Application for Ministerial Consent Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Bachelor of Building Science Submitted To: Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board Submitted By: Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Date of Submission: April 2011 Contact Information: Dr. Marguerite Donohue, Dean Academic Development Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Ave. Room C514 Ottawa ON K2G 1V8 Tel: 613-727-4723 x2486 Email: [email protected] SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Bachelor of Building Science Section 1: Introduction Section 1.1: College and Program Information Full Legal Name of Organization: Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Operating Name of Organization: Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Common Acronym of Organization (if applicable): NA URL for Organization Homepage: www.algonquincollege.com Proposed Degree Nomenclature: Bachelor of Building Science Location (specific address) where program is to be delivered (each location requires a location- specific consent from the Minister): Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1V8 Contact Information, Person Responsible for this Submission: Dr. Marguerite Donohue, Dean, Academic Development Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa ON K2G 1V8 Tel: 613-727-4723 ext 2486 Fax: 613-727-7633 Email: [email protected] Site Visit Coordinator (if different from above): Jo-Ann Aubut, Chair, Academic Development Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa ON K2G 1V8 Tel: 613-727-4723 ext 5581 Fax: 613-727-7633 Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2012 Anticipated Enrolment for the first 4 years of the program: Year 1: 40 Year 2: 72 Year 3: 101 Year 4: 127 Initial Tuition Fee per semester: $2,657 2 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Bachelor of Building Science Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................... 2 Section 1.1: College and Program Information ....................................................................... 2 Section 1.2: Executive Summary ............................................................................................ 5 Section 1.3: Program Abstract ...............................................................................................11 Section 2: Degree Level Summary ............................................................................................12 Section 3: Admission, Promotion, and Graduation ....................................................................16 Section 3.1: Admission Requirements for Direct Entry ...........................................................17 Section 3.2: Admission Policies and Procedures for Mature Students ...................................18 Section 3.3: Promotion and Graduation Requirements ..........................................................19 Section 3.4: Advanced Standing Policies and Requirements .................................................21 Section 4: Program Content ......................................................................................................23 Section 4.1: Program Advisory Committee ............................................................................25 Section 4.2: Professional Accreditation ..................................................................................31 Section 4.3: Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................35 Alignment of Program Learning Outcomes with Degree Level Standard ............................36 Mapping of Core and Non-Core Courses to Degree Outcomes ..........................................45 Section 4.4: Course Descriptions ...........................................................................................50 Section 4.4.1: Course Descriptions for Core Courses ........................................................52 Section 4.4.2: Course Descriptions for Non-Core Courses .................................................62 Section 4.4.3: Course Descriptions for Free Elective Options ............................................65 Section 4.5: Course Schedules .............................................................................................68 Section 4.5.1: Course Schedule 1 – excluded for web version ...........................................68 ection 4.5.2: Course Schedule 2 ........................................................................................69 Section 4.6: Work Experience ...............................................................................................73 Integration of Work Experiences ........................................................................................73 Types of Placements .........................................................................................................73 Support for Placements ......................................................................................................74 Outcomes for Co-op Work Terms ......................................................................................74 Student Learning Plan Form ..............................................................................................76 Employer Evaluation ..........................................................................................................77 Conclusion .........................................................................................................................80 Section 4.7: Course Outlines .................................................................................................81 Section 4.7.1: Core Courses – excluded for web version ...................................................83 Section 4.7.2: Non-Core Courses – course outlines excluded for web version ...................84 Section 4.8: Bridging Course Descriptions .............................................................................86 3 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Bachelor of Building Science Section 4.9: Bridging Course Outlines – excluded for web version ........................................87 Section 4.10: Gap Analysis ....................................................................................................88 Section 4.10.1: Ontario College Diploma for Architectural Technician ................................89 Section 4.10.2: Ontario College Advanced Diploma for Architectural Technology ..............94 Section 4.10.3: Ontario College Diploma for Construction Engineering Technician ............99 Section 4.10.4: Ontario College Advanced Diploma for Civil Engineering Technology ..... 104 Section 4.10.5: Ontario College Advanced Diploma for Mechanical Engineering Technology . 109 Section 5: Program Delivery ................................................................................................... 114 Section 5.1: Quality Assurance of Delivery .......................................................................... 115 Section 5.2: Student Feedback ............................................................................................ 118 Section 5.3: Web-facilitated, Hybrid, and Online Delivery .................................................... 123 Section 5.3.1: Curriculum Vitae of Online Learning Professionals and Technical Staff – excluded for web version ................................................................................................. 129 Section 6: Capacity to Deliver ................................................................................................. 130 Section 6.1: Learning and Physical Resources .................................................................... 133 Section 6.2: Resource Renewal and Upgrading .................................................................. 139 Section 6.3: Support Services ............................................................................................. 141 Section 6.4: Faculty ............................................................................................................. 145 Section 6.5: Curriculum Vitae Release ................................................................................ 150 Section 6.6: Curriculum Vitae of Faculty Assigned to the Degree Program - excluded for web version ................................................................................................................................. 151 Section 7: Credential Recognition ........................................................................................... 152 Section 8: Regulation and Accreditation .................................................................................. 172 Section 9: Nomenclature ......................................................................................................... 173 Section 10: Program Evaluation .............................................................................................. 174 Section 11: Academic Freedom and Integrity .......................................................................... 179 Section 12: Student Protection ................................................................................................ 180 Section 13: Economic Need .................................................................................................... 184 Market Analysis................................................................................................................ 185 Applicant Demand ...........................................................................................................