Innovations in science and technology have improved our daily lives by making the world easier to navigate and more accessible. The one-year Science and Technology Foundations Ontario College Certificate allows you to explore academic and career opportunities within the fields of applied science and technology, while developing fundamental skills in these areas and preparing you for a well-suited academic and professional pathway. In this program, you develop core skills through lectures and practical laboratories, which are common to all areas of applied science and technology, such as critical thinking, problem solving, team work, communication, computer skills, and applied mathematics. You increase your own awareness of industry and career opportunities within the fields of applied science and technology. You have an option of selecting two courses relating to either electronics or chemistry to guide possible career choices. You also develop strong academic and career planning skills to support you through the next stages of your studies and into your career.