Diploma Environmental Technology (Fast Track) Diploma en Tecnologías Medioambientales

The Environmental Technology (Fast-Track) program is for qualified college or university graduates who wish to gain direct admission into year two (semester three) of this three-year advanced diploma program in preparation for the constantly evolving field of environmental technology.

This college technology program provides you with theoretical and practical knowledge for success in the growing field of environmental technology. Courses in this program cover the three foundational disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering, teaching you to understand and manage complex environmental problems. Courses also provide you with hands-on experience using technology and equipment in water and soil quality analysis, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry, hazardous material management, surveying, municipal engineering, AutoCAD drawing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping.

Laboratory practice in water quality testing, groundwater movement, computer aided environmental audits and the chemistry of pollutants provides you with the skills needed to analyze and remediate the urban environment. This unique combination of technical skills will greatly increase your career options.

College diploma or university degree in chemistry/biology or engineering, or related discipline

Additional Requirements:
Transcript and resume review
Centennial College English Skills Assessment (must score 170 or 171 for admission)

Start Date:Fall

Semester 1
Occupational Health and Safety
Ecology
Organic Chemistry
College Communications 2
Environmental Microbiology Techniques
Soils and Groundwater
Topographical Surveying
Enviro Legislation & Regulations

Semester 2
Applied Enviro Microbiology
Analytical Chemistry
Computer Aided Drafting 1 - Civil
Report Writing in a Technical Environment
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Water Quality Control
Engineering Equip and Processes

Semester 3
Bioregionalism
Analytical Instrumentation
Civil Eng. Design & Const. Practices
Environmental Chemistry
Enviro Audits, Sampling & Data Mgt

Semester 4
Applied Hydrology/Spills Mgnt.
Applied Microbiological Analysis
Haz. Wastes and Modern Ind Process
Environmental Project (Industry)
Geographic Information System

Project biologist
Environmental specialist
Junior geomorphologist
Technical policy advisor
Environmental safety consultant
Research specialist
Junior environmental scientist
Environmental coordinator