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Environment One
This new first-year program is open to all students interested in pursuing a degree program in the Faculty of Environment; all that’s needed is to identify your interest in an Arts (BA) or a Science (BSc) degree.
Students in the Faculty of Environment learn about the scientific, political, economic and societal conditions that often make environmental issues controversial; they look to the past to give context to current events and use their education in natural and/or social sciences to inform future decisions. This broad approach gives our students critical insight into how we have changed - and are changing - our world while developing strategies and informing policies to create a more sustainable future.
Explore your options in Environment and meet your fellow students regularly to discuss current events related to environmental issues while fulfilling core requirements for your degree stream.
Bachelor of Science Cohort
Fall Term
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.
Two of
Introduction to the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms of living organisms (microorganisms, plants, animals). Lecture and lab topics include cell structure and function, flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism, whole organism form and function (circulation, gas exchange, nutrition, osmoregularion). BISC 101 and 102 can be taken in either order. Prerequisite: Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or BISC 100 with a minimum grade of C-, or BISC 113 with a minimum grade of C+, or BPK 105 with a minimum grade of C+, or HSCI 100 with a minimum grade of C+); and Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or CHEM 111 with a minimum grade of C-). Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Agata Becalska |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Paul Li |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D111 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D112 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D114 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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LA02 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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LA03 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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LB02 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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LB03 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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LE01 | TBD |
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 |
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D100 |
Mahsa Faizrahnemoon |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
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.
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.
Students may wish to take additional courses (e.g. BISC, CHEM, MATH, PHYS) that may be required for their major.
Spring Term
Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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B100 |
Anna Hippmann |
TBD | |
B101 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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B102 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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B103 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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B104 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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B105 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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B106 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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B107 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
One of
Introduction to evolution and ecology, focusing on the processes that shape the diversity of life on earth. Lecture and lab topics include: natural selection and other mechanisms of evolutionary change, phylogeny, genetics, speciation, behaviour, species interactions, population ecology, and ecosystems. BISC 101 and 102 may be taken in either order. Prerequisite: Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or BISC 100 with a minimum grade of C-, or BISC 113 with a minimum grade of C+, or BPK 105 with a minimum grade of C+, or HSCI 100 with a minimum grade of C+). Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Miranda Meents |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D108 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Hogan Yu |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D112 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA04 |
Garry Mund |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
LA06 |
Garry Mund |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Stephen Choi |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: vectors and matrices, partial derivatives, multi-dimensional integrals, systems of differential equations, compartment models, graphs and networks, and their applications to the life sciences; mathematical models of multi-component biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Veselin Jungic |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD |
One of
A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Dennis Sandgathe |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
OL01 |
Dennis Sandgathe |
Online |
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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OL01 |
Leanne Roderick |
Online |
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 |
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OL01 |
Sessional Instructor Alexander Cancelli Frank Gobas |
Online |
Students may wish to take additional courses (e.g. BISC, CHEM, MATH, PHYS) that may be required for their major.
Bachelor of Arts Cohort
Fall Term
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 |
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OL01 |
Sessional Instructor Alexander Cancelli Frank Gobas |
Online |
One of
A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/PalaeoIndian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Laurie Darcus |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
OL01 |
Christina Giovas |
Online |
A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Dennis Sandgathe |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
OL01 |
Dennis Sandgathe |
Online |
One of
Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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B100 |
Anna Hippmann |
TBD | |
B101 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B102 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B103 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B104 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
B105 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B106 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B107 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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.
Spring Term
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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OL01 |
Leanne Roderick |
Online |
Two of
A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/PalaeoIndian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Laurie Darcus |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
OL01 |
Christina Giovas |
Online |
A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Dennis Sandgathe |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
OL01 |
Dennis Sandgathe |
Online |
The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Students with credit for ECON 205 cannot take ECON 105 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Brian Krauth |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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B100 |
Anna Hippmann |
TBD | |
B101 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B102 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B103 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B104 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
B105 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B106 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
B107 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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.