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Courses
Faculty of Environment Breadth Courses Offered Fall 2018 term:
ARCHAEOLOGY
- ARCH 100 - Ancient Peoples and Places (Breadth-Social Sciences)
- ARCH 131 - Human Origins (Breadth-Social Science)
- ARCH 201 - Reconstructing the Human Past (Breadth-Social Science)
- ARCH 226 - The Prehistory of Religion: Shamans, Sorcerers and Saints (Breadth-Humanities/Social Science)
- ARCH 272W - Archaeology of the Old World (Writing/Breadth-Social Science)
- ARCH 273 - Archaeology of the New World (Breadth-Social Sciences)
- ARCH 285 - Archaeological Science (Quantitative/Breadth-Science)
- ARCH 286 - Cultural Heritage Management (Breadth-Humanities)
ENVIRONMENT
- ENV 100 - Great Ideas in Environment (NEW Breadth-Humanities)
- ENV 320W - Ethics and the Environment (Writing)
ENVIORONMENTAL SCIENCE
- EVSC 100 - Introduction to Environmental Science (Breadth-Science)
GEOGRAPHY
- GEOG 100 - Our World: Introducing Human Geography (Breadth-Social Science)
- GEOG 104 - Climate Change, Water, and Society (Breadth-Science)
- GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (Breadth-Science)
- GEOG 150 - Digital Earth (Breadth-Social Science/Science)
- GEOG 162 - Canada (Breadth-Social Science)
- GEOG 213 - Introduction to Geomorphology (Quantitative/Breadth-Science)
- GEOG 221 - Economic Geography (Breadth-Social Science)
- GEOG 241 - Social Geography (Breadth-Social Science)
- GEOG 253 - Introduction to Remote Sensing (Quantitative/Breadth-Science)
- GEOG 261 - Introduction to Urban Geography (Breadth-Social Science)
RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- REM 100 - Global Change (Breadth-Social Science)
- REM 200 - Introduction to Resource and Environmental Management in Canada (Breadth-Science/Social Science)
- REM 281/SD 281 - Introduction to Sustainable Community Development (Breadth-Social Science)
- REM 381/SD 381 - Sustainable Community Development Theory and Practice (Breadth-Social Science)
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
- SD 281/REM 281 - Introduction to Sustainable Community Development (Breadth-Social Science)
- SD 381/REM 381 - Sustainable Community Development Theory and Practice (Breadth-Social Science)
Apply for Directed Study in Environment (ENV 391 and ENV 491)
ENV 391 and ENV 491 are independent study courses on environmental topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. A directed study proposal must be completed and approved by the instructor, the home departmental advisor and the Faculty of Environment advisor prior to registration.
All Courses Offered in Environment (ENV)
100-LEVEL COURSES
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENT
ENV 199
A specific topic within the field of Environment not examined in depth in regular courses. This course will provide students with understanding, perspective and experience in emerginig and important areas of environment.
200-LEVEL COURSES
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENT
ENV 299
A specific topic within the field of Environment not examined in depth in regular courses. This course will provide students with understanding, perspective and experience in emerging and important area of environment.
300-LEVEL COURSES
ENVIRONMENT PRACTICUM I
ENV 302
First term of work experience for Faculty of Environment programs. Students in BEnv, BA or BSc program should apply to the Environment Co-operative Education Program. Units from this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Prerequisite: Admission into Environment Co-operative Education Program.
ENVIRONMENT PRACTICUM II
ENV 303
Second term of work experience for Faculty of Environment programs. Students in BEnv, BA or BSc program should apply to the Environment Co-operative Education Program. Units from this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Prerequisite: ARCH 350, ENV 302 or GEOG 302 amd re-admission into Environment Co-operative Education Program.
ETHICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
ENV 320W
An introduction to the field of environmental ethics for non-specialists. Addresses questions such as what obligations we have to future generations and the natural world, as well as the extent of these obligations. Prerequisite: Students must have earned at least 45 units. 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 PHIL 328-3 may not enroll in this course for further credit. Philosophy Majors and Minors may not take this course for credit towards their major or minor degree. Writing.
DIRECTED STUDY IN ENVIRONMENT
ENV 391
Independent study on environmental topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. A directed study proposal must be completed and approved by the instructor, the home departmental advisor and the Faculty of Environment advisor prior to registration. Students may take this course only once. Variable units: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. Prerequisite: 60 units, 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENT
ENV 399
A specific topic within the field of Environment not examined in depth in regular courses. This course will provide students with understanding, perspective and experience in emerging and important areas of environment. Variable credit hours: 3 - 8 credits
400-LEVEL COURSES
ENVIRONMENT PRACTICUM III
ENV 402
Third term of work experience for Faculty of Environment programs. Students in a BEnv, BA or BSc program should apply to the Environment Co-operative Education Program. Units from this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Prerequisite: ARCH 351, ENV 303 or GEOG 303 and re-admission into Environment Co-operative Education Program.
ENVIRONMENT PRACTICUM IV
ENV 403
Fourth term of work experience for Faculty of Environment programs. Students in a BEnv, BA or BSc program should apply to the Environment Co-operative Education Program. Units from this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Prerequisite: ARCH 450, ENV 402 or GEOG 402 and re-admission into Environment co-operative Education Program.
ENVIRONMENT PRACTICUM V
ENV 404
Fifth term of work experience for Faculty of Environment programs. Students in a BEnv, BA or BSc program should apply to the Environment Co-operative Education Program. Units from this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Prerequisite: ARCH 451, ENV 403 or GEOG 403 and re-admission into Environment Co-operative Education Program.
TECHNOLOGIES, CULTURES AND A SUSTAINABLE WORLD
ENV 412
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. Students wishing B-Sci credit should take ENSC 412. Students may take only one of ENSC 412 and ENV 412 for credit. Prerequisite: Minimum 60 credit hours. Breadth-Social Sciences.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ENV 452
Examines problems entailed in developing awareness and understanding of the environment. Explores issues through a multi-disciplinary approach and develops an understanding of challenges, opportunities, strategies and possible solutions. Includes a laboratory component. Students may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for EDUC 452 may not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: 90 units. Students may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
DIRECTED STUDY IN ENVIRONMENT
ENV 491
Independent study on environmental topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. A directed study proposal must be completed and approved by the instructor, the home departmental advisor and the Faculty of Environment advisor prior to registration. Students may take this course only once. Variable units: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. Prerequisite: 60 units, 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
ENVIRONMENTAL CAPSTONE
ENV 495
This project-based course, to be taken in the final year of undergraduate study, will provide students with an opportunity to integrate and demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained through their undergraduate study. Projects involve collaborative work, analytical methodologies and communication of environmental complexity. Prerequisite: 90 units.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENT
ENV 499
A specific topic within the field of Environment not examined in depth in regular courses. This course will provide students with understanding, perspective and experience in emerging and important areas of environment. Variable credit hours: 4 - 8 credits.
GRADUATE-LEVEL COURSES
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENT
ENV 645
A specific topic within the field of Environment not examined in-depth in regular courses. This course will provide students with understanding, perspective and experience in emerging and important areas of environment. Prerequisite: If any, prerequisites will be specified on a course by course basis (for example, prerequisite may be 'permission of supervisor' or 'permission of instructor').