Environmental Engineering Technology

Program Overview

The Environmental Engineering Technology Diploma Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a 32-month program that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to address environmental issues. The program combines science, ecology, and engineering principles, and includes three mandatory paid co-op work terms. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental monitoring, pollution control, site remediation, and other environmental sectors. The program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada and graduates are eligible for professional registration.

Program Outline

This program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to mitigate the adverse impacts of human activity on the environment. The program focuses on applying science, ecology, and engineering principles to address real-world environmental issues.

Outline:

Year 1 - Semester 1:

• CADD-120: Computer Aided Drafting 1 (3 credits)
• ENVR-102: Environmental Sampling and Analysis (3 credits)
• ENVR-103: The Living World (2 credits)
• MAT-110: Mathematics for Engineering Technologies (4 credits)
• SEM-101: Technology Seminars (1 credit)
• SRVY-120: Surveying 1 (4 credits)
• TCOM-102: Workplace Communication (3 credits)
• TERR-101: Engineering Geology (3 credits)
• TERR-102: Engineering Geology Laboratory (2 credits)

Year 1 - Semester 2:

• CAMP-104: Environmental Field Work 1 (4 credits)
• ENVR-101: Environmental Science and Technology 1 (2 credits)
• ENVR-105: Environmental Site Assessment 1 (3 credits)
• GIS-110: Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) Fundamentals (4 credits)
• MAT-111: Calculus for Engineering Technologies (4 credits)
• SOIL-102: Soil Testing, Taxonomy and Classification (4 credits)
• TCOM-103: Technical Communication (3 credits)

Co-operative Work Term 1:

• COOP-101: Co-operative Work Term (0 credits)

Co-operative Work Term 2:

• COOP-201: Co-operative Work Term (0 credits)

Year 2 - Semester 3:

• CHEM-200: Engineering Chemistry (4 credits)
• ENVR-204: Ecosystems (4 credits)
• ENVR-236: Environmental Monitoring (4 credits)
• HYDO-201: Groundwater Technology (4 credits)
• LABS-202: Environmental Laboratory Analysis (3 credits)
• PHYS-104: Physics for Engineering Technologies (3 credits)

Co-operative Work Term 3:

• COOP-301: Co-operative Work Term (0 credits)

Year 3 - Semester 4:

• CAMP-204: Environmental Field Work 2 (3 credits)
• CAMP-205: Boreal Field Work (2 credits)
• CHEM-201: Environmental Chemistry (4 credits)
• ENVR-200: Atmospheric Environment (4 credits)
• ENVR-205: Environmental Site Assessment 2 (3 credits)
• ENVR-206: Energy Resource Management (3 credits)
• ENVR-208: Applied Ecology (3 credits)
• HYDO-202: Hydrology (3 credits)

Year 3 - Semester 5:

• ENVR-203: Liquid and Solid Waste Management (3 credits)
• ENVR-207: Remediation and Reclamation (3 credits)
• ENVR-228: Environmental Management (3 credits)
• ENVR-229: Environmental Impact Assessment (4 credits)
• HYDO-200: Contaminant Hydrogeology (3 credits)
• MGMT-212: Project Management (4 credits)
• PROJ-206: Capstone Project (2 credits)
• TCOM-104: Applied Research in Technology (2 credits)

Assessment:

Assessments in the program include a combination of written exams, assignments, laboratory reports, presentations, and participation in class activities. The weighting of each assessment component varies based on the individual course.

Teaching:

The program is delivered by a team of experienced instructors with expertise in various environmental fields. The teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, field trips, and project work.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in various environmental sectors, including:

• environmental monitoring and assessment
• pollution control
• site remediation and reclamation
• environmental audits and impact assessments
• construction and design
• research
• technical sales

Other:

• The program includes three mandatory paid co-op work terms, providing students with valuable work experience.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in global learning experiences to sharpen their intercultural skills.
• The program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).
• Graduates are eligible for professional registration as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.)
or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan.