Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Ecosystem Management Technology
Start Dates:
January 2019
- Program Highlights
- Why Choose Fleming
- Meet Our Faculty
- Work Experience
- Indigenous Perspectives Designation
- Is this You?
- Career Opportunities
- Admission Process for Entry
- Advanced Standing
- Additional Costs
- Physical Requirements
- Minimum Admission Requirements
- Mature Students
- Tuition Detail
- Transfer Agreements
The Ecosystem Management Technology program builds on the expertise developed from the two year Technician program. You will also gain applied experience while working with community and resource agencies that are dedicated to long term ecosystem health
Program Highlights
The third year of Fleming's Ecosystem Management Technology program begins with a four-day field camp in a remote wilderness setting. This experience offers both personal challenge and the opportunity to build effective working relationships with your classmates - essential preparation for the year ahead.
If you are looking for a challenge, are passionate about the environment and want to be a leader, then this program is for you.
Students participate in the unique placement program - Credit for Product - spending one day per week working with a team on a project for an external agency.
Students in the Ecosystem Management Technology program also host an annual EcoHealth conference. The class invites the public, local area residents, community groups and businesses to attend, participate and learn.
If you are interested in continuing your education once you complete the Ecosystem Management Technology program, the university transfer agreements in place with a number of universities are first rate. Alternatively, if you are a university student looking for a program to complement your degree and provide you with a more applied approach to learning, then this program will meet your needs.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Why Choose Fleming
- The Ecosystem Management Technologist program is the only one of its kind at an Ontario community college.
- As a discipline, Ecosystem Management is on the leading edge of resource conservation in the 21st century - the future is now.
- The School of Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences at the Frost Campus encourages small class sizes and access to state-of-the-art technology.
- Dedicated, award-winning faculty provide a challenging and dynamic learning environment in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes region.
- Our transfer agreements with universities enable graduates to further their studies and obtain a degree.
- Program graduates are eligible to apply for a Bachelor of Environmental Science degree at Trent or York University and complete it with an additional two years of study at these partner institutions (this would normally take seven years to complete instead of five).
- An agreement with Cape Breton University enables program graduates to obtain their Bachelor of Science (Environment) with approximately one year of study.
Meet Our Faculty
Work Experience
In the fall and winter semesters, you will work in a small team for an external agency one day per week during the Credit for Product student placement program. It's a great opportunity to expand your network of employment contacts and gain valuable on-the-job experience. Our partners in this placement program include agencies like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, conservation authorities, provincial stewardship councils, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, local schools, community groups, and many more.
Examples of Credit for Product projects include:
- Creating and presenting a detailed report with recommendations on how to develop and maximize recreational and educational usage for a property bequeathed to Havelock township.
- Analyzing data and making recommendations to Brampton’s Environmental and Planning Advisory Council.
- Spreading awareness about the Emerald Ash Borer in the County of Peterborough
Indigenous Perspectives Designation
The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students studying in the Ecosystem Management Technician program. To qualify for the IPD, students must take and successfully complete GNED49 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and GNED128 - Indigenous Knowledges, along with a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences that will be incorporated into the final portfolio assignment in GNED128. The student’s transcript will indicate the IPD designation. Upon graduation, students with an IPD will have a strong foundational basis in Indigenous Studies, and a designation that will be marketable in the employment sector.
Is this You?
Success in this program and career field requires:
- the ability to ask questions, solve problems and create sustainable plans
- an interest in understanding how ecosystems and humanity interact
- good problem-solving skills
- analytical, critical and creative thinking
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- the ability to work as part of a team
- good organizational ability
- project management skills
- cultural awareness/sensitivity
- strong information management and technology skills
- strong field and research skills
- work or volunteer experience in such areas as conservation, greenspace projects, parks, public education about the environment, or habitat restoration is an asset.
Career Opportunities
Taking your education up a notch from Ecosystem Management Technician, to an Ecosystem Management Technologist, you'll qualify for higher-level positions upon graduation in similar settings and job positions, as well as being qualified to work in:
- restoration/conservation of ecosystems
- habitat assessment
- Geographic Information Systems
- ecological research
- rural and urban planning
- environmental protection, and others
Admission Process for Entry
You can apply for entry to semester one of the Ecosystem Management Technology program and/ or semester one of the Ecosystem Management Technician program. The curriculum is the same for the first two years of these programs.
To progress to semester 5 of the Ecosystem Management Technology program you must have successfully completed (and passed) all courses in semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Advanced Standing
College or university graduates may be eligible for advanced standing entry to this program. See the Ecosystem Management Technology - Advanced Standing program for details.
Additional Costs
In addition, plan to spend about $475 for books, supplies and field camps.
Physical Requirements
As an Ecosystem Management student you will be required to:
- Participate in field activities, sometimes in remote areas, including walking up several kilometers over rough terrain, carrying heavy gear, and working in all weather conditions such as rain, deep snow and extreme temperatures.
- Participate in activities that require reading, interpreting and creating maps using Geographic Positioning Systems and Geographic Information System software, topographic paper maps and aerial photographs.
- Identify landscape features, rocks, minerals, soil layers, flora and fauna, including microscopic plankton and invertebrates for the purposes of habitat assessment. Identification of these elements of the ecosystem will be based almost exclusively on live and/or preserved specimens, objects or samples, maps and photographs etc.
- Apply verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in a team context to resolve conflicts and achieve project goals.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Ecosystem Management Technology must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 12 C Math
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Two Gr 11 courses will be accepted in lieu of a Gr 12 course requirement.
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Tuition Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition Details chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,206.87 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,138.87 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee | $292.00 |
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,498.87 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,138.87 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee | $306.00 |
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,512.87 |
| Semester 6 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee | $464.00 |
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Health Plan | $180.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,602.87 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for domestic students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $180.50 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $129.50 | $142.35 | January to August |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,004.19 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $7,945.43 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee | $292.00 |
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,296.19 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $7,945.43 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee | $306.00 |
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,310.19 |
| Semester 6 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee | $464.00 |
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,409.43 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.60 | $142.35 | January to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Algoma University
Bachelor of Arts (General) in Geography
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 90 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science (General) in Biology
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 51 out of a 90 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 57 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Computing Information Systems
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Human Science
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (General) in Environmental Studies
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 69 out of a 105 credit degree;
Visit agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Cape Breton University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (General) in Petroleum
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 69 out of a 105 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Cape Breton University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Griffith University
Bachelor of Environmental Science (3Yr)
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd out of a 6 semester program
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Griffith University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Arts & Science in Environmental Sustainability
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 of out a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
- Required to attend and successfully complete a 4-week Lakehead University summer transition program
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
- Required to attend and successfully complete a 4-week Lakehead University summer transition program
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative average
- Plus completion of one additional Chemistry course and one additional Math course (Linear Algebra or Calculus). Strongly recommend an additional course in Cell Biology.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative average
- Plus completion of one additional Chemistry course and one additional Math course (Linear Algebra or Calculus). Strongly recommend an additional course in Cell Biology.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Trent University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Resource Studies
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Science
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Wilfrid Laurier University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
York University
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the York University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
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