Post-secondary Program Environmental Technology - Programa en Tecnologías Medioambientales

Our Environmental Technology program provides you with theoretical and practical knowledge needed for success in the growing field of environmental technology. Courses in this college science program cover the three foundational disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering — and teach 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.

The unique combination of technical skills in this advanced diploma program will greatly increase your career options.

This program offers an optional co-op component. Academically-qualified students can put classroom learning into practice and make valuable contacts for future careers.

To participate in programs with optional co-op, students will typically complete an application process in the second semester of their studies, and if academically qualified, will be admitted to the co-op program. When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.

Academic Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Co-op Requirements:
Minimum of 80% of courses completed from year one
A minimum C (60%) grade in COMM-170/171
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at the end of Semester 2 (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Students who meet the above prerequisites will apply to transfer to the co-op program at the end of Semester 2
Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for COOP221 in Semester 3

Start Date:Fall

Semester 1
Occupational Health and Safety
Intro to Biological Systems
Chemistry 1
College Communications 1
General Education Elective
Mathematics for Applied Science

Semester 2
Microbiology
Microbiology Techniques
Lab Instrumentation
College Communications 2
Statistics for Applied Science
Physics for Environmental

Semester 3
Ecology
Organic Chemistry
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Soils and Groundwater
Topographical Surveying
Enviro Legislation & Regulations

Semester 4
Applied Enviro Microbiology
Analytical Chemistry
Computer Aided Drafting 1 - Civil
Report Writing in a Technical Environment
General Education Elective
Water Quality Control
Engineering Equip and Processes

Semester 5
Bioregionalism
Analytical Instrumentation
Civil Eng. Design & Const. Practices
Environmental Chemistry
Enviro Audits, Sampling & Data Mgt

Semester 6
Applied Hydrology/Spills Mgnt.
Applied Microbiological Analysis
Haz. Wastes and Modern Ind Process
Environmental Project (Industry)
Geographic Information System

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