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Environmental Sampling and Testing Methods 2 EENG 8420

Environmental Engineering Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​Introduces fundamental concepts of surveying with applications for applied waste management and contaminated sites. Topics include an introduction to the survey methodology, survey instrumentation, methods for determining horizontal positions and elevations, including position determination using GPS satellite technology. This course will introduce the learner to some of the sampling techniques and analytical methods used to determine common pollutants in groundwater, sediment and soil. Major industrial pollution issues, typical chemical species, and environmental partitioning are discussed during the lecture periods. Field and lab safety, the use of field equipment in accordance with proper procedures are covered in the laboratory periods. The sampling exercises include: soil and ground water sampling techniques as they would pertain to using a drill rig, backhoe and hand augers; ground water sampling from existing installations, development and testing of monitoring wells.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$843.90

Course offerings

Fall 2024

Below is one offering of EENG 8420 for the Fall 2024 term.

CRN 45976

Duration

Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 45976
  • Domestic fees $843.90
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Mon 14:30 - 17:30 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 403
Oct 12 - Oct 27 Sat, Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 403
Oct 13 Sun 09:00 - 10:30 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3615
Instructor

Ray Koenig

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$843.90

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Students are responsible for completion of pre-requisites and co-requisites. Approval required prior to registration, please contact Program Assistant bcit_eeng@bcit.ca - include your A#. Surveying lectures (on campus): Mondays, Sept 9 to Oct 14 (no class Sept 30 & Oct 14 - stat holidays); Field sessions (on campus): Saturdays and/or Sundays - dates TBA; Important Note: While dates will be adhered as best as possible, last minute unexpected day/time changes may occur as the result of sessional field instructors’ schedules. Students will need to be able to accommodate these changes.; Instructor will assign online course work/readings for remainder sessions.
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Perform slope and sea level distance reductions using basic survey methodology concepts.
  • Apply established surveyors' levelling skills to determine elevation differences and carry out a topographic survey using a total station.
  • Use the Global Positioning Satellite System to determine various location coordinates.
  • Appraise the complexity of pollution issues and environmental chemistry with emphasis on chemicals' fugacity and environmental partitioning.
  • Critically analyze environmental issues in order to select appropriate sampling and analytical methods to quantitatively and qualitatively assess the magnitude of environmental contamination/pollution.
  • Demonstrate the use of sampling techniques and to determine common pollutants in groundwater, sediment and soil.
  • Prepare field and laboratory reports as well as the basics of a site investigation report.
  • Use the equipment and devices applied in site investigation aspects of field safety and operations, common soil
  • Apply ground water investigative methodologies.

Effective as of Fall 2019

Related Programs

Environmental Sampling and Testing Methods 2 (EENG 8420) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Environmental Engineering
    Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time

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