INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

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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.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of the common first year SEG

courses or permission of the Chair of the Schoo! of Environment @ Geomatics.

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

IEP 281: Water and Air Pollution Chemistry is 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.

Pre-requisites: TWC 157 Introduction to Technical Communications Il, MATH 291 Resource Statistics II, IEP 266 Applied Microbiology and !EP 280 Environmental Chemistry or permission from the Chair of the Schoo! of Environment and Geomatics.

IEP 290 - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

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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IEP 291 - APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT

This course is a guided independent study of an environmental management topic suitable to the field of study. Learners are required to prepare a project proposal and data collection schedule in consultation with a faculty advisor. Research techniques using library and online resources are required as well as accurate data collection and synthesis. This course culminates with the submission of a technical report to current industry standards and presentation of the research results at the annual spring conference held late in the spring semester.

Pre-requisites: [FP 277, IEP 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

Pre-requisites: Principles of Math 12 or MATH 110 or equivalent with grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor.

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.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance to SFG Diploma programs.

MATH 190 - RESOURCE STATISTICS |

Math 190 is 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.

Pre-requisites: MATH 160.

MATH 291 - RESOURCE STATISTICS II

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

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

Pre-requisites: MATH 790

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.

Pre-requisites: Admission to the School of Environment and Geomatics

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.

Pre-requisites: TWC 7150 and program continuation.

Contacts

KRISTA MANNLE

Admissions Officer

Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21425 Direct: 250.365.1425

Email: knannle@selkirk.ca

BRENDAN WILSON

School Chair, Environment and Geomatics Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21393

Direct: 250.365.1393

Fax: 250.365.1260

Email: bwilson@selkirk.ca

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