ENVS 272 Computer Programming in Environmenta! Studies
See Env S course descriptions, page 323.
Environmental Studies (ENVS)
110 courses in the 1981–82 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Faculty of | Environmental Studies
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 1981–82
Professor
C. K. Knapper', BA Hons (Sheffield), PhD (Sask.) (on Sabbatical Leave 1981-82)
P. H. Nash, BA, MA (UCLA), CE (Grenoble), MCP, MPA, PhD (Harvard), MCIP
Associate Professor
D. Estrin3, BA, LLB (Alberta) (part-time)
R. T. Newkirk?, BA, MSc, PhD (W. Ont.)
D. H. Wood?, BComm, LLB (Toronto) (part-time)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
Assistant Professor, In-Career Development Officer ° M. E. Haight?, BSc, MSc, PhD (McMaster)
Adjunct Professor M. M. R. Freeman, BSc (Reading), PhD (McGill)
Adjunct Lecturers K. Elliott, Dipfoma Creative Arts D. G. E. Wicken, Diploma AA
Faculty members with cross and/or joint appointments as shown.
Environmental Studies and Psychology 2Environmental Studies and Planning 3Environmental Studies and Man-Environment Studies
ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the Future
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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 202 Social Science Approaches to Environmental Problems
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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 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 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
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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 111 Intraductior! 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 StudiesF,W 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 26,18 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
Course Descriptions 323 Environmental Studies
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 plan to take further in-depth legal 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 Lega! Remedies, Common Law, Judicial Review, Administrative Agencies and the Jaw relating to them, Planning Act, Environmental! Protection and Assessment Acts, and Federal Fisheries Act.
ENVS 202 Social Science Approaches to Environmental ProblemsF 1C,2L 0.5
Research strategies for the understanding and resolving of environmental problems, based upon concepts and methods derived from the social and behavioural sciences. Emphasis is upon integrating a variety of approaches in problem-solving situations. Particular attention is given to determining the appropriate research strategies for a range of problem situations with regard to such issues as data validity and reliability, time and financial constraints, and ethical considerations. Prereq: 2nd yr or consent of instructor.
ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmental StudiesF,S 3C 0.5
Instruction in basic black and white photography relating to photography’s role as a media tool; basic darkroom functions, camera operation, composition, photographic theory, and photo essay production. Much of the course work and projects will be done outside the classroom in field situations of environmental concern using initiative in project development. Fee for basic materials $20-$30. Prereq: Env S students; others with consent of instructors
ENVS 253 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - AdvancedW 3C 0.5
Level.
Builds on work performed in the basic course. Photographic colour theory and practice, basic audio recording, editing and production, and presentation formats are investigated iri workshop situations. A major project is developed using pre-research material assigned by the instructor. Students work in smail groups to produce a slide-sound programme of environmental concern. Fee for basic materials 20-$30.
Prereq: Env S 252
ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods° FW /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 Studies
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ENVS 333 Parkland Management
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ENVS 358 Environmental Pollution and its ControlF 3C 0.5
Societal trends affecting pollution generation. Chemical basis of pollutant behaviour. Specific problem areas such as municipal, industrial, and nuclear waste disposal, occupational disease, and agricultural chemicals. Some topics presented via guest lecturers or films. : 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 least 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 Environmental05 ;
Management .
Those interested in qualifying for professional status 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
Course Descriptions
Environmental Studies
EnvS 401. F Environmental Law An advanced, in-depth version of Env S 201, providing an opportunity for detailed analysis of institutional factors reguiating 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 S 201
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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
3C,1.58 0.75
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
ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1F 38 0.5
Analysis of “ideal” environments of the past, including “utopian” communities. Scrutiny of current “concepts” of future environments, including distillation of works of Beil, Clarke, Commoner, de Chardin, de Jouvenal, Dror, Doxiadis, Ehrlich, Forrester, Fuller, Kahn, Mead, Meadows, McHale, Michael, Polak, Theobald, Thompson, 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-Cultural 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 417 or consent of instructor.
ENVS 417 Land Use History and LandscapeF 3S 0.5
Change 1
Literature, theory and method relating to man’s effects on landscapes and eco-systems. A human ecological approach. Case studies and field work. Prereq: Consent of instructor
ENVS 418 Land Use History and LandscapeW 3S 0.5
Change 2.
Research on literature, theory and method relating to man’s effects on landscapes and eco-systems. Prereq: Env S 417 and consent of instructor
ENVS 444 Band Evaluation and Resources ManagementF 3C,2L 1.0
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 325 Environmental Studies.
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 202 Social Science Approaches to Environmental Problems
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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 Contro!
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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 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 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law, 0.5
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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 Introductior? to Environmental Problems
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ENVS 200 Fieid Ecology
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ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
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ENVS 202 Social Science Approaches to Environmental Problems
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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 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
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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 401 Environmental Law Philosophy
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ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the Future
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ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental! Studies:
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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 202 Social Science Approaches to Environmental Problems
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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
See Env S course descriptions, page 322.
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 Altemative 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 Resource Management
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