X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Environmental Biology (ENVB)
Department of Environmental Biology, Ontario Agricultural College.
The honours B.Sc. program in Environmental Biology combines a study of the functioning of living organisms with study of the physical environment and the interaction between them. Opportunity is presented to concentrate in one of two areas of emphasis on how the understanding of organisms and their environment relates to Plant Protection (pest management) or Environmental Quality.
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor.
Semester 1
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BIOL*1030
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[0.50] |
Biology I |
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CHEM*1040
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
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MATH*1080
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[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus I |
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PHYS*1070
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[0.50] |
Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
| One of: |
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CIS*1200
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Computing |
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CIS*1500
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Programming |
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| Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3. |
Semester 2
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BIOL*1040
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[0.50] |
Biology II |
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CHEM*1050
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
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ENVB*2010
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[0.50] |
Food Production and the Environment |
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PHYS*1080
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[0.50] |
Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science elective |
Areas of Emphasis
Students in Environmental Biology must select one (1) of the two (2) following areas of emphasis by the end of Semester 4.
Semester 5
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BIOL*3450
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Aquatic Environments |
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ENVB*2030
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[0.50] |
Current Issues in Forest Science |
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TOX*2000
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[0.50] |
Principles of Toxicology |
| 1.00 elective or restricted elective |
Semester 6
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ENVB*3030
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[0.50] |
Pesticides and the Environment |
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ENVB*3040
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[0.50] |
Natural Chemicals in the Environment |
| 1.00 electives or restricted electives |
| One of: |
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Semester 7
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ENVB*3300
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[0.50] |
Applied Ecology and Environment |
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ENVB*4020
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[0.50] |
Water Quality and Environmental Management |
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ENVB*4800
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[0.50] |
Topics in Applied Biology |
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MICR*4140
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[0.50] |
Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology |
| 0.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 8
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ENVB*4550
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[0.50] |
Ecotoxicological Risk Characterization |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives |
| At least 6.00 of the science credits must be 3000 or 4000 level, of which at least 2.00 must be at the 4000 level. |
Restricted Electives
A total of 1.50 Arts and Social Science credits are required, 1.00 of which must be from the following:
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ECON*2100
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[0.50] |
Economic Growth and Environmental Quality |
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PHIL*2070
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[0.50] |
Philosophy of the Environment |
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POLS*3370
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[0.50] |
Environmental Policy Formation and Administration |
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SOC*2280
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[0.50] |
Society and Environment |
| 1.00 credit from: |
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MICR*3220
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[0.50] |
Plant Microbiology |
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MICR*4180
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[0.50] |
Microbial Processes in Environmental Management |
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SOIL*3050
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[0.50] |
Land Utilization |
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SOIL*3080
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[0.50] |
Soil and Water Conservation |
| 1.00 credit from: |
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ENVB*4130
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[0.50] |
Chemical Ecology: Principles & Practice |
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ENVB*4220
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[0.50] |
Biology of Aquatic Insects |
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ENVB*4290
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[0.50] |
Applied Insect Physiology |
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ENVB*4780
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[0.50] |
Forest Ecology |
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GEOG*3110
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[0.50] |
Biotic and Natural Resources |
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GEOG*4110
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[0.50] |
Environmental Systems Analysis |
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PBIO*4530
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[0.50] |
Environmental Pollution Stresses on Plants |
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TOX*3360
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[0.50] |
Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology |
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ZOO*4350
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[0.50] |
Biology of Polluted Waters |
| At least 6.00 of the science credits must be 3000 or 4000 level, of which at least 2.00 must be at the 4000 level |
Semester 5
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ENVB*2030
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[0.50] |
Current Issues in Forest Science |
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ENVB*3210
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[0.50] |
Plant Pathology |
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MET*2030
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[0.50] |
Meteorology and Climatology |
| 1.00 elective or restricted elective |
Semester 6
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ENVB*3030
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[0.50] |
Pesticides and the Environment |
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ENVB*4100
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[0.50] |
Applied Entomology |
| 1.00 elective or restricted elective |
| One of: |
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Semester 7
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CROP*4240
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[0.50] |
Weed Science |
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ENVB*4290
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[0.50] |
Applied Insect Physiology |
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ENVB*4800
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[0.50] |
Topics in Applied Biology |
| 1.00 elective or restricted elective |
Semester 8
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ENVB*4070
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[0.50] |
Biological and Cultural Control of Plant Diseases |
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ENVB*4130
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[0.50] |
Chemical Ecology: Principles & Practice |
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ENVB*4240
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[0.50] |
Biological Activity of Pesticides |
| 1.00 electives or restricted electives |
| At least 6.00 of the science credits must be 3000 and 4000 level, of which at least 2.00 must be at the 4000 level. |
Restricted Electives
A total of 1.50 Arts and Social Science credits are required, 1.00 of which must be from the following:
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ECON*2100
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[0.50] |
Economic Growth and Environmental Quality |
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PHIL*2070
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[0.50] |
Philosophy of the Environment |
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POLS*3370
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[0.50] |
Environmental Policy Formation and Administration |
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SOC*2280
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[0.50] |
Society and Environment |
| 1.00 credit from: |
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BIOL*3050
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[0.50] |
Mycology I |
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BOT*3710
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[0.50] |
Classification and Morphology of Seed Plants |
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ENVB*3090
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[0.50] |
Insects in Relation to Wildlife |
| 1.00 credit from: |
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BIOL*3450
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Aquatic Environments |
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ENVB*3040
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[0.50] |
Natural Chemicals in the Environment |
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ENVB*4020
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[0.50] |
Water Quality and Environmental Management |
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ENVB*4040
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[0.50] |
Behaviour of Insects |
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MICR*3220
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[0.50] |
Plant Microbiology |
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MICR*4140
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[0.50] |
Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology |
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PBIO*4000
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[0.50] |
Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant-Microbe Interactions |
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PBIO*4530
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[0.50] |
Environmental Pollution Stresses on Plants |
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PBIO*4600
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[0.75] |
Plant Environment Interaction and Stress Physiology |
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