Environmental Science and Technology
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 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 Application
*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.
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