ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
See Env St course descriptions, page 311.
Environmental Studies (ENVS)
112 courses in the 1980–81 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
There are a number of courses offered in the Faculty of Environmental Studies of an integrative nature which extend across the academic interests of the four units, School of Architecture, Department of Geography, Department of Man- Environment Studies, and School of Urban and Regional Planning. The courses are of general interest and are open to all students in the University. There is no Department of Environmental Studies. Students interested in this area are urged to consult the course offerings of the four individual units mentioned above. These four departments/schools offer a variety of related courses allowing in-depth studies of topics covered in the Environmental Studies courses.
The following persons have wide ranging interests and hence have been appointed to the Faculty of Environmental Studies rather than to a specific Department and/or School.
Faculty listed in 1980–81
Professor
C.K. Knapper', BA Hons (Sheffield), PhD (Sask.)
P.H. Nash, BA, MA (UCLA), CE (Grenoble), MCP, MPA, PAD (Harvard), MCIP
Associate Professor
D. Estrin3, BA, LLB (Alberta) (part-time)
R. T. Newkirk2, BA, MSc, PhD (W. Ont.)
D. H. Wood2, BComm, LLB (Toronto) (part-time)
Faculty listed in 1980–81
Adjunct Professor M. M. R. Freeman, BSc (Reading), PhD (McGill)
Adjunct Lecturers K, Elliott, Diploma Creative Arts D. G. E. Wicken, Diploma AA
Faculty members cross and/or joint appointments as shown
Environmental Studies and Psychology 2Environmental Studies and Planning 3Environmental Studies and Man-Environment Studies
Course Descriptions Environmental Studies
Course Descriptions
ENVS 272 Computer Programming in Environmental Studies
See Env S course descriptions, page 311.
ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the Future
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ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental Studies
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ENVS 195B Introduction to Environmental Problems
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ENVS 200 Field Ecology
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ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
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ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmental Studies
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ENVS 253 Medial Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced Level
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ENVS 310 Behavioural Studies
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ENVS 333 Parkland Management
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ENVS 358 Environmental Poilution and its Control
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ENVS 380 Environmental Studies Workshop
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ENVS 400 Protessional Development in Environmental Management
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ENVS 401 Environmental Law
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ENVS 402 Planning
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ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1
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ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2
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ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1
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ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
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ENVS 444 Land Evaluation and Resources Management
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ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental Studies
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ENVS 195B Introduction to Environmental Studies
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ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
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ENVS 333 Parkland Management
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ENVS 402 Planning Law
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ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1
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ENVS 418 French
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Fr 192 Fr 195 Fr 196 Fr 205 Fr 206 Fr 207 Fr 208 Fr 250 Fr 273 Fr 274 Fr 300 Fr 375 Fr 401 Fr 402 Fr 471 Fr 472 Fr 501
ENVS 401 Environment Law
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ENVS 402 Planning Law
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ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the FutureF 3c 0.5
Non-technical survey of current approaches to thinking about and refining your views of the “Future”. The role of images and scenarios, contributions of the arts and concepts of space and time. impacts of regional science, ekistics, bioethics, synergetics, and prognostics. Paths to “inventing” the future and the comprehensive design of “optimum” environments.
No prereq.
ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental StudiesFLW 3c 0.5
Theories, methods and conceptual approaches that have become associated with the study of environment are introduced. This course attempts to develop an understanding of the relationship between people and their environment and an appreciation of how we do and how we could manage that relationship.
Prereq: Environmental Studies Students only.
ENVS 195B Introduction to Environmental ProblemsF 2C,1L 0.5
A discussion of some major environmental problems and issues such as the population explosion, the impact of urbanization of man’s environment, environmental pollution, resource management, conservation, and environmental planning.
ENVS 200 Field EcologyF,W 2C,2L 0.75
introduces the main concepts and principles of ecology: the 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. There are weekly field trips to study natural and disturbed ecosystems, urban and applied ecology.
Prereq: 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students only
ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning LawF,W 0.5
Introduction to legal concepts generally and to environmental and planning law concepts in particular. Designed both for students who do not pian to take further in-depth iegai courses and as a prerequisite for senior legal courses - Env S 401 and Env S 402. Topics to be covered include Sources of Law, Nature of Legal Remedies, Common Law, Judicial Review, Administrative Agencies and the law relating to fhem, Planning Act, Environmental Protection and Assessment Acts, and Federal Fisheries Act.
ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmental StudiesF 3C 0.5
Through actual experience, the student will learn photographic and darkroom techniques, audio recording and sound production. A small lab fee will be charged for materials. The student is expected to do much of the course work outside the classroom in field situations and to use initiative in project development..
Prereq: Env S students only or consent of instructors
ENVS 253 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced LevelW 3c 0.5
An expanded version of 252 in which the student will choose one or more of the following formats: sound, photography, film, slide-tape. The student will develop presentations around a central theme in consultation with the instructors. Much initiative is expected of the students. The student will be required to purchase materials.
Prereq: Env S 252 or consent of instructors
ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research MethodsF,W 3C,1L 0.75
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.
Prereq: only for students in Environmental Studies.
ENVS 272 Computer Programming in Environmental StudiesW 3C 0.5
The course emphasizes programming skills and applications in the context of environmental problems.
Prereq: Env S 271
ENVS 310 Behavioural StudiesF,W 2C 0.5
(Formerly Geog 413)
Studies of environmental perception and of the behaviour of individuals and groups in interaction with their environment. Emphasis will be divided between an explanation of the methods of social science suitable for the study of environmental behaviour and the substantive findings from such applications.
Prereq: Second, third or fourth year students only Note: Contains material previously offered in M Env 330
Course Descriptions 311 Environmental Studies =
ENVS 333 Parkland ManagementW 0.5
Systems planning, master planning and site planning for Ontario’s non-urban parks. Design and management for linear open space, such as rivers, trails, and coasts. Environmental assessment as it relates to amenity resources. Evaluating the effectiveness of the public participation process. Prereq: Consent of instructor
ENVS 358 Environmental Pollution and its ControlF,W 3C 0.5
After some introductory material, course instructor and guest lecturers discuss specific problem areas related to the environment. Representative topics include impact on groundwater of waste disposal, effect of air pollution on plant life, population problems, viruses in surface water, reutilization of waste materials.
No prereq.
ENVS 380 Environmental Studies WorkshopF,W Cc 0.5
An interdisciplinary workshop focusing upon environmental issues in a project or research format. Prereq: 3rd and 4th year students in Environmental Studies; enrolment is by research team only with representatives from at feast 3 units of the faculty (max. 7 people) and subject to selection of an advisor and a satisfactory project or research proposal.
ENVS 400 Professional Development in Environmental0.5
Management .
Those interested in qualifying for professional statu and those from other related disciplines such as civil engineering, planning, architecture, and geography may find a discussion of professional environmental management strategies useful. Issues of technical principles, data assessment, ethics, interdisciplinary work and costs will be discussed. . Prereq: 4th year students or consent of instructor
ENVS 401 Environmental LawF
An advanced, in-depth version of Env S 201, providing an opportunity for detailed analysis of institutional factors regulating the natural environment and resources development in Ontario and Canada. How satisfactory present statutes, court systems and boards are for improving environmental quality as well as alternatives to these legal-institutional approaches will be discussed.
Prereq: Env § 201
3C,1.5S 0.75
ENVS 402 Planning LawW
An analysis of the legal basis for planning in Ontario and the practice of planning law as it affects planners, municipalities, local councils, property owners and residents. The roles of planning boards, municipal councils, the Ontario Municipal Board, the Ministry of Housing, provincial Cabinet and the Niagara Escarpment Commission in the planning process will be discussed.
Prereq: Env S 201
3C,1.5S 0.75
ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1F 3S 0.5
Analysis of ‘ideal’ environments of the past, including “utopian” communities. Scrutiny of current “concepts” of future environments, including distillation of works of Bell, Clarke, Commoner, de Chardin, de Jouvenal, Dror, Doxiadis, Ehrlich, Forrester, Fuller, Kahn, Mead, Meadows, McHale, Michael, Potak, Theobald, Tnompson, Toynbee, and Ward.
Prereq: 3rd or 4th year standing or consent of instructor
ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2W 3S 0.5
Examination of “issues” in futuristics and their “methodological” problems, with particular attention to resources utilization. Socio-Cuttural Change Theory and Policy Science. Science Fiction, Extrapolation, and Technology Forecasting. Societal Indicators, Quality of Life, and Technology Assessment. Probable and Possible Urban Futures. Prereq: Env S 411 or consent of instructor.
ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1
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ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
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ENVS 444 Land Evaluation and Resources Management1.0
The course will focus on the management of land and resources. It will emphasize the techniques of inventory, critical evaluation, and policy formulation related to sensible use of these commodities. Attitudinal, legal, and political influences will be investigated, particularly as they affect the design and implementation of planning decisions.
Course Descriptions
ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the Future
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ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental Studies
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ENVS 195B Introduction to Environmental Problems
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ENVS 200 Field Ecology
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ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
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ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmental Studies
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ENVS 253 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced Level
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ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
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ENVS 272 Computer Programming in Environmental Studies
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ENVS 310 Behavioural Studies
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ENVS 333 Parkland Management
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ENVS 358 Environmental Pollution and its Control
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ENVS 380 Environmental Studies Workshop
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ENVS 400 Professional Development in Environmental Management
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ENVS 401 Environmental Law
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ENVS 402 Planning Law
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ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1
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ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2
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ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1
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ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
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ENVS 444 Land Evaluation and Resources
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ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental Studies
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ENVS 195B Introduction to Environmental Problems
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ENVS 200 Field Ecology
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ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
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ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmenta! Studies
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ENVS 253 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced Level
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ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
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ENVS 272 Computer Programming in Environmental Studies
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ENVS 310 Behavioural Studies
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ENVS 333 Parkland Management
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ENVS 358 Environmentai Pallution and its Control
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ENVS 380 Environmental Studies Workshop
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ENVS 400 Professional Development in Environmental Management
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ENVS 401 Environmental Law
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ENVS 402 Planning Law ;
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ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1
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ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2
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ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape
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ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
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ENVS 444 Land Evaluation and Resources Management
Listed without a description.
ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the Future
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ENVS 195B Introduction to Environmental Problems
Listed without a description.
ENVS 200 Field Ecology
Listed without a description.
ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
Listed without a description.
ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmental Studies
Listed without a description.
ENVS 253 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced Level
Listed without a description.
ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
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ENVS 272 Computer Programming in Environmental! Studies
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ENVS 310 Behavioural Studies
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ENVS 333 Parkland Management
Listed without a description.
ENVS 358 Environmental Pollution and its Control
Listed without a description.
ENVS 380 Environmental Studies Workshop
See Env S course descriptions, page 311.
ENVS 400 Professional Development in Environmental Management
Listed without a description.
ENVS 401 Environmentai Law
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ENVS 402 Planning Law
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ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1
Listed without a description.
ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2
See Env S course descriptions, page 312.
ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1
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ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
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ENVS 444 Land Evaluation and Resource
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