Environmental
Protection
Technology
Arrow indicates course will meet liberal education elective requirements for Bachelor Degrees
Environmental Chemistry I
Students will study chemistry with a focus on environmental issues and applications. They will study concentration units, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, gases, organic chemistry, instrumental analysis, and nuclear chemistry.
Prerequisites: Chem 12 (C+) or
CHEM 1105 (C), and
MATH 00931093 or Principles of Math 12 or Applications of Math 12 (C)
Prerequisite change: effective Jan. 2005
ENVI 1112 cr-5
Environmental Science
Students will examine the nature of science and its role in environmental issues. They will assess the relative importance of pollution events using basic principles of quantification and risk analysis. They will debate environmental issues and support their position using scientific knowledge, selecting topics ranging from food safety to air pollution and global warming.
This is a discussion course on environmental issues for non-science students.
This course may be used to partially fulfill lab science requirements for a Associate of Arts degree, and liberal education credits for any Kwantlen degree.
This course may not be used for credits in science, in the Environmental Protection Technology program, or as a prerequisite for further courses.
Discontinued: effective Sept. 2004
Environmental Issues and Communication Skills
This course provides an introduction to environmental issues, problems and solutions. Topics will include resource conservation as well as pollution issues. Instruction on preparation of oral and written presentations related to these concerns is an integral part of this course.
Environmental Issues
Students will learn to identify the basic scientific and social principles that underlie the main current environmental issues. They will also examine local and global case studies and will study the effects of pollution and resource degradation on society.
Prerequisites: English 12 or Communications 12 and (
CHEM 1094 or Chemistry 11)
Discontinued: Sept. 2004
Environmental Physics
This is an algebra-based general survey physics course at an introductory first year level, intended for students entering the Environmental Protection Technology Program. Topics covered are: vectors, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, oscillations, waves and sound, thermodynamics, fluid statics and dynamics.
Environmental Chemistry II
Students will study chemistry with a focus on environmental issues and applications. They will study oxidation-reduction reactions, general equilibria (with applications to electrochemistry, solubility, and acids and bases), with intermolecular forces (with applications to miscibility and boiling/freezing points), and reaction kinetics.
Discontinued: effective Jan. 2005
Electronics With Instrumentation
ENVI 1210 is an introduction to electronics with an orientation to the use of equipment used in the field for sampling and analyzing air, water and soil quality. Topics include D.C. and A.C. circuits, semi-conductor diodes and power supplies, transistors and amplifiers, A.C. and D.C. machines and methods of connecting, and computer interfacing and automated measurement.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all first year courses in the Environmental Protection Technology Program or permission from the program convenor and instructor.
Introduction to Geology, Hydrology and Atmospheric Processes
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, and atmospheric science. It is intended to provide students in the Environmental Protection Technology program with information about the physical environment that is important in understanding and studying the behaviour and impacts of pollutants.
Course revision: effective Jan. 2005
Revision:
Introduction to Earth Sciences
Students will study the basic principles of geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, and atmospheric science. They will learn the key physical mechanisms that affect the transport and transformation of pollutants released in the environment.
Discontinued: Sept. 2004
Environmental Issues and Analysis
ENVI 1220 is a sequel to
ENVI 1120. Environmental issues will be studied in more depth. The complex nature of these issues will be explored and analyzed. As in
ENVI 1120, students will be instructed in the preparation of written and oral presentations, including using standard business formats.
Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
This course is an introduction to the principles of toxicology and the toxicological testing of chemicals. The toxicity of air, water and soil pollutants to humans and other organisms is discussed.
Prerequisites: The successful completion of all first year courses in the Environmental Protection Technology Program or permission from the program convenor and instructor.
Course revision effective: Sept. 2005
Revision:
Environmental Toxicology
Students will study current environmental legislation at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. They will learn the correct procedures for adhering to current legislation. Students will participate in a case study, and will identify stakeholders and relevant legislation and regulations.
Implementation: Sept. 2005
Environmental Physics
Students will learn the basic principles of physics that apply to environmental concerns. They will study topics in fluid mechanics and electricity and perform labs that illustrate the physical principles underlying common environmental instrumentation.
Solid Waste Technology
This course will survey current methods of reducing, recycling and managing solid wastes. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods will be studied.
Prerequisites: The successful completion of all first year courses in the Environmental Protection Technology Program or permission from the program convenor and instructor.
Course revision effective: Sept. 2005
Revision:
Solid Waste Management
Students will learn the principles of pollution prevention, waste minimization, recycling, landfill operation, incineration, and composting. They will study the basic concepts of environmental management systems and environmental audits.
Water and Soil Sampling
Changes effective: Jan. 2005
Students will gain experience with the field sampling procedures, instrumentation and analytical methods used in water, soil, and sediment quality assessment and control.
Discontinued: effective Jan. 2005
Environmental Emergency Planning and Response
Students will learn to implement procedures to be followed in the event of environmental emergencies such as spills and dangerous goods incidents. Students will be trained in the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous materials. Upon completion of the course, students will receive certificates on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and the Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (NFPA, Awareness Level).
Prerequisites: The completion of all first year courses in the Environmental Protection Technology Program or permission from the program convenor and instructor.
Environmental Legislation
Students will study current environmental legislation at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. They will learn the correct procedures for adhering to current legislation. Students will participate in a case study, and will identify stakeholders and relevant legislation and regulations.
Prerequisite change: effective May 2006
Water and Wastewater Treatment Methods
Students will learn current methods of water and wastewater treatment, including small and large-volume systems used by industry and municipalities.
Prerequisites: The completion of all first year courses in the Environmental Protection Technology Program or permission from the program convenor and instructor.
Course revision effective: May 2006
Revision:
Water Resources Protection
Students will learn the principles of operation of physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems for water and wastewater. They will also learn the principles of flood control, erosion prevention, and other methods of aquatic protection.
Air Monitoring and Pollution Control
Students will gain experience with comprehensive sampling, instrumentation and analytical techniques used in air quality control and monitoring.
Prerequisites: The completion of all first year courses in the Environmental Protection Technology Program or permission from the program convenor and instructor.
Course revision effective: May 2006
Revision:
Air Quality Monitoring
Students will gain experience with comprehensive sampling, instrumentation and analytical techniques used in ambient air and source monitoring, and will learn to apply the scientific principles underlying air monitoring and air quality issues.
Hazardous Waste and Contaminated Site Management
Current standards for all aspects of handling hazardous wastes will be studied. The methods for managing contaminated sites will be reviewed. Topics for discussion will include hazardous waste regulations, site contamination assessment and remediation standards.
Prerequisites: The completion of all first year courses in the Environmental Protection Technology Program or permission from the program convenor & instructor.
Course revision effective: May 2006
Revision:
Contaminated Sites Management
Students will learn the basic principles of contaminated sites management, including site assessment procedures, remediation methods, and the regulatory framework. They will also study the movement of contaminants in soils and groundwater.
Discontinued as of Sept 2004
Health and Safety on Contaminated Sites
Students will learn to recognize, evaluate and control common contaminated site hazards while wearing protective suits and respirators. The course is equivalent to the US NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) and the Canadian NCSTP (National Contaminated Site Training Program) courses on contaminated site health and safety. Students will receive a certificate upon completion.
Prerequisites: The successful completion of the first year of the Environmental Protection Technology program or permission from the program convenor and instructor.
Health and Safety
Students will study the dangers of hazardous materials through WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods systems and will learn safe emergency response procedures for spill incidents and the use of protective suits and respirators. They will also learn to recognize and control common contaminated sites hazards through the development of site health and safety plans.
ENVI 3112 cr-3
Environment and Society
Students will analyze environmental issues within their social contexts. They will examine the origins of public perception of environmental issues, including the role of the media, activists, whistle-blowers, and the artistic community. Students will debate the respective importance of science and public perception in influencing government policy in selected case studies.
This course generates a higher level of discussion on environmental issues. It is intended for non-science students and no prior study in their field is required.
This course may be used to partially fulfill lab science requirements for a Bachelor of Arts, and upper level education credits for any Kwantlen degree.
This course may not be used for credits in science, in the Environmental Protection Technology program, or as a prerequisite for further courses.
Prerequisites: Restricted to 3rd year standing
