This course is designed to provide an interdisciplinary group of learners with the knowledge and skills to develop and manage their professional practice while considering sustainability imperatives. Principles of industrial ecology, ecological restoration and succession, and urban world issues are covered in a manner that reveals constrains but also opportunities and strategies for balancing environmental, social and economic perspectives. In addition, the changing roles and approaches in governance systems and the role of stakeholders in decision making will be discussed. Prerequisite: Diploma of Technology or Degree in Engineering, Science or Natural Resources.

The major topics covered include the structure of atoms, compounds, stoichiometry, electrochemistry, solutions, acids and bases, salt and buffer solutions, and solubility of compounds. Some applications of precipitation reactions to water and wastewater treatment will also be examined as well as an introduction to nuclear chemistry and radon. The nomenclature, physical properties, and reactivities of the more common classes of organic compounds are discussed with special attention given to industrial chemicals and organics that are environmental hazards. Prerequisite: Diploma of Technology or Degree in Engineering, Science or Natural Resources.

This course will introduce the learner to some of the sampling techniques and analytical methods used to determine common pollutants in air, water, wastewater, sediment and soil. Major industrial pollution issues, typical chemical species, their fugacity and environmental partitioning are discussed and demonstrated with the use of modeling tools during the lecture periods. Field and lab safety, the use of field and laboratory equipment in accordance with proper procedures are covered in the laboratory periods. Prerequisites: EENG 7211 and EENG 8290

This course covers basic fluid mechanics and hydraulics, including the calculation of pressures and forces exerted by static fluids and the solution of steady single-pipe flow problems. In addition, it covers Bernoulli's principle and the use of various energy loss equations. This is followed by the engineering application of hydraulic principles such as: pipe networks, pumps, uniform and non-uniform open channel flow and measurement. Prerequisite: Diploma of Technology or Degree in Engineering, Science or Natural Resources And 1st year technical Math strongly recommended.

An introduction to soil mechanics and groundwater, including soil origins, types and classifications, phase relationships, compaction, Darcy's law, flow nets, settling pond analysis, soil pressure, and soil strength. The hydrogeology section focuses on the occurrence and movement of groundwater in a variety of geologic settings and explains the effect of human activity on that movement. Topics include types of aquifers, properties of porous media, groundwater flow, and pump testing of aquifers. Prerequisite: Diploma of Technology or Degree in Engineering, Science or Natural Resources.

This course introduces students to the relatively new, multidisciplinary field of industrial ecology. Industrial ecology seeks to understand how ecosystems function, and to apply this understanding to our industrial (and even overall economic) systems to move them towards sustainability. This is an assignment based course, with assignments designed to provide students with experience in the practical application of industrial ecology. The course will: (1) Examine the theoretical foundation for industrial ecology; (2) Present an overview of some of the main research themes; (3) Introduce students to some of the key sub-concepts in industrial ecology, such as industrial symbiosis and eco-industrial parks; and (4) Introduce students to tools for implementing industrial ecology.The course will also provide a more in-depth look at eco-industrial parks, the most tangible application of industrial ecology. While the course will focus on the Canadian context, it will also introduce students to industrial ecology research and practice worldwide. Prerequisites: EENG 7200

This course provides an introduction to the principles of toxicology, specifically: toxicokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and toxicodynamics (acute, chronic, mutagenic, teratogenic and carcinogenic effects). Additional topic areas include: inorganic and organic environmental contaminants, dose-response curves, bioassays, biomarkers, and related case studies. Prerequisites: EENG 7211

This course provides an introduction to the field of hydrology along with fundamental watershed concepts. Rainfall runoff models cover the rational formula, SCS method, frequency analysis of extreme flows, regional analysis, low-flow analysis, and measurement of snow melt. The hydrometric section includes procedures used to construct hydrographs and hydrometers, methods to determine stage flow and various measures of streamflow. Prerequisites: EENG 7716

Introduces fundamental concepts of surveying with applications for applied waste management. Topics include an introduction to the survey methodology, survey instrumentation, a description of the theory associated with survey computations, methods for determining horizontal positions and elevations, including position determination using GPS satellite technology.

The course provides an overview of the basic skills of a manager and applies these skills through a series of projects and case studies. It examines the evolution of management and the organizational culture and environment. It also teaches the decision-making skills and the skills involved in planning, organizing, leading and controlling, including planning and facilitating change, teamwork, applying motivational techniques and effective communication.

This course provides an overview of the Canadian legal system and sources of environmental law. It addresses federal, provincial, and local government powers to regulate the environment, as well as British Columbia and federal environmental laws governing water, air, transportation of dangerous goods, contaminated land, and waste and hazardous substance management. Sources of liability for individuals, directors and officers, companies and environmental professionals and the basic elements of due diligence are also covered. In addition, this course addresses environmental regulation of various natural resource sectors in BC, including forestry, mining, energy, and fishing. The course covers laws regulating environmental impact assessment and environmental aspects of municipal and regional land use planning processes and the role of aboriginal rights in environmental and natural resource management.

This course will introduce risk assessment methods with respect to contaminated sites, including principles of problem formulation, exposure assessment and risk characterization. Specific risk assessment techniques will be presented including EPA environmental risk assessment (ERA) procedures. Emphasis will be placed on ecological and human health risk assessment of contaminated sites. Prerequisites: EENG 7221

This course provides an overview of the processes involved in managing the environmental and health and safety aspects of an operation or organization. Students will learn the key elements of environmental management systems (EMS) and how to develop and implement an EMS, which integrates sustainability that incorporates consideration and management of environmental aspects of an organization as well as the laws, policies, commitments, regulations and other drivers. The course will include an overview of the various international approaches to environmental management and sustainability including: life cycle analysis, environmental risk assessment and due diligence in the context of continuous improvement. Prerequisites: EENG 8780

This course will examine decision making in environmental management and the forces that influence environmental decisions. Topics will include the historical roots of environmental management, rational decision-making processes, the institutional structure and methods of decision making in environmental management, as well as the relationship between current decision-making models and the emerging challenges of sustainability. Prerequisites: EENG 8282

This course is offered primarily as on-line course with the two classroom-based sessions. The course starts off with defining the main goals of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process: gathering comprehensive information on potential projects with respect to the foreseen impacts; public, Aboriginal and other stakeholder engagement in the early stages of the process; and evaluating projects' compatibility with the community's sustainable development strategies. The stages of the EIA along with the tools used in the process, such as Geographic Information System (GIS), are discussed. Case studies from a variety of industrial sectors are critically analysed in order to invoke learners' understanding primarily of common but also specific technical elements and components of various projects, and consequently the magnitude and nature of their effects on Valued Environmental Components (VECs). Applicable regulations and guidelines are also discussed. Prerequisites: EENG 7200

Effective projects must be completed on time and on budget. Sustainability requires addressing environmental and social concerns, and the economic conditions that drive projects. The Project Management course introduces students to the three spheres of sustainable project management. Management concepts and tools including: scope, schedule, budget, resources, critical path, regulation and software. Project related environmental considerations such as: ecological impacts during project planning, implementation, and after commissioning; and environmental performance assessment tools. Project related social considerations including: stakeholder identification and engagement, frequency and timing of public consultation and/or involvement. Prerequisites: EENG 7200 and EENG 7220 and EENG 8286

Major sources of groundwater contaminants and their flow in groundwater will be examined. Topics will include: terminology, water quality, chemical constituents of groundwater, natural chemical evolution of groundwater, instrumentation, LNAPLs and DNAPLs, transport mechanisms, measurement of parameters, sources of contamination, and an introduction to solutions employing analytical and numerical methods. Prerequisites: EENG 7211 and EENG 7213 and EENG 7216

Sustainable urban planning increasingly demands the conservation of energy and pursuit of renewable and alternative energy options for buildings and infrastructure. This course identifies state of practice standards for various energy uses, and sources, as well as strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs. Conventional and renewable energy sources are discussed. Strategies for energy conservation, fuel switching and changing to passive systems are examined. Behavioural changes as a conservation strategy are introduced. The rationale for sustainable energy management within existing buildings is explored. Alternative energy systems that minimize the use of natural resources will be explained together with underlying social, economic and environmental considerations. The course provides relevance to the importance of energy conservation and of utilizing innovative energy generation opportunities for buildings, infrastructure design and operations. The importance of declining fossil fuel energy sources and its impact on approaches to environmental engineering technology projects will be covered.

This course summarizes the five main processes in the management of contaminated sites: site audit, site investigation, risk assessment, sampling, and treatment and monitoring. Further, it gives students the necessary knowledge and skills to perform a site audit. Case histories will be used as examples to demonstrate the principles of environmental site assessments (ESAs) and environmental audits (EAs). In addition, this course highlights the importance of site characterization in terms of soil, water, and sediment, as an essential and integral part of the overall management of contaminated sites. It also focuses on the role of the site investigator in the implementation of a phased planning approach to obtain proper data to characterize site contamination, evaluate remedial alternatives and assess risks. Prerequisites: EENG 7211 and EENG 7213 and EENG 7216 and EENG 7241

This course provides an overview of air pollution, focusing on atmospheric physics and chemistry, and air quality issues. It discusses the sources of air pollution and their regulation. The students are introduced to emission inventories, urban, regional and global air pollution, and meteorology. An introduction to dispersion modeling with demonstration of SCREEN and AERMOD regulatory modeling tools as methods of linking emissions to air quality are also presented. The Adaptive Management strategy is covered through theory and case studies. Prerequisites: EENG 7211 and EENG 7213

Introductory course providing basic knowledge of two major modeling tools used in industry: Finite Difference and Finite Element. Course explores mathematical basis of the two methods and employs computer software to allow students to experiment with simple models of each type. Prerequisites: EENG 7241

This course covers the sources of municipal wastewater, factors that affect wastewater flow, measurement of wastewater flow and strength, effects of effluent discharges on the receiving environment, legislation, onsite treatment, screening, comminution, grit removal, flow equalization, the principles of primary sedimentation and secondary treatment including suspended growth, attached growth, and secondary clarification, effluent disinfection, and sludge processing. Practical and operational aspects will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EENG 7213 and EENG 7215

Industrial wastewater treatment course topics include characteristics of industrial wastewater, industrial wastewater survey, waste minimization, pre-treatment requirements, flow and quality, quality equalization, neutralization, and oil-water separation. In addition, this course also examines physical/chemical unit processes including chemical coagulation, chemical precipitation of heavy metals, chemical phosphorus removal, adsorption, ion exchange, membrane separation, chemical oxidation, and gas transfer. Practical and operational aspects will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EENG 8250

This course will cover drinking water quality and associated public health concerns. Particular emphasis will be placed on the multiple-barrier concept for the inactivation of micro-organisms, as well as the preservation of distribution system water quality. A substantial portion of the course will deal with practical design of commonly used treatment processes for the production of potable water. Prerequisites: EENG 7211 and EENG 7215

Sustainable development increasingly focuses on the economic, environmental and social aspects related to water including the regional balance of water supply and demand, water quality and local flood contingency planning and preparedness. This course identifies state of practice standards for Integrated Water Resource Management tools, designs and integrated strategies. Best practice case studies examine opportunities for innovative Integrated Water Resource Management systems for the 21st Century. Critical to best practice is the integration of water management in the context of long term environmental degradation. Tools for intelligent decision making are discussed including integrated environmental impact assessments, water resource models and land use planning approaches. Adaptive strategies coming to the fore as a result of climate change impacts are discussed. Innovative approaches to stakeholder engagement in a culture of openness and accountability are explored. Prerequisites: EENG 7216 and EENG 7717

The first section covers terrain mapping and related interpretations, such as landslide and erosion hazards, from the point of view of the map user and according to current provincial (British Columbia) standards. Topics covered include terrain map symbols, terrain survey intensity levels, origin of surficial materials by glacial and postglacial processes, engineering characteristics of surficial materials (soils), landslides and other slope processes, and the reliability and limitations of terrain and slope stability mapping. The second section covers the applicable sections of the Forest Practices Code Act, with particular emphasis on Interior and Coastal Watershed Assessment Procedures. The collection and interpretation of data down a stream channel will be outlined. Other topics will include: USDA Forest Service methodology, MOELP Channel Assessment Procedures, the effects of timber harvesting on stream channel morphology and channel restoration strategies. A field trip is included. Prerequisites: EENG 7216 and EENG 7217

The first section of this course covers the applicable sections of the Forest Practices Code Act and the Forest Road Regulation. Engineering Guidelines will be discussed. Other topics will include preliminary road location surveys and terrain stability assessments with emphasis on minimization of environmental risks. Various construction techniques will be presented along with the basic elements of drainage design. The second section of this course will cover the applicable sections of the Forest Practices Code Act and the Forest Road Regulation. Road maintenance and upgrade during harvesting operations will be discussed, as well as deactivation after harvesting operations and silvicultural commitments have expired. Other topics include: field assessment procedures, mapping, and the development of appropriate prescriptions. A field trip is included. Prerequisites: EENG 8201

This course focuses on sustainability of the petroleum (oil and gas) and mining industry with emphasis on environmental impacts associated with extraction, production, storage, distribution and utilization of industrial products and services. The course discusses oil and gas extraction process, petroleum refining, and mine development. The regulatory framework of these industries is also addressed along with adaptive management strategies aimed at preventing ecosystem destruction due to extraction activities. Sustainability management systems, risk communication and emergency response to incidents will also be covered. Prerequisites: EENG 7211 and EENG 8286

Integrated Solid Waste Management gives the student an overview of municipal solid waste management including collection, transfer, transport, and disposal. Methods of processing, introduction to disposal facilities, disposal options, and the economic and environmental issues of solid waste management will be covered in this course. In addition, this course provides the student with relevant information about municipal solid waste reduction and recycling systems including technology, communications, financial aspects, and numerical modelling. Topics include: the basis and impact of the 3 Rs on waste management systems, industry examples, recycling and recovery of paper, cardboard, metals, plastic, oil, glass, and other commodities, new uses of recycling and recovery, composting basics, types of systems, design of plants, and markets. Prerequisites: EENG 7211

This course introduces various aspects of landfill planning, operations, and design and utilizes practical examples from landfills in BC. Acts and Regulations governing landfills, industry research, and operational improvements over time are evaluated. Additional topics include solid waste planning, waste reduction and disposal strategies, waste stream management, recycling, and pollution prevention. Acts and Regulations governing environmental impacts stemming from landfill operations are also presented. State-of-the-art environmental control strategies currently in use are illustrated. Potential environmental impacts are analyzed. Practical strategies for minimizing leachate generation, surface water run-off, landfill gas generation and composition, odour, litter, animal, and dust control are evaluated. Prerequisites: EENG 8260

In this course, students will learn about the various aspects of residuals management. Major emphasis will be on acts and regulations governing hazardous material and waste as well as determination, classification, handling, and storage of hazardous waste. Additional topics include pollution prevention and waste minimization. In addition, this course provides students with the fundamentals of residuals treatment. It will describe major treatment technologies and methods traditionally applied to hazardous material and waste. There will be a particular emphasis on incineration, solidification, and utilization of hazardous waste as an alternative fuel in combustion processes. Prerequisites: EENG 7211

This course introduces students to contaminated site management, site remediation, and risk assessment. Focusing on the role of the site investigator, the course promotes a scientific approach for evaluating and selecting options to manage site contamination including treatment, removal, or containment. This course focuses specifically on toxicological principles of risk assessment and on the evaluation and design processes for site remediation. In addition, this course focuses specifically on the range of remedial technologies that are available and provides students with the skills to apply appropriate technologies in given situations. Throughout the course, students will engage in discussion on the techniques to monitor and evaluate performance of the selected remedial options. Prerequisites: EENG 8270

This field school involves four full days of hands-on exercises: sampling strategies, design and implementation of sampling plans, and interpretation of results. The exercises include: (1) soil sampling using a backhoe and drill rigs, (2) groundwater sampling by installation, development and testing of monitoring wells, (3) surface water and sediment sampling techniques, (4) geophysical investigation techniques and (5) soil vapour sampling. Prerequisites: EENG 8270 and EENG 8272 and LIBS 7001

This course provides an overview of the different methods and technologies used to control the release of air pollutants from industrial sources. The different types of contaminants, their causes, and the regulations governing their release are discussed. The basic design principles of the various technologies, and their application, form the bulk of the course. A basic treatment of combustion and emissions including greenhouse gases is also covered. Prerequisites: EENG 8290

This course covers the theory and practice of ambient, indoor and source emission testing, as well as sampling techniques and devices nowadays utilized in industry to determine gases, odours, vapours and particulates. The course also covers the theory of operation of direct reading instruments such as photo-ionization and non-dispersive infrared detectors, chemical and catalytic sensors, and odour samplers. Principles of gas collection using passive and active sorbent samplers are explained and demonstrated. The isokinetic sampling, gas flow measurements, determination of gas composition and molecular weight, moisture determination methods, and sampling train components are explained for particulate emission testing. Laboratory sessions cover calibration of instruments, sampling plan development and practical application of instrumentation (sampling/testing) in accordance with standard sampling and testing methods and regulations. Prerequisites: EENG 8291

This course builds on the science of climate change introduced in the EENG 8290 and expands on the properties of greenhouse gases (GHG) and radiative forcing, as well as GHG inventories. Impacts of the changing climate, mitigation strategies from innovative technologies to sustainable management options as well as the adaptation strategies form the bulk of the course. Leading practices by International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism and other GHG protocols are covered. Social responsibility and accountability in designing and implementing strategies and action plans for GHG reductions and offset solutions are also discussed. Prerequisites: EENG 7200 and EENG 8290

The growing attention of the society to air quality and climate change along with the need for its mitigation and adaptation, requires knowledge of atmospheric characteristics, processes, observations, and data collection/ processing. This course introduces learners to thermodynamics and dynamics of the atmosphere, statistical tools for meteorological data analysis, and effects of weather and changing climate on industry and society. The importance of meteorology in engineering, science, and society, as well as the use of climate information in decision-making will also be covered. Prerequisite: Diploma of Technology or Degree in Engineering, Science or Natural Resources.

This course is designed to provide learners with the air modelling underlying science of atmospherics physics as well as with the hands-on skills to successfully run selected regulatory air dispersion models. Lecture material covers principles of atmospheric physics with emphasis on the Planetary Boundary Layer. The course will cover model input parameters such as: source(s) emissions and characteristics, meteorological parameters and terrain classes. In addition, Canadian modelling regulatory requirements and applicable air dispersion models will be discussed. Computer laboratory sessions involve case studies using screening tools such as SCREEN, and sophisticated model software such as AERMOD and CAPUFF. Prerequisites: EENG 8290 and EENG 8294

Green buildings and infrastructure have a positive economic future. Green building creates green jobs that save energy and money. In fact, as economic experts call for a recovery plan focused on green jobs and infrastructure, as consumers look to live in more economically sustainable homes, as businesses strive to cut operating costs, and as our national security needs depend on an end to reliance on foreign energy sources, green buildings' ability to deliver solutions to these pressing challenges promises to change the way we view the building industry.The future of the built environment centres on energy efficiency, water reduction, systems that encourage cleaner indoor air, the use of recycled and more sustainable developed materials, and communities that coexist with their environments. Prerequisite: Diploma of Technology or Degree in Engineering, Science or Natural Resources.

Hydropower as a renewable asset reduces dependence on fossil fuels and therefore is valuable in displacing greenhouse gas emissions. This course covers regional and global run-of-river hydropower resources and focuses on large-scale IPP (Independent Power Producers) projects. Application of IPP projects, power supply chains, BC's energy policy, benefits & costs from run of river hydropower, and cumulative impacts will be discussed. Prerequisites: EENG 8220

This course covers regional and global solar and wind resources as well as capture and utilization technologies. The main technical, economic and policy issues for different modes of solar and wind energy use will be covered. Current status and future potential of utilization of solar and wind power will also be discussed. Prerequisites: EENG 8220

This course is an introduction to geothermal energy exchange and thermal energy storage systems for students who wish to become familiar with industry-standard commercial design processes. It is open to students with a recognized Diploma of Technology in an engineering or science discipline or a related degree in engineering or science. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify the critical design parameters and choices involved in the appropriate design of several different types of geothermal energy systems. Prerequisites: EENG 8220

This course covers a variety of renewable resources available for production of thermal energy. Geothermal technology which relies on the thermal energy stored in the earth's crust, biomass technology which considers available organic material, and waste-to-energy technology are the main focus of the course. Characterization of resource types, size, distribution, chemical and physical properties relevant to energy production, thermal conversion, as well as sustainability attributes will be discussed for each technology. Prerequisites: EENG 8220

The learners are presented to a variety of research methods and techniques needed for the preparation of their graduating and research projects in general. Starting off with critical analysis of scientific papers both from natural and social sciences, learners are preparing background information for their research, annotated bibliographies and selecting appropriate research methods. Preparation and presentation of project proposal which also includes proposing sustainable solutions and recommendations are the main goal of the course. Prerequisites: LIBS 7001

In conjunction with an industry sponsor, the student solves a technical problem relating to the environment. The research project must contain elements that are innovative, experimental, or exploratory in nature. A department committee will supervise the progress of the project, provide guidance and direction where appropriate, and evaluate the final report.The goal of the course is to provide the student with an opportunity to work independently on an industry sponsored applied research project. In doing so, students will learn to rely on their critical thinking and analysis skills to investigate, evaluate, synergize, develop and implement a pragmatic approach toward solving an environmental research problem. Prerequisite: LIBS 7001 And EENG 8300 And Departmental Approval.

Develops advanced skills in critical analysis, close reading and composition through lectures, discussion and group activities in which students analyse and evaluate materials from various disciplines. Readings might come from professional journals, reports, newspapers, magazines and literature. Multimedia such as video, music and the Internet may also be included. Prerequisite: equivalent of three credits of university/college composition or six credits BCIT Communication.

Fosters abilities and values required for ethical decision making at work. Develops skills in logical analysis, a working knowledge of moral principles and theories, and the ability to diagnose and resolve moral disagreements commonly found at work. Examines and applies moral principles to historically famous cases in manufacturing, human resources, management, engineering, health care, and computing. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.