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Introduction

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers students a number of opportunities to study environment on the St. George campus. Students are encouraged to investigate the following environmental program options, as well as those of the new Centre for Environment (www.environment.utoronto.ca). See below.

Environment & Resource Management (Arts program):

(See program details under Geography), or at http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/)

These Specialist and Major programs can be linked with either the Centre’s Arts or Science programs for an Honours Degree. This program focuses on resource and environmental planning, environmental assessment, water resources, waste management and Canada’s forests from the perspective of Geography.

Environmental Studies (Arts program):

(This program, formerly offered at Innis College, is now offered through the new Centre for Environment, and has been renamed Environmental Policy & Practice – see below)

Forest Conservation (Arts or Science programs):

(See program details under Forestry, or at www.forestry.utoronto.ca.)

These Specialist , Major and Minor programs can be linked with the Centre’s science or arts programs for an Honours degree. Core subjects include world’s forests, forest products in sustainable forestry, forest conservation practices, forest management and resource allocation, and forests and society. Other topics include biodiversity, sustainability, international policy, certification, intensive forest management, community management, forest health and forest fragmentation.

Physical & Environmental Geography (Science program):

(See program details under Geography), or at http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/)

These Specialist and Major programs can be linked with the Centre’s science or arts programs for an Honours Degree. Core subjects include geomorphology, climatology, soil science and hydrology. Other topics include biogeography, remote sensing, climate assessment, biogeochemistry and environmental contaminants modeling.

The Faculty of Arts and Science established the Centre for Environment to help students focus the diverse strengths of the Faculty’s environmental scholars into an academic program. In addition, the Centre’s programs offer students access to environmental scholars in other units of the University.

Core Programs:

The Centre offers HBA and HBSc minor, major and specialist programs: Environment and Science (Science), Environment and Society (Arts), and Environmental Policy and Practice (Arts) which are often 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.

The Centre’s B.Sc. Environment and Science program is intended for students who are interested in studying and working in the environmental sciences with a focus on one of the Faculty’s many scientific disciplines, from Actuarial Science through Psychology. The science program is a demanding one with a requirement for a number of 100-level science courses in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. This foundation is necessary to give students the degree of cross-disciplinary scientific literacy necessary for our 200-level science courses; ENV234Y1 (Environmental Biology), ENV235Y1 (Physics and Chemistry of Planet Earth) or ENV236Y1 (Human Interactions with the Environment). In most cases, students will be combining Environment and Science with another science option (a Specialist or Major or two Minors) for an Honours B.Sc. degree program.

The Centre’s B.A. Environment and Society program is a broad general program intended for students interested in studying and working in an environmental area within the social sciences or humanities, e.g. geography, economics, ethics, or international relations. Environment and Society may also be appropriate for students taking a B.Sc. program who do not wish to also enroll in Environment and Science. In most cases students will be combining Environment and Society with another option (a Specialist or Major or two Minors) for an Honours B.A. or B.Sc. degree. Companion programs for students in Environment and Society could come from any of the Faculty’s social sciences or humanities disciplines (including Commerce). NOTE: Students may not take both an Environment and Society program and an Environmental Policy and Practice program, unless one of them is not required to meet degree requirements.

In the Centre’s Environmental Policy and Practice program (formerly Environmental Studies), understanding leads to action. This program offers rigorous academic study of the economic, social and political forces driving today’s issues - globalization, species extinction, the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, the fight for sustainable cities, smog, toxic pollution and human health. The program links intellectual understanding of the environmental crisis with opportunities to use this knowledge to help solve these problems - here in the Toronto area, nationally and globally.

Students study in small classes with extensive faculty contact. The faculty include both academic scholars and professional practitioners, which means students gain both academic skills and knowledge, and practical skills and experience, both in the class-room and in the community. The program specializes in environmental policy and governance, and gives students a grounding in scientific literacy and evolving cultural attitudes toward nature. Together, the academic and applied experience students gain in this program provides a solid foundation for graduate studies and professional careers. NOTE: Students may not take both an Environment and Society program and an Environmental Policy and Practice program, unless one of them is not required to meet degree requirements.

Interfaculty Combination: Environmental Policy and Practice and International Development Studies

The program combination of Environmental Policy and Practice and International Development Studies is for students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George campus wishing to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Environmental Policy and Practice at the Centre in conjunction with a Major program in International Development Studies at the Scarborough campus, or for students enrolled at the Scarborough campus wishing to pursue a Specialist program in International Development Studies at Scarborough in conjunction with a Major program in Environmental Policy and Practice at the Centre (for the latter option, Scarborough students should consult the University of Toronto Scarborough Calendar for 2007-08).

Collaborative Specialist and Major Programs:

The Centre offers six Science specialist programs: Environment & Health; Environmental Chemistry; Environmental Geosciences; Earth Systems: Physics and Environment; Past Environments; and Environment & Toxicology. The Centre also offers a collaborative major program in Environmental Geosciences, and a new collaborative Environmental Ethics B. A. major program. These programs combine the Centre’s interdisciplinary core with a deliberately focused set of discipline-specific courses.

Directed Environmental Minor Programs:

Environmental minor programs are offered by a number of departments. Five are science and four are arts 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 with 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 25 of the Calendar for program requirement details).

All Science programs in the Centre 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 Science specialist programs are advised to choose first year courses from BIO150Y1 and (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1, MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1/JMB170Y1, PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1, GGR100Y1. Students should compare specific program requirements and the prerequisites for ENV235Y1, ENV236Y1 when selecting specific courses.

Arts programs in the Centre build on a base of social science and humanities courses. Environment and Society, as well as Enviromental Policy and Practice, do not require specific First Year courses. Students intending to follow arts programs in the environment might find it helpful to take ENV200Y1 in first year and to include some First Year course choices from the 100-level offerings in Anthropology, Biology, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science or Sociology.

Note: Majors and specialists in Centre for Environment programs are eligible for the Douglas Pimlott scholarships and awards, the new Robert Hunter Scholarship, and several other Centre-based scholarships (see http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/Scholarships/)

Students interested in Centre for Environment programs should refer to the program listings on the following pages. Students should be aware that numerous programs not explicitly labeled as environmental have relevance for the study of the environment (e.g. Forestry Conservation, Ecology). For further information, see http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/ or contact David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment at 33 Willcocks St., Room 1049A, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca

Centre for Environment Programs

Environment & Science (Science program)

Consult David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, Room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca

Specialist program:

(13 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement; must include at least four 300+-series courses, one of which must be at the 400-level)

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 JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1, one of ENV234Y1, ENV235Y1 or ENV236Y1. This is a Type 2 program requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. Not all qualified applicants may be admitted. As part of the application process to the Specialist program, a proposal for ENV490Y1 must be approved by the Centre and must identify a three-course transdisciplinary theme. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

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. JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1, ENV234Y1, ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1, ENV321Y1, ENV490Y1; ENV410H1/JIE 410H1/an alternative approved research course

2. A minimum 0.5 FCE from ENV421H1 or any approved departmental or college independent research project

3. ECO220Y1/(GGR270H1, GGR271H1)/(PSY201H1, PSY202H1)/SOC 300Y1/(STA220H1, STA221H1/BIO 225H1)/(STA250H1, STA255H1)/(STA257H1, STA261H1) or an approved alternative

4. Three 300+-level full courses contributing to a transdisciplinary theme for the ENV490Y1 course

Major program:

(6 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement; must include at least two full-course equivalents at the 300+-level)

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 2 program requiring 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.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

First Year:

Students must complete BIO150Y1 and at least two of (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; GGR100Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1/JMB170Y1; PHY110Y1/PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 (PHY138Y1 recommended) before applying to enrol in the Major program.

Higher Years:

1. JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1, ENV234Y1, ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1, ENV321Y1; ENV410H1/JIE 410H1/an alternative approved research course

2. A minimum 0.5 FCE from ENV421H1 or any approved departmental or college independent research project

3. ECO220Y1/(GGR270H1, GGR271H1)/(PSY201H1, PSY202H1)/SOC 300Y1/(STA220H1, STA221H1/BIO225H1)/(STA250H1, STA255H1)/(STA257H1, STA261H1) or an approved alternative

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

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. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

First Year:

Students must complete BIO150Y1 and at least two of (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; GGR100Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1/JMB170Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 before applying to enrol in the

Minor program

Higher Years:

JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1, ENV234Y1, ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1, ENV321Y1

Environment & Society (Arts program)

Consult David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, Room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca

Specialist program:

(10 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement ; must include at least four 300+-series courses, one of which must be at the 400-level)

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 JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1, and their science literacy requirement (see 3. below). This is a Type 2 program requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. Not all qualified applicants may be admitted. As part of the application process to the Specialist program, a proposal for ENV490Y1 must be approved by the Centre and must identify a three-course transdisciplinary theme. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. For more information, please refer to http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

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. JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1, ENV223H1, ENV321Y1, ENV490Y1, ENV410H1/ JIE 410H1/or an approved alternative research skills course

2. A minimum 0.5 FCE from ENV421H1 or any approved departmental or college-based independent research project

3. ENV200Y1 or one full course equivalent from Group A or any Life Science course

4. 1.5 full course equivalents from Group B or alternatives approved by the Undergraduate Student Advisor of the Centre

5. Three 300+-level courses contributing to a transdisciplinary theme for the ENV490Y1 course

Major program:

(6 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement ; must include at least two full-course equivalents at the 300+-level)

This program must be taken in conjunction with another major towards fulfillment of an Honours degree program. However, the Major program in Environmental and Society cannot be combined with a Major or Minor program in Environmental Policy and Practice. The six courses that constitute the Major Program are those listed below under “Higher Years.” This is a Type 2 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.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

First Year:

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

Higher Years:

1. JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1, ENV223H1, ENV321Y1, ENV410H1/ JIE 410H1/or an approved alternative research skills course

2. A minimum 0.5 FCE from ENV421H1 or any approved departmental or college-based independent research project

3. ENV200Y1 or one full course equivalent from Group A or any Life Science course

4. 1.5 full course equivalents from Group B or alternatives approved by the Undergraduate Student Advisor of the Centre

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement ; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

The Minor program in Environmental and Society cannot be combined with a Major or Minor program in Environmental Policy and Practice. The four courses that constitute the Minor Program are those listed below under “Higher Years.” This is a Type 2 program requiring 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.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

First Year:

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

Higher Years:

1. JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1, ENV321Y1

2. ENV200Y1 or one full course equivalent from Group A or any Life Science course

3. One full course equivalent from Group B or an alternative approved by the Undergraduate Student Advisor of the Centre

Group A:

ENV200Y1; AST121H1, AST201H1; EEB/BOT 202Y1; CHM 200Y1; FOR200H1; FOR201H1; GLG102H1, GLG103H1, GLG105H1, GLG110H1, GLG205H1; JPU 200Y1; PHE110H1; EEB/ZOO 200Y1, 214Y1, 215H1

Group B:

ABS250H1, ABS402H1; ANT200Y1, ANT204Y1, ANT315H1, ANT349H1, ANT364Y1, ANT366H1, ANT450H1; APS 203H1, 302H1 (App. Sci. & Eng.); ECO313H1, ECO314H1, ECO324Y1, ECO333Y1; ENV223H1, ENV234Y1, ENV235Y1, ENV236Y1, ENV332H1, ENV333H1, ENV335H1, ENV340H1, ENV341H1, ENV350H1, ENV395Y1, ENV420Y1, ENV422H1, ENV423H1, ENV424H1, ENV440Y1, ENV441H1, ENV442H1, ENV443H1, 444H1, ENV445H1, ENV446H1, ENV447H1, ENV481H1, 482H1, ENV483Y1, ENV491Y1, 492H1, 493H1; FOR300H1, FOR301H1, FOR302H1, FOR303H1, FOR400Y1, FOR401H1; GGR233Y1, GGR330H1, GGR314H1, GGR331H1, GGR332H1, GGR333H1, GGR334H1, GGR335H1, GGR338H1, GGR393H1, GGR403H1, GGR409H1, GGR415H1, GGR418H1, 435H1, GGR451H1; HIS318Y1, HIS404H1; HPS202H1, HPS307H1, HPS313H1, 328H1; JAG321H1; JIE307Y1; JUG320H1; UNI 460Y1; PHL273H1, PHL373H1; POL201Y1, POL318H1, POL341H1, POL346H1, POL347Y1, POL413H1, POL469H1; PSY335H1; RLG228H1, RLG311H1, RLG345H1, RLG484H1; SOC205Y1, SOC385H1; UNI260Y1, UNI360Y1; or an alternative approved by the Undergraduate Student Advisor of the Centre

Environmental Policy and Practice (Arts program)

Environmental Policy and Practice is designed to be taken on its own, or in combination with either a BSc program (such as Biology, Geology, or Chemistry) or another BA. program (such as Geography, Political Science, or Economics). However, a Major or Minor program in Environmental Policy and Practice cannot be combined with a Major or Minor program in Environment and Society. It is recommended that students give serious consideration to combining one of these Environmental Policy and Practice programs with another program. Students are advised to consult with the Undergraduate Student Advisor about combining programs when enrolling in these programs - David Powell (416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca).

Specialist program:

(11 full courses or their equivalent including at least one 400-level course)

First Year:

Successful enrolment in the Specialist requires prior enrolment in the Environmental Policy and Practice Major or Minor and completion of at least 10 full-course equivalents, with a minimum mark of 70% in JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1. The CGPA and other relevant factors will also be a consideration.

Higher Years:

1. Program Foundation: JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1, ENV223H1, ENV320Y1, ENV332H1/ENV333H1, ENV341H1, ENV422H1, ENV423H1

2. Statistics: 0.5 full-course equivalent statistics course or its equivalent in a course with significant statistics content (approved by the Undergraduate Student Advisor)

3. Applied Professional Experience: ENV340H1, ENV440Y1 and ENV410H1, ENV420Y1/(ENV443H1, 444H1)/one full-course equivalent of equivalent applied research course(s) approved by the Undergraduate Coordinator.

4. ENV Electives: 2 full-course equivalents from Group A

5. Electives: 1 full-course equivalent from among Groups A, B, C and D approved by the Undergraduate Student Advisor

Note: Students may request some modification of program course requirements (up to 1 full-course equivalent) that reflects their particular overall academic objectives. Consult with Undergraduate Student Advisor.

Major program:

(7 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 300+series courses)

First Year:

Students must complete at least four full courses or their equivalent before applying to the Major, and have a minimum CGPA of 2.3, although exceptions may be made based on excellent performance in a relevant course(s), improved performance in the most recent academic year, or job and/or volunteer experience. Enrolment in this Type 2 program is limited.

Higher Years:

1. Program Foundation: JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1; ENV223H1, ENV320Y1, ENV332H1/ENV333H1, ENV341H1, ENV422H1, ENV423H1

2. Applied Professional Experience: ENV340H1, ENV440Y1 or ENV410H1, ENV420Y1/(ENV443H1, 444H1)/ one full-course equivalent of equivalent applied research course(s) approved by the Program Director

3. ENV Electives: 1 full-course equivalent from among Groups A and B, of which at least 0.5 full-course equivalent must come from Group A

Note: Students may request some modification of program course requirements (up to 1 full-course equivalent) that reflects their particular overall academic objectives. Consult with Undergraduate Student Advisor.

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent including at least one 300+ series course)

First Year:

Students must complete at least four full courses or their equivalent before applying to the Minor, and have a minimum CGPA of 2.0, although exceptions may be made based on excellent performance in a relevant course(s), improved performance in the most recent academic year, or job and/or volunteer experience. Enrolment in this Type 3 program is limited.

Higher Years:

1. Program Foundation: JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1, ENV320Y1, ENV332H1/ENV333H1, ENV341H1, ENV422H1/ENV423H1

2. ENV Electives: 0.5 full-course equivalent from Group A or B

Note: Students may request some modification of program course requirements (up to 1 full-course equivalent) that reflects their particular overall academic objectives. Consult with Undergraduate Student Advisor.

Group A:

ENV350H1, ENV422H1, ENV423H1, ENV424H1, ENV441H1, ENV445H1, ENV446H1, ENV447H1; JIE307Y1

Group B:

ENV223H1, ENV234Y1, ENV235Y1, ENV236Y1, ENV315H1, ENV332H1, ENV333H1, ENV335H1, ENV340H1, ENV395Y1, ENV420Y1, ENV440Y1, ENV442H1, ENV443H1, 444H1, ENV481H1, 482H1, ENV483Y1, ENV491Y1, 492H1, 493H1; GGR338H1; IDSB02H1 (University of Toronto Scarborough)

Group C (Social Science and Humanities):

ABS250H1, ABS402H1; ANT364Y1, ANT450H1; APS 203H1, 302H1 (App. Sci. & Eng.); ECO313H1, ECO314H1; FOR302H1, FOR303H1, FOR400Y1, FOR401H1; GGR233Y1, GGR272H1, GGR273H1, GGR314H1, GGR330H1, GGR331H1, GGR332H1, GGR334H1, GGR335H1, GGR393H1, GGR415H1, GGR418H1, 435H1, GGR473H1; HIS318Y1, HIS404H1; HPS307H1, HPS313H1, HPS324H1, 328H1; JAG321H1; UNI 460Y1; PHL273H1, PHL373H1; POL346H1, POL347Y1, POL413H1; RLG228H1, RLG311H1, RLG345H1, RLG484H1; SOC385H1; UNI260Y1, UNI360Y1; other approved courses*

Group D (Life & Physical Science):

EEB/BIO 301H, 302H1, 303H1, 305H1, 306H1, 307H1, 308H1, 319H1, 321H1, 328H1, 365H1, 428H1, 440H1, 465H1, 468H1, 469H1, 471H1, 495Y1, 496Y1; CHM310H1, CHM409Y1, CHM410H1, CHM415H1; FOR200H1, FOR201H1, FOR300H1, FOR301H1, FOR400Y1, FOR401H1, FOR412H1, FOR413H1, FOR416H1; GGR303H1, GGR305H1, GGR307H1, GGR310H1, GGR333H1, GGR373H1, GGR403H1, GGR409H1, GGR413H1, GGR462H1; GLG351H1, GLG436H1, GLG450H1; JFG470H1, JFG475H1; PCL362H1, PCL473Y1, PCL474Y1, PCL481H1; PSY335H1; EEB/ZOO 265Y1, 304H1, 309Y1, 373H1, 375H1; other approved courses*

*NOTE:

Some courses offered by other Faculties or at the University of Toronto Mississauga or Scarborough may be eligible for inclusion in Groups C and D above.

Interfaculty Combination: Environmental Policy and Practice (Specialist, Major) and International Development Studies (Major) (Arts program)

Consult the Undergraduate Student Advisor, David Powell (416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca).

This is a limited enrolment combination. Students already enrolled in the Environmental Policy and Practice Specialist or Major may ballot for the International Development Studies (IDS) Major. Note: St. George students cannot enroll in the IDS major without first enrolling in the Environmental Policy and Practice Major or Specialist; nor can they get academic credit for the IDS major without successfully completing the Environmental Policy and Practice Major or Specialist.

Students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the St. George Campus who wish to complete the interfaculty combination, must concurrently complete all requirements for the Environmental Policy and Practice Specialist or Major program outlined above. In addition, they must fulfill the requirements of the International Development Studies Major program or its equivalent as outlined below (for details, consult the University of Toronto Scarborough Calendar for 2007-08 (www.University of Toronto Scarborough.utoronto.ca) and Professor John Miron, Acting Supervisor International Development Studies (416–287-7287 or socscichair@University of Toronto Scarborough.utoronto.ca).

SECTION I:

Students must take all 3.5 full-course equivalents:

ECMA01H3 Introduction to Microeconomics, ECMA05H3 Introduction to Macroeconomics or ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1

EESA01H3 Introduction to Environmental Science or ENV200Y1

IDSB01H3 International Development Studies: Political Economy

IDSB02H3 International Development Studies: Development and Environment

POLB90H3 Comparative Development in International Perspective, POLB91H3 Comparative Development in Political Perspective, or POL201Y1

SECTION II:

Students must take 4.5 full course equivalents,* with at least one full credit, from two of the following groups (see courses listed under each of these groups in the Scarborough 2007-08 Calendar):

A. Social/Cultural Perspectives

B. Policy Perspectives

C. Environmental Perspectives

* Students may substitute equivalent courses given in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George Campus, but must get permission of the International Development Studies Supervisor.

Earth Systems: Physics & Environment (Science program)

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 David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, Room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca, or Dr. D. Bailey, Department of Physics, Room 328, McLellan Physical Labs, 416-978-6674.

Specialist program:

(16 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirements ; must include at least four 300+-series courses, one of which must be at the 400-level)

This is a Type 2 program requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. The student must complete four courses from the First Year list before enrolling 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.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

First Year:

(CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; BIO150Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 (PHY140Y1 recommended)

Second Year:

JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1; MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1, MAT244H1; PHY251H1, PHY255H1

Third Year:

APM346H1; ENV234Y1, ENV235Y1, ENV321Y1; PHY351H1, PHY352H1

Third and Fourth Years:

1. ENV410H1/JIE 410H1, ENV421H1

2. Three FCE from: PHY305H1/PHY307H1/PHY308H1/PHY315H1/PHY326H1/PHY346H1/PHY359H1/PHY407H1/PHY408H1/PHY426H1/PHY478H1/479Y1/PHY493H1/PHY494H1/JGP438H1 or any other PHY4XXH course. At least one FCE must be from the fourth year Physics options

Environmental Chemistry (Science program)

Jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environment and the Department of Chemistry, this program focuses on the development of a fundamental background in chemistry as applied to understanding the chemical impacts of humankind’s activities on the soil, air, and water. Emphasis is given to developing analytical skills and mechanistic understanding of the subject.

Enrolment in this program is limited. It requires prior completion of 4 courses with a minimum GPA of 2.3. Three courses must be from the First Year list. Apply through the Centre for Environment by: 1st Round: TBA; 2nd Round: TBA at: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate

Specialist program:

(13.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

Jointly sponsored by the Centre for 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.

First Year: BIO150Y1; (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1

Second Year: CHM217H1, CHM225Y1/(CHM220H1, CHM221H1), CHM238Y1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1 (CHM249H1 strongly recommended); ENV235Y1

Third and Fourth Years:

1. CHM310H1, CHM410H1, CHM415H1; ENV234Y1, ENV321Y1/(JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1)

2. One additional FCE from 300/400-series CHM courses

3. (JIE 410H1, ENV421H1)/CHM409Y1/CHM418Y1/CHM428Y1/ CHM439Y1*/CHM449Y1

*CHM439Y1 has the prerequisite CHM438H1.

Environmental Geosciences ( Science program)

Jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environment and the Department of Geology. Topics include earth materials, sedimentary geology, aqueous geochemistry, hydrogeology and biogeochemistry. For more information, please contact David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, Room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca, or Professor J. Mungall, Department of Geology, mungall@geology.utoronto.ca Students should note that under the Professional Geoscientists Act of 2000, individuals practising Environmental Geoscience in Ontario require education equivalent to the Specialist Program listed below or a P.Eng.

Specialist program:

(16 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirement ; must include at least four 300+-series courses, one of which must be at the 400-level)

This is a Type 2 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.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

First Year:

Students must complete BIO150Y1; (CHM138H1/CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1

Second Year:

GLG202H1, GLG206H1, GLG207H1, GLG216H1, (ENV234Y1/GLG217H1, EEB214H1); MAT235Y1/(MAT223H1, GLG204H1), STA220H1

Third and Fourth Years:

1. GLG 345H, 351H1, 360H1, 436H1, 448H1, STA450H1; JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1, ENV235Y1, ENV315H1, ENV321Y1

2. ENV410H1/JIE401H1; ENV421H1/GLG471H1

Note: GLG340H1 is recommended but not required for this specialist program.

Major program:

(8.5 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least two full-course equivalents at the 300+-level)

First Year:

(CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1

Second Year:

ENV235Y1; GLG202H1, GLG206H1, GLG207H1, GLG216H1, GLG217H1

Third and Fourth Years:

ENV315H1; GLG351H1, GLG436H1, GLG448H1

Environment & Health (Science program)

Jointly sponsored by New College, the Human Biology Program, and the 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 David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, Room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca, or Office of the Registrar, New College, 300 Huron Street, 416-978-2460.

Specialist program:

(14.5 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirements; must include at least four 300+-series courses, one of which must be at the 400-level)

This is a Type 2 program requiring a minimum CGPA of 2.3. The student must complete four courses, including three from the First Year list below 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.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

First Year:

Students must complete BIO150Y1; (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1 and one of GGR100Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1/JMB170Y1; PHY110Y1/PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 (PHY138Y1 recommended); PSY100H1. *Students are encouraged to select an FCE from ANT/ECO/GGR/HIS/SOC to maximize elective course choice in later years.

Second Year*:

(BCH210H1, CHM247H1); BIO250Y1/BIO255Y1; JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1; ENV234Y1/(ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1)**; PHL273H1; BIO260H1/HMB265H1

Third Year*:

CSB/BIO 349H1/JLM 349H1/LMB 363H1/NFS284H1/PSL302Y1; ENV321Y1; the other of ENV234Y1/(ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1)**; (STA220H1, STA221H1/BIO225H1)

Fourth Year:

1. ENV410H1/JIE410H1

2. ENV421H1 or a minimum of 0.5 FCE from any approved departmental or college independent research project

3. Two FCE, approved by the Undergraduate Student Advisor of the Centre, including at least one 300-series course from ANA/ANT/BCH/(CSB/BIO)/(EEB/BIO)/(CSB/BOT)/(EEB/BOT)/CHM/HMB/IMM/JBI/JZM/LMP/MBY/NFS/PCL/(CSB/ZOO)/(EEB/ZOO)/ECO369Y1/ENV341H1/(GGR409H1, GGR450H1, GGR451H1)/(HIS460H1, 463H1)/NEW 367H1/(SOC 242Y1/(SOC243H1, SOC244H1)/255Y1/(SOC256H1, SOC257H1)/SOC309Y1/SOC312Y1/SOC363H1) or any other approved course for which the student has appropriate prerequisites. The two FCE should reflect the particular academic interests of each student.

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 ENV235Y1 and ENV236Y1, students should pay particular attention to their respective prerequisites

Past Environments (Science program)

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 Centre, the Department of Anthropology, and the Program in Archaeology. Consult David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, Room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca, or Undergraduate Program Administrator/Student Counsellor, Department of Anthropology, Room 1030, Sidney Smith Hall, 416-978-6414.

Specialist program:

(15 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirements; must include at least four 300+-series courses, one of which must be at the 400-level)

This is a Type 2 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.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

First Year:

ANT100Y1; BIO150Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1/JMB170Y1; GGR100Y1

Second Year:

1. ANT200Y1; JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1

2. One FCE from: GGR201H1/GGR203H1/GGR205H1/GGR206H1

3. One FCE from: ENV234Y1/ENV236Y1

Third and Fourth Years:

1. ANT203Y1, ANT311Y1/(ARH361H1 and 0.5 FCE 400-level course from Group A of Archaeology Calendar entry on page 64); ARH305H1; ENV321Y1

2. The other of ENV234Y1/ENV236Y1; GGR302H1/GLG436H1

3. One FCE from: ANT409H1/ANT410H1/ANT434H1/ANT436H1/ANT471H1;

4. ENV410H1/JIE410H1, ENV421H1/ANT415Y1/ANT497Y1/498H1/499H1

Environment & Toxicology (Science program)

Toxicology is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals. The Environment and Toxicology program examines the adverse effects of chemicals at the ecological level. This program prepares students for advanced graduate study and research in environmental toxicology, and for consultative positions in governmental agencies and industry. Students interested in biomedical toxicology (the adverse effects of chemicals on human health) should consider enrolling in the Specialist Program in Toxicology offered by the Department of Pharmacology. Consult David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, Room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca, or Dr. C. Woodland, Department of Pharmacology, Medical Sciences Building, 416-946-3102

Specialist program:

(15 full courses or their equivalent which includes fulfillment of the Faculty’s Distribution requirements; must include at least four 300+-series courses, one of which must be at the 400-level)

This is a Type 2 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.environment.utoronto.ca/UndergraduatePrograms/ApplicationProcedures/ApplicationProcedures.

(Program enrolment in 2005 and after)

First Year:

Students must complete BIO150Y1; (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1 and at least two of GGR100Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1/JMB170Y1; PHY110Y1/PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 (PHY138Y1 recommended). In selecting courses, students should consider prerequisites for courses they intend to take later.

Second Year:

1. BCH210H1/BCH242Y1; BIO250Y1/BIO255Y1; JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1; CSB/ZOO 252Y1/PSL201Y1/PSL302Y1; PCL201H1

2. CHM217H1/CHM220H1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1

Third and Fourth Years:

1. ENV234Y1/ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1, ENV321Y1

2. PCL302H1, PCL362H1; PCL376H1/STA220H1/STA221H1/BIO225H1 (see NOTE 1, below)

3. CHM310H1/GGR409H1/PCL470Y1/PCL481H1/LMP301H1/LMP363H1 (see NOTE 2, below)

4. PCL473Y1

5. (ENV410H1/JIE410H1, ENV421H1)/PCL474Y1 (see NOTE 3, below)

(Program enrolment in 2004 and earlier)

First Year:

Students must complete BIO150Y1 and at least three of (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; GGR100Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1/JMB170Y1; PHY110Y1/PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 (PHY138Y1 recommended). In selecting 100-series courses, students should consider prerequisites for courses they intend to take later, i.e., ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1.

Second Year:

1. BIO250Y1/BIO255Y1; ENV 221Y1/JIE 222Y1; CSB/ZOO 252Y1/PSL201Y1/PSL302Y1

2. CHM220H1, PCL376H1/STA220H1/ STA221H1/BIO225H1 (see NOTE 1, below)

Third and Fourth Years:

1. (BCH 310H1, JLM 349H1/CSB/BIO349H1)/BCH242Y1/(BCH210H1, PCL201H1); ENV321Y1

2. PCL302H1, PCL362H1; and one of ENV234Y1/(ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1)

3. CHM310H1/GGR409H1/PCL470Y1/PCL481H1/(LMP301H1/LMP363H1) (See NOTE 2, below)

4. PCL473Y1

5. The other of ENV234Y1/(ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1), (ENV410H1/JIE410H1, ENV421H1)/PCL474Y1(See NOTE 3, below)

Notes:

1. PCL376H1 is a pre- or co-requisite for students intending to take PCL474Y1. Students taking PCL474Y1 must also take PCL201H1 and PCL 302Y1 as prerequisites.

2. Students taking PCL481H1 must take BCH210H1, LMP363H1, and PCL362H1 as prerequisites.

3. Students intending to take PCL474Y1 instead of (ENV410H1/JIE410H1, ENV421H1) must obtain permission from the Undergraduate Student Advisor of the Centre for Environment 3 months prior to the intended date of enrolment in PCL474Y1. Students must also consult with the Department of Pharmacology at least 3 months prior to the intended date of enrolment as the student is responsible for arranging for a supervisor.

Environmental Ethics (Arts program)

Jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environment and the Department of Philosophy, this program explores how value judgements and worldviews affect environmental decision making. For more information, contact David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, Earth Science Centre, Rm. 1049A (416-946-8100, or david.powell@utoronto.ca).

Major program:

(6.0-6.5 full courses or their equivalent)

This Type 2 program requires a minimum CGPA of 2.0.

1. One of JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1

2. ENV321Y1

3. PHL273H1

4. One FCE from PHL373H1, ENV332H1, ENV333H1

5. ENV491Y1/ 492H1, 493H1/ ENV410H1, ENV421H1

6. 1.5 FCE’s from Group A.

Group A:

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

1. PHL273H1

2. PHL373H1

3. JGE221Y1/JIE222Y1

4. Two additional FCE’s in PHL, with at least one half course at the 300+ level. It is recommended that one course be in the History of Philosophy and the other in the Problems of Philosophy, including one half-course in ethics.

Directed Environmental Minors

Environmental Anthropology (Arts program)

A program focused on understanding the diverse nature of interactions between humans and their environments, both in the past and in modern global society. Consult the Undergraduate Office, Department of Anthropology (416-978-6414), Sidney Smith Hall, Rm. 1030

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

1. ANT100Y1/JGE221Y1/JIE 222Y1

2. ANT200Y1/ANT204Y1

3. Two FCE’s from: ABS250H1/ABS402H1; ANT315H1/ANT333Y1/ANT349H1/ANT364Y1/365Y1/ANT420H1/ 429Y1/ANT450H1/ANT453H1/ANT471H1

Environmental Biology (Science program)

Consult the Undergraduate Office in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

1. BIO150Y1; ENV234Y1

2. Two FCE’s from: EEB/BIO 319H1, 321H1, 323H1, 324H1, 328H1, 362H1, 365H1, 370H1; EEB/ZOO 322H1 (a course in ecology and a course is evolution are recommended)

Environmental Chemistry (Science program)

Environmental chemistry is the study of the chemical impacts of humankind’s activities on the soil, air, and water. This minor provides a balanced fundamental background in chemistry as well as an introduction to the major issues associated with environmental chemistry.

Contact Professor J. Abbatt, Department of Chemistry (416-946-7358)

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

1 (CHM138H1,CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1

2. One full course equivalent from CHM217H1, (CHM220H1, CHM221H1)/CHM225Y1, CHM238Y1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1

3. ENV235Y1

4. Any two of CHM310H1, CHM410H1, CHM415H1

Environmental Economics (Arts program)

Consult Ms. R. Innes, Undergraduate Administrator, Department of Economics (416-978-8616)

Enrolment in the Environmental Economics Minor program is limited to students with 67% in ECO100Y1 or 80% in ECO105Y1, who have completed MAT133Y1/MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1, and who have a CGPA of 2.0.

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent)

1. ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1

2. MAT133Y1/MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1

3. ECO200Y1/ECO206Y1

4. One full ECO course at the 300+ level, including at least one of ECO313H1 and/or ECO314H1

Note:

Students enrolled in this Minor program cannot be enrolled in the Minor program in Economics or the Minor program in Economic History.

Environmental Geosciences (Science program)

Consult Professor J. Mungall, Department of Geology (mungall@geology.utoronto.ca)

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

1. ENV235Y1

2. GLG202H1, GLG206H1, GLG207H1, GLG216H1, GLG351H1; ENV315H1

Geographic Information Systems (Arts program)

GIS is the analysis and management of spatial data. It focuses on the mapping, modeling, and monitoring of the earth’s surface, its resources, and its natural and socio-economic processes. Consult Susan Calanza, Department of Geography (416-978-6455)

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; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

1. GGR100Y1/GGR107Y1/GGR124Y1

2. GGR270H1, GGR272H1, GGR273H1, GGR373H1, (GGR462H1/GGR473H1)

3. Another half GGR course from Group B (see Geography, at the end of its program listings).

Life, Environment and General Physics (Science program)

Basic understanding of physics for students focusing their academic studies in Life Sciences and/or the Environment. Consult Physics Undergraduate Office, Room MP301 (416-978-7057/416-978-6674)

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

1. MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1

2. ENV235Y1/ PHY238Y1 or any other 1 full course equivalent from PHY courses at the 200+ level

3. One full course or equivalent from: CSB/BIO472H1/JPA305H1/JPA310H1/JGP438H1/PHY315H1/PHY346H1/PHY445H1 or any other PHY300+ course. JBO302Y1 may count as 0.5 FCE towards this requirement.

Physical and Environmental Geography (Science program)

Consult Susan Calanza, Department of Geography (416-978-6455)

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; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level)

1. GGR100Y1

2. One full course or equivalent from: GGR201H1/GGR203H1/GGR205H1/GGR206H1

3. GGR390H1, (GGR301H1/GGR302H1/GGR305H1), (GGR272H1/GGR307H1/GGR310H1/312H1)

4. A half-course from Group C in the Geography listings of the Calendar