Course Overview
This course is designed to introduce students to theoretical and practical knowledge and skills that are needed to work as an environmental monitor and ensure that natural resource related construction activities comply with government standards. Content will focus on methods used to monitor major environmental site components that include water, soil, and general ecology and associated mitigation strategies to protect these components. Students will also review types of environmental monitoring communications, including reporting, “Chance Find" procedures, Environmental Management Plans (EMP), and Environmental Protection Plans (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)
- CHEM 1150‡ (‡ must be taken concurrently)
- Completion of Year 1.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define environmental monitoring and the role of an environmental monitor.
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate water, soil, and ecological field data.
- Define erosion and sedimentation and apply mitigation measures for erosion and sediment control.
- Discuss water quality standards and their application to water quality monitoring.
- Discuss the principles of species and habitat monitoring, particularly in the context of species at risk, and mitigation strategies that can be used to address potential impacts.
- Describe in‐stream construction practices and procedures (water course crossings, salvages, bypass, etc.).
- Describe environmental monitoring communications
- Demonstrate respectful and professional behaviour that meets industry standards and expectations.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Environmental Monitoring (RENR 3350) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Diploma Full-time
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