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.
Prerequisites: Chem 12 (C+) or CHEM 1105 (C), and MATH 0093 1093 or Principles of Math 12 or Applications 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.

ENVI 1120 cr-2
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.

ENVI 1125 cr-5
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.
Prerequisites: Physics 11 (with a C or better) or PHYS 1100 or (ACPP 0088 or ABEP 0088 or PSPP 1088) and Mathematics 12 (with a C or better) or MATH 1112 (or higher level)

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.
Prerequisites: ENVI 1106

ENVI 1210 cr-5
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.

ENVI 1216 cr-5
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.

ENVI 1220 cr-4

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.
Prerequisites: ENVI 1120

ENVI 2305 cr-3
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.
Transferable: SFU

ENVI 2310 cr-3
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.

ENVI 2315 cr-5
Water and Soil Sampling
This course will train students in field sampling procedures, instrumentation and analytical methods used in water and soil quality assessment and control.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1105 or equivalent.

ENVI 2320 cr-3
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.

ENVI 2405 cr-3
Environmental Legislation
(effective May 2003)
Students will study current environmental legislation at the deferal, 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 1220

ENVI 2410 cr-3
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.

ENVI 2415 cr-5
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.

ENVI 2420 cr-5
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.

ENVI 2425 cr-1.5
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.

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: Restricted to 3rd year standing