| Program
Length:
Technician: Two-Year Diploma
Technologist: Three-Year Diploma
Career Opportunities:
Environmental technician/technology graduates work in: investigation
and enforcement for government agencies; pollution abatement and
clean-up for industries; monitoring water and waste treatment for
municipalities; and as technical support personnel for consulting
engineers.
Program Description:
Students discover that environmental contaminants are not just substances
for which tests are run; they are problems that occur because of
social systems. As a result of studies in field biology, chemistry,
ecology, surveying, hydraulics, environmental protection legislation,
computer applications and communications, first-year students study
techniques that can be linked to educational and practical experiences
they may already possess. Thus, Semesters One and Two provide an
opportunity to use knowledge gained from secondary-school courses,
and build a strong base of knowledge and skills for the job market.
In Semesters Three and Four, specialized studies are: ground and
surface water quality and quantity; water and wastewater processes;
solid, liquid and hazardous waste management; microbiology, analytical
and instrumental chemistry. Requirements of current legislation
under the Environmental Protection Act are stressed throughout many
of the courses. A student successfully completing the first four
semesters can receive a technician-level diploma.
Students continuing into the third year become fully involved in
team-building activities focusing on major environmental projects
with a diversity of emphasis depending on the individual student's
specific interests. Much of the course material can be called on
to provide support for work in limnology, air resources, hydrology
applications, environmental assessment, resource management, industrial
processes, and photogrammetry. Toxicants in the Ecosystem provides
the student with a summary look at chains within the ecosystem.
Facilities include an environmental laboratory called a living machine.
This laboratory is one of two in Ontario designed to train students
in the biological cleanup of waste. Part of the facility, a living
wall is used to teach students about air pollution cleanup. These
technologies are now starting to appear in industrial and municipal
treatment systems, and are expected to become widely used in the
near future.
Approximate Costs (2003–2004):
Tuition: $2,358.00 (two semesters)
Books and Supplies: $1,040.00
Consumables Fee: $100.00
Admission Requirements:
Required academic preparation -
• OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced,
(C), (U), (U/C) or (O)
or
• mature applicant
Recommended academic preparation:
• Grade 12 mathematics, physics, chemistry, and environmental
science/biology.
Note: Applicants who, in addition to the above
requirements, have Ontario Academic Credits (OACs) in English, chemistry,
biology, and one or more of the mathematics courses (algebra is
preferred), are considered for admission to Year Two.
For further information on advanced standing, contact
the co-ordinator of the program.
Loyalist/University
Transfer:
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