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Title: SCI150, Introductory Science
Institution: Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

Level:

Certificate, training.

Description:
This course deals with the scientific fundamentals from the chemistry and physics disciplines that are the bases for understanding the technologies used in the pulp and paper industry. The course material will be split in approximately equal portions between chemistry and physics.

Chemical fundamentals to be covered will include the following: atomic theory, elements, chemical solutions, simple reactions, factors controlling reaction rates and balancing simple chemical equations. Fundamentals to be covered from the physics discipline will include concepts of mass, volume, density, specific gravity, pressure systems, levers, gears and pulleys, energy and work, hydraulic systems, electrical basics and light.

The course will be based on theory and classroom and/or laboratory demonstrations to reinforce the major concepts studied.


Assessment may include: Tests.
Assessment is by four tests.

Programmes in which this course may be included:
Pulp and Papermaking Operations Certificate.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, tutorial support, computer conferencing, video cassettes, video conferencing.
Teleconferencing.

Administrative information:
This is a 3 credit course to be completed in 15 weeks.


Classification:

070430 PHYSICS
070410 CHEMISTRY
Date: 16 April 1996 bb
Source: 1995 Careerpaths

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