Learning Specialists are experts in their subject areas (Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, Accounting, and Learning Strategies).
They help students to:
- review and learn course material through appointments and course-specific group tutorials
- become better learners by teaching learning strategies based on the science of learning
Click here for an accessible PDF version of the SALS services.
Book An Appointment
- For course-specific support, you can book an individual 50-minute appointment with a Learning Specialist
- Your appointment can be in person or remote
- To cancel or reschedule your appointment, email the specialist and SALS (sals@durhamcollege.ca) before 8:00am on the day of your appointment
For any questions about booking an appointment, email sals@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000 ext. 2491.
In your email, include your name, student number, phone number, program of study, and your appointment question.
Learning Specialists
Aleksandra Milkowski
Learning Specialist (Math)
Math:
- Medical Math
- Calculus Skills
- Algebra
- Linear Equations
- Applied Math
- Business Math
- Plumbing Math
- Introductory Excel
Faculties:
- Health Sciences: MATH 1503
- Liberal Studies: MATH 1108, MATH 1310, MATH 1311, MATH 1315, MATH 1316, MATH 1702, MATH 2309, MATH 3301, MATH 3303
- Business: MATH 1110, MATH 1202, MATH 1207
- Justice & Emergency Services: MATH 1314, MATH 1317
- Science, Engineering & IT: MATH 1109, MATH 1131, MATH 1132,
- MATH 2131, MATH 2132, MATH 3132, CIVL 3114, CIVL 1101, CIVL 1201, MATH 2404, MATH 2405, ATAM 2135
- Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship: MATH 1424, MATH 2401, MATH 3401, MTPB 1107, TFPB 1303
Other courses:
- ELEV 1401, MATH 1114, MATH 1116, MATH 1282, MATH 1314, MATH 1319, TFMA 1305, TFMA 2105, PLMB 1107, PLMB 1418, PLMB 2418 (Note: Focus on SET, GAS, School of Business, and MED); STEM 1131; MATH 1116, TFBP 1303 (math specific content)
- ACE Core Math and ACE Technical Math (if the student is a registered current DC student)
Learning Strategies:
- Time Management & Organization
- Listening & Note Taking
- Test & Exam Preparation & Study Strategies
Michael Crowley
Learning Specialist (Math, Statistics, Physics)
Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology (SEIT)
- Mathematics I & II
- Mathematics for Civil Engineering I & II
- Mathematics for Architecture
- Mathematics for Technology I & II
- Mathematics for I.T.
- Applied Math for AI Systems
- Mathematics for NDE
- Calculus
- Applied Mathematics for Architecture
- Math & Physics for Technology
- Physical Science for Biomedical Engineering Technology
- Physical Science
- Physics for Health Care Technology Management
- Statistics
- Statistics for Science
- Statistical Quality Control I
- Introduction to Programming
Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship (STA)
- Trade Fundamentals Math I & II
- Mathematics for Technology I
- Math
- Mathematics I & II
- Plumbing Trade Calculations
- Plumbing Trade Calculations L2
- Applied Science
Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)
- Pre-Health Math I & II
- Applied Math for Nurses “Med Math”
- Practical Math for Emergency Services
- Pre-Health Physics
- Pre-Health Statistics
Faculty of Business
- Mathematics for I.T.
- Statistics for Business
- Statistics
Faculty of Liberal Studies (LS)
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
- Vectors
- Physics I & II
- Mechanics & Fluids
- Applied Mechanics
- Statistics I
Faculty of Hospitality and Horticulture Science (HHS)
- Mathematics for Horticulture and Artisan Agriculture
Faculty of Social & Community Services (SCS)
- Math for Fire and Life Safety I & II
Professional and Part-time Learning (PPL)
- ACE Core Math
- Ace Technical Math
- Preparatory Physics
- Statistics
- Physical Science
Learning Strategies:
- Time Management & Organization
- Listening & Note Taking
- Test & Exam Prep
- Study Strategies
Overcoming Procrastination
Craig Black
Learning Specialist (Biology)
Faculty of Health Science (HS)
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biology
- Histology
- Microbiology
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
Learning Strategies:
- Time Management & Organization
- Listening & Note Taking
- Study Strategies
- Test & Exam Preparation
- Overcoming Procrastination
General Computer Skills:
- DC Connect
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Jillian Fischer
Learning Specialist (Chemistry)
Faculty of Health Science (HS)
- Pre-Health Chemistry I, II & IIA
Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology (SEIT)
- Chemistry 1 & 2
- Analytical Techniques
- Organic Chemistry 1 & 2
- Analytical Chemistry 1 & 2
- Physical Chemistry
- Principles of Analytical Chemistry
- Provide questions/resources in advance: Spectroscopy 1 & 2
- Provide questions/resources in advance: Chromatography 1 & 2
Faculty of Liberal Studies (LS)
- Introductory Chemistry I & II
Professional and Part-Time Learning (PPL)
- Preparatory Chemistry
- ACE Chemistry
Learning Strategies:
- Time Management & Organization
- Listening & Note Taking
- Study Strategies
- Test & Exam Preparation
- Overcoming Procrastination
General Computer Skills:
- DC Connect
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Rosemarie Grivich
Learning Specialist (Accounting, Business)
Faculty of Business:
- Accounting
- Financial Accounting, I & II
- Intermediate Accounting, I & II
- Cost Accounting, I, II, III
- Managerial Accounting
- Introductory SAGE 50 (also known as Simply Accounting)
- Introductory QuickBooks
- Economics I (require questions 48 hours in advance)
- Finance
- Introduction to Finance
- Financial Accounting (require questions 48 hours in advance)
Learning Strategies:
- Time Management & Organization
- Listening & Note Taking
- Study Strategies
- Test & Exam Preparation
- Mature Learner