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Sustainable Business Joint Major

Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Environment

Students may opt for either a bachelor of environment degree from the Faculty of Environment, or a bachelor of business administration from the Beedie School of Business. The faculty from which the student chooses to complete a degree will govern faculty requirements.

Admission Requirements

Beedie School of Business Admission Requirements

Joint major applicants should apply to Beedie through the Internal Transfer process, which is outlined on the Beedie School of Business website, after completing 24 units, of which at least 12 units must have been completed at SFU, and the required courses for joint major program admission with a minimum C- letter grade. Students must already be accepted to the sustainable development portion of the joint major or be eligible for admission that term.

Admission to the Beedie School of Business is competitive. Applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements to be considered; attainment of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants are encouraged to review admission policies and requirements specified on the Beedie School of Business admission website.

Supplemental Application

The Beedie School of Business requires all applicants to submit a supplemental application as part of their admission evaluation. The supplemental application will be used to assess factors beyond academics such as engagement, achievement, and additional qualities. For further information on the supplemental application, please visit: https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate-2/bba-major/how-to-apply.

The supplemental application may include:

  • An explanation of extra-curricular experience (i.e. in the areas of: athletics, arts, community leadership/involvement, work experience, and/or entrepreneurship)
  • Short answer questions
  • Online video interview
  • References with at least one being academic in nature
  • Any additional information in support of the application

Application Procedures

Internal transfer applicants (current SFU students) should apply for admission to the faculty upon completion of the admission requirements.

Students not accepted upon initial application may reapply. Unsuccessful applicants are permitted to appeal.

Students applying for a second degree in business must consult with a Beedie Academic Advisor. Students who have a business degree (e.g. BBA, BCom, business major/joint major, MBA, etc.) or have significant curriculum overlap will not be eligible for admission to the BBA program.

Application Deadlines

Visit https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate-2/bba-major/how-to-apply for application deadlines.

Admission Requirements - Sustainable Development

Criteria

To be accepted into the joint major requires approval by the School of Resource and Environmental Management and admission to the Beedie School of Business. For further details, see above under Beedie School of Business Admission Requirements.

For approval by the School of Resource and Environmental Management, students must meet with the REM undergraduate advisor.

Limitations for the Beedie School of Business

Students may complete either the certificate in corporate environmental and social sustainability or the sustainable business joint major program, but not both the certificate and the joint major program.

Limitations for the School of Resource and Environmental Management

Students may complete either the sustainable development minor or the sustainable business joint major program, but not both the minor and the joint major program.

Grade Requirements

In addition to normal university grade point average requirements, the Beedie School of Business requires a minimum 2.30 overall SFU Business course grade point average for entry into all 300 and 400 division business courses.

A minimum 2.30 overall SFU Business course grade point average is required for graduation from a business major, joint major, or double degree program.

For a course to be accepted as fulfilling a prerequisite, or for a lower division requirement, or for a core course to be accepted in a student's program in business, a student must have obtained a minimum grade of C- (C minus).

Letters of Permission

The Beedie School of Business does not normally approve letters of permission for students already enrolled at Simon Fraser University.

Program Requirements

The joint major is comprised of lower and upper division business core requirements, lower and upper division sustainable development core requirements, cross-disciplinary focus courses, and a capstone course. Students will complete all upper and lower division requirements for both the Beedie School of Business and the Faculty of Environment.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete all of

Business Lower Division Requirements

Students must complete all of

BUS 217W - Critical Thinking in Business (3)

Examine and review today's global economy through critical analysis of differing perspectives. Develop and improve critical thinking and communication skills appropriate to the business environment. Prerequisite: BUS 201 with a minimum grade of C- and 15 units; OR 45 units and corequisite: BUS 202; OR business administration joint major, joint honours, or double degree students with 45 units; OR data science students with 15 units; OR actuarial science students with 15 units. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Stephen Spector
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D300 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D400 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D500 Luana Carcano
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D501 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D502 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D503 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E100 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)

An introduction to financial accounting, including accounting terminology, understanding financial statements, analysis of a business entity using financial statements. Includes also time value of money and a critical review of the conventional accounting system. Prerequisite: 12 units. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Richard Wong
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Praise Ma
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
E100 Richard Wong
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 254 - Managerial Accounting I (3)

Theory and methods of cost compilation for managerial planning, control and decision making; the use of budgets and analysis in planning and controlling operations, establishing supervisory and departmental responsibility, and various techniques of measuring results. Prerequisite: BUS 251 with a minimum grade of C-; 15 units. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Kwai Man Teresa Fung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Kwai Man Teresa Fung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
E100 Kwai Man Teresa Fung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 272 - Behaviour in Organizations (3)

Theories, concepts and issues in the field of organizational behaviour with an emphasis on individual and team processes. Core topics include employee motivation and performance, stress management, communication, work perceptions and attitudes, decision-making, team dynamics, employee involvement and conflict management. Prerequisite: 12 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Bahareh Assadi
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Sam Thiara
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
E100 Melissa McCrae
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 275 - Business in a Sustainable Society (3)

Businesses and business leaders have a key role to play in supporting a sustainable future. In this course, we examine what it means to be a responsible business and how businesses can do their part to be a catalyst for system-level change. We will also consider our own roles in supporting the necessary transition to a more regenerative and reconciled economy. Prerequisite: 12 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Kam Phung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey

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BUS 232 - Business Statistics (3)

An introduction to business statistics (descriptive and inferential statistics) with a heavy emphasis on applications and the use of EXCEL. Students will be required to use statistical applications to solve business problems. Corequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 15 units. Students with credit for BUEC 232 or ECON 233 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
E100 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP01 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP02 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP03 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP04 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP05 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP06 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ECON 233 - Introduction to Economic Data and Statistics (3)

Introduces statistical methods, concepts and their application to economic data using both spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and a specialized statistical programming language such as R. Prerequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 15 units. MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157 may be taken concurrently with ECON 233. Students who have taken ECON 333 first may not then take this course for further credit. STAT 270 or BUS 232 will be accepted in lieu of this course.

REM 225 - Quantitative Toolkit for Social-Ecological Systems (3)

Develops a basic understanding of the breadth and role of quantitative models in social-ecological systems. Introduces skills, methods, and software typically used in data analysis, quantitative modelling, and research for environmental professionals. Provides important baseline education and essential skills for students needing to apply quantitative skills in future courses, and establishes a common understanding in Excel and R. Prerequisite: 18 units. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Brett Van Poorten
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)

Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, with a minimum grade of C-. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Lloyd Elliott
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OL01 Tim Swartz
Online
OP01 TBD

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BUS 237 - Introduction to Business Technology Management (3)

Introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to make full use of business information systems. Demonstrates how information systems are used by organizations to improve productivity and create competitive advantage. Provides hands on training in productivity tools including Excel, Visio, Access and Web design tools. Prerequisite: 12 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Connie Kar Wai Liu
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Ahmad Bisher
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
E100 Connie Kar Wai Liu
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 255 - Geographical Information Science I (3)

A basic overview of Geographical Information Systems and Science; GIS software, hardware, data structures and models; spatial data, operations and algorithms; practical applications and limitations. Students with credit for GEOG 354 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Shivanand Balram
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Douglas Allen
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Marie Rekkas
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D205 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D206 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D207 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D208 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D209 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D210 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D211 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D212 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D213 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D214 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Yan Yan
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
ECON 113 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3)

Focused on basic competencies in microeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include gains from trade, supply and demand, prices, competition and monopoly, market failures, and government policies. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 103 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Pierre Mouganie
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby

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ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 John Knowles
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Vasyl Golovetskyy
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D205 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D206 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D207 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D208 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D209 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D210 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Yan Yan
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)

Focused on basic competencies in macroeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include GDP, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, money, monetary and fiscal policies, exchange rates, government debt, globalization and trade policy. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 105 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Maliha Nazir
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby

and one of

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Jamie Mulholland
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D205 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D400 Natalia Kouzniak
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D401 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D402 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D403 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Jamie Mulholland
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D200 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D400 Natalia Kouzniak
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP04 TBD
MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3)

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications, integration, and differential equations; mathematical models of biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Cedric Chauve
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D400 Ladislav Stacho
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences (3)

Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions and their application to business, economics, optimization and approximation methods; introduction to functions of several variables with emphasis on partial derivatives and extrema. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 154 may not take MATH 157 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Katrina Honigs
Katrina Honigs
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D400 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD

Sustainable Development Lower Division Requirements

Students must complete all of

GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (3)

An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Andrew Perkins
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PLAN 100 - Introduction to Planning (3)

Students will be exposed to a broad overview of the field of planning. The course will introduce students to the role of a planner while exploring the practice of planning (human settlements and community planning) in varying contexts within Canada and internationally. Students with credit for PLAN 200 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Laura Tate
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 100 - Global Change (3)

The Earth is experiencing the most dramatic environmental changes it has for thousands of years. How did we end up here? Provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the forces behind our ever-increasing environmental footprint. Highlights how ideologies and societal structures have shaped how we interact with the environment and explores the necessary changes for a more sustainable future. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Pascal Haegeli
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 200 - Introduction to Resource and Environmental Management in Canada (3)

Explores the natural and social science foundations of resource and environmental management and demonstrates how that knowledge can be used in environmental decision-making in Canada. Provides a basic understanding of the nature and management of natural resources, including Indigenous resource management issues in a Canadian context. Consideration is given to strategic thinking for environmental planning, socio-economic and biophysical trade-offs in natural resource decision-making and approaches for addressing uncertain knowledge. Prerequisite: One of REM 100, GEOG 100, GEOG 111, or EVSC 100. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.

REM 211 - Introduction to Applied Ecology (3)

Balancing the needs of people and other components of nature is among the foremost challenges of our time. Understanding key processes that structure nature across space and through time can help inform this challenge. Introduces students to the foundational concepts of applied ecology motivated by real-world management and conservation problems. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Anne Salomon
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
REM 221 - Systems Thinking and the Environment (3)

Introduces systems thinking in the context of environmental and sustainability challenges using system archetypes and system dynamics theory. Analytical and modeling techniques are applied to understand and project systems complexity. Emphasis is placed on using systems thinking concepts to finding solutions in a complex world. Prerequisite: One of REM 100, GEOG 100, GEOG 111, or EVSC 100. Students with credit for ENV 221 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

SD 281 - Introduction to Sustainability (3)

Introduces the challenges and opportunities for developing sustainable communities and a sustainable world, through the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and alternative perspectives around sustainability (e.g. Indigenous, just sustainabilities etc.). Students will also learn from the practical experience of diverse experts and sustainability professionals. Conventional approaches to sustainable development will be critiqued to ensure considerations for equity and social justice. Highlights will be showcased from the Global North and Global South. Students with credit for REM 281 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

and one of

INDG 101 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies (3)

Introduces the nature and goals of Indigenous Studies as an academic discipline that emphasizes cultures and homelands of First Peoples. Students with credit for FNST 101 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Chelsey Armstrong
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Bryan Myles
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
OL01 Joyce Schneider
Online
REM 207 - Indigenous Peoples and Resource Management (3)

Explores a variety of Indigenous perspectives on resource, land and water management in British Columbia. Students are encouraged to critically analyze contemporary resource management/relationship issues (ie. energy, fisheries, forestry) from reconciliation-informed perspectives. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Upper Division Requirements

Business Upper Division Requirements

Core Courses

Students complete all of

BUS 312 - Introduction to Finance (3)

Role and function of financial managers, financial analysis, compound interest valuation and capital budgeting, management of current assets, introduction to financial instruments and institutions. Prerequisite: BUS 254 with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units. OR actuarial science students with BUS 254 with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units. Recommended: BUS 207 or ECON 201. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Gherardo Gennaro Caracciolo
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Gherardo Gennaro Caracciolo
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
E100 Gherardo Gennaro Caracciolo
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 343 - Introduction to Marketing (3)

The environment of marketing; relation of social sciences to marketing; evaluation of marketing theory and research; assessment of demand, consumer behaviour analysis; market institutions; method and mechanics of distribution in domestic, foreign and overseas markets; sales organization; advertising; new product development, publicity and promotion; marketing programs. Prerequisite: 45 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Claudia Gomez Borquez
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Claudia Gomez Borquez
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
BUS 360W - Business Communication (4) **

Helps students develop professional writing- and speaking-based communication strategies they can confidently adapt to a wide range of business situations. The course aims to raise their communication performance to a professionally acceptable level, rather than to memorize or theorize about communication knowledge: this is a “learn-by-doing” course. Students will improve their ability to conceptualize, analyze/evaluate, synthesize, and apply information to guide their thinking and finished products across various business contexts. As teamwork is a fundamental skill valued by employers, students will participate in a major team project to learn about and apply best practices for collaboration with respect to professional business communication. The primary means of instruction and learning is guided practice in both writing and presenting in response to realistic business contexts. Instruction and assessment focus on both the process of creating professional, finished products, as well as the quality of those products. Prerequisite: This course is open to students admitted prior to Fall 2014 to the business administration major, honours, or second degree program and who have 45 units, OR to students admitted Fall 2014 - Summer 2017 to the business administration major, honours, or second degree program and who have 45 units and BUS 130 or (BUS 201 or BUS 202) or BUS 301, with a minimum grade of C-, OR to students admitted Fall 2017 – Summer 2022 to the business administration major, honours, or second degree program and who have 45 units and BUS 130 or (BUS 201 or BUS 202) or BUS 301, and BUS 217W, both with a minimum grade of C-, OR to students admitted Fall 2022 onwards to the business administration major, honours, or second degree program, and who have 45 units; BUS 217W and (BUS 201 or BUS 202), both with a minimum grade of C-; and Corequisite: BUS 300, OR to business administration joint major or joint honours students with BUS 217W with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units, OR to business and economics joint major students with ECON 220W with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units, OR to mechatronic systems engineering and business administration double degree students with 45 units, OR to management systems science or actuarial science majors with 45 units OR to data science major with BUS 217W with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units. Students who have taken BUS 360 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D200 Christian Venhuizen
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D300 Christian Venhuizen
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D400 Leanne Barlow
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D500 Leanne Barlow
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D700 Kevin Stewart
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E100 Kevin Stewart
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E200 Kevin Stewart
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E300 Eric Tung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E400 Eric Tung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

BUS 374 - Organization Theory (3)

Organizations, not individuals, are this course's basic unit of analysis. We will seek to answer questions about organizations, such as why they exist, what objectives they pursue, how they function, how they survive and grow, who they interact with, how they interact with each other, how they are evaluated, and how they respond to failure. In answering these questions, the course will introduce students to major theoretical perspectives and issues studied in organizational theory. Prerequisite: 45 units; BUS 272 with a minimum grade of C-.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Rajiv Kozhikode
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 381 - Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)

Subjects include human resource planning, job analysis and design, recruitment, employment equity, selection and placement, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, training and development, occupational health and safety, and industrial relations. For each subject an overview of current Canadian issues and practices is presented. Prerequisite: BUS 272 with a minimum grade of C-; 45 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Melissa McCrae
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E100 Bahareh Assadi
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

GEOG 352 - Spatial Analysis (4)

Advanced quantitative techniques for spatial analysis of geographic data and patterns. Topics include geostatistics, spatial interpolation, autocorrelation, kriging, and their use in geographic problem solving with spatial analysis software. Prerequisite: GEOG 251 or one of STAT 201, 203 (formerly 103), 205, or 270. Quantitative.

GEOG 355 - Geographical Information Science II (4)

An examination of technical components of GIS. Topics include spatial representations, generalization and data management; computational algebra and set theory; digital surfaces and terrain models. Prerequisite: GEOG 255. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Nadine Schuurman
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 325 - Uncertainty, Risk, and Decision Analysis (3)

Provides a broad, yet practical, perspective on uncertainty and risk that can be used to improve decision-making abilities in a wide range of settings. Quantitative decision analysis provides a formal approach to accounting for uncertainty in resource and environmental management decision-making. Prerequisite: 45 units. Recommended: REM 225 or STAT 201 or STAT 203 or STAT 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent.

REM 412 - Environmental Modeling (4)

Students receive hands-on experience in the construction and analysis of computer simulation models of environmental and ecological systems and problems. Prerequisite: REM 100 or EVSC 100; BISC 204 or GEOG 215 or REM 211; STAT 201 or STAT 203 or STAT 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent; and 60 units. Recommended: REM 225. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Frank Gobas
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

BUS 303 - Business, Society and Ethics (3)

Examines the context of business in society and the paradigms, frameworks, and theories that shape how we think about business ethics and make ethical decisions. Incorporates recent cross-disciplinary research in the development of reflective practice, moral literacy, and decision-making under conditions of uncertainty, ambiguity, complexity, and diverse competing interests. Prerequisite: 45 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Shafik Bhalloo
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Kathleen Burke
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D300 Kathleen Burke
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D400 Thomas Culham
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D500 Thomas Culham
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 328 - Environmental Philosophy (3)

A survey of contemporary issues in environmental ethics. Topics may include: animal rights, the intrinsic value of nature, 'deep ecology', obligations to future generations, conservation, environmental justice, as well as relevant background materials in ethical theory. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 120, 120W, 121, 220, 221, 270, SDA 270, ENV 320W, or REM 320W. Students who have completed PHIL 318 may not take this course for further credit.

REM 320W - Ethics and the Environment (3)

An introduction to the field of environmental ethics. Addresses questions such as what obligations we have to future generations and the natural world, as well as the extent of these obligations. Prerequisite: 45 units. Philosophy Majors and Minors may not take this course for credit towards their major or minor degree. Students who have taken PHIL 333-3 or ENV 399-3 "Special Topics in Environmental Ethics" prior to or in 2011 and students with credit in ENV 320W or PHIL 328-3 may not enroll in this course for further credit. Writing.

and one of

BUS 393 - Commercial Law (3)

Common law, equity, and statute law; contracts, agency, and negotiable instruments; partnership and corporation law; international commercial law. Prerequisite: 45 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Shafik Bhalloo
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 James Pflanz
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D300 Shafik Bhalloo
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D301 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D302 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D303 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D304 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D400 Jordan Jutras
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D401 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D402 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D403 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D404 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E100 James Pflanz
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 319 - Environmental and Planning Law (3)

Provides a practical introduction to the legal system governing the use and protection of the environment and planning and land use law in Canada. A central theme is the difference between the law on paper and the law in practice. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students who have taken ENV 399-3 "Special Topics in Environmental Law" in 2012 may not take this course for further credit. Students with credit for ENV 319 or PLAN 319 may not take this course for further credit.

Additional Upper Division Business Requirements

Student must complete the following

BUS 361 - Project Management (3)

Introduction to the hard and soft skills of project management. Management software and techniques such as work breakdown, estimation, budgeting and status reporting are used. Applies structured processes and develops team-based skills and knowledge. Assumes no prior computing or technical knowledge. Prerequisite: 45 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Moksh Matta
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D200 Moksh Matta
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
BUS 475 - Sustainable Operations (3)

Examines key challenges and opportunities organizations face in integrating sustainable business practices within corporate strategy. Identifies organizational capabilities needed to support existing sustainable commitments and strategies to allow for innovation. Prerequisite: BUS 360W or corporate environmental and social sustainability certificate students with an upper division Writing (W) course, with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Students with credit for BUS 49X Selected Topics (Sustainable Operations) may not take this course for further credit.

and one of

BUS 453 - Sustainable Innovation (3)

Challenges associated with continuing innovation are examined and students work to generate innovative solutions by challenging existing economic models. Students learn about sustainable opportunity, recognition, and screening, and understand how great ideas to 'save the planet' can get off the ground. Prerequisite: BUS 360W or (corporate environmental and social sustainability certificate students or innovation and entrepreneurship certificate students with an upper division Writing (W) course), with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Recommended: BUS 338. Students with credit for BUS 49X when offered as Sustainable Innovation may not complete this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Kam Phung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
BUS 489 - Management Practices for Sustainability (3)

Businesses are realigning and in some cases, reinventing their organizations toward more sustainable business models. Management systems and initiatives will be examined that enable organizations to reduce their firms' negative environmental and social impacts while, in many cases, increasing profits and competitive advantage. Prerequisite: (BUS 374 or BUS 381) and BUS 360W, or corporate environmental and social sustainability certificate students with (BUS 374 or BUS 381) and an upper division Writing (W) courses, all with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Students who have taken BUS 457 cannot take this course for further credit.

Business Concentration

Students may choose to complete one or more business concentrations by meeting the concentration requirements listed on the business major page of the calendar.

Sustainable Development Upper Division Requirements

Students must complete all of

REM 321 - Ecological Economics (4)

Introduces students to the concepts and methods of ecological economics. Provides students with grounding in the core principles of conventional economics applied to the environment but then extends this to the integration of economics and ecology to create a new ecological-economic understanding of environmental change and sustainability. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students with credit for ENV 321 cannot take REM 321 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Andres Cisneros-Montemayor
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 356W - Environmental Policy (3)

Provides an overview of policy and governance approaches used to manage the natural environment from international to local levels. The history, basic concepts, and key strategies of modern environmental policy are presented and discussed. Students then analyze and critique environmental policy across scales regarding climate, forests, oceans, and urban landscapes focusing on determining the effectiveness and efficiency of different approaches to regulate and manage the environment. Prerequisite: One of REM 100, GEOG 100, GEOG 111, or EVSC 100; and 45 units. Students with credit for REM 356 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Will Niver
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 495 - Resource and Environmental Management Capstone (4)

By guiding students through the inception, development and communication of a novel interdisciplinary research project, this course will provide students with an opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills they gained through their undergraduate degree. Students will work corroboratively to conceive, investigate and present an original research project that addresses a real-world environmental issue of the students' choice. Prerequisite: 75 units. Students with credit for REM 491 - Directed Studies taken as the REM Capstone may not take this course for further credit.

SD 381 - Building Sustainable Communities (4)

Engages students in understanding how to plan and cultivate sustainability at the community and city level, taking into consideration the environmental, economic, and social aspects of development. Explores and analyzes policy instruments, planning tools, and strategies from around the world for engaging people and institutions in building sustainable communities. Prerequisite: One of PLAN 100, PLAN 200, REM 100, or SD 281; and 45 units. Students with credit for REM 381 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
B100 Laura Tate
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
B101 TBD
SD 401 - Sustainable Development Studio (4)

Engages students in creating innovative solutions to real-world challenges of sustainability and development, using studio-based approaches. Explores mechanisms for effective social and environmental change and develops policies and strategies for implementing sustainability in different locations and at different scales. Prerequisite: SD 281 and 60 units.

SD 481 - Global Sustainability Governance and Action (4)

From sustainability debates to policy windows and strategic goals (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals), students engage with tools and concepts to enable equitable change across contexts and sectors. This includes how policy is created, who the main players are in effecting change, and how we track and adapt to outcomes. Prerequisite: One of PLAN 100, PLAN 200, REM 100, or SD 281; and 60 units. Students with credit for REM 481 may not take this course for further credit.

and two electives from the following

PLAN 300 - Planning Methods and Analysis (4)

Explores the qualitative and quantitative methods used by planners in both urban and regional settings. Students gain a basic understanding of approaches used for collecting, analyzing and communicating relevant-data between and within different communities. Introduces the roles of planners and other participants/actors in planning processes. Reviews issues in current professional planning practice and requirements for professional planning accreditation, including planners’ professional ethics and responsibility to the public interest. Prerequisite: PLAN 100 or PLAN 200.

PLAN 319 - Environmental and Planning Law (3)

Provides a practical introduction to the legal system governing the use and protection of the environment and planning and land use law in Canada. A central theme is the difference between the law on paper and the law in practice. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students who have taken ENV 399-3 “Special Topics in Environmental Law” in 2012 may not take this course for further credit. Students with credit for ENV 319 or REM 319 may not take this course for further credit.

PLAN 400 - Policy Analysis for Social and Environmental Change (4)

Provides an advanced evaluation of public policy, policy analysis, and policy change, focusing on problems in urban and regional planning and resource and environmental management. Prerequisite: PLAN 100 or PLAN 200; and 60 units.

PLAN 406 - Community Planning and Development (4)

Examines the processes and practices of considering land in municipal and regional planning settings. Topics may include the historical development of land use and spatial planning at the local level in Canada, the evolving principles and practices of land development, valuation, sustainability, resilience, and climate planning. Through alternative approaches to land via economic, policy, legal, socio-cultural and socio-environmental lenses, the course equips students to become municipal land use planners. Prerequisite: PLAN 100 or PLAN 200; and 60 units.

PLAN 407 - Indigenous Governance and Resource Relationships (4)

Explores diverse Indigenous perspectives on governance, resource, land and water management, intergovernmental relations and economic development in the context of contemporary settler colonialism in Canada. Skills include critical thinking, anti-colonial, economic, political and policy analyses. Prerequisite: One of REM 207, ARCH 286, or any INDG course; and 75 units. Students with credit for REM 407 may not take this course for further credit.

PLAN 408 - Environmental Planning (4)

Examines the interaction of human settlements and the natural environment in both urban and regional settings. Students gain an understanding of the decisions, policies, and plans that have profound impacts on the health and integrity of social and ecological systems. Topics may include planning for nature-based solutions, environmental justice, and resilience. Prerequisite: PLAN 100 or PLAN 200; and 60 units.

PLAN 443 - Public Engagement, Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Planning (4)

Introduces students to the theory and techniques of public engagement, negotiation and mediation processes in planning. Reviews existing planning and negotiation theory as well as alternative methods for public engagement in planning. Case studies and negotiation simulation sessions are used to illustrate key concepts based on theories and approaches taught at the Harvard Negotiation Program. Students acquire the skills to design, manage, and facilitate public engagement processes, engage in stakeholder negotiation, and resolve public disputes in planning and public policy. Prerequisite: PLAN 100 or PLAN 200; and 60 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Tom Gunton
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 311 - Applied Population Ecology (3)

Builds on foundational ecological concepts to study the ecological processes that govern the dynamics of populations. Uses quantitative models to examine the role of data, variability, uncertainty, and assumptions in science and decision making. Students learn how to improve the sustainable use of natural capital by applying scientific data, ecological theory, ecological models, critical thinking, and Adaptive Management to societal decisions. Uses R to code, run, and interpret ecological population models. Prerequisite: REM 100 or EVSC 100; BISC 204 or GEOG 215 or REM 211; STAT 201 or STAT 203 or STAT 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent. Recommended: REM 225. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Scott Harrison
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
REM 319 - Environmental and Planning Law (3)

Provides a practical introduction to the legal system governing the use and protection of the environment and planning and land use law in Canada. A central theme is the difference between the law on paper and the law in practice. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students who have taken ENV 399-3 "Special Topics in Environmental Law" in 2012 may not take this course for further credit. Students with credit for ENV 319 or PLAN 319 may not take this course for further credit.

REM 320W - Ethics and the Environment (3)

An introduction to the field of environmental ethics. Addresses questions such as what obligations we have to future generations and the natural world, as well as the extent of these obligations. Prerequisite: 45 units. Philosophy Majors and Minors may not take this course for credit towards their major or minor degree. Students who have taken PHIL 333-3 or ENV 399-3 "Special Topics in Environmental Ethics" prior to or in 2011 and students with credit in ENV 320W or PHIL 328-3 may not enroll in this course for further credit. Writing.

REM 325 - Uncertainty, Risk, and Decision Analysis (3)

Provides a broad, yet practical, perspective on uncertainty and risk that can be used to improve decision-making abilities in a wide range of settings. Quantitative decision analysis provides a formal approach to accounting for uncertainty in resource and environmental management decision-making. Prerequisite: 45 units. Recommended: REM 225 or STAT 201 or STAT 203 or STAT 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent.

REM 334 - Earth's Past Climates (4)

Paleoclimatology is the study of how and why Earth's climate has changed in the past. Paleoclimatologists study ice ages, past abrupt changes, and what the Earth was like during past climate warm periods. The knowledge gained from paleoclimate studies provides us with the information needed to refine climate models, so that we understand how the Earth's climate works, and better predict how human activity will impact climate in the future. Describes the tools used by paleoclimatologists to reconstruct past climate change and evaluate the hypothesis put forth to explain those changes. Prerequisite: REM 100 or EVSC 100; GEOG 111 or EASC 101 or EASC 106; and 45 units. Recommended: EASC 210, GEOG 214 or GEOG 215. Students with credit for EVSC 334 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken REM 463-3 "Special Topics" in Spring 2019 may not enroll in this course for further credit.

or EVSC 334 - Earth's Past Climates (4)

Paleoclimatology is the study of how and why Earth's climate has changed in the past. Paleoclimalologists study ice ages, past abrupt changes, and what the Earth was like during past climate warm periods. The knowledge gained from paleoclimate studies provides us with the information needed to refine climate models, so that we understand how the Earth's climate works, and better predict how human activity will impact climate in the future. Describes the tools used by paleoclimatologists to reconstruct past climate change and evaluate the hypothesis put forth to explain those changes. Prerequisite: REM 100 or EVSC 100; GEOG 111 or EASC 101 or EASC 106; and 45 units. Recommended: EASC 210, GEOG 214 or GEOG 215. Students with credit for REM 334 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken REM 463-3 "Special Topics" in Spring 2019 may not enroll in this course for further credit.

REM 350 - Energy Management for a Sustainable Climate and Society (4)

An interdisciplinary approach to transforming energy systems in pursuit of sustainable climate and society. Perspectives include thermodynamics, resource potentials, technological potentials, economic evaluation, implementation of transformative public policies, political-economy assessment of policy constraints, national and sub-national governance options, behavioural change potentials, global diplomacy, and pursuit of greater equity within and between countries. Prerequisite: 45 units. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Will Niver
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Surrey
E101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
E102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
E103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
REM 355 - Sustainable Transportation for a Zero-Emissions World (3)

Explores the transportation system and how to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as well as other sustainability goals. Topics include zero-emissions vehicles, low-carbon fuels, shared mobility, vehicle automation, and reduced vehicle use. An interdisciplinary approach is followed, including analyses of environmental and resource impacts, consumer behaviour, systems, technology change, and climate policy. Prerequisite: 45 units or permission of instructor.

REM 357 - Planning for Sustainable Food Systems (3)

Provides students with the tools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the current food system and will encourage them to critically analyze diverse solutions from both the global South and global North to build a more sustainable food system. Students will work collaboratively with the instructor to examine diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to food sustainability and strengthen their problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students who have taken REM 363-3 "Special Topics" in Spring 2019 and Fall 2019 may not enroll in this course for further credit.

REM 370 - Global Resource Issues in Oceanography (4)

Uses the lens of ocean resource management to introduce principles of oceanography, including ocean circulation, ocean carbon cycling, nutrients and biological productivity, oceans and the climate system, and global fisheries. Provides basic understanding of ocean resource management through case studies such as plastic pollution, ocean acidification, Arctic Ocean change, and global fisheries management. Prerequisite: EVSC 100, or GEOG 111, or REM 100, and 45 units. Students with credit for MASC 435 may not take this course for further credit.

REM 375 - Ecology and Conservation of Coastal BC (3)

Investigates the ecosystems and environmental challenges of coastal British Columbia. Examines the major flora and fauna, fundamental ecological principles, anthropogenic drivers of change, and the role of applied science in conservation and management. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students with credit for MASC 414 may not take this course for further credit.

REM 388 - Wildlife Conservation (3)

Provides an overview of the taxonomic, ecological, and conservation relationships among wildlife and with humans. This knowledge is used to identify the ecological and social opportunities and constraints for sustainable resource and environmental management and planning related to the ecosystems that support wild populations. Prerequisite: 45 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Scott Harrison
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 404 - Indigenous Planning and Stewardship (4)

Examines the historical and contemporary role planning plays in the dispossession of land, while introducing Indigenous perspectives and understandings of place and the responsibility of environmental stewardship. Explores settler-colonialism, property and Indigenous land relations, co-management and collaborative stewardship, while presenting alternative planning frameworks to inform community-engaged practice. Prerequisite: PLAN 100 or PLAN 200; REM 207 or any INDG course; and 75 units. Recommended: REM 319 or PLAN 319. Students with credit for PLAN 404 or REM 406 may not take this course for further credit.

REM 407 - Indigenous Governance and Resource Relationships (4)

Explores diverse Indigenous perspectives on governance, resource, land and water management, intergovernmental relations and economic development in the context of contemporary settler colonialism in Canada. Skills include critical thinking, anti-colonial, economic, political and policy analyses. Prerequisite: One of REM 207, ARCH 286, or any INDG course; and 75 units. Students with credit for PLAN 407 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Clifford Atleo
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 412 - Environmental Modeling (4)

Students receive hands-on experience in the construction and analysis of computer simulation models of environmental and ecological systems and problems. Prerequisite: REM 100 or EVSC 100; BISC 204 or GEOG 215 or REM 211; STAT 201 or STAT 203 or STAT 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent; and 60 units. Recommended: REM 225. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Frank Gobas
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 423 - Research Methods in Fisheries Assessment (4)

Introduction to quantitative methods for providing scientific advice on the status, productivity and effects of fishing of fish stocks. Includes development and application fish population dynamics models, data analysis, and the quantification of uncertainty. Focus will be primarily on biological aspects of fisheries assessment while illustrating how these interface with economic, social and institutional concerns of management agencies. Prerequisite: BISC 204 or GEOG 215 or REM 211; REM 225; STAT 201 or STAT 203 or STAT 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent; MATH 151 or MATH 154 or MATH 157 or equivalent; and 60 units; or permission of instructor.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Kyle Wilson
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
REM 427 - Avalanche Risk Management (4)

Interdisciplinary introduction to snow avalanches and the management of the associated risks. Embedded in an overall risk management framework, the course discusses the physics of avalanche formation, identification and characterization of avalanche terrain, the fundamentals of hazard assessment, and mitigation approaches in different contexts with practical examples from in Canada. Prerequisite: STAT 201 or 203 or 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent, and 60 units; or permission of the instructor. Recommended: REM 225.

REM 431 - Climate Change and Environmental Management (4)

Reviews how climate change is impacting multiple facets of earth system (e.g. atmosphere, oceans, and freshwater systems). Students will examine the challenges faced by environmental managers as they attempt to mitigate or adapt to these changes. One major goal of the course is to teach an appreciation of uncertainties and predictability in earth systems, to better address resource management issues on regional to global scales. Prerequisite: REM 100 or EVSC 100 or GEOG 111; REM 221; 60 units; or permission from instructor.

REM 445 - Environmental Risk Assessment (4)

Students receive theory and practical experience in the control and management of hazardous substances in the environment. This includes the application of techniques used to assess toxicological, ecological and human health risks of contaminants within the current regulatory framework. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or 154 or 157; STAT 201 or 203 or 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent; and 60 units. Recommended: REM 225.

REM 446 - Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (4)

Theory and practice of environmental and social impact assessment. The course will review and critically evaluate the regulatory frameworks, institutions and methods associated with impact assessment for resource and industrial development, transportation, public utilities, regional planning and public policy, using examples from British Columbia and Canada. Prerequisite: REM 100 or 200 and 75 units.

REM 452 - Environmental Education (8)

Examines the educational problems entailed in developing human awareness and understanding of the environment. Explores environmental issues through a multi-disciplinary approach and relates historical and contemporary problems in human-environment interactions to school curricula from the elementary to the secondary level. Includes a laboratory component. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis. A field activity fee will be levied in this course. Normally offered in summer term only. Prerequisite: 90 units or permission of instructor. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for EDUC 452, EDUC 454 or ENV 452 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

or EDUC 452 - Environmental Education (8)

Examines the educational problems entailed in developing human awareness and understanding of the environment. Explores environmental issues through a multi-disciplinary approach and relates historical and contemporary problems in human-environment interactions to school curricula from the elementary to the secondary level. Includes a laboratory component. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis. A field activity fee will be levied in this course. Normally offered in summer term only. Prerequisite: EDUC 401W/402W or Corequisite: EDUC 403. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for EDUC 454, REM 452, or ENV 452 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

REM 454 - Water Security (4)

Students investigate dimensions of the global environmental crisis related to water security, including: human rights, political science, development economics, gender policies, geopolitics, regional integration and security, international law, national legislation, public health, trade, agriculture, energy generation, and water resources management. Prerequisite: 75 units and REM 100 or EVSC 100 or GEOG 100.

REM 471 - Forest Ecosystems and Management (4)

Forests are critical components of the earth system and provide diverse ecological, economic, social, and cultural services. They are also a source of conflict regarding their conservation and use. Students will begin by examining the ecological characteristics of forest ecosystems and disturbances pertinent to North America. This knowledge will then be applied to evaluate tools of forest management for a variety of goals and objectives. The final section of the course will examine challenges and opportunities in the management of British Columbia’s forested ecosystems, including Indigenous Protected Conservation Areas, carbon accounting, and wildfire management. This course will involve lectures, group work, assignments, and possible field trips. Prerequisite: One of REM 100, or GEOG 100 or 111, or EVSC 100 or BISC 102; and 45 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Sophie Wilkinson
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SD 412 - Technologies, Cultures and a Sustainable World (3)

Technology issues relevant to global sustainable development are considered from engineering, historical and anthropological perspectives. Topics include hydroelectric dams, alternative power generation systems, and the science of climate change. In-depth case studies emphasize interdisciplinary exploration of these themes. Prerequisite: Minimum 60 units. Students may take only one of SD 412, ENSC 412 or ENV 412 for credit. Breadth-Science.

or ENSC 412 - Technologies, Cultures and a Sustainable World (3)

Technology issues relevant to global sustainable development are considered from engineering, historical and anthropological perspectives. Topics include hydroelectric dams, alternative power generation systems, and the science of climate change. In-depth case studies emphasize interdisciplinary exploration of these themes. Prerequisite: Minimum 60 units. Students may take only one of SD 412, ENSC 412 or ENV 412 for credit. Breadth-Science.

SD 499 - Special Topics in Sustainable Development (4)

A specific topic within the field of sustainable development, not covered by regularly scheduled, required courses in the program. The subject matter may vary from term to term. Prerequisite: 60 units.

** To be completed before the student's 75th unit and at Simon Fraser University in accordance with the WQB requirements.

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each)

Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more)
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth

Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division:

Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc
Two courses (total six units or more) Humanities: B-Hum
Two courses (total six units or more) Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth

Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements).

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

  • At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
  • At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.