Course description
This course provides the student with a foundation in the science and mathematics underlying risk assessments at contaminated sites. The student will be instructed in screening Contaminants of Concern, pathway analysis, exposure assessment, risk characterization, and the development of Property Specific Standards. The purpose and common components of Risk Management Plans will be introduced. The student will perform basic Human Health and Ecological risk calculations as required under Ontario Regulation 153/04 (O.Reg.1534/04).
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Course equivalencies
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2025 registration opens July 21, 2025.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery