27 courses in the 1993–94 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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 Environment 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.
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.
Provides an overview of human ecological aspects of environmental studies from an intercultural and global perspective.
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.
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Prereq: Second, third and fourth year Students only
Lab fee of $10
Students may receive credit for only one of ENV S 200 and BIOL 250
Introduction to legal concepts generally and to environmental and planning jaw 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 PLAN 402. Topics to be covered include Sources of Law, Nature of Legal Remedies, Common Law, Administrative Agencies, Planning Act, Environmental Protection and Assessment Acts, and Federa! Environmental Protection Act.
Evaluation of various economic approach- @s to the environment. The links between economics, systems and the natural environment will be explored and future directions examined.
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: Environmental Studies students; others with consent of instructor
Lab fee of $5 for use of ES Student Darkroom
Materials at student's expense
Advanced methods for developing, evaluating and using primary and secondary data in Environmental Studies. Builds upon ENV S 178 by introducing probability and inferential statistics, statistical sarnpling procedures and hypothesis testing. Standard parametric and nonparametric statistical tests up to the linear regression model and extensions. Modelling of environmental phenomena in space and time using the microcomputer for data entry.
storage and analysis. Prereq: ENV S 178
An introduction to the history of economic thought as it relates to the environment. Approaches taken by economists in different eras will be assessed as to their applicability in the development of environmental policies then and now. Prereq: ENV S 220 or consent of instructor
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
program section (page 10:7).
ENV S 3632 W 2.5 Waterloo in USA — Michigan As 362Z.
As 3622.
Description in Environmental Studies
program section (page 10:7). Cross-listed as GEOG 365Z
As 3652.
Cross-listed as GEOG 366Z
program section (page 10:7).
program section (page 11:6)
ENV S 3842 S 2.5
Waterloo in Australla —- RMIT Description in Environmental Studies program section (page 11:6)
program section (page 11:6).
Course Descriptions Environmental Studies Fine and Performing Arts
ENV S 3938Z W 2.5 Waterioo in Australla — Victoria As 3922.
As 392Z.
program section (page 11:6).
AS 395Z
As 395Z
Detailed consideration of recent developments in Canadian environmental and resources regulatory regimes combined with guidance on presentation of expert evidence to courts and tribunals.
Prereq: ENV S 201
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
Concepts, philosophy and practices of social science research will be discussed. Visitor management and interpretation and their relevance to cultural and natural heritage areas and facilities will be emphasized. Also included are the planning, design and management issues related to visitors, customary users, indigenous people, neighbours and stakeholders. 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 ail 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 presentation in the field of advanced techniques for collecting, evaluating and using evidence on ecological management issues. Interaction with professionals from government and private industry on ecological management issues will also be part of the course.
Prereq: One of ERS 305, GEOG/PLAN 367, or 368
Field trip fee: Up to $80 depending on destination
Professional practice issues, such as concepts of professionalism, ethics, the clientconsultant relationship, expert testimony, interdisciplinary frameworks, private practice roles versus public or government roles, contract law, liability, communications, media and project management, will be addressed in the context of a studio project related to current environmental management issues.
Prereq: Fourth-year students or consent of instructor
Field trip fee: $15
Not offered in 1993–94.