Fleming College

This course provides students with an improved knowledge of the complexity and interactions present in natural ecosystems. Practical exercises help to develop and refine habitat bio-inventory techniques, sampling, data management and analytical skills critical to assessing environmental conditions and impacts. Industry standard protocols including Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring and Ontario Wetland Evaluation are emphasized through field exercises. This course is also designed to promote knowledge and understanding of ecosystem stresses, management, and conservation.

Co-Requisites

• Aquatic Biology (SCIE 6)
• Fall Field School (APST 28)

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop and apply their skills and knowledge learned in the Environmental Technology Program to applied projects and to develop basic project management skills. Students will practice various research components such as literature review, research design and methodology, data collection and analysis, use of statistics generated and understanding of research outcomes. Students will acquire practical experience in working with project partners and learn how to present key findings in a concise and professional manner.

This course introduces the fundamental theories and applications of groundwater studies. Lecture topics will include basic principles of groundwater, aquifer investigation, wells, groundwater management, and groundwater geotechniques. Lab efforts will be directed to hydraulic conductivity determinations, flow nets, pump tests, piezometric tests, and uses of test data.

This course examines the technological tools that are available in the environmental sector. Technological skill development, environmental application, and problem solving represent typical areas of study.

In this course, students take part in practical field exercises in the Fall Semester (Semester 5) that build on the skill set developed from the Technician Level program. These exercises and areas of specialized training for the fall setting may take place at off-campus locations. In some instances, elements are mandatory, and additional specialized training take place on an optional basis. The course is designed to promote a more comprehensive understanding of environmental activity.

This hands-on course introduces students to the process of planning and controlling an environmental-based project scope, schedule and budget in the context of an Environmental Technologist role. The course topics will include project proposals, project task planning, project health and safety plan preparation, project estimating and budgeting, scheduling and controlling resources required to carry out a project. Course efforts will be used to support an applied research-based environmental project.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of current waste management practices in Ontario, waste management problems and environmental effects, governing legislation, regulatory practices and enforcement, integrated waste management components, landfill site selection, development of waste management system applications, site closure, and post-operational uses.

In this course, the unique nature and behaviour of some environmental contaminants are examined. Concepts introduced will include contaminant transport and fate, toxicity measurement, and hazard assessment. Case studies of current environmental problems will be used to illustrate the ecological complexity of some of these reactions.

This course will explore the elements of rigorous experimental design, commonly used statistical analysis techniques frequently used in environmental research and industry and how to compose a professional technical report incorporating. This course will make use of data collected and materials produced in the courses Environmental Applications and Environmental Techniques.

Pre-Requisites

• Statistics (MATH 25)

This course gives students experience in analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation associated with the environmental workplace. Laboratory work will include hands-on experience in sample collection, preparation, and analysis for both organic and inorganic contaminants as well as exposure to standard laboratory procedures. The theory and practical applications of a variety of standard laboratory methods and instrumentation will also be examined.

This course studies two distinct disciplines: environmental planning and environmental assessment. The environmental planning component applies development related scenarios to provide knowledge in such areas as the Planning Act, zoning by-laws, official plans, Provincial Policy Statement, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and ecosystem based planning approaches. The environmental assessment component deals with federal and provincial assessment processes including Class EA's, screening, public participation and implications for the environment.

In this course, the application environmental site assessments and environmental audits will be examined. The tasks required to conduct a phase 1 and/or 2 environmental site assessment under applicable Ontario legislation will be studied. Basic decommissioning and contaminant remediation processes and guidelines will be covered. Relevant standards and/or procedures used to conduct environmental audits (including ISO 14000) will be introduced.

This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to obtain program-related experience while working independently off-campus in the public or private sectors domestically or internationally. It will also provide students with an opportunity to apply existing knowledge and gain new insights into the area of placement. This activity will occur after final examinations. Students will be required to seek a placement location of their choice and then apply to the course faculty for approval.

This advanced course focuses on current concerns related to commodity spills to the environment as well as techniques for environmental cleanup through containment, recovery, and disposal. Course topics will include legislation, oil/gas/chemical spills, leaking underground storage tanks, DNAPL's, operation of gas monitoring equipment, and confined space entry. A number of case studies and videos will be used to reinforce the key course components.

In this course, students take part in practical field exercises in the Winter (Semester 6) that build on the skill set developed from the Technician Level program. These exercises and areas of specialized training for the winter setting and may take place at off-campus locations. In some instances, elements are mandatory, and additional specialized training take place on an optional basis. The course is designed to promote a more comprehensive understanding of environmental activity.