Environmental Programs First-year Requirements
Program Details
Diploma in Forest Technology
Diploma in Integrated Environmental Planning
Diploma in Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology
Overview
Program Summary
Our nationally-accredited environmental science programs offer you a common first year where you will study alongside all School of Environment and Geomatics students, after choosing and being accepted into one of our three diplomas. After completing your core competencies, you will move into your selected diploma program for a specialized second year. We focus on experiential, hands-on outdoor learning in each of these nationally-accredited environmental science programs.
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of these high-school or equivalent courses:
- Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a minimum of 67% or higher
- Biology 11 with a minimum of 67% or higher
- English Studies 12 with a minimum of 67% or higher
NOTE: Applicants in Grade 12 at the time of application must show proof of registration or completion of the above courses.
Additional Requirements
Applicants that require upgrading may still gain provisional acceptance for program seats if they can show proof of registration (with time for likely completion) of prerequisite high school courses before Fall term start dates.
All applicants must be in good health and reasonably good physical condition. A demonstrated interest in, and aptitude for, outdoor work is essential as much of the work is done in the field, often under adverse and arduous weather and topographic conditions. A self-assessment fitness check list is available on request.
Computer competency is an important element of success in the program. Prior to starting the program, it is strongly recommended that students have entry level experience with word processor, spreadsheet, and web browsing software. Check out Selkirk College Community Education & Workplace Training computer courses.
Students must choose their major at the time of application.
Graduation and Promotion
In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
Program Courses
Students entering the Forestry Technology, Recreation, Fish, and Wildlife, or Integrated Environmental Planning Programs have a common first year. Once you have completed your common first year the second year course are:
Forestry Technology
Integrated Environmental Planning
Recreation, Fish, and Wildlife
Term 1
Required first year common courses
| ENVR150 | Hydrology I | 3.00 | 75 |
| ENVR160 | Surveying & Field Measurements | 3.00 | 90 |
| ENVR162 | Applied Botany and Ecosystem Classification | 3.00 | 75 |
| ENVR164 | Soil and Earth Sciences | 3.00 | 75 |
| ENVR190 | Computer Applications I | 1.00 | 30 |
| MATH160 | Technical Math Review | 3.00 | 45 |
| TWC150 | Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications I | 3.00 | 45 |
Term 2
Required first year common courses
| ENVR154 | Maps and Navigation | 2.00 | 60 |
| ENVR158 | Introduction to Geomatics | 2.00 | 45 |
| ENVR163 | Terrestrial Ecology and Biology | 4.00 | 45 |
| ENVR170 | Fish and Wildlife Ecology | 3.00 | 75 |
| MATH190 | Resource Statistics I | 3.00 | 45 |
| TWC151 | Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications II | 3.00 | 45 |
Depending on the major you have chosen the following are required first year courses, for your specific major, in addition to the required first year common courses
Forestry Technology Major
| FOR278 | ForestryTechnology Field School | 2.00 | 70 |
Integrated Environmental Planning Major
| IEP276 | Ecological Restoration and Remediation | 1.00 | 32 |
| IEP277 | Environmental Planning Field Applications | 1.00 | 35 |
Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology Major
| RFW255 | Spring Field School | 2.00 | 64 |