21 courses in the 1984–85 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Theories, methods and concepts in study of the environment. Emphasis on natural and built environment and relationships between elements of the environment. Environmental planning, management, and design discussed.
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: Second, third and fourth year students only
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 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 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.
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 concem 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
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
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
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Environmental Studies The course emphasizes programming skills and applications in the context of environmental problems.
Prereq: ENV S 271
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
Basic administrative procedures in park Management. Operational techniques are examined together with general policies of acquisition, operation and development.
Prereq: REC 210, REC 230 or equivalent
Cross-listed as REC 334..
An interdisciplinary workshop focusing upon environmental issues in a project or research format.
Prereq: Third and fourth 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
ENV § 401 W 3C 05 Environmental Law 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 weil as alternatives to these legalinstitutional approaches will be discussed.
Prereq: ENV S 201
An analysis of the legal basis for planning in Ontario and the practice of planning Jaw 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
Designing and managing for people in natural areas; behavioural research and its relevance to the design and operation of natural areas and facilities will be emphasized. Means of understanding and involving neighbouring and visiting publics and indigenous people in the design and management of natural areas will be studied.
Prereq: REC/ENV S 334
Cross-listed as REC 433.
A study of policies, procedures, and practices relative to the management of natural resources. Emphasis is placed on an ecological systems approach to management as it relates to parks at all levels of government.
Prereq: REC/ENV S 334
Cross-listed as REC 434.
The course wiil 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.
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: Fourth year students or consent of instructor
Field trip fee: $15.00.
Not offered in 1984–85.
Not offered in 1984–85.
Not offered in 1984–85.
Not offered in 1984–85.
Not offered in 1984–85.
Not offered in 1984–85.