Comments about Environmental Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma - At the institution - Oshawa - Ontario
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Objectives
The Environmental Technology program is a dynamic program focusing on the chemical and biological sciences as they relate to environmental pollution. An emphasis is placed on groundwater and surface water quality, soil and waste management and recycling in urban and industrial settings. Students will also examine environmental regulations and review their social and economic impacts on communities.
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Practical experience
First-hand field and laboratory experience is emphasized in areas such as environmental chemistry, data collection, analytical chemistry, microbiology, instrumental analysis and environmental stewardship management. Environmental problems and concerns are constantly changing. A work placement program in third year allows students to work one day per week in the environmental industry while completing your studies at Durham College.
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Academic title
Environmental Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
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Course description
Semester 1
1. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
2. CHEMISTRY I
3. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
4. COMMUNICATIONS FOR SUCCESS
5. MATHEMATICS I
Semester 2
1. BIOLOGY
2. CHEMISTRY II
3. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
4. MATHEMATICS II
5. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
6. TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS
7. APPLIED AUTOCAD
Semester 3
1. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I
2. COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT
3. INTRODUCTION MICROBIOLOGY
4. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
5. STATISTICAL METHODS IN QUALITY CONTROL
6. ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING
Semester 4
1. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II
2. ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION
3. APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
5. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
6. LAW & ETHICS
Semester 5
1. CHROMATOGRAPHY I
2. ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
3. FIELD PLACEMENT
4. INDUSTRIAL WASTE
5. SPECTROSCOPY I
6. TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Semester 6
1. CHROMATOGRAPHY II
2. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
3. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
4. FIELD PLACEMENT
5. SPECTROSCOPY II
6. URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING