This course introduces students to the concept of construction scheduling and planning. This course will explore applications of effective project planning and analysis. Topics include Gantt schedule, CPM, Critic Path Planning, Resource allocation, Cash Flow Planning, Schedule Monitoring and Productivity Factors. Students will complete a detailed schedule for a small commercial project. This course may include mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and any group work requirements. This course has achieved accreditation by the Gold Seal Accreditation Board of the Canadian Construction Association. For more information about Gold Seal training, please visit the CCA website at the following link. https://www.goldsealcertification.com/about/training/accredited-training/ Computer Software Requirements: Word, Excel and ProjectLibre (open source)
Learn MoreStudents explore many facets of building green in the construction industry from a general contractor’s (builder’s) perspective. Students will gain an introductory knowledge of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), Net Zero Energy program and the various LEED Rating Systems with an emphasis on new construction. The significance of the elements of green construction, green procurement, and contracting for green construction as they relate to a contractor’s green strategy are addressed. This course has achieved accreditation by the Gold Seal Accreditation Board of the Canadian Construction Association. For more information about Gold Seal training, please visit the CCA website at the following link. https://www.goldsealcertification.com/about/training/accredited-training/
Learn MoreThe world’s oceans are spectacular in their beauty, majestic in their power and domineering in terms of their effects on climate. Oceans are a source of bountiful food and are home to tremendous numbers and varieties of species. It is very important to possess a good understanding of how the ocean’s work. Our future as a species depends upon the oceans that surround each and every continent. This course examines the oceans from an historical, geographical, geological and biological perspective. The course makes use of an excellent textbook that guides us through the ‘story of the oceans’. Each week, the student will explore a different topic. In order, these topics are: history of oceanography, ocean waters, the productivity of the oceans, seafloor sediments, Plankton and Nekton, ocean currents, waves, tides and the Benthos.
Learn MoreThis is an introductory course in Meteorology that seeks to, logically and methodically, develop the student’s understanding of weather and weather-related phenomena. Students taking this course will develop a good working knowledge of all aspects of Meteorology and will be much better informed as to the nature and causes of weather-related events.
Learn MoreThis course will provide skills and practical knowledge to apply various environmental laws and regulations such as the Environmental Protection Act, The Ontario Water Resources Act, Ont. Reg. 419 (and former Reg. 346), Ont. Reg. 347, and other related environmental legislation. With practical understanding of environmental laws, students will have the information to help protect themselves and their companies from possible litigation while at the same time help preserve the environment.
Learn MoreAs projects become more complex it is important that all the parties involved (owner, architect, engineer(s) and general contractor construction) have a proper understanding of contract documents and their relationship to the entire project. This understanding of contract documents is essential to prevent or minimize disputes and claims, which can be very costly. Students are introduced to the documents that form a construction contract. The course builds upon the principles of law and introduces the most commonly used standard forms of construction contracts issued by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee and the Canadian Construction Association. Basic building law, contractual responsibilities and obligations are explored. Students understand the importance of construction specifications and review construction bonds and lien act in the construction industry.
Learn MoreThis course is intended to explain the process of construction estimating from contract documents to the methods of measuring material quantities used in general contracting offices. This will enable students to understand the position of the estimator within the business of construction management both in the contractor and sub-contractor’s world. The course focuses on “taking off” methods of materials using simple residential and commercial exercises.
Learn MoreThis course includes a review of basic algebraic processes, estimation, the metric system, practical applications in plane and solid geometry, word problems, ratio, proportion, and percent
Learn MoreThis course provides students with an overview of sensing systems including aerial photography, multi spectral scanning, radar, and thermography. The imagery generated by these systems is compared in terms of its temporal, spatial, spectral and radiometric resolution, and the suitability of each system for particular purposes. Using Digital Imaging software, processing techniques for enhancing, correcting and classifying Landsat multi spectral scanner data are introduced. Prerequisite: OL731 Intro to GIS Computer Software Requirements: The required program for this course is ArcGIS Pro, which is available for download at no additional cost through the course. ArcGIS Pro can only be installed on Windows-based computers.
Learn MoreThe following topics will be discussed: Introduction to Statistics; Introduction to Minitab; Visual Description of Univariate Data: Statistical Description of Univariate Data; Visual Description of Bivariate Data; Statistical Description of Bivariate Data: Regression and Correlation; Probability Basic Concepts; Discrete Probability Distributions; Continuous Probability Distributions; Sampling Distributions; Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing for one mean and one proportion, Chi-Square Analysis, Regression Analysis, and Statistical process Control. Computer Software Requirements: Students will have the option of using Minitab, StatCrunch, or Excel to complete some of their assignments. There will be a fee for students wishing to use Minitab. There are assignments in MyStatLab that all students have to complete. The MyStatLab should be purchased as a bundle with the text. StatCrunch comes with MyStatLab so all students will have access to this.
Learn MoreThis course begins with a review of fundamental concepts including arithmetic operations and concepts in measurement. This is followed by several algebra topics including linear equations, factoring, fractions and quadratic equations. A treatment of trigonometry of right triangles, the trigonometric functions of any angle and of oblique triangles is also included. The goals of this course are, first, to show that mathematics does play a most important role in the development and understanding of the various fields of technology and, secondly, to ensure that students acquire the mathematical and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze and solve engineering technology problems.
Learn MoreThis course is intended to guide a student through a proven method of cost estimating. This will aid the student in determining material quantities and unit cost for a complete project. This course will be of interest to those individuals wishing to learn about estimating in a commercial environment. Students will be able to utilize various documents created in the workplace. The build-up and calculations of unit costs for materials, labour and equipment will be the fundamental part of this course. Pre-requisite: OL606 Introduction to Cost Estimating. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Word and Excel
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