ACE Biology
ABI450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 120
The ACE Biology course is a study of the organization and energy of life. The course begins with a study of the common features of all life. All students will choose one module of study the human body, and will then choose to complete either a second module on the human body or a module on plant biology. All students will study environmental biology. The ACE Biology course focuses on the changing environment on planet Earth. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21565, 21601, 21654, 21693

ACE Chemistry
ACH450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 120
ACE Chemistry provides learners with a strong knowledge of chemistry as it applies to industry and environmental issues. Emphasis is given to analyzing problems, performing laboratory exercises and communicating scientific information effectively. The content of the course reflects the needs of many adult learners entering postsecondary programs in health and environmental sciences. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21566, 21600, 21655, 21696

ACE Physics
APH450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 120
ACE Physics will enable the learner to develop a foundation in the fundamental concepts of physics. Students will qualitatively and quantitatively study and explore the topics of forces and motion, energy and simple machines, waves, sound, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The emphasis will be on understanding the underlying physical concepts and principles, and applying them to diversity of practical systems. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21698, 21814, 21815, 21816

ACE Apprenticeship Mathematics
APM450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 100
Units of study include number sense and algebra, measurement and geometry, proportional reasoning, analytic geometry, relations and functions, trigonometric functions, statistics and probability, and personal finance. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21651, 21699, 21817, 21818

ACE Business Mathematics
ABM450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 120
The material covered includes the study of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, simple and compound interest, annuities, exponential growth, retail mathematics, data analysis - collecting, organizing, and analyzing data, self-study and the application of learned skills, and developing student skills in handling business mathematical problems. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21652, 21694, 21819, 21820

ACE Core Mathematics
AAM450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 120
ACE Core Mathematics is designed to give students a grounding in varied aspects of mathematics, including numeric and algebraic operations, measurement and geometry, collecting, displaying, and analyzing data, mathematical relationships, statistics and probability, simple and compound interest, and everyday financing. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21567, 21692, 21821, 21822

ACE Technical Mathematics
ATM450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 120
ACE Technical Mathematics builds on and expands the fundamental algebraic skills mastered in Core Mathematics. The objective of the course is to prepare students to have the necessary mathematical skills for mathematics-focused postsecondary programs. Students will be able to solve applied problems involving trigonometry, polynomial/rational exponential expressions, polynomial/exponential/logarithmic functions, and the principles of geometry and measurement. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21599, 21701, 21823, 21824

ACE Communications
AEN450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 150
Successful learners must be effective communicators in academic, personal and work settings. Effective communicators are able to express themselves well when presenting and defending ideas and opinions using oral, visual, and written forms of communications. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21697, 21619, 21825, 21826

ACE Computer Applications
ACA450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 80
ACE Computer Applications has been designed to address computer users with very little (if any) experience. It is not based on a specific operating system and/or application program(s), although specific examples are used throughout the course. The course starts with an introduction to hardware and software components, followed by instruction on how to communicate online with the instructor. Then introduces additional communication tools, such as the Internet. Students are introduced to generating documents from start to finish based on four of the main types of application software in today’s technology. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21568, 21653, 21695, 21827

ACE Self-Management/ Self-Direction
ASM450

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 80
The Self-Management/Self-Direction course provides students with an opportunity to learn and use strategies that can be applied to their academic, employment, and personal life. The course will focus on areas such as self-reflection, critical thinking, goal setting, study skills, organizational skills, group dynamics, and career/employment exploration. Prerequisite: Learn to Learn.
CRN# 21700, 21828, 21829, 21830

Business Mathematics
MTH170

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
The student will develop the basic skills required to solve problems in business mathematics. Topics include simple and compound interest and annuities. Applications of mathematics of finance, including mortgage amortization problems and investment decision applications, will also be included. Applies to several postsecondary business diplomas.
CRN# 20758, 20868, 21004, 21769

Preparatory Biology
CEA119

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 56
This course is intended for mature students wishing to enter Practical Nursing or other Health Sciences/Health Care programs. This course is an equivalent to a high school science from the college’s perspective. The student will become familiar with the scientific knowledge of the human body necessary to recognize, accept and use the important principles in all phases of study in the Health Sciences.
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Preparatory Chemistry
CEA209

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 57
This course provides the preparation necessary to enter certificate and diploma programs that require a current knowledge of chemistry.
CRN# 20004

Preparatory Physics
CEA210

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 57
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the necessary background in physics to allow them to enter the first year of a college technician or technology program.
CRN# 21186

Statistics
CEA548

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 56
This is an introductory course in statistics. It covers the following topics: Introduction to statistics, organization and graphing of data, measures of location, measures of variation, probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, statistical process control, Chi-square distribution, regression and correlation. The software package is Minitab.
CRN# 21187

Entrepreneurial Studies
SBM226

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
This subject has been developed to introduce students to the disposition, concepts and skills necessary to express their entrepreneurial spirit in the form of a business. An examination of an entrepreneur and entrepreneurship will be supplemented by an examination of the expression of entrepreneurism in the business world. Contemporary expressions of entrepreneurism and intrepreneurism, their contribution to the economy, their role in the changing workplace, and their role in global business will also be explored. Students will complete an entrepreneurial business plan in stages throughout the course.
CRN# 11816

Microcomputers - Microsoft Word
CIS130

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will introduce participants to one of the most popular word processing tools, Microsoft Word. Students will study the content associated with Microsoft. Specifically, entering and editing text, using tables and columns, styles and templates, outlines, headers and footers, file management and print options will be studied.
Computer requirements: Office 2007.
CRN# 10875, 10876, 10884, 10885, 10886

Microcomputers - Microsoft Excel
CIS131

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will introduce participants to one of the most popular spreadsheet tools, Microsoft Excel. Students will study the content associated with Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) proficient user designation. Specifically, entering and editing data, using formulas and functions, formatting worksheets, charts, graphic objects, file management and print options will be studied.
Computer requirements: Office 2007.
CRN# 11216, 10887, 10888, 10889, 11784

Business Mathematics
MTH170

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
The student will develop the basic skills required to solve problems in business mathematics. Topics include simple and compound interest and annuities. Applications of mathematics of finance, including mortgage amortization problems and investment decision applications, will also be included. Applies to several postsecondary business diplomas.
CRN# 10049, 11004, 10763, 10764

Quantitative Methods
MTH175

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course, together with MTH205, will introduce the student to a variety of quantitative methods used in research and decision making. The emphasis in this course will be on descriptive statistical techniques, index numbers, probability, probability distributions, decision theory, and statistical inference involving a single population. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 10822, 10823, 10825, 10826

Investment Funds in Canada
FNS120

Sessions: 14; Hours: 54
This course provides participants with the conceptual framework necessary to understand the principles and operations of investment funds. It is designed to comply with consumer protection requirements as outlined by provincial securities regulators. In particular, the course will help students understand the nature of mutual funds, the regulatory environment and matching client needs with the appropriate products and services.
Textbook(s), manual(s), CSI fees etc., and shipping are not included in the tuition price(approximately $350.00) Students are required to go to https://www.csi.ca/psi to register and order their materials.
CRN# 11800

Business Management Skills
BUS280

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course focuses on the development of modern management, organizational theory, the processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling, communications, behavioural strategies and techniques, ethical and social responsibilities in the practice of management, and an overview of human relations.
CRN# 10880

Organizational Behaviour
BUS195

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course examines behaviour in organizations and the techniques available to motivate individuals to work together and improve personal satisfaction and organizational performance. Emphasis will focus on the practical problems encountered in management and supervisory roles.
CRN# 10002, 10007, 10037, 11042, 11798, 11811, 11812, 11813

Microeconomics
ECN100

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Microeconomics is an introductory course. Topics covered include demand and supply, and wage and hiring decisions in the input market. Specific applications will include marketing board behaviour and the incidence of taxes and subsidies. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 10812, 10813, 10814, 10815, 11817

Macroeconomics
ECN101

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Macroeconomics examines the elementary macroeconomic analysis of supply and demand. Macroeconomic topics include national income measurement, aggregate demand and aggregate supply analysis, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade and exchange rates. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 11818, 10816, 10817, 10818, 10819

Operations Management
BUS355

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course examines topics in one of the three core business subject areas, mainly focusing on operations (the two others being finance and marketing). Students completing this course will have an in-depth knowledge of the responsibilities and current tools of operations managers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations. Coverage includes Inventory Management, JIT, MRP, ERP, Introduction to SAP, Quality Management, Process Improvement and Project Management.
CRN# 10811

Marketing I
MKT100

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the marketing functions used within an organization as they relate to the consumer. The key tools that form the foundation for the understanding of these marketing functions will be introduced and developed at an introductory level in this course. These tools include: environmental scanning, the ability to identify and segment markets considering the environmental impact, creating a customer profile, understanding the importance of market research, and understanding the development of a coordinated marketing program.
CRN# 10834

Marketing II
MKT150

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course has been designed to help Business Administration students develop a working knowledge of marketing activities required to market consumer and business products in today’s economy. This course is designed to enhance decision-making and teamwork skills. Emphasis is on the marketing strategy elements used when one organization markets to another organization and to the end consumer. Types of organizations studied include for-profit organizations in private sector industries, as well as governments, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations in both traditional and e-Business environments. It is expected that students will have previously demonstrated the marketing and decision making (case method) outcomes/competencies from MKT100. MKT150 is a continuation of MKT100. Students should review the MKT100 content prior to commencing MKT150. Students will learn the importance of industry and competitive environments, and will demonstrate knowledge of how the marketing mix tools are applied in business-to-consumer and business-to-business situations. Prerequisite: MKT100
CRN# 11819

Business Courses

Introduction to e-Business
CEA512

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course provides tools, skills, and an understanding of technology, business concepts and issues that surround the emergence of electronic business on the Internet. In addition to acquiring basic skills for navigating the Internet and creating a personal electronic presence, the student will develop an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in electronic publishing, shopping, distribution, and collaboration. Students will also explore several of the problems surrounding electronic business and commerce, such as security, authentication, privacy, and encryption.
CRN# 10877

Project Management - Microsoft Project
CEA476

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
Managing vast amounts of information is both time consuming and limited when processed manually. Project software substantially increases the information processing capability of the Project Manager and allows work to be completed more efficiently. By learning to use a typical project management software program (MS Project 2000, 2002, 2003), the student becomes familiar with functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting. Prerequisite: Intro to Project Management.
CRN# 10878

Marketing for the World Wide Web
CEA651

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
Explore marketing principles in the context of the Web, including how segmentation, target marketing and positioning are executed. Explore the unique dimensions of product, pricing, place and promotion on the Web. Develop a Web Marketing plan and learn how to direct the development of a business website. This course relies heavily on student collaboration, research and participation in presentations and discussion of current Web practice. Students should have taken introductory marketing, computer and communications courses prior to registering for this course.
CRN# 10967

Total Quality Management
CEA652

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 36
This course will focus on the philosophy and guiding principles that represent the foundation of a continuously improving organization. In addition, students will study the quantitative methods and human resources necessary to improve all the processes within an organization and exceed customer needs.
CRN# 10968

Introduction to Small Business and Entrepreneurship
CEA796

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 70
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to small business and entrepreneurship and to help develop certain entrepreneurial skills that are important for small business ownership. The student will develop a general knowledge of the historical and political context of small business in Canada and of the major functional areas of business management.
CRN# 11209

Management of Organizational, Strategic, and Marketing Plans
CEA797

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 60
This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply the marketing and other business knowledge and skills assimilated during their programs. To this end, students work in teams to analyze and evaluate an existing organizational situation, recommend and justify a strategic direction for the organization, and develop a detailed marketing plan to support the direction chosen. Students write reports and prepare group presentations to faculty and industry experts (where possible).
CRN# 11210

Organizational Business Communications
CEA798

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course provides an overview of important communication concepts and skills required in business. Topics covered include writing clear reports and documentation, making effective presentations, and fostering interpersonal skills.
CRN# 11211

Entrepreneurial Studies
SBM226

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
This subject has been developed to introduce students to the disposition, concepts and skills necessary to express their entrepreneurial spirit in the form of a business. An examination of an entrepreneur and entrepreneurship will be supplemented by an examination of the expression of entrepreneurism in the business world. Contemporary expressions of entrepreneurism and intrepreneurism, their contribution to the economy, their role in the changing workplace, and their role in global business will also be explored. Students will complete an entrepreneurial business plan in stages throughout the course.
CRN# 11816

Business Law
LAW230

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course prepares students for a business environment increasingly impacted by laws. It will teach students to have an appreciation for how laws must be understood and used by management, and provide them with the ability to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis will be placed on intellectual property, employment law, contracts and contract negotiation, business organizations, and laws relating to Internet usage.
CRN# 11605