Dual Credit Programs

Course Descriptions:

Halton Electrical (HCDSB only)

Residential Prints & Standards

Students learn to interpret electrical codes, regulations and residential construction drawings. These skills and knowledge will enable the student to plan and layout the electrical installation of a residential building. Students learn to search for and find the required information to complete a material list necessary for the installation of a residential service and associated branch circuits.

Industrial Electronic Devices 1

Students learn the fundamentals of designing and creating electronic circuits. Students gain experience by being introduced to a variety of electronic components. Students gain hands-on experience by integrating their components into a variety of circuits. Students examine a variety of power supplies and electrical measuring tools to analyze their circuits.

Technology

Operating Systems

Students will gain knowledge of industry current operating systems through research and hands-on labs. Students will also be learning basic numbering systems used in computer architecture i.e. binary and hexadecimal and will be introduced to Boolean logic.

Exploring the Trades

Introduction to Industrial Trades

Students are introduced to a variety of machining techniques applicable to the machining and tooling manufacturing sectors such as: Tool and Die Maker, Tooling Tool Maker, General Machinist, Machine Tool Builder and Integrator, Pattern Maker. Students practise the safe setup and operation of different types of machine tools including: engine lathes, milling machines, drill presses, pedestal grinders. Students are taught safe lifting techniques, as well as rigging and hoisting. Students also learn to assemble and disassemble mechanical equipment such as motors, gear boxes etc. Students are exposed to the basic fundamentals of oxy-fuel cutting, brazing and welding, plasma cutting, as well as shielded metal arc welding.

Manufacturing Trade Safety

Students learn how to work safely in a potentially dangerous environment. Specifically, they learn how to identify hazardous conditions and how to prevent workplace accidents. Personal, workplace and welding machinery/equipment safety are emphasized throughout the course. Students learn how to research safety-related issues (i.e. legislation and regulations) using the internet. Students participate in interactive lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and role plays. Successful completion of the first aid and CPR training leads to a St. John’s Ambulance First Aid Standard plus Level A CPR certification.

Electrical A

Residential Prints & Standards

Students learn to interpret electrical codes, regulations and residential construction drawings. These skills and knowledge will enable the student to plan and layout the electrical installation of a residential building. Students learn to search for and find the required information to complete a material list necessary for the installation of a residential service and associated branch circuits.

Introduction to Renewable Energy

Students explore alternative energy sources with emphasis on solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbines as they relate to the electrical construction industry. Students examine the basic economic model that underlies the need for alternative sources of energy generation. A road map for future development of the smart grid is explored by students. Students follow lab instructions related to the design and installation of solar PV plants. Other topics explored by students include performance modelling, performance tracking and troubleshooting in solar and wind turbine operating and maintenance programs. Students explore the basics of the electrical grid and how it is morphing to reflect present day technical, social, economic, cultural, legal, and environmental concerns etc. Students also experience the basic fundamentals of installing plumbing fixtures.

Electrical Trade Safety

In this course students are taught how to stay safe in a potentially dangerous environment. Students learn about the common causes of workplace accidents, how to foresee and prevent them from happening. Personal and workplace safety includes: Lifts, ladders, harnesses and explosive tools.

Early Childhood Education

Interpersonal Communication & Early Childhood Educator

Students will develop their ability to communicate professionally within the field of Early Childhood Education. Through reflection students examine topics related to interpersonal communication. Students explore basic interpersonal communication skills and concepts related to the self as the communicator, the components and complexities of communication, perceptual barriers, active listening, assertiveness as they relate to interacting effectively with others.

Public Safety

Police Career Preparation

Students examine the opportunities, duties, responsibilities and demands of a career in policing. They consider the competencies needed to succeed including selection requirements and processes. Students explore the development, structure, services and career opportunities provided by a wide range of police organizations. Students assess their interests, values and abilities to identify possible career paths. They investigate structured and extra-curricular learning opportunities to maximize their personal development. Students develop a personal learning plan to prepare for the highly structured and competitive police hiring processes.

Youth in Conflict with The Law

Students learn about legislation governing youth crime in Canada and the factors that place youth at risk for offending. Students examine the Youth Criminal Justice Act in detail and familiarize themselves with the various protocols, procedures and implications of the Act. Students explore through lectures, videos and case studies various factors that put youth at risk for offending and examine the various methods used to deal with young offenders through the court system and by way of extrajudicial measures. Students familiarize themselves with the various stages of adolescent development and understand the need for a separate legal system for youth.

General Education Humanities

Creative Thinking

Students explore creativity as a discipline of study, cultural myths about creativity, and the psychological conditions conducive to creative thinking. Through interactive lectures and discussions, they develop an understanding of the context, history, and major theories of the discipline. By engaging in experiential techniques, their competence and confidence to creatively address practical challenges is expanded. Students examine their own creative processes through reflective journaling, and they demonstrate their learning through exercises, a mid-term assessment, designing a project, and the development of a course e-portfolio.

The Science of Popular Diets

Students explore concepts of human nutrition as they relate to fad diets and cultural norms, while gaining an understanding of the impact nutrition has on wellness and disease. A range of popular and culturally-specific diets are critically examined and assessed based on current practice and scientific evidence. Using a variety of interactive learning tools, students investigate the links between the major nutrients and personal health. Further, comparison of individual diet and nutrition standards allows for a thorough understanding of connections between nutrition and health. Students use existing knowledge to evaluate the benefits and consequences of popular "fad" diets. Cultural diet norms and popular diet trends are explored with a focus on the overall impact on individual and population wellness. Finally, through scientific investigation of emerging literature, the impact of scientific change is appreciated.

School Within A College (SWAC) (DPCDSB only)

Profiles in Crime

Students critically analyze the Canadian criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and our society. Students explore criminal typologies, the causes of crime and the changing definition of crime and criminals. Through in-class activities, presentations, group discussion, relevant readings and multi-media presentations, students gain a deeper awareness of current issues facing the criminal justice system including police discretion, the role of the criminal court system, the plight of victims of crime, and proposed solutions to crime.

Creative Thinking

Students explore creativity as a discipline of study, cultural myths about creativity, and the psychological conditions conducive to creative thinking. Through interactive lectures and discussions, they develop an understanding of the context, history, and major theories of the discipline. By engaging in experiential techniques, their competence and confidence to creatively address practical challenges is expanded. Students examine their own creative processes through reflective journaling, and they demonstrate their learning through exercises, a mid-term assessment, designing a project, and the development of a course e-portfolio.

Animal Care

Animal Anatomy & Physiology

Students are introduced to the basic anatomical structure and physiology of mammalian body systems to develop a clinical awareness of structure and function as it pertains to disease prevention, detection, and treatment for animals in their care. Students explore animal morphology and physiology, beginning from the smallest biological unit of the cell and extending to the skeletal and muscular systems, followed by the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, sensory, integumentary, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.

Domestic Animal Science

Students explore the domestication of various species of animals. Students investigate specific, unique physical and behavioural characteristics, and common coat colours and patterns in order to facilitate identification of various breeds of cats, dogs, horses, and certain livestock. Students discuss appropriate behavioural training methods, husbandry and daily care, along with breeding considerations and the effects of selective breeding. Students participate in demonstrations, practical sessions, videos, guest speakers and field trips to supplement the lectures.

Business

Marketing 1

Students are introduced to the fundamental processes and concepts of marketing and how they are applied to today's business environment. Students gain an overview of the market environment, market research, consumer behaviour, business to business marketing, marketing metrics and the roles of segmentation, targeting and positioning. Learning experiences include classroom lecture/discussion and self-directed learning through research and presentations.