Course Listing For College Foundation Program
Computer Essentials
In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of various software programs and information processing systems used in today's workplace and educational environments. Students develop the skills necessary to understand and efficiently use common workplace productivity tools. The main areas of focus include: operating systems, e-mail and groupware, word processing, spreadsheets, electronic presentation software, and the integration of these technologies.
Hours: 45
Course Code: COMP-1000
Information and Research Management
This course is designed to enable students to improve their reading rate, vocabulary and comphrehension of post-secondary and workplace related reading material and documents. Students will learn to employ research strategies to identify and locate accurate, reliable and relevant information using a variety of search strategies and sources.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1000
English Fundamentals I
This course is designed to enable the student to correspond in a writing style that is concise, clear, and grammatically correct. Students will acquire competency in clear workplace language, writing, skills with focus placed on grammar, punctuation, proofreading, editing, and spelling.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1010
Personal and Professional Development
In this course the students will experience opportunities to develop skills and engage in behaviour that will enhance personal growth in the areas of learning styles, time and stress management strategies, financial well-being, and professional appearance and behaviors. Additional professionalism skills will be gained from experiences through specialized projects.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1025
English Fundamentals II
In this course students will develop professional writing skills for a variety of functions in both the workplace and academic environments. Focus will be placed on developing reports and research projects that are consistent with the professional formats required for these environments.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1040
Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
This course promotes students' personal growth and leadership skills by providing opportunities to improve and practice skills in verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, team building, conflict management and problem solving.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1050
Learning and Career Passport
In this course students will have the opportunity to identify and understand more about themselves, their interests, personal achievements, motivations, skills, aptitudes, financial well-being and career goals, to prepare for employment and educational pursuits. Students will research educational opportunities, labour markets, and financial options, explore career options and expand personal career visions. Students will be supported in creating a professional portfolio. Effective interview strategies and workplace certifications are also components of this course.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1060
Career Exploration
Examine industries, jobs and professions from a regional, national and international perspective as well as the impacts of events and trends on career opportunities. Identify and match personal skills and interests with relevant educational and career opportunities.
Hours: 30
Course Code: FOUND-1100
Applied Mathematics
This course is designed to enable the students to acquire competency in basic math skills. Emphasis will be placed on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students will be challenged to continually make connections between math and every day applications.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1075
College Algebra
This course provides students with a working knowledge of college-level algebra and its applications. Students will acquire competency in basic algebra, linear equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomials, radicals and complex numbers, conic systems, series and sequences, and combinations.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1080
Taxation I
This course will give students direction to interpret and apply tax legislation using various sources. The result will be the ability to prepare an individual's income tax return as well as determine any tax installments that are applicable for different situations.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2072
Grade 12 Academic Biology
Biology 621A provides material on topics such as the nervous system, reproduction and genetics, the endocrine system and evolution. The curriculum follows that which has been approved by the PEI Department of Education.
Hours: 0
Course Code: AE-B621A
Grade 12 General Biology Human Biology
Hours: 0
Course Code: AE-B631A
Grade 11 Academic Chemistry
Chemistry 521A introduces the basic principles of chemistry. The curriculum follows that which has been approved by the PEI Department of Education.
Hours: 0
Course Code: AE-C521A
Grade 12 Academic Chemistry
Chemistry 621A covers topics such as acids/bases, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. The outcomes follow the curriculum as determined by the PEI Department of Education.
Hours: 0
Course Code: AE-C621A
Business Law
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to Canadian law. Students will develop an understanding of the legal concepts and principles that govern personal and commercial relationships, and will learn how our lives are intimately influenced by law. This course will also enhance the student's ability to anticipate and avoid many common legal problems before they arise.
Hours: 45
Course Code: BUSADM-2020
Human Resource Management I
Human Resources Management (HRM) is the management of people in organizations. Senior management in many firms realizes that human resources are an organization's most valuable assets. To survive, remain competitive, grow and diversify, an organization must ensure that its human resources are managed properly. Investment in sound HRM practices contributes to greater financial performance and productivity and reduces turnover. In this course, students develop an understanding of the functions of Human Resource Management, the value of an organization's human resources, and the challenges facing organizations to survive, remain competitive, grow, and diversify. Through seminars, research, group and individual projects, and practical applications activities, students develop skills in the areas of planning, job design, recruitment and selection, placement and orientation, documentation, and record management. Learners are introduced to the various acts and regulations that impact on human resource management. In both Human Resource Management I and Human Resource Management II, learners are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of this legislation. Students also demonstrate their skills as team members.
Hours: 45
Course Code: BUSADM-2050
Introduction to Information Technology
This course will serve as an introduction to the field of Information Technology by leading learners to develop competencies in the use of typical office computing technology. Using Microsoft Office learners design, create, and modify information using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software. Learners will be required to use typical network and operating software to manage computing resources including email, scheduling, and file management. In addition, learners will develop introductory skills in the planning and design of web-based information and use simple web authoring tools such as HTML and CSS to create web pages.
Hours: 45
Course Code: CIS-1100
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
An introduction to object oriented programming. Students learn about problem solving strategies. Using a high-level object oriented programming language, students design and develop functional computer programs using fundamental programming concepts.
Hours: 45
Course Code: CIS-1201
Human Resource Management
Successful completion of this course will equip students with a foundation of basic leadership skills. A special focus is placed on skills which relate to teamwork, management functions, styles of leadership, motivation, staffing, training, delegating and performance assessments.
Hours: 45
Course Code: CULART-208
Philosophy of Early Childhood Care and Education
In this course, students will study the foundations of early childhood care and education. They will explore the historical perspective of the field as well as the theorists and philosophers who have contributed to our understanding of growth and development of young children.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ECCE-1000
Child Growth and Development 1: Conception to 2 Years
Key areas of study including biological and environmental factors influencing growth and development will be examined in this course. Current research on brain development as well as milestones in all developmental areas will also be explored. Emphasis is placed on the importance of nurturing and touch in this stage of development as students explore how caring for an infant's physical needs impacts on his/her development. In addition, students will practice observing and recording behaviour and development.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ECCE-1005
Interpersonal Communications
In this course, students will study verbal and non-verbal communications with a focus on the work of Dr. William Glasser including Choice Theory as they attempt to understand themselves and others. Students will have the opportunity to explore behaviour, motivation, responsibility and accountability.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ECCE-1010
Child Growth and Development 2: 2 to 6 Years
In this course, students will explore the environmental factors and their effects on a child's development from ages 2 to 6 years. Students will explore the milestones in all developmental areas as well as the theorists who have contributed to our understanding of these areas. Focus will be placed on language, motor development, children's sexuality, and nutrition. Students practice observing, recording and analyzing behaviour and development.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ECCE-1015
Principles of Inclusion
Through this course, students will explore the social attitudes, historical practices, and the emergence of inclusion. They will deepen their personal philosophy of early childhood care and education and be introduced to diversity and trends in inclusive education.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ECCE-1036
Introduction to Human Biology
This course will introduce students to the fundamental and principle concepts of human anatomy and physiology. Students will focus on basic chemistry, cells, tissues and cell membranes, major human organ systems, nutrition and metabolism, as well as growth and development.
Hours: 45
Course Code: FOUND-1090
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
Explore the evolution of the tourism industry in Canada and the variety of career opportunities available today. Learn the sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry and discover how they interact and contribute to economic growth. Examine the partnerships between the public and private sectors and their impact on the industry.
Hours: 30
Course Code: HOTRM-101
Introduction to Marketing
Marketing is a vital part of every organization. Marketing encompasses concepts, techniques, and activities directed toward the distribution of goods and services to satisfy customer needs. This course will provide the student with an introduction to marketing terminology, concepts, and techniques as they relate to the tourism and hospitality industry.
Hours: 30
Course Code: HOTRM-106
Human Resource Management
Successful completion of this course will equip students with a foundation of basic leadership skills. A special focus is placed on skills which relate to communication, teamwork, management functions, styles of leadership, motivation, staffing, training, delegating, and performance assessments.
Hours: 30
Course Code: HOTRM-107
Organizational Behaviour
Examine the concepts that relate to how individuals, groups and structures affect or are affected by behavior within Canadian and international organizations. Exploration of the impact leadership and communication style has on the operation of and culture within organizations.
Hours: 45
Course Code: HOTRM-133
Intellectual Disabilities
Learn about intellectual disabilities and related issues, such as the public's perception of them. Students will explore both historical and current definitions of mental retardation and classification systems. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of the learning characteristics of people with intellectual disabilities and develop an appreciation for the historical evolution of the field.
Hours: 45
Course Code: HUMSER-1010
Abnormal Psychology
This course will provide students with awareness of the many facets of the mental illness field including dual diagnosis. In addressing differences between mental health and mental illness, students will explore common psychiatric terms and the current DSM classification system. Additionally, students will be exposed to the causes, symptoms, and treatments of a number of mental illnesses, how to identify and respond to self destructive behavior, and various areas of rehabilitation. Finally, students will discuss issues such as the historical evolution of mental illness, its impact on families, the roles of various professionals as well as the voluntary movement.
Hours: 45
Course Code: HUMSER-1015
Basic Counseling Skills
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills of helping supported by a conceptual framework. Students will be introduced to a theory of human motivation, a counseling process, human service values, and ethical principles that underlie effective helping models and practices. As beginning counselors, students will develop their capacity to respond empathically and listen effectively in order to build a warm and caring relationship so closer, more personal communications can be achieved. Through in class role plays, effective listening activities, the use of questions, and responding skills, students will explore ways to establish a helping relationship. Students will work at creating a safe and respectful environment so that others feel comfortable and accepted. At the end of this course, students will have begun to develop the skills, attitudes, and self awareness crucial for building a fulfilling relationship with a person who is seeking help.
Hours: 45
Course Code: HUMSER-1030
Physical Disabilities
Awareness of the brain and nervous system is foundational to understanding typical versus atypical human development. This course will provide students with an awareness of a variety of physical disabilities and their impact on people's lives. Students will explore physical disabilities that occur in both the developmental years and those that occur in adult years. In addition, students will identify and examine physical disabilities commonly associated with mental retardation
Hours: 30
Course Code: HUMSER-1035
Politics and the Media
This course is an introduction to Canadian politics as it applies to the media. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts and principles that govern the relationship between the media and government at various levels. Students will learn how our lives are intimately influenced by the politics. The course provides a framework to enhance the student's ability to analyze and report on how the political system works.
Hours: 45
Course Code: JRNL-1020
Manipulation and the Media
This course is an introduction to manipulation of the media by interest groups. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship between the media, interest groups and the public. Students will learn how our lives are intimately influenced by manipulation of messages designed to reach the public. The course will also enhance the student's ability to anticipate and avoid many of the common tactics used by interest groups seeking to manipulate the media.
Hours: 45
Course Code: JRNL-1080
Marketing
This course is designed to enable the student to develop critical marketing skills related to analysis, creativity, implementation and evaluation. Students will acquire competency in the process of customer needs discovery and fulfillment. Further, students will explore the internal and external variables that require analysis and orchestration for marketing to be effective in achieving and retaining market share. Students will be challenged to continually seek ways to create relationships with customers that result in loyalty but, at the same time, try to balance the quest for profit with the interests of society.
Hours: 45
Course Code: MAM-145
Medical Terminology and Anatomy I
Study the structural elements that form medical terms. Learn to recognize and define structural elements and then to link these together to define medical terms. Develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the various systems that form the body as well as diseases, pathologies, diagnostic tools and outcomes, and treatments. Increase the language tools needed to be able to read and understand medical documentation.
Hours: 45
Course Code: MEDSUP-1020
Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development - Beginner
Develop ten-finger control of the keyboard at the intuitive, reflex level. Learn to use speed and accuracy development tools and techniques to build keyboarding competency.
Hours: 45
Course Code: MEDSUP-1050
Medical Terminology and Anatomy II
Building on the knowledge gained in Medical Terminology and Anatomy I, further develop the language tools needed to be able to read and understand medical documentation. Learn to recognize and define structural elements that form medical terms and then to link these together to define the medical terms. Linking terms to anatomical elements lead to a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the various systems that form the body and of the diseases, pathologies, diagnostic tools and outcomes, and treatments.
Hours: 45
Course Code: MEDSUP-1120
Pharmacological Terms and References
Develop the ability to recognize drug terms and prescription information while transcribing a variety of medical reports. Learn text and online resources for confirming the spelling and usage of drug and medication terms, as well as medication and prescription related abbreviations. Apply the learning gained in this course to transcribe physician orders and completing pharmacy orders as ward clerks and to complete drug and medication data for the patient history and record.
Hours: 45
Course Code: MEDSUP-1140
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Providers
This medical terminology course is a self-directed study unit designed to ensure mastery of the medical language. The course enables the learner to use and understand the medical terminology common to most allied health personnel. This is accomplished by categorizing related terms into easily learned units and introducing the student to the structure of medical language. By learning prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, the learner will be able to build, use, and spell medical words that relate to body systems and body organization. Common abbreviations and symbols are also included. The completion of this course will equip the learner with an understanding of the terms included in the course text, as well as provide a foundation for recognizing and understanding new and unfamiliar terms introduced in other Paramedicine courses and clinical/practical settings.
Hours: 45
Course Code: PCP-1075
Advertising and Promotion
This course focuses on planning, developing and implementing advertising strategies with various mediums. Students are required to identify the elements of the promotional and media mix and determine appropriate promotional and advertising objectives. Then students will select advertising media methods and public relation tools to facilitate the creation of an advertising budget and campaign.
Hours: 45
Course Code: RBM-2005
Consumer Behaviour
This course will allow the student to explore the importance of building customer relationships and determining customer needs. Students will experience how product knowledge, opening and closing the sale, team selling, compensation packages and sales presentations are all important elements in understanding consumer behaviour.
Hours: 45
Course Code: RBM-2025
Introduction to Retail
This course focuses on planning and maximizing the performance of retail operations in order to meet the consumer's needs and wants. Emphasis is placed on quality customer service, handling customer complaints, inventory management, shortage control, impact of visual merchandising, advertising strategies, and the buying process.
Hours: 45
Course Code: RBM-2050
Retail Buying
This course is designed to enable the student to focus on understanding the buyer's role regarding inventory assortment, shrinkage and inventory management. Students will have the opportunity to interpret target market needs and consumer buying behavior. The relationship between retail buying and other functions and departments within the organization will be explored including the importance of supplier relationships and the development of merchandising strategies, plans and budgets.
Hours: 45
Course Code: RBM-2070
Visual Merchandizing and Design
In this course, students will focus on planning and maximizing performance strategies of both small and large retailers to profitably meet target customer needs. Students will cover in-store marketing and merchandising strategies, determining and meeting the needs of the consumer, shortage control, personnel scheduling and cost control.
Hours: 45
Course Code: RBM-2085
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
Explore the evolution of the tourism industry in Canada and the variety of career opportunities available today. Learn the sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry and discover how they interact and contribute to economic growth. Examine the partnerships between the public and private sectors and their impact on the industry.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-101
Introduction to Leisure, Recreation and Sport
As future professionals in this dynamic field, familiarity with the concepts, philosophical underpinnings, history, and societal context of leisure, recreation and sport is key. In this course, students examine the role of public, private, and volunteer sectors in the delivery of leisure services.Definitions for leisure, recreation, sport, active living and play are explored. An understanding of basic exercise science principles and the benefits of physical activity and sport are important aspects of this course.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-110
Themes in Leisure Programming
This course is designed to enable students to design quality leisure experiences. Students deepen their awareness of how individuals experience leisure and examine the necessary steps to plan and create it. Students can expect a review of leadership styles, strategies for managing participant behavior, and explore different types of recreation activities. Learning the key elements of risk management for creating safe sport and recreation activities is essential. Finally, students explore activity development differences for various stages in the life cycle and learn to plan activities based on various needs.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-121
Financial Accounting
This course will introduce students to the purpose of accounting, the various forms of business organization, and the financial statement formats for each. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing business transactions by identifying the various types of accounts affected and the rules of debit and credit regarding these accounts. Students will develop their skills by working through the accounting cycle steps from analyzing business transactions, journalizing, posting, and completing month-end and year-end activities with the accounting records of a business.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-141
Introduction to Marketing
Marketing is a vital part of every organization. Marketing encompasses concepts, techniques, and activities directed toward the distribution of goods and services to satisfy customer needs. This course will provide the student with an introduction to marketing terminology, concepts, and techniques as they relate to the tourism and hospitality industry.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-142
Human Resource Management
Successful completion of this course will equip students with a foundation of basic leadership skills. A special focus is placed on skills which relate to communication, teamwork, management functions, styles of leadership, motivation, staffing, training, delegating, and performance assessments.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-143
Sport Administration
Sport administration requires excellent administration and management skills as well as specific attention to issues that are unique to sport. In this course, students will develop familiarity with the structure of the international and national sport community as well as strong comprehension of the provincial sport system. Trends and the role of sport in modern society will be reviewed as well as the competitive path to achievement in sport. Special attention will be paid to sport development planning, volunteerism, chairing effective meetings, sport constitution and by-laws, risk management, insurance, athlete's rights and obligations, gender equity for women in sport, and abuse and harassment. Other areas that will be explored include media relations, event hosting, and ethics.
Hours: 60
Course Code: SLM-144
Introduction to Economics
This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts in micro economics. Students will gain an understanding of economic theories by discussing concepts such as supply and demand, competition, and business cycles. This course will also identify some of the major economic opportunities and challenges facing Canada today. Competency in this area will increase student's competitive advantage as an employee or as a business owner/manager.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-276
PEI Occupational Health and Safety
An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.
Hours: 0
Course Code: SAFE-1005