Environmental Science and Technology Programs
SPECIALIST
(JOINT) PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor of Studies: Mandy Meriano (416-208-2775)
Email: mmeriano@utsc.utoronto.ca
This program is offered in collaboration with The School of Engineering
Technology and Applied Science at Centennial College. The program
leads to an Honours B.Sc. Degree from UTSC and the Environmental Protection
Technologist Diploma from Centennial College, all within the normal
course-load requirements for Specialist programs. This program is
a valuable option that prepares graduates with a combination of key
theoretical and practical skills to work in the environmental field.
UTSC and Centennial College bring together in this program considerable
strengths, expertise and excellent facilities in support of environmental
science education and training. Students graduate from the Joint program
with the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to undertake
a range of careers in industry, government and non-government organizations.
There is at present an unmet demand for expertise in this area in
the Canadian labour market. Graduates are also excellent candidates
to continue on to graduate studies in pursuit of advanced degrees
in environmental science, such as the department's Master of Environmental
Science program.
Guidelines for 1st year course selection
Students who intend to pursue this program should include BIOA01H3,
BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3,
CHMA11H3, MATA30H3,
MATA36H3 & [PHYA10H3
or PHYA11H3]
in their 1st year course selection.
Program Admission
Students should request the program through ROSI. Enrolment is limited.
Students may apply for admission to the program after completing 4.0
full credits, including 1.0 credit in Environmental Science, and a
0.5 credit in each of Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 16.0 full credits, as follows:
- Introductory (3.5 credits):
- EESA01H3
Introduction to Environmental Science
and
EESA06H3 Introduction
to Planet Earth
- CHMA10H3 Introductory
Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
and
CHMA11H3 Introductory
Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
- BIOA01H3 Life
on Earth: Unifying Principles
and
BIOA02H3 Life
on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions
- STAB22H3 Statistics
or
PSCB57H3 Introduction
to Scientific Computing
- Fundamentals and Principles (3.5 credits):
- BIOB50H3 Ecology
and
[PHYA10H3
Introduction to Physics IA
or
PHYA11H3
Introduction to Physics IB]
- MATA30H3 Calculus
I for Biological and Physical Sciences
and
MATA36H3 Calculus II
for Physical Sciences
- 1.5 credits of the following:
EESB02H3 Principles
of Geomorphology
EESB03H3 Principles
of Climatology
EESB04H3 Principles
of Hydrology
EESB05H3 Principles
of Soil Science
EESB15H3 Earth
History
EESB16H3 Feeding
Humans - The Cost to the Planet
- Applied and Technical (6.0 credits):
(These courses are taught at the Centennial HP Science and Technology
Centre.)
- *IMCB01H3
Microbiology Basics
*STEB21H3
Organic Chemistry and Applications
*STEB07H3
Analytical Chemistry and Applications
*STEB40H3
Applied Environmental Microbiology
STEC11H3
Applied Microbiological Analysis
STEC15H3
Applied Analytical Instrumentation
- *STEB42H3
Water Quality Control
*STEB43H3
Engineering Equipment and Processes
STEC60H3
Applied Hydrology and Spills Management
STEC61H3
Hazardous Wastes and Modern Industrial Processes
- *STEB44H3
Environmental Legislation and Regulations
and
[STEC53H3
Environmental Audits, Sampling and Data Management
or
EESC13H3]
Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
- Advanced
2.0 credits from:
EESC03H3 Geographic
Information Systems and Remote Sensing
EESC04H3 Biodiversity
and Biogeography
EESC07H3 Groundwater
EESC18H3 The Great
Lakes: An Introduction to Physical Limnology
EESC19H3: Marine
Systems
EESC21H3: Urban
Environmental Problems of the Greater Toronto Area
EESC24H3: Advanced
Readings in Environmental Science
EESC30H3 Microbial
Biogeochemistry
and
1.0 credit from:
Any D-level EES course
* A minimum grade of 60% is required in courses marked with an asterisk
in order to maintain standing in the program.
Environmental Science and Technology Courses
STEB07H3 Analytical
Chemistry and Applications
Quantitative analysis with pharmaceutical precision and accuracy
to industrial and environmental protocols. Standard wet chemistry
and instrumental techniques, data analysis and presentation. Conformity
with health, safety and environmental regulatory requirements. Limited
to students enrolled in the Joint Specialist Program in Environmental
Science and Technology or the Joint Specialist Program in Applied
Microbiology.
Prerequisite: IMCB03H3
or CHMA11H3 and permission of
instructor Note: CHMC11H3
or CHMB16H3 may be taken after
STEB07H3,
but STEB07H3
cannot be taken after CHMC11H3
or CHMB16H3
Exclusion: CHMC11H3, CHMB16H3.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEB21H3 Organic
Chemistry and Applications
An introduction to the theory and practical applications of organic
chemistry. An introduction to the principles of structure, properties
identification and reactions of organic compounds as related to biology
and other areas of science. Enrolment is limited to students enrolled
in the Joint Specialist program in Environmental Science and Technology.
Prerequisite: CHMA11H3
Exclusion: CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Note: CHMB41H3
and CHMB42H3 may be taken after
STEB21H3,
but STEB21H3
may not be taken after CHMB41H3
or CHMB42H3.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEB40H3 Applied
Environmental Microbiology
The principles of Environmental Biology: water, air and soil testing
procedures. Analysis of contaminated and spiked samples using Ministry
of Environment and Industry standards, procedures and protocols. Limited
to students enrolled in the Joint Specialist program in Environmental
Science and Technology
Prerequisite: BIOA02H3
& IMCB01H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEB42H3 Water
Quality Control
The characteristics of raw water and wastewater, water supply systems,
sources of supply, methods of treatment, alternative sources of water
and methods of distribution. The disposal of wastewater, the collection
system and sewage treatment methods. Limited to students enrolled
in the Joint Specialist program in Environmental Science and Technology
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEB43H3 Engineering
Equipment and Processes
Energy and mass in engineering systems, hydrostatics, fluid flow,
Bernoulli's theorem. Pumping systems, head losses through hydraulic
systems, the efficiency of pumps and motors. Process equipment systems
with emphasis on pumps, pipes and valves. Limited to students enrolled
in the Joint Specialist program in Environmental Science and Technology.
Prerequisite: PHYA10H3
or PHYA11H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEB44H3 Environmental
Legislation and Regulations
The concepts of law and legal process as they apply in Canada. The
Ontario Environmental Protection Act and other environmental legislation.
Research on selected Canadian statutes with a written report and oral
presentation. Limited to students enrolled in the Joint Specialist
program in Environmental Science and Technology.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEC11H3 Applied
Microbiological Analysis
The basic principles of Environmental Microbiology, immunology, molecular
biology and genetics and toxicity testing using microorganisms. Laboratories
are performed using current Ministry of Environment methodologies.
Limited to students enrolled in the Joint Specialist program in Environmental
Science and Technology.
Prerequisite: STEB40H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEC15H3 Applied
Analytical Instrumentation
The theory and practices of chemical sampling and analysis used by
the Ministry of Environment and Energy. The emphasis will be on the
analysis of environmental samples using MOEE procedures and College
equipment. Limited to students enrolled in the Joint Specialist program
in Environmental Science and Technology.
Prerequisite: CHMA11H3 &
STEB07H3
Exclusion: CHMC16H3 Note:
STEC15H3
may not be taken after CHMC16H3,
but CHMC16H3 may be taken after
STEC15H3.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEC53H3 Environmental
Audits, Sampling and Data Management
Ministry approved Industrial Auditing protocols. The presentation
and manipulation of graphs, spreadsheets and tests, using popular
software titles. The ISO series, with emphasis on EMS and ISO 14001.
Limited to students enrolled in the Joint Specialist program in Environmental
Science and Technology.
Exclusion: STEC53H3
may not be taken after or concurrently with EESC13H3.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEC60H3 Applied
Hydrology and Spills Management
The movement of water in its natural state; techniques to measure
and control the flow of surface and subsurface water. Current techniques
to prevent contamination of subsurface water and surface water by
chemical spills. Limited to students enrolled in the Joint Specialist
program in Environmental Science and Technology.
Prerequisite: EESB04H3
& STEB42H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
STEC61H3 Hazardous
Wastes and Modern Industrial Processes
Each student will be assigned research on a different pollutant,
which might be one of the following: heavy metal ions in water, mercury,
aromatic solvents, polymeric resins, PCB's, halogenated solvents,
organic acids, Freon or pesticides. Limited to students enrolled in
the Joint Specialist program in Environmental Science and Technology.
Prerequisite: CHMA11H3 &
STEB21H3
& STEB07H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
IMCB01H3
Microbiology Basics
See the Applied Microbiology (formerly Industrial Microbiology) section
of this Calendar for a full description.