2007-2008 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

X. Degree Programs

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

Natural Resources Management (NRM:C)

Department of Land Resource Science, Ontario Agricultural College

Major

Please note that not all courses in the "One of:" options are available each semester (F, W, S). Students are encouraged to seek advice from the appropriate advisor when selecting and scheduling courses.

In this major there are fees charged to cover partial costs of some field trips. Students in need of financial assistance should approach the Chair of the department offering the course.

Semester 1 - Fall
BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I
CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I
ENVS*1020 [0.50] Introduction to Environmental Sciences
MATH*1080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
PHYS*1080 [0.50] Physics for Life Sciences
Semester 2 - Winter
BIOL*1040 [0.50] Biology II
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
COOP*1100 [0.00] Introduction to Co-operative Education
ECON*1050 [0.50] Introductory Microeconomics
GEOG*1300 [0.50] Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
PHYS*1130 [0.50] Physics with Applications
Semester 3 - Fall
ENVB*2030 [0.50] Current Issues in Forest Science
ENVS*2150 [0.50] Terrestrial Systems
MET*2030 [0.50] Meteorology and Climatology
SOIL*2120 [0.50] Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
Note: GEOG*2460 may be substituted for STAT*2040.
Winter Semester
COOP*1000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term I
Semester 4 - Summer
BIOL*2060 [0.50] Ecology
PHIL*2070 [0.50] Philosophy of the Environment
1.50 electives or restricted electives
Fall Semester
COOP*2000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term II
Semester 5 - Winter
ENVS*3150 [0.50] Aquatic Systems
ENVS*3160 [0.50] Atmospheric Systems
SOIL*2010 [0.50] Soil Science
One of:
ENGG*2550 [0.50] Water Management
GEOG*3610 [0.50] Environmental Hydrology
GEOL*3060 [0.50] Groundwater
0.50 electives or restricted electives
Summer Semester
COOP*3000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term III
Semester 6 - Fall
ENVS*4011 [0.00] Project in Environmental Sciences
SOIL*3050 [0.50] Land Utilization
SOIL*3080 [0.50] Soil and Water Conservation
One of:
AGEC*2700 [0.50] Survey of Natural Resource Economics
ECON*2100 [0.50] Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
One of:
GEOG*3210 [0.50] Management of the Biophysical Environment
POLS*3370 [0.50] Environmental Policy Formation and Administration
0.50 electives or restricted electives
Note: ZOO*4050 may be substituted for GEOG*3210 or POLS*3370 and would be taken in Semester 7.
Semester 7 - Winter
ENVS*4012 [0.50] Project in Environmental Sciences
SOIL*3100 [0.50] Resource Planning Techniques
1.50 electives or restricted electives
Summer Semester (Optional)
COOP*4000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term IV
Semester 8 - Fall
ENVS*4300 [0.50] Environmental Law & Regulation
SOIL*4110 [0.50] Natural Resources Management Field Camp
ZOO*4110 [0.50] Principles of Fish and Wild Life Management
1.00 electives or restricted electives
Note: BIOL*4150 may be substituted for ZOO*4110.
Restricted Electives

Students in the Natural Resources Management major are required to choose 1.50 restricted elective credits from the following list. Students are encouraged to seek advice on their choices and are reminded that 6.00 credits of their B.Sc.(Env.) degree must be at the 3000 level or higher.

CROP*2280 [0.50] Crops in Land Reclamation
ENVB*3000 [0.50] Nature Interpretation
ENVB*4780 [0.50] Forest Ecology
ENVS*3320 [0.50] Principles of Landscape Ecology
ENVS*4220 [0.50] Environmental Impact Assessment
GEOG*2420 [0.50] Aerial-photo Interpretation
GEOG*3210 [0.50] Management of the Biophysical Environment
GEOG*3480 [0.50] GIS and Spatial Analysis
GEOL*3130 [0.50] Agrogeology
LARC*4520 [0.50] Park and Recreation Administration
MET*3050 [0.50] Microclimatology
SOIL*3060 [0.50] Environmental Soil Chemistry
SOIL*3070 [0.50] Environmental Soil Physics
SOIL*3170 [0.50] Soil Processes in Landscape
SOIL*3200 [0.50] Environmental Soil Biology
SOIL*3600 [0.50] Remote Sensing