3 courses in the 1972–73 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Environmental Studies
D.B. Greenspan, B.A. (Toronto), LL.B. (Osgoode Hall) W.A. MacDonald, B.A. (McGill), LL.B. (Osgoode Hall), Q.C. B. Stuart, B.A. (Bishop’s), LL.B. (Queen's)
A discussion of some major environmental problems and issues such as the population explosion, the impact of urbanization on man's environment, environmental pollution, resource management, conservation, and environmental planning. No prerequisite. 3 hours lecture and discussion (Fall and Winter terms) Instructors: Krueger, Keith
Students in the Division of Environmental Studies may take this course in their first or second year only.
To introduce the main concepts and principles of ecology as a basis for understanding the consequences of man-made changes in the natural environment. Cycling of elements, energetics and structural organization of major ecological systems; population dynamics; impact of natural resource management practices and urban and industrial development on the environment; incorporating environmental quality considerations into development activities; “designing with nature”. No prerequisite. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab (Fall and Winter terms) Instructors: Davies, George, Kitchen, Theberge.
A general overview course on environmental pollution, its causes and effects, human and technical aspects. Topics will cover air, water and soil pollution from waste products; biological, economic, political and legal aspects; technical and social control measures. No prerequisite 3 hours (Fall and Winter terms) Coordinating Instructor: Horton
An interdisciplinary workshop focusing upon major environmental issues, with an emphasis upon problem solving processes; problem definition, obtaining the necessary data, analysis, alternative solution formulation and evaluation. Enrolment in the course is by interdisciplinary problem solving group only. Proposals must be approved before registration is final. Contact D.E.S. Student Affairs Secretary for detailed information. Prerequisite: The course is open only to students in third and higher years. Coordinating Instructors: Thompson, Arch.; Mitchell, Geog.; Keith, Man-Eny.; Martin, Planning.
Conflict as the core of all aspects of environmental relationships. A review of several current conflicts in each of the three sections of the course: community planning law; ecological law; and natural resource law. As these conflicts are examined, we will isolate and define the legal clubs available to the interests involved in such conflicts, and seek to understand both the effect and the limits of these clubs under current legislation and practice. Prerequisite: Third or Fourth Year Students 3 hours lecture and discussion, evening (Year) Instructor. Greenspan.
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