Water Resource Science Programs

WATER RESOURCE SCIENCE PROGRAMS (Interdisciplinary Programs in Water Resource Science) 

The degree program in water resource science offers students the possibility of enrolment in an interdisciplinary course of study with emphasis on the scientific understanding of aquatic systems. Natural systems are composed of interacting individual elements which are studied by biologists, geographers, geologists and chemists. A holistic approach to understanding the interacting roles of various elements in a natural system must incorporate knowledge from each of these disciplines. The structuring of the Water Resource Science program accomplishes this by providing the student with a well-rounded knowledge base.

Students wishing to pursue the HBSc (Water Resource Science) Specialization in Applied Environmental Water Management must complete Year 2 of their degree program at Confederation College in the second year of the Environmental Technician Diploma program. This is a limited enrolment program. Upon successful completion of year four at Lakehead University the student will receive:

  1. HBSc Degree in Water Resource Science from Lakehead University
  2. Environmental Technician Diploma from Confederation College

The successful graduate will also be eligible to obtain certification as a Water and Wastewater operator in training (OIT) and Entry Level Drinking Water Operator (Ontario Provincial Certification). While at the College the student may also have the opportunity to enroll in a co-op option.

Students wishing to pursue the HBSc (Water Resource Science) Specialization in Applied Environmental Water Management must complete Year 2 of their degree program at Confederation College in the second year of the Environmental Technician Diploma program. This is a limited enrolment program. Upon successful completion of year four at Lakehead University the student will receive

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

See Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs in the Admission Requirements of this Calendar. In addition to the general requirements (six OAC's or six grade 12 university or university/college level preparation courses with at least the minimum average stipulated), additional prerequisites for the Water Resource Science program are OAC or grade 12 U level English, Biology and Chemistry courses.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

See the University Regulations section, and the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Regulations section, of this Calendar for conditions to enter, proceed in and graduate from these programs.