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General Arts and Science - Health, Science and Technology Profile |
School of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Program AvailabilityNorth Fall 2012: Closed Winter 2013: Suspended |
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Type:
Certificate
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Campus:
North
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Program Code:
09361 |
Length:
Humber North Campus
Two semesters, beginning in September
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Rebecca Milburn, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 4049 | rebecca.milburn@humber.ca
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If you are interested in a career in the health sciences, but you need background knowledge in science and mathematics, the Science and Technology Program is a great choice. Students in the Science and Technology program improve their reading, writing, critical thinking, and math skills as well as taking foundational courses in biology, chemistry and anatomy and physiology.
Students who complete a certificate in Science and Technology are eligible to apply for the UNB/Humber Bachelor of Nursing, the Humber RPN, Pharmacy Technician and Paramedic programs, as well as health sciences programs at other colleges. Your academic advisor will help you to identify the right opportunities for further study in the health sciences field.
Students who successfully complete all 12 courses in the GAS Science and Technology profile may be eligible for transfer credits. Possible transfer credits include
Humber diplomas: COMM or LANG courses, GNED courses
UNB/Humber BN: students with grades of 75% and above will receive transfer credits for COMM 410 and one GNED course
Please see the Transfer Credit Guide for details or speak with your program coordinator.
For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
Semester 1 | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| GASA 200 | Academic and Scientific Writing 1Academic and Scientific Writing 1Course Code: GASA 200 Credits: 3 Academic and Scientific Writing 1 is designed to develop the writing skills that students will need for their academic and professional careers in the health sciences. Students will learn to select and use appropriate language, format and style for scientific writing, and to produce documents that are clear, accurate, and grammatically correct. | 3 |
| GASA L10 | Foundations of LiteratureFoundations of LiteratureCourse Code: GASA L10 Credits: 3 Foundations of Literature provides students with the tools and criteria to enhance their understanding and appreciation of poetry and prose, as well as to more effectively evaluate literary works for level of excellence. Through the analysis of major classics of poetry, short stories, drama, and novels, students will gain insights into the relationship of literature to the changing (and universal) social problems, values, world-views, and esthetic ideals of Western society, both historic and contemporary. | 3 |
| GASC A10 | Educational Planning SeminarEducational Planning SeminarCourse Code: GASC A10 Credits: 3 | 3 |
| GAST C25 | Computer Applications 1Computer Applications 1Course Code: GAST C25 Credits: 2 This course is designed to provide training and practice in the use of specific components of Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher) software. Using Microsoft Word 2010, the student will create, edit, format, enhance, and manipulate multiple documents. Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, the student will design, edit, and enhance presentations. Using Microsoft Publisher 2010, the student will work with text boxes, templates, and pictures to produce publications. | 2 |
| GAST M10 | Technical Mathematics 1Technical Mathematics 1Course Code: GAST M10 Credits: 3 This course provides the student with sequential skill building techniques, applications of skills and combined applications of these skills. The testing allows the student to think out and develop mastery over these problems. The topics covered in this course include arithmetic operations, algebra, linear equations, formulae and their associated applications as well as an in-depth look at metric, British, apothecaries and density conversions. The critical skills mastered in this course serve as a foundation and prerequisite for further mathematics-related courses in the health sciences field. | 3 |
| GAST N05 | Introduction to ChemistryIntroduction to ChemistryCourse Code: GAST N05 Credits: 4 This course has been designed to introduce students to the concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will review the behaviours of solids, liquids, gases and solutions, as well as investigate the changes and relationships in chemical systems. They will broaden their understanding of chemistry by studying organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will develop problem-solving skills and laboratory skills as they explore chemical processes. Students will also strengthen their technical reading and writing skills through the communication of scientific information. The course will emphasize the importance of chemistry in daily life, as well as in the study of nursing and technology. | 4 |
Semester 2 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| GASA 300 | Academic and Scientific Writing 2Academic and Scientific Writing 2Course Code: GASA 300 Credits: 3 Academic and Scientific Writing 2 is designed to reinforce and expand on the skills students learned in Academic and Scientific Writing 1. In this course, students will continue to write a variety of professional documents, using appropriate research, language, organization, layout, and graphics. | 3 |
| GASA Y10 | Critical ThinkingCritical ThinkingCourse Code: GASA Y10 Credits: 3 We live in a world awash in data and facts from the Internet, television, newspapers and podcasts, to name only a few. It is often said that facts speak for themselves. But any casual analysis will reveal that they rarely speak for themselves and facts and data are usually presented within the context of an argument. It is fair to say that good facts and data will only be as good as the argument that is used to frame them. It is critical therefore to be able to assess not only the raw data and facts but the logic of the arguments that frame the facts. | 3 |
| GAST C35 | Computer Applications 2Computer Applications 2Course Code: GAST C35 Credits: 2 In this course you will use specific components of Microsoft Office 2007 (Excel, and Access) software, and design a basic web page. Using Microsoft Excel 2007, you will create, edit, format, enhance, and insert formulas and functions in worksheets. Using Microsoft Access 2007, you will create, manage, prepare reports from databases, and query databases. Using SeaMonkey, you will compose, format, edit, and enhance a web page. | 2 |
| GAST M25 | Technical Mathematics 2Technical Mathematics 2Course Code: GAST M25 Credits: 3 This course is a continuation of Technical Mathematics 1 for students in the Science and Technology profile in General Arts and Science program. The course includes a detailed look at graphing techniques and a brief introduction to different types of graphs, an in-depth study of measures of central tendency and dispersion in statistics, a detailed look at several types of dosage calculation and an introduction to calculation in IV therapy. | 3 |
| GAST N35 | Introduction to BiologyIntroduction to BiologyCourse Code: GAST N35 Credits: 4 This course is designed to introduce the basic principles of general biology for college level students. Selected topics relevant to the development of an understanding of the basic principles of biology will prepare the students to take more advanced courses in biology and biological chemistry. As well, students will become familiar with basic biological laboratory skills. | 4 |
| GAST N40 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Anatomy and PhysiologyCourse Code: GAST N40 Credits: 4 This course is designed to introduce the basic principles of general biology for college level students. Selected topics relevant to the development of an understanding of the basic principles of biology will prepare the students to take more advanced courses in biology and biological chemistry. As well, students will become familiar with basic biological laboratory skills. | 4 |
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