23 courses in the 1988–89 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 four units: School of Architecture, Department of Geography, Department of Envirorment and Resource Studies, and School of Urban and Regional Planning. The courses are of a general interest and are open to all students in the University. There is not an actual Department of Environmental Studies. Students interested in this area are urged to consult the course offerings of the four individual units mentioned above. These four departments/schools offer a variety of related courses allowing in depth studies of topics covered in the Environmental Studies courses.
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 of “inventing” the future and the comprehensive design of “optimum” environments.
Introduction to methods of developing, evaluating and using evidence in Environmental Studies. Methods for summarizing and critical appreciation of data describing environmental systems. Skill development in’ applying statistical techniques and in using microcomputers as a research tool.
While not a prerequisite for this course, CS 100 or a high school computing course is helpful.
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.
16:58 Course Descriptions Environmental Studies
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. The laboratory sessions include field trips to study natural and disturbed ecosystems, urban and applied ecology.
Prereq: Second, third and fourth year students only
Lab fee of $5
Students may receive credit for only one of ENV S 200 and BIOL 250
Introduction to 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 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 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
Lab fee of $5 for (optional) use of ES Student Darkroom
Materials at student's expense
Advanced methods for developing, eval-
’ uating and using evidence in Environ-
mental Studies. Systematic approaches to problems of measurement and problems in time and space. Skill development in applying parametric statistical inference, systems of equations, finite differences, mathematical interpolation and extrapolation with computer aids to analysis.
Prereq: ENV S 178
Basic administrative procedures in park management. Operational techniques are examined together with general policies of acquisition, operation and development.
Prereq: REC 230
Cross-listed as REC 334
Students may receive credit for only one of ENV S 334 and REC 334
The course will provide an opportunity to apply microcomputers as a tool for the analysis of environmental problems. A top-down step-wise refinement approach to problem solving through using micro computer high level programming (currently pascal) will be followed. The basis of graphics, data structures and their application to map data sets, algorithms for modelling and image processing will also be considered. Prereq: CS 102 and ENV S 178 or consent of instructors
program section (page 10:6).
As 3922.
As 3922.
program section (page 10:6).
AS 395Z
As 3952
Theory, method, case studies and field work in land use history and landscape change and their applicability to resource and environmental planning and management.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
Lab fee of $20
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.
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
Not offered in 1988–89.
Not offered in 1988–89.
Not offered in 1988–89.
Not offered in 1988–89.
Not offered in 1988–89.