XII. Course Descriptions
External Courses
All courses labeled XCST*XXXX are Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Courses. The corresponding
Conestoga Course numbers are provided. Detailed course profiles can be accessed through the Conestoga College Institute of
Technology and Advanced Learning home page at http://www.conestogac.on.ca/. All XCST*XXXX courses are limited to students
in the Career Development Practitioner program.
All courses labeled XSEN*XXXX are Seneca College Courses. The corresponding Seneca Course numbers are provided. Detailed course
profiles can be accessed through the Seneca College home page at http://www.senecac.on.ca/. All XSEN*XXXX courses are limited
to students in the B.Sc.(Tech.) program.
All courses labeled XSHR*XXXX are Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Courses. The course descriptions
appear in the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning academic calendar and can be accessed through
the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning home page a100t http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/. All XSHR*XXXX
courses are limited to students in the Sports Injury Management program.
| XSEN*2010 Effective Business and Technical Writing F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This subject introduces the study of technical writing, including specified formats such as memoranda, letters, proposals,
and informal reports. The course applies and develops the skills of technical writing in a series of writing assignments placing
emphasis on brevity, clarity, conciseness, unity and coherence - all essential to good technical communication. Basic research
skills and effective oral communications are also covered. This course is offered at Guelph.
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| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #SES-391 |
| XSEN*2020 Management Studies: EQ and the New Workplace W (3-0) [0.50] |
| The major competitive advantage in today's new workplace is people. While the traditional set of technical and managerial
skills is still essential, more critical are relationship skills and leadership skills. This course positions the key relationship
skills essential to personal and organizational excellence and the real leaders initiate and facilitate the many challenges
that require emotional resiliency. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca # EQQ-501 |
| XSEN*3020 Pharmaceutical Analysis F (2-4) [0.50] |
| The aim of this course is to simulate the pharmaceutical quality control laboratory. Students are introduced to pharmaceutical
terms, definitions and forms, drug legislations, and regulatory agencies (FDA, TPP). Strong emphasis is placed on the navigation
and interpretation of pharmacopeial compendia (USP, BP, EP). Practical aspects include physical, wet chemical and instrumental
analyses of drug substances, in-process materials and finish products using official pharmacopeial methodologies. This course
is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2400, BIOC*2580 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PHA-333 |
| XSEN*3030 Pharmacology and Applied Toxicology W (3-3) [0.50] |
| This subject is an introduction to the general aspects of pharmacology and toxicology. The lecture topics will cover the pharmacological
activity of drugs on the autonomic nervous system, central nervous system and the cardiovascular system. The laboratory practicals
will focus on testing, drug screening, and clinical trial methodology. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2400, BIOC*2580 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PHT-533 |
| XSEN*3040 Occupational Health and Chemistry W (2-3) [0.50] |
| A general coverage of general aspects of industrial hygiene. Specific topics include Canadian legislation with respect to
Occupational Safety, modes of evaluation of chemical exposure, occupational toxicology, and instrumentation associated with
the evaluation of the occupational environment. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2700 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #OCC-433 |
| XSEN*3060 Pharmaceutical Analysis - Advanced W (2-3) [0.50] |
| This course reinforces the concept of how the pharmaceutical laboratory works by focusing on method validation requirements
within the pharmaceutical industry. It introduces students to the regulatory (ICH, FDA) requirements and guidelines for systems
validation, including TPP-acceptable methods and GMP regulations. Validation methods that are taught include Related Substances,
Assay, Dissolution and Cleaning. Critical validation parameters (e.g., linearity, specificity, limit of quantitation, etc.)
are focused on as well as validation protocols including establishing specifications and dealing with exceptions or out-of-specification
(OOS) results. Process validation characteristics (i.e., Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operation
Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification(PQ) or System Suitability) are also emphasized as well as "Best Practices" such
as Process Capabilities and Annual Product Review. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
XSEN*3020 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PHA-533 |
| XSEN*3100 Analog and Digital Communications F,W (3-2) [0.50] |
| Students are provided with a good background in the fundamentals of analog communication techniques including modulation schemes
(e.g. AM and FM) and associated circuitry. The course also introduces the concepts of digital communications, covering such
topics as sampling, PCM, digital multiplexing, and digital modulation. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
PHYS*2040 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #ADC-455 |
| XSEN*3120 Microprocessors I F,W (3-2) [0.50] |
| This introductory microcontroller subject deals with both the hardware and software of 8-bit devices. The primary example
used is the Motorola MC68HC11. The subject examines two major areas: introductory computer/microcontroller concepts, and assembler
language programming. A substantial amount of time is devoted to practical laboratory work. This course is taught at Seneca
College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2500, PHYS*2040 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #MCO-455 |
| XSEN*3130 Object Oriented Programming Using C++ F,W (2-2) [0.50] |
| The course uses the C++ programming language as a tool to implement Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts. The OOP concepts
such as Classes, Member and Friend Functions, Constructor and Destructor Functions, Operator Overloading, Inheritance, Composition,
Virtual Functions and Polymorphism, Stream I/O, Templates and Exception Handling are covered, as well as the OOP methods.
This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2500 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PRG 355 |
| XSEN*3140 Operating Systems F,W (2-2) [0.50] |
| This subject explores the system concepts, command languages and application of several operating system platforms such as
UNIX. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*1500, (CIS*2030 recommended)
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| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #DPR-355 |
| XSEN*4010 Pharmaceutical Calculations W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This subject deals with computations relevant to pharmaceutical topics. Included are the representation of scientific and
technical data, chemical kinetics and drug stability, osmo-lality and tonicity, pH and solubility, viscosity, phase rule and
numerous pharmaceutical calculations (e.g. manufacturing formulas, dosage formulations, radiochemistry, concentration, alligation,
HLB, etc.). This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2400, BIOC*3570 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PHC-533 |
| XSEN*4020 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry F (1-3) [0.50] |
| The determination of the structure of organic compounds using spectroscopic methods such as N.M.R. and mass spectroscopy are
discussed. Correlation of structure and reactivity (i.e. drug activity) of organic compounds is also explored. A multi-step
synthesis of an anesthetic (lidocaine) and mass-spectrometric analysis of an unknown organic compound (or mixture) are examples
of lab-projects. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3750 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PAC-633 |
| XSEN*4030 Pharmaceutical Product Formulations F (2-3) [0.50] |
| This subject deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of pharmaceutical product formulation with an emphasis on semi-solid
and liquid formulations. The students prepare and test ointments, creams, lotions, and syrups in the laboratory. Formulation
as it relates to overall product stability and efficacy is also covered in both theoretical and practical terms. This course
is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3750 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PPF-633 |
| XSEN*4040 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing F (2-3) [0.50] |
| This course is an introduction to the important principles and methods related to the production of pharmaceuticals. Topics
include methods of manufacture of important dosage forms, regulations governing various dosage forms, good manufacturing practice
as defined by regulatory bodies and an overview of the manufacturing plant during the various stages of production with emphasis
on GMP. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*3570, CHEM*3750 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PYM-633 |
| XSEN*4050 Biopharmaceuticals F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This subject introduces the student to the rapidly developing field of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals. Techniques used
in the development of biopharmaceuticals will be emphasized as well as large-scale production of biologicals manufactured
by genetic engineering processes. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #BPH-633 |
| XSEN*4100 Event Driven Programming and Visual Basic F,W (2-2) [0.50] |
| This course covers the essential programming concepts supported by the Visual Basic programming language, including: object-oriented
programming, database management, activeX controls, file I/O, user-defined data types. Various objects (forms, modules and
controls) provided by Visual Basic will be used. The course will introduce the fundamental concepts of the event-driven and
visual programming. Visual Basic Professional Edition will be used as the integrated development environment. The interaction
between Visual Basic and various DBMS software packages will be introduced. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
XSEN*3130 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PRG-455 |
| XSEN*4110 Data Acquisition and Control F,W (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course covers the real-time acquisition and display of analog signals using a PC, interface card, and A/D converter.
'C' will be used as the programming language. The course will cover the basic architecture of the PC as well as interfacing
to the PC bus. Graphical programming techniques will be developed for the purposes of displaying and trending sensor data.
The course will introduce the fundamental concepts of feedback control using a PC. The course also reviews analog electronics,
the purpose being to develop skills in analog interface design. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2500, MATH*2170 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #CST-555 |
| XSEN*4120 Data Communications I F,W (4-2) [0.50] |
| This course has been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles of the rapidly expanding and
changing discipline of Data Communications. The following topics in this subject are discussed: terminology, components, network
design and configurations, transmission media including fibre optical design methods, protocols, topologies, architectures,
private and public network strategies and LAN vendors. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
XSEN*3100 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #DCM-555 |
| XSEN*4130 Networking Essentials F,W (1-3) [0.50] |
| The major topics covered in this course include: networking overview and topologies, network cabling, network access methods
and technologies, network architectures (OSI model) and standards, network protocols, network connectivity, local area network
implementation and configuration, Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2K, and Linux. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CIS*2500, XSEN*3140,(CIS*2030 recommended)
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| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #NET-555 |
| XSEN*4140 Technical and Personal Communications F,W (4-0) [0.50] |
| This course combines reading, writing, and basic research skills and applied them to technical materials and situations. Today,
technical firms insist on strong communication skills in their employees, not just technical competence. Oral and written
presentations of material, as well as project-related research, will be required elements of this course. This course is taught
at Seneca College.
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| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #TPC-455 |
| XSEN*4150 Microprocessors II F,W (3-3) [0.50] |
| This is the second microcontroller course based on the ADAPT11 EVB Micro Controller System. The course emphasizes Assembly
Language program structure, implementation of subroutines, input/output concepts, interrupt utilization, and analog to digital
conversion. Students will use an interface which involves switches, LEDs, four 7 segment displays, light sensor, temperature
sensor, speaker, infrared transmitter and receiver, and RAM. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
XSEN*3120 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #MCO-555 |
| XSEN*4160 Computer Peripheral Systems F,W (2-2) [0.50] |
| This course prepares students for the A+ certification examination, and for small business PC network consulting. Topics include
WIN 9x and 2K installation, LINUX installation, SCSI and USB, monitors, printers, notebooks, server set up in a multi-OS network,
tape backup systems, and digital cameras. This course is taught at Seneca College.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
XSEN*4130 |
| External Course Code(s): |
Seneca #PER-655 |
