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IEP 280 - ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

This introductory environmental chemistry course
covers chemical theory and laboratory skills.
Laboratory exercises address basic skills including
laboratory safety, quantitative measurement, and
use of common laboratory apparatus. Laboratory
exercises are derived from standard methods for
the examination of water and wastewater. The
course goal is graduates will master basic chemical
theory, use environmental chemistry references,
demonstrate safe chemistry laboratory practices,
and perform standard methods for the determination
of total, suspended and dissolved solids, pH,
conductivity, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity and turbidity
in water and wastewater samples.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the common
first year School of Environment and Geomatics
courses.

IEP 281 -WATER AND AIR
POLLUTION CHEMISTRY

This course examines the applied chemistry of water
and air pollution. Major topics include: physical and
chemical characteristics of water and air, water and
air pollution, quantifying water and air pollution,
water and air sampling, water treatment, wastewater
treatment, mass balance modeling and air pollution
dispersion. Applied concepts cover chronic and acute
toxicity testing, use of colorimetry and AAS to identify
and quantify pollutants, variable speed pumps used
with pollution trapping devices for air sampling,

gas detection tubes and air sampling meters. Use

of spreadsheets for data analysis is an essential
component of this course.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Delivered live using a combination of lecture and
laboratory exercises to reinforce concepts for
students’ individual learning styles. The course
manual summarizes lectures and provides examples
of questions to support learning outcomes.

Prerequisites: TWC 151, MATH 291, IEP 266, IEP 280.

IEP 290 - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Concerns the relationship between humankind

and the environment. This course explores that
relationship and how, in the words of the Brundtland
Commission Report, “we may live to meet the needs
of the present generation without compromising

the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs.” Clearly, there is no single route to achieving
sustainability. Therefore, readings by many authors,
technical experts, scientists and philosophers
comprise a central component to illustrate the
complexity of the topic, the diversity of approaches
and resistance to change. There is substantial focus
on applied skills related to current applications

of sustainability principles across the economic
spectrum.

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INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

IEP 291 - APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT

Focuses on the preparation of the program’s
capstone applied research project. The course
compliments and is taught in conjunction with IEP
251, Integrated Environmental Planning Applications
IL Over the course of the winter semester, learners
prepare a professional quality plan for an outside
“pro-bono” client. The plan preparation process
includes independent research and data collection,
consultation with independent experts and
stakeholders and public presentation of the

draft plans.

Prerequisites: IEP 277, lEP 250

MATH 140 - CALCULUS I FOR
SOCIAL SCIENCES

Calculus I for Social Sciences and Business is an
introductory course in calculus designed to provide
students majoring in business, the life sciences or
the social sciences with the necessary mathematical
background for further study in these areas. The
course includes functions, limits, the derivative and
its application, anti-differentiation and the indefinite
integral and an introduction to differential equations

Prerequisites: Principles of Math 12 or MATH 110 or
equivalent with grade of “C” or higher.

MATH 160 - TECHNICAL MATH REVIEW

This is a mathematical review course for first-year
students in the School of Environment and Geomatics
(SEG) diploma programs. This course will provide a
review of mathematical concepts which you will need
for your other SEG courses. Materials to be covered
include: unit conversions, trigonometry, exponentials
and logarithms, problem solving, slope calculations,
distance and direction calculations.

Prerequisites: Acceptance to the School of
Environment and Geomatics diploma programs.

MATH 190 - RESOURCE STATISTICS |

An introductory applied statistics course for
environment and geomatics students. Topics include:
types of data, descriptive statistics, probability and
random variables, discrete probability distributions,
continuous probability distributions, confidence
intervals, sample size, and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisites: MATH 160.

MATH 291 - RESOURCE STATISTICS II

This course is a continuation of Math 190 - Resource
Statistics L. Topics include linear regressions

and correlation, inferential statistics, confidence
intervals, hypothesis testing, goodness of fit,
contingency tables, and ANOVA.

Prerequisites: MATH 190

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TWC 150 - INTRODUCTION TO
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS |

An introduction to general principles in written
technical communication and their application

to environmental concerns and workplace
communication. Classroom sessions focus on
developing writing skills, the organization and
presentation of data, basic report formats, and job
search techniques.

Prerequisites: Acceptance to the School of
Environment and Geomatics diploma programs.

TWC 151 - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL
WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONS II

Introduction to general principles in written scientific
communication, research strategies, and oral
presentations. Lectures and in-class writing focus
upon research strategies, the formal report, technical
style, and graphic illustration. Students practice
delivery techniques for oral presentations and learn
research skills for research report preparation.

Prerequisites: TWC 150 and program continuation.

Contact

SEG ADMISSIONS

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21425
Direct: 250.365-1425

Email: seg@selkirk.ca

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