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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 Centre for Environment (www.environment.utoronto.ca). See below. Environmental Geography (Arts program): (See program details under Geography or at http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/) Forest Conservation (Arts or Science programs): (See program details under Forestry or at www.forestry.utoronto.ca.) Physical & Environmental Geography (Science program): (See program details under Geography or at http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/) Core Programs: The Centre offers the Environment and Science BSc major and minor programs, and the Environment Studies BA major and minor programs. These are recommended to be taken in conjunction with another program(s) in a traditional cognate academic field (e.g. Physics, Sociology). 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, Physical Geography, 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). The Centre’s B.A. program in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program intended for students interested in studying and working in an environmental area, primarily within the social sciences or humanities. This program offers rigorous academic study of the economic, social, cultural and political forces that drive issues such as species extinction, loss of biodiversity, air and water pollution, and climate change. The interdisciplinary structure of the program provides grounding in scientific literacy while advancing critical thinking skills that will help students to evaluate complex environmental problems and sustainable solutions for improved environmental health and well-being. Collaborative Specialist, Major and Minor Programs: The Centre offers five Science collaborative specialist programs: Environment & Health; Environmental Chemistry; Environmental Geosciences; Earth Systems: Physics and Environment; and Environment & Toxicology. The Centre also offers collaborative major programs in Environment and Health, and Environmental Ethics, as well as collaborative minor programs in Environmental Ethics, Energy and Environment, and Environment and Behaviour. 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 three 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. General Program Information: 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 among
(BIO120H1, BIO130H1),
(CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1, MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1/JMB170Y1, (PHY131H1,PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1,PHY152H1), and (GGR100H1, GGR101H1). Students should identify specific program requirements as well as the prerequisites
for ENV234Y1, ENV235Y1, ENV236Y1 when selecting specific first year science courses. 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 and
Placement Coordinator,
Centre
for
Environment at
5 Bancroft, room 1049A, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca.
Email contact
is recommended. Centre for Environment ProgramsCore programsEnvironment & 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 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)
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 1 program. Information on application timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. First Year: Higher Years: 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 1 program. Information on application timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. First Year: Minor program. Higher Years: Group A: the other of ENV235Y1/ENV236Y1 not taken in 1 above, ENV336H1, ENV341H1, ENV346H1, ENV395Y1, ENV430H1, ENV450H1; JGE347H1,JGE348H1; JEH455H1 Group B: ENV307H1,ENV320H1,ENV322H1,320Y1, 321Y1,ENV333H1, ENV335H1, ENV347H1/447H1,ENV350H1; JGE321H1,JGE331H1 Environmental Studies (Arts program)Consult David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 or david.powell@utoronto.ca Major Program (7 FCE or their equivalent, including at least three FCE at the 300+ level) First Year Higher Years: Minor Program (4 FCE or their equivalent, including at least 1.5 FCE at the 300+ level) First Year Higher Years: Group A: Collaborative ProgramsThe Centre offers a number of programs in collaboration with participating departments. 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. S. Morris, Undergraduate
Chair, Department of Physics, room 328, McLennan Physical Labs, 416-978-6674
or ugchair@physics.utoronto.ca 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 three of the 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. First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Third and Fourth Years: Note: several Physics courses underwent numbering changes FOR 2009-10. If you have taken one or more of these renumbered courses before the fall of 2009 under its original number, then it will count towards your program. Environmental Chemistry (Science program) Jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environment and
the Department of Chemistry, these programs focus 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. Specialist program: (13 – 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. Enrolment in this program is limited. It requires prior completion of 4 courses with a minimum GPA of 2.3. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. At least three of these courses must be from the First Year list of four required courses below. First Year: (BIO120H1,BIO130H1)/150Y1; CHM151Y1 (strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/140Y1/(PHY131H1,PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1,PHY152H1) Second Year: CHM217H1, CHM225Y1/(CHM220H1, CHM221H1), CHM238Y1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1 (CHM249H1 strongly recommended); ENV235Y1 Third and Fourth Years: Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level) 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. It is a Type 1 program. 1 (CHM138H1,CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1 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 Dr. C. Bank, Department of Geology, charly.bank@utoronto.ca. Students should note that under the Professional Geoscientists Act of 2000, individuals practicing Environmental Geoscience in Ontario require education equivalent to the Specialist Program listed below or a P.Eng. Specialist program: (14 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 3 FCE of courses from the First Year list before enroling in the program. The remaining 0.5 FCE may be taken later in the program. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. First Year: Major program: (8.5 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least two full-course equivalents at the 300+-level) (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; (PHY131H1,PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1,PHY152H1) Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level) 1. ENV235Y1 Environment and Behaviour (Science program)
Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full course equivalent at the 300+-level. Enrolment in the Minor program is limited to students also enrolled in the Psychology Minor/Major/Specialist. Higher Years: Environment and Energy (Science program)Jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environment and the Department of Geography, this interdisciplinary program addresses the scientific, technological, environmental and policy aspects of energy use and supply, with a focus on the reduction of environmental impacts.
Minor Program: (4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level) First Year: Higher Years: Environment & Health (Science program)
Specialist program: (14 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. First Year Fourth Year: Elective1: Notes: Major Program: Enrolment in a Human Biology Major program requires completion of 4.0 FCEs, no minimum GPA and registration in only one Human Biology Major program (8.0 FCE): First Year (2.5 FCE): (BIO120H1 + BIO130H1)/150Y1; CHM138H1,CHM139H1; GGR100H1/GGR101H1/GLG102H1/MAT135Y1/PHY131H1/PSY100H1 Higher Years: Environment & Biomedical Toxicology (Science program)Toxicology is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals. The Environment and Toxicology program examines the adverse effects of chemicals to human beings and ecosystems. 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 Biomedical Toxicology offered by the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology. For further information please consult David Powell, Undergraduate Student Advisor, Centre for Environment, room 1049A, Earth Sciences Centre, 416-946-8100 david.powell@utoronto.ca, or Dr. C. Woodland, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, room 4209, Medical Sciences Building, 416-978-3102 or cindy.woodland@utoronto.ca Note: students in the Environment & Toxicology program are eligible for the PEY placement offered by Pharmacology and Toxicology. Please consult the department for details. Specialist program: (14 - 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) Enrolment in this program is limited. Applicants will be considered once they have completed all of the first-year required courses (as shown below.) Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. First Year: Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Notes: Environmental Ethics (Arts program)Jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environment and the Department of Philosophy, this program explores how value judgments 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 full courses or their equivalent) This is a Type 1 program. Information on application timelines is
available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable.
Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level) 1. PHL273H1 Directed Environmental MinorsEnvironmental 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/(ENV221H1,ENV222H1)/
222Y1/GGR222Y1/JGE221Y1 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) Students who have taken BIO150Y1, do not take BIO120H1 and BIO220H1 in
this program. Environmental Chemistry (Science program)See Environmental Chemistry Minor under Collaborative Programs above. 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. Information on application and acceptance timelines is available in the Registration Handbook and Timetable. Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) 1. ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1 Note: Environmental Geosciences (Science program)See Environmental Geosciences Minor under Collaborative Programs above 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: Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level) 1. 1.0 FCE from GGR100H1, GGR101H1, GGR107H1, GGR124H1 or
1.0 FCE other courses with permission of Geography department 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;
PHY138Y1/140Y1/(PHY131H1,PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1,PHY152H1) Note: Several Physics courses have undergone numbering changes FOR 2009-10. If you have taken one or more of these renumbered courses before the fall of 2009 under its original number, then it will count towards your program. Physical and Environmental Geography (Science program)Consult Susan Calanza, Department of Geography (416-978-6455) Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent; must include at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+-level) 1. 1.0 courses from GGR100H1, GGR101H1, GGR107H1, GGR124H1 (GGR100H1, GGR101H1 strongly
recommended) or 1.0 other courses with permission of the Geography department |
Students must combine the Environment
and Science major with another science option (a Specialist or
Major or Minor) in order to
obtain an Honours B.Sc. degree program – another science Specialist or Major
is recommended.
3. An additional 4.5 FCE, a maximum 1.0 of which may be environmental courses offered by academic units other than the CFE (from Group A below). The remainder must be selected from the following: