Niitsitapi Environmental Science Certificate (NESC)
Niitsitapi Environmental Science Certificate (NESC)

Program Details
Environmental Science program involves the interaction of living organisms with their environment.Study of functioning of different ecosystems (terrestrial, aquatic and arboreal). The program will include collection and analysis of air, soil and water. The program includes environmental policy, site assessment, remediation,and reclamation of contaminated sites.
Admission Requirements
Science Course Grade Average
English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
Math 30-1 or 30-2
Program Details
Environmental Science program involves the interaction of living organisms with their environment.Study of functioning of different ecosystems (terrestrial, aquatic and arboreal). The program will include collection and analysis of air, soil and water. The program includes environmental policy, site assessment, remediation,and reclamation of contaminated sites.

Courses
ENVS 1001 Terrestrial Ecology
ENVS 1003 Aquatic and wet land Ecology
ENVS 1005 Plant Anatomy and physiology
ENVS 1002 Introductory to soil science
ENVS 1004 Introductory Environmental chemistry
ENVS 1006 Environmental Site assessment
ENVS 1008 Remediation and reclamation
ENVS 1100 Aerial Photography and geographical Positioning System
ENVS 1009 Statistics
ENVS 1007 Communication
Ready to Enrol?

Funding Available
Contact a Student Funding Advisor to complete the funding application process.
Note: Continuing students must apply for funding every academic year.
Main Campus: Campbell Eagle Child - campbelle@mikaisto.com / (403) 737-2400Satellite Campus: Gerald Wright - geraldw@mikaisto.com / (403) 327-6984
Funding is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to our most commonly asked questions. If you don't see your answer please contact:
What is the program overview?
It involves all area of environmental science (ecosystem functioning, environmental policy, site assessment, remediation, and reclamation of contaminated sites)
How many years is the program
1 year
What is the program qualification?
Certificate
When is the start date?
Every September in Fall semester
When is the end date?
Every april
Is there any scholarship to sponsor my education?
The scholarship is available, based on first come first serve
Can I further my education to diploma level?
Yes, you can stay in RCCC for the second year to bag diploma. We also collaborated with Olds college. After 1 year certificate program you can proceeds to Olds college for second year diploma in environmental science
is there any internship?
There is internship
What about job availability after graduation?
There are many jobs in environmental industry and government you can apply for.