Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management Courses
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Applied Bachelor's
Program Length
2 years
Your second year has two 16-week practicums. This requirement also includes a capstone presentation and technical report in late January/early February following your practicum. Check out the Capstone presentation page.
Required core courses
This is year 3 if you completed a Lakeland College environmental sciences diploma. It is the first year of the applied degree program.
EBA 312 Project Management - 3 credits |
| This course is an introduction to the major components of project management and the management of people and resources. Emphasis is placed on the processes of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing a project in a manner that achieves the project objectives. Both the technical and human elements of environmental project management are explored and as such, students are introduced to the basic management functions and fundamental principles of leading and managing people, as well as managing resources to achieve project objectives. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| ECM 300 Communications for Environmental Professionals - 3 credits |
| This course focuses on strategies, techniques and applications of the technical writing process. It emphasizes skills required to develop direct, clear, concise and readable technical documents for the environmental industry. This course includes a weekly lab focusing on skill development in areas such as cover letter preparation, oral communications and mock interviews, the fundamentals of technical writing, and the preparation of documents such as proposals and formal reports. Pre/co-requisites: None |
ECON 300 Environmental Economics - 3 credits |
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This course introduces students to the principles of environmental economics, exploring the intersection of economics and environmental sustainability. Students will learn and explore how economic analysis can be applied to understand environmental issues, evaluate policy interventions, and promote sustainable resource management. Pre/co-requisites: none. |
| ESC 315 Environmental Toxicology - 3 credits |
| This course provides an introduction to the principles of toxicology. Emphasis is placed on natural and human made toxicants of environmental concern. Students learn how to classify toxic agents and how these affect living organisms (their mechanisms of action), how we collect and analyze environmental samples for toxic agents using standardized toxicity test methods, and what the environmental fate is for various toxic agents. Students are briefly introduced to the application of toxicology in risk assessment, and occupational health and safety. Pre/co-requisites: None |
ESC 370 Industry Monitoring & Protection - 3 credits |
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This course examines the industrial processes, pollution control technologies and environmental impacts of major industrial activities found in Western Canada. Emphasis is placed on the physical, chemical, and biological processes used to manage industrial processes and waste streams. Typical industries that may be examined include pulp production, petroleum extraction, oil refining and upgrading, petrochemicals, oilsands, mining, intensive agricultural operations, and power production. Pre/co-requisites: None |
ESC 424 Ecosite Classification - 3 credits |
| This course is a detailed examination of sampling techniques used to assess vegetation and soils with emphasis on methods to meet government reclamation criteria. Students consider methods to conduct and design pre- and post-disturbance inventories and detailed site assessments on disturbed and undisturbed sites. Significant time is spent in the field applying reclamation criteria and utilizing reclamation principles and inventory techniques to insure and verify effective reclamation and revegetation of disturbed sites. Prerequisites: Entrance requirements for Reclamation and Remediation stream of the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Management program. Co-requisites: None |
ESC 462 Hydrogeology - 3 credits |
| Hydrogeology is the study of the occurrence, characterization and movement of water below the earth's surface. In this course the basic physical and chemical hydrogeologic parameters are introduced and groundwater management techniques are discussed. Lab exercises and problem sets involve describing the subsurface environment, determining the physical and chemical properties of aquifers, and characterization and modeling of groundwater flow. Pre/corequisite: none. |
SC 437 Aquatic Habitat Protection - 3 credits |
| This course looks at various human activities known to have an impact on freshwater habitats, and why/how these impacts occur. Students are also introduced to techniques used to eliminate or minimize the impacts of an activity on freshwater habitat, as well as those commonly used in attempts to restore such habitat where degradation has already occurred. Pre/corequisites: none. |
| SC 444 Land Use and Regional Planning - 3 credits |
| This course focuses on land use planning frameworks, legislation and policies, and explores concepts of urban ecology and development, while also addressing economic sustainability and land conservation in urban and rural environments. The knowledge of these tools provides students with skills to assess and coordinate activities that impact land use and stewardship. Emphasis is on integrated land management, best management practices, and environmental assessments, including urban environments. Pre/co-requisites: None |
Additional required courses (based on entry education)
Depending on what diploma program you graduated from, you may need to take one or more of these courses.
SO 340 Soil Classification & Landforms - 3 credits |
| This is an in-depth study of the Canadian System of Soil Classification with emphasis on the factors affecting soil genesis and taxonomy. Topics include geology, glaciation, weathering and the chemistry and physics of Canadian soils. Extensive fieldwork focuses on methods of classifying soils and landforms, soil mapping and report preparation/use, and basic procedures in land assessment. Prerequisite: SO 210 or equivalent. Co-requisites: None |
SO 360 Advanced Soils - 3 credits |
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This course will explore soil biology, chemistry, and physics in order to provide students with an understanding of advanced soil parameters and processes with environmental sciences focus. Pre/corequisite: none. |
Final year required courses
If you are coming from a Lakeland College environmental sciences diploma, this will be year 4. If you are from another program this is the second and final year of the applied degree program.
| EPR 400 Practicum I - 15 credits |
| This first practicum for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Management program provides a minimum 60 day work experience in which students can implement and develop practical competencies using academic knowledge and skills learned in the classroom or laboratory. P/F. Prerequisites: ECM300 and completion of all other graduation or course requirements. Co-requisites: None |
| EPR 410 Practicum II - 15 credits |
| This second practicum for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Management program provides a minimum 60 day work experience in which the students can implement and develop practical competencies using academic knowledge and skills learned in the classroom or laboratory. A major final written report and technical seminar presentation is required upon completion of the work experience placement. The student is graded on the capstone report and presentation. Prerequisites: EPR400 and completion of all other graduation or course requirements. Co-requisites: None |