Transfer Credit
Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. Find out more about transfer credit options.
Some transfer credit options for this program include:
- admission eligibility to the Bachelor of Technology program, Memorial
University, Newfoundland (13 courses, totalling 39 credit hours, are required to fulfill the degree requirements; courses are available online)
- transfer to the Camosun College Civil Engineering Bridging program providing direct entry into the third year of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia
- advanced standing toward an engineering degree, Lakehead University (post-diploma programs typically consist of transition courses followed by two years of full-time study)
DRFT 104 Sketching
You will receive an introduction to the techniques and standards required to communicate graphically. The course content includes sketching of orthographic and isometric views, geometric constructions, sectional views, lettering, dimensioning and scaling as part of the drafting component.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
DRFT 124
DRFT 105 Drafting AutoCAD
You will receive an introduction to the techniques and standards required to communicate graphically. The course content includes the AutoCAD user interface, view control, 2D geometric construction and drawing aids, layers, blocks, text, paper space, model space and plotting.
4.0
Credit Units
66.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
MAT_ 120 Mathematics for Construction Engineering Technologies
You will gain a basic background in trigonometry and algebra that is needed to do problem solving in applied areas and to advance to a study of calculus. You will study measurement, computations, algebraic operations, simplifications and solutions, trigonometry, graphing, exponents and logarithms. This course is intended to meet your needs in the construction stream of engineering technologies.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
MAT 100
MAT 121
PHYS 102 Applied Physics
Your studies will focus on the basic physics principles of vectors, Newton's three laws of motion, work, energy, power, impulse and momentum, temperature, heat, fluid mechanics and DC circuits.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
MECA 121
SEM_ 101 Technology Seminars
You will receive an orientation to your program and learn where and how the technician/technologist fits into the workplace and society. You will become familiar with the role of technicians/technologists in society, study and time management skills, increasing diversity in the workplace, principles of sustainability, the impact of technology on society and workplace safety requirements.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s):
ENGM 181
ETHC 183
ORTN 120
SRVY 120 Surveying 1
You will receive an introduction to the basics of surveying. The course content includes horizontal measurements, levelling, angle and direction measurement, computations, traverses and drafting plans.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Independent Study, Prior Learning
TCOM 102 Communication in Technology
Your studies will focus on the basic skills required of the technologist in the workplace. You will examine the communication process and interpersonal and workplace communication techniques. The course content includes technical writing and job search skills.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Learn Linc, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
JOBS 190
JOBS 288
JOBS 290
TCOM 120
TMGT 180
TERR 121 Terrain Evaluation
The course provides an introduction to physical geology beginning with the study of the origin, composition and characteristics of the major minerals and rock classifications. You will also study geologic processes and the landforms and geologic structures created by these processes. Labs will provide you opportunities to focus on map reading and interpreting air photos. Saskatchewan's glaciated terrain will be emphasized.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
CAMP 225 Survey Camp
Using the knowledge gained in previous surveying and AutoCAD courses, you will participate in surveying exercises and perform two projects in the field. In the first project, you will use the data collected in the field to produce a topographic map of one area. In the second project, you will document, design and layout a section of roadway including a horizontal curve. You will be introduced to the application of GPS survey equipment.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Equivalent Course(s):
CAMP 224
Prerequisites:
SRVY 222 (concurrent)
and COAP 108 (concurrent)
COAP 108 Computer Applications
You will become familiar with and use standard drafting practices and symbols to produce typical civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD. You will also use the basic concepts and applications of civil design software.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
SRVY 222
CONC 120 Concrete Technology
You will be introduced to the practical and theoretical aspects of concrete technology. Building on the skills developed in the classroom and lab, you will perform current CSA test procedures on plastic and hardened concrete, and fine and coarse aggregates.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
MAT_ 246 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
The course covers the basic elements of differential and integral calculus of algebraic functions. With few exceptions, graphical and numerical methods (instead of rigorous proof) will be used to help you gain an understanding of the concepts and operations of technical calculus. The course content includes relevant engineering applications.
5.0
Credit Units
78.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
MAT 220
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
MEAS 106 Analytical Measurements
You will learn to work safely in a laboratory and field setting. You will learn to work effectively with measurement numbers related to the collection and analysis of water, air and soil samples. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of documenting practices and procedures in support of Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) and due diligence.
3.0
Credit Units
39.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
ENVR 120
SOIL 120 Soil Analysis
Your studies will focus on data collection, analysis and reports for the identification, classification and determination of properties of earth materials. You will perform industry-standard test procedures on soil and aggregate. You will evaluate the methods and determine the results.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
TERR 121 Minimum Grade of 60
SRVY 222 Surveying
Building on the skills developed in SRVY 120 (Surveying 1), you will focus on topographic surveys using Total Stations with data collection. You will be introduced to survey drawings and maps, contours, profiles and cross sections, calculating construction volumes, and calculating horizontal and vertical curves. You will also be introduced to survey control using local grids, UTM and the Western Canada Land Survey System.
4.0
Credit Units
65.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
SRVY 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
TCOM 103 Workplace Communication
Building on the skills you developed in TCOM 102 (Communication in Technology), you will apply basic research skills to create workplace documents. Your studies will focus on the workplace skills of creating effective client relations, conducting meetings and giving presentations.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
COMM 181
COMM 190
TCOM 123
TCOM 190
Prerequisites:
TCOM 102 Minimum Grade of 60
CONC 220 Concrete Technology
You will learn about concrete aggregates, Portland cement, supplemental cementing materials, admixtures, mix design, batching and mixing concrete, transportation and placing, finishing and curing, coefficient of variation and evaluating test results.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CONC 120 Minimum Grade of 60
HYDR 220 Hydraulics
You will receive an introduction to the application of basic fluid mechanics principles (including pressure measurement, forces on submerged planes, buoyancy and stability, general energy equation and viscosity) and the fundamentals of hydrodynamics (including hydraulics of flow in pipes, flow measurement devices and pumping system design).
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MAT 246 Minimum Grade of 60
and PHYS 102 Minimum Grade of 60
PAVE 220 Asphalt Construction
You will learn how to inspect, manage and evaluate the manufacture and placement of aggregate and bituminous mix for parking lots, streets and highways.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
SOIL 220
Prerequisites:
SOIL 120 Minimum Grade of 60
SOIL 220 Soils
The course provides an introduction to the physical properties, mechanics and engineering applications of soils. You will acquire the theoretical background for designing, inspecting and evaluating construction using earth materials.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
SOIL 120 Minimum Grade of 60
STAT 201 Statistics for Construction Engineering Technologies
Your studies will focus on the concepts and computations of statistics within the technical world in this technology statistics course. Statistical thinking and communicating will be emphasized. You will use mathematical methods and notations to gain a general understanding of statistical terminology, skills and methods. The course consists of three basic and building parts - an introduction to descriptive statistics (by organization and presentation techniques using tables and graphs), probability theory (presented as the link between descriptive and inferential statistics) and inferential statistics (by way of technical and business applications based on simple random sampling, confidence intervals, hypotheses testing and regression-correlation analysis).
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
MAT 233
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
STRU 235 Applied Mechanics
You will learn the basic principles of statics which is the study of the effects of forces and moments applied to various objects in static equilibrium (stationary objects). You will use the engineering problem solving approach.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MAT 246 Minimum Grade of 60
STRU 236 Mechanics of Materials
You will study basic stress and strain relationships in this introductory mechanics of materials course. You will review centroids and moments of inertia (structural shapes will be emphasized), and calculate shear and bending moment in beams enabling you to draw shear force. You will also study bending moment diagrams and calculate shear stress, flexural stress and deflection at any point on a loaded beam.
4.0
Credit Units
55.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
STRU 235 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
STRU 237 Structures
Your studies will focus on the various types of structures. You will learn how to read structural drawings and interpret specifications. Using the Limit States Design Method (in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada), you will also learn how to determine design loads. You will then use the design loads to calculate the loads on the various structural components.
3.0
Credit Units
44.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
STRU 235 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
HYDR 221 Hydraulics
You will continue your study of flow in pipe networks, building on the knowledge gained in HYDR 220 - Hydraulics (including friction and minor head losses). You will examine open channel flow, pump selection and flow measurement techniques. The course content includes practical laboratory experiments and writing laboratory reports.
3.0
Credit Units
50.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
HYDR 220 Minimum Grade of 60
MGMT 103 Construction Contracts
You will be introduced to construction contracts and all of its aspects, including Canadian contract law and the contract standards (CCDC). The course provides an introduction to construction project organization and contracting. You will also be introduced to how a typical construction project is organized, awarded, managed and completed; as well as the roles and requirements of all parties involved.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
SOIL 221 Highway Materials
Using previously learned laboratory skills, you will investigate, design and evaluate soil, aggregate and related materials for use in streets, highways and other earth structures.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
SOIL 220 Minimum Grade of 60
and PAVE 220 Minimum Grade of 60
STRU 225 Structural Steel Design
You will learn how to design and analyze basic structural steel members using the Limit States Design Method (in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association). You will also learn the fundamental standard practices of steel detailing.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
STRU 236 Minimum Grade of 60
and STRU 237 Minimum Grade of 60
STRU 231 Mechanics of Materials
You will study the buckling potential of structural columns in this advanced mechanics of materials course. You will use Mohrs circle to evaluate stresses in beams and evaluate combined loading. You will also conduct laboratory tests on construction materials and analyze the data collected in the form of written laboratory reports.
3.0
Credit Units
44.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
STRU 236 Minimum Grade of 60
TRAN 222 Transportation Engineering
Using CAD, you will design a section of highway and produce a plan showing centerline plan and profile and mass haul diagram. Through the design process, you will study sight lines, drainage control, environmental precautions, spiral curves and superelevation, cost considerations and the interpretation and proper presentation of highway drawings.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CAMP 225 Minimum Grade of 60
WTER 233 Water and Wastewater
You will work with the parameters required to plan the design of unit operations for municipal water and wastewater facilities. You will discuss current threats to water sources. Current physical, chemical and biological treatment processes will be outlined. You will also review regulatory requirements.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
MGMT 226 Project Management
You will study the project management process, scheduling and resource allocation using manual methods and computer software. You will also learn how to estimate construction costs, prepare a bid and manage a project.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MGMT 103 Minimum Grade of 60
MUNI 220 Municipal Infrastructure
You will become familiar with planning and designing municipal infrastructures. This includes roadway and lot layout, servicing developed areas with storm water and sanitary sewers, and potable water delivery.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60
and COAP 108 Minimum Grade of 60
PAVE 222 Pavement Structures
Your studies will focus on designing, constructing, evaluating and managing asphalt and Portland cement pavement structures.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
SOIL 221 Minimum Grade of 60
SOIL 222 Geotechnical Design
You will learn how to test, design and evaluate municipal waste containment systems, earth and water retaining structures and soil foundation systems. To enhance design safety, you will also analyze earth failure mechanisms.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
SOIL 221 Minimum Grade of 60
STRU 238 Concrete Design
Using the Limit States Design Method (in accordance with the National Building code of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association), you will study the design and analysis of structural reinforced concrete components within standard industry practices. Computer applications will be introduced where appropriate.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
STRU 237 Minimum Grade of 60
STRU 239 Wood Design
Using the Limit States Design Method (in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association), you will study the design and analysis of timber components. You will also become familiar with standard industry practices. Computer applications will be introduced where appropriate.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
STRU 237 Minimum Grade of 60
TCOM 104 Applied Research in Technology
You will develop a technical proposal and apply advanced research skills to a technical problem. You will use the technical problem-solving process in an applied research project and present your research findings in a written report and oral presentation.
2.0
Credit Units
34.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
COMM 115
COMM 182
COMM 290
Prerequisites:
TCOM 103 Minimum Grade of 60
TRAN 223 Transportation Engineering
You will study the basis for the highway design standards (including curve lengths and stopping sight distances). You will also study traffic analysis (including traffic volume counts, highway capacity analysis and traffic forecasting and planning).
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
TRAN 222 Minimum Grade of 60
Year 1
Semester 1 - September to December
Semester 2 - January to April
Work Term - May to December
Year 2
Semester 3 - January to April
Semester 4 - May to July
Year 3
Semester 5 - September to December
