Year 2 Required Courses |
CREDITS |
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BI |
210 |
Forest Ecology |
3 |
Introduction to ecological forest management. Emphasis on forest ecosystem function and impacts of industry and other land-use on forests on landscape scale. Topics include dendrology, ecological disturbance, forest biodiversity, forest management techniques, approaches to forest restoration and reclamation criteria for forested areas. Field trips and labs used to develop field skills in tree and shrub identification, timber cruising, stand assessment and ecosystem classification. Prerequisites: BI 110 and BO 120. |
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BI |
290 |
Revegetation Management |
3 |
Provides intensive practical study of determinants of revegetation success. Emphasis on study of factors affecting germination, emergence, establishment and longevity of plant stands. Includes review of practical and specialized revegetation methods and strategies. Prerequisites: BO 120 and SO 210. |
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SC |
281 |
Invasive Plant Ecology and Management |
3 |
This course focuses on vegetation management with emphasis on invasive weedy plants. Weed Biology and competitive strategies of these plants are studied in detail. Tools and techniques for control, such as fire, grazing, and herbicides are described for control of invasive plants in native and non-native communities. Students spend considerable time in lab identifying weed species, seedlings and seeds. Prerequisite: BI 270 & BO 120 |
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SC |
301 |
Applied Hydrology |
3 |
This course focuses on the main components of the hydrologic cycle and how this impacts quantity, quality and distribution of water resources within a watershed basin. Precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, streamflow and groundwater flow are examined with reference to drought, flooding, erosion and sedimentation. Students are introduced to field techniques in stream discharge measurement, and geomorphic characterization of watersheds. |
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SC |
307 |
Environmental Site Assessment |
3 |
Gain basic understanding of how to evaluate contaminated sites through processes of a Site Assessment, Site Characterization, and parallel process of Environmental Risk Assessment. Effective management of environmental risks (i.e. contamination) and remediation of contaminated sites requires basic understanding of science, policy and culture of risk assessment and risk management. Prerequisites: SC 110 and SC 200. |
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SC |
336 |
Environmental Contaminants |
3 |
This course focuses on study of Environmental contaminants, their physical- chemical properties and fate and transport in environmental media (air, water and soil). The focus is on industrial pollutants discharged into the environment from various sectors such as pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining and agricultural developments. Emphasis is placed on contaminant risk assessment and risk management. Students learn about emerging environmental contaminants and evolving engineering solutions to mitigate these contaminants. Prerequisites: SC110, SC200 and SC301. |
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SC |
408 |
Reclamation Field Methods |
3 |
Examine common reclamation field methods used in Western Canada. Major soil disturbances discussed including wellsite reclamation, pipeline construction and mining operations. Common problems associated with oil and gas developments are also discussed, including oil spills, brine spills and soil sterilants. Prerequisite: SO 210. Co-requisite: SO 340. |
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SC |
430 |
Industrial Waste Management |
3 |
This course focuses on industrial waste treatment and management, with emphasis on pertinent regulations and best management practices for the treatment and disposal of drilling and hazardous wastes. Major topics include an introduction to industrial waste & waste audit, drilling mud properties, oilfield and hydrovac wastes, drilling waste disposal options, hazardous waste management, treatment & disposal. Prerequisites: None. |
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SC |
448 |
Groundwater Monitoring Techniques |
3 |
Introduction to equipment and methods commonly used when conducting groundwater monitoring projects. Learn to plan and implement a fieldwork program including conducting a desk study, field and lab evaluation of aquifers, borehole selection and installation, taking and interpreting water levels, chemistry and pump test data, and using safe working practices. Introduced to impacts on groundwater resources due to agricultural, industrial and petroleum production activities including those resulting from extraction of coal bed methane. Prerequisite: SC 301 or equivalent water resources competency strongly encouraged. |
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SO |
320 |
Soil Conservation |
3 |
This course is a study of soil properties from a soil conservation perspective. The primary focus is on understanding soil properties to achieve soil and water conservation objectives and to prevent soil degradation. Field techniques used to assess soil degradation and to implement erosion and sediment control projects are emphasized. |
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SO |
340 |
Soil Classification & Landforms |
3 |
In-depth study of Canadian System of Soil Classification with emphasis on factors affecting soil genesis and taxonomy. Topics include geology, glaciation, weathering and the chemistry and physics of Canadian soils. Extensive fieldwork focuses on methods of classifying soils and landforms, soil mapping and report preparation/use and basic procedures in land assessment. Prerequisite: SO 210. |
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SO |
350 |
Soil Fertility & Fertilizers |
3 |
Study soil as medium of growth. Discuss fertility status of soils and plant/soil relationships in-depth. Topics include function and mode of uptake of essential nutrients by plants, forms and transformations of nutrients in soils and influence of soil chemical and physical characteristics. Review impact of fertilizer chemistry, application method and timing of application on soil fertility status. Prerequisite: SO 210. |
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