| source University of Toronto, Mississauga (X) |
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department Environment (X) |
This introductory environmental science course examines large-scale features of Earth, natural hazards, Earth's climate and weather systems, energy and mineral resources, human population growth, extinction and biodiversity, environmental toxins, vanishing soils and expanding deserts, forests, urban environmental management, and food resources. Interdisciplinary interaction among Science, Social Science, and Humanities is a major theme. [
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This course, offered in collaboration with campus administrative offices of the University of Toronto Mississauga, provides Environment Students with practical collaborative work experience, in preparation for upper-year field courses and internships. Students will work with the campus Sustainability Coordinator and participating faculty to develop skills in communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, problem identification, and reporting while working on an environmental project on campus or in the local community. This course is strongly recommended for Specialist and Major students in any of the Environment Programs. [
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This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work on a research project with a professor in return for 299Y course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See
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This practical field course will provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable international experience in environmental sustainability studies. Mexico faces considerable challenges with respect to water resources and environmental sustainability, and environmental expertise in Latin America is in high demand. During a two-week stay in August, students will participate in seminars on environmental sustainability and resource management at the University of Guadalajara, and undertake natural and/or social science studies on sustainability in freshwater lake basins and coastal marine systems in Mexico. Preparatory meetings will be held during the preceding Spring Term, and seminar presentations on research outcomes will be made during the following Fall Term.
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The course focuses on the methodologies for measuring and predicting the impact of development on the bio-physical and socio-economic environments. Topics include environmental assessment, law and institutions, environmental mediation, monitoring, mitigation, evaluation, risk assessment. The types of impact assessment (IA) methods examined vary from year to year (e.g. economic IA, ecological IA). [
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This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work on a research project with a professor in return for 299Y course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See
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Through a part-time, unpaid work placement, students apply the environmental expertise gained through previous course work. Placements are made at local conservation authorities, municipal planning departments, environmental consulting companies, corporations, federal agencies, and other organizations.
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These courses highlight various topics of special interest in environmental studies. The specific focus and format of the course will vary, depending on the chosen topic. The course will not be offered every year. Please check with the Academic Counsellor, Grace Chung (905-828-5465), for further information. [
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These courses highlight various topics of special interest in environmental studies. The specific focus and format of the courses will vary, depending on the chosen topic. The courses will not be offered every year. Please check with the Academic Counsellor, Grace Chung (905-828-5465), for further information. [
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This independent project course is designed to give students experience in the definition and execution of a one-term research study on an environmental topic, under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Students who wish to pursue this option with a specific faculty member or who have an idea for a research project should approach the faculty member early - before the start of the academic term - to negotiate the terms of the project. [
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This independent project course is designed to give students experience in the definition and execution of a major research study on an environmental topic, under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Students who wish to pursue this option with a specific faculty member or who have an idea for a research project should approach the faculty member early - before the start of the academic term - to negotiate the terms of the project. [
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