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Environmental Studies Humanities Emphasis (Bachelor of Arts program requirements): General Major: Humanities Emphasis (12 courses) • ENV-101; 221; 366; 368; • GEO-122; • One of GEO-121 or ECO-122; • Two electives from courses offered at Au Sable (both at the 300- or 400-level); • Four of ENV-241, ENV-370, GEO-225, GEO-330, MAT-201, PED-365, POL-221, SOC-338 (check prerequisites for these courses) Cognate Requirement: • BIO-101 or 121 Science Emphasis (Bachelor of Science program requirements): Four-Year Major: Science Emphasis (16 courses) • ENV-101; 221; 235; 315; 366; 368; 485; • GEO-122; • Two electives from courses offered at Au Sable (both at the 300- or 400-level); • Six of ENV-370, BIO-225, BIO-362, CHE-242, CHE-343, GEO-225; GEO-330, MAT-215, or courses offered at Au Sable (check prerequisites for these courses; you may not take both GEO-225 and 330) Cognate Requirements: • BIO-121; 122; CHE-121; 122; HIS-313; PHL-314 General Major: Science Emphasis (12 courses) • ENV-101; 221; 235; 315; 366; 368; • GEO-122; • Two electives from courses offered at Au Sable (both at the 300- or 400-level); • Three of ENV-370, BIO-225, BIO-362, MAT-215, or courses offered at Au Sable (check prerequisites for these courses) Cognate Requirements: • BIO-121; 122; HIS-313; PHL-314 Minor: Science Emphasis (6 courses) • ENV-101; 221; 366; 368; • Two of ENV-235, ENV-315, ENV-370, or courses offered at Au Sable Cognate Requirements: • BIO-121; 122 Minor: Humanities Emphasis (6 courses) • ENV-101; 221; 366; 368; • Two of ENV-241, ENV-370, GEO-121, GEO-225, GEO-330, ECO-122, SOC-338, or courses offered at Au Sable Cognate Requirements: • GEO-122; BIO-101 or 121 Notes: • All other courses are listed under their respective disciplines. • Au Sable courses are completed at an additional cost to students during the summer (selected courses are offered in the winter), but scholarships and bursaries are available to offset the cost. For more information on Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies course offerings, please speak with Dr. Berkelaar or visit www.ausable.org. ENV-101 Introduction to Environmental Science (F/W) As a general introduction to environmental science, the course will deal with some of the chemical and physical processes within creation and discuss the impact of humans on the biosphere. Topics will include the following: biblical principles concerning environmental stewardship, energy, natural cycles, global warming, ozone depletion, acidic precipitation. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. ENV-221 Environment and Society * An exploration of the foundations of contemporary environmental studies. The course will deal with topics such as loss of biodiversity, toxic substances, waste management, the environmental impact of human population growth, resource management, and environmental policy. Prerequisite: ENV-101 or permission of the instructor ENV-235 Ecology (BIO-235) (F)* ENV-241 Literature and the Environment (ENG-241) * ENV-315 Field Biology (BIO-315) * ENV-366 Environmental Philosophy (PHL-366) (Capstone) (F)* A critical exploration of philosophical ideas that shape and promote environmental awareness, protection and stewardship, as well as those which are a hindrance to a Christian understanding of the subject. Prerequisite: PHL-121 and Year 3 or 4 standing. ENV-366 is the Capstone Course for the Environmental Studies Department and is required for all majors in the 3rd or 4th year. ENV-368 Population, Food and Sustainability (GEO-368) * A critical look at, and discussion of, the fundamental environmental issues of global population, food production, and what it might look like to provide for our needs in a more sustainable manner. Prerequisite: ENV-101; Year 3 or 4 standing ENV-370-79 Special Topics (GEO-370) (F)* Topics could include Environmental Ethics, Sustainable Development, or Resource Management. In 2012-13, the course will focus on Environmental Impact Assessment. Prerequisite: ENV-101; Year 3 or 4 standing ENV-485 Independent Study For more information on setting up an independent study see page 51. Au Sable Courses BIOL/GEOL/GEOG-301 Land Resources Systems level perspective on land forms and ecosystems. Includes analysis and interpretation of field data, remote-sensing data derived from satellites and aircraft and geographic information systems (GIS). Field trips to, and analysis of, forests, wetlands, lakeshores, and rivers included. Also includes application to policy and land use planning. Prerequisite: One year of introductory science BIOL-322 Aquatic Biology Ecology, identification, systematics, culture, and care of aquatic plants and animals, and adaptations to freshwater environments. Aquatic life is studied in lakes, ponds, bogs, marshes, streams, and in the lab. The course assesses human impacts on aquatic species and ecosystems, presents procedures for the stewardship of aquatic habitats, and introduces aquatic restoration ecology. Prerequisite: One year of general biology 87
BIOL/GEOG-355 Watershed Stewardship Includes principles of watershed ecology, principles and practice of community-based water monitoring and watershed management for developing and developed countries and data access and analysis using an online relational database and data-to-action strategies. Designed for students in science and public policy, including students interested in missions and development and agencies involved in environmental assessment and community development. Prerequisite: One year of general biology BIOL-359 Marine Mammals Biology, behaviour, ecology, identification, and conservation of the marine mammals of the Pacific Rim. This study area covers some of the major habitats in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, with attention to the diving physiology, social behaviour, and communications of whales and seals. The course aims to develop a stewardship perspective rooted in biological principles and directed at the global conservation of marine mammals and their ecosystems. Special attention is given to their use by cultures of the region in order to understand current issues. Prerequisite: One year of general biology BIOL/GEOG-471 Conservation Biology Principles of conservation biology with applications to sustainable human society and biospheric integrity. An integrative approach to biology and society that interrelates population biology, ecological principles, biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem functions, and human society in the context of biospheric degradation. The course develops a stewardship perspective rooted in biological principles and directed at conservation of plant and animal species, biotic communities, ecosystems, and human society. Included are topics of human development, poverty, and economic growth. Prerequisite: One year of general biology and one course in ecology or permission of the instructor Additional course descriptions available at www.ausable.org. Fine Arts FIN-103 Introduction to the Fine Arts (F) This course is an introduction to the visual and musical arts in human culture, with some attention to other arts such as sculpture and architecture. The primary focus will be on Western civilization, with some brief attention to some arts in other cultures as well; similarily, the focus will be on the fine art forms of painting, music, etc. but with occasional attention to folk and popular arts. The course includes a brief introduction to aesthetics and requires field trips to art galleries and concert halls. Exclusion: Not open to majors/minors in Art, Music, or Theatre Arts French Honours Major: (16 courses) • FRE-121; 122; 211; 312; • One of FRE-341, 351, 352; • Three FRE-200-level literature/civilization electives; • Four FRE-300-level literature/civilization electives; • FRE-485; • Three FRE-400-level electives • To complete this program, students must participate in the Redeemer in France program (see page 66), or in exceptional cases, in a program approved as equivalent by the department and the Chair of the Academic Standards Committee. Those who participate in the Redeemer in France program do not need to complete FRE-485. • Completion of FRE-121, 122, 211 and one other FRE-200-level course with a 7.00 (B-) average is required for admission to the honours major. General Major: (10 courses) • FRE-121; 122; 211; 312; • One of FRE-341, 351, 352; • Two FRE-200-level literature/civilization electives; • Three FRE-300-level literature/civilization electives • To complete this program, students must participate in the Redeemer in France program (see page 66), or in exceptional cases, in a program approved as equivalent by the department and the Chair of the Academic Standards Committee. Almost all courses passed at the Sorbonne can be transferred to the major; one course may be a general elective. • Completion of FRE-121 and 122 with a 5.00 (C) average is required for admission to the major. Minor: (6 courses) • FRE-121; 122; 211; 312; • One FRE-200-level literature/civilization elective; • One FRE-300-level literature/civilization elective Notes: • Students who wish to take FRE-102 (without 101) or FRE-122 (without 121) may be required to take a diagnostic assessment in order to correctly determine their level. This assessment includes a five-minute interview. Normally, students who have Grade 11 French will not be admitted to FRE-101. • The department encourages students to participate in summer language courses through the Explore Program in Quebec as well as in the Redeemer in France program (see page 66). Credit for these courses is based on the level achieved. FRE-101 Beginner’s French I (F)* An introductory course for students with little or no knowledge of French. The everyday functional use of grammar and vocabulary is stressed through an audio-visual approach. One hour per week is devoted to oral and written exercises in the language lab. FRE-102 Beginner’s French II (W)* A continuation of FRE-101. Prerequisite: FRE-101 or Grade 11 French or satisfactory score on French placement test or permission of the instructor 88
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