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Environmental Sciences supply and book lists

Environmental Sciences

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Danielle White
Environmental Sciences Enrolment Specialist
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All of the diploma majors share first year courses, so the supplies and books are the same.

The applied degree has its own supply and book list. You can find it below.

Many of your classes will involve lab work either in the field or the classroom. Be prepared to begin classes and participate in field tours and labs.

Outdoor activities typically run regardless of weather and participation is required, so please bring appropriate clothing and footwear. Complete lists of what to bring with you are below.

Textbooks

All textbooks have been ordered and will available in the college bookstore.

We don't send the list out in advance as there may be some changes to the book list over the summer, and certain books might not be available. At the start of each class your instructor will let you know if there is a required textbook for that course. 

Course notes and lab handouts

You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs. This will be accessible through D2L. You have two options for printing these materials:

  • You initially receive a $5 printing credit for college computer labs. More printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore
  • You can bring your own printer and paper supplies.

Things to bring with you

  • warm jacket and outerwear
  • rain jacket and rain pants
  • hiking boots and rubber boots
  • warm gloves and a warm hat
  • insect repellent and sunscreen
  • high-top winter boots with a warm felt liner (for example Sorel's)

  • small garden pruning shears - these are also available for purchase in the bookstore
  • plant press-not required that you purchase. Presses are available for loan from Environmental Sciences.

  • lab coat
  • safety eyewear

These can also be purchased at the campus bookstore. You may order online and pick up on campus.

A personal computer or laptop. A Windows based system is highly recommended.

You don't need to purchase Microsoft Office software. You'll be provided access to the full Office 365 Plus through your student email. Check out all advantages of your Lakeland student email.

If you have questions, please contact:

Marilyn Sommer, Administrative Assistant

Cassandra Gnyra, Chair, Environmental Sciences

Along with field work and lab work, you'll also visit industrial sites during field trips. When preparing, remember that some activities will involve overnight trips.

Things to bring with you

Labs and field trips may require other items as well.

  • warm jacket and outerwear
  • rain jacket and rain pants
  • hiking boots and rubber boots
  • warm gloves and a warm hat
  • insect repellent and sunscreen

These items are available for purchase at the campus bookstore or online.

  • lab coat
  • safety eyewear

  • hard hat
  • field safety glasses (side protection)
  • flame-retardant coveralls
  • steel-toed (safety-rated) footwear—steel-toed rubber boots, with winter linings work well for wet, cold or muddy sites. Steel-toed hiking boots work well for other weather conditions

Notes:

  • Environment Sciences has limited numbers of hard hats, field safety glasses and approved coveralls for field trips - these may not always be available in a full range of sizes, so bring your own if you have it or consider purchasing it.
  • The school does not provide safety boots. You are required to purchase these for industrial site visits.

A personal computer or laptop. A Windows based system is highly recommended.

You don't need to purchase Microsoft Office software. You'll be provided access to the full Office 365 Plus through your student email. Check out all advantages of your Lakeland student email.

Printing course notes/lab handouts

  • You will need to bring required materials to classes and labs.
  • You initially receive a $5 printing credit for college computer labs.
  • More printing credits can be bought at the Vermilion bookstore or you can bring your own printer.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Marilyn Sommer, Administrative Assistant

Dr. Nicole Nadorozny, Program Head, BAppSc: EM