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:
- block credit transfer to the third year of the Bachelor of Science degree programs, Royal Roads University
- 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)
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
HYDM 221 Hydrometeorology
You will learn the basics of hydrometeorology with a focus on the atmospheric portion of the hydrological cycle. The course content includes humidity, precipitation, wind, air mass movement, climate, interception and infiltration.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and PHYS 102 Minimum Grade of 60
HYDO 225 Groundwater Technology
You will discuss the principles of groundwater, drilling, design and construction. You will also discuss the maintenance requirements of wells, groundwater protection and groundwater law.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
SOIL 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and MAT 246 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
INST 227 Instrumentation and Measurement
You will receive an introduction to the instruments used for meteorological measurements in this lab-oriented course. These include precipitation, temperature, wind, sunshine, humidity, pressure, evaporation and evapotranspiration.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and PHYS 102 Minimum Grade of 60
and HYDM 221 Minimum Grade of 60
LABS 220 Water/Wastewater Lab Analysis
Your studies will focus on the lab skills required to obtain water and wastewater quality measurements. You will gain an understanding of what is involved in obtaining analytical results and comparing those results to the regulations.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Corequisites:
WTER 230
Prerequisites:
MAT 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
WTER 230 Water Chemistry 1
You will study the general principles of chemistry and chemical calculations. Stoichiometry, concentration determination, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, pH, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, and interpreting quantitative results with regard to accepted standards will be emphasized.
5.0
Credit Units
68.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
MAT 120 Minimum Grade of 60
and MEAS 106 Minimum Grade of 60
and LABS 202 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CAMP 226 Field Camp
You will participate in a number of field activities including a hydrographic survey of a river pump testing an aquifer/groundwater well and testing the quality of a drinking water supply.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
CAMP 225 Minimum Grade of 60
HYDO 228 Hydrology 1
You will learn the basic concepts of surface water hydrology with an emphasis on evaluating rainfall, snowfall and other climatological parameters.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Corequisites:
INST 231
Prerequisites:
HYDM 221 Minimum Grade of 60
and MAT 233 Minimum Grade of 60
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
INST 231 Instrumentation and Measurement
Your studies will focus on water level, stream discharge, well logging, sediment and water quality measurements. You will also operate water level data loggers and spend time in the field taking hydrometric measurements.
3.0
Credit Units
50.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Corequisites:
HYDR 221
Prerequisites:
INST 227 Minimum Grade of 60
and SRVY 222 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
WTER 226 Organic Chemistry
You will study the general principles of organic chemistry and the importance of microbiology as they apply to environmental monitoring, control and analysis. You will apply these theories to proper sampling protocol and laboratory analysis, with an emphasis on interpreting the laboratory results.
3.0
Credit Units
50.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
WTER 230 Minimum Grade of 60
and ( LABS 220 Minimum Grade of 60
or LABS 202 Minimum Grade of 60)
WTER 231 Watershed Management
You will learn how water is managed at federal, provincial and municipal levels. With an emphasis on how water is valued, you will learn how decisions are made to protect consumptive and non-consumptive uses and how watershed planning is used to protect the quality of water.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Corequisites:
HYDO 228
Prerequisites:
TERR 121 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 232 Environmental Engineering
The course provides an introduction to environmental impact assessments (EIA) including their components, processes and applicable regulations. You will study the effects of engineering projects and human activities on the biophysical and human environment. You will identify the aims and objectives of an EIA as they pertain to Canada and Saskatchewan. Emphasis will be placed on the stages of an EIA, which includes proposals, screening, scoping through to monitoring and compliance.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
WTER 231 Minimum Grade of 60
HYDO 229 Hydrology 2
You will apply hydrologic principles to estimate stream flows, water supplies and flood potential. Modelling of rivers, reservoirs and river basins will be done. You will apply theoretical methods to problems in water supply, flood protection and reservoir design.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60
and HYDO 228 Minimum Grade of 60
and INST 231 Minimum Grade of 60
INST 233 Instrumentation and Data Acquisition
You will study advanced measurement techniques (including data transmission techniques, computer interfacing and control), that are utilized in the monitoring and control fields of the engineering technologies. You will participate in labs that emphasize the use of computers and advanced instrumentation in the collection, transmission and processing of data.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
INST 235
IRRI 221 Irrigation
You will receive information on the role irrigation has played in developing western Canada as an economic-development and drought-proofing tool. You will learn about soil, water supply and the importance of soil/water compatibility. You will evaluate irrigation scheduling and on-farm economics. You will also undertake the design of several types of irrigation systems.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
IRRI 220
Prerequisites:
HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60
and HYDO 228 Minimum Grade of 60
and WTER 231 Minimum Grade of 60
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
RVRS 220 River Engineering
You will become familiar with how nature and humans interact with rivers. The course content includes a study of how river geometry changes with changes in flow (erosion, sediment deposition and transport). You will also examine human interaction with rivers when designing works such as intakes, outfalls, stream crossings and dams.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
HYDR 221 Minimum Grade of 60
and INST 231 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
WTER 232 Water and Wastewater
You will study typical and advanced unit processes utilized in water and wastewater treatment. You will examine detailed physical, chemical and biological treatments utilizing information and skills gained from previous courses in water chemistry and water and wastewater treatment to complete a water assessment project. You will incorporate regulatory guidelines and industry standards into the design portion of the project.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
WTER 226 Minimum Grade of 60
and HYDR 221 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
