Environmental Technology

Program Description

Be a contributor to building the future.

We have come to realize the challenges in finding solutions that link urban and human needs with solutions respecting all aspects of the earth’s resources.

Talented people are needed to become leaders in industry to help shape our world. To do this, the students of today must be able to look to the past while envisioning the future and apply proven technology that will meet the needs.

The student must be technically skilled and able to constructively work within our traditional engineering industries, while at the same time possess leadership attributes and knowledge that will make a difference.

The areas of study for Seneca’s Environmental Technology program are based on providing the students with the skills, understanding and ability to work within the environmental sector with strengths in environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences, engineering and problem solving abilities, and public and communications skills.

Our three-year diploma program offers students advanced computer modelling, water management and analytical courses in their final two semesters.

Come join us, and let Seneca bring together the program that will serve as your building block to launch your career in this exciting and fast growing industry.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics: MCT4(C) Mathematics for College Technology*

* Seneca will also accept Grade 12 (U) Mathematics, MHF4(U) (Advanced Functions) or MCV4(U) (Calculus and Vectors). Good grades in MAP4(C) or MCR3(U) may be considered.

Note: All applicants who are offered admission to programs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology will have an English and Mathematics assessment. The assessments are used for academic placement in English and Mathematics courses that are appropriate to the student’s skill level. In the event a preparatory course is required before enrolling in the standard semester one English or Mathematics, students will automatically be timetabled into the appropriate preparatory course.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

• Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.

Your Career

Graduates from the three-year technology program will be employed by environmental, engineering, planning consulting firms, government agencies, private contractors, municipalities, utilities and telecommunication firms. Employment opportunities for Seneca graduates will be in environmental assessment investigations, environmental sampling, data collection and monitoring, mapping, data management, computer modelling, watershed planning, land development, construction monitoring, supervision and inspection, surveying, municipal and transportation planning and engineering design. Specific careers include designer, supervisor, project manager, co-ordinator, water resources modeller or, inspector on construction projects, subdivisions and environmental protection and enhancement initiatives.

Applied Degree Option

Graduates of the Environmental Technology Diploma program are eligible for a bridging program to gain access to the 3rd year of Seneca College’s Integrated Environmental Site Remediation Bachelor of Applied Technology program provided they have the required grade point average.

Co-operative Education Option

Both the Environmental Technology program and the Technician program offer an optional Co-operative Education program. Students completing semester one with passing grades in all subjects, and meeting appropriate G.P.A. requirements, are eligible to apply. The student enrolling in the program in semester two is able to access, through the CPP100 subject and co-op facilities, valuable services to facilitate placement opportunities. The program consists of one work term from MAY - AUGUST, providing a wealth of valuable course related experience, employer contacts and greater opportunities for permanent placement after graduation. See the Civil Engineering Technology Co-operative Education handout for more information.

FAST TRACK into Semester 3

Qualified applicants with existing post-secondary education in Environmental Science Engineering, or directly related Technology disciplines can apply for the FAST TRACK assessment of their credentials. Candidates that fully qualify for FAST TRACK will be given direct entry into the second year of this program. The granting of credits beyond semester two is possible in exceptional cases. FAST TRACK entry may, at the discretion of the department, be offered to partially qualified candidates, in conjunction with requirements to complete additional subjects from semesters one or two.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities:

Toronto

Canada

International

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Curriculum

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