MENV 130 Environmental Issues 1F 3C 0.5
Survey and analysis of selected environmental issues drawing upon concepts and theories from the natural and social sciences and the fhumanitites.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies.
Man-Environment Studies (MENV)
50 courses in the 1982–83 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
3Environmental Studies and Psychology
*Environmental Studies
5Man-Environment Studies and Environmental Studies
Course Descriptions
(Environmental Studies course descriptions (ENV S) begin on page 308.)
MENV 338 Social Impact Assessment
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MENV 351 Organizations and Environmental Management
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MENV 356 Canadian Non-renewable Resources (Cross-listed
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MENV 385 Technology/Lifestyles for a Conserver Society
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MENV 400 Senior Honours Seminar
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MENV 131 Environmental Issues 2W 3C 0.5
Continuation of M ENV 130. Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies.
MENV 150 Environmental Methods and Techniques 1F 3C 0.5
Series of concurrent six week workshops to introduce methods and techniques appropriate for investigating different environmental probiems. Students to select any two from a series of workshops such as field studies, laboratory analyses, questionnaire design, survey research, smal! group dynamics and participant observation of social interactions.
Prereq: Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor.
MENV 151 Environmental Methods and Techniques 2W 3C 0.5
Continuation of M ENV 150.
MENV 190 Seminar-WorkshopF 4S,1wkshp 0.5
Faculty supervised individual or small group investigation of selected environmental issues to help develop skills for defining and resolving problem situations.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies.
MENV 191 Seminar-WorkshopW 4S,1wkshp 0.5
Continuation of M ENV 190. Prereg: Honours Man-Environment Studies.
MENV 241 Social ChangeW 3C 0.5
An analysis of major theories of social change, the sources and patterns of change processes with emphasis on the environmental contexts. Provides an opportunity to explore aspects of change which are of special interest to the student
MENV 247 Urban AnthropologyF 3C 0.5
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.
Prereq: ANTH 102 or permission of instructor.
MENV 250A Environmental Methods & Techniques0rB F,.W 3C_ 0.25/0.5
250A (0.25 course credit)
250B (0.5 course credit)
Series of concurrent six week workshops to continue the methods and techniques offerings of M ENV 150/151. Students to select one or two froma series of workshops such as field studies, laboratory analyses, questionnaire design, survey research, small group dynamics and participant observation of social interactions. Prereq: Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor.
MENV 260 Visual Perception and CommunicationW 3C 0.5
An exploration of the nature of perception and its retationship to communication with special! reference to visual phenomena.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
MENV 275 Special ReadingsF,W 2R 0.5
Background reading and study in consultation with Faculty. Typically utilized when a student must study a topic in connection with other work, but no course offering that topic is available.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
MENV 290 Seminar-WorkshopF 4S/wkshp 0.5
Examination of design and conduct of research. Students will prepare a proposal for a project to be conducted during the balance of the term and inM ENV 291, in consultation with faculty advisors.
Prereq: Man-Environment Studies
MENV 291 Seminar-WorkshopW,S 4S/wkshp 0.5
Continuation of project begun in M ENV 290.
Prereq: M ENV 290
MENV 295 Development of Environmental Thought 1F 2C,1S 0.5
Through the use of Ascent of Man film series and a number of texts, this course will provide an historical perspective on the development of environmental thought, with special emphasis on the role of science and technology.
Prereq: Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor
Course Descriptions 339 Man-Environment Studies
MENV 296 Develop t of Envi italW 2C1S 0.5
Thought 2 : Continuation of M ENV 295. Prereq: M ENV 295
MENV 320 Environmental EconomicsF,W 3C 0.5
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.
MENV 331 Environmental Issues in a Global PerspectiveF 2C 0.5
Review of recent writings on the theme of environmentally sound development strategies, in national and international settings. Relationships between environmental and other major issues receiving global attention. Canadian involvement in issues of environment and development in the context of a changing world order. Illustrative case examples.
MENV 335 Anthropology of EducationW 2C 0.5
A seminar on selected theories of socialization, acculturation and enculturation. These theories will be related to what in the west is usually categorized as “education”. There will also be some emphasis on understanding how field work should be done in educational settings. Students should be prepared to do some field work themselves.
Prereq: ANTH 102A or consent of instructor.
MENV 337 Environmental Management° W 3C 0.5
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 programs. .
MENV 338 Social Impact AssessmentF 3C 0.5
Introduction to the background, theory, and methodology of socia! impact assessment (SIA). SIA as a type of social science research and as a key element in achieving more informed and responsible decision-making in society. Prereq: Second year or above Environmental Studies students or consent of instructor.
MENV 340 Chemical Basis of Pollution Control and Waste ManagementF 3C 0.5
Important principles of inorganic, physical, and organic chemistry, and material balance principles of chemical engineering are presented at a practical level. Application to poliution control, waste management, and/or transportation accidents accompanies discussion of each principle.
Prereq: A grade 13 chemistry course or consent of instructor.
MENV 350 Community Action on Environmental ProblemsW 2C 0.5
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.
MENV 351 Organizations and Environmental ManagementW 3S 0.5
Analyses of inter-jurisdictional and inter-organizationat arrangements governing major environmental-resource complexes in Canada. Policy and other issues relating to the development of , coherent, effective planning and management systems for such complexes. The course will focus on one particular environmental-resource complex each year to serve as an on-going case study. Examples may include the Great Lakes system, agricultural lands in Canada, development north of 60°, off-shore resources to the 200-mile limit.
MENV 356 Canadian Non-Renewable ResourcesW 3C 0.5
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 minerals. Political and social implications are discussed. Cross-listed as SC/
MENV 360 Man and Nature ’F 3C 0.5
An exploration of Man's position in Nature as viewed in science and arts and in different cultures. Course materiais will be drawn from many sources including philosophy, psychology, religions, biology and literature.
Prereq: Third and fourth year students and consent of instructor.
MENV 361 Communication Systems and International DevelopmentF,S 3C 0.5
Study of the role of mass media - films, TV, radio, press - in formulating concepts of development and change in different societies. ‘
Prereq: M ENV 260 or consent of instructor..
MENV 375 Special Readings or Seminars onF,W 2R 0.5
Selected Topics : Prereq: Consent of instructor
M ENV : 375E/475E Case Studies in Canadian Energy Policy
375F/475F Environments of Work 3751/4751 Internationa! Development and Environmental Issues 375K/475K ‘issues in Resources Law 375P/475P Environmental Education
375Q Ecological and Social Dimensions of Planning and Development in Tropical Islands
375Z Politics of the Environment
ENV §S 380/381 Environmental Studies Workshop -
MENV 385 Technology/Lifestyles for a Conserver SocietyF 3C,1S 0.5
Based upon a Conserver Society approach, the course wil! focus upon energy as a central and symbolic issue. Energy alternatives will be discussed with emphasis on the technologies of alternate energy systems and on the social, political and economic implications.
Prereq: Second year or above.
MENV 390A Seminar-WorkshopF,W 4S,wkshp 0.5
Individual or small group project emphasizing multidisciplinary treatment of environmental problems. Work
Course Descriptions Man-Environment Studies
encouraged on situations of interest to community organizations, government agencies or other groups.
Prereq: Man-Environment Studies.
MENV 390B Seminar-WorkshopF 8S,wkshp 1.0
Same as M ENV 380A but with additional intensive investigation of the project as warranted by the project and by student ability.
Prereq. Man-Environment Studies and consent of faculty.
MENV 391A Seminar-WorkshopF,W '4S.wkshp 0.5
Continuation of M ENV 390A. Prereq: M ENV 390A
MENV 391B Seminar-WorkshopW 8S,wkshp 1.0
Continuation of M ENV 390B. | Prereq: M ENV 390B
MENV 400 Senior Honours SeminarY 3C 1.0
Case study analysis of environmental problems and their handling by various organizations, institutions, and interorganizational arrangements. Actor analysis, feasibility studies, program
evaluation, and ‘environmentally sound’
development. Roles for ‘environmentalists’ in various organizational contexts. Prereg: Third or fourth year Man- Environment Studies or consent of instructor.
MENV 445 Technology A nent and Policy Analysis
Not offered 1982-83.
MENV 450 Environmental Design
Not offered 1982-83.
MENV 470 Environmentat Teaching and LearningY 3C 1.0
Examination of physical and social environments which induce particular kinds of learning. Practical training and experience in project development and co-ordination, ieadership and group facilitation processes.
Prereq: Third and fourth year Honours Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor.
MENV 475 Special Readings or Seminar on Selected TopicsF,W 2R 0.5
See course descriptions under M ENV 275 and 375.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
MENV 476 Special Readings or Seminar on Selected TopicsY 2R 1.0
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
MENV 480 Special Topics Seminar
Not offered 1982-83.
M ENV 490A, B, or C
Y 48,12C 1.0/2.0/3.0 Senior Honours Assignment 490A (1 course credit) 490B (2 course credits) 490C (3 course credits) A project of sufficient scope to demonstrate mastery of problemsolving and communication skills on a selected problem or issue concerning man-enviroment interrelationships. Variable credit only by consent of faculty. Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies.
MENV 241 Social Change
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MENV 331 Environmental Issues in Global Perspective
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MENV 337 Environmental Impact Assessment
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MENV 338 Social Impact Assessment
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MENV 375Z Politics of the Environment
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MENV 400 Senior Honours Seminar in Environmental Management
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