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 provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| BIO115 | Biology for Environmental Protection |
| CHM110 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| ENV214 | Earth Science |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
| ENV110 | Environmental Industry Success |
| MTH191 | Math for Technicians |
| BIO115 | Biology for Environmental Protection |
| CHM110 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| ENV214 | Earth Science |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
| ENV110 | Environmental Industry Success |
| MTH191 | Math for Technicians |
Semester 2
| ENV243 | Environmental Law |
| CHM125 | Chemistry II |
| ENV125 | Ecology |
| CMM140 | Technical Writing I |
| MTH195 | Applied Statistics |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
| ENV243 | Environmental Law |
| CHM125 | Chemistry II |
| ENV125 | Ecology |
| CMM140 | Technical Writing I |
| MTH195 | Applied Statistics |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 3
| BIO121 | Environmental Microbiology I |
| ENV203 | Environmental Monitoring |
| ENV204 | Environmental Chemistry |
| ENV245 | Environmental Project Planning & Management |
| GEO100 | Applied Geomatics |
| ENV225 | Field Camp |
| ENV226 | Marine Conservation (Optional Credit Equivalent) |
| BIO121 | Environmental Microbiology I |
| ENV203 | Environmental Monitoring |
| ENV204 | Environmental Chemistry |
| ENV245 | Environmental Project Planning & Management |
| GEO100 | Applied Geomatics |
| ENV225 | Field Camp |
| ENV226 | Marine Conservation (Optional Credit) |
Semester 4
| BIO220 | Environmental Microbiology II |
| CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
| ENV210 | Limnology |
| ENV215 | Environmental Technology |
| ENV240 | Environmental Toxicology |
| BIO220 | Environmental Microbiology II |
| CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
| ENV210 | Limnology |
| ENV215 | Environmental Technology |
| ENV240 | Environmental Toxicology |
Semester 5
| ENV370 | Industrial Work placement |
Semester 6
| ENV380 | Applied Sustainable Energy Solutions |
| ENV381 | Health and Environment |
| ENV382 | Environment Risk Management |
| ENV383 | Capstone/Applied Research Project |
Fees
Fees
2019-2020 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1046.72 - 1186.72 | - | $220 | $4126 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $911.72 - 1051.72 | - | $220 | $3991.96 |
| 3 | $2720.24 | $911.72 - 1051.72 | - | - | $3771.96 |
2019-2020 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12422.97 | $1696.72 - 1773.72 | - | $220 | $14416.69 |
| 2 | $12422.97 | $1561.72 - 1638.72 | - | $220 | $14281.69 |
| 3 | $12422.97 | $1561.72 - 1638.72 | - | - | $14061.69 |
2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1046.72 - 1186.72 | - | $220 | $4126.96 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $911.72 - 1051.72 | - | $220 | $3991.96 |
2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12422.97 | $1696.72 - 1773.72 | - | $220 | $14416.69 |
| 2 | $12422.97 | $1561.72 - 1638.72 | - | $220 | $14281.69 |
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.
