Advanced Diploma in
Advanced Diploma in Environmental Technology (ENVR) Georgian College
Introduction
In this program, students gain advanced skills in the use of environmental sampling, monitoring and testing equipment; data analysis; and information technology tools. They become familiar with applying the principles of ecosystem-based management for sustainability and develop the ability to manage environmental projects from planning through to implementation and maintenance. Through applied knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements, students contribute to risk assessment and environmental systems management. Students are provided with an opportunity to apply their skills through partnerships in the community and stress the need for designing and implementing systems to prevent, control and clean-up environmental contamination.
*If this doesn't sound quite right for you, why not take a look at the Environmental Technician program? It's a two-year option that gets you into the workforce faster and still provides substantial co-op opportunities.
Innovative research opportunities
Students in the Environmental Technology diploma program cap off their studies by completing innovative applied research projects like these over the summer.
Industry support
Georgian College's Environmental Technician and Technology programs have enjoyed a partnership with the City of Barrie for over 20 years within the areas of water, wastewater, engineering and environmental services. This partnership has fostered support for the college's advisory committee, special projects and co-operative education work terms. Subsequently, many graduates have also secured full-time employment with the City of Barrie as a result of the success of this partnership.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).
This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada and recognizes Georgian's commitment to quality in co-op education.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Program-specific Courses
- COMP 1059 - Computer Technology for Environmental Applications (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 1005 - Workplace Safety and Employment Readiness (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 1006 - Earth Science (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 1009 - Foundations of Environmental Science (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- MATH 1035 - Applied Environmental Mathematics (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- PHYS 1004 - Physical Systems in the Environment (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- BIOL 1008 - Biological Systems (Semester 2 / 42 hours)
- CHEM 1003 - Introduction to Applied Chemistry (Semester 2 / 70 hours)
- ENVR 1004 - Geospatial Technology (Semester 2 / 56 hours)
- ENVR 1007 - Water Treatment (Semester 2 / 42 hours)
- CHEM 2002 - Applied Organic Chemistry (Semester 3 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 2012 - Ecosystems and Environmental Sampling (Semester 3 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 2013 - Limnology and Watershed Management (Semester 3 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 2014 - Environmental Management Systems and Audits (Semester 3 / 28 hours)
- ENVR 2017 - Soil Properties (Semester 3 / 42 hours)
- SURV 2002 - Environmental Surveying (Semester 3 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 2004 - Waste Management Strategies (Semester 4 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 2018 - Environmental Assessment and Contaminants in the Environment (Semester 4 / 56 hours)
- ENVR 2019 - Environmental CAD (Semester 4 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 2020 - Wastewater Treatment (Semester 4 / 42 hours)
- LAWS 2010 - Environmental Law and Policy (Semester 4 / 42 hours)
- STAT 2006 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Applications (Semester 4 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 3000 - Applied Hydrology and Hydrogeology (Semester 5 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 3002 - Toxicology and Contaminants in Organisms (Semester 5 / 28 hours)
- ENVR 3013 - Sustainable Technologies (Semester 5 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 3015 - Stakeholder Engagement and Management (Semester 5 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 3018 - Advanced GIS (Semester 5 / 56 hours)
- ENVR 3019 - Applied Research and Entrepreneurship (Semester 5 / 28 hours)
- MENG 3013 - Environmental Fluid Mechanics (Semester 5 / 42 hours)
- CHEM 3002 - Applied Environmental Chemistry (Semester 6 / 70 hours)
- ENVR 3009 - Spill Response and Emergency Preparedness (Semester 6 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 3010 - Advanced Environmental Sampling (Semester 6 / 42 hours)
- ENVR 3016 - Atmospheric Science (Semester 6 / 42 hours)
- Program Option Course - Select 1 course from the available list during registration. (Semester 6 / 42 hours)
- COOP 1023 - Environmental Work Term 1 (occurs after Semester 2) (560 hours)
- COOP 2018 - Environmental Work Term 2 (occurs after Semester 4) (560 hours)
- COOP 3010 - Environmental Work Term 3 (occurs after Work Term 2) (560 hours)
Communications courses
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration. (Semester 1)
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration. (Semester 2)
General education courses
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration. (Semester 2)
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration. (Semester 3)
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration. (Semester 4)
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
The field of environmental technology is diverse and rapidly evolving to meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. Given the diversity in program skills and knowledge, a number of career options can be pursued upon graduation. Traditionally, graduates have found employment in the environmental field working for small and large corporations. Potential employers include environmental consulting firms, government agencies (municipal, provincial, federal), and environmental services departments in a variety of organizations.