Environmental Engineering Applications (Optional Co-op)
- Credential:
- Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- College Code:
- CONS
- School:
- Engineering & Technology
- Program Code:
- 0870
- Accelerated Delivery:
- No
- Campus:
- CA
- Academic Year:
- 2019 / 2020
About the Program
Increased concern regarding the protection and management of the environment has resulted in the environmental field becoming one of the future-facing industries in Canada and abroad. This graduate certificate program meets the demand for trained technologists and environmental scientists in the areas of brownfield redevelopment, environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance and enforcement. It was developed in consultation with representatives from the environmental industry. The program is reviewed and updated by a Program Advisory Committee comprised of practitioners from the consulting, manufacturing, and public sectors.For qualified college or university graduates, this program enhances existing skills and competencies. The training provided prepares graduates to act as key players in responding to today's environmental challenges. Studies focus on the application of current engineering and scientific principles to protect and manage the environment in the following areas:
- environmental monitoring and investigations
- environmental auditing and assessment
- management and clean up of contaminated sites
- environmental enforcement and regulations
- solid and hazardous waste management
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training
- water quality
- air quality monitoring and permitting
Graduates will be prepared to write Ministry of Environment Operator in Training (OIT) and Water Quality Analyst (WQA) licensing exams.
Classroom instruction will be complemented by environmental monitoring training in the field, visits to solid-waste and industrial facilities, health and safety training, and visits to sites undergoing environmental investigations or clean up. The 40-hour HAZWOPER training course is offered as part of the program curriculum. During the completion of a term project, students are provided with mentoring advice from practicing environmental engineers, technologists, and scientists.
For more information, contact the Program Coordinator at enviro@conestogac.on.ca.
Program Information
Length: One-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate programDelivery Sequence: Cambridge - September/2019 - Fall | Winter
Location: Cambridge (Fountain Street)
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 30
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate university degree in engineering (civil, chemical, geological, environmental), earth sciences, general science, environmental science, chemistry, microbiology or biology, environmental studies, or planning OR a three-year diploma from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) in civil, environmental, chemical, or architectural/construction engineering technology
- Applicants will be ranked based on an assessment of academic performance (grades), length and discipline of degree/diploma. Preference may be given to applicants who have successfully completed a chemistry course at the post-secondary level.
Note re: Admission Requirements
- Applicants with documents (transcripts) from an educational institution from a country other than Canada must have their documents evaluated for equivalency at an approved provider of credential evaluation services. Applicants to this program require a Comprehensive or Course-by-Course Report. Please see How to Apply for more information.
- A general chemistry course at the post-secondary level is strongly recommended.
- Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
- We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for admission to the graduate certificate program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.
Applying to the Co-op Stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Every student who meets academic eligibility requirements may not be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall SWA of 3.0 (70% session weighted average) in Level 1 with no dropped or failed courses.
Co-op Information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op webpages for more details.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
Admission Procedures
- Submit proof of admission requirements.
- Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.
Program Requirements
- Computer literacy and a working knowledge of MS Windows, word processing, and spreadsheets is expected.
- Academic eligibility for a co-op work term is based on the term that occurs two terms prior to any work term. Should a student's academic performance decline considerably (including cumulative missed courses) during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term.
- Students may only fail/defer one work term regardless of the reason(s).
- Students who do not successfully complete their deferred work term will be removed from the co-op stream.
- Since only one work term may be failed/deferred regardless of the reason(s), should a subsequent work term be missed/failed/unsecured (not successfully completed for any reason) the student will be immediately removed from the co-op stream.
- Students who are discontinued are not eligible for co-op work terms.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee details for the 2018-2019 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.
Non Co-op Program Fees
Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for Environmental Engineering Applications - Program # 0870
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1498.00 | $1498.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $2340.40 | $2017.40 |
| Year Total | $4357.80 |
International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for
Environmental Engineering Applications - Program # 0870
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7702.40 | $6894.40 |
| Year Total | $14596.80 |
Co-op Program Fees
Optional Co-op Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for Environmental Engineering Applications (Optional Co-op) - Program # 0870C
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1498.00 | $1498.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $543.50 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $2340.40 | $2560.90 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $4901.30 |
Optional Co-op International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for
Environmental Engineering Applications (Optional Co-op) - Program # 0870C
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $0.00 | $543.50 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7702.40 | $7437.90 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $15140.30 |
Financial Assistance
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.For more information, please visit Financial Services/Awards.
Graduate Opportunities
This program enhances the skills and competencies already possessed by engineering technologists, environmental scientists, engineers and specialists, and prepares them to work with engineering and environmental consultants, planning consultants, manufacturing firms, municipalities, environmental contractors and suppliers, conservation authorities, regulatory bodies and other agencies. Graduates may become involved in such activities as environmental sampling and monitoring, environmental auditing and assessment, field supervision of cleanups, enforcement of environmental regulations and waste management.On average, 100% of graduates from the last three years (2015 to 2017) found employment within six months of graduation.
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Pathways & Credit Transfer
Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement for current courses. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. Successful completion of the assessment results in an official course credit that will be recorded on the student's Conestoga transcript. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.Learn more about PLAR.
Program Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| CON0101 | Conestoga 101
Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities. |
| DRWG1880 | Introduction to AutoCAD with Environmental Engineering Applications
Description: This course will introduce the basic AutoCAD skills required to create and edit drawings that typically accompany environmental reports. The student will create a site plan including environmental monitoring locations, identifying zones of soil contamination and groundwater plumes, and illustrating laboratory analytical data. The student will create geologic cross-sections to scale using AutoCAD. Drawings will be plotted at appropriate scales on varying paper sizes. |
| ENVR2020 | Site Remediation and Development
Description: This course studies the process required for the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in the province of Ontario. The course provides and overview of the regulatory requirements associated with the Brownfield redevelopment process. The Phase I/II site assessment activities covered in detail in the Environmental Auditing and Site Assessment course is briefly reviewed and placed in context of the overall process. This course emphasizes Brownfield Site remediation activities that occur after site assessment and characterization is complete. The requirements of the most recent amended version of Record of Site Condition Regulation in relation to site remediation activities will be discussed and applied in the course. |
| ENVR3030 | Field Methods in Environmental Engineering I
Description: This is a course dealing with the various field methods and equipment used in environmental engineering. The student will use accepted equipment and protocols to sample various media including soil, groundwater, surface water, sewer discharges, surface water, and sediment. The students will supervise the installation of a groundwater monitoring well, collect soil samples, prepare borehole logs, collect groundwater samples, and perform hydraulic testing,. Survey methods used in environmental work will be reviewed and practiced. QA/QC procedures are studied. The importance of record keeping, data logging, and data management to the legal aspects of environmental projects is emphasized. |
| ENVR3040 | Physical Hydrogeology
Description: This course provides the student with a basic understanding of physical hydrogeology. The course covers basic physical hydrogeological concepts and definitions as they apply to environmental engineering applications. Concepts and definitions studied include hydraulic conductivity and fluid potential, Darcy's Law, groundwater flow equations, water table, capillary fringe, aquifers and aquitards, piezometer testing, and pump testing. Precautions to be taken during the installation of groundwater monitoring and water supply wells are discussed. Major topics in this course include aquifer properties, groundwater flow, and groundwater resource evaluation. |
| ENVR3080 | Environmental Site Assessment
Description: The student is instructed in the tasks and activities associated with Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). These activities include: archival searches, site inspections, and review of owner and regulatory files. Instruction will be provided in the assessment of soil and groundwater analytical data in the context of appropriate legislation and/or guidelines, identification and assessment of Areas of Potential Environmental Concern, and the development of Conceptual Site Models. The implications of Phase One and Phase Two ESAs as they pertain to the Record of Site Condition process are discussed throughout the course. The student is also provided with an introduction to the concepts and process of Risk Assessment under Ontario Regulation 153/04. The student will be required to complete a Phase One ESA and a Phase Two ESA for an actual site selected by the instructor. |
| ENVR8020 | Environmental Legislation with Applications
Description: This provides a working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. Emphasis will be placed on the application of environmental laws and regulations to actual situations encountered by consultants, planners, municipalities, conservation authorities, industry and contractors. The course studies the relevance of environmental legislation to environmental issues including air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, site assessment and cleanup, emergency planning, spills and noise. The course will provide an understanding of the environmental approval processes and requirements, compliance assessment, cleanup criteria, site decommissioning, monitoring requirements, enforcement, penalties, liabilities, and reporting requirements. Case studies will be used extensively to demonstrate the application of environmental legislation. |
| ENVR8050 | Environmental Project I
Description: The course requires the completion of an environmental project selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Environmental engineering concepts acquired through course work, work experience, and independent research will be used to address the technical, regulatory, social, and economic issues associated with the project. Project topics will be developed in consultation with professionals from the environmental industry. The project will be completed in teams of 3 or 4 students. |
| ENVR8080 | Water Quality
Description: Water chemistry principles are presented in a manner that relates to environmental applications. The course builds upon the student's existing knowledge of basic chemical principles (e.g. bonding, nomenclature, reactions). This course includes aspects of the physical and chemical properties of water, water quality indicator parameters, concentration units, chemical equilibrium, chemical partitioning, oxidation-reduction reactions, acid/base reactions, and organic chemistry. These concepts will be applied to solving environmental engineering problems such as contaminant fate, chemical feed rates in water and waste-water treatment, treatment tank sizing, and mass balance calculations related to natural attenuation. An understanding of water and waste-water treatment processes will be developed in the classroom and by visiting local treatment plants (time permitting). Laboratory and field measurements of key water quality parameters will be conducted. The course will discuss governmental regulations pertaining to water analysis and treatment and will assist students in preparing to write the Provincial Water Quality Analyst and Operator In-Training exams. |
| Level 2 | |
| ENVR2015 | Solid Waste Engineering & Management
Description: This course focuses on the application of technology for managing solid and hazardous waste. The student will be required to apply engineering technology to solve solid waste management issues encountered by industry, consultants, and municipalities. The classifications, characteristics and generation rates of solid waste are reviewed. The importance of recycling, reuse, reduction, and waste diversion techniques/initiatives in the management of solid wastes will be emphasized. Various disposal alternatives including energy from waste, composting and landfilling are investigated. Students will identify waste streams and waste reduction strategies used at selected industrial facilities. The course covers the design of engineering controls for modern landfills in accordance with O.Reg. 232/98. The generation, control, and potential utilization of landfill gas at landfill sites will be studied. Landfill operation issues, siting, monitoring requirements and final land use issues are studied. The course includes field trips to complement classroom instruction. A field trip will be taken to an active landfill site where landfilling techniques, cover methods, leachate and gas control, waste diversion techniques, and household hazardous waste management techniques can be viewed. A field trip will also be taken to a composting facility. |
| ENVR3060 | Field Methods in Environmental Engineering II
Description: This is a practical hands-on course that provides instruction on the latest field methods used in environmental engineering. The student will use accepted protocols and equipment to sample asbestos and mould. Global Positioning System equipment will be used to identify sampling locations. The student will be able to accurately identify and classify geologic media in the field according to ASTM standards. The course studies the use of geophysics as a screening tool in environmental assessments. The students will install and sample stream bed piezometers, surface water, sediment, and measure flow rate in a local stream. The students will conduct landfill gas probe monitoring at a local landfill. The students will participate in a mock asbestos removal demonstration. |
| ENVR3070 | Hazardous Waste Site Worker Training
Description: Most environmental consulting firms and environmental contractors require field personnel to receive health and safety training. This course provides comprehensive health and safety training for work on hazardous waste sites. The training will be provided by a qualified instructor and will meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40 hours training requirements. |
| ENVR8010 | Contaminant Hydrogeology
Description: This course studies the behaviour, movement, and control of contaminants in groundwater. Common causes of groundwater contamination are discussed. Basic physical and chemical hydrogeological principles are used to predict contaminant behaviour and movement in groundwater. An introduction to the behaviour and movement of non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) is presented. Using commercially available software, the student is required to solve groundwater flow and contaminant transport problems. |
| ENVR8070 | Environmental Project II
Description: The students will begin to implement their work plan that was developed in Environmental Project I. Project management skills will be used to track and monitor project cost and schedule throughout the course. The students will develop systems and use scheduling software to track scheduling and the effort spent on the project. Three progress check meetings will be scheduled with faculty throughout the semester. |
| ENVR8095 | Contaminated Site Risk Assessment
Description: This course provides the student with a foundation in the science and mathematics underlying risk assessments at contaminated sites. The student will be instructed in screening Contaminants of Concern, pathway analysis, exposure assessment, risk characterization, and the development of Property Specific Standards. The purpose and common components of Risk Management Plans will be introduced. The student will perform basic Human Health and Ecological risk calculations as required under Ontario Regulation 153/04 (O.Reg.1534/04). |
| ENVR8100 | Air Quality
Description: The origin, fate, measurement and control of various types of air pollutants are studied in this course. The course reviews the fundamental gas laws and units used to measure air pollution. The origin of various types of air pollutants is outlined. Air pollution problems on the macro scale (acid rain, ozone depletion, greenhouse effect) and the meso-scale (local industrial pollution) are introduced. |
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| CON0101 | Conestoga 101
Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities. |
| DRWG1880 | Introduction to AutoCAD with Environmental Engineering Applications
Description: This course will introduce the basic AutoCAD skills required to create and edit drawings that typically accompany environmental reports. The student will create a site plan including environmental monitoring locations, identifying zones of soil contamination and groundwater plumes, and illustrating laboratory analytical data. The student will create geologic cross-sections to scale using AutoCAD. Drawings will be plotted at appropriate scales on varying paper sizes. |
| ENVR2020 | Site Remediation and Development
Description: This course studies the process required for the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in the province of Ontario. The course provides and overview of the regulatory requirements associated with the Brownfield redevelopment process. The Phase I/II site assessment activities covered in detail in the Environmental Auditing and Site Assessment course is briefly reviewed and placed in context of the overall process. This course emphasizes Brownfield Site remediation activities that occur after site assessment and characterization is complete. The requirements of the most recent amended version of Record of Site Condition Regulation in relation to site remediation activities will be discussed and applied in the course. |
| ENVR3030 | Field Methods in Environmental Engineering I
Description: This is a course dealing with the various field methods and equipment used in environmental engineering. The student will use accepted equipment and protocols to sample various media including soil, groundwater, surface water, sewer discharges, surface water, and sediment. The students will supervise the installation of a groundwater monitoring well, collect soil samples, prepare borehole logs, collect groundwater samples, and perform hydraulic testing,. Survey methods used in environmental work will be reviewed and practiced. QA/QC procedures are studied. The importance of record keeping, data logging, and data management to the legal aspects of environmental projects is emphasized. |
| ENVR3040 | Physical Hydrogeology
Description: This course provides the student with a basic understanding of physical hydrogeology. The course covers basic physical hydrogeological concepts and definitions as they apply to environmental engineering applications. Concepts and definitions studied include hydraulic conductivity and fluid potential, Darcy's Law, groundwater flow equations, water table, capillary fringe, aquifers and aquitards, piezometer testing, and pump testing. Precautions to be taken during the installation of groundwater monitoring and water supply wells are discussed. Major topics in this course include aquifer properties, groundwater flow, and groundwater resource evaluation. |
| ENVR3080 | Environmental Site Assessment
Description: The student is instructed in the tasks and activities associated with Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). These activities include: archival searches, site inspections, and review of owner and regulatory files. Instruction will be provided in the assessment of soil and groundwater analytical data in the context of appropriate legislation and/or guidelines, identification and assessment of Areas of Potential Environmental Concern, and the development of Conceptual Site Models. The implications of Phase One and Phase Two ESAs as they pertain to the Record of Site Condition process are discussed throughout the course. The student is also provided with an introduction to the concepts and process of Risk Assessment under Ontario Regulation 153/04. The student will be required to complete a Phase One ESA and a Phase Two ESA for an actual site selected by the instructor. |
| ENVR8020 | Environmental Legislation with Applications
Description: This provides a working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. Emphasis will be placed on the application of environmental laws and regulations to actual situations encountered by consultants, planners, municipalities, conservation authorities, industry and contractors. The course studies the relevance of environmental legislation to environmental issues including air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, site assessment and cleanup, emergency planning, spills and noise. The course will provide an understanding of the environmental approval processes and requirements, compliance assessment, cleanup criteria, site decommissioning, monitoring requirements, enforcement, penalties, liabilities, and reporting requirements. Case studies will be used extensively to demonstrate the application of environmental legislation. |
| ENVR8050 | Environmental Project I
Description: The course requires the completion of an environmental project selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Environmental engineering concepts acquired through course work, work experience, and independent research will be used to address the technical, regulatory, social, and economic issues associated with the project. Project topics will be developed in consultation with professionals from the environmental industry. The project will be completed in teams of 3 or 4 students. |
| ENVR8080 | Water Quality
Description: Water chemistry principles are presented in a manner that relates to environmental applications. The course builds upon the student's existing knowledge of basic chemical principles (e.g. bonding, nomenclature, reactions). This course includes aspects of the physical and chemical properties of water, water quality indicator parameters, concentration units, chemical equilibrium, chemical partitioning, oxidation-reduction reactions, acid/base reactions, and organic chemistry. These concepts will be applied to solving environmental engineering problems such as contaminant fate, chemical feed rates in water and waste-water treatment, treatment tank sizing, and mass balance calculations related to natural attenuation. An understanding of water and waste-water treatment processes will be developed in the classroom and by visiting local treatment plants (time permitting). Laboratory and field measurements of key water quality parameters will be conducted. The course will discuss governmental regulations pertaining to water analysis and treatment and will assist students in preparing to write the Provincial Water Quality Analyst and Operator In-Training exams. |
| Level 2 | |
| CEPR8200 | Co-op and Career Preparation
Description: This series of modules will prepare graduate certificate students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for their future careers. Students will familiarize themselves with the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace regarding social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while deepening their awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will critically reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for co-op eligibility. |
| ENVR2015 | Solid Waste Engineering & Management
Description: This course focuses on the application of technology for managing solid and hazardous waste. The student will be required to apply engineering technology to solve solid waste management issues encountered by industry, consultants, and municipalities. The classifications, characteristics and generation rates of solid waste are reviewed. The importance of recycling, reuse, reduction, and waste diversion techniques/initiatives in the management of solid wastes will be emphasized. Various disposal alternatives including energy from waste, composting and landfilling are investigated. Students will identify waste streams and waste reduction strategies used at selected industrial facilities. The course covers the design of engineering controls for modern landfills in accordance with O.Reg. 232/98. The generation, control, and potential utilization of landfill gas at landfill sites will be studied. Landfill operation issues, siting, monitoring requirements and final land use issues are studied. The course includes field trips to complement classroom instruction. A field trip will be taken to an active landfill site where landfilling techniques, cover methods, leachate and gas control, waste diversion techniques, and household hazardous waste management techniques can be viewed. A field trip will also be taken to a composting facility. |
| ENVR3060 | Field Methods in Environmental Engineering II
Description: This is a practical hands-on course that provides instruction on the latest field methods used in environmental engineering. The student will use accepted protocols and equipment to sample asbestos and mould. Global Positioning System equipment will be used to identify sampling locations. The student will be able to accurately identify and classify geologic media in the field according to ASTM standards. The course studies the use of geophysics as a screening tool in environmental assessments. The students will install and sample stream bed piezometers, surface water, sediment, and measure flow rate in a local stream. The students will conduct landfill gas probe monitoring at a local landfill. The students will participate in a mock asbestos removal demonstration. |
| ENVR3070 | Hazardous Waste Site Worker Training
Description: Most environmental consulting firms and environmental contractors require field personnel to receive health and safety training. This course provides comprehensive health and safety training for work on hazardous waste sites. The training will be provided by a qualified instructor and will meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40 hours training requirements. |
| ENVR8010 | Contaminant Hydrogeology
Description: This course studies the behaviour, movement, and control of contaminants in groundwater. Common causes of groundwater contamination are discussed. Basic physical and chemical hydrogeological principles are used to predict contaminant behaviour and movement in groundwater. An introduction to the behaviour and movement of non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) is presented. Using commercially available software, the student is required to solve groundwater flow and contaminant transport problems. |
| ENVR8070 | Environmental Project II
Description: The students will begin to implement their work plan that was developed in Environmental Project I. Project management skills will be used to track and monitor project cost and schedule throughout the course. The students will develop systems and use scheduling software to track scheduling and the effort spent on the project. Three progress check meetings will be scheduled with faculty throughout the semester. |
| ENVR8095 | Contaminated Site Risk Assessment
Description: This course provides the student with a foundation in the science and mathematics underlying risk assessments at contaminated sites. The student will be instructed in screening Contaminants of Concern, pathway analysis, exposure assessment, risk characterization, and the development of Property Specific Standards. The purpose and common components of Risk Management Plans will be introduced. The student will perform basic Human Health and Ecological risk calculations as required under Ontario Regulation 153/04 (O.Reg.1534/04). |
| ENVR8100 | Air Quality
Description: The origin, fate, measurement and control of various types of air pollutants are studied in this course. The course reviews the fundamental gas laws and units used to measure air pollution. The origin of various types of air pollutants is outlined. Air pollution problems on the macro scale (acid rain, ozone depletion, greenhouse effect) and the meso-scale (local industrial pollution) are introduced. |
| Level 3 | |
| COOP8140 | Co-op Work Term I (Environmental)
Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Through this course, students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic knowledge to develop specialized vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students' awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, improve their competencies in problem-solving and decision-making, further their application of professional judgement, hone their leadership skills (independently or as part of team), and enhance their capacity to critically analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace. |
Program Outcomes
- Develop soil/groundwater/surface water/air/wastewater investigation and sampling programs.
- Collect and prepare environmental samples (groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, air, designated building materials) for analysis in accordance with accepted protocols.
- Supervise environmental drilling and monitoring well installation programs.
- Interpret the results of environmental sampling programs and studies relative to environmental regulations and impacts to the environment.
- Identify and evaluate remedial technologies available for the cleanup of contaminated soil and groundwater.
- Develop, implement, and manage cleanup plans for contaminated sites and accidental spills.
- Apply environmental regulations and requirements to situations encountered by stakeholders including consultants, planners, municipalities, conservation authorities,
- industry and contractors.
- Design and supervise the implementation of the various components of a solid waste management facility including leachate collection and gas control systems, liners and caps, and environmental monitoring systems.
- Conduct Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessments.
- Identify waste streams from various industrial processes and identify opportunities for reduction/re-use/recycling and minimization.
- Apply basic hydrogeologic concepts to predict the movement, fate, and control of contaminants in the subsurface.
- Assist in the completion of human health and ecological risk assessments.
- Apply water chemistry principles to solve problems related to contaminant fate/transport in the environment and to processes used in the treatment of water and wastewater.
- Predict the movement and dispersion of air pollutants and identify abatement technologies and processes.
- Prepare and edit basic drawings of site plans, cross-sections, and details as applied to environmental engineering applications using AutoCAD.
- Prepare technical reports and orally present results.
- Demonstrate an understanding of employer expectations with regard to academic, practical and attitudinal skills.
- Complete environmental site assessment and remediation work as per OSHA 29 CFR1910.120 (HAZWOPER) requirements.
Program Advisory Committees
The College appoints Program Advisory Committee members for diploma, degree, certificate and apprenticeship programs. Committees are composed of employers, practitioners and recent program graduates. College representatives (students, faculty, and administrators) are resource persons. Each committee advises the Board on the development of new programs, the monitoring of existing programs and community acceptance of programs.For a list of the current members, please visit our Program Advisory Committees.
Program Handbook
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Guelph, Ontario
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International students should apply online using the Conestoga College International Application Portal. Please note: not all programs are open to international students. Interested students should check the listing of open programs on our international students web page before applying.
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The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.
Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.
