TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS
Program Outline
Major: TECF
Length: 252 Hours
Delivery: 1 Semester
Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Effective: 2011-2012
Location: Varies
Start: Varies
Description
The Technology Foundations Program offers an alternative academic path for students considering a technology education at Georgian. The program provides students with the necessary mathematics knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to support their academic success in any technology diploma program. Fundamental theories and skills will be explored in mathematics along with other subjects in technology. Students may obtain credit for up to two (2) post-secondary diploma courses.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, students will have an improved awareness of employment opportunities and increased knowledge of pathways to the workplace.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- apply mathematical skills to technology applications;
- communicate foundational knowledge in mathematics and technology;
- employ a mixture of skills and abilities associated with technology;
- discuss the historical, current and future trends in technology.
Program Progression
Sem 1 - Varies
Admission Requirements
Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD - 30 credits) or equivalent. OSS applicants must also have Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG 4C, ENG 4U).
Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic admission qualifications, may be considered for entrance as mature students. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counseling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if requested, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence.
Graduation Requirements
4 Mandatory Courses
1 Communications Course
1 General Education course
Graduation Eligibility
To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
Mandatory
DRFT1014 Basic AutoCad Skills
ENGN1000 General Engineering
MATH1020 Essential Mathematics for Technology 1
MATH1021 Essential Mathematics for Technology 2
The descriptions that follow provide brief outlines of the courses. Please note that some courses have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements not shown here, that need to be met in order to enroll in the course. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details.
Communications
COMM1000 College Communications
COMM1001 Communications at Work
General Education Courses
To be selected from College list
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COMM1000 College Communications 42.0 Hours
Effective communication skills are essential for success in college and career. This entry level course promotes development of college level skills related to information literacy and current communication technology. Students focus on writing, researching, presenting, editing and proofreading. They incorporate writing conventions, analyze and evaluate information, and prepare and deliver ideas orally. In addition, they edit and proof read their own and others' writing.
COMM1001 Communications at Work 42.0 Hours
Students develop their communication skills for the workplace. Using available technology, they research, write and edit work-related correspondence and short reports, individually and collaboratively. With audio-visual support, they prepare and deliver professional presentations that have vocational emphasis. In addition, student complete other communication tasks specific to their vocational areas.
DRFT1014 Basic AutoCad Skills 42.0 Hours
This introductory level computer aided drafting course offers the student the basics of computer drafting. The student will develop plans and drawings using file creation and management techniques as well as line creation, line weights, dimensioning, annotating and plotting.
ENGN1000 General Engineering 42.0 Hours
This course offers a general introduction to engineering technologies and specifically the technology opportunities taught at Georgian. The generic skills of teamwork, problem solving and presentation of technical information as might be required of a technician or technologist will be explored.
MATH1020 Essential Mathematics for Technology 1 42.0 Hours
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn, and apply essential mathematics skills in a technology context. Through relevant applications, students will develop and apply problem solving skills; skill with technical mathematics concepts, flexible thinking, and an appreciation of the role mathematics plays in the world of technology. Students will obtain a foundation in arithmetic manipulation of integers, fractions, decimals, and conversions using ratio, proportion, and percents.
MATH1021 Essential Mathematics for Technology 2 42.0 Hours
This course builds on the mathematics concepts taught in Essential Mathematics for Technology 1. Through relevant technical applications, students will extend their mathematical skills set, apply estimation skills, and utilize the calculator in determining solutions as problems increase in complexity. Students will develop greater skill with algebra and work extensively with measurement (accuracy and precision) and algebra.
Adults with significant life and work experience may receive credits toward a college certificate or diploma program through an assessment process.
More information about Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
NOTE: Information contained in College documents respecting programs is correct at the time of publication. Academic content of programs and courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational objectives and employment market needs. The college reserves the right to add or delete programs, options, courses, timetables or campus locations subject to sufficient enrolment, and the availability of courses.
Last Update: July 28, 2011.