Full-time Programs

BIOS 1000 Biology 1

This is an introductory course focusing on topics of cell structure and function, the flow of energy in cells, and the exchange of information in and between cells. Basic biological laboratory exercises augment theoretical material.

BIOS 1007 Foundation Skills in Science

This course is designed to: 1) raise awareness and interest regarding the place of science in everyday life, by exploring current local and global topics affecting life on Earth, and science's place in bringing these issues to our awareness; 2) develop sound critical thinking skills through exposure to the scientific method and experimental design; 3) apply transferable skills fundamental to scientific research and communication, and 4) learn of career opportunities in science through exposure to careers of current biosciences professors and local industry leaders.

CHEM 1000 General Chemistry 1

This introductory course focuses on the basic concepts associated with matter and energy. Topics include atomic structure; chemical bonds; states of matter; acids and bases; the nature of chemical reactions; charge-transfer reactions; chemical equilibria; measurements and scientific method in chemistry. Laboratory exercises supplement the course material to provide students with practical knowledge of general lab safety and standard laboratory procedures in chemistry.

CHEM 1001 Organic Chemistry 1

This course is designed as an introduction to organic chemistry. A special effort is made to illustrate the practical applications of organic chemistry to everyday life and biological processes.

COMM 1035 Communications 1

This course introduces students to essential language skills to communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audiences. Students will reframe information, ideas and concepts using narrative, visual and symbolic representations which demonstrate understanding.

MATH 1003 Mathematics 1

Engineering and scientific applications involving the following areas: the SI system for dealing with exact and approximate numbers, exponents, solving equations, determinants and linear equations, curve sketching, graphing and trigonometry.

BIOS 1001 Introduction to Microbiology

This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological theory, specifically addressing the fundamentals of microbiology, bacterial morphology, growth, nutrition and control. The principal divisions of the field are discussed, and their economic or medical applications. Prerequistie: BIOS 1000

BIOS 1002 Biology 2

The relationship between structure and function is a fundamental principle of biology. This course in organismal biology emphasizes principles of anatomy and physiology of plants and animals within the context of problems that organisms must solve, including sensory perception and response to the environment, acquisition of oxygen and nutrients, excretion of wastes, movement, and reproduction. Prerequisite: BIOS 1000

CHEM 1002 Organic Chemistry 2

This course is designed as a continuation of introductory Organic Chemistry. Students learn nomenclature, structure, and physical and chemical properties of major groups of organic compounds, and differentiate among types of chemical reactions involving organic compounds. Emphasis is placed on the practical applications of organic chemistry to the biosciences and engineering. Lab exercises complement the theoretical components of the course. Pre-requisites CHEM 1001.

CHEM 1003 General Chemistry 2

This course gives an introduction to chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base titration, electro and solution chemistry. Relevant lab work and techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 1000

MATH 1004 Mathematics 2/Computer Applications

Engineering and scientific applications involving properties of exponents, logarithms and special graphing techniques. Microsoft Excel will be used. Prerequisites: COMM 1001 & MATH 1003

BIOS 2000 Microbiology

This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological theory and skills: specifically addressing microscopy, staining methods, cultivation of microorganisms, control of microbial growth, enumeration, water sanitary analysis and industrial application. Prerequisite: BIOS 1000

BIOS 2008 Field Biology

Field Biology provides and introduction to the theory of sampling procedures with practical experience in obtaining samples of both plant and animal, terrestrial and aquatic communities. Identification skills are stressed and elementary data processing introduced. Prerequisite: BIOS 1002

CHEM 2000 Analytical Chemistry 1

An introductory course dealing with the general methods of quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis. Laboratory work supplements the theory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003

CHEM 2001 Instrumentation 1 Theory

This course stresses the basic concepts and techniques of chromatography (thin layer, column, paper, liquid and ion) and spectrophotometry (IR, UV, visible) and atomic absorption.. In addition, sample preparation is discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003

ENVR 2000 Hydrology and Climatology 1

Hydrometric procedures including streamflow measurements, river-stage measurements, rating curves and weirs are discussed and observed. Basic meteorology is introduced.

MATH 2002 Data Analysis 1

Topics covered: measures of central tendency, measures of variation, frequency distributions, linear regression and the normal distribution. Microsoft Excel is used to generate statistical reports and graphs. Prerequisite: MATH 1003

BIOS 1005 Ecology

A basic course in ecological theory, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, the origin of life and speciation, community structure, population dynamics, and the interaction of organisms.

BLDG 3008 Fluids and Hydraulics

A study of flow in closed conduits and open channel, flow and fluid measurement and hydraulic machinery.

ENVR 2003 Environmental Protection Legislation

This course surveys Canadian environmental protection legislation addressing air quality, water quality, waste management, site decommissioning, noise, vibration, PCBs, and asbestos. Legislation enforcement, environmental fate, audits, risk assessment and emergency planning are introduced, and ISO standards are discussed.

ENVR 2004 Hydrogeology and Soils 1

This course deals with the geological occurrence of groundwater, principles of aquifers and the theory of groundwater movement.

ENVR 2005 Waste Management

This course covers basic waste management theory and practice. Although there are many kinds of waste, this course aims broadly to address topics like the current waste crisis; source, composition and properties of waste; planning processes and waste management hierarchy; techniques and practices for the treatment and disposal of waste; and site remediation and/or restoration resulting from inappropriate waste handling. Prerequisite: MATH 1004

ENVR 2006 Water/Wastewater

This course covers basic water treatment, primary and secondary waste water treatment. Laboratory exercises involving the appropriate analytical process control test are performed. Plant tours are incorporated at the end of each section. Prerequisites: MATH 1004 & CHEM 2000

ENVR 2007 Environmental Instrumentation Lab

Laboratory exercises in instrumental analysis(GC, IC, HPLC, AA, UV/visible spectrophotometer HPLC). Sample preparation and instrument start up. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003

PLAC 2019 Placement (One Week)

A one-week placement in the field.

ENVR 3001 Resource Management

Resource Management provides an introduction to the theory of managing physical and biological natural resources. Planning for sustainability with regard to ecosystems, food resources, biodiversity, mineral resources, water/land/air use, human populations and energy will be addressed. Prerequsite: BIOS 1005

ENVR 3002 Air Sampling & Monitoring Tech

This course introduces the basic applied principles of removing particulate and gaseous contaminants from an air stream. The occupational environment (indoors and outdoors) is evaluated via monitoring and analysis to detect and measure physical, chemical and biological agents present in specific areas and to which workers are potentially exposed.

ENVR 3004 Surveying

The basic principles of surveying practices are studied and the methods employed for distance and angular measurement , leveling procedures, care and use of transit and level, calculation and plotting of field data. Prerequisite: MATH 1003

ENVR 3006 Hydrogeology and Soils 2

This course deals with the study of wells and methods of geophysical investigation. Techniques for monitoring ground water contamination are introduced. Prerequisite: ENVR 2004

ENVR 3007 Emerging Trends

Initiatives surrounding Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Sustainability, Biofuels and Bioproducts represent a selection of topics addressed in this course which challenges and investigates alternatives to our current systems.

MATH 3000 Data Analysis 2

This is a course in Inferential Statistics. Topics covered are: the central limit theorem, discrete probability distributions, estimation (confidence intervals), chi-square distribution, analysis of variance. Microsoft EXCEL will be used to generate statistical reports and graphs. Prerequisite: MATH 2002

BIOS 3007 Limnology

A study of the biology and chemistry of fresh waters. Laboratory work supplements the theory. Prerequisites: BIOS 1005 & BIOS 2008

CADD 1009 CAD/GPS - Environmental

This course is an introduction to AutoCAD LT, with emphasis on developing basic drawing, editing and plotting skills. Projects will challenge the student's abilities in basic line drawings, through to introduction to surveyors' drawings and their applications in environmental studies. As time permits, students will also be introduced to GPS.

ENVR 3000 Toxicology

Introduction to the study of the harmful interactions between chemicals and biological systems. Living things are exposed to a variety of toxic substances, ranging from metals and inorganic molecules to large complex organic molecules. Toxicology applies concepts of basic biochemistry, chemistry, pathology and physiology, along with experimental observation and analysis. Topics covered in this course include basic principles of toxicology, interaction of pollutants with natural systems, biological response to toxicants, ecotoxicology of pollutants, bioassay/biomonitoring techniques and exotoxicological decision making. Where possible, examples will be drawn from Ontario and the Great Lakes basin. Prerequisites: BIOS 1000; MATH 1004 and MATH 2002

ENVR 3003 Hydrology and Climatology 2

This course deals with the varied uses of the hydrograph and its relationship to the occurrence of precipitation, and the use of hydrologic techniques in analyzing hydrologic data. In addition, weather processes and the operation of typical meteorological equipment are studied. Prerequisite: ENVR 2000

ENVR 3005 Environmental Assessment and Planning

This course introduces the basic principles of environmental planning in Ontario and Canada including: The Environmental Bill of Rights; The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act; The Ontario Environmental Assessment and Consultation Act; CSA Standard Environmental Site Assessments; Cleanup critera for contaminated lands; Guidelines for Evaluating Environmental Liabilities for Land Transfers; Brownfield's and Urban Sprawl.

PLAC 3008 One Month Placement (May)

A one-month placement in the field.