Science
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
200.E2
www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/environmental-science
If you would like to:
Nurture your passion for the sciences including
biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics
Learn about concrete ways you can positively
influence environmental sustainability
Learn about ecology and how the preservation
of ecosystems will benefit current and future
generations
Keep all your options open and complete the
science prerequisites for university programs
Obtain a DEC in Science
Then the Environmental Science Profile could be
for you.
“
Environmental Science at Dawson
taught me many useful skills, including
how to write a scientific article, design
an experiment and collect data outside
of a laboratory setting.
— Juliet M.
DEC IN SCIENCE
2 YEARS
The Environmental Science Profile offers all the same science
prerequisites for university entrance as other Science profiles
(Pure and Applied and Health) with a focus on ecology,
outdoor labs and stimulating field trips. You will gain practical
field experience that can be applied to your university
studies. Environmental Science highlights the diversity and
interconnectedness of living organisms and their importance
in the ecosystem.
What will you learn?
■ To identify the context in which scientific ideas originate
and evolve
■ To collect, analyze and communicate experimental data
■ To think critically and analytically
■ To reason like a scientist
Where will this program lead you?
Graduates of the Environmental Science Profile can pursue
their studies in any field, as they will have the prerequisites
necessary for admission to all university programs. Many
choose to continue in the Sciences in programs such as
Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Biology, Ecology,
Earth Science, Geography and Conservation Ecology.
What do you need to get in? What else should you know?
■ A Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or academic ■ Students will participate in many field trips, including a

background judged equivalent to the DES five-day intensive trip as part of the Environmental Biology
■ Sec V Mathematics – Technical & Scientific option or
& Wilderness Camping course combination (two nights of
Science option 564-506 or 565-506 which are spent outdoors). There are also possible volunteer
■ Sec V Chemistry 551-504
and research opportunities.
■ Sec V Physics 553-504 ■ Interested students can add the Ecology and Culture

Conditional admission is based on Secondary IV final and Secondary V mid-term grades. Final complementary course; an intensive course that takes place
admission into the Science Program is contingent on obtaining a DES which includes the
prerequisite courses with appropriate grades. in Costa Rica.
■ Courses in Biology and Physical Education are adapted to

the Environmental Studies Profile and focus on Ecology, as

opposed to human anatomy and physiology.
Application Deadline
March 1

notes
COURSE LIST
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Term 1 Term 3
■ Calculus I ■ Organic Chemistry I
■ General Chemistry ■ Waves, Optics & Modern Physics
■ General Biology I ■ Environmental Biology
■ English ■ English
■ French ■ French
■ Humanities ■ Physical Education
■ Physical Education
Term 2 Term 4
■ Chemistry of Solutions ■ Linear Algebra
■ Calculus II ■ Electricity & Magnetism
■ Mechanics ■ General Biology II
■ English ■ English
■ Humanities ■ Humanities
■ Physical Education ■ Complementary
■ Complementary

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