Applied Energy Management

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of chemistry and thermodynamics. Students will learn the principles of atomic and molecular structure, changes of state, the laws of thermodynamics, as well as how to apply basic thermodynamic principles to different systems including steam. Methods of heat transfer and the principles of operation of heat exchangers will be explored.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $125.00

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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This course will explore the practical applications of mechanics related to the analysis of rigid bodies and structures. Topics covered include vectors, resultants, forces, equilibrium, internal and external forces on structures, and dry friction. Students will learn how to analyze forces acting on structures and rigid bodies. Students will apply these concepts using both S.I. units and Imperial units of measurement.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $208.70

This course introduces students to health and safety legislation in Ontario. This will include an exploration of the main components of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, industry and hazard specific regulations made under the Act, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Students will learn to distinguish between legislative requirements, industry standards and best practices and apply their knowledge to a workplace to assess compliance. Students will be introduced to common workplace hazards, and the concepts of hazard identification and mitigation. Students will also explore how inspections, investigations and penalties are used in the enforcement of occupational health and safety legislation.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $33.80

This course introduces students to the principles and tools of statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel. Students will learn to collate, validate, analyze, and interpret data accurately using single-variable analysis techniques; topics include descriptive statistics, data visualization, basics of probability and probability distributions, estimation of means, hypothesis testing and simple linear regression.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $134.85