Arts, Design & Information Technology
- Introduction to Digital Media
College Course Code ART 1029 Ministry Code AFJ4T Professor Joe Lepiano Day/Time Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 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
College Course Code FASH 1083 Ministry Code AVD4T Professor Carlos Collantes Day/Time Thursdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 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):
Fashion Management Program (F102)
Fashion Business Industry Program (F112)- Object Oriented Programming
College Course Code COMP 1202 Ministry Code IBL4T Professor Hesam Akbari Day/Time Thursdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 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 PATHWAYS to the following full-time program: Computer Programming and Analysis Program (T177)
- Performing Arts Career Studies
College Course Code THEA 1021 Ministry Code ADH4T Professor James Simon Day/Time Tuesdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Integrated Campus Distillery District (50 Tankhouse Lane) Room A110 Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course will introduce the student to training and career opportunities in the performing arts. Combining lectures, discussion and guest speakers, the students will explore career options, industry structure and "tricks of the trade". Participation and professionalism are vital components to this course. Please note: This is a lecture-based course, students will not be performing.
This course is a PATHWAY to the following full-time program(s): Theatre Arts-Preparation Program P108 | George Brown College
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 College and other Colleges.
- Adult Dual Credit – Forensic Psychology
College Course Code GSSC 1054 Ministry Code HBI4T Professor Jamie Smith Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James (200 King St. East) Room 596F Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This course is designed to help students understand the role of Psychology – research and practice – in 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.
- Film Studies
College Course Code GHUM 1079 Ministry Code JAL4T Professor Greg Breen Day/Time Mondays, 2-5 pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James campus (200 King Street East) Room 422A 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
College Course Code GSSC 1054 Ministry Code HBI4T Professor Jamie Smith Day/Time Wednesdays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/15 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James Campus (200 King St. East) Room 552E 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.
- Introduction to Psychology
College Course Code GSSC 1058 Ministry Code HBB4T Professor Raha Sheivari Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James Campus (200 King St. East) Room 552E Passing Grade 50% Course Description: This is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the major topics, concepts and theories within Psychology. The history of Psychology as a discipline is introduced, along with its predominant research principles and paradigms. The biological bases of behaviour are presented, with particular attention to the role of the brain and the central nervous system. Social influences on behaviour are also discussed. The student is encouraged to develop a critical, analytical approach that compares “common knowledge” about behaviour with theoretical explanations and research evidence. Note that some topics which are usually part of a survey course in Psychology, such as human development, are not emphasized because these topics are covered in depth in other courses in the program.
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
Faculty of Business
- Project Management
College Course Code BUS 1040 Ministry Code BOE4T Professor Derek Vigar Day/Time Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 hours a week (3 hours once a week) Delivery Integrated Campus St. James Campus (200 King St. East) Room 455E Passing Grade 50% Course Description: Project management skills are increasingly sought after in today’s workplace. The ability to plan out work activity, coordinate timelines, manage resources and lead projects to successful completion is extremely valuable no matter what industry or career endeavor students decide to pursue. Students who successfully complete this course may be eligible to receive a course exemption in a number of Business Administration programs.
It is highly recommended for students to have passed the Literacy Test.
This course is a PATHWAY to the following full-time program(s):
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
- Leading, Following and Speaking with Confidence
College Course Code HOST 1146 Ministry Code TFY4T Professor Andrew Johnston Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James Campus (200 King St. East) Room 236E Passing Grade 50% Course Description: The purpose of this course is to examine the evolving nature of contemporary leadership, followership, and oral communication. Students will participate in group dialogue, collaborative learning activities, case studies, and oral presentations. Through active listening and self-assessment, students will develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to meet the growing needs for effective leadership and followership in the hospitality industry.
This course can lead to PATHWAYS to the following full-time program:
- Hospitality Services Program (H101)
- Tourism and Hospitality Management Program (H130)
- Food and Beverage Management- Restaurant Management Program (H132)
- Hospitality- Hotel Operations Management Program (H133)
- Event Planning Program (H141)
Please note: this course uses a lecture delivery method.
- Remarkable Restaurant Service
College Course Code HOST 1174 Ministry Code TKK4T Professor TBD Day/Time Mondays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus St. James Campus (215 King St. East) Room 211 Passing Grade 50% Course Description: Remarkable Restaurant Service is based on two fundamental principles: technical proficiency and hospitality/emotional intelligence. Students will explore the relationship between hospitality and service. Students learn techniques and develop the skills required to exceed guest's expectations. Students will learn to define and describe contemporary service practices that complement and enhance modern menus and restaurant concepts. Students will learn to critically evaluate the dining experience from a guest's perspective. Students will analyze the various sectors within the foodservice industry.
- Special Event Planning & Delivery
College Course Code HOST 1043 Ministry Code TFG4T Professor Sara Harrel Day/Time Thursday, 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 325A 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)
College Course Code BLDG3103 Ministry Code TSX4T Professor Christopher Ryan Day/Time Fridays, 10am-1pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave) Room E076
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 Engineering Technician Program (T161)
Building Renovation Technology (T148)
Construction Engineering Technology (T105)- Construction Health and Safety PM Section (TDSB Step To Construction)
College Course Code BLDG3103 Ministry Code TSX4T Professor Christopher Ryan Day/Time Fridays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave) Room E076
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 Engineering Technician Program (T161)
Building Renovation Technology (T148)
Construction Engineering Technology (T105)- Construction Health and Safety (Multi-Board Section)
College Course Code BLDG 3103 Ministry Code TSX4T Professor Christopher Ryan Day/Time Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 42 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma campus (146 Kendal Ave) Room E076
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):
Construction Engineering Technician Program (T161)
Building Renovation Technology (T148)
Construction Engineering Technology (T105)- Introduction to Machining
College Course Code MENG 1027 Ministry Code TZH4T Professor David Rosenblatt Day/Time Thursdays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Length of Program 44 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave.) Room D109 (1 Dartnell Ave) 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):
Mechanical Engineering Technology- Design Program (T121)
Electromechanical Engineering Technician Program (T146)
Electromechanical Engineering Technology- building Automation Program (T171)
Mechanical Technician- CNC and Precision Machining (T173)- Electrical Fundamentals
College Course Code HVAC 1006 Ministry Code TNC4T Professor TBD Day/Time Thursdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Length of Program 44 hours/14 weeks (3 hours once a week) Delivery Congregated Campus Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Ave.) Room C235 (1 Dartnell Ave) 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)
College Course Code WELD 6011 / WELD 6018 Ministry Code TLA4T Professor TBD Day/Time Thursdays, 11:00am – 2:00pm Room C116/D110 Length of Program 48 hours/15 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 Techniques (T166)- WELDING ARTS - MULTIBOARD SECTION
College Course Code WELD 6011 / WELD 6018 Ministry Code TLA4T Professor TBD Day/Time Thursdays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Room C116/D110 Length of Program 48 hours/15 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 Techniques (T166)
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