X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences [B.Sc.(Env.)]

Environmental Biology (ENVB)

School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College

Major

Please note that not all courses in the "One of:" options are available each semester (F, W, S). Students are encouraged to seek advice from the appropriate advisor when selecting and scheduling courses.

Semester 1

BIOL*1030	[0.50]	Biology I
CHEM*1040	[0.50]	General Chemistry I
ENVS*1020	[0.50]	Introduction to Environmental Sciences
MATH*1080	[0.50]	Elements of Calculus I
PHYS*1080	[0.50]	Physics for Life Sciences

Semester 2

BIOL*1040	[0.50]	Biology II
CHEM*1050	[0.50]	General Chemistry II
ECON*1050	[0.50]	Introductory Microeconomics
GEOG*1300	[0.50]	Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
PHYS*1130	[0.50]	Physics with Applications

Semester 3

ENVS*2150

[0.50]

Terrestrial Systems *

TOX*2000

[0.50]

Principles of Toxicology

One of:

ECON*2100	[0.50]	Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
FARE*2700	[0.50]	Survey of Natural Resource Economics

1.00 electives or restricted electives

* Note: Enrollment in ENVS*2150 is restricted to those students who have declared a major.

Semester 4

BIOC*2580	[0.50]	Introductory Biochemistry
BIOL*2060	[0.50]	Ecology
MBG*2000	[0.50]	Introductory Genetics
STAT*2040	[0.50]	Statistics I
0.50 electives or restricted electives

Semester 5

One of:

GEOG*3210	[0.50]	Management of the Biophysical Environment
POLS*3370	[0.50]	Environmental Politics and Governance

2.00 electives or restricted electives

Note: BIOL*4040 may be substituted for GEOG*3210 or POLS*3370 and would be taken in Semester 8.

Semester 6

ENVS*3150	[0.50]	Aquatic Systems
ENVS*3160	[0.50]	Atmospheric Systems
PHIL*2070	[0.50]	Philosophy of the Environment
1.00 electives or restricted electives

Semester 7

ENVS*4011	[0.00]	Project in Environmental Sciences
ENVS*4300	[0.50]	Environmental Law & Regulation
2.00 electives or restricted electives

Semester 8

ENVS*4012	[0.50]	Project in Environmental Sciences
2.00 electives or restricted electives

Restricted Electives

Students in the Environmental Biology major are required to choose 5.00 credits from the following list. Students are encouraged to seek advice on their choices and are reminded that 6.00 credits of the B.Sc.(Env.) degree must be at the 3000-4000 level.

BIOL*3130	[0.50]	Conservation Biology
BIOL*3450	[0.50]	Introduction to Aquatic Environments
BIOL*4150	[0.50]	Wildlife Conservation and Management
BIOL*4350	[0.50]	Biology of Polluted Waters
ENVB*2030	[0.50]	Current Issues in Forest Science
ENVB*2040	[0.50]	Plant Health and the Environment
ENVB*3010	[0.50]	Climate Change Biology
ENVB*3030	[0.50]	Pesticides and the Environment
ENVB*3040	[0.50]	Natural Chemicals in the Environment
ENVB*3230	[0.50]	Agroforestry Systems
ENVB*3250	[0.50]	Forest Health and Disease
ENVB*3270	[0.50]	Forest Biodiversity
ENVB*3280	[0.50]	Waterborne Disease Ecology
ENVB*4020	[0.50]	Water Quality and Environmental Management
ENVB*4130	[0.50]	Chemical Ecology: Principles & Practice *
ENVB*4240	[0.50]	Biological Activity of Pesticides
ENVB*4550	[0.50]	Toxicological Risk Characterization *
ENVB*4780	[0.50]	Forest Ecology *
GEOG*3020	[0.50]	Global Environmental Change
GEOL*3190	[0.50]	Environmental Water Chemistry
MICR*4140	[0.50]	Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology
MICR*4180	[0.50]	Microbial Processes in Environmental Management
NRS*2120	[0.50]	Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
PBIO*4530	[0.50]	Environmental Pollution Stresses on Plants *
SOIL*3080	[0.50]	Soil and Water Conservation *
TOX*3360	[0.50]	Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

* Note: Students should note that some restricted electives (marked by asterisks *) require other restricted electives as prerequisites. Students should consult the most recent undergraduate calendar for specific requirements.

University of Guelph2010-2011 Undergraduate Calendar