XII. Course Descriptions
Environmental Sciences
School of Environmental Sciences
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
The program in Environmental Sciences is interdisciplinary, involving courses from several different departments. See the
B.Sc.(Env.) program information in Section X--Undergraduate Degree Programs.
| ENVS*1020 Introduction to Environmental Sciences F (3-2) [0.50] |
| Students will be shown how to recruit their skills as scientists to identify, characterize, and analyze environmental problems.
The course will emphasize the history of environmental science by focusing on how problems were first identified and then
solved at different stages of human understanding of biology, chemistry, physics, economics, law, and religion. Students will
be taught to communicate their understanding of environmental science to specialized audiences and to the public.
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the B.Sc. (Env.) program. |
| ENVS*2150 Terrestrial Systems F (3-2) [0.50] |
| In this course students will be taught how to apply quantitative methods to the analysis of terrestrial systems of the earth
from many simultaneous perspectives. The material will include the physical, chemical and biological components of landforms
and how they interact with humans. The economic, social and policy implications of humans interacting with terrestrial systems
will also be emphasized. The history of the analysis of terrestrial systems will be systematically included in the material.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ENVS*1020, GEOG*1300 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the B.Sc. (Env.) program will be restricted to only those students who have declared a major. |
| ENVS*3100 Internship/Externship in Environmental Sciences S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| This is a student initiated experiential learning opportunity to be undertaken either on or off campus, and developed in consultation
with the Director of the School of Environmental Sciences. Details of the proposed activities will be outlined in a learning
contract initiated by the student and agreed by the Director and an appointed project advisor prior to the commencement of
the work experience. The supervisor will also provide a description of the project and/or the work experience. This course
is intended for experiential learning which does not fit under an academic independent study and which is not part of the
co-op work term. A pass/fail grade will be assigned upon completion of the course.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including ENVS*1020 |
| Restriction(s): |
Director consent required. |
| ENVS*3150 Aquatic Systems W (3-2) [0.50] |
| In this course students will be taught how to apply quantitative methods to the analysis of aquatic systems of the earth from
many simultaneous perspectives. The material will include the physical, chemical and biological components of the various
liquid surficial structures and processes and also how they interact with humans. The economic, social and policy implications
of humans interacting with aquatic systems will also be emphasized. The history of the analysis of aquatic systems will be
systematically included in the material.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
11.00 credits including ENVS*1020, ENVS*2150, CHEM*1050 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the B.Sc. (Env.) program. |
| ENVS*3410 Independent Research I S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| In this course the student will undertake an independent research project of a practical or theoretical nature that relates
to environmental sciences and is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. This course introduces third year students
to independent research. Projects may be designed to be completed in a single semester, or they may be designed to be completed
over two semesters, in conjunction with ENVS*3420. Students must make arrangements with both a faculty supervisor and the course coordinator at least one semester in advance.
A school registration form must be obtained from the course coordinator and submitted no later than the second class day of
the semester in which the course is taken.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Must have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits. Minimum cumulative average of 70%. |
| Restriction(s): |
ENVS*3430. Instructor consent required. Restricted to students in BBRM:EM, BSES, BSAG or BSCH.
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| ENVS*3420 Independent Research II S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| In this course the student will undertake an independent research project of a practical or theoretical nature that relates
to environmental sciences and is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. This course introduces third year students
to independent research. Projects may be a continuation of research conducted in ENVS*3410, or they may be on a separate research topic. Students must make arrangements with both a faculty supervisor and the course
coordinator at least one semester in advance. A school registration form must be obtained from the course coordinator and
submitted no later than the second class day of the semester in which the course is taken.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ENVS*3410. Must have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits. Minimum cumulative average of 70%.
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| Restriction(s): |
ENVS*3430. Instructor consent required. Registration in BBRM:EM, BSES, BSAG or BSCH.
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| ENVS*3430 Independent Research S,F,W (0-12) [1.00] |
| In this course the student will undertake an independent research project of a practical or theoretical nature that relates
to environmental sciences and is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. This course introduces third year students
to independent research. This project course is designed to allow students to complete a longer, more in-depth project within
a single semester. Students must make arrangements with both a faculty supervisor and the course coordinator at least one
semester in advance. A school registration form must be obtained from the course coordinator and submitted no later than the
second class day of the semester in which the course is taken.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Must have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits. Minimum cumulative average of 70%. |
| Restriction(s): |
ENVS*3410, ENVS*3420. Instructor consent required. Registration in BBRM:EM, BSES, BSAG or BSCH.
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| ENVS*4011/2 Project in Environmental Sciences F-W [0.50] |
| The course permits the student the opportunity to integrate both the skills and knowledge acquired in earlier courses through
application to current environmental problems and issues. Group research problems and exposure to critical environmental policy
issues will form the core elements of the course. Students must be registered and attend preliminary organizational meetings
scheduled in the Fall semester. This is a two-semester course offered over consecutive semesters. When you select it you must
select ENVS*4011 in the Fall semester and ENVS*4012 in the Winter semester. A grade will not be assigned to ENVS*4011 until ENVS*4012 is completed.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Registration in semester 6 or 7 of the B.Sc.(Env.) degree program. |
| ENVS*4300 Environmental Law & Regulation F (5-0) [0.50] |
| In this course, students will be asked to recruit their expertise in all of the basic and applied sciences to the task of
understanding, participating in, and modifying where necessary the economic and legal systems of the world to deal with human
exploitation of the earth. The course will include a discussion of the history of the success and failure of different economic
and legal models and their impact on the sustainability of the earth's resources. Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource
Economics.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the B.Sc. (Env.) program. |
| ENVS*4410 Advanced Independent Research I S,F,W (0-12) [1.00] |
| In this course the student will undertake an independent research project of a practical or theoretical nature that relates
to environmental sciences and is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. This course is designed to provide a
research intensive experience. The greater credit weighting allows the student to explore their research topic in greater
depth. Projects may be designed to be completed in a single semester, or they may be designed to be completed over two semesters,
in conjunction with ENVS*4420. Students must make arrangements with both a faculty supervisor and the course coordinator at least one semester in advance.
A school registration form must be obtained from the course coordinator and submitted no later than the second class day of
the semester in which the course is taken.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(ENVS*3410, ENVS*3420) or ENVS*3430. Must have completed a minimum of 15.00 credits. Minimum cumulative average of 70%.
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| Restriction(s): |
ENVS*4430. Instructor consent required. Registration in BSES, BSAG, BSCH or BBRM.
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| ENVS*4420 Advanced Independent Research II S,F,W (0-12) [1.00] |
| In this course the student will undertake an independent research project of a practical or theoretical nature that relates
to environmental sciences and is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. This course is designed to provide a
research intensive experience. The greater credit weighting allows the student to explore their research topic in greater
depth. This course may be used to extend the research completed in ENVS*4410, or it may be used to gain experience in a different research area. Students must make arrangements with both a faculty supervisor
and the course coordinator at least one semester in advance. A school registration form must be obtained from the course coordinator
and submitted no later than the second class day of the semester in which the course is taken.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ENVS*4410. Must have completed a minimum of 15.00 credits. Minimum cumulative average of 70%.
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| Restriction(s): |
ENVS*4430. Instructor consent required. Registration in BSES, BSAG, BSCH or BBRM.
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| ENVS*4430 Advanced Independent Research S,F,W (0-24) [2.00] |
| In this course the student will undertake an independent research project of a practical or theoretical nature that relates
to environmental sciences and is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. This course is designed to provide a
research intensive experience that is completed in a single semester. Students must make arrangements with both a faculty
supervisor and the course coordinator at least one semester in advance. A school registration form must be obtained from the
course coordinator and submitted no later than the second class day of the semester in which the course is taken.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(ENVS*3410, ENVS*3420) or ENVS*3430. Must have completed a minimum of 15.00 credits. Minimum cumulative average of 70%.
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| Restriction(s): |
ENVS*4410, ENVS*4420. Instructor consent required. Registration in BSES, BSAG, BSCH or BBRM.
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