Environmental Sciences - Cluster Brochure (2015)

environmental sciences

Lethbridge College is leading and transforming education in Alberta.

delivery iconsOn-campus – This is the traditional setting for college courses, where

all of the courses needed to complete your program are taken on

campus. Note that some programs may require participation

off-campus including field-trips or practicum experiences.

Online – These programs are fully completed online, without the need

to come to campus. Note that some programs may offer practicum

experiences or labs that require participation on-site. Programs offered

online can often be completed in a flexible time frame.

Blended – Programs that can be taken with a blended learning

approach offer most courses face-to-face in the classroom but some

courses in the program can be completed online.

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Do you have a passion for the outdoors and the environment? Are you looking for a career where you

can make a difference? Then look to Lethbridge College’s Environmental Science programs. We’ve

been teaching environmental science for over four decades and offer one of the only conservation programs in

the country. Our Envi Sci programs are highly respected by employers across Canada, and our instructors know

exactly what it takes to succeed in industries ranging from reclamation to resource management to resource law

enforcement. We teach purely environmental programs, not environmental options from other disciplines.

As a student, you’ll need warm and waterproof clothes to attend your labs, which take place during field trips into

forests and fields across the region. When you do come in from nature, you’ll be applying your skills in the state-

of-the-art Cousins Science Centre, which is also home to the Hubbard Wildlife Collection, one of Canada’s largest

taxidermy collections of full-bodied mammals. You won’t have to limit your passion for nature to your studies, to

applied research opportunities and to weekend activities, either. You can be part of Canada’s first student-run chapter

of Ducks Unlimited or get involved with Canada’s first student chapter of the Wildlife Society.

The possibilities for a future in Environmental Sciences are endless

with the solid foundation you’ll get at Lethbridge College. Get

started on your exploration of this exciting field today.

Natural Resource ComplianceConservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied ScienceEnvironmental Assessment and RestorationEcosystem ManagementRenewable Resource Management

environmentalsciences

Natural Resource Compliance• two-year diploma

• September admission

Canadians value their wonderfully wild country and the diversity of wildlife

it supports. Our graduates help to protect that land and wildlife and serve as

stewards for the environment.

If you’re looking for your start in the conservation enforcement field and want an opportunity

to get a job and gain some experience before taking your education to the next level, our

Natural Resource Compliance program is the perfect place to start. You’ll put in two fast-

paced years learning about natural resources and how to detect and investigate natural-

resource violations, focusing on the core of conservation enforcement – “bears and bad

guys,” as one instructor explains. You can be part of a thriving Conservation Enforcement

Club on campus that works to preserve natural spaces through clean ups, fundraisers and

working for causes such as Stream Watch, working to preserve Alberta’s trout streams.

Upon completion of this diploma, you can ladder straight into our Conservation Enforcement

– Bachelor of Applied Science program to earn your degree. Or, should you choose to, you

could seek entry-level employment in the industry before returning for your degree studies

with us. In either case, you’ll have the classroom theory and experience in the

field that you’ll need to succeed in this very important line of work.

natural resource compliance

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Admission requirements *

High school diploma with: grade 12 math (30-1 or 30-2) and grade 11 biology

Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear I $3,652 $1,405 $2,000Year II $4,501 $1,165 $650

Transfer agreements

Lethbridge College – transfers into third year of Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science

Career opportunities

• environmental and wildlife inspectors • conservation officers• park rangers• police officers • fish and wildlife officers • fisheries officers

Courses include

• Terrestrial ecology• Aquatic ecology• Zoology• Rangeland habitat management

* Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details.

Program at a glance:

“I enjoy hunting and fishing and would like to help preserve the future of these great outdoor activities. Lethbridge College came highly recommended by several natural resource officers.”

Ben Filipchuk (left)Natural Resource Compliance 2011 Conservation Enforcement 2013

conservation enforcement

Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science• four-year, applied-degree program – first two years are completed by taking the Natural Resource

Compliance diploma or through an accepted transfer program


Our Bachelor of Applied Science in Conservation Enforcement degree takes your

Natural Resource Compliance diploma to the next level and equips you to take on the

diverse and demanding challenge of protecting Canada’s valuable land, wildlife and

fisheries resources.

This made-in-Lethbridge degree was honed through nearly 30 years of experience and was the first

of its kind to be offered in Canada. Our instructors will share their extensive knowledge to place

you in the field dealing with problem wildlife, investigating violations, handling park operations and

enforcing resource laws. On campus, you’ll pursue a simulated resource enforcement violation

“from report to court,” collecting evidence, taking statements, executing search warrants and

preparing documents for a successful prosecution. Then, we’ll place you in an eight-month directed

field study unique to your degree.

Graduates take their knowledge and applied skills in natural-resource law enforcement

into successful careers with all levels of government and the private sector.

Admission requirements * Natural Resource Compliance diploma or equivalent


Career opportunities• conservation, fishery, wildlife and natural resource officers • RCMP or municipal police officers • environmental investigators

Courses include

• Aquatic ecology• Forest management• Environmental sampling and forensics• Evidence and court procedures



“The instructors who I worked with at Lethbridge College were awesome. They will go out of their way to help you achieve what you’re wanting to accomplish. I don’t think I would be here, working in Jasper National Park, if I didn’t go through the Conservation Enforcement program. They really helped with setting me up, giving me the right skills and showing what kind of options are out there.”

Joe StormsConservation Enforcement 2004Park Warden, Jasper National Park


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environmental assessment

Environmental Assessment and Restoration• two-year diploma


Environmental restoration and rehabilitation are more important than ever. Jobs

are waiting for those who have the knowledge and experience to reclaim disturbed

lands, improve water quality and restore abandoned industrial sites. With a diploma

from Lethbridge College’s Environmental Assessment and Restoration program, you’ll get

the theory and practice you need to succeed as part of a dedicated team of committed and

educated people who can maintain environmental sustainability.

Our program will prepare you for the challenge with a unique mix of law, technology and

science, setting you up for a successful career in this growing field. You’ll learn how to collect,

understand, interpret and manage environmental information and be ready to test your new

skills in our extensive field studies component. You’ll get plenty of hands-on lab and field

experience, too. You can even get involved with Eco-Collective, a band of like-minded students

who initiate green projects right on campus.

At the end of your program, you’ll be able to find work in the field or ladder easily into a degree

program to continue your education. Whatever you choose, your future in environmental

assessment and restoration can get off to a great start at Lethbridge College.


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“I took a lot of my skills and knowledge from Lethbridge College, and I think it has served me very well in fulfilling all of my duties as a professional and an environmental steward. I have gained a great deal of confidence with giving public presentations, interfacing with clients and regulators, and operating at a level that aligns with the professional standards. I know that my experience at school and the early days in my career were what really solidified my interest in this industry and assured me that I can make a positive difference.”

Tyler Riewe (right)Environmental Assessment and Restoration 2006Remediation Specialist, Frac Rite, CalgaryHealth and Safety Administrator, Frac Rite, Calgary


High school diploma with: grade 12 math (30-1 or 30-2), grade 11 biology and grade 11 chemistry

Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear I $3,721 $1,005 $2,300Year II $4,774 $1,405 $1,260

Transfer agreements

• Athabasca University – up to 60 credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree

• Griffith University, Australia – entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Conversation Biology degree

• Lakeland College – up to two years of credit toward a Bachelor of Applied Environmental Management degree

• NAIT – conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management

• Royal Roads University – block transfer credit into the third year of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Environmental Management

• University of Alberta – two year transfer credit to a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation program

• University of Lethbridge – two years credit to a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

• University of Saskatchewan – up to 60 credits toward a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Environmental Sciences or Soil Sciences specialization


• environmental technicians and investigators • reclamation technicians and officers • soil and environmental lab technicians • water-monitoring and water-management technicians

Courses include

• Geographic information systems• Terrestrial ecology• Map and aerial photo interpretation • Contaminant management• Introduction to environmental law• Physical geology



ecosystem management

Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science• four-year applied degree program – first two years are completed by taking the Renewable Resource

Management or Environmental Assessment and Restoration diploma or through an accepted transfer

program.


In Lethbridge College’s new Bachelor of Applied Science in Ecosystem Management

program, you can build on your diploma in Environmental Sciences, Resource Management,

or Environmental Assessment and Restoration while preparing for an exciting career in fish

and wildlife management or environmental management and restoration.

Not only will this new program give you a unique opportunity to earn an in-demand credential, but it

also has been designed with input from environmental industry partners, integrates applied field and

lab skills with theoretical studies, and culminates with a meaningful capstone learning experience.

In addition, you’ll acquire non-credit certifications in various environmental field techniques such as

all-terrain vehicle operation, water craft operation, WHIMIS and first aid, which will complement your

applied degree and give you a competitive edge when you enter the workforce.

The two-year program is delivered in partnership with Athabasca University, which means you will

take one online course with AU per semester and will receive a Lethbridge College degree. The applied

degree offers more than traditional bachelors’ degrees thanks to a curriculum that focuses on industry-

relevant technical and field skills. And you’ll get to put those field skills to the test in the forests,

mountaintops and fields which will one day be your workplace.

Apply today, and welcome to your future in Ecosystem Management.


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Renewable Resource Management diploma, Environmental Assessment and Restoration diploma or equivalent.

Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear III $5,112 $1,113 $2,319Year IV $5,112 $873 $2,119


• resource, fish and wildlife habitat specialist• reclamation specialist• assistant/associate agrologist, biologist• resource/environmental manager

Courses include

• Hydrology• Environmental physics• Species at risk management • Restoration and plant ecology



renewable resource management

Renewable Resource Management• two-year diploma

• September admission; January admission may be possible

If you know one thing about Canada, it’s that we have incredible natural

wonders. You also know that, far from being endless our natural resources require

careful stewardship. If you want to play a role in keeping them safe for future

generations, look to Lethbridge College’s rigorous two-year diploma program in

Renewable Resource Management.

You’ll blend theory and hands-on learning to gain a comprehensive foundation in fields

including zoology, botany, statistics, aerial photography interpretation and geographic

information systems (GIS). You’ll complete field exercises to assess fish populations, use

radio-telemetry to determine wildlife movement, use GIS to interpret grazing patterns

and learn how to apply forestry practices.

Our diploma program will provide you with the applied science you’ll need to begin a

career in the sustainable management of natural resources by collecting and interpreting

environmental information. You’ll finish with the tools you need to build a

successful career in renewable resource management.


lethbridgecollege.ca/rrmAlberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development:esrd.alberta.ca

Admission requirements * High school diploma with: grade 12 math (30-1 or 30-2), grade 11 biology and grade 11 chemistry


Transfer agreements

• Athabasca University – up to 30 credits toward Bachelor of Management degree or up to 60 credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree

• Griffith University, Australia – entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology

• NAIT – conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management• Royal Roads University – block transfer credit into the third year of Bachelor of Science in

Environmental Science or Environmental Management• University of Alberta – two years credit toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental

and Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation program• University of Lethbridge – two years credit toward a Bachelor of Science in Environmental

Science• University of Northern British Columbia – up to one and half years of credit toward a

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management• University of Saskatchewan – up to 60 credits toward a Bachelor of Science in Renewable

Resource Management – Resource Sciences specialization


• government • environmental organizations• consulting firms • environmental industry

Courses include

• Forest management• Statistical methods• Rangeland habitat management• Environmental law



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