21 courses in the 1985–86 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
Introductory Note
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 4 units, School of Architecture, Department of Geography, Department of MarrEnvironment Studies, and School of Urban and Regional Planning. The courses are of a general interest and are open to ail students in the Univer sity. There is not an actual Department of Environmental Studies. Students interested in this area are urged to consult the course offerings of the 4 individual units mentioned above. These four departments/schools offer a variety of related courses allowing in-depth studies of topics covered in the Envi ronmental Studies courses.
Theories, methods and concepts in study of the environment. Emphasis on
‘natural and built environment and rela-
tionships 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 industriat development
_ on the environment; incorporating envi-
ronmental 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.
Research strategies for understanding and addressing environmental problem/ opportunity situations based on 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 situations in terms of data validity and reliability, time and financial constraints, and ethical considerations. Prereq: Second year students or consent of instructor.
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 envifonmental 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
ENV S 2683 W 3C 05 Media Tools for Environmental Studies - Advanced 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 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 Envirorr mental Studies
Students may receive credit for only one of ENV S 271 and PSYCH 292, STAT 202, 204, 205, 210, 220
The course emphasizes programming
skills and applications in the context of environmental problems. Prereq: ENV S 271 \
An examination of the way we perceive our environment-both natural and manmade-and how it influences our attitudes and behaviour. Students will carry out a number of empirical exercises and Projects on various aspects of environmental perception and behaviour. 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 230 and REC 332 Cross-listed as REC 334. Students may receive credit for only one of ENV S 334 and 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
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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 quatity as well as alternatives to these legal-institutional approaches will be discussed.
Prereq: ENV S 201
An analysis of the legal basis for planhing in Ontario and the practice of planning law as it affects planners, municipalities, local councils, property owners and residents. Phe roles of planning board, municipal councils, the Ontario Municipal Board, the Ministry of Housing, provincial Cabihet and the Niagara Escarpment Commission in the planning process will be discussed. Prereq: ENV S 201 .
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.
Examination of “issues” in futuristics and their “methodological” problems, with particular attention to resources utiliza: tion. 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 411 or consent of instructor
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.
Research on literature, theory and method relating to man’s effects on landscapes and eco-systems.
Prereq: ENV S 417 and consent of instructor
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.
Students may receive credit for only one of ENV S 433 and REC 433
Management ; 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.
Students may receive credit for only one of ENV S 434 and REC 434
The course will focus on the management of land and resources. It will emphasize the techniques of inventory, critical evaluation, and policy formulation . félated 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 1985–86.