Environment and Resource Management Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
The University of Guelph’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (B.Sc.(Env.)) is a unique interdisciplinary program designed to integrate social and physical sciences to provide students with an in depth understanding of the biophysical environment and its overlapping systems. One of five majors under this program title, Environment and Resource Management is designed to provide students with the technical skills necessary to manage ecosystems and the resources within. The Environment and Resource Management major provides students with a strong foundation in the physical sciences, alongside an in depth understanding of technology used in the field, including remote sensing and GIS.
University of Guelph Advantage
To become proficient environmental scientists, students follow a unique curriculum tailored to their specific major. After completing a common first year that acts as a base foundation in general sciences, students then branch out into one of the five majors. Students do not begin their first work term until they have completed at least 1.5 years of study and grasped the core concepts and skills needed to succeed in their work terms. Throughout their academic career, Environment and Resource Management students will have the opportunity to build expertise in both scientific and social aspects of environmental problem solving. A wide range of course offerings allows for students to specialize within their majors, with countless opportunities for hands-on experiential learning. Environment and Resource Management students work in environmentally relevant positions in both the government and private sectors, and may conduct research in a variety of disciplines.
Our co-op process responds to your needs. Employers are able to post, interview and hire throughout the semester, and our students are available for 4, 8 or 12 month work terms. The Experience Guelph hiring tool makes hiring Guelph students easy! Our students’ experience, drive and passion make it worthwhile.
Student Strengths
Critical Thinking
Highly transferrable management and decision-making skills that can be used to apply scientific knowledge to environmental problems and evaluate appropriate environmental policies.
Communication
Excellent oral and written communication skills, honed through report development and presentation.
Technology Skills
Hands-on learning opportunities provides students with extensive experience utilizing and manipulating technologies widely used throughout the industry.
Environment and Resource Management Co-op Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Academic | Work |
| FOUR | Work | Work | Off |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic |
Environment and Resource Management Course Sequencing
Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- Discovering Biodiversity
- General Chemistry I
- Introduction to Environmental Sciences
- Elements of Calculus I
Winter
- Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
- General Chemistry II
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
- Introduction to Environmental Economics, Law and Policy
- Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
Fall
- Geomorphology
- Analysis in Geography
- One of:
- Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
- Survey of Natural Resource Economics
- 2 electives/restricted electives
Winter
- Climate and the Biophysical Environment
- Environment and Resources
- Mapping and GIS
- 2 electives/restricted electives
Summer
Work Term One
Fall
- Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
- Fluvial Processes
- Biogeography
- Indigenous-Settler Relationships in Environmental Governance
- 1 elective/restricted elective
Winter
- GIS and Spatial Analysis
- 4 electives/restricted electives
Summer
Work Term Two
Fall
Work Term Three
Winter
Work Term Four
Fall
- Project in Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Systems Analysis
- Environmental Governance
- 1 elective/restricted elective
Winter
- Project in Environmental Sciences
- 4 electives/restricted electives
Restricted Electives
Restricted electives include a minimum of 2 of the following courses:
- Introduction to Programming
- Soil Variability and Land Evaluation
- Local Environmental Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- An additional 1.0 credits in Geography at the 3000-level or higher
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