33 courses in the 1975–76 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Professor, Chairman G.R. Francis, B.A (Toronto), B.A.(McGill), M.A(U.B.C.), Ph.D.(Michigan)
Associate Professor, Undergraduate Officer A.T. O'Brien, B.S(Marymouth), Ph.D.(Fordham)
Professor P.H. Nash, B.A., M.A.(U.C.L.A.), C.E{Grenoble), M.C.P., M.P.A., Ph.D. (Harvard), M.C.LP.
Associate Professors
EJ. Farkas, B.S.E.(Princeton), Sc.D.(M.LT.)
D.W. Fischer, B.S.(Trinity), M.S.(Michigan State), Ph.D.(Colorado State)
J.T. Horton,’ B.A.(Wheaton), M.A.(Northwestern) on Sabbatical leave 1975-76
W. Shalinsky', B.A., B.S.W.(McGiil), M.Sc., D.S.W.Western Reserve), on Sabbatical leave 1975-76
Assistant Professors
GS. Davies, B.P.E., B.Sc., M.Sc(U.B.C.), Ph.D.(California)
C.E. De’Ath,? B.A.(Auckland), ASOPA Cert.(Sydney), M.Ed., Ph.D.{Pittsburgh)
S.K. Gupta, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Punjab), M.A., Ph.D(Toronto), on Sabbatical Leave 1975-76
J. Harding, B.A., M.A.(Sask.), Ph.D.(Simon Fraser)
R.F. Keith, B.S.A.(Guelph), M.A., Ph.D.(Michigan State)
S.C. Lerner, B.A.(Ohio State), M.A (Columbia)
A.V. Morgan,‘ B.A.(Leicester), M.A(Calgary), Ph.D.(Birmingham)
T.McL. Semple, B.A.(Western Ontario), M.A., Ph.D(Waterloo)
J.B. Theberge,’ B.Sc.A.(Guelph), M.Sc.(Toronto), Ph.D(British Columbia)
D.L. Wahisten,® B.A.(Alma College), Ph.D. (California, Irvine)
Lecturer J.E. Robinson, B.Sc.(Waterloo) (part time)
Faculty members holding cross/and/or joint ap-
pointment(s) as shown
1 Planning and Man-Environment Studies
2 Man-Environment Studies and Anthropology
3 Architecture, Geography, Man-Environment Studies and Planning .
4 Man-Environment Studies and Earth Sciences
5 Planning, Man-Environment Studies and Biology
* Psychology and Man-Environment Studies
Man-Environment Studies
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Survey and analyses of selected environmental issues drawing upon concepts and theories from the natural and life sciences. Content of course closely integrated with M-Env 130 and organized into thematic units dealing with human and community studies, resource and environmental management, technology and society inter-relationships.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies
To be taken concurrently with M-Env. 130
3 hours, Year
Survey and analyses of selected environmental issues drawing upon concepts and theories from the social sciences and humanities. Content of course closely integrated with M-Env 120 and organized into same. thematic units.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies
To be taken concurrently with M-Env 120
Series of concurrent six week workshops to introduce methods and techniques appropriate for investigating different environmental problems. Students to select any four from a series of workshops such as field studies, laboratory analyses, questionnaire design, survey research, small group dynamics, and participant observation of social interactions.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies
3 hours, Year
Faculty-supervised individual or small group investigation of selected environmental issues to help develop skills for defining and resolving problem situations. Related or different topics may be selected for the fall and winter terms.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies
6 hours, Year
Review and comparison of different analytical approaches and modes of reasoning appropriate for understanding man-environment interrelationships including systems reasoning, the scientific method of enquiry, models of Man, anticipation of futures, and subjective modes of knowing.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies
3 hours, Winter term.
This course will focus on the ways small groups of people function. The emphasis will be on analyzing and understanding how the various groups concerned with environmental issues operate and how they might be made more effective.
No prerequisite
3 hours, Fall term
An analysis of major theories of social change, the sources and patterns of change and change processes, with emphasis on the environmental context.
No prerequisite
3 hours, Winter term
Approaches to the study of urban centres as undertaken by anthropologists. Selected topics such as urban social networks, the urbanization of non-western societies, and the culture of poverty will be pursued. Prerequisite: Anth. 102 or permission of instructor
3 hours, Fall term
A study of man’s perception of his environment, as influenced and represented by mass media. A special emphasis will be placed on visual education and the role of media in Canada in the development of children’s perceptions.
No prerequisite
3 hours, Fall term
Cross-listed as Communications Course
Course Descriptions 351 Man-Environment Studies
An introduction to scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; sampling design. The course emphasizes the methodological and interpretative problems involved in using selected quantitative methods to investigate selected environmental topics. This course is the same as Plan 271 and Geog 271. The Department of Man-Environment Studies strongly recommends that students who have not had Year 5 mathematics take Math 85.
Prerequisite: For students in Man-Environment Studies, Planning, Architecture or General or Honours Geography only
2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab, Fall and Winter term
The course emphasizes computer programming skills and applications in the context of environmental problems.
Prerequisite: Geog/Man-Env/ Plan 271 or consent of instructor
3 hours, Winter term
Cross-listed as Plan 272 and Geog. 272
May be used by students who transfer into Man- Environment Studies at second year Jevel. Background reading and study in consultation with faculty. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
2 hours or equivalent, Fall and Winter terms
Individual or small group investigation of selected environmental issues. Topics chosen to reflect a “futures studies” orientation.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies 6 hours, Year
The psychological correlates of the differing environments in which man develops and continues in adult life. The emphasis will be on individual differences assessed by empirical techniques and objective criteria derived from the physical and cultural environment. No prerequisite
3 hours, Fall term
Principal economic concepts and their environmental implications. Examination of the economic approach to environmental quality. Introduction to social benefit-cost analysis as applied to environmental problems. Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies or Introductery Economics course or consent of instructor
3 hours, Winter term
Cross-listed as Economies 357
Acquire a flexible framework for thinking about the role of technology in man-environment systems focusing on psycho-social processes. Examine Bio-Psycho- Sociotechnology component interaction networks in various systems such as housing, transportation, etc. Attempt suggestive integration of éxisting research from many disciplines to build sensitive models of utility in concrete situations.
Prerequisite: An introductory Social Science course or consent of instructor
Fall and Winter terms
Environmental issues of world-wide significance examined in the broader context of population and socio-economic development, and the changing pattern of relations among have and have-not countries. Iilustrative case studies drawn from experiences of the United Nations system and other sources. Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor
3 hours, Fall term
(Not offered in 1975-76)
Application of the natural or life science disciplines to selected problems of environmental importance. Emphasis is placed on the scientific principles and concepts used for analyzing problems in detail. Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies
3 hours, Fail and Winter terms
The citizen’s role in the solution of environmental problems. The work of various community groups is examined and evaluated. Students take part in one group project to experience the process at first hand. No prerequisite
2 hours, Winter term
Analysis of selected governmental or other organizations performing important functions relating to environment. Their perceptions of policy issues and goals. Programme planning, budgeting, and delivery processes. Role of different specialists and “generalists”, nature and extent of public participation.
No prerequisite
2 hours seminar, Winter term
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Course Descriptions Man-Environment Studies
An introduction to mineral resources and the state of reserves of selected minerals. Geological factors affecting the occurrence of economic minerals and rocks, concentrating upon energy supplies, metallic and non-metallic minerals. The historical development of certain extractive industries will be discussed together with the political and social implications of economic development.
No prerequisite
3 hours, Fall term
Cross-listed as Science 350
Ecologic and economic approaches to the planning and management of renewable resources including forests, agricultural lands, fish and wildlife, water resources, oceans, parks and outdoor recreation uses. Essentially the same as Geog. 357 and Plan 357.
No prerequisite
3 hours, Fall term
A brief study of various cultural beliefs and attitudes towards “Nature and Environment” in different periods of history and in different societies. Such concepts as “Natural order”, Biological Rhythms, and Man's relationship to nature will be explored. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
3 hours, Winter term
A study of history of media and their role in the cultural evolution of man. An exploration of the influence of mass media in literate and non-literate societies will be made, with special reference to social and political changes.
Prerequisite: M-Env 260 or the consent of instructor 4 hours, Winter term
Cross-listed as Communications Course
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor 2 hours or equivalent, Fall and Winter terms
Major problems and issues in the management of environmental impacts stemming from development projects. Synthesis of ecological, economic and institutional aspects. Integrating environmental management with social and economic development policies and. programmes.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor
3 hours, Year
Environmental! programmes of other nation states compared to Canadian approaches. Case studies from U.S., British and European situations, and other countries. Course meets on campus during Winter term and in the field in other countries during Spring term. Spring term limited to a period of 6-8 weeks. Laboratory fee varies with field observation. Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies and consent of instructor; non-majors, consent of instructor
2 hours, Winter term; 6-8 weeks, Spring term
The focus of this course is upon technology assessment processes and systems with particular attention to actors, information, decisions, strategies, issues and policy analysis. In the context of technological developments, policy statements and policy-making structures and processes will be examined.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies fourth year or consent of instructor
3 hours, Year
Course Descriptions — 353 Man-Environment Studies
Major psycho-social problems related to design and use of urban, rural and wilderness environments. Integration of psycho-social information with economics and environmental information in the design process.
Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor
2 hours seminar, Year
Examination of physical and social environments which induce particular kinds of learning. Practical training and experience in project development and coordination, leadership and group facilitation processes. .
Prerequisite: 3rd and 4th year Honours Man-Environment Studies and consent of instructor
3 hours, Year
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor 2 hours or equivalent, Fall and Winter terms
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor 2 hours or equivalent, Year
Topics will be selected from areas of special interest and experience of individual faculty members, reflecting current research or other academically related activities. Topics will change from year to year.
’ Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies
3 hours, Year
490 Senior Honours Assignment
490A (1 course credit)
490B (2 course credits)
490C (3 course credits) A project of sufficient scope to demonstrate mastery of problem solving and communication skills on a selected problem or issue concerning man-environment interrelationships. Variable credit only by consent of faculty. Prerequisite: Honours Man-Environment Studies Year 6, 12, 18 hours, Year