Environmental Studies

1997-98 Undergraduate Calendar

X--Degree Programs

Environmental Studies

Interdisciplinary Program.

Coordinator: Reid Kreutzwiser, Ext 2174, Department of Geography.

Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary subject stressing the integration of biophysical and human behavioral dimensions of environmental issues. The requirement of 10 courses for the minor is broken into 2 groups of courses, required courses and restricted electives. Students should ensure that they obtain standing in the necessary prerequisites for required and restricted elective courses. There are limitations on courses used for credit in other areas of study which may be used for credit in the Environmental Studies minor. Students should seek counselling from the Department of Geography early in their program.

Honours Program Minor

A minimum of 10 courses is required, including:

15-201 Ecology

17-115 Introduction to Plant Biology

92-102 The Animal Kingdom

85-400 Research Project in Environmental Studies

and least 2 courses must be chosen from the following social sciences:

36-210 Economic Growth and Environmental Quality

45-321 Management of the Biophysical Environment

78-337 Environmental Policy Formation and Administration

The remaining 5 courses required for the minor must be selected from the following list. Courses listed above not taken as required courses may be taken as restricted electives. However, students are strongly advised to consult with the program coordinator before choosing electives

02-270 Survey of Natural Resource Economics

02-431 Resource Economics

05-365 Hydrology

15-345 Introduction to Aquatic Environments

17-205 Plant Ecology

29-228 Crops in Land Reclamation

34-203 Forestry

34-300 Nature Interpretation

34-303 Pesticides and the Environment

34-478 Forest Ecology

36-493 Environmental Economics

45-122 Human Impact on the Environment