002-191 Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED
A standard First Aid Course with CPR Level C and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) is offered in the NWT by St. John’s Ambulance, Arctic Response Canada Ltd., or Rescue 7 Inc. The Standard First Aid Course is for those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics are covered, from basic cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level C and prevention of disease transmission, to more severe sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine. Standard First Aid is a short, one or two-day, course.
002-419 Occupational Health and Safety
The Occupational Health and Safety Course has ten lessons that cover all aspects of safety in the working industry. Safety plays an important role in our working environment and the students are encouraged to become more aware of the role they play in becoming a confident and productive worker on the job site.
English 150 is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in college diploma programs. English 150 incorporates the six language arts; listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and depicting. The course uses an integrated approach to develop skills in critical reading, literacy analysis, expository writing, research and public speaking. The course requires a concentrated study of the various forms of literature. One novel or book-length nonfiction, feature film, one play, and a variety of short stories, essays, poems, visual and multimedia texts (short films, video clips and photographs), and popular nonfiction (news stories, feature articles, reviews, interviews and other forms of informative and persuasive text, including technical writing) are studied. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to write a well-constructed research paper. The course will prepare the learner to write the English 30-2 Departmental Examination. Upon completion of this course, students may choose to continue their studies in English 160.
This course is an academic literature course designed for those students wishing university entrance. English 160 incorporates the six language arts: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and depicting. The course requires a concentrated study of the various forms of literature. Two novels (including book-length nonfiction), feature film or modern play, Shakespearean play, and a variety of short stories, essays, poems, visual and multimedia texts (short films, video clips and photographs), and popular nonfiction (news stories, feature articles, reviews, interviews and other forms of informative and persuasive text, including technical writing) are studied. The course will prepare the learner to write the English 30-1 Departmental Examination.
This course is designed to build the student’s knowledge of mathematics at the intermediate level. The ALBE 140 curriculum incorporates seven interrelated mathematical processes: communication, connections, mental mathematics and estimation, problem-solving, reasoning, technology, and visualization. Some topics of study are measurement; number patterns in tables, relations and functions, line segments and linear functions; trigonometry and transformations; and statistical data analysis. Upon completion of this course, students may choose to continue their studies in Math 145.
This course is a continuation of Math 140. Math 145 incorporates seven interrelated mathematical processes: communication, connections, mental mathematics and estimation, problem-solving, reasoning, technology, and visualization. Some topics of study are graphing and design; regression and nonlinear equations; linear systems and programming, linear and non-linear systems and quadratic functions; finance; measurement, properties of circles and polygons, circle geometry and design; measurement and design; and analyzing data and making inferences. Upon completion of this course, students may choose to continue their studies in Math 150.
This course is designed to build the student’s knowledge of mathematics at an advanced level. It is a continuation of Math 145. The ALBE 150 curriculum incorporates seven interrelated mathematical processes: communication, connections, mental mathematics and estimation, problem-solving, reasoning, technology, and visualization. Topics of study are probability and statistics with emphasis on identification of types of data distribution and their properties; linear and non-linear functions with in-depth application to finance; use of graphing and regression analysis as can be applied to patterns in nature and to some career activities; linear and non-linear systems with application to maximization and/or minimization of resources; two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric measurement and its use in design and/or description of familiar projects of interest; recursive and fractal patterns to formulate models for predicting and projecting outcomes of infinite and finite occurring events; the structure and operations of matrices with application to probability, to sports and to industry; and the characteristics and operations of vectors. The course will prepare the learner to write the Math 30-2 Departmental Examination.
This course develops scientific literacy in students and builds on the student’s knowledge of biology at the intermediate level. Students explore, analyze and appreciate the interrelationships among science, technology, society and the environment. The major themes are: energy, equilibrium, matter and systems. The topics of study are cell structure and function, basic chemistry, nutrients, enzymes and the digestive system, respiratory system, muscles, circulatory system, blood and the immune system, excretory system, the biosphere and energy flow in the biosphere . Upon completion of this course students may choose to continue their studies in Biology 30.
This course increases the student’s knowledge of biology at an advanced level while continuing to build the student’s scientific literacy. This course studies life and living systems from the molecular level to the biosphere. Students explore the natural world through the major themes developed in this course: change, diversity, equilibrium, and systems. Topics of study are: systems regulating change in human organisms (endocrine and nervous systems and senses); reproduction and development; cells, chromosomes and DNA (cell division, basis of heredity, beyond Mendel and molecular genetics); and change in populations and communities (genetic basis for population change, population changes and population interactions. The course will prepare the learner to write the Biology 30 Departmental Examination.
This course develops scientific literacy in students and builds on the student’s knowledge of chemistry at the intermediate level. Students explore, analyze and appreciate the interrelationships among science, technology, society and the environment. The major themes are change, diversity, energy, matter and systems. The topics of study are diversity and matter, forms of matter: gases, matter as solutions: acids and bases, and quantitative relationships in chemical changes. Upon completion of this course, students may choose to continue their studies in Chemistry 30.
This course builds on the learner’s knowledge of chemistry at an advanced level. The major themes are change, energy, equilibrium, diversity, and systems. The topics of study are: thermochemical changes, electrochemical changes, chemical changes of organic compounds and chemical equilibrium focusing on acid-base systems. The course will prepare the learner to write the Chemistry 30 Departmental Examination.
This course develops scientific literacy in students and builds on the student’s knowledge of physics at the intermediate level. Learners explore, analyze and appreciate the interrelationships among science, technology, society and the environment. The major themes are change, energy, equilibrium, matter, and systems. The units of study are: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion, work and energy, oscillatory motion and mechanical waves. Upon completion of this course, students may choose to continue their studies in Physics 30.
This course builds on the learner’s knowledge of physics at an advanced level. The major themes are change, diversity, energy, matter and systems. The units of study are: momentum and impulse, forces and fields, electromagnetic radiation and atomic physics. The course will prepare the learner to write the Physics 30 Departmental Examination.
Social Studies 140 consists of five main topic areas: geography, culture and history, politics and government, economy, and current events. The course focuses on the Northwest Territories and a comparison with other Canadian territories where appropriate. A unit on Aboriginal Rights and Land Claims is included to ensure students are well versed in this important topic. The current events unit provides an opportunity to ensure learners focus on national and international events and how they impact the north providing a link to and prepare learners for higher level Social Studies courses. Upon completion of this course, students may choose to continue their studies in Social Studies 20-2.
Social Studies 20-2 learners examine origins, values and components of nationalism. Students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world. They will explore the origins of nationalism as well as the impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations. Examples of nationalism, ultra-nationalism, supra-nationalism and internationalism will be examined from multiple perspectives. Students will develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism. The course will prepare the learner to take the Social Studies 30-2 course.
Social Studies 150 has learners examining origins, values and components of competing ideologies. Students explore multiple perspectives regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common good and collectivism. An examination of various political and economic systems will allow students to determine the viability of the values of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues. The course will prepare the learner to write the Social Studies 30-2 Departmental Examination. Students may choose to continue their studies in Social Studies 160 (Social Studies 30-1).
The Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Portfolio Development course is primarily designed to support NWT adult learners, who want to receive a NWT Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12 diploma) through the Adult Recognition Model. Adult learners taking ALBE 140 – 160 courses will use their portfolios to apply for PLAR credits that count towards their diploma. However, the process of developing PLAR portfolios will also benefit adult learners taking ALBE 110 – 130 courses. Students will develop their own personal portfolio that will help them identify their strengths, increase their self-confidence, and set goals for their futures. The seven main units of study are a safe environment; introduction to Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR); PLAR portfolios; skills statements; PLAR documentation; goal setting; and PLAR portfolio assessment. The course also consists of an additional unit, called ‘Directions for PLAR Credit,’ that should be taught to ALBE 140/150 students wanting to complete all components of the application process towards an NWT Senior Secondary School Diploma. It should be noted the NWT Senior Secondary School Diploma is awarded by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to adult learners that meet the graduation requirements.
This course allows students to build on basic computer competencies acquired either through successful completion of ICT 130 or prior learning. Topics covered include safe computing, internet research and resource usage, keyboarding, intermediate word processing, basic spreadsheets, and presentation software.
This course prepares students to write academic essays and papers in the Aurora College post-secondary programs. Students will improve their critical thinking and writing skills by examining different essay genres. The course content will include the writing process, essay structure, methods of paragraph development, word choice and sentence structure, and grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The course will cover basic persuasive strategies and logic fallacies. The students will learn to write essays with different purposes such as an analysis essay, a response to literature, an evaluation essay and a persuasive essay. The writing skills students gain in this focused course will assist them in developing academic research papers.
This course prepares students to write college and/or university-level research papers in the Aurora College post-secondary programs. Students will improve their research skills and practice gathering primary and secondary research sources. The course content will include critical thinking and writing skills, research methodologies, the research process, and ethical research practice. The course will include learning to correctly apply the Modern Language Association (MLA) documentation and/or American Psychological Association documentation (APA) documentation. Students will learn how to paraphrase, summarize or quote sources to avoid plagiarism. The students will also develop oral presentation skills as they present their research papers to their instructor and classmates.
This course will provide hands-on practices in the application of various trades. The students will be introduced to practical and theoretical applications, as well as the use of various types of equipment. Some of these trades may include plumbing, oil heat system technician, electrical, or heavy equipment technician. The work experience will be dependent on the availability of the trades in each particular community in which the program is being delivered. The learner will also receive on-site training regarding all safety aspects of the working industry to understand the importance of becoming a safe and competent worker in the trades. The students will receive training in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS).