Course outlines are reviewed annually as part of continual quality improvement. These course descriptions are only for informative purposes and not binding. This course list is for the Georgian College courses within the Lakehead-Georgian program. To view a full list of courses offered in this program, check out Lakehead’s Academic Calendar.

First Year

COMP 1059: COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS

Course Description:

Effective computer technology skills are essential for student success. In this laboratory course, students engage with hands-on applications of the computer technology that is standard in the environmental industry. Ongoing file and data management is emphasized as a key skill in student learning.

Total Hours:

42

ENVR 1005: WORKPLACE SAFETY AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS

Course Description:

Health and safety along with employment readiness is a necessity for all students entering the workforce. Students gain an overview of current legislation and standards pertaining to environmental health and safety and the process of preparing for entry into the workplace. Topics include historical perspectives, health and safety management systems, hazardous materials management, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), biological, physical and chemical hazards, environmental monitoring devices, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, and emergency response. Personal workplace development and learning skills are emphasized in student learning.

Total Hours:

42

MATH 1035: APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL MATHEMATICS

Course Description:

In this course, students explore the applied mathematics needed to be successful in the environmental industry. Estimation, unit conversion and analysis, geometry, trigonometry and algebra concepts are reviewed and practiced as they relate to environmental applications. Students work on strengthening their mental math, graphing and calculator skills with applied examples. Problem solving and logical thinking provide a foundation for examining the mathematical topics in this course.

Total Hours:

42

LAWS 2010: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY

Course Description:

The course is designed to help students develop working knowledge of statutory and common law practices that apply to the environment. Students have an opportunity to apply this knowledge to case studies to illustrate how environmental law applies in real situations. Through the incorporation of on-line use of current acts, regulations and guidelines, students become familiar with municipal, provincial and federal environmental law.

Total Hours:

42

Second Year

CHEM 1003: INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED CHEMISTRY

Course Description:

Students examine the fundamentals of chemistry such as atomic structure, properties and nomenclature of compounds, chemical bonding, and reactions. Problem solving skills are employed while investigating stoichiometry concepts including moles, solutions and gases. Related laboratory experiments are performed.

Total Hours:

70

CHEM 2002: APPLIED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Course Description:

In this course, students learn the basics of organic chemistry with emphasis on real world uses and applications. Students examine the structures, properties and nomenclature of classes of organic compounds as well as carbon bonding of compounds. Relevant organic chemistry reactions are introduced and related laboratory experiments are performed.

Total Hours:

42

Prerequisite Course(s):

• CHEM 1003 – Introduction to Applied Chemistry

ENVR 1007: WATER TREATMENT

Course Description:

Students are provided with an introduction to the study of water treatment processes and distribution. The physical, chemical and biological characteristics of source water will be examined along with current regulations, methods of treatment and issues surrounding the provision of potable water. Students participate in the evaluation of common physical, chemical and bacteriological testing. Guest speakers and field trips expose students to real-world scenarios in the water treatment industry. The content of theOntario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Entry Level Drinking Water Operator course will be covered.

Total Hours:

42

ENVR 2004: WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Course Description:

In this course, students examine the complexities associated with waste management and its environmental effects. Student learn about relevant legislative requirements, integrated waste management strategies, disposal and diversion methods and site selection, site closure and post-operational uses. A six week waste audit is performed by students analyzing on campus waste habits. Off-site tours help to instill key course concepts for students.

Total Hours:

42

ENVR 2014: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND AUDITS

Course Description:

Students examine the current practices and policies pertaining to the development, implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems (EMS) in an organization. Using ISO standards, students analyze case studies and highlight the key factors involved with EMS implementation. The process of assessing environmental impacts and implementing continuous improvement measures are addressed. Comparable health and safety management systems are examined to reinforce management system concepts. Introductory entrepreneurial concepts and skills are integrated into learning activities.

Total Hours:

28

ENVR 2017: SOIL PROPERTIES

Course Description:

In this experiential course, students are introduced to field sampling and the laboratory analysis of soils. Students learn sampling methodologies and descriptive techniques, sample preparation, analytical methods and instrumentation for various chemical, physical and biological soil parameters, as well as data analysis and reporting. Emphasis is placed on developing field, laboratory and technical communication skills.

Total Hours:

42

Prerequisite Course(s):

• GEOL 1030 – Crust of the Earth (Lakehead University)

ENVR 2018: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONTAMINANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

Course Description:

In this course, students examine the nature and behaviour of environmental contaminants and practices used in the protection and conservation of water and land. They review environmental assessment legislation, and use case studies to illustrate ecological complexity while developing skills to assess and mitigate the impacts of various projects. Students prepare environmental assessment reports based on field investigations. Site remediation techniques and Record of Site Condition requirements are also examined. Industry experts help to connect in-class student learning to real-world examples and issues.

Total Hours:

56

Prerequisite Course(s):

• CHEM 1003 – Introduction to Applied Chemistry

ENVR 2019: ENVIRONMENTAL CAD

Course Description:

Students read and interpret engineering drawings and use the computer as a drafting tool. Students prepare and interpret environmental land survey and civil engineering drawings. Emphasis is placed on contours, plan and profile, cross-section and determining earthwork quantities, topographical survey and structures as they relate to environmental engineering. Specific CAD techniques and procedures are applied to the creation of these drawings.

Total Hours:

42

Prerequisite Course(s):

• COMP 1059 – Computer Technology for Environmental Applications

ENVR 2020: WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Course Description:

Students learn the theory related to the conceptual design and operation of a variety of wastewater treatment processes with an emphasis on fundamental principles. Topics include physical, chemical, and biological processes as well as sludge processing.Students discuss the application of engineered and natural processes for wastewater treatment and examine the testing required for performance evaluation of a variety of wastewater treatment processes. Guest speakers, field trips, and use of a wastewater treatment simulator are incorporated in order to connect student learning to real-world application.

Total Hours:

42

SURV 2002: ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYING

Course Description:

This course is an introduction to survey concepts, measurements, computations and automated surveying. It covers the required mathematical concepts, the theory and operation of survey instruments, the measurement of distances and angles, leveling and all associated calculations. Emphasis is placed on field surveying where students learn to capture electronic field data and utilize that information for environmental applications.

Total Hours:

42

Prerequisite Course(s):

• MATH 1018 Introduction to Technical Mathematics or MATH 1035 Applied Environmental Mathematics