Environmental Studies (ENVS)
96 courses in the 1983–84 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty Members holding cross and/or joint appointments to Environmental Studies from.
3Planning
4Planning and Health Studies
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section. .
ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the Future
ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVS 195B Introduction to Environmental Problems
ENVS 200 Field Ecology
ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
ENVS 202 Soclal Sclence Approaches to Environmental Problems
ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmental Studies
ENV S 253 . Medial Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced Level
ENVS 310 Behavioural Studies
ENVS 333 Parkland Management
ENVS 380 Environmentai Studies Workshop
ENVS 401 Environmental Law
ENVS 402 Planning Law
ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1
ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2
ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1
ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
ENV § 444 Land Evaluation and Resources Management
ENVS 500 Professional Development in Environmental Management
Design
The courses In design studio combine design fundamentals and design concepts, along with the opportunity to involve analysis and synthesis, professional and scientific insights, application of tools and methods for designing artifacts for man, and an awareness of the inherent physical characteristics and limitations of media and materials. The objectives of the studio are: (1) to
Course Descriptions 281
Architecture
guide the student in observing aspects of the physical and social environment; to find, categorize and associate the information into fundamental structures and patterns of relationships; (2) to apply theories generated in the lecture courses to situations in the physical environment, implementing by categorizing the courses into behaviour materials, structures and mechanical systems, behaviour of man, and communications; (3) to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skill in using different “techniques” for analyzing and synthesizing problems in the physical environment; (4) to establish a relationship between faculty and students; (5) to provide a vehicle for persons from faculties of different disciplines and from outside of the university to discuss with students their problems and projects from different points of view..
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.
ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental StudiesF 3C 0.5
Theories, methods and conceptual approaches that have become associated wth the study of environment are introduced. This course attempts to develop an understanding of the relationship between people and their environment.
Prereq: Environmental Studies students only. .
ENVS 195B ’ introduction to Environmental ProblemsF,W 2C,1S 0.5
A discussion of some major environmental problems and issues such as the impact of urbanization of man's environment, environmental poltution, 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 3C,1.5S 0.75
Introduction ta 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 S402. Topics to be covered include Sources of Law, Nature of Legal Remedies, Common Law, Judicial Review, Administrative Agencies and the law relating to them, Planning Act, Environmental Protection and Assessment Acts, and Federal Fisheries Act.
ENVS 202 Social Sclence Approaches to Environmental ProblemsW 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. Particular attention is given to determining the appropriate mix of research strategies for a range of problem situations in terms of data validity and reliability, time and financial constraints, and ethical considerations.
Prereq: 2nd year 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. Students are expected to supply their own cameras. A limited number of cameras will be available on a rental basis. Prereq: ENV S students: others with consent of instructor.
ENVS 253 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced LevelW 3C 0.5
Builds on work performed in the basic course. Photographic colour theory and practice, basic audio recording, editing and production, and presentation formats are investigated in workshop situations. A major project is developed using pre-research material assigned by the instructor. Students work in small groups to produce a slide-sound program of environmental concern. Prereq: ENV S 252
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 StudiesW 2C 0.5
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.
ENVS 333 Parkland ManagementW 0.5
Systems planning, master planning and site planning for non-urban parks. Design and management for linear open space, such as rivers, trails, and coasts. Environmental nent as it relat
to amenity resources. Evaluating the effectiveness of the public participation process.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
ENVS 380 Environmental Studies WorkshopF,W C 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.
Course Descriptions Environmental Studies
ENVS 401 Environmental LawW 3C 0.5
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 satistactory present statutes, court systems and boards are for improving environmental quality as well as alternatives to these legalinstitutional approaches will be discussed.
Prereq: ENV S 201
ENVS 402 Planning LawW 3C,1.5S 0.75
An analysis of the lega! 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 board, 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 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, 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 § 411 or consent of instructor.
ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1F 3S 0.5
Literature, theory and method relating to man's effects on landscapes and ecosystems. A human ecological approach. Case studies and field work.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
ENVS 444 F 3C,2L 1.0
Land Evaluation and Resources. Management
The course will focus on the management of land and resources. It will emphasize the techniques of inventory, critical evatuation, and policy formulation related to sensible use of these commodities. Attitudinal, legal, and political influences will be investigated, particularty as they affect the design and implementation of planning decisions.
ENVS 500 Professional Development in Environmental Management0.5
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.
Not Offered 1983-84.
ENVS 358 Environmental Pollution and Its Control
Listed without a description.
ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
Listed without a description.
ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the Future
ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENV § 195B Introduction to Environmental Problems
ENVS 200 Field Ecology
ENV § 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
ENVS 202 Soclal Sclence Approaches to Environmental Problems
£0G 202 FS 3C 05 sme Basic Topics of Economic and Urban Geography 4n analysis of the locational structure ‘ economic activities in the overall yntext of regional development and with the use of case studies. Basic eoncepts and tools are explained; these e used to analyse the location ructure of primary, secondary and -ttiary activities. Prereq: A 1st year human geography course.
ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmental Studies
ENVS 253 Media Toois for Environmentai Studies - Advanced Level
ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
ENVS 272 Computer Programing in Environmental Studies
ENVS 310 Behavioural Studies
ENVS 333 Parkland Management
ENVS 380 Environmental Studies Workshop
ENVS 401 Environmental Law |
ENVS 402 Planning Law
ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1
ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2
Course Descriptions
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ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1
ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
ENVS 444 Land Evaluation and Resources
Management .
ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVS 195B Introduction to Environmental Problems
ENVS 200 Field Ecology
ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
ENVS 202 Sociai Science Approaches to Environmental Problems
ENVS 252 Media Tools tor Environmental Studies
ENVS 253 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced Level
ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
ENVS 272 Computer Programming in Environmental Studies
ENVS 310 Behavioural Studies
ENVS 333 Parkland Management
ENVS 401 Environmental Law
ENVS 402 Planning Law
ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 4
ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2
ENVS 417 Land Use History and Landscape Change 1
ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
ENVS 444 Land Evaluation and Resources Management
ENVS 500 Professional Development in Environmental Management
Not Offered 1983-84.
ENVS 111 Introduction to the Study of the Future
ENVS 195A Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVS 196B Introduction to Environmental Problems
ENVS 200 Fleld Ecology
ENVS 201 Introduction to Environmental and Planning Law
ENVS 202 Social Science Approaches t to Environmental Problems
ENVS 252 Media Tools for Environmental Studies
ENVS 253 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced Level
ENVS 271 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
ENVS 272 Computer Programming in Environmental Studies
ENVS 333 Parkland Management
ENVS 380 Environmental Studies Workshop
ENVS 401 Environmental Law
ENVS 402 Planning Law
ENVS 411 Alternative Future Environments 1
ENVS 412 Alternative Future Environments 2
ENVS 418 Land Use History and Landscape Change 2
ENVS 444 Land Evaluation and Resource Management
ENVS 500 Professional Development in Envi ital Manag: Ly
Not Offered 1983-84.