Science
CAD 34066
| Year | Name | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | Tution Fee | CAD 17033 | 17033.0 |
| 2nd Year | Tution Fee | CAD 17033 | 17033.0 |
| Starting Date | Application Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-01 00:00:00.000 | 2022-01-15 00:00:00.000 | Active |
| 2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 | 2022-09-15 00:00:00.000 | Active |
High school diploma with a minimum of 50% in:
1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Non-refundable application fee of CAD $90 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only.
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal (Ten Agents)
YEAR I REQUIRED COURSES
BI 110 Ecology & Field Biology - 3 credits
This course introduces fundamental ecological principles and concepts. Interactions between organisms and their environments are emphasized throughout. Major themes include: the physical environment, natural selection, plant and animal adaptations, population dynamics, predator-prey systems, co evolutionary interactions, population genetics, and ecosystem productivity. Time is spent in the field studying biotic and abiotic relationships in local community types using standard ecological field methods. Pre/co-requisites: none.
BI 205 Limnology: Lakes & Rivers - 3 credits
This course covers various physical, chemical, and biological properties of both standing and running freshwater systems. Students are introduced to various techniques used in the collection and analysis of limnological data, and how to use these data to assess the health of freshwater ecosystems. Prerequisites: BI 110
BO 120 Field Botany & Plant Taxonomy - 3 credits
Native plants and communities of Alberta are studied focusing on general and applied plant botany. Students obtain practical field experience in plant community relationships while identifying, collecting, and preserving plants for further study. Students spend considerable time learning to use plant keys for taxonomic classification and for identifying plant species and families. Pre/co-requisites: None
CO 166 Scientific Writing & Computer Applications - 3 credits
This course explores fundamental approaches to scientific writing. Considerable time is spent discussing what constitutes critical content and how that content is effectively organized for a variety of documents used in the scientific industry. Strategies for efficient technical writing are emphasized for discipline-specific applications. Students become familiar with common computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Pre/co-requisites: None
MA 202 Statistics & Data Management - 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to the basic statistical procedures and data management techniques commonly used in the environmental sciences. Emphasis is placed on methods for organizing, storing, retrieving, analyzing, graphing and interpreting environmental data with database and spreadsheet software. Major analytical topics include measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability distributions, parametric and non-parametric hypothesis tests, correlation analysis, simple linear regression, and single-factor analysis of variance. Pre/co-requisites: none
SC 110 Inorganic Chemistry - 3 credits
This is a basic course in inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on environmental applications. Basic chemical concepts are presented in the lecture series with application of those concepts in the laboratory component. Pre/co-requisites: none
SC 120 Maps, Air Photos & GPS - 3 credits
This course is an introduction to map reading, map contents, coordinate systems and the National Topographic System (NTS maps). Students practice map interpretation, measurement, and scale calculations, and learn to interpret contours and visualize relief. Compass use and basic field orienteering is taught. Aerial photography is introduced, with an emphasis on an understanding of annotation, scale, measurement, indexing and purchase of both print and digital products. Students practice stereo viewing, and learn to relate aerial photos to maps at different scales. Global Positioning System (GPS) instruments are used for navigation, and students learn to collect and upload differentially corrected field coordinate data. Pre/co-requisites: none
SC 140 Environmental Sustainability - 3 credits
This course focuses on human interactions with the environment. The environmental impacts of food production and agriculture, forestry, mining, energy processing, urbanization, and other land-use activities are explored. Considerable time is spent investigating current environmental issues within the context of society: water quantity and quality, global warming, air pollution, and the biodiversity crisis. National and Provincial environmental policy relating to these issues is also investigated. Pre/co-requisites: none
SC 200 Organic Chemistry - 3 credits
This course is a study of the structure, properties and reactions of the main classes of organic compounds and their relationship to living organisms and the environment. Laboratory techniques, including tests required for the assessment of environmental quality, are covered. Prerequisites: SC 110
SC 220 GIS & Remote Sensing - 3 credits
Concepts in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and aerial photography are covered in this course. Students practice photogrammetry, stereovision and image interpretation, while working with a variety of hardcopy and digital imagery products. Scanners, digitizers, and Global Positioning System (GPS) instruments are used for data input, and students gain proficiency with the ArcGIS software package in tutorials, laboratory sessions, and projects that emphasize natural resource management applications. Prerequisites: SC 120
SO 210 Introductory Soil Science - 3 credits
This course provides an overview of soil formation processes and the fundamental morphological, physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soil. Students gain knowledge of soils through lectures and hands on experience. Students become familiar with The Canadian System of Soil Classification to the Order level and the issues associated with ‘problem soils’. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: SC 200
ZO 120 Wildlife & Fisheries Biology - 3 credits
Students learn the classification, identification, anatomy, physiology, biology and ecology of fish and wildlife found in the Prairie Provinces. Species are comparatively distinguished using morphological characteristics. Additionally, amphibians are identified by calls and mammals by skull and dental characteristics. Students begin training towards obtaining their Electrofishing and Pleasure Craft Operator certifications. Prerequisites: BI 110
BI 210 Forest Ecology - 3 credits
This course is an introduction to forest ecology and ecological forest management. The impacts of industry and other land-use on forests are investigated at a landscape scale. Topics include dendrology, ecological disturbance, forest biodiversity, forest management techniques, approaches to forest restoration, and reclamation criteria for forested areas. Field trips and labs are used to develop field skills in tree and shrub identification, forest insect and disease identification, timber cruising, forest harvesting, stand assessment, and ecosystem classification. Prerequisites: BI 110 & BO 120
RE 131 Field Skills I & Wilderness First Aid - 3 credits
This course introduces important field skills for employees in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation. Students receive training and externally recognized certification for Alberta Safety Council Bear Awareness and Avoidance, Canadian Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid with CPR C and AED, Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operation; and the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC). Students receive Lakeland College certification for wilderness survival and are introduced to chainsaw and axe safety. Pre/co-requisites: none
RE 231 Field Skills II & Small Engine - 3 credits
This course introduces students to field skills important to workers in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation. Students receive classroom and shop training in the safe maintenance and operation of motorized field equipment, and can qualify for ATV Rider, Snowmobile Operator and Decision Making for Wetlands Management certificates. Pre/co-requisites: none
SC 301 Applied Hydrology - 3 credits
This course focuses on the main components of the hydrologic cycle and how this impacts quantity, quality and distribution of water resources within a watershed basin. Precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, streamflow and groundwater flow are examined with reference to drought, flooding, erosion and sedimentation. Students are introduced to field techniques in stream discharge measurement, and geomorphic characterization of watersheds. Pre/co-requisites: none
SC 481 Application of Environmental Regulations - 3 credits
This course focuses on the environmental legislations specific to regulatory requirements in industrial sectors in order to eliminate, or minimize, the negative environmental effects of development. Practices in environmental management including environmental assessment, permitting requirements, compliance inspections and strict liability offences are also discussed. Pre/co-requisites: none
ZO 213 Fisheries Biology & Techniques - 3 credits
This course covers the ecology, anatomy, physiology, and behaviour of fishes. Emphasis is on freshwater fish species. Students are also introduced to various techniques and equipment used in the collection of fish and fisheries data through lecture and the practical application of these techniques during labs conducted out in the field. Prerequisites: ZO 120
ZO 214 Ornithology - 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the biology, behaviour, conservation and natural history of birds that breed or migrate through the prairie provinces. During lecture and laboratory sessions students learn to identify birds, predominantly adult male birds, using plumage characteristics, size, shape, behaviour and habitat associations. Students additionally learn to identify selected birds, predominantly songbirds, using songs and acoustic displays. Pre/co-requisites: none
ZO 225 Aquatic Organisms - 3 credits
This course covers the identification, biology, ecology, physiology, and behaviour of freshwater invertebrates. Students are introduced to techniques and equipment used in the collection of invertebrate organisms from both lakes and rivers. Laboratory work emphasizes the identification of freshwater invertebrates using the appropriate taxonomic keys. Prerequisites: BI 205.
ZO 245 Wildlife Habitat Conservation - 3 credits
Wildlife habitat requirements, diets, distributions, and legal status designations are profiled for wildlife that range in the Prairie Provinces. Wildlife field signs are described and distinguished in the field. Field sampling technique and data collection protocols for habitat are introduced and practiced. Key concepts for conserving, managing and enhancing wildlife habitats for biodiversity and for mitigating disturbances are introduced. Prerequisites: BI 110 & BO 120.
ZO 250 Wildlife Ecology & Management - 3 credits
Topics covered include the history of wildlife management & conservation biology including examples of successes & failures, wildlife population dynamics & reproductive adaptations and seasons, predator-prey interactions & management, wildlife disease & parasite ecology and management, and problem wildlife management and compensation. Practical skills are developed for the identification of wildlife in the field by contrasting tracks & signs, for understanding standardized wildlife survey protocols, for distinguishing predator from scavengers, and the completion of a trail camera monitoring project including entry of monitoring data into an appropriate government database. Prerequisites: BI 110. Co-requisites: none
ZO 315 Wildlife Biology & Techniques - 3 credits
Students are introduced to some of the tools, techniques and recognized protocols for wildlife conservation and management. Topics include detailed field notes, techniques and protocols for animal capture, care and marking/tagging, animal behavior, the sex-age categorization of wildlife, remote tracking techniques, chronic wasting disease surveillance and management and safe firearm operation. Pre/co requisites: none
ZO 410 Fisheries Management - 3 credits
This course is designed to familiarize the student with theoretical and practical aspects of fisheries management. Emphasis is placed on freshwater fisheries management issues in Western Canada. Students are introduced to concepts and techniques used in studying fish, fish harvesting, commercial fish culture and fish habitat. Prerequisites: ZO 213
Leave four-walled classrooms behind and go into the wild. Your focus is the creatures that live in our forests, lakes, prairies, rivers and wetlands.
You’ll learn to identify -- by sight, sound or sign -- the smallest creatures in a pond to the largest animals on land. That means you’ll learn how to:
Beyond the classroom, you’ll practice applied skills such as electrofishing, GPS operation and live trapping.
You’ll earn outdoor certificates including wilderness first aid, bear awareness, and quad/snowmobile/watercraft operation.
In class, you’ll learn about:
For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
All Academic Documents
10th Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
Admit Card (12thClass)
Bachelors Marksheets
Degree Certificate
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Aadhar Card
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)
Cover letter, CV and SOP is required
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.
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