Current
Academic Calendar
2024/25
Academic Calendar 2024/25
Environmental Studies
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English language proficiency requirements Students registering in post-secondary level courses (numbered 100 to 499) will be required to meet the requirements. Students in ELS or the University Foundations programs can register in those courses identified in the with lower levels of language proficiency. |
Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.
4 credits
Living in Our Watershed
Prerequisite(s): 18 university-level credits including GEOG 111.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Uses the Fraser Lowlands as a laboratory for the development of multi-disciplinary and hands-on approaches to defining and sustaining
our watershed and the ecological and cultural communities within it.
Note: Field trips outside of class time will be required. Please refer to program website for field experience scheduling information.
4 credits
Environmental Field and Lab Techniques
Prerequisite(s): One of BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 111, BIO 112, CHEM 110, CHEM 113, CHEM 114, GEOG 103, GEOG 105, GEOG 111, PHYS 100, PHYS 101, PHYS 105, PHYS 111, or PHYS 112.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Students will learn introductory-level principles of common field and lab techniques that are used in a wide variety of environmental careers. Through hands-on experiential learning, students will build skill sets by designing field activities, collecting and storing samples, analyzing samples in the lab, interpreting data, and effectively communicating results.
Note: Field trips outside of class time will be required. Please refer to department website for field trip scheduling information.
3 credits
Leadership in Environmental Professions
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Develops leadership skills for use in environmental professions. Using case study analysis and guest lectures, learn about holistic, shared, and inclusive leadership principles and practices in facilitating environmental change and addressing environmental conflict. Students will build confidence in key leadership skills, learn from the lived experience of environmental professionals, and use case studies and management methods that aid transparency, communication, and accountability in environmental project and field work.
4 credits
Science of Waste Management
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Introduces the science behind the management of solid, liquid, and hazardous waste, which is one of the most pressing environmental issues affecting ecosystems and societies alike. Students will learn about methods and processes for integrated waste management, risk assessments, and sustainable waste treatment and disposal options. Includes a local context of waste-to-energy programs within agricultural industries in the Fraser Valley.
Note: Students with credit for GEOG 300W cannot take this course for further credit.
4 credits
Sustainable Fashion
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Students will explore current impacts associated with the fashion industry, how sustainable fashion strategies are developed to respond to impacts, and how the role of communication affects consumer demands. Socio-cultural, economic, and environmental data is analyzed using real-world fashion case studies. Collaborative research projects will provide experiential learning opportunities.
Note: Field trips outside of class time may be required. Please refer to department website for field trip scheduling information.
Note: Students with credit for GEOG 300S cannot take this course for further credit.
4 credits
Invasive Species Management
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Students will learn how to identify, assess, and manage for invasive species that are devastating local ecosystems in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Global and multicultural examples, techniques, and perspectives are discussed. Communication strategies are reviewed to understand the conflict resolution skills needed in this field.
Note: Field trips outside of class time will be required. Please refer to department website for field trip scheduling information.
Note: Students with credit for GEOG 300X cannot take this course for further credit.
4 credits
Environmental Seminar
Prerequisite(s): 60 university-level credits.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Seminar course structured for in-depth exploration of an environmental issue, body of literature, or research question. Topic will be approached from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
Note: This course will be offered under different letter designations (e.g. C-Z) representing different topics. This course may be repeated for credit provided the letter designation differs.
Note: Field trips outside of class time will be required. Please refer to program website for field experience scheduling information.
4 credits
Directed Studies in Environmental Studies
Prerequisite(s): 60 university-level credits including at least nine credits of GEOG or ENV.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Students will work under the supervision of a faculty member with appropriate expertise to complete a unique experiential, applied, and/or research project. Students will advance their knowledge and skills using secondary materials in an environmental area of their choosing.
Last updated: May 14, 2024