General Arts and Science
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Peterborough
Accepting applications
GSC
Ontario College Certificate
September 8, 2009
$1,606.00 per semester *
* Tuition and fees subject to change.
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NEW! General Arts and Science - College Transfer
Program Highlights
The General Arts and Science - College Transfer program can be your introduction, preparation and pathway to further college diploma studies. You may select from either the Business, the Hospitality, or the Law and Justice streams. Depending upon which stream you choose, you will take either a Business, a Hospitality or a Law and Justice course in each semester, along with your General Arts and Science courses. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be guaranteed entry into a diploma program within Business or Hospitality, or within Law and Justice Common First Semester.
If you want more flexibility to explore, you may choose generalist studies, instead of specializing. If you choose this option, you will take additional General Education courses.
The 2-semester General Arts and Science – College Transfer program will allow you to:
• Obtain academic support in communication and research skills
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Engage in career search activities
• Improve self-management and academic success skills to pursue college diploma studies
• Explore vocational skills in fields that interest you
• Obtain guaranteed entry to either a Business or Hospitality diploma program or Law and Justice Common First Semester (achievement of a minimum GPA is required)
• Or consider other college options.
Why Choose Fleming?
We prepare people of all ages, stages, and walks of life for career and educational journeys - and graduates of our General Arts and Science programs have continued on to take additional post-secondary training and education in a variety of settings. They were able to make good decisions for the future, supported by our instructors and career counselling staff.
Minimum Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of credits at the Workplace (E) level, including English.
When Workplace (E) is the minimum course level for admission (C) and (U/C) courses are also accepted.
Mature Students - If you are 19 years of age before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission.
Selection Process
Related Programs
If you are interested in pursuing college diploma studies in the environmental or natural resources fields, consider the General Arts and Science - Environmental and Natural Resource Studies Option, offered at our School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences in Lindsay.
Additional Costs
You should plan to spend approximately $700 per year for books and supplies.
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| General Arts and Science Math I | 45.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Semester 1
Communication and Learning for College and Work I
Course Number: COMM133
Units: 135.00
Hours: 135.00
General Arts and Science Math I
Course Number: MATH090
General Arts and Science Mathematics is a foundational mathematics course specifically designed for students of the General Arts and Science Certificate program. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to master the skills of basic mathematics. The topics covered will include, calculator skills, the fundamental operations of mathematics with whole numbers, fractions, ratio and proportion, percent, area and volume, reading charts and graphs and basic statistics.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Business Essentials - A Survival Course
Course Number: BUSN002
This course will explore the nature of business and the role of the individual within the business context. The course will help to prepare the student for the world of business by developing an understanding of the major functional aspects of a successful business. The course will also focus on a number of important business trends that will continue to affect business into the future. These include the growth and influence of international business, the role of ethics and social responsibility in business decisions, the significance of small business, the growth of the service sector, and the influence of technology on business activities. This is an approved general education course.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Fitness and Wellness
Course Number: GNED019
This course will introduce students to issues of wellness, with particular emphasis on the physical fitness aspects. Topics covered will include current health issues, exercise, and nutrition. Students will assess their own individual fitness/wellness level and develop goals to improve their overall fitness levels. Students will be encouraged to adopt a more healthful lifestyle based on sound principles of health and fitness.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
French I
Course Number: LANG002
This is an introductory course in conversational French. It is designed to provide the learner with a firm grammatical base in the French language and the opportunity to apply it in conversation. A communicative approach is used to develop your aural/oral skills and emphasis is placed on developing your self-confidence in practical language situations.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Human Growth and Development
Course Number: SOCI025
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the normal patterns of growth and development at various stages within the life cycle from infancy through to old age. The major theories of development will be examined to enhance understanding of this field of study.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Human Sexuality
Course Number: GNED022
This course draws on historical, theoretical, cross-cultural and life cycle perspectives of sexual attitudes, behaviours, development and experiences. Topics will include gender relations, body image, sexual diversity, arousal and response, mating, dating and interpersonal attraction, sex education, sexual health and issues of power/intimacy. Students will have the opportunity to examine their own values related to human sexuality during the seminars.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Intro to Political Science & Public Administration
Course Number: LAWS043
This course provides an introduction to the democratic system of governance in Canada. It includes a description of the organization, structure, interaction, and administration of the three (3) levels of government. The course will introduce and identify the daily problems and issues faced by Canadians in a political context, including public opinion and special interest groups. Major themes explored include a brief introduction to political beliefs and values, an examination of cleavages within the Canadian population, the Canadian constitution, nationalism, and political culture and spectrum. These concepts will be examined in the current forum of the daily politics that unfold during the course. Students will begin to develop research writing skills and group discussion skills. This course is a hybrid course comprised of webct and seminar components.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Introduction to Psychology
Course Number: SOCI036
This course offers a systematic approach to exploring human behaviour. The concepts and empirical findings are examined using a variety of theoretical approaches. Major topics include perception, motivation, learning, memory, intelligence, and personality.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Lifestyle/Wellness
Course Number: SOCI068
A balanced lifestyle is referred to as wellness. The learner acquires skills and the ability to recognize components of wellness, to assess personal wellness, and to model a healthy lifestyle to others.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Marketing
Course Number: MKTG014
This is an introductory course in Marketing designed to provide an awareness and understanding of the role and function of marketing within an individual firm and throughout the total economy. The student is introduced to the principles and techniques of marketing and its various functional areas. The various marketing strategies utilized in product or service planning and development, pricing, distribution and promotion in response to the needs and wants identified in various markets are explored.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
The Hospitality Industry
Course Number: HOSP012
Encompassing two major sectors, lodging and food service, hotels, resorts and restaurants are major employers and revenue generators for most economies. The student receives an overview of key industry players, government and association involvement, hotel services, and a variety of career opportunities in this expanding global industry.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 2
Business Essentials - A Survival Course
Course Number: BUSN002
This course will explore the nature of business and the role of the individual within the business context. The course will help to prepare the student for the world of business by developing an understanding of the major functional aspects of a successful business. The course will also focus on a number of important business trends that will continue to affect business into the future. These include the growth and influence of international business, the role of ethics and social responsibility in business decisions, the significance of small business, the growth of the service sector, and the influence of technology on business activities. This is an approved general education course.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Consumer Behaviour
Course Number: MKTG005
Pre-requisites
This course focuses on the significance of an analysis of the consumer in many dimensions and the marketing implications of those findings. Studying the sociology and psychology of the buying process will enable students to understand better their role as business leaders, whether working in large or independent organizations. The exchange of goods and services is the basis of our economy, and understanding the needs and wants of our customers helps us to be more effective in carrying out our tasks.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Human Growth and Development
Course Number: SOCI025
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the normal patterns of growth and development at various stages within the life cycle from infancy through to old age. The major theories of development will be examined to enhance understanding of this field of study.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Introduction to Canadian Justice System
Course Number: LAWS044
This course provides an introductory overview of the Canadian Justice System, with special emphasis on the criminal justice system and the responsibilities of enforcement personnel. Contemporary issues affecting the system will be analyzed and discussed.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Introduction to Psychology
Course Number: SOCI036
This course offers a systematic approach to exploring human behaviour. The concepts and empirical findings are examined using a variety of theoretical approaches. Major topics include perception, motivation, learning, memory, intelligence, and personality.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Introductory Computing
Course Number: COMP345
Working in the Windows XP environment, this computer course introduces the student to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, Internet, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, students will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Lifestyle/Wellness
Course Number: SOCI068
A balanced lifestyle is referred to as wellness. The learner acquires skills and the ability to recognize components of wellness, to assess personal wellness, and to model a healthy lifestyle to others.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Marketing
Course Number: MKTG014
This is an introductory course in Marketing designed to provide an awareness and understanding of the role and function of marketing within an individual firm and throughout the total economy. The student is introduced to the principles and techniques of marketing and its various functional areas. The various marketing strategies utilized in product or service planning and development, pricing, distribution and promotion in response to the needs and wants identified in various markets are explored.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Social Psychology
Course Number: SOCI059
This course is designed to assist students' personal development and understanding of social relationships in a culturally diverse world. The emphasis is on the development of social and interpersonal skills to foster effective work teams and personal relationships.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00