36 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.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COURSES
All physical activity courses are elective and non-credit and available only to students enrolled in Kinesiology. Students should consult with a faculty advisor concerning the applicability of these courses for entry into careers such as teaching.
In an. attempt to satisfy those students who are keenly interested in teaching, the Sport Proficiency Certification Program is available. The contents of this program are tied to the requirements of the Cotleges of Education and help to produce a more marketable graduate in this field. A small fee may be charged to cover the costs of printed materials, additional instruction, etc. Further information regarding this program can be found in the Kinesiology Undergraduate Student Handbook.
The following activity courses are offered if there are sufficient requests.
Designed to complement the introductory overview of ENV S 195 and the introduction to methods and techniques (M ENV 150/151). Selected themes and case examples are analyzed within a framework of concepts and theories from the natural and social sciences. Students undertake practical exercises to develop analytic and problem-solving skills.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies
Continuation of M ENV 100.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies
Workshop approach to introducing methods and techniques appropriate for investigating different environmental . problems. Field studies, laboratory anatyses, questionnaire design, environmental organizing and various other approaches.
Prereq: Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor
Course will teach basic research skills to complement the problem-solving skills taught in M ENV 100/101. Concentration on the “systems approach”, with attention to information gathering and organization, quantitative data analysis
techniques, and presentation skills.
Microcomputers will be used for report generation, information organization and basic data analysis.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies
Emphasis on physical concepts, terminology, units, current policy, supply and demand noting technical and economic aspects, and alternative energy strategies.
Introduction to the history of economic thought and the various schools of economic thought as these relate to environmental cases, issues and analysis.
An introduction to means of assessing proposed approaches to environmentally and socially significant problems and opportunities. Special emphasis on the nature and limitations of conventional means of assessing the impacts, and overall desirability of technologies, projects, plans and policies. Close examination of case examples.
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
Individual or small group project emphasizing multidisciplinary treatment of environmental problems. Work encouraged on situations of interest to community organizations, government agencies or other groups.
Prereq: Man-Environment Studies
Continuation of project begun in M ENV 290
Prereq: M ENV 290
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
Thought 2
Continuation of M ENV 295. Prereq: M ENV 295
Analysis and evaluation of eneray strategies based on energy conservation and renewable energy systems. Technical, economic, ecological, and social aspects will be examined.
Prereq: M ENV 218 or consent of instructor
Evaluation of various economic approaches to the environment. Introduction to various models used to analyse environmental quality and used in the design of environmental policy and management initiatives.
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.
Prereq: M ENV 241 or consent of instructor
Introduction to the background, theory and methodology of social 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. Experience in SIA design for environmentally-relevant cases.
Prereq: M ENV 241 or consent of instructor
The citizen’s role in the solution of environmental problems. The work of various community groups is examined and evaluated. Students select topics of Particular interest to them for in-depth study.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
Course Descriptions Man-Environment Studies
must we do to make our society into a Conserver Society? How do we evaluate the appropriateness of a lifestyle or technology for a Conserver Society? Is a Conserver Society realistic? This course will explore these questions, with emphasis on student participation in discussion and in seminar presentations. Lectures will focus on the basics of various technologies and lifestyles, and on quantitative techniques for comparing these.
Prereq: Second year or above
Individual or small group project emphasizing multidisciplinary treatment of environmental problems. Work encouraged on situations of interest to community organizations, government agencies or other groups. + Prereq: Man-Environment Studies
Same as M ENV 390A 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
Continuation of M ENV 390A Prereq: M ENV 390A
Continuation of M ENV 3908 Prereq: M ENV 3908
Provides practice in applying skills that are useful to people working in different kinds of organizations. Readings, discussions and exercises emphasize: problem perceptions and diagnoses, actor system analyses, and planning management and evaluation activities as these are carried out by and within organizations. Special attention given to roles that persons having an environmental studies background may be particularly well prepared to develop and refine.
Prereq: Third or fourth year Man- Environment Studies or consent of instructor
Man-Environment Studies Management Sciences
Detailed examination of specific energy
issues emphasizing research skills and
policy context. Students will participate
in a research project. General areas of
research may include social and political
analysis of specific soft energy options.
environmental impacts of certain energy ‘ technologies.
Prereq: M ENV 318 or consent of instructor
Students will draw on knowledge and experience gained in the prerequisite theme courses to critique and/or design impact analyses of a variety of “realworld” activities, including policy initiatives, technological choices, environmentally-relevant proposals, economic strategies and others of special interest or significance.
Prereq: M ENV 241, 337 and 338, or consent of instructor
See ceurse descriptions under M ENV 275 and 375. Prereq: Consent of instructor
Prereq: Consent of instructor
M ENV 490A, B, or C Y 4,8,12C 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 problem-solving and communication skills on a selected problem or issue concerning manenvironment interrelationships. Variable credit only by consent of faculty.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies
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.
Not offered in 1984–85.