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Introduction

The Faculty of Arts and Science established the Division of the Environment to help students focus the diverse strengths of the Faculty’s environmental scientists and scholars into an academic program. In addition the Division’s programs offer students access to environmental scientists and scholars in other units of the University. The Division offers BA and BSc minor, major and specialist programs: Environment and Science (BSc) and Environment and Society (BA) which are normally taken in conjunction with another program(s) in a traditional academic field (e.g. Physics, Sociology, etc.). We consider this an ideal combination of disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary breadth. Qualified students have the option to change a major program to an Hon BA or BSc specialist in the Division after second year.

In addition, the Division offers five direct enrolment Hon BSc specialist programs: Environment & Health; Environmental Chemistry; Earth Systems: Physics and Environment; Past Environments; and Toxicology & Environment. These programs combine the Division’s interdisciplinary core with a deliberately focused set of discipline specific courses. These programs differ from the double major outlined above in providing more disciplinary content. Students interested in Division of the Environment programs should refer to the program listings on the following pages.

All BSc programs in the Division include a very strong first-year science component with core interdisciplinary science courses in subsequent years. Students intending to pursue Environment and Science or any of the BSc specialist programs are advised to choose first year courses from BIO150Y and CHM137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y, MAT135Y/137Y/157Y/JMB170Y, PHY138Y/140Y or JGF150Y/JGG150Y. Students should compare specific program requirements and the prerequisites of ENV235Y and 236Y when selecting specific courses.

BA programs in the Division build on a base of social science and humanities courses. Environment and Society does not require specific First Year courses. Students intending to follow BA programs in the environment might find it helpful to include some First Year course choices from the 100-level offerings in Anthropology, Biology, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science or Sociology.

For further information, see http://www.utoronto.ca/divenv/ or contact Professor Ann Zimmerman, Director, Division of the Environment at 33 Willcocks St., 978-3475 or division.environment@utoronto.ca

THE ENVIRONMENTAL MINOR PROGRAMS

Environmental minor programs are offered by a number of departments. Five are BSc and four are BA minors. These programs are intended for students interested in acquiring a hierarchical body of environmental knowledge in a specific discipline.

These minors are open to any student irrespective of program. As in any minor, these programs can be combined with other programs of study (i.e., minors and majors) to meet the requirements for a degree. (See Page $$$ of the Calendar for program requirement details).

In addition to the programs in the Division of the Environment, the Faculty offers four other environmental programs noted below. Contact the program sponsors or the Division for further information.

ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (BA):

These Specialist and Major programs can be linked with the Division’s BA program for an Honours Degree. Topics include environmental management and assessment, environment and resource planning, urban waste management, recreational and medical geography. See program details under Geography (GGR).

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCES (BSc):

These Specialist and Major programs can be linked with the Division’s BSc or BA programs for an Honours Degree. Topics include earth materials, sedimentary geology, aqueos geochemistry, hydrogeology and biogeochemisry. See program details under Geology (GLG).

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (BA):

There are restrictions linking these Specialist, Major and Minor programs with Division programs. The Innis emphasis is on analytical coordination and management skills, practical research, development and implementation of environmental policy and practice. See program details under Innis College (INI) or at http://www.utoronto.ca/envstudy/

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY (BSc):

These Specialist and Major programs can be linked with the Division’s BSc program for an Honours Degree. Core subjects include geomorphology, climatology, soil science and hydrology. Other topics include biogeography, climate assessment, biogeochemistry and environmental contaminants modeling. These programs can be linked with the Division’s BA and BSc programs. See program details under Geography (GGR).

FOREST CONSERVATION (BSc/BA):

The discipline of forestry originated in concern about the sustainablity of forest product supply, but in recent years narrowly focused sustained-yield forest management has been replaced by much more holistic recognition of multiple environmental, social and economic values and uses of forests. Forest conservation programs integrate a wide range of disciplines in the life, physical and social sciences, and can be pursued either as a science or social science degree program. See program details under Forestry (FOR).

Students should be aware that numerous programs not explicitly labeled as environmental have relevance for the study of the environment. For suggestions and advice consult the Division of the Environment at http://www.utoronto.ca/divenv/ or phone 978-3475.

DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS

ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE (B.Sc.)
Consult Professor A.P. Zimmerman, Director, Division of the Environment, Room 2097, Earth Sciences Centre, 978-3475

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(13 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement)
Enrolment in this program is limited to students already in a two major program, one major of which is Environment and Science (see Major program note below). Students must also have completed 8 credits including ENV221Y, one of ENV234Y, 235Y or 236Y. This is a Type 3 program requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. Not all qualified applicants may be admitted. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:

Successful enrolment in the Environment and Science Specialist program requires prior enrolment in the Environment and Science Major. Consequently, students must complete the first year requirements as listed in the Major program below. These courses are part of the 13 required courses for the Specialist.

Higher Years:

1. ENV 221Y, 234Y, 235Y/236Y, 321Y, 490Y; JIE 410H/an alternative approved research course
2. A minimum 0.5 FCE from ENV 421H or any approved departmental or college independent research project
3. ECO 220Y/GGR 270Y/PSY 201H, 202H/SOC 300Y/(STA 220H, 221H/JBS 229H)/STA (250H, 255H)/(257H, 261H) or an approved alternative
4. A three course transdisciplinary theme to be developed by the student in consultation with the Division

Major program (B.Sc.):
(6 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement)
This program must be taken in conjunction with another major towards fulfillment of an Honours B.Sc. degree. The student must complete at least 3 courses from the first- year list before enroling in the Environment and Science Major. The six full course equivalents that constitute the Major Program are those listed below under “Higher Years.” This is a Type 3 program requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Enrolment is limited. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:

Students must complete BIO 150Y and at least two of CHM 135Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y; JGF 150Y/JGG150Y; MAT 135Y/137Y/157Y/JMB 170Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended) before applying to enrol in the Major program.

Higher Years:

1. ENV 221Y, 234Y, 235Y/236Y, 321Y; JIE 410H/an alternative approved research course
2. A minimum 0.5 FCE from ENV 421H or any approved departmental or college independent research project
3. ECO 220Y/GGR 270Y/PSY 201H, 202H/SOC 300Y/(STA 220H, 221H/JBS 229H)/STA (250H, 255H)/(257H, 261H) or an approved alternative

Minor program (B.Sc.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement)
This program must be taken in conjunction with other B.Sc. major or minors towards fulfillment of an Honours B.Sc. degree. Students must complete at least 3 of the first-year courses before applying to enrol in the Environment and Science Minor. The four courses that constitute the Minor Program are those listed below under “Higher Years.” This is a Type 3 program requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Enrolment is limited. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:

Students must complete BIO 150Y and at least two of CHM 137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y; JGF 150Y/JGG150Y; MAT 135Y/137Y/157Y/JMB 170Y; PHY 138Y/140Y before applying to enrol in the Minor program

Higher Years:
ENV 221Y, 234Y, 235Y/236Y, 321Y

ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY (B.A.)
Consult Professor A.P. Zimmerman, Director, Division of the Environment, Room 2097, Earth Sciences Centre, 978-3475

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(10 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement)
Enrolment in this program is limited to students already in a two major program, one major of which is Environment and Society (see Major program note below). Students must also have completed 8 credits including ENV 221Y, their science literacy requirement (see 3. below). This is a Type 3 program requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. Not all qualified applicants may be admitted. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:

Successful enrolment in the Environment and Society Specialist program requires prior enrolment in the Environment and Society Major. Consequently, students must complete the first year requirements as listed in the Major program below.

Higher Years:

1. ENV 221Y, 321Y, 490Y; JIE 410H/or an approved alternative research skills course
2. A minimum 0.5 FCE from ENV 421H or any approved departmental or college independent research project
3. ENV 200Y or one full course equivalent in science literacy from Group A or any course that satisfies a Life Science distribution requirement or an alternative approved by the Division
4. Two full course equivalents from Group B or alternatives approved by the Division
5. A three course transdisciplinary theme to be developed by the student in consultation with the Division

Major program (B.A.):
(6 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement)
This program must be taken in conjunction with another major towards fulfillment of an Honours degree program. Enrolment is limited in this Type 3 program, requiring completion of 4 full courses with a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:

Students must complete at least four full courses or their equivalent before applying to enrol in the Major program

Higher Years:

1. ENV 221Y, 321Y; JIE 410H/or an approved alternative research skills course
2. A minimum 0.5 FCE from ENV 421H or any approved departmental or college independent research project
3. ENV 200Y or one full course equivalent in science literacy from Group A or any course that satisfies a Life Science distribution requirement or an alternative approved by the Division
4. Two full course equivalents from Group B or alternatives approved by the Division

Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement)
This program must be taken in conjunction with another major or minors towards fulfillment of an Honours degree. Enrolment to this Type 3 program is limited and requires prior completion of 4 courses with a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:

Students must complete at least four full courses before applying to enrol in the Minor program

Higher Years:

1. ENV 221Y, 321Y
2. ENV 200Y or one full course equivalent in science literacy from Group A or any course that satisfies a Life Science breadth requirement or an alternative approved by the Division
3. One full course equivalent from Group B or an alternative approved by the Division

Group A: ENV 200Y; AST 101H, 201H, 210H; BOT 202Y; CHM 200Y; GLG 105H, 205H; HPS 200Y; JPU 200Y; PHE 110H; PHY 100H; ZOO 200Y, 214Y

Group B: ANT 204Y, 349H, 450H; APS 302H (App. Sci. & Eng.); ECO 313H, 314H, 324Y, 333Y; ENG 259Y; ENV 234Y/235Y/236Y;
FOR 200H, 201H; GGR 233Y, 331H, 339H, 393H, 409H, 464H; HIS 318Y; HPS 202H, 250H; INI 440Y, 494H, 495H; JUP 460Y; PHL 273H,373H; POL 201Y, 208Y, 346Y, 347Y, 408Y; RLG 228H; SOC 205Y, 385Y, 386Y

EARTH SYSTEMS: PHYSICS AND ENVIRONMENT (Hon.B.Sc.)
Jointly sponsored by the Department of Physics, this program focuses on the solid earth, the oceans and the atmosphere at planetary scales emphasizing the Earth as a unified, dynamic system. Consult Professor A.P. Zimmerman, Director, Division of the Environment, Room 2097, Earth Sciences Centre, 978-3475 or Professor B. Statt, Associate Chair, Department of Physics, Room 324, McLellan Physical Labs, 978-6674.

Specialist program:
(16 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirements)
Enrolment is limited to this Type 3 program, requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. The student must complete four courses from the First Year list before enroling in the program. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:
CHM 137Y/151Y; BIO 150Y; MAT 137Y; PHY 140Y

Second Year:
ENV 221Y; MAT 237Y, 244H; PHY 251H, 255H

Third Year:
APM 346H; ENV 234Y, 235Y, 321Y; PHY 351H, 352H

Third and Fourth Years:

1. ENV 421H; JIE 410H
2. One FCE from: PHY 305H/307H/308H/406H/407H/478H/479Y
3. Two additional FCEs from the fourth year Physics options

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (Hon.B.Sc)
Jointly sponsored by the Division of the Environment and the Department of Chemistry, this program focuses on analytical theory, instrumentation and methodological aspects of organic and inorganic contaminants in soil, water, air and biological tissues. See under CHEMISTRY.

ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH (Hon.B.Sc.)
Jointly sponsored by the New College Human Biology Program and Basic Medical Science Departments of the Faculty of Medicine. Provides a basic understanding of the behaviour of Planet Earth, the workings of the human body and the complex relationships between the two. Consult Professor A.P. Zimmerman, Director, Division of the Environment, Room 2097, Earth Sciences Centre, 978-3475 or Office of the Registrar, New College, 300 Huron Street, 978-2460.
NOTE:
Proposed changes in the Human Biology program will have implications for the Environmental Health program as well. Students should address any concerns to the Director of the Division of the Environment or by e-mail to division.environment@utoronto.ca

Specialist program:
(16 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement)
Enrolment is limited to this Type 3 program, requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. Prior completion of four full courses, of which three are from the First Year list are required. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:
Students must complete BIO 150Yand at least two of CHM 137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y; JGF 150Y/JGG 150Y; MAT135Y/137Y/157Y/JMB 170Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended)*

Second Year:
BIO 250Y; CHM 240Y; ENV 221Y; one of ENV 234Y/(235Y/236Y); CHM 222Y/(STA 220H, 221H/JBS 229H/BIO 260H)

Third Year:
(BCH 310H, JLM 349H)/BCH 321Y; ENV 321Y; the other of ENV 234Y/(235Y/236Y); (BIO 351Y/IMM 334Y/MPL 375Y); (ZOO252Y/PSL 302Y)

Fourth Year:

1. JIE 410H
2. ENV 421H or a minimum of 0.5 FCE from any approved departmental or college independent research project
3. Two FCE from ANT 337Y/(204Y, 348Y)/LMP 301H/404Y/NEW 367H/NFS 384H/486H/(ECO369Y/HIS 460H/463H) or any other approved course for which the student has appropriate prerequisites
NOTES:
1. * Some second and third year courses in this program have specific prerequisites. Students should check prerequisites for the higher level courses they are interested in prior to making first year course selections
2. In choosing between ENV 235Y and ENV 236Y, students should pay particular attention to their respective prerequisites
3. BCH 321Y requires CHM 222Y/225Y

PAST ENVIRONMENTS (Hon.B.Sc.)
A multi-disciplinary program focused on the changing nature of the relationship between the environment and humans over the past 2 million years. Co-sponsored by the Division, the Department of Anthropology and the Program in Archaeology. Consult Professor A.P. Zimmerman, Director, Division of the Environment, Room 2097, Earth Sciences Centre, 978-3475 or Professor E.Banning, Co-ordinator of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Anthropology, Room 209, South Borden Building, 978-2315.

Specialist program:
(15 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirements)
Enrolment is limited to this Type 3 program, requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. The student must complete four courses from the First Year list. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:
ANT 100Y; BIO 150Y; MAT 135Y/137Y/157Y/JMB 170Y; JGG 150Y/ JGF 150Y/GGR 100Y

Second Year:

1. ANT 200Y; ENV 221Y
2. One FCE from: GGR 201H/203H/205H/206H
3. One FCE from: ENV 234Y/236Y

Third and Fourth Years:

1. ANT 203Y, 311Y; ARH 305H; ENV 321Y
2. The other of ENV 234Y/236Y; GGR 302H/GLG 4**H (consult the Division for approved GLG courses)
3. One FCE from ANT 428H/429H/435H; JIE 410H; ENV 421H/ANT 409H/498H/499H

TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (HON.B.Sc.)
Consult Professor A.P. Zimmerman, Director, Division of the Environment, Room 2097, Earth Sciences Centre, 978-3475 or Professor D. Kadar, Department of Pharmacology, Room 4209, Medical Sciences Building, 978-8920

Specialist program:
(16 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s breadth requirements)
Enrolment is limited to this Type 3 program, requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. The student must complete at least four courses from the First Year list before applying. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.utoronto.ca/diven/divballot.html.

First Year:

Students must complete BIO 150Y and at least three of CHM 137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y; JGG 150Y/JGF 150Y; MAT 135Y/137Y/157Y/JMB 170Y; PHY 138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended). In selecting 100-series courses, students should consider prerequisites for courses they intend to take later, i.e., ENV 235Y/236Y.

Second Year:

1. BIO 250Y; CHM 240Y; ENV 221Y; ZOO 252Y
2. CHM (222Y/225Y)/(STA 220H, JBS 229H/ STA 221H)

Third Year:

1. (BCH 310H, JLM 349H)/BCH 321Y; ENV 321Y
2. PCL 301H, 302H, 362H; and one of ENV 234Y/(235Y/236Y)
3. CHM 310H/GGR 409H/PCL 363H/364H/481H

Fourth Year:
The other of ENV 234Y/(235Y/236Y), 421H/PCL 474Y*, JIE 410H
NOTES:
1. BCH 321Y requires CHM 222Y/225Y as a prerequisite
2. *Students intending to take PCL 474Y rather than ENV 421H must obtain prior permission from both the Division of the Environment and the sponsoring Department. Failure to do so may compromise fulfillment of the Faculty breadth requirement.

ENVIRONMENTAL MINORS:
Consult the Division of the Environment at 978-3475 or http://www.utoronto.ca/divenv/
Environmental Anthropology (B.A.)
Consult Mrs. C. Farquhar, Undergraduate Office, Department of Anthropology (978-6414), Sidney Smith Hall, Rm. 1030

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. ANT 100Y
2. ANT 200Y/203Y/204Y
3. Two FCEs from: ANT 309H/315H/333H/365Y/420H/428Y/429H/447H/450H/453H
Environmental Biology (B.Sc.)
For details, contact Botany Undergraduate Office, ES3055A (978-7172) or Zoology Undergraduate Office, RW019 (978-2084)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
BIO 150Y, 319H, 321H, 323H, 324H; ENV 234Y
Environmental Chemistry (B.Sc.)
Contact Professor S. Mabury, Department of Chemistry (978-1780)
Enrolment in the Environmental Chemistry Minor program is limited to students already enroled in another Environmental program.

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
CHM 137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y, 240Y/248Y, (310H, 410H); ENV 235Y
Environmental Economics (B.A.)
Consult Ms. R. Innes, Undergraduate Administrator, Department of Economics (978-8616)
Enrolment in the Environmental Economics Minor program is limited to students with 63% in ECO 100Y or 80% in ECO 105Y or who have passed ECO 100Y and have a CGPA of 2.50.

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. ECO 100Y/105Y
2. ECO 200Y/206Y
3. ECO 220Y/227Y/STA (250H, 255H)/(257H, 261H)
4. ECO 313H and another ECO half-course at the 300+level
Environmental Geosciences (B.Sc.)
Consult Professor F.G. Ferris, Department of Geology (978-0526)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. CHM 137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y
2. GLG 206H, 207H, 216H, 217H, 351H; ENV 315H
Geographic Information Systems (B.A.)
Consult Professor A. Davis, Department of Geography (978-5992)
NOTE:
Students combining this program with a Specialist/Major sponsored by the Department of Geography will normally be allowed to count only 1.5 (of the 4.0) credits towards both programs.

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. GGR 100Y/107Y/124Y/JGG 150Y/JGF 150Y
2. GGR 270Y, 272H, 273H, 373H, (462H/473H)
Life and Environmental Physics (B.Sc.)
Consult Physics Undergraduate Office (978-0714)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y
2. ENV 235Y/JPU 200Y/PHY 238Y
3. One full course or equivalent from: BOT 323H/JPA 305H/310H/JGP 438H/PHY 315H/346H
Physical and Environmental Geography (B.Sc.)
Consult Professor A. Davis, Department of Geography (978-0714)
NOTE:
Students combining this program with a Specialist/Major sponsored by the Department of Geography will normally be allowed to count only 1.5 (of the 4.0) credits towards both programs.

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. GGR 100Y/JGG 150Y/JGF 150Y
2. One full course or equivalent from: GGR 201H/203H/205H/206H
3. GGR 390H, (302H/305H), (272H/307H/310H/312H)
4. A half-course from Group C on Page $$$ (GGR listing) of the 2000-01 Arts & Science Calendar
Visualizing Environment (B.A.)
Consult Professor A.P. Zimmerman, Director, Division of the Environment, Room 2097, Earth Sciences Centre (978-3475) or Mr. C. Campbell, Department of Fine Art, Visual Studies (978-3289)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
VIS 120H, 202H, 206H, 207H, 208H 209H, 305H, 313H
Note:
some courses appropriate for this minor program are also offered in the Siena Summer Program