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HMEC 1165: Math, Science and Loads 

Effective date

September 2019 

Department

Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

This course introduces students to math and science for trades, load supporting and lifting, servicing winch wire rope and the removal of undercarriages. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program sections A12, A6, A9, and E5. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundation-march-2014.pdf for more information. This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program 

Credits

1.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 17.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 7.5
Total Hours: 25
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work. 

Grading System

Percentages-ITA 

Passing grade

70% 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

50 

Includes: quizzes, assignments and summative evaluation 

Lab Work 

50 

Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report) 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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