School of Natural Resources and Built Environment

Environmental Engineering Technology

Diploma

Program Overview

Environmental engineering technologists are on the front lines of environmental protection. You apply science, ecology and engineering to minimize the adverse impacts of human activity on the natural world. You will develop the skills to apply engineering and technology solutions to real world environmental issues.

At Saskatchewan Polytechnic, you’ll learn the applied science behind environmental protection. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills to work in pollution monitoring, environmental audits, environmental management, site assessment and remediation, project management and waste management.

The Environmental Engineering Technology program is a 32-month diploma offered full time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw campus. You will take five academic semesters and participate in three Co-operative Education work terms (two consecutive terms after first year, and one term in the summer of second year).

The well-rounded curriculum includes:

  • environmental impact evaluation and mitigation
  • environmental monitoring and control, and data collection and analysis
  • environmental site assessment and remediation
  • ecology, aquatic chemistry, hydrology and hydrogeology
  • atmospheric quality and monitoring
  • soil analysis and classification
  • solid and liquid waste management
  • surveying and drafting
  • computer applications and modeling
  • technical report writing

Your learning time is 60 per cent in the classroom and 40 per cent in labs, field camps and activities and projects. You’ll build practical skills that ensure you are job ready on graduation.

The Co-op Work Term Advantage

Co-operative work terms are paid, so you’ll earn while you learn. Saskatchewan Polytechnic arranges your interviews; it’s up to you to shine. It’s also a chance to develop important “soft skills” in job interviewing, professional attitude, interpersonal communication and more.

Many of our co-op employers require both a valid Saskatchewan Driver's Licence and a clean Driver's Abstract. For international students, it can take up to 12 months to obtain a Driver's Licence; therefore, it is to your advantage to come with a Driver's Licence from your home country if possible.

Some opportunities require a Criminal Record Check and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Diploma to Degree

Use your diploma to ladder into an applied science degree at Lakeland College in Alberta, an environmental science degree at Royal Roads University in British Columbia or a technology degree at Memorial University in Newfoundland.

Bachelor of Applied Management

Ladder your diploma into the Bachelor of Applied Management degree at Saskatchewan Polytechnic with only two years of additional study. Remote classes and part-time options are available.

Career and Salary Information

Your Career

Jobs in environmental engineering technology can involve environmental monitoring and assessment, pollution control, site remediation and reclamation, environmental audits and impact assessments, construction and design, research, technical sales and support for waste management. You could work in an office or a field setting, as part of a team or independently. Potential employers include engineering firms, environmental consultants, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Potential Careers

Sample Job TitleNOC Classification1Earning Potential2
Project CoordinatorConstruction Managers (0711)$58,300 - $142,500
Environmental Technologist I/IICivil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)$39,600 - $96,000
Environmental Site AssessorInspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)$52,000 - $115,600

Length and Start Date

Start Date(s): September
For more information, contact the program head at Kaya.Forest@saskpolytech.ca. Length: 80 weeks:

There are five academic semesters and three mandatory paid Co-operative Education work terms. Semesters and co-op work term time patterns are listed in Courses below.

Locations

  • Moose Jaw

Admissions

Admission Requirements

 

*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics requirement also accepted: 

  • Math A30, B30 and C30

 

Note: Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 is recommended. Physics and Chemistry are not admission requirements; however, they would be extremely helpful to student success in the program. 

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.



ACCUPLACER©

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  • 250 Arithmetic
  • 240 Advanced Algebra and Functions
  • 256 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
  • 250 Reading
  • 245 Writing

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.

If the program applied to has specific course requirements, they may be met through alternative post-secondary courses. Review already approved courses that may be used for admission purposes for your programs.

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake. 

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year. 

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.

Tuition and Fees

Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.

 

2022/23 Academic Year

Year 1 - $9,340
Year 2 - $5,340
Year 3 - $7,330

International Students

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Courses

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The program follows this academic and co-operative education schedule. Courses are outlined below by semester.
  September - December January - April May - August
Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Work term
Year 2 Work term Semester 3 Work term
Year 3 Semester 4 Semester 5  

Year 1 - Semester 1

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
CADD 120
Computer Aided Drafting 1
3
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You will develop fundamental computer aided drafting (CAD) skills using industry-standard software. You will construct two-dimensional geometric construction, dimensioning and drawing output.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Corequisites(s):
Equivalent Course(s): DRFT 105
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online
ENVR 102
Environmental Sampling and Analysis
3
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You will follow safe practices and be required to assist in identifying risk and measures to reduce risk. You will develop an understanding of hazardous materials through working with content provided in safety data sheets. You will examine protocols for environmental sampling including collection, preservation, and transportation of samples. You will collect field measurements and be introduced to statistical analysis as a means of managing measurement error.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): MEAS 109
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 103
The Living World
2
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You will explore the mechanisms of evolution and the vast variety of life we see on Earth. You will be introduced to plant and animal morphology required to aid in identification of these organisms.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
MAT 110
Mathematics for Engineering Technologies
4
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You will gain foundational knowledge of mathematical topics applicable to engineering technologies. You will study formula manipulations, factoring of algebraic expressions, geometry and trigonometry, exponents and logarithms, and functions and their graphs. This course is intended to build problem solving and critical thinking skills, and to prepare you for studies in calculus.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): MAT 100, MAT 101, MATH 182, MATH 193
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
SEM 101
Technology Seminars
1
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Your orientation will include discussions regarding the role of technicians/technologists in the workplace and society. You will study time management skills, diversity in the workplace, principles of sustainability and safety requirements.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Equivalent Course(s): ENGM 181, ETHC 183, ORTN 120, SEM 104
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
SRVY 120
Surveying 1
4
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You will receive an introduction to the basics of surveying. The course content includes horizontal measurements, levelling, angle and direction measurement, computations, traverses and drafting plans.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): SRVY 102
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
TCOM 102
Workplace Communication
3
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You will examine the employability skills required in the workplace. You will discuss the communication process, and practice effective interpersonal communication techniques and conflict resolution. You will use workplace writing and job search skills.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): COM 160, COMM 191, JOBS 190, JOBS 288, JOBS 290, TCOM 120, TCOM 140, TMGT 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Learn Linc, Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
TERR 101
Engineering Geology
3
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You will study physical geology including the origin, composition and characteristics of the major minerals and rock classifications. You will study geologic processes, landforms and geologic structures created by these processes referencing Saskatchewan’s glaciated terrain.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Corequisites(s): TERR 102
Equivalent Course(s): TERR 121
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
TERR 102
Engineering Geology Laboratory
2
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This course will introduce fundamental mapping concepts and map reference systems. You will be introduced to how to read and extract information from topographic maps. You will study aerial photo interpretation as a tool to help identify natural surface features. You will study the characteristics of features formed by the advance and retreat of massive ice sheets during the last glacial period.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Corequisites(s): TERR 101
Equivalent Course(s): TERR 121
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 25

Year 1 - Semester 2

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
CAMP 104
Environmental Field Work 1
4
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You will participate in field exercises related to baseline environmental assessment and characterization of a subject site using the knowledge gained in previous courses supplemented with new field procedures. You will utilize GIS software to analyze field data spatially and use this to allow you to identify the baseline conditions of a subject site.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 102
Corequisites(s): GIS 110
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 101
Environmental Science and Technology 1
2
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You will examine the natural world scientifically in an attempt to explain how life on earth is sustained. You will review human population development with its increasing resource requirements. You will study sustainable resource management applied to urban and natural environments including associated risks of hazardous materials. You will take a global perspective using objective risk analysis and environmental ethics.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): ENVR 440
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 105
Environmental Site Assessment 1
3
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You will acquire the knowledge needed to plan, design, organize and implement the first phase of an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). During the Phase I ESA, you will collect current and historical site information and identify potential and actual environmental concerns associated with the subject site and the adjacent properties.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): TERR 101, TERR 102
Corequisites(s):
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
GIS 110
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) Fundamentals
4
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Your studies will focus on the fundamentals of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and a Geographic Information System (GIS). You will learn the components of a GNSS, its signal structure, and explore the effects that errors have on the system and its position accuracies. You will examine the different positioning modes available when using a GNSS (i.e. absolute, differential and real-time). Your fieldwork will involve using a GNSS for basic surveying applications. You will apply GIS tools for database management and mapping functionalities using data from existing government sources and GNSS surveys.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): TERR 102
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
MAT 111
Calculus for Engineering Technologies
4
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You will gain knowledge of calculus topics applicable to engineering technologies. You will study derivatives, integrals and differential equations, and their applications. This course is intended to further build problem solving and critical thinking skills, and to demonstrate the importance of calculus in engineering practices.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): MAT 110
Equivalent Course(s): CALC 100, CALC 181, CALC 190, MAT 246
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
SOIL 102
Soil Testing, Taxonomy and Classification
4
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Your studies will focus on data collection, analysis and report- writing for the identification, classification and determination of properties of earth materials. You will perform industry-standard test procedures on soil and aggregate. You will evaluate the methods and determine the results. This course is a foundation for the study of soils and parent material from a Saskatchewan landscape perspective.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): TERR 101
Corequisites(s):
Equivalent Course(s): SOIL 120
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TCOM 103
Technical Communication
3
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You will use research skills to find technical information and cite it correctly. You will conduct effective meetings and produce supporting documents. As well, you will discuss technical report purposes and formats, write short technical reports and present technical information.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): TCOM 102 or COM 170
Equivalent Course(s): COMM 181, COMM 190, TCOM 106, TCOM 123, TCOM 141, TCOM 190
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 24

Co-operative Work Term 1

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
COOP 101
Co-operative Work Term
0
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Your co-operative education term will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate theoretical and practical concepts learned in the classroom and gain valuable experience in a work setting.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 640.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Coop Education Work Term, Prior Learning

Co-operative Work Term 2

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
COOP 201
Co-operative Work Term
0
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Your second co-operative education term will build on the experience gained during your first work placement and provide you with additional opportunities to develop skills and techniques related to your field of studies in a real work setting.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 640.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Coop Education Work Term, Prior Learning

Year 2 - Semester 3

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
CHEM 200
Engineering Chemistry
4
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You will study the general principles of chemistry and chemical calculations. The concepts and application of stoichiometry, concentration determination, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, pH, volumetric and gravimetric analysis will be used to describe the chemistry of aquatic systems.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): MAT 110
Corequisites(s):
Equivalent Course(s): WTER 230
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 204
Ecosystems
4
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You will study how energy flows through ecosystems. You will explore the variety of ecoregions throughout Saskatchewan, Canada, and the world. You will cover the role of succession in shaping environmental landscapes. You will be introduced to a variety of local flora and fauna.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 103
Equivalent Course(s): ENVR 234
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 236
Environmental Monitoring
4
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You will be introduced to the relationships between terrestrial, riparian and aquatic environments. You will investigate various protocols to monitor and assess the health of each environment. Emphasis will be placed on demonstrating safe practices for outdoor field activities and laboratory settings. The risks of various substances on environmental and human health will be presented.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 102
Corequisites(s):
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
HYDO 201
Groundwater Technology
4
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You will study the principles of applied hydrogeology including groundwater flow, drilling, well design and construction. You will also discuss the maintenance requirements of wells, groundwater protection and groundwater approval processes.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): MAT 111
Corequisites(s): PHYS 104
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
LABS 202
Environmental Laboratory Analysis
3
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You will focus on learning the lab skills required to obtain water quality measurements. You will apply these skills to proper sampling protocol and laboratory analysis, with an emphasis on interpreting the laboratory results and applying them to applicable federal and provincial regulations and objectives.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): MAT 110
Corequisites(s): CHEM 200
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
PHYS 104
Physics for Engineering Technologies
3
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You will apply vectors and Newton’s laws of motion to force systems. You will study work, power and the conservation of mechanical energy. You will study momentum and collisions. You will study the properties of static and dynamic fluids, thermal energy and heat. This course is also intended to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Corequisites(s):
Equivalent Course(s): PHYS 102
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
STAT 201
Statistics for Engineering Technology
3
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You will gain knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques applicable to engineering technology. You will study descriptive statistics, probability distributions, the Central Limit Theorem, inferential statistics and linear regression. This course is intended to build problem solving and critical thinking skills, and to demonstrate the importance of statistics in professional practices.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): MAT 233, STAT 120, STAT 200, STAT 220
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 25

Co-operative Work Term 3

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
COOP 301
Co-operative Work Term
0
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Your third co-operative education work term will round out the work term experience by adding related work knowledge through the application of theories and practices relevant to your field of studies.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 640.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Coop Education Work Term, Prior Learning

Year 3 - Semester 4

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
CAMP 204
Environmental Field Work 2
3
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You will participate in field exercises related to environmental assessment and characterization of terrestrial and aquatic environments including the sampling, monitoring, and analysis of air, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater. You will apply the results of your field exercises to the characterization and evaluation of contaminant pathways and potential or actual risk(s) to identified receptors. You will act as the safety coordinator for field activities.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): CAMP 104, ENVR 236
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CAMP 205
Boreal Field Work
2
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You will participate in field activities within a boreal forest setting. You will become familiar with both the terrestrial and aquatic environments within the forest and be able to compare and contrast them to equivalent settings in a prairie landscape. You will also investigate an aquifer located in the sandy soils of a forest landscape, and explore the nutrient and energy flow of a boreal ecosystem.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Corequisites(s): CAMP 204
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online, Prior Learning
CHEM 201
Environmental Chemistry
4
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You will apply fundamental chemical principles acquired in previous courses, to environmental processes. You will study how to incorporate chemical principles in analyses of natural process as well as industrial and other anthropogenic impacts on air, water, and soil. You will also study how they apply to environmental monitoring, control and analysis.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): CHEM 200
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 200
Atmospheric Environment
4
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You will be introduced to the basics of meteorology with a focus on natural and anthropogenic air pollutants, and their properties, sources, and effects on the atmosphere. You will study how to set up meteorological and air monitoring equipment to test for atmospheric parameters and sample for the criteria air contaminants and other pollutants. The emphasis will be on the utilization of proper sampling protocols and procedures. The laboratory results will be compared to applicable federal and provincial ambient air quality regulations and objectives.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 102
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 205
Environmental Site Assessment 2
3
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You will acquire the knowledge needed to plan, design, organize and implement the second phase of an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). During the Phase II ESA, you will demonstrate field procedures for the investigation of areas of potential environmental concern (APECs). You will design a field investigation plan to locate, sample, identify and monitor the contaminants of concern.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 105, ENVR 236
Corequisites(s): CAMP 204
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 206
Energy Resource Management
3
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You will examine the major components of energy resource management including supply, demand, economics, regulation, and the environment. Your studies will include an examination of the regional, national, and global viewpoints on energy resource management. You will differentiate conventional and alternative energy systems and explore the concepts and principles behind successful energy management. A key outcome of this course will be the ability to estimate energy resource management economics including levelized costs, pay-back periods, and pollution mitigation costs. The course will prepare you to assess various energy resource management options given the current energy transition involving increasing energy demand within a carbon constrained future.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Corequisites(s):
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 208
Applied Ecology
3
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You will study the ecology of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. You will be introduced to how populations grow and change and how this information is used to make management decisions. You will explore the impacts of humans on the environment.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 103
Equivalent Course(s): ENVR 235
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
HYDO 202
Hydrology
3
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This course provides you an overview of hydrological processes, measurement techniques, and data analysis. You will study the movement of water in the hydrologic cycle via precipitation, interception, evapotranspiration, surface runoff, infiltration, soil moisture, groundwater flow and streamflow. Your studies will include applied aspects and local examples.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): MAT 110, PHYS 104
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
Total semester credits: 25

Year 3 - Semester 5

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ENVR 203
Liquid and Solid Waste Management
3
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You will develop an understanding of the design basis of unit treatment processes and networks planning in municipal, industrial, and solid waste fields. Based on the skills you develop, you will design and plan a treatment facility in wastewater or solid waste landfill using best management practices. You will apply your skills in management and planning of domestic and industrial hazardous waste problems, impacts and treatment/disposal.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): CHEM 200, HYDO 201, PHYS 104
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
ENVR 207
Remediation and Reclamation
3
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You will plan, design, organize and propose different types of environmental remediation techniques using the results of your previous Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). You will use gathered information and knowledge in the application of remediation techniques including bioremediation, barrier systems, mechanized systems, and excavations.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 205
Corequisites(s): HYDO 200
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 228
Environmental Management
3
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You will study the environmental project management elements of environmental liability, accountability and due diligence in terms of risk assessment and risk management, Occupational Health and Safety, and emergency response planning. You will be introduced to how to apply environmental management systems using the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 14000 series).
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 101
Corequisites(s):
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
ENVR 229
Environmental Impact Assessment
4
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You will be introduced to the evolution of the environmental impact assessment process in Canada and in particular, Saskatchewan. You will explore the environmental impacts associated with various industry activities and review the components of an Environmental Impact Statement. You will be introduced to how to evaluate an area for environmental sensitivities and how to mitigate potential impacts of proposed activities. You will complete several exercises that will assist in the preparation of a preliminary environmental impact report or environmental protection plan.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ENVR 208
Corequisites(s):
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
HYDO 200
Contaminant Hydrogeology
3
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You will discuss the technical, theoretical and practical aspects of contaminant hydrogeology including sources of contamination, mechanisms of groundwater flow and contaminant transport. In addition, you will study modeling approaches and common field practices used to characterize groundwater parameters.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): HYDO 201
Corequisites(s): ENVR 207
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
MGMT 212
Project Management
4
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You will study project management theory, terms and concepts. You will study the project life cycle and discuss managing a successful project from pre-implementation to completion. You will be introduced to project management topics such as resources, costs, time constraints, project scope, and risk management. You will also prepare a bid package for a small project.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): MGMT 207
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
PROJ 206
Capstone Project
2
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You will apply the engineering concepts and principles to develop a significant initiative or project. Working individually or in small groups, you will use interpersonal, problem solving, and project management skills to propose, conceptualize, design, and demonstrate an engineering project that is both significant and relevant to your field of practice. You will manage and schedule the project with minimal direction. You will develop a presentation appropriate for an industry client and demonstrate the communication skills necessary to defend the technical specifications and the relevance of project in relation to the initial engineering problem.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online
TCOM 104
Applied Research in Technology
2
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You will develop a technical proposal and apply advanced research skills to a technical problem. You will use the technical problem-solving process in an applied research project and present your research findings in a written report and oral presentation.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): TCOM 103 or ENGL 101
Equivalent Course(s): COMM 115, COMM 182, COMM 290, TCOM 239
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 24

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Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.


Transfer credit options vary over time; this information is subject to change. Transfer credit options for this program include:

  • block credit transfer into the third year of the Bachelor of Science degree programs, Royal Roads University
  • admission eligibility to the Bachelor of Technology program, Memorial University, Newfoundland (13 courses, totalling 39 credit hours, are required to fulfill the degree requirements; courses are available online)
Graduates of the Environmental Engineering Technology Diploma may be eligible for 36 cu in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Environmental Studies or Petroleum degree programs 
Graduates of this program may be eligible for admission to Lakeland College's Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management (BAppSc) Degree program.
Graduates of this program may be eligible for block transfer into Bachelor of Technology Degree with 39 credit hours (13 courses) to be completed, including a technical project and report
Royal Roads University agrees to facilitate full block transfer of student(s) from SaskPolytech with appropriate prerequisite qualifications into BS Environmental Science, BS Environmental Practice, and BA Environmetal Practice

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