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ENV200Y1
Assessing Global Change: Science and the Environment 52L, 12T

The perspective scientists bring to the understanding and resolution of environmental concerns having global implications: forest ecosystems, atmospheric ecosystems, and conservation of genetic diversity.
Exclusion: BIO150Y
This Science course is intended to fulfill the environmental literacy requirement for students in the BA programs of the Division of the Environment or the science distribution course requirement for Commerce, Humanities and Social Science students.

ENV221Y1
Approaches to Environmental Issues I 52L, 24T

The approaches to environmental issues from a selection of natural science, humanities, and social science disciplines (e.g. Earth Sciences, Philosophy, Economics, and Political Sciences) are introduced, compared and contrasted.
Prerequisites: Four full course equivalents; a minimum CGPA of 2.0
This is classified as BOTH a Social Sciences and a Humanities course

ENV234Y1
Environmental Biology 52L, 39P

The elements of biological diversity and its change in response to climatic, geological and human factors. Examination of ecological phenomena in relation to population, community and ecosystem processes with particular reference to the biomes of Ontario. Descriptive and experimental laboratory studies including some weekend field trips (total cost $50.00). (Provided by the Departments of Botany, Geology and Zoology and the Faculty of Forestry)
Prerequisites: BIO150Y/GGR100Y/JGF150Y/JGG150Y
This is a Science course

ENV235Y1
Physics and Chemistry of Planet Earth 52L, 26P, 26T

The Earth’s natural environment; the formulation and evolution of the solid earth; internal dynamics; mantle-core differentiation; volcanism; tectonics. The biosphere: oceans, atmosphere, climate, ice-ages, global warming. The operation of the Earth as a physico-chemical system; time scales of processes, oceanic atmospheric coupling. The effects of human interventions: e.g. groundwater quality, stratospheric ozone. Measurement of relevant physical and chemical quantities. Students participate in field and laboratory studies. (Provided by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics.)
Prerequisite: CHM137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y/157Y, MAT135Y/137Y/JMB170Y, PHY138Y/140Y
This is a Science course

ENV236Y1
Human Interactions with the Environment 52L, 12P

A course emphasizing both the role of the environment in shaping human behaviour, and the impact of humans on the environment. Coverage includes human biological and cultural evolution, with an emphasis on North America since the last ice age, and concludes with European impacts on the North American environment. (Given by the Departments of Anthropology and Geography)
Prerequisite: BIO150Y/GGR100Y/JGF150Y/JGG 150Y or permission of instructor
This is a Science course

ENV299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details.

ENV315H1
Chemical Analysis of Environmental Samples 26L, 39P

Instrumental analysis techniques for environmental scientists of all disciplines. In addition to a solid grounding in the theory of each analytical technique, particular emphasis is placed on the laboratory work. In each lab, groups of two students receive instruction from an experienced analyst an the acquire hands-on experience using state-of-the-art analytical equipment for most of the techniques covered. These include INAA, XRD, XRF, SEM, AA, ICPOES, GC and IC.
Exclusion: CHM217H, 314Y; GLG335H
Prerequisite: CHM137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y and any second year ENV or GLG courses
This is a Science course

ENV321Y1
Approaches to Environmental Issues II 52L, 24T

A bridge between the ideas of ENV221Y and their practical application in ENV421H. Using specific global and local examples, the course critically assesses perspectives, politics and issues surrounding the management of global common pool resources, in order to better understand environmental challenges. Students are expected to contribute from personal experience and research, developing critical skills in the presentation of opinions and materials.
Co- and/or Prerequisite:

ENV398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 42 for details.

ENV421H1
Environmental Research 26S

A research course for all students in the Division combining report writing, independent and group-based research on an interdisciplinary topic. Application of skills learned in JIE410H.
Co- and or prerequisite: ENV221Y, 321Y; JIE410H
This is classified as BOTH a Social Sciences and a Humanities course

ENV481H1
Special Topics in the Environment I 26S

Students participate and report in graduate seminars and faculty research projects or working groups sponsored by the Division, the Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG) or the Institute for Environmental Studies.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a Division sponsored program and 14 FCEs, and a minimum CGPA of 2.3
This is classified as BOTH a Social Sciences and a Humanities course

ENV482H1
Special Topics in the Environment II 26S

Students select 0.5 FCE worth of points from activities currently on-going in graduate courses on the environment.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a Division sponsored program and 14 FCEs, and a minimum CGPA of 3.0
This is classified as BOTH a Social Sciences and a Humanities course

ENV490Y1
Senior Essay TBA

Open only to Specialists in the Division of the Environment who have completed 15 courses. A major scholarly essay demonstrating the student’s ability to integrate the individual course elements from their theme.
Prerequisite: ENV221Y, 321Y
Co-requisite: ENV421H

ENV497H1/498Y1
Independent Research in Environment TBA

A research project or selected topic in an area of environment not otherwise available in the Faculty. A written proposal cosigned by the student and supervisor must be submitted for approval by the Director of the Division normally by 31 May of the previous academic year.