Environmental Geology
- 24 hour course, no prerequisites
Environmental Geology is the study of the earth’s environment from a geologic perspective. It explores the effect of humankind’s activities on the surface environment. The earth’s underlying formations impact much of what humankind does. Surficial and subsurface geologic formations effect our water use, water and subsurface pollution, and waste disposal options. This course will introduce you to the geologic formations in Alberta and how those formations present environmental problems and opportunities.
Course at a glance
- Aimed at individuals transitioning into the environmental field, as well as mid-level professionals in sectors involving environmental aspects, this course will also be of value to agrologists, biologists, engineers, industrial managers, foresters, technologists, and others who wish to update their skills and knowledge in this area.
- This course may be recognized as educational or continuing professional development credits by ECO Canada, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), the College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF), the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA), and the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta (ASET).
- Hands-on, face-to-face course with learning facilitated through field work, case study review, and group activities.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify basic geological terms and concepts.
- Distinguish various geological depositional environments.
- Describe the types of geological resources in Alberta.
- Recognize geological data types and tools.
- Identify information sources.
- Understand the influence of geology on environmental concerns, including ground-water availability and contamination, rock/earth stability, and erosion.
- Discuss how the relatively recent geological history has influenced environmental geology in Alberta.
- Identify potential future environmental concerns in Alberta.
Take note:
- Required textbook: Edmonton Beneath Our Feet : A guide to the geology of the Edmonton region, by John D. Godfrey (ISBN: 9780969710707)
- Mandatory field work: long pants and good grip boots with good ankle support are essential. Rubber boots are useful but not necessary. Wear wheather-appropriate clothing, sun block, work gloves, and high-visibility clothing (safety vest, reflective stripes, or blaze orange/yellow outer layer)
- Students are responsible for their transportation to the field trip sites; carpooling options may be available.
- Post-course work (assignments or exams) may be required.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Currently counts towards
- Certificate in Environmental Resource Management
└ core course
* If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
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