Applied Science and Technology Fundamentals

Program Description

The Applied Science and Technology Fundamentals program is designed for applicants who have completed secondary school or mature students returning to school, who do not have the requisite science and mathematics courses to gain entry into a science/ technology based program or who need to improve their mathematical, technical or communication skills before studying at the diploma level.

This intensive two-semester certificate program is designed to give the student a strong foundation in communication, mathematics, and science and technology in order to be successful at diploma level study to support technically demanding science and technology sectors. This program has an emphasis on mathematics, basic sciences and technology, as well as a laboratory based component to allow students to develop and fine tune their skills. Courses are designed to expose students to different industry sectors, thus enhancing career exploration. Supporting courses in learning strategies, communication and general education provide additional opportunities for students to improve their time management, critical thinking and problem solving skills. As well, this program will allow students to determine their suitability to work in a laboratory or field environment.

This range of courses is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to enter the following two-year diploma programs:

• Chemical Laboratory Technician
• Building Systems Engineering Technician
• Environmental Technician
• Fire Protection Engineering Technician
• Civil Engineering Technician
• Electronics Engineering Technician
• Mechanical Engineering Technician
• Computer Networking and Technical Support
• Computer Programmer

The first year curriculum is common for two and three-year programs. Students who demonstrate appropriate academic achievement at the diploma level will be eligible to transfer to a three-year technology program and will be eligible to apply for admission to the cooperative education experience.

NOTE: This program does not prepare students for degree level study (Flight, Environmental Site Remediation, Control Systems Technology) or for the Pre-Service Fire Fighter Certificate program.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Your Career

Students in the Applied Science and Technology Fundamentals program take courses in applied science, mathematics, technology, general education and English that will enable them to be well prepared for further studies at the diploma level in the applied sciences (biotechnology, chemical technology), engineering technologies (electronics, computer, civil, environmental, building systems, fire protection, tool and die, tool design) and computer studies.

Graduates of this two-semester program qualify for guaranteed entry into the first semester of Ontario college diploma (twoyear) programs offered by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology and the School of Computer Studies, with the opportunity to transfer to Ontario college advanced diploma (three-year) programs upon demonstration of appropriate academic achievement in diploma level study. Quotas may apply.

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Curriculum

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