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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 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.
Major Average
The major average in Environment & Society programs includes the grades earned in:
- All courses listed in the Major Requirement J3.
Residency Requirements in the Major
To receive a degree in Environment & Society, students must complete at least two-thirds of the following coursework (to the nearest highest multiple of 3 credit units) from the University of Saskatchewan.
- Minimum requirements in Major Requirement J3.
See Residency for additional details.
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.
J1 Science Distribution Requirement (18 credit units)
- GEOG 120.3
- MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
- STAT 245.3 or PLSC 214.3
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
BIOL 121.3 or BIOL 228.3 is recommended
Biological Science
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- BIOL 228.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
Computer Science
Earth Science
Mathematics and Statistics
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 264.3
Physics and Astronomy
- ASTR 103.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 127.3 (formerly PHYS 128)
J2 Arts Distribution Requirement (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
Choose 3-6 credit units from the following:
- SOC 111.3 and/or SOC 112.3
- POLS 111.3
Humanites
Choose 3-6 credit units from the following:
- HIST 151.3 or HIST 152.3
- PHIL 140.3
Language
Choose 3-6 credit units from the following:
J3 Major Requirement (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
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
J4 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.
J1-Science Distribution Requirement (18 credit units)
- GEOG 120.3
- MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
- STAT 245.3 or PLSC 214.3
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
BIOL 121.3 or BIOL 228.3 is recommended
Biological Science
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- BIOL 228.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
Computer Science
Earth Science
Mathematics and Statistics
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 264.3
Physics and Astronomy
- ASTR 103.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 127.3 (formerly PHYS 128)
J2 Arts Distribution Requirement (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
Choose 3-6 credit units from the following:
- SOC 111.3 and/or SOC 112.3
- POLS 111.3
Humanites
Choose 3-6 credit units from the following:
- HIST 151.3 or HIST 152.3
- PHIL 140.3
Language
Choose 3-6 credit units from the following:
J3 Major Requirement (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
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
J4 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, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher and no more than 60 in one subject.
