This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Environmental Protection
Technology
ENVI 1106 cr-5
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.
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.
ENVI 1121 cr-3
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)
ENVI 1206 cr-5
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.
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.
ENVI 1216 cr-5
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students will gain experience with the field sampling procedures,
instrumentation and analytical methods used in water, soil, and
sediment quality assessment and control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Environmental Protection Technology Faculty
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