Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Ecosystem Management Technology - Advanced Standing
Start Dates:
September 2019
Tuition for 2019/2020 is subject to change.
Program Highlights
Are you an Environmental Studies, Biology or Science grad?
- in just 8 months (2 semesters) you can get practical field skills and applied
experience - add a Fleming College diploma to your degree
- increase your confidence and marketability
- network with potential employers
- graduate job ready
You may be eligible for advanced standing entry to the final year (semester five) of the Ecosystem Management Technology program. Your experience will begin with a field camp in a remote wilderness setting, doing field research, as well as team-building exercises.
Throughout this program, your technical skills will grow, along with your project management and leadership skills. You will obtain valuable work experience through the Credit for Product student placement program, and you will also have the option to obtain certifications recognized and valued by employers.
Program students host an annual EcoHealth conference in April. The class invites Lindsay and surrounding area residents, community groups and local businesses to attend, participate and learn. The 2013 theme was "Feeding our Future" - with the aim of engaging community involvement in sustainable agriculture.
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. You’ll work with community and resource agencies that are dedicated to long term ecosystem health and sustainability. 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.
Career Opportunities
As an Ecosystem Management Technologist, you’ll qualify for work in:
- restoration/conservation of ecosystems
- habitat assessment
- Geographic Information Systems
- ecological research
- rural and urban planning
- environmental protection
Additional Costs
Plan to spend an additional $475 for books, supplies, and field camp.
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 - Advanced Standing must meet the following requirements:
- B.Sc. (emhpasis Biology) or B. Environmental Science/Geography, or an Ontario College Diploma in Environmental or Natural Sciences or equivalent
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.
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 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 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
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;
Refer to the articulation agreement for further 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;
Refer to the articulation agreement for further details
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;
Refer to 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;
Refer to 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 of a 4-year program;
Refer to the articulation agreement for further 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 of a 4-year program;
Refer to the articulation agreement for further 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 of a 4-year program;
Refer to the articulation agreement for further 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 of a 4-year program;
Refer to the articulation agreement for further 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;
Refer to 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;
Refer to the articulation agreement for further 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;
Refer to 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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