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College of the North Atlantic Qatar Academic Calendar 2016-17

The CNA-Q Story CNA-Q was created to meet the ambitious and visionary goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030. College of the North Atlantic Qatar is a partnership between the State of Qatar and College of the North Atlantic in Canada.

We officially opened in September 2002. CNA-Q fills the States need for graduates who have hands-on training in their field of study. As the second largest post-secondary school in Qatar, CNA-Q now has more than 2500 full time students and has graduated over 5000 students.

CNA in Qatar College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was chosen by the State of Qatar from top colleges around the world to fulfill Qatars need for a technical college. With 40+ years of success and a long list of program offerings, CNA created what is now Qatars premier technical college CNA-Q. CNA-Q programs are tailored to Qatars top industries. Our institution complements degree-granting universities in Education City and elsewhere in Qatar. When you join CNA-Q, you are joining a community of over 20,000 students enrolled every year at CNA campuses in Canada and Qatar.

Our Mission College of the North Atlantic Qatar is committed to being a high-quality, student-centered, public post-secondary applied learning institution. This commitment will be reflected through world-class facilities, accessible and responsive programs, and a contribution to technological development through partnerships with industry. The College will prepare individuals to be self-sufficient contributors to sustainable social and economic development of local communities and the State of Qatar, to fulfill QNV 2030.

Our Vision College of the North Atlantic Qatar will be recognized as a world-class educational institution. It will reflect quality and innovation in its programs, its services to students, and its response to current and future needs of individuals, business, industry, the State, and the region. Its role in human resource development will ensure that people are prepared to contribute to a diverse economy and globalization.

With 17 campuses in Canada and one in Qatar, CNA delivers full and part-time programs to

students every year20,000

Heres why CNA-Q works for you:Find your place in Qatars economy. CNA-Q programs train you specifically for top industries in Qatar.

Be a leader in your field Our programs are often the first and only of their kind offered in Qatar.

Transfer your credits Apply to universities in Canada, USA and the UK, and elsewhere through 60+ pathways.

For further details please contact the Registrars Office.info@cnaqatar.edu.ca

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College of the North Atlantic Qatar Academic Calendar 2016-17

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Message from the President Thank you for your interest in CNA-Q.

CNA-Q offers the best in applied learning education programs that are internationally accredited, job-focussed and relevant to the needs of the workforce in Qatar. Our programs are delivered through hands-on learning, using the best educational technology and training systems, and led by instructors who have real world experience and a commitment to educating the next generation.

The CNA-Q campus is a welcoming second home that is built around the needs of our students. We have the latest technology to support learning, including labs that match the real working environment. There are Help Centres where instructors support students one-on-one, and a Learning Commons and Library where advice and resources are always available. The College is proud to have a strong Student Affairs team that ensures a well-rounded campus life from fitness, team sports, to many clubs and events to match your own interests.

From the minute you walk through our doors, sit down in a classroom or visit our website, we want you to feel welcomed and supported in your educational experience and in meeting your goals.

As you browse through the Academic Calendar you will see that there are more than 30 programs to choose from that can lead to exciting careers in Business Studies, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, and Information Technology. Our programs are designed to take you right to the workforce or on to further studies.

Enjoy!

Dr. Ken MacLeod President, College of the North Atlantic Qatar

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Introduction to the Academic Calendar.................................01Students Academic Schedule of Events.................................02List of CNA-Q Programs.........................05Memorandums of Understanding for Program Articulation and Transfer Credit.........................................07

Registrars Office ...................09Admissions.............................................10Definition of Academic Terms ........... ... 13Classification of Students ..................... 14 Discontinued Statuses .......................... 15Academic Regulations .......................... 16Academic Status .................................. 20Attendance Policy and Procedure ......... 32Awards and Scholarships ...................... 33Other Academic Recognition ................ 35Tuition and Fees ................................... 35Corporate Services .............................. 39

Learner Services .................... 41

Student Affairs .......................45

Academic Preparatory Studies.....................................49

School of Business Studies... 51

Banking (One Year Certificate) ...............53Banking (Two Year Diploma) ...................55Business Administration Accounting (Two Year Diploma)..................................58Business Management Accounting (Three Year Diploma) ..............................61Business Administration Human Resource Management (Two Year Diploma)..................................................66Business Management Human ResourceManagement (Three Year Diploma) ........69Business Administration Marketing (Two Year Diploma...................................73Business Management Marketing(Three Year Diploma)......76Office Administration..............................80

School of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades ......................................83Chemical Laboratory Technician (Two Year Diploma)..................................85Chemical Processing Technician (Two Year Diploma).................................87Chemical Processing Technology(Three Year Diploma)...............................90Electrical Power Systems Technician (Two Year Diploma)..................................94Electrical Engineering Technology(Three Year Diploma)...............................97Mechanical Technician (Industrial Maintenance) (Two Year Diploma)..........101Mechanical Engineering Technology (Industrial Maintenance) (Three Year Diploma) ............................104Process Automation Technician - (Two Year Diploma ................................................108Process Automation Engineering Technology - (Three Year Diploma).........111Telecommunications and Network Technician (Two Year Diploma)...............115Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (Three Year Diploma)..............................118

School of Health Sciences....123Advanced Care Paramedicine (Three Year Diploma).............................125Dental Hygiene (Three Year Diploma.....129Occupational Health and Safety (Two Year Diploma)................................134Environmental Health (Three Year Diploma).............................137Medical Radiography(Three Year Diploma).............................140Health and Wellness Promotion (One Year Post Diploma)........................144Pharmacy Technician (Two Year Diploma)................................146Respiratory Therapy (Three Year Diploma).............................150Health Education: Diabetes (One Year Advanced Diploma).............. 154

School of Information Technology ............................155Information Systems Software (IS-S) (Two Year Diploma)................................156Information Systems Web Developer (IS-WD) (Three Year Diploma)................159Information Systems Hardware (IS-H)(Two Year Diploma.................................162Information Systems Network and Systems Administration (IS-NaSA) (Three Year Diploma)........................................165

Technician CertificateProgram (TCP) .......................169Technician Certificate - Electrical..........170Technician Certificate Mechanical......173Technician Certificate - Instrumentation.....................................176Technician Certificate - Process Operations...............................179

Course Descriptions ............183AC1100 AC2530.................................183AC2600 BL2330.................................185BL2340 CE3430.................................187CE3510 CH2760.................................189CH2770 CM1241.................................191CM1250 CP3231.................................193CP3271 CR3101..................................195CR3160 DH1140 .................................197DH1200 DH2260 ................................199DH2261 DP2360 .................................201DP2460 EM1180 ..............