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Environment & Society
Environment and Society will provide students an interdisciplinary program that prepares them for employment or further study in a broad range of areas related to the Environment. Through exposure to natural science, social science, and humanities perspectives related to the environment students will develop an understanding of environmental science, resource management, environmental philosophy, policy, and environmental studies.
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Bachelor of Arts and Science Four-year (B.A.& Sc. Four-year) - Environment & Society
All students are expected to consult with an academic advisor each year. Contact the Department of Geography & Planning for further information.
Science Distribution Requirements (18 credit units)
- GEOG 120.3
- MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
- STAT 245.3 or PLSC 314.3
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
BIOL 121.3 or BIOL 228.3 is recommended
Computer Science
Physics and Astronomy
- ASTR 103.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 128.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
Earth Science
Biological Science
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- BIOL 228.3
Mathematics/Statistics
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 264.3
Arts Distribution Requirements (18 credit units)
Choose 15 Credit Units from the following:
HIST 151.3 or HIST 152.3, PHIL 140.3, and ENG 110.6 or ENG 114.3 are recommended
Social Science (3-6 credit units)
- SOC 111.3 and/or SOC 112.3
- POLS 111.3
Humanities (3-6 credit units)
- HIST 151.3 or HIST 152.3
- PHIL 140.3
Language (3-6 credit units)
Major Requirements (63 credit units)
Some senior courses may require prerequisites that are not listed among the required courses.
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 392.3 or LUEST 400.3
Natural Sciences (24 senior credit units)
At least 9 credit units from the following two categories must be at the 300 level or above.
Category A: Principles of the Physical Environment (21 credit units)
Hydrology
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Climatology
Vegetation
- BIOL 228.3
- BIOL 324.3
- GEOG 271.3
- GEOG 273.3
Geomorphology
Northern Environments
Category B: Tools and Applications (3 credit units)
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 423.3
- EVSC 203.3
Social Sciences or Humanities (24 senior credit units)
At least 9 credit units must be at the 300 level or above.
- POLS 226.3
- HIST 290.3 or PHIL 226.3
- POLS 256.3 or SOC 232.3
Choose 15 Credit Units from the following:
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
- ECON 277.3
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 341.3
- or other classes approved by your undergraduate advisor
Electives Requirement (21 credit units)
Required Cognate Course
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit 4-year program subject to the condition that not more than 54 credit units may be at the junior level; at least 66 credit units must be at the 200-level or higher.
Bachelor of Arts and Science Honours (B.A.& Sc. Honours) - Environment & Society
Honours students must have a 70% CWA overall and in their major in order to apply to the Honours program. Students must maintain this average through completion of the degree. There are no additional course requirements for the Honours degree.
All students are expected to consult with an academic advisor each year. Contact the Department of Geography & Planning for further information.
Science Distribution Requirement (18 credit units)
- GEOG 120.3
- MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
- STAT 245.3 or PLSC 314.3
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
BIOL 121.3 or BIOL 228.3 is recommended
Computer Science
Physics and Astronomy
- ASTR 103.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 128.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
Earth Science
Biological Science
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- BIOL 228.3
Mathematics/Statistics
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 264.3
Arts Distribution Requirements (18 credit units)
Choose 15 Credit Units from the following:
HIST 151.2 or HIST 152.3, PHIL 140.3, and ENG 110.6 or ENG 114.3 are recommended.
Social Science (3-6 credit units)
- SOC 111.3 and/or SOC 112.3
- POLS 111.3
Humanities (3-6 credit units)
- HIST 151.3 or HIST 152.3
- PHIL 140.3
Language (3-6 credit units)
Major Requirements (63 credit units)
Some senior courses may require prerequisites that are not listed among the required courses.
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 392.3 or LUEST 400.3
Natural Sciences (24 senior credit units)
At least 9 credit units from the following two categories must be at the 300-level or above.
Category A: Principles of the Physical Environment (21 credit units)
Hydrology
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Climatology
Vegetation
- BIOL 228.3
- BIOL 324.3
- GEOG 271.3
- GEOG 273.3
Geomorphology
Northern Environments
Category B: Tools and Applications (3 credit units)
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 423.3
- EVSC 203.3
Social Sciences or Humanities (24 senior credit units)
At least 9 credit units must be at the 300-level or above.
- POLS 226.3
- HIST 290.3 or PHIL 226.3
- POLS 256.3 or SOC 232.3
Choose 15 Credit Units from the following:
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
- ECON 277.3
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 341.3
- or other classes approved by your undergraduate advisor
Electives Requirement (21 credit units)
Required Cognate Course
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Honours program subject to the condition that not more than 54 credit units may be at the junior level; at least 66 credit units must be at the 200-level or higher.
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