40 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.
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 probiem-solving skills.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies
Continuation of M ENV 100.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies
Course will teach basic research skills to complement the problem-solving skills taught in M ENV 100/101. Concentration on the “systems approach” and its use in problem solving, 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 or consent of instructor
Prereq: M ENV 150
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.
Students may receive credit for only one of M ENV 220 and ECON 101, 102.
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.
An exploration of the nature of perception and its relationship to communication with special reference to visual phenomena.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
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
A letter grade for M ENV 290 will be submitted only after the completion of M ENV 291
Continuation of project begun in M ENV 290
Prereq: M ENV 290
Examination of conflicting positions on how we do and should view the natural world and ourselves, beginning with review of the history of attitudes to the environment and our place in it. Emphasis on evolution of attitudes to human nature and the environment in industrial society, critiques of these attitudes and implications for approaches to modern environmental issues. Prereq: Man-Environment Studies or consent of instructor .
Examination of twentieth century concems about industrial progress and treatment of people and the environment. Focus on problems and promises of efforts to dominate nature through scientific and technological advance.
alternative views on the nature of scien-
tific knowledge and human well-being, and the rise of modern environmentalism. Assessment of alternative futures.
Prereq: M ENV 295
Analysis and evaluation of energy 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.
Prereq: M ENV 220 or consent of instructor
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
Course Descriptions Men-Environment Studies
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.
An exploration of Man’s position in Nature as viewed in science and arts and in different cultures. Course materials will be drawn from many sources including philosophy, psychology, religions, biology and literature.
Prereq: Third and fourth year students and consent of instructor
Prereq: Consent of instructor
must we do to make our society into a Conserver Society? How do we evaluate the appropriatenéss 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
Man-Environment Studies
Individual or smail 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
A letter grade for M ENV 390A will be submitted only after the completion of M ENV 390B
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 390B 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
A letter grade for M ENV 400A will be submitted only after the completion of M ENV 4008
Continuation of M ENV 400A Prereq: M ENV 400A
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
M ENV 4754,B F,W,S 2R 0.5 each Special Readings or Seminar on Selected Topics See course descriptions under M ENV 275 and 375.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
A project of sufficient scope to demonstrate mastery of problem-solving and communication skills on a selected problem or issue concerning manenvironment interrelationships. Credit weights for 490, 491 and 492 vary depending on the amount of work involved and the depth of the subject matter. Study beyond the 490 level requires faculty approval.
Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies
A letter grade for M ENV 490A will be submitted only after the completion of M ENY 490B
Continuation of M ENV 490A Prereq: M ENV 490A
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See description for M ENV 490A. Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies A letter grade for M ENV 491A will be submitted only after completion of M ENV 4918
Continuation of M ENV 491A. Prereq: M ENV 491A
See description for M ENV 490A. Prereq: Honours Man-Environment Studies A letter grade for M ENV 492A will be submitted only after the completion of M ENV 4928
Continuation of 492A.
Prereq: M ENV 492A
Not offered in 1985–86.
Not offered in 1985–86.
Not offered in 1985–86.
Not offered in 1985–86.