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Environmental Technician - Water and Wastewater Systems Operations to Water Science

Where Are You Now?

Lambton College

Discipline: Engineering technology

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Environmental Technician - Water and Wastewater Systems Operations

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BSc(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science

Discipline: Physical and chemical sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Water Sciences

Transfer credits / courses

28%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 5.50
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Environmental Technician - Water and Wastewater System Operations Diploma program since Fall 2021 will receive the following 5.5 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 ERSC 1010H – Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • 0.5 ERSC 1020H – Cases in Environment and Sustainability
  • 0.5 ERSC-GEOG 2090H – Introduction to Geographical Information Systems 
  • 0.5 ERSC 2220H – Environmental Assessment: Chemical and Laboratory Methods
  • 0.5 ERSC 2230H – Environmental Assessment: Sampling and Analysis 
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H – Write in Time
  • 0.5 WRIT 2003H – Write It Up: Effective Communication 
  • 1.0 unassigned Environmental and Resource Science credit at the 2000 level from Category A
  • 1.0 unassigned Science credit at the 1000 level

Transfer credits for students who began studies in the Environmental Technician - Water and Wastewater System Operations Diploma program prior to Fall 2021 will be assessed on a course-by-course basis. 

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Lambton College's Water and Wastewater Systems Diploma program;
- a minimum overall average of 75%.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 14.5 credits to fulfill requirements for the Water Science degree:

  • 0.5 WASC 2120H - Water Policy
  • 0.5 WASC 2530H - Water Resources 
  • 0.5 BIOL 1020H - Foundations of Biodiversity
  • 0.5 BIOL 1030H - Foundations of Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • 0.5 BIOL 2260H - Introductory Ecology
  • 0.5 BIOL 3050H - Limnology
  • 0.5 BIOL 4330H - Global Change of Aquatic Ecosystems
  • 0.5 CHEM 1000H - Introductory Chemistry I
  • 0.5 CHEM 1010H - Introductory Chemistry II
  • 0.5 CHEM 2620H - Environmental Chemistry
  • 0.5 ERSC 2240H - Ecological Assessment for Natural Resource Management
  • 0.5 ERSC 3510H - Environment and Communication: Oral and Visual Presentation
  • 0.5 ERSC 3701H - Introduction to Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
  • 0.5 ERSC 4060H - The Geochemistry of Natural Waters
  • 0.5 GEOG 1040H - Earth’s Physical Processes and Environments
  • 0.5 GEOG 2080H - Natural Science Statistics
  • 0.5 GEOG 2460H - The Global Climate System
  • 0.5 GEOG 3530H - Hydrology
  • 0.5 MATH 1051H - Non-Calculus Statistics I: Elementary Probability and Statistics
  • 0.5 MATH 1052H - Non-Calculus Statistics II: Elementary Statistical Methods 
  • 0.5 from the following:
    • 0.5 BIOL 2000H - Methods of Biological Inquiry
    • 0.5 BIOL 2070H - Cell Biology
    • 0.5 CHEM 2410H - Introductory Analytical Chemistry I
    • 0.5 CHEM 2420H - Introductory Analytical Chemistry II
    • 0.5 CHEM 2500H - Elements of Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Reaction Kinetics
    • 0.5 GEOG 2540H - Earth’s Dynamic Landforms
  • 0.5 credits from the Approved Indigenous Course List
  • 3.5 additional credits at the 3000 level or higher

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising).

 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed every three years, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

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Last Updated: March 19, 2024