Program Description:

    Open yourself up to environmental career options that will make a global impact with the Land & Water Resources diploma. This two-year program offers you work-integrated training in applied environmental sciences that will prepare you for careers in land reclamation, environmental stewardship and rural planning emphasizing environmentally sustainable land management practices.   In-field study and future-focused curriculum help you acquire the skills needed to manage soil, plant and water resources in agricultural and natural ecosystems. Students in this program have the option of choosing to major in two areas of specialization: Land Reclamation & Remediation and/or Environmental Stewardship & Rural Planning. Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for membership in the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) where they can pursue the following professional designations: Agrology Technologist In-Training (ATT) leading to Registered Technologist in Agrology RT(Ag). Graduates are also eligible for membership in the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists where they can pursue the following professional designations: Biological Technologist in Training (BTT) leading to Registered Technologist in Biology (R.T.Biol.). In addition, graduates of the Environmental Stewardship & Rural Planning Major are also eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT), where they can pursue the professional designation of Certified Planning Technician (CPT). Program Intake: Fall Intake (September program start) Applications Open: First Wednesday (9 a.m.) of October Length of Program: Two Years Method of Delivery: On-Campus Credentials: Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a diploma in Land & Water Resources with a major in Land Reclamation & Remediation or Environmental Stewardship & Rural Planning.   Students choose a major to specialize in. Options include: Land Reclamation & Remediation Gear up for a rewarding career in the reclamation industry by helping restore land to its original state after it has been disturbed or contaminated by industry development. Increasing pressure to meet government and industry regulations has led to a spike in demand for land reclamation professionals within the oil and gas, mining and forestry sectors throughout western Canada. Environmental Stewardship & Rural Planning Make a positive impact on the world around you with a career in environmental stewardship and rural planning, ensuring sustainability of the soil, water and wildlife resources amidst agriculture or land development activities. The rapid growth of Alberta’s towns and cities has made both environmental stewardship and rural planning extremely important in order to avoid environmental damage and reduce conflicts that arise between agricultural, industrial, and residential development. This major is certified nationally by the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT) and is the only certified planning diploma in western Canada. COURSES For course descriptions and requisites, view the Academic Calendar. Academic Calendar: Land & Water Resources Term 1 Completed the following: EVS1210 - Applied Ecology GPS1200 - GPS, Site Mapping and Graphics PLS1010 - Plant Science Principles SOI1000 - Fundamentals of Soil Science WTR1330 - Water Fundamentals Term 2 Completed the following: AGN1540 - Introductory Pest Management CHE1020 - Environmental Chemistry EVS1730 - Land Reclamation and Ethics LUP1620 - Land Systems and Legislation WIL1500 - Preparation for Experiential Learning in the Workplace Term 3 Major Specific Courses Term 4 Major Specific Courses View Major Specific Information on the Academic Calendar Program Dates Find out when your term start and end dates are, so that you know when you are expected to be in attendance. For more information, please review the Program Dates & Fee Schedule. Class Registration You will be registered into your classes automatically. This will happen approximately 1 month prior to the start-date for your program. You will be notified once you have been timetabled into your courses. You will be able to see your class schedule in your My Olds College account. If you need to make any changes to your class registration, please contact the Office of the Registrar. Technology Recommendation It is required that you come to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with the following technology: A Windows based laptop capable of running Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcGIS Pro 2.5. Students will be using these programs extensively in lectures and classes. The software will be available for installation once you are on campus. The minimum requirements for this laptop are: Operating System: Windows 8.1 (64 bit) or Windows 10 (64 bit) CPU: 2 cores, hyperthreaded (4 cores or more recommended) RAM: 4 GB (8 GB or more recommended) Storage: 32 GB of free space (Solid State Drive recommended As part of your student accounts, all students have access to Office 365 for the duration of their time with Olds College. To access this you just need to follow these steps: Go to portal.office.com Enter your Olds College email address and password Once logged in there is a button on the right that says "Install Office Apps" This will give you access to the full Office suite on your computer, for both Windows and Mac based platforms. Materials & Supplies It is recommended that you come prepared with the following items for your field experiences: Waterproof jacket & pants Rubber boots Solid hiking books (no flip flops or sandals) Umbrella Rain poncho Long Pants Sunhat Sunglasses (if desired) Sunscreen & bug spray (if desired) Many courses at Olds College require instructor prepared modules as a substitute for textbooks. These modules provide you with the essential course notes and laboratory exercises. They also serve as excellent reference materials for you after you leave school. Modules typically cost between $25 - 40, depending on the size. Information on other required textbooks and any further supplies will be provided as you attend each class. All books and supplies will be available during the first few weeks of classes in the College Campus Store. Textbook Order Form Other Important Information Time Requirements: An exciting component to this program is you will participate in an off campus hands-on field school experience. Additional Skills: Basic computer skills are recommended for all and it is certainly beneficial to have some prior experience with computers before you arrive at college. A familiarity and comfort in the use of Google products, word processing, spreadsheet and e-mailing software will be a definite asset. Student Clubs: The Land & Water Resources students have a student club which you are strongly encouraged to join. The club involves both social activities and opportunities for professional networking through their annual career day. Opportunities: The Land & Water Resources (LWR) program includes the opportunity to take field trips and attend conferences as part of your studies. These provide real world grounding of subjects learned at the college and allow you to begin to network with industry people. Accreditation: Every graduate of the Land & Water Resources Program is eligible for membership in the Alberta Institute of Agrology. (Agrology Technologist In-Training -ATT). An ATT must meet the educational requirements and be approved for registration by the Registration Committee. Upon completion of the In-Training Program, an ATT is eligible to become a Registered Technologist in Agrology RT(Ag). Similarly, graduates are eligible for membership in the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (Biological Technologist in Training - BTT) leading to Registered Technologist in Biology (R.T.Biol.) with several additional experience requirements that need to be met. NOTE: Many of our graduate programs are extremely competitive; the number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available for each intake. Satisfaction of minimum entry requirements does not ensure admission. 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