- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduces fundamental concepts of surveying with applications for applied waste management and contaminated sites. Topics include an introduction to the survey methodology, survey instrumentation, methods for determining horizontal positions and elevations, including position determination using GPS satellite technology. This course will introduce the learner to some of the sampling techniques and analytical methods used to determine common pollutants in groundwater, sediment and soil. Major industrial pollution issues, typical chemical species, and environmental partitioning are discussed during the lecture periods. Field and lab safety, the use of field equipment in accordance with proper procedures are covered in the laboratory periods. The sampling exercises include: soil and ground water sampling techniques as they would pertain to using a drill rig, backhoe and hand augers; ground water sampling from existing installations, development and testing of monitoring wells.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$860.90
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform slope and sea level distance reductions using basic survey methodology concepts.
- Apply established surveyors' levelling skills to determine elevation differences and carry out a topographic survey using a total station.
- Use the Global Positioning Satellite System to determine various location coordinates.
- Appraise the complexity of pollution issues and environmental chemistry with emphasis on chemicals' fugacity and environmental partitioning.
- Critically analyze environmental issues in order to select appropriate sampling and analytical methods to quantitatively and qualitatively assess the magnitude of environmental contamination/pollution.
- Demonstrate the use of sampling techniques and to determine common pollutants in groundwater, sediment and soil.
- Prepare field and laboratory reports as well as the basics of a site investigation report.
- Use the equipment and devices applied in site investigation aspects of field safety and operations, common soil
- Apply ground water investigative methodologies.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Environmental Sampling and Testing Methods 2 (EENG 8420) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of EENG 8420 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 45976
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 45976
- $860.90 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Kerly Hitchcock
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students are responsible for completion of pre-requisites and co-requisites. Approval required prior to registration, please contact Program Assistant bcit_eeng@bcit.ca - include your A#. Surveying lectures (on campus): Mondays, Sept 9 to Oct 14 (no class Sept 30 & Oct 14 - stat holidays); Field sessions (on campus): Saturdays and/or Sundays - dates TBA; Important Note: While dates will be adhered as best as possible, last minute unexpected day/time changes may occur as the result of sessional field instructors’ schedules. Students will need to be able to accommodate these changes.; Instructor will assign online course work/readings for remainder sessions.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.