Program
Environmental Studies
Environmental studies may be taken as a B.A. (General) degree or a B.A. (Honours) degree. The program consists of a core of credits and a number of program electives.
In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:
- the University regulations (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
- the common regulations applying to all B.A. students (see Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree). Environmental Studies students are exempt from the Breadth requirements.
Guidance on patterns of courses for particular interests is available from the Department. Suggested thematic groupings of approved electives are outlined on the departmental website. Some of the Environmental Studies Approved Electives have prerequisites, which are not explicitly included in the program. Students should plan to obtain all necessary prerequisites or waivers for courses selected for this program.
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
| A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (12.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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ISCI 1001 [0.5]
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Introduction to the Environment | |
| 2. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
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(ENST 1020/GEOG 1020 and GEOG 1010)
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ENST 1001 [1.0]
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Envisioning Earth’s Environments | |
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FYSM 1100 [1.0]
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Sustainable Environments | |
| 3. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
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ENST 2000 [0.5]
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Nature and Environment | |
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ISCI 2000 [0.5]
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Natural Laws | |
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ISCI 2002 [0.5]
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Human Impacts on the Environment | |
| 4. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
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ECON 2201 [0.5] & ECON 2202 [0.5]
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Statistical Methods in Economics and Business I and Statistical Methods in Economics and Business II | |
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GEOG 2005 [0.5] & GEOG 2006 [0.5]
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Geographic Inquiry and Statistical Methods in Geography | |
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PSCI 2701 [0.5] & PSCI 2702 [0.5]
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Introduction to Research Methods in Political Science and Quantitative Research Methods in Political Science | |
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PSYC 2001 [0.5] & PSYC 2002 [0.5]
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Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology and Introduction to Statistics in Psychology | |
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SOCI 2001 [0.5] & SOCI 2002 [0.5]
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Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods and Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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ENST 3000 [0.5]
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Environmental Studies Colloquium | |
| 6. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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PHIL 2380 [0.5]
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Introduction to Environmental Ethics | |
| 7. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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LAWS 3800 [0.5]
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Law of Environmental Quality | |
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PHIL 3380 [0.5]
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Environments, Technology and Values | |
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RELI 3710 [0.5]
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Religions and the Environment | |
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ENST 3900 [0.5]
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Intensive Field Course | |
| 8. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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ENSC 2001 [0.5]
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Earth Resources and Natural Hazards: Environmental Impacts | |
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ENST 3900 [0.5]
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Intensive Field Course | |
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Science Continuation courses [0.5]
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| 9. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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ENST 4000 [0.5]
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Environmental Studies Seminar | |
| 10. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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a) Thesis stream
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1.0 credit from:
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ENST 4906 [1.0]
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Honours Research Project | |
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ENST 4907 [1.0]
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Honours Research Essay | |
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b) Course stream
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1.0 credit in Approved Environmental Studies Electives at the 4000-level
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| 11. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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ENST 4001 [0.5]
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Environmental Studies Practicum I | |
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ENST 4002 [0.5]
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Environmental Studies Practicum II | |
| 12. 1.5 credits in Approved Environmental Studies Electives at the 3000-level or above | 1.5 | |
| 13. 2.5 credits in Approved Environmental Studies Electives | 2.5 | |
| B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits) | ||
| 14. 8.0 credits in free electives | 8.0 | |
| Total Credits | 20.0 | |
To view a list of Geography (GEOG) or Geomatics (GEOM) course descriptions
Note: It may be necessary to use some of the free elective credits to fulfill prerequisite requirements for courses in the Major.
B.A. General (15.0 credits)
| A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
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ISCI 1001 [0.5]
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Introduction to the Environment | |
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ISCI 2000 [0.5]
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Natural Laws | |
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ISCI 2002 [0.5]
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Human Impacts on the Environment | |
| 2. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
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(ENST 1020/GEOG 1020 and GEOG 1010)
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ENST 1001 [1.0]
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Envisioning Earth’s Environments | |
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FYSM 1100 [1.0]
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Sustainable Environments | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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ENST 2000 [0.5]
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Nature and Environment | |
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ENST 3000 [0.5]
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Environmental Studies Colloquium | |
| 4. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
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ECON 2201 [0.5] & ECON 2202 [0.5]
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Statistical Methods in Economics and Business I and Statistical Methods in Economics and Business II | |
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GEOG 2005 [0.5] & GEOG 2006 [0.5]
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Geographic Inquiry and Statistical Methods in Geography | |
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PSCI 2701 [0.5] & PSCI 2702 [0.5]
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Introduction to Research Methods in Political Science and Quantitative Research Methods in Political Science | |
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PSYC 2001 [0.5] & PSYC 2002 [0.5]
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Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology and Introduction to Statistics in Psychology | |
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SOCI 2001 [0.5] & SOCI 2002 [0.5]
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Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods and Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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PHIL 2380 [0.5]
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Introduction to Environmental Ethics | |
| 6. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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LAWS 3800 [0.5]
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Law of Environmental Quality | |
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PHIL 3380 [0.5]
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Environments, Technology and Values | |
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RELI 3710 [0.5]
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Religions and the Environment | |
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ENST 3900 [0.5]
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Intensive Field Course | |
| 7. 1.5 credits in Approved Environmental Studies Electives | 1.5 | |
| 8. 1.0 credit in Approved Environmental Studies Electives at the 3000-level or above | 1.0 | |
| B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits) | ||
| 9. 7.0 credits in free electives. | 7.0 | |
| Total Credits | 15.0 | |
To view a list of Geography (GEOG) or Geomatics (GEOM) course descriptions
Approved Environmental Studies Electives
Architecture
| ARCU 3902 [0.5] | Urban Studies (Section A) | |
| ARCC 3004 [0.5] | Workshop: Energy and Form | |
| ARCC 4103 [0.5] | Energy and Form | |
| ARCH 4105 [0.5] | Theories of Landscape Design |
Biology
| BIOL 1902 [0.5] | Natural History | |
| BIOL 2600 [0.5] | Introduction to Ecology | |
| BIOL 2903 [0.5] | Natural History of Ontario | |
| BIOL 3601 [0.5] | Ecosystems and Environmental Change | |
| BIOL 3602 [0.5] | Conservation Biology |
Earth Sciences
| ERTH 1006 [0.5] | Exploring Planet Earth | |
| ERTH 2401 [0.5] | Dinosaurs | |
| ERTH 2402 [0.5] | Climate Change: An Earth Sciences Perspective | |
| ERTH 2403 [0.5] | Introduction to Oceanography | |
| ERTH 4303 [0.5] | Resources of the Earth |
Economics
| ECON 3803 [0.5] | The Economics of Natural Resources | |
| ECON 3804 [0.5] | Environmental Economics |
Environmental Science
| ENSC 2001 [0.5] | Earth Resources and Natural Hazards: Environmental Impacts |
Environmental Studies
| ENST 3900 [0.5] | Intensive Field Course |
European and Eurasian Studies
| EURR 4005 [0.5] | Environmental Problems and Politics in East/Central Europe and Eurasia |
Geomatics
| GEOM 1004 [0.5] | Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution |
Geography
| GEOG 2020 [0.5] | Physical Environments of Canada | |
| GEOG 2200 [0.5] | Global Connections | |
| GEOG 2300 [0.5] | Space, Place and Identity | |
| GEOG 2600 [0.5] | Geography Behind the Headlines | |
| GEOG 3021 [0.5] | Culture, Place and Time | |
| GEOG 3022 [0.5] | Environmental and Natural Resources | |
| GEOG 3023 [0.5] | Cities in a Global World | |
| GEOG 3024 [0.5] | Understanding Globalization | |
| GEOG 3105 [0.5] | Climate and Atmospheric Change | |
| GEOG 3108 [0.5] | Soil Properties | |
| GEOG 3206 [0.5] | Health, Environment, and Society | |
| GEOG 3209 [0.5] | Sustainability and Environment in the South | |
| GEOG 3700 [0.5] | Population Geography | |
| GEOG 4004 [0.5] | Environmental Impact Assessment | |
| GEOG 4022 [0.5] | Seminar in People, Resources and Environmental Change | |
| GEOG 4023 [0.5] | Seminar in Sustainable Urban Environments | |
| GEOG 4050 [0.5] | Environmental and Geographic Education | |
| GEOG 4303 [0.5] | Urban Planning |
History
| HIST 2310 [0.5] | Canadian Environmental History to 1920 | |
| HIST 2311 [0.5] | Canadian Environmental History from 1890 | |
| HIST 3209 [0.5] | Canadian Urban History | |
| HIST 3310 [0.5] | Animals in Human History |
Law
| LAWS 3005 [0.5] | Law and Regulation | |
| LAWS 3800 [0.5] | Law of Environmental Quality | |
| LAWS 4800 [0.5] | Environment and Social Justice |
Philosophy
| PHIL 3320 [0.5] | Contemporary Ethical Theory | |
| PHIL 3330 [0.5] | Topics in History of Social and Political Philosophy | |
| PHIL 3340 [0.5] | Topics in Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy | |
| PHIL 3350 [0.5] | Philosophy, Ethics, and Public Affairs | |
| PHIL 3380 [0.5] | Environments, Technology and Values | |
| PHIL 4320 [0.5] | Seminar in Ethics or Moral Philosophy | |
| PHIL 4330 [0.5] | Seminar in Social or Political Philosophy |
Political Science
| PSCI 2002 [0.5] | Canadian Political Environment | |
| PSCI 2003 [0.5] | Canadian Political Institutions | |
| PSCI 2601 [0.5] | International Relations: Global Politics | |
| PSCI 2602 [0.5] | International Relations: Global Political Economy | |
| PSCI 3801 [0.5] | Environmental Politics |
Religion
| RELI 3710 [0.5] | Religions and the Environment |
Sociology and Anthropology
| ANTH 2035/SOCI 2035 [0.5] | Technology, Culture and Society | |
| ANTH 3033/SOCI 3033 [0.5] | Science, Technology and the Environment | |
| SOCI 3038 [0.5] | Studies in Urban Sociology | |
| ANTH 3355 [0.5] | Studies in Cultural Adaptations and the Environment | |
| ANTH 3570/SOCI 3570 [0.5] | Studies in Art, Culture and Society | |
| SOCI 3805 [0.5] | Studies in Population | |
| ANTH 4036/SOCI 4036 [0.5] | Science and Technology Studies: Selected Topics | |
| SOCI 4038 [0.5] | Advanced Studies in Urban Cultures |
Technology, Society, Environment
| TSES 2305 [1.0] | Ancient Science and Technology | |
| TSES 3001 [0.5] | Technology-Society Interactions | |
| TSES 3002 [0.5] | Energy and Sustainability | |
| TSES 4001 [0.5] | Technology and Society: Risk | |
| TSES 4002 [0.5] | Technology and Society: Forecasting | |
| TSES 4003 [0.5] | Technology and Society: Innovation | |
| TSES 4005 [0.5] | Information Technology and Society | |
| TSES 4006 [0.5] | Technology and Society: Work | |
| TSES 4007 [0.5] | Product Life Cycle Analysis | |
| TSES 4008 [0.5] | Environmentally Harmonious Lifestyles |
For a list of course descriptions above please go to the undergraduate calendar.