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Continuing Education & Part-time Studies Guide Winter/Spring 2015 continuingeducation@georgiancollege.ca 60 postsecondary credit courses OL Environmental Laws and Regulation This 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 helping to preserve the environment. LAWS 2047 | 42 hrs $397.50 loc date day time JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE Forced Air Add-ons and AC Students in this course assess duct design, size plenum connection, and tie into an existing duct system. In addition, this course covers the installation, service and maintenance of forced air add-on devices including the selection. GAST 1012 | 42 hrs $388.92 loc date day time BA JAN. 11 – APR. 12 SUN 1 – 4 P.M. BA MAY 10 – AUG. 9 SUN 1 – 4 P.M. Forced Air and Space Heating The installation service and maintenance of forced warm air heating systems are the primary focus of this course. In addition students work with space-heating and decorative appliances. This course also covers the mechanical and electronic controls related to forced warm air heating systems and space heating appliances. GAST 1008 | 84 hrs $777.84 loc date day time BA JAN. 7 – APR. 16 WED – THU 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. BA MAY 6 – AUG. 13 WED – THU 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. Gas Appliances This course identifies advanced concepts related to gas appliances. In addition, students apply the practical and theoretical components related to the installation, servicing and maintenance of non-vented gas appliances (including barbecues), domestic gas-fired refrigerators and conversion burners. This course also covers electrical work as it relates to gas appliances. GAST 1006 | 126 hrs $1,166.76 loc date day time BA JAN. 7 – APR. 16 WED – THU 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. & SAT 1 – 4 P.M. Introduction to Technical Math This course provides a foundation in mathematics in engineering technology and related programs. Students will develop skill in mathematical thinking and problem solving and appropriately apply technology in the solution of engineering-related problems using algebra, geometry, right angle trigonometry, trigonometric functions of any angle systems of linear equations and exponential and logarithmic functions. Additional time to strengthen and reinforce mathematical competencies will be made available to those students who require it. EqUIVALENcY: Technical Math (MATH 1027) page 60 OL MATH 1018 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time BA JAN. 13 – APR. 14 TUE 7 – 10 P.M. BA MAY 7 – AUG. 6 THU 7 – 10 P.M. ENVIRONMENTAL, TRADES AND TEChNOLOGY COuRSES (CONT.) Introduction to Electricity Students study basic electrical theory as it applies to the work of a gas technician. The required practical skills with electricity such as how to measure supply wiring are covered. This course also introduces students to electrical measuring and testing instruments. GAST 1000 | 42 hrs $388.92 loc date day time BA JAN. 6 – APR. 14 TUE 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. BA MAY 5 – AUG. 11 TUE 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. Introduction to Gas Appliances This course identifies the properties and characteristics of natural gas and propane with emphasis on the safe handling of natural gas. Students also apply basic concepts related to gas appliances as well as practical skills with the use of fasteners, hand tools and power tools. GAST 1003 | 70 hrs $648.20 loc date day time BA JAN. 11 – APR. 12 SUN 8 – 1 P.M. BA MAY 10 – AUG. 9 SUN 8 – 1 P.M. Piping and Tubing Systems Students apply the theoretical and practical skills that gas technicians require in order to install, service and maintain piping and tubing. This includes hands-on work with piping/tubing systems greater that 2" and/or those that supply pressure greater than 0.5" psig. GAST 1002 | 42 hrs $388.92 loc date day time BA JAN. 8 – APR. 16 THU 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. BA MAY 7 – AUG. 13 THU 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. Pressure Regulator Controls This course builds on the skills that students have developed with piping and tubing. This includes the important procedures used by Gas technicians in order to install service and maintain pressure regulators and relief valves. In addition, this course introduces important concepts related to mechanical and electronic controls. GAST 1004 | 42 hrs $388.92 loc date day time BA JAN. 6 – APR. 14 TUE 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. Professional Practices This course covers customer relations as well as a variety of professional skills that are important for gas technicians. The course content emphasizes workplace safety and the interpretation of installation codes, acts and regulations. Students also study technical manuals, specifications, schematics, drawings and graphs in order to learn the relationship between mechanical and building systems. GAST 1001 | 42 hrs $388.92 loc date day time BA JAN. 7 – APR. 15 WED 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. BA MAY 6 – AUG. 12 WED 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. OL Technical Math This first-level mathematics course for engineering technology programs begins with a review of fundamental concepts, arithmetic operations, and units of measure. This is followed by an in-depth study of basic algebra, trigonometric and other functions, and quadratic equations. MATH 1027 | 42 hrs $397.50 loc date day time JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE