Environmental Protection Technology

This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2007-2008 (FALL) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

ENVI 1106 CR-5

Environmental Chemistry I (this course will change effective Jan. 2008. View future changes ).

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 1105 or Chem 12 (C+) and MATH 1117 or Principles of Math 12 (C)

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.

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.

ENVI 1206 CR-5

Environmental Chemistry (this course will change effective Jan. 2008. View future changes ).

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), intermolecular forces (with applications to miscibility and boiling/freezing points), and reaction kinetics.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1106

ENVI 1216 CR-5

Introduction to Earth Sciences (this course will change effective Jan. 2008. View future changes ).

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.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1121

ENVI 2305 CR-3

Environmental Toxicology

Students will study the principles of toxicology and the toxicological testing of chemicals, with emphasis on environmental pollutants.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1106 and BIOL 1210

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

ENVI 2307 CR-5

Environmental Physics (this course will change effective Jan. 2008. View future changes ).

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.

Prerequisites: (MATH 1117 or 1112 or [MATH 1111 and 1113]) or (Principles of Math 12 with a C)

ENVI 2310 CR-3

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.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1121

ENVI 2315 CR-5

Water and Soil Sampling (this course will change effective Jan. 2008. View future changes ).

Students will gain experience with the field sampling procedures, instrumentation and analytical methods used in water, soil, and sediment assessment and control.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1121 and (CHEM 1105 or [Chemistry 12 with a C+])

ENVI 2405 CR-3;

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.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1121

ENVI 2410 CR-3

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.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1216 and 2307 and 2315

ENVI 2415 CR-5

Air Quality Monitoring (this course will change effective Jan. 2008. View future changes ).

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.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1216 and 2307

ENVI 2420 CR-5

Hazardous Waste and Contaminated Site Management (this course will change effective Jan. 2008. View future changes ).

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.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1206 and 1216

ENVI 2426 CR-4

Health and Safety (this course will change effective Jan. 2008. View future changes ).

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.

Prerequisites: ENVI 1206 and 2305

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.

Prerequisites: 60 credits of 1100-level or higher courses

ENVI 3212 CR-3

The Urban Environment

Students will analyze environmental issues within the contexts of community projects. They will conduct a local project, from initial fact-finding and community liaison to formal proposal, and will quantify its potential impacts using local case studies as a guide.

Prerequisites: 60 credits of 1100-level or higher courses