programs”, all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) have the responsibility of assessing the immunization status of A student who falls within the ranges below will be in good each healthcare student at the time of initial enrollment and to standing, on academic probation, or required to withdraw, ensure all healthcare students are fully immunized before leaving respectively: post-secondary programs.

Number of Completed Courses Good Standing Academic Probation Required Withdrawal (includes transfer courses)1 0-5 1.70 or higher 0.00-1.69 - 6-10 1.70 or higher 1.50-1.69 Below 1.50 11-20 1.85 or higher 1.70-1.84 Below 1.70 21-30 2.00 or higher 1.85-1.99 Below 1.85 31-40 2.00 or higher - Below 2.00 1 The number of complete courses is based on a standard 3.0 credit-hour course.

ACADEMIC DISQUALIFICATION Students may be required to withdraw for violations of professional A student is required to withdraw from the Bachelor of Nursing conduct. Faculty members who are supervising clinical practice program if any of the following occurs: experiences may require a student to leave a clinical setting at any • the cumulative GPA falls below the required levels for two or time if, in the opinion of the faculty member, the student’s practice more consecutive terms at the end of the spring term; threatens patient/client safety or is disruptive to patient/client care. • the student fails any internship or nursing practicum course; or The Dean, or the Chair, will review the case in a timely fashion to • the student fails to meet the Standards of Professional Conduct determine whether, and under what conditions, the student may (see below). return to the clinical setting.

A student dismissed for academic reasons may apply for YOUR INVESTMENT readmission by the appropriate deadline after a lapse of one full Program fees will vary. To view fee information for your program, year. Readmission is not guaranteed. Students dismissed for a go to www.lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program. second time will not be re-admitted to the program. Students are advised to contact an academic advisor as early as possible to Students are expected to travel for practicum placements and are discuss the possibility of readmission. responsible for associated costs.

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT • Year III and Year IV BN fees are determined by the University of The standards of professional conduct for students in the Bachelor Lethbridge. Please contact the U of L at 403.329.2649 for of Nursing program are published in the NESA Student Handbook. more information. Students are subject to the general rules and regulations of the

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CURRICULUM 4. Minimum Grade Requirement Year 1 Term I Learning Credits A minimum grade of C is required in Nursing 1163/Nursing 1220 and Nursing 1173/Nursing 1320. A student who receives a BIO 1160 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 grade of C - or less must repeat the course prior to proceeding NSG 1163 Introduction to Nursing Practice 6 in the program. NSG 1168 Intro to Nursing and Concepts of Health 3 ENG 1150 Composition (U of L HUM1xxx) (OL) 3 A minimum grade of C - is required in all Nursing courses and PSY 1160 (U of L 1000) Introduction to Psychology (OL) 3 BIO 1160, BIO 1161, and BIO 1162 in order to meet degree 18 requirements. Any student who receives a grade of D + or lower in these courses is required to repeat the course and achieve a Year 1 Term II higher grade before being allowed to proceed in the program.

BIO 1161 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 5. Not more than three Independent Study courses may be taken BIO 1162 Microbiology (OL) 3 for credit toward the degree. Residence Requirement: 20 NSG 1155 Concepts of Health: Individuals/Families 3 courses including a minimum of 12 in Nursing and Health NSG 1173 Health and Physical Assessment 6 Sciences. SOC 1160 (U of L 1000) Introduction to Sociology (OL) 3 18 6. All requirements must be completed within seven years of the first Nursing course used for credit toward the degree. Year 2 Term I Year 3 Term I NSG 2268 Disruptions in Health I 3 One of: OR NURS 3020 Community Health Nursing 3 NSG 2254 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 3 NURS 3125 Mental Health Nursing 3 NSG 2263 Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice 6 NURS 3230 Disruptions in Health II 3 OR One of: NSG 2293 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Practice 6 NURS 4510 Mental Health Nursing Practice 6 NSG 2290 Pharmacology and Applied Therapeutics 3 NURS 4520 Community Health Nursing Practice 6 HUM 1155 (U of L Philosophy 1000) Ethics (OL) 3 NURS 4530 Rural Nursing Practice 6 PSY 1170 Human Development across the Lifespan (OL) 3 HLSC 3450/PSYC 3450 Applied Statistics for Clinical Practice 3 18 NURS 3360 Nursing Research 3 15 Year 2 Term II Year 3 Term II NSG 2268 Disruptions in Health I 3 One of: OR NURS 3020 Community Health Nursing 3 NSG 2254 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 3 NURS 3125 Mental Health Nursing 3 NSG 2263 Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice 6 NURS 3230 Disruptions in Health II 3 OR One of: NSG 2293 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Practice 6 NURS 4510 Mental Health Nursing Practice 6 NSG 2279 Nursing Issues and Health Care in Canada 3 NURS 4520 Community Health Nursing Practice 6 GLER Social Science Elective 3 NURS 4530 Rural Nursing Practice 6 GLER Humanities or Fine Arts Elective 3 NURS 3135 Leadership in Nursing 3 18 Fine Arts & Humanities Elective 3 15 Special Note: Whenever possible, nursing theory courses are aligned with concurrent clinical practice experiences. Year 4 Term I One of: (OL) indicates courses which are also available through Online NURS 3020 Community Health Nursing 3 Learning. NURS 3125 Mental Health Nursing 3 NURS 3230 Disruptions in Health II 3 General Requirements One of: 1. Successful completion of at least 40 course equivalents NURS 4510 Mental Health Nursing Practice 6 (121.0 credit hours) with a cumulative grade point average NURS 4520 Community Health Nursing Practice 6 of at least 2.00 on all courses taken for credit toward the NURS 4530 Rural Nursing Practice 6 degree. NURS 4135 Global Health Issues and Trends 3 Health Sciences/Public Health Elective 3 2. Attain a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 15 2.50 on all required Nursing and Health Sciences courses taken for credit toward the program in Years 3 and 4. Year 4 Term II

3. Completion of the General Liberal Education Requirement NURS 4750 Senior Preceptorship 15 (GLER) 15

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 49 Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree Program Office: 403.320.3348 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3424 • Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403 Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 Due to the nature of the program, it is recommended learners Students must meet and maintain certain requirements to contact an Academic Advisor with initial inquiries. Call participate in the PBE setting as determined by programs, practice 403.320.3323 or 1.800.572.0103 ext. 3323. agencies and/or legislated by government bodies. These may include health (e.g. immunizations, screening tests, etc.), privacy PROGRAM OVERVIEW and security (e.g. police information check, IT access, etc.), and The Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree (BN-AD) program is OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, Fire Safety, WHMIS, designed to provide an accelerated course of studies to a Bachelor Mask Fit-testing, etc.). of Nursing for students who have previously earned an approved degree in any discipline or field of study. The program will be As a post-secondary health care program in Alberta, provincial offered over six consecutive semesters; students will attend from immunization standards apply to students in this program. As September to August and will be able to complete in a period per the provincial “Standard for Immunization of Post-Secondary of approximately 24 months. Appropriate breaks between and Health Care Students and Students in Other High-Risk occasionally within semesters will be scheduled in order to provide Occupational Programs”, all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) time for vacation. This degree is offered in collaboration with the have the responsibility of assessing the immunization status of University of Lethbridge, with the first two semesters occurring each healthcare student at the time of initial enrollment and to at the Lethbridge College campus and the final four semesters ensure all healthcare students are fully immunized before leaving occurring at the University of Lethbridge. When you complete the post-secondary programs. There is an administrative fee for this program, you will be eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Exam, giving assessment and vaccinations required to become fully immunized. you the opportunity to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN). Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) coverage – PBE placement ADMISSIONS agencies and employers usually require WCB coverage on behalf All applicants applying to the Bachelor of Nursing – After Degree of the student. Students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in program must apply directly to the University of Lethbridge. Please Alberta are deemed to be employees of the Province of Alberta refer to the U of L admissions information. and, as such, provided WCB coverage. In certain instances, for students outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not be provided Applicants must have a completed baccalaureate degree from an (e.g. non-Alberta residents taking a course solely through distance institution recognized by the University of Lethbridge. learning with a PBE placement outside of Alberta). These students are advised to contact the program prior to application. The following courses are required for admission: Human Anatomy (with laboratory component) and Physiology, six credit hours; PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may include surrounding Microbiology, three credit hours; Statistics, three credit hours; fine rural communities. PBE’s may include day, evening, and/or arts and humanities courses, six credit hours; and social science weekend schedules. courses, six credit hours. Students will be expected to travel to assigned sites and will be Note: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and responsible for arranging travel and any associated costs. Statistics must be completed within 10 years preceding the year of admission. ACADEMIC STANDARDS During orientation to the program, students receive a handbook Applicants whose first language is other than English must provide outlining all the program policies. It is very important for learners to acceptable evidence of English Language Proficiency according to review and understand these requirements. the U of L admissions information. All other requirements remain congruent with those of the Bachelor of Nursing program. A student who falls within the ranges below will be in good standing, on academic probation, or required to withdraw, PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) REQUIREMENTS respectively: This program has a required Practice-Based Experience (PBE) component. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the PBE. Number of Completed Courses Good Standing Academic Probation Required Withdrawal (includes transfer courses)1 0-5 1.70 or higher 0.00-1.69 - 6-10 1.70 or higher 1.50-1.69 Below 1.50 11-20 1.85 or higher 1.70-1.84 Below 1.70 21-30 2.00 or higher 1.85-1.99 Below 1.85 31-40 2.00 or higher - Below 2.00 1 The number of completed courses is based on a standard 3.0 credit-hour course.

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ACADEMIC DISQUALIFICATION CURRICULUM A student is required to withdraw from the Bachelor of Nursing program if any of the following occurs: Term I Learning Credits • the cumulative GPA falls below the required levels for two or more NSG 1181 Nursing Concepts: Individuals & Families 6 consecutive terms at the end of the NSG 1182 Intro to Nursing: Assessment & Practice 6 spring term; NSG 3360 Nursing Research (U of L) 3 • the student fails any internship or 15 nursing practicum course; or • the student fails to meet the Standards Term II of Professional Conduct (see below). NSG 2268 Disruptions in Health I 3 A student dismissed for academic reasons may apply for NSG 2269 Rural Nursing Practice 6 readmission by the appropriate deadline after a lapse of one full NSG 2290 Pharmacology and Applied Therapeutics 3 year. Readmission is not guaranteed. Students dismissed for a 12 second time will not be re-admitted to the program. Students are advised to contact an academic advisor as early as possible to Terms III - VI are delivered at the University of Lethbridge. discuss the possibility of readmission. Term III STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT The standards of professional conduct for students in the Nursing 2125 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 3 Bachelor of Nursing – After Degree program are published in the Nursing 2255 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Practice 5 Student Handbook. Students are subject to the general rules and Nursing 3125 Mental Health Nursing 3 regulations of the agencies with which they are affiliated during Nursing 4511 Mental Health Nursing Practice 5 practice experiences. Students may be required to withdraw for 16 violations of professional conduct. Term IV Faculty members who are supervising clinical practice experiences may require a student to leave a clinical setting at any time if in Nursing 3135 Leadership in Nursing 3 the opinion of the faculty member, the student’s practice threatens Nursing 3020 Community Health Nursing 3 patient/client safety or is disruptive to patient/client care. The Nursing 4520 Community Health Nursing Practice 6 Dean, or the Chair in the case of Year I, Terms I & II, will review 12 the case in a timely fashion to determine whether, and under what conditions, the student may return to the clinical setting. Term V

YOUR INVESTMENT Nursing 3230 Disruptions in Health II 3 Program fees will vary. To view fee information for your program, Nursing 4135 Global Health Issues and Trends 3 go to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program. Nursing 4531 Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice 6 12 Students are expected to travel for practicum placements and are responsible for associated costs. Term VI

• Terms III - VI BN-AD fees are Nursing 4750 Senior Preceptorship 15 determined by the University of 15 Lethbridge. Please contact the U of L at 403.329.2649 for more information. School of Health Sciences

Find out more about other programs offered in this school: • Bachelor of Nursing...... p.47 • Massage Therapy...... p.104 • Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing...... p.111 • Practical Nursing...... p.113 • Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology...... p.117

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Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 51 Business Administration Program Office: 403.320.3213 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5375 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3213 PROGRAM OVERVIEW ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM A strong understanding of effective New students are accepted into the business principles is key to success not Business Administration program in the Fall YEAR 1 Learning Credits only in business, but also in government, (September), Winter (January), and Spring not-for-profit, and charitable agencies and (May) terms. ACC 1170 Financial Accounting I 3 organizations. The solid understanding ACC 1175 Financial Accounting II 3 and skills you gain in our two-year diploma Note: Prospective students wishing to BUS 1166 Business Law 3 program will provide a strong foundation spread their courses over an additional BUS 1168 Management which can lead to a wide variety of future term and/or commence their studies in the Communication * 3 opportunities. Winter or Spring terms are encouraged BUS 1170 Introduction to to consult with an advisor for information Management 3 First year includes theoretical and practical regarding pre-requisites and course BUS 1177 Entrepreneurship 3 exposure to accounting, management, sequencing. Students who begin their BUS 1185 Business Computer marketing, business law, entrepreneurship, studies in the Winter (January) term and Applications 1.5 microeconomics, communication, and plan to complete an accounting major CPU 1165 Designing Spreadsheet business technology. In second year, must have credit for ACC-1175 prior Applications 3 students build on the basics by taking to September in order to complete the ECN 1180 Microeconomics 3 courses specific to one of four majors: program within two years. This means ENG 1168 Business Communication * 3 • Accounting completing ACC-1175 in the Spring (May) MKT 1188 Introduction to Marketing 3 • Management term. 31.5 • Marketing • General Business GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must meet the general * The combination of BUS 2269 As part of a strong close-knit community admission requirements for Lethbridge (Management Communications) and PRS of students and instructors, you’ll develop College programs, as indicated in the 1155 (Speech) is considered to be an in-depth knowledge and skills in these Admission section of this calendar. acceptable alternative for BUS 1168. specific areas. A variety of opportunities await Business Administration graduates, ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS * The combination of ENG 1156 (Business including the chance to pursue a In addition to meeting the general Writing) and PRS 1155 (Speech) is career immediately, continue studies admission requirements indicated in considered to be an acceptable alternative in a university degree program and/or the Admission section of this calendar, for ENG1168. obtain one of a number of professional applicants to this program must also satisfy designations. the following specific course requirements ACCOUNTING MAJOR (or equivalencies): The success of any business or CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Grade 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s organization is tied very closely to its Our diploma program in Business Math 30-2 or a higher level math) financial position. Put your appreciation Administration will prepare you for a career for detail and numbers to work and in a very wide range of fields, including: PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE develop the knowledge and skills that • Accounting REQUIREMENTS will enable you to provide the kinds of • Advertising There is an elective practicum component services valued by organizations and • Agri-Business to this program. The College dictates the individuals alike. Through theoretical • Banking legal terms and conditions governing the and practical application, you will gain a • E-commerce practicum experience. very solid in-depth working knowledge of • Energy Industry accounting, statistics, business finance, • Entrepreneurship YOUR INVESTMENT macroeconomics, individual and corporate • Financial Services Program fees will vary. To view the fee income tax, and computerized accounting. • Human Resources information for your program, go to • Management lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select You will leave our program with the • Marketing your program. background needed to succeed in • Retail Management an accounting-related position with • Sales business, government, not-for-profit and • Taxation charitable organizations, and/or pursue • Technology further education towards an accounting designation. Many of our students have The Business Administration program is done one or more of these - with great also excellent preparation for further post- success. secondary education.

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YEAR 2 Learning Credits MARKETING MAJOR LIST A - APPROVED BUSINESS Analyzing the strategies that make a ELECTIVES ACC 2250 Management Accounting I 3 business successful is the core purpose of ACC 2251 Management Accounting II 3 the marketing major. In-depth knowledge of ACC 2250 Management Accounting I 3 ACC 2271 Intermediate Financial the latest business trends, communication ACC 2251 Management Accounting II 3 Accounting I 3 tools, concepts, international influences, ACC 2271 Intermediate Financial ACC 2273 Intermediate Financial buyer behavior, and market research Accounting I 3 Accounting II 3 are some of the keys to a career as a ACC 2273 Intermediate Financial BUS 2292 Business Finance 3 marketing professional. At Lethbridge Accounting II 3 ECN 2253 Macroeconomics 3 College, you’ll gain a strong understanding ACC 2278 Computerized Accounting STS 2250 Statistics 3 of these areas and benefit from our focus for Management 3 TAX 2251 Taxation 3 on practical application. The program BUS 1176 Financial Planning 3 ACC 2278 Computerized Accounting includes projects with local businesses and BUS 1180 Project Management 3 for Management 3 organizations, creation of marketing plans, BUS 2267 Database Design 3 Approved Elective 3 case studies, group presentations and BUS 2268 Organizational Behaviour 3 (See elective lists A and B) field trips to a variety of area businesses. BUS 2275 International Business 3 30 You will be well prepared for careers in BUS 2278 Industrial and Labour management, retailing, merchandising, Relations 3 MANAGEMENT MAJOR market research, advertising, international BUS 2284 Advanced Internet Skills 1.5 The success of any business or marketing, either for existing businesses BUS 2285 Advanced Small Business organization is highly dependent and organizations, or to start your own. Management 3 on its management expertise. The BUS 2291 Writing a Business Plan 3 management major provides opportunity YEAR 2 Learning Credits BUS 2292 Business Finance 3 to gain that expertise, in areas including BUS 2298 Human Resource entrepreneurship and small business MKT 2260 International Marketing 3 Management 3 management, human resources, MKT 2277 Merchandise Administration 3 CPU 2254 Basic Desktop Publishing 3 leadership, organizational dynamics, MKT 2279 Applied Sales 3 ECN 2253 Macroeconomics 3 business finance, international business, MKT 2281 Marketing Logistics 3 FWK 2250 Field Work 3 the global economy, and statistics. In this MKT 2283 Advertising 3 IND 2251 Independent Study 1.5 major, you will develop skills in leadership, MKT 2288 Marketing Management 3 IND 2252 Independent Study 1.5 communication, cooperation, analysis, MKT 2290 Marketing Research 3 IST 2250 International Study Tour 3 and strategic action plan implementation. Approved electives 9 MGT 2251 Events and Conference Through case studies, simulations and (See elective lists A and B) Management 3 other learning experiences, you will rely 30 MKT 2250 Advertising Essentials 3 on sound management knowledge and MKT 2260 International Marketing 3 principles acquired earlier to solve real GENERAL BUSINESS MAJOR MKT 2275 E-commerce 3 business and organizational problems. This major allows significant flexibility in MKT 2277 Merchandise Administration 3 The program provides a solid foundation choosing courses, and may be ideal for MKT 2279 Applied Sales 3 for numerous career options including those planning entrepreneurial careers. In MKT 2281 Marketing Logistics 3 banking, human resource management, addition to the core courses shown, MKT 2283 Advertising 3 starting and managing a new business, students may choose their own unique MKT 2288 Marketing Management 3 as well as managing existing businesses, combination of electives from the lists MKT 2290 Marketing Research 3 not-for-profit, charitable and government below, ensuring the best possible STS 2250 Statistics 3 organizations. combination of knowledge and skills. TAX 2251 Taxation 3 TTC 2251 Tourism 3 YEAR 2 Learning Credits Special note: If you intend to pursue a university degree upon completion of BUS 2268 Organizational Behaviour 3 the Business Administration diploma, we BUS 2275 International Business 3 strongly recommend that you include STS- BUS 2278 Industrial and Labour 2250 (Statistics) in your program. Relations 3 BUS 2285 Advanced Small YEAR 2 Learning Credits Business Management 3 BUS 2292 Business Finance 3 BUS 1176 Personal Finance 3 BUS 2298 Human Resource BUS 2285 Advanced Small Business Management 3 Management 3 STS 2250 Statistics 3 BUS 2292 Business Finance 3 Approved electives 9 BUS 2298 Human Resource (See elective lists A and B.) Management 3 30 MKT 2288 Marketing Management 3 Approved electives 15 (See elective lists A and B) 30

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LIST B - APPROVED NON-BUSINESS TRANSFERS Griffith University, Queensland, ELECTIVES University of Lethbridge Australia (a maximum of 3 credits may be included Graduates of Lethbridge College’s Graduates of Lethbridge College’s from List B Approved Non-Business Business Administration diploma are Business Administration program are Electives.) eligible to receive two years’ credit towards eligible to transfer credit towards the the University of Lethbridge’s Bachelor completion of a Bachelor Degree at Griffith AGR 2286 Agricultural Business of Management degree, provided that a University, located in Australia. Business Management 3 cumulative grade point average of at least Administration Accounting graduates BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 3.0 is achieved in the Lethbridge College can complete the Griffith’s Bachelor BLK 1151 Blackfoot Language I 3 diploma program. The exact number of of Commerce in three (3) semesters. HUM 1150 Logic 3 additional required courses varies based Business Administration Management, HUM 1155 Ethics (OL) 3 on courses taken and the major selected Marketing or General Business graduates HUM 1180 Introduction to World at the University of Lethbridge. Visit www. can complete a Bachelor of Business in Religions (OL) 3 uleth.ca for further information. three (3) semesters. Please visit www. HUM 1190 Popular Culture 3 griffith.edu.au/credit for more information. NAT1155 Introduction to Native Athabasca University American Studies 3 Graduates of Lethbridge College’s Robert Gordon University - PED 1123 Academic Success Business Administration diploma are Aberdeen, Scotland Athletics I 1.5 eligible to receive two years’ credit Graduates of Lethbridge College’s PSC 1161 Introduction to Politics (OL) 3 towards any of the following business Business Administration Management PSC 1165 Canadian Government 3 degrees at Athabasca University: 3-year and Marketing diploma programs with a PSY 1160 Introduction to Bachelor of Management, 4-year Bachelor minimum grade point average of 3.0 are Psychology (OL) 3 of Management (Human Resource eligible for transfer credit towards a B.A. SGV 1111 Student Government 3 Management or Marketing major), or in International Business Management or SGV 1112 Student Government 3 4-year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting B.A. Management with Marketing at RGU SGV 1122 Student Government 6 or e-Commerce major). Diploma graduates in Aberdeen, Scotland. SGV 2113 Student Government 3 will need to complete ten courses for the SGV 2114 Student Government 3 3-year B.Mgmt. and twenty courses for SAIT SGV 2124 Student Government 6 the 4-year B.Mgmt. or B.Comm. It is highly Graduates of Lethbridge College’s SOC 1160 Introduction to Sociology (OL) 3 recommended, but not mandatory, that Business Administration Accounting SPN 1150 Introductory Spanish 3 BUS-2292 and STS-2250 are included diploma are eligible for admission into the in your Lethbridge College diploma. Visit third year of SAIT’s Bachelor of Business (OL) indicates courses which are also www.athabascau.ca for more information. Administration (Accounting) degree available through Online Learning. program. *Some bridging courses are Royal Roads University required. GRADUATION Graduates of Lethbridge College’s Upon successful completion of all program Business Administration diploma, with a Okanagan College requirements, students are awarded a minimum 3.0 GPA, are eligible to receive Graduates of Lethbridge College’s Business Administration Diploma with block transfer into the third year of the Business Administration diploma with designated major. Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial a minimum grade average of 67% are Management or Bachelor of Business eligible for admission into the third year of Administration in Sustainability and the Bachelor of Business Administration International Business at Royal Roads (BBA) degree program. University, provided all entrance criteria for admission to RRU are met and space University of Calgary remains available in the program. Visit Graduates of a 2-year diploma program www.royalroads.ca for more information. will be awarded up to 5 full junior course options. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Graduates of Lethbridge College’s College of the Rockies Business Administration Management Graduates from the diploma in Business and Marketing diploma program with Administration – Accounting, Management, a minimum grade point average of 2.0 Marketing, or General Business majors are are eligible for transfer credit towards eligible to receive full block transfer into a Bachelor’s Degree in Business the Bachelor of Business Administration in Administration. Sustainable Business Practices degree, provided all other entrance criteria are met and space remains available in the program. Entrance by new students to all programs at College of the Rockies is a first-qualified, first-in basis.

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Institute of Technology Carlow, School of Business Carlow, Ireland Graduates from the diploma in Business Administration – Accounting, Management, Marketing, or General Business majors Find out more about other programs offered will be accepted for entry into Year in this school: 3 of Bachelor (Honours) in Business • Administrative Office Professional...... p. 36 with options to specialize in Business • Computer Information Technology...... p.64 Management, HRM, Supply Chain Management and International Business. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs Please note, scholarships may be awarded – please refer to website: www.itcarlow.ie

Institute of Technology Sligo, Sligo, Ireland Graduates from the diploma in Business Administration – Accounting, Management, Marketing, or General Business majors will complete two semesters in IT Sligo to complete the Bachelor of Business in Business Administration (NFQ Level 7) Bachelor Degree program. Students who complete the Bachelor of Business in Business Administration (NFQ Level 7) degree may subsequently transfer into the IT Sligo Bachelor of Business (Hon) (Add- On) (NFQ Level 8) degree which they can complete full time (one year) or on-line (two year). Please refer to website: ww.itsligo.ie

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 55 Child and Youth Care Program Office: 403.320.3393 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.329.7254 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568 PROGRAM OVERVIEW This admission results in a five term CURRICULUM The Child and Youth Care program is curriculum for the completion of the designed to prepare you to work with diploma. Year 1 Term I Learning Credits children, youth and families who are experiencing difficulties and challenges GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CYC 1158 Communications in CYC 3 within their daily lives that have impacted All applicants must meet the general Practice their optimal development. Some will admission requirements for Lethbridge CYC 1169 Observation, Reporting have been exposed to negative life College programs, as indicated in the & Assessment 3 circumstances such as trauma, rejection, Admission section of this calendar. CYC 1173 Foundations and Roles of abuse, and emotional stress. You will Child & Youth Care 3 learn to work from a developmental, PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 ecological and strength-based perspective, REQUIREMENTS HSP 1151 Family Systems and emphasizing the interaction between There is a required practicum component Development (OL) 3 persons and their physical, social and to this program. The College dictates the PSY 1170 Human Development Across cultural environments. legal terms and conditions governing the the Life Span (OL) 3 practicum experience. 18 You will gain the knowledge, values and skills to promote, support and strengthen Applicants are advised they will be required Year 1 Term II the development of children, youth and to provide a Criminal Record Check and their families in a variety of settings such an Alberta Children’s Services Intervention CYC 1163 Behaviour Management 3 as residential treatment, community-based Record Check (IR Check) before entering CYC 1175 Therapeutic Interventions 3 and youth programs, parent education and the practicum experience component of the CYC 1178 CYC Clinical Practice I 3 family support, family preservation and program. The existence of an IR or criminal CYC 1180 Counselling Techniques I 3 reunification, early intervention and within a record may affect practicum placements, CYC 1194 Activity Leadership 3 variety of school settings. program completion and employment PSY 1179 Adolescent Development (OL) 3 prospects. 18 Once you graduate from the program, you’ll be able to integrate a strength-based The consequences of a prior criminal Year 2 Term I developmental and systems perspective in conviction will be examined and discussed all aspects of child and youth care practice. on an individual basis. The logistics for CYC 2251 Family Support and obtaining a Criminal Record Check and an Intervention 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IR Check will be discussed with students CYC 2253 Group Process 3 Our diploma program in Child and Youth during program orientation. Cost of the CYC 2255 CYC Clinical Practice II 6 Care will prepare you for employment as a Criminal Record Check is approximately CYC 2272 Family Violence 3 child and youth care professional in a wide $75 on each occurrence. Students are CYC 2280 Counselling Techniques II 3 variety of settings including: advised that it is necessary to have these 18 • Residential and Treatment Programs checks completed at least once per year. • Family Support Work Year 2 Term II • Group Homes Applicants will be required to have St. John • Independent Living Programs Ambulance Standard First Aid and CPR CYC 2260 Mental Health and • Schools (or equivalent) certificates prior to their Substance Abuse in • Recreation & Community Centres practicum experiences. The cost for this CYC Practices 3 • Women’s Emergency Centres certification is approximately $125. CYC 2269 Case Management and • Foster Care Evaluation 3 • Young Offender Centres YOUR INVESTMENT CYC 2285 CYC Clinical Practice III 6 • Drop-in Centres Program fees will vary. To view fee 12 • Hospitals information for your program, go to • Adolescent Psychiatry lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select (OL) indicates courses which are also your program. available through Online Learning. ADMISSIONS New students are accepted into the Child GRADUATION and Youth Care program for the Fall Upon successful completion of all program (September) term. Students wishing to requirements, students are awarded a enroll for the Winter (January) term may Child and Youth Care diploma. take courses in a revised curriculum based on course availability.

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TRANSFERS School of Human Services MacEwan University CYC diploma graduates with a GPA of 2.3 or higher may be eligible for entry into year three of the Bachelor of Child and Youth Find out more about other programs offered Care degree. in this school: • Early Childhood Education...... p.76 University of Lethbridge • Educational Assistant...... p.80 CYC graduates who have achieved a diploma GPA of 3.0 or higher may be lethbridgecollege.ca/programs admitted to the University of Lethbridge’s Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences - Addictions Counselling (Extended).

Athabasca University Diploma graduates may transfer directly into the third year of the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services at Athabasca University. Diploma graduates are awarded transfer credit equivalent to one year towards the three or four- year Bachelor of Management degree at Athabasca University.

Lethbridge College Students who complete the Child and Youth Care diploma are eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies at Lethbridge College. Some bridging courses may be required on an individual basis.

University of Calgary Graduates of a two-year diploma program will be awarded up to 5 full junior course options.

BC CYC Consortium CYC diploma graduates with a B average (3.0 GPA) or higher will receive 60 block transfer credits (30 units in UVIC model) Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care offered at Douglas College, University of Victoria, University of the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island University.

Griffith University, Australia CYC diploma graduates may enter into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Child and Family Studies, Bachelor of Human Services, or the Bachelor of Social Work degree program. Please visit www.griffith. edu.au/credit for more information.

Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow Ireland Graduates from the diploma in Child and Youth Care will be accepted for entry into Year 2 of the Honours Degree in Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care. Please note, scholarships may be awarded. Please refer to website: www.itcarlow.ie

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 57 Civil Engineering Technology Program Office: 403.320.3468 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3456 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW ADMISSIONS MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM Civil engineering builds the infrastructure of Students are accepted into the Civil This is a Mobile Learning Program that society. Buildings, homes, cities, roads and Engineering Technology program for the requires students to purchase a mobile bridges are all products of civil engineering. Fall (September) term only. device from Lethbridge College complete Our intensive two-year “nationally with program specific software. Go to accredited” diploma program in Civil GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS www.lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning Engineering Technology will prepare you All applicants must meet the general for additional information. for a rewarding career in civil engineering admission requirements for Lethbridge technology and construction management. College programs, as indicated in the CURRICULUM Admission section of this calendar. Year 1 Term I Learning Credits The first year of the program focuses on engineering fundamentals including topics ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS CAD 1160 Graphic Communications 3 such as Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) In addition to meeting the general COM 1164 Technical Communications 3 and land surveying to fluid mechanics, admission requirements indicated in CON 1162 Engineering Management I 3 applied physics, and concrete technology. the Admission section of this calendar, EDD 1160 Technical Drawing 1.5 applicants to this program must also satisfy MTH 1150 Engineering Math I 3 In the second year, the emphasis is on the following specific course requirements SUR 1150 Land Survey I 3 engineering design and management. (or equivalencies): 16.5 This encompasses structural design • a minimum grade of 50 percent in Grade and detailing, construction methods, 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math Year 1 Term II environmental technology, municipal/ 30-1) or 60 percent in Grade 12 math highway design, estimating and business (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2) CON 1165 Construction Materials 3 management. Industry standard computer • Grade 11 physics or Grade 12 science CON 1180 Construction Engineering I 3 applications are used in combination with ENF 1166 Statics and Strength hands-on experiences to culminate in an Please note that Grade 12 biology and/or of Materials 3 applied research project. These projects Grade 12 chemistry will not be accepted in ENF 1170 Engineering Properties I 3 involve data collection, fieldwork, and lieu of Grade 12 science. MTH 1170 Engineering Math II 3 interaction with engineering technology SUR 1180 Land Survey II 3 professionals. Basic understanding of computer 18 technology such as word processing, The environmental and ethical dimensions copying files; and familiarity working in a Year 2 Term I Learning Credits of civil engineering are also considered. Windows-based environment is required. While engineers build to improve society, CIV 2256 Civil Software Applications 3 construction has environmental and PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE CIV 2257 Environmental Engineering 3 social costs that must be considered. REQUIREMENTS CON 2255 Construction Engineering II 3 The classroom, fieldwork and project There is an elective practicum component CON 2260 Engineering Management II 3 experience will prepare technologists with to this program. The College dictates the ENF 2250 Fluid Mechanics 3 skills to balance costs and benefits in the legal terms and conditions governing the STS 2260 Statistics and Applied construction process. practicum experience. Research I 3 18 A Civil Engineering Technology diploma PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) paves the way for a great career as a If you have experience working in this Year 2 Term II technology professional. field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Please direct CIV 2260 Highway Design 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES your inquiries to the Program Chair. CIV 2262 Structural Design I 6 • Geo-Technologist CIV 2271 Water Resources Design 3 • Roadway Designer YOUR INVESTMENT CIV 2274 Infrastructure Design 3 • Infrastructure Designer Program fees will vary. To view fee CIV 2275 Structural Design II 3 • Subdivision Designer information for your program, go to RSR 2265 Applied Research II 1.5 • Construction Estimator lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select 19.5 • Construction Manager your program. • Structural Design Assistant Year 2 Term III - (OPTIONAL) • Structural Designer • Quality Control Inspector CIV 2298 Work Experience 1.5 • Construction Designer • Materials Testing Technologist

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Note: Students must meet certain health NAIT School of Engineering and safety requirements for graduation. Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technologies These include basic first aid, WHMIS, Technology Diploma program with a and TDG. The requirements will vary by minimum grade point average of B- or program, and it is recommended that they 2.7 on standard grading scales will be be completed prior to the second year of conditionally accepted into the BTech Find out more about other programs offered study. (Bachelor of Technology in Technology in this school: Management) degree program. Applicants • Engineering Design and Drafting GRADUATION for transfer of credit under this Agreement Technology...... p.82 Upon successful completion of all program shall complete all of the requested • Geomatics Engineering requirements, students are awarded a Civil application procedures of NAIT including, Technology...... p.98 Engineering Technology diploma. but not limited to, written statements outlining personal objectives, career goals, lethbridgecollege.ca/programs TRANSFERS letters of reference, work experience and Lethbridge College community involvement, and such other Graduates of Civil Engineering Technology information as may be requested and used may gain a second diploma in Engineering by NAIT to determine whether the applicant Design and Drafting Technology with an complies with the requirements as set out additional 1 ½ years of study (course or intended. scheduling permitting). SAIT Athabasca University Graduates of the Lethbridge College Civil Graduates receive 60 credits towards the Engineering Technology program, with a Bachelor of Science (Post-Diploma) degree minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, are eligible or 30 credits towards the three or four- year for admission into the third year of SAIT’s Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) Bachelor of Science – Construction Project degree or 30 credits towards the three or Management degree program. Some four year Bachelor of Commerce (Post- bridging courses will be required. Diploma) degree. Camosun College/University of University of Alberta British Columbia Civil Engineering diploma graduates with Camosun College in Victoria, BC provides a GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible for up to a six-month bridging program leading one year of transfer credit dependent on directly to the third year in Civil Engineering appropriate grades and program. at the University of British Columbia.

University of Calgary Griffith University, Australia Graduates of a two-year diploma program Graduates of Lethbridge College’s Civil will be awarded up to 5 full junior course Engineering Technology program are options. eligible to transfer credit towards the completion of a Bachelor of Engineering Lakehead University (Civil Engineering), at Griffith University, Involves one transition summer school Gold Coast campus. Please visit followed immediately by entry upon www.griffith.edu.au/credit for more successful completion into the third year information. Civil Engineering. A fourth year is also required to obtain a degree.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 59 College and University Preparation Program Offices: Main Campus: 403.329.7269 • Crowsnest Pass Campus: 403.563.7041 • Claresholm Campus: 403.625.4231 [email protected] • Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 ext. 5308 • Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568

PROGRAM OVERVIEW CURRICULUM COURSE DELIVERY OPTIONS The College and University Preparation Students register in courses that fit their Our courses are offered in a variety of Program offers learning opportunities career goals on the recommendation of formats. The format in which a course through to Grade 12 equivalency on a the Lethbridge College advising team. is offered may change at short notice, full-time or part-time basis, and is open Transcripts and placement testing depending on enrolments and student to any person who successfully meets determine the course level placement. All needs. Grade 9 standards. College and University upgrading students are eligible to take COL Preparation is typically taken by three and CPU courses at any time. The current delivery formats are: different student groups: those who want Online • You will complete the entire to complete their high school education, Course offerings may be subject to change. course using the online environment. those who want to improve their final marks All courses are available face-to-face given Blended • You will be required to in high school courses, and those who did sufficient enrolment. Courses below the participate in both face-to-face and online not take particular high school courses 0060 level are not available at the main components in a blended course. The now required for entrance into their post- campus. amount of required face-to-face time varies secondary program of choice. by course section. BIO 0085 Biology 0085 5 Face-to-face • You will attend class at a CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BIO 0095 Biology 0095 5 scheduled time and location. An instructor College and University Preparation courses CHM 0085 Chemistry 0085 5 will be physically present to assist you. can lead to many opportunities. Our CHM 0095 Chemistry 0095 5 students have continued into certificate, ENG 0063 English Basics 5 REGISTRATION CHANGES diploma and degree programs. They have ENG 0070 English 0070 5 Course registrations or “add/drops” entered professional and apprenticeship ENG 0080 English 0080 5 must be carried out in consultation with programs and have moved on to ENG 0085 English 0085 5 an Academic Advisor and sponsorship successful careers. You’ll also find that ENG 0090 English 0090 5 supervisor, if applicable. It is the our courses offer a good foundation for ENG 0095 English 0095 5 student’s responsibility to register for and beginning employment. MTH 0060 Mathematics 0060 5 maintain credit minimums as required for MTH 0075 Mathematics 0075 5 sponsorship and to ensure their registration ADMISSIONS MTH 0085 Mathematics 0085 5 is sufficient to meet their sponsoring New students are accepted into the MTH 0092 Mathematics 0092 5 agencies’ requirements. College and University Preparation MTH 0095 Mathematics 0095 5 program for courses beginning in the Fall MTH 0097 Introduction to Calculus 5 GRADUATION (September) and Winter (January) terms PHY 0085 Physics 0085 5 Students in the College and University and, in Lethbridge, for the Summer (May) PHY 0095 Physics 0095 5 Preparation program who accumulate term as well. RDG 0075 Developing Reading at least 18 credits in academic courses Efficiency 5 are eligible to receive a Credential of GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS RDG 0085 Reading 0085 5 Achievement. To qualify, students must All applicants must meet the general RDG 0096 College Reading Essentials 5 take four courses numbered 0090 through admission requirements for Lethbridge SCI 0075 Science 0075 5 0099, including at least one English College programs, as indicated in the course, and achieve a minimum grade Admission section of this calendar. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCIES point average of 1.50. College and University Preparation courses ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS satisfy post-secondary program entrance TRANSFER The College and University Preparation requirements as substitutes for Grade 12 Courses numbered at any of the 0070, program is open to any person who level courses. No provincial departmental 0080, or 0090 levels in this program are has the desire and the academic skills exams are required. The course numbering accepted in lieu of high school courses to be successful at a selected course designates grade levels: for admission at Alberta’s universities, level. Admission is based on academic colleges, and technical institutes, as well background, skills assessment and Courses numbered 0070-0079 parallel as at most colleges and universities in advisement. Grade 10 level courses. the United States. However, students do Courses numbered 0080-0089 parallel not receive high school credits towards YOUR INVESTMENT Grade 11 level courses. a diploma from Alberta Education. Program fees will vary. To view fee Courses numbered 0090-0099 parallel Lethbridge College issues its own grades information, go to www.lethbridgecollege. Grade 12 level courses. and its own credential. ca/programs and select your program. For further details, consult the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) guide or talk to an Advisor.

60 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Program Office: 403.320.3418 • [email protected] Program Administrator: 403.329.7230 • Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568

PROGRAM OVERVIEW ADMISSIONS GRADUATION Our Commercial Vehicle Enforcement New students are accepted into the Upon successful completion of all program program can be the key you need to get Commercial Vehicle Enforcement program requirements, students are awarded on the road to a rewarding and meaningful in the Summer term. a certificate in Commercial Vehicle career. Enforcement. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Transportation of goods and passengers All applicants must meet the general by commercial vehicles is an important admission requirements for Lethbridge element in the success of Canadian College programs, as indicated in the businesses and industries. Helping Admission section of this calendar. School of Public Safety commercial vehicle operators to be successful and ensuring our roads and MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS highways remain safe for everyone is the Although no physical requirements are vital role played by Commercial Vehicle placed on applicants for entry to the Find out more about other programs offered Enforcement Officers. program, applicants are required to take in this school: a medical examination to ensure that • Police Recruit Training...... p.112 Combine your education or work their cardiovascular system is suitable to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs experience in: undertake strenuous exercise. • Law enforcement/criminal justice • Conservation enforcement YOUR INVESTMENT Program fees will vary. To view fee with our Commercial Vehicle Enforcement information for your program, go to www. program and in less than three months, lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select you’ll have the education you need to your program. pursue a meaningful and rewarding career as a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement CURRICULUM Officer. Learning Credits

This program is also open to those in the CJP 1163 Human Relations for transportation industry, such as owners, Commercial Vehicle safety supervisors or other employees. Enforcement 3 You can benefit by taking some or all of TRS 1165 Transport Law 3 our commercial vehicle courses. Take the ENG 1146 Technical Report Writing for same courses used to train Commercial Commercial Vehicle Vehicle Enforcement Officers and stay Enforcement Officers 3 updated on the latest regulations and laws. PED 1153 Training & Personalized Fitness (OL) 1.5 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OR The need for qualified officers is strong. *TRS 1151 Officer Safety 6 Earning your certificate will greatly TRS 1150 Transport Legislation 3 increase your chances of employment with TRS 1152 Licensing 3 commercial vehicle enforcement agencies TRS 1160 Hours of Service Legislation 3 across Canada, such as: TRS 1155 Weights & Dimensions 3 • Alberta Commercial Vehicle TRS 1153 Cargo Securement 3 Enforcement Branch 25.5 or 30 • Saskatchewan Highway Transport Patrol (OL) indicates courses which are also Please check with your local jurisdictions available through Online Learning. for their hiring requirements and qualifications. * Note: Employees of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General must enroll in this course. External applicants and current Criminal Justice students will enroll in the alternative course.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 61 Community Health Promotion (Available Online Delivery Only)

Program Office: 403.320.3310 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5449 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403

PROGRAM OVERVIEW New students are accepted into the Students must meet and maintain certain This program prepares qualified, Community Health Promotion diploma requirements to participate in the PBE competent and credentialed healthcare program for the Fall (September) term. setting as determined by programs, workers for employment opportunities practice agencies and/or legislated by within, or as a liaison between, First GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS government bodies. These may include Nation Communities and Provincial All applicants must meet the general health (e.g. immunizations, screening Health Services. Graduates of this admission requirements for Lethbridge tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. police program will have an understanding of College programs, as indicated in the information check, IT access, etc.), and the provincial and federal healthcare Admission section of this calendar. OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, systems and First Nations, Metis and Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.). Inuit (FNMI) and indigenous cultures and ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS practices, highlighting FNMI and western In addition to meeting the general As a post-secondary health care program cultural parallels. Their work will focus admission requirements indicated in in Alberta, provincial immunization on health promotion and the prevention the Admission section of this calendar, standards apply to students in this of injury, illness, disease, and disability. applicants to this program must also satisfy program. As per the provincial “Standard Foundational to their practice is the the following specific course requirements: for Immunization of Post-Secondary concept of applying community solutions • Grade 12 biology Health Care Students and Students in to community challenges, accomplished • Grade 11 math (equivalent to Alberta’s Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, by identifying the needs of individuals, Math 20-2 or a higher level math) all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) families, groups and communities, OR have the responsibility of assessing the community resources and strengths, and • Successful completion of Portage immunization status of each healthcare initiating and facilitating programs based College’s Community Health student at the time of initial enrollment and on needs. Representative (CHR) certificate (or to ensure all healthcare students are fully equivalent). immunized before leaving post-secondary With the exception of the Cultural Seminar programs. There is an administrative fee and Community Health Promotion Practice Applicants are required to have for this assessment and vaccinations I and II, these programs are offered successfully completed a Community required to become fully immunized. through online delivery. Health Promotion certificate from Lethbridge College or Northern Lakes Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Graduates of the Community Health College in order to enter the Community coverage – PBE placement agencies and Promotion diploma program would be able Health Promotion diploma program. employers usually require WCB coverage to demonstrate all of the learning outcomes on behalf of the student. Students enrolled identified for the certificate program, plus Note: Students seeking PLAR (Prior in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are they will be able to demonstrate outcomes Learning Assessment & Recognition) for deemed to be employees of the Province that focus on families, larger groups, any course(s) should contact the Program of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB community health, project management Chair immediately upon admission to coverage. In certain instances, for students and research. the program to allow sufficient time for outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not assessment. be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents Students electing to complete the program taking a course solely through distance on a part-time basis must contact the CHP PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) learning with a PBE placement outside of program to plan their program progression. REQUIREMENTS Alberta). These students are advised to This program has a required Practice- contact the program prior to application. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Based Experience (PBE) component. • Community Health Representatives The College dictates the legal terms and PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may • Aboriginal Liaison Workers conditions governing the PBE. include surrounding rural communities. • Community Health Promotion Workers PBE’s may include day, evening, and/ or weekend schedules. Students will be ADMISSIONS expected to travel to assigned sites and will New students are accepted into the be responsible for arranging travel and any Community Health Promotion certificate associated costs. program for the Winter (January) term. YOUR INVESTMENT Program fees will vary. To view fee information for your program, go to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program.

62 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Community Health Promotion Continued Year 2 Term II CURRICULUM School of Allied Health Note: Students completing CHP 1155 CHP 2251 Community Mental Health & (Community Health Promotion Practice I) Addictions (OL) 3 will be required to complete a one week on- CHP 2252 Community-Based Health Find out more about other programs offered campus component for skills competency Interventions (OL) 6 in this school: acquisition prior to commencing practicum SOC 1160 Introduction to Sociology • Health Care Aide...... p.100 placement. (OL) 3 • Medical Device Reprocessing...... p.106 SOC 2273 Multicultural Issues (OL) 3 • Unit Clerk Training...... p.120 CERTIFICATE 15 Year 1 Term I Learning Credits lethbridgecollege.ca/programs Year 2 Term III BIO 1178 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (OL) 6 CHP 2255 Community Health Promotion CHP 1150 Cultural Seminar 1.5 Practice II 3 CHP 1151 Healthcare & Health Promotion (OL) Course is also available through FNMI Populations (OL) 3 Online Learning. ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 NAT 1150 Exploring FNMI GRADUATION Perspectives (OL) 3 Upon successful completion of Year 1 16.5 requirements, students are awarded a Community Health Promotion certificate. Year 1 Term II Upon successful completion of Year 2 BIO 1156 Wellness and Health requirements, students are awarded a Issues (OL) 3 Community Health Promotion diploma. BIO 1179 Introduction to Pathophysiology (OL) 3 TRANSFERS CHP 1152 Basics of Health Promotion Northern Lakes College The Community Health Promotion Practice (OL) 3 certificate and individual courses within COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships the certificate and diploma programs will be recognized as transferable from and and Communications (OL) 3 to Northern Lakes College’s Community PSY 1160 Introduction to Health Promotion programs. Psychology (OL) 3 15 University of Calgary Graduates of a two-year diploma program Year 1 Term III will be awarded up to 5 full junior course options. CHP 1155 Community Health Promotion Practice I 3 University of Lethbridge 3 Graduates of the Community Health Promotion diploma are eligible to be DIPLOMA admitted into the University of Lethbridge’s Year 2 Term I Learning Credits Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program for completion of their CHP 2250 Community Health Promotion Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. Across the Lifespan (OL) 3 HUM 1155 Ethics (OL) 3 NAT 2250 Aboriginal Education for Professional Engagement (OL) 3 PSY 1170 Human Development Across the Lifespan (OL) 3 RSR 2254 Research Methodology for Health and Social Sciences (OL) 3 15

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 63 Computer Information Technology Program Office: 403.320.3213 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5375 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318 PROGRAM OVERVIEW program for the Fall (September) term. CURRICULUM Success in information technology includes Students wishing to commence in the programming skills and much more. Our Winter (January) term may take courses Year 1 Term I Learning Credits two-year diploma program in Computer in a revised sequence based on course Information Technology gives you the availability. This admission results in a BUS 1170 Introduction to Management 3 grounding in business, communications five-term curriculum for the completion of CIT 1152 Computer Hardware and technology that you need in order to the diploma. Maintenance 3 manage and build information systems. CIT 1154 Computer Programming I 3 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CIT 1157 HTML and Web Publishing 3 Accredited by the Canadian Information All applicants must meet the general MTH 1152 Mathematics for CIT 3 Processing Society (CIPS), our intensive, admission requirements for Lethbridge 15 integrated program will show you how College programs, as indicated in the information systems actually work. Working Admission section of this calendar. Year 1 Term II in small teams, you’ll tackle hands-on projects ranging from trouble-shooting ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS CIT 1156 Computer Programming II 3 hardware to software development, In addition to meeting the general CIT 1158 Computer Networking I 3 networking, web development, admission requirements indicated in CIT 1163 Database Management e-commerce, and information systems the Admission section of this calendar, Systems 3 management. You will balance these applicants to this program must also satisfy CIT 2268 User-Centred Interface technology skills with course work in the following specific course requirements Design 3 business and communications, and we’ll (or equivalencies): ENG 1168 Business Communication * 3 give you the opportunity to demonstrate • Grade 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s 15 your abilities in practical projects. You Math 30-2 or a higher level math) will work on web development for a not- * The combination of ENG-1156 and for-profit organization and spend time Note: Due to workload in this program, PRS-1155 is considered an acceptable in a workplace-based practicum with an students are encouraged to evaluate alternative for ENG-1168. organization of your choice. And, you finish their external commitments or consult the program with a real-life system project with an advisor about alternate program Year 2 Term I for a real-life client. sequencing. Students who plan to continue their studies through various university ACC 1170 Financial Accounting I 3 Managing information has never been programs may be required to take specific CIT 2255 Computer Networking II 3 more important and information technology electives. Please see information under CIT 2265 Web Programming 3 professionals have never been more “Transfers” for specifics. CIT 2270 IT Integration Seminar 1.5 in demand. With its comprehensive CIT 2275 Systems Analysis and introduction to the industry and its A number of physical education courses Design I 3 opportunities, our diploma in Computer are allowed in recognition of the need to Approved Elective 3 Information Technology won’t just show promote a healthy lifestyle. (One elective must be CIT 2260 or CIT you how to build an information system – it 2269) will show you how to build a career. PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE 16.5 REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES There is a required practicum component Year 2 Term II • Programmer Analyst to this program. The College dictates the • Software Developer legal terms and conditions governing the CIT 2259 Computer Networking III 3 • Database Designer/Developer practicum experience. CIT 2262 Operating Systems Theory 1.5 • Software Testing Specialist CIT 2263 Introduction to Linux 1.5 • Information Systems Project Manager INDUSTRY SUITABILITY CIT 2271 IT Fieldwork 3 • Business and Systems Analyst Prospective students should be aware of CIT 2276 Systems Analysis and • Web Developer and Administrator the following job-related physical demands: Design II 3 • Network Analyst/Technician standing or sitting for long periods of time, MKT 1188 Introduction to Marketing 3 • IT Support Specialist intense visual concentration, and some Approved Elective 3 • Computer Service Technician lifting and carrying. (One elective must be CIT 2260 or CIT • GIS Developer 2269) • Mobile App Developer YOUR INVESTMENT 18 Program fees will vary. To view fee ADMISSIONS information for your program, go to www. New students are accepted into the lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select Computer Information Technology your program.

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YEAR 2 APPROVED ELECTIVES GRADUATION NAIT Upon successful completion of all program Graduates of the Computer Information Learning Credits requirements, students are awarded a Technology Diploma program with a Computer Information Technology Diploma. minimum grade point average of C+ or ACC 1175 Financial Accounting II 3 2.3 on standard grading scales will be ACC 2250 Management Accounting I 3 TRANSFERS conditionally accepted into the BTech ACC 2271 Intermediate Financial University of Lethbridge (Bachelor of Technology in Technology Accounting I 3 Graduates of Lethbridge College’s CIT Management) degree program. Applicants ACC 2278 Computerized Accounting for diploma are eligible to receive two years’ for transfer of credit under this Agreement Management 3 credit towards a University of Lethbridge shall complete all of the requested BUS 1166 Business Law 3 Post Diploma Bachelor of Science application procedures of NAIT including, BUS 1168 Management Communication 3 (Computer Science) degree, provided but not limited to, written statements BUS 1176 Financial Planning 3 that a cumulative grade point average outlining personal objectives, career goals, BUS 1177 Entrepreneurship 3 of at least 2.5 is achieved in the CIT letters of reference, work experience and *BUS 2268 Organizational Behavior 3 program. Students will be required to take community involvement, and such other BUS 2275 International Business 3 an additional 20 courses at the U of L. In information as may be requested and used BUS 2278 Industrial & Labor Relations 3 order to access this program, students are by NAIT to determine whether the applicant CIT 2260 Algorithms and Problem encouraged to complete CIT 2260 at the complies with the requirements as set out Solving 3 College. or intended. CIT 2269 Mobile App Development 3 CMM 1185 The Principles of Animation 3 Graduates of Lethbridge College’s CIT Griffith University - COM 1155 Customer and Team diploma are eligible to receive two years’ Queensland, Australia Relations 1.5 credit towards a University of Lethbridge Graduates of Lethbridge College’s COM 1157 Professional Communication 3 Post Diploma Bachelor of Management Computer Information Technology program COM 1158 Leadership Communication degree, provided that a cumulative grade are eligible to transfer credit towards the Skills 1.5 point average of at least 3.0 is achieved in completion of a Bachelor of Information COM 1159 Applied Interpersonal the CIT program. Students will be required Technology Degree at Griffith University, Communication 3 to take an additional 25 courses at the U located in Australia. This degree can be COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships of L. Please see an Academic Advisor, and completed at Griffith in three (3) semesters. and Communication (OL) 3 visit www.uleth.ca for more information. Please visit www.griffith.edu.au/credit for CPU 1165 Designing Spreadsheet more information. Applications 3 Athabasca University DES 1155 Graphic Design 3 Graduates of Lethbridge College’s CIT Minot University, North Dakota ECN 1180 Microeconomics 3 program are eligible to receive up to 60 CIT graduates are eligible to receive two ECN 2253 Macroeconomics 3 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in years transfer credit towards a Bachelor HUM 1150 Logic 3 Computing and Information Systems (Post- of Applied Science majoring in Business HUM 1155 Ethics (OL) 3 Diploma) or Bachelor of Science (Post- Information Technology from Minot HUM 1158 Creative Problem-Solving 3 Diploma) degree. Graduates are eligible University. HUM 1165 Introduction to Archaeology 3 to receive 30 credits towards a three or HUM 1180 Introduction to World four-year Bachelor of Management (Post- Religions (OL) 3 Diploma) degree. Visit www.athabascau. HUM 1190 Popular Culture 3 ca for more information. HUM 1195 Cultural Anthropology 3 IND 2251 Independent Study 1.5 University of Calgary School of Business IND 2252 Independent Study 1.5 Graduates of a two-year diploma program PED 1160 Weight Training and will be awarded up to 5 full junior course Exercise 1.5 options. Find out more about other programs offered PED 1162 Intro to Leisure Activities in this school: & Sports 1.5 • Administrative Office Professional...... p. 36 PED 1170 Volleyball 1.5 • Business Administration...... p. 52 PED 1173 Basketball 1.5 PRS 1155 Speech (OL) 3 lethbridgecollege.ca/programs STS 2250 Statistics 3

* BUS 2268 is required for students wishing to transfer to the University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management program.

(OL) indicates courses which are also available through Online Learning.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 65 Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied Science

Program Office: 403.382.6991 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3232 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597

PROGRAM OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYABILITY Experience! That’s what makes • Conservation Officer • Natural Resource Law Enforcement our Bachelor of Applied Science in • Fishery Officer Officer positions have specific physical Conservation Enforcement special. At • Park Patrol Officer requirements such as vision, hearing Lethbridge College, we have more than • Park Ranger and physical fitness. The specific 25 years of experience in preparing • Environmental Investigator/Inspector requirements differ with each agency. It people for a career in natural resource law • Municipal Police Officer is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm enforcement -- and our degree program is • RCMP Officer that they meet the requirements of the the only one of its kind in Canada. • Fish and Wildlife Officer agencies with which they hope to work. • Wildlife Investigator • Persons with a criminal record may Receive instruction in the natural and • Pollution Control Officer have difficulty competing for jobs as physical sciences, renewable resource • Resource Management Officer Conservation Enforcement Officers in management and law enforcement Canada. techniques through a blend of classroom ADMISSIONS • Employers often require that students theory, lab exercises and work site New third-year students, or transfer hold a valid Standard First Aid or experience. Emphasis is placed on students with advance standing through Wilderness First Aid Certificate and/or a practical learning opportunities where completion of a related diploma, are CPR Certificate to be eligible for you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience accepted into the program in September of seasonal and/ or permanent in problem wildlife management, each year for on-campus study. employment. investigations, park operations and Students are encouraged to obtain these resource law enforcement. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS certificates either prior to entering the All applicants must meet the general program or during the first term. Your campus learning is reinforced admission requirements for Lethbridge • A number of workshops and short during an eight month directed field study College programs, as indicated in the courses sponsored by various agencies (practicum). This extensive applied learning Admission section of this calendar. are available on evenings and opportunity is unique to our Bachelor weekends. Students are encouraged of Applied Science in Conservation ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS to attend these sessions to enhance Enforcement degree. While on campus, Students who have completed a Natural their credentials for employment. you’ll also pursue a simulated resource Resource Compliance Diploma from enforcement violation ‘from report to court’ Lethbridge College will be accepted directly YOUR INVESTMENT where evidence is collected, statements into the Conservation Enforcement - Program fees will vary. To view fee are taken, search warrants are executed, Bachelor of Applied Science. A minimum information for your program, go to www. and documents are prepared. GPA of 2.00 or equivalent is required for lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select admission. your program. Where will your degree in Conservation Enforcement take you? Graduates Transfer students are required to have a Students are responsible for the cost of the of the Bachelor of Applied Science in diploma in natural resource management field trips relating to this program. Conservation Enforcement program have or equivalent, or a related bachelor’s the necessary academic knowledge and degree in an area such as resource SUPPLIES FOR FIELD STUDIES applied skills in natural resource law management, biology, environmental Students on field studies are expected to enforcement for successful careers in studies or a similar area of study. Transfer provide their own equipment and supplies. federal, provincial or municipal agencies, students with related credentials will be This includes: warm sleeping bag, ground as well as the private sector. accepted into the program after being sheet and pad, tent may be required assessed on an individual basis to (notification will be given at orientation), In fact, with Lethbridge College Applied determine whether they are required to back pack for gear, adequate clothing Conservation Enforcement graduates take bridging courses to meet degree for cold/wet weather, hiking boots, work working across Canada, your ambition is outcomes. A minimum GPA of 2.00 or gloves, cooking and eating gear (may be the only limit! equivalent is required for admission. shared), food, binoculars, digital camera (standard feature), orienteering compass, field equipment vest (recommended), “write-in-the-rain” treated field notebook/ surveyors book, water bottle, sunscreen, safety glasses (3rd year), 30 cm metric steel ruler.

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Field studies schedules are dependent on Year 3 Term II Learning Credits Special note about field studies: many variables and may require students Students are off-campus completing field to participate on weekends. All program CEN 3379 Case Management 3 studies during most of September and field studies require mandatory attendance. CEN 3374 Environmental Law 3 April. In the Fall term, field studies are in CEN 3390 Issues in Resource September, while in the Winter term, field OTHER REQUIRED SUPPLIES Enforcement 3 studies are scheduled in April. Available from Lethbridge College CJP 2287 Crisis Intervention (OL) 3 Bookstore: Lab coat, safety glasses, Students will be expected to complete Douglas protractor, “write-in-the-rain” Students focusing on the Environmental non-credit environmental field techniques treated field notebook/surveyors book, 16X Monitoring and Compliance specialty will courses as part of the requirement to hand lens, dissection kit, metric triangular complete the following course: complete the program. Courses such scale with 1:20, 1:25, 1:50, 1:75, 1:100 and ENV 2280 Contaminant Management 3 as firearms safety, loading and backing 1:125 graduations. trailers, and basic first aid will occur as part Students focusing on the Fish, Wildlife and of field trip season activities. Available from Sporting, Hardware, and Parks specialty will complete the following Office Supply Stores: Nexus Type 115 or course: Students will be responsible for the fees Silva Ranger compass (with declination SOC 3355 Cultural Diversity in associated with these courses. Prior valid adjustment screw), clipboard, 4 GB or Conservation Enforcement 3 training possessed by students will be higher USB memory stick, chest waders, 15 considered for recognition. scientific calculator ($15 - $30 range), 12 or more coloured pencils (pencil Year 4 GRADUATION crayons), binoculars (8 X 40 or 10 X 50 Upon successful completion of all magnification), 30 cm metric steel ruler. Students are eligible to register in Directed program requirements, students are Field Studies courses after successful awarded a Bachelor of Applied Science in For additional information concerning completion of Year 3. Students must Conservation Enforcement degree. supplies, contact the lab coordinator at complete a Summer and a Fall term of 403.320.3202, Extension 5594. Directed Field Studies earning a total of 30 learning credits through completion of the CURRICULUM following courses: School of Environmental Years 1 and 2 (See Natural Resource Required Courses Sciences Compliance Diploma) CEN 4455 Field Enforcement 6 CEN 4460 Community Involvement 3 Year 3 Term I Learning Credits CEN 4480 Administrative Techniques 3 Find out more about other programs offered CEN 4491 Senior Enforcement Project 6 in this school: CEN 3354 Administrative Procedures 3 CEN 4496 Independent Study 6 • Ecosystem Management - Bachelor CEN 3357 Environmental Compliance of Applied Science...... p.78 Techniques 3 Students focusing on the Environmental • Environmental Assessment and CEN 3369 Environmental Investigations 3 Monitoring and Compliance specialty will Restoration...... p.85 complete the following courses: • Natural Resource Compliance...... p.109 Students focusing on the Environmental CEN 4470 Habitat Protection 3 • Renewable Resource Monitoring and Compliance specialty will CEN 4485 Program Management 3 Management...... p.115 complete the following courses: lethbridgecollege.ca/programs ENV 3381 Environmental Water Quality 3 Students focusing on the Fish, Wildlife and ENV 3397 Environmental Assessment Parks specialty will complete the following and Auditing 3 courses: CEN 4465 Hazard Assessment and Students focusing on the Fish, Wildlife and Public Safety 3 Parks specialty will complete the following CEN 4475 Problem Wildlife Field courses: Techniques 3 CEN 3352 Parks and Protected Areas 3 CEN 3389 Problem Wildlife Management *Indicates field studies Techniques 3 (OL) indicates courses which are also 15 available through Online Learning.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 67 Correctional Studies Program Office: 403.329.7246 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.382.6932 • Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568

PROGRAM OVERVIEW ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM Our practical two-year Correctional Studies New students are accepted into the diploma program gives you skills and Correctional Studies program in the Fall Year 1 Term I Learning Credits knowledge for a career in corrections, (September) and Winter (January) terms young offender work, and related for on-campus and online study. Online CJP 1160 Introduction to the occupations. With an increasing offender Learners can also apply for the Summer C.J. System (OL) 3 population and the need for leadership (May) term. COM 1159 Applied Interpersonal and programming, this field offers Communication (OL) 3 exciting career opportunities assisting GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ENG 1175 Writing in the Public and supervising those who are serving a All applicants must meet the general Safety Industry (OL) 3 sentence as a result of conflict with the law. admission requirements for Lethbridge PED 1157 Health, Wellness and College programs, as indicated in the Personal Fitness (OL) 1.5 You’ll work in small classes with Admission section of this calendar. PRS 1172 Effective Presentation considerable one-to-one instructor contact. & Speech (OL) 3 We give you insight into topics including PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE SOC 1160 Introduction to Sociology interpersonal communication, criminology, REQUIREMENTS (OL) 3 psychology, correctional law, casework There is an elective practicum component 16.5 methods, diversity, interviewing, offender to this program. The College dictates the classification and crisis intervention, as legal terms and conditions governing the Year 1 Term II well as the hands-on skills required to work practicum experience. in this complex and changing field. You CJP 1183 Diversity Issues in develop your critical thinking and reasoning Applicants are advised they will be required Criminal Justice (OL) 3 skills in practical exercises, and you have to undergo a Criminal Record Check prior COR 1152 Fundamentals of the opportunity to experience real-world to enrolling in the practicum. The existence Corrections (OL) 3 correctional environments with a practicum of a criminal record may affect practicum COR 1153 Career Development experience. placement and future employment Strategies (OL) 1.5 prospects. The agencies reserve the right COR 1154 Suicide Prevention (OL) 1.5 At the end of the program, you’ll to determine who is considered a suitable COR 1180 Youth in the Justice understand how you can help troubled candidate. System (OL) 3 people take responsibility for their own LAW 1172 Law for Corrections (OL) 3 lives. You’ll have a valuable combination MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS PSY 1160 Introduction to Psychology of knowledge and hands-on experience. Although no physical requirements (OL) 3 More importantly, you will be a valuable are placed on applicants for entry to 18 asset to correctional systems looking for the program, applicants should ensure qualified, capable people. The diploma in through a medical examination that their Year 2 Term I Correctional Studies is an excellent starting cardiovascular system is suitable to point for a rewarding and challenging undertake fitness-related exercise. CJP 2281 Conflict Management (OL) 3 career. COR 2253 Correctional Classification YOUR INVESTMENT (OL) 3 All courses in the Correctional Studies Program fees will vary. To view fee COR 2262 Drugs in Corrections (OL) 3 diploma program are available through information for your program, go to www. COR 2290 Correctional Practices (OL) 3 Online Learning. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select SOC 2255 Offenders with Special your program. Needs (OL) 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Approved Elective 3 Your Correctional Studies diploma will 18 prepare you for work throughout the criminal justice system. Examples are: Year 2 Term II • Federal Correctional Officer • Provincial Correctional Officer CJP 2278 Criminology (OL) 3 • Youth Worker COR 2277 Corrections Administration • Probation Officer (OL) 3 • Parole Officer COR 2279 Correctional Casework and • Youth Probation Officer Counselling (OL) 3 • Border Services Officer COR 2287 Crisis Resolution (OL) 3 • Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Approved Elective 3 15

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Choose electives from the following list. TRANSFERS School of Justice Studies Note: If it is your intention to pursue a Lethbridge College career in a public safety organization which Graduates of the two-year Correctional requires fitness testing for employment Studies diploma who choose to enter the purposes, it is highly recommended you Bachelor of Applied Arts - Justice Studies Find out more about other programs offered take the PED2255 (Physical Readiness degree program at Lethbridge College in this school: Training for Public Safety) elective. will get two full years of credit towards • Criminal Justice - Policing...... p.70 the degree. Courses are provided on • Justice Studies - Bachelor of BUS 1170 Introduction to Management 3 campus or through distributed/online Applied Arts...... p.102 BUS 2278 Industrial and Labour learning. Details regarding this program Relations 3 can be found in this calendar and on the lethbridgecollege.ca/programs CJP 1178 Individuals with Disabilities Lethbridge College website. (OL) 3 CJP 2280 Intro to Commercial Athabasca University Vehicle Enforcement (OL) 3 Lethbridge College graduates can continue FWK 2272 Corrections Practicum I (OL) 3 into a Bachelor of Professional Arts FWK 2273 Corrections Practicum II (OL) 3 majoring in Criminal Justice or a Bachelor HUM 1150 Logic 3 of Professional Arts in Governance, HUM 1180 Introduction to World Law and Management from Athabasca Religions (OL) 3 University. This is a four-year degree HUM 1190 Popular Culture 3 program offered in partnership with HUM 1195 Cultural Anthropology 3 Athabasca University and Lethbridge NAT 1155 Introduction to Native College. Entrance to the degree depends American Studies 3 on successful completion of the Criminal PED 2255 Physical Readiness Training Justice diploma or equivalent. for Public Safety 3 PSY 1170 Human Development across University of Calgary the Lifespan (OL) 3 Graduates of a two-year diploma program PSY 1171 Child Growth and will be awarded up to 5 full junior course Development (OL) 3 options. PSY 1177 Psychology of Aging (OL) 3 PSY 1179 Adolescent Development (OL) 3 Griffith University, Australia PSY 2253 Child Psychopathology (OL) 3 Correctional Studies diploma graduates PSY 2260 Abnormal Psychology (OL) 3 may enter into the third semester of the PSY 2270 Introduction to Personality Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Theory 3 Justice degree at Griffith University, Mt. PSY 2275 Forensic Psychology 3 Gravatt campus. Please visit www.griffith. PSY 2280 Social Psychology 3 edu.au/credit for more information. PSY 2290 Brain and Behaviour 3 SOC 1167 Sociology of Aging (OL) 3 SOC 1170 Introduction to Social Work 3 SOC 2276 Sexuality 3

(OL) indicates courses which are also available through Online Learning.

GRADUATION Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a diploma in Correctional Studies.

Note: Employing agencies may have additional requirements such as a valid driver’s license, Standard First Aid and CPR. Learners are encouraged to maintain their credentials in these areas so that they are current at time of graduation.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW terms for on-campus and online study and CURRICULUM Policing is many careers in one. At also in the Summer (May) term for online Lethbridge College, we have over 45 study. Year 1 Term I Learning Credits years’ experience giving people the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CJP 1159 Ethics and Critical policing. Our practical, two-year diploma All applicants must meet the general Thought (OL) 3 program in Criminal Justice will prepare admission requirements for Lethbridge CJP 1160 Introduction to the CJ you for a satisfying career in this field. College programs, as indicated in the System (OL) 3 Admission section of this calendar. COM 1165 Public Safety Communication You will work in small classes and learn & Interpersonal Relationships from instructors with policing experience. NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Our courses give you a solid introduction Applicants are required to review and (OL) 3 to topics including criminal and procedural acknowledge completion of an online ENG 1175 Writing in the Public Safety law, introduction to the criminal justice information package relating to the entry/ Industry (OL) 3 system, psychology and criminology. You suitability requirements for a career in law LAW 1166 Criminal Procedural obtain hands-on experience in important enforcement. Law (OL) 3 areas like interviewing, report writing, note PED 1163 Health and Wellness I for taking, and investigative techniques. PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE Public Safety Careers (OL) 3 REQUIREMENTS 18 We will encourage you to take advantage There is an elective practicum component of a wide range of practicum opportunities. to this program. The College dictates the Year 1 Term II You can test your skills in the workplace legal terms and conditions governing the with practicums in policing, security, practicum experience. CJP 1157 Preliminary Response corrections, and other related justice and Investigation (OL) 3 fields. You will leave the program with Applicants are advised they will be CJP 1185 Diverse Populations in a comprehensive understanding of the required to undergo a Criminal Record Public Safety (OL) 3 criminal justice system and a valuable Check and complete a comprehensive CJP 1188 Applied English & range of practical skills and abilities. If you application package if they intend to enroll Investigative Writing (OL) 3 have an interest in justice, policing could in a practicum. The existence of a criminal LAW 1176 Criminal Offences (OL) 3 be the field for you. record will affect practicum placement and SOC 1160 Introduction to future employment prospects. Sociology (OL) 3 All courses in the Criminal Justice-Policing Approved Elective 3 diploma program are available through MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS 18 Online Learning. Although no physical requirements are placed on applicants for entry to the Year 2 Term I CAREER OPPORTUNITIES program, applicants should ensure through There is a growing demand for trained a medical examination that their cardio- CJP 2281 Conflict Management (OL) 3 police personnel. Your diploma in Criminal vascular system is suitable to undertake CJP 2288 Investigative Techniques (OL) 3 Justice will prepare you for a wide range of strenuous fitness related exercise. CJP 2293 Organizational Awareness employment opportunities, including work In addition, applicants are advised to in Public Safety (OL) 3 with: undergo eyesight/colour vision testing COM 2275 Interviewing Methods (OL) 3 • Municipal Police Services for compatibility with the requirements of LAW 2254 Applied Law (OL) 3 • Provincial Police Services employers. PSY 1160 Introduction to Psychology • Provincial Enforcement Agencies (OL) 3 • Federal Enforcement Agencies such YOUR INVESTMENT 18 as Canada Border Services Program fees will vary. To view fee • Emergency Services information for your program, go to www. Year 2 Term II • Correctional Agencies lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select • Security Agencies your program. CJP 2278 Criminology (OL) 3 • Provincial Protection Agencies CJP 2287 Crisis Intervention (OL) 3 LAW 2264 Courtroom Procedures (OL) 3 ADMISSIONS PED 2254 Health and Wellness II for New students are accepted into the Public Safety Careers (OL) 3 Criminal Justice - Policing program in the Approved Elective 3 Fall (September) and Winter (January) 15

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Approved Electives: TRANSFERS School of Justice Studies CJP 2252 Criminal Justice Lethbridge College Practicum (OL) 3 Graduates of the two-year Policing Diploma CJP 2280 Intro to Commercial Vehicle may choose to enter the Bachelor of Enforcement (OL) 3 Applied Arts in Justice Studies program at Find out more about other programs offered CJP 2294 Specialized Policing (OL) 3 Lethbridge College. Courses are provided in this school: CJP 2295 Traffic (OL) 3 on campus or through Online Learning. • Correctional Studies...... p.68 CJP 2296 Career Preparation for Public • Justice Studies - Bachelor of Safety 3 Athabasca University Applied Arts...... p.102 COR 2262 Drugs in Corrections (OL) 3 Graduates of the Criminal Justice - Policing diploma are eligible to receive 60 credits lethbridgecollege.ca/programs (OL) indicates courses which are also towards the Athabasca University Bachelor available through Online Learning. of Professional Arts (BPA) in Human Services or a BPA in Criminal Justice. GRADUATION Upon successful completion of all Mount Royal University requirements, students are awarded a Graduates of the Criminal Justice - Policing diploma in Criminal Justice - Policing. diploma shall receive a block transfer of 66 credits towards a Bachelor of Arts - Note: Employing agencies have additional Criminal Justice degree at MRU. hiring requirements such as a valid driver’s license, Standard First Aid and CPR. University of Calgary Learners are strongly encouraged to obtain Graduates of a two-year diploma program and maintain their credentials in these will be awarded up to five (5) full junior areas to ensure employment qualifications course options. are met. Griffith University, Australia Criminal Justice - Policing diploma graduates may enter into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree at Griffith University, Mt. Gravatt campus. Please visit www.griffith.edu.au/credit for more information.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 71 Culinary Careers Program Office: 403.320.3245 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3224 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Opportunities also exist to own and operate MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Do you enjoy a fast paced social your own restaurant or branch out into It is strongly recommended that applicants environment? Get on the fast track to a marketing and product development. update or complete a personal medical successful and exciting vocation with our profile and their immunization records prior Culinary Careers diploma. Recent graduates have found employment to entry into the program and employment. in the following roles: baker, banquet With a compressed academic schedule, chef, banquet cook, business owner, Applicants may be asked to complete a you can earn your diploma in 16 months caterer, chef, chef de partie, corporate follow-up medical at the discretion of the and get started on your career path faster. chef, entrepreneur, executive chef, food College Health Centre. Starting with a foundation in culinary skills and beverage manager, food sales and sanitation and safety, you will move representative, instructor, line cook, prep YOUR INVESTMENT through a comprehensive curriculum cook, and sous chef. Program fees will vary. To view fee that lets you learn in a fast, real world information for your program, go to environment. You will prepare meals for ADMISSIONS lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select real customers and demonstrate your new New students are accepted into the your program. found skills in practical exercises. Culinary Careers program for the Fall (September) term with a late August A uniform deposit and laundry fees are also This program is designed to provide program start date. New students are also required. you with a comprehensive, practical skill accepted in the Winter (January) term. base in the concepts of professional CURRICULUM cooking, some techniques in menu GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS creation and dining room cuisine. Our All applicants must meet the general Year 1 Learning Credits hands-on approach provides you with the admission requirements for Lethbridge knowledge you will need to gain successful College programs, as indicated in the COM 1137 Communication Skills 1.5 employment in the food service/hospitality Admission section of this calendar. CUL 1115 Management Controls 3 industry. CUL 1116 Breakfast Soups and Pantry 3 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS CUL 1117 Vegetables and Farinaceous 3 Training is comprised of four 16-week Applicants to this program do not require CUL 1118 Production Skills 6 sections as follows: a high school diploma; however, they CUL 1120 Meat Cutting and Meat • Introduction and Restaurant Production must satisfy the following specific course Cookery 6 Techniques requirements (or equivalencies): CUL 1121 Bakeshop 6 • Sweet and Savoury Techniques CUL 1122 Stocks and Sauces 3 • Paid Industry Placement • Grade 10 English CUL 1127 Culinary Careers Introduction 3 • Dining Room Cuisine • Grade 10 math 34.5

We provide a flexible approach to start NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Year 2 Learning Credits dates for your dining room cuisine term, All students in the Culinary Careers giving you the opportunity to derive the diploma program must follow the sanitation, CUL 2218 Industry Work Placement 1.5 greatest benefits possible from your paid hygiene and safety practices standard to CUL 2201 Food Service Management industry placement experience. the industry and present themselves in and Saucier 6 the following condition whenever entering CUL 2207 Lunch Express Entremetier With this combination of classroom theory any of the food service labs: Students and Nutrition 6 and extensive hands-on experience, it’s must be clean shaven (moustaches are CUL 2208 Buffets and Bakery 6 no surprise that the Lethbridge College acceptable), hair must be clean and CUL 2212 Evening Dining and Culinary Careers graduates have achieved controlled. Students wear a white uniform, Preparing Proteins 6 a 100% employment rate. chef hat, apron, and approved footwear. CUL 2213 Gala Banquets and Hot Salon 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE 28.5 Lethbridge College graduates are REQUIREMENTS employed throughout Canada and abroad There is a required practicum component Important Notes: in a variety of culinary opportunities to this program. The College dictates the 1. Diploma students are eligible to apply including fine restaurants, hotels, cruise legal terms and conditions governing the and write (for a fee) their government ships, catering companies, flight kitchens, practicum experience. apprenticeship exams after Year 1 and hospitals, care facilities, and convention Year 2 respectively. This will lead them to centres. qualify to apply and continue on into their third year apprenticeship with the option to write their Red Seal examination when their apprenticeship has been successfully completed.

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2. Please be advised that the Culinary School of Culinary Arts Careers program start and end dates, as well as exams, fall outside of the dates found in the Academic Schedule. Find out more about other programs offered GRADUATION in this school: Upon successful completion of all program • Cook Apprenticeship...... p.42 requirements, students are awarded a Culinary Careers diploma. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In order to receive your diploma, students must have an overall combined (practical and theoretical) average of 80%.

Students, not already employed, will be required to attend Hospitality Recruitment Day where employers come to the College to interview for summer work placements. Past students in our program have achieved 100 percent employment. Summer work place locations vary from resort areas along the Rocky Mountains to local hotels, restaurants, care facilities and catering companies.

Our 16-week dining room cuisine section starts after the Labour Day long weekend each year and again at the beginning of January each year. Our culinary department has an excellent association with over 50 employers in Alberta and further afield who have regularly offered paid employment to our culinary students.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 73 Digital Communications and Media Program Office: 403.320.3267 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3202 Extension 5362 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Successfully completing Digital MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM At a time when information and Communications and Media will prepare This is a Mobile Learning Program that entertainment is shared through a you for a career in an exciting field. Our requires students to purchase a mobile myriad of delivery methods, our Digital graduates can be found working with device from Lethbridge College complete Communications and Media two-year companies like Global TV, CTV, Shaw-TV, with program specific software. Go to www. diploma program prepares you for a career a host of Canadian daily and weekly lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning for in an evolving world. Select from one of newspapers, magazines and corporations. additional information. two streams – Digital Journalism or Media Some with an adventurous spirit have Production and Advertising – and you’ll staked out their own careers freelancing CURRICULUM find yourself on the leading edge of today’s around the world. Students will share a common first year communications field. No matter how it’s in the Digital Communications and Media delivered, content and how we work with it CAREER OPPORTUNITIES program. This will prepare them for the is the key to our unique program. Your diploma in Digital Communications second year and the requirement for them and Media will prepare you for a wide to select a specialized stream from either Students in both streams will focus on range of positions working independently Digital Journalism or Media Production and three areas when working with content: or as part of an organization. These Advertising. its creation; presentation, including visual careers include: or audio production techniques; and • Radio/TV Producer/Scriptwriter Year 1 Term I Learning Credits promotion, including advertising and public • Radio/TV Announcer/News Anchor relations. The intensity of your focus in • Media Account Representative DCM 1150 Research & Writing for each area will depend on the stream you • Commercial Writer Digital Media 3 follow. • Graphic Designer DCM 1152 Introduction to • Communications Specialist Communications 3 Digital Journalism embraces new • Radio Announcer/Television Anchor DCM 1153 Communication Process 3 technologies, the Internet and social media • Digital Journalist DCM 1165 Visual Media 3 to reach audiences. You can expect hands- • Copy Editor DCM 1170 Production Software 1.5 on training both behind and in front of the • Social Media Content Manager DCM 1171 Digital Audio 1.5 camera, the microphone, the mobile device • Photographer/Videographer 15 and online as you learn to create content • Video Editor that can be delivered in different ways. • Media Production Company Owner Year 1 Term II

Media Production and Advertising will ADMISSIONS DCM 1154 Public Relations 3 teach you how to take great ideas and New students are accepted into the Digital DCM 1157 Advertising & Marketing share them effectively with the world. Communications and Media program for for Media 3 You’ve got something to say and we’ll show the Fall (September) term. DCM 1159 Media Law and Ethics 3 you how to deliver the message through DCM 1163 Broadcast Writing and newspaper, magazine, television, radio and GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Producing 3 online formats. All applicants must meet the general DCM 1168 Digital Reporting and admission requirements for Lethbridge Publishing 3 Each course in the program offers you a College programs, as indicated in the 15 high level of engagement and flexibility Admission section of this calendar. that encourages the entrepreneurial spirit Media Production and Advertising Stream common in today’s media. Through a mix PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE of teaching methods, you will be trained REQUIREMENTS Year 2 Term I Learning Credits to meet deadlines, conduct research, There is a required practicum component create compelling stories and present it all to this program. The College dictates the DCM 2270 Media Writing I 3 through the most current delivery methods. legal terms and conditions governing the DCM 2271 Media Sales and Promotion 3 practicum experience. DCM 2272 Broadcast Programming & Finally, you will take the skills you’ve Production 3 acquired and enhance them through a YOUR INVESTMENT DCM 2273 Digital Graphic Design 3 150-hour practicum experience within the Program fees will vary. To view fee DCM 2274 Media Presentation 3 industry. Learn in the field working with information for your program, go to 15 professionals who will mentor you through lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select the course. your program.

74 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Digital Communications and Media Continued Year 2 Term II TRANSFERS School of Media and Design University of Calgary DCM 2260 Media Entrepreneurship & Graduates of a two-year diploma program Freelance 3 will be awarded up to five (5) full junior DCM 2275 Media Writing II 3 course options. Find out more about other programs offered DCM 2276 Campus Media 3 in this school: DCM 2277 Digital Production 6 Royal Roads University • Fashion Design and Sustainable 15 Graduates from the Digital Production...... p.89 Communications and Media diploma are • Interior Design Technology...... p.101 Year 2 Term III eligible for full block transfer into the third • Multimedia Production...... p.107 year of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional DCM 2280 Practicum 3 Communication, provided all appropriate lethbridgecollege.ca/programs 3 prerequisite qualifications and all other entrance criteria are met as per program Digital Journalism Stream admission requirements (refer to Royal Roads website: www.royalroads.ca) and space remains available in the program. Year 2 Term I Learning Credits Entrance to all programs at Royal Roads University is on a competitive basis. DCM 2250 New Reporting & Data Journalism I 3 Griffith University, Australia DCM 2251 Feature Coverage I 3 Graduates of Lethbridge College’s DCM DCM 2252 News Production I 6 program are eligible for admissions DCM 2253 On-Air Presentation I 3 to receive transfer credit towards the 15 completion of a Bachelor of Public Relations and Communications at Griffith. Year 2 Term II Students can complete this degree in 3 semesters of study once at Griffith. DCM 2254 News Reporting & Data Journalism II 3 DCM 2255 Feature Coverage II 3 DCM 2256 News Production II 3 DCM 2257 On-Air Presentation II 3 DCM 2260 Media Entrepreneurship & Freelance 3 15

Year 2 Term III

DCM 2280 Practicum 3 3

GRADUATION Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a diploma in Digital Communications and Media.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 75 Early Childhood Education Program Office: 403.320.3393 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.329.7254 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568 PROGRAM OVERVIEW This admission may result in a three PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT Learning through play is central to the term curriculum for the completion of the If you have experience working in this healthy development of young children. certificate. Courses are also open on an field of study, you may be eligible for Prior At Lethbridge College, we have over 20 individual basis for part-time study. Learning Assessment (PLA). Please direct years of experience showing people how your inquiries to the ECE program. to use art, music and play as key elements Students completing the certificate or in early childhood education. Our flexible diploma program through online study YOUR INVESTMENT one-year certificate and two-year diploma are accepted for terms beginning Fall Program fees will vary. To view fee programs in Early Childhood Education (September), Winter (January) or Spring information for your program, go to (ECE) will give you a comprehensive (May). Students choosing this route must lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select introduction to child growth, behaviour contact the ECE program to plan their your program. and development, as well as development program. through play. You’ll also learn about health, Students are responsible for the cost of the nutrition and safety. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS field trips relating to this program. All applicants must meet the general Our flexible delivery system may allow you admission requirements for Lethbridge CURRICULUM to take courses on-campus or online. We College programs, as indicated in the encourage you to develop your abilities in Admission section of this calendar. CERTIFICATE practicum work, focusing on children from birth to six years old. Try out new practices Applicants are required to have Year 1 Term I Learning Credits in the ECE demonstration program successfully completed a one-year and develop techniques, materials and Early Childhood Education certificate or COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships resources in our fully equipped curriculum equivalent from a recognized college, & Communications (OL) 3 lab. in order to enter the Early Childhood ECE 1155 Introduction to Early Education diploma program. Childhood Education (OL) 3 In fact, your certificate or diploma in ECE 1160 Observation and Early Childhood Education will give you PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE Recording (OL) 3 more than a practical grounding in child REQUIREMENTS ECE 1162 Creative Experiences I (OL) 3 development through play. It gives you the There is a required practicum component ECE 1180 Field Placement I (OL) 1.5 knowledge, experience and perspective to this program. The College dictates the ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 you need for an enjoyable, successful legal terms and conditions governing the OR career working with young children who are practicum experience. ENG 1190 Introduction to Language developing typically or have special needs. & Literature 3 Applicants are advised they will be required PSY 1170 Human Development Across CAREER OPPORTUNITIES to provide a Criminal Record Check with a the Lifespan (OL) 3 • Child Care Centres vulnerable sector search before entering 19.5 • Early Learning Programs the practicum experience component of • Kindergartens the program. The existence of a criminal Year 1 Term II • Preschool Programs record may affect the practicum placement, • Family Group Care Programs program completion and employment ECE 1151 Health, Nutrition & Safety • Schools prospects. (OL) 3 • Toy Manufacturers ECE 1154 Guiding Children’s • Parenting Centres The consequences of a prior criminal Behaviour (OL) 3 • Public Education Agencies conviction will be examined and discussed ECE 1156 Development through • Recreational Facilities on an individual basis if necessary. Play (OL) 3 Students are required to complete ECE 1181 Field Placement II (OL) 3 ADMISSIONS practicums in child care centres, preschool PSY 1171 Child Growth and New students are accepted in the Early programs and/or kindergartens. Every Development (OL) 3 Childhood Education certificate program effort is made to provide placements within 15 for on-campus delivery for the Fall Lethbridge; however, some placements (September) term. Students wishing to may occur in the outlying communities. enroll for the Winter (January) term may Students who are completing practicum take courses in a revised curriculum based through Online Learning may complete on course availability. these practicums in their own communities or nearby areas.

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DIPLOMA Medicine Hat College School of Human Services (Available Online Learning Only) Graduates from the certificate in Early Childhood Education are eligible for Year 2 Learning Credits admission directly into Year 2 of Medicine Hat College’s Early Learning and Child Find out more about other programs offered ECE 2251 Diversity in Early Childhood Care diploma program. in this school: Education (OL) 1.5 • Child and Youth Care...... p.56 ECE 2252 Child and Family (OL) 1.5 Lakeland College • Educational Assistant...... p.80 ECE 2253 Family and Community (OL) 1.5 Graduates from the certificate in Early ECE 2255 School-aged Childhood Education are eligible for lethbridgecollege.ca/programs Programming (OL) 3 admission directly into Year Two of ECE 2257 Organization and Lakeland College’s Early Learning and Administration (OL) 3 Child Care diploma program. ECE 2260 Infant and Toddler Programming (OL) 3 MacEwan University ECE 2262 Creative Experiences II (OL) 3 Graduates from the certificate in Early ECE 2263 Creative Experiences III (OL) 3 Childhood Education are eligible for ECE 2264 Pre-school admission directly into Year Two of Programming (OL) 3 MacEwan University’s Early Learning and ECE 2266 Team Building (OL) 1.5 Child Care (ELCC) diploma program. ECE 2270 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (OL) 3 Keyano College ECE 2280 Field Placement III (OL) 3 Graduates from the certificate in Early ECE 2281 Field Placement IV (OL) 3 Childhood Education are eligible for 33 admission directly into Year Two of Keyano College’s Early Childhood Development (OL) indicates courses which are also diploma program. available through Online Learning. Grande Prairie Regional College GRADUATION Graduates from the certificate in Early Upon successful completion of Year 1 Childhood Education are eligible for requirements, students are awarded an admission directly into Year Two of Grande Early Childhood Education certificate. Prairie Regional College’s Early Childhood Upon successful completion of Year 2 Development diploma program. requirements, students are awarded an Early Childhood Education diploma. Red Deer College Graduates from the certificate in Early TRANSFERS Childhood Education are eligible for University of Alberta admission directly into Year Two of Red ECE graduates may receive up to 33 Deer College’s Early Childhood Education credits towards the University of Alberta’s diploma program. Bachelor of Science Human Ecology (Family Ecology major/Child and Youth Institute of Technology Carlow, Studies minor). Carlow, Ireland Graduates from the diploma in Early Athabasca University Childhood Education will be accepted for Diploma graduates may receive up to two entry into Year Two of the Honours Degree years’ credit toward Athabasca University’s in Early Childhood Education and Care. Bachelor of Professional Arts - Human Please note, scholarships may be awarded Services degrees. – please refer to website: www.itcarlow.ie

Mount Royal University Transfer diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Applied Child Studies degree at Mount Royal University.

University of Calgary Graduates of a two-year diploma program will be awarded up to five (5) full junior course options.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 77 Ecosystem Management - Bachelor of Applied Science Program Office: 403.382.6991 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3232 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS OTHER REQUIRED SUPPLIES The Bachelor of Applied Science Students who have completed either Available from Lethbridge College degree in Ecosystem Management the Environmental Assessment and Bookstore: Lab coat, safety glasses, prepares graduates for exciting Restoration or the Renewable Resource Douglas protractor, “write-in-the-rain” work in the fields of environmental Management diplomas from Lethbridge treated field notebook/surveyors book, 16X management and restoration, and fish College will be accepted directly into the hand lens, dissection kit, metric triangular and wildlife management. This credential Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of scale with 1:20, 1:25, 1:50, 1:75, 1:100 and was designed in consultation with Applied Science program. A minimum GPA 1:125 graduations. environmental industry partners and builds of 2.00 is required for admission. on a diploma in environmental sciences, Available From Sporting, Hardware, and resource management, or environmental Transfer students are required to have Office Supply Stores: Nexus Type 115 or assessment and restoration (or equivalent). a diploma in Environmental Sciences or Silva Ranger compass (with declination The program will integrate applied field and equivalent, or a related bachelor’s degree adjustment screw), clipboard, 4 GB or lab skills into a framework of theoretical in an area such as Resource Management, higher USB memory stick, chest waders, studies and culminate in a capstone Biology, Environmental Studies or a similar scientific calculator ($15 - $30 range), learning experience. area of study. Transfer students with 12 or more coloured pencils (pencil related credentials will be accepted into crayons), binoculars (8 X 40 or 10 X 50 The Bachelor of Applied Science degree the program after being assessed on an magnification), 30 cm metric steel ruler. in Ecosystem Management is a unique individual basis to determine whether they and in-demand credential in the Albertan are required to take bridging courses to For additional information concerning and western Canadian post-secondary meet degree outcomes. A minimum GPA of supplies, contact the lab coordinator at sectors. Key attributes that differentiate 2.00 is required for admission. 403.320.3202, Extension 5594. this degree from traditional bachelors’ degrees include a curriculum strongly YOUR INVESTMENT CURRICULUM focused on industry relevant technical Program fees will vary. To view fee and field skills, environmental science information for your program, go to www. Years 1 and 2: concentrations that are unique to the lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select See the Environmental Assessment system, and interdisciplinary coursework. your program. and Restoration diploma or Renewable In addition, students will be required to Resource Management diploma. acquire non-credit certifications in various Students are responsible for the cost of the environmental field techniques (e.g. H2S field trips relating to this program. Alive, water craft operation, small engine Year 3 Term I Learning Credits repair, electro-fishing, WHMIS, first aid, SUPPLIES FOR FIELD STUDIES etc.). Students on field studies are expected to ENV 3372 Environmental Policy 3 provide their own equipment and supplies. ENV 3381 Environmental Water Quality 3 ADMISSIONS This includes: warm sleeping bag, ground *ENV 3397 Environmental Assessment New third-year students, or transfer sheet and pad, tent may be required and Auditing 3 students with advance standing through (notification will be given at orientation), completion of a related diploma are back pack for gear, adequate clothing Students focusing on the Environmental accepted into the program in September of for cold/wet weather, hiking boots, work Management and Restoration each year for on-campus study. gloves, cooking and eating gear (may be concentration will complete the following shared), food, binoculars, digital camera courses: GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (standard feature), orienteering compass, All applicants must meet the general field equipment vest (recommended), ENV 3383 Environmental Physics 3 admission requirements for Lethbridge “write-in-the-rain” treated field notebook/ GEO 3380 Hydrology 3 College programs, as indicated in the surveyors book, water bottle, sunscreen, Admission section of this calendar. safety glasses (3rd year), 30 cm metric Students focusing on the Fish and Wildlife steel ruler. Management concentration will complete the following courses: Field studies schedules are dependent on many variables and may require students *RRM 3368 Wildlife Field Techniques 3 to participate on weekends. All program *RRM 3369 Fisheries Management 3 field studies require mandatory attendance. 15

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Year 3 Term II Year 4 Term II School of Environmental GEO 3376 Advanced GIS 3 ENV 4451 Senior Project II 3 Sciences HUM 3370 Environmental Ethics 3 GEO 3383 Geomorphology 3 STS 3355 Inferential Statistics 3 RRM 3350 Integrated Resource Management 3 Find out more about other programs offered Students focusing on the Environmental in this school: Management and Restoration Students focusing on the Environmental • Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of concentration will complete the following Management and Restoration Applied Sciences...... p.66 courses: concentration will complete the following • Environmental Assessment and courses: Restoration...... p.85 CHM 4455 Analytical Chemistry 3 • Natural Resource Compliance...... p.109 *GEO 3382 Contaminant Hydrogeology 3 CHM 4456 Ecotoxicology 3 • Renewable Resource *ENV 4453 Stream Reclamation and Management...... p.115 Students focusing on the Fish and Wildlife Rehabilitation 3 Management concentration lethbridgecollege.ca/programs will complete the following courses: Students focusing on the Fish and Wildlife Management concentration BIO 3350 Comparative Animal Biology 3 will complete the following courses: *RRM 4463 Population Ecology and Management 3 BIO 4462 Mammalogy 3 15 *GEO 4464 Applied Limnology 3 15 Year 4 Term I * Indicates courses with a field study BIO 3352 Applied Biotechnology 3 component. ENV 3355 Environmental Quality 3 ENV 4450 Senior Project I 3 Note: Students will be expected to complete non-credit environmental Students focusing on the Environmental field techniques courses as part of the Management and Restoration requirement to complete the program. concentration will complete the following Courses such as ATV operations, H2S courses: Alive, small engine repair, electro-fishing, etc. will occur as part of field trip season ENV 4452 Contaminated Site activities. Students will be responsible for Management 3 the fees associated with these courses. *RRM 4454 Restoration Ecology 3 Prior valid training possessed by students will be considered for recognition. Students focusing on the Fish and Wildlife Management concentration GRADUATION will complete the following courses: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a BIO 4461 Field Ornithology 3 Bachelor of Applied Science in Ecosystem *RRM 4460 Species at Risk Management degree. Management 3 15

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 79 Educational Assistant (Available Online Delivery Only)

Program Office: 403.320.3393 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.329.7254 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568

PROGRAM OVERVIEW ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM Our innovative and very accessible Students are accepted into the Educational NOTE: Online Learning students follow Educational Assistant program will give you Assistant program for the Fall (September), term schedule. the skills you need to help students reach Winter (January), or Summer (May) terms. their full educational potential. CERTIFICATE GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Year 1 Learning Credits If you enjoy working with children and All applicants must meet the general adolescents and would like to help admission requirements for Lethbridge COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships educators provide a healthy learning College programs, as indicated in the & Communication (OL) 3 environment, this is the profession for you. Admission section of this calendar. EDU 1153 Foundations of Educational You can begin studying for this rewarding Assistance (OL) 3 career in schools and educational settings ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS EDU 1155 Math Instructional full-time and part-time through online Applicants applying to the Educational Support (OL) 3 learning. Assistant diploma are required to have EDU 1156 Language Arts Instructional successfully completed a one-year Support (OL) 3 We give you a comprehensive, practical Educational Assistant certificate or EDU 1162 Self-regulation in the introduction to topics ranging from the role equivalent from a recognized college in Classroom (OL) 3 of the Educational Assistant, assisting with order to enter the Educational Assistant EDU 1163 Observation and language arts/math, applied behavioural diploma program. Assessment (OL) 3 analysis and multiculturalism. Our diploma EDU 1165 Applied Behaviour topics include how to work with speech and PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE Analysis (OL) 3 language problems, sensory impairments, REQUIREMENTS ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 behaviour disorders, and children with There is a required practicum component OR English as a second language. You’ll also to this program. The College dictates the ENG 1190 Introduction to Language spend time in field placements, applying legal terms and conditions governing the & Literature 3 your skills and abilities in a real world practicum experience. FWK 1160 Field Placement I (OL) 1.5 environment. At the end of the program, FWK 1163 Field Placement II (OL) 1.5 you’ll have a valuable combination of Applicants are advised that they will be HSP 1151 Family Systems and theory and hands-on experience preparing required to provide a Criminal Record Development (OL) 3 you to work in a wide range of educational Check and an Alberta Children’s Services PSY 1170 Human Development Across settings. Become an Educational Assistant Intervention Record Check (IR Check) the Lifespan (OL) 3 and experience the satisfaction of helping before entering the field placement SOC 2273 Multicultural Issues (OL) 3 children with a range of exceptionalities component of the program. The existence 36 overcome obstacles and achieve their full of a criminal record may affect the field learning potential. placement, program completion and DIPLOMA employment prospects. The consequences Year 2 Learning Credits CAREER OPPORTUNITIES of a prior criminal record will be examined Your expertise will be in high demand and and discussed on an individual basis. CPU 2253 Technology in Education (OL) 3 employment opportunities include: EDU 2250 Speech & Language • Elementary, Middle and High Schools Students doing field placements may Development (OL) 3 • Kindergartens & Preschools complete these in their own communities or EDU 2252 ESL Instructional • Recreation and Community Centres nearby areas. Support (OL) 3 • Before & After School Programs EDU 2254 Health Issues in • School Lunch Programs YOUR INVESTMENT Education (OL) 3 • Community Support Workers Program fees will vary. To view fee EDU 2255 Educational Trends (OL) 1.5 • Early Intervention Programs information for your program, go to EDU 2258 Case Studies of Challenging • Hutterite Colonies lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select Behaviour (OL) 3 • Vocational Support Workers your program. EDU 2260 Positive Behavioural • Library Assistants Supports (OL) 3 • Private Schools EDU 2266 Sensory Impairments (OL) 3 • Respite Care to Parents of Children with FWK 2260 Field Placement III (OL) 1.5 Special Needs FWK 2262 Field Placement IV (OL) 1.5 • Summer Camps and Summer HSP 2250 Functions of Behaviour in Recreation Programs for Children with Individuals with ASD (OL) 3 Special Needs PSY 2250 Educational Psychology (OL) 3 Elective 3 34.5

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Electives TRANSFERS School of Human Services Students may select from the following Athabasca University courses. Choices are dependent on Diploma graduates may transfer directly scheduling. Other electives may be chosen into the third year of the Bachelor of with permission, prior to enrolment and Professional Arts in Human Services at Find out more about other programs offered completion of the course. Athabasca University. in this school: • Child and Youth Care...... p.56 ECE 2270 Inclusion of Children with University of Alberta • Early Childhood Education...... p.76 Special Needs (OL) 3 Educational Assistant diploma graduates ENG 2285 Children’s Literature (OL) 3 are eligible to receive up to 30 credits lethbridgecollege.ca/programs NAT 1155 Introduction to Native towards the University of Alberta Bachelor American Studies 3 of Science Human Ecology (Family PSY 1179 Adolescent Ecology major/Child and Youth Studies Development (OL) 3 minor). PSY 2253 Child Psychopathology (OL) 3 PSY 2260 Abnormal Psychology (OL) 3 University of Calgary PSY 2277 Addictions Treatment 3 Graduates of a two-year diploma program SOC 1160 Introduction to will be awarded up to 5 full junior course Sociology (OL) 3 options. SOC 2260 Social Problems 3 SOC 2270 Sociology of the Family 3 SOC 2276 Sexuality 3

(OL) Course is also available through Online Learning.

GRADUATION Upon successful completion of Year 1 requirements, students are awarded an Educational Assistant certificate. Upon successful completion of Year 2 requirements, students are awarded an Educational Assistant diploma.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 81 Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Program Office: 403.320.3468 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3456 Continued Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW ADMISSIONS MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM Engineering relies on the design and New students are accepted into the This is a Mobile Learning Program that drafting of drawings, plans, and diagrams. Engineering Design and Drafting requires students to purchase a mobile At Lethbridge College, we have been Technology program for the Fall device from Lethbridge College complete teaching effective design and drafting skills (September) term. with program specific software. Go to for over 45 years. Our practical “nationally www.lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning accredited” two-year diploma program GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for additional information. in Engineering Design and Drafting All applicants must meet the general Technology provides a solid foundation to admission requirements for Lethbridge CURRICULUM build a career in this dynamic field. College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar. Year 1 Term I Learning Credits The program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS CAD 1160 Graphic Communications 3 mechanical design & drafting, architectural/ In addition to meeting the general COM 1164 Technical Communications 3 structural design & drafting, municipal admission requirements indicated in CON 1162 Engineering Management I 3 design & drafting, piping design & drafting, the Admission section of this calendar, EDD 1160 Technical Drawing 1.5 and topographical drafting. Fundamentals applicants to this program must also satisfy MTH 1150 Engineering Math I 3 in these areas are applied with hands- the following specific course requirements SUR 1150 Land Survey I 3 on projects using Computer-Assisted (or equivalencies): 16.5 Drafting (CAD) technology, and 3D printing • a minimum grade of 50 percent in Grade technology. 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math Year 1 Term II 30-1) or 60 percent in Grade 12 math Design and drafting expertise is (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2) EDD 1150 Architectural Design I 3 accomplished using the latest 3D • Grade 11 physics or Grade 12 science EDD 1170 Mechanical Design I 3 industry standard software. You will also ENF 1166 Statics and Strength gain an understanding of engineering Please note that Grade 12 biology and/or of Materials 3 fundamentals like stress analysis, strength Grade 12 chemistry will not be accepted in ENF 1180 Engineering Materials of materials, and fluid mechanics. This lieu of Grade 12 science. and Construction Practices I 3 background provides a solid basis for MTH 1170 Engineering Math II 3 entry into the exciting and challenging Basic understanding of computer SUR 1180 Land Survey II 3 field of engineering design and drafting technology such as word processing, 18 technology. Applied research projects that file copying, and familiarity working in a include a variety of discipline related topics Windows-based environment is required. Year 2 Term I are completed in the final year. PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE EDD 2255 Process Design I 3 Graduates from the program are able to REQUIREMENTS EDD 2268 Architectural Design II 3 produce and interpret industry-quality There is an elective practicum component EDD 2270 Mechanical Design II 3 engineering designs and plans. Your to this program. The College dictates the EDD 2275 Digital Mapping and valuable technical knowledge and legal terms and conditions governing the Analysis 3 advanced CAD technology will open the practicum experience. ENF 2250 Fluid Mechanics 3 doors to a great career. STS 2260 Statistics and Applied Prior Learning Assessment Research I 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES If you have experience working in this 18 An Engineering Design and Drafting field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Diploma will prepare you for design Learning Assessment (PLA). Please direct technologist positions in a high demand your inquiries to the Chair. field where graduates are employed in areas that include: YOUR INVESTMENT • Aerospace Companies Program fees will vary. To view fee • Architectural Practices information for your program, go to • Civil Engineering Companies lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select • Manufacturing Companies your program. • Mechanical Engineering Companies • Petrochemical Companies • Surveying Companies • All Levels of Government

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Year 2 Term II TRANSFERS School of Engineering Athabasca University CIV 2262 Structural Design I 6 Graduates receive 60 credits towards Technologies EDD 2280 Process Design II 3 the Bachelor of Science (Post-Diploma) EDD 2285 Environmental Systems 3 degree. EDD 2290 Civil Design and Drafting 3 Find out more about other programs offered EDD 2295 Architectural Design III 3 Lethbridge College in this school: RSR 2265 Applied Research II 1.5 Graduates of the Engineering Design and • Civil Engineering Technology...... p.58 19.5 Drafting Technology diploma may earn • Geomatics Engineering Technology...... p.98 a second diploma in Civil Engineering Year 2 Term III (OPTIONAL) Technology with an additional 1 ½ years of lethbridgecollege.ca/programs study (course schedule permitting). EDD 2298 Work Experience 1.5 NAIT Note: Students must meet certain health Graduates of the Engineering Design and and safety requirements for graduation. Drafting Technology diploma program These include basic first aid, WHMIS, with a minimum grade point average of and TDG. The requirements will vary by B- or 2.7 on standard grading scales will program, and it is recommended that they be conditionally accepted into the BTech be completed prior to the second year of (Bachelor of Technology in Technology study. Management) degree program. Applicants for transfer of credit under this Agreement GRADUATION shall complete all of the requested Upon successful completion of all program application procedures of NAIT including, requirements, students are awarded but not limited to, written statements a diploma in Engineering Design and outlining personal objectives, career goals, Drafting Technology. letters of reference, work experience and community involvement, and such other information as may be requested and used by NAIT to determine whether the applicant complies with the requirements as set out or intended.

University of Alberta Engineering Design and Drafting Technology diploma graduates with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible for up to one year of transfer credit dependent on appropriate grades and program.

University of Calgary Graduates of a two-year diploma program will be awarded up to 5 full junior course options.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 83 English as a Second Language Program Office: 403.329.7223 • [email protected] Office of the Program Administrator: 403.320.3253 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568 The English Language Centre at If you are looking for a unique Canadian Lethbridge College is a great place to study experience, dedicated instructors and English as a Second Language (ESL). For quality programs, second to none, consider close to 40 years, we have been teaching the English Language Centre at Lethbridge English to students from around the world College. as well as to newcomers to Canada. You can study year-round, on a part-time or ADMISSIONS full-time basis. Our mission is to provide New students are accepted into the English you with the opportunity to excel in English, as a Second Language program for Fall while experiencing Canadian culture in a (September), Winter (January), or Summer friendly and welcoming environment where (May) terms. You may study for four weeks you can better achieve your educational or longer in any of our programs. and career goals. YOUR INVESTMENT When you attend Lethbridge College, we Fees vary between programs. For fee have excellent services to support your information, please contact the English time in Lethbridge. We offer homestay Language Centre at 403.320.6444 or esl@ accommodation and on-campus lethbridgecollege.ca or www.englishtoo.ca accommodation. Homestay accommodation gives you the opportunity CURRICULUM to live with a local Canadian family and ESL classes are offered for 20 hours experience Canadian culture directly. On- a week. The average class size is campus accommodation lets you live in a 16 students. We offer all levels, from modern college residence with other Beginners to Advanced. All classes focus students from across the country and from on reading, writing, speaking, listening and around the world. cross-cultural studies. You will also have the opportunity to participate in activities, Lethbridge is a small, safe city with use a computer lab, and receive academic friendly people. Recreational opportunities and career counseling to help you achieve abound. You can swim in one of the many your goals. You will receive a Certificate of city pools, stroll through the rose garden, Completion upon completion of your ESL picnic in the park, or golf on some of the course. province’s most spectacular courses. If you wish, you can visit one of our When you complete your studies at the quality sporting facilities to watch hockey, English Language Centre, you have baseball, softball, or soccer teams in the option to enroll in one of many action. The city also hosts many concerts college programs, such as Business and theatrical productions by world-famous Administration, Culinary Studies, University musicians and artists. Lethbridge provides Transfer Programs, Computer Information a central location from which to see some Technology, Environmental Science, of the most beautiful attractions and Early Childhood Education, Engineering scenery that Alberta has to offer. There Technology, Nursing, and much more. are many things to see and do within only a short drive of the city. From the Rocky For an excellent cultural and learning Mountains, to the foothills, prairies and experience, choose the English Language badlands, Southern Alberta has something Centre, specialists in ESL since 1970. Our for you to explore and enjoy. Whatever innovative, award-winning programs, great your interests or whatever the season, you international mix of students, TESL certified will be sure to find what you are looking for! instructors, small classes, and friendly, helpful staff will help you succeed. Lethbridge College is a very welcoming environment. While the college is well- established, we are also modern, with many state-of-the art facilities.

84 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Environmental Assessment and Restoration Program Office: 403.382.6991 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3232 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS field notebook/surveyors book, water bottle, The assessment and restoration of the All applicants must meet the general sunscreen, CSA approved steel-toed safety environment are at the centre of industry admission requirements for Lethbridge boots (2nd year), safety glasses (also used today. Businesses from manufacturing to College programs, as indicated in the in labs), 30 cm metric steel ruler. oil and gas need to proactively focus on Admission section of this calendar. environmental control, reclamation, impact OTHER REQUIRED SUPPLIES assessment and environmental audits, ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Available from Lethbridge College not only because of their operations but In addition to meeting the general Bookstore: Lab coat, safety glasses, because government and society demand admission requirements indicated in Douglas protractor, “write-in-the-rain” field it. Our two-year diploma in Environmental the Admission section of this calendar, notebook/surveyors book, 16X hand lens, Assessment and Restoration offers a applicants to this program must also satisfy dissection kit, metric triangular scale with unique mix of law, technical skills and the following specific course requirements 1:20, 1:25, 1:50, 1:75, 1:100 and 1:125 science to prepare you for a successful (or equivalencies): graduations. career in this fast-growing sector. • Grade 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2 or a higher level math) Available from Sporting, Hardware and You’ll learn how to collect, understand, • Grade 11 biology Office Supply Stores: Nexus Type 115 or interpret and manage environmental • Grade 11 chemistry Silva Ranger compass (with declination information. With courses ranging adjustment screw), clipboard, 4 GB or from Environmental Chemistry and Basic computer literacy in the use of the higher USB memory stick, chest waders, Hydrogeology to Environmental Law and Internet, e-mail, word processing, and scientific calculator ($15-$30 range), 12 Contaminant Management, you’ll be ready fundamental processes of spreadsheets is or more coloured pencils (pencil crayons), to test your new skills in our extensive required for the student to be successful in binoculars (8X40 or 10X50 magnification), field studies components. Hands-on lab this program. Students lacking these skills 30 cm metric steel ruler. and field experience will show you how are strongly urged to complete a basic resource management works in the real computer literacy course prior to entering For additional information concerning lab or world. this program. field equipment, contact the lab coordinator at 403.320.3202, Extension 5594. Your technical skills will include the use Employers often require that students hold of industry-standard software and the a valid Standard First Aid or Wilderness CURRICULUM latest Geographic Information System First Aid Certificate and/or a CPR (GIS) applications. In the end, you’ll be Certificate to be eligible for seasonal and/ Year 1 Term I Learning Credits ready to address emerging issues like or permanent employment. Students are regeneration of disturbed lands, water encouraged to obtain these certificates *BIO 1167 Botany 3 quality management, and restoring either prior to entering the program or CHM 1155 Chemistry I 3 abandoned industrial sites. With a during the first year. LAW 1150 Introduction to comprehensive grounding in law, technical Environmental Law 3 skills and science, what will you do with YOUR INVESTMENT *RRM 1197 Spatial Information your diploma in Environmental Assessment Program fees will vary. To view fee Techniques 3 and Restoration? One thing’s for certain: information for your program, go to STS 1155 Descriptive Statistics 3 Your skills will be in high demand! lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select 15 your program. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Year 1 Term II • Environmental Technologist Students are responsible for the cost of the • Soils Technologist field trips relating to this program. *BIO 1170 Plant Systematics 3 • Water Survey Technologist *BIO 1172 Ecology 3 • Watershed Management Coordinator SUPPLIES FOR FIELD STUDIES ENG 1155 Scientific and Technical • Environmental Investigator Students on field studies are expected to Writing 3 • Water Quality Technologist provide their own equipment and supplies. *GEO 1166 Physical Geology 3 • Environmental Assessment Officer This includes: warm sleeping bag, ground LAW 1164 Environmental Legislation 3 • Environmental Compliance Officer sheet and pad, tent may be required 15 • Pollution Prevention Officer (notification will be given at orientation), • Reclamation Technologist back pack for gear, adequate clothing for cold/wet weather, hiking boots, work ADMISSIONS gloves, cooking and eating gear (may be New students are accepted into shared), food, binoculars, digital camera the Environmental Assessment and (standard feature), orienteering compass, Restoration two-year diploma program for chest waders, field equipment vest the Fall term (September) only. (recommended), “write-in-the-rain” treated

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Year 2 Term I GRADUATION Athabasca University Upon successful completion of the Graduates of the Environmental CHM 2255 Chemistry II 3 program, students are awarded an Assessment and Restoration two-year GEO 1165 Geographic Information Environmental Assessment and diploma program receive 60 credits Systems 3 Restoration diploma. towards a Bachelor of Science (Post- *RRM 2252 Water Resources 3 Diploma) degree. *RRM 2253 Soil Resources 3 TRANSFERS *RRM 2256 Rangeland Management 3 Interested students can obtain further The Northern Alberta Institute of 15 information on these partnerships from the Technology (NAIT) School of Environmental Science Chair. Graduates of the Environmental Year 2 Term II Students wishing to continue studies at Assessment and Restoration diploma other institutions must meet the entrance program with a minimum grade point AGR 2266 Soil Fertility 3 requirements of that institution. average of B- or 2.7 on standard grading *ENV 2280 Contaminant Management 3 scales will be conditionally accepted *ENV 2290 Site Restoration 3 Lethbridge College into the BTech (Bachelor of Technology *RRM 2264 Forest Management 3 Graduates of the Environmental in Technology Management) degree *RRM 2295 Hydrogeology 3 Assessment and Restoration diploma may program. Applicants for transfer of credit 15 be eligible for up to 60 credits towards a under this Agreement shall complete all of Bachelor of Applied Science in Ecosystem the requested application procedures of * Indicates course with a field study Management or a Bachelor of Applied NAIT including, but not limited to, written component. Science in Conservation Enforcement. statements outlining personal objectives, Details regarding these programs can be career goals, letters of reference, work Special note about field studies: Students found in the academic calendar or on the experience and community involvement, are off-campus completing field studies Lethbridge College website. and such other information as may be during most of September and April. Due requested and used by NAIT to determine to scheduling conflicts, it is extremely University of Lethbridge whether the applicant complies with the difficult to take Year 1 and Year 2 courses Graduates of the two-year diploma requirements as set out or intended. simultaneously. in Environmental Assessment and Restoration or Renewable Resource University of Calgary Students are advised to complete all Year Management receive two years’ credit Graduates of a two-year diploma program 1 courses before proceeding to Year 2, and toward a post-diploma Bachelor of Science will be awarded up to five (5) full junior all Year 2 courses before enrolling in Year 3 degree in Environmental Science from the course options. courses (for related post-diploma certificate U of L. Students who obtain Lethbridge Royal Roads University or degree programs). In the Fall term, College’s Fish and Wildlife Technology Graduates of the Environmental field studies are scheduled in September, Post-Diploma Certificate are eligible for a Assessment and Restoration diploma while in the Winter term, field studies are half year extra credit towards the degree. are eligible for full block transfer into the scheduled in April. Field studies schedules Bachelor of Science in Environmental are dependent on many variables and University of Alberta Practice and the Bachelor of Arts in may require students to participate on Graduates of the two-year diploma Environmental Practice. Graduates may weekends or on statutory holidays. All program in Environmental Assessment also receive full block transfer to the program field studies are mandatory. and Restoration or Renewable Resource Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management receive two years’ full credit Science and the Bachelor of Science Students will be expected to complete toward a post-diploma Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management. Two non-credit environmental field techniques degree in Environmental and Conservation additional courses in math (calculus, linear courses as part of the requirement to Sciences, Land Reclamation program. algebra, physics) need to be completed complete the program. Courses such as Students must meet the U of A’s entrance upon arrival. bear safety, firearms safety, pleasure craft requirements. operator’s card and boat operations will Griffith University, Australia occur as part of field trip season activities. Lakeland College Environmental Assessment and Students will be responsible for the fees Graduates of Environmental Assessment Restoration diploma program graduates associated with these courses. Prior valid and Restoration receive two years’ may enter into the fourth semester of training possessed by students will be credit toward a Bachelor of Applied the Bachelor of Science in Ecology and considered for recognition. Environmental Management degree from Conservation Biology degree at Griffith Lakeland College. The fourth year of this University, Gold Coast and Nathan degree is a work placement. campuses. Please visit www.griffith.edu.au/ credit for more information.

86 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Exercise Science Program Office: 403.394.7338 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.382.6924 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS The rapidly changing and expanding field Your Canadian Society for Exercise Although no physical requirements of exercise science is the study of the Physiology (CSEP) - Certified Personal are placed on applicants for entry to body and how it works during exercise; Trainer (CPT) designation (certification) the program, applicants should ensure the science of physical activity. A two-year will prepare you to work in a variety of through a medical examination that their Lethbridge College diploma in Exercise capacities within the fitness industry cardiovascular system is suitable to Science is a passport to rewarding careers including: undertake strenuous exercise. Interviews in community centres, fitness clubs, • Fitness Clubs may be requested. seniors’ homes, sports organizations, • Sport Teams hospitals, the travel industry, businesses • Professional Corporations YOUR INVESTMENT and elsewhere, as fitness leaders, personal • Personal Fitness Care Program fees will vary. To view fee trainers, counselors, fitness assessors, and • Medical Clinics information for your program, go to more. • Schools/Out Reach Programs lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select • Physiotherapy Clinics your program. You’ll work in the health industry as a • Sport Organizations leader of tomorrow, helping others of all • Rehabilitation Agencies Students will purchase a Lethbridge ages and abilities make the right decisions • Health/Resort Spas College Exercise Science shirt ($30). about their physical wellbeing. Every day • Recreation Groups The shirts are worn during practicum will bring you new activities, challenges, • Travel Industry experiences. and rewards. As an ideal exercise • Community Facilities science student, you’re ambitious, active, • Senior Centres Pursuing certification in some specific and dedicated. You work hard, lead by • Business Entrepreneur courses may require an additional fee. example, and enjoy communicating with Please contact the program for details. others. If you, like us, believe that exercise ADMISSIONS is medicine, you’ll be a huge benefit to this New students are accepted into the CURRICULUM industry. Exercise Science program for the Fall (September) term. Year 1 Term I Learning Credits This is a challenging two-year science- based program that encompasses the GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BIO 1169 Structural Human Anatomy 3 study of anatomy, physiology, psychology, All applicants must meet the general ENG 1156 Business Writing (OL) 3 human nutrition, fitness leadership and admission requirements for Lethbridge PED 1159 Exercise and Healthful assessment, and more. In the first year of College programs, as indicated in the Living 3 study, students will have the opportunity Admission section of this calendar. PED 1178 Resistance Training 3 to gain certification as a Fitness Leader PSY 1168 Sport and Exercise with the Alberta Fitness Leadership ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Psychology 3 Certification Association (AFLCA). Second In addition to meeting the general 15 year students will prepare for life after admission requirements indicated in graduation by managing their own clients, the Admission section of this calendar, Year 1 Term II presenting seminars, and preparing for applicants to this program must also satisfy certification as a Certified Personal Trainer the following specific course requirements BIO 1155 Human Nutrition 3 (CPT) as recognized by the Canadian (or equivalencies): BIO 1180 Human Physiology 3 Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). • Grade 12 biology PED 1188 Movement Education 3 PED 2252 Research Methods in Once you’ve graduated, the entrepreneurial PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE Physical Education 3 training you’ll have received will enhance REQUIREMENTS PED 2260 Biomechanics your employability. Once in the industry, There is a required practicum component & Applied Kinesiology 3 you’ll have ample opportunity to continue to this program. The College dictates the Elective 3 your education with related training to legal terms and conditions governing the 18 advance your career and remain current practicum experience. with changes in the field. Year 2 Term I Applicants are advised they may be required to provide a Criminal Record COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships & Check before entering the practicum Communication (OL) 3 experience component of the program. PED 2256 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries 3 Applicants will be required to have a PED 2261 Adapted Physical Activity 3 current Standard First Aid and CPR Level PED 2262 Exercise Physiology 3 A or C certificates prior to the practicum PED 2267 Fitness Assessment 3 experience. 15

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Year 2 Term II GRADUATION Upon successful completion of program School of Liberal Arts & PED 2259 Exercise Program Design 3 requirements, students are awarded an Life Sciences PED 2271 Advanced Conditioning 3 Exercise Science diploma. PED 2274 Exercise & Chronic Conditions 3 Students who successfully complete the Find out more about other programs offered PED 2258 Practicum 3 program are eligible to test for certification in this school: Elective 3 as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) as • General Studies: 15 recognized by the Canadian Society for Canadian Studies major...... p.92 Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Cultural Studies major...... p.93 Electives: Students may select from the English major...... p.93 following electives, with choices dependent TRANSFERS Physical Education & on scheduling. Some courses may require University of Calgary Leadership major...... p.94 a prerequisite that is not included in the Graduates of a two-year diploma program Psychology & Sociology major...... p.93 Exercise Science curriculum or electives will be awarded up to five (5) full junior • General Studies - FMNI Career list. course options. Pathways...... p.96 lethbridgecollege.ca/programs BIO 1152 Physiology of Aging (OL) 3 University of Lethbridge BIO 1156 Wellness and Health Issues 3 Graduates from the Exercise Science BUS 1124 Service-Based Small diploma are eligible to be admitted into the Business Management 3 University of Lethbridge’s Post-Diploma CPU 1151 Intro to Computers (OL) 1.5 Bachelor of Health Sciences degree ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 program for completion of their Bachelor of HUM 1150 Logic 3 Health Sciences degree. HUM 1155 Ethics (OL) 3 ORG 2254 Public Relations 3 PED 1161 Judo Level I 1.5 PED 1162 Leisure Activities and Sports 1.5 PED 1170 Volleyball 1.5 PED 1172 Latin/Hip Hop/Swing Dance 1.5 PED 1173 Basketball 1.5 PED 1180 Introduction to Coaching 3 PED 1185 Kickboxing and Fitness 1.5 PED 2257 Therapeutic Exercise 3 PED 2272 Leadership in Physical Education 3 PED 2276 Weight Training and Exercise II 1.5 PED 2280 Advanced Coaching 3 PED 2282 Judo Level II 1.5 PSY 1170 Human Development Across the Lifespan (OL) 3 PSY 1177 Psychology of Aging (OL) 3 PSY 2255 Psychology of Sports 3 SOC 1160 Introduction to Sociology (OL) 3 SOC 1167 Sociology of Aging (OL) 3 SOC 2250 Sociology of Sports 3 SOC 2273 Multicultural Issues 3

(OL) indicates courses which are also available through Online Learning.

88 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Fashion Design and Sustainable Production Program Office: 403.320.3267 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3202 Extension 5362 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CURRICULUM Industry driven, the Fashion Design and • Fashion Designer Sustainable Production program is the • Trend and Colour Specialist Year 1 Term I Learning Credits only two-year diploma of its kind in Canada • Fashion Buyer that delivers integrated design theory • Technical Designer FSP 1150 Fashion Illustration 3 and application of production techniques • Product Developer FSP 1151 Technical Fashion Drawing 1.5 along with a comprehensive internship; • Pattern Drafter FSP 1152 Market Analysis for Fashion together, these provide the necessary • Purchase Coordinator Design 3 experience and knowledge to enter the real • Sample Room Technician FSP 1155 Global Textile Applications 1.5 world of fashion! As the apparel industry • Apparel Head Office Positions FSP 1170 Introduction to Industrial in Canada evolves, companies large • Visual Merchandiser Sewing & Drafting 6 and small recognize the need to meet 15 consumer demand through the integration ADMISSIONS of sustainable business practices that not New students are accepted into the Year 1 Term II only recognize the impact of the fashion Fashion Design and Sustainable industry on the social and ecological Production program for the Fall FSP 1153 Apparel Industry 1.5 environments both locally and globally, but (September) term. FSP 1160 Style Evolution 3 also enhance the company’s viability. FSP 1161 Computer Applications for the GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Apparel Industry 1.5 The Fashion Design and Sustainable All applicants must meet the general FSP 1162 Sample Room Production 3 Production program focuses on five major admission requirements for Lethbridge FSP 1163 Trend Analysis and Product areas of real skill and knowledge in order to College programs, as indicated in the Development 3 best prepare you for your dream career in Admission section of this calendar. FSP 1164 Product Management 3 fashion: design, production, sustainability, 15 business and technology. Through hands- PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE on experience and connection with the REQUIREMENTS Year 2 Term I industry you will develop creative problem- There is an elective practicum component FSP 2250 Sustainable Fashion 3 solving skills, research and analyze trends, to this program. The College dictates the FSP 2251 Computer Pattern Drafting 1.5 design for niche markets, recognize legal terms and conditions governing the FSP 2252 Production Techniques 3 efficient sewing and drafting techniques, practicum experience. FSP 2253 Pattern Manipulation and use industry specific technology, and Draping 3 discover the many different careers in YOUR INVESTMENT FSP 2255 Manufacturing and demand in the Canadian apparel industry. Program fees will vary. To view fee Production 1.5 You will also research local, national information for your program, go to FSP 2256 Textile Design and Product and international business and study lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select Knowledge 1.5 socially, environmentally and economically your program. A sewing kit deposit is 13.5 sustainable business practices that required and is refundable upon return of will make you an asset to any fashion the kit. Year 2 Term II company. At the end of your studies you will also have the opportunity to show your FSP 2254 Logistics and Sourcing 1.5 work on the runway at the year-end School FSP 2260 Apparel Industry Independent of Media and Design student showcase, Research and Portfolio 3 Collide-O-Scope. FSP 2261 Line Development and Production 6 Upon graduation, you leave the program FSP 2262 Fashion Promotion and with the practical skills to become an Event Planning 3 independent designer or gain employment FSP 2263 Applied Apparel Production 3 with corporate head offices, manufacturers, 16.5 designers, importers, wholesalers and other apparel companies nationwide. Year 2 Term III (May-June) OPTIONAL

FSP 2268 Fashion Internship 6

Note: FSP 2268 (Fashion Internship) is an optional course. It is an additional two-month semester. Internships may be completed within Canada or internationally. Students should expect to complete an internship outside of the Lethbridge area and assume all financial obligations associated with the placement.

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GRADUATION Upon successful completion of the School of Media & Design program, students are awarded a diploma in Fashion Design and Sustainable Production. Find out more about other programs offered in this school: TRANSFERS • Digital Communications and University of Lethbridge Media...... p.74 Diploma graduates may receive a block • Interior Design Technology...... p.101 transfer equivalent to two years of study as • Multimedia Production...... p.107 a Technical/Design major in the Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theatre and Dramatic Arts at lethbridgecollege.ca/programs the University of Lethbridge, Post-Diploma Degree program (Admission after a two- year diploma). A minimum of 20 courses (60.0 credit hours) are to be completed at the University of Lethbridge, at least 12 of which are in the Dramatic Arts discipline.

University of Calgary Graduates of a two-year diploma program will be awarded up to five (5) full junior course options.

90 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca General Studies Program Office: 403.394.7338 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.382.6924 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PED 1175 Baseball 1.5 Tell us where you want to go, and we’ll All applicants must meet the general PED 1178 Resistance Training 3 help you get there! General Studies at admission requirements for Lethbridge PED 1180 Introduction to Coaching 3 Lethbridge College offers you choices - College programs, as indicated in the PED 2272 Leadership in Physical choices about what you want to learn and Admission section of this calendar. Education 3 what you want to do. PED 2276 Weight Training and YOUR INVESTMENT Exercise II 1.5 General Studies provides learners with a Program fees will vary. To view fee PED 2280 Advanced Coaching 3 broadly based liberal arts foundation in a information for your program, go to PRS 1155 Speech (OL) 3 supportive, personalized environment with lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select enthusiastic, qualified instructors. Let us your program. Social Sciences: help you develop your interests and skills HIS 1170 Western Civilization (OL) 3 across a wide variety of topics within the GENERAL STUDIES DIPLOMA HIS 2265 Canadian History 3 Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Students wishing to qualify for a General HIS 2270 American History 3 English and Physical Education. By Studies diploma must successfully PSC 1150 Local Government (OL) 3 developing analytical and communication complete 60 credits according to the PSC 1161 Introduction to Politics (OL) 3 skills, citizenship virtues, and a scientific following: PSC 1165 Canadian Government 3 understanding of society, General Studies’ • Core Area: a minimum of 30 credits PSC 2250 Parties & Elections 3 graduates are well positioned for success • Electives: any other post-secondary PSC 2260 International Relations 3 in employment and for lifelong learning. courses to bring total to 60 credits PSC 2280 Political Philosophy 3 • Suggested courses are listed below; PSY 1160 Introduction to Students can pursue either a General other approved courses may also be Psychology (OL) 3 Studies diploma, choosing from a more used. PSY 1168 Sport and Exercise eclectic mix of courses to complete their Psychology 3 diploma, or a General Studies diploma in CURRICULUM PSY 1170 Human Development Across one of five majors: Core area: a minimum of 3 credits from the Lifespan (OL) 3 • Canadian Studies each of the following areas from the School PSY 1171 Child Growth & • Cultural Studies of Liberal Arts and Life Sciences for a Development (OL) 3 • English minimum of 30 credits: PSY 1177 Psychology of Aging (OL) 3 • Psychology and Sociology PSY 1179 Adolescent Development (OL) 3 • Physical Education and Leadership Personal Skills: PSY 2253 Child Psychopathology (OL) 3 CMM 2295 Telling Stories II 3 PSY 2255 Psychology of Sports 3 General Studies is designed to provide COL 1120 General Studies Initiative 1.5 PSY 2260 Abnormal Psychology (OL) 3 learners with vocational clarity and will COL 1130 Achieving College PSY 2270 Introduction to Personality prepare you for a career, transfer to Success (OL) 3 Theory 3 another college or university program, or COL 1131 Leadership for FNMI PSY 2275 Introduction to Forensic other learning opportunities. Our applied Students 3 Psychology 3 research and Service Learning options COM 1152 Transcultural PSY 2277 Addictions Treatment 3 provide you with the opportunity to gain Communication 3 PSY 2280 Social Psychology 3 valuable work-based experience that will COM 1162 Interpersonal Relations PSY 2290 Brain and Behaviour 3 enhance your skills and resume. & Communications (OL) 3 PSY 2299 Independent Study in COM 1170 Helping Relationships (OL) 3 Psychology 3 General Studies offers a solid foundation CPL 1150 Service Learning 3 SOC 1153 Introduction to Women’s for learning for life. With choices ranging CPU 1151 Introduction to Studies 3 from single courses to full diploma Computers (OL) 1.5 SOC 1160 Introduction to programs, you’ll find that General Studies CPU 2251 Computer Applications (OL) 1.5 Sociology (OL) 3 offers a great building block for your future! LAR 1130 College Reading and SOC 1167 Sociology of Aging (OL) 3 Writing (OL) 3 SOC 1170 Introduction to Social Work 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MTH 1130 Basic College Mathematics 3 SOC 2250 Sociology of Sports 3 Start here, go anywhere! General Studies PED 1130 Outdoor Education 3 SOC 2260 Social Problems 3 provides the learner with foundational skills PED 1157 Health, Wellness and SOC 2270 Sociology of the Family 3 that transfer easily to a wide variety of Fitness (OL) 1.5 SOC 2275 Culture & Social Policy careers and academic programs ranging PED 1159 Exercise and Healthful Living 3 Abroad 3 from social scientists to teachers, from PED 1160 Weight Training and SOC 2276 Sexuality 3 business entrepreneurs to nurses, and Exercise 1.5 much, much more. PED 1162 Intro to Leisure Activities & Sports 1.5 ADMISSIONS PED 1170 Volleyball 1.5 Students are accepted into the General PED 1173 Basketball 1.5 Studies program for the Fall (September), PED 1174 Soccer 1.5 Winter (January) or Summer (May) terms.

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Sciences: English: Canadian Studies Curriculum BIO 1150 Cellular Basis of Life (OL) 3 ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 (60 credits) BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 ENG 1156 Business Writing (OL) 3 BIO 1152 Physiology of Aging (OL) 3 ENG 1165 Intro to Creative Writing 3 Year 1 Term I Learning Credits BIO 1155 Human Nutrition 3 ENG 1168 Business Communication 3 BIO 1156 Wellness & Health Issues 3 ENG 1180 Survey of Canadian Literature 3 ENG 1150 Composition (OL) BIO 1157 Diversity of Life 3 ENG 1185 Writing for Children and 3 BIO 1160 Anatomy & Physiology I (OL) 3 Young Adults 3 PSC 1161 Introduction to Politics (OL) 3 BIO 1161 Anatomy & Physiology II (OL) 3 ENG 1190 Intro to Language & PSY 1160 Introduction to BIO 1162 Microbiology (OL) 3 Literature 3 Psychology (OL) 3 BIO 1169 Structural Human Anatomy 3 ENG 2260 Intro to Dramatic Literature 3 PSC 1165 Canadian Government 3 BIO 1180 Human Physiology 3 ENG 2265 Native American Literature 3 PRS 1155 Speech (OL) 3 CHM 1151 Chemistry in Context 3 ENG 2285 Children’s Literature (OL) 3 15 HUM 1165 Introduction to Archaeology 3 ENG 2290 Writing for the Screen 3 MTH 1149 Pre-Calculus (OL) 3 Year 1 Term II MTH 1156 Techniques of Calculus 3 Electives: MTH 1160 Calculus I 3 Any other post-secondary courses to bring BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 MTH 1165 Calculus II 3 the total to 60 credits. HIS 1170 Western Civilization (OL) 3 STS 2270 Social Science Research SOC 1160 Introduction to Methods 3 (OL) indicates courses which are also Sociology (OL) 3 available through Online Learning. HIS 2265 Canadian History 3 Humanities: ENG 1180 Survey of Canadian ART 1150 Art Explorations 3 General Studies Initiative: Literature 3 ART 1160 Painting I 3 All students conditionally accepted 15 ART 1170 Sculpture I 3 into General Studies must successfully BLK 1151 Blackfoot Language I 3 complete COL1120 (General Studies Year 2 Term I BLK 2251 Blackfoot Language II 3 Initiative). Other courses may also be DES 1153 Basic Design 3 required as part of conditions of admission. STS 2270 Social Science Research HUM 1150 Logic 3 Methods 3 HUM 1155 Ethics (OL) 3 GENERAL STUDIES DIPLOMA LIBERAL HIS 2270 American History 3 HUM 1158 Creative Problem Solving 3 ARTS MAJORS PSC 2280 Political Philosophy 3 HUM 1180 Intro to World Religions (OL) 3 • Canadian Studies Approved Elective 3 HUM 1190 Popular Culture (OL) 3 • Cultural Studies Approved Elective 3 HUM 1195 Cultural Anthropology 3 • English 15 HUM 2261 Archaeology of Prehistoric • Psychology and Sociology Europe 3 • Physical Education and Leadership Year 2 Term II HUM 2265 Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations 3 CANADIAN STUDIES MAJOR PSC 2250 Parties and Elections 3 HUM 2281 Christianity 3 The interdisciplinary major in Canadian PSC 2260 International Relations 3 HUM 2285 Buddhism 3 Studies provides learners with a broad HUM 1190 Popular Culture (OL) 3 HUM 2291 Film Studies 3 knowledge and understanding of the Approved Elective 3 HUM 2295 Anthropology of Gender 3 liberal arts core curriculum as applied Approved Elective 3 MUS 1150 Music Appreciation 3 to Canada and its place in the world, 15 NAT 1150 Exploring FNMI and citizenship skills. Learners will gain Perspectives (OL) 3 knowledge in the disciplines of history, NAT 1155 Introduction to Native politics and literature, by considering the American Studies 3 diversity of the Canadian experience and SPN 1150 Introductory Spanish 3 the linkages between citizens and state SPN 1151 Introductory Spanish II 3 institutions. The program will focus on skill development and lifelong learning by creating a foundation of literacy, numeracy, and citizenship skills. Further, the various methodologies used in liberal arts disciplines will develop highly valued critical thinking, evaluation, research and analytical skills.

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CULTURAL STUDIES MAJOR Year 2 Term I Year 1 Term II Cultural Studies combines elements of social sciences with elements of ENG 1190 Intro to Language & BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 humanities to study the culture and Literature 3 HIS 1170 Western Civilization (OL) 3 meaning of everyday life and the social, SOC 2250 Sociology of Sports 3 SOC 1160 Introduction to economic, political, and linguistic practices OR Sociology (OL) 3 of post-industrialized societies and how SOC 2260 Social Problems 3 ENG 1165 Intro to Creative Writing 3 these cultural phenomena relate to matters OR ENG 1180 Survey of Canadian of gender, race, ideology, power and social SOC 2270 Sociology of the Family 3 Literature 3 class. Culture is seen as an inclusive OR 15 term that includes traditional “texts” such SOC 2276 Sexuality 3 as books, modern popular “texts” such as STS 2270 Social Science Research Year 2 Term I television shows, music, advertising, and Methods 3 patterns of consumption (shopping, eating, Approved Elective 3 COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships fashion, etc.), and abstract concepts Approved Elective 3 & Communication (OL) 3 such as language and beliefs and the 15 ENG 2290 Writing for the Screen 3 surrounding institutions that shape our HIS 2265 Canadian History 3 everyday, popular lives. Cultural Studies is Year 2 Term II OR multidisciplinary in approach embracing a HIS 2270 American History 3 number of different disciplines and a variety HUM 2281 Christianity 3 Approved Elective 3 of methodologies. OR Approved Elective 3 HUM 2285 Buddhism 3 15 Cultural Studies Curriculum (60 credits) HUM 2291 Film Studies 3 HUM 2295 Anthropology of Gender 3 Year 2 Term II Year 1 Term I Learning Credits Approved Elective 3 Approved Elective 3 ENG 2285 Children’s Literature (OL) 3 ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 15 ENG 2260 Introduction to Dramatic PSC 1161 Introduction to Politics (OL) 3 Literature 3 PSY 1160 Introduction to Psychology ENGLISH MAJOR HUM 2291 Film Studies 3 (OL) 3 Written communication is a key component Approved Elective 3 HUM 1195 Cultural Anthropology 3 of all academic inquiry, regardless of Approved Elective 3 HUM 1180 Introduction to World discipline. The English major equips 15 Religions (OL) 3 students with an array of tools for English 15 expression, providing them a distinctive PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY advantage in both their present and MAJOR Year 1 Term II future academic endeavors. Written The study of psychology and sociology communication is also a key component are core elements of a liberal arts post- BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 in the affairs of business, government, secondary education. Psychology and HIS 1170 Western Civilization (OL) 3 law, education, and science. Therefore, sociology courses give students a working SOC 1160 Introduction to the tools acquired in the English major knowledge of the major disciplines Sociology (OL) 3 are also of considerable value beyond the and methods of inquiry in the social HUM 1190 Popular Culture (OL) 3 academy. Finally, through the study of sciences. Students develop a sense of ENG 1180 Survey of Canadian various literary genres and the literature historical perspective and deepen their Literature 3 of various historical periods, the English understanding of their own and other OR major develops the critical thinking skills people’s historical and cultural heritage. ENG 2260 Introduction to Dramatic and creativity necessary for understanding Students explore a vast array of topics, Literature 3 the global phenomenon that is English from the intricate workings of the human OR culture. mind to the complex social interactions at ENG 2285 Children’s Literature (OL) 3 a family and societal level. As part of a OR English Curriculum (60 Credits) foundation for other educational disciplines, ENG 2290 Writing for the Screen 3 this major will help students understand 15 Year 1 Term I Learning Credits topics such as culture, race, religion, sex and gender, deviance and crime, and ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 how individuals within society come to PSC 1161 Introduction to Politics (OL) 3 understand their roles. PSY 1160 Introduction to Psychology (OL) 3 ENG 1190 Introduction to Language & Literature 3 HUM 1150 Logic 3 15

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 93 General Studies Continued Psychology and Sociology Curriculum (60 Physical Education and Leadership General Studies - Physical Education Credits) Curriculum (60 Credits) and Leadership Major Physical Activity Electives Year 1 Term I Learning Credits Year 1 Term I Learning Credits Students in the Physical Education and ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 Leadership Major must choose two of the PSC 1161 Introduction to Politics (OL) 3 PSC 1161 Introduction to Politics (OL) 3 following physical activity elective courses PSY 1160 Introduction to Psychology PSY 1160 Introduction to Psychology in addition to choosing any of the courses (OL) 3 (OL) 3 on the Liberal Arts Majors Approved SOC 1167 Sociology of Aging (OL) 3 PED 1159 Exercise and Healthful Living 3 Electives List to fulfill their elective PSY 1170 Human Development (OL) 3 PED 1160 Weight Training and requirements. 15 Exercise 1.5 Physical Activity Elective 1.5 PED 1162 Introduction to Leisure Year 1 Term II 15 Activities & Sports 1.5 PED 1170 Volleyball 1.5 BIO 1151 Environmental Issues (OL) 3 Year 1 Term II PED 1173 Basketball 1.5 HIS 1170 Western Civilization (OL) 3 PSY 2280 Social Psychology 3 ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 SOC 1160 Introduction to HIS 1170 Western Civilization (OL) 3 Sociology (OL) 3 SOC 1160 Introduction to SOC 2276 Sexuality 3 Sociology (OL) 3 15 BIO 1156 Wellness and Health Issues 3 PED 1180 Introduction to Coaching 3 Year 2 Term I 15

SOC 2270 Sociology of the Family 3 Year 2 Term I PSY 2270 Introduction to Personality Theory 3 BIO 1155 Human Nutrition 3 PSY 2290 Brain and Behaviour 3 PED 1155 Applied Anatomy and Approved Elective 3 Kinesiology 3 Approved Elective 3 PSY 2255 Psychology of Sports 3 15 Approved Elective 3 Approved Elective 3 Year 2 Term II 15

PSY 2260 Abnormal Psychology (OL) 3 Year 2 Term II STS 2270 Social Science Research Methods 3 PED 2272 Leadership in Physical SOC 2260 Social Problems 3 Education 3 Approved Elective 3 PED 2276 Weight Training & Approved Elective 3 Exercise II 1.5 15 SOC 2250 Sociology of Sports 3 Physical Activity Elective 1.5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND Approved Elective 3 LEADERSHIP MAJOR Approved Elective 3 The Physical Education and Leadership 15 Major combines elements of social sciences with those of physical education and leadership for students interested in kinesiology, education, and coaching. The Physical Education and Leadership Major is multidisciplinary and embraces a number of subject areas and a variety of methodologies.

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General Studies - Liberal Arts Majors PED 1159 Exercise and Healthful Living 3 TRANSFERS Approved Electives PED 1180 Introduction to Coaching 3 Athabasca University PRS 1155 Speech (OL) 3 Students completing the General Studies ART 1150 Art Explorations 3 PSC 1150 Local Government (OL) 3 Diploma at Lethbridge College may receive ART 1170 Sculpture 3 PSC 1165 Canadian Government 3 two years credit towards a three-year BIO 1150 Cellular Basis of Life (OL) 3 PSC 2250 Parties and Elections 3 Bachelor of General Studies - Arts and BIO 1152 Physiology of Aging (OL) 3 PSC 2260 International Relations 3 Science or Bachelor of General Studies – BIO 1155 Human Nutrition 3 PSC 2280 Political Philosophy 3 Applied Studies from Athabasca University. BIO 1156 Wellness and Health Issues 3 PSY 1170 Human Development Across It may be possible to complete the degree BIO 1157 Diversity of Life 3 the Lifespan (OL) 3 on-site at Lethbridge College. Students BIO 1160 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 PSY 1171 Child Growth and wishing to pursue this degree are strongly BIO 1161 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Development (OL) 3 advised to work closely with an Academic BIO 1162 Microbiology (OL) 3 PSY 1177 Psychology of Aging (OL) 3 Advisor to plan their educational program BLK 1151 Blackfoot Language I 3 PSY 1179 Adolescent prior to registering in any courses. BUS 1166 Business Law 3 Development (OL) 3 CHM 1151 Chemistry in Context 3 PSY 2253 Child Psychopathology (OL) 3 University of Calgary COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships PSY 2255 Psychology of Sports 3 Students completing the General Studies & Communication (OL) 3 PSY 2260 Abnormal Psychology (OL) 3 Diploma with a major in Canadian Studies COM 1170 Helping Relationships (OL) 3 PSY 2270 Introduction to Personality receive 60 credits towards BA (Canadian CMM 2295 Telling Stories II 3 Theory 3 Studies). CPU 1151 Introduction to PSY 2275 Introduction to Forensic Other Colleges and Universities Computers (OL) 1.5 Psychology 3 Many of the courses offered in General CPU 2251 Computer PSY 2277 Addictions Treatment 3 Studies are transferable to a wide variety Applications (OL) 1.5 PSY 2280 Social Psychology 3 of institutions and programs across Alberta, DES 1153 Basic Design 3 PSY 2290 Brain and Behaviour 3 Canada and internationally. Although ECN 1180 Microeconomics 3 SOC 1153 Introduction to Women’s advance credit is ultimately determined by ECN 2253 Macroeconomics 3 Studies 3 the receiving institution, it may be possible ENG 1165 Intro to Creative Writing 3 SOC 1167 Sociology of Aging (OL) 3 for you to start your post-secondary ENG 1180 Survey of Canadian SOC 1170 Introduction to Social Work 3 educational program in General Studies Literature 3 SOC 2250 Sociology of Sports 3 at Lethbridge College. Please make an ENG 1190 Introduction to Language SOC 2260 Social Problems 3 appointment to speak with an Academic & Literature 3 SOC 2270 Sociology of the Family 3 Advisor at Lethbridge College if you wish to ENG 2260 Introduction to Dramatic SOC 2276 Sexuality 3 pursue this option. Literature 3 SPN 1150 Introductory Spanish 3 ENG 2285 Children’s Literature (OL) 3 SPN 1151 Introductory Spanish II 3 ENG 2290 Writing for the Screen 3 STS 2270 Social Science Research HIS 2265 Canadian History 3 Methods 3 School of Liberal Arts & HIS 2270 American History 3 HUM 1150 Logic 3 (OL) indicates courses which are also Life Sciences HUM 1155 Ethics (OL) 3 available through Online Learning. HUM 1165 Introduction to Archaeology 3 HUM 1180 Introduction to World Other post-secondary courses open Find out more about other programs offered Religions (OL) 3 to General Studies students may be in this school: HUM 1190 Popular Culture (OL) 3 considered. • Exercise Science...... p.87 HUM 1195 Cultural Anthropology 3 • General Studies - FMNI Career HUM 2261 Archaeology of Prehistoric Pathways...... p.96 Europe 3 lethbridgecollege.ca/programs HUM 2265 Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations 3 HUM 2281 Christianity 3 HUM 2285 Buddhism 3 HUM 2291 Film Studies 3 HUM 2295 Anthropology of Gender 3 MUS 1150 Music Appreciation 3 NAT 1155 Introduction to Native American Studies 3

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 95 General Studies - FNMI Career Pathways Program Office: 403.394.7338 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.382.6924 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW In the second semester, students will focus CURRICULUM Get started on the path to help you realize on courses from one of a number of distinct your career goals with our one-year “streams” associated with a diploma Year 1 Term I Learning Credits General Studies, FNMI Career Pathways program or enroll in a general interest program. This program is designed to collection of courses in which they can COL1130 Achieving College better prepare FNMI students who wish experience topics from multiple program Success (OL) 3 to enter Lethbridge College programs, areas. LAR1130 College Reading by engaging learners in a curriculum and Writing (OL) 3 that is a combination of required post- Students who successfully complete NAT1150 Exploring FNMI Perspectives 3 secondary courses and courses from a the program with a minimum GPA of 1.5 PSY 1140 Psychology and Life 3 selection of Lethbridge College programs. will be awarded a Lethbridge College 12 This program will prepare students for certificate and will be awarded guaranteed full-time studies in their choice of a placement in the related diploma program Year 1 Term II Learning Credits number of Lethbridge College program for the following fall semester. It is strongly areas including: Agriculture Sciences, recommended that students contact the Agriculture Sciences Business Administration, Child and Youth FNMI academic advisor for application AGR 1168 Agriculture Soil Management 3 Care, Computer Information Technology, information. AGR 1164 Agricultural Entomology 3 Early Childhood Education, General MKT 1152 Commodity Marketing 3 Studies (University Transfer), Digital ADMISSIONS PLT 1155 Pasture and Forage Communications and Media, Multimedia Students are accepted into the General Production 3 Production, Criminal Justice Policing and Studies, FNMI Career Pathways program 12 Correctional Studies, and a General for the Fall (September) term. Interest stream. Business Administration GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BUS 1170 Introduction to Management 3 The curriculum is designed to assist All applicants must meet the general BUS 1177 Entrepreneurship 3 students to further develop their writing and admission requirements for Lethbridge ENG 1168 Business Communication 3 information literacy skills, ensuring students College programs, as indicated in the MKT 1188 Introduction to Marketing 3 have the skills necessary for success in Admission section of this calendar. 12 post-secondary studies. This program will also foster cultural awareness through a ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Child and Youth Care set curriculum that includes coursework in Prior to admission into one of the following CYC 1194 Activity Leadership 3 Canadian Aboriginal culture and college diploma programs, students must meet ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 success. Students entering this program specific diploma entrance requirements. HSP 1151 Family Systems and will be provided with additional supports Development (OL) 3 from FNMI Services and will work with Students interested in the Computer PSY 1170 Human Development Across Academic Advising in completing Academic Information Technology diploma are also the Lifespan (OL) 3 Success Plans. required to have successfully completed 12 Math 30-2 or higher. This is a 24-credit, 8-month (two Computer Information Technology semesters) college program serving Students interested in the Business BUS 1170 Introduction to Management 3 FNMI students who want to enhance their Administration diploma are also required CIT 1152 Computer Hardware opportunities for success, and sample to have successfully completed Math 30-2 Maintenance 3 from a variety of program offerings. The or higher. CIT 1163 Database Management curriculum consists of a total of eight Systems 3 courses preparing students for success YOUR INVESTMENT MKT 1188 Introduction to Marketing 3 and admission into their choice of Program fees will vary. To view fee 12 Lethbridge College programs identified in information for your program, go to the certificate. www.lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and Early Childhood Education select your program. COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships In the first semester, students will work and Communications (OL) 3 as part of a group with courses focusing ECE 1151 Health, Safety, and Nutrition on further enhancing students’ abilities in (OL) 3 writing, college success, psychology and ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 life, and cultural awareness. PSY 1170 Human Development Across the Lifespan (OL) 3 12

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General Studies (University Transfer) GRADUATION ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 Upon successful completion of all program School of Liberal Arts & NAT 1155 Introduction to Native requirements, students are awarded a Life Sciences American Studies 3 General Studies, FNMI Career Pathways PSY 1160 Introduction to Psychology certificate. (OL) 3 Find out more about other programs offered SOC 1160 Introduction to Sociology Successful completion of this program in this school: (OL) 3 may qualify students for admission into • Exercise Science...... p.88 12 other Lethbridge College programs. • General Studies: Please consult specific program admission Canadian Studies major...... p.92 Digital Communications and Media requirements. Cultural Studies major...... p.93 DCM 1153 Communication Process 3 English major...... p.93 DCM 1154 Public Relations 3 Physical Education & DCM 1157 Advertising and Marketing Leadership major...... p.94 for Media 3 Psychology & Sociology major...... p.93 DCM 1159 Media Law and Ethics 3 12 lethbridgecollege.ca/programs

Multimedia Production BUS 1124 Service-Based Small Business Management 3 CAP 1158 Communication Process 3 OR COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication (OL) 3 CMM 1185 The Principles of Animation 3 WRI 1150 Writing for Interactive Media 3 12

Criminal Justice Policing/Correctional Studies CJP 1159 Ethics and Critical Thought (OL) 3 CJP 1160 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (OL) 3 CJP 1185 Diverse Populations in Public Safety (OL) 3 SOC 1160 Introduction to Sociology (OL) 3 12

General Interest In the General Interest stream for Term 2 (winter semester), students will select a minimum of four courses for twelve credits from any of the streams. For example, the selection could be one course from four different streams, two courses from two different streams, etc. A total of 12-credits is required for Term 2 (Winter).

(OL) indicates courses which are also available through Online Learning.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 97 Geomatics Engineering Technology Program Office: 403.320.3468 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3456 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW A Geomatics Engineering Technology YOUR INVESTMENT Geomatics is the practice of gathering diploma provides a great foundation for a Program fees will vary. To view fee and interpreting spatial information career as a technology professional. information for your program, go to about the physical environment. It brings • Survey engineering companies lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select together surveying and mapping with • Civil engineering companies your program. new technologies like Global Navigation • Environmental consultants Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Geographic • Natural resource companies MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM Information Systems (GIS). Our practical • All levels of government This is a Mobile Learning Program that two-year “nationally accredited” diploma • Law enforcement agencies requires students to purchase a mobile in Geomatics Engineering Technology • Agricultural companies device from Lethbridge College complete prepares graduates for participation in • Defence contractors and organizations with program specific software. Go to this high tech profession, in areas ranging • Land planning agencies www.lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning from surveying and land management to for additional information. construction and the oil/gas industry. ADMISSIONS New students are accepted into the CURRICULUM Geomatics professionals are integral to Geomatics Engineering Technology engineering related infrastructure projects. program in the Fall (September) term only. Year 1 Term I Learning Credits Geomatics uses some of the latest technologies such as 3D scanners and GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CAD 1160 Graphic Communications 3 UAS (unmanned aircraft systems). Areas All applicants must meet the general COM 1164 Technical Communications 3 of study include surveying, mapping, and admission requirements for Lethbridge CON 1162 Engineering Management I 3 data collection techniques using hands-on College programs, as indicated in the EDD 1160 Technical Drawing 1.5 exercises. Advanced concepts involve the Admission section of this calendar. MTH 1150 Engineering Math I 3 interpretation of aerial photographs using SUR 1150 Land Survey I 3 industry standard remote sensing software. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 16.5 The surveying aspects of the program In addition to meeting the general use survey grade GNSS equipment and admission requirements indicated in Year 1 Term II digital mapping opportunities uses industry the Admission section of this calendar, standard GIS software applications. applicants to this program must also satisfy CPU 1160 Geomatics Programming I 3 There are many opportunities to the following specific course requirements GEO 1152 Geomatics Engineering demonstrate field techniques by working (or equivalencies): Science 3 in small teams on projects that simulate • a minimum grade of 50 percent in Grade GEO 1181 Geospatial Analysis I 3 the real world demands of surveying, 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math GEO 1185 Geodetic Fundamentals 3 mapping, and interpreting the relationship 30-1) or 60 percent in Grade 12 math MTH 1170 Engineering Math II 3 between different aspects of the physical (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2) SUR 1180 Land Survey II 3 environment. • Grade 11 physics or Grade 12 science 18

A Geomatics Engineering Technology Please note that Grade 12 biology and/or Year 2 Term I diploma can take your valuable Grade 12 chemistry will not be accepted in combination of technical knowledge, lieu of Grade 12 science. CPU 2275 Geomatics Programming II 3 interpretative skills and hands-on GEO 2252 Geographic Information experience into the workplace. There is Basic understanding of computer Systems I 6 also an option to continue your studies technology such as word processing, SUR 2250 Survey Calculations by transferring into the University of copying files and familiarity working in a and Analysis 3 Lethbridge’s degree in Geography Windows-based environment is required. SUR 2262 Specialized Positioning (Geographic Information Systems). Applications 3 PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE SUR 2267 Advanced Survey REQUIREMENTS Applications I 3 There is an elective practicum component STS 2260 Statistics and Applied to this program. The College dictates the Research I 3 legal terms and conditions governing the 21 practicum experience.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Please direct your inquiries to the Chair.

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Year 2 Term II Athabasca University School of Engineering Graduates receive 60 credits towards GEO 2280 Geographic Information the Bachelor of Science (Post-Diploma) Technologies Systems II 3 degree. GEO 2290 Geospatial Analysis II 3 RSR 2265 Applied Research II 1.5 NAIT Find out more about other programs offered SUR 2272 Cadastral Surveying 3 Graduates of the Geomatics Engineering in this school: SUR 2280 Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma program with a • Civil Engineering Technology...... p.58 Surveys 3 minimum grade point average of B- or • Engineering Design and Drafting SUR 2285 Advanced Survey 2.7 on standard grading scales will be Technology...... p.82 Applications II 3 conditionally accepted into the BTech 16.5 (Bachelor of Technology in Technology lethbridgecollege.ca/programs Management) degree program. Applicants Year 2 Term III (OPTIONAL) for transfer of credit under this Agreement shall complete all of the requested GEO 2298 Work Experience 1.5 application procedures of NAIT including, but not limited to, written statements Note: Students must meet certain health outlining personal objectives, career goals, and safety requirements for graduation. letters of reference, work experience and These include basic first aid, WHMIS, community involvement, and such other and TDG. The requirements will vary by information as may be requested and used program, and it is recommended that they by NAIT to determine whether the applicant be completed prior to the second year of complies with the requirements as set out study. or intended.

GRADUATION University of Calgary Upon successful completion of all program Graduates of a two-year diploma program requirements, students are awarded will be awarded up to five (5) full junior a Geomatics Engineering Technology course options. diploma.

TRANSFERS Lethbridge College A graduate of the Geomatics Engineering Technology program may gain a second diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering, Design and Drafting Technology with an additional 1 ½ years of study (course schedule permitting).

University of Lethbridge With a 2+2 agreement with the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College graduate students in the Geomatics Engineering Technology program may obtain a post- diploma bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Sciences.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 99 Health Care Aide Program Office: 403.320.3310 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5449 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403 • Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Students must meet and maintain certain CURRICULUM This 485-hour program will prepare you to requirements to participate in the PBE become a vital member of the healthcare setting as determined by programs, Year 1 Term I Learning Credits team. The Health Care Aide (HCA), practice agencies and/or legislated by under the supervision of a regulated government bodies. These may include HCA 1103 Assist with Medication healthcare professional, performs such health (e.g. immunizations, screening Delivery 1.5 duties as assisting individuals in meeting tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. police HCA 1105 Practicum I 1.5 basic needs and activities of daily living. information check, IT access, etc.), and HCA 1107 Health and Chronic Illness 3 Employment opportunities exist in long- OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, HCA 1112 Safe Work Practices 3 term care, community settings, assisted Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.). HCA 1113 Communication in living and acute care. The Health Care Aide Health Care 1.5 program delivers the Alberta Provincial As a post-secondary health care program HCA 1114 Clients with Complex Care 3 Curriculum that includes theory and in Alberta, provincial immunization HCA 1115 Assist with Activities of practical experiences. standards apply to students in this Daily Living 3 program. As per the provincial “Standard HCA 1116 Specialized Client Needs 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for Immunization of Post-Secondary 19.5 Your certificate in the Health Care Aide Health Care Students and Students in program will prepare you for a wide range Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, Year 1 Term II of employment opportunities including: all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) • Hospitals have the responsibility of assessing the HCA 1111 Practicum II 1.5 • Doctors’ practices immunization status of each healthcare 1.5 • Medical clinics student at the time of initial enrollment and • Private health care providers to ensure all healthcare students are fully Important Note: Progression into HCA • Long-term care facilities immunized before leaving post-secondary 1105 (Practicum I) requires successful • Respite facilities programs. There is an administrative fee completion of HCA 1107, HCA 1112, HCA • Hospice facilities for this assessment and vaccinations 1113, and HCA 1115. • Health care agencies required to become fully immunized. GRADUATION ADMISSIONS Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Upon successful completion of all program New students are accepted into the Health coverage – PBE placement agencies and requirements, students are awarded a Care Aide program for the Fall (September) employers usually require WCB coverage Health Care Aide certificate. and Winter (January) terms. on behalf of the student. Students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are The Health Care Aide program is GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS deemed to be employees of the Province equivalent to the Health Care Aide All applicants must meet the general of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB Provincial Curriculum of Alberta. admission requirements for Lethbridge coverage. In certain instances, for students College programs, as indicated in the outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not Admission section of this calendar. be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents taking a course solely through distance School of Allied Health ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS learning with a PBE placement outside of Applicants to this program do not require Alberta). These students are advised to a high school diploma; however, they contact the program prior to application. Find out more about other programs offered must satisfy the following specific course in this school: requirements (or equivalencies): PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may • Community Health Promotion...... p.62 • Grade 10 English include surrounding rural communities. • Medical Device Reprocessing...... p.106 PBE’s may include day, evening, and/ • Unit Clerk Training...... p.120 PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) or weekend schedules. Students will be REQUIREMENTS expected to travel to assigned sites and will lethbridgecollege.ca/programs This program has a required Practice- be responsible for arranging travel and any Based Experience (PBE) component. associated costs. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the PBE. YOUR INVESTMENT Program fees will vary. To view fee information for your program, go to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program.

100 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Interior Design Technology Interior Design Technology Program Office: 403.320.3267 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3202 Extension 5362 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318 PROGRAM OVERVIEW ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM Interior design technologists help create New students are accepted into the Interior the interior environments people inhabit Design Technology program for the Fall Year 1 Term I Learning Credits every day. Our intensive, two-year diploma (September) term. program in Interior Design Technology will IDM 1158 Representations I 3 give you the specialized knowledge and GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IDM 1163 History of Interiors I 3 skills you need to apply your creativity in All applicants must meet the general IDM 1170 Colour and Lighting 3 today’s design industry. admission requirements for Lethbridge IDM 1179 Design Fundamentals 3 College programs, as indicated in the IDM 2255 Materials and Finishes 3 Our practical, hands-on program is Admission section of this calendar. 15 structured around the professional standards of the Council for Interior Design ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Year 1 Term II Accreditation (CIDA). Working in small In addition to meeting the general classes with one-to-one instructor support, admission requirements indicated in IDM 1159 Representations II 3 you’ll master various software used the Admission section of this calendar, IDM 1167 Interior Detailing I 3 throughout interior design practice. You’ll applicants to this program must also satisfy IDM 1173 History of Interiors II 3 work on projects that simulate real-world the following specific course requirements IDM 1181 Residential Design Studio 3 design problems and gain experience in (or equivalencies): IDM 1190 Digital Drafting 3 commercial and residential interior design. • Grade 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s 15 Math 30-2 or a higher level math) Our design studio courses cover Year 2 Term I commercial interior design ranging from PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE corporate to hospitality design. You’ll REQUIREMENTS ENG 1156 Business Writing (OL) 3 balance this commercial design experience There is a required practicum component OR with an understanding of residential interior to this program. The College dictates the ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 design, including project work focused on legal terms and conditions governing the IDM 1155 Professional Practice in space planning, construction fundamentals practicum experience. Interior Design 3 and interior detailing. A required practicum IDM 2267 Interior Detailing II 3 lets you demonstrate your design skills YOUR INVESTMENT IDM 2278 Corporate Design Studio 3 and abilities in the workplace or contribute Program fees will vary. To view fee IDM 2290 Digital Illustration 3 to community-based design projects while information for your program, go to www. 15 gaining valuable industry experience. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program. Year 2 Term II Your Interior Design Technology diploma opens the door to a world of exciting A drafting kit deposit is required and is IDM 2275 Digital Modelling and opportunities. With a comprehensive refundable upon return of the kit. Animation 3 grounding in design theory and application, IDM 2276 Professional Portfolio 3 you’ll be ready to apply your creativity in MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM IDM 2277 Practicum 3 both commercial and residential fields. This is a Mobile Learning Program that IDM 2279 Global Design Trends 3 You’ll be ready for a successful career in requires students to purchase a mobile IDM 2287 Hospitality Design Studio 6 design! device from Lethbridge College complete 18 with program specific software. Go to CAREER OPPORTUNITIES www.lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning (OL) indicates courses which are also Our diploma program in Interior Design for additional information. available through Online Learning. Technology will prepare you for the pre- professional assistant level. You’ll be able GRADUATION to work with design teams in a wide variety Upon successful completion of all program of fields. requirements, students are awarded a • Interior Design Technologist diploma in Interior Design Technology. • Kitchen and Bath Designer • Architectural Illustrator TRANSFERS • Residential and Commercial Space University of Calgary Planner Graduates of a two-year diploma program • Home Stager and Decorator will be awarded up to five (5) full junior • Product Sales Representative course options.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 101 Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied Arts Program Office: 403.329.7246 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.382.6932 • Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568

PROGRAM OVERVIEW You’ll have the academic and practical Transfer students entering the program Are you interested in joining the justice field background to work in a variety of who receive advance credit must meet through a program of advanced study? advanced positions, including: Lethbridge College’s minimum residency Are you a justice professional wishing to • Supervisors/Managers in justice requirements. This means that students enhance your understanding of criminal organizations may not receive advance credit for work justice theory and practice? Our Bachelor • Probation Officers completed at other institutions in excess of of Applied Arts in Justice Studies (BAAJS) • Parole Officers 75 percent of the total credits required for will give you the skills and knowledge you • Case Workers in provincial and federal graduation from Lethbridge College. need to meet your career goals, whether justice organizations you are seeking initial employment or YOUR INVESTMENT promotion to more challenging positions. ADMISSIONS Program fees will vary. To view fee New third-year students, or transfer information for your program, go to Our degree program starts with our two- students with advance standing through lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select year Correctional Studies or Criminal completion of a related diploma, are your program. Justice - Policing diploma. Your first two accepted into the program in September years of study will give you a and January of each year for on-campus CURRICULUM comprehensive introduction to relevant and online study and also in May for Online course material and the criminal justice Learning. Years 1 and 2: system. If you are currently employed in See the Correctional Studies diploma or a justice related agency, your training and GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Criminal Justice - Policing diploma. experience may reduce the number of All applicants must meet the general courses you will have to take. admission requirements for Lethbridge Year 3 Term I Learning Credits College programs, as indicated in the You’ll build on this knowledge in your third Admission section of this calendar. HUM 3350 Ethics in Justice (OL) 3 year of study. You will learn to assess and JUS 3351 Introduction to Research deal with emerging issues through courses ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Methods in Justice (OL) 3 in community justice, ethics, behavioural Students who have completed a JUS 3352 Social Justice (OL) 3 management, victimology, management Correctional Studies Diploma or Criminal Approved Electives (2 courses) 6 and leadership. In the fourth year of the Justice - Policing Diploma from Lethbridge 15 program, you will apply your skills and College, or equivalent will be accepted abilities in a real-world justice environment. directly into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Year 3 Term II You’ll spend your entire fourth year (two Justice Studies. Applicants with a related semesters) engaged in a Directed Field diploma/degree in a human service or HUM 3355 Critical Thinking (OL) 3 Study. You can choose to spend this study justice related field such as child and JUS 3388 Orientation to DFS (OL) 1.5 time at your current justice organization or youth care, law enforcement, addictions MGT 3370 Management in Justice agency, or we can help you find a suitable counselling, social work, criminology, or Organizations (OL) 3 placement. psychiatric nursing will also be admitted, PSY 3350 The Psychology of and may be required to complete Criminal Behaviour (OL) 3 At the end of the program, you’ll have a bridging courses in order to meet degree Approved Electives (2 courses) 6 comprehensive, practical understanding requirements. 16.5 of justice. Your skills and knowledge will serve you well and be in demand anywhere Applicants with a diploma/degree require a LIST A ELECTIVES (Populations) in Canada. All courses in the BAAJS are minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher Select two of the following courses: available through Online Learning. to be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies. JUS 3350 Victimology (OL) 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES JUS 3357 Contemporary Youth Your degree meets or surpasses entry Applicants with post-secondary credentials Justice in Canada (OL) 3 level requirements for management and significant related work experience JUS 3360 Aboriginal Peoples & Culture and supervisory positions in municipal, may apply to have their knowledge and In Justice (OL) 3 provincial and federal jurisdictions. skills assessed for transfer credit or prior JUS 3378 Women in Justice (OL) 3 learning credit in the Correctional Studies PSY 2277 Addictions Treatment 3 Diploma, the Criminal Justice - Policing Diploma, and the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies.

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LIST B ELECTIVES (Operational Systems) All courses in the first three years of the School of Justice Studies Select two of the following courses: BAAJS are available through Online Learning. Directed Field Studies placement JUS 3369 Program Evaluation (OL) 3 (4th Year) may be completed in any JUS 3372 Directed Topics in location, but all course work is online. Find out more about other programs offered Criminal Justice (OL) 3 in this school: JUS 3387 Crisis Management (OL) 3 GRADUATION • Correctional Studies...... p.68 MGT 3375 Leadership in Justice Upon successful completion of all program • Criminal Justice - Policing...... p.70 Organizations (OL) 3 requirements, students are awarded a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies lethbridgecollege.ca/programs A maximum of 6 unspecified credits at the degree. third year (3000) level may be used. Note: Employing agencies may have Year 4 additional requirements for employment, (Directed Field Study) such as a valid driver’s licence, Standard Note: All 4000 level courses are field First Aid and CPR. Students are study courses with academic components. encouraged to maintain their credentials in Before enrolling in any of the following these areas so that they are current at time DFS courses, students are required of graduation. to successfully complete JUS3388 (Orientation to DFS). POST-GRADUATE PATHWAYS Graduates of the BAAJS program may Core Courses be eligible for acceptance into a variety JUS 4452 Analysis of Professional of master’s degree programs. See an Relationships 3 academic advisor for more information. JUS 4453 Policies and Procedures in Justice 3 JUS 4454 Applied Conflict Management 3 JUS 4455 Comparative Justice Systems 3 JUS 4461 Identified Population Study 3 15

Elective Courses - 5 of the following

JUS 4450 Directed Topics in Criminal Justice 3 JUS 4457 Community Involvement for Professionals 3 JUS 4464 Applied Research 1 3 JUS 4465 Diversity Seminar 3 JUS 4468 Applied Research 2 3 JUS 4469 Program Development and Management 3 JUS 4474 Safety in the Justice Environment 3 JUS 4475 Critical Incident Analysis 3 JUS 4480 Community Relationship Analysis 3 JUS 4481 Strategic Planning/Project Management 3 JUS 4482 Human Resources Management in Justice Organizations 3 JUS 4483 Applied Leadership in Justice Organizations 3 JUS 4484 Financial Management in Justice Organizations 3 15

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 103 Massage Therapy Program Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 3211 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5225 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403 • Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 PROGRAM OVERVIEW It is also recommended that students have PBE’s may include day, evening, and/ The Massage Therapy two-year diploma working knowledge of word processing, or weekend schedules. Students will be program focuses on the knowledge, skills spreadsheet and database software. expected to travel to assigned sites and will and attitudes necessary for employment be responsible for arranging travel and any as a Massage Therapist. This program PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) associated costs. is designed to facilitate acquisition of REQUIREMENTS knowledge and skills to be a professional in This program has a required Practice- YOUR INVESTMENT the health care field. Based Experience (PBE) component. Program fees will vary. To view fee The College dictates the legal terms and information for your program, go to The field of massage therapy demands conditions governing the PBE. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select considerable personal commitment, your program. professionalism and physical and Students must meet and maintain certain emotional stamina. The curriculum includes requirements to participate in the PBE Supplies such as linens and oils will significant amounts of study and practicum setting as determined by programs, be specified in class, and students are experience. Student performance in the practice agencies and/or legislated by responsible for obtaining and maintaining practicum experience is closely monitored government bodies. These may include them. Students are also required to to ensure appropriate skill and personal health (e.g. immunizations, screening purchase uniforms to be worn at all development. tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. police practice based experiences. information check, IT access, etc.), and Interested students are advised of the OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, As part of the course program demand on their personal and leisure time Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.). requirements, students are expected of such an integrated work/study approach. to book a massage with a registered As a post-secondary health care program massage therapist. This can cost anywhere CAREER OPPORTUNITIES in Alberta, provincial immunization from $40 - $100. You will be prepared for entry-level standards apply to students in this positions as a massage therapist in a program. As per the provincial “Standard CURRICULUM growing number of fields, including: for Immunization of Post-Secondary • Long-Term Care Facilities Health Care Students and Students in Year 1 Term I Learning Credits • Private Health-Care Providers Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, • Massage Clinics and Spas all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) BIO 1160 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 • Sports Medicine Clinics have the responsibility of assessing the CSP 1150 Medical Terminology (OL) 3 immunization status of each healthcare ENG 1156 Business Writing (OL) 3 ADMISSIONS student at the time of initial enrollment and MAS 1140 Basic Massage 3 New students are accepted into the to ensure all healthcare students are fully MAS 1122 Practicum I 1.5 Massage Therapy two-year diploma immunized before leaving post-secondary MAS 1152 Professional Practices program in the Fall (September) term. All programs. There is an administrative fee for Massage Therapy 3 prospective candidates will normally for this assessment and vaccinations 16.5 be expected to attend a one-day required to become fully immunized. program orientation prior to program Year 1 Term II commencement. Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) coverage – PBE placement agencies and ACC 1125 Service-Based Accounting 1.5 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS employers usually require WCB coverage BIO 1146 Joints and Soft Tissues 3 All applicants must meet the general on behalf of the student. Students enrolled BIO 1161 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 admission requirements for Lethbridge in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are MAS 1125 Practicum II 3 College programs, as indicated in the deemed to be employees of the Province MAS 1130 Pathology 3 Admission section of this calendar. of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB MAS 1157 Massage Techniques I 3 coverage. In certain instances, for students 16.5 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not In addition to meeting the general be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents admission requirements indicated in taking a course solely through distance the Admission section of this calendar, learning with a PBE placement outside of applicants to this program must also satisfy Alberta). These students are advised to the following specific course requirements contact the program prior to application. (or equivalencies): • Grade 12 biology

PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may include surrounding rural communities. 104 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Massage Therapy Continued

Year 2 Term I TRANSFERS School of Health Sciences Thompson Rivers University MAS 2250 Advanced Massage 3 Graduates of Massage Therapy are eligible MAS 2253 Assessment for Massage to receive a maximum of 54 transfer credits Therapists I 3 into the TRU Bachelor of Health Science or Find out more about other programs offered MAS 2254 Special Populations I 3 a maximum of 60 transfer credits into the in this school: MAS 2255 Practicum III 3 TRU Bachelor of General Studies. • Bachelor of Nursing...... p.47 PED 2257 Therapeutic Exercise 3 • Bachelor of Nursing - 15 University of Lethbridge After Degree...... p.50 Graduates of the Massage Therapy • Perioperative Post-Diploma Year 2 Term II diploma are eligible to be admitted into the Nursing...... p.111 University of Lethbridge’s Post-Diploma • Practical Nursing...... p.113 BUS 1124 Service-Based Small Bachelor of Health Sciences degree • Therapeutic Recreation - Business Management 3 program for completion of their Bachelor of Gerontology...... p.117 MAS 2257 Massage Techniques II 3 Health Sciences degree. MAS 2258 Assessment for Massage lethbridgecollege.ca/programs Therapists II 3 University of Calgary MAS 2259 Practicum IV 3 Graduates of a two-year diploma program MAS 2260 Special Populations II 3 will be awarded up to five (5) full junior MAS 2261 Massage Seminar 1.5 course options. 16.5

(OL) indicates courses which are also available through Online Learning.

GRADUATION Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Massage Therapy diploma.

The Lethbridge College Massage Therapy Program meets Alberta requirements for Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) membership. Prospective students who reside outside of Alberta should research their provincial requirements for RMT membership.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 105 Medical Device Reprocessing Program Office: 403.320.3310 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5449 • Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403 Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 PROGRAM OVERVIEW As a post-secondary health care program CURRICULUM Sterile supplies are vital to safe in Alberta, provincial immunization medical practice. In our intensive 26- standards apply to students in this Year I Term I Learning Credits week program, you will learn how to program. As per the provincial “Standard handle, clean, assemble, function test for Immunization of Post-Secondary BIO 1162 Microbiology (OL) 3 and package surgical instruments and Health Care Students and Students in ENG 1154 Writing for Technologists medical equipment. You will also develop Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, (OL) 3 an understanding of how microbiology, all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships infection control, and aseptic technique have the responsibility of assessing the & Communications (OL) 3 relate to the field of medical device immunization status of each healthcare CPU 1151 Introduction to reprocessing. student at the time of initial enrollment and Computers (OL) 1.5 to ensure all healthcare students are fully CSP 1150 Medical Terminology/Anatomy This program will provide the foundation immunized before leaving post-secondary And Physiology (OL) 3 to becoming a certified Medical Device programs. There is an administrative fee CSP 1160 Surgical Instrument Reprocessing Technician. for this assessment and vaccinations Processing (OL) 6 required to become fully immunized. 19.5 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a trained Medical Device Reprocessing Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Year I Term II Technician, you can work in a variety of coverage – PBE placement agencies and medical environments, including: employers usually require WCB coverage CSP 1142 MDR Practicum (400 hours) 6 • Hospital Central Processing Facilities on behalf of the student. Students enrolled 6 • Hospital Operating Rooms in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are • Hospitals deemed to be employees of the Province (OL) indicates courses which are also • Day Procedure Facilities of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB available through Online Learning. • Long-Term Care Facilities coverage. In certain instances, for students • Private Health-Care Providers outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not Some courses are also available on- • Surgical Centres be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents campus. Please refer to the online taking a course solely through distance Academic Timetable for course availability. ADMISSIONS learning with a PBE placement outside of New students are accepted into this Alberta). These students are advised to Important Notes: program for the Fall (September) term only. contact the program prior to application. 1. BIO-1162 has an on-campus lab experience to support knowledge/skill GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may development. Attendance is required. All applicants must meet the general include surrounding rural communities. admission requirements for Lethbridge PBE’s may include day, evening, and/ 2. CSP-1142 is a 10-week, full-time, face- College programs, as indicated in the or weekend schedules. Students will be to-face practicum offered at the Chinook Admission section of this calendar. expected to travel to assigned sites and will Regional Hospital. Contact the Program be responsible for arranging travel and any Chair, prior to or upon acceptance into PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) associated costs. the program, if you would like alternate REQUIREMENTS practicum placements considered. This program has a required Practice- YOUR INVESTMENT Based Experience (PBE) component. Program fees will vary. To view fee GRADUATION The College dictates the legal terms and information for your program, go to Upon successful completion of all program conditions governing the PBE. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select requirements, students will be awarded a your program. certificate in Medical Device Reprocessing. Students must meet and maintain certain requirements to participate in the PBE setting as determined by programs, practice agencies and/or legislated by School of Allied Health government bodies. These may include health (e.g. immunizations, screening tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. police information check, IT access, etc.), and Find out more about other programs offered OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, in this school: Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.). • Community Health Promotion...... p.62 • Health Care Aide...... p.100 • Unit Clerk Training...... p.120 lethbridgecollege.ca/programs

106 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Multimedia Production Program Office: 403.320.3267 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3202 Extension 5362 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW • Mobile App Developer CURRICULUM It all starts with a passion for • Motion Graphics Specialist (May be offered in a different sequence) communication and the desire to use • Interactive Advertising/Marketing current interactive technologies to enrich Specialist Year 1 Term I Learning Credits the ways in which we communicate. Today, • Business Training Developer RSR 1160 Research & Writing for multimedia is often referred to as “the new • Web Game/Simulation Designer/ New Media 3 media”, but it’s only `new’ in the sense that Developer DES 1155 Graphic Design 3 technology has given us new opportunities • Interactive Narrative Designer CMM 1153 Digital Audio 3 for communicating, both verbally and • Social Media Strategist CMM 1156 Digital Video 3 visually. • User Experience Designer CMM 1163 Scripting for Multimedia • Freelancer & the Web 3 Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clark once 15 made the observation that for those who ADMISSIONS don’t grasp the underlying technology, New students are accepted into the Year 1 Term II any sufficiently advanced technology is Multimedia Production program for the Fall indistinguishable from magic. Multimedia (September) term. CMM 1165 Coding with Web Standards 3 content creators are the masters of that CMM 1185 The Principles of Animation 3 kind of magic. Behind those moments of GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DES 1156 Web Graphics, Layout, magic that you experience on a variety of All applicants must meet the general and Interface Design 3 devices every day, there are real people admission requirements for Lethbridge WRI 1150 Writing for Interactive Media 3 with real, industry-level skills in web and College programs, as indicated in the CAP 1158 Communication Process 3 interactive programming, layout and Admission section of this calendar. OR design, 2-D and 3-D animation, and video COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships and audio editing, and these are the people Multimedia Production assumes and Communication (OL) 3 who routinely make the magic happen – on professional standards for research and 15 the largest stage ever conceived! writing. All program assignments must be typed. Lack of keyboarding skills could Year 2 Term I Along with skill-development in new inhibit achievement. Applicants who enter media technologies, you will learn how to and complete the Multimedia Production CMM 2285 3D Modeling and Animation identify and develop commercially viable program without a high school diploma, or with Maya 3 ideas, pitch your ideas to employers or equivalent may not be eligible for advanced CMM 2288 Programming Rich-Media prospective clients, and plan and manage placement in college and university Applications 3 projects. You will be given an opportunity diploma and degree programs under CMM 2291 Professional Foundations 3 to independently research and develop a current and future transfer agreements. RSR 2257 Video Graphics capstone project in one of the following and Compositing 3 areas of applied concentration: web and PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE RSR 2270 Interactive Project 3 interactive programming, video and motion REQUIREMENTS 15 graphics, or e-learning technologies. In There is a required practicum component your final semester, you will gain hands-on to this program. The College dictates the Year 2 Term II industry experience through a 120-hour legal terms and conditions governing the practicum. practicum experience. BUS 1124 Service-Based Small Business Management 3 If you have the kind of mind that moves YOUR INVESTMENT CMM 2284 Professional Portfolio 3 quickly from the `mystifying’ experience Program fees will vary. To view fee CMM 2292 Proseminar 3 itself to wondering how it was done information for your program, go to CMM 2293 Capstone Project 3 and wanting to do it yourself, then the lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select FWK 2253 Managed Internship 3 Multimedia Production Program at your program. 15 Lethbridge College could put you on the path to a career in the new media industry. MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM GRADUATION This is a Mobile Learning Program Upon successful completion of all program CAREER OPPORTUNITIES that requires students to supply requirements, students are awarded a Our Multimedia Production diploma will their own device with required Multimedia Production diploma. prepare you for entry-level positions in a minimum specifications. Go to www. wide range of fields, including: lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning for • 2D/3D Animator additional information. • New Media E-Learning Specialist • New Media Entrepreneur • Web and Interactive Media Designer • Web and Interactive Programmer/ Developer • Front-end Developer

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 107 Multimedia Production Continued

TRANSFERS University of Calgary School of Media & Design Graduates of the Multimedia Production diploma are eligible to enter Year 3 of the Bachelor of Communication and Media Find out more about other programs offered Studies degree and will receive 48 credits in this school: towards Communication Studies (CMST) • Digital Communications and courses. Media...... p.74 • Fashion Design and Sustainable Graduates of the Multimedia Production Production...... p.89 diploma are eligible to enter into the • Interior Design Technology...... p.101 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs Athabasca University Graduates of Multimedia Production will receive two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications from Athabasca University, before completing an additional 60 credits of the university’s 120-credit program.

Royal Roads University Graduates of the Multimedia Production diploma are eligible for full block transfer into the third year of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication provided all appropriate prerequisite qualifications and all other entrance criteria are met as per program admission requirements (refer to Royal Roads website: www.royalroads. ca) and space remains available in the program. Entrance to all programs at Royal Roads University is on a competitive basis.

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Students who have successfully completed the first year of Lethbridge College’s Multimedia Production diploma are eligible for admission to the second year of SAIT’s New Media Production and Design diploma program provided all other admission requirements are met and space available.

Red Deer College The Applied Degree in Motion Picture Arts at Red Deer College enables students who have completed two years of related post-secondary studies (or equivalent) to expand and apply their training to the rapidly growing motion picture, television and multimedia industries. The program has two streams: Production Stream and the Acting Stream. Subject to admission requirements. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

108 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Natural Resource Compliance Program Office: 403.382.6991 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3232 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018, the academic FIELD STUDIES SUPPLIES Combining resource management and requirements will be changed to the Students on field studies are expected to conservation law, this two-year diploma following: provide their own equipment and supplies. offers learners a solid foundation in This includes: warm sleeping bag, ground conservation law enforcement. Students In addition to meeting the general sheet and pad, tent may be required will develop an understanding of the admission requirements indicated in (notification will be given at orientation), fundamentals of detection and investigation the Admission section of this calendar, back pack for gear, adequate clothing of natural resource violations. With a blend applicants to this program must also satisfy for cold/wet weather, hiking boots, work of lectures, labs, and field trips, students the following specific course requirements gloves, cooking and eating gear (may be will develop the confidence to perform entry (or equivalencies): shared), food, binoculars, digital camera level work in the conservation enforcement • Grade 11 biology (standard feature), orienteering compass, field. Learners completing the diploma in • Grade 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s chest waders, field equipment vest Natural Resource Compliance are also Math 30-2 or a higher level math) (recommended), “write-in-the-rain” treated able to continue their education by entering field notebook/surveyors book, directly into the third year of the Bachelor Note: Admission is competitive. water bottle, sunscreen, safety glasses of Applied Science in Conservation Competitive marks will be based on the (3rd year), 30 cm metric steel ruler. Field Enforcement degree program. average of grades in Grade 12 math and studies schedules are dependent on many English and Grade 11 biology. variables and may require students to CAREER OPPORTUNITIES participate on weekends. All program field • Conservation Officer EMPLOYABILITY studies require mandatory attendance. • Fishery Officer • Natural Resource Law Enforcement • Park Patrol Officer Officer positions have specific physical OTHER REQUIRED SUPPLIES • Park Ranger requirements such as vision, hearing Available from Lethbridge College • Environmental Investigator/Inspector and physical fitness. The specific Bookstore: Lab coat, safety glasses, • Municipal Police Officer requirements differ with each agency. It Douglas protractor, “write-in-the-rain” field • RCMP Officer is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm notebook/surveyors book, 16X hand lens, • Fish and Wildlife Officer that they meet the requirements of the dissection kit, metric triangular scale with • Wildlife Investigator agencies with which they hope to work. 1:20, 1:25, 1:50, 1:75, 1:100 and 1:125 • Pollution Control Officer • Persons with a criminal record may graduations. • Resource Management Officer have difficulty competing for jobs as Conservation Enforcement Officers in Available from Sporting, Hardware and ADMISSIONS Canada. Office Supply Stores: Nexus Type 115 or New students are accepted into the Natural Silva Ranger compass (with declination Resource Compliance program for the Fall • Employers often require that students adjustment screw), clipboard, 4 GB or term only. hold a valid Standard First Aid or higher USB memory stick, chest waders, Wilderness First Aid Certificate and/or a scientific calculator ($15-$30 range), 12 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CPR Certificate to be eligible for or more coloured pencils (pencil crayons), All applicants must meet the general seasonal and/ or permanent binoculars (8X40 or 10X50 magnification), admission requirements for Lethbridge employment. Students are encouraged 30 cm metric steel ruler. College programs, as indicated in the to obtain these certificates either prior Admission section of this calendar. to entering the program or during the For additional information concerning lab or first term. field equipment, contact the lab coordinator ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS • A number of workshops and short at 403.320.3202, Extension 5594. In addition to meeting the general courses sponsored by various agencies admission requirements indicated in are available on evenings and the Admission section of this calendar, weekends. Students are encouraged applicants to this program must also satisfy to attend these sessions to enhance the following specific course requirements their credentials for employment. (or equivalencies): • Grade 11 biology YOUR INVESTMENT • Grade 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s Program fees will vary. To view fee Math 30-2 or a higher level math) information for your program, go to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select Basic computer literacy in the use of the your program. Internet, e-mail, word processing and fundamental processes of spreadsheets is Students are responsible for the cost of the required for the student to be successful in field trips relating to this program. this program. Students lacking these skills are strongly urged to complete a basic computer literacy course prior to entering this program.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 109 Natural Resource Compliance Continued Students will be responsible for the fees CURRICULUM School of Environmental associated with these courses. Prior valid Year 1 Term I Learning Credits training possessed by students will be Sciences considered for recognition. *BIO 1172 Ecology 3 Find out more about other programs offered ENG 1155 Scientific and Technical GRADUATION in this school: Writing 3 Upon successful completion of the • Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of *GEO 1156 Earth Sciences 3 program, students are awarded a Natural Applied Sciences...... p.66 LAW 1161 Introduction to Natural Resource Compliance diploma. • Ecosystem Management - Bachelor of Resource Law 3 Applied Science...... p.78 STS 1155 Descriptive Statistics 3 TRANSFERS • Environmental Assessment and 15 Interested students can obtain further Restoration...... p.85 information on these partnerships from • Renewable Resource Year 1 Term II the School of Environmental Sciences Management...... p.115 Chair. Students wish to continue studies at *BIO 1167 Botany 3 other institutions must meet the entrance lethbridgecollege.ca/programs *BIO 1168 Zoology 3 requirements of that institution. DCE 2255 Ethics and Career Development 3 Lethbridge College *ENV 2265 Parks and Recreation Graduates of the Natural Resource Operations 3 Compliance diploma may be eligible for up *RRM 1197 Spatial Information to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Applied Techniques 3 Science in Conservation Enforcement or a 15 Bachelor of Applied Science in Ecosystem Management. Details regarding these Year 2 Term I programs can be found in the academic calendar or on the Lethbridge College *CJP 2269 Patrol Procedures 3 website. LAW 2264 Courtroom Procedures 3 *RRM 2250 Grassland and Forest Royal Roads University Resources 3 Graduates of the Natural Resource RRM 2298 Conservation Biology 3 Compliance diploma are eligible for *RRM 2299 Fire Management 3 full block transfer into the Bachelor of 15 Science in Environmental Practice and the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Year 2 Term II Practice. Graduates may also receive full block transfer to the Bachelor of Science in *CEN 2269 Field Investigation Environmental Science and the Bachelor Techniques 3 of Science in Environmental Management. CJP 2267 Natural Resource Legislation 3 Two additional courses in math (calculus, COM 2263 Interpersonal Skills in linear algebra, physics), and two additional Resource Enforcement 3 university level courses need to be *RRM 2258 Principles of Wildlife Biology 3 completed upon arrival. *RRM 2259 Principles of Fisheries Science 3 University of Calgary 15 Graduates of a two-year diploma program will be awarded up to five (5) full junior * Indicates courses with a field study course options. component.

Students will be expected to complete non-credit environmental field techniques courses as part of the requirements to complete the program. Courses such as bear safety, firearms safety, pleasure craft operator’s card and boat operations will occur as part of field trip season activities.

110 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing Program Office: 403.320.3310 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5449 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403 • Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 PROGRAM OVERVIEW These may include health (e.g. CURRICULUM Are you a Registered Nurse who would immunizations, screening tests, etc.), like to work in the operating room? Our privacy and security (e.g. police information Year 1 Term I Learning Credits Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing check, IT access, etc.), and OH&S program will give you a comprehensive, requirements (e.g. CPR certification, Fire PEN 3390 Professional and Clinical practical introduction to providing patient Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.). Standards of Perioperative care in surgical intervention facilities. Nursing (OL) 3 As a post-secondary health care program PEN 3395 Standards of the Scrub and You’ll further develop your understanding in Alberta, provincial immunization Circulating Role (OL) 3 of the professional and clinical standards standards apply to students in this 6 of Perioperative nursing, the scrub role and program. As per the provincial “Standard the circulating role through self-study. We for Immunization of Post-Secondary Year 1 Term II make sure you balance this understanding Health Care Students and Students in with a face-to-face experience in a clinical Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, PEN 3396 Competencies of the Scrub setting followed by a practicum. all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) and Circulating Role 3 have the responsibility of assessing the PEN 3393 Implementation of Standards At the end of the program, you’ll have a immunization status of each healthcare and Competencies (Clinical) 6 certificate in Perioperative Post-Diploma student at the time of initial enrollment and PEN 3394 Perioperative Practicum 3 Nursing, and you’ll be prepared to offer the to ensure all healthcare students are fully 12 best in Perioperative care to your patients. immunized before leaving post-secondary programs. There is an administrative fee (OL) indicates courses available through CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for this assessment and vaccinations Online Learning. Perioperative Nurses will be able to work required to become fully immunized. in health care facilities that provide surgical Important Note: All courses in Term II areas, including recovery, day surgery and Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) are completed sequentially in a full-time, day procedures. coverage – PBE placement agencies and face-to-face, off-campus environment at employers usually require WCB coverage a local or rural medical facility. PEN 3396, ADMISSIONS on behalf of the student. Students enrolled PEN 3393, and PEN 3394 combined equal New students are accepted into the in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are a minimum of 44 – 8 hour shifts. Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing deemed to be employees of the Province program for the Fall (September) term. of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB Contact the Program Chair prior to or upon Additional intakes may be offered coverage. In certain instances, for students acceptance if you would like alternate throughout the calendar year, please outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not practicum placements considered. contact the Program Chair for more be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents information. taking a course solely through distance GRADUATION learning with a PBE placement outside of Upon successful completion of all program GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Alberta). These students are advised to requirements, students are awarded a All applicants must meet the general contact the program prior to application. certificate in Perioperative Post-Diploma admission requirements for Lethbridge Nursing. College programs, as indicated in the PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may Admission section of this calendar. include surrounding rural communities. PBE’s may include day, evening, and/ School of Health Sciences ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS or weekend schedules. Students will be The following must be completed prior to expected to travel to assigned sites and will start of the program: be responsible for arranging travel and any • Proof of Active License to practice as a associated costs. Find out more about other programs offered Registered Nurse in Alberta as granted in this school: by CARNA YOUR INVESTMENT • Bachelor of Nursing...... p.47 Program fees will vary. To view fee • Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree...... p.50 PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) information for your program, go to • Massage Therapy...... p.104 REQUIREMENTS lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select • Practical Nursing...... p.113 This program has a required Practice- your program. • Therapeutic Recreation - Based Experience (PBE) component. Gerontology...... p.117 The College dictates the legal terms and lethbridgecollege.ca/programs conditions governing the PBE.

Students must meet and maintain certain requirements to participate in the PBE setting as determined by programs, practice agencies and/or legislated by government bodies.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 111 Police Recruit Training (This program is currently undergoing curriculum redesign.) Program Office: 403.320.3418 • [email protected] Program Administrator: 403.329.7230 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3568 PROGRAM OVERVIEW CURRICULUM School of Public Safety The Police Recruit Training program Learning Credits was developed through collaboration between Lethbridge College and the police CJP 1156 Law Enforcement Firearms 3 services of southern Alberta to address the CJP 1171 Reasonable Officer Find out more about other programs offered educational and training needs of newly Response 6 in this school: hired police officers. Program content CJP 1173 Investigative Techniques I 3 • Commercial Vehicle Enforcement...... p.61 meets or exceeds provincial standards CJP 1186 Investigative Techniques II 3 for police recruit training, providing the ENG 1146 Technical Report Writing 3 lethbridgecollege.ca/programs necessary knowledge and skills for HUM 2250 Police and Community learners to effectively serve in the role of Relations 3 an officer. LAW 1180 Provincial and Federal Statutes 3 ADMISSIONS LAW 1191 Enforcement Law 3 Admission is restricted to those students PED 1195 Fitness Training for Police who have been hired or sponsored by a Recruits 1.5 police service or related agency. TRS 1158 Emergency Vehicle Operations 1.5 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 30 All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge GRADUATION College programs, as indicated in the Upon successful completion of all program Admission section of this calendar. requirements, students are awarded a Credential of Academic Achievement in ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Police Recruit Training. All admission requirements are stipulated by sponsoring police service or related agency.

NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Due to the nature and content of the program, there are specific requirements that must be completed. Results of all required testing will be reviewed by the applicable Police Chief or Dean or designate to determine eligibility for lab activities. Eligibility may be denied if the learner is unable to meet all requirements.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants are required to take a number of medical tests to ensure suitability for program activities.

YOUR INVESTMENT Program fees will vary. To view fee information for your program, go to www. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program.

112 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Practical Nursing Program Office: 403.320.3211 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5713 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3464 • Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Note: Admission is competitive and is PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) The Practical Nursing program provides based on a point system for percentages REQUIREMENTS students with the education to meet the in biology, math and English. More points This program has a required Practice- Entry to Practice Competencies required will be awarded for higher grades and for Based Experience (PBE) component. upon entry into the Licensed Practical the higher levels of math and English (i.e. The College dictates the legal terms and Nurse profession, as identified by the 30-1). The points are then cumulative to conditions governing the PBE. College of Licensed Practical Nurses of determine placement for competitive entry. Alberta. Students must meet and maintain certain ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY requirements to participate in the PBE The program incorporates the knowledge, REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICAL setting as determined by programs, skills, judgements and personal attributes NURSING PROGRAM practice agencies and/or legislated by through theory, labs, and clinical In addition to the academic requirements, government bodies. These may include experiences. if English is not your first language, health (e.g. immunizations, screening English Language Proficiency (ELP) must tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. police The Practical Nursing program consists of be demonstrated within the last two (2) information check, IT access, etc.), and four (4) terms of theory labs and clinical years prior to the application. Acceptable OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, experiences plus an additional fifth term evidence of ELP may be one of the Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.). that is a preceptor-led clinical experience. following: • IELTS Academic with a minimum band As a post-secondary health care program CAREER OPPORTUNITIES score of 6.5 in speaking, 6.5 in listening, in Alberta, provincial immunization Upon successful completion of your 6.0 in reading, and 6.5 in writing standards apply to students in this diploma and passing the national Practical • TOEFL Internet-based test score with program. As per the provincial “Standard Nursing exam, career opportunities exist a minimum score of 22 in speaking, 23 for Immunization of Post-Secondary in a variety of health care settings ranging in listening, 21 in reading, and 25 in Health Care Students and Students in from acute care to long-term care and from writing Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, large public health agencies. • Transcripts demonstrating successful all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) completion of three (3) years of full-time have the responsibility of assessing the Practical Nurses are part of an inter- secondary education at a school where immunization status of each healthcare professional collaborative team and play English was the principal language of student at the time of initial enrollment and a primary role in managing the needs and instruction to ensure all healthcare students are fully complexity of the client. • Transcripts demonstrating successful immunized before leaving post-secondary completion of one (1) year of full-time programs. There is an administrative fee ADMISSIONS post-secondary education at a school for this assessment and vaccinations New intakes are in September of each where English was the principal required to become fully immunized. year. language of instruction Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Note: Meeting the English Language coverage – PBE placement agencies and All applicants must meet the general Proficiency requirement does NOT exempt employers usually require WCB coverage admission requirements for Lethbridge the applicant from meeting the English on behalf of the student. Students enrolled College programs, as indicated in the academic admission requirement for entry in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are Admission section of this calendar. to this program. deemed to be employees of the Province of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS HEALTH CARE AIDE PATHWAY coverage. In certain instances, for students In addition to meeting the general The Health Care Aide pathway is designed outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not admission requirements indicated in to recognize prior learning of individuals be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents the Admission section of this calendar, who have successfully completed a taking a course solely through distance applicants to this program must also satisfy recognized Health Care Aide certificate learning with a PBE placement outside of the following specific course requirements program. Applicants will be granted prior Alberta). These students are advised to (or equivalencies): learning credit for PNG-1146 and PNG- contact the program prior to application. • 60 percent minimum in English 1147 based on the following requirements: Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 70 percent • Successful completion of a recognized PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may in ELA 30-2; Alberta provincial standard Health Care include surrounding rural communities. • 60 percent minimum in Math 20-1 or a Aide certificate program within the last PBE’s may include day, evening, and/ higher level math; five (5) years; or weekend schedules. Students will be • 60 percent minimum in Biology 30 or C- • Documented evidence of a minimum expected to travel to assigned sites and will in BIO-1160 (Anatomy and Physiology I) of 1000 hours working as a paid Health be responsible for arranging travel and any at Lethbridge College, or equivalent. Care Aide within the last two (2) years in associated costs. a health care facility.

Note: Applicants must still meet admission and competitive academic requirements.

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YOUR INVESTMENT Year 2 Term III GRADUATION Program fees will vary. To view fee To be eligible to graduate, students must information for your program, go to PNG 2277 Comprehensive Practicum 6 attain a passing overall program grade lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select 6 point average (GPA) of 1.7. your program. (OL) indicates courses which are also All requirements must be met within five CURRICULUM available through Online Learning. years of the first nursing course used towards the diploma. Year 1 Term I Learning Credits General Requirements All specialized courses in one term must be Upon successful completion of all program BIO 1156 Wellness & Health Issues successfully completed to advance to the requirements, students are awarded a (OL) 3 next term’s specialty courses. diploma in Practical Nursing. BIO 1160 Anatomy & Physiology I (OL) 3 ENG 1150 English Composition (OL) 3 To remain in good standing, students must Graduates are eligible for licensure through COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships attain a minimum term grade point average the College of Licensed Practical Nurses & Communication (OL) 3 (GPA) of 1.7 in all Arts and Science of Alberta upon payment of a fee and PNG 1145 Health & the Practical Nurse courses and a minimum term GPA of 2.3 in successfully passing a national practical (Theory I) 3 all nursing related courses. nurse examination. PNG 1146 Basic Nursing Skills (Practice I) 3 A final minimum grade of C is required TRANSFERS PNG 1147 PN Clinical I 1.5 in all PNG (nursing) courses to pass the Thompson Rivers University 19.5 course. A student who receives a grade of Graduates of Practical Nursing are eligible C- or lower must repeat the course prior to to receive a maximum of 57 transfer credits Year 1 Term II proceeding in the program. into the TRU Bachelor of Health Science or a maximum of 60 transfer credits into the BIO 1161 Anatomy & Physiology II Students who have a gap in Practical TRU Bachelor of General Studies. (OL) 3 Nursing studies must provide 4 months’ PNG 1148 Health and Individuals written notice to the Program Chair prior to University of Calgary (Theory II) 3 the term they desire to continue in or return Graduates of a two-year diploma program PNG 1149 Intermediate Nursing Skills to for completion. will be awarded up to five (5) full junior (Practice II) 3 course options. PNG 1154 PN Clinical II 3 Students required to repeat any PNG PNG 1159 Pharmacology 3 (nursing) course, must meet with the University of Lethbridge PNG 1167 Health Assessment 3 Program Chair to discuss a progress plan. Graduates of the Practical Nursing 18 diploma are eligible to be admitted into the Students who are unsuccessful in passing University of Lethbridge’s Post-Diploma Year 2 Term I any course must successfully complete Bachelor of Health Sciences degree COL-1130 (Achieving College Success). program for completion of their Bachelor of PNG 2251 Health and Illness Health Sciences degree. (Theory III) 3 Important Notes: PNG 2252 Senior Nursing Skills 1. Students seeking Prior Learning (Practice III) 3 Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) PNG 2253 PN Clinical III 3 should contact the Program Chair School of Health Sciences PNG 2254 Mental Health Nursing 3 immediately upon accepted admission PNG 2256 Pathophysiology 3 to the program to allow sufficient time for PSY 1170 Human Development Across assessment. the Lifespan (OL) 3 Find out more about other programs offered 18 2. Students receive a program handbook in this school: upon acceptance into the program • Bachelor of Nursing...... p.47 Year 2 Term II outlining the program’s policies and • Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree...... p.50 expectations. It is very important for • Massage Therapy...... p.104 PNG 2255 Professional Growth 3 learners to review and understand these • Perioperative Post-Diploma PNG 2257 Health and Families requirements. Nursing...... p.111 (Theory IV) 3 • Therapeutic Recreation - PNG 2260 Full Scope of Practice Skills 3. Students are encouraged to take Gerontology...... p.117 (Practice IV) 3 the general elective courses prior to PNG 2259 PN Clinical IV 6 acceptance into the program. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs PNG 2267 Community Nursing 3 SOC 1167 Sociology of Aging (OL) 3 21

114 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Renewable Resource Management Program Office: 403.382.6991 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3232 Office of the Dean: 403.317.3597 PROGRAM OVERVIEW applicants to this program must also satisfy Available from sporting, hardware and Collecting and interpreting environmental the following specific course requirements office supply stores: Nexus Type 115 or information forms the foundation of natural (or equivalencies): Silva Ranger compass (with declination resource management. Our rigorous two- • Grade 11 biology adjustment screw), clipboard, 4 GB or year diploma program in Renewable • Grade 11 chemistry higher USB memory stick, chest waders, Resource Management will provide you • Grade 12 math (equivalent to Alberta’s scientific calculator ($15 - $30 range), with the applied science skills you’ll need Math 30-2 or a higher level math) 12 or more colored pencils (pencil to make a career in the sustainable Basic computer literacy in the use of the crayons), binoculars (8 X 40 or 10 X 50 management of natural resources. Internet, e-mail, word processing, and magnification), 30 cm metric steel ruler. fundamental processes of spreadsheets is Our intensive blend of theory and hands- required for the student to be successful in For additional information concerning lab or on practice gives you a comprehensive this program. Students lacking these skills field equipment, contact the lab coordinator grounding in fields ranging from zoology are strongly urged to complete a basic at 403.320.3202, Extension 5594. and plant taxonomy to statistics, aerial computer literacy course prior to entering photography interpretation and Geographic this program. CURRICULUM Information Systems (GIS). You’ll understand the application of science and Employers often require that students hold Year 1 Term I Learning Credits be ready to demonstrate your abilities a valid Standard First Aid or Wilderness through extensive fieldwork each term. First Aid Certificate and/or a CPR *BIO 1167 Botany 3 In the field studies, you’ll assess fish Certificate to be eligible for seasonal and/ *BIO 1168 Zoology 3 populations by gill netting, use telemetry to or permanent employment. Students are *GEO 1166 Physical Geology 3 measure wildlife movements, use GIS to encouraged to obtain these certificates LAW 1150 Introduction to interpret grazing patterns and learn how to either prior to entering the program or Environmental Law 3 apply forest silvicultural practices, among during the first term. *RRM 1197 Spatial Information other things. Our diploma program gives Techniques 3 you the tools to build a successful career YOUR INVESTMENT 15 in the sustainable management of natural Program fees will vary. To view fee resources. information for your program, go to Year 1 Term II lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select CAREER OPPORTUNITIES your program. *BIO 1170 Plant Systematics 3 Our diploma program will prepare you for *BIO 1172 Ecology 3 work in a wide variety of environmental Students are responsible for the cost of the ENG 1155 Scientific & Technical Writing 3 and natural resource management career field trips relating to this program. GEO 1165 Geographic Information opportunities, including employment as: Systems 3 • Biological Technician SUPPLIES FOR FIELD STUDIES STS 1155 Descriptive Statistics 3 • Field Research Technician Students on field studies are expected to 15 • Environmental Technician provide their own equipment and supplies. • Resource Management Technician This includes: warm sleeping bag, ground Year 2 Term I Employment is found with government sheet and pad, tent may be required agencies, private environmental (notification will be given at orientation), *RRM 2256 Rangeland Management 3 organizations, environmental (non- back pack for gear, adequate clothing for *RRM 2258 Principles of Wildlife Biology 3 governmental) consulting firms, and natural cold/wet weather, hiking boots, work *RRM 2259 Principles of Fishery resource industries (oil, gas, mining, and gloves, cooking and eating gear (may be Science 3 forestry). shared), food, binoculars, digital camera *RRM 2264 Forest Management 3 (standard feature), orienteering compass, RRM 2298 Conservation Biology 3 ADMISSIONS chest waders, field equipment vest 15 New students are accepted into the (recommended), “write-in-the-rain” treated Renewable Resource Management two- field notebook/surveyors book, water Year 2 Term II year diploma program for the Fall term bottle, sunscreen, 30 cm metric steel ruler. (September) only. *RRM 2252 Water Resources 3 OTHER REQUIRED SUPPLIES *RRM 2253 Soil Resources 3 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Available from the Lethbridge College *RRM 2291 Wildlife Habitat All applicants must meet the general Bookstore: Lab coat, safety glasses, Management 3 admission requirements for Lethbridge Douglas protractor, “write-in-the-rain” *RRM 2293 Fish Habitat Management 3 College programs, as indicated in the treated field notebook/surveyors book, 16X *RRM 2299 Fire Management 3 Admission section of this calendar. hand lens, dissection kit, metric triangular 15 scale with 1:20, 1:25, 1:50, 1:75, 1:100 and ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 1:125 graduations. * Indicates courses with a field study In addition to meeting the general component. admission requirements indicated in the Admission section of this calendar,

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Special note about field studies: TRANSFERS Athabasca University Students are off-campus completing field Interested students can obtain further Graduates of the two-year Renewable studies during most of September and information on these partnerships from the Resource Management diploma program April. Due to scheduling conflicts it is School of Environmental Science Chair. receive 30 credits towards a three or extremely difficult to take Year 1 and Year 2 Students wishing to continue studies at four-year Bachelor of Management (Post- courses simultaneously. other institutions must meet the entrance Diploma) Degree or 60 credits towards requirements of that institution. a Bachelor of Science (Post-Diploma) Students are advised to complete all Year Degree. 1 courses before proceeding to Year 2, and Lethbridge College all Year 2 courses before enrolling in Year 3 Graduates of the Renewable Resource The Northern Alberta Institute of courses (for related post-diploma certificate Management diploma may be eligible Technology (NAIT) or degree programs). for up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor Graduates of the Renewable Resource of Applied Science in Ecosystem Management diploma program with a In the Fall term, field studies are in Management or a Bachelor of Applied minimum grade point average of B- or September, while in the Winter term, Science in Conservation Enforcement. 2.7 on standard grading scales will be field studies are scheduled in April. Field Details regarding these programs can be conditionally accepted into the BTech studies schedules are dependent on many found in the academic calendar or on the (Bachelor of Technology in Technology variables and may require students to Lethbridge College website. Management) degree program. Applicants participate on weekends or on statutory for transfer of credit under this Agreement holidays. All program field studies are University of Lethbridge shall complete all of the requested mandatory. Graduates of the two-year diploma application procedures of NAIT including, program in Environmental Assessment but not limited to, written statements Students will be expected to complete and Restoration or Renewable Resource outlining personal objectives, career goals, non-credit environmental field techniques Management receive two years’ credit letters of reference, work experience and courses as part of the requirement to toward a post-diploma Bachelor of Science community involvement, and such other complete the program. Courses such as Degree in Environmental Science from information as may be requested and used bear safety, firearms safety, pleasure craft the University of Lethbridge. Students by NAIT to determine whether the applicant operator’s card and boat operations will who obtain Lethbridge College’s Fish complies with the requirements as set out occur as part of field trip season activities. and Wildlife Technology Post-Diploma or intended. Students will be responsible for the fees Certificate are eligible for a half year extra associated with these courses. Prior valid credit toward the degree. Royal Roads University training possessed by students will be Graduates of the Renewable Resource considered for recognition. University of Alberta Management diploma are eligible for Graduates of the two-year diploma full block transfer into the Bachelor of GRADUATION in Environmental Assessment and Science in Environmental Practice and Upon successful completion of all program Restoration or Renewable Resource the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental requirements, students are awarded Management receive two years’ full Practice. Graduates may also receive full a Renewable Resource Management credit toward a Post-Diploma Bachelor block transfer to the Bachelor of Science in diploma. of Science degree in Environmental and Environmental Science and the Bachelor Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation of Science in Environmental Management. program. Students must meet the U of A’s Two additional courses in math (calculus, entrance requirements. linear algebra, physics), and two additional School of Environmental university level courses need to be Sciences University of Calgary completed upon arrival. Graduates of a two-year diploma program will be awarded up to five (5) full junior Griffith University, Australia Find out more about other programs offered course options. Renewable Resource Management in this school: diploma graduates may enter into the • Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Graduates of the two-year Renewable fourth semester of the Bachelor of Science Applied Sciences...... p.66 Resource Management diploma program in Ecology and Conservation Biology • Ecosystem Management - Bachelor of may receive up to 1.5 years’ credit toward degree at Griffith University, Gold Coast Applied Science...... p.78 a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural and Nathan campuses. Please visit www. • Environmental Assessment and Resource Management at the University griffith.edu.au/credit for more information. Restoration...... p.85 of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). • Natural Resource Compliance...... p.109 Credit depends on academic performance, course selection and approval of lethbridgecollege.ca/programs course equivalencies by the UNBC Program Leader of Forestry for degree specializations (Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation).

116 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology Program Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 3211 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5225 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403 • Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 PROGRAM OVERVIEW ADMISSIONS • Transcripts demonstrating successful Therapeutic Recreation Specialists are New students are admitted into the completion of three (3) years of full-time part of an inter-professional collaborative Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology secondary education at a school where health care team and play a primary role campus-based program in the Fall English was the principal language of by using leisure and recreation to promote (September) term. New students instruction and facilitate optimal health and wellness completing the program through Online • Transcripts demonstrating successful of individuals with illnesses and disabling Learning can be admitted in the Fall completion of one (1) year of full-time conditions. (September) or Winter (January) terms. post-secondary education at a school Due to sequencing of courses, Online where English was the principal The Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Learning students admitted in Winter term language of instruction two-year diploma program provides will not be able to complete the program in students with the knowledge and two years. Note: Meeting the English Language skills necessary for employment in the Proficiency requirement does NOT exempt therapeutic recreation profession. The GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS the applicant from meeting the English program combines foundational knowledge All applicants must meet the general academic admission requirement for entry in theory with practice to provide the admission requirements for Lethbridge to this program. fundamentals for a Therapeutic Recreation College programs, as indicated in the Specialist. The program incorporates Admission section of this calendar. PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) knowledge, skills, critical reasoning and REQUIREMENTS personal attributes through theory classes, ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS This program has a required Practice- skills lab, and practice in the field. In addition to meeting the general Based Experience (PBE) component. admission requirements indicated in The College dictates the legal terms and The Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology the Admission section of this calendar, conditions governing the PBE. program consists of four (4) terms of applicants to this program must also satisfy theory classes and skills lab. Students the following specific course requirements Students must meet and maintain certain learn how to plan and deliver therapeutic (or equivalencies): requirements to participate in the PBE recreation services which include functional • Grade 11 biology setting as determined by programs, intervention, leisure education and practice agencies and/or legislated by recreation participation programming. EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018, the academic government bodies. These may include This knowledge will be balanced with a requirements will be changed to the health (e.g. immunizations, screening thorough understanding of the sociological, following: tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. police physiological and psychological process In addition to meeting the general information check, IT access, etc.), and of aging. A practice-based experience is admission requirements indicated in OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, positioned at the end of term two and the the Admission section of this calendar, Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.). end of term four to support the integration applicants to this program must also satisfy of knowledge into practice. All courses in the following specific course requirements As a post-secondary health care program the Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (or equivalencies): in Alberta, provincial immunization program are offered on campus as well as • 60 percent minimum in English standards apply to students in this through Online Learning. Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 70 percent program. As per the provincial “Standard in ELA 30-2; for Immunization of Post-Secondary At the end of the program, graduates will • Grade 12 biology. Health Care Students and Students in have a diploma in Therapeutic Recreation Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, – Gerontology; a comprehensive, practical ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) understanding of therapeutic recreation, REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPEUTIC have the responsibility of assessing the and a specialization in gerontology. RECREATION –GERONTOLOGY immunization status of each healthcare PROGRAM student at the time of initial enrollment and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the academic requirements, to ensure all healthcare students are fully Your diploma in Therapeutic Recreation if English is not your first language, immunized before leaving post-secondary - Gerontology will prepare you to work in English Language Proficiency (ELP) must programs. There is an administrative fee many settings, including: be demonstrated within the last two (2) for this assessment and vaccinations • Long term care years prior to the application. Acceptable required to become fully immunized. • Supportive living evidence of ELP may be one of the • Seniors day programs following: • Hospital • IELTS Academic with a minimum band • Mental health programs score of 6.5 in speaking, 6.5 in listening, • Rehabilitation programs 6.0 in reading, and 6.5 in writing • Community-based programs • TOEFL Internet-based test score with • Lodges a minimum score of 22 in speaking, 23 • Senior centres in listening, 21 in reading, and 25 in • Group homes writing

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Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Year 2 Term I GRADUATION coverage – PBE placement agencies and PSY 2260 Abnormal Psychology (OL) 3 Upon successful completion of all employers usually require WCB coverage TRG 2253 Therapeutic Recreation requirements, students are awarded on behalf of the student. Students enrolled Assessment (OL) 3 a diploma in Therapeutic Recreation - in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are TRG 2256 Therapeutic Recreation Gerontology. deemed to be employees of the Province Intervention (OL) 3 of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB TRG 2260 Therapeutic Recreation Lethbridge College’s Therapeutic coverage. In certain instances, for students Program Planning II (OL) 3 Recreation - Gerontology program outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not TRG 2268 Therapeutic Recreation meets the requirements for professional be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents Programs (OL) 6 membership in the Alberta Therapeutic taking a course solely through distance 18 Recreation Association (ATRA). learning with a PBE placement outside of Alberta). These students are advised to Year 2 Term II TRANSFERS contact the program prior to application. TRG 2259 Therapeutic Recreation University of Calgary Issues and Trends (OL) 3 Graduates will be considered for entrance PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may TRG 2263 Aging Disorders and into U of C’s 10 full course equivalent include surrounding rural communities. Disabilities (OL) 3 Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation PBE’s may include day, evening, and/ TRG 2264 Community Resources (OL) 3 program. Graduates of a two-year diploma or weekend schedules. Students will be TRG 2270 Administrative Practices in program will be awarded up to five (5) full expected to travel to assigned sites and will Therapeutic Recreation (OL) 3 junior course options. be responsible for arranging travel and any TRG 2299 Advanced Practicum II (OL) 6 associated costs. 18 Athabasca University Diploma graduates may receive a block YOUR INVESTMENT (OL) indicates courses which are also transfer of 60 credits (2+2 years) toward Program fees will vary. To view fee available through Online Learning. the 120-credit Bachelor of Professional Arts information for your program, go to www. Please refer to the online Academic in Human Services degree at Athabasca lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select Timetable for course availability. University. Diploma graduates may receive your program. a block transfer of 30 credits towards the IMPORTANT NOTE(S): Students three or four-year Bachelor of Management CURRICULUM must complete the two Practice Based or Bachelor of Commerce (Post-Diploma) Experiences on a full-time basis. Students programs. Year 1 Term I Learning Credits may be required to relocate from their home community to complete the University of Lethbridge COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships practicum placements. Graduates will be considered for entrance and Communications (OL) 3 into the U of L’s Post-Diploma Bachelor of ENG 1150 Composition (OL) 3 Online Learning students wanting to enroll Therapeutic Recreation program. PSY 1177 Psychology of Aging (OL) 3 in either TRG-1199 or TRG-2299 must TRG 1150 Introduction to Therapeutic advise the program prior to September Douglas College Recreation (OL) 3 30th for a winter term placement and Diploma graduates who have achieved a TRG 1164 Leadership Theory (OL) 3 prior to January 31st for a spring term minimum grade of C (60%) in each course 15 placement. will be eligible for admission into the third year of the Bachelor of Therapeutic Year 1 Term II Online Learning students who reside Recreation at Douglas College with block outside of Alberta must be aware they transfer of 63 credits, provided all other BIO 1152 Physiology of Aging (OL) 3 may not be covered under Workers’ entrance criteria are met and space is COM 1170 Helping Relationships (OL) 3 Compensation Board (WCB) coverage available. PSY 1170 Human Development Across when participating in Practice Based the Lifespan (OL) 3 Experiences outside of Alberta. Thompson Rivers University SOC 1167 Sociology of Aging (OL) 3 Graduates of Therapeutic Recreation TRG 1160 Therapeutic Recreation Students participating in Practice Based - Gerontology are eligible to receive a Program Planning I (OL) 3 Experiences (PBE) outside the province of maximum of 57 transfer credits into the TRG 1199 Practicum I (OL) 3 Alberta may not be eligible for professional TRU Bachelor of Health Science or a 18 membership with the Alberta Therapeutic maximum of 60 transfer credits into the Recreation Association (ATRA). TRU Bachelor of General Studies.

All requirements must be met within six years of the first Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology course used towards the diploma.

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Dalhousie University Graduates of the Therapeutic Recreation School of Health Sciences – Gerontology diploma may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science (Recreation) degree at Dalhousie Find out more about other programs offered University. Students must meet the in this school: requirements for admission for transfer • Bachelor of Nursing...... p.47 students described in the Dalhousie • Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree...... p.50 University Undergraduate Calendar. • Massage Therapy...... p.104 Graduates of the Therapeutic Recreation • Perioperative Post-Diploma – Gerontology diploma who are admitted Nursing...... p.111 to Dalhousie University may be granted • Practical Nursing...... p.113 up to a maximum of 60 credit hours of transfer credit towards the Bachelor of lethbridgecollege.ca/programs Science (Recreation) degree at Dalhousie University. This represents a maximum of 50% of degree requirements.

University of Regina Diploma graduates who have achieved a minimum grade of 60% in each course will be eligible for 60-credit hours transfer to the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies (Therapeutic Recreation Major).

University of Waterloo Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology diploma graduates are eligible for block transfer credit to University of Waterloo’s Bachelor of Arts degree - Recreation and Leisure Studies, Recreation and Sport Business, Therapeutic Recreation, or Tourism and Parks Management majors.

Griffith University Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology diploma graduates may enter into the third semester of the Bachelor of Human Services degree at Griffith University, Logan campus.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 119 Unit Clerk Training Program Office: 403.320.3310 • [email protected] Office of the Program Chair: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5449 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3403 • Centre for Health and Wellness Placement Office: 403.320.3202 Ext. 5380 PROGRAM OVERVIEW PRACTICE BASED EXPERIENCE (PBE) YOUR INVESTMENT Do you enjoy working with people in a REQUIREMENTS Program fees will vary. To view fee fast-paced and team-based environment? This program has a required Practice- information for your program, go to www. Would you like to develop an exciting Based Experience (PBE) component. lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select career helping others in a medical setting? The College dictates the legal terms and your program. Our intensive Unit Clerk Training program conditions governing the PBE. will give you the foundation you need to CURRICULUM build a career in this important field. Students must meet and maintain certain requirements to participate in the PBE Year 1 Term I Learning Credits Unit Clerks transcribe and process doctors’ setting as determined by programs, orders as well as manage patient records. practice agencies and/or legislated by COM 1162 Interpersonal Relationships The Unit Clerk plays a crucial role in government bodies. These may include and Communications (OL) 3 health care, helping doctors communicate health (e.g. immunizations, screening CPU 1151 Introduction to Computers with nurses and ensuring that patients tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. police (OL) 1.5 receive the care they need. We’ll give you information check, IT access, etc.), and CSP 1150 Medical Terminology/Anatomy a practical introduction to topics ranging OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, and Physiology (OL) 3 from medical terminology, anatomy and Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.). ENG 1142 English for Allied Health physiology to hospital administration, and Wellness 1.5 transcribing orders and health care billing. As a post-secondary health care program HTH 1121 Hospital Administration 1.5 in Alberta, provincial immunization HTH 1125 Patient’s Records/ After only 20 weeks including a three week standards apply to students in this Transcribing Orders 3 practicum, you can take your certificate for program. As per the provincial “Standard HTH 1142 Medical Order Entry 3 Unit Clerk Training and begin your career for Immunization of Post-Secondary 16.5 in health care administration! Health Care Students and Students in Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, HTH 1143 Unit Clerk Practicum 3 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) 3 Your certificate for Unit Clerk Training will have the responsibility of assessing the prepare you for entry-level positions in a immunization status of each healthcare (OL) indicates courses which are also variety of medical environments, including: student at the time of initial enrollment and available through Online Learning. • Hospitals to ensure all healthcare students are fully • Doctor’s Practices immunized before leaving post-secondary GRADUATION • Medical Clinics programs. There is an administrative fee Upon successful completion of all program • Private Health Care Providers for this assessment and vaccinations requirements, students are awarded a • Long-Term Care Facilities required to become fully immunized. certificate in Unit Clerk Training. • Respite Facilities • Hospice Facilities Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) • Health Care Agencies coverage – PBE placement agencies and employers usually require WCB coverage ADMISSIONS on behalf of the student. Students enrolled School of Allied Health New students are accepted into the Unit in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are Clerk Training program for the Winter deemed to be employees of the Province (January) term only. of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB Find out more about other programs offered coverage. In certain instances, for students in this school: GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not • Community Health Promotion...... p.62 All applicants must meet the general be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents • Health Care Aide...... p.100 admission requirements for Lethbridge taking a course solely through distance • Medical Device Reprocessing...... p.106 College programs, as indicated in the learning with a PBE placement outside of Admission section of this calendar. Alberta). These students are advised to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs contact the program prior to application. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS It is strongly recommended that applicants PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may possess the ability to type at a minimum of include surrounding rural communities. 30 words per minute. PBE’s may include day, evening, and/or weekend schedules.

Students will be expected to travel to assigned sites and will be responsible for arranging travel and any associated costs.

120 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Wind Turbine Technician Program Office: 403.320.3411 • [email protected] Office of the Chair: 403.320.3366 Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318 PROGRAM OVERVIEW YOUR INVESTMENT 4. Applicants must hold a current driver’s The Wind Turbine Technician (WTT) Program fees will vary. To view fee license as travel is required to training certificate program provides the information for your program, go to and instructional sites. foundations for students entering the lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select wind turbine workforce. This includes your program. 5. A good working knowledge of the comprehensive practical skills and English language (including speaking, knowledge in wind turbine theory and MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM comprehension, reading and writing) is technology. A hands-on approach provides This is a Mobile Learning Program necessary for success in the program the student with the skills and knowledge that requires students to supply and future employment opportunities. needed to gain successful employment in their own device with required the wind industry. The certificate program minimum specifications. Go to www. 6. When WTT1100, WTT1103, also provides multiple future career lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning for and WTT1104 are combined together pathways. additional information. they form the requirements for the first period technical training for the Employment Roles (Entry-level): CURRICULUM Electrician Apprenticeship Period One • Electrician program. After completion of the Wind • Wind Turbine Technician Year 1 Term 1 Learning Credits Turbine Technician program (or at • Wind turbine maintenance least the three courses named above), • Wind turbine construction WHS 1110 Workplace Safety 3 the student could be indentured in the • Wind turbine manufacturing WTT 1100 Introduction Electrical electrician trade and could complete • Wind turbine blade repair Theory 3 their technical training through to WTT 1103 DC Laboratory journeyman status by attending the ADMISSIONS Fundamentals 3 Electrician Apprenticeship Program New students are accepted into the Wind WTT 1104 Canadian Electrical Code available at Lethbridge College. Turbine Technician program in the Fall and Blueprint Reading 3 (September) and Winter (January) terms. WTT 1110 Wind Turbine Safety I 3 GRADUATION WTT 1114 Wind Turbine Mechanical 3 Upon successful completion of all program GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS WTT 1115 Wind Energy Theory 1.5 requirements, students are awarded a All applicants must meet the general 19.5 Wind Turbine Technician certificate. admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Year 1 Term 2 Admission section of this calendar. WTT 1113 Wind Turbine Rotor Blades 1.5 ALTERNATE ADMISSION WTT 1116 Motor Control & Alternate admission applicants must Programmable Controllers 1.5 successfully complete the Alberta WTT 1117 Wind Turbine Hydraulics 3 Apprenticeship first period Electrical pre- WTT 1118 Wind Park Construction 3 entrance exam with a minimum grade of WTT 1120 Wind Turbine Safety II 3 70%. WTT 1123 Wind Turbine Electrical 6 WTT 1124 Wind Turbine Maintenance 3 NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS WTT 1125 Wind Turbine Industry Students are to supply the following Communication 1.5 program-approved personal safety 22.5 equipment: hard hat with chin strap, coveralls or work clothes, steel-toed boots Important Notes: with ankle covered, safety glasses, and 1. Applicants must be comfortable working tight-fitting work gloves. at extreme heights and weather conditions and should not suffer from Students are required to write the BZEE motion sickness. exam and are responsible for the exam fee. 2. Applicants must have strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS hand tools. This program requires applicants to be in good physical condition. Applicants must 3. As international travel may be required, be able to perform physical duties such industry requires potential employees to as climbing ladders of 60 to 125 meters be eligible for passports. in height, lifting items up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs.) in weight, working at heights and in confined spaces.

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This section lists all courses offered at Lethbridge College though Independent Study: a self-directed learning experience in which individual courses may or may not be scheduled each semester. students pursue a topic related to their program or proposed Check the Academic Timetable online to see if a specific course is career. Students typically work with a faculty member to determine offered during a specific term. the project they wish to undertake and the instructor provides support and mentorship to the student. ABOUT THE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Each course is identified by the course subject (prefix) followed TERM AND COURSE LENGTH by a course number and the course name. Below the course The Lethbridge College post-secondary term dates are listed in identifierAcadem isic Ctheale nvaluedar Co uofr scoursee Descr ilearningptions credits. A brief description the Academic Schedule which is found online and in the Academic of the course provides information related to course outcomes. Calendar/Course Catalogue. This section lists all courses offered at Lethbridge College though individual courses may or may not be Thescheduled instructor/student each semester. Check the Academic T contact hoursimetable online areto see if a specific course is offered listed after the course descriptionduring a specific term. in the format of: Instructional hours, Laboratory hours, Length of courses may vary; therefore, please refer to the andA bTutorialout the co uhoursrse desc rperiptio nweek,s … assuming the course runs for a full Academic Timetable online for the scheduled length of each termEach course is identified by the course subject (Sept – Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug). (prefix) followed by a course number and the course Alternatively, there may be a course. WRKname. B designationelow the course identifier is the value of course learning credi identifying the course as tsa. A brief description of the Fieldwork / Practicum / Clinicalcourse provides information related to course outcomes Placement course or an IND. The instructor/student contact hours are designation identifying the listed after the course description in the format of: Instructional hours, Laboratory hours, and Tutorial PRE-REQUISITE AND CO-REQUISITE coursehours per week, assuming the course runs for a full term (Sept as an Independent Study Course.– Dec, Jan This-Apr, May is followed-Aug). Alternatively, by a Courses listed as pre-requisites must be completed before the first notethere may be a WRK designation identifying the course as a Fieldwork / Practicum / Clinical Placement related to prior learning assessment eligibility, supplemental day of classes in the next level course. For example, if PHY-1143 course or an IND designation identifying the course as an Independent Study Course. This is followed by exama note related to prior learning assessment eligibility, supplemental exam eligibility, and eligibility, and finally a list of pre-requisites and finally a list of co-requisites. is listed as a pre-requisite for ENF-1135, then PHY-1143 must Example:pre-requisites and co-requisites. be successfully completed in order for the PHY-1143 registration

Example: to remain in place effective the first day of classes. Registration

Course subject – number - title in a co-requisite courses (often lab parts of a course, though not ENF-1135 Statistics

3 credits Course learning credits always) is required in the same term.

Course description This introductory course …. Not available for supplemental. In the absence of notes related to Not eligible for Prior Learning supplemental exams and PLA, then the Instructor / student weekly contact SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATIONS course is eligible. Assessment (PLA). hours May display WRK for worksite- To be eligible for supplemental status, a course must have a Instruction(2.0). Lab(1.). Tutorial(1.0). Equivalent to ENF-135. experience, or IND for independent- RELATED DEFINITIONS Course equivalency comprehensive final exam. Courses not open to a supplemental Pre-requisites: PHY-1143. Pre-requisite course that must be completed prior to first day of this class Learning Credits: a measureCo-requisite courses: ENF of learning-1135L based on outcomes in a examination are designated in the course description section of Co-requisite course – registration in all course. Learning credits are used in calculatingcourses a required tostudentgether in one term; grade the calendar. Applications for the supplemental examination are often a lab section point average (GPA). available from the Registrar’s Office. A supplemental exam fee will Related Definitions apply. COURSELearning Credits: a measure of learning based on outcomes in a course. Learning credits are used in OFFERING INFORMATION: Instruction:calculating a student grade point average (GPA). in class time used for instruction and the presentation If the course in which a supplemental exam is to be written is a of information,Course Offering I ntheoryformatio nor: ideas about a specific topic within the prerequisite to a course to be taken in the immediately succeeding discipline.Instruction: in class time used for instruction and the presentation of information, theory or ideas about term, the student must apply to the Registrar and the examination a specific topic within the discipline. must be written no later than the opening day of that term. LaboratoryLaboratory (lab): an organized activity where theories, techniques, or methods are tested, analyzed or (lab): an organized activity where theories, techniques,demonstrated. Labs are scheduled at separate times from the instruction time and generally focus on or methods are tested, analyzed or demonstrated. If the course in which a supplemental exam Is to be written is not a students getting hands-on experience of the subject matter, often in a specialized learning space. A Labscourse laboratory sect are scheduledion is co at-requisite separate to the instruction times section at time of registration. from the instruction time prerequisite to a course to be taken in the immediately succeeding and generally focus on students getting hands-on experience of term, the student must apply to the Registrar no more than four the subject matter, often in a specialized learning space. A course weeks after the end of term in which the course was taken. The laboratory section is co-requisite to the instruction section at time supplemental examination must be written before the end of the of registration. immediately succeeding term.

Tutorial: a facilitated meeting of smaller groups of students The supplemental examination will have the same value in where there is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of course grade determination as the original final examination. the subject matter. Tutorials are scheduled at separate times from The supplemental examination mark will replace the original final the instruction time. A course tutorial section is co-requisite to the examination mark in determining the final grade in the course. A instruction section at time of registration. student will be allowed one supplemental examination per course, per term. Practice Based Experience: Authentic Work-site Experience – often referred to as Practicum / Fieldwork / Directed Field Studies / Clinical Placement – is experiential learning within industry, generally off campus. The learning opportunity involves on-the-job experience and supervision by a professional from the college and/ or industry.

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For further information, please refer to the Grading Policy. Classification IV • 3000 - 3999 Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) Includes courses normally offered in the third year of a college Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) involves the program. All courses In this classification are considered to be assessment or evaluation of prior learning which is not recognized senior courses in the College curricula. through transfer credit. Credits may be awarded for learning • 3000 - 3349 Includes courses that normally transfer to gained through one or a combination of the following based on an technical institutes and colleges. assessment completed by Lethbridge College: • 3350 - 3999 Includes courses that normally carry elective or a) Credit courses completed with a passing grade more than ten subject credit at universities. years ago; b) A combination of credit courses with no course-to-course Classification V • 4000 - 4999 relationship to a single Lethbridge College credit course; Includes courses normally offered in the fourth year of a four year c) Informal education and training activities; college program. All courses in this classification are considered to d) Self-study; be senior courses in the College curricula. e) Work experience; • 4000 - 4449 Includes courses that normally transfer to f) Volunteer activities. technical institutes and college. • 4450 - 4999 Includes courses that normally carry elective Courses are available for prior learning credit unless otherwise or subject credit at universities. stated in the course description section of the calendar. For further information, please refer to the Course Numbering/ To receive credit for prior learning, a student must be enrolled Classification Policy. in the program and be registered in a minimum of one course during the term in which the prior learning credit is awarded. FULL-TIME STATUS Credits awarded as the result of PLAR are not included in the 25% Lethbridge College complies with Alberta Advanced Education residency requirement at Lethbridge College, or in the calculation recommendations when determining the institutional full time load of Grade Point Average (GPA), or in the current credit load for the for students. A student is considered to be full-time when enrolled purpose of maintaining full-time status. in nine (9) credits in each academic term.

For additional information on PLAR, visit the Lethbridge College Full time status is used to determine eligibility for but is not limited homepage, Support Services, Prior Learning Assessment. For to such things as student awards, student loans, honour roll, program specific Information, contact the Program Chair/PLAR foreign student visas, athletic participation, etc. designate. For policy information, refer to the Grading Policy. Once you are registered, you can confirm your full-time status CREDIT COURSE CLASSIFICATION through the Registrar’s Office as necessary. For further Lethbridge College uses a course naming convention to information, please refer to the Full Time Student Status Policy. systematically number and classify curriculum. Credit course identifiers consist of a prefix made up of three alpha characters designed to identify the discipline content plus four numerical values that identify the course classification. Courses are numbered according to the following classification:

Classification I • 0001 - 0999 Includes courses which are upgrading in nature and may serve to meet entrance requirements to colleges or universities.

Classification II • 1000 - 1999 Includes courses normally offered in the first year of a college program. • 1000 - 1149 Includes courses that normally transfer to technical institutes, colleges or apprenticeship programs. • 1150 - 1999 Includes courses that may transfer to universities for elective or subject credit.

Classification III • 2000 - 2999 Includes courses normally offered in the second year of a college program. • 2000 - 2249 Includes courses that normally transfer to technical institutes or colleges. • 2250 - 2999 Includes courses that normally carry elective or subject credit at universities.

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(ACC) ACCOUNTING ACC-2250 Management Accounting I ACC-2273 Intermediate Financial 3 credits Accounting II • 3 credits ACC-1125 Service-Based Accounting A study of concepts of management Builds on prior knowledge of the 1.5 credits accounting, including accounting complexities of accounting principles for An overview of basic accounting for planning and control. Includes corporate financial presentation. In-depth concepts for service-based businesses manufacturing statements; cost-volume- emphasis on liabilities and shareholder and organizations. Includes theoretical profit relationships; job order and process equity. Includes leases, pensions and concepts and exposure to an integrated costing; actual, normal, and standard accounting errors. Instruction (5.0). accounting software package for all cost systems; flexible budgets; inventory Equivalent to ACC-273. Requisite courses: aspects of the accounting cycle. Instruction planning, control, and costing; and Take ACC-2271 (Required, Previous). (3.0). Equivalent to ACC-125. accounting for payroll. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to ACC-250. Requisite courses: ACC-2278 Computerized Accounting for ACC-1126 Accounting Basics Take ACC-1175 (Required, Previous). Management • 3 credits 1.5 credits Simulated business scenarios support This course is an overview of basic ACC-2251 Management Accounting II a hands-on approach to performing accounting. Topics include an introduction 3 credits accounting functions with pre-packaged to journals, ledgers, bank reconciliation, An in-depth coverage of profit planning, computer software. Course includes the payroll, petty cash, GST, and other related cost allocations, joint and by-product set-up and ongoing maintenance of the accounting transactions. This course is costing, inventory planning, as well general ledger, accounts receivable, not eligible as an elective in the Business as relevant costs and the contribution accounts payable, payroll and inventory Administration program. Instruction (3.0). approach. Includes analysis of accounting modules. Not available for supplemental. Equivalent to ACC-126. systems, internal control, performance Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to ACC-278, measurement, variance and analysis, ACC-276. Requisite courses: Take ACC- ACC-1146 Bookkeeping • 3 credits and absorption versus variable costing 1170 or ACC-1146 (Required, Previous). An introduction to bookkeeping. Emphasis statements. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to is on using accepted accounting principles ACC-251. Requisite courses: Take ACC- (AGB) AGRICULTURE BUSINESS RISK to complete procedures and statements 2250 (Required, Previous). MANAGEMENT required for the basic accounting cycle for service businesses and organizations. ACC-2258 Farm Accounting • 3 credits AGB-1140 Statistics for Agribusiness Includes special journals, bank This course will build on the competencies 1.5 credits reconciliation, payroll, petty cash, GST gained in ACC170 (Financial Accounting Introductory statistics as it applies to and PST. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to I) to provide background specific to the farm management, the basic techniques ACC-146. operation of farms and ranches. Topics and tools of statistical analysis. Topics include the cash basis of accounting and include collection and presentation of data; ACC-1170 Financial Accounting I its application to income tax purposes and measures of descreditsptive statistics; 3 credits the accreditsal basis of accounting and its probability and probability distributions. An introduction to fundamental accounting application to the preparation of financial It is highly recommended that students principles and concepts, the accounting statements for creditsditors and managerial have Grade 12 math before taking any cycle, worksheet preparation, accounting purposes. The course includes a project modules in this course. Not available for for sales and purchases of merchandise, which covers the preparation of accounting supplemental. Instruction (). cash control procedures, and valuation of records and financial statements for a receivables and inventories. Other topics simulated farming operation. Instruction AGB-1140M1 Data Collection & include financial statement preparation (3.0). Equivalent to ACC-258. Presentation • 0.75 credit and payroll. Emphasis on integrating Collect and present data in a variety of basic accounting concepts with practice ACC-2271 Intermediate Financial formats in order to compute and interpret for sole proprietorships. Instruction (4.0). Accounting I • 3 credits the common descreditsptive statistic Equivalent to ACC-170, ACC-171. An in-depth exploration of accounting measures and make appropriate use principles and the requirements for of these in the further analysis of data. ACC-1175 Financial Accounting II corporate financial reporting and Instruction (1.0). 3 credits presentation. Includes disclosure Accounting principles and practice related requirements, revenue recognition, as AGB-1140M2 Probability • 0.75 credit to partnerships and corporations. Includes well as accounting for cash, receivables, Perform statistical inference using a variety accounting for capital and intangible inventory, investments, capital and of probability concepts. Instruction (1.0). assets, natural resources, and current intangible assets. Emphasis on analysis and long-term liabilities. Analysis and of financial performance. Instruction (5.0). AGB-1150 Effective Communication interpretation of financial statements and Equivalent to ACC-271. Requisite courses: 3 credits budgeting are also featured. Instruction Take ACC-1175 (Required, Previous). The development and application of (4.0). Equivalent to ACC-175, ACC- effective communication skills required 173. Requisite courses: Take ACC-1170 to meet expectations of their role and (Required, Previous). the management of demands within their organization. Topics include communication with industry participants within the value

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chain (e.g. suppliers, financial institutions, AGB-1151M4 Financial Forecasting AGB-1162 Market Fundamentals buyers). Personal stress management, 0.75 credit 1.5 credits functioning effectively within a team, Articulate your financial position using An overview of the economic and organizational skills and time management. correct terminology for the purpose of production cycles associated with livestock Not available for supplemental. communicating with a lender, shareholders and grain production. Topics include supply Instruction (). and other stakeholders. Instruction (1.0). and demand factors that affect the livestock and grain. Markets that are focused on AGB-1150M1 Personal Communication AGB-1160 Currency • 3 credits include pork, poultry, grain and cattle. Not 0.75 credit An exploration into monetary policy, available for supplemental. Instruction (). Identify your personal communication the exchange rate effect and impacts style and adapt it based on the audience. on agriculture markets. Topics include AGB-1162M1 Supply and Demand Instruction (1.0). monetary tools, Canadian dollar 0.75 credit fluctuations, imports and exports, interest Analyze and justify sources of supply and AGB-1150M2 Communication Strategies rates and other topics affecting the value demand (domestic and North American) for 0.75 credit of the Canadian dollar. Not available for a particular commodity. Instruction (1.0). Apply effective communication strategies supplemental. Instruction (). for business negotiation, presentation or AGB-1162M2 Market Pricing • 0.75 credit conversation. Instruction (1.0). AGB-1160M1 Value of the USCAD Descreditsbe the factors impacting pricing 0.75 credit and explain their effect on the market price AGB-1150M3 Conflict & Time Descreditsbe the influences that may of a particular commodity. Instruction (1.0). Management • 0.75 credit impact the value of a currency. Instruction Develop an increditsased awareness of (1.0). AGB-1163 Government Policies self by identifying and effectively managing Marketing • 1.5 credits individual tasks and stressors. Instruction AGB-1160M2 FX Exposures • 0.75 credit A study of domestic and foreign policy (1.0). Evaluate foreign exchange exposure. and the impacts on agriculture. Topics Instruction (1.0). include government policies, trade tariffs, AGB-1150M4 Personal Strengths international trade, import and export 0.75 credit AGB-1160M3 FX Risk Management nations and supply managed markets Identify your personal strengths and skills 0.75 credit versus free market trade. Not available for and align them with your role, the team’s Analyze the benefits of a foreign exchange supplemental. Instruction (). role and the organization. Instruction (1.0). risk management plan. Instruction (1.0). AGB-1163M1 Policies and Trade AGB-1151 Financial Literacy • 3 credits AGB-1160M4 Hedging and FX Dealers Agreements • 0.75 credit An understanding of agriculture accounting 0.75 credit Explain the relevance of government and and the ability to interpret financial Examine the various ways of hedging trade policy to a Canadian producer and statements when communicating with FX risk. Explain the relevance of the FX utilize these concepts as tools to inform management, lenders, or accountants. dealer and how to negotiate a fair price. business planning. Instruction (1.0). Topics include cash and accreditsal Instruction (1.0). accounting, cash flow management, AGB-1163M2 Mechanics of Trade interpreting financial statements, AGB-1161 Introduction to Market Tools Agreements • 0.75 credit and communication with operational 1.5 credits Descreditsbe the responsibility of stakeholders. Not available for An introduction to market tools for government departments, industry supplemental. Instruction (). agricultural risk management. Concepts organizations and individual producers related to the agricultural market include in implementing and influencing national AGB-1151M1 Bookkeeping & options and futures, margin calls, delivery policy. Interpret the mechanics of trade Accounting Principles • 0.75 credit contracts, pricing insurance programs and agreements and analyze the impact on Define, demonstrate and evaluate basic pricing formats. Relevant skills applicable your industry and operation. Instruction bookkeeping and accounting practices. to analyzing commodity markets are (1.0). Instruction (1.0). explored. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (). AGB-1164 Commodity Market AGB-1151M2 Interpreting Financial Fundamentals • 3 credits Statements • 0.75 credit AGB-1161M1 Defining Market Tools An overview of the economic and Interpreting financial statements to 0.75 credit production cycles associated with livestock evaluate the company’s financial position List and compare the tools available to risk and grain production. Topics include supply and sources of revenue and expenses. manage your product. Instruction (1.0). and demand factors that affect livestock Instruction (1.0). and grain. Markets that are focused on AGB-1161M2 Explaining Market Tools include pork, poultry, grain and cattle. Not AGB-1151M3 Budgets and Projections 0.75 credit available for supplemental. Instruction (). 0.75 credit Explain how each tool is used and identify Communicate your company’s ability conditions for the use of each tool. to manage debt and equity through Instruction (1.0). projections and effective budgets. Instruction (1.0).

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AGB-1164M1 Supply and Demand AGB-1172 Risk Tolerance and Risk Not available for supplemental. Instruction 0.75 credit Policy • 3 credits (3.0). Requisite courses: Take AGB- Analyze and justify sources of supply and A personal evaluation of the learner’s 1150, AGB-1151, AGB-1163 (Required, demand (domestic and North American) for personal risk tolerance and the risk policy Previous). a particular commodity. Instruction (1.0). of their organization with a focus on the development of strategies to make (AGR) AGRICULTURE SCIENCES AGB-1164M2 Market Pricing • 0.75 credit decisions based on personal and corporate Descreditsbe the factors impacting pricing risk tolerances. Also included is a study AGR-1152 Agriculture Research Study and explain their effect on the market price of the creditsation and practice of a risk 3 credits of a particular commodity. Instruction (1.0). policy for an operation through identifying Under the mentorship of an agriculture risk and opportunity. Topics also include researcher, a student is engaged in a AGB-1164M3 Market Pricing - Pork job satisfaction, job improvement and semester-long applied research project 0.75 credit entrepreneurial skills, analysis of the in agriculture. Approval of the Chair of Descreditsbe the factors impacting pricing current state of an operation, personal and the School of Agriculture is required and explain their effect on the market price corporate risk tolerance and interpretation and employment opportunities may be of pork. Instruction (1.0). of data. Not available for supplemental. associated with the course. Not available Instruction (). for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior AGB-1164M4 Market Pricing Grains/ Learning Assessment. Work Experience Oilseeds • 0.75 credit AGB-1172M1 Risk Tolerance • 0.75 credit (). Requisite courses: Take AGR-1164, Descreditsbe the factors impacting pricing Identify and communicate personal risk AGR-1168, BIO-1175, ENG-1154, IRR- and explain their effect on the market price tolerance compared to organizational risk 1152, PLT-1152, PLT-1155, RRM-2253. of grains and oilseeds. Instruction (1.0). tolerance and make decision that resolve (Required, Previous). these differences. Instruction (1.0). AGB-1171 Market Tools • 3 credits AGR-1160 Introduction to Aquaponics An application of the combination of tools AGB-1172M2 Risk Exposure • 0.75 credit 3 credits used in risk management strategies. A Identify significant areas of potential risk This course covers the basics involved study of reducing risk and increditsasing exposure and opportunity in a particular in the integrated food production system opportunity through careful analysis of agricultural operation. Instruction (1.0). known as aquaponics. The aspects of plant market data. Topics include technical physiology, fish production, waste and analysis and complex risk management AGB-1172M3 Quantifying Risk nutrient management, aquatic biology and strategies. Not available for supplemental. 0.75 credit ecology, water quality, biocontrol, basics Instruction (). Measure and quantify risk versus of food safety in integrated production and opportunity for an individual operation. different growing methods are covered, AGB-1171M1 Apply Market Tools Instruction (1.0). where plants are grown in nutrient rich 0.75 credit water fertilized by intensive fish culture. Apply the market tools available to risk AGB-1172M4 Risk Policy • 0.75 credit Set up, operation and maintenance of manage your product. Instruction (1.0). Outline and draft the potential items and an aquaponics system is a foundational the daily implementation of these policies hands-on course component. Not available AGB-1171M2 Technical Indicators to be included in a risk management policy for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab 0.75 credit for an operation. Instruction (1.0). (2.0). Requisite courses: Take AGR-1160L Interpret the technical indicators from (Required, Concurrent). the chosen market and descreditsbe an AGB-1190 Market Equity • 3 credits execution strategy. Instruction (1.0). This learning experience is set up as a AGR-1164 Agricultural Entomology virtual operation where students are asked 3 credits AGB-1171M3 Analyzing Market Data to collect and analyze data provided to This course is an introduction to insects 0.75 credit them through simulated documentation and related arthropods. It includes the Descreditsbe the profile (depth, size, and market data. Not available for structure, life history, ecology, identification, participation) of the market and explain supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Requisite and management of insects. Emphasis how this may influence direction and courses: Take AGB-1160, AGB-1162, AGB- will be given to insects of importance strength of the market. Instruction (1.0). 1171, AGB-1172 (Required, Previous). to creditsp and livestock agriculture, including pest monitoring and control AGB-1191 Successful Planning in using integrated management strategies. AGB-1171M4 Making Market Decisions Agribusiness • 3 credits Labs will focus on insect anatomy, the 0.75 credit The study of the process of business identification of major insect orders and Evaluate the financial susceptibilities planning and the development of a families, and insect life cycles. Instruction and opportunities of your enterprise by business plan or portions of a business (1.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to AGR-164. employing and managing appropriate plan for a specified target audience. Requisite courses: Take AGR-1164L market tools. Instruction (1.0). Resources will be drawn from other (Required, Concurrent). courses within the program to develop the plan.

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AGR-1168 Agriculture Soil Management Not available for supplemental. Instruction Equivalent to AGR-280. Requisite courses: 3 credits (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take Take BIO-1175 (Required, Previous). Take This course provides an introduction to soil AGR-2256L (Required, Concurrent). AGR-2280L (Required, Concurrent). conservation and productivity and methods of controlling both wind and water erosion AGR-2261 Sustainable Agriculture AGR-2286 Agricultural Business and conserving soil moisture. Other topics 3 credits Management • 3 credits include salinity control, minimum tillage, This course includes theory and practical This course deals with the overall surface drainage, creditsp rotations, applications for optimizing long-term management of the farm business, water holding capacity of soil, and soil returns from agricultural resources while concentrating on the planning, organizing, productivity classification. Instruction (2.0), maintaining the long-term viability of directing and controlling functions of Lab (2.0). Equivalent to AGR-168, AGR- those resources. Topics range from the management. Topics include farm business 172. Requisite courses: Take AGR-1168L preservation of soil and water resources organization including proprietorship, (Required, Concurrent). to water and waste water management partnership, co-operation and joint and precision and organic farming. A ventures. In addition, estate and farm AGR-2250 Agriculture Finance component of the course will focus on the succession planning and effective planning 3 credits development of an environmental farm and decision-making for management The course focuses on the efficient use of plan that combines field assessments with risk and uncertainty will be covered. This capital in the farm business. Equipment best management practices. Instruction course is not available for supplemental. costing is covered in considerable detail. (3.0). Equivalent to AGR-261, AGR-258. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to AGR-286. Time value of money applications are Requisite courses: Take AGR-1168, IRR- discussed in the context of investment, 1152, PLT-1152 (Required, Previous). AGR-2287 Monogastric Production estate planning, loans, and buy versus 3 credits lease decisions. Loan terminology is AGR-2266 Soil Fertility • 3 credits This course focuses primarily on swine discussed, as well as the types of loans This course is a comprehensive discussion and poultry production in southern Alberta. applicable to farm operations. The labs of fertilizers and soil fertility pertaining to It covers production, marketing, breeding, will use specialized and general software the production of agricultural creditsps. nutrition, management, and environmental used in this discipline. The hands-on labs Topics include evaluating fertility concerns. Labs will be conducted primarily will familiarize students with the computer techniques, nutrient forms absorbed by at producer facilities to ensure study skills required for application of the theory plants, how fertilizer nutrients are held in of current management practices and covered in this course. Instruction (2.0), the soil and lost from the plant, the use of equipment. Not available for supplemental. Lab (2.0). Equivalent to AGR-250, AGR- green manure, organic and inorganic soil Not available for Prior Learning 253, AGR-283. Requisite courses: Take amendments, and application methods Assessment. Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). AGR-2250L (Required, Concurrent). and costing. Calculations will be done on Equivalent to AGR-287. Requisite courses: different blends and nutrients required for Take BIO-1175 (Required, Previous). Take AGR-2252 Agriculture Research Study different yields. Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). AGR-2287L (Required, Concurrent). 6 credits Equivalent to AGR-266. Requisite courses: Under the mentorship of an agriculture Take RRM-2253 (Required, Previous). AGR-2289 Beef Cattle Production researcher, a student is engaged in a Take AGR-2266L (Required, Concurrent). 3 credits two-semester long applied research This course builds on knowledge acquired project in agriculture. Approval of the Chair AGR-2270 Agricultural Business Law in previous animal science courses. Topics of the School of Agriculture is required 3 credits focus on the beef-cow/calf calendar, and employment opportunities may be This course covers the legal aspects of including processes and management associated with the course. Not available the farm business. Topics include the court techniques performed at various stages for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior system, contract law, land law, leases, of production. Feedlot management Learning Assessment. Work Experience (). surface rights, expropriation, real estate is also emphasized with concerns for Requisite courses: Take AGR-1164, AGR- transactions, secured and unsecured improved production and product quality 1168, BIO-1175, ENG-1154, IRR-1152, creditsdit, bankruptcy and insolvency. while meeting animal welfare rights PLT-1152, PLT-1155, RRM-2253 (Required, Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to AGR-270. and maintaining a healthy environment. Previous). Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to AGR-2280 Animal Nutrition • 3 credits AGR-289. Requisite courses: Take BIO- AGR-2256 Precision Agriculture This course provides an introduction to the 1175 (Required, Previous). Take AGR- 3 credits basics of nutrition including composition 2289L (Required, Concurrent). An introduction to the concepts and of feeds and nutritional requirements applications of map reading, remote of animals. Partitioning of nutrients, sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) factors affecting feeding efficiency and and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) how production status affects nutritional technologies for precision agricultural requirements are combined with an applications. Topics include map and introduction to feed bunk management and digital image interpretation, digital data ration balancing. Labs include field trips to capture methods, data integration and producer, industry, and research facilities. basic analysis techniques for data-driven Not available for supplemental. Instruction agricultural applications. (2.0), Lab (2.0).

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AGR-2291 Ruminant Production AHM-1127 Power Trains • 6 credits AHM-1135 Mobile Hydraulics • 3 credits 3 credits This course covers the theory of operation This course covers the study of hydraulic This course focuses primarily on sheep and repair of clutches, transmissions, rear fundamentals, open and closed centre and dairy production in Southern Alberta. axle assemblies and final drives. Hands- systems, pumps, actuators, hoses, An overview of the industry, marketing on experience with each component will couplings, valves, motors, oils and test and production requirements are be provided. Instruction (4.0), Lab (5.0). equipment. Instruction (2.0), Lab (3.0). covered in addition to breeding, nutrition, Equivalent to AHM-127. Requisite courses: Equivalent to AHM-135, AHM-134. management, and environmental concerns Take AHM-1127L (Required, Concurrent). Requisite courses: Take AHM-1135L for both species. Labs will be conducted (Required, Concurrent). primarily at producer facilities to ensure AHM-1129 Farm and Industrial current management practices and Equipment • 3 credits (AOP) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE equipment are studied. Not available for This course is a study of the operation PROFESSIONAL supplemental. Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). and adjustment of farm and industrial Equivalent to AGR-291. Requisite courses: equipment. The theories of bearings, seals, AOP-1142 Office Procedures • 3 credits Take BIO-1175 (Required, Previous). Take belts and chains are an integral part of the A thorough exposure to decision making, AGR-2291L (Required, Concurrent). course. Also covered will be maintenance organization of information, scheduling of in the following areas: engines, power appointments, proper telephone technique, AGR-2294 Animal Health • 3 credits trains, fuel systems, engine oil systems, coordination of business meetings, This course covers the basic causes and engine coolant systems, electrical systems making travel arrangements, creditsation characteristics of infectious disease with and hydraulic systems. Instruction (2.0), and formatting of special documents, special reference to proper management Lab (2.0). Equivalent to AHM-129, AHM- and preparation of a career portfolio. and nutrition as preventative tools. Cattle 128. Requisite courses: Take AHM-1129L Facilitation of incoming and outgoing mail diseases are covered with an emphasis on (Required, Concurrent). and e-mail, time management and office identification, treatment and prevention. ergonomics. Includes real life simulation A herd health program is introduced, AHM-1130 Electrical and Electronics of on-the-job situations. Not available for aimed at reducing stress, minimizing 6 credits supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent treatment and improving overall production. This course covers the study of basic to OAA-1142, OAA-142. Requisite courses: Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to electrical and electronic circuits, the Take KEY-1140 (Required, Previous). AGR-294. Requisite courses: Take BIO- operation and repair of starters and 1175 (Required, Previous). Take AGR- alternators and the test equipment used in AOP-1145 Meeting & Conference 2294L (Required, Concurrent). the repair of mobile equipment. Instruction Planning • 3 credits (4.0), Lab (4.0). Equivalent to AHM-130, A focused opportunity to apply hands-on (AHM) AGRICULTURAL & HEAVY AHM-133. Requisite courses: Take AHM- administrative and organizational skills to EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 1130L (Required, Concurrent). planning, organizing, and implementing successful meetings and conferences. AHM-1124 Suspension and Brakes AHM-1131 Diesel Engines • 6 credits Emphasis is on identifying priorities, 6 credits This course covers the study of two- and assigning time lines, developing a A study of frame types, suspension types, four- stroke gas and diesel engine design master plan and preparing all necessary truck and trailer inspections, hydraulic and and related engine components. Engine documents. Not available for supplemental. air brake operation, and repair procedures. systems such as induction, lubrication, Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to OAA-2240, Not available for supplemental. Instruction cooling, exhaust, starting and emissions OAA-240. (5.0), Lab (6.0). Equivalent to AHM-124. are included. The lab consists of overhaul Requisite courses: Take AHM-1124L procedures on diesel engines. Instruction AOP-1148 Records Management (Required, Concurrent). (4.0), Lab (6.0). Equivalent to AHM-131. 1.5 credits Requisite courses: Take AHM-1131L A skills-based approach to management AHM-1126 Safety and Hand Skills (Required, Concurrent). of customer or client records. Includes 3 credits practice with alphabetic, subject, numeric This course is an introduction to shop AHM-1132 Diesel Fuel Systems and geographic classification systems as practice utilizing safe working habits. It 6 credits well as electronic file management. Not covers shop safety related to hand tools, This course covers the study of diesel fuel available for supplemental. Instruction power tools, fires, welding, WHMIS, wire systems and their components. Engine (2.0). Equivalent to OAA-1148, OAA-148, rope, and other related hazards. Skills such tune-up, engine dynamometer testing, and OAA-140. as flaring, soldering, drilling, threading, fuel system diagnostics will be included in filing, measuring and related projects the lab component. Instruction (4.0), Lab are taught, as well as oxy-acetylene (3.0). Equivalent to AHM-132. Requisite heating and cutting, MIG and arc welding. courses: Take AHM-1132L (Required, Instruction (3.0), Lab (3.0). Equivalent to Concurrent). AHM-126. Requisite courses: Take AHM- 1126L (Required, Concurrent).

130 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions ART 1150 - AST 1138

(ART) ART (AST) AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS Requisite courses: Take AST-1122, AST- 1116, AST-1131L and AST-1133 (Required, ART-1150 Art Explorations • 3 credits AST-1116 Intro to Trade Practices Concurrent). This course is an introductory survey 1.5 credits of three areas: drawing, painting, and A study of basic materials, shop safety, AST-1133 Automotive Drivelines mixed media. Concentration on the basic basic and specialty tools, and material 3 credits introductory process involved in each fasteners. Focus is to prepare students Students will study drive-shafts, axles and acquaints students with the understanding to be productive in an entry-level industry differentials. Diagnosis and industry repair of the organization, facility, requirements position. Not available for supplemental. techniques will be covered in theory and on and equipment needed. In addition, hands- Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. shop units. Not available for supplemental. on experience in each of these areas will Instruction (1.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. be provided. Students will be introduced to to AST-116. Requisite courses: Take Instruction (3.0), Lab (3.0). Equivalent to conceptual and skills-based development AST-1122 and AST-1116L (Required, AST-133. Requisite courses: Take AST- in art. The emphasis of this course will be Concurrent). 1116, AST-1122 and AST-1133L (Required, on learning through examples, warm- Concurrent). ups, exercises, discussions, creditstiques AST-1119 Basic Automotive and projects. Supplies are not included Electrical I • 3 credits AST-1134 Auto Directional Control in the cost of tuition. A supply list will be Students will study electrical theory Systems • 3 credits provided in the first class. Not available for including electron theory, voltage, current, Students will study current suspension, supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent resistance, circuits, circuit faults and steering and alignment systems. Emphasis to ART-150. magnetism. Solid-state components such will be on safety, diagnosis and repair. as diodes and transistors will be explored. Students will begin with shop units and ART-1160 Painting I • 3 credits Some simple automotive circuits, as well progress to customer units where practical. This course introduces the basic principles, as automotive batteries, will be discussed Not available for supplemental. Not techniques and concepts of contemporary and tested. Diagnostic skills will be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. painting. Students will have the opportunity stressed. Practical work will be performed Instruction (3.0), Lab (3.0). Equivalent to to develop drawing and painting theory in the shop where possible using various AST-134. Requisite courses: Take AST- and skill through a range of media, testing tools including volt meters and scan 1122, AST-1116 and AST-1134L (Required, including forms of watercolour, oil and/ tools. Not available for supplemental. Not Concurrent). or acreditslic. Students will be introduced eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. to conceptual and technical development Instruction (3.0), Lab (3.0). Equivalent to AST-1135 Basic Maintenance of two-dimensional work through hands- AST-119. Requisite courses: Take AST- 3 credits on exercises, examples, discussions, 1119L, AST-1116 and AST-1122 (Required, Students will study and practice entry-level creditstiques and projects. Supplies are Concurrent). jobs such as oil changes, service jobs not included in the cost of tuition. A supply and tire service. Students will also learn list will be provided at the first class. Not AST-1122 Automotive Industry light trailer service. The focus of the class available for supplemental. Instruction 1.5 credits will be to prepare students for an entry- (3.0). Equivalent to ART-160. This course provides an overview of the level position in the industry. Not available government agencies and regulations that for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior ART-1170 Sculpture I • 3 credits impact the automotive industry. This will Learning Assessment. Instruction (2.0), This course is an introductory examination cover shop safety expectations, including Lab (2.0). Equivalent to AST-135. Requisite of the theory and practice of sculpture. the safe use of oxyacetylene. Students courses: Take AST-1135L (Required, Concentration is on the basic introductory will work with computer applications Concurrent). processes and principles involved with used in the trade for managing business three-dimensional forms. A range of basic operations. In addition, effective AST-1138 Auto Electrical Systems II sculptural media will be explored, including communication for customer service will be 3 credits some of the following: wire, paper, clay, examined. Not available for supplemental. Students will study automotive electrical plaster, metals, wood, stone, and found Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. systems and circuits including circuit objects. Students will be introduced to Instruction (2.0). Equivalent to AST- diagrams, circuit protection devices, circuit conceptual and skills-based development 122. Requisite courses: Take AST-1116 operation and fault diagnosis. Students will in sculpture through hands-on exercises, (Required, Concurrent). be introduced to basic automotive circuits examples, discussions, creditstiques and accessories, as well as starting and and projects. Supplies are not included AST-1131 Automotive Braking Systems charging systems. Test equipment will be in the cost of tuition. A supply list will be 3 credits studied and used in a practical setting. provided at the first class. Not available for Students will study brake system Students will analyze circuits on live units supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent fundamentals, components and service. where possible and perform repairs as to ART-170. Students will work on shop units and required. Not available for supplemental. progress to customer vehicles when Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. practical. Emphasis will be on safety Instruction (3.0), Lab (3.0). Equivalent to and quality of work. Not available for AST-138. Requisite courses: Take AST- supplemental. Not eligible for Prior 1116, AST-1119 and AST-1122 (Required, Learning Assessment. Instruction (2.0), Previous). Take AST-1138L (Required, Lab (2.0). Equivalent to AST-131. Concurrent).

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AST-1139 Advanced Auto Electrical AST-1145 Performance Projects creditstically compared to disorders and Systems • 3 credits 3 credits disease involving joints. Pathologies Students will study automotive electrical Students will perform applied research into related to joint function will be examined. systems and advanced circuits including the extreme applications in the automotive Emphasis will be placed on muscle origins, on-car electrical and electrical accessories. industry. Students will pick a project of insertions and actions, their innervations They will also explore sensors creditstical personal interest and research the project and joints they act upon. Discussion of to electronic engine control systems with using all available information. Where connective tissue structure and ligaments lab scopes and multimeters. Scan tool possible, the product or procedure will will be included. Instruction (1.5), Lab (1.5). hookup and data interpretation will also be be performed in the shop and the results Equivalent to BIO-146. Requisite courses: covered. Not available for supplemental. compared to the research. The student Take BIO-1160. (Required, Previous). Take Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. will analyse the value of the product or BIO-1146L (Required, Concurrent). Instruction (2.5), Lab (2.5). Equivalent to procedure based on the results of the AST-139. Requisite courses: Take AST- research and/or the practical testing. Not BIO-1149 Introduction to Physiology 1116, AST-1119 and AST-1122 (Required, available for supplemental. Not eligible 3 credits Previous). Take AST-1138 and AST-1139L for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction This course studies the basic anatomy and (Required, Concurrent). (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to AST-145. physiology of the major organ systems Requisite courses: Take AST-1116 and of the human body. Not available for AST-1141 Automotive Drivetrains AST-1122 (Required, Previous). Take AST- supplemental. Instruction (2.0). Equivalent 3 credits 1145L (Required, Concurrent). to BIO-149. A study of clutches, transmissions, and transaxles. Diagnosis and industry repair (BIO) BIOLOGY BIO-1150 Cellular Basis of Life techniques are covered in theory and on 3 credits shop units. Not available for supplemental. BIO-0085 Biology 0085 • 5 credits An introduction to the application Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. A study of ecology, mitosis, the structure of cellular and molecular biology in Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to and functioning of DNA, the process of agriculture, biotechnology and medicine. AST-141. Requisite courses: Take AST- protein synthesis, and genetics. Topics Emphasis is placed on the comparison of 1116 and AST-1122 (Required, Previous). covered are the emphasis in ecology prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure Take AST-1141L (Required, Concurrent). that will help provide an understanding of and function, biological chemistry, the biological world, processes involving metabolism, homeostasis, and the AST-1142 Automotive Engine Systems energy transfers, biogeochemical cycles, structure and function of DNA and RNA in 3 credits and the impact of humans on their gene expression. It is recommended that Students will study engine systems such environment. The role of DNA and protein students have successfully completed as air induction, exhaust, lubricating synthesis in genetics will be examined. BIO-30 or equivalent before registering in and cooling. Disassembly and assembly Students registering in this course should BIO-1150. Not available for supplemental. procedures as well as engine diagnosis have successfully completed SCI-0075 or Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to will be performed on shop units. Students equivalent. Not available for supplemental. BIO-150. Requisite courses: Take BIO- will progress to customer vehicles when Instruction (4.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to 1150L (Required, Concurrent). practical. Not available for supplemental. BIO-085. Requisite courses: Take BIO- Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. 0085L (Required, Concurrent). BIO-1151 Environmental Issues Instruction (2.5), Lab (2.5). Equivalent to 3 credits AST-142. Requisite courses: Take AST- BIO-0095 Biology 0095 • 5 credits This course is an introduction to the key 1116 and AST-1122. (Required, Previous). A study of biochemistry and human concepts and principles that govern how Take AST-1142L and AST-1143 (Required, anatomy and physiology. Biochemistry nature works, and how they might be Concurrent). provides an understanding of the chemical applied to environmental and resource processes within the human body. Topics problems. Concepts are presented in the AST-1143 Engine Fundamentals covered are the study of the major organ context of current environmental issues 3 credits systems within the human body. Laboratory facing the Earth and its inhabitants. A This course examines current industry work will include micreditsscopy, dissection component of the course includes lifestyle practices for inspection and repair of and analysis of test results. Students options that may help students become automotive engines. Students will inspect, registering in this course should have more environmentally responsible and measure and evaluate engine components. successfully completed BIO-0085 or informed citizens of the planet. Service This will include disassembling and equivalent. Not available for supplemental. Learning opportunities may be available. reassembling engines to operational Instruction (4.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to Not available for supplemental. Instruction standards. Not available for supplemental. BIO-095. Requisite courses: Take BIO- (3.0). Equivalent to BIO-151. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. 0095L (Required, Concurrent). Instruction (2.5), Lab (2.5). Equivalent to BIO-1152 Physiology of Aging AST-143. Requisite courses: Take AST- BIO-1146 Joints and Soft Tissues 3 credits 1116 and AST-1122 (Required, Previous). 3 credits A study of the structure and function of the Take AST-1142 and AST-1143L (Required, The articulating surfaces of the skeleton, body relative to basic chemistry, histology, Concurrent). and their range of motion will be discussed. and body systems including skeletal, The normal range of motion will be muscular, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, urinary, gastrointestinal, integumentary,

132 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions BIO 1155 - BIO 1172

endocreditsne, and reproductive. Emphasis Not available for supplemental. Instruction BIO-1167 Botany • 3 credits is on diseases and disorders associated (3.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to BIO-160. This course provides an introduction to the with aging and cancer. It is recommended Requisite courses: Take BIO-1160L form and function of seed plants; including that students have successfully completed (Required, Concurrent). anatomy, morphology and physiology BIO-30 or equivalent before registering in of gymnosperms and angiosperms. Not BIO-1152. Not available for supplemental. BIO-1161 Anatomy and Physiology II available for supplemental. Instruction Instruction (2.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to 3 credits (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take BIO-152. Requisite courses: Take BIO- A continuation of BIO-1160, studying BIO-1167L (Required, Concurrent). 1152L (Required, Concurrent). respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary, nervous and endocreditsne BIO-1168 Zoology • 3 credits BIO-1155 Human Nutrition • 3 credits systems, special senses and electrolytes. A study of the orders and major families A study of the sources, composition and Labs focus on urinalysis, hematology, of mammals and birds with an emphasis functions of the macreditsmolecules, internal anatomy, blood vessels, nervous on evolutionary biology, ecology, water, vitamins, and minerals that are system, and the eye and ear. Not available distribution, and behavior. Not available for necessary components of the human for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). body. Additionally, the social context and (1.0). Equivalent to BIO-161. Requisite Equivalent to BIO-168, BIO-158. Requisite habits of eating and food, nutrition for a courses: Take BIO-1160 (Required, courses: Take BIO-1168L (Required, healthy lifestyle, sport, and disease will Previous). Take BIO-1161L (Required, Concurrent). be discussed, as well as the chemical Concurrent). composition of food. Service Learning BIO-1169 Structural Human Anatomy opportunities may be available. It is BIO-1162 Micreditsbiology • 3 credits 3 credits recommended that students have An introduction to the pathogenic A comprehensive study of micreditsscopic successfully completed BIO-30 or micredits-organisms of humans with a and gross anatomy. Emphasis is on equivalent before registering in BIO-1155. major emphasis on bacteriology and anatomical terminology and body Not available for supplemental. Instruction aseptic techniques. Discussed are organization relevant to human health. (3.0). Equivalent to BIO-155. defence mechanisms, chemical and The link between anatomical structures cellular immunity and anatomical barriers and their function is analyzed in the lab. BIO-1156 Wellness and Health Issues to infection in addition to the details Not available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits of particular viral, bacterial, fungal, (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take This course utilizes a holistic approach parasitic, and prion diseases/infections. BIO-1169L (Required, Concurrent). to the concepts of wellness and health. It is recommended that students have Wellness includes physical, emotional, successfully completed BIO-30 or BIO-1170 Plant Systematics • 3 credits social, intellectual, spiritual and equivalent before registering in BIO-1162. This course is a study of the identification occupational dimensions. Concerns Not available for supplemental. Not eligible and classification of gymnosperms and and issues dealing with personal and for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction angiosperms including trees, shrubs, community achievement of wellness will be (3.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to BIO-162. grasses, grass-likes, and forbs. Emphasis examined. Not available for supplemental. Requisite courses: Take BIO-1162L is placed on phenotypic taxonomic Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to BIO-156. (Required, Concurrent). characteristics while recognizing the influence provided by genotypic BIO-1157 Diversity of Life • 3 credits BIO-1165 Introduction to Biotechnology classification features. Habitat and plant A comparison of the biological diversity 3 credits ecological relationships supplement of protists, fungi, plants and animals. This introductory course stresses the identification process in addition to Topics covered include natural selection, techniques, documentation and identifying unknown plant samples. Not speciation, and the evolutionary history instrumentation in medicine, agriculture, available for supplemental. Instruction of eukaryotes. It is recommended that forestry, fisheries, mining, oceanography, (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take students have successfully completed the environment, radiation, and nutrition BIO-1167 (Required, Previous). Take BIO- BIO-30 or equivalent before registering in biotechnology. It introduces legal aspects, 1170L (Required, Concurrent). BIO-1157. Not available for supplemental. commercialization, and impact of Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to biotechnology on humanity. This course BIO-1172 Ecology • 3 credits BIO-157. Requisite courses: Take BIO- looks at recombinant DNA technology, A study of the interrelationships between 1157L (Required, Concurrent). gel electrophoresis, forensics and DNA, living organisms and their environment with vaccines, drug development, plant an emphasis on elements of the physical BIO-1160 Anatomy and Physiology I breeding, cell cloning, water and solid world which shape and define ecosystems. 3 credits waste treatment, and scanning: MRI, CT, Not available for supplemental. Instruction A comprehensive study of anatomical ultrasound. In order to be successful in this (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: terms, body organization, basic chemistry, course, students should have completed Take BIO-1172L, ENG-1155 (Required, histology, skeletal system, muscular Biology 30 or equivalent. Instruction (3.0), Concurrent). system, digestive system, and the Lab (2.0). Equivalent to BIO-165. Requisite reproductive system. Labs include the courses: Take BIO-1165L (Required, study of the skeleton, muscles and Concurrent). histology. It is recommended that students have successfully completed BIO-30 or equivalent before registering.

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BIO-1175 Animal Science • 3 credits BIO-2262 Animal Physiology • 3 credits BIO-4461 Field Ornithology • 3 credits This introductory course is designed to This course is an introduction to the This course will encompass the biology, allow students to gain a wider perspective physiology of livestock common to taxonomy, and ecology of North American of animal husbandry practices and the southern Alberta with all of the major organ avian species. An evolutionary perspective various species currently under production systems being studied. A primary focus will will emphasize niche adaptation and in southern Alberta. The course includes be placed on understanding physiology morphological differences amongst various a brief introduction of physiology, nutrition, to improve production. Labs will range avian orders. A strong field orientation reproduction and current environmental from dissection of digestive tracts, semen will include identification, reproductive and welfare issues. Basic production evaluation and artificial insemination, ecology studies and capture and banding principles, demonstrations and hands-on to carcass evaluation. Instruction (3.0), techniques. Not available for supplemental. lab work are included. Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to BIO-262, BIO- Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite Lab (2.0). Equivalent to BIO-175, AGR- 259. Requisite courses: Take BIO-1175 courses: Take BIO-4461L (Required, 182. Requisite courses: Take BIO-1175L (Required, Previous). Take BIO-2262L Concurrent). (Required, Concurrent). (Required, Concurrent). BIO-4462 Mammalogy • 3 credits BIO-1178 Essential Anatomy & BIO-3350 Comparative Animal Biology This course will introduce students to Physiology • 6 credits 3 credits the science of animal biology. General A body systems approach to the The functional and evolutionary themes principles of evolution, ecology, essentials of human anatomy and that have given rise to the chordates will classification, systematics and animal body physiology. Emphasis is placed on the be examined. Topics include ontogeny and plans will be covered. Although a wide interrelationships between form and phylogeny, the origin of the chordates, and variety of phyla will be covered, there will function at the gross and micreditsscopic the structural and functional differences/ be additional focus on the chordates. Not levels of organization, and on unifying similarities between extinct and extant available for supplemental. Instruction themes, such as homeostasis. Topics chordates. Laboratory studies include (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take include basic anatomical and directional comparative dissections, examination BIO-4462L (Required, Concurrent). terminology; fundamental concepts of structural and functional adaptations and principles of cell biology; histology; of chordates, and various laboratory (BLK) BLACKFOOT LANGUAGE body systems; fluid/electrolyte and techniques for animal biology. Not available acid/base balance; and an introduction for supplemental. Instruction (2.0), Lab BLK-1151 Blackfoot Language I to the principles and processes of (2.0). Equivalent to BIO-350. Requisite 3 credits micreditsbiology. Not available for courses: Take BIO-3350L (Required, This is an elementary Blackfoot language supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Concurrent). course in vocabulary and grammar with instruction in skills of listening, speaking, BIO-1179 Intro to Pathophysiology BIO-3352 Applied Biotechnology reading and a small amount of writing. 3 credits 3 credits The course also takes some Blackfoot An introduction to physical pathology This course deals with structural and culture into consideration. Not available for that can threaten the health status of functional diversity and their adaptive supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent individuals. An exploration from the cellular strategies in total environment. The to BLK-151, NAT-151. to systems level of disease processes emphasis will be on their roles in and adaptive human responses. It biogeochemical cycling and use of BLK-2251 Blackfoot Language II is recommended that students have genetically engineered micreditsbes 3 credits successfully completed BIO-1178 before in bioremediation design, aquatic This course will continue with the registering in BIO-1179. Not available for micreditsbes in sewage treatment, and development of Blackfoot vocabulary and supplemental. Instruction (3.0). industrial micreditsbes in generating grammar and build on the foundation alternative energy sources. Pathogenic provided in Level I. The course will focus BIO-1180 Human Physiology • 3 credits micreditsorganisms and their inactivation, on the relationship of culture to language. A comprehensive study of the basic disinfection, and destruction are Not available for supplemental. Instruction structures and functions of the bodily also discussed. In weekly laboratory (3.0). Equivalent to BLK-251, NAT-251. systems and their constituents. Emphasis sessions, students will gain experience Requisite courses: Take BLK-1151 on homeostasis and emergent properties in micreditsbiological techniques (Required, Previous) of bodily systems in the context of human such as isolation, cultivation, cultural health. Dissection and micreditsscopy skills characterization, and identification of will be applied in the lab. Not available micreditsorganisms. Not available for for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). (2.0). Requisite courses: Take BIO-1169 Requisite courses: Take BIO-3352L (Required, Previous). Take BIO-1180L (Required, Concurrent). (Required, Concurrent).

134 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions BUS 1124 - BUS 2285

(BUS) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUS-1177 Entrepreneurship • 3 credits In addition to theoretical coverage, An interactive exploration of the concept students will have opportunities to develop BUS-1124 Service-Based Small of entrepreneurship and assessing analytical and decision-making skills Business Management • 3 credits one’s suitability and capacity for it. through case study analysis, simulation An introduction to the organization and Involves learning to differentiate between exercises, and research projects. operation of a small business. Focus is on mere ideas and true entrepreneurial Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to BUS- development of a local business plan which opportunities. Includes assessing the 268. Requisite courses: Take BUS-1170 includes feasibility, marketing, finance, and implementation of entrepreneurial (Required, Previous). operations components. Students will be endeavor and an exploration of the issues guided through lectures, video cases, and relating to new business start-up. Not BUS-2275 International Business presentations from local business leaders. available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-177. An intensive orientation to international (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-124. business and economic and financial BUS-1180 Project Management tools, enabling students to analyze and BUS-1166 Business Law • 3 credits 3 credits understand international business events. Extensive coverage of how law governs A skills-based introduction to project Includes opportunities to apply analytical and facilitates business enterprise. management. Includes use of project tools in cases and projects. Not available Provides an overview of key areas management software to organize, track for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). fundamental to business operation, and control common business projects and Equivalent to BUS-275. Requisite courses: including contracts, torts, bailment, events. Not available for supplemental. Take ECN-1180, BUS-1170 (Required, insurance, agency, employment, land Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-180. Previous). transfers, tenancy, mortgage, partnership and corporate law. Instruction (3.0). BUS-1181 Sales Systems • 3 credits BUS-2278 Industrial & Labour Relations Equivalent to BUS-166. This course will introduce learners to 3 credits software as a tool for incorporating A skills-based approach to managing BUS-1168 Management Communication business concepts in retail, primarily in unionized workplaces and those faced 3 credits terms of managing and controlling point with certification applications. Includes A reflective and skills-based approach of sale and related services and inventory the structure and functioning of the to effective personal and business functions. Not available for supplemental. Canadian industrial relations system, communication. Emphasis is on Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to BUS- basic employment law concepts, the union developing enhanced self-awareness, 181. Requisite courses: Take BUS-1178 certification process, negotiation and and understanding the impact of one’s (Required, Previous). administration of collective agreements, personal communication effectiveness and resolution of strikes and disputes. through self-evaluation, feedback, and role BUS-1185 Business Computer Not available for supplemental. Instruction plays. Topics include bias, stereotypes, Applications • 1.5 credits (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-278. conflict, effective listening, positive and A skills-based approach to computers negative group behavior, and leadership. and common business-oriented software BUS-2284 Advanced Internet Skills Includes electronic, written, and verbal packages, including but not limited 1.5 credits communication. Not available for to, windows, e-mail, word processing, A skills-based approach to Internet supplemental. Instruction (4.0). presentations, and databases. Not software, including communication tools, available for supplemental. Instruction conferencing and website development. BUS-1170 Introduction to Management (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-185. Advanced skills using the Internet will be 3 credits developed. Not available for supplemental. The exploration of the four basic BUS-2267 Database Design • 3 credits Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-284, components of management: planning, A skills-based approach to planning, BUS-182. Requisite courses: Take BUS- organizing, leading and controlling. creditsating, utilizing and modifying 1178 or BUS-1185 (Required, Previous). Includes theoretical background as well as databases in order to manage data and practical application through case study solve real-world business problems. Not BUS-2285 Advanced Small Business analysis. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to available for supplemental. Instruction Management • 3 credits BUS-170. (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-267. Requisite Exploration of the tools of a small business courses: Take BUS-1178, BUS-1185, or manager including evaluation and BUS-1176 Financial Planning • 3 credits CPU-1165. (Required, Previous). organization of business expansion by A focused opportunity to creditstically buying an existing business or franchising. analyze one’s personal financial position, BUS-2268 Organizational Behavior Covers decision-making re finances, gather knowledge for competent decision- 3 credits marketing, taxes, operations, human making regarding the accumulation and A comprehensive analysis of human resources, growth, and business transfer. growth of personal wealth, and increditsase behaviour in organizations. Topics include Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-285. awareness relating to the optimum motivation and individual behaviour; stress Requisite courses: Take BUS-1177, MKT- distribution of financial resources. Not and its management; perception and 1188, ACC-1170 (Required, Previous). available for supplemental. Instruction personality; and emotions and values. (4.0). Equivalent to BUS-176. Includes communication; leadership; power; decision-making; inter- and intra- group dynamics; conflict; and change.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 135 Course Descriptions BUS 2291 - CEN 3374

BUS-2291 Writing a Business Plan CAD-2258 Advanced CAD • 3 credits Not available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits This course introduces students to (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to DCE-3352, A comprehensive study of the steps advanced applications and customization DCE-352. Requisite courses: Take CEN- required in development of a workable techniques applicable to AutoCAD. The 3352L (Required, Concurrent). business plan. A feasibility study as well topics of the course include introduction as a business plan will be developed. Not and application of 3-dimensional drawing; CEN-3354 Administrative Procedures available for supplemental. Instruction incorporating the use of productivity tools 3 credits (3.0). Equivalent to BUS-291. Requisite and techniques for efficient CAD drawing; Organizational structure and administrative courses: Take BUS-2285 (Required, advanced dimensions applications; procedures common to governmental Previous). preparing drawings for plotting at various agencies and private organizations scales; plotting drawings on printers and/ involved in the management of natural BUS-2292 Business Finance • 3 credits or plotters; and importing and exporting resources are investigated. Additional Exposure to essential business finance files for digital exchange with other CAD topics include supervision, management topics including time value of money; bond users. Not available for challenge or principles, work planning, risk and dividend valuation; and analysis of supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent management, employee programs and cash flows influencing capital budgeting to CAD-258, CAD-250. Requisite courses: the relationships between management and leasing decisions. Topics are examined Take CAD-1155 (Required, Previous). and organized labor. Not available for with regard to risk and include an supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent international perspective. Instruction (5.0). (CAP) COMMUNICATION ARTS to DCE-3354, DCE-354, DCE-350. Equivalent to BUS-292. Requisite courses: Take ACC-1175 (Required, Previous). CAP-1158 Communication Process CEN-3357 Environmental Compliance 3 credits Techniques • 3 credits BUS-2298 Human Resource An introduction to the dynamics of This course examines the role of Management • 3 credits communication. Emphasis is on developing environmental inspectors and investigators A comprehensive study of techniques strategies to resolve conflict, persuade in ensuring public and private industrial and activities utilized in acquiring, listeners, improve creditstical thinking, operations comply with environmental developing and maintaining a highly develop client relations and address legislation established to protect the effective workforce. Topics include communication barriers. Instruction (3.0). environment against degradation or designing and analyzing jobs; human Equivalent to CAP-158. damage. Compliance options and resource planning; recreditsitment and alternatives are presented in dealing with selection; orientation and training; career (CEN) CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT violations. The principles of administrative development; performance appraisal; law form a major part of this course. Not financial compensation; employee benefits CEN-2269 Field Investigation available for supplemental. Instruction and services; and occupational health Techniques • 3 credits (3.0). Equivalent to CJP-3357, CJP-357. and safety. Topics are discussed in light An introduction to the field component of of various environmental challenges such a natural resources investigation, from CEN-3369 Environmental Investigations as government policies, demographic the time a call is received to the time 3 credits trends, and organizational trends. the field portion of the investigation is The exploration of successful practices that Includes theoretical and applied exposure. completed. Topics include recording and form part of the investigation completion Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to BUS-298. responding to a complaint, and processing framework in conservation enforcement. a creditsme scene including creditsme Topics include paperwork completion, (CAD) COMPUTER ASSISTED scene management, photography, the investigative process, the use of DRAFTING evidence collection, complainant statement legal forms required in environmental taking and field forensics. Not available investigations including suspect CAD-1160 Graphic Communications for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab statements, summonses, subpoenas, long 3 credits (2.0). Equivalent to DCE-2259, DCE- form informations, search warrants and The application of AutoCAD in the 259. Requisite courses: Take LAW-1161 a court brief for a Crown Prosecutor. Not production of engineering drawings (Required, Previous). Take CEN-2269L available for supplemental. Instruction to acceptable industry standards. (Required, Concurrent). (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take Incorporating the use of productivity tools CEN-3369L (Required, Concurrent). and techniques for efficient CAD drawing. CEN-3352 Parks and Protected Areas An introduction to 3D modeling and 3 credits CEN-3374 Environmental Law • 3 credits advanced applications and customization An overview of management of parks An examination of Canadian legal techniques applicable to AutoCAD. Not and protected areas including operational institutions that shape environmental available for supplemental. Instruction work plans, budgets, and user services. law by examining specific court and (6.0). The focus is on managing the balance administrative law decisions. Topics between conserving and protecting natural will include legislative and common resources with park user demands. The law processes and remedies available roles and functions of park personnel will to respond to violations, claims and be examined. investigations.

136 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions CEN 3379 - CHM 0085

Linkages between environmental issues of CEN-4460 Community Involvement CEN-4485 Program Management the day, and policy and legislation will be 3 credits 3 credits examined. Not available for supplemental. Community support is essential to the Students will be directly involved with the Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to DCE-3377, success of conservation enforcement planning, management and delivery of a DCE-377. field personnel. Community support and program related to the field of conservation relations will be developed and fostered enforcement or habitat protection. Review CEN-3379 Case Management • 3 credits through a variety of initiatives including and implementation of applicable agency A focus on the integration of a wide variety educational/public involvement programs policies applicable to the program will of concepts, skills and procedures in that complement their duties and benefit form the basis for program management. the context of a complex investigation management and protection of natural Not available for supplemental. Work or case. Learners, working in teams, resources. Not available for supplemental. Experience (). Equivalent to DCE-4485, will be actively involved in investigating Work Experience (). Equivalent to DCE- DCE-485. a broad range of incidents and will take 4460, DCE-460. the cases from occurrence or complaint CEN-4491 Senior Enforcement Project through to disclosure to Crown Counsel. CEN-4465 Public Safety • 3 credits 6 credits Not available for supplemental. Instruction An acquisition of skills and knowledge A self-directed learning experience in (3.0). Equivalent to CJP-3379, CJP-379. necessary to recognize and respond to which students research and report on Requisite courses: Take CJP-2267, CEN- public safety incidents. Students will be key issues relevant to one or more of the 3369, LAW-2264 (Required, Previous). expected to actively participate in the goals of conservation law enforcement planning and delivery of Occupational through a series of briefing notes. Topic CEN-3389 Problem Wildlife Management Health and Safety Standards, hazard selection must be relevant to the needs 3 credits recognition and mitigation. Not available of the placement agency and location. The investigation and control of wildlife for supplemental. Work Experience (). Not available for supplemental. Work damage to creditsps and the predation Equivalent to DCE-4465, DCE-465. Experience (). Equivalent to DCE-4491, of livestock will be examined. Controlling DCE-491. nuisance wildlife and problems are an CEN-4470 Habitat Protection • 3 credits ongoing duty for enforcement officers and Students acquire the skills and knowledge CEN-4496 Independent Study agricultural field personnel. Methods of necessary to interpret environmental 6 credits prevention and control used in the field by legislation designed for natural habitat A self-directed learning experience in protection. Students utilize approved which students pursue a research topic resource management agencies are techniques to identify and investigate encompassing one or more of the goals of covered. Not available for supplemental. disturbances, and identify and evaluate conservation law enforcement. Students Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to incidents of non-compliance and develop are required to demonstrate abilities DCE-3389, DCE-389. Requisite courses: appropriate courses of action. Not available in reviewing literature, collecting and Take RRM-2258 (Required, Previous). for supplemental. Work Experience (). analysing field data, and advanced written Take CEN-3389L (Required, Concurrent). Equivalent to DCE-4470, DCE-470. communication skills. Initial outlines of proposed studies require approval by CEN-3390 Issues in Resource CEN-4475 Problem Wildlife Techniques the faculty supervisor. Not available for Enforcement • 3 credits 3 credits supplemental. Independent Study (). A series of short, topical presentations that Wildlife damage to creditsps, property, Equivalent to DCE-4496, DCE-496. deal with contemporary problems or issues livestock as well as wildlife-human conflicts unique to the discipline of conservation are complex and politically sensitive (CHM) CHEMISTRY enforcement are explored. A creditstical issues. Students develop competency review is conducted on media articles and in wildlife control, capture, and conflict CHM-0085 Chemistry 0085 • 5 credits research reviews in the resource field. prevention techniques. A large component An integration of the theoretical study of Not available for supplemental. Instruction of this course will deal with issues such chemistry with laboratory experiments (3.0). Equivalent to DCE-3390, DCE-390. as public safety, policies and procedures, and assignments. Topics covered are the depredation investigation and incident study of chemical bonding, gases, solution CEN-4455 Field Enforcement • 6 credits planning. Not available for supplemental. chemistry including acids and bases, and An exploration of the practical field Work Experience (). Equivalent to DCE- quantitative relationships in chemical enforcement functions common to 4475, DCE-475. changes. Laboratory work emphasizes conservation enforcement agencies. Topics proper techniques, the methodology of include agency and academic standards CEN-4480 Administrative Techniques scientific problem solving, interpretation for interpreting and applying legislation, 3 credits of data, and laboratory report writing. conducting regulatory patrols, performing Students acquire, demonstrate and Students registering in this course should competently within agency policies, apply knowledge relevant to the have successfully completed SCI-0075 or procedures, directives and guidelines, placement agency/organization including equivalent. Not available for supplemental. and completing and issuing various organizational structure, administrative Instruction (4.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to enforcement documents. Not available responsibilities, policies, procedures, CHM-085. Requisite courses: Take CHM- for supplemental. Work Experience (). directives and mandates. Not available 0085L (Required, Concurrent). Equivalent to DCE-4455, DCE-455. for supplemental. Work Experience (). Equivalent to DCE-4480, DCE-480.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 137 Course Descriptions CHM 0095 - CHP 2250

CHM-0095 Chemistry 0095 • 5 credits CHM-4455 Analytical Chemistry CHP-1152 Basics of Health Promotion A study of thermochemical changes, 3 credits 3 credits electrochemical changes, organic This course will focus on the design, An introduction to the basics of theory chemistry and related chemical changes, operation, and applicability of various and practice in health promotion. Topics as well as equilibrium with a focus upon pieces of analytical equipment used in include: empowerment and community, acid-base systems. Laboratory work the chemical analysis of environmental health promotion strategies at the integrates theoretical concepts with samples. Not available for supplemental. individual, group, organization, community experimentation, with emphasis placed Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite and policy levels, individual, team and upon proper technique, the methodology of courses: Take CHM-4455L (Required, community strengths, and workplace scientific problem solving, the interpretation Concurrent). behaviours and skills related to Community of collected data and report writing. Health Promotions practice. Within the Students registering in this course should CHM-4456 Ecotoxicology • 3 credits context of the Social Determinants of have successfully completed CHM-0085 or This course will examine the structure, Health and their home community, students Chemistry 20 or equivalent. Not available transfer mechanisms, and impacts of will develop culturally appropriate health for supplemental. Instruction (4.0), Lab natural and anthropogenic chemicals education/health promotion materials (1.0). Equivalent to CHM-095. Requisite that can be toxic to the environment. Not to address a selected health issue. It courses: Take CHM-0095L (Required, available for supplemental. Instruction is recommended that students have Concurrent). (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take successfully completed CHP-1150 and CHM-4456L (Required, Concurrent). CHP-1151 before registering in CHP-1152. CHM-1151 Chemistry in Context Not available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits (CHP) COMMUNITY HEALTH (3.0). This course is designed for non-chemistry PROMOTION majors. Students will become chemistry CHP-1155 Community Health Practice I literate while applying chemical principles CHP-1150 Cultural Seminar • 1.5 credits 3 credits to broader social issues. Topics include: The cultural seminar focuses on the rich A preceptored practicum experience that the air we breathe, the ozone layer, cultures and histories of the FNMI peoples provides the opportunity to integrate and global warming, energy, water, acid rain, and is intended to facilitate professional apply the knowledge, skills, attitudes nuclear fission and fusion, plastics and learning for the Community Health and judgments acquired throughout polymers, organic molecules in drugs and Promotion Program students related to the program. Students will engage in in the environment, nutrition and future cultural competency, cultural sensitivity the roles and responsibilities that will developments. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent and cultural safety.Through Elder support facilitate the transition to a certificate to CHM-151. and program facilitators, students are graduate role. Preferences for placement introduced to a variety of topics related will be entertained to assist students in CHM-1155 Chemistry I • 3 credits to FNMI cultures, histories, traditions completing the practicum near or in their An introduction to the essential principles and perspectives. Graded: CR/NCR. Not home communities. Graded: Pass/Fail. of inorganic chemistry. Topics include eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Not available for supplemental. Work chemical bonding and molecular Not available for supplemental. Instruction Experience (). Requisite courses: Take structure, periodicity, stoichiometry, as (2.0). BIO-1178, BIO-1156, BIO-1179, CHP-1150, well as acid/base, oxidation/reduction, CHP-1151, CHP-1152, COM-1162, ENG- and complexation reactions applied in CHP-1151 Healthcare Promotion - FNMI 1150, NAT-1150, PSY-1160 (Required, an environmental context. Weekly labs 3 credits Previous). supplement lecture content. Not available An introduction to healthcare and for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab health promotion in the context of CHP-2250 Community Health Promotion (2.0). Requisite courses: Take CHM-1155L Canadian First Nations, Inuit and Metis 3 credits (Required, Concurrent). (FNMI) populations. Topics include the A focus on health promotion for individuals key concepts and terms, the social and families from a lifespan approach CHM-2255 Chemistry II • 3 credits determinants of health, the impact of and within the context of underlying This course will examine the structure, colonization on indigenous health, the mechanisms such as environment, culture, nomenclature and chemical bonding history of healthcare in Canada, the roles ethnicity, family, genetics, and gender. of carbon compounds. The physical and responsibilities of governments and Students examine health assessment, properties and chemical reactivity of healthcare practitioners. The course advocacy and health promotion practice. organic molecules will be discussed introduces students to professional Theories and principles address physical, in lecture and lab. Not available for behaviors and skills related to CHP cognitive, and psychosocial growth supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab practice including the ethical code of and development. Through case study (2.0). Requisite courses: Take CHM-1155 conduct, academic referencing, medical exercises, students apply an assessment (Required, Previous). Take CHM-2255L terminology, professional communication and planning framework as strategies (Required, Concurrent). and documentation. Not available for to remove barriers and to increditsase supplemental. Instruction (3.0). individual and/or family health and well- being. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0).

138 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions CHP 2251 - CIT 2260

CHP-2251 Community Mental Health & (CIT) COMPUTER INFORMATION CIT-1163 Database Management Addiction • 3 credits TECHNOLOGY Systems • 3 credits The study of mental health and addiction, A knowledge and skills based approach this course emphasizes communities’ CIT-1152 Computer Hardware to relational database development and strengths and resiliencies in coping and Maintenance • 3 credits management. Emphasis is on designing, responding to mental health and addiction A skills based approach to computer developing, loading, modifying, and issues. Students are provided with the hardware safety, trouble shooting, querying a database environment using a basic knowledge to creditstically analyze maintenance, and repair. Involves working host language. Also includes discussion factors contributing to issues of mental safely with a computer to install and and application of data structures, models health and substance abuse. Students maintain hardware components and install of hierarchical, network, and relational explore various classifications of mental and configure an operating system. Not databases, discussion of storage devices, disorders and addiction, current treatment, available for supplemental. Instruction data administration and data analysis, intervention, prevention, and health (3.0). Equivalent to CIT-152. design and implementation. Not available promotion, and they will creditstically for supplemental. Instruction (4.0). reflect on the impact of mental illness CIT-1154 Computer Programming I Equivalent to CIT-163, CIT-262. and addictions on individuals, families 3 credits and communities. Not available for An introduction to programming, including CIT-2255 Computer Networking II supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Requisite basic to intermediate components and 3 credits courses: Take CHP-2250 (Required, features. Theory is supplemented by A skills based approach to addressing Previous). practical examples concentrating on problems in client/server network business-oriented functions. Structured, administration. Includes the development CHP-2252 Community-Based Health top-down, modular design is reinforced. and maintenance of software applications Interventions • 6 credits Students will be able to write stand-alone distributed among several computers, The application of the skills necessary applications and intermediate-sized including requirements for analysis, to plan, implement and evaluate a routines, which form part of a larger design, and implementation and testing. community-based health intervention in a application. Not available for supplemental. Covers client/server implementations, community setting. This course introduces Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to CIT-154, static analysis techniques, system safety, ecological theory which identifies the four CIT-153. security, and integrity. Not available for social levels of groups, organizations, supplemental. Instruction (1.0), Lab (2.0). communities and policies, and focuses CIT-1156 Computer Programming II Equivalent to CIT-255. Requisite courses: student work on these. Students will apply 3 credits Take CIT-1158 (Required, Previous). Take knowledge and skills acquired in this A skills based approach to building CIT-2255L (Required, Concurrent). course and throughout their program of reusable objects making use of study toward the completion of a capstone encapsulation, polymorphism and CIT-2259 Computer Networking III project addressing a current and significant inheritance. Emphasis is on using object 3 credits community health issue at the group, oriented approaches to solving problems. A capstone course which augments organizational, or community level. Not Not available for supplemental. Instruction networking, programming and database available for supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to CIT-156, CIT-254. development techniques with security (6.0). Requisite courses: Take CHP-2250, Requisite courses: Take CIT-1154, MTH- practices and technologies to protect RSR-2254 (Required, Previous). 1152 (Required, Previous). the LAN and WAN network resources from various threats associated with the CHP-2255 Community Health Practice II CIT-1157 HTML and Web Publishing integration of the Internet. Not available for 3 credits 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (1.0), Lab (2.0). A preceptored practicum experience that A skills based approach to World Wide Equivalent to CIT-259. Requisite courses: provides the opportunity to integrate and Web publishing. Includes authoring web Take CIT-1157, CIT-1158, CIT-1163 CIT- apply the knowledge, skills, attitudes pages using HTML and CSS, as well as 2255 (Required, Previous). Take CIT-2259L and judgments acquired throughout development of JAVA screditspts. Not (Required, Concurrent). the program. Students will engage in available for supplemental. Instruction the roles and responsibilities that will (3.0). Equivalent to CIT-157. CIT-2260 Algorithms and Problem facilitate the transition to a diploma Solving • 3 credits graduate role. Preferences for placement CIT-1158 Computer Networking I An intensive orientation to various will be entertained to assist students in 3 credits computer science algorithms. Emphasis completing the practicum near or in their An introduction to network technology is on solution efficiency. Students are home communities. Not available for including terminology, hardware, software, expected to be literate and operational supplemental. Graded: Pass/Fail. Work wiring and line features. Includes theory in a computer language. Lectures will be Experience (). Requisite courses: Take and practical experience with basic network language neutral. Labs will be problem- CHP-2251, CHP-2252, HUM-1155, NAT- technology. Students will establish simple solving exercises. Not available for 2250, PSY-1170, RSR-2254, SOC-1160, peer-to-peer networks. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent SOC-2273 (Required, Previous). supplemental. Instruction (1.5), Lab (2.5). to CIT-260. Requisite courses: Take CIT- Equivalent to CIT-158. Requisite courses: 1156 (Required, Previous). Take MTH-1152 (Required, Previous). Take CIT-1158L (Required, Concurrent).

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 139 Course Descriptions CIT 2262 - CIV 2256

CIT-2262 Operating Systems Theory CIT-2270 IT Integration Seminar (CIV) CIVIL ENGINEERING 1.5 credits 1.5 credits TECHNOLOGY An introduction to operating system A preparation for the IT field work functions, including hardware interfacing, experience which integrates issues in CIV-2237 Work Experience • 3 credits process creditsation and scheduling, information technology workplaces. In this course, students are placed in a deadlocks, memory management Includes resume preparation, job search position equivalent to an “Engineering and system security. Not available for strategies, IT workplace professionalism, Technologist in Training” setting on a supplemental. Instruction (2.0). and legal and ethical issues in information day-to-day basis. Students are required technology. Not available for supplemental. to participate as part of the engineering CIT-2263 Introduction to Linux Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. project team and complete tasks as 1.5 credits Instruction (2.0). Equivalent to CIT-270. specified by their supervisor. The settings An introduction to the Linux environment Requisite courses: Take CIT-1152, CIT- for the placement will provide more utilizing the command line as well as the 1156, CIT-1157, CIT-1158, CIT-1163, and challenging work tasks with opportunities graphical interface. Includes file system ENG-1168. (Required, Previous). for problem-solution. Attendance is navigation, file commands, system mandatory. Work Experience (). Equivalent administration, job control and a variety of CIT-2271 IT Field Work • 3 credits to CIV-237. the utilities that are available. Not available A field work experience in an approved for supplemental. Instruction (2.0). information technology corporate setting CIV-2253 Water Resources Engineering which provides in-depth professional 3 credits CIT-2265 Web Programming • 3 credits exposure. Requires approximately 200 This course will provide an introduction A skills based approach to web server hours of practicum work. Not available to the topics in water resources and management, server side languages for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior hydrology. The topics to be covered and software environments available for Learning Assessment. Work Experience (). include the hydrological cycle, precipitation advanced database enabled web-based Equivalent to CIT-271. Requisite courses: measurements and analysis, groundwater solutions. Not available for supplemental. Take CIT-1152, CIT-1156, CIT-1157, CIT- concepts, statistical methods, stream flow Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to CIT-265. 1158, CIT-1163, and ENG-1168 (Required, analysis, rational method, SCS method, Requisite courses: Take CIT-1156, CIT- Previous). hydrograph theory, river and channel 1157, CIT-1158, CIT-1163 (Required, routing concepts, and mass curve analysis. Previous). CIT-2275 Systems Analysis & Design I Not available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits (4.0). Equivalent to CIV-253. Requisite CIT-2268 User-Centred Interface Design A systems development approach to courses: Take CPU-1150, SUR-1162 3 credits the use of structured analysis methods (Required, Previous). A skills-based approach to creditsation within the framework of the established of user-centred interfaces for businesses life cycle of a computer system. Includes CIV-2254 Irrigation Structures • 3 credits and other organizations. Includes initiation, preliminary investigation, analysis This course will provide an introduction to design principles, usability goals of systems requirements, fact-finding, the fundamentals required for the design and measurement, consideration data-flow concepts and diagrams, cost/ and construction of irrigation structures. of demographics, addressing user benefit analysis, design of input/output Topics covered include storage dams, expectations, composition and layout, form and controls, on-line system design spillways, energy dissipaters, outlet work, versus function, navigation, extensibility, considerations, system testing and gates, diversion work, drop structures, and common platforms for deployment. implementation, hardware and software stone structures, and flexible channel Interfaces may be applied to mapping, selection. Not available for supplemental. lining for erosion control. Not available for databases, social networking, or mobile Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to CIT-150, supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent use. Not available for supplemental. CIT-275. Requisite courses: Take CIT- to CIV-254, CIV-247. Requisite courses: Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CIT-268. 1156, CIT-1158, CIT-1163, and ENG-1168 Take ENF-1161 (Required, Previous). Take Requisite courses: Take CIT-1154, CIT- (Required, Previous). ENF-1150 (Required, Concurrent). 1157 (Required, Previous). CIT-2276 Systems Analysis & Design II CIV-2256 Civil Software Applications CIT-2269 Mobile App Development 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits Building on previously developed A study of the use of industry-standard A skills-based approach to the technologies skills, students will work in a functional software, concepts and applications for utilized by mobile devices. Includes team environment using the systems civil engineering, including Architectural development platforms and native development life cycle to analyze, Engineering and Construction (AEC) and application development with integration design and implement a live system. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) of mobile device features. Instruction (3.0). Human factors and ethical issues will be software. The major focus will be on real- Requisite courses: Take CIT-1156, CIT- stressed. Not available for supplemental. world applications of industry relevant 1163 (Required, Previous). Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to CIT-250, design software. Students will also build CIT-276. Requisite courses: Take CIT-2275 on spreadsheet and database skills to be (Required, Previous). used later in the program. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Requisite courses: Take CAD-1160 (Required, Previous).

140 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions CIV 2257 - CJP 1156

CIV-2257 Environmental Engineering CIV-2263 Steel Design and Detailing CIV-2275 Structural Design II • 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits The application of the fundamentals An introduction to pollution, water and This course covers the fundamentals required for designing reinforced concrete wastewater characteristics, water and required for designing the structural structural members and structures wastewater treatment, waste management, members and connections for steel including beams, slabs, columns, and managing noise pollution, and the topic structures using limit states design in foundations. Current codes and standards of energy. Not available for supplemental. accordance with CSA and CISC standards. used for design are introduced and applied Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to CIV-257. Aspects of structural analysis are to theory and practical problems. Requisite courses: Take ENF-2250 introduced. Not available for supplemental. Current industry standard software (Required, Concurrent). Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to CIV-263. is introduced for reinforced concrete Requisite courses: Take ENF-1150 design applications. Not available for CIV-2258 Timber Design and Detailing (Required, Previous). supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent 3 credits to CIV-2266, CIV-266. Requisite courses: This course covers the fundamentals CIV-2266 Reinforced Concreditste Take CON-1165, ENF-1166 (Required, required for designing and inspecting Design • 3 credits Previous). timber structures. Students will design This course covers the fundamentals a commercial building in accordance required for designing reinforced CIV-2298 Work Experience • 1.5 credits with CSA, CWC standards and the concreditste structural members and An 80-hour optional field work experience Alberta Building Codes. Not available for structures using limit states design in placement providing an opportunity for supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent accordance with CSA Standards. Not involvement in engineering disciplines to CIV-258, CIV-249. Requisite courses: available for supplemental. Instruction related to Civil Engineering Technology. Take ENF-1150 (Required, Previous). (4.0). Equivalent to CIV-2275, CIV-266. An application of program skills and Requisite courses: Take ENF-1150 knowledge through exposure to field- CIV-2260 Highway Design • 3 credits (Required, Previous). specific activities performed by engineering An expansion of the fundamental technologists on a day-to-day basis. engineering principles taught in first year. CIV-2271 Water Resource Design Individuals are required to participate as Students will engage in a 360 degree 3 credits part of an engineering team to complete process related to the planning, design, An exploration on the use and work assignments as specified by the and construction practices of both urban management of water resources including engineering supervisor or their appointee. and rural roadways in accordance to an introduction to the topics in water Not available for supplemental. Not eligible national and provincial standards. A resources, hydrology and irrigation for Prior Learning Assessment. Work significant portion of this course will engineering. The topics to be covered Experience (). emphasize the onsite/field application include the hydrological cycle, precipitation, of conventional and GPS survey groundwater, stream flow, rational method, (CJP) CRIMINAL JUSTICE techniques used to reinforce theoretical SCS method, hydrographs, river and concepts covered in class. Not available channel routing, mass curve, storage CJP-1101 Criminal Justice Seminar I for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior dams, spillways, energy dissipaters, 1.5 credits Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0), outlet work, gates, diversion work, drop This course is designed to meet the Lab (3.0). Equivalent to CIV-260. Requisite structures, stone structures, and flexible individual and group needs of students courses: Take ENF-1170, ENF-2250, SUR- channel lining for erosion control. Not in the Criminal Justice program. Content 1180 (Required, Previous). Take CIV-2260L available for supplemental. Instruction relates to adjustment to college, personal (Required, Concurrent). (6.0). Requisite courses: Take ENF-2250 growth, problem-solving, and self-esteem. (Required, Previous). It includes preparation for summer and/ CIV-2262 Structural Design I • 6 credits or permanent employment, and the The application of the fundamentals CIV-2274 Infrastructure Design personal and educational steps needed required for designing timber and steel 3 credits to acquire these goals. Not available structural members and structures A capstone course covering applied for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior including tension members, beams, technology fundamentals required for Learning Assessment. Instruction (1.0). and columns. Design of connections the design, construction, supervision and Equivalent to CJP-101. between members will be introduced. inspection of municipal servicing such as Current codes and standards used for site and lot grading, storm and sanitary CJP-1156 Law Enforcement Firearms design are introduced and applied to sewers, water distribution and residential 3 credits theory and practical problems. Current surface improvements. Many aspects This course emphasizes firearm handling industry standard software is introduced of this course will integrate computer and usage by law enforcement personnel. for timber and steel design applications. technology with design functions. Not Topics addressed include safety, Not available for supplemental. Instruction available for supplemental. Not eligible maintenance, lawful use of force and the (8.0). Requisite courses: Take ENF-1166 for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction fundamentals of shooting. Policy and (Required, Previous). (4.0). Equivalent to CIV-274. Requisite procedure with respect to dispatching courses: Take CIV-2256 (Required, wildlife will be covered. Learners will Previous). participate in field training sessions in order to demonstrate hands-on proficiency relating to the classroom theory. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CJP-156, CJP-154.

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CJP-1157 Preliminary Response Officers. Students will learn about and CJP-1183 Diversity Issues in CJ 3 credits practice various theories and skills 3 credits An introduction to the investigative nature about professionalism, ethics, dress and This course examines multiculturalism of the criminal justice field. Topics include deportment, and communication principles. and its relationship to the criminal justice the roles and responsibilities as a first Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CJP-163. system in Canada. Among the issues responder on a criminal or non-criminal discussed are the recognition, acceptance, scene, documenting and reporting the CJP-1171 Reasonable Officer Response and affirmation of ethnic, racial and scene and appropriate means to preserve, 6 credits religious diversity within the framework collect and package various types of This course prepares learners to of Canada’s policy of multiculturalism. evidence will be examined. Not available correctly apply effective methods for the Particular emphasis is placed on Aboriginal for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). containment of individuals and scenes history and cultural traditions. Special Equivalent to CJP-157, CJP-170. when the potential for threat or harm is attention is focused on the application present. Course topics include tactical of these issues to policing, corrections, CJP-1159 Ethics and Critical Thought communication, search and detainment and other aspects of the criminal justice 3 credits procedures and the use of agency issue system. Learners will have the opportunity An introduction to foundational knowledge officer safety equipment. Not available to develop the sensitivities and skills which and skill in the area of ethics and critical for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior will assist them in understanding and thought relating to criminal justice. Topics Learning Assessment. Instruction (5.0). working with different cultures, and to be will include personal and organizational Equivalent to CJP-171, CJP-271. Requisite responsive to the needs and expectations ethics, values, decision making and courses: Take CJP-1171L (Required, of culturally diverse communities. emotional intelligence. An emphasis on Concurrent). Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CJP-183. ethical dilemmas encountered in public safety. Not available for supplemental. CJP-1173 Investigative Techniques I CJP-1185 Diverse Populations Instruction (3.0). 3 credits 3 credits This is an introductory level police Application of strategies to the challenges CJP-1160 Intro to the Criminal Justice investigative techniques course provided to presented by diversity in the communities System • 3 credits front-line police officers, which focuses on served by the public safety industry. An introduction into the study of Canada’s the day-to-day practical applications of the Empathy and positive relationships with criminal justice system which consists Criminal Code and various other statutes, diverse members of the community that is of three major agencies: the police, the including the Traffic Safety Act. Police being policed are emphasized. Focus on courts, and the correctional system. The officers learn and apply the fundamental recognizing and responding in a positive structure of policing, the courts, and skills associated with laser and radar manner to symptoms of mental illness the correctional system are examined principles, Level 1 accident investigation, and physical disability. Not available for together with the development, role and impaired driving investigation, evidence supplemental. Instruction (3.0). functions of each agency. Not available for and court preparation and includes supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent providing evidence in a mock trial. CJP-1186 Investigative Techniques II to CJP-160. Police officers also learn how to properly 3 credits conduct interviews, interrogations and This is an intermediate level police CJP-1161 Ethics & Interpersonal Skills take cautioned statements. Emphasis is investigative techniques course provided 3 credits placed on learning the techniques and to front-line police officers that focuses This course provides foundational strategies associated with the hard skills of on the day-to-day practical applications knowledge and skill in the area of ethics the regular and day-to-day investigational of common investigative practices. Police and skills relating to criminal justice techniques. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to officers learn and apply the fundamental professions. Topics emphasized will CJP-173, CJP-355. skills associated with conflict mediation, include self-awareness, professionalism alternate dispute resolution and restorative and ethics, attitudes and their dynamics, justice. In addition to miscarriages of and emotional and stress management. CJP-1178 Individuals With Disabilities justice, persons at risk, domestic violence In addition, verbal and non-verbal 3 credits and sexual assault, police officers are also communication will be a key component of This course presents foundational instructed in matters of creditsme scene this course. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to information for justice related applications assessment, forensic evidence, drug CJP-161. for a wide range of conditions and investigation, methamphetamine labs, disabilities. Learners will propose best biohazardous and explosive materials, CJP-1163 Human Relations for practices for interacting with the individual organized creditsme, parole and probation Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and working cooperatively with other and the Serious Habitual Offender 3 credits community support agencies. A number Comprehensive Action Plan. Instruction In this course, students will examine the of cognitive disabilities (including FASD), (3.0). Equivalent to CJP-186. various dynamics of human behaviour mental health conditions, addictions that specifically relate to the duties of and medical conditions that may affect Commercial Vehicle Enforcement a person’s behaviour will be discussed. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CJP-178.

142 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions CJP 1188 - CJP 2292

CJP-1188 Investigative Writing users, basic maintenance, use and care CJP-2284 Criminal Investigative Theory 3 credits of specialized enforcement tools and 3 credits A practice of technical writing: clear, equipment, communication methods, and This course will give the learner a concise, and chronological writing for the organized resource crime. Not available contemporary look at the criminal public safety industry. Specific techniques for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab investigation process from a theoretical for writing research reports, taking accurate (2.0). Equivalent to CJP-3369, CJP- perspective. The challenges and unique notes, and writing investigative reports. An 369. Requisite courses: Take LAW-1161 aspects of key criminal offences will be emphasis on APA conventions, grammar (Required, Previous). Take CJP-2269L covered. The primary focus will be on, conventions, word choice and punctuation. (Required, Concurrent). but not limited to, auto theft, arson, break Not available for supplemental. Instruction and enter, assault, organized crime, gang (3.0). Requisite courses: Take ENG-1175 CJP-2278 Criminology • 3 credits and other dangerous groups, terrorism, (Required, Previous). An introduction to the major theoretical sexual offences, crimes against children, concepts, both historical and modern, and death investigations. Not available for CJP-2252 Criminal Justice Practicum which provide explanations of crime, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent 3 credits criminals, and criminality. The relationships to CJP-284, CJP-256. Provides students an opportunity to with psychology and sociology, and experience daily operations of a specific between theory and practice, are included. CJP-2287 Crisis Intervention • 3 credits police department or public safety agency Measurements of crime, social correlates An application of the theoretical concepts and to assist them in making an educated and scientific foundations for a modern and skills acquired in previous courses. career choice. Development of skills, criminal policy are discussed. Not available Focuses on the mechanics involved in knowledge and attitudes necessary to for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). a crisis situation. Skills and techniques become successful in a chosen field. Equivalent to CJP-278. for safe and effective intervention and Although every effort will be made to mediation using exercises, simulation and facilitate the student’s schedule, each CJP-2280 Commercial Vehicle reflections are emphasized. Not available applicant for the practicum must be aware Enforcement • 3 credits for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). of the possibility of having to work a variety An exploration of the roles and duties of a Equivalent to CJP-287. of shifts, including weekends, evenings Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) and midnights. An application process officer and the relationship of CVE to the CJP-2288 Investigative Techniques and security check will be required. Public Safety community. Key legislation, 3 credits Not available for supplemental. Work vehicle safety inspection, driver and vehicle An introduction to various investigative Experience (). Equivalent to CJP-252. licensing requirements, dangerous goods, techniques available to law enforcement. weights and dimensions will be considered. Focus of the course is on investigation, CJP-2255 Notebooks and Reports Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CJP-280. documentation and preservation skills 3 credits with consideration for effective writing, This course presents the writing and C J P - 2 2 8 1 C o n fl i c t M a n a g e m e n t community safety and other relevant reporting skills especially unique to the 3 credits issues in investigations. Proper search and criminal justice system. Emphasis will be An introduction to the theory and dynamics seizure techniques will also be addressed. placed on accuracy in compiling notes, of conflict, self-management and the Not available for supplemental. Instruction reports and statements and the completion preparation to apply related strategies and (3.0). of police documents through situational techniques to personal and professional assignments. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent practice. The practice of managing conflict CJP-2292 Police Organizations to CJP-255, CJP-165. with self, client and peers through case 3 credits studies and scenarios. Not available for This course will examine the roles, CJP-2267 Natural Resource Legislation supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent functions, and implementation of change 3 credits to CJP-281, CJP-191, CJP-291. that ensures an efficient and effective This course covers the study of statutes, police service from the perspective regulations and relevant case law CJP-2283 Criminal Investigative of administration. This will involve the pertaining to fisheries, parks, wildlife, Techniques • 3 credits organizational structure, roles of police, and the environment, including the This course introduces various police culture, leadership and the Police historical and constitutional aspects of investigative techniques available to Act in relation to the operation of a police this legislation. Overview of native hunting law enforcement. It focuses on, but is service. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to and fishing rights are part of the course. not limited to, creditsminal investigative CJP-292, CJP-268. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to CJP- analysis, crime analysis, and statement 267. Requisite courses: Take LAW-1161 analysis. The development of theories (Required, Previous). using a problem-solving model is a major component of this course. While students CJP-2269 Patrol Procedures • 3 credits will apply some of these techniques in A skills-based approach necessary for course activities, their awareness of students to conduct effective and efficient subject matter experts in the various enforcement patrols. Areas of study include fields who are available to assist them responsibilities and techniques, dealing will be increditsased. Not available for with complaints, planning, conducting supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent and evaluating patrols, compliance checks, to CJP-283, CJP-257. searches, profiling resource

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CJP-2293 Organizational Awareness CMM-1156 Digital Video • 3 credits CMM-2285 3D Modeling & Animation 3 credits An introductory course that explores ways with Maya • 3 credits An investigation of police culture and to create effective videos through the use An intermediate hands-on approach to 3D subculture, competencies required for of industry standard videography, editing design, using a variety of modelling and employment and positive relationships and compositing techniques. Care and use animation techniques. Emphasis will be on between police and the community. Topics of video equipment and related software applying 3D rendering concepts to create include police competencies, professional will also be explored. Emphasis is placed realistic models and animations. Instruction portfolios, and relationships within the on developing strong storytelling skills (5.0). Equivalent to CMM-285. Requisite workplace. Gender and human rights to produce engaging video content to be courses: Take CMM-1185 (Required, issues in the workplace are explored in shared with online audiences. Instruction Previous). relation to these topics. Not available for (4.0). Equivalent to CMM-156. supplemental. Instruction (3.0). CMM-2288 Programming Rich-Media CMM-1163 Scripting for Multimedia & Applications • 3 credits CJP-2294 Specialized Policing Web • 3 credits A skill-based approach to development 3 credits An introduction to developing web pages of highly interactive web content Addresses current trends and challenges using the coding languages of the web. using advanced web coding libraries, in investigation of specific crimes. Special Focus is on designing and delivering frameworks, user interfaces and issues in crime investigation units may be interactive content using HTML, CSS and techniques. Focus will be on creating discussed; major crimes, economic crime, Javascript, while developing strategies for content for a wide variety of devices. technology crime, drugs and undercover, troubleshooting coding bugs. Instruction Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to CMM-288, tactical team and intelligence. Focus (4.0). Equivalent to CMM-163. CMM-277. Requisite courses: Take CMM- will be on current tools of investigation 1165 (Required, Previous). within specialized crime investigation CMM-1165 Coding With Web Standards units and how they are shaping trends 3 credits CMM-2291 Professional Foundations in investigation. Not available for An intermediate hands-on approach to 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (3.0). the production of interactive content that A study of the interrelated professional utilizes web standard coding languages, activities, trends, ethics and issues CJP-2295 Traffic • 3 credits libraries and frameworks. Focus is on involved in the multimedia production An application of the Traffic Safety exploration of techniques that embed and industry. Emphasis is on creation of strong Act through related activities. Topics control rich-media elements. Instruction networks and understanding within three include collision response, traffic control (5.0). Equivalent to CMM-165. Requisite areas of industry: e-learning; video and and direction, radar and laser use and courses: Take CMM-1163 (Required, motion graphics; web and interactive violations. Problem-solving models are Previous). programming. Instruction (6.0). Equivalent implemented throughout the course. Not to CMM-291. available for supplemental. Instruction CMM-1185 The Principles of Animation (3.0). 3 credits CMM-2292 Proseminar • 3 credits A hands-on application of the principles A collaborative class that allows students to CJP-2296 Career Preparation for Public of animation will be used to create research and present on various technical Safety • 3 credits various animations. Focus will be on topics, as well as planning and facilitating Prepare students for public safety understanding and applying the animation an online industry event. Emphasis will organizations’ application process. development process, including sketching be on improving research, presentation Employment standards are reviewed. and storyboard design. Instruction (4.0). and collaboration skills. Instruction (6.0). Employment exams and documentation will Equivalent to CMM-185, CMM-275. Equivalent to CMM-292. Requisite courses: be completed. Interviews and networking Take CMM-2291 (Required, Previous). with agencies will broaden knowledge of CMM-2284 Professional Portfolio available careers and competencies. Not 3 credits CMM-2293 Capstone Project • 3 credits available for supplemental. Not eligible The application of best practices to create A capstone course that exposes students for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction professional self-promotional material for to planning, management, execution and (3.0). print, online and social media. Aptitude presentation of a large-scale project. tests will be used to focus intent and Emphasis is on a significant achievement (CMM) MULTIMEDIA career goals. Emphasis will be placed in independent learning in a self-chosen on showcasing work with the goal of area of applied concentration. Instruction CMM-1153 Digital Audio • 3 credits employment in the new media industry. (6.0). Equivalent to CMM-293. Requisite An introduction to recording, editing, Instruction (6.0). Requisite courses: courses: Take CMM-2291, RSR-2270 and mixing digital audio. Focus will be Take CMM-2288, RSR-2270 (Required, (Required, Previous). on applying the digital audio production Previous). process, including hardware and software CMM-2295 Telling Stories II • 3 credits applications, to produce and enhance This course will give you the requisite skills creative projects. Instruction (3.0). to share your story with the world. This Equivalent to CMM-153, CMM-155. course will allow students to bring their story ideas to fruition by introducing them to the production and delivery of video.

144 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions COL 1103 - COM 1164

Using the narrative script developed in (COM) COMMUNICATION The importance of understanding ENG-2290: Telling Stories I, group dynamics, leadership styles, students will develop skills in visual COM-1137 Communication Skills conflict resolution strategies, and team composition, lighting, audio, editing, titling 1.5 credits development models will be reinforced and compression schemes for various This is a 16-hour course for students using business scenarios. Learners will delivery methods. A four-minute short enrolled in the Culinary Careers Diploma. also gain knowledge on how to facilitate film will serve as the final project and will The course focuses on communication a successful meeting, as well as prepare be made accessible through a variety of skills necessary for attaining, maintaining for behaviour descriptive interview formats: video sharing websites, CD, and and advancing in a career in the food questions. Each learner will be exposed cell phones. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to service and hospitality industry. Not to public speaking by doing an individual CMM-295. Requisite courses: Take ENG- available for supplemental. Instruction presentation to their peers. Instruction 2290 (Required, Previous). (1.0). Equivalent to COM-137. (3.0). Equivalent to COM-158.

(COL) COLLEGE PREPARATION COM-1152 Transcultural Communication COM-1159 Applied Interpersonal 3 credits Communication • 3 credits COL-1103 Intro to Learning Strategies This course is designed to assist Healthy communication is an essential 1.5 credits international students to function skill for justice professionals. This This course is an introduction to specific confidently and comfortably across course requires learners to focus on learning strategies students require to cultures and includes a focus on effective self-awareness and self-esteem before succeed in post-secondary programs. communication skills and on culturally moving into the interpersonal area of verbal Students will explore a core set of chiefly appropriate attitudes. Students will and non-verbal communication. These academic learning strategies such as note- also be expected to gain awareness concepts are the foundation of practical taking, memory, study reading, test- taking of their own cultural identity and applications of the interviewing techniques, and time management. Instruction (1.0). communication style that will serve as a skills, and strategies required to gain Equivalent to COL-103. foundation for understanding transcultural information from offenders and effect communication. Not available for personal change. A study of the ethical COL-1130 Achieving College Success supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent context for this work is key. Instruction 3 credits to COM-152. (4.0). Equivalent to COM-159. This course develops the skills and attitudes necessary for success in post- COM-1155 Customer and Team COM-1162 Interpersonal Relationships secondary programs. Students learn Relations • 1.5 credits and Communications • 3 credits and practice knowledge gained from Effective relations with both customers This course is designed to improve research into goal setting, motivation, time and team members are essential for students’ self-concepts and provide them management, memory and concentration, organizations to be successful. This course with the skills to successfully relate with effective study reading and test-taking. equips students with customer service others on a personal, social and business Not available for supplemental. Instruction skills that will result in a Service Best basis. Designed for personal growth and (3.0). Equivalent to COL-130, COL-105. certificate. Team relation exercises will help attitude change, this course provides equip students to function in work settings. opportunities to develop communication COL-1131 Leadership for FNMI Students Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to COM-155. skills, recognition and understanding of self 3 credits concept, skills in enhancing interpersonal This course provides FNMI students COM-1157 Professional Communication relationships, procedures for goal-setting with mentorship/leadership skills that 3 credits and techniques for decision-making. Not will allow them to serve in leadership This course involves the basic skills available for supplemental. Instruction roles in the College and community. The and knowledge required to facilitate the (3.0). Equivalent to COM-162. course promotes meaningful involvement successful completion of the application for students through fostering student process of public safety organizations COM-1164 Technical Communications connections, creating a greater capacity (PSO) such as police agencies, traffic 3 credits for student leadership, and developing enforcement agencies, and other law This course prepares students to function effective communication skills. Students enforcement agencies. The emphasis is effectively as technologists by training will participate in community-based on preparing for a range of employment them to apply databases and spreadsheets activities and events, evaluate their roles, interviews, proper completion of forms to engineering applications and problems, responsibilities and effectiveness as required for employment and career produce clear, effective correspondence, interconnected members of local, national planning. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to employment applications, reports, and and global communities, and appreciate COM-157, COM-153. deliver clear, effective oral presentations. the value of volunteering in the community Not available for supplemental. Instruction as a complement to a successful career. COM-1158 Leadership Communication (6.0). Not available for supplemental. Instruction Skills • 1.5 credits (3.0). Equivalent to COL-131, COL-106. This course will provide learners an opportunity to explore their personal communication style and to develop the interpersonal skills needed for effective relationships in the workplace.

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COM-1165 Public Safety Communication COM-2275 Interviewing Methods materials. Laboratory work will be used & Interpersonal Relationships • 3 credits 3 credits to reinforce and supplement theoretical The development of interpersonal skills for An application of basic interviewing concepts. Not available for supplemental. professional and personal communication. methods with a focus on the structure and Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. An emphasis on communicating orally, function of various types of interviews. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite teamwork and presenting effectively. There is an emphasis on interpersonal courses: Take CON-1165L (Required, Relevant topics from other courses in the relationships in obtaining statements from Concurrent). program are used as a basis for further complainants, victims, and witnesses. research and presentation. A focus on Interviewing persons with special needs CON-1180 Construction Engineering I recognizing personal strengths and the and persons from diverse cultures. Not 3 credits strengths of others to collaborate on a available for supplemental. Instruction A practical overview of construction team. Not available for supplemental. (3.0). Equivalent to COM-275. problems, building techniques, methods Instruction (3.0). and materials of construction. Application COM-4460 Reports and Investigations of the Alberta Building Code and reading COM-1170 Helping Relationships 3 credits blueprints will be closely aligned with the 3 credits The ability to communicate in writing is an construction process overview. Methods, This course covers techniques of essential skill for the justice professional. materials and building techniques will interpersonal communication through Students will demonstrate competency be illustrated through the introduction of introduction to the helping relationships in the completion of a variety of reports current CAD design software. Not available process. In the process, the client is an relevant to their placement agency, which for supplemental. Instruction (6.0). interactive participant; the direction of the may include pre-sentence and parole Requisite courses: Take CAD-1160, COM- interaction is provided by the client. Topics investigations, community assessment, 1164 (Required, Previous). include problem-solving, decision-making, institutional reports, social histories, conflict resolution, characteristics of a assessments, incident reports and internal CON-2252 Heavy Construction helper, and the helping process. Hands- investigations. Technical competency is 3 credits on helping skills are developed in order to an expectation and content of reports This course is a practical overview of communicate more effectively with clients. must be appropriate. Students must construction problems and building Not available for supplemental. Instruction demonstrate an understanding of the techniques. The construction process (3.0). Equivalent to COM-170. Requisite purpose of the reports, their routing and will be described from start to finish for courses: Take COM-1162 or NSG-1173 possible outcomes. This is a Directed Field a commercial/industrial building project. (Required, Previous). Study (DFS) course. Not available for Not available for supplemental. Instruction supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent (4.0). Equivalent to CON-252, CON-225, COM-1177 Applied English & to COM-460. CON-221. Requisite courses: Take ENF- Communication • 3 credits 1135 (Required, Previous). Take ENF-1150 This course will focus on technical writing: (CON) CONSTRUCTION (Required, Concurrent). clear, concise, and chronological writing for the public safety industry. Assignments CON-1162 Engineering Management I CON-2255 Construction Engineering II will be integrated with other criminal 3 credits 3 credits justice classes’ assignments. Writing for The application of project management A practical overview of construction employment (portfolio, resume, cover principles and techniques to the on-site problems, building techniques, methods letter, and application form) will be refined. control of project works. An introduction and materials of construction. Application Instruction (2.0). Equivalent to COM-177, to the Canadian legal system as well as of the Alberta Building Code and reading COM-175. Requisite courses: Take ENG- health and safety legislation. The study of blueprints will be closely aligned with the 1175 (Required, Previous). building contracts focusing on the duties, construction process overview. Methods, rights and obligations of contracting parties, materials and building techniques will COM-2263 Interpersonal Skills the general conditions of the contract, and be illustrated through the introduction of 3 credits the tendering process. Not available for current CAD design software. Not available This course covers the interpersonal skills supplemental. Instruction (6.0). for supplemental. Instruction (5.0). needed to handle sensitive situations Equivalent to CON-255, CON-250, CON- encountered when dealing with the public CON-1165 Construction Materials 217, CON-224. Requisite courses: Take in the renewable resources conservation 3 credits CON-1180 (Required, Previous). field. Emphasis is placed on verbal judo An introduction to the fundamentals of and technical communications. Students concrete and steel as they relate to the CON-2256 Building System Services further enhance their verbal and written civil engineering industry. Students will 3 credits communication skills through various be provided with an understanding of the This course introduces the fundamental exercises. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to structure, behavior, properties, processing concepts of heat loss and heating, COM-263. and application of these materials. The ventilation and air conditioning systems as main topics of discussion will include CSA applied to residential and light commercial and ASTM Standards for quality control of buildings. A building will be modeled for ingredients, manufacturing processes and heat loss and cost/benefit analyses will final product requirements for both be conducted for optimum insulation and window design for different climates.

146 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions CON 2260 - COR 2287

The concepts of passive solar gain and COR-1154 Suicide Prevention COR-2277 Corrections Administration renewable technologies including solar 1.5 credits 3 credits photovoltaic, solar water heating, and This interactive course meets professional An analysis of public and private sector ground-source heat pump will also be training requirements by helping organizations with particular focus introduced. Not available for supplemental. participants recognize risk and learn how on the administration of correctional Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CON- to intervene to prevent the immediate risk structures and agencies. Topics include 256. Requisite courses: Take DRF-2268 of suicide. Learners will be sensitized to defining administration, its principle (Required, Previous). their own attitudes towards suicide and functions and theoretical underpinnings. identify the intervention needs of a person Considers the role of various levels of CON-2260 Engineering Management II at risk. They will develop their skills through correctional administration in planning, 3 credits observation and supervised simulation decision making, change management, A study of the fundamentals of business experiences in large and small groups. legislative influences and human resource management and financial analysis in the Instruction (1.0). Equivalent to COR-154. management as well as how these various construction industry. The first part of the functions and influences contribute to course covers key project management COR-1180 Youth in the Justice System effective and efficient organizational principles including business organizations 3 credits functioning. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to structure, strategic planning and This course explores the complex COR-277, CJP-277. management, total quality management relationship between family and social processes and procedures, leadership, conditions and antisocial behaviour in COR-2279 Correctional Casework & ethics, resolving disputes, market young people. Included are: developmental Counselling • 3 credits development strategies, human resources theories and the role of modeling; risk and This course is an examination of the management, and risk management. The protective factors for criminal behaviour; principles, ethics, and values associated second part of the course covers financial an analysis of specific behaviours with effective casework processes in analysis including break-even point, including gang membership, substance corrections. Case studies are employed depreciation, economic order quantity, abuse, prostitution, and violent crime; and to give students direct and practical ledger, journal, balance sheet and financial the importance of prevention and early experience in the casework processes statements. Not available for supplemental. intervention. Statistical trends and patterns, used in correctional organizations and Instruction (5.0). Requisite courses: Take and the role of media are discussed. The agencies. An overview of counselling CON-1162 (Required, Previous). evolution of Canadian law leading up to the techniques employed within corrections Youth Criminal Justice Act as a response and young offenders is included. Instruction (COR) CORRECTIONS to crime by young people is examined. (3.0). Equivalent to COR-279, CJP-279. Specific sections of the Youth Criminal COR-1152 Fundamentals of Corrections Justice Act will be addressed. Not available COR-2287 Crisis Resolution • 3 credits 3 credits for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Upon completing this course, learners will This course examines correctional Equivalent to COR-180. recognize that crises are turning points in systems in Canada. It covers the history offenders’ lives which involve both threats of corrections, the role of corrections COR-2253 Correctional Classification and opportunities. Included in the course in contemporary society, and the 3 credits content are a brief overview of key areas interrelationships between the various This course addresses the central process of offender victimology, the non-violent components (including community of correctional classification, which involves de-escalation of crises, and the process of corrections and correctional institutions). assigning housing, programs and the validation and importance of relationships Correctional treatment and aftercare are level of supervision required by offenders. in terms of facilitating personal change reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the The implications of classification for case in offenders. Learners will learn how to formal and informal relationships that exist management, security and control, and assist offenders in the management of their in correctional organizations, including the the management of risk are included. Not behaviour and emotions and will apply the roles of both staff and inmates. Instruction available for supplemental. Instruction steps of resolution-based crisis intervention (2.0). Equivalent to COR-152, COR-150, (3.0). Equivalent to COR-253, CJP-253. in real-life role-play situations. Instruction CJP-150. (3.0). Equivalent to COR-287. COR-2262 Drugs in Corrections COR-1153 Career Development 3 credits Strategies • 1.5 credits Drug recognition and the physiological In this course, students will assess their effects of drugs and alcohol, identification backgrounds and skills and prepare of symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal professional resumes and cover letters. In are studied. Identification and offender addition, they will be exposed to the styles management practices related to drug of interviewing used in Justice professions, strategies are reviewed. Not available for and begin the development of their supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Employment Portfolio. Instruction (1.0). to COR-262, CJP-262. Equivalent to COR-153.

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COR-2290 Correctional Practices understanding of resources available for COR-4467 Management of Offender 3 credits personal health and wellness, promotion Movement • 3 credits The application of specific practices and development, and employee The movement of offenders to and of correctional professionals and assistance programs. This is a Directed from institutions for court, medical, or accompanying reports required. A practical Field Study (DFS) course. Not available for compassionate reasons is an integral course dealing with the daily job functions supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent aspect of correctional operation. Students common to both Federal and Provincial to COR-450. must demonstrate an awareness of corrections. Techniques for searching security issues relative to offender escorts, facilities and inmates, application of COR-4456 Workplace Technology including security ratings; competence restraints, appropriate use of force models, 3 credits in the application of restraining devices; avoiding manipulation by offenders, and This course tests students’ knowledge and sensitivity to issues relating to writing a variety of reports required by of, and competence in, the technology offenders appearing in public under institutional services and community associated with their field of study or escort. Demonstrated competency in the corrections. Not available for supplemental. employment. It may include, but is not supervision of work crews and camps may Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to COR- restricted to, institutional technology also be considered. This is a Directed 290. Requisite courses: Take ENG-1175 (including door and key control systems, Field Study (DFS) course. Not available for (Required, Previous). sensing devices, emergency alarms, body supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent alarms, scanners, cameras and other to COR-467. COR-3374 Professional Justice Worker security devices), tactical technology 3 credits (including the use of lethal and non-lethal COR-4470 Administrative Methods The purpose of this course is to provide weapons, security hardware, and other 3 credits justice professionals with the tools to face technical aids to security), and information In this course, students acquire, the daily complexities of their workplace. technology (inmate management demonstrate and apply knowledge relevant Among the subjects addressed are information systems, organizational to the placement agency or organization adaptation to change, stress management, software programs, and the operation of including mission statement, organizational workload and time management, the associated hardware). This is a Directed structure, administrative responsibilities achievement of personal balance, self- Field Study (DFS) course. Not available for of key positions, policy, procedures assessment and personal care, the supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent and directives. This is a Directed Field development and maintenance of a fit and to COR-456. Study (DFS) course. Not available for healthy lifestyle, emotional intelligence and supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent career planning. A significant element of COR-4460 Practice of Client Supervision to COR-470. the course is the completion of a personal 3 credits self-management plan. Instruction (3.0). This course covers tasks and situations COR-4471 Program Management Equivalent to COR-374. related to client supervision in a variety of 3 credits justice and human service environments. In this course, students will be directly COR-3385 Issues & Trends in Justice Students learn and demonstrate involved with the day-to-day management 3 credits competency in interviewing clients, and supervision of programs in the In this course, learners will explore current observing and assessing their behaviour, placement agency. Review and application and emerging issues associated with the and documenting their observation; of policy will be essential topics of incarceration and treatment of offenders directing and controlling clients singly and/ this course. This is a Directed Field around the world, and the impact of these or in groups; and correcting behaviour and Study (DFS) course. Not available for issues on staff and the management of carrying out discipline appropriately. This supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent offenders. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to is a Directed Field Study (DFS) course. to COR-471. COR-385. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to COR-460. COR-4472 Program Development COR-4450 Community/Institutional 3 credits Resources • 3 credits COR-4466 Applied Correctional Methods In this course, students will demonstrate In this course, students learn about the 3 credits the ability to initiate and develop a resources available to support offenders In this course, students apply and program related to the goals of the agency. in the community or the institution demonstrate competency in the skills Competence will be demonstrated through (depending on the work setting). Students necessary to be effective correctional development of a plan, determination will demonstrate an awareness and professionals. These include an of resources required, organization, understanding of the resources available understanding of the goals and objectives completion of the initial objective, and for changing behaviour; promoting personal of the agency and their application; assessment of results. This is a Directed development and growth; recreation, and competency in the essential tasks of the Field Study (DFS) course. Not available for personal health. In terms of staff, students agency; and application of skills specific supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent will demonstrate an awareness and to the agency. This is a Directed Field to COR-472. Study (DFS) course. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to COR-466.

148 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions COR 4473 - CSP 1142

COR-4473 Mentorship in Human Service CPU-1165 Designing Spreadsheet CPU-2275 Geomatics Programming II Organizations • 3 credits Applications • 3 credits 3 credits Mentorship offers senior students the A skills-based approach to using An examination of advanced concepts in opportunity to learn and demonstrate skills spreadsheet applications to solve common programming with Python for Geographical necessary to develop junior personnel business problems. Includes macros and Information Systems. Emphasis will be within the agency. Students in this course spreadsheet integration with other software placed on complex routines and data must demonstrate effective supervision programs. Not available for supplemental. structures for automating data transfer and leadership skills including training Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CPU-165, from raw survey data to graphical software and coaching of junior staff, evaluation BUS-266. packages and for accessing ArcGIS career counselling and mentoring. This functionalities utilizing Python libraries. is a Directed Field Study (DFS) course. CPU-2248 Computer Applications in Not available for supplemental. Instruction Not available for supplemental. Instruction Civil Engineering • 3 credits (4.0). Equivalent to CPU-275. Requisite (3.0). Equivalent to COR-473. A study of the use of software currently courses: Take CPU-1160 (Required, available for civil engineering. The major Previous). (CPL) CAREER PLANNING focus will be applications of industry relevant design software. Students will also (CSP) CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING CPL-1150 Community Service Learning build on spreadsheet and database skills to 3 credits be used later in the program. Presentation CSP-1140 MDR Practicum • 6 credits This course will provide opportunities software and presentation techniques This eight-week, full-time practicum for students to participate in Service are also a component of the course. Not provides the opportunity to apply the Learning, a program that connects the available for supplemental. Not eligible knowledge and skills in the Central Sterile curriculum to volunteerism within the for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction Processing Department, Surgical Suite community. Students are matched with (2.0), Tutorial (1.0). Equivalent to CPU-248, and Day Procedures. This preceptored community service projects related to their CIV-248. Requisite courses: Take CPU- practicum is offered at Chinook Regional classroom studies. While meeting actual 1150, CAD-1155 (Required, Previous). Hospital or an alternate, program approved community needs, students gain valuable Take CPU-2248T (Required, Concurrent). medical facility. Emphasis is placed hands-on experiences which enhance on developing skills to safely perform their educational goals. In addition to the CPU-2251 Computer Applications decontamination, assembly, function academic reinforcement, Service Learning 1.5 credits testing, care, handling and sterilization of strengthens student leadership skills and This course covers projects requiring the surgical instruments and equipment. Not offers opportunities to better understand use of spreadsheet, word processing, available for supplemental. Grading: CR/ such values as human diversity, social database and/or presentation software. NCR. Work Experience (). Equivalent to justice, and engaged citizenship. It bridges the gap between merely CSP-140, CSP-155. Requisite courses: Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CPL-150. knowing the various tasks a certain type Take BIO-1162, COM-1162, CPU-1151, of software can perform and actually CSP-1150, CSP-1160, ENG-1154 (CPU) COMPUTERS using the program to edit a newsletter, (Required, Previous). design a three-fold brochure, prepare and CPU-1151 Introduction to Computers present reports, or perform some basic CSP-1142 MDR Practicum • 6 credits 1.5 credits data analysis. Students are introduced to This ten-week, full-time practicum (400 This course provides an introduction integrated applications. Not available for hours) provides the opportunity to apply the to personal computers that focuses on supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent knowledge and skills in the Central Sterile three primary Microsoft applications: to CPU-251. Requisite courses: Take CPU- Processing Department, Surgical Suite Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students 1151 (Required, Previous). and Day Procedures. This preceptored review the components and operation practicum is offered at Chinook Regional of microcomputers and gain a working CPU-2253 Technology in Education Hospital or an alternate, program approved knowledge of the operating system, 3 credits medical facility. Emphasis is placed word processing, spreadsheet, and other This course provides learners with an on developing skills to safely perform software applications. Instruction (3.0). exposure to and analysis of educational decontamination, assembly, function Equivalent to CPU-151. software. Assistive technology in testing, care, handling and sterilization of educational settings, including K - Grade surgical instruments and equipment. Not CPU-1160 Geomatics Programming I 12 information technology curriculum are available for supplemental. Not eligible 3 credits covered. Not available for supplemental. for Prior Learning Assessment. Graded: An introduction to programming for Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CPU-253. CR/NCR. Work Experience (). Requisite Geographical Information Systems with courses: Take BIO-1162, COM-1162, CPU- emphasis on the creation of simple and CPU-2254 Basic Desktop Publishing 1151, CSP-1150, CSP-1160, ENG-1154 complex routines to build an understanding 3 credits (Required, Previous). of the structure of Python language, A skills-based approach to the creation build applications to automate survey of effective business publications, using data processing and graphical software industry standard software to effectively packages. Not available for supplemental. communicate intended messages. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CPU-2255, Emphasis is the evaluation and integration CPU-255. Requisite courses: Take COM- of creative design elements. Not available 1164 (Required, Previous). for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CPU-254.

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CSP-1150 Medical Terminology/Anatomy CUL-1118 Production Skills • 6 credits CUL-2207 Lunch Express Entremetier & & Physiology • 3 credits A lab-based review of the required Nutrition • 6 credits This course covers the study of prefixes, disciplines in the hospitality industry. The application of gained skills in suffixes and word roots from which most Focus will be on observed attendance, advanced line cooking. Emphasis is on medical terms are derived, taught in daily practical performance and a plate presentation of lunch items that combination with anatomy and physiology, comprehensive practical exam. Not offer the latest trends in culinary artistry to understand the structure and function available for supplemental. Instruction that encompasses today’s nutritional of organs and systems in the human body. (6.0). requirements for good health. Instruction This course is not subject to supplemental. (6.0). Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to CSP-150. CUL-1120 Meat Cutting and Meat Cookery • 6 credits CUL-2208 Buffets and Bakery CSP-1160 Surgical Instrument A skills-based approach to purchasing, 6 credits Processing • 6 credits portioning, seasoning, cooking, holding A study of buffets in their many forms. This course equips students with a and serving a variety of meat, poultry, fish, Emphasis is on creating and executing thorough knowledge of the complexities, seafood and related proteins. Not available buffets that showcase the latest trends precautions, and techniques associated for supplemental. Instruction (6.0). in modern cuisine. An application of with microbiology, infection control, techniques for garnishing and presenting disinfection, and sterilization technology. CUL-1121 Bakeshop • 6 credits high quality and attractive sweet and Students will develop the skills necessary An introduction into bakeshop practices. savory presentations. Instruction (6.0). to perform the technical functions related Emphasis is on accurate weights and to the care, handling, disassembly, and measures as they pertain to bakeshop CUL-2212 Evening Dining & Preparing assembly of medical equipment and ingredients. A skills-based approach to Proteins • 6 credits surgical instruments. This course is not yeast products, cookies, pastries, pies, Skills-based approach to advanced subject to supplemental. Instruction (6.0). tortes, cakes and desserts. Not available evening dining menu selections including Equivalent to CSP-160. for supplemental. Instruction (6.0). appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts. Emphasis is placed on advanced cooking (CUL) CULINARY CAREERS CUL-1122 Stocks and Sauces • 3 credits and presentation techniques for proteins, A study of modern techniques for producing vegetables, starches and desserts. CUL-1115 Management Controls basic stocks and their applications in Instruction (6.0). 3 credits recipes for sauces and glazes. Not A study of control for budgeting in the food available for supplemental. Instruction CUL-2213 Gala Banquets and Hot Salon and beverage industry. Emphasis is placed (3.0). 3 credits on kitchen math, purchasing and receiving A hands-on experience related to control, and interpreting financial reports. CUL-1127 Culinary Careers Introduction gala banquets and modern hot food Not available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits competitions. Emphasis is on creating (3.0). An introduction to the fundamental skills and executing a gala banquet along with required of a cook. Focus is on kitchen ice carvings and pre-dinner appetizers. CUL-1116 Breakfast Soups and Pantry terminology, food safety, tools and Includes competition in a hot salon 3 credits equipment and safe working practices. competition and follows the Alberta Skills A skills-based approach to preparing Not available for supplemental. Instruction model. Instruction (3.0). and serving breakfast dishes, soups, (3.0). Equivalent to COC-1127, COC-127. salads and dairy. Emphasis is placed CUL-2218 Industry Work Placement on organizing activities to meet service CUL-2201 Food Services Management 1.5 credits schedules. Not available for supplemental. and Saucier • 6 credits A capstone course that exposes the Instruction (3.0). Skills-based approach to advanced students to many aspects of working in techniques in menu planning and inventory a professional kitchen. Focus is on paid CUL-1117 Vegetables and Farinaceous control. Emphasis is on applying gained industry placement of 480 hours. This 3 credits industry experience to advanced soups and course is a prerequisite to starting the An introduction to the concepts of sauces. Not available for supplemental. other courses associated with year two purchasing, storing and preparing a Instruction (6.0). of the Culinary Careers diploma. This variety of fruits, vegetables, starches, course is graded CR/NCR. Not available pasta and pasta sauces. Not available for for supplemental. Work Experience (). supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to COC-1132, COC-132.

150 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions CYC 1158 - CYC 2260

(CYC) CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CYC-1175 Therapeutic Interventions CYC-2251 Family Support & Intervention 3 credits 3 credits CYC-1158 Communication in CYC An introduction to child and youth An examination of the practice of family Practice • 3 credits management approaches that are support and intervention as it pertains An exploration of skills required to relate preventative, that manage behavioral and to child and youth care practice on effectively with team members, clients, and crisis issues and are delivered from a both a theoretical and experiential level others and to develop the first stages of positive frame of reference. An application including family dynamics. Not available helping relationships. An application of self- of intervention strategies that effectively for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior awareness, personal growth and attitudinal address a variety of treatment issues. Not Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). changes in enhancing interpersonal available for supplemental. Not eligible Equivalent to CYC-251. Requisite courses: relationships. One third of this course for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction Take CYC-1180, CYC-1173, HSP-1151 is delivered in an outdoor educational (3.0). Equivalent to CYC-175. Requisite (Required, Previous). Take CYC-2255 experience that explores activity as a courses: Take CYC-1158, CYC-1173 (Required, Concurrent). means to effectively engage in therapeutic (Required, Previous). communication with clients. Not available CYC-2253 Group Process • 3 credits for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior CYC-1178 CYC Clinical Practice I An introduction to the processes and Learning Assessment. Instruction (2.0), 3 credits skills necessary to become an effective Lab (1.0). Requisite courses: Take CYC- An application of establishing helping group member as well as an application 1158L (Required, Concurrent). relationships and acting within the role of the skills required to be an effective of a professional Child and Youth Care group facilitator in leading a variety of CYC-1163 Behaviour Management Worker in a work based setting. Focuses psycho-educational groups for children, 3 credits on the progressive development of skills youth and families. Focus is on how An introduction to, and application in observation, interviewing, assessment, decision- making, communication, and of, techniques of learning theory and program planning, and execution of problem-solving processes impact group behaviour modification in work with children planned activities under supervision. dynamics. Not available for supplemental. and adolescents. An exploration of the role Understanding the role of practitioner is Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. of behavioural programming in a variety supported by pre- and post- seminars, Instruction (2.0), Tutorial (1.0). Equivalent of treatment settings. Not available for weekly individual meetings and small group to CYC-1193, CYC-193. Requisite courses: supplemental. Instruction (2.0). Equivalent seminars. Not available for supplemental. Take CYC-1158, CYC-1169 (Required, to CYC-163. Requisite courses: Take CYC- Work Experience (). Equivalent to Previous). Take CYC-2255 and CYC- 1169 (Required, Previous). CYC-178, CYC-176. Requisite courses: 2253T (Required, Concurrent). Take CYC-1158, CYC-1169, CYC-1173 CYC-1169 Observation, Reporting & (Required, Previous). Take CYC-1163, CYC-2255 CYC Clinical Practice II Assessment • 3 credits CYC-1175, CYC-1180 and CYC-1194 6 credits A foundational introduction to the (Required, Concurrent). A further application of professional importance of observing and recording practice in CYC settings utilizing strength- behaviours and significant information CYC-1180 Counselling Techniques I based and ecological perspectives to in a clear, concise and comprehensive 3 credits facilitate the assessment and intervention manner according to CYC professional An introduction to the micro-skills approach process. The role of practitioner is practice. The application of such skills to and person-centred theory, designed developed through active involvement measurement and assessment techniques to develop the fundamental and basic in the practicum experience, pre- and relevant to addressing the needs of counselling skills necessary to function post-seminars, weekly individual meetings individuals is emphasized. Not available for successfully in the helping environment. and small group seminars. Not available supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior to CYC-169. for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction Learning Assessment. Work Experience (4.0). Equivalent to CYC-180. Requisite (). Equivalent to CYC-255, CYC-256. CYC-1173 Foundations & Roles of CYC courses: Take CYC-1158 (Required, Requisite courses: Take CYC-1178 3 credits Previous). Take CYC-1178 (Required, CYC-1180 (Required, Previous). Take A study of the historical and present day Concurrent). CYC-2251, CYC-2280 and CYC-2253 perspective of the social care system, its (Required, Concurrent). social policies and legislation including the CYC-1194 Activity Leadership • 3 credits core values and beliefs that distinguish A skills-based approach focusing on CYC-2260 Mental Health & Substance child and youth care from other disciplines. the leadership of therapeutic activities Abuse • 3 credits Examines the role of the child and youth in the Child and Youth Care profession. An introduction to, and critical examination care practitioner in a variety of practice Opportunities are provided to design, of, a variety of mental health and settings. Not available for supplemental. implement and evaluate effective substance abuse issues affecting Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. therapeutic activities while applying children, youth and families. Focus is on Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to CYC-173. developmental, ecological and strength identification, risk and protective factors based perspectives. Self-reflection will and best practices for assessment, examine the development of personal intervention and referral processes from leadership and teaching behaviours. Not a CYC perspective. Not available for available for supplemental. Not eligible supplemental. Instruction (3.0). for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CYC-194.

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CYC-2269 Case Management and The role of practitioner is facilitated through DCM-1153 Communication Process Evaluation • 3 credits active involvement in the practicum 3 credits A study and application of case experience, pre- and post-seminars, A study of dynamic personality types management and evaluation procedures weekly individual meetings and small group when interviewing subjects in the media. for the human services. Focus is on the seminars. Not available for supplemental. Communication styles vary when people’s development of short- and long-term Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. cultural backgrounds and interpersonal treatment plans, intervention strategies, Work Experience (). Equivalent to styles differ. Real life scenarios, role- and specific procedures that support a CYC-285, CYC-271. Requisite courses: playing, public speaking and announcing holistic/ecological model of practice. Not Take CYC-2251 CYC-2255 CYC-2280 will draw on communication theory. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible (Required, Previous). Take CYC-2269 available for supplemental. Instruction for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (Required, Concurrent). (1.5), Lab (3.0). Requisite courses: Take (3.0). Equivalent to CYC-269. Requisite DCM-1153L (Required, Concurrent). courses: Take CYC-2251, CYC-2255, (DCE) CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT CYC-2280 (Required, Previous). Take DCM-1154 Public Relations • 3 credits CYC-2285 (Required, Concurrent). DCE-2255 Ethics and Career An introduction to the history, philosophy, Development • 3 credits ethics and practice of public relations and CYC-2272 Family Violence • 3 credits This course will examine ethical decision- the beginning skills of public relations A study of family violence including child making in the Natural Resources field. application. The public, tools, techniques physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, Many positions require that employees and media interaction involved in public intimate partner abuse, and institutional conduct themselves in a professional relations are discussed. Not available for abuse. Includes reporting laws, methods manner beyond reproach. Several supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent for detection of abuse, and therapeutic positions, particularly those in resource to CAP-2254, CAP-254. methods and techniques for working with enforcement, align with a code of ethics victims. Not available for supplemental. and standard of conduct. This course DCM-1157 Advertising and Marketing for Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CYC-272, provides an overview of employment Media • 3 credits CYC-172. skills required by the resource industry An introduction to the philosophy and and topics include job market research, principles of advertising and marketing. CYC-2280 Counselling Techniques II networking, resume writing and Buyer behavior, market identification and 3 credits entrepreneurship. Not available for segmentation, market research and collect A skills-based approach to interviewing and supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent data in order to create and implement counselling interventions applicable to the to DCE-255, CPL-155. effective advertising campaigns and media Child and Youth Care profession. Areas buys will be examined. Emphasis is on use of concentration include development of (DCM) DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND of online, print, broadcast and social media advanced listening skills, use of solution- MEDIA to implement campaigns. Not available for focused therapeutic techniques from a supplemental. Instruction (3.0). strength-oriented perspective, and an DCM-1150 Research & Writing for Digital examination of specific topics related Media • 3 credits DCM-1159 Media Law and Ethics to therapeutic interventions in human An introduction to writing for print, 3 credits services. Not available for supplemental. broadcast and online formats. Emphasis An exploration of laws and ethics related Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. is on information gathering and to the media in Canada and discussions Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to CYC-280. dissemination, including the importance of ethical standards in the media. Requisite courses: Take CYC-1180, CYC- of accuracy and deadlines. Not available Provincial, federal and international laws, 1163, CYC-1175, CYC-1178 (Required, for supplemental. Instruction (1.5), Lab understanding the regulations surrounding Previous). Take CYC-2255 (Required, (4.5). Requisite courses: Take DCM-1150L work in the media industry, freedom of Concurrent). (Required, Concurrent). expression, court systems, defamation, confidentiality, publication bans and CYC-2285 CYC Clinical Practice III DCM-1152 Introduction to copyright will be examined. Not available 6 credits Communications • 3 credits for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Capstone application focusing on the An exploration of the evolution of Equivalent to CAP-1170, CAP-170. role of the CYC practitioner in the storytelling from the printing press to high case management process, utilizing definition broadcasting. Cultural impacts DCM-1163 Broadcast Writing & therapeutic relationships to ensure planned of the news and entertainment industries, Producing • 3 credits interventions address the ecological ethical implications history, function, role An application of skills to create news, perspective from a strengths-based focus. and the effect of mass communication on commercial and production segments for our society will be examined. Not available both radio and television. Topics include for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). project management, working in teams, Equivalent to CAP-1152, CAP-152. originating story ideas and commercial scripts, recording and editing audio and visual content for broadcast. Methods of interviewing for radio and television, and organizing news for broadcast delivery.

152 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions DCM 1165 - DCM 2260

Not available for supplemental. Instruction DCM-2250 Reporting & Data DCM-2254 Reporting & Data (1.5), Lab (1.5), Tutorial (3.0). Requisite Journalism I • 3 credits Journalism II • 3 credits courses: Take DCM-1150, DCM-1165, The value of accurately capturing details Focuses on covering spot news, mock DCM-1171 (Required, Previous). Take and writing timely stories will be examined disasters, spot photography, videography DCM-1163L and DCM-1163T (Required, in this dynamic fast-paced course. Topics and applying data to local news values. Concurrent). include covering deaths, localizing Opportunities include creating effective global events, court reporting, business images and interviews from events that DCM-1165 Visual Media • 3 credits meetings and sports. Analyzing data for do not have the option of follow-up phone Care and use of video and still digital use in a story, ethics and how to get what calls. Not available for supplemental. cameras and related software will information you need on deadline will be Instruction (4.5). Requisite courses: Take be explored. Emphasis is placed on covered. Not available for supplemental. DCM-2250 (Required, Previous). developing skills to produce visual images Instruction (4.5). Requisite courses: used in the media and includes content Take DCM-1163, DCM-1168 (Required, DCM-2255 Feature Coverage II and composition, dealing with variable Previous). 3 credits lighting conditions, space and motion, Focusing on long-form coverage controlling depth of field and image editing. DCM-2251 Feature Coverage I • 3 credits of prominent community leaders, Covers skills and techniques for effective Focuses on effectively producing features, entertainment personalities, sports figures, videography and editing concepts for profiles, entertainment and life pieces organizations and creating multiple stories producing engaging videos. Not available and learning the value of applying social about one topic as it progresses. Not for supplemental. Instruction (1.5), Lab media to their coverage. Topics include available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to CAP-1165, CAP-165. story meetings, effectively pitching a story (4.5). Requisite courses: Take DCM-2251 Requisite courses: Take DCM-1165L to an editor, newsroom hierarchy and how (Required, Previous). (Required, Concurrent). to effectively reach a target demographic. Not available for supplemental. Instruction DCM-2256 News Production II DCM-1168 Digital Reporting & (4.5). Requisite courses: Take DCM-1163, 3 credits Publishing • 3 credits DCM-1168 (Required, Previous). Builds on existing knowledge of content An application of skills for writing and production through online, publishing, TV production of online and print based DCM-2252 News Production I and radio formats and examines advanced content. Gathering and dissemination of 6 credits techniques. Packaging content for different information, including the importance of Focuses on design and presentation of audiences using a variety of formats will be accuracy and deadlines will be examined various computer generated products in the explored. Not available for supplemental. as well as the impact of a news story on a media field. Content creation using online, Instruction (6.0). Requisite courses: Take wide audience, interviewing, note taking, audio, video and publishing techniques will DCM-2252 (Required, Previous). writing and packaging the story visually. be examined. Major skills include using Not available for supplemental. Instruction desktop publishing software, news and DCM-2257 On-Air Presentation II (6.0). Requisite courses: Take DCM- feature photography, typography, video and 3 credits 1150, DCM-1165, DCM-1170 (Required, video editing, radio production, web design, Focuses on the presentation skills Previous). podcasts and using content management specifically required for a career in multiple systems. Appropriately packaging content mediums. Topics include development of a DCM-1170 Production Software for use in online, publishing, TV and personal brand, the pace of oral delivery of 1.5 credits radio will be examined. Not available for scripts, control of vocal tone, inflection and An introduction to the use of computers supplemental. Instruction (10.0). Requisite body movements. Opportunities include and software relevant to media, file courses: Take DCM-1163, DCM-1168 “live” experience in reporting from the field management and presentation software, (Required, Previous). through daily campus radio, and weekly graphics software and design skills television, and online presentations. Not relevant to the media. Not available for DCM-2253 On-Air Presentation I available for supplemental. Instruction supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent 3 credits (3.0). Requisite courses: Take DCM-2253 to CPU-1170, CPU-170. An introduction to presentation skills (Required, Previous). required in all forms of digital media. DCM-1171 Digital Audio • 1.5 credits Focuses on developing best practice habits DCM-2260 Entrepreneurship & Working with digital audio for all media, for public speaking, oral and visual delivery. Freelance • 3 credits handheld mobile digital recorders, digital Topics include announcing and hosting An overview of business, marketing and audio mixing and editing tools, and a radio, television and online programming, promotion within the media industry and digital newswire service will be explored. information presentation for daily radio gaining experience through on-campus Not available for supplemental. Instruction and bi-weekly television newscasts, and mediums. Topics include media business (3.0). Equivalent to CAP-1171, CAP-171, interviewing for all mediums. Not available issues when running a media company CAP-125. for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). which include accounting, budgeting, Requisite courses: Take DCM-1153, DCM- marketing, small enterprise funding, 1163, DCM-1168 (Required, Previous). grant writing, portfolios and public relations. Focus is on business models for freelancers and small business promotion. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (6.0).

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 153 Course Descriptions DCM 2270 - DES 1156

DCM-2270 Media Writing I • 3 credits DCM-2274 Media Presentation Opportunities include portfolio creation Focuses on writing and evaluating a variety 3 credits and web maintenance. Not available for of script formats including commercials Media presentation skills from announcing, supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Requisite and corporate messages to be presented hosting, presenting and interviewing courses: Take DCM-2270, DCM-2272, on campus television, radio, newspaper will be examined. Opportunities include DCM-2273 (Required, Previous). and their online formats. Opportunities best practices for interview and live include evaluating and writing proposals presentation preparation, as well as DCM-2280 Practicum • 3 credits for a factual, lifestyles or entertainment communicating effectively with the media The application of acquired media skills project for the medium of their choice. Not as a spokesperson across all mediums. and knowledge in an actual industry available for supplemental. Instruction Not available for supplemental. Instruction environment. Students find a practicum (3.0). Requisite courses: Take DCM-1163, (3.0). Requisite courses: Take DCM-1153 placement that supports course learning DCM-1168 (Required, Previous). Take (Required, Previous). outcomes. Placements must include DCM-2272 (Required, Concurrent). guidance of experienced supervisor DCM-2275 Media Writing II • 3 credits operating in student’s chosen field. Host DCM-2271 Media Sales and Promotion A continuation of the development of skills must provide equipment, site and expertise 3 credits from Media Writing I. With a combination to offer complete work experience. College Sales, marketing and promotion within the of production and advertising writing, facilities and equipment cannot be used media industry will be examined. Practical campaign creation and implementation in practicums. Work should be equal to tasks include advertising sales, news across all platforms, based on client’s duties of entry-level employee. Practicum release writing, press kits and special event and audience’s needs. Commercial and requires 150 hours of work. Not available planning through campus television, radio, programming scripts will be produced for for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior newspaper, magazine and their online radio and television in Digital Production. Learning Assessment. Work Experience (). formats, cultivating business partnerships, Social media tools and how they can Requisite courses: Take DCM-1150, DCM- customer service and using social media be used in conjunction with advertising 1152, DCM-1153, DCM-1154, DCM-1157, tools for various tasks. Not available for campaigns and media production will be DCM-1159, DCM-1163, DCM-1165, DCM- supplemental. Instruction (3.0). examined. Not available for supplemental. 1168, DCM-1170, DCM-1171 (Required, Instruction (6.0). Requisite courses: Take Previous). DCM-2272 Broadcast Production DCM-2270 (Required, Previous). Take 3 credits DCM-2276 (Required, Concurrent). (DES) DESIGN Focuses on creating original content for TV, radio and online presentations. Methods DCM-2276 Campus Media • 3 credits DES-1153 Basic Design • 3 credits include performing duties in preproduction, Content creation and packaging for a This course introduces the basic elements production and postproduction, to create combination of the campus newspaper, and principles of design. Included is TV and radio programming and use radio and television and their online an introduction to colour. Students will different distribution methods to share this formats will be examined. Opportunities explore basic principles and concepts that content with an audience. Creating various include producing live content in the field, relate to a range of design areas. The commercial and promotional content for webcasting, graphic design, sales and emphasis of this course will be on learning use on the campus online radio station and promotions. Not available for supplemental. through examples, warm-ups, exercises, preparing music and program schedules for Instruction (6.0). Requisite courses: discussions, critiques and projects. delivery on campus radio will be examined. Take DCM-2271, DCM-2272, DCM-2273 Supplies are not included in the cost of Not available for supplemental. Instruction (Required, Previous). Take DCM-2275 tuition. A supply list will be provided at the (6.0). Requisite courses: Take DCM-1163 (Required, Concurrent). first class. Not available for supplemental. (Required, Previous). Take DCM-2270 Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to DES-153. (Required, Concurrent). DCM-2277 Digital Production 6 credits DES-1155 Graphic Design • 3 credits DCM-2273 Digital Graphic Design Focuses on production of radio, television An introduction to creating projects that 3 credits and publishing. Television topics include communicate a message using digital Editorial content graphic design of print and team project to produce specialty design tools. Emphasis is on developing an online mediums will be explored. Emphasis programming for broadcast and the web awareness of the language of design and is on developing skills using desktop while continuing to create commercials its fundamental principles. Instruction (4.0). publishing software, news and feature and promotions. Radio emphasizes more Equivalent to DES-155, CMM-150. photography, typography, logo design and advanced production skills to create visually packaging content for an audience. programming and promotional materials. DES-1156 Web Graphics, Layout and Opportunities include practical experience Publishing examines advanced design Interface Design • 3 credits planning, photographing and illustrating concepts to be implemented across A skills-based approach to applying visual content through the campus newspaper, multiple platforms including content communication into website design, magazine and their online formats. Not development, magazine advertising, page interface design, print layout and virtual available for supplemental. Instruction design, uploading online content and reality. Exploration of design challenges in (6.0). Requisite courses: Take DCM-1168 photography while producing a full-sized regard to mobile environments. (Required, Previous). glossy magazine.

154 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions DEV 0001 - DRF 2261

Emphasis is on choosing the right workflow DEV-0005 Developmental Studies DEV-1103 Developmental Studies for the desired end result. Instruction (6.0). 5 credits 1.5 credits Equivalent to DES-156. Requisite courses: The development of foundational skills for An individualized skills based approach Take DES-1155 (Required, Previous). learners who are underprepared or at-risk for learners with specific learning needs in specific areas, including writing, reading, not typically addressed directly in course (DEV) DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES math, sciences, computers and study skills. content. Beneficial to students needing An individualized, skill based approach to refresh or further develop specific DEV-0001 Developmental Studies helps develop learners’ abilities to be self- skills, including academic reading or 1 credit directed in the use of strategies appropriate writing, math, science, computer, or The development of foundational skills for to their learning styles and subject study skills; students who have English learners who are underprepared or at-risk demands. Not available for supplemental. as a second language; students with in specific areas, including writing, reading, Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. learning disabilities; or students who are math, sciences, computers and study skills. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to DEV-005. academically at-risk. Students’ needs are An individualized, skill based approach addressed to increase confidence and to helps develop learners’ abilities to be self- DEV-1101 Developmental Studies support development of appropriate skills directed in the use of strategies appropriate 1.5 credits and strategies for academic success. Not to their learning styles and subject An individualized skills based approach available for supplemental. Not eligible for demands. Not available for supplemental. for learners with specific learning needs Prior Learning Assessment. Independent Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. not typically addressed directly in course Study (). Instruction (1.0). Equivalent to DEV-001. content. Beneficial to students needing to refresh or further develop specific (DRF) DRAFTING DEV-0002 Developmental Studies skills, including academic reading or 2 credits writing, math, science, computer, or DRF-2244 Practicum • 3 credits The development of foundational skills for study skills; students who have English This course is a practicum for the full learners who are underprepared or at-risk as a second language; students with spectrum of engineering disciplines in specific areas, including writing, reading, learning disabilities; or students who are covered in the Engineering Design and math, sciences, computers and study skills. academically at-risk. Students’ needs are Drafting Technology program. Field An individualized, skill based approach addressed to increase confidence and to placement puts students in actual helps develop learners’ abilities to be self- support development of appropriate skills engineering office practices on a day- directed in the use of strategies appropriate and strategies for academic success. Not to-day basis. Students are required to to their learning styles and subject available for supplemental. Not eligible for participate as part of an engineering team demands. Not available for supplemental. Prior Learning Assessment. Independent and to complete actual work assignments Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Study (). as specified by the engineering supervisor Instruction (2.0). Equivalent to DEV-002. or their appointee. Attendance is DEV-1102 Developmental Studies mandatory. Not available for supplemental. DEV-0003 Developmental Studies 1.5 credits Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. 3 credits An individualized skills based approach Work Experience (). Equivalent to DRF- The development of foundational skills for for learners with specific learning needs 244. learners who are underprepared or at-risk not typically addressed directly in course in specific areas, including writing, reading, content. Beneficial to students needing DRF-2261 Pressure Vessel Design math, sciences, computers and study skills. to refresh or further develop specific 3 credits An individualized, skill based approach skills, including academic reading or This course is an introduction to pressure helps develop learners’ abilities to be self- writing, math, science, computer, or vessel design. Types of vessels and directed in the use of strategies appropriate study skills; students who have English exchangers and sizing criteria will be to their learning styles and subject as a second language; students with introduced for petrochemical applications. demands. Not available for supplemental. learning disabilities; or students who are Vessels will be designed to ASME Section Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. academically at-risk. Students’ needs are VIII code requirements. Vessel terminology, Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to DEV-003. addressed to increase confidence and to weld symbols, control instrumentation, support development of appropriate skills and drawing standards will be applied to DEV-0004 Developmental Studies and strategies for academic success. Not the development of a fabrication drawing 4 credits available for supplemental. Not eligible for using CAD and CADWorx software. Not The development of foundational skills for Prior Learning Assessment. Independent available for supplemental. Instruction learners who are underprepared or at-risk Study (). (4.0). Equivalent to DRF-261, DRF- in specific areas, including writing, reading, 263. Requisite courses: Take DRF-1160 math, sciences, computers and study skills. (Required, Previous). Take CAD-2258 An individualized, skill based approach (Required, Concurrent). helps develop learners’ abilities to be self- directed in the use of strategies appropriate to their learning styles and subject demands. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to DEV-004.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 155 Course Descriptions DRF 2264 - EAP 0098

DRF-2264 Topographical Drafting DRF-2271 Mechanical Design & advanced piping design and layout for 3 credits Drafting III • 3 credits a facility will be developed. CADWorx This course covers the fundamentals This course deals with the design and software for 3-dimensional modeling will of topographic mapping and includes selection of various machine components be used, including section and isometric topics such as map projection methods, and machine drive systems. It will also drawings for spool fabrication. Not map reference grids, map symbols, introduce students to the fundamentals available for supplemental. Instruction interpretation of topographic features, of parametric 3D models and CAD/ (4.0). Equivalent to DRF-274, DRF-270. marginal map information, datum CAM. Students will apply design process Requisite courses: Take DRF-2261 planes, and representing relief on maps. procedures in the preparation of working (Required, Previous). Other topics include the determination drawings for a given machine design of scale, distance, area and direction problem. Not available for supplemental. (EAP) ENGLISH ACADEMIC PURPOSES on maps. Students are introduced to Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. aerial photographic compilation and Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to DRF-271. EAP-0096 Academic Writing • 6 credits interpretation. The exercises and Requisite courses: Take DRF-2265, ENF- In this advanced academic writing course drawing projects are applied to related 1150 (Required, Previous). for English as a Second Language engineering applications. Not available learners, students study academic texts for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior DRF-2272 Municipal Design & Drafting from a variety of disciplines by analyzing Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). 3 credits complex grammatical stuctures. Students Equivalent to DRF-264. Requisite courses: An introduction to the principles and also learn to write coherent detailed Take CAD-1155, CAD-1180, SUR-1162 practices related to municipal design and essays, papers, and reports in order to (Required, Previous). drafting, focusing on how information defend their own points of view. Focus should be analyzed, interpreted, and will also be on effective proofreading, DRF-2265 Mechanical Design & recorded by the draftsperson. Students critiquing, and paraphrasing academic Drafting II • 3 credits will use advanced application software texts. Instruction (10.0). Equivalent to EAP- This course is a continuation of DRF 160 - throughout the course. Topics such as 096. Requisite courses: Take ESL-0094 Mechanical Design & Drafting I. Topics will lot grading, storm and sanitary sewers, (Required, Previous). include tolerancing, welding terminology, roadway grading, and preliminary cost strength of fillet welds in tension, weldment analysis will be covered. The exercises and EAP-0097 Academic Communication drawings, thread nomenclature, strength drawing projects are applied to residential 3 credits of thread calculations, detail, and general subdivision design and related engineering This academic communication course is assembly drawings. There will be a final applications. Not eligible for Prior Learning designed to improve academic listening design project, done in design groups Assessment. Instruction (2.0), Tutorial and speaking skills for English as a Second of three students, encompassing all of (3.0). Equivalent to EDD-2290, DRF-272, Language learners. Students will listen to the materials covered in this course. Not DRF-269. Requisite courses: Take DRF- and discuss a variety of lectures based on available for supplemental. Instruction 2264, ENF-1161 (Required, Previous). academic topics. They will learn how to (5.0). Equivalent to DRF-265. Requisite Take DRF-2272T (Required, Concurrent). make formal and informal presentations, courses: Take DRF-1160 (Required, carry on debates, and effectively participate Previous). DRF-2273 Architectural Design in college classroom discussions. & Drafting III • 3 credits Advanced pronunciation techniques will DRF-2268 Architectural Design & A continuation of Architectural Design & also be practiced throughout the course. Drafting II • 3 credits Drafting II and will focus on advanced Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to EAP- This course gives students an commercial building design. Students will 097. Requisite courses: Take ESL-0094 understanding of topics related to the prepare commercial drawings such as (Required, Previous). design of commercial building methods, sections as well as interior and exterior materials and planning calculations. elevations. Designs will involve use of the EAP-0098 Academic Reading • 3 credits Commercial drawings will be prepared Building Code. The course will also provide In this advanced academic reading using the Building Code, design an opportunity for students to prepare 3D course for English as a Second Language computations, and a variety of architectural presentation drawings for their projects learners, students examine academic resource materials. An understanding using CAD software. Not eligible for Prior texts covering a wide range of disciplines. of commercial building plans is gained Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). Vocabulary expansion and increased through the preparation of drawings. Not Equivalent to DRF-273. Requisite courses: reading speed techniques will enable available for supplemental. Not eligible Take DRF-2268 (Required, Previous). students to skim and scan for general for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction ideas and opinions as well as for specific (5.0). Equivalent to EDD-2268, DRF-268, DRF-2274 Piping Design • 3 credits details. Students will also learn how to DRF-250. Requisite courses: Take CAD- This course will introduce petrochemical identify a writer’s bias and to differentiate 1180 and DRF-1165 (Required, Previous). processes typical for natural gas between fact and opinion. Instruction (5.0). Take CAD-2258 (Required, Concurrent). processing including dehydration, Equivalent to EAP-098. Requisite courses: refrigeration and amine sweetening. Take ESL-0094 (Required, Previous). The design process from Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), to Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), to

156 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions ECE 1151 - ECE 2253

(ECE) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Not available for supplemental. Instruction ECE-1181 Field Placement II • 3 credits (1.5), Lab (1.5). Equivalent to ECE-156. A second field placement completed ECE-1151 Health, Safety and Nutrition Requisite courses: Take ECE-1155 under the guidance of experienced early 3 credits (Required, Previous). Take ECE-1156L childhood professionals in a variety This course provides content specifically (Required, Concurrent). of community settings. Focus is on focused on the wellness of young children planning, implementing and evaluating and those who care for them in early ECE-1160 Observation and Recording developmentally appropriate activities childhood education programs. The course 3 credits and play areas and further refinement of content focuses on basic principles of Students develop the skill of observing recording observations and interaction health and well-being, nutrition through and recording the behaviours of young skills. Demonstration of personal and implementation of the Canada Food Guide, children. Students examine the concept professional attitudes and behaviours and safety issues pertaining to early of behaviour, the rationale for observation needed to be an effective early childhood childhood. Not available for supplemental. and a variety of observation techniques. professional is reinforced. Not available Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ECE-151, The process of recording observations for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior ECE-158. and the sources of error in records will Learning Assessment. Work Experience (). be examined in detail. Students will be Equivalent to ECE-181. Requisite courses: ECE-1154 Guiding Children’s Behavior required to complete practical assignments Take ECE-1180, ECE-1162 (Required, 3 credits in field placement and other ECE settings. Previous). An exploration on how to effectively guide Not available for supplemental. Instruction young children’s behaviour using positive (2.0). Equivalent to ECE-160. ECE-2251 Diversity in ECE • 1.5 credits child guidance strategies. The importance This course will examine the anti-bias of the early childhood education ECE-1162 Creative Experiences I curriculum including gender, age, race, professional developing rapport with young 3 credits culture and class. Effective cross-cultural children and supporting the development This first-year course is one of three that communication strategies will be explored. of positive self-esteem is stressed. places emphasis on developmentally Not available for supplemental. Instruction Reflection on experiences with young appropriate activities for young children. (2.0). Equivalent to ECE-251. children and knowledge of child growth The content of creative experience courses and development help to understand why will provide knowledge of the young child’s ECE-2252 Child and Family • 1.5 credits children behave in the ways they do. Not growth and abilities (physically, creatively, This course increases understanding and available for supplemental. Instruction intellectually, socially and emotionally). awareness of young children and their (2.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to ECE-154. This information will be applied to skills and families. It examines the historical and Requisite courses: Take COM-1162 attitudes when planning, implementing, societal influences on the family as well (Required, Previous). Take ECE-1154L guiding and evaluating activities offered as the critical issues confronting families. (Required, Concurrent). for individual children and groups. The The dual role of the program and caregiver focus is on the integration of language arts in relation to the family is examined. Not ECE-1155 Intro to Early Childhood experiences through children’s literature available for supplemental. Instruction Education • 3 credits and creative arts experiences into an early (2.0). Equivalent to ECE-252. This course covers the goals and essential childhood curriculum. Not available for components for successful preschool supplemental. Instruction (1.5), Lab (1.5). ECE-2253 Family and Community experiences. The historical, social and Equivalent to ECE-162. Requisite courses: 1.5 credits psychological influences that have shaped Take ECE-1162L (Required, Concurrent). This course is a more in-depth study of the early childhood theory and practice needs of families with a focus on building through the years are also examined. ECE-1180 Field Placement I • 1.5 credits skills for working with young children and Students will gain an insight into the role A field placement completed under the their families. It examines the sociological of the early childhood worker and will guidance of experienced early childhood factors that impact family life as well as the examine their own personal philosophy professionals in a variety of community importance of family involvement within the for early childhood work, in light of current settings. This first placement provides program and the value of parent education appropriate child care practices. Not the opportunity to integrate classroom to enhance and support parents in their available for supplemental. Instruction knowledge with practical experience. Focus role as primary caregivers. Awareness (3.0). Equivalent to ECE-155. is on developing skills in observing and and knowledge of community agencies recording children’s behaviour, appropriate that support families are also stressed. ECE-1156 Development Through Play interaction skills, and demonstrating Not available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits personal and professional attitudes and (2.0). Equivalent to ECE-253. Requisite An introduction to play as a natural but behaviours needed to be an effective courses: Take ECE-2252 (Required, integral factor of the child’s intellectual, early childhood professional. Not available Previous). physical, social, emotional, language and for supplemental. Work Experience (). creative development. Topics include: how Equivalent to ECE-180. to organize meaningful play experiences for the optimum growth of individual children in a variety of settings, choice of appropriate play materials/equipment, and the physical arrangements of both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 157 Course Descriptions ECE 2255 - ECE 2281

ECE-2255 School-Aged Programming The focus will be on the integration of ECE-2270 Inclusion of Children with 3 credits music, gross motor and creative movement Special Needs • 3 credits Students examine the role of the early experiences into an early childhood This course emphasizes the inclusion of childhood professional and the goals and curriculum. Not available for supplemental. children with special needs. It examines philosophy of school-aged care programs Instruction (1.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to the importance of adult attitudes, play- for children ages 6 to 12. Students ECE-262. Requisite courses: Take ECE- based assessment and interdisciplinary learn about the school-aged child, their 2262L (Required, Concurrent). services. Strategies for adapting learning developmental characteristics, interests environments to address the special needs and capabilities. The current legislation, ECE-2263 Creative Experiences III of children with delays while maintaining standards and professional qualifications 3 credits the integrity of developmentally appropriate that support quality school-aged This course is the third of three courses practice will be presented. Not available for programs is examined. Not available for that places emphasis on developmentally supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent appropriate activities for young children. to ECE-270. to ECE-255. Requisite courses: Take ECE- The content of creative experience courses 2264 (Required, Previous). will provide knowledge of the young child’s ECE-2280 Field Placement III • 3 credits growth and abilities physically, creatively, In this course students are placed in a ECE-2257 Organization & Administration intellectually, socially, and emotionally. This variety of settings in the community such 3 credits information will be applied to skills and as child-care centres, kindergartens This course covers a variety of types attitudes when planning, implementing, and playschools. Students will plan, of ECE programs. This information guiding and evaluating activities offered for implement, and evaluate developmentally is examined together with legal and individual children and groups. The focus appropriate activities and play areas for professional procedures necessary for the will be on the integration of science and young children. Students will demonstrate initiation and the operation of a centre. field trips, math and cooking experiences skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary Optimum use of space, equipment, into an early childhood curriculum. Not for working with families. Students will personnel and resources are considered available for supplemental. Instruction develop a basic record-keeping system for in the creation of centres, which serve the (1.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to ECE-263. an early childhood education environment child’s developmental needs. Not available Requisite courses: Take ECE-2263L and implement this system. The field for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). (Required, Concurrent). placement experience is under the Equivalent to ECE-257. Requisite courses: guidance of experienced early childhood Take ECE-2264 (Required, Previous). ECE-2264 Pre-School Programming professionals with the cooperation of the 3 credits coordinator/operator involved. Students ECE-2260 Infant and Toddler This course covers the major objectives are expected to demonstrate personal Programming • 3 credits and current philosophy underlying and professional attitudes and behaviours This course covers meeting the individual an individualized, child-centred, play- necessary for functioning as effective early and group needs of infants and toddlers. oriented program. Techniques of program childhood professionals. Not available It reviews developmental needs of planning and curriculum development for supplemental. Work Experience (). young children (birth to 36 months) and appropriate to the needs of the child in Equivalent to ECE-280. examines how to plan and establish an areas such as cognitive, social, emotional, environment suitable to this age group. physical and creative development are ECE-2281 Field Placement IV This includes examining the adult role, examined. Students are introduced to the 3 credits routines, scheduling and suitable activities. legal requirements and the professional A final field placement completed under Not available for supplemental. Instruction procedures necessary for implementing the guidance of experienced early (2.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to ECE-260. various programs. Optimum use of space, childhood professionals in a variety Requisite courses: Take ECE-2260L equipment, personnel and resources are of community settings. Focus is on (Required, Concurrent). considered. Not available for supplemental. planning, implementing and evaluating Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ECE-264. developmentally appropriate activities, ECE-2262 Creative Experiences II field trips and play areas as well as 3 credits ECE-2266 Team Building • 1.5 credits evaluating, adjusting and using the This course is the second of three courses This course focuses on the principles of record keeping system developed in Field that places emphasis on developmentally effective teamwork in the workplace and Placement III. Demonstration of personal appropriate activities for young children. examines group processes. Relationships and professional attitudes and behaviours The content of creative experience courses with adults, particularly co-workers, parents needed to be an effective early childhood will provide knowledge of the young child’s and community personnel are addressed. professional is expected. Not available growth and abilities physically, creatively, Not available for supplemental. Instruction for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior intellectually, socially and emotionally. This (2.0). Equivalent to ECE-266. Learning Assessment. Work Experience (). information will be applied to skills and Equivalent to ECE-281. Requisite courses: attitudes when planning, implementing, Take ECE-2262, ECE-2264, ECE-2280 guiding and evaluating activities offered for (Required, Previous). individual children and groups.

158 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions ECN 1180 - EDD 2285

(ECN) ECONOMICS EDD-1170 Mechanical Design I EDD-2275 Digital Mapping and Analysis 3 credits 3 credits ECN-1180 Microeconomics • 3 credits A study of mechanical design and drafting. An introduction to mapping including The study of the decisions made by views terminology and conventions used topics such as topographic and thematic individual households, firms, and industries in preparation of working drawings. The mapping, map projection methods, in the production and consumption introduction to 3D parametric modeling locational reference grids, map symbology of goods and services. Includes using 3D software. Not available for and map scale. This also includes the comprehensive coverage of factors that supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Requisite practice of digital file maintenance, impact and are impacted by supply and courses: Take CAD-1160 (Required, database manipulation and the creation demand. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to Previous). of maps using Geographic Information ECN-180, ECN-181. Systems (GIS) technology with an EDD-2255 Process Design I • 3 credits emphasis on applications for engineering ECN-2253 Macroeconomics • 3 credits An introduction to pressure vessel design. design and drafting. Not available for An overview of economic life, considering Types of vessels and exchangers and supplemental. Not eligible for Prior the total size, shape and functioning of sizing criteria will be introduced for Learning Assessment. Instruction (2.0), economic experience rather than the petrochemical applications. Vessels will Tutorial (3.0). Requisite courses: Take workings of individual firms. Includes be designed to ASME Section VIII code SUR-1180 (Required, Previous). Take topics of national and global interest such requirements. Vessel terminology, weld EDD-2275T (Required, Concurrent). as inflation, employment, fiscal policy, symbols, process control instrumentation, monetary policy, and international trade. optimum insulation thicknesses, and EDD-2280 Process Design II • 3 credits It is recommended that ECN-1180 be drawing standards will be applied to the An introduction to petrochemical processes completed before ECN-2253. Instruction development of a fabrication drawing typical for natural gas processing including (5.0). Equivalent to ECN-253. using dedicated engineering software. dehydration, refrigeration and amine Not available for supplemental. Instruction sweetening. The design process from (EDD) ENGINEERING DESIGN (5.0). Requisite courses: Take CAD-1160 Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), to Piping DRAFTING (Required, Previous). Take ENF-2250 and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), (Required, Concurrent). to advanced piping design and layout EDD-1150 Architectural Design I for a facility will be developed. Piping 3 credits EDD-2268 Architectural Design II will be designed to ASME B31.3 code An introduction to architectural and 3 credits requirements. Dedicated engineering engineering design and drafting through A study of topics related to the design of software for 3-dimensional modeling will the study of symbols and conventional commercial building methods, materials be used, including section and isometric practices used on residential building and planning calculations. Commercial drawings for spool fabrication. Not plans. The application of the building code, drawings will be prepared using the available for supplemental. Instruction design calculations, spatial relationships, Building Code, design computations, and a (5.0). Requisite courses: Take EDD-2255 and selection of appropriate structural variety of architectural resource materials. (Required, Previous). building materials are examined. Focus is An understanding of commercial building on the preparation of working drawings for plans is gained through the preparation of EDD-2285 Environmental Systems a single family residence, including a main drawings using 3D design software. Not 3 credits floor plan, foundation plan, building section, available for supplemental. Instruction An introduction to the fundamental and elevation views using 3D design (5.0). Equivalent to DRF-2268, DRF-268, concepts of heat transfer and the software. Not available for supplemental. DRF-250. Requisite courses: Take EDD- application of heating, ventilation, air Instruction (6.0). Requisite courses: Take 1150 (Required, Previous). conditioning, and domestic hot water CAD-1160 (Required, Previous). Take systems to residential and light commercial ENF-1180 (Required, Concurrent). EDD-2270 Mechanical Design II buildings. A building will be modeled for 3 credits heat transfer, and cost-benefit analyses EDD-1160 Technical Drawing A study of mechanical design and drafting. will be conducted to determine optimum 1.5 credits Focusing on the design and selection of performance for a specific climate. The An introduction to technical drafting skills various machine components and machine concepts of passive solar gain, indoor utilizing manual drafting equipment and drive systems. The application of design air quality, and renewable technologies standard drafting practices. Focus is on process procedures and design software including solar photovoltaic, solar water use of equipment, lettering, line work, to produce the deliverables for a given heating, and ground-source heat pumping geometric construction, orthographic machine design problem. Not available for will also be developed. Not available for projection, dimensioning and pictorial supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Requisite supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Requisite drawing. Not available for supplemental. courses: Take EDD-1170, ENF-1166 courses: Take ENF-1180, ENF-2250 Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to DRF-1153, (Required, Previous). (Required, Previous). DRF-153, DRF-152.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 159 Course Descriptions EDD 2290 - EDU 2254

EDD-2290 Civil Design and Drafting philosophy and practice of inclusion, EDU-1165 Applied Behaviour Analysis 3 credits the legal and ethical issues concerning 3 credits The application of skills learned in prior children with disabilities and the roles An introduction to principles of applied courses, particularly CAD, survey and and responsibilities of the Educational behaviour analysis such as reinforcement, fluid mechanics to a variety of civil design Assistant in supporting students with natural and logical consequences and and drafting activities. Typical activities disabilities under the guidance of the generalization. Emphasis is on techniques will be similar to those encountered in an teacher. Included is an overview of the for increasing, decreasing, or developing engineering office and will use industry various developmental disabilities/delays new skills as a basis for designing standard software applications in the and their characteristics. Not available for instructional/intervention procedures and preparation of designs and drawings. supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent the process of positive behaviour supports. Emphasis will be placed on meeting to EDU-153, EDU-151. Ethical uses of applied behaviour analysis appropriate design guidelines and are extensively discussed. Not available for standards. Not available for supplemental. EDU-1155 Math Instructional Support supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Instruction (6.0). Equivalent to DRF-2272, 3 credits to RSP-1155, RSP-155. DRF-272, DRF-269. Requisite courses: This course provides instruction for Take EDD-2275 (Required, Previous). children who are having challenges in EDU-2250 Speech & Language math. The special needs assistant will Development • 3 credits EDD-2295 Architectural Design III learn instructional techniques and how to This course provides an in-depth study 3 credits adapt the curriculum to meet the learning of the development of speech, language The continuation of Architectural Design needs of the student under the supervision and communication skills in children. II, focusing on advanced commercial of the classroom teacher. Not available for Speech, language and communication building design. This includes preparation supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent disorders that affect children are discussed. of commercial drawings such as sections to EDU-155. Students will learn specific techniques and as well as interior and exterior elevations. intervention strategies to support children Designs will involve the use of the Building EDU-1156 Language Arts Instructional with special needs in the classroom. Not Code. This also includes an opportunity Support • 3 credits available for supplemental. Not eligible for students to prepare 3D presentation This course provides instruction for children for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction drawings for their projects using CAD having challenges in the area of language (3.0). Equivalent to EDU-250, EDU-157. software. Not available for supplemental. arts. The special needs assistant will learn Instruction (5.0). Requisite courses: Take instructional techniques and how to adapt EDU-2252 ESL Instructional Support EDD-2268 (Required, Previous). the curriculum to meet the learning needs 3 credits of the students under the supervision of This course will provide theories EDD-2298 Work Experience • 1.5 credits the classroom teacher. Not available for associated with English as a second An 80-hour optional field work experience supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent language acquisition in children/ placement providing an opportunity for to EDU-156. adolescents. Students will learn techniques involvement in engineering disciplines for assisting children who are ESL to related to Engineering Design and Drafting EDU-1162 Self-Regulation in the speak or to listen as well as develop Technology. An application of program Classroom • 3 credits vocabulary/grammatical and phonological skills and knowledge through exposure The application of self-regulation development. The role of the Special to field-specific activities performed by strategies in the classroom to address Needs Educational Assistant in classrooms engineering technologists on a day-to- attention challenges. Focus will be on with children whose first language is not day basis. Individuals are required to differentiated learning, brain-based English will be emphasized. Not available participate as part of an engineering team perspective, current best practice and for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior to complete work assignments as specified developmental considerations. Not Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). by the engineering supervisor or their available for supplemental. Not eligible Equivalent to EDU-252. appointee. Not available for supplemental. for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. (3.0). Requisite courses: Take EDU-1163 EDU-2254 Health Issues in Education Work Experience (). (Required, Previous). 3 credits This course will provide students with an (EDU) EDUCATION EDU-1163 Observation and Assessment overview concerning the promotion of 3 credits health and safety, the prevention of illness, EDU-1153 Foundations of Educational An introduction to the individualized as well as the maintenance and quality Assistance • 3 credits planning processes used by services that care of children with diverse needs in This course is an introduction to the support children and adults with special schools. Not available for supplemental. professional behaviours and attitudes that needs. Emphasis is on specific skills for Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. are required by the Educational Assistant in observing and objectively recording events, Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to HTH-2250, the school system. Emphasis will be on the baselines and functional assessments and HTH-250. government’s special education standards processes, and the process of selecting, in the schools, the coding classification for writing and evaluating goals and objectives. students with disabilities, the Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to RSP-1153, RSP-153.

160 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions EDU 2255 - ENF 2250

EDU-2255 Educational Trends children affected by sensory impairments stresses, torsion, bending stresses, 1.5 credits will be discussed. Not available for deflection and combined stresses. Not This course will cover traditional and supplemental. Not eligible for Prior available for supplemental. Not eligible non-traditional classroom methods. The Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction techniques and strategies arising from Equivalent to EDU-266, EDU-159. (6.0). Requisite courses: Take MTH-1150 each method will provide the knowledge (Required, Previous). and flexibility necessary to respond (ENF) ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS to children with diverse needs using ENF-1170 Engineering Properties I educationally sound practices. In addition, ENF-1150 Strength of Materials 3 credits alternative deliveries of education for 3 credits An introduction to the engineering children and youth will be explored, such This course studies the strength of properties of soils and hot mix asphalt as home schooling, virtual learning, materials, those properties of a material as they relate to the civil engineering adaptive behavior classrooms and other that enable it to resist the action of external industry. Topics will include an overview new trends in educational programs forces and the resulting internal stresses of geological processes, rock and mineral with emphasis on the impact of these of deformation. It provides students with classification system, fundamental approaches to the educational assisting the mathematical fundamentals required engineering concepts and calculations for field. Not available for supplemental. Not for further study in structural design. Topics the selection and design of appropriate eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. to be covered include friction, direct stress soil foundations and asphalt pavement Instruction (2.0). Equivalent to EDU-255. and strain, shear stress and strain, design structures. Laboratory projects will be properties, thermal stress, torsion, bending incorporated in the course to supplement EDU-2258 Case Studies of Challenging stress, deflection and combined stresses the lecture material and to reinforce and Behaviour • 3 credits in beams and columns. Not available supplement theoretical concepts. Not This course will further develop for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior available for supplemental. Not eligible competency in strength-based, positive Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction intervention analysis and design. Using Equivalent to ENF-150. Requisite courses: (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take a best practice approach, case studies Take MTH-1149, ENF-1135 (Required, ENF-1170L (Required, Concurrent). of children with specific exceptionalities Previous). will be utilized to enable assistants to ENF-1180 Engineering Materials & locate and apply appropriate Alberta ENF-1161 Fluid Mechanics • 3 credits Construction Practices • 3 credits Learning resources. The focus includes, This course covers the fundamental An introduction to various engineering but is not limited to, children affected with concepts of delivering water in pipes or materials as well as principles and Autism spectrum, behavioral disorders channels. It includes properties of fluids, practices of light construction. A study and learning disabilities. Not available for pressure, water flow in pipes and channels, of the structure, behavior, processing, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent energy losses and hydraulic gradient. properties and applications of building to EDU-258. Requisite courses: Take EDU- Other topics include the basic principles of materials. Topics will also include 1165 (Required, Previous). flow to enable students to go on to specific accepted building construction practices applications of water resource study. Not and application of the Building Code. EDU-2260 Positive Behavioral Supports available for supplemental. Instruction Laboratory work will be used to reinforce 3 credits (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to ENF-2250, and supplement theoretical concepts. Not Learners will increase their skills in ENF-161. Requisite courses: Take MTH- available for supplemental. Not eligible behavioural management techniques and 1149 (Required, Previous). Take ENF- for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction practical strategies to manage children 1161L (Required, Concurrent). (3.0), Lab (3.0). Requisite courses: with behavioural difficulties which affect Take EDD-1150, ENF-1180L (Required, their ability to reach their potential within ENF-1166 Statics & Strength of Materials Concurrent). a school environment. Not available 3 credits for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior An introduction to the concepts of statics ENF-2250 Fluid Mechanics • 3 credits Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). and strength of materials. Students will A study of the fundamental concepts in fluid Equivalent to EDU-260. Requisite courses: apply competencies in mathematics and mechanics. Focusing on the properties of Take EDU-2258 (Required, Previous). physics to solve engineering problems. It fluids, pressure, static fluid forces, energy provides students with the fundamentals losses, and fluid flow in pipes and open EDU-2266 Sensory Impairments required to study structural design courses. channels. Not available for supplemental. 3 credits Statics, the first part of the course, is Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to This course is a blend of theory and primarily concerned with the study of forces ENF-1161, ENF-161. Requisite courses: practice, examining educational issues acting on structural members which are at Take MTH-1150 (Required, Previous). Take and techniques in supporting children rest. Topics include forces and their effects, ENF-2250L (Required, Concurrent). affected by autism, visual and hearing resultants of coplanar force systems, impairments. Each syndrome will be equilibrium of coplanar force systems, looked at from a sensory perspective. analysis of trusses, centroids, and The use of augmentative communication moments of inertia. The second part of the systems such as sign language and picture course primarily deals with analysis and exchange systems and amplification design. The topics to be covered include systems as well as strategies to work with direct stresses and strains, shear stresses and strains, design properties, thermal

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 161 Course Descriptions ENG 0063 - ENG 1156

(ENG) ENGLISH Students registering in this course should memos and the appropriate use of have successfully completed ENG-0080 or grammar including syntax and semantics ENG-0063 English Basics • 5 credits equivalent. Not available for supplemental. associated with properly written The development of the writing and reading Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to ENG-090. documents. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to skills required for further course work in ENG-146. the College and University Preparation ENG-0095 English 0095 • 5 credits program and/or workforce literacy. Topics An exploration into developing an ENG-1150 Composition • 3 credits covered are employment related readings, appreciation for literature and to acquire This first-year composition course provides paragraphs, basic grammar, spelling, the skills of critical analysis and synthesis students with a solid grounding in the and punctuation. Students registering of ideas. Topics covered include the concepts and strategies of academic in this course should have completed elements of fiction and non-fiction, poetic writing. As they read and analyze texts an assessment test. Not available for techniques, and conventions of drama. from a range of disciplines, students will supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent Students will read a variety of literature learn to write discourse that reflects the to ENG-063. and both discuss and write short essays expectations of their specific fields of study. describing their responses, analyzing the The course will focus on processes that ENG-0070 English 0070 • 5 credits work, or arguing a position related to an help students develop their thinking with The development of effective paragraph author’s ideas. Students registering in this evidence and present their ideas in a clear and essay techniques. Topics covered course should have successfully completed prose style. Not available for supplemental. are sentence structure, grammar, and ENG-0090, RDG-0096, or equivalent, or Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-150. mechanics. Students registering in this have been placed at this level through course should have successfully completed an assessment test. Not available for ENG-1154 Writing for Technologists ENG-0063 or equivalent. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to ENG-095. Students will develop communication to ENG-070. skills necessary for writing various types ENG-1133 English Fundamentals of documents encountered in industry. ENG-0080 English 0080 • 5 credits 3 credits This includes correspondence such as A focus on the skills required to write An introduction to writing fundamentals e-mail, memos and letters. Students will effective essays. Topics covered include focused on extensive discussion, practice also develop analytical and research skills writing correct sentences, generating and testing on spelling, punctuation, necessary for writing summaries, informal interesting and effective ideas and support, sentence structure and grammar, including reports such as progress and incident and organizing content from several parts of speech, sentence types and reports, and formal research reports. sources into a variety of essay types, patterns, verbals, modifiers, parallelism, Resumes and cover letters will also be including a research essay. Students and other topics. Students must master covered. Not available for supplemental. registering in this course should have these fundamentals of writing, Canadian Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-154, successfully completed ENG-0070 or spelling and word usage in order to ENG-143. equivalent, or have been placed at this succeed in the administrative office level through an assessment test. Not professional field. Not available for ENG-1155 Scientific & Technical Writing available for supplemental. Instruction supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent 3 credits (5.0). Equivalent to ENG-080. to ENG-133. This course prepares students for writing in the environmental science field. ENG-0085 English 0085 • 5 credits ENG-1142 English for Allied Health Students will develop research skills An introduction to literature with activities 1.5 credits and become familiar with scientific and growing out of the literary selections This course covers general writing skills technical journals, indexes, and abstracts. studied. Topics covered include poetry, required for a career in Allied Health Students will also learn to write scientific fiction and drama. Students registering Services. Students will develop the ability and technical reports (following the CSE in this course should have successfully to write memos, business letters, short style manual), summaries, descriptive/ completed ENG-0070 or equivalent, or reports, summaries, resumes and cover informative abstracts, business letters, have been placed at this level through letters. They will review effective interview memos, and a mailable resume and cover an assessment test. Not available for skills and be introduced to basic library letter. Not available for supplemental. supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent research and online research skills. Not Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ENG- to ENG-085. available for supplemental. Instruction 155. Requisite courses: Take BIO-1163 (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-142. (Required, Concurrent). ENG-0090 English 0090 • 5 credits A preparation for the writing requirements ENG-1146 Technical Report Writing ENG-1156 Business Writing • 3 credits for entrance to many post-secondary 3 credits An introduction to the technical skills programs. Topics covered are revising This course will focus on the essential required for effective business writing. and editing ideas in a variety of academic technical writing skills that specifically Assignments will cover topics from and practical writing tasks, including a relate to the duties of Enforcement Officers. basic business letters to informal and major research paper, sentence structure, An emphasis will be placed on report short business reports. Not available for grammar, and punctuation. writing, data collection, communication supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-156.

162 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions ENG 1165 - ENG 2265

ENG-1165 Intro to Creative Writing Some assignments closely follow current ENG-1190 Intro to Language & Literature 3 credits law enforcement agencies’ English testing 3 credits This course is an elective for students or procedures. Other written assignments This course introduces students to English would-be-writers in the greater community reflect business communication skills studies at the post-secondary level. The who wish to develop their creative potential required by practitioners in the law course focuses on exploring language in beyond the confines of traditional non- enforcement field. The course introduces written texts, particularly short prose fiction fiction genres such as the essay and library research techniques, enabling and non-fiction, as well as poetry. Students freelance article. The focus is on the students to access and work with the will increase their awareness of different genres of poetry, fiction, and drama/ professional literature in the Criminal uses of language and rhetorical strategies creative non-fiction. Class time is divided Justice field. Business letters and as they respond to and interpret literature, between lecture/discussion and workshop application forms applicable for law analyse readings, and develop their own analysis of student works. Students will enforcement positions comprise the essays, including an academic research be expected to complete set assignments remainder of the course content. Not paper. Not available for supplemental. within each of the three chosen genres and available for supplemental. Instruction Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-190. will be encouraged to attend local readings (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-176. Requisite sponsored by the Canada Council, where courses: Take ENG-1175 (Required, ENG-2260 Intro to Dramatic Literature they will have the opportunity to meet and Previous). 3 credits discuss the work of professional creative This course is an introduction to dramatic writers. Service Learning opportunity ENG-1180 Survey of Canadian Literature literature and its development in the may be available. Not available for 3 credits European tradition. Starting with Ancient supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent This course introduces students to the Greece and moving forward to the to ENG-165, HUM-152. Canadian literary tradition through a present day, this course surveys the sampling of major authors and their works theatre of the Ancient Classics through ENG-1168 Business Communication in the three main literary genres of poetry, to the movements of the modern and 3 credits fiction and drama. Some early works will be postmodern stage. Plays are read both A skills based approach to various forms considered; however, emphasis will be on as literary works that establish meaning of written, verbal and electronic business the significant works of the twentieth and independent of production and as works communication. Emphasis is on developing twenty-first centuries. Works are chosen meant for theatrical production. In a strong understanding of your purpose primarily from English-Canadian authors. consideration of the latter, the history of and audience, determining the most Works and authors will be discussed in each play’s production is examined, along effective means, and preparing highly the context of major trends in Canadian with the social contexts in which each effective communication to achieve that literature, such as the development play first appeared. Consideration is also purpose. Not available for supplemental. of Modern and Post-Modern styles of given to how each play fits into the major Instruction (4.0). writing. In addition, some major themes genres of drama and how each uses or and concerns predominant in Canadian misuses the traditional elements of drama. ENG-1175 Writing in the Public Safety literature will be considered. Students Film versions and live productions of Industry • 3 credits will read assigned poems, short stories, various plays supplement the student’s An introduction to writing clearly and novels and plays. In addition, they will be understanding and experience of the concisely, while applying public safety required to seek out and read considerable plays discussed in class. Not available for standards. Emphasis on mastery of critical commentary and other resource supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent grammar, punctuation and word usage. materials. Students will write tests on to ENG-260. Handwritten documents, recording each course unit, as well as essays of descriptions of events for public safety literary analysis and interpretation. Service ENG-2265 Native American Literature reports and APA standards are also Learning opportunity may be available. 3 credits addressed. Not available for supplemental. Not available for supplemental. Instruction Survey of North American Native literature Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-175. (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-180. will examine several genres that can include traditional stories, fiction, poetry, ENG-1176 English Composition II ENG-1185 Writing for Children and drama, history, autobiography, essays, 3 credits Young Adults • 3 credits and speeches. Addresses concepts, This course emphasizes the need for This writing course may appeal to any approaches, and debates that inform effective written communication in the would-be-writer in the greater community the production and study of Aboriginal law enforcement field. Clear, concise and who wishes to take a three-credit course literatures. Starts with exploring the oral accurate writing is stressed, including in creative writing for children and young tradition as a basis to storytelling. Analyzes mastery of basic grammar. The course adults. The focus is on writing traditional the roles stories have always played in provides thorough review, practice, and literature (folktales, myths, fables, legends shaping and reflecting Aboriginal identities, feedback on writing skills. It covers general and hero tales, folk epics), alphabet/ communities, and histories. Not available writing skills necessary for careers in the counting books, wordless books, picture for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Criminal Justice system. Specifically, the books, light verse, juvenile and young Requisite courses: Take ENG-1150 or content is a reinforcement of grammar and adult fiction and non-fiction. In order to be ENG-1190 (Required, Previous). spelling skills, as a continual preparation successful in this course, students should for police applicant exams and essay have completed Grade 12 English or writing skills. equivalent. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-185.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 163 Course Descriptions ENG 2285 - ENV 3397

ENG-2285 Children’s Literature (ENV) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES carbon sequestration, industry impacts, 3 credits and alternate energy. The objective is to This course introduces the student to ENV-2265 Parks & Recreation give students a global perspective on the the historical development and evolution Operations • 3 credits environment, changes that have occurred of children’s literature, examining both An introduction to field management, and solutions to these changes. Instruction fictional genres such as folklore, fantasy operations and maintenance procedures (3.0). Equivalent to ENV-355. and realistic works, poetic genres common to provincial and federal including nursery rhymes, nonsense verse, park systems. Emphasis is placed on ENV-3372 Environmental Policy traditional rhyme and free verse. Classical operational prescriptions and related 3 credits and contemporary works such as picture strategies for ensuring the integrity of the The formation, development and books, fairy tales and adventure books land base, visitor facilities and services, application of environmental policy will be will be included in the selection of texts for and public safety. A field trip is a required the focus of this course. Linkages between the course. Themes of self and society, component of this course. Not available for the scientific foundation, current legislation multiculturalism, alienation and family supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). and laws, and standards that exist, that will be examined in both a national and Equivalent to ENV-265. Requisite courses: lead to preservation and protection of the international context. The stages of child Take ENV-2265L (Required, Concurrent). environment and natural resources development as they relate to children’s will be investigated. Not available for literary genres will also be explored. Not ENV-2280 Contaminant Management supplemental. Instruction (3.0). available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-285. Requisite This course is an introduction to the ENV-3381 Environmental Water Quality courses: Take ENG-1150, ENG-1180, or fundamentals of managing a variety 3 credits ENG-1190 (Required, Previous). of contaminated sites. Topics include An examination of physical, chemical and causes of contamination and chemical biological aspects of evaluating water ENG-2290 Writing for the Screen analysis and identification of contaminants. for a variety of end purposes. Topics 3 credits Site assessment techniques such include the introduction and practice of Everyone has a story to tell, but not as site mapping and sampling are various analysis techniques. Not available everyone has the requisite skills of a undertaken in relation to human health for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab storyteller. Before you can tell your story and safety precautions. Not available for (2.0). Equivalent to RRM-2281, RRM- effectively, you need to learn how others supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). 281. Requisite courses: Take ENV-3381L have told their stories. ENG290: Telling Equivalent to ENV-280. Requisite courses: (Required, Concurrent). Stories I is dedicated to exploring the Take CHM-1155, CHM-2255 (Required, theory of narrative and its practice in Previous). Take ENV-2280L (Required, ENV-3383 Environmental Physics select novels, short stories and films. The Concurrent). 3 credits narratives studied are organized around a A theoretical, laboratory, and field particular theme such as identity, progress, ENV-2290 Site Restoration • 3 credits techniques approach to the study of soil and ritual. The course examines how the Preventative and control methods physics for land resource management, theory of narrative is in conversation with associated with the operational phases soil remediation, agriculture, and forestry. the practice of narrative encountered in of resource projects such as mining and Topics include soil physical properties the theme-organized sample of literature logging, including road drainage design that determine retention and movement and film and encourages students to will be examined. Reclamation, restoration of liquids in soils, soil temperature, soil locate their own creative practices in this and rehabilitation methods used during aeration, soil strength, soil compaction conversation. The course culminates post-operational and decommissioning and consolidation. Not available for with each student proposing an original of resource projects will also be supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). screenplay arising out of their discoveries discussed. Performance measurements, Requisite courses: Take ENV-3383L of narrative and its evolution. This 3-credit monitoring, and reporting techniques (Required, Concurrent). course is complemented by a second will be investigated. Not available for 3-credit course, CMM295: Telling Stories supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). ENV-3397 Environmental Assessment II, where the student’s original screenplay Equivalent to ENV-290. Requisite courses: & Auditing • 3 credits is produced in the form of a four-minute Take RRM-2253, RRM-2256 (Required, Introduces the basic principles of short film. Not available for supplemental. Previous). Take ENV-2290L (Required, provincial and federal environmental Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ENG-290. Concurrent). impact assessments (EIA) in Canada. Requisite courses: Take any one of ENG- Processes, standardized methods and 1150, ENG-1190, HUM-1190, CAP-1161, or ENV-3355 Environmental Quality techniques used to predict, evaluate WRI-1150. (Required, Previous). 3 credits and mitigate potential environmental This course will provide a global effects are emphasized. Not available environmental perspective on topics for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab affecting environmental health. It will focus (2.0). Equivalent to ENV-2297, ENV-297. on biological impacts on soil, water and air. Requisite courses: Take ENV-3397L Topics covered will include pollution, air (Required, Concurrent). quality, global environment change, bio- indicators, global forest decline,

164 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions ENV 4450 - ESL 0056

ENV-4450 Senior Project I • 3 credits (ESL) ENGLISH AS A SECOND ESL-0045 ESL Grammar Level 2 This course will be a capstone project that LANGUAGE 3 credits incorporates the skills, knowledge and Building upon the grammar presented techniques obtained in previous courses ESL-0029 Study and Work Success II in level 1, this course emphasizes basic into an original research project. Students 3 credits structures as well as some variations and are encouraged to seek opportunities with This course is offered to ESL students their semantic differences. Not available industry partners and attempt to answer 5 hours per week and runs concurrently for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior real world problems. This course will focus with the ESL Credit program. Students will Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). on project planning and methodology learn study skills which will assist them in development and will lead to the ENV- being successful students. They will also ESL-0046 ESL Reading Level 2 4451 Senior Project II. Not available for learn how to find and retain jobs in the 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Canadian workplace. This course offers Skills-based materials are used to develop more ESL studies at this level over a longer and expand on reading skills. Authentic ENV-4451 Senior Project II • 3 credits timeframe. The course is compulsory and interest-related texts as well as This course will be a capstone project that for funded students. Instruction (5.0). graded readers (novelettes) reinforce incorporates the skills, knowledge and Equivalent to ESL-029. increased reading fluency. Not available techniques obtained in previous courses for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior into an original research project. Students ESL-0035 ESL Grammar Level 1 Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). are encouraged to seek opportunities 3 credits with industry partners and attempt to Basic sentences in English are formed ESL-0047 ESL Writing Level 2 answer real world problems. This course using nouns, verb tenses, adjectives, 3 credits will focus on data collection, analysis adverbs as well as other main parts of Rules for correct usage of basic writing and presentation and will build on ENV- speech. Using functional materials, a mechanics are used to produce correctly 4450 Senior Project I. Not available for variety of classroom- and community- formatted personal and formal letters, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). based activities encourage real language notes, email and phone messages. More usage. Not available for supplemental. Not detailed paragraphs related to a sequence ENV-4452 Contaminated Site eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. of events or descriptions of a person Management • 3 credits Instruction (4.0). or picture are produced. Not available Legal and science-based considerations for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior applied to effective management of ESL-0036 ESL Reading Level 1 Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). contaminated sites. Best practice 3 credits applications of physical, chemical, Focus is on learning to understand ESL-0048 ESL Communication Level 2 and biological methods to mitigate texts through pre-reading, vocabulary 3 credits and remediate contaminated sites. development, reading and post-reading Focus is on vocabulary related to everyday Comprehensive methods for remediation activities. The skills of skimming, scanning, topics in conversation and discussion of organic and inorganic pollutants as and guessing new vocabulary through format, practicing public speaking skills, well as physicochemical impacts are understanding the context, finding the topic both prepared and impromptu, listening included with the objective of achieving and main idea, and making inferences are to conversations presented in different regulatory compliance. Not available for developed. Not available for supplemental. accents and answering comprehension supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. questions. Not available for supplemental. Requisite courses: Take ENV-4452L Instruction (4.0). Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. (Required, Concurrent). Instruction (4.0). ESL-0037 ESL Writing Level 1 ENV-4453 Stream Reclamation & 3 credits ESL-0055 ESL Grammar Level 3 Remediation • 3 credits Focus is on writing simple sentences 3 credits This course applies hydrology, and paragraphs related to a sequence Focus is on more complex verb tenses streamflow mechanics and physical of events, describing a picture or person and different parts of speech, including fish habitat enhancement methods to and using appropriate conventions in past, present and future modal verbs, and the reconstruction of damaged stream salutations and closings in personal letters. comparative and superlative adjectives. channels and the restoration of their Rules for basic writing mechanics are Not available for supplemental. Not eligible physical and ecological integrity. A major introduced. Not available for supplemental. for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction component of the course requires students Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. (4.0). to design an integrated rehabilitation Instruction (4.0). plan from field and map surveys, and ESL-0056 ESL Reading Level 3 hydrological data collection. Not available ESL-0038 ESL Communication Level 1 3 credits for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab 3 credits Thematically based units focus on key (2.0). Requisite courses: Take ENV-4453L Topics of interest and interactive exercises reading skills. Skills-based texts as well (Required, Concurrent). are used to develop speaking and listening as a variety of authentic and high interest skills in many different contexts. Not texts support students to become more available for supplemental. Not eligible confident and increasingly fluent readers. for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction Not available for supplemental. Not eligible (4.0). for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0).

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 165 Course Descriptions ESL 0057 - ESL 0096

ESL-0057 ESL Writing Level 3 ESL-0068 ESL Communication Level 4 ESL-0085 ESL Grammar Level 6 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits Focus is on writing one paragraph Vocabulary building (including idioms) Focus is on complex structures commonly compositions in a variety of styles and and expanding strategies to improve used in college level papers. Included are situations, including descriptive, narrative, critical listening skills and speaking various types of conditional sentences, personal situations and the sequencing fluency are emphasized to enhance verbal reduced adverb clauses, and cause of events. Not available for supplemental. communication in the workplace or school and time subordinators. Not available Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. and for personal purposes. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Instruction (4.0). for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). ESL-0058 ESL Communication Level 3 ESL-0086 ESL Reading Level 6 3 credits ESL-0075 ESL Grammar Level 5 3 credits Skills developed include how to open, 3 credits Skills and strategies to improve academic close and respond to casual small talk, Grammatical structures studied in vocabulary are developed. Predicting, carry on basic phone conversations, give previous levels are comprehensively skimming, scanning and inferencing skills and understand simple instructions, explain reviewed. Emphasis is placed on continue to be practiced. Not available everyday activities, express preferences, idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior satisfaction or dissatisfaction, use idiomatic and prepositional phrases. Not available Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). expressions and present a speech or for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior PowerPoint presentation. Not available Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). ESL-0087 ESL Writing Level 6 for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior 3 credits Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). ESL-0076 ESL Reading Level 5 Emphasis is on writing formal one to five 3 credits paragraph compositions in a variety of ESL-0065 ESL Grammar Level 4 Vocabulary is increased by reading styles and situations including descriptive, 3 credits intermediate ESL texts, articles from the narrative, comparisons and processes. Building on the fundamentals, more internet, magazines and newspaper. The use of adverbial, adjectival and complex structures including the passive A novel and reading projects related to noun clauses and connectors such as voice and the use of gerunds and the novel are completed. Not available conjunctions, adverbials and subordinators infinitives are introduced. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior are also covered. Not available for for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). ESL-0077 ESL Writing Level 5 ESL-0066 ESL Reading Level 4 3 credits ESL-0088 ESL Communication Level 6 3 credits Multiple-paragraph compositions on 3 credits A variety of reading materials ranging different topics using various writing styles In preparation for college level courses, from the short story to newspapers are practiced. Essay format is introduced. the focus is on pronunciation, listening to and magazine articles are utilized. Writing simple, compound and complex speeches, note taking, giving presentations Development processes include sentences are mastered. The use of select and working in groups. Not available pre-reading discussions, skimming, phrasal verbs in writing is covered. Not for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior determining the main idea and supporting available for supplemental. Not eligible Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). details, preparing graphic organizers for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction and word webs, making predictions, and (4.0). ESL-0095 ESL Grammar Level 7 writing personal responses to readings. 3 credits Not available for supplemental. Not eligible ESL-0078 ESL Communication Level 5 Previous learning is reviewed with an in- for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction 3 credits depth look into subtle semantic variations (4.0). Building on the basics presented in of the English language. A wide range of previous courses, listening and speaking structures including common idiomatic ESL-0067 ESL Writing Level 4 skills are further developed in a variety of expressions, phrasal verbs and the use of 3 credits different contexts including the delivery of the subjunctive are covered. Not available Preparation for academic writing is brief presentations on academic topics. for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior highlighted. Focus is on writing a variety Not available for supplemental. Not eligible Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). of well-developed paragraphs with for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction appropriate topic, body and concluding (4.0). ESL-0096 ESL Reading Level 7 sentences and distinguishing between 3 credits purpose and audience for personal, Focus is on the comprehension of material academic and business correspondence. from advanced ESL texts and advanced Not available for supplemental. Not eligible vocabulary from a variety of sources for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction including the Academic Word List. A (4.0). novel study and an independent reading project are completed. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0).

166 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions ESL 0097 - FSP 1161

ESL-0097 ESL Writing Level 7 communities. Students will discuss the FSP-1153 Apparel Industry • 1.5 credits 3 credits national and international prevalence of An overview of the organization, sectors, Focus is on writing various types of essays Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and categories of the apparel industry such as recounting a story, procedural associated terminology and diagnostic within Canadian and global apparel writing, persuasive writing, narratives processes. An extensive review of the industries. Evolving consumer and and letters. Writing demonstrates the primary characteristics of the disability environmental factors impact on the use of agreement, parallelism and direct and how they present throughout the fashion industry is explored through trend and indirect speech. Not available for lifespan will be covered. The importance evolution, and research of Canadian supplemental. Not eligible for Prior of early diagnosis, access to community fashion designers, international fashion Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). resources and interventions focusing on designers, apparel companies and lifelong supports will be emphasized. Not organizations. A survey of the wide variety ESL-0098 ESL Communication Level 7 available for supplemental. Instruction of careers available within each sector of 3 credits (1.0). Equivalent to FAS-150. the industry is developed. Not available for Emphasis is on oral discussions, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). vocabulary expansion, following and (FSP) FASHION DESIGN AND comprehending extended verbal lectures, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION FSP-1155 Global Textile Applications taking effective notes, and participating and 1.5 credits contributing effectively in class discussion FSP-1150 Fashion Illustration • 3 credits An introduction to the world of fibres on academic topics. Not available for An introduction to drawing applications and fabric with an overview of the supplemental. Not eligible for Prior for basic concepts of apparel design and interrelation of the global textile complex, Learning Assessment. Instruction (4.0). layout through research and projects; including fibre production through to projects demonstrate colour theory and spinning, weaving, finishing, design, (ETS) TECHNOLOGY STUDIES the elements and principles of design to and manufacturing. Includes a study of accurately depict garment construction natural, synthetic, and regenerated fibres ETS-1151 Intro to Technology Studies and textile rendition. An exploration of and fabric structure. The historic, social, 3 credits various types of fashion drawing including economic, and environmental impact This course covers the impact of illustration and computerized technical of textiles is discussed; as are textile technology on society, environmental drawing on industry standard fashion aspects of serviceability. Not available for issues, sustainable development, figures, utilizing drawing as an effective supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent workplace safety, historical perspective and communication tool. Not available for to FDM-1155, FDM-155. future trends. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ETS-151. to FDM-2201, FDM-201. FSP-1160 Style Evolution • 3 credits A historical survey of the development of (FAD) FIRST AID FSP-1151 Technical Fashion Drawing clothing within Western civilization from 1.5 credits antiquity to present. An understanding FAD-1150 Safety Oriented First Aid/CPR An introduction to the creation of technical of the past is developed to more fully 1.5 credits drawings, flats, using Adobe illustrator interpret today’s styles. An overview of This course provides comprehensive software. Accurate communication of architecture, interior design, industrial training in airway management including garment construction details, colouring design, furniture, art, and politics pertaining artificial respiration and treatment for and filling in of flats, and the creation of a to and influencing clothing development is choking. Control of bleeding for adults, flats library are explored. Manipulation of explored. Research of specified topics and children and infants is covered as well software, utilization of stitch libraries assist creation of a file of reference material is as treatment and prevention of shock, in gaining efficiency and speed in technical developed. Not available for supplemental. immobilization of broken bones, recognition drawing. Technical writing is explored. Not Instruction (3.0). and treatment of heart attack and stroke, available for supplemental. Instruction infant-child and adult CPR, and an (3.0). FSP-1161 Computer Applications introduction to AED’s (Automated External Apparel Industry • 1.5 credits Defibrillator). National Standard First FSP-1152 Market Analysis Fashion Advanced techniques in Adobe Illustrator Aid Certification (valid for three years) is Design • 3 credits developed, building upon skills learned in recognized by Alberta Occupational Health An introduction to marketing theories, Technical Fashion Drawing and Fashion and Safety and is awarded upon successful target market research, consumer Illustration. Also, computer software used completion of the course. Instruction (2.0). research, and niche markets as pertaining widely in the apparel industry including Equivalent to FAD-150. specifically to the apparel industry. Microsoft Office programs and the Adobe Strategies to solve design problems are Suite are introduced. Concept boards, (FAS) FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM explored through research, storyboard computer generated drawings, flats, DISORDER production, original designs for specific colourways, design and spec sheets, target markets, and portfolios. An costing sheets and webpages are FAS-1150 Introduction to FASD interconnection of marketing to the developed. Not available for supplemental. 1.5 credits design process and discussions of design Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PAT-2267, This course provides students with an challenges to satisfy market needs are PAT-267. Requisite courses: Take FSP- introduction to the challenges faced by explored. Not available for supplemental. 1151 (Required, Previous). individuals living with the effects of prenatal Instruction (3.0). alcohol exposure and those of their families, support workers and

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 167 Course Descriptions FSP 1162 - FSP 2256

FSP-1162 Sample Room Production Half-scale industry patterns are drafted Students design and construct a suit or 3 credits through manipulation of blocks creating coat. Not available for supplemental. Intermediate level of industrial sewing various styles. Patterns are analyzed, fit, Instruction (3.0). Requisite courses: Take and pattern drafting involved in the and adjusted through muslins. Explore FSP-1162 (Required, Previous). development of garments used for samples design, drafting and construction through in the apparel industry. Building upon an industry standard skirt; analyze FSP-2253 Pattern Manipulation & pattern drafting block manipulation and quality and construction of ready-to-wear Draping • 3 credits garment construction techniques for pants, garments. Not available for supplemental. A skills based exploration of advanced tops, and dresses; production of samples. Instruction (6.0). pattern drafting techniques with emphasis Specification sheets and measurements on accuracy and speed in drafting. for industry production methods are FSP-2250 Sustainable Fashion Advanced draping techniques focus on introduced. A variety of assessments 3 credits specialty fabrics requirements. Jackets, included to develop a critical eye for Discussion series concerning coats, and suits drafted according precision and quality. Not available for interconnected relationship between to course specifications. Theory and supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Requisite people, profit and processes in the apparel application of grading patterns to multiple courses: Take FSP-1170 (Required, industry and impact these areas have sizes is included. Development of a half- Previous). socially, economically and environmentally. scale reference book for grading pants, An exploration of theories on sustainable skirts, dresses, tops, and jackets. Not FSP-1163 Trend Analysis and Product business practices; opportunities for available for supplemental. Instruction Development • 3 credits research of innovative Canadian and (3.0). Requisite courses: Take FSP-1162 An intermediate level to build upon target international companies in the apparel (Required, Previous). market knowledge with analysis of trends; industry. Further research and analyzing an overview of trend forecasting sources of political and economic issues FSP-2254 Logistics and Sourcing and strategies are explored and built surrounding sustainability is introduced. 1.5 credits upon. Interpretation of trends for various Not available for supplemental. Instruction An overview of apparel sourcing and target markets, choosing suitable trends (3.0). Requisite courses: Take FSP-1153 logistic methods and issues. Globalization for niche markets, and successful design (Required, Previous). of the apparel industry is researched. of appropriate apparel for the industry Areas of emphasis include sourcing raw are discussed. Sketchbooks, journaling, FSP-2251 Computer Pattern Drafting materials, labour costs, finished goods, presentation techniques, research, 1.5 credits movement and ordering of goods; domestic and design boards are developed. Not Introduction to computerized pattern and international. Analyze and apply to available for supplemental. Instruction drafting and pattern drafting system used practical assignments theory gained on (3.0). Requisite courses: Take FSP-1152 to develop block patterns and alter stock International Trade agreements, trade (Required, Previous). patterns. Advanced applications and zones, complexities, and global sourcing. customized techniques in computerized Not available for supplemental. Instruction FSP-1164 Product Management pattern drafting explored. Emphasis (3.0). 3 credits on use for garment and sewn product The study of merchandising and manufacturers. Intermediate exploration FSP-2255 Manufacturing and Production sales techniques from wholesale of pattern manipulation, pattern grading, 1.5 credits through to retail. Discussions connect specifications, marker making to industry An overview of production methods used product line development to sales standards. Computer-generated patterns in the apparel industry. Strong emphasis is and merchandising; the importance of created out of student designs. Not placed on developing organizational and integrating merchandising and design to available for supplemental. Instruction managerial skills needed to work within an drive sales; ordering, product buying, and (3.0). Requisite courses: Take FSP-1151, organization. Other areas of study include vendor negotiations on a wholesale level FSP-1162 (Required, Previous). factory layout, floor management, timed are included. Retail work experience is production, and quality control, as well as explored, researched, and analyzed. Not FSP-2252 Production Techniques personnel management. Case studies, available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits technical packages, social and labour (3.0). Advanced level of sewing and design issues within factories are discussed. Not for the apparel industry. Development of available for supplemental. Instruction FSP-1170 Intro to Industrial Sewing & industry standard efficiency techniques for (3.0). Requisite courses: Take FSP-1170 Drafting • 6 credits cost effective production. Construction of (Required, Previous). An introduction to industrial sewing and a variety of samples in conjunction with drafting equipment and industry standard expanded skills to work with specialty FSP-2256 Design and Product techniques. Consideration for relationship fabrics, both natural and synthetic. Knowledge • 1.5 credits between efficiency and cost. Mass Development of techniques for the Exploration of dye and print applications production sewing and flat pattern drafting construction of industry standard suits and and aesthetic and functional finishes for techniques explored to enable efficient jackets established. textiles. Various textiles, sustainable fabrics accurate work on a variety of samples. and practices, care and labeling according to the Textile Labeling Act, the impact of the textile industry on the environment, the economy and people are discussed.

168 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions FSP 2260 - FWK 2252

An overview of textile traditions from FSP-2263 Applied Apparel Production Learning to record in an objective manner different cultures is researched. 3 credits is an important part of this practicum. Students produce designed and created Practical application of skills from earlier Students are expected to act and behave textile samples relating to aspects courses focused to increase efficiency in a professional manner within the school of serviceability. Not available for and deliver product at a profit. Emphasis environment. Students will be placed in supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Requisite is on specification packages, computer- schools in the community and surrounding courses: Take FSP-1155 (Required, aided drafting, grading, market making; areas. Integration seminars will give Previous). also methods of organizing factory layout, students opportunities to discuss and floor management, production standards, analyze experiences in their placement FSP-2260 Industry Independent costing, production and quality control, settings. Not available for supplemental. Research • 3 credits personnel management. Assessment Work Experience (). Equivalent to FWK- A research-based capstone course that includes evaluation of team performance 160. involves independent research in the and analysis of roles and relationships fashion industry; topics are in conjunction within apparel companies. Not available for FWK-1163 Field Placement II with student personal career goals. supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Requisite 1.5 credits Research aligns with Fashion Internship courses: Take FSP-2255 (Required, This is a focused practicum designed for to prepare effectively for the fast paced Previous). exposure to a specific near-code child or apparel industry. An emphasis on critical coded child in an individual or small-group self-analysis, strong time management FSP-2268 Fashion Internship • 6 credits assignment. Students in this practicum skills, research methodology, and personal Optional capstone course is the will refine their observation and recording growth. Advanced portfolio development culmination of the diploma program. skills and focus on the academic skills techniques combined with technology; Application and integration of skills needed by the child they are supporting, online presence explored. Not available for established in previous courses combine always using the reporting protocol to supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Requisite with real-world experience to further the teacher. They will learn the balance courses: Take FSP-1152 (Required, growth and a continuation of learning between individual assignments and full- Previous). opportunities, as applied experience in classroom assistance. Students will be the apparel industry. Networking, building placed in schools in the community and FSP-2261 Line Development & relationships within the industry with real surrounding areas. Integration seminars Production • 6 credits life application for mentorship; developing will give students opportunities to discuss A skills based capstone course that portfolio experience and establishing a and analyze experiences in their placement culminates in original student designed, presence in the apparel industry. Students settings. Not available for supplemental. drafted, sewn, and professionally finished completing this course will receive a Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. sample lines for chosen target markets. Letter of Recognition. Not available Work Experience (). Equivalent to FWK- Knowledge from previous courses are for supplemental. Work Experience (). 163. Requisite courses: Take FWK-1160 integrated in market research, development Requisite courses: Take FSP-2260, FSP- (Required, Previous). of marketing material, specification 2261, FSP-2263 (Required, Previous). packages, costing sheets, and individual FWK-2250 Field Work • 3 credits line production schedules. Garments are (FWK) FIELD WORK An on-the-job learning experience for fitted on models; sample lines are critiqued students, designed to encourage them and showcased in a fashion show. Not FWK-1125 Automotive Field Work to recognize and describe, in writing, the available for supplemental. Instruction 1.5 credits link between their work experience and (6.0). Requisite courses: Take FSP- One week will be spent in an automotive their academic training. Prior relevant 1163, FSP-2251, FSP-2252, FSP-2256 shop setting with a work-site based and appropriate work experience may (Required, Previous). experience host. The student will be be used. Requires approximately 150 exposed to industry demands and hours of practicum work. Not available FSP-2262 Fashion Promotion & Event conditions. Graduates will prepare a for supplemental. Work Experience (). Planning • 3 credits complete resume, application and cover Equivalent to HOS-250, FWK-250. Overview of the fashion industry, public letter. Not available for supplemental. Work relations, promotion, marketing and Experience (). Equivalent to FWK-125. FWK-2252 Work Experience • 3 credits strategies of implementation. Focus on Requisite courses: Take AST-1116 and This course is a practicum to expose the analyzing event planning, production of AST-1122 (Required, Previous). geomatics student to the broad spectrum live fashion-based event, compilation of of geomatics. Students are provided marketing materials in conjunction with FWK-1160 Field Placement I • 1.5 credits an opportunity to work and perform Line Development and Production. Written This course is a general practicum duties associated to their field of study. and oral skills are developed; networking designed for exposure to a variety of Not available for supplemental. Work is emphasized. Assessment includes children with near-code or coded academic Experience (). Equivalent to FWK-252. evaluation of team performance and roles difficulties. Students in this practicum and relationships within companies. Not focus on adjusting to a professional school available for supplemental. Instruction environment with reporting protocols to (3.0). Requisite courses: Take FSP-1153 the teacher emphasized. Students will use (Required, Previous). their developing skills to make objective observations while helping in the classroom and reflect on their helping skills.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 169 Course Descriptions FWK 2253 - GEO 1185

FWK-2253 Managed Internship FWK-2272 Corrections Practicum I The lab component uses the ArcGIS 3 credits 3 credits program and its extensions to provide An application of acquired technical, This course involves the first-hand students with practical experience with professional and troubleshooting skills observation of correctional practitioners the most popular GIS software. Students in a workplace environment within the at work in selected correctional settings. gather both spatial and attribute data multimedia industry. This 120-hour Placements will be in one-week blocks, or using GPS technology, enter it into the internship provides real-world experience, extended throughout the term, depending computer, organize and manipulate it and support and mentoring. Emphasis is on on the location. Ongoing contact between then analyse it for spatial relationships. company culture, exposure to clients, time the faculty supervisor and the student, Not available for supplemental. Instruction and project management and professional together with written reports, will ensure (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to GEO-165, growth. Work Experience (). Equivalent to that a high degree of professional RRM-276. Requisite courses: Take RRM- FWK-253. Requisite courses: Take CMM- development occurs. Work Experience (). 1197 (Required, Previous). Take GEO- 2291 (Required, Previous). Equivalent to FWK-272, CJP-272. 1165L (Required, Concurrent).

FWK-2260 Field Placement III FWK-2273 Corrections Practicum II GEO-1166 Physical Geology • 3 credits 1.5 credits 3 credits A study of the major topics of physical An application to further expose students to This course involves the first-hand geology including earth surface changes, academic strategies and experiences with observation of correctional practitioners the Earth’s interior and the dynamic a student with exceptionalities. Practicum at work in selected correctional settings. forces that shape the Earth. Field trips students will focus on child-centered Placements will be in one-week blocks, or are required for this course. Not available research and application of strategies extended throughout the term, depending for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab under the guidance of a classroom on the location. Ongoing contact between (2.0). Equivalent to GEO-166, RRM-266. teacher. Integration seminars will give the faculty supervisor and the students, Requisite courses: Take GEO-1166L students opportunities to discuss and together with written reports, will ensure (Required, Previous or concurrent). analyze experiences in their placement that a high degree of professional settings. Not available for supplemental. development occurs. Work Experience (). GEO-1181 Geospatial Analysis I Work Experience (). Equivalent to FWK- Equivalent to FWK-273, CJP-273. 3 credits 260. Requisite courses: Take FWK-1163 A study of the fundamentals of topographic (Required, Previous). (GEO) GEOGRAPHY maps, thematic maps and remotely sensed images for the purposes of FWK-2262 Field Placement IV GEO-1152 Geomatics Engineering identifying, interpreting, and measuring 1.5 credits Science • 3 credits earth features. Map projection methods, In this final practicum, students will be A study of the physical Earth as it relates map reference grids, interpretation of placed in a variety of schools, including to the recognition of landforms, hydrology, topographic features, map symbology, alternate schools in the community soils and human features on the Earth’s and photogrammetric principles are and surrounding areas. They will be surface. An introduction to the use of discussed and applied. Not available for expected to demonstrate the knowledge, remote sensing in the identification of these supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Requisite skills and attitudes necessary as an features and the Unified System of soil courses: Take CAD-1160 (Required, Educational Assistant by applying the identification classification. Not available Previous). Take GEO-1152 (Required, information learned in all of their classes. for supplemental. Instruction (4.0), Lab Concurrent). Some specialization is available in the (2.0). Requisite courses: Take GEO-1181, practicum, depending on the practicum GEO-1152L (Required, Concurrent). GEO-1185 Geodetic Fundamentals site. Students will locate, summarize and 3 credits utilize scholastically sound educational GEO-1156 Earth Sciences • 3 credits An introduction to fundamental concepts resources under the direction of the An introduction to the processes that of geodesy. A study of the concepts and classroom teacher. Integration seminars shape the landscapes of North America. methods concerned with the determination will give students opportunities to discuss It will include components of geology and of the size and shape of the Earth. Topics and analyze experiences in their placement geomorphology as they apply to the field of of discussion include horizontal and settings. Not available for supplemental. natural resource compliance. Not available vertical datum, gravity, centrifugal forces, Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab different measurements of time, separation Work Experience (). Equivalent to FWK- (2.0). Requisite courses: Take GEO-1156L of the geoid and ellipsoid, deflection of 262. Requisite courses: Take FWK-2260 (Required, Concurrent). the vertical, and different height systems. (Required, Previous). Global Navigation Satellite Systems GEO-1165 Geographic Information (GNSS) will be introduced. Geodetic Systems • 3 credits topics will be applied to GNSS and other This course is an introduction to the basic geomatics applications. Not available for functions of a geographic information supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Equivalent system (GIS), the hardware and software to GEO-1182, GEO-182, GEO-180, GEO- components of a GIS and explores GIS 270. Requisite courses: Take SUR-1150 applications in the resource management (Required, Previous). fields.

170 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions GEO 2252 - GEO 3383

GEO-2252 Geographic Information GEO-2260 Cartography • 3 credits GEO-3376 Advanced GIS • 3 credits Systems I • 6 credits This course examines the creation of An examination of data quality assessment, An introduction to the creation of maps. The content includes concepts and GIS development and implementation, maps (cartography) using Geographic properties of maps; classifications of maps; advanced analysis techniques, Information Systems (GIS) technology. theory of distortions; map projections environmental modeling and specialized Topics explored include the properties including conical, polyconic, cylindrical and environmental applications. Not available of maps, theories of map projection perspective and the UTM, 3TM and 10TM for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab distortion, historical development of projections. Not available for supplemental. (2.0). Equivalent to GEO-2276, GEO- mapping, database manipulation, Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to GEO- 276. Requisite courses: Take GEO-1165 digital file maintenance and common 260. Requisite courses: Take GEO-1160 (Required, Previous). Take GEO-3376L GIS applications. Students will use a (Required, Previous). (Required, Concurrent). geographic information system to solve problems and to create, modify and publish GEO-2280 Geographic Information GEO-3380 Hydrology • 3 credits map data and graphics. Not available for Systems II • 3 credits A skills-based approach on the use of supplemental. Instruction (8.0). Requisite An advanced application of current industry-standard concepts, analytical courses: Take GEO-1152, GEO-1181 software and techniques in the GIS field. techniques and software to solve (Required, Previous). Students will study the theoretical aspects hydrological aspects of water resource of various GIS applications and then projects related to surface water supply, GEO-2253 Land Planning • 3 credits apply the theory in the form of applied drainage and flood control, creation of This course examines the planning process GIS projects. GIS applications include wetland habitat, protection of water bodies, as it relates to the development of land. site suitability, interpolation methods and and the hydraulic aspects of stream Topics include land planning policy and modeling, cost path analysis, 3-D analysis, habitat enhancement and rehabilitation. regulations, land development concepts, point density and geostatistical analysis. Not available for supplemental. Instruction subdivision design and the requirements Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take for subdivision plans. Students will (5.0). Equivalent to GEO-280. Requisite GEO-3380L (Required, Concurrent). participate in practical projects related courses: Take GEO-2252 (Required, to current land planning issues. Not Previous). GEO-3382 Contaminant Hydrogeology available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits (4.0). Equivalent to GEO-253, GEO- GEO-2290 Geospatial Analysis II Measurement, monitoring and three- 250. Requisite courses: Take SUR-2264 3 credits dimensional modelling of contaminant (Required, Concurrent). A study of the digital image analysis movement in saturated and unsaturated of aerial and satellite data for earth groundwater zones. Specialized GEO-2255 Geographic Information observation and studies of environmental software applied to hydrogeological Systems I • 3 credits change at a variety of spatial scales. Topics and geochemical data will be used. Not This course is an introduction to will include locating and downloading available for supplemental. Instruction the concepts and applications of imagery, processing and enhancing (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take Geographic Information Systems (GIS). imagery, integration with GIS data, GEO-3382L (Required, Concurrent). Topics include background, database supervised and unsupervised classification development and applications, graphics, methods, and change detection GEO-3383 Geomorphology • 3 credits practical applications, file development measurement. Practical exercises will This introductory geomorphology course and maintenance. Students will use focus on the use of industry standard digital offers an integrative, applications-centered a geographic information system to image analysis software and applications. approach to the study of the Earth’s manipulate and modify data and graphics. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. dynamic surface. Upon completion of Not available for supplemental. Instruction Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to GEO- this course, students will obtain a basic (1.0), Tutorial (2.0). Equivalent to GEO- 290. Requisite courses: Take GEO-2252 understanding of Earth surface processes 255. Requisite courses: Take CAD-1155, (Required, Previous). and the evolution of topography over short CPU-1150 (Required, Previous). Take and long timescales. Examples of practical GEO-2255T (Required, Concurrent). GEO-2298 Work Experience • 1.5 credits applications will be taught throughout this An 80-hour optional field work experience course, showing how scientists are using GEO-2256 Geographic Information placement providing an opportunity for geomorphological research to tackle critical Systems II • 1.5 credits involvement in engineering disciplines societal issues (natural disaster response, This course covers field application and related to Geomatics Engineering safer infrastructure, protecting species, analysis of geo-data using the latest Technology. An application of program and more). Not available for supplemental. collection technology and digital mapping skills and knowledge through exposure Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite and Geographic Information Systems to field-specific activities performed by courses: Take GEO-3383L (Required, (GIS). Field work will include Global engineering technologists on a day-to- Concurrent). Positioning Systems (GPS) data collection, day basis. Individuals are required to raster and vector map creation and spatial participate as part of an engineering team and attribute data analysis. Instruction to complete work assignments as specified (2.0). Equivalent to GEO-256. Requisite by the engineering supervisor or their courses: Take GEO-2255 (Required, appointee. Not available for supplemental. Previous). Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Work Experience ().

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 171 Course Descriptions GEO 4464 - HIS 2270

GEO-4464 Applied Limnology HCA-1112 Safe Work Practices HCA-1116 Specialized Client Needs 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits This course integrates aspects of A study of the role of the health care A study of the specialized needs and care chemistry, physics, hydrology, and aide, functioning effectively as a team of individuals with varying mental health ecology to create a broad perspective member and within defined legislation. diagnoses, developmental delays and on lakes, rivers and other inland Safety is also examined as it applies to physical disabilities across the lifespan. freshwater ecosystems. Not available for the environment, the client and the health Dementia and end-of-life care are supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). care aide. Not available for supplemental. highlighted. Not available for supplemental. Requisite courses: Take GEO-4464L Instruction (3.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to Instruction (2.0), Lab (1.0). Requisite (Required, Concurrent). HCA-1101, HCA-101. Requisite courses: courses: Take HCA-1116L (Required, Take HCA-1112L (Required, Concurrent). Concurrent). (HCA) HEALTH CARE AIDE HCA-1113 Communication in Health (HIS) HISTORY HCA-1103 Assist With Medication Care • 1.5 credits Delivery • 1.5 credits An introduction to communication in the HIS-1170 Western Civilization An examination and application of safe health care environment, including verbal, 3 credits practices in assisting with medication non-verbal and written documentation. This course provides students with an delivery within the scope of the Health Areas of focus include challenges introduction to the history of western Care Aide. A blend of theory and lab will and barriers of clients/patients, as civilization including the important allow the student to become competent well as strategies to promote effective philosophical, religious, military, political assisting with the various delivery routes. communication with these individuals. Not and economic foundations of ancient, Not available for supplemental. Instruction available for supplemental. Instruction medieval and modern western societies. (1.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to HCA-103. (2.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to HCA-1106, Students will critically engage with course Requisite courses: Take HCA-1103L HCA-106. Requisite courses: Take HCA- content and activities with the objective (Required, Concurrent). 1113L (Required, Concurrent). of cultivating an understanding of the historical antecedents of contemporary HCA-1105 Practicum I • 1.5 credits HCA-1114 Clients With Complex Care western civilization. Not available for This first practicum course provides the 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent opportunity for application of safe work An introduction to the advanced skills for to HIS-170, HIS-260. practices, working as a team member and a HCA which focuses on supporting care assisting clients with activities of daily activities such as ostomy care, respiratory HIS-2265 Canadian History • 3 credits living in a healthcare setting. Not available care, catheter care, wound care, tube A study of the major philosophical, cultural, for supplemental. Work Experience (). feeds, vital signs and specimen collection. economic, and political landmarks of Equivalent to HCA-105. These skills are studied and practiced Canadian history through the eras of within the legal roles and responsibilities of New Frances, British North America, HCA-1107 Health and Chronic Illness the HCA in the province of Alberta at this Confederation and 20th century. Not 3 credits time. Roles and responsibilities, following available for supplemental. Instruction A study of the structure and function of the client care plans and employer policies and (3.0). Equivalent to HIS-265. Requisite systems within the human body as well as procedures are emphasized. Not available courses: Take any one of ENG-1150, the milestones of growth and development for supplemental. Instruction (1.0), Lab ENG-1180, ENG-1190, HIS-1170, PSC- across a lifetime. The most common (3.0). Equivalent to HCA-1109, HCA- 1150, PSC-1161 or PSC-1165. (Required, chronic illnesses will be examined, as well 109. Requisite courses: Take HCA-1114L Previous). as translating this knowledge into best (Required, Concurrent). practices and safe care, based on the HIS-2270 American History • 3 credits clients’ diagnoses, needs and care plans. HCA-1115 Assist with Activities of Daily A study of the major philosophical, Not available for supplemental. Instruction Living • 3 credits cultural, economic and political landmarks (3.0). Equivalent to HCA-107. A skills-based approach to providing client of American history during the colonial, comfort and care. Emphasis is placed upon revolutionary, Civil War and reconstruction, HCA-1111 Practicum II • 1.5 credits assisting clients with mobility and mealtime, and 20th century periods. Not available for This comprehensive final practicum as well as with basic tasks of grooming supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent provides the opportunity for students and hygiene. Instruction focuses on the to HIS-270. Requisite courses: Take any to apply the knowledge, skills and safety of both the client and the caregiver. one of ENG-1150, ENG-1190, HIS-1170, attitudes gained through their educational Not available for supplemental. Instruction HIS-2265, PSC-1161 or PSC-1165 experience in caring for clients with diverse (2.0), Lab (3.0). Requisite courses: Take (Required, Previous). and complex needs within a healthcare HCA-1115L (Required, Concurrent). setting. Not available for supplemental. Work Experience (). Equivalent to HCA- 111. Requisite courses: Take HCA- 1103, HCA-1105, HCA-1114, HCA-1116 (Required, Previous).

172 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions HSP 1151 - HUM 1180

(HSP) HUMAN SERVICE PRACTICE Focus will be on transcription of physicians’ HUM-1158 Creative Problem-Solving orders into patients’ charts and applicable 3 credits HSP-1151 Family Systems and electronic processing and entry of orders This course is an introduction to the Development • 3 credits utilizing regional hospital systems. Not process of creative problem-solving This course is an introduction to the family available for supplemental. Not eligible and personal and group development as a dynamic system. The stages of family for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction through creative behaviour. Concentration development are presented and discussed. (3.0). is on using methods and strategies of An examination of family dynamics and the creative process as a means to issues within families are covered. Not HTH-1143 Unit Clerk Practicum promote personal development and available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits resolve problems individually and in (3.0). Equivalent to HSP-151, CYC-151. This three week full-time practicum, small groups. Applications will focus on consisting of 120 hours, provides students innovation, management and business HSP-2250 Functions of Behaviour the opportunity to apply the knowledge change, including marketing. Students 3 credits and skills gained through their educational will be introduced to conceptual and skills An application of the theory of the experience. The practicum experience is based development through hands-on function of behaviour for individuals delivered in a health care setting under activities such as case studies, journals impacted by autism spectrum disorder the guidance of a preceptor. Not available or portfolios, graphic organizers, videos from an ecological perspective. Topics for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior and visual presentations, puzzles, games, will include functional behaviour Learning Assessment. Grading: CR/NCR. projects, discussions and presentations. assessment, motivations of behaviour, Work Experience (). Equivalent to HTH- Not available for supplemental. Instruction behaviour as communication, creating and 1131, HTH-131. Requisite courses: Take (3.0). Equivalent to HUM-158. implementation of strategies to decrease COM-1162, CPU-1151, CSP-1150, ENG- challenging behaviour, and proactive 1142, HTH-1121, HTH-1125, HTH-1142 HUM-1165 Introduction to Archaeology approaches to supporting positive (Required, Previous). 3 credits behaviour. Not available for supplemental. HUM1165 is the introductory course to the Instruction (3.0). (HUM) HUMANITIES history, methods, techniques and practice of archaeology. Archaeologists study the (HTH) HEALTH HUM-1150 Logic • 3 credits past primarily through the material remains This is designed as a course in logical left by the occupants of a site. It is through HTH-1121 Hospital Administration self-defence. In everyday life we are faced the identification and interpretation of this 1.5 credits with the problem of making judgements. evidence that we gain an understanding of This course covers a basic understanding We must learn how to evaluate what we our human heritage. Lectures presented of the hospital and how various units and have read or been told if we are to make throughout the course focus on methods systems work within a hospital setting. reasonable decisions. Once students archaeologists use to locate and excavate Topics include hospital organization, have learned to recognize inappropriate sites, analytical techniques used to process nursing organization, safety, emergencies evidence or excessive claims, they the data they collect, and interpretive and security, body mechanics and will be more able to ensure they do methodologies. Examples discussed ergonomics, telephone and reception and not inadvertently add to the confusion in class incorporate both historical and time and stress management. Not available surrounding many issues by thinking, pre-historical cross-cultural archaeology. for supplemental. Instruction (2.0). speaking or writing in an illogical fashion. Not available for supplemental. Instruction Equivalent to HTH-121. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to HUM-165. (3.0). Equivalent to HUM-150. HTH-1125 Patients’ Records • 3 credits HUM-1180 Intro to World Religions This course covers the basic concepts of HUM-1155 Ethics • 3 credits 3 credits the Unit Clerk’s responsibility regarding Ethics is a philosophy course that focuses This humanities course will explore the the processing of physicians’ orders by on ethical theories and moral issues. The major religious traditions of the world with providing the information of basic medical course has two aspects: one emphasizes regards to their historical evolution and records and charts, chart forms, supplies meta-ethical thinking, or thinking about the philosophical framework. Major religious and requisitions, medical terminology nature of ethics itself, and one emphasizes figures, significant events and religious and common abbreviations and the ethical thinking, or thinking about what to literature from Hinduism, Buddhism, importance of written communication and do in a particular situation. The course is Judaism, Christianity and Islam will be documentation of physicians’ orders. This both theoretical and practical. The course studied in depth, with reference also to the course is not subject to supplemental. has implications that will impact upon rich religious traditions China, Japan, India, Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to HTH-125. students as persons in their private or and North America. The goal of this course public lives. Service Learning opportunity is not to examine the religious traditions HTH-1142 Medical Order Entry may be available. Not available for in terms of right or wrong, but rather to 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent be able to gain an understanding and A skills-based approach to medical to HUM-155. hopefully an appreciation of each tradition transcription of physicians’ orders within on its own merits based on historical, the healthcare system, specifically within political and social context. Service hospital settings. Learning opportunity may be available. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to HUM-180.

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HUM-1190 Popular Culture • 3 credits HUM-2261 Archaeology of Prehistoric HUM-2285 Buddhism • 3 credits This humanities course serves as an Europe • 3 credits A survey of the evolution of the Buddhist introduction to cultural theory via a This course in the Archaeology tradition from its origins to its present day brief survey of Western popular culture. of Prehistoric Europe focuses on diversity. Focus is on the development Students will analyse, according to cultural understanding European cultures from of Buddhist thought and practice in theory and concepts, various aspects of the earliest arrival of the genus Homo Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. Not the popular culture of the past century, on the continent through to the rise available for supplemental. Instruction with examples drawn from the mass media of Ancient Greece and Rome. Key (3.0). Equivalent to HUM-285. Requisite and a wide variety of cultural texts. The topics to be examined include Europe’s courses: Take any one of HUM-1155, course will follow the evolution of popular prehistoric beginnings, the transition from HUM-1165, HUM-1180, HUM-1195, or HIS- culture and the dialectical nature of idea Neanderthals to modern humans roughly 1170 (Required, Previous). exchange, by examining American popular 28,000 years ago, and issues such as who culture and the influence it has had on the built Stonehenge, what did the “Venus HUM-2291 Film Studies • 3 credits Canadian experience. Not available for figurines” mean and who made them, This humanities course will explore film, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent how did agriculture come to play a key specifically the “art” of watching film, and to HUM-190. role in human lives, and why and how did examine film with respect to a variety of complex urban-oriented groups and trade aspects: film history, cinematography, HUM-1195 Cultural Anthropology emerge? Not available for supplemental. mise-en-scene, editing, story, thematic 3 credits Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to HUM-261. elements, film genres, auterism, This humanities/social science course Requisite courses: Take any one of HIS- adaptations and film theory. The student explores the wonderful diversity of human 1170, HUM-1165, HUM-1180 or HUM-1195 will be engaged in film on a variety of cultures around the globe. It takes the (Required, Previous). levels over the semester, from film critic view that we can learn more about to director, developing a sense of video ourselves by learning more about others. HUM-2265 Archaeology of Ancient literacy and film appreciation. The class Anthropology, the study of humanity, asks a Civilizations • 3 credits will consist of lectures, the viewing of films, fundamental question: If we are all human This course surveys the development group discussion, and final class projects. beings, then why do we seem to be so of ancient civilizations to familiarize The breadth of the course demands different from each other? This course will students with the rich and varied cultures that students view some assigned films help students increase their knowledge of the human past in order to increase outside of class time. Not available for and understanding of the peoples with awareness of the debt we, in the 21st supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent whom they share the Earth. It surveys century, owe to past diverse cultural to HUM-291. Requisite courses: Take any approaches used by anthropologists to developments. Consequently, the course one of ENG-1150, ENG-1165, ENG-1190, study humanity in all its variety and probes will trace the development of urbanism and HUM-1155, HUM-1190 or HUM-1195 some of their explanations for diverse civilization subsequent to the emergence (Required, Previous). human cultural practices. The course of agriculture, and will familiarize considers how anthropology helps us students with the representative cities, HUM-2295 Anthropology of Gender understand contemporary global problems archaeological evidence, technological 3 credits such as population growth, hunger, developments, and cultural characteristics This humanities/social science course economic globalization and ethnic conflict. of those civilizations. In particular, students examines the roles of women and men in Not available for supplemental. Instruction will focus on the social organization, a cross-cultural perspective that highlights (3.0). Equivalent to HUM-195. physical remains, arts, and history of the variations in gender roles and interpersonal ancient states in Mesopotamia, Egypt, relations around the world. The aim is to HUM-2250 Police and Community the Far East, the Middle East, South and introduce students to the anthropological Relations • 3 credits Southeast Asia, Greece, Rome, Africa, study of gender, to help them acquire This is an intermediate human relations and the Americas. Not available for language and tools to think critically about course provided to front-line police officers, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent gender, to explore historical changes in which focuses on the identification and to HUM-265. Requisite courses: Take any gender roles and relations and to reflect understanding of the complexities of a one of HIS-1170, HUM-1165, HUM-1180 or critically on gender in modern industrial culturally diverse work environment. Police HUM-1195 (Required, Previous). and post-industrial nations. Not available recruits will learn to recognize personal for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). biases that may impact their work as a law HUM-2281 Christianity • 3 credits Equivalent to HUM-295. Requisite courses: enforcement officer. Through lecture and A historical survey of the evolution of Take any one of HUM-1155, HUM-1180, field trips, police officers learn strategies the Christian religion over the past two HUM-1190, HUM-1195, SOC-1153 or SOC- for customer service, bias-free policing, millennia, from its origins to its present 1160 (Required, Previous). self-regulation and personal stress day diversity. Focus is on its beliefs and management enabling them to be more practices and its formative role in Western effective in an increasingly multicultural society. Not available for supplemental. community. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to HUM-281. HUM-250. Requisite courses: Take any one of HUM- 1155, HUM-1165, HUM-1180, HUM-1195 or HIS-1170 (Required, Previous).

174 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions HUM 3350 - IDM 1190

HUM-3350 Ethics in Justice • 3 credits IDM-1159 Representations II • 3 credits IDM-1173 History of Interiors II An exploration of ethics as it relates to the A development of the skills introduced 3 credits field of justice with a focus on how one’s in Representations I, utilizing a variety A continuation of the historical survey own values and morals influence decisions. of drawing and rendering tools, such of architecture, including interior Content includes a review of major ethical as pencil, markers, paint, and pen to environments, furniture and art of western systems, theories of moral development communicate design ideas and spatial civilizations considered in the setting of and the implications of organizational elements integral to the design process. physical, socio-economic, political and subcultures. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to Digital enhancement and modification to cultural environments from 18th century HUM-350. the illustration is introduced. Not available to contemporary style. Focus is on design for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). styles, the artifacts, spaces and buildings HUM-3355 Critical Thinking • 3 credits Equivalent to IDM-159, IDM-156. Requisite that come from their culture, place and The development and application of courses: Take IDM-1158 (Required, time period including style-specific topics critical thinking skills relative to the field Previous). such as key designers, design processes, of justice. Emphasis is on inductive and materials, tools, techniques, features, deductive logic, analysis of arguments, IDM-1163 History of Interiors I • 3 credits ornamentation, landscapes, elements and distinguishing between inference and fact, Introduction to the historical survey principles. Not available for supplemental. and establishing a credible argument. of architecture, including interior Instruction (3.0). Requisite courses: Take Builds on foundational content related to environments, furniture and art of western IDM-1163 (Required, Previous). ethical decision making. Not available for civilizations considered in the setting supplemental. Instruction (3.0). of physical, socio-economic, political IDM-1179 Design Fundamentals and cultural environments from ancient 3 credits HUM-3370 Environmental Ethics civilizations to the 18th century. Focus is An overview of the basic elements and 3 credits on design styles, and the artifacts, spaces principles of design. Understanding of Moral problems arising from the and buildings that come from their culture, the human-built environment is explored relationships between humans and nature place and time period. Topics include creatively using two- and three-dimensional will be considered in terms of both general designers, design processes, materials, problem-solving techniques. Space, form, moral theory and environmental policy. tools, techniques, features, ornamentation, and context are analyzed and applied to Topics include moral standing, animal landscapes, elements and principles. Not various design challenges. Not available for rights, treatment of non-human living available for supplemental. Instruction supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Equivalent beings, obligations to future generations, (3.0). to IDM-179. biotechnology, pollution, hazardous material and depletion of natural resources. IDM-1167 Interior Detailing I • 3 credits IDM-1181 Residential Design Studio Not available for supplemental. Instruction An introduction to manual drafting and 3 credits (3.0). residential construction. Basic drafting An introduction to the basic elements and skills are developed with focus on lettering, principles of residential design theory. (IDM) INTERIOR DESIGN line work, architectural symbols, and Applied projects will utilize basic design standard drafting practices. Detailed problem-solving processes which include IDM-1155 Professional Practice in components relating to standard wood consideration of the physical, functional Interior Design • 3 credits frame construction are examined. Projects and psychological needs of varying users. A detailed exposition to a variety of are focused on the development of Ergonomic and anthropometric data are design topics and areas of expertise. working drawings and related construction spatially considered and implemented into Interior design related industries are documents including floor plans, residential interior spaces. Not available for studied and examined as they relate to elevations, sections and schedules. Not supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Equivalent human behavior, design assessment and available for supplemental. Instruction to IDM-181, IDM-180. Requisite courses: awareness. Students produce an extensive (6.0). Equivalent to IDM-167, IDM-166. Take IDM-1179 (Required, Previous). range of projects showcasing their broad understanding in a variety of interior IDM-1170 Colour and Lighting • 3 credits IDM-1190 Digital Drafting • 3 credits design related fields. Not available for An in-depth study of colour theory and An introduction to various digital drafting supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent application as it relates to interior design. software used throughout interior design to IDM-155. Technical concepts, psychological and practice. Emphasis will be on the basic behavioural aspects are studied in a variety applications and commands using industry- IDM-1158 Representations I • 3 credits of residential and commercial applications. standard AutoCAD software. Topics will An introduction to drawing as a means Basic principles of light and colour are range from the initial setup and basic of communication. Mechanical one- and examined from biological, psychological, knowledge of program function, problem- two-point perspectives are applied along historical and cultural perspectives while solving drawing exercises, through to with exploration of freehand drawing the interrelationships between colour, production and printing of a full set of techniques. Skills are developed using texture and lighting are also studied. Not two-dimensional working drawings. Not a variety of drawing tools and media available for supplemental. Instruction available for supplemental. Instruction surfaces. Emphasis is placed on creating (3.0). Equivalent to IDM-170. (6.0). Equivalent to IDM-190. professional drawing presentations. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Equivalent to IDM-158, IDM-154.

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IDM-2255 Materials and Finishes Focuses on creating digital still images in IDM-2279 Global Design Trends 3 credits varied exterior environments. Production 3 credits An overview of interior materials, elements, of professional interior animations An explorative look at design trends around finishes and finishing techniques. showcasing a variety of commercial spaces the world. Assessment of sustainability, Sustainability, durability and maintenance in a realistic virtual world. Not available for indoor environmental quality, universal schedules are assessed for a variety of supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Requisite design, building systems, technology synthetic and natural materials. Research courses: Take IDM-2290 (Required, and architecture. Applying current and critical analysis components and a Previous). design considerations and practices into hands-on approach will be emphasized. commercial applications with geographical Not available for supplemental. Instruction IDM-2276 Professional Portfolio and cultural requirements. In-depth (3.0). Equivalent to IDM-255. 3 credits examination of local and global design An integration of all course projects, problems using a variety of visual and IDM-2267 Interior Detailing II illustration work and digital modelling into digital communication methods. Not 3 credits a professionally developed design portfolio available for supplemental. Instruction Design and detailing of components in both print and online formats. Emphasis (3.0). Requisite courses: Take IDM-1173 for commercial interiors, millwork, wall is on using a variety of visual and digital (Required, Previous). types and construction and floor and roof techniques to enhance design work, construction. A detailed set of working showcasing learning outcomes and skills. IDM-2285 Design Studio II • 6 credits architectural drawings are produced Incorporation of portfolio presentation Students will be introduced to and apply and collaborative millwork drawings are in an interview setting. Not available for commercial design theories related to cafe produced in relation to Design Studio supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Requisite and restaurant design. Extensive portfolio projects. Not available for supplemental. courses: Take IDM-1155, IDM-2278, IDM- work will be expected that combines Instruction (6.0). Equivalent to IDM- 2290 (Required, Previous). the principles of colour, light, interior 267. Requisite courses: Take IDM-1167 detailing, materials, design fundamentals, (Required, Previous). IDM-2277 Practicum • 3 credits textiles and drafting. Not available for A culminating course utilizing skills supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Equivalent IDM-2270 Practicum • 3 credits acquired from core courses to be to IDM-285, IDM-280. Requisite courses: This is a summary course utilizing completed through a placement with Take IDM-1179, IDM-1181 (Required, skills acquired from core courses. This a design-related employer. Practical Previous). practicum will be a structure of learning application of professional interior design experiences containing assignments and resume writing, interview skills, and work IDM-2286 Design Studio III • 6 credits placement with a design-related employer. experience will be introduced. Industry This course is an examination of functional The placement will be a competition for standard equipment, professional site requirements and aesthetic considerations positions; a limited number of positions and relevant expertise will be provided to in designing office environments. It will be available. Students are not properly offer a complete work experience involves planning and designing an guaranteed a placement. The course that supports learning outcomes. office environment from programming will introduce students to a practical Placements must include guidance of to presentation drawings, based on a application of professional interior design, a qualified supervisor operating in a specified client/company profile. Not resume and interview skills. Not available student’s chosen field and requires 120 available for supplemental. Instruction for supplemental. Work Experience (). hours of work experience. Not available (6.0). Equivalent to IDM-286, IDM-283. Equivalent to IDM-270. Requisite courses: for supplemental. Work Experience (). Requisite courses: Take IDM-1179, IDM- Take IDM-1150, IDM-1155, IDM-1158, Requisite courses: Take IDM-1170, IDM- 2285 (Required, Previous). IDM-1159, IDM-1167, IDM-1170, IDM-1179, 1181, IDM-1190, IDM-2255 (Required, IDM-1181, IDM-1190, IDM-2255 (Required, Previous). IDM-2287 Hospitality Design Studio Previous). 6 credits IDM-2278 Corporate Design Studio An advanced level design studio course IDM-2271 Portfolio • 3 credits 3 credits exploring hospitality design featuring Existing drawings and design work will An intermediate level design studio retail, restaurant and hotel interior be used to develop a professional quality course exploring commercial corporate design. Emphasis is on planning, design portfolio in digital and/or material design. Emphasis is on planning, functional requirements, and aesthetic format. Not available for supplemental. functional requirements, and aesthetic considerations in designing hospitality Instruction (2.0). Equivalent to IDM-271. considerations in designing corporate interior environments. Topics covered interior environments. An examination of include hospitality client needs, branding, IDM-2275 Digital Modelling & Animation building code requirements, barrier-free space planning, material and furniture 3 credits access, and sustainable design practices. selection, building code requirements, A supplementary course building upon the Includes steps in the client consultation barrier-free access, sustainable design foundational digital drafting and illustration process from programming to presentation practice, and presentation techniques used concepts and skills, integrating a variety techniques. Not available for supplemental. in the design of hospitality interior spaces. of photo realistic rendering software and Instruction (6.0). Requisite courses: Take Not available for supplemental. Instruction animation technology. IDM-1181, IDM-1190 (Required, Previous). (6.0). Equivalent to IDM-287, IDM-284. Requisite courses: Take IDM-1181, IDM- 2290 (Required, Previous).

176 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions IDM 2290 - JUS 3351

IDM-2290 Digital Illustration • 3 credits Not available for supplemental. IRR-2252 Sprinkler Systems & Irrigation Builds upon existing knowledge and Independent Study (). Equivalent to IND- Management • 3 credits software skills acquired in digital drafting 252. This course covers the operation, while integrating a variety of computer maintenance and management of sideroll aided drawing and design technology. IND-2253 Independent Study • 3 credits and pivot sprinkler systems in Western Emphasis will be on three-dimensional Independent study is a learning experience Canada. System outcomes include drawing, modeling, and rendering of where students pursue a topic related to basic hydraulics, pipeline installation, interior spaces and components. Various their program or proposed career. Students calculation of total dynamic head, pump digital illustration software will be utilized are responsible for developing an outline selection, energy use calculations, system to develop conceptual drawings, working of the project they wish to undertake. set-up and maintenance. Management drawing, and design presentations. Not Further information may be obtained outcomes provide the learner with skills available for supplemental. Instruction from their Program Chair. Not available required to actively manage irrigations (3.0). Equivalent to IDM-290. Requisite for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior in Western Canada including crop water courses: Take IDM-1190 (Required, Learning Assessment. Independent Study requirements, soil moisture measurement Previous). (). Equivalent to IND-253. and irrigation scheduling by both predictive and monitoring methods. Instruction (2.0), (IND) INDEPENDENT STUDY IND-2263 Independent Study Lab (2.0). Equivalent to IRR-252. Requisite 1.5 credits courses: Take RRM-1153, AGR-1168, PLT- IND-1151 Independent Study Independent study is a learning experience 1152, IRR-1152 (Required, Previous). Take 1.5 credits where students pursue a topic related to IRR-2252L (Required, Concurrent). Independent study is a learning experience their program or proposed career. Students in which students pursue a topic related to are responsible for developing an outline (IST) INTERNATIONAL STUDIES their program or proposed career. Students of the project they wish to undertake. are responsible for developing an outline Further information may be obtained IST-2250 International Study Tour of the project they wish to undertake. from their Program Chair. Not available 3 credits Further information may be obtained for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior A focused opportunity for students to from their Program Chair. Not available Learning Assessment. Independent Study enhance their knowledge and awareness for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior (). Equivalent to IND-263. of world cultures and international Learning Assessment. Independent Study business in the global marketplace. (). Equivalent to IND-151. IND-4460 Professional Project • 3 credits Includes an international study tour, as This course is a directed learning well as research, presentations, and travel IND-1153 Independent Study • 3 credits experience in which the student pursues planning. Not available for supplemental. Independent study is a learning experience an applied project encompassing one or Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. in which students pursue a topic related to more of the primary goals of the agency Independent Study (). Equivalent to IST- their program or proposed career. Students or institution where they are working. The 250. are responsible for developing an outline topic selections should be relevant to the of the project they wish to undertake. student’s placement agency and location. (JUS) JUSTICE STUDIES Further information may be obtained The Directed Field Study Co-ordinator from their Program Chair. Not available must approve all projects at the outline JUS-3350 Victimology • 3 credits for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior phase. The final paper must be more than A study of the history, theories, statistical Learning Assessment. Independent Study 5,000 words (20-30 pages) in length. This documentation and experiences of victims (). Equivalent to IND-153. is a Directed Field Study. Not available of crime. Content includes an exploration for supplemental. Independent Study (). of the role and range of victim services, IND-2251 Independent Study Equivalent to IND-460. the role of media as it relates to victims 1.5 credits and the methodology of restorative justice. A focused opportunity for students to (IRR) IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY Not available for supplemental. Instruction conduct research regarding a topic related (3.0). Equivalent to COR-3350, COR-350. to their program or proposed career. IRR-1152 Introduction to Irrigation Requires preparation and approval of a 3 credits JUS-3351 Research Methods in Justice research outline prior to conducting the This course provides an overview of 3 credits research, and writing a comprehensive irrigated agriculture in Western Canada. An introduction to research methodology paper summarizing research findings. Not The importance of irrigation, with particular used in the field of justice. Focus is on available for supplemental. Independent emphasis on the Alberta economy, will applied or action research. Topics include Study (). Equivalent to IND-251. be examined. Topics will include the role ethical practices, research skills, critical of government in irrigation funding, water analysis of information sources and IND-2252 Independent Study storage and distribution in Alberta, and introductory data analysis. Not available for 1.5 credits water resource issues including tenure supplemental. Instruction (3.0). A focused opportunity for students to and resource allocation. Interprovincial conduct research regarding a topic related and international water rights will also be to their program or proposed career. studied. A variety of irrigation systems Requires preparation and approval of a will also be introduced. Instruction (3.0). research outline prior to conducting the Equivalent to IRR-152, AGR-193. research, and writing a comprehensive paper summarizing research findings.

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JUS-3352 Social Justice • 3 credits JUS-3372 Directed Topics in CJ Not available for supplemental. A study of the interrelationship between 3 credits Independent Study (). Equivalent to IND- political processes, the legal system and An opportunity to research one or more 4450, IND-450. Requisite courses: Take social issues. Focus is on the analysis topics of interest related to the field of JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). of factors that impact policy related to justice. Consultation with the instructor will policing and corrections, the effects of the determine the expectations, criteria and JUS-4452 Analysis of Professional Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms timelines of the course assignments. Not Relationships • 3 credits on criminal law and the influence of societal available for supplemental. Independent An analysis of the different types of dynamics on the provision of justice Study (). interactions between a professional and services. Not available for supplemental. their client(s). Areas to be considered: Instruction (3.0). JUS-3378 Women in Justice • 3 credits agency expectations, nature of the The analysis of women’s issues from three client(s), interviewing/counseling skills, JUS-3357 Contemporary Youth Justice perspectives: global, the role of women as and strategies to overcome resistance. 3 credits professionals in the justice system, and the DFS environment is required. Not available An analysis of the youth justice system special needs of female offenders including for supplemental. Work Experience in Canada. Emphasis is on interpretation current initiatives to address them. Topics (). Requisite courses: Take JUS-3388 of federal legislation and its application include the challenges women face working (Required, Previous). in programming and treatment by in predominately male environments and various youth agencies. Not available for the effects and influences which women JUS-4453 Policies & Procedures in supplemental. Instruction (3.0). have as professionals. Not available for Justice • 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent An applied study of how the organizational JUS-3360 Aboriginal Peoples & Culture to COR-3378, COR-378. structure, policies and procedures and 3 credits decision-making processes affect the An exploration of the diversity of Aboriginal JUS-3387 Crisis Management • 3 credits operations of a justice environment. A cultures before European contact, the A study of crisis management skills comparison across environments will effects of European colonization as well necessary for the resolution of incidents support a critical assessment of the as Aboriginal spirituality, traditional values common to justice environments. Emphasis functionality of current practices. DFS and rules of behavior. Topics include the is on the crisis management model, using a environment is required. Not available renaissance of Aboriginal culture, the threat/risk assessment process, perpetrator for supplemental. Work Experience over representation of Aboriginal peoples profiling and crisis communications. Not (). Requisite courses: Take JUS-3388 who come in contact with the justice available for supplemental. Instruction (Required, Previous). system, and healing and intervention (3.0). Equivalent to COR-3387, COR-387. programs implemented in cooperation with JUS-4454 Applied Conflict Management Aboriginal communities. Not available for JUS-3388 Orientation to DFS 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent 1.5 credits An analysis of how conflict is handled in to COR-3360, COR-360. An orientation to directed field studies the Directed Field Study environment, both (DFS) designed to provide the knowledge personally and organizationally. A critique JUS-3369 Program Evaluation • 3 credits and skills required for the DFS component of conflict management models and An overview of techniques of program of the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice assessment of stress reduction strategies evaluation. Working from initial conception Studies degree (4th year). Topics include are covered. DFS environment is required. of evaluation, planning, observation DFS roles and responsibilities, the theory Not available for supplemental. Work gathering, analysis, report writing and and practice of work-based learning, and Experience (). Requisite courses: Take presentation. Determining the depth the identification of suitable placements. JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). and extent of services required, tracking Students will complete a course plan for implementation plans, and measuring the their fourth year of study. Completion of JUS-4455 Comparative Justice Systems effectiveness of services utilizing research this course is a pre-requisite for all fourth 3 credits methods and concepts from several social year (DFS) courses. Not eligible for Prior A research course comparing justice science disciplines. Not available for Learning Assessment. Not available for practices in three other countries with supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Requisite supplemental. Work Experience (). those in Canada. A review of literature courses: Take JUS-3351 (Required, and analysis of data will compare values, Previous). JUS-4450 Directed Topics in CJ limitations, practices and effectiveness of 3 credits the outcomes of the selected systems. DFS An opportunity to research one or more environment not required. Not available topics of interest related to the field of for supplemental. Work Experience (). justice. Consultation with the instructor will Equivalent to COR-4455, COR-455. determine the expectations, criteria and Requisite courses: Take JUS-3388 timelines of the course assignments. DFS (Required, Previous). environment not required.

178 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions JUS 4457 - KEY 1140

JUS-4457 Community Involvement JUS-4469 Program Development and JUS-4482 Human Resources 3 credits Management • 3 credits Management • 3 credits An assessment of one’s involvement in An application and evaluation of program An analysis of the management model a community organization or project as it development and management skills. DFS used in the DFS environment as it relates to the role of a justice professional. environment is required. Not available relates to communication, planning, Consultation with the instructor will for supplemental. Work Experience (). decision making and conflict resolution. determine the expectations, criteria and Requisite courses: Take JUS-3351, JUS- Other areas to be considered include: timelines of the course assignments. DFS 3369, JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). mentorship strategies, stress management, environment is required. Not available professional development programs and for supplemental. Work Experience (). JUS-4474 Safety in Justice Environment relationships between management and Equivalent to COR-4457, COR-457. 3 credits the union(s). DFS environment is required. Requisite courses: Take JUS-3388 An exploration of health and safety Not available for supplemental. Work (Required, Previous). issues in a justice environment. Areas Experience (). Requisite courses: Take to be considered: legislation, workplace JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). JUS-4461 Identified Population Study safety issues, accident investigation 3 credits techniques and related documentation, JUS-4483 Applied Leadership • 3 credits A survey of the needs of an identified sub and educational programs related to health An analysis of leadership styles and group served by the Directed Field Study and safety issues. DFS environment is strategies used in the DFS environment. (DFS) environment. Current literature is required. Not available for supplemental. Formal and informal means to handle reviewed in relation to the demographics Work Experience (). Equivalent to COR- conflict and strategies to create effective and characteristics of the sub group. 4474, COR-474. Requisite courses: Take teams are addressed. DFS environment is Resources provided to the identified group JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). required. Not available for supplemental. will be assessed. DFS environment is Work Experience (). Requisite courses: required. Not available for supplemental. JUS-4475 Critical Incident Analysis Take JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). Work Experience (). Equivalent to COR- 3 credits 4461, COR-461. Requisite courses: Take An analysis of one or more critical JUS-4484 Financial Management JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). incidents that have occurred in the DFS 3 credits environment. Consultation with the An exploration of the purpose, components JUS-4464 Applied Research 1 • 3 credits instructor will determine the expectations, and implications of the budgeting process The proposal phase of an applied research criteria and timelines of the course in the DFS environment. DFS environment project. Activities to be completed include: assignments. DFS environment is required. is required. Not available for supplemental. identification of parameters of the project, Not available for supplemental. Work Experience (). Requisite courses: literature review, clarification of the Take JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). research question(s), and proposal of Work Experience (). Equivalent to COR- research methods. Implementation in the 4475, COR-475. Requisite courses: Take (KEY) KEYBOARDING DFS environment would require obtaining JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). applicable permissions. DFS environment KEY-1139 Introductory Keyboarding recommended but not required. Not JUS-4480 Community Relationship 3 credits available for supplemental. Work Analysis • 3 credits This course covers the fundamentals of Experience (). Requisite courses: Take A survey and critique of initiatives used touch-typing. It develops skills required JUS-3351, JUS-3388 (Required, Previous). in the DFS environment to strengthen for typing business and personal letters, cross agency connections and community tables, memorandums and reports. It JUS-4465 Diversity Seminar • 3 credits relations and to build community capacity. cannot be included as part of the credit An exploration of the cultural make-up of DFS environment is required. Not available requirement for the one-year and two- an environment or community. Research for supplemental. Work Experience year Office Administration programs. Not will form a base for assessing the cultural (). Requisite courses: Take JUS-3388 available for supplemental. Not eligible dynamics of an environment/community (Required, Previous). for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction in relation to justice practices. DFS (5.0). Equivalent to KEY-139. environment not required. Not available JUS-4481 Strategic Planning/Project for supplemental. Work Experience Management • 3 credits KEY-1140 Document Processing (). Requisite courses: Take JUS-3388 A study and application of strategic 3 credits (Required, Previous). planning and project management A skills-based approach to proper strategies. A comparison of strategic formatting of business documents. JUS-4468 Applied Research 2 • 3 credits planning and/or project management Includes letters, tables, memorandums The implementation phase of an applied processes leads to an opportunity to utilize and reports. Documents are keyed from research project. Following the proposal and evaluate a selected process. DFS printed, handwritten and electronic sources created in the Applied Research 1 course, environment is required. Not available with an emphasis on producing error-free the research process is implemented, for supplemental. Work Experience documents. Not available for supplemental. and the findings documented, evaluated (). Requisite courses: Take JUS-3388 Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to KEY-140. and presented. DFS environment (Required, Previous). recommended but not required. Not available for supplemental. Work Experience (). Requisite courses: Take JUS-4464 (Required, Previous).

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KEY-1144 Keyboard Speed Development environment. The regulatory framework of Early release from incarceration, both 1.5 credits environmental law will be discussed using federal and provincial, via Parole and An individualized diagnostic and provincial and federal acts and legislation. Temporary Absence are studied through prescriptive skills-based approach to An overview of environmental legislation the Correctional & Conditional Release building keyboarding skill and speed. Not including the Alberta Environmental Act, The Prison & Reformatories Act and available for supplemental. Instruction Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), the Alberta Corrections Act. Study of the (2.0). Equivalent to KEY-144, KEY-143. The Canadian Environmental Protection Criminal Code is highlighted throughout Act (CEPA), the Fisheries Act and the this course with particular attention to (LAR) LANGUAGE ARTS Canadian Environmental Assessment search and seizure, use of force and Act (CEAA) will provide the regulatory Judicial Interim Release via Recognizance LAR-0043 Language Arts I • 5 credits framework for land use planning and Orders and Peace Bonds. The Charter This course is designed to introduce basic mitigation. Not available for supplemental. of Rights and Freedoms and Freedom literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to LAW-2265, of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP) and listening, using adult appropriate LAW-265. are studied from the perspective of materials with a life skills focus. Not victim-related legislation. Current legal open to supplemental. Instruction (5.0). LAW-1161 Intro to Natural Resource Law issues in corrections will be explored with Equivalent to LAR-043. 3 credits students expected to make written and An introduction to the Canadian legal classroom presentations. Not available for LAR-0048 Language Arts II • 5 credits system and sources of natural resource supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent This course is designed to introduce law. The role of resource law enforcement to LAW-172. intermediate literacy skills in reading, is a focus in addition to select resource writing, speaking and listening, using adult laws that regulate air, land, fisheries and LAW-1176 Criminal Offences • 3 credits appropriate materials with a life skills focus. wildlife. Not available for supplemental. An in-depth analysis and application of Not open to supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to LAW-161. criminal offences including the statutory Equivalent to LAR-048. provisions, elements of the offence and LAW-1164 Environmental Legislation relevant case law. The most common LAR-0055 Language Arts III • 5 credits 3 credits criminal offences as identified by current This course is designed to introduce This course covers the study of data are studied. Not available for advanced literacy skills in reading, writing, statutes, regulations and relevant case supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent speaking and listening, using adult law pertaining to the protection of the to LAW-176. Requisite courses: Take LAW- appropriate materials with a life skills focus. environment, including historical and 1166 (Required, Previous). Not open to supplemental. Instruction (5.0). constitutional aspects of environmental Equivalent to LAR-055. legislation. Overviews of federal and LAW-1180 Provincial & Federal Statutes provincial environmental statutes form 3 credits LAR-1130 College Reading and Writing the basis of this course. Not available for This course focuses on the application 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Requisite of commonly used provincial and federal A skill-based approach designed to assist courses: Take LAW-1150 (Required, statutes. Police recruits will learn the students in developing college level Previous). technical applications of provincial reading and writing skills. This course legislation such as the Gaming and reviews basic academic writing tasks LAW-1166 Criminal Procedural Law Liquor Act, Residential Tenancy Act, and grammar with a focus on sentences, 3 credits Environmental Protection Enforcement paragraphs, and academic essays, An exploration of the Criminal Code Act, Youth Tobacco Act, Traffic Safety Act including APA referencing. Students will focusing on statute law, including and Mental Health Act. Police Officers also work towards improving their reading interpreting, understanding and applying learn the technical applications of federal comprehension and analyses of post- criminal procedural requirements. The legislation such as the Immigration Act, secondary material through the application Criminal Code and the Charter of Rights Human Rights, Criminal Code, Controlled of various critical thinking and reading and Freedoms are examined with Drugs and Substances Act and the strategies. Not available for supplemental. emphasis on arrest and search and seizure Youth Justice Act. Additional topics will Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. provisions. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to include training in occupational health and Instruction (3.0). LAW-166. safety related issues, including WHMIS, WCB claims, investigations and reports. (LAW) LAW LAW-1172 Law for Corrections Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to LAW-180. 3 credits LAW-1150 Intro to Environmental Law This course covers the historical LAW-1191 Enforcement Law • 3 credits 3 credits foundations of Canadian law and the This comprehensive law course will This course includes sources of process by which laws are developed. introduce learners to the language and environmental law, Canadian and global Included are the principles and purpose structure of statutes and their practical environmental issues, the legal system of sentencing as well as the sentencing application in policing duties. Learners and environmental protection, division of instruments available to the court such as will be able to define various sources and powers and common law and the Discharges (with probation), Conditional types of law and demonstrate correct Sentence Orders, and Incarceration. application of each.

180 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions LAW 2254 - MAS 2253

This course will examine the Canadian MAS-1125 Practicum II • 3 credits MAS-1157 Massage Techniques I Charter of Rights and Freedoms, paying In this practicum students begin working 3 credits particular attention to those sections most in the on-campus massage clinic and at An exploration of a variety of therapeutic relevant to law enforcement. Learners will various community-based events. Students techniques that treat deep tissue study the theory behind arrest, release, will build upon their knowledge and skills pathologies. Various advanced techniques search procedures, and crimes against acquired in previous courses. Students and their theories including neuromuscular persons and property. Learners will will further develop their understanding therapy, sports massage, ice massage, engage in practical exercises, including of terminology, anatomy and physiology, trigger point therapy and cross fiber practice-based scenarios and simulated pathology, assessments and professional- frictioning will be addressed. Upon court proceedings. Not available for client communication. Practicum requires completion of the course, it is expected supplemental. Not available for Prior approximately 190 hours of work in student that the student will have a strong Learning Assessment. Instruction (5.0). clinic and the community. Work Experience understanding of the anatomical and Equivalent to LAW-191. (). Requisite courses: Take MAS-1122 physiological mechanisms of common soft (Required, Previous). tissue injuries and be able to apply the LAW-2254 Applied Law • 3 credits advanced techniques taught to successfully The practical application of previously MAS-1130 Pathology • 3 credits treat a variety of conditions. Instruction obtained justice knowledge and training An exploration of pathology as it relates (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to MAS-157, to situations likely to be encountered in to basic structure and functioning of body MAS-251, MAS-141. Requisite courses: a preliminary investigation. Selection systems, providing students with a clear Take MAS-1140 (Required, Previous). Take and completion of all documentation understanding of the topic. In detail study, MAS-1157L (Required, Concurrent). appropriate to criminal prosecutions, with the course examines pathology as it relates emphasis on critical thinking, problem to massage and painful tissues. Students MAS-2250 Advanced Massage solving, and communication. Not available will learn which pathologies they can 3 credits for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). and cannot affect with massage therapy. An exploration of massage treatment Equivalent to LAW-254. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to MAS- techniques and advanced strokes are 130. Requisite courses: Take BIO-1160 explored in greater depth and incorporates LAW-2264 Courtroom Procedures (Required, Previous). treatment of acute to chronic pathologies/ 3 credits conditions, building upon the basics An examination of the Canada Evidence MAS-1140 Basic Massage • 3 credits learned in previous courses. Students Act and Rules of Evidence pertaining to An introduction to practical massage are expected to participate in hands-on testifying in criminal court. Addresses the techniques and theory. It includes practice to integrate the theory with skills. roles of the prosecutor, defence counsel, physiological, psychological and Instruction (1.0), Lab (3.0). Equivalent to investigator and witness with a focus on mechanical effects of massage, MAS-250, MAS-145. Requisite courses: officer testimony in court. Not available for indications and contraindications as Take MAS-1140 (Required, Previous). Take supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent well as introduction to strokes. Work MAS-2250L (Required, Concurrent). to LAW-264. Requisite courses: Take LAW- involves hands-on practice. At the end 2254 or LAW-1161 (Required, Previous). of the course, students will be able to MAS-2253 Assessment for Massage I competently perform a full body massage. 3 credits (MAS) MASSAGE THERAPY Instruction (2.0), Lab (3.0). Equivalent A skills-based approach helping train to MAS-140. Requisite courses: Take students to effectively interview a client MAS-1122 Practicum I • 1.5 credits MAS-1140L and BIO-1160 (Required, and perform a basic physical assessment. The application and reinforcement of basic Concurrent). Students will learn gait, palpation, joint, information taught in massage theory nerve and muscle testing assessment classes. The simulated clinic provides a MAS-1152 Professional Practices techniques. Pathologies and conditions will professional setting in which to practice Massage Therapy • 3 credits be assessed, contraindications addressed, basic knowledge and techniques, covering Students will develop an understanding as well as special tests for each part of areas of draping, bolstering, positioning and broaden their knowledge of issues the body. This course deals with the lower and turning clients. Introduction to record- such as professionalism, boundaries, extremities of the body. Interpretation of keeping, filing systems and journal entries communication with clients and the information, development of a care/ are taught. FOIP and other confidentiality allied health disciplines, healthy work treatment plan and documentation for concerns are covered. Body mechanics environments, ethics, informed consent, communication with other health care and personal safety issues are addressed confidentiality, and other contemporary professionals will be addressed. Instruction and monitored for both student and client. issues. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to (1.5), Lab (1.5). Equivalent to MAS-253, Students will begin to develop an ethical MAS-2252, MAS-252, MAS-144. MAS-126. Requisite courses: Take MAS- professionalism. All time will be spent on 1140 (Required, Previous). Take MAS- campus. Not available for supplemental. 2253L (Required, Concurrent). Work Experience (). Equivalent to MAS- 122.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 181 Course Descriptions MAS 2254 - MKT 1152

MAS-2254 Special Populations I MAS-2258 Assessment for Massage II (MGT) MANAGEMENT 3 credits 3 credits An introduction to integrating complex An exploration of assessment that builds MGT-2251 Events & Conference dysfunctions and pathologies that massage upon the skills acquired in Assessment Management • 3 credits therapists will encounter in their practices for Massage Therapists I. Orthopedic An introduction to planning and managing with appropriate treatment protocols. The assessment procedures are reviewed. meetings, events, conferences, trade special populations covered will be either Course content focuses on the upper show exhibits, and special events. pathology based or mechanically based. extremities, including the development Includes development of marketing plans, Each module will move students through of assessment and care/treatment plans organization of registration and sales, the process the dysfunction/pathology of the upper body. Instruction (1.5), Lab promotion, advertising, negotiations and takes and the treatment protocol that (1.5). Equivalent to MAS-258, MAS- contracts, admission systems, billing, would be implemented. It is expected that 128. Requisite courses: Take MAS-2253 and post-event review. Instruction (4.0). students will integrate techniques covered (Required, Previous). Take MAS-2258L Equivalent to MGT-251. in previous courses and also begin to show (Required, Concurrent). acquired knowledge skills. Not available MGT-3370 Management in Justice for supplemental. Instruction (2.0), Lab MAS-2259 Practicum IV • 3 credits Organizations • 3 credits (3.0). Equivalent to MAS-254, MAS- The application of theory and skills A study of the functions, models and 121. Requisite courses: Take MAS-1140 that allows for the development and challenges of management in a justice (Required, Previous). Take MAS-2254L presentation of a comprehensive treatment organization. Areas of emphasis include (Required, Concurrent). plan for clients with specific pathologies. organizational planning, budgetary Students provide treatment to the clients considerations, human resource MAS-2255 Practicum III • 3 credits in the on-campus clinic. Participation in management, labour relations, program The application of experience previously mentorship, leadership and community provision and relationships with gained in theory and practicum courses. events will take place. Practicum requires stakeholders. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent The individual will be able to demonstrate approximately 160 hours of work in student to MGT-370. skills, competency and confidence clinic and the community. Work Experience in providing client-focused massage (). Equivalent to MAS-259. Requisite MGT-3375 Leadership in Justice treatments. Students will work in the courses: Take MAS-2255 (Required, Organizations • 3 credits on-campus clinic, community-based Previous). A survey of leadership styles and theories work experiences and a professional as they apply to the field of justice. Key preceptorship. Practicum requires MAS-2260 Special Populations II topics include dealing with conflict, team approximately 190 hours of work in student 3 credits building, community and interagency clinic and the community. Work Experience Builds upon knowledge and skills learned relations, patterns of authority, use of (). Equivalent to MAS-255, MAS-124. in Special Populations I, including more power and evaluating one’s own leadership Requisite courses: Take MAS-1125 complex pathologies as well as the style. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to MGT- (Required, Previous). manifestation of multiple pathologies and 375. how to approach the treatment of the MAS-2257 Massage Techniques II increasingly complex client. The focus is on (MKT) MARKETING 3 credits therapeutic massage for clients with special An application of advanced massage needs such as chronic disease conditions MKT-1152 Commodity Marketing and hydrotherapy techniques in a spa and disabilities, seniors, and post-surgical 3 credits and esthetic practice setting. Addresses clients. Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). This course is an overview of the the physiological effects of several Equivalent to MAS-260. Requisite courses: alternatives available in the marketing techniques including paraffin dips, wraps, Take MAS-2254 (Required, Previous). Take of grains, oilseeds and livestock. Topics mud applications and skin exfoliation. MAS-2260L (Required, Concurrent). include priced and un-priced marketing Instruction in contraindications, technical strategies, futures contracts, put and protocols and treatment modifications allow MAS-2261 Massage Seminar call options, the mechanics of futures for the incorporation of a variety of spa 1.5 credits trading, hedging and the interpretation of and esthetic techniques into a traditional An introduction to complementary market information through fundamental massage treatment. Not available for disciplines and current issues affecting analysis and technical charting techniques. supplemental. Instruction (1.0), Lab practicing professionals. Para health Students use the DTN System to chart (2.0). Equivalent to MAS-257, MAS-142. practitioners and other business commodity prices over the course of the Requisite courses: Take MAS-2257L professionals will guest lecture in a seminar term. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to MKT- (Required, Concurrent). style setting. Students can expect hands- 152, AGR-279. on demonstrations, group discussions, and opportunities for engagement with the speakers. Instruction (1.0). Equivalent to MAS-261, MAS-149.

182 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions MKT 1160 - MTH 0048

MKT-1160 Marketing/Research MKT-2275 E-Commerce • 3 credits MKT-2288 Marketing Management Essentials • 3 credits A comprehensive study of the electronic 3 credits This overview course will introduce commerce methods used by businesses. The analysis of the inter-relationship students to fundamental concepts of Uses a marketing perspective to examine between strategy, tactics and other aspects marketing and market research. Learners the Internet as a tool for managers of planning, organizing and controlling for will be offered a working knowledge of and owners, and to forecast future marketing and management. A theoretical basic marketing theories and concepts, changes. Covers e-commerce strategies approach is used to supplement application marketing research principles and for marketing, sales, communication, of marketing management to case studies marketing situational analysis. Using purchasing, logistics and support activities. and decision-making activities. Includes case studies and final marketing research Not available for supplemental. Instruction many of the elements covered throughout project, learners will examine buyer (3.0). Equivalent to MKT-275. Requisite other marketing courses, integrating them behaviour, market identification, market courses: Take MKT-1188 (Required, in the analysis and creation of marketing segmentation, pricing, logistics, market Previous). strategies. Not available for supplemental. research through primary and secondary Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to MKT- data sources, data acquisition and analysis MKT-2277 Merchandise Administration 288. Requisite courses: Take MKT-1188 and finally communicating research results. 3 credits (Required, Previous). This course is designed particularly for An analysis of the Canadian retail market. students in the Advertising/Public Relations Students are prompted to develop a MKT-2290 Marketing Research program. Not available for supplemental. strategic retail plan including decisions 3 credits Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to MKT-160. regarding retail location, store space layout A hands-on approach to market research and design, merchandise presentation, concepts and phases. Students conduct MKT-1188 Introduction to Marketing inventory management, pricing, staffing, research studies for a variety of projects, 3 credits and customer service. Instruction (5.0). gaining practical experience in survey An intensive orientation to all aspects Equivalent to MKT-277. Requisite courses: design, focus group facilitation, as well as of marketing including management’s Take MKT-1188 (Required, Previous). research using observation, interviews and role in market research, understanding more formal strategies. Research projects consumer behavior, targeting, planning MKT-2279 Applied Sales • 3 credits vary from term to term. Instruction (5.0). and developing products. Includes decision Covers the universal application of Equivalent to MKT-290. Requisite courses: making regarding pricing strategies, principles of selling, even for those who Take MKT-1188 (Required, Previous). appropriate communication methods do not expect to enter the field of sales. and tools, and logistics and distribution Features cases, research, presentation, (MTH) MATH channels. Case studies are used to provide micro sales situations and class discussion the context of actual businesses and to and involvement. Not available for MTH-0043 Math Fundamentals I analyze problems and concepts regarding supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent 5 credits all aspects of marketing. Instruction (5.0). to CAP-2255, MKT-279, CAP-255. This course covers reading and Equivalent to MKT-188. Requisite courses: Take MKT-1188 writing numbers, understanding of (Required, Previous). whole-number concepts; addition, MKT-2250 Advertising Essentials subtraction, multiplication and division 3 credits MKT-2281 Marketing Logistics of whole numbers; and measurement Covers various aspects of advertising 3 credits skills. Decimals, graphing and some including the creation of advertising Covers essential aspects of supply computations with decimals are introduced. messages, use of appropriate visual chain management, including inventory, Effective problem-solving processes with elements, specialized media, as well as warehousing, transportation, purchasing, practical applications are developed. marketing and advertising research. Not packaging, and materials handling, with Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to MTH-043. available for supplemental. Instruction a focus on enhancing efficiency and (3.0). Equivalent to MKT-250, BIS-104. customer service. Field studies provide MTH-0048 Math Fundamentals II opportunity to examine real-world 5 credits MKT-2260 International Marketing companies and situations. Not available for This course covers whole number 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent concepts, problem-solving strategies, An overview of marketing strategy from to MKT-281. Requisite courses: Take MKT- computation skills with whole numbers, a global perspective. Foreign nations are 1188 (Required, Previous). decimals, computation with decimals, viewed as sources of potential markets as equivalents, and graphing. Instruction (5.0). well as sources of competition. Includes MKT-2283 Advertising • 3 credits Equivalent to MTH-048. exposure to market entry, strategy, Covers advertising as an integral element adaptation to environmental and cultural of the marketing mix. Topics include differences, and the use of integrated various media, their particular advantages marketing communication tools. Topics and limitations, problems of originating and such as free trade versus protectionism placing advertising, budgeting and control and multi-country trade agreements are of advertising expense, and implications discussed. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to of the social responsibility of advertisers. MKT-260. Requisite courses: Take MKT- Not available for supplemental. Instruction 1188 (Required, Previous). (5.0). Equivalent to MKT-283, BUS- 283. Requisite courses: Take MKT-1188 (Required, Previous).

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 183 Course Descriptions MTH 0054 - MTH 1160

MTH-0054 Mathematics Foundations MTH-0092 Mathematics 0092 • 5 credits The calculus topics that will be covered 5 credits Covers fundamental algebra review, include limits, slope and area under the This course covers the mathematical transformations, combinations, curve. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to MTH- skills necessary to undertake pre-algebra permutations, probability, rational 149, MTH-146. and algebra courses in mathematics. expressions and equations. Topics Topics include operations with whole included are polynomials, exponential, MTH-1150 Engineering Math I numbers, integers, decimals, fractions, logarithmic and sinusoidal functions, as 3 credits rational expressions and percents; metric well as trigonometric functions. Students An introduction to the mathematical measurement; geometry; and problem- registering in this course should have concepts required for the engineering solving strategies. Instruction (5.0). successfully completed MTH-0085 or technologies in preparation for calculus. Equivalent to MTH-054. equivalent placement testing. Not available Topics include unit analysis and unit for supplemental. Instruction (5.0). conversion, the Cartesian coordinate MTH-0055 Math Fundamentals III Equivalent to MTH-092. plane, algebraic equations, trigonometric 5 credits functions, and problem-solving skills. This course covers whole numbers, MTH-0095 Mathematics 0095 • 5 credits Mathematical concepts will be applied integers, rational numbers, decimals Covers transformations; polynomial, to physical problems including vector and fractions, percent and rates, metric exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric analysis, surveying applications, friction, measurement, geometry, graphing, functions and analysis; sequences, series optical instruments, and kinematics. equivalents, and use of the calculator. and combinations. Students registering Introductory calculus topics include limits, Effective problem solving strategies are in this course should have successfully slope and area under the curve. Not developed. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to completed MTH-0085 or equivalent available for supplemental. Instruction MTH-055. placement testing. Not available for (6.0). supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent MTH-0060 Mathematics 0060 • 5 credits to MTH-095. MTH-1152 Mathematics for CIT Covers preparation for introductory 3 credits algebra. Topics covered are solution of MTH-0097 Introduction to Calculus An exploration of mathematical calculations simple linear equations and inequalities, 5 credits required for data processing. Includes basic manipulation with exponents. An introduction to differential and integral binary, octal, and hexadecimal numbering Students registering in this course should calculus with practical applications to systems and arithmetic, as well as sets, have successfully completed MTH-0055 distance, velocity and acceleration, maxima logic, Boolean algebra, arrays, solution or equivalent or have tested at this level and minima, sequences and limits, related of equations by matrix calculations. Not on an assessment test. Not available for rates, the integral as an area, and volumes available for supplemental. Instruction supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent by revolution. Students registering in this (3.0). Equivalent to MTH-152. to MTH-060. course should have successfully completed MTH-0095 or MTH30 (Pure) or equivalent. MTH-1156 Techniques of Calculus MTH-0075 Mathematics 0075 • 5 credits Not available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits Covers the basic techniques of algebra (5.0). Equivalent to MTH-097. This course covers functions, limits, from operations on rational numbers derivatives, and extreme problems, definite through equations and inequalities, MTH-1130 Basic College Mathematics integral, differentiation and integration factoring and algebraic fractions. Topics 3 credits of rational functions. Not available for covered include basic geometry and This course is designed for students to supplemental examination. Instruction trigonometry. Students registering in this develop college-level math skills for non- (5.0). Equivalent to MTH-156. course should have successfully completed mathematical programs. Students will MTH-0060. Not available for supplemental. extend their understanding of arithmetic MTH-1160 Calculus I • 3 credits Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to MTH-075. and algebra and develop their ability A study of calculus which covers both to reason by collecting, analyzing, and differentiation and integration. Topics MTH-0085 Mathematics 0085 • 5 credits evaluating data involving one variable and include a review of limits, the definition of A continuation of algebra and geometry connecting probability and statistics. Not derivative, differentiation rules, derivative from MTH-0075 and includes factoring, available for supplemental. Instruction applications, and integration as area, systems of equations, quadratic equations, (3.0). Equivalent to MTH-130. the fundamental theorem of calculus, operations with radicals, rational techniques of integration, integration expressions, rational exponents, graphing MTH-1149 Pre-Calculus • 3 credits applications and elementary first order and trigonometry on oblique triangles. An introduction to the topics required differential equations. Students are Students registering in this course should before beginning calculus. Topics include expected to have a basic understanding have successfully completed MTH-0075. operations on real numbers, the Cartesian of the geometry of calculus, the idea of Not available for supplemental. Instruction coordinate plane, algebraic equations, limit, slope and area under a curve. Not (5.0). Equivalent to MTH-085. functions and graphs, trigonometric available for supplemental. Instruction functions and problem-solving skills. (3.0). Equivalent to MTH-160, MTH- 154. Requisite courses: Take MTH-1149 (Required, Previous).

184 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions MTH 1165 - NSG 1181

MTH-1165 Calculus II • 3 credits (NAT) NATIVE AWARENESS This course continues to explore concepts This is a technical math course specifically of health and wellness for individuals and suited to engineering technologists. It NAT-1150 Exploring FNMI Perspectives families. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to includes a basic understanding of Integral 3 credits NSG-155. Requisite courses: Take NSG- calculus and its applications along with An exploration of indigeneity and what 1163, NSG-1168 (Required, Previous). an introduction to differential equations it means to be indigenous in Canada. Take NSG-1173 (Required, Concurrent). and Taylor series. Topics may include Students apply indigenous perspectives the definition of integration and the in areas of the environment, social issues, NSG-1163 Intro to Nursing Practice fundamental theorem of calculus, rules for aesthetics, and history and participate in 6 credits integrating functions including algebraic, reflective practice and community building. This first nursing practice course provides trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential Not available for supplemental. Not eligible the foundation for developing therapeutic functions, and applications of integration for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction and caring relationships with clients and including centers of mass, work, fluid (3.0). introduces concepts of health assessment pressure, areas and volumes. Topics in and basic nursing skills. Practice occurs in differential equations may include slope NAT-1155 Intro to Native American the context of healthy or stable individuals fields, exponential growth and decay, Studies • 3 credits across the lifespan in different cultural trajectories and fluid flow. Not available This course is an introduction to Native contexts and settings. Not available for for supplemental or challenge. Instruction American culture and heritage from supplemental. Instruction (4.0), Lab (3.0). (3.0). Equivalent to MTH-165, MTH- traditional to contemporary times. Equivalent to NSG-163. Requisite courses: 180. Requisite courses: Take MTH-1160 Knowledge gained in the course will Take NSG-1163L (Required, Concurrent). (Required, Previous). prove invaluable for students considering a career in which they will be interacting NSG-1168 Intro to Nursing and MTH-1170 Engineering Math II with First Nations People or for increasing Concepts of Health • 3 credits 3 credits an individual’s general understanding This course provides an introduction to A study of calculus which covers both and sensitivity toward the First the concepts of health and wellness for differentiation and integration. Topics Nation’s perspective. Not available for individuals and families, the role of the include a review of limits, an intro into supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent nurse, and the use of group process complex numbers, the definition of to NAT-155. strategies to support self-directed learning. derivative, differentiation rules, derivative Not available for supplemental. Not eligible applications, and integration as area, NAT-2250 Aboriginal Education for for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction the fundamental theorem of calculus, Professional Engagement • 3 credits (3.0). Equivalent to NSG-1150, NSG- techniques of integration, partial fraction Students will continue to develop their 150. Requisite courses: Take NSG-1163 decomposition, integration applications, knowledge of Aboriginal peoples’ histories, (Required, Concurrent). methods of approximating definite integrals educational experiences, knowledge and elementary first order differential systems, and will further develop an NSG-1173 Health and Physical equations. Students are expected to have understanding of the implications of this Assessment • 6 credits a basic understanding of the geometry knowledge to their future professional roles This course includes physical health of calculus, the idea of limit, slope and and obligations. Professional students assessment techniques and the practice area under a curve. Not available for will engage in a learning process of self- of basic nursing skills. Practice occurs in supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Requisite and-other awareness. Not available for the context of healthy or stable individuals courses: Take MTH-1150 (Required, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). and families across the lifespan in different Previous). cultural contexts and settings. Not available (NSG) NURSING for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (MUS) MUSIC (4.0). Equivalent to NSG-173. Requisite NSG-1150 Concepts of Health I courses: Take NSG-1163, NSG-1168 and MUS-1150 Music Appreciation • 3 credits 3 credits BIO-1160 (Required, Previous). Take This course is a general introduction This course provides an introduction NSG-1155 and NSG-1173L (Required, to the art music of the western world. to concepts of health and wellness for Concurrent). Students will develop listening skills, a individuals and families, the role of the musical vocabulary, and some knowledge nurse, and the use of group process NSG-1181 Nursing Concepts: of prominent composers and their works strategies to support self-directed learning. Individuals & Families • 6 credits in a historical context. Not available for Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to NSG-1168, This course focuses on the history of supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent NSG-150. Requisite courses: Take NSG- nursing, role of the nurse in various to MUS-150. 1163 (Required, Concurrent). settings, and nursing as a profession. It includes an introduction to the dimensions NSG-1155 Concepts of Health: of health and wellness of populations Individuals/Families • 3 credits across the lifespan in different cultural This course provides an introduction to contexts and settings. Not available for the concepts of community and population supplemental. Instruction (9.0). Equivalent health, adult learning principles and to NSG-181. Requisite courses: Take NSG- strategies, the relationship of evidence 1182 (Required, Concurrent). to nursing practice, and strategies for individual contributions to effective group process.

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NSG-1182 Intro to Nursing: Assessment experiencing illness in acute care Not available for supplemental. Instruction & Practice • 6 credits situations. Not available for supplemental. (3.0). Equivalent to NSG-279. Requisite This course provides the foundation for Grading: Pass/Fail. Work Experience (). courses: Take NSG-2263 or NSG-2293 developing therapeutic relationships Equivalent to NSG-263. Requisite courses: and NSG-2254 or NSG-2268 (Required, and introduces the concepts of health Take BIO-1160, BIO-1161, BIO-1162, Previous). assessment and basic nursing skills. The ENG-1150, NSG-1155, NSG-1163, NSG- students will have learning opportunities, 1168, NSG-1173, PSY-1160, SOC-1160 NSG-2290 Pharmacology & Applied in the classroom, lab and practice (Required, Previous). Take NSG-2268 Therapeutics • 3 credits environment. Practice occurs in the context (Required, Concurrent). This course provides an introduction to of healthy or stable individuals and families integrative therapeutic modalities including: across the lifespan in different cultural NSG-2268 Disruptions in Health I conventional (i.e., allopathic), alternative contexts and settings. Not available for 3 credits and complementary therapies used in supplemental. Instruction (12.0). Equivalent This course provides an introduction health care and the pathophysiologic, to NSG-182. Requisite courses: Take NSG- to acute and chronic health care psychologic, energetic, and spiritual 1181 (Required, Previous or concurrent). challenges for adults with varied cultural basis for these therapies. The nurse’s backgrounds in diverse geographical role in promoting quality of life through NSG-2250 Health, Illness and Healing I settings. It integrates concepts of appropriate use of various treatment 3 credits gerontology, health promotion, illness modalities and dealing with implications This course provides an introduction to prevention, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and effects is explored. Instruction (3.0). acute and chronic health challenges for and therapeutics. Not available for Equivalent to NSG-290. Requisite courses: adults with varied cultural backgrounds in supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Take BIO-1160, BIO-1161, BIO-1162, ENG- diverse geographical settings. It integrates Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). 1150, NSG-1155, NSG-1163, NSG-1168, concepts of gerontology, health promotion, Equivalent to NSG-2250, NSG-250. NSG-1173, PSY-1160, and SOC-1160 illness prevention, epidemiology, Requisite courses: Take BIO-1160, BIO- (Required, Previous). pathophysiology, and therapeutics. 1161, BIO-1162, ENG-1150, NSG-1155, Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to NSG-2268, NSG-1163, NSG-1168, NSG-1173, PSY- NSG-2293 Maternity & Pediatric Nursing NSG-250. Requisite courses: Take NSG- 1160, SOC-1160 (Required, Previous). Practice • 6 credits 1150, NSG-1163, BIO-1160, BIO-1161, Take NSG-2263 (Required, Concurrent). Explores increasingly complex nursing ENG-1150, NSG-1155, NSG-1173, BIO- skills and provision of basic nursing care 1162, PSY-1160, SOC-1160 (Required, NSG-2269 Rural Nursing Practice for women, children, and families from Previous). 6 credits various cultural backgrounds. Students Explores increasingly complex nursing will have the opportunity to apply NSG-2254 Maternity & Pediatric Nursing skills and provision of basic nursing pharmacology, pathophysiology, critical 3 credits care for adults with acute and chronic thinking and clinical judgment to the care This course focuses on the experiences health challenges with varied cultural of women through the antenatal, labour, of child-bearing and child-rearing families backgrounds. Students will have the delivery, postpartum period and to children with varied cultural backgrounds in opportunity to apply pharmacology, experiencing illness in an acute care diverse geographical settings. It integrates pathophysiology, critical thinking and setting. Not available for supplemental. concepts of health promotion, illness clinical judgment to care of adults Grading: Pass/Fail. Work Experience (). prevention, epidemiology, pathophysiology, experiencing illness in acute care Equivalent to NSG-293. Requisite courses: and therapeutics. Not available for situations. Not available for supplemental. Take BIO-1160, BIO-1161, BIO-1162, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. ENG-1150, NSG-1155, NSG-1163, NSG- to NSG-2255, NSG-255. Requisite Graded: Pass/Fail. Work Experience (). 1168, NSG-1173, PSY-1160, SOC-1160 courses: Take BIO-1160, BIO-1161, BIO- Requisite courses: Take NSG-1181, NSG- (Required, Previous). Take NSG-2254 1162, ENG-1150, NSG-1155, NSG-1163, 1182 (Required, Previous). Take NSG-2268 (Required, Concurrent). NSG-1168, NSG-1173, PSY-1160, SOC- (Required, Concurrent). 1160 (Required, Previous). Take NSG-2293 (ORG) ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (Required, Concurrent). NSG-2279 Nursing Issues & Health Care in Canada • 3 credits ORG-1148 Office Dynamics • 3 credits NSG-2263 Medical-Surgical Nursing This course is an exploration and A thorough exposure to the principles Practice • 6 credits examination of professional nursing and practices related to making a positive Explores increasingly complex nursing practice concepts and issues. The focus contribution to an organization. Includes skills and provision of basic nursing will be on historical and contemporary development of team-work skills, problem- care for adults with acute and chronic roles as well as the ethical and legal solving and conflict resolution. Includes health challenges with varied cultural responsibilities of the registered nurse exposure to the qualities needed to be backgrounds. Students will have the within the context of the nursing profession effective administrative professionals, opportunity to apply pharmacology, and the health care system. Topics include and understanding of their role in the pathophysiology, critical thinking and the application of theory to practice, organization. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent clinical judgment to care of adults multidisciplinary health care team issues, to ORG-148. professional association and union roles.

186 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions ORG 2254 - PED 1165

ORG-2254 Public Relations • 3 credits PED-1155 Applied Anatomy & PED-1160 Weight Training and Exercise This course deals with the development Kinesiology • 3 credits 1.5 credits and delivery of an effective public This course is an introduction to human This course focuses on developing relations strategy for an organization. The anatomy and physiology. It also introduces personalized fitness through weight course addresses the development and students to biomechanics. Not available for training. Students will learn how to use maintenance of public support. Specific supplemental. Instruction (5.0), Lab (1.0). free weights, machines and other forms of topics include reputation building, Equivalent to PED-155. Requisite courses: resistance training. They will develop their strategies, key publics, advertising, media Take PED-1155L (Required, Concurrent). individual training program through areas relations, handling of complaints, public of progressive resistance methods, designation, developing news releases, PED-1157 Health, Wellness and Fitness flexibility, nutrition, safe and functional and use of audio-visual equipment. Please 1.5 credits strength training techniques and exercise note: This course is intended for students This course is designed for students routines. Not available for supplemental. in the Recreation Facility Operations planning to enter the field of Corrections. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PED-160. and Recreation Management programs. The primary goal of this course is to Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to ORG-254. enhance the learner’s awareness of PED-1161 Judo Level I • 1.5 credits lifestyle activities and practices which will This course will emphasize Judo instruction (PED) PHYSICAL EDUCATION enable them to remain healthy throughout and various other Judo techniques while their careers. Topics to be covered will standing or on the ground. The student PED-1123 Academic Success Athletics I include wellness and exercise, components will learn a safe approach to basic throws, 1.5 credits of fitness, nutrition, weight management, breakfalls, grappling techniques, improved This course is designed to examine and stress management, and cardiovascular physical fitness and combative awareness. apply the skills, attitudes and priorities health. Physical wellness will be achieved Not available for supplemental. Instruction necessary to succeed as a student athlete. through a variety of fitness activities. (3.0). Equivalent to PED-161. Students will understand the complexities Knowledge gained will be incorporated into of managing post-secondary learning, field a personalized exercise program. Exposure PED-1162 Leisure Activities & Sports experiences and physical conditioning in to relevant employment testing will be 1.5 credits order to achieve academic success. Not included. Not available for supplemental. This course focuses on a variety of available for supplemental. Instruction Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PED-157. indoor and outdoor activities that will be (3.0). Equivalent to PED-123. used as a means of improving students’ PED-1158 Practicum I • 1.5 credits personal fitness levels. Students will PED-1130 Outdoor Education • 3 credits This first year practicum course provides gain an appreciation and understanding An exploration of a variety of outdoor the student with an on-site learning of the importance of physical activity, activities that will be used as a means experience, working closely with a sports skills and other lifestyle behaviours of improving one’s personal fitness level supervisor within the fitness, sport and/ related to fitness topics. Not available for and appreciation of the outdoor natural or wellness industry. The learner will supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent environment. Basic skills will be covered observe, participate and evaluate applied to PED-162. to give students a better understanding skills, content and personal experiences. of how to participate in various lifetime Not available for supplemental. Work PED-1163 Health & Wellness I for Public outdoor activities. Course is only offered Experience (). Equivalent to PED-158. Safety • 3 credits to students from the Nippon Institute of Requisite courses: Take PED-1159, PED- An exploration and application of the Technology. Not available for supplemental. 1160, BIO-1160, ENG-1156 (Required, connection between health and wellness Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Previous). and job performance in public safety Instruction (3.0). careers. A student centred focus on PED-1159 Exercise and Healthful Living physical health, stress management, PED-1153 Training & Personalized 3 credits culture and community. Personal fitness is Fitness • 1.5 credits This course introduces students to practiced and improved through physical This course serves as a preparation for physical fitness training principles and training and testing activities. Emphasis is subsequent physical activity courses or wellness theory. Components of lifetime on lifestyle modifications. Not available for for physically demanding professions. wellness will be emphasized through supplemental. Instruction (3.0). The student will be challenged to improve laboratory experiences. Not available for his/her overall fitness level through a supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (1.0). PED-1165 Applied Lifestyle Fitness I variety of fitness training activities. There Equivalent to PED-159. Requisite courses: 1.5 credits is an emphasis on wellness and lifestyle Take PED-1159L (Required, Concurrent). This course provides practical strategies modifications, as well as team building and applications for maintaining and in an enjoyable exercise climate. Not improving physical fitness and healthy available for supplemental. Instruction lifestyles relating to the justice field. (3.0). Equivalent to PED-153. Through lectures, practical experience and evaluation, learners will address lifestyle, health and wellness modifications. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (1.0). Equivalent to PED-165. Requisite courses: Take PED-1153 or PED-1157 (Required, Previous).

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PED-1170 Volleyball • 1.5 credits Through participation, students will fine PED-1195 Fitness for Police Recruits An introduction to the fundamentals tune their technical skills and develop their 1.5 credits of volleyball as well as planning and teaching and coaching skills. This course This course is designed to prepare police conducting principles which are used in is scheduled to be hosted in conjunction recruits for the physical demands and training sessions. Through topics and with the Prairie Baseball Academy. Not lifestyle skills necessary to provide optimal participation, students will develop skills available for supplemental. Instruction health and wellbeing for police officers. and team play strategies, sport rules, (3.0). Equivalent to PED-175. Not available for supplemental. Instruction ethical coaching, player development, (5.0). Equivalent to PED-195. practice and match management, PED-1178 Resistance Training components of a try-out camp, and injury 3 credits PED-2250 Defence and Tactics prevention. Service Learning opportunity This course examines the theoretical and 1.5 credits may be available. Not available for practical aspects of resistance training. This course provides instruction in supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Focus on scientific training principles, defence and control tactics and restraining to PED-170. biomechanics, programming, and techniques relating to the correctional considerations for diverse populations. environment. Students will be required to PED-1172 Latin/Hip Hop/Swing Dance Not available for supplemental. Instruction maintain physical fitness as a necessary 1.5 credits (3.0). condition for application of tactics. Obstacle This course focuses on the development course training and testing will be provided. of introductory skills, fundamental steps, PED-1180 Introduction to Coaching Not available for supplemental. Instruction patterns and techniques of dances (such 3 credits (3.0). Equivalent to PED-250. as Merengue, Salsa, and Cumbia), An introduction to the theoretical aspects variations of the Swing/Jive and other of coaching which can be applied to PED-2251 Self Defence and Fitness selected social dances. The Hip Hop any sport. Topics include introduction 1.5 credits portion of the course will focus on the to coaching, ethical coaching, practice This course is designed to introduce self- development of skills, exploration of planning, nutrition, teaching and defence tactics to the Criminal Justice movement fundamentals and the creation learning, sport program design, and Policing students and Conservation of dance choreographies. The historical mental preparation. Not available for Enforcement students. A variety of control background of each dance style will also supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent tactics that may be necessary in various be taught. Not available for supplemental. to PED-180. community enforcement agencies will Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PED-172. be taught. A fitness component will be PED-1185 Kickboxing and Fitness incorporated into the self-defence training PED-1173 Basketball • 1.5 credits 1.5 credits (i.e. obstacle course training, running This course introduces students to the This course introduces students to and resistance training). Not available for fundamentals of basketball, as well as combative body movements including supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent planning and conducting principles which punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and to PED-251. are used in training sessions. Development self-defence skills. Students will develop of basic skills, strategies, physical cardiovascular and muscular conditioning, PED-2252 Research Methods in Physical conditioning, offensive and defensive team flexibility, agility and mental toughness in Education • 3 credits play and the rules will be emphasized. this growing sport and fitness modality. A development of the student’s concepts of Through participation, students will fine- Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PED-185. measurement in kinesiology research and tune their technical skills and develop the critical evaluation of those concepts. their teaching and coaching skills. Service PED-1188 Movement Education Emphasis will also be placed on other Learning opportunity may be available. 3 credits aspects of the research process including Not available for supplemental. Instruction The examination of the fundamental terminology, referencing, data analysis (3.0). Equivalent to PED-173. movement skills of physical literacy and and interpretation. Not available for how those skills connect with physical supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent PED-1174 Soccer • 1.5 credits activity, health, and health promotion. to PED-252. Introduction to the fundamentals of soccer Focus on leadership and pedagogical skills, strategies, training, team play and theories, exercise modification, and PED-2253 Applied Lifestyle Fitness II coaching. Not available for supplemental. progression for improvement. Not available 1.5 credits Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PED-174. for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). This course is a continuation of Applied Equivalent to PED-188. Requisite courses: Lifestyle Fitness I. Learners will continue to PED-1175 Baseball • 1.5 credits Take PED-1159, PED-1178 (Required, carry out personalized exercise programs This course introduces students to the Previous). and implement lifestyle, health and fundamentals of baseball, as well as wellness modifications. Not available for planning and conducting principles, which supplemental. Instruction (1.0). Equivalent are used in training sessions. Development to PED-253. Requisite courses: Take PED- of basic skills, strategies, physical 1165 (Required, Previous). conditioning, team play and the rules will be emphasized.

188 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions PED 2254 - PED 2267

PED-2254 Health & Wellness II in Public Students will develop detailed programs PED-2262 Exercise Physiology Safety • 3 credits related to each stretch/therapeutic 3 credits The practice of creating communities exercise. Instruction (1.0), Lab (2.0). This course develops the student’s that encourage wellness. Focus is on Equivalent to PED-257, PED-135. understanding of how the body’s mentorship, implementation of strategies Requisite courses: Take BIO-1146 or physiological systems function during for maintaining lifelong health and meeting BIO-1161 (Required, Previous). Take PED- exercise and how these systems adapt personal goals for health and wellness. 2257L (Required, Concurrent). to physical training. The influences of An application of physical health, stress environment, nutrition, age and gender management, culture and community. PED-2258 Practicum • 3 credits on exercise performance will also be A focus on physical training and testing The learner will apply skills, knowledge discussed. Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). to meet job requirements that can be and techniques through various fitness Equivalent to PED-262, PED-255. adopted as a long term lifestyle routine. modules acquired from several second- Requisite courses: Take BIO-1169, BIO- Not available for supplemental. Instruction year courses relating to exercise 1180, PED-2252 (Required, Previous). (3.0). Requisite courses: Take PED-1163 prescription and individual/team program Take PED-2262L (Required, Concurrent). (Required, Previous). design for the fitness and sports industry. The practicum will be approximately 45-55 PED-2264 Applied Lifestyle Fitness III PED-2255 Physical Readiness Training hours. Not available for supplemental. 1.5 credits 3 credits Work Experience (). Equivalent to PED- Based on the knowledge acquired through Prepares students with awareness 258. Requisite courses: Take PED-2256, Applied Lifestyle Fitness I and II, learners training and functional movement skills for PED-2262, PED-2265, PED-2267, COM- will be required to apply appropriate occupational settings such as public safety. 1162 (Required, Previous). Take PED-2259 health and fitness skills to maintain or Emphasis on enhancing physical and skill (Required, Concurrent). increase an overall physical fitness level related proficiency and effectiveness in that will allow the learner to work toward dealing with a physical threat. Basic falling PED-2259 Exercise Program Design meeting or achieving the standards of pre- and grappling safety skills reinforcing 3 credits employment fitness tests in the justice field. awareness of occupational stressful A comprehensive overview of exercise Not available for supplemental. Instruction situations. Stressors on the job, i.e. shift prescription principles and techniques. (1.0). Equivalent to PED-264. Requisite work, nutrition, cardiovascular health and Includes theory and practical application courses: Take PED-2253 (Required, review of various common injuries. Not of evidence based exercise programming Previous). available for supplemental. Instruction for the general, youth, prenatal, and (1.5), Lab (1.5). Requisite courses: Take elderly populations. Documentation, PED-2265 Career Explorations PED-2255L (Required, Concurrent). professionalism, and monitoring will also be 1.5 credits discussed. Not available for supplemental. An introduction to the requirements of PED-2256 Prevention & Care of Athletic Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PED-259. employment within an exercise science Injuries • 3 credits Requisite courses: Take PED-1188, PED- workplace. Focus is on types of positions An overview of the scope of practice 2262, PED-2267 (Required, Previous). in field, qualities required to work within and the best practices in the prevention a team, and certifying bodies within the and care of athletic injuries. Includes PED-2260 Biomechanics & Applied industry. Not available for supplemental. the theory and practice of therapeutic Kinesiology • 3 credits Instruction (3.0). exercise. Application activities provide An introduction to the study of practical experiences to parallel the theory biomechanics and its application to PED-2267 Fitness Assessment component. Not available for supplemental. human movement analysis. Topics include 3 credits Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PED- angular and linear kinematics and kinetics Development of the student’s theoretical 256. Requisite courses: Take BIO-1169 of movement, equilibrium, and structural knowledge and practical skills in health- (Required, Previous). assessment/correction. Not available for related fitness assessment and lifestyle supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent counseling is the main focus of this course. PED-2257 Therapeutic Exercise to PED-260. Requisite courses: Take BIO- Not available for supplemental. Instruction 3 credits 1169 (Required, Previous). (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to PED-267, This course will discuss principles of PED-265. Requisite courses: Take BIO- therapeutic exercise to treat the injured PED-2261 Adapted Physical Activity 1169, PED-2252 (Required, Previous). physically active person, to facilitate 3 credits Take PED-2267L (Required, Concurrent). enhanced recovery and to ensure a An examination of various psychomotor safe return to activity. This course will disabilities. The application of the impact incorporate lecture, demonstration and and challenges of physical activity delivery laboratory experience to instruct principles to persons with disabilities. Not available of therapeutic exercise. Students will be for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). taught different types of stretches and Requisite courses: Take PED-1159, PED- the rationale for stretching. Therapeutic 2252 (Required, Previous). exercise principles and practices related to patient treatment will include stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and exercise equipment.

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PED-2271 Advanced Conditioning PED-2280 Advanced Coaching Work Experience (). Equivalent to NSG- 3 credits 3 credits 3394, NSG-394. Requisite courses: Take This course will provide opportunities for This course examines advanced theoretical PEN-3390, PEN-3393, PEN-3395, PEN- students to develop their personal fitness, concepts in coaching which can be applied 3396 (Required, Previous). athletic abilities and performance. Students to any sport. Topics include developing will develop theoretical and practical athletic abilities, prevention of injury and PEN-3395 Standards of Scrub & experience in designing and instructing recovery, coaching and leading effectively, Circulating Role • 3 credits high intensity workouts. Safety concerns, psychology of performance, managing An exploration of the scrub and circulating exercise equipment, techniques and conflict, doping prevention, and the long- roles of perioperative nursing, as identified prescription will be covered. Students will term athlete developmental model. Not in the ORNAC Standards. Aseptic also gain skills in designing periodization available for supplemental. Instruction technique will be introduced in the context plans for both individual and team sports. (3.0). Equivalent to PED-280. Requisite of the perioperative setting. Patient Not available for supplemental. Instruction courses: Take PED-1180 (Required, focused nursing assessments and nursing (3.0). Equivalent to PED-271. Requisite Previous). care plans will be introduced. Surgical courses: Take PED-1178 and PED-2262 procedures will be explored along with the (Required, Previous). PED-2282 Judo Level II • 1.5 credits factors that have implications to patient This course is designed to teach students outcomes. Not available for supplemental. PED-2272 Leadership in Physical more advanced levels of Judo techniques Instruction (2.0). Equivalent to NSG-3395, Education • 3 credits based on the fundamental principles NSG-395. This course focuses on the relationship of Judo, Seiryoku-Zenyo (maximum between theory and practice and the efficiency/maximum effort), and Jita Kiyoei PEN-3396 Competencies of Scrub & development of skills required for (mutual welfare and benefit). A minimum Circulating Role • 3 credits leadership for coaches and administrators. Yellow Belt or completion of Judo Level I is A lab-based introduction to the roles Leadership styles, organizational theories recommended in order to be successful in of the scrub and circulating nurses as and personal development will be reviewed this course. Not available for supplemental. identified in the ORNAC competencies. in addition to the discussion of current Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PED-282. The basic skills of the perioperative nurse literature, exploring concepts through are demonstrated and practiced in an personal experience, and reflective thinking (PEN) PERIOPERATIVE NURSING authentic environment, currently at the and cooperative activities. Not available for Chinook Regional Hospital, but may be supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent PEN-3390 Standards of Perioperative opened to additional approved facilities. to PED-272. Requisite courses: Take PED- Nursing • 3 credits Not available for supplemental. Instruction 1180, PED-1188, or PED-1159 (Required, An introduction to the specialty of (2.0). Equivalent to NSG-3396, NSG-396. Previous). perioperative nursing and the exploration Requisite courses: Take PEN-3390, PEN- of the perioperative experience of the 3395 (Required, Previous). PED-2274 Exercise & Chronic patient. Roles of the surgical team is also Conditions • 3 credits highlighted. Not available for supplemental. (PHY) PHYSICS An examination of the treatment of various Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to NSG-3390, chronic conditions with exercise training. NSG-390. PHY-0085 Physics 0085 • 5 credits Application of special considerations This algebra based physics course gives such as pathophysiology, medications, PEN-3393 Implementation of Standards an understanding of the properties of the behaviour change models and injury 6 credits world in and around us. Topics covered prevention will be included. Not available A continuation of application of the are Newton’s laws of motion, including for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). scrub and circulating roles/skills in an two dimensional vector motion and gravity. Requisite courses: Take PED-2262 and authentic clinical setting. Not available for Waves in general and wave properties PED-2267 (Required, Previous). supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Equivalent are also covered. Students registering to NSG-3393, NSG-393. Requisite for this course should have completed an PED-2276 Weight Training & Exercise II courses: Take PEN-3390, PEN-3395, PEN- introductory physics course, SCI-0075 or 1.5 credits 3396. (Required, Previous). equivalent. Not available for supplemental. This course focuses on the theoretical Instruction (4.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to concepts pertaining to weight training as PEN-3394 Perioperative Practicum PHY-085. Requisite courses: Take PHY- well as practical applications using free 3 credits 0085L (Required, Concurrent). weights and machines. Students will learn This comprehensive practicum provides weight training exercises and concepts the opportunity to further develop the skills PHY-0095 Physics 0095 • 5 credits involved with periodization programming. and knowledge of a perioperative nurse An algebra based physics course exploring The course will build on the topics under the supervision of a preceptor. further into the world around us and introduced in PED160. Not available for This practicum may occur at the Chinook into our universe. Topics covered are supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Regional Hospital or alternative rural mechanics (gravitation and momentum), to PED-276. Requisite courses: Take PED- sites. Out-of-region placements may be static and current electricity, magnetic fields 1160 (Required, Previous). considered. Not available for supplemental. and electromagnetic induction, properties of the electron, atom and nucleus.

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Students registering for this course should PLT-2260 Special Crops • 3 credits (PNG) PRACTICAL NURSING have completed PHY-0085 and MTH- This course covers physiology, growth 0085 or equivalents. Not available for and development, pest control, harvest, PNG-1145 Health and the Practical supplemental. Instruction (4.0), Lab (1.0). storage, quality characteristics, and Nurse • 3 credits Equivalent to PHY-095. Requisite courses: marketing of the following crops: potatoes, An introduction to the professional role of Take PHY-0095L (Required, Concurrent). sugar beets, green and dry peas, the practical nurse within the Canadian chickpeas, lentils, beans, fababeans, health care system. Focus on the nursing PHY-1143 Applied Physics • 3 credits and special herbs grown in Alberta. A process, nursing theories, and wellness Physics concepts in this course will feasibility study will be done on at least two in the context of client diversity. Not be applied to practical topics found in special crops to determine their economic available for supplemental. Instruction engineering applications. Topics include practicality. Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). (3.0). Equivalent to NSG-1145, NSG-145. one and two dimensional kinematics, Equivalent to PLT-260. Requisite courses: Requisite courses: Take PNG-1146 and vectors, work and energy, simple Take PLT-1152 (Required, Previous). Take PNG-1147 (Required, Concurrent). machines, efficiency, wave and vibration PLT-2260L (Required, Concurrent). as applied in survey and remote sensing, PNG-1146 Basic Nursing Skills and an introduction to fluid mechanics. PLT-2261 Weed Identification • 3 credits 3 credits Not available for supplemental. Instruction This course covers the classification and An introduction to the basic skills needed (3.0). Equivalent to PHY-143, PHY-153. identification of weeds common to Western to support clients/patients with the activities Canada. Non-chemical control of weeds of daily living, while integrating concepts of (PLT) PLANT SCIENCE is included, along with a preliminary health promotion, client/patient and worker introduction to chemical weed control. safety. Not available for supplemental. PLT-1152 Introduction to Botany Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to NSG- 3 credits PLT-261, AGR-271. Requisite courses: 1146, NSG-146. Requisite courses: Take This course is an introduction to plants Take PLT-1152 (Required, Previous). Take PNG-1145 and PNG-1147 (Required, and plant-like organisms. It includes the PLT-2261L (Required, Concurrent). Concurrent). study of morphological, anatomical, and physiological characteristics of plants, as PLT-2262 Field Crops • 3 credits PNG-1147 Practical Nursing Clinical I well as an examination of the ecological Examines different methods of growing 1.5 credits role of plants in the environment. The cereal and oilseed crops, including An introduction to the application of emphasis in introductory botany will be to improved varieties and hybrids, which are theory and skills from semester one of provide students with an understanding of common to Western Canada. In addition, the Practical Nursing program. Primary the basic structure of plants, life processes, weed control, crop insects and diseases placement will be in a long-term care and adaptations to various environmental and methods of crop harvesting, storing, facility and requires students to practice factors. The course includes lab work that and marketing are covered. Instruction introductory skills while assisting clients will provide the opportunity to develop skills (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to PLT-262, with varied needs. Not available for in handling histological material and AGR-278. Requisite courses: Take PLT- supplemental. Grading: Pass/Fail. Work plant species, as well as basic taxonomy. 1152 (Required, Previous). Take PLT- Experience (). Equivalent to NSG-1147, Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to 2262L (Required, Concurrent). NSG-147. Requisite courses: Take PLT-152. Requisite courses: Take PLT- PNG-1145 and PNG-1146 (Required, 1152L (Required, Concurrent). PLT-2263 Pesticide Application Concurrent). 3 credits PLT-1155 Pasture and Forage This course prepares the learner to PNG-1148 Health and Individuals Production • 3 credits write the Alberta Certified Pesticide 3 credits This course is a comprehensive Applicators License Examination. The Course focus will be on health and introduction to the production and course includes basic information about individuals and the role of the practical management of pasture and forage crops pesticide regulations and safe, effective nurse. Students will develop an in Western Canada. Topics include the pesticide use, federal and provincial understanding of common personal production and marketing of forage seed, pesticide regulations and guidelines. and environmental factors that threaten management decisions that affect the Topics include insect biology, insecticides, health and wellness, as well as the body’s quality and price of irrigated and dryland weed biology, herbicides, microorganisms, protective responses to such conditions. forages for the export market, the use fungi, fungicides, equipment calibration The potential for healthy responses to of domesticated and native forages for calculations, industrial vegetation, and becoming pathological will be explored. conservation and reclamation, and the pests of trees, shrubs, and turf. Upon Not available for supplemental. Instruction advantageous use of forages in rotation completion of this course, the learner may (3.0). Equivalent to NSG-1148, NSG-148. with other crops and in organic farming apply to write the licensing examination. Requisite courses: Take PNG-1145, PNG- technologies. Labs provide hands-on skills Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to PLT-263. 1146, PNG-1147, BIO-1160 (Required, in plant identification and in the selection Previous). Take PNG-1149, PNG-1154, of seeds and forage seed mixtures. PNG-1159 and PNG-1167 (Required, Instruction (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to Concurrent). PLT-155, PLT-150. Requisite courses: Take PLT-1155L (Required, Concurrent).

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PNG-1149 Intermediate Nursing Skills PNG-2251 Health and Illness • 3 credits Equivalent to PSY-2251, PSY-251. 3 credits Course focus will be on health and illness Requisite courses: Take PNG-1148 PNG- An intermediate nursing course to develop and the role of the practical nurse in 1149 PNG-1154 PNG-1159 PNG-1167 and enhance existing knowledge and skills promoting health in clients with common BIO-1161 (Required, Previous). Take PNG- related to fundamentals of medication acute and chronic health challenges. 2251, PNG-2252, PNG-2253 and PNG- administration and sterile principles in Students will participate in this process- 2256 (Required, Concurrent). conjunction with clinical nursing skills oriented course to further develop critical needed to support clients in meeting more thinking skills needed to determine PNG-2255 Professional Growth complex health needs. Not available for nursing assessment and management 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent priorities based on health data. Not An exploration of the more advanced roles to NSG-1149, NSG-149. Requisite courses: available for supplemental. Instruction for the professional practical nurse as Take PNG-1145, PNG-1146, PNG-1147, (3.0). Equivalent to NSG-2251, NSG-251. interprofessional team member, mentor, BIO-1160 (Required, Previous). Take PNG- Requisite courses: Take PNG-1167, PNG- manager, and communicator. Emphasis 1148, PNG-1154, PNG-1159 and PNG- 1148, PNG-1149, PNG-1159, BIO-1161 is on leadership, ethical decision making, 1167 (Required, Concurrent). (Required, Previous). Take PNG-2252, and career readiness. Not available PNG-2253 and PNG-2256 (Required, for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior PNG-1154 Practical Nursing Clinical II Concurrent). Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). 3 credits Equivalent to HTH-2255, HTH-255. An application of basic theory and skills PNG-2252 Senior Nursing Skills Requisite courses: Take PNG-2251, PNG- from semesters one and two of the 3 credits 2252, PNG-2253, PNG-2254, PNG-2256, Practical Nursing program in a long-term Focus is on developing nursing skills PSY-1170 (Required, Previous). Take care setting. Focus is on basic care, health commonly used in acute and complex PNG-2257, PNG-2258, PNG-2259 and assessment, medication administration and settings, while reinforcing theories PNG-2267 (Required, Concurrent). communication with clients experiencing and practical applications learned in chronic health challenges. Not available semesters one and two. Not available for PNG-2256 Pathophysiology • 3 credits for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Students will have the opportunity to gain Learning Assessment. Graded: Pass/ to NSG-2252, NSG-252. Requisite knowledge and understanding of physical Fail. Work Experience (). Equivalent to courses: Take PNG-1148, PNG-1149, pathology that threatens health status. NSG-1154, NSG-154. Requisite courses: PNG-1159, PNG-1154, PNG-1167, BIO- The course will provide a sound theoretical Take PNG-1145, PNG-1146, PNG-1147, 1161 (Required, Previous). Take PNG- base for students within a variety of BIO-1160, COM-1162 and ENG-1150 2251, PNG-2253, PNG-2254 and PNG- health care settings. Not available for (Required, Previous). Take PNG-1148, 2256 (Required, Concurrent). supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent PNG-1149, PNG-1159 and PNG-1167 to NSG-2256, NSG-256. Requisite (Required, Concurrent). PNG-2253 Practical Nursing Clinical III courses: Take PNG-1159, PNG-1167, 3 credits BIO-1160, BIO-1161 (Required, Previous). PNG-1159 Pharmacology • 3 credits An application of theory and skills from Take PNG-2251 and PNG-2252 (Required, The students will apply theoretical and semesters one, two and three from the Concurrent). practical knowledge of therapeutic drugs, Practical Nursing program in an acute care their effects on the body, and nursing setting. Emphasis is on integrating complex PNG-2257 Health and Families responsibilities related to medication skills and mental health concepts in the 3 credits administration. Not available for care of clients experiencing acute and Course focus will be on health and families supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent chronic health challenges. Not available and the role of the practical nurse in to NSG-1159, NSG-159. Requisite courses: for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior promoting health and wellness during Take BIO-1160 (Required, Previous). Learning Assessment. Graded: Pass/Fail. child-bearing and child-rearing years. Work Experience (). Equivalent to NSG- Major theory includes ante-partum,intra- PNG-1167 Health Assessment • 3 credits 2253, NSG-253. Requisite courses: Take partum, and post-partum nursing process Focus is on developing knowledge of the PNG-1148, PNG-1149, PNG-1154, PNG- and practice. Care of newborns, infants, core principles and skills needed for holistic 1159, PNG-1167, BIO-1161 (Required, children and teens in health and illness is health assessment through opportunities Previous). Take PNG-2251, PNG-2252, explored. Not available for supplemental. for theoretical and practical application. PNG-2253 and PNG-2254 (Required, Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to NSG- Not available for supplemental. Instruction Concurrent). 2257, NSG-257. Requisite courses: Take (2.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to NSG-1167, PNG-2251, PNG-2252, PNG-2253, PNG- NSG-167. Requisite courses: Take PNG- PNG-2254 Mental Health Nursing 2254, PNG-2256, PSY-1170 (Required, 1145, PNG-1146, PNG-1147, BIO-1160 3 credits Previous). Take PNG-2258, PNG-2259 and (Required, Previous). Take PNG-1148, Focus is to gain knowledge of common PNG-2267 (Required, Concurrent). PNG-1149, PNG-1154, PNG-1159 and mental health challenges and illnesses. PNG-1167L (Required, Concurrent). Major theory includes promotion and management of mental health disorders through the life cycle and within various healthcare settings. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0).

192 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions PNG 2258 - PSC 2250

PNG-2258 Full Scope of Practice Not available for supplemental. Instruction (PSC) POLITICAL SCIENCE Nursing Skills • 3 credits (3.0). Equivalent to NSG-2267, NSG-267. A further application towards building skills Requisite courses: Take PNG-2251, PNG- PSC-1150 Local Government • 3 credits for competent nursing practice. Focus is 2252, PNG-2253, PNG-2254, PNG-2256, This course provides students with an on the nursing process, theory, systems PSY-1170 (Required, Previous). Take introduction to politics at the local level and principles necessary to become a PNG-2257, PNG-2258 and PNG-2259 including the local political process, public practical nurse. Theory and practice will (Required, Concurrent). policy formulation and public opinion. be provided to enable students to reach Municipal political and governmental competence in their full scope of practice. PNG-2277 Comprehensive Practicum institutions will be examined within the Not available for supplemental. Instruction 6 credits context of intergovernmental relations (2.0). Equivalent to NSG-2258, NSG-258. A final comprehensive practicum and the Canadian federal system of Requisite courses: Take PNG-2251, PNG- placement for students to apply knowledge, government. Service Learning opportunity 2252, PNG-2256, PNG-2253, PNG-2254, skills, and attitudes gained throughout may be available. Not available for PSY-1170 (Required, Previous). Take their educational experience under the supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent PNG-2257, PNG-2259 and PNG-2267 guidance of a preceptor. Clinical practice to PSC-150. (Required, Concurrent). will encompass entry level full scope of practice skills in a variety of settings. Not PSC-1161 Introduction to Politics PNG-2259 Practical Nursing Clinical IV available for supplemental. Not eligible for 3 credits 6 credits Prior Learning Assessment. Graded: Pass/ This course will provide an overview of The cumulative application of theory and Fail. Work Experience (). Equivalent to governmental institutions and political skills developed throughout the Practical NSG-2277, NSG-277. Requisite courses: processes through the examination of Nursing program in acute care settings. Take PNG-2255, PNG-2257, PNG-2258, concepts of political inquiry, ideologies, Emphasis is on integrating family health PNG-2259, PNG-2267 and SOC-1167 political systems, and political processes. concepts and leadership into client care (Required, Previous). Service Learning opportunity may be and developing entry level competency in available. Not available for supplemental. full scope of practice skills. Not available (PRS) PRESENTATIONS Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PSC-161. for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Graded: Pass/Fail. PRS-1155 Speech • 3 credits PSC-1165 Canadian Government Work Experience (). Equivalent to NSG- Students will learn and practice the 3 credits 2259, NSG-259. Requisite courses: Take extemporaneous approach to public This course provides a structural overview PNG-2251, PNG-2252, PNG-2253, PNG- speaking. Speeches will be planned, of the federal system of government in 2254, PNG-2256, PSY-1170 (Required, prepared, practiced and delivered with the Canada by way of analysing its major Previous). Take PNG-2255, PNG-2257, aid of brief notes. Impromptu speaking will institutions. The course examines the PNG-2258 and PNG-2267 (Required, also be addressed. The basic objective Constitution and its implications for Concurrent). of the course is to develop skills in oral modern life, federal/provincial jurisdiction, communication and presentations. Not the dynamics of changing relationships PNG-2260 Full Scope of Practice Skills available for supplemental. Instruction between levels of government, and the (Practice IV) • 3 credits (3.0). Equivalent to PRS-155, SPH-155. basics of political parties, the media, A further application towards building skills bureaucracy and the judicial system will be for competent nursing practice. Focus is on PRS-1172 Effective Presentation & examined. Service Learning opportunity the nursing process, theory, systems and Speech • 3 credits may be available. Not available for principles necessary to become a practical An important component in the supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent nurse. Theory and practice will be provided development of positive relationships to PSC-165. to enable students to reach competence between criminal justice professionals in their full scope of practice. Not available and their communities is communication. PSC-2250 Parties and Elections for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior The ability to present information in a 3 credits Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). confident and professional manner is The examination of the development Requisite courses: Take PNG-2251, PNG- an important career skill. This course and transformations of Canadian political 2252, PNG-2253, PNG-2254, PNG-2256, has been designed specifically for future parties, electoral systems, public opinion, PSY-1170 (Required, Previous). Take PNG- criminal justice personnel to teach them political participation and citizenship within 2257, PNG-2259, PNG-2267 (Required, how to develop and deliver both individual the context of changing representational Concurrent). and group presentations in preparation models and demands. Not available for for their leadership roles. Not available for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent PNG-2267 Community Nursing supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PSC-250. Requisite courses: Take 3 credits to PRS-172, CJP-172. any one of PSC-1161, PSC-1165, PSY- The focus of this course is on developing 1160, HIS-2265 or STS-2270 (Required, nursing knowledge and skills needed to Previous). provide care to a variety of individuals, families and groups in the community who are at various positions on the age and health continuum. Students will explore the determinants of health and concepts of holistic care that support health promotion and disease prevention.

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PSC-2260 International Relations Developmental factors of the lifespan are PSY-1179 Adolescent Development 3 credits explored along with the definition, and 3 credits This course explores theories of world treatment of psychological disorders. Not This course covers basic knowledge politics, and structures and processes available for supplemental. Instruction of adolescent biological, cognitive, and of international relations and foreign (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-160. psychosocial development. The major policy. Students will be introduced to theories of adolescent development are major international issues in world politics PSY-1168 Sport and Exercise presented. The important development including globalization, international Psychology • 3 credits tasks of this life stage are taught conflict, economic alliances, terrorism, An introduction to the applied practice through the interrelationship of physical, human rights and global security. Not of the psychosocial concepts of human intellectual, emotional, and social factors in available for supplemental. Instruction behaviour as it relates to physical activity, adolescent development. Not available for (3.0). Equivalent to PSC-260. Requisite sport, and health. Concepts affecting both supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent courses: Take any one of ENG-1150, HIS- groups and individuals will be addressed. to PSY-179. Requisite courses: Take PSY- 1170, HUM-1155, PSC-1161 or PSC-1165 Not available for supplemental. Instruction 1160 or PSY-1170 (Required, Previous). (Required, Previous). (3.0). PSY-2250 Educational Psychology PSC-2280 Political Philosophy PSY-1170 Human Development Across 3 credits 3 credits the Lifespan • 3 credits This course applies the principles of This course provides students with an This course is an introduction to the study psychology to the teaching learning introduction to western political philosophy of human development across the lifespan. process within the classroom. Current and the sub-discipline of political theory by Major theories of development will be theories and research in education will be focusing on the quest for the just political presented with emphasis on the sequence discussed. Topics such as cognitive and regime. Concepts of citizenship, rights, of psychological and social growth. moral development, principles of learning, obligations, and the role of the state will Developmental changes that occur in the motivation and social cognition will be be analyzed by introducing students to physical, emotional, cognitive, and social covered. Not available for supplemental. the great texts of classical, medieval and areas will be examined. Not available for Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. modern political philosophy. Not available supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-250, for supplemental. Instruction (3.0). to PSY-170. PSY-175. Requisite courses: Take PSY- Equivalent to PSC-280. Requisite courses: 1170 (Required, Previous). Take any one of PSC-1161, PSC-1165, PSY-1171 Child Growth & Development HIS-1170, HUM-1150, HUM-1155, HUM- 3 credits PSY-2253 Child Psychopathology 1190, PSY-1160 or SOC-1160 (Required, This course covers the growth and 3 credits Previous). development of children from infancy to This course will provide students with the middle childhood. Students will have the opportunity to examine, on an introductory (PSY) PSYCHOLOGY opportunity to apply major theories of basis, the origins and symptoms of child development to the understanding of the various emotional and behavioural PSY-1140 Psychology and Life early childhood growth and development. difficulties experienced by young people. 3 credits The physical, social, emotional, language, Emphasis will be placed on the causes, This course examines everyday topics cognitive, moral, and intellectual symptoms, and treatment of organic, related to psychology and personal growth. development of the young child will be social/emotional, developmental, and These topics include the self, personality, examined. Not available for supplemental. learning disorders. The information and human learning, wellness, psychological Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-171. knowledge obtained in this course will disorders, the family, parenting, and life Requisite courses: Take PSY-1160 or PSY- assist the student in understanding the transitions. This course will not count as 1170 (Required, Previous). dynamics of mental health and mental part of a concentration in psychology and illness in our society. Not available for is not a prerequisite for any other course in PSY-1177 Psychology of Aging supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent psychology. Not available for supplemental. 3 credits to PSY-253. Requisite courses: Take PSY- Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-140. This course provides an orientation to the 1160 or PSY-1170 (Required, Previous). psychological changes that occur through PSY-1160 Introduction to Psychology adulthood and old age. Students will be PSY-2255 Psychology of Sports 3 credits introduced to basic theoretical models, 3 credits This course gives students a basic research methods, and current information. The exploration of how psychology is understanding and overview of the field A major goal is to contrast existing myths related to sport. A focus on understanding of psychology. Attention is given to the about adult development with the best the influence of emotional controls, scientific method, biological factors, available empirical evidence to separate learning theory, social psychology, and cognitive processes, learning, memory, myths from realities. Included is a practical personality theory and how they can be intelligence, motivation, personality and emphasis on measures that may be used applied to development of athletes and social psychology. to successfully prepare for, or adapt to, coaches at various levels. Not available for the psychological changes of aging. Not supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent available for supplemental. Instruction to PSY-255. Requisite courses: Take PSY- (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-177. 1160, PSY-1170, or PSY-1168 (Required, Previous).

194 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions PSY 2260 - RDG 0096

PSY-2260 Abnormal Psychology We will consider issues that are central Techniques for diffusing violent behaviour 3 credits to our social interactions such as social are also learned and applied in practice. This course examines the developmental perception, attitude change, conformity Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-355, processes and the manifestations/ and obedience, aggression, pro-social COR-355. characteristics/symptoms of the range behavior, and attraction. Not available for of the major types of psychopathology. supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent (RDG) READING The current Diagnostic & Statistical to PSY-280. Requisite courses: Take PSY- Manual (DSM) will be used as a basis 1160 or PSY-1170 (Required, Previous). RDG-0075 Developing Reading for classification of abnormal behaviour. Efficiency • 5 credits Students will be expected to analyse PSY-2290 Brain and Behaviour A development of skills in effective pathological behaviour from a variety 3 credits reading and clear thinking. Topics covered of perspectives and related treatment This course explores the biological basis of include a variety of essential reading approaches. Service Learning opportunity behaviour. Topics include: How the nervous skills, such as identifying main ideas and may be available. Not available for system functions, how drugs and hormones supporting details, understanding patterns supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent influence the brain and behaviour, and, at of organization, making inferences, and to PSY-260, PSY-200. Requisite courses: a neurological level, how we perceive the evaluating arguments. The related skills of Take PSY-1160 or PSY-1170 (Required, world, how we respond to the world, the outlining, mapping, and summarizing will Previous). causes of emotion, what happens when we also be introduced. Students registering sleep, how we learn and remember, and in this course should have successfully PSY-2270 Intro to Personality Theory what happens when our brain misbehaves. completed ENG-0063 or have been placed 3 credits Not available for supplemental. Instruction at this level through an assessment test. This course will address aspects of both (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-290. Requisite Not available for supplemental. Instruction the historical and current theories of courses: Take PSY-1160 or PSY-1170 (5.0). Equivalent to RDG-075. personality development. These include (Required, Previous). theory, testing, assessment and applied RDG-0085 Reading 0085 • 5 credits research. Not available for supplemental. PSY-2299 Independent Study An intermediate course to help students Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-270. Psychology • 3 credits improve their general level of reading in Requisite courses: Take PSY-1160 or PSY- This is a learning experience where preparation for further academic studies. 1170 (Required, Previous). individual students pursue a topic related Topics covered are the reading process, to psychology in-depth. Students are vocabulary development, main ideas and PSY-2275 Forensic Psychology responsible for working with their instructor supporting details, patterns of organization, 3 credits to develop an outline of the project they inferences, fact and opinion, visual aids, This course examines the issues and wish to undertake. Further information and note-taking. Students registering in this controversies in crime and justice from may be obtained from the Program Chair. course should have successfully completed a psychological perspective. Human Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-299. RDG-0075 or equivalent. Not available for behaviour and criminal patterns are linked Requisite courses: Take any one of PSY- supplemental. Instruction (5.0). to deepen the understanding of crime and 2253, PSY-2255, PSY-2260, PSY-2270, criminals in our society. The development PSY-2275, PSY-2280, or PSY-2290 RDG-0096 College Reading Essentials of the criminal mind in a societal context (Required, Previous). 5 credits will be explored. Not available for A preparation for the demands of further supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent PSY-3350 Psychology of Criminal academic studies and to improve reading to PSY-275. Requisite courses: Take PSY- Behaviour • 3 credits comprehension levels so that students can 1160 or PSY-1170 (Required, Previous). The application of psychological research meet post-secondary program admission to the understanding, prediction, and requirements. Topics covered are learning PSY-2277 Addictions Treatment treatment of criminal behaviour. A study style and learning strategies, taking notes 3 credits of psychological theories of crime leads in class, understanding paragraphs, This course will examine a variety to a focus on the role of psychological following thought patterns, evaluating of theories, models and techniques factors and resulting disorders in violence the author’s message and techniques, concerning the identification, assessment and criminal behaviour. Topics include expanding vocabulary, reading graphics and treatment of addictions. The course the influence of psychology on witness and evaluating visual and online sources, will provide students with the opportunity and jury behaviour, police investigation preparing for and taking exams, and to openly examine topics in the area of and interviewing as well as the issue of improving reading rate and flexibility. addictive and/or excessive behaviours mental competence. Not available for Students registering in this course should and to consider how these issues can be supplemental. Instruction (3.0). have successfully completed RDG-0085 or addressed from various perspectives. Not equivalent. Not available for supplemental. available for supplemental. Instruction PSY-3355 Violence & Criminal Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to RDG-096. (3.0). Equivalent to PSY-277. Behaviour • 3 credits Students explore the roots and PSY-2280 Social Psychology • 3 credits manifestations of violence in Canadian Your life is social. Normal everyday human society, and the implication of violence for life involves interacting with other people. the justice system. The management of This course considers the scientific study violent offenders, on an individual basis of the relationships between social thought, and in gangs, is the primary focus of this social behavior, and social situations. course.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 195 Course Descriptions RRM 1197 - RRM 2291

(RRM) RENEWABLE RESOURCE RRM-2253 Soil Resources • 3 credits Factors of aquatic productivity, introductory MANAGEMENT This course covers the factors controlling population dynamics, regulations and fish soil formation in Western Canada and habitat are related to the objectives and RRM-1197 Spatial Information their application to the Canadian Soil tools of management. Not available for Techniques • 3 credits Classification system, grassland supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). This course involves map reading, types communities, forest regions and habitat Equivalent to RRM-259. Requisite courses: of maps and their uses, and interpreting types. It will also cover physical and Take BIO-1168, BIO-1172 (Required, map features. Some major topics chemical properties of soils in addition to Previous). Take RRM-2259L (Required, include location, scale and topographic soil water relationships, nutrient supply Concurrent). measurements. Black and white, and color and soil degradation in the management aerial photographs are used to identify of selected natural resources. Field and RRM-2264 Forest Management important features of the landscape. lab skills are emphasized. Not available for 3 credits Satellite imagery is reviewed in relation supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). This course involves the study of forest to global positioning systems (GPS) and Equivalent to RRM-1153, RRM-153, RRM- management with an emphasis on geographic information systems (GIS). 253. Requisite courses: Take RRM-2253L ecosystem-based, sustainable forest Not available for supplemental. Instruction (Required, Concurrent). management. The course includes the (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take major forest regions of interior Western RRM-1197L (Required, Concurrent). RRM-2256 Rangeland Management Canada, emphasizing component 3 credits tree species, forest habitats, forest RRM-2250 Grassland & Forest An examination of rangeland ecological successional developments, ecosystem Resources • 3 credits concepts including plant successional processes and forest landscape ecology. A study of grassland and forest ecosystems models, plant morphology and physiology, The course emphasizes basic principles with an emphasis on ecological plant responses to disturbance, vegetation of forest management, including: forest processes, plant succession, responses management techniques, and riparian inventory and assessment; annual to disturbances, habitat classification, ecology. Practical field skills include plant allowable cut; forest tenure; silviculture and integrated management strategies. identification, vegetation inventory and systems; harvesting methods; site Rangeland, forest and riparian health monitoring techniques, and rangeland and preparation methods; reforestation tactics; assessments are studied and practiced riparian health assessments. Not available stand improvement and forest health. A along with woody and herbaceous plant for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab one-week field trip focuses on the practical identification and vegetation inventory (2.0). Equivalent to RRM-256, RRM-254. aspects of forestry including dendrology, procedures. Not available for supplemental. Requisite courses: Take BIO-1167, BIO- forest measurements, forest inventory and Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite 1170, BIO-1172 (Required, Previous). Take assessment and woodland operations. courses: Take BIO-1167, RRM-1197 RRM-2256L (Required, Concurrent). Not available for supplemental. Instruction (Required, Previous). Take RRM-2250L (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to RRM-264. (Required, Concurrent). RRM-2258 Principles of Wildlife Biology Requisite courses: Take BIO-1167, BIO- 3 credits 1172, RRM-1197 (Required, Previous). RRM-2252 Water Resources • 3 credits This course covers the various factors Take RRM-2264L (Required, Concurrent). This course presents introductory concepts affecting wildlife populations such as of hydrology, streamflow mechanics and habitat, predation, behaviour, hunting, RRM-2291 Wildlife Habitat Management hydrometric survey techniques. Major diseases and parasites. Issues and 3 credits topics include watershed and hydrograph problems facing wildlife populations are The techniques used to describe, maintain, analysis, dynamics of open-channel flow, discussed including harvest strategies enhance and develop wildlife habitats are and flow measurement by wading, from and recovery efforts. A complementary examined. Essential habitat elements are bridges and cableways, boats and beneath lab presents a survey of Alberta birds and described and analyzed for priority game ice cover. Applied problems are stressed mammals and an introduction to common and non-game wildlife on a species by in lab and field assignments. Students techniques used in wildlife management. species basis. Modules explore agricultural will use spreadsheets and specialized Not available for supplemental. Instruction habitat management, forestry habitat computer software in completing (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to RRM-258. management, wetland management, these assignments. Not available for Requisite courses: Take BIO-1168, BIO- and habitat stewardship approaches. supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). 1172 (Required, Previous). Take RRM- Accompanying labs focus on habitat Equivalent to RRM-1158, RRM-158, RRM- 2258L (Required, Concurrent). suitability and classification methodologies. 255. Requisite courses: Take RRM-2252L Not available for supplemental. Instruction (Required, Concurrent). RRM-2259 Fishery Science • 3 credits (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to RRM-3386, This course is an introduction to fishery RRM-386. Requisite courses: Take BIO- science, basic lake and stream survey 1168, BIO-1172, RRM-2258 (Required, techniques, and the identification, biology Previous). Take RRM-2291L (Required, and management of important species. Concurrent).

196 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions RRM 2293 - RSR 1160

RRM-2293 Fish Habitat Management The lecture component includes theory RRM-4454 Restoration Ecology 3 credits and concept that provides a background 3 credits An examination of fish habitat to the application of field and lab work, This course presents theory and characteristics of lotic (stream) and lentic emphasizing hands-on experience and the practice relevant to restoration ecology. (lake) ecosystems. It includes discussion practical application of knowledge gained in The content emphasizes ecosystem of fish species habitat requirements; the course. Not available for supplemental. functioning, spatial and temporal factors, hydrological characteristics of streams; Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to successional trajectory and alternative major problems and solutions associated RRM-299, RRM-294. Requisite courses: states, disturbance ecology, exotic species, with habitat degradation in streams and Take BIO-1167, BIO-1172, RRM-1197 ecosystem services valuation, novel lakes and restoration techniques that may (Required, Previous). Take RRM-2299L ecosystems, and planning and design of be applied to maintain and improve habitat. (Required, Concurrent). ecological restoration projects. Applied Not available for supplemental. Instruction components include plant materials (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to RRM-3389, RRM-3350 Integrated Resource collection techniques and plant propagation RRM-389. Requisite courses: Take BIO- Management • 3 credits methods. Not available for supplemental. 1168, BIO-1172, RRM-2259 (Required, This course examines the complex Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite Previous). Take RRM-2293L (Required, and often competing uses of natural courses: Take RRM-4454L (Required, Concurrent). resources. It will involve the basic concepts Concurrent). of integrated resource management, RRM-2295 Hydrogeology • 3 credits sustainable development, public process, RRM-4460 Species At Risk Management This course discusses and quantifies the resource planning structure, and alternative 3 credits processes influencing the occurrence, dispute resolution. Not available for This course explores the reasons properties and movement of groundwater, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent for species endangerment, and the particularly in the geological setting of to ENV-3350, ENV-350. conservation activities that are underway southern Alberta. Topics include aquifer for species at risk. Analyses are carried properties, test drilling, well-siting RRM-3368 Wildlife Conservation out of species at risk status processes, and completion, aquifer testing and 3 credits endangered species policy and legislation determination of yield, assessment of well This course covers the conservation in Canadian jurisdictions. A review interference and potentiometric mapping. of wildlife in relation to management is made of strategies for recovering Emphasis is on the practical applications of strategies. The design and application of species at risk and implementation techniques using on-campus wells for data field techniques to determine demographic projects. Accompanying labs emphasize collection and computer assisted analysis parameters, food habits, and habitat identification of priority western Canadian in scheduled assignments. A major project use are presented for a wide range species at risk, the threats those species forms part of the evaluation. Not available of species typical of Western Canada face, and recovery actions that are for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab during laboratory and field exercises. Not underway. Not available for supplemental. (2.0). Equivalent to RRM-295. Requisite available for supplemental. Instruction Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take RRM-2295L (Required, (3.0), Lab (2.0). Equivalent to RRM-368. courses: Take RRM-4460L (Required, Concurrent). Requisite courses: TAKE RRM-2258 Concurrent). (Required, Previous). Take RRM-3368L RRM-2298 Conservation Biology (Required, Concurrent). RRM-4463 Population Ecology & 3 credits Management • 3 credits This course examines the scientific basis RRM-3369 Fishery Management This course will investigate the structure for the management and protection of Techniques • 3 credits and dynamics of population systems, biological diversity. Important topics will This course covers the basics involved with population limitation, predation, competition include habitat fragmentation, minimum fisheries management, including sampling and dispersal. It will also cover topics in viable population analysis, the role of planning; care and handling of sampled population ecology such as population genetic variability, metapopulation concepts organisms; passive and active fish capture dynamics and viability. Not available for and community-level processes. Practical methods; sampling with toxicants; tagging supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). applications are addressed using case and marking; acoustic assessment; Requisite courses: Take RRM-4463L studies that incorporate the principles of recreational fisheries; length; weight; diet (Required, Concurrent). ecosystem management. Not available for and structural indices of fish. Students supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent incorporate these teachings formally into (RSR) RESEARCH - APPLIED to RRM-298. Requisite courses: Take BIO- a fisheries evaluation project and report. 1172 (Required, Previous). Biotelemetry, electrofishing and small-boat RSR-1160 Research & Writing for New safety are often included in the hands-on Media • 3 credits RRM-2299 Fire Management • 3 credits training and field work. Not available for An introductory course to professional This course involves the study of wildfire supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab (2.0). research and writing for new media management, specifically, fire weather, Equivalent to RRM-369. Requisite courses: projects. Focus is on developing fire behaviour, wildlife control, fire ecology, Take RRM-2259 (Required, Previous). interesting, clear and original content as and the use of fire as a prescriptive Take RRM-3369L (Required, Concurrent). well as adapting information from other management tool. The course has lecture, sources. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to lab, and field components, linked together RSR-160, APR-160, CAP-151. to provide a range of learning opportunities.

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 197 Course Descriptions RSR 2251 - SGV 1112

RSR-2251 Applied Research • 3 credits The main activities include a critical review SCI-0075 Science 0075 • 5 credits This course provides for the continued of scholarly literature, how to understand An introduction to basic science validation of data and ongoing field and resolve ethical dilemmas, collect, involving three distinct yet interrelated reconnaissance and the preparation, analyze, and interpret data, make research modules, which include basic chemistry, production, presentation and defense of conclusions, prepare a comprehensive physics and biology. Topics covered are a formal technical report based on the research report following APA guidelines comparable to what is covered in Alberta information gathered and documented and present and defend the research Education Science 010. Not available for a selected project. It includes oral findings. Not available for supplemental. for supplemental. Instruction (5.0), Lab progress reports, consultative sessions Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. (1.0). Requisite courses: Take SCI-0075L with instructors, continued field data Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to RSR-2251, (Required, Concurrent). gathering needed for project completion, RSR-251. Requisite courses: Take STS- final revisions of parts of the report, a final 1183 (Required, Previous). (SGV) STUDENT GOVERNMENT bound formal report, and the technical presentation of findings to industry RSR-2270 Interactive Project • 3 credits SGV-1101 Student Government representatives and/or technical community Applying existing and new skills, students 1.5 credits according to Standards for Applied Science will plan and manage an interactive media This course is assigned to students and Engineering Technologies. Not project. Emphasis will be on documenting elected to serve on the Students’ Council available for supplemental. Not eligible the process and technical challenges, as of Lethbridge College as a student for Prior Learning Assessment. Take well as researching solutions. The process representative, after serving and fulfilling STS-1183 in the term immediately prior to and final project will be presented. Not the requirements of the position in their first RSR-2251. Instruction (2.0). Equivalent to available for supplemental. Instruction term on council in this position. Recognition RSR-2265, RSR-251. Requisite courses: (3.0). Equivalent to RSR-1170, RSR-170. is given for educational experience gained Take STS-1183 (Required, Previous). and for time spent during the process of (SCI) SCIENCE student government activities for a period RSR-2254 Research Methodology Health within an academic term. Independent & Social Sciences • 3 credits SCI-0043 Science I • 3 credits Study (). An introduction to social sciences research This course is designed to apply the and its relevance to health and social basic literacy skills taught in LAR SGV-1102 Student Government sciences. Qualitative, quantitative and 0043 (Language Arts I) and the basic 1.5 credits mixed methods of research methodologies numeracy skills taught in MTH 0043 This course is assigned to students are explored. Students will be introduced (Math Fundamentals I) to the study of elected to serve on the Students’ Council on how to undertake a literature search and foundational science concepts, using adult of Lethbridge College as a student how to critically review literature to provide appropriate materials with a life skills focus. representative, after serving and fulfilling the foundational knowledge to guide Not open to supplemental. Instruction (3.0). the requirements of the position in their evidence-informed practice. Students will Equivalent to SCI-043. second term on council in this position. have the opportunity to explore research Recognition is given for educational methods and considerations relevant to SCI-0048 Science II • 3 credits experience gained and for time spent their professional practice through the This course is designed to apply the during the process of student government class assignments. Not available for intermediate literacy skills taught in activities for a period within an academic supplemental. Instruction (3.0). LAR 0048 (Language Arts II) and the term. Independent Study (). intermediate numeracy skills taught in RSR-2257 Video Graphics and MTH 0048 (Math Fundamentals II) to the SGV-1111 Student Government Compositing • 3 credits study of foundational science concepts, 3 credits An intermediate hands-on application of using adult appropriate materials with a This course is assigned to students graphic design, animation and video editing life skills focus. Not open to supplemental. elected to serve on the Students’ Council concepts. Focus will be on using industry- Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to SCI-048. of Lethbridge College as a Vice President, standard tools and processes to produce after serving and fulfilling the requirements creative video compositions and to produce SCI-0055 Science III • 3 credits of the position in their first term on council a design plan to address a client’s needs. This course is designed to apply the in this position. Recognition is given for Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to RSR-2256, advanced literacy skills taught in LAR educational experience gained and for RSR-256. Requisite courses: Take CMM- 0055 (Language Arts III) and the advanced time spent during the process of student 1156 (Required, Previous). numeracy skills taught in MTH 0055 government activities for a period within an (Math Fundamentals III) to the study of academic term. Independent Study (). RSR-2265 Applied Research II foundational science concepts, using adult 1.5 credits appropriate materials with a life skills focus. SGV-1112 Student Government The continuation of Statistics and Applied Not open to supplemental. Instruction (3.0). 3 credits Research I will provide opportunities for Equivalent to SCI-055. This course is assigned to students students to execute the research proposal elected to serve on the Students’ Council they have defended in the previous of Lethbridge College as a Vice President, semester. after serving and fulfilling the requirements of the position in their second term on council in this position.

198 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions SGV 1122 - SOC 2250

Recognition is given for educational SGV-2114 Student Government The focus is on Canadian culture, diversity, experience gained and for time spent 3 credits and social trends, and how Canada is during the process of student government This course is assigned to students affected by its position in the world. Not activities for a period within an academic elected to serve on the Students’ Council available for supplemental. Instruction term. Independent Study (). of Lethbridge College as a Vice President, (3.0). Equivalent to SOC-160. after serving and fulfilling the requirements SGV-1122 Student Government of the position in their fourth term on SOC-1167 Sociology of Aging • 3 credits 6 credits council in this position. Recognition is given The purpose of this course is to provide This course is assigned to a student for educational experience gained and for students with an understanding of elected to serve on the Students’ Council time spent during the process of student individual and population aging from a of Lethbridge College as President, after government activities for a period within an sociological perspective. Students will be serving and fulfilling the requirements academic term. Independent Study (). encouraged to develop an awareness and of the position in their first term (Fall appreciation of the social significance of and Winter) on council in this position. SGV-2124 Student Government aging from a variety of social and cultural Recognition is given for educational 6 credits contexts, but with a strong emphasis on experience gained and for time spent This course is assigned to a student Canadian society. Students will learn how during the process of student government elected to serve on the Students’ Council individuals experience changes in their activities for a period within an academic of Lethbridge College as President, after activities, roles, and relationships, and year. Independent Study (). serving and fulfilling the requirements the implications of an aging population of the position in their second term (Fall on our economy, health care system, and SGV-2103 Student Government and Winter) on council in this position. social programs. Finally, students will be 1.5 credits Recognition is given for educational introduced to possible solutions in terms This course is assigned to students experience gained and for time spent of programs and policies relating to aging. elected to serve on the Students’ Council during the process of student government Not available for supplemental. Instruction of Lethbridge College as a student activities for a period within an academic (3.0). Equivalent to SOC-167. representative, after serving and fulfilling year. Independent Study (). the requirements of the position in their SOC-1170 Introduction to Social Work third term on council in this position. (SOC) SOCIOLOGY 3 credits Recognition is given for educational This course provides students with a experience gained and for time spent SOC-1153 Intro to Women’s Studies self-directed and collaborative learning during the process of student government 3 credits opportunity focused on Canadian social activities for a period within an academic This course is an introduction to the welfare and the profession of social term. Independent Study (). interdisciplinary field of women’s studies work. Students will be introduced to the through a critical feminist examination of professional values, ethics, knowledge SGV-2104 Student Government women’s embodied lives around the world, bases, roles, responsibilities, fields of 1.5 credits with both historical and contemporary practices, and practice settings of social This course is assigned to students examples drawn from a wide variety work. In addition, students will critically elected to serve on the Students’ Council of cultures. This course will critically examine their beliefs, values, and attitudes of Lethbridge College as a student examine such issues as violence against in relation to society of which they are representative, after serving and fulfilling women, women and the law, women members and explore their individual the requirements of the position in their and globalization, the feminization of interests within the profession of social fourth term on council in this position. poverty, sexuality and gender, family life, work. Not available for supplemental. Recognition is given for educational reproductive rights, women and religion, Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to SOC-170. experience gained and for time spent and cultural conceptions of body image. during the process of student government The course aims to sharpen students’ SOC-2250 Sociology of Sports activities for a period within an academic critical awareness of how gender operates 3 credits term. Independent Study (). in a variety of institutional and cultural This course examines topics beyond contexts as well as in their own lives, game scores and player performance and SGV-2113 Student Government giving them an opportunity to participate encourages students to think critically 3 credits meaningfully in social change. Not about sports, how it is influenced by social This course is assigned to students available for supplemental. Instruction and cultural contexts, how sports shape elected to serve on the Students’ Council (3.0). Equivalent to SOC-153. our lives, and the relationship between of Lethbridge College as a Vice President, sports and social institutions. Important after serving and fulfilling the requirements SOC-1160 Introduction to Sociology issues such as violence, cheating, and of the position in their third term on council 3 credits hazing as well as issues of inequality and in this position. Recognition is given for This course is an orientation to sociology the relationship between social classes, educational experience gained and for and serves as a brief picture of its scope gender, race and participation are also time spent during the process of student as a developing discipline. The course will critically examined. Not available for government activities for a period within an examine how individual lives are shaped by supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent academic term. Independent Study (). one’s place in society and how people cope to SOC-250. Requisite courses: Take SOC- within their social and cultural contexts. 1160 or PSY-1160 (Required, Previous).

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 199 Course Descriptions SOC 2255 - SST 0048

SOC-2255 Offenders With Special Needs SOC-2275 Culture & Social Policy Students will learn how different cultures 3 credits Abroad • 3 credits relate to natural resource law enforcement This course focuses on the identification of This study abroad course studies the and will understand why these differences unique offender groups and the treatment relationships between a society’s social may exist. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to of these groups within the correctional policies; its political systems, history SOC-355. context. Specific areas of study include and culture; and the country’s religious offenders with health conditions, learning traditions, music, and arts. Students will (SPN) SPANISH disabilities, developmental disabilities, study one specific culture from many traumatic brain injuries, conditions related perspectives such as the social sciences, SPN-1150 Introductory Spanish to the aging process, fetal alcohol natural sciences, humanities, and the arts 3 credits spectrum disorder, mental health conditions through research, observation, and critical This introductory level language course psychopathy, and those in custody for sex inquiry during a two week study tour. Not is designed primarily for students with no offences. Not available for supplemental. available for supplemental. Instruction previous or little exposure to Spanish. The Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to SOC-255. (6.0). Equivalent to SOC-275. Requisite goal of this course is to introduce students courses: Take any one of SOC-1160, to use the basic structures of the language, SOC-2260 Social Problems • 3 credits PSY-1160, PSC-1161, HIS-1170, HUM- which are based on the four essential This course examines topics pertinent to a 1155, HUM-1180 or HUM-1195 (Required, skills of communication: listening, reading, variety of sociological problems that affect Previous). speaking, and writing. Instruction (3.0). Canada and the world. Through the Equivalent to SPN-150. application of sociological theories, SOC-2276 Sexuality • 3 credits important social issues such as drug This course examines how social factors SPN-1151 Introductory Spanish II abuse, crime, inequality and poverty, contribute to our sexual beliefs and 3 credits gender inequality, race and ethnicity behaviors and how sexuality influences Introductory Spanish II will complete the problems, family problems, overpopulation, our personal lives and social policies. The student’s familiarity with all aspects of basic environmental issues, and global conflict course topics will be instructed primarily Spanish. The goal of this course is to build are critically examined. Not available for from a sociological perspective and will on the skills learned in Spanish 150 and to supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent integrate sociological research and theories improve the student’s competency in oral to SOC-260. Requisite courses: Take SOC- with information from psychology, biology, and written Spanish with special attention 1160 (Required, Previous). anthropology, and history. Students will be to communication skills for common expected to consider their own perceptions, situations. Students will be encouraged SOC-2270 Sociology of the Family attitudes, and beliefs on sexuality in light to practice and utilize concepts learned 3 credits of the scientific findings and to understand in class outside of the classroom setting. This course is a study of Canadian family the global diversity of sexual practices and Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to SPN- life in both a historical and sociological customs. Not available for supplemental. 151. Requisite courses: Take SPN-1150 perspective with an emphasis on current Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to SOC-276. (Required, Previous). trends and research on the family. Not Requisite courses: Take any one of SOC- available for supplemental. Instruction 1160, PSY-1160, or PSY-1170 (Required, (SST) SOCIAL STUDIES (3.0). Equivalent to SOC-270. Requisite Previous). courses: Take SOC-1160 (Required, SST-0043 Social Studies I • 3 credits Previous). SOC-3355 Cultural Diversity • 3 credits This course is designed to apply the Canada’s diverse cultural heritage basic literacy skills taught in LAR SOC-2273 Multicultural Issues presents many challenges when resource 0043 (Language Arts I) to the study of 3 credits management is considered. Cultural foundational social studies, using adult This course examines values, beliefs, tradition often influences the perspective appropriate materials with a life skills focus. patterns of behaviour, intercultural that individuals have to the conservation Not open to supplemental. Instruction (3.0). communication processes and their and management of natural resources. Equivalent to SST-043. impact on working with children, youth, This course will examine the different families and other professionals. Specific cultural groups present in Canada with SST-0048 Social Studies II • 3 credits multicultural concepts will be examined regard to their perspectives on natural This course is designed to apply the as will appropriate strategies for working resource use. Particular attention will be intermediate literacy skills taught in LAR within cross-cultural contexts. Students given to the Aboriginal culture and how it 0048 (Language Arts II) to the study of will develop sensitivities and skills to assist relates to resource use within the Canadian foundational social studies, using adult them in understanding and working within legal framework. This course will appropriate materials with a life skills focus. cross-cultural context. Not available for also explore the relationship between Not open to supplemental. Instruction (3.0). supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent cultures other than the typical Euro-centric Equivalent to SST-048. to SOC-273. Caucasian culture and natural resource law enforcement in Canada.

200 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions SST 0054 - SUR 2250

SST-0054 Social Studies III • 3 credits which will culminate in the applied research parametric and non-parametric methods) This course is designed to apply the course. Not available for supplemental. to compare means, variances, frequencies, advanced literacy skills taught in LAR Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. multiple regression, non-linear regression 0055 (Language Arts III) to the study of Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to STS-2260, analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA) for foundational social studies, using adult STS-183. Requisite courses: Take COM- multiple comparison, experimental design, appropriate materials with a life skills focus. 1164, MTH-1150 (Required, Previous). and multivariate statistics. Not available Not open to supplemental. Instruction (3.0). for supplemental. Instruction (3.0), Lab Equivalent to SST-054. STS-2250 Statistics • 3 credits (2.0). Requisite courses: Take STS-3355L In-depth coverage of techniques and (Required, Concurrent). SST-0075 Social Studies 0075 • 5 credits tools used in statistical analysis and This course explores multiple perspectives interpretation applied to business and (SUR) SURVEY on the origins of globalization and the economic situations. Includes collection local, national and international impacts of and presentation of data; measures SUR-1150 Land Survey I • 3 credits globalization on identity, lands, cultures, of descriptive statistics; probability An introduction to the theory and practice economies, human rights and quality of and probability distributions; statistical of surveying. Theory will be delivered life. This course parallels AB ED Social estimation and hypothesis testing; via lecture and textbook. Fundamental Studies 10. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to correlation and regression analysis, and topics such as, but not limited to, chaining, SST-075. methods of time series analysis. Instruction leveling and total station use will be (5.0). Equivalent to STS-250. introduced. The application and use of SST-0085 Social Studies 0085 • 5 credits data generated by these methods will This course explores the origins STS-2260 Statistics & Applied be focused on. Practical use of survey of nationalism and its relation to Research I • 3 credits equipment will reinforce theory through industrialization and imperialism in the 19th An introduction to the fundamentals of “real world” applications. This course is and early 20th centuries. The influence of statistical methods and preparation to taken by students from all three programs nationalism on regional and international design and defend an applied research in the School of Engineering Technologies relations is also examined. The infusion of proposal. The first part of the course, and is a base for future courses. Not multiple perspectives will allow for students statistical methods includes descriptive available for supplemental. Instruction to develop an understanding of nationalism statistics, inferential methods, correlation, (5.0). Equivalent to SUR-150. and how nationalism contributes to the regression, and non-parametric methods. citizenship and identities of Canadian Computer literacy is required as statistical SUR-1180 Land Survey II • 3 credits people. This course parallels AB ED Social software is used. The second part of the The application of engineering surveying Studies 20-1. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent course prepares students to establish the activities and content. The focus will centre to SST-085. framework for the applied research project on roadway examples, with references which will culminate in the applied research made to how the topics would be applied (STS) STATISTICS course. Not available for supplemental. to other engineering projects. Topics Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. are based on design calculations and STS-1155 Descriptive Statistics Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to STS-1183, surveying for a variety of civil engineering 3 credits STS-183. Requisite courses: Take COM- projects. Plan and report preparation will An introduction to descriptive statistics 1164, MTH-1150 (Required, Previous). be emphasized. Industry standard design such as mean and standard deviation, and software will be used to supplement and is an introduction to statistical concepts STS-2270 Social Science Research reinforce the field practices. Not available used in a variety of environmental science 3 credits for supplemental. Instruction (4.0). branches. Focus is on data collection, This course provides an introductory and Requisite courses: Take CAD-1160, EDD- presentation, analysis and interpretation by intermediate instruction in social science 1160, SUR-1150 (Required, Previous). both graphic and numerical approaches. research, where students will complete all Not available for supplemental. Instruction stages of a comprehensive, quantitative SUR-2250 Survey Calculations & (3.0), Lab (2.0). Requisite courses: Take social science research project. Students Analysis • 3 credits STS-1155L (Required, Concurrent). will be introduced to and participate in all An exploration of standard survey aspects of the social science research calculations. Use of hand and computer STS-1183 Statistics & Applied process including theoretical development calculations will be applied through Research I • 3 credits and design, data collection, statistical a variety of tasks. Topics and related An introduction to the fundamentals of analysis, SPSS software and research calculations may include vertical statistical methods and preparation to ethics. Not available for supplemental. adjustments, traverse computations, design and defend an applied research Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to STS-270. intersections, error theory, coordinate proposal. The first part of the course, Requisite courses: Take any one of HIS- geometry, least squares and/or linear statistical methods includes descriptive 1170, PSC-1150, PSC-1161, SOC-1160 or algebra. Students will be encouraged to statistics, inferential methods, correlation, PSY-1160 (Required, Previous). select the appropriate calculation tool and/ regression, and non-parametric methods. or method to solve survey problems. Not Computer literacy is required as statistical STS-3355 Inferential Statistics available for supplemental. Instruction software is used. The second part of the 3 credits (5.0). Requisite courses: Take MTH-1170 course prepares students to establish the This course presents a variety of inferential (Required, Previous). framework for the applied research project statistical methods applied to resource management and environmental problems. Topics include hypothesis testing (both

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 201 Course Descriptions SUR 2251 - SUR 2275

SUR-2251 Advanced Survey I • 3 credits Industry-standard software will be used recommendations of the correct tools for The exploration of advanced survey field to process field data. Not available for the appropriate survey task. The labs are practices. The focus is on sun and star supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Requisite designed to replicate `real world’ scenarios field observations and theory for azimuth courses: Take GEO-1185, SUR-1180 and to bring theory to practicality. Not determination; horizontal and vertical (Required, Previous). available for supplemental. Instruction control using direction theodolites and (5.0). Requisite courses: Take GEO-1185, electronic distance measuring instruments; SUR-2263 Survey Calculations & SUR-1180 (Required, Previous). legal boundary retracement; site survey; Analysis • 3 credits trigonometric leveling and well site survey. The analysis of standard survey SUR-2270 Engineering Surveys The use of total stations, data collectors, calculations to solve a variety of problems 3 credits downloading and processing of data including line-curve intersections, curve- This course enables students to recognize will be emphasized. Not available for curve intersections, inaccessible points of and solve the problems associated with supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent intersection, etc. Network adjustments will the survey of large construction projects. to SUR-251. Requisite courses: Take SUR- be covered. Not available for supplemental. Topics include preliminary surveys for the 1162 (Required, Previous). Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to SUR- design of public works, water, sewer and 263. Requisite courses: Take MTH-1149 roads. Surveying practices for specialized SUR-2252 Field Safety • 1.5 credits (Required, Previous). projects such as bridge construction, This course is intended to reinforce the dam site monitoring and tunneling will be concepts and applications of safety as it SUR-2264 Land Survey Systems included. Not available for supplemental. applies to survey field work. Students will 3 credits Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to SUR-270. be directed to develop safety techniques This course will study the township Requisite courses: Take SUR-2251 and and guidelines that can be applied to a systems in Western Canada, the Surveys GEO-2253 (Required, Previous). variety of survey situations. Modules of this Act (Alberta) and the Manual of Standard course will be provided by the Industrial Practice. Regulations from other western SUR-2272 Cadastral Surveying and Technical Training Department at LCC Canadian jurisdictions will also be 3 credits using certified instructors. Work Experience examined and compared with the Alberta A study of legislation governing geomatics, (). Equivalent to SUR-252. Requisite standards. Students will be exposed land survey systems for the division of courses: Take CON-1140 (Required, to a variety of perspectives on these land, and the governance of geomatics Previous). topics through the use of seminar-based groups and associations. Topics include sessions. Not available for supplemental. an examination of the planning process SUR-2261 Advanced Survey II • 3 credits Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to SUR- including land planning policy, regulations, This is a survey project course that ties all 264. Requisite courses: Take SUR-1162 land development concepts, and aspects of field practices together in the (Required, Previous). subdivision design requirements. Students form of a project. Students will be required will participate in practical projects related to take a survey project, modelled as SUR-2265 Surveying Drafting • 3 credits to current land planning issues. Not closely as possible to a real situation, from This course focuses on the creation of available for supplemental. Instruction inception to completion. This will include legal survey plans using CAD. Emphasis (6.0). Requisite courses: Take SUR-1180 the performance of all survey activities is on the proper portrayal of information (Required, Previous). related to the project. In addition, issues required by the Land Titles Office for the of mission planning and project budgeting submission of legal survey plans. The SUR-2275 Global Positioning Systems will be explored. Not available for drawings will require students to extract 3 credits supplemental. Instruction (5.0). Equivalent and process data from conventional field The exploration of Global Navigation to SUR-261. Requisite courses: Take SUR- notes and total station data collectors. Satellite Systems (GNSS) used for 2251 (Required, Previous). Take SUR-2265 Not available for supplemental. Instruction positional determination. Emphasis on (Required, Concurrent). (4.0). Equivalent to SUR-265. Requisite an overview of GNSS specific programs courses: Take SUR-2251 and GEO-2253 for processing data, comparing and SUR-2262 Specialized Positioning (Required, Previous). contrasting field GNSS to conventional Applications • 3 credits surveys, estimation of survey errors and An exploration and application of Global SUR-2267 Advanced Survey the identification of specific manufacturer Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Light Applications I • 3 credits hardware. Not available for supplemental. Image and Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) An examination of the practices for Instruction (4.0). Equivalent to SUR-275. and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as conventional survey instruments. Requisite courses: Take GEO-1170, SUR- used in the geomatics industry. The theory Application of instruments including 1162 (Required, Previous). behind, and use of, these three techniques theodolites, total station, and levels and will be discussed and reviewed. A focus their accessories. Testing and calibration on application of techniques for alternative of these instruments will be performed. positioning systems. Surveys using GNSS, Application of instruments for a wide range LIDAR and UAV will be used to gather of tasks such as astronomic observations data. and theory; horizontal and vertical control; and trigonometric leveling, including

202 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions SUR 2280 - TRG 2256

SUR-2280 Geomatics Engineering (TRG) THERAPEUTIC RECREATION - TRG-2200 Practicum II • 3 credits Surveys • 3 credits GERONTOLOGY This second practicum is held at a Application of survey techniques for pre-approved facility that specializes in engineering projects including creating TRG-1150 Intro to Therapeutic providing care for seniors. Under the plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D Recreation • 3 credits supervision of a Therapeutic Recreation software. Specific survey tools, skills, and A foundational overview of the history, professional, knowledge and skills will be procedures will be discussed and analyzed. philosophy, concepts and issues in the expanded as classroom theory is applied to Survey techniques relating to engineering field of therapeutic recreation. Emphasis practice. This final placement provides an projects will be presented and applied. on the helping nature of the recreation opportunity to function in a Therapeutic Preliminary, layout, quantity, and as-built therapist role and the importance of self- Recreation professional capacity by surveys for the design and construction of awareness within the profession. The employing professional standards of utilities, roads, bridges, buildings, dams, importance of leisure activities and the practice. Not available for supplemental. and tunnels. Plan interpretation and common barriers to recreation participation Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. preparation for engineering purposes will are discussed. Introductory information and Work Experience (). Equivalent to TRG- be presented and examined. The path from discussion on a wide range of disabilities, 200. Requisite courses: Take TRG-2253, office to field to office will be emphasized. medical conditions, and options for service TRG-2256, TRG-2260, TRG-2268 Not available for supplemental. Instruction delivery. Conceptual models of therapeutic (Required, Previous). (6.0). Requisite courses: Take SUR-2262 service are explored. Not available for (Required, Previous). supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent TRG-2251 Seminar • 1.5 credits to TRG-150. An exploration of the more advanced roles SUR-2285 Advanced Survey and topics for the professional Therapeutic Application II • 3 credits TRG-1160 Therapeutic Recreation Recreation Specialist working with Examination of survey project office Program Planning I • 3 credits seniors. Emphasis on taking responsibility and field techniques from conception An introduction to the theoretical approach for continued education and building to completion. Office techniques such to program design in the therapeutic professional accountability. Interpretation as research, analysis of requirements, recreation setting. Concepts include: and analysis of current research in the field cost estimates, data preparation will conditions and elements of the leisure of therapeutic recreation and gerontology. be explored. Field techniques involving experience, benefits sought from the Not available for supplemental. Instruction setting control, data gathering and leisure experience, program theories, (2.0). Equivalent to TRG-251. design stakeout. Includes surveys for leisure ability model, activity analysis deformation monitoring, pipeline, logo and elements of program planning. Not TRG-2253 Therapeutic Recreation layout, subdivision and house layout. available for supplemental. Instruction Assessment • 3 credits Emphasis is put on the proper portrayal (3.0). Equivalent to TRG-160. Requisite The application of the therapeutic of information required by the Land Titles courses: Take TRG-1150 (Required, recreation process of assessment as Office for the submission of legal survey Previous). an essential foundation for identifying plans. Plan preparation for projects will appropriate client intervention. Exploration meet various client needs. Not available for TRG-1164 Leadership Theory • 3 credits of different forms of documentation and supplemental. Instruction (6.0). Requisite An introduction to leadership concepts the analysis of assessment tools used courses: Take SUR-2262, SUR-2267 and theories including both the nature and in therapeutic recreation settings. Not (Required, Previous). reality of leadership in personal, community available for supplemental. Instruction and organizational settings. Emphasis is on (4.0). Equivalent to TRG-253. Requisite (TAX) TAXATION therapeutic recreation practice. Reflection courses: Take TRG-1199 (Required, and analysis of leadership topics and skills Previous). TAX-2251 Taxation • 3 credits focusing on understanding the principles An examination of income taxation in of effective leadership will be explored. TRG-2256 Therapeutic Recreation Canada for individuals, the self-employed Not available for supplemental. Instruction Intervention • 3 credits and corporations. Extensive coverage of (3.0). Equivalent to TRG-164. An exploration of the therapeutic recreation Canada Revenue Agency regulations, the intervention process used to assist Income Tax Act, and problems associated TRG-1199 Practicum I • 3 credits individuals in coping and adapting to their with taxes payable by various types of A 200-hour practical application of environment and effecting change in their business entities. Includes completion of theoretical concepts under the supervision lives. Emphasis on the various forms of federal and provincial income tax returns of a therapeutic recreation professional intervention used in geriatric settings. Not covering all types of income, deductions within a pre-approved facility specializing in available for supplemental. Instruction and tax credits. Other topics include providing care for seniors. Primary focus on (3.0). Equivalent to TRG-256. distinguishing between types of income observing and assisting in the therapeutic and reconciling business net income for tax recreation process. Practice within a team purposes. Not available for supplemental. environment and development of person- Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to TAX-251. centered therapeutic relationships with clients. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Graded: Pass/Fail. Work Experience (). Equivalent to TRG-199. Requisite courses: Take TRG-1150 (Required, Previous).

Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca 203 Course Descriptions TRG 2259 - TRS 1160

TRG-2259 Therapeutic Recreation TRG-2270 Administrative Practices in TRS-1152 Licensing • 3 credits Issues & Trend • 3 credits Therapeutic Recreation • 3 credits An introduction to the licensing and An exploration of the more advanced roles An examination of administrative concepts registration requirements for commercial and topics for the professional Therapeutic and supervisory skills. An exploration of vehicles and their drivers. Examines how Recreation Specialist. Emphasis on taking human resource planning and volunteer the various provincial acts and regulations responsibility for continued education management. The purpose of policy and which govern the licensing process for and building professional accountability. procedure, quality improvement, risk commercial vehicle operations are applied Interpretation and analysis of research. management are discussed. Emphasis and enforced. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Not available for supplemental. Instruction is on therapeutic recreation practice. Not to TRS-152. (3.0). Requisite courses: Take TRG-2256, available for supplemental. Instruction TRG-2268 (Required, Previous). (3.0). Equivalent to TRG-270. TRS-1153 Cargo Securement • 3 credits An introduction to cargo securement TRG-2260 Therapeutic Recreation TRG-2299 Advanced Practicum II and the requirements for commercial Program Planning II • 3 credits 6 credits vehicle operators to ensure proper load Application of therapeutic recreation A 320-hour advanced practical application securement. Examines relevant legislation specific program design and leisure of theoretical concepts under the and the national standards for a variety of education programs. Program and client supervision of a therapeutic recreation load types and commodities. Instruction evaluation are examined. The budget professional within a pre-approved facility (3.0). Equivalent to TRS-153. process and fundraising strategies are specializing in providing care for seniors. explored and utilized. Not available for Competency in the therapeutic recreation TRS-1155 Weights and Dimensions supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent process and practice is demonstrated. 3 credits to TRG-260. Requisite courses: Take TRG- Emphasis on the development of An introduction to commercial vehicle 1160 (Required, Previous). administrative and leadership skills in weights and dimensions. Examines therapeutic recreation practice, as well as legislation which governs maximum size TRG-2263 Aging Disorders & Disabilities employment of professional standards of and weight as well as exceptions for 3 credits practice. Not available for supplemental. commercial vehicles and loads. Addresses An overview of disorders and disabilities Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. specific road weight allowances and common to the aging population from Graded: Pass/Fail. Work Experience (). restrictions and special permit options. the perspective of the therapeutic Requisite courses: Take TRG-2253, TRG- Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to TRS-155. recreation professional. Not available for 2256, TRG-2260, TRG-2268 (Required, supplemental. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent Previous). TRS-1158 Emergency Vehicle to TRG-263. Requisite courses: Take BIO- Operations • 1.5 credits 1152 (Required, Previous). (TRS) TRANSPORT This emergency vehicle operations course is provided to front-line police officers and TRG-2264 Community Resources TRS-1150 Transportation Legislation focuses on the fundamentals of vehicle 3 credits 3 credits mechanics, vehicle dynamics, braking This course covers accessing and An introduction to the specific acts and procedures, collision avoidance and networking with various agencies and care regulations which govern commercial emergency response driving techniques. services to enhance the senior client’s vehicles and their operators. Focuses on In addition to policy and procedures for life. Federal, provincial, municipal and provincial legislation addressing vehicle pursuit driving, police officers are instructed privately funded and operated agencies are equipment and operations, operating on the duties, responsibilities and liabilities reviewed. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to requirements and rules, and general associated with the safe handling and TRG-264. prohibitions which apply to all road and operation of an emergency vehicle. This highway users. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent course combines classroom theory with TRG-2268 Therapeutic Recreation to TRS-150. practical applications to provide police Programs • 6 credits officers with the legal and technical skills A capstone course integrating all aspects TRS-1151 Officer Safety • 6 credits necessary for the appropriate handling of therapeutic recreation program delivery. This course provides information on the of emergency vehicles. Instruction (3.0). Focus on theory and practice in the various best strategies for various situations. It Equivalent to TRS-158, TRS-156. areas of core recreation programming. examines procedures and provides tactics Demonstration of programming knowledge that will assist students’ mindsets when TRS-1160 Hours of Service Legislation and skills is required. Not available confronting a potentially uncooperative 3 credits for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior subject. The use of pepper spray and An introduction to hours of service Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0), Lab vehicle stop procedures are included. requirements for commercial vehicle (6.0). Equivalent to TRG-268. Requisite This course focuses on the scenarios operators. Examines federal and provincial courses: Take TRG-1160 and TRG-1199 encountered by commercial vehicle legislation governing the number of hours a (Required, Previous). Take TRG-2268L enforcement officers and follows Alberta driver is permitted to operate a commercial (Required, Concurrent). Transportation Policy and Procedure. vehicle. A skills-based approach to reading Instruction (5.0). Equivalent to TRS-151. and interpreting driver logbooks. Identifies definition, charging, and penalty sections with respect to hours of service offences. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to TRS-160.

204 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Course Descriptions TRS 1165 - WTT 1117

TRS-1165 Transport Law • 3 credits Year Electrician Technical Training and WTT-1113 Wind Turbine Rotor Blades An introduction to the history, sources, will be eligible to write the Period One 1.5 credits structure, interpretation, and application Electrician Provincial Exam. Not available An introduction to rotor blade function of our law. Examines the elements of for supplemental. Instruction (2.0), Lab and design. Topics covered will include an offence, powers of arrest, search (3.0), Tutorial (1.0). Requisite courses: the fundamentals of fiberglass reinforced and seizure provisions, and charging Take WTT-1103, WTT-1104, WTT-1100L, plastics, and the skills necessary to procedures for federal and provincial WTT-1100T (Required, Concurrent). evaluate, document and repair rotor blade offences. Provides introduction to court damages. Not available for supplemental. processes, including the requirements WTT-1103 DC Laboratory Fundamentals Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. for compelling individuals to attend court. 3 credits Instruction (1.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to TRS-165. An introductory course in which students WTT-113. Requisite courses: Take WTT- will practice and apply electrical theory 1113L (Required, Concurrent). (TTC) TRAVEL AND TOURISM and safety in a lab setting. Proper and safe application of electrical instruments to WTT-1114 Wind Turbine Mechanical TTC-2251 Tourism • 3 credits evaluate electrical properties. Circuitry and 3 credits This course will focus on the basic troubleshooting will also be a focus of this An introduction to the fundamental concepts, methods and practices of tourism course. Students who have successfully mechanical principles of wind turbines. management. It examines the tourism completed this course, in addition to Focus is on basic function, maintenance, industry, the effects of tourism on society, WTT1100 and WTT1104, will have the repair, and replacement of wind turbine developments and global forces shaping equivalent of the Alberta Apprenticeship components. Not available for the future of the industry. Instruction (4.0). and Industry Training 1st Year Technical supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Equivalent to TTC-251. Training and will be eligible to write the Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). Period One Electrician Provincial Exam. Equivalent to WTT-114. (WHS) WORKPLACE HEALTH SAFETY Not available for supplemental. Instruction (2.0), Lab (3.0), Tutorial (1.0). Equivalent WTT-1115 Wind Energy Theory WHS-1110 Workplace Safety to WTT-103. Requisite courses: Take WTT- 1.5 credits 3 credits 1100, WTT-1104, WTT-1103L, WTT-1103T An introduction to the fundamentals This course will provide instruction and (Required, Concurrent). of wind energy, this course covers the training to students in safe work practices historical development of humanity’s and procedures. The focus will be on WTT-1104 Electrical Code/Blueprint use of technology to harness wind working safely with equipment and co- Reading • 3 credits power. An investigation into the current workers on a worksite. This course will An introduction to the interpretation and technology will focus on components, be graded CR/NCR. Not available for application of the Canadian Electrical siting, basic meteorology, and energy supplemental. Instruction (4.0). Equivalent Code (CEC) standards to ensure that production of wind turbines. Not available to WHS-110. all electrical installations provide for the for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior safety of people and the protection of Learning Assessment. Instruction (2.0). (WRI) WRITING property. Interpretation of blueprints and Equivalent to WTT-115. electrical diagrams will also be covered. WRI-1150 Writing for Interactive Media Students who have successfully completed WTT-1116 Motor Control & 3 credits this course, in addition to WTT1100 and Programmable Controllers • 1.5 credits An introduction to the stages of writing WTT1103, will have the equivalent of An intermediate course that exposes the for interactive projects. Focus is on the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry student to aspects of motor control and conceptualizing, planning, writing and Training 1st Year Technical Training and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) as organization of content for presentation will be eligible to write the Period One they function in the wind turbine industry. in interactive formats. Using writing styles Electrician Provincial Exam. Not available A lab component is also used to reinforce to reach target audiences will also be for supplemental. Instruction (2.0), Tutorial course material. Not eligible for Prior explored. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to (4.0). Equivalent to WTT-104. Requisite Learning Assessment. Instruction (2.0), Lab CAP-1161, WRI-150, CAP-161. courses: Take WTT-1100, WTT-1103, WTT- (1.0). Equivalent to WTT-116. Requisite 1104T (Required, Concurrent). courses: Take WTT-1116L (Required, (WTT) WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN Concurrent). WTT-1110 Wind Turbine Safety I WTT-1100 Introductory Electrical Theory 3 credits WTT-1117 Wind Turbine Hydraulics 3 credits An introduction to the skills necessary 3 credits An entry-level course in which electrical for the practice of safe work habits in the An introduction to hydraulic systems, properties such as voltage, current, wind industry. Focus is on techniques and this course investigates basic principles resistance and power are explored. The guidelines for proper use of industry safety of hydraulics which are applied in the course will provide the student with the gear. Specialized gear includes, but is maintenance and troubleshooting of necessary foundations for more advanced not limited to, fall arrest and high voltage components and systems in wind turbines. electrical concepts. Students who have protection. Not available for supplemental. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible successfully completed this course in Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction addition to WTT-1103 and WTT-1104 Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to WTT-110. (3.0). Equivalent to WTT-117. will have the equivalent of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training 1st

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WTT-1118 Wind Park Construction WTT-1125 Wind Turbine Industry 3 credits Communication • 1.5 credits An introduction to wind turbine An entry-level course designed to help the component assembly and handling student become proficient in wind turbine during construction and commissioning. industry communications. Students will Wind farm infrastructure facilitating be prepared to gain entry into, and be collection and distribution of generated functional in, the daily operations of the energy will be investigated. Not available industry. Not available for supplemental. for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). Instruction (1.0). Equivalent to COM-1112, Equivalent to WTT-118. COM-112.

WTT-1120 Wind Turbine Safety II 3 credits An intermediate wind turbine safety course where skills acquired in WTT-1110 will be further developed. Progressive methods of climbing, descending and rescue techniques will be presented and practiced. This course will be graded CR/NCR. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (3.0). Equivalent to WTT-120. Requisite courses: Take WTT-1110 (Required, Previous).

WTT-1123 Wind Turbine Electrical 6 credits An intermediate course which will focus on the theory and generation of AC electricity. Control and conversion of AC and DC electricity, as it applies to wind turbines is studied. Electrical equipment used for the generation/conversion and control of electricity in a wind turbine will be presented in theory as well as in a laboratory setting. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (5.0), Lab (1.0). Equivalent to WTT-123. Requisite courses: Take WTT-1100, WTT-1103, WTT- 1104 (Required, Previous). Take WTT- 1123L (Required, Concurrent).

WTT-1124 Wind Turbine Maintenance 3 credits A skills-based approach to component maintenance, inspection and documentation of wind turbine components. Troubleshooting skills are applied with an emphasis on safety. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Instruction (7.0). Equivalent to WTT-124. Requisite courses: Take WTT-1114 (Required, Previous).

206 Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue 2017-18 • lethbridgecollege.ca Index Academic Advising...... 18 Educational Assistant Certificate...... 80 Academic Schedule...... 3-4 Educational Assistant Diploma...... 80 Accessibility Services...... 18 Electrician - Apprenticeship...... 42 Accounting - Business Administration Diploma...... 52 Endeavour...... 22 Additional Fees...... 14 Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Diploma...... 82-83 Administrative Office Professional...... 36 English as a Second Language...... 84 Admission...... 8 Environmental Assessment and Restoration Diploma...... 85-86 Admission Routes...... 8 Exercise Science Diploma...... 87-88 Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate...... 37 Facilities...... 20 Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship...... 41 Fashion Design and Sustainable Production...... 89 Agriculture Business Risk Management Certificate...... 37 Fees and Financial Information...... 14 Agriculture Sciences - Animal Science Diploma...... 40 Financing Your Education...... 13 Agriculture Sciences - Plant and Soil Science Diploma...... 39 First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) Learners – Services...... 24 Alberta Works...... 20 Fitness, Wellness and Recreation...... 21 Alumni Relations...... 21 Flexible Delivery...... 29-31 Animal Science - Agriculture Sciences Diploma...... 40 FNMI Career Pathways, General Studies...... 96-97 Applicant and Student Records...... 11 Food Services...... 21 Application Deadlines...... 8 Full-Time Status...... 125 Application for Admission...... 8 Garden Court Restaurant...... 21 Application Processing Fee...... 15 General Regulations Governing Payment of Fees...... 16 Apprenticeship Programs...... 41-45 General Studies Diploma...... 92 Athletics Scholarship...... 21 General Studies, FNMI Career Pathways...... 96-97 Automotive Service Technician - Apprenticeship...... 41 Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma...... 98-99 Automotive Systems Certificate...... 46 Health and Dental Plan...... 22 Awards and Scholarships...... 27 Health and Dental Plan Fees...... 15 Bachelor of Applied Arts - Justice Studies...... 102-103 Health Care Aide...... 100 Bachelor of Applied Science - Conservation Enforcement...... 66-67 Health Services...... 18 Bachelor of Applied Science - Ecosystem Management...... 78-79 Heavy Equipment Technician - Apprenticeship...... 43 Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree...... 50-51 Interior Design Technology Diploma...... 101 Bachelor of Nursing...... 47-49 International Support Services...... 25 Be Fit For Life...... 21 Introduction...... 1 Bookstore...... 20 Justice Studies - Bachelor of Applied Arts...... 102 Business Administration - Accounting Diploma...... 52 Kodiak Athletics...... 21 Business Administration General Diploma...... 53 Learning Café...... 20 Business Administration - Management Diploma...... 53 Library...... 19 Business Administration - Marketing Diploma...... 53 Living in Residence...... 26 Campus Recreation...... 21 Loans and Student Financing...... 13 Career and Employment Services...... 18 Lockers...... 22 Career Programs...... 35-121 Lost and Found...... 22 Carpenter - Apprenticeship...... 42 Management - Business Administration Diploma...... 53 Chaplaincy Services...... 18 Marketing - Business Administration Diploma...... 53 Child and Youth Care Diploma...... 56 Massage Therapy Diploma...... 104 Civil Engineering Technology Diploma...... 58 Media (On-campus)...... 22 College and University Preparation - Medical Device Reprocessing...... 106 Credential of Achievement...... 60 Mobile Learning...... 15, 28 College Directory...... 5 Multimedia Production Diploma...... 107 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement - Certificate...... 61 Natural Resource Compliance Diploma...... 109-110 Community and Health Promotion - Certificate...... 63 Nursing Degree...... 47-49 Community and Health Promotion - Diploma...... 63 Online Learning...... 18 Computer Information Technology - Diploma...... 64 Other Services...... 22 Computer Labs...... 21 Parking...... 16, 22 Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied Science...... 66-67 Parts Technician - Apprenticeship...... 43 Cook - Weekly Apprenticeship Training...... 42 Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing Program...... 111 Correctional Studies Diploma...... 68-69 Physical Education Facilities...... 21 Counseling (Student Support Program)...... 18 Placement Assessment Procedures...... 11 Course Descriptions...... 123-206 Plant & Soil - Agriculture Sciences Diploma...... 39 CRLC Radio...... 22 Plumber Apprenticeship...... 44 Criminal Justice - Policing Diploma...... 70-71 Police Recruit Training...... 112 Culinary Careers Diploma...... 72-73 Policies...... 12, 16, 23, 31 Day Care (on campus)...... 18 Practical Nursing Diploma...... 113-114 Digital Communications and Media...... 74-75 President’s Welcome...... 1 Early Childhood Education Certificate...... 76 Printing Services...... 22 Early Childhood Education Diploma...... 77 Prior Learning Assessment Fees...... 15 Ecosystem Management - Bachelor of Applied Science...... 78-79 Program List...... 6-7

207 Index Continued Public Transportation...... 22 Radio...... 22 Recruitment...... 19 Refunds, Individual Course Drops and Program Withdrawal Timeline Information...... 16 Regional Campuses...... 33-34 Registration...... 12 Renewable Resource Management Diploma...... 115-116 Residence...... 21, 26 Returning after an Absence...... 11 Scholarships and Awards...... 27 Security Services...... 19 Services for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) Learners...... 24 Services for Learners...... 17 Services for International Learners...... 25 Student Experience Office...... 19 Student for a Day...... 20 Student Funding and Awards...... 19 Students’ Health and Dental Plan...... 22 Student ID Card...... 23 Student Loan Basics...... 13 Student Support Program (Counselling)...... 18 Students Serving Students...... 21 Students’ Association...... 22 Students’ Association Fees...... 15 Supplemental Examinations...... 14, 124 Table of Contents...... 2 Technology Infrastructure Fee...... 15 Testing Services...... 20 The Endeavour...... 22 The MyHorizon Portal...... 19 Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology Diploma...... 117-119 Tim Horton’s...... 21 Transcripts...... 10 Transfer Credit...... 11 Tuition and Fees...... 14 Tuition Deadlines...... 13 Tuition Tax Receipts...... 14 Unit Clerk - Certificate...... 120 Upgrading and Transitional Programs...... 60 Welder - Apprenticeship...... 44 Welder - Wire Process Operator Apprenticeship...... 43 Wind Turbine Technician - Certificate...... 121

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