Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Langara College to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one to two projects over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. This semester runs January through March, 2025. Learners in this program/experience will explore human resources management foundations with an emphasis on defining and applying various processes and techniques to acquire and maintain an efficient workforce. They will apply technical aspects of employee management including reviewing and recommending processes or policies to support workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance management, total reward, and/or health and safety management.

This project-based course is the second in our first-year Engineering Design sequence. In this course, students expand their understanding of engineering design and explore systems comprising electrical, mechanical, and software sub-systems. They apply engineering tools, including CAD tools and microcontroller programs, to create and control physical embodiments of their designs. Students work in teams of 4-5 on projects with specific practical goals using Arduino microcontrollers. These projects require teams to document and present their design solutions, illustrating key aspects using projected slides, engineering graphics, and live demonstrations. Additionally, students learn about sustainability and its impact on engineering design, as well as engineering ethical practices. Students in CPSC 1491 have already completed coursework in programming (C++), engineering drawing, and CAD (SolidWorks). The projects in this course utilize microcontrollers as the central component.

Technical Skills System Design and Analysis : Ability to design and analyze information systems tailored to business needs. Networking Knowledge : Understanding of architecture, and security measures. Analytical Skills Systems Thinking : Ability to understand how people and process are connected and work together to produce outcomes. Problem-Solving : Skill in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems in information systems. Project Management Project Planning : Capability to plan, execute, and manage IT projects effectively. Team Collaboration : Experience in working collaboratively in teams to achieve project goals.

This research-based course offers students the opportunity to apply and integrate knowledge and skills gained in previous courses and during their work internship experience. Students will take on an independent, personalized project, that explores a specific “real-world” question or problem in bioinformatics, while also practicing and developing important employment and entrepreneurial skills including leadership, time management, scientific communication, data presentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking.