X. Degree Programs

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

Environment and Resource Management (ERM:C)

Department of Geography, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences

The major focuses on environmental interactions and problem solving by developing an integrated biophysical environment - human environment perspective. In ERM, students will gain knowledge across the natural sciences, an understanding of how they interact, the skills (tools and techniques) needed to support decision making, as well as the methods of management and governance that are critical for environmental decision making. Beginning in first year students learn in the classroom and through hands-on work in labs and in the field. Students are expected to design and conduct experiments and problem solve using state-of-the-art computing and analytical tools. This major provides the knowledge, skills and methods an environmental scientist requires as environmental consultant, environmental manager, environmental and/or resource planner, geographic information systems analyst or to facilitate future graduate work.

Major

Semester 1 - Fall
BIOL*1070 [0.50] Discovering Biodiversity
CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I
ENVS*1030 [1.00] Introduction to Environmental Sciences
MATH*1080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
Semester 2 - Winter
BIOL*1090 [0.50] Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
COOP*1100 [0.00] Introduction to Co-operative Education
FARE*1040 [1.00] Intro to Environmental Economics, Law & Policy
GEOG*1300 [0.50] Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
Semester 3 - Fall
GEOG*2000 [0.50] Geomorphology
GEOG*2480 [0.50] Mapping and GIS
Note: FARE*2700 may be substituted for ECON*2100 and may be taken in Semester 3 or 6, GEOG*2460 may be substituted for STAT*2040 and may be taken in Semester 3 or 6.
Note: ENVS*2120 may be substituted for ENVS*2340 and could be taken in Semester 3 or 6.
1.50 electives
Winter Semester
COOP*1000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term I
Semester 4 - Summer
ECON*2100 [0.50] Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
GEOG*2210 [0.50] Environment and Resources
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
1.00 electives
Fall Semester
COOP*2000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term II
Semester 5 - Winter
ENVS*2340 [0.50] Current Issues in Agriculture and Landscape Mgmt
GEOG*2110 [0.50] Climate and the Biophysical Environment
GEOG*3480 [0.50] GIS and Spatial Analysis
1.00 electives or restricted electives
Summer Semester
COOP*3000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term III
Semester 6 - Fall
ENVS*3120 [0.50] Land Utilization
ENVS*4001 [0.50] Project in Environmental Sciences
GEOG*3000 [0.50] Fluvial Processes
GEOG*3110 [0.50] Biotic and Natural Resources
GEOG*3210 [0.50] Management of the Biophysical Environment
Note: GEOG*3610 may be substituted for ENVS*3120 or GEOG*3000 and would be taken in Semester 7.
Semester 7 - Winter
ENVS*4002 [0.50] Project in Environmental Sciences
At least 1.00 credits from:
ENVS*3110 [0.50] Resource Planning Techniques
GEOG*4220 [0.50] Local Environmental Management
GEOG*4230 [0.50] Environmental Impact Assessment
1.00 electives
Summer Semester (Optional)
COOP*4000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term IV
Semester 8 - Fall
GEOG*4110 [1.00] Environmental Systems Analysis
GEOG*4210 [0.50] Environmental Governance
1.00 electives or restricted electives
Restricted Electives
1. A minimum of 1.00 credits from:
ENVS*3110 [0.50] Resource Planning Techniques
GEOG*4220 [0.50] Local Environmental Management
GEOG*4230 [0.50] Environmental Impact Assessment

2. An additional 1.00 credits in Geography (GEOG) at the 3000 level or higher.

Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)

7.00 credits - Environmental Sciences core

6.50 credits - Environment and Resource Management Required courses

2.00 credits - Environment and Resource Management Restricted electives

4.50 credits - Free electives

Students are reminded that 6.00 credits of their B.Sc. (Env.) degree must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Students are encouraged to seek advice on their choices from their faculty advisor.

University of Guelph
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Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Canada
519-824-4120