ERS 415Environmental and Sustainability Assessment 3
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Environment
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Continuing from concepts developed in ERS 215 and ERS 315, this course will focus on the latest concepts and applications of assessment principles and practices. The course focus will vary from year to year following development in the field. Topics may include assessment into land use planning and community design, policy and program assessment, and assessment of new technologies and alternative futures.
Prerequisites
- Must have completed the following:
- ERS315 - Environmental and Sustainability Assessment 2 (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5292 | 0 / 60 | Th 08:30–11:20 |
| LEC 701 | 2087 | 24 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention ERS 415, November 2016 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2023
Environment, Resources and Sustainability- Info for Incoming Students 16 points, 1 comment
u/Extra-Ad-7289: “… GIS: GEOG 181 -> GEOG 281 -> GEOG 381 -> GEOG 481 (check out the GIS diploma as well) Environmental Assessment ERS 215 -> ERS 315 -> ERS 415 R Studio: ERS 346, dig around, there are many other courses outside of the Faculty of Environment Life Cycle Assessment: ENBUS 405 Carbon …”
Winter 2018
ERS 215 4 points, 5 comments
u/WhiteAvery: “… Our prof this term mentioned that not enough Engineers were taking the follow up courses ERS 315 and ERS 415... it's probably cause they scared them all away with ERS 215! …”
Fall 2016
What courses are you taking next term? 10 points, 43 comments
“If you didn't pre-enroll, what courses do you plan on taking?”
u/Waterwoogem: “GEOG 408, GEOG 409, ERS 415”
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