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Environmental Technology, Diploma
A foundation in environmental science and innovation.
Rediscover the way we represent the world and learn to develop innovative technologies and solutions to address sustainability and climate change, benefiting society and the environment.
Hands-on learning
In this science-based, two-year program, you'll gain academic expertise, combined with hands-on laboratory and field skills to prepare you for employment or to pursue further education. Environmental professionals work within assessment teams, collecting, collating and presenting information that will help decision-makers understand how their decisions will affect the Earth and its inhabitants.
Improve your academic skills. From science basics to advanced topics, there's a help centre for you. Refresh your skills, work on your assignments with our support, or get tutoring on specific subjects.
What to expect
During the program, you'll take 13 courses in the areas of environmental studies, biology, chemistry, english, geography, GIS, and math. You can also do paid work experience through co-operative education to get a big head start in your career.
Accreditation
The program is nationally accredited by the College of Applied Biology (CAB) and upon program completion students are eligible to become Registered Biology Technologists (RBTech).
Transfer to university
The Environmental Technology program provides up to two years of transfer credit towards programs within the School of Environment & Sustainability at Royal Roads University (note that their option of a B.Sc. in Environmental Science will require an additional calculus, e.g. MATH 108).
Your courses may also transfer to other BC universities and colleges to allow you to continue your education towards a degree in biology, geography or environmental studies. Check the BC Transfer Guide to find out where each course transfers.
What you'll learn
You'll learn how to produce solutions for the world's leading problems from the fields of applied biology/restoration, environmental chemistry, and Geographic Information Systems. As a multi-disciplinary program, Environmental Technology has access to wide-ranging resources including lab equipment, a native plant garden, and a variety of local field sites used for field-based learning.
In demand
As a certified environmental professionals, you will be qualified for employment with private- and public-sector employers. Co-op students and graduates have gone on to careers in workplaces that include:
Institute of Ocean Sciences
Federal and provincial ministries and departments (Forests, Fisheries, Parks and Water Management, Department of National Defence)
Indigenous organizations
BC Hydro
BC Ferries
Private consulting firms
Various municipalities and regional districts
These roles involve a variety of projects and activities, which could include:
Conducting rare species surveys/inventories
Describing impacts from proposed activities
Preparing environmental permit applications
Providing reports and recommendations on mitigation/restoration
Collecting field data and conducting GIS analyses
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.
Program outline
For more details, please see the Environmental Technology courses in the academic calendar.
This program gives you an opportunity to develop a foundation in natural sciences, sustainable resource management, communication skills, GIS mapping technology, environmental management, and other applied skills.
What to expect
The program is two years in length and consists of four 14-week terms, plus two four-month work experiences for Co-op students. As a multi-disciplinary program, Environmental Technology has access to the wide-ranging capital resources of its constituent departments. This includes modern biology and chemistry lab facilities, computer labs, surveying equipment, map and air photo collections, greenhouse facilities, meteorological instruments and rock and mineral collections.
The program hub is located in the Fisher building at the Lansdowne campus. It is a place to meet and mentor, to find out what 's going on, to collaborate on assignments, access resources, socialize and recharge. It is open from 8:30am. until late evening, and on weekends through arrangement with the Instructional Assistant.
Year 1
Fall
Course
Title
Weekly hours
Credits
BIOL 124
Evolution and Diversity
6
3
ENVR 115
Atmosphere and Hydrosphere
6
3
GEOG 100
Environment & Sustainability
4
3
CHEM 110 or CHEM 120
General College Chemistry 1 or
College Chemistry 1
6
3
ENGL 170
Technical Writing
3
3
CDEV
Optional
1
0
Winter
Course
Title
Weekly hours
Credits
BIOL 228
Ecology
6
3
GEOG 216 or STAT 216
Statistics in Geography
5
3
IST 142
Land, Water, and Stewardship
3
3
BIOL 240
Wildlife Biodiversity
6
3
CHEM 253
Environmental Chemistry
6
3
Summer (Optional co-op work experience)
Course
Title
Weekly Hours
Credits
ENVR 101
Co-op 1
420
6
Year 2
Fall
Course
Title
Weekly Hours
Credits
ENVR 112
Environmental Research and Practice
3
3
ENVR 160
Environmental Sampling and Analysis
6
3
GEOG 217
Maps and GIS
5
3
ENVR 217
Field Skills
6
3
BIOL 241
Applied Botany
6
3
Winter
Course
Title
Weekly hours
Credits
GEOG 227
Advanced GIS Applications
5
3
ENVR 212
Capstone Project
5
3
GEOG 276 or GEOS 100
Geomorphology or Physical Geology
5
3
ENVR 260
Environmental Remediation
6
3
ENVR 100
Climate Solutions
3
3
Summer (optional co-op work experience)
Course
Title
Weekly Hours
Credits
ENVR 101 or ENVR 201
Co-op 1 or Co-op 2
420
6
Optional work terms
During the program, you can choose to take one work term and add an internship designation to your diploma. If you complete two work terms, you will graduate with a co-operative education designation.
Tuition and Fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
C+ in Anatomy and Physiology 12 Camosun Alternative
And one of:
C in Chemistry 11
C in Chemistry 11 Camosun Alternative
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
