Environmental and Sustainable Building Sciences

COM-3013: Professional Communications

This course is designed for international students with diplomas or degrees. It focuses on polishing communications skills acquired through one's academic career and workplace experience. Through various business writing and speaking scenarios, students learn Canadian business practices and communication styles. Close attention is paid to proper incorporation of the intellectual property of others to ensure academic integrity. Students will practice organized and dynamic speaking and will strive for polished business documents.

EVL-1114: Chemistry and Physics

This course introduces a selection of foundational concepts of chemistry enabling students to understand the fundamentals of water chemistry and of water quality data, such as pH, dissolved electrolytes, disinfection and water hardness. The laboratory portion is designed to apply the above theoretical concepts while developing basic skills of manipulation and careful observation through experiments involving quantitative and qualitative analysis.

CCT-1012: Construction Plans, Specifications and Codes

The student will develop the knowledge regarding identification and interpretation of the different types and aspects of architectural drawings and related equipment. The student will develop the ability to read and interpret drawings and sketches from oral and written information. The student will also develop the knowledge and skill in drawing and sketching plans from oral and written information.

ELE-1055: Electric Circuits

This is an introductory course in electricity consisting of fundamental electric principles together with an analysis of simple electric circuits. Emphasis throughout the course is on problem solving. Laboratory exercises complement the material covered in class.

BUS-1883: Business Analytics

Strong computer skills are essential to finding Canadian employment in management and administration. This Business Analytics course introduces the use of data-driven techniques to identify and solve business problems. Students will learn key concepts of data analysis, from data collection and preparation to the application of predictive analytics models. Students develop skills in time management, self-discipline, and having an eye for detail by strengthening their ability to read and follow written instructions. Business Analytics is a course delivered using practical applications in the computer lab; through case studies and hands-on activities, students will learn to use Excel functionality more effectively in analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing data. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of data in today's business environment and will develop the skills necessary to identify, analyze, and utilize data for making better industry-specific decisions through case analysis.

SEB-1013: Introduction to Canadian Building Science

This course presents an overview of various energy policies, laws, codes, standards, and rating systems for Canadian buildings. The course introduces students to the concepts of energy requirements, targets, and performance measures currently mandated or recommended as best practices, as well as upcoming further reduction requirements. This introductory course is designed to speak to the basic and advanced building science principles used in Canada, focusing on heat, air, and moisture transfer within buildings.

SEB-2043: Indoor Environmental Sampling and Testing Methods

Students gain practical experience in the utilization and operation of modern field equipment used for sampling air in the Canadian indoor building environmental. Students study various elements of sample collection in the field and collecting samples for air and water quality testing procedures. Common indoor hazards sample collection (i.e. mould) and other known hazards are also conducted in this course.

SEB-2013: Indoor Environmental Measurements and Controls

In this course, students are introduced to the equipment, methods, and protocols used in the measurement and analysis of air and water sampling of emission sources in the indoor building environment. In addition, factors affecting these methods to model indoor air and water pollutants are studied. A variety of air pollution control technologies as well as air pollution issues and airborne contaminants and infection control are introduced and discussed.

CCT-2042: Energy Efficiencies and Sustainable Construction

This course will offer students an introduction to energy efficient building techniques, state of the art energy conserving systems and sustainable building approaches. Specific subject to be covered will include the basics of Heat Transfer, Building Envelope, Insulation Techniques, and New Technologies in electrical and heat generation.

OHS-5553: Environmental Legislation

This course provides students with the skills and practical knowledge that apply to various regulatory standards related to air, water, soil, hazardous waste, chemical management and other related environmental legislation. Topics will be analyzed in terms of standard development, enforcement at municipal, provincial and federal levels, and the validity of the standard's ability to protect health and the environment particularly specific environmental statues that are significant to Ontario practice today.

ICS-1302: Fundamentals of Instrumentation I

This is an introductory course in process instrumentation and safety. Topics will include WHIMS and an introduction to industrial hazards, Job Safety Analysis, and Work Permits. Basic instrumentation and control loop concepts, instrument signalling, wiring, and calibration techniques will be studied. Pressure measurement will be covered in greater detail. The reading and interpretation of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams will be addressed. The laboratory component will expose the student to the correct use and operation of calibration devices, pressure sensors and measuring instruments.

SEB-2023: HVAC and Mechanical Building Systems

This course will investigate various conventional energy dependent building systems focusing on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) equipment, pumps, fans, motors, boilers, chillers, lighting, as well as the building envelope such as insulation, structure, and windows. Optimal systems performance, along with the appropriate corrective actions to respond accordingly are explored.

MAN-2103: Project Management

This course will provide the student with an overview of the structured processes and knowledge areas of project management within the context of organizations. It will contrast the differences between operational management and project management. It will provide the student with numerous tools and techniques used to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close a project. Students learn the vocabulary, definitions, principles and concepts of project management and working in a project team.

JSS-1001: Job Search and Success

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of how to conduct a job search and how to succeed in the work place. This includes self-reflection, effectively designing a cover letter and resume, online job searches utilizing social media, behavioural based interviewing as well as marketing oneself effectively in a job interview. Job safety, successful work strategies and harassment and discrimination plan of action is also discussed.

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SEB-3043: Canadian Building Automation Systems and Controls

This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of Building Automation Systems. Students explore electrical/mechanical systems and develop a solid understanding of how to control energy-consuming devices and manage energy resources within a building in Canada. In addition, students study how central processing units increase energy efficiency within buildings and the strategies used to improve system performance to yield energy and cost savings.

ICS-2303: Fundamentals of Instrumentation II

This course consists of an introduction to some of the fundamentals of process variables such as temperature, pressure, and level measuring instruments. Topics include primary sensing devices, terminology and symbols, and test equipment usage including calibration procedures. The laboratory portion of the course allows the student to become familiar with various types of test equipment, connection of instruments to sense process variation, apply calibration standards, and learn troubleshooting skills.

SEC-3013: Sustainable Building Systems

SEB-3023: Canadian Environmental Risk Assessment

Students are introduced to the techniques and basic concepts of hazard management, recognition, evaluation, and best practices to mitigate, eliminate, or control health and safety hazards within building systems. Students study the processes, and methodology required for assessing indoor environment building risks in Canada, and how to document and communicate these through proper channels to the appropriate stakeholders.

SEB-3033: Canadian Environmental Auditing Methods

In this course students examine a variety of Canadian programs designed to promote energy conservation and efficiency. Students will learn the importance of auditing and analysis and how this supports project development. Through real- world residential, commercial, and industrial examples from Canada, various energy audits, water consumption audits, carbon footprint analysis, and environmental systems audits are examined and discussed.

OES-5033: Alternative Power Processes

This course is a study of electricity generation using renewable resources such as solar, wind, and biomass energy. Power Engineering Technology students need to be familiar with renewable electricity generation, as it is becoming more common prevalent due to environmental reasons and the available subsidies.

SEB-3053: Energy Performance Simulation

Utilizing various software applications, students learn about the different types of performance simulation software and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each as well as how it can provide information in both design and client decisions. Students learn to interpret simulation results for calculating life cycle costing, payback periods of energy efficiency measures and how to present and communicate these results.

CPL-1049: Work Term - Full-Time*

Co-operative education provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace, undertake career sampling and gain valuable work experience that may assist students in leveraging employment after graduation. For further information regarding co-op, please refer to: https://www.lambtoncollege.ca/co-op_and_career/

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CPL-5559: WIL Project

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project is aimed at enriching students by connecting different program areas of study, cutting across subject-matter lines, and emphasizing unifying concepts. The focus of the WIL Project is to make connections between study and industry by engaging students in relevant and meaningful activities that are connected to and practiced within the professional workplace. WIL Project allows students to enhance and strengthen their employability prospects post-graduation by fine tuning skills and knowledge and meeting the expectations of today's employers. Students are required to attend the scheduled shifts in the WIL office, reporting to the WIL Supervisor. Weekly real-world challenges are presented in the WIL office, designed by industry professionals. In addition to the weekly assigned deliverables, students are also offered professional development sessions, and exposed to industry guest speakers, enhancing their opportunity to develop their professional network.