Comments about Environmental Protection Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma - At the institution - Toronto - Ontario
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Objectives
This nationally accredited program prepares you for the constantly changing field of environmental technology. Practical training in the three foundation disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering means that graduate technologists can understand and manage complex environmental problems. This unique combination of technical skills will greatly increase your career options. You will learn to function effectively with the tools and equipment used in microbiology, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry, hazardous material management, surveying and municipal engineering, AutoCAD drawing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping. Laboratory practice in water quality testing, groundwater movement, computer aided environmental audits and the chemistry of pollutants will give you the skills needed to analyze and remediate the urban environment.
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Practical experience
There is an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.
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Academic title
Environmental Protection Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
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Course description
Semester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
BI-111 Intro to Biological Systems 3 hrs 2 hrs
CH-101 Chemistry 3 hrs 2 hrs
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL) 3 hrs
MATH-154 Microcomputer Applications for Technology 1 3 hrs
MATH-176 Mathematics 2 3 hrs
GNED-126 Occupational Health & Safety 3 hrs
Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
BI-121 Microbiology 3 hrs
BI-122 Microbiology Techniques 5 hrs
CH-122 Lab Instrumentation 2 hrs 2 hrs
VS-120 Chemistry of Pollutants 2 hrs 2 hrs
MATH-186 Mathematics and Statistics 4 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs
Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
BI-230 Ecology 3 hrs 2 hrs
CH-121 Organic Chemistry 3 hrs 2 hrs
PC-124 Physics for Environmental 3 hrs
PW-231 Soils and Groundwater 2 hrs 2 hrs
PW-232 Topographical Surveying 1 hr 2 hrs
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action 3 hrs
Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
BI-240 Applied Enviro Microbiology 2 hrs 2 hrs
CH-207 Analytical Chemistry 3 hrs 2 hrs
PW-242 Water Quality Control 4 hrs
PW-243 Engineering Equip & Processes 3 hrs
VS-242 Enviro Legislation & Regulations 3 hrs
ENGL-250 Report Writing in a Technical Environment 2 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs
Semester 5 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
BI-310 Bioregionalism 2 hrs 2 hrs
CH-315 Analytical Instrumentation 2 hrs 3 hrs
CT-121 Computer Aided Drafting 1 - Civil 3 hrs
PW-312 Civil Eng. Design & Const. Practices 4 hrs
VS-353 Enviro Audits, Sampling & Data Mgt 4 hrs
Semester 6 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
AH-360 Applied Hydrology/Spills Mgnt. 5 hrs
BI-311 Applied Microbiological Analysis 2 hrs 3 hrs
CH-360 Haz. Wastes & Modern Ind Process 3 hrs 2 hrs
VS-360 Environmental Project 3 hrs
VS-361 Geographic Information System 3hrs
NOTE
* Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results. Students in two- or three-year programs must complete GNED-500 as part of their general education requirements.
** Students taking MATH-140 in semester 1 will have the opportunity to complete MATH-186 or equivalent between semesters 2 and 3.
*** Minimum C grade in COMM-170/171, minimum 2.5 GPA, and minimum 80
per cent of year 1 courses required for COOP-221. Departmental Academic Standards for co-op eligibility also apply.
u Minimum C grade required for entry into semester 5
