XI. Special Study Opportunities
Certificates and Diplomas
Certificate in Environmental Conservation
Developed from a biophysical science perspective, this Certificate is beneficial to those who want to gain knowledge of issues surrounding environmental protection, conservation and preservation, and environmental research. The Certificate consists of six degree-credit distance education courses taken online from the University of Guelph's Faculty of Environmental Sciences. The program is designed to provide participants with the credentials they need for professional advancement in the environment industry and/or personal enrichment. It is structured as follows, requiring six courses total, to include at least two at the 3000 or 4000 level:
Required Course
| NRS*2120*DE | [0.50] | Introduction to Environmental Stewardship |
| 2 or 3 of the following: | ||
| EDRD*3450*DE | [0.50] | Watershed Planning Practice |
| GEOG*1220*DE | [0.50] | Human Impact on the Environment |
| GEOG*1300*DE | [0.50] | Introduction to the Biophysical Environment |
| GEOL*1100*DE | [0.50] | Principles of Geology |
| GEOL*2250*DE | [0.50] | Geology of Natural Disasters |
| MET*1000*DE | [0.50] | The Atmospheric Environment |
| SOIL*2010*DE | [0.50] | Soil Science |
| SOIL*3080*DE | [0.50] | Soil and Water Conservation |
| 2 or 3 of the following: | ||
| BIOL*2060*DE | [0.50] | Ecology |
| BIOL*3450*DE | [0.50] | Introduction to Aquatic Environments |
| ENVB*3000*DE | [0.50] | Nature Interpretation |
| ENVB*3040*DE | [0.50] | Natural Chemicals in the Environment |
| ENVB*4780*DE | [0.50] | Forest Ecology |
| GEOG*2210*DE | [0.50] | Environment and Resources |
| GEOG*3020*DE | [0.50] | Global Environmental Change |
| GEOG*3210*DE | [0.50] | Management of the Biophysical Environment |
For more information, please visit the website at: http://www.environmentalcertificates.com.