Courses
Semester 1
- Ecology and Environment ENVR0020
Units/ Hours: 60
Learn how nature works by studying the key components of the ecosystems in the Kawartha Lakes Region. Through field and lab exploration of wild life, landforms, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands, students will see the connections between themselves, the environment and ecosystems that surround them.
- Ecosystem Skills ECOS0013
Units/ Hours: 60
This course will focus on three areas of study: identification, field and lab skills. Students will identify and classify the living and non-living components of the specific ecosystems described in the Ecology and Environment (ENVR 20) course. Field skills to be developed include the ability to navigate through the natural environment and use a variety of ecosystem inventory techniques. Special emphasis will be placed on safe work habits in lab and field.
- Field Camp APST0096
Units/ Hours: 40
Field Camp is a five day and four night (extended weekend) camp in the fall semester that introduces students to a natural resource and environmental studies lifestyle by means of experiencing applied field practices / procedures and group dynamics / leadership skills of the industry professional. The camp includes an introduction to essential canoeing and a series of practical workshops including compassing / GPS navigation, plant identification and wildlife observation skills with an emphasis on experiential learning.
- Introductory Computing COMP0345
Units/ Hours: 45
Working in the Windows environment, this computer course introduces you to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software using Microsoft Office. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, you will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments.
- Principles of Mathematics for Environmental and Natural Resource Studies MATH0103
Units/ Hours: 60
This foundational mathematics course introduces mathematical principles which will prepare students for success in the Common First Semester in the School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences. Topics covered will include calculator skills, the use of significant digits and scientific notation, measurement conversions, perimeter, area and volume calculations, fundamental algebraic skills, reading charts and graphs, introductory statistics, Pythagorean Theorem and basic trigonometry.
- Business and Workplace Essentials ORGB0004
Units/ Hours: 45
This course examines trends, issues and challenges that impact Canadian business and organizations in the workplace. It will introduce students to the different internal and external elements of an organization and help them to understand the context in which a business operates. Students will explore themes in business and the workplace such as technology, ethics and social responsibility, and the significance of small business. An overview of business functions, organizational structure and behaviour, including leadership and management, will be examined. Through an understanding of Canadian business, students will gain further insight into the Canadian workplace, and, as well, the specific work environment that they will be part of as graduates of their program. Specifically students will have the opportunity to learn about jobs in their field of study and to explore the factors that impact on their work satisfaction, performance and job readiness. Students will be introduced to case based learning and a strategic decision making model.
Semester 2
- Applied Mathematics in Natural Resource Sciences MATH0063
Units/ Hours: 45
This course will enable students to apply specific mathematical concepts and acquire foundation skills important in the Natural Resource and Environmental Sciences. It is designed to complement and reinforce learning within other first semester courses and program areas.
- College Communications for Environmental Science COMM0044
Units/ Hours: 37
This first semester course will introduce students to the essential communication skills required to be successful in their chosen post-secondary program. These skills include reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking. Students, individually and in teams, will improve their overall communication skills through a series of written assignments, in-class discussions based on readings, and lab activities. Emphasis will also be place on developing research skills, with assignments integrated closely with other common first semester courses.
- Environmental Leadership NATR0008
Units/ Hours: 45
This course will enable students to develop a personal position and direct their career path within the context of the environmental and natural resource industry. An integrated, community based learning approach will be used to identify and apply a personal understanding of leadership, sustainability and community in the context of natural resource sciences.
- Geospatial Techniques GEOM0036
Units/ Hours: 45
This course is designed around the four pillars of Geomatics: Remote Sensing, Cartography, Surveying and GIS. Students will develop entry-level skills in data capture, surveying, (computer) drafting, principles of remote sensing, air photo interpretation, and in usage of representative Geomatics-related software.
- Introduction to College Chemistry SCIE0142
Units/ Hours: 45
This course will introduce basic concepts and applications in Chemistry to prepare students for further study at the college level. Topics include mathematics and calculations in the discipline, elements and the periodic table, nomenclature, chemical reactions, solutions, acid/base chemistry, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry. Students will apply and extend their understanding of Chemistry through group work, hands-on laboratories, presentations, and individual assignments.
- General Education Elective
Course Number: GENED
All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.
Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.
Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.
You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.
See this page for a list of approved General Education Courses at Fleming College.