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

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Environmental Biology (ENVB:C)

School of Environmental Sciences, 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.

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
ENVS*2150 [0.50] Terrestrial Systems *
TOX*2000 [0.50] Principles of Toxicology
One of:
ECON*2100 [0.50] Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
FARE*2700 [0.50] Survey of Natural Resource Economics
1.00 electives or restricted electives
* Note: Enrollment in ENVS*2150 is restricted to those students who have declared a major.
Winter Semester
COOP*1000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term I
Semester 4 - Summer
BIOC*2580 [0.50] Introductory Biochemistry
BIOL*2060 [0.50] Ecology
MBG*2000 [0.50] Introductory Genetics
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
0.50 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
PHIL*2070 [0.50] Philosophy of the Environment
One of:
GEOG*3210 [0.50] Management of the Biophysical Environment
POLS*3370 [0.50] Environmental Politics and Governance
0.50 electives or restricted electives
Note: BIOL*4040 may be substituted for GEOG*3210 or POLS*3370 and would be taken in Semester 7.
Summer Semester
COOP*3000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term III
Semester 6 - Fall
ENVS*4011 [0.00] Project in Environmental Sciences
2.50 electives or restricted electives
Semester 7 - Winter
ENVS*4012 [0.50] Project in Environmental Sciences
ENVS*4300 [0.50] Environmental Law & Regulation
2.00 electives or restricted electives
Summer Semester - (Optional)
COOP*4000 [0.00] Co-op Work Term IV
Semester 8 - Fall
2.00 electives or restricted electives
Restricted Electives

Students in the Environmental Biology major are required to choose 5.00 credits from the following list. Students are encouraged to seek advice on their choices and are reminded that 6.00 credits of the B.Sc.(Env.) degree must be at the 3000-4000 level.

BIOL*3130 [0.50] Conservation Biology
BIOL*3450 [0.50] Introduction to Aquatic Environments
BIOL*4150 [0.50] Wildlife Conservation and Management
BIOL*4350 [0.50] Biology of Polluted Waters
ENVB*2030 [0.50] Current Issues in Forest Science
ENVB*2040 [0.50] Plant Health and the Environment
ENVB*3010 [0.50] Climate Change Biology
ENVB*3030 [0.50] Pesticides and the Environment
ENVB*3040 [0.50] Natural Chemicals in the Environment
ENVB*3230 [0.50] Agroforestry Systems
ENVB*3250 [0.50] Forest Health and Disease
ENVB*3270 [0.50] Forest Biodiversity
ENVB*3280 [0.50] Waterborne Disease Ecology
ENVB*4020 [0.50] Water Quality and Environmental Management
ENVB*4130 [0.50] Chemical Ecology: Principles & Practice *
ENVB*4240 [0.50] Biological Activity of Pesticides
ENVB*4550 [0.50] Toxicological Risk Characterization *
ENVB*4780 [0.50] Forest Ecology *
GEOG*3020 [0.50] Global Environmental Change
GEOG*4230 [0.50] Environmental Impact Assessment
GEOL*3190 [0.50] Environmental Water Chemistry
MICR*4140 [0.50] Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology
MICR*4180 [0.50] Microbial Processes in Environmental Management
NRS*2120 [0.50] Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
PBIO*4530 [0.50] Environmental Pollution Stresses on Plants *
SOIL*3080 [0.50] Soil and Water Conservation *
TOX*3360 [0.50] Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

* Note: Students should note that some restricted electives (marked by asterisks *) require other restricted electives as prerequisites. Students should consult the most recent undergraduate calendar for specific requirements.

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