Environmental Studies and Biotechnology
Environmental Technology
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Train in a number of outdoor labs and participate in a GPS race on the trails. Work placement in third year option.
Overview
First year intake is September 2019. Third year intake tentatively starts Fall 2020.
The environmental sector is growing and there is an emergence of new “green” jobs – locally, nationally and globally. Professionals are needed to deal with climate change issues, land restoration, water conservation, water management, and other sustainability concerns. This program offers you the opportunity to learn hands-on from experienced professors in the lab and in the field, and gain the skills you need to launch an exciting and relevant career.
Your Future Career
- Government agencies and ministries
- Energy sector
- Conservation authorities
- Natural resources
- Water agencies
- Private corporations
What You Learn – 2 yrs
- Microbiology and toxicology
- Environmental monitoring
- Biology and chemistry
- Drinking water provincial certification
- Benthos biomonitoring provincial certification
- Earth science and ecology
- Applied geomatics
What You Learn – 3 yrs
- Sustainable energy solutions
- Health and environment
- Environmental risk management
- Applied research
- Work placement
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
OSSD or equivalent
If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| BIO 115 | Biology for Environmental Protection |
| CHM 110 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| ENV 214 | Earth Science |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
| ENV 110 | Environmental Industry Success |
| MTH 191 | Math for Technicians |
Semester 2
| ENV 243 | Environmental Law |
| CHM 125 | Chemistry II |
| ENV 125 | Ecology |
| CMM 140 | Technical Writing I |
| MTH 195 | Applied Statistics |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 3
| BIO 121 | Environmental Microbiology I |
| ENV 203 | Environmental Monitoring |
| ENV 204 | Environmental Chemistry |
| ENV 245 | Environmental Project Planning and Management |
| GEO 100 | Applied Geomatics |
| ENV 225 | Field Camp |
| ENV 226 | Marine Conservation (Optional Credit Equivalent) |
Semester 4
| BIO 220 | Environmental Microbiology II |
| CLT 100 | Canada's First Peoples |
| ENV 210 | Limnology |
| ENV 215 | Environmental Technology |
| ENV 240 | Environmental Toxicology |
Fees
Fees
2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3022.5 | $1154 | - | $220 | $4396.5 |
| 2 | $3022.5 | $1029 | - | $220 | $4271.5 |
2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12061.14 | $1742 | - | $220 | $14023.14 |
| 2 | $12061.14 | $1617 | - | $220 | $13898.14 |
What You Need - Recommended
What You Need - Recommended
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma along with optional certification in:
| Introduction to Biosafety | Operator in Training (MOEE/Water/ Waste Water/Distribution/Collection) |
| General Safety for Containment Labs | Green Check (Level 1) |
| Containment Level 2 Operational Practices | Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring - 27 group taxonomy |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Operation of Conventional Treatment Processes (At WCWC in Spring) |
| Decontamination in the Laboratory | Fish Identification (PADI) |
| Laboratory Acquired Infections | Open Water (PADI) |
| WHMIS | Coral Watch (PADI) |
| Worker Health and Safety Awareness | Underwater Digital Photography (PADI) |
| Vancouver Aquarium - Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup | Peak Performance Buoyancy (PADI) |
| Entry Level Drinking Water |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.