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Arts, Design & Information Technology
- Introduction to Digital Media
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code ART 1029 Ministry Code AFJ4T Professor Chris Kilfoil Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Waterfront campus, Daniels building (3 Lower Jarvis St.) Room 306 Passing Grade 50% Course Description: In this course students learn how to apply design principles in a digital environment. Students will be introduced to the basic use of the Macintosh Computer and graphic design related software such as Adobe Photoshop, Quark XPress/InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator. With the knowledge and skills gained in this course, students will be able to prepare photographic images for printing, design logos using vector graphics, and design layouts containing images and type. If students choose a full-time pathway to Arts and Design Foundation, students will get an overview of art and design theory, introduction to practical studio skills in project -oriented courses in design, drawing, materials, colour theory, digital design and photography. This is a great program for those who wish to strengthen their portfolio or simply wish for a better understanding of the importance of design.
Please note: This course uses a lecture and applied delivery method.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time program: Art and Design Foundation Program (G108)
- Introduction to Sewing and Drafting
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code FASH 1083 Ministry Code AVD4T Professor Joann Schelstraete Day/Time Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma campus (146 Kendal Avenue) Room C463 Passing Grade 50% Course Description: In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the production elements of the fashion and sewn product industry. The students will experience development of concept, drafting, cutting and sewing a simple product. They will exercise quality evaluation of their work through a series of hands- on exercises. In the full-time program students will gain a deep understanding of textiles, manufacturing inputs and processes, and movement in the supply chain, management of the value, costing and quality of apparel. You will also be able to apply the tools of marketing and merchandising to maximize product success in the market.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time program(s):
- Object Oriented Programming
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code COMP 1202 Ministry Code IBL4T Professor Cryston Heaven Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Avenue) Room C401 Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course provides a detailed overview of the C# language, its syntax, and its implementation of object-oriented concepts. It also introduces the .NET Framework, which is a Microsoft platform for building all types of applications from high-performance Web sites to rich Windows clients. Students will learn how to use .NET to build simple Console applications, create custom classes, work with arrays, and apply basic programming structures such as decision making and repetition. Students will also learn the basics of inheritance and polymorphism.
Please note: This course uses a lecture and applied delivery method.
This course can lead to Pathway to the following full-time program:
Computer Programming and Analysis Program (T177)
Computer Programming and Analysis (T197)
Preparatory & Liberal Studies
The following are General Elective courses are within the Liberal Arts and Science Programs and may be transferred to any full-time program at George Brown Polytechnic and other Colleges.
- Adult Dual Credit - Forensic Psychology
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code GSSC 1054 Ministry Code HBI4T Professor Jamie Smith Day/Time Tuesdays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James (200 King St. East) Room 550E Passing Grade 50% Course Description: Human relations refer to the ability to interact effectively with diverse others in a variety of situations. It can be more accurately thought of as an art which involves knowing what skills to use with different people and in different situations. This course examines theories of social and interpersonal psychology as they apply to personal and professional relations. Some of these theories includes theories about the concept of self and personality, theories examining the effects of social factors on human relations as well as theories about effective communication skills and conflict resolutions skills. Learning to apply these concepts can help you to gain self-awareness and improve your ability to communicate in meaningful ways.
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
- Film Studies
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code GHUM 1079 Ministry Code JAL4T Professor Greg Breen Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James campus (200 King Street East) Room 252E Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This introductory course in film studies looks at technical aspects of filmmaking, historical development in film innovation, and interpretive models of film analysis. The course is divided into two parts: the first part deals with such micro-level filmic elements as the use of the camera, lighting, editing and related technical aspects that comprise film structure. The second part of the course focuses on macro-level filmic elements such as modes of screen reality, the influence of Hollywood and film theories from which means may be derived.
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
- Forensic Psychology
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code GSSC 1054 Ministry Code HBI4T Professor Krystle Pierre Day/Time Wednesday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James Campus (200 King St. East) Room 540E Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course is designed to help students understand the role of Psychology – research and practice – in the law-enforcement and legal settings. Theories, research findings, professional practices, and real-life cases will be discussed and analyzed throughout the course.
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
- Psychology of Human Relations
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code GSSC 1084 Ministry Code HBC4T Professor Raha Sheivari Day/Time Mondays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James Campus (200 King St. East) Room 550E Passing Grade 50% Human relations refer to the ability to interact effectively with diverse others in a variety of situations. It can be more accurately thought of as an art which involves knowing what skills to use with different people and in different situations. This course examines theories of social and interpersonal psychology as they apply to personal and professional relations. Some of these theories includes theories about the concept of self and personality, theories examining the effects of social factors on human relations as well as theories about effective communication skills and conflict resolutions skills. Learning to apply these concepts can help you to gain self-awareness and improve your ability to communicate in meaningful ways.
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
- Special Event Planning & Delivery
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code HOST 1043 Ministry Code TFG4T Professor James Katsetos Day/Time Thursdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James Campus (200 King St. East) Room 294F Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course will introduce students to the Event Management process along with various event related elements. Through a variety of group and individual activities and assessments, students will have the opportunity to apply their learning and create an event plan.
Faculty of Construction & Engineering Technologies
- Construction Health and Safety AM Section (TDSB STEP to Construction)
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code BLDG3103 Ministry Code TSX4T Professor Chris Ryan Day/Time Fridays, 10:00am – 1:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave) Room E078
Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course examines the principles and components of occupational health and safety regulation in the construction industry. Topics will include: basics of supervising, fall protection, confined space, trenching, asbestos, traffic control and PPE. Records of Training will be provided to successful candidates.
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time program:
- Construction Health and Safety PM Section (TDSB STEP To Construction)
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code BLDG3103 Ministry Code TSX4T Professor Chris Ryan Day/Time Fridays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave) Room E078
Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course examines the principles and components of occupational health and safety regulation in the construction industry. Topics will include: basics of supervising, fall protection, confined space, trenching, asbestos, traffic control and PPE. Records of Training will be provided to successful candidates.
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time program:
- Construction Health and Safety (Multi-Board Section)
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code BLDG 3103 Ministry Code TSX4T Professor Chris Ryan Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma campus (146 Kendal Ave) Room E078
Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course examines the principles and components of occupational health and safety regulation in the construction industry. Topics will include: basics of supervising, fall protection, confined space, trenching, asbestos, traffic control and PPE. Records of Training will be provided to successful candidates.
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time program(s):
- Introduction to Machining
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code MENG 1027 Ministry Code TZH4T Professor Manvir Singh Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave.) Room D106 Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course introduces the student to precision machining principles and metal – cutting fundamentals in a conventional machine shop environment. Skills that students will be able to learn are proper selection and use of micrometers, engineering rulers, height gage, and verniers to inspect mechanical components. They will also learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings; will be able to develop process plans for manufacturing components of a pneumatic engine model, ad learn how to select and use metal – cutting machines such as vertical mills, lathes, drill press, band saw, and pedestal grinders.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time program(s):
- Electrical Fundamentals
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code
HVAC 1006
Ministry Code
TNC4T
Professor
Daniel Visentin
Day/Time
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Length of Program
42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week)
Delivery
Congregated
Campus
Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave.)
Room
C235
Passing Grade
50%
Course Description: This course is divided into two sections: Lecture and Lab. The Lecture section of this course will cover Modules 1 & 2 of the Gas Technician III Learning Package which includes: Workplace safety, Fasteners, Hand / Power Tools and Units of Measurement. The focus will then turn to Electrical Fundamentals which include: The Structure of Matter, Electron Theory for Direct Current (DC) Circuits and Resistive Alternating Current (AC) Circuits, AC Generators, Power Distribution and Transformer Operation, The Study of Ohm’s Law and Power with respect to Series / Parallel and Combination Circuits. The Lab section of this course will cover: Practical Wiring Exercises for Series, Parallel and Combination Circuits using an AC power supply and the use of Multi-meters to determine Voltage, Current and Resistance of various circuits.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time programs:
- Welding Arts (TDSB STEP to Transportation)
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code WELD 6011 / WELD 6018 Ministry Code TLA4T Professor Dan Duquette Day/Time Thursdays, 11:00am – 2:00pm Room C116 / D110 Length of Program 48 hours/17 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave) Passing Grade 60% Course Description: Students will demonstrate the ability to set up and troubleshoot Oxyfuel welding and cutting apparatus, and the Plasma Arc cutting apparatus, as per industry standards and procedures. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of the Bronze Welding process and the welding of dissimilar metals as per industry standards, procedures and codes. In addition, the class will examine the influence of temperature changes on the subatomic structure of carbon caused by thermal cutting and electricity.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time program(s):
- Welding Arts - Multiboard Section
Detailed information, including course code, professor's name, time, length, delivery method and location of the program College Course Code WELD 6011 / WELD 6018 Ministry Code TLA4T Professor Dan Duquette Day/Time Thursdays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Room C116/D110 Length of Program 48 hours/17 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave) Passing Grade 60% Course Description: Students will demonstrate the ability to set up and troubleshoot Oxyfuel welding and cutting apparatus, and the Plasma Arc cutting apparatus, as per industry standards and procedures. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of the Bronze Welding process and the welding of dissimilar metals as per industry standards, procedures and codes. In addition, the class will examine the influence of temperature changes on the subatomic structure of carbon caused by thermal cutting and electricity.
This course is a Pathway to the following full-time program(s):
School Board Contacts
Toronto District School Board
Amanda St. Louis
Program Coordinator, Student Success | Dual Credit & SWAC | UPHS
Phone: (416) 576-4393
Email: Amanda.st.louis@tdsb.on.ca
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Matthew Candiotto
Central Dual Credit Lead Teacher for Student Success
83 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8
Email: matthew.candiotto@tcdsb.org
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Robby Costa, OCT
Academic Consultant – Student Success / Dual Credit/ Pathways
Phone: (905)-890-0708 x 24356
Email: robby.costa@dpcdsb.org
Peel District School Board
Ann-Marie Pottinger
Coordinator, Dual Credits
Email: annmarie.pottinger@peelsb.com
York Region District School Board
Brian Cho
Curriculum Consultant, Pathways
Email: brian.cho@yrdsb.ca
E.C. Drury School for the Deaf | Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
Jeri Buzny
Technological Director
jeri.buzny@ontario.ca
George Brown Polytechnic
Grace Whang
Program Coordinator, Dual Credit
Community Partnerships Office
Email: gwhang@georgebrown.ca
George Brown Polytechnic
Andrea Zhang
Dual Credit Reach Ahead Support Officer
Community Partnerships Office
Email: andrea.zhang@georgebrown.ca