Credit CalendarKEYANO COLLEGE 2014-2015 MESSAGES FROM PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT KEYANO COLLGE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FROM WELCOME THE VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC Keyano College is a Comprehensive Community Institution (CCI), located Keyano College is located in in the heart of the Alberta the economic epicenter of Oil Sands, Wood Buffalo Canada and serves the region, Region. A thriving centre for economic development, providing a multitude of educational opportunities that innovation and sustainability, Keyano College is growing align with career opportunities. Our post-secondary in accordance with the increasing demands of the Region, students have a choice of credentials to pursue, including and is committed to facilitating growth and excellence diplomas, degrees, and trades credentials. In addition we in our workforce as well as improving the life of our provide access to other degrees through our university community. transfer pathways. We work with local industry to ensure we support them through the provision of graduates Whether it is through the introduction of new Canadians with the knowledge and skills they are looking for. We in our region, or, new programming to address existing also have long-term partnerships with post-secondary and emerging needs, or, collaborating with the many institutions in Alberta that provide opportunities for organizations that make Wood Buffalo one of North students to either begin their post-secondary studies America’s most intriguing and innovative communities, with us and transfer elsewhere, or to complete their Keyano plays a role in the education of its residents, and degree requirements right here in Wood Buffalo. the enrichment of the community where residents live, work and play. Students come here to learn, and so our focus is on supporting them in their efforts. We assemble the Part of Keyano’s commitment to facilitating student right resources, including well-qualified and effective education access and success is through the provision instructors, appropriate and up-to-date facilities and of programs and enrichment opportunities that respond equipment used in labs, and other experiential learning to industry and community needs. Earlier this year, opportunities. The right resources also include the we celebrated the opening of our Oil Sands Power and services we provide to our students, including a well- Process Engineering Lab. It is a state-of-the-art facility provisioned library, counseling, learning software, that will increase the number of power engineers we SKILL centre, housing and much more. are able to produce for the Region by a factor 4X. The Keyano Theatre also hosted a phenomenal run of Les We measure our success by the success of our students Miserables, and our Keyano Huskies teams continued and graduates. We are here to serve their needs, and to to be competitive in ACAC competition. Our Keyano work with them on their learning journey. Huskies teams in Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey and Futsal continue to be competitive at the ACAC and We look forward to working with you to realize your national level. dreams. Keyano College is committed to serving the needs of its community. The courses our students take at Keyano are often the foundation of their career success, and the people Catherine Koch, they meet, including faculty, staff and other students, Vice President, Academic collectively participate in enriching their academic experience. I encourage you to read more about Keyano College, our programs and services and to get involved with the College. Whether you are seeking education and/or training as a career stepping stone, beginning a degree or professional designation, or taking courses that will enrich your life along the way, Keyano has earned a reputation for quality programs and instruction and delivery. Our student-focused approach fosters student success and employability. We look forward to being a valued partner in your future success. Dr. Kevin F. Nagel President & CEO keyano.ca 1 DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTICE Keyano College makes every effort to ensure accuracy The College will not be held responsible for any loss, in all College publications. However, if there is damage or other expense in relation to any changes to inconsistency with the information as published and information contained within this calendar. that which resides in official College policy, the official College policy will prevail. Keyano College reserves Students are responsible for informing themselves on the right to make changes in the information provided matters related to admission, program and graduation within this calendar without prior notice. requirements and other academic matters including KEYANO COLLGE policies, regulations and procedures. Students are also The programs of study listed in this calendar are available responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness for the intake year for which the calendar applies. The of their registration, and are strongly encouraged College reserves the right to change the content or to consult with and to seek advice on academic and structure of a program of study, and all reasonable program planning matters from Program Chairs and attempts will be made to notify active program students. Student Advisors. The College also reserves the right to update course By the act of applying to a program and/or registering content, prerequisites and co-requisites without prior into courses, each student agrees to be bound by the notice. In addition, not every course listed in the policies and procedures of the College. calendar will be offered every year. The College reserves the right to implement new policies, regulations and procedures which may not be available at the time of publication. 2 Keyano College Credit Calendar 2014-2015 INTRODUCTION KEYANO COLLGE We are a Big Spirit community, and it shows in everything SCHOOL COLOURS we do. Welcome to Keyano College, a comprehensive Blue and White. community college serving the people of north eastern Alberta nestled in the dynamic municipality of Wood MASCOT Buffalo. King, a grey and white Husky dog. Based in Fort McMurray, the College was originally ATHLETICS established as an Alberta Vocational Centre in 1965 to Keyano College is one of the 17 members of the Alberta address the local training needs of the rapidly expanding Colleges Athletic Conference. Keyano College Huskies oil sands industry. Since then, Keyano has grown into a Men’s and Women’s teams compete in a variety of sports modern College with three campuses and four learning on the provincial level, including volleyball, soccer, centres serving over 3,000 full-time students annually. crosscountry running, basketball, futsal and men’s hockey. Quality educational and training opportunities are available through four program divisions: School of A BIT ABOUT THE AREA Health, Wellness and Human Services, School of Arts, Wood Buffalo is a region of over 104,000 people located Science, Business and Education, School of Trades and approximately 450 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, Heavy Industrial, and School of Career and Education Alberta. Access. First explored by Peter Pond in the 1700s, the rich In addition to the full-time students it serves, Keyano history of the region is reflected in the names of many College also specializes in Continuing Education and of the buildings and attractions in the area. The main Corporate Services programs for industry and business industry in the area is the extraction of oil from sand at in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, and major industrial developments both north and south serves over 14,000 community members annually of the urban centre. The oil sands industry is the major through these initiatives. employer in the area. More than half of the region’s workforce is directly employed through oil sands The College continues to be a major hub of the production and development. community through the Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre, the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre, the Fort McMurray is almost completely surrounded by Keyano College Library, as well as through the College’s water. The Athabasca, Clearwater, House, Hangingstone involvement in various community projects. and Horse Rivers flow through what is considered to be one of the province’s most naturally beautiful MISSION STATEMENT communities. Keyano is a comprehensive college of choice that is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, Attractions in the area include the Oil Sands Discovery industry training and applied research through the Centre, MacDonald Island Park, Heritage Park, the Oil delivery of relevant and sustainable programs and Sands Lookout Point, and Gregoire Lake Provincial services that maximize opportunities for our students, Park, just south of the city. staff, and stakeholders, and, that enable Keyano to engage in community leadership. Seasonal temperatures range from about 0 to -35 degrees Celsius in the winter, to 12 to 32 degrees Celsius in the LOCATION summer. Two campuses are located in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada – Clearwater Campus (main); Suncor Energy Industrial Campus and a third campus is located in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta (300 kilometres north of Fort McMurray). Four regional learning centres are located in the communities of Conklin, Janvier, Fort McKay, and Gregoire Lake. keyano.ca 3 CONTENTS CALENDAR PRODUCTION UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS Keyano College extends its gratitude to all those Bachelor of Science in Nursing ......................................84 dedicated individuals