Marine Environmental Technology

Program Overview

This six-semester Marine Environmental Technology program combines academic coursework, practical skills training, a work term, and a professional orientation session. Students will gain knowledge in marine environmental science, conservation biology, resource management, and environmental monitoring. Graduates will be prepared for careers in marine environmental management, conservation, research, consulting, and education.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content:
Marine Environmental Technology
• Program Structure:
• - Six academic semesters
• - Two practical skills training sessions
• - One work term
• - One professional orientation session
• Course Schedule:
• - Fall Term 1:
• -- Introduction to Marine Environmental Science
• -- Marine Ecology
• -- Marine Pollution
• -- Environmental Sampling and Analysis
• -- Technical Writing
• - Spring Term 1:
• -- Marine Conservation Biology
• -- Marine Resource Management
• -- Oceanography
• -- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• -- Field and Laboratory Techniques
• - Technical Session 1
• - Fall Term 2:
• -- Marine Ecosystem Health
• -- Marine Pollution Assessment
• -- Environmental Modeling
• -- Environmental Impact Assessment
• -- Ethics in Marine Environmental Science
• - Spring Term 2:
• -- Marine Environmental Monitoring
• -- Marine Environmental Management
• -- Environmental Law and Policy
• -- Advanced Field and Laboratory Techniques
• -- Career Development
• - Practical Skills Session 1
• - Work Term
• - Fall Term 3:
• -- Marine Environmental Project Management
• -- Marine Environmental Data Analysis
• -- Marine Environmental Economics
• -- Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• -- Professional Orientation
• - Spring Term 3:
• -- Marine Environmental Risk Assessment
• -- Marine Environmental Policy Development
• -- Marine Environmental Communication
• -- Environmental Management Systems
• -- Research Project

Careers:

• Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in the following areas:
• - Marine environmental management
• - Marine conservation
• - Marine resource management
• - Marine environmental consulting
• - Marine environmental research
• - Marine environmental education