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GENS 1401 (3.00)

The Physical Environment

This course introduces the general principles of Physical Geography and the Environment, emphasizing the physical world at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. This course introduces the four fundamental spheres of Physical Geography: the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. It examines basic processes in the physical environment such as the seasons, layers of the atmosphere, the earth's energy budget and interactions with atmospheric processes. It also investigates weather and its interplay within the hydrological cycle, the fundamentals of climatology, the three basic rock types, tectonic activity and weathering of the earth's surface. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 1.5 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 1401)

GENS 1991 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENS 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GENS 2101 (3.00)

Natural Resources Management

Prereq: 3 credits from GENV 1201, GENS 1401; or permission of the Department
This course introduces key concepts and issues in natural resources management and examines how ecological science, economics, and policy shape resource management and conservation outcomes. It focuses on renewable natural resource sectors of importance to the Canadian economy, including fisheries, forestry, wildlife, protected areas, fresh water, and agriculture. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENV 2101 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 2101)

GENS 2111 (3.00)

Climate Change and People

Prereq: 3 credits from GENV 1201, GENS 1401; or permission of the Department
This course is intended for students who wish to broaden their understanding of the present and future impact of global climate change on societies, including the social justice elements of the issues. This course critically examines human-induced drivers of climate change, as well as the role of inequity in worsening its impact. The course also examines interventions to reduce negative climate impacts, from global policy development to actions at the community level. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with GENV 2111 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hour) (Exclusion: GENV 2991 Climate Change and People).

GENS 2411 (3.00)

Geomorphology

Prereq: GENS 1401; or permission of the Department
This course is an introduction to geomorphology, the science that explores the processes that shape the Earth's surface. Its first half deals with the large-scale relief features of the Earth and how they are shaped by the processes of weathering, erosion, and sedimentary deposition. The second half introduces landforms/landscapes that exist in glacial, fluvial, coastal, and desert environments. It also explores the geomorphic agents which control the formation and evolution of these landforms/landscapes. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOS 2401; GEOG 2411)

GENS 2421 (3.00)

Weather and Climate

Prereq: GENS 1401; or permission of the Department
This course highlights elements of weather and climate including the composition and thermal structure of the atmosphere, radiation and energy balances, global circulation, air masses, fronts and atmospheric disturbances, and climates of the world. It places special emphasis on recent climatic changes in the environment. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 2421)

GENS 2431 (3.00)

Data Analysis

Prereq: 3 credits from GENV 1201, GENS 1401; or permission of the Department
This course develops basic skills in data collection, analysis, and presentation. It introduces basic statistical and hypothesis testing procedures, along with relevant software. (Format: Lecture/Laboratory 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 2711)

GENS 2441 (3.00)

Geographic Information Systems

Prereq: Second-year standing; 3 credits from GENS 2431, MATH 2311; or permission of the Department
This course surveys several aspects of traditional cartography, examines one or more Geographic Information Systems, and explores the role of maps in conveying geographic information. (Format: Lecture/Laboratory 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 2721; GEOG 3711)

GENS 2881 (3.00)

Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Prereq: 3 credits from BIOL 1001, GENS 1401, INDG 1001; or permission of the Department
This course investigates the ways in which Indigenous scientific knowledge and ways of knowing and Western scientific knowledge and ways of knowing complement one another. It discusses Indigenous research methodologies and considerations. Students also learn from Mi'kmaq and/or Wolastoqiyik Elder(s). [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with INDG 2881 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Integrated Lecture/ Laboratory 3 Hours)

GENS 2991 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENS 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GENS 3041 (3.00)

Ecotoxicology

Prereq: BIOL 2101; or permission of the Department
This course examines how natural toxins and anthropogenic pollutants affect ecosystems. The primary focus of this course is the impact of toxins at the level of biological populations, communities, and ecosystems. Additional topics include the sources, fates, and transport of environmental toxins, and the effects of toxins on organisms. It places a strong emphasis on the practical application of course topics to the field monitoring and risk assessment of environmental toxins through in-depth case studies. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with BIOL 3041 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: BIOL 3991 Ecotoxicology)

GENS 3101 (3.00)

Environment Conservation in the Global South

Prereq: 6 credits from GENV 2001, 2101, 2221; or permission of the Department
This course examines the challenges of integrating rural development and environmental conservation in the global south. Topics covered include: sustainable rural development, local vs. scientific knowledge, multi-national investment impacts on environmental conservation, tropical deforestation and reforestation, and community-based wildlife management. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENV 3101 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 3101; Any version of GENV 3101 previously offered with a different title)

GENS 3201 (3.00)

Canadian Environmental Policy

Prereq: 6 credits from GENV 2001, 2101, 2221, ECON 1001; or permission of the Department
This course is an introduction to environmental policy with an emphasis on the Canadian political context. It examines the history of environmental policy progress and key features of the Canadian political system that have influenced policy outcomes. This course will address the role of environmental science, economics, and stakeholder politics in both Federal and Provincial government decision making. This course will also examine alternative regulatory tools for achieving environmental goals. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENV 3201 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 3201)

GENS 3401 (3.00)

Research Methods in Environmental Science

Prereq: Third-year standing; GENS 2431; permission of the Department
This course begins with a critical examination of current research techniques. Students then design,implement, complete, and evaluate a field research project in environmental science. [Note 1: This course requires attendance at an off-campus field camp and students will be liable for some field trip costs.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Multi-Day Field Camp) (Exclusion: GEOG 3401)

GENS 3411 (3.00)

Coastal Geomorphology

Prereq: GENS 1401, 2421, 2431 or permission of the Department
This course introduces coastal geomorphology by emphasizing current theories of coastal processes set in a context of natural systems. Topics include waves and currents, sediment transport, evolution of coastal features, and coastal management. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours)

GENS 3421 (3.00)

Biogeography

Prereq: GENS 2421; 3 credits from GENS 2431, BIOL 2701; or permission of the Department
This course explores the links between the geomorphology and climatology of a region and the plant-animal environments through a biogeographical approach to ecological studies. It focuses on the geography of plants including environmental controls of plant distributions and the functional and historical aspects of plant communities. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with BIOL 3421 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 3421)

GENS 3431 (3.00)

Fundy's Megatidal Biogeography Science

Prereq: GENS 1401
This course explores the physical evolution of the Bay of Fundy's landscape through geologic time. It examines the development of terrestrial, intertidal, and marine ecosystems, and considers the anthropogenic influences that have transformed this dynamic environment. It pays close attention to the interaction between the climate, geology, tides, rivers, forests, and biodiversity, through direct observation and measurement in the field, the use of media such as video and photography, and in-class lectures. (Format: Field Course) (Exclusion: GENS 3991 Fundy Mega-Tidal Biogeography)

GENS 3471 (3.00)

Limnology

Prereq: Third-year standing; 3 credits from GENS 2431, BIOL 2701; or permission of Department
This course examines the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems. It emphasizes the physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur within lakes and, to a lesser extent, river and wetland environments. The course also covers the diversity of, and interactions between aquatic and highlights environmental stressors that threaten freshwaters. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with BIOL 3471 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GENS 3991 Stressors on Freshwater Systems; GENS 3991 Limnology)

GENS 3881 (3.00)

Indigenous Peoples: Ecology, Science and Technology

Prereq: 3 credits from BIOL 1001, GENS 1401; GENS/INDG 2881; or permission of the Department
This course explores the dynamic historic relationship between different groups of Indigenous People and their environments and teaches students how variation in natural resource use among Indigenous groups has resulted in different ecological impacts, scientific developments, and technological innovations. The course emphasizes sustainability, environmental manipulation, and the important contribution of Traditional Ecological Knowledge to the global knowledge base. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with INDG 3881 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Integrated Lecture/Laboratory 3 Hours) (Exclusion: 18/FA GENS 3991 Indigenous Peoples: Ecology)

GENS 3991 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENS 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GENS 4401 (3.00)

Biomonitoring Methods

Prereq: GENS 3421; GENS 3471; 3 credits from GENS 2431, BIOL 2701; or permission of the Department
This course focuses on the application of modern survey and paleoenvironmental methods in the assessment of environmental change and investigates bioindicator responses across time or space. The course also introduces aspects of design, analysis, and interpretation relevant to environmental science and biomonitoring programs. Topics of investigation may include the effects of climate change or shifts in water quality, and bioindicator distributions across ecological gradients. (Format: Laboratory 3 Hours) [Note 1: This course may require attendance at an off-campus field location outside of regular course hours.]

GENS 4421 (3.00)

Seminar in Environment

Prereq: Registration in the final year of a Major or Honours in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or Geography.
This capstone course explores advanced topics relevant to research that investigates the cause and consequences of environmental change, both physical and social. Topics may include: case studies of human-environment interaction and environmental change; environmental study design, analysis and interpretation; research outreach, communication, and knowledge transfer; public consultation; and research ethics. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENV 4421 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: Any version of GENS 4421 previously offered with a different title)

GENS 4701 (3.00)

Advanced Field Course

Prereq: 3 credits from GENV 3701, GENS 3401; permission of the Department
This is an extended field course to be completed outside the September-May academic year in which students complete a supervised original research project at an off-campus location. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENV 4701 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.](Format: Field Course)(Exclusion: GEOG 4701)

GENS 4721 (3.00)

Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Prereq: GENS 2431; GENS 2441; or permission of the Department
This course builds on the key concepts from GENS 2441 by introducing programming for automation and exploring advanced methods for producing and visualizing surfaces and data. It increases students' proficiency in the application of GIS and prepares them to conduct sophisticated spatial analyses. (Format: Lecture/Laboratory 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GENS 4951 Advanced Geographic Information Systems)

GENS 4881 (3.00)

Seminar in Environmental Issues: Indigenous Perspectives

Prereq: GENS/INDG 2881; GENS/INDG 3881; or permission of the Department
This course explores environmental issues associated with Indigenous People in North America throughout history. The course involves consultations with local Mi'kmaq and/or Wolastoqiyik communities, organizations, and/or individuals to identify important environmental concerns in the present day. It emphasizes and develops science communication skills. Students undertake independent studies with focus on knowledge gathered through consultations and literature review. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with INDG 4881 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)(Exclusion: 19/WI GENS 4991 Environmental Issues: Indigenous Perspectives)

GENS 4950 (6.00)

Independent Study in Geography and Environment

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for GENS 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

GENS 4951 (3.00)

Independent Study in Geography and Environment

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for GENS 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

GENS 4990 (6.00)

Honours Thesis

This course comprises independent research and study under the direction of a supervisor approved by the department. (Format: Independent Study/Thesis) [Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.]

GENS 4991 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENS 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GENV 1201 (3.00)

The Human Environment

This course introduces the study of the human population and the spatial dimensions of environmental change. It examines how people interact with the environment and the core forces which shape these interactions, including population, culture, technology, and geography. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 1201)

GENV 1301 (3.00)

Japanese Foodways

This course examines the historical origins, geographical evolution, and glocalization of contemporary Japanese cuisine around the world. Student learning is organized around lectures, discussions, experiential exercises, and events. This course draws on interdisciplinary perspectives to explore the uniquely Japanese cultural relationship between food and its representation in media. Students learn about the role of the state in shaping these foodways, the culture of craftsmanship in the culinary sphere, the supply chains that allow Japan to import a majority of its food, as well as their ecological limits of this demand, the pathways that have spread sushi, ramen, izakaya, and teppanyaki culture around the world, and the subsequent questions of authenticity that emerge in these global spaces. (Format: Lecture 3 hour) (Exclusion: GENV 1991 Japanese Foodways).

GENV 1991 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENV 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GENV 2001 (3.00)

Contemporary Environmental Studies

This course reviews how different disciplines are brought to bear on the study of environmental issues. Some of the topics considered in this survey include the role of environmental philosophy and activism, interactions between science and environmental politics, environmental or ecological economics, and sustainable development. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)(Exclusion: ENST 1001)

GENV 2101 (3.00)

Natural Resources Management

Prereq: 3 credits from GENV 1201, GENS 1401; or permission of the Department
This course introduces key concepts and issues in natural resources management and examines how ecological science, economics, and policy shape resource management and conservation outcomes. It focuses on renewable natural resource sectors of importance to the Canadian economy, including fisheries, forestry, wildlife, protected areas, fresh water, and agriculture. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENS 2101 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion:GEOG 2101)

GENV 2111 (3.00)

Climate Change and People

Prereq: 3 credits from GENV 1201, GENS 1401; or permission of the Department
This course is intended for students who wish to broaden their understanding of the present and future impact of global climate change on societies, including the social justice elements of the issues. This course critically examines human-induced drivers of climate change, as well as the role of inequity in worsening its impact. The course also examines interventions to reduce negative climate impacts, from global policy development to actions at the community level. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with GENS 2111 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hour) (Exclusion: GENV 2991 Climate Change and People).

GENV 2201 (3.00)

Geography of Economic Activity

This course examines the changing spatial organization of the world industrial map since 1945 by comparing British and North American de-industrialization with the rapid growth of some sectors of newly industrialized countries, including the effects of new production technology, changes in industrial organization and transnational corporations and new regional trading blocs on those changing patterns are discussed. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 2201)

GENV 2221 (3.00)

The Developing World

This course surveys the changing geography of the developing world. It examines the decline in traditional land systems and resource use, surveys current economic development strategies, and reviews the role of international aid and non-governmental organizations in these strategies. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 2201)

GENV 2811 (3.00)

Urban Social Geography

This course introduces the central concepts in urban geography by considering the historical and contemporary role of cities in the global landscape. It also investigates the shifting attitudes towards city life and city dwellers from the Industrial Revolution to the present day with an emphasis on social issues in the post-industrial city. Throughout this examination it emphasizes the place and development of Canadian cities. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GENV 3811)

GENV 2991 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENV 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GENV 3101 (3.00)

Environmental Conservation in the Global South

Prereq: 6 credits from GENV 2001, 2101, 2221; or permission of the Department
This course examines the challenges of integrating rural development and environmental conservation in the global south. Topics covered include: sustainable rural development, local vs. scientific knowledge, multi-national investment impacts on environmental conservation, tropical deforestation and reforestation, and community-based wildlife management. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENS 3101 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 3101; Any version of GENV 3101 previously offered with a different title)

GENV 3111 (3.00)

Gender, Race, and Environmental Justice

Prereq: 3 credits from GENV 1201, 2001; or permission of the Department
This course examines the ways in which environmental inequalities such as exposure to pollution, health risks, and lack of access to clean air, water, and food reflect, sustain, and reproduce gendered and racial inequalities. Focusing primarily on Canada, this course investigates the ways that Feminist, Indigenous, and Anti-racist Movements inform the concept of environmental justice and contemporary environmental movements. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GENV 3991 Gender, Race, and Environmental Justice)

GENV 3201 (3.00)

Canadian Environmental Policy

Prereq: 6 credits from GENV 2001, 2101, 2221, ECON 1001; or permission of the Department
This course is an introduction to environmental policy with an emphasis on the Canadian political context. It examines the history of environmental policy progress and key features of the Canadian political system that have influenced policy outcomes. This course will address the role of environmental science, economics, and stakeholder politics in both Federal and Provincial government decision making. This course will also examine alternative regulatory tools for achieving environmental goals. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENS 3201 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 3201)

GENV 3211 (3.00)

Transportation Geography

Prereq: GENV 1201; GENV 2201; or permission of the Department
This course investigates the impact of changing transport and communication technologies on spatial organization. Topics may include: the transportation-infrastructure problem and proposed solutions from a geographic perspective; an analysis of the land use-transportation system in North American cities; its social and environmental impacts; the analysis of travel behaviour; and the geographical implications of various policy and planning alternatives. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 3211)

GENV 3321 (3.00)

Geography of Japan

Prereq: Third-year standing; 3 credits from GENV 1201, HIST 1611; or permission of the Department
This course examines Japan's geography since 1860, emphasizing the importance of international trade and new technologies and their roles in forming new geographic relationships for Japan with other parts of East Asia and with the West. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 3321)

GENV 3511 (3.00)

Rural and Small Town Canada

Prereq: GENV 1201; 3 credits from GENV 2101, 2201; or permission of the Department
This course examines land use patterns as well as the environmental, social, economic and political structures of Canadian rural areas and small towns. It uses an integrated approach to resolving rural and small town development issues. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 3511)

GENV 3531 (3.00)

The Planning Process

Prereq: GENV 1201; 3 credits from GENV 2101, 2201; or permission of the Department
This course examines community responses to the necessity and challenge of growth. Discussion focuses on the contributions of planning to the process of development and to the outcomes and opportunities which parallel this process. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 3531)

GENV 3701 (3.00)

Research Methods in Human Geography And Environment

Prereq: Third-year standing; GENS 2431; permission of the Department
This course presents a critical examination of current research techniques. Students design, implement, complete and evaluate a field research project in Human Geography and Environment. [Note 1: This course requires attendance at an off-campus field camp and students must cover some field trip costs.](Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Multi-Day Field Camp)(Exclusion: GEOG 3701)

GENV 3801 (3.00)

Place Matters

Prereq: Third-year standing; GENV 1201; or permission of the Department
This course addresses the importance of 'place' in the development of human interactions with the environment. It examines the principles of place geography, including ecological and bioregional perspectives on the Sackville and Tantramar region; place-conscious learning and sustainability; place-making and local geographies; and the local community as a place for experiential learning. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GENV 2991 Place Matters; GENV 4951 Place Geography)

GENV 3831 (3.00)

Geography of Global Cities

Prereq: GENV 2811; 3 credits from GENV 2201, 2221; or permission of Department
This course explores the rise in importance of global cities in the era of economic globalization. As command centres of the global economy, global cities serve as hubs of technology, knowledge, finance, culture, immigration, and tourism. It examines the differing roles of cities in the global north and global south with particular attention to issues of employment, environment, and inequality. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GENV 4821 if taken in Winter 2011)

GENV 3991 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENV 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GENV 4101 (3.00)

Seminar in Environmental Issues

Prereq: GENV 1201; GENV 2001; GENS 1401; or permission of the Department
This course examines the current state of scientific knowledge related to various contemporary environmental issues and the public policy implications of these issues. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 4101)

GENV 4111 (3.00)

International Environmental Affairs

Prereq: GENV 3201; or permission of the Department
This course explores international environmental problems and their solutions. It examines climate change, biodiversity, conservation, international marine pollution, and the relationship between trade and environment, among other topics, giving particular consideration to the roles of science, civil society, and international governance. (Format: Lecture/Seminar 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 4101)

GENV 4121 (3.00)

Education for Sustainable Development

Prereq: Third-year standing; GENV 1201; GENV 2001; or permission of the Department
This course explores geographic and environmental education encompassing formal, informal, and traditional ideas and practices and the ways in which these may be integrated in planning for a sustainable society. It takes a critical approach to environmental education with an emphasis on developing and practicing sustainable perspectives on how people learn about, think about, and manage their affairs within the natural environment. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GENV 4951 Environmental Education; GENV 4951 Geographical and Environmental Education; GENV 4951 Geographical Education; GENV 4951 Sustainable Education)

GENV 4201 (3.00)

Canadian Environmental Planning and Management

Prereq: GENV 3201; or permission of the Department
This course examines the theory, methods, regulatory frameworks and social implications of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), providing a basis for deciding whether and how to proceed with a proposed resource development project so as to prevent or minimize environmental degradation. Students consider the overall Canadian environmental planning and management process with an emphasis on recent Canadian case studies. (Format: Lecture/Seminar 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 4101)

GENV 4211 (3.00)

Resource Communities and the Multinational Corporation

Prereq: GENV 2101; GENV 2201; or permission of the Department
This course explores the economic geography of resource industries with a focus on the role that large corporations play in shaping the fortunes of communities where they operate. Its conceptual themes include staples theory, industrial restructuring, the 'greening' (or greenwashing) of economic activity, and the use and abuse of environmental science by corporate interests. These issues are grounded in examinations of regional resource sectors, including forestry and fishing, as well as international case studies. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

GENV 4421 (3.00)

Seminar in Environment

Prereq: Registration in the final year of a Major or Honours in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or Geography.
This capstone course explores advanced topics relevant to research that investigates the cause and consequences of environmental change, both physical and social. Topics may include: case studies of human-environment interaction and environmental change; environmental study design, analysis and interpretation; research outreach, communication, and knowledge transfer; public consultation; and research ethics. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENS 4421 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: Any version of GENS 4421 previously offered with a different title)

GENV 4521 (3.00)

Seminar in Community Planning Research

Prereq: GENS 2431; GENV 3531; or permission of the Department
This course applies community planning theory and techniques to an actual case developed in concert with a local community. Students clarify client objectives, develop a research and analysis program, conduct fieldwork, analyze data, prepare recommendations, and present results to the client. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)(Exclusion: GEOG 4521)

GENV 4701 (3.00)

Advanced Field Course

Prereq: 3 credits from GENV 3701, GENS 3401; permission of the Department
This is an extended field course to be completed outside the September-May academic year in which students complete a supervised original research project at an off-campus location. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed as GENS 4701 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.](Format: Field Course)(Exclusion: GEOG 4701)

GENV 4811 (3.00)

Gender, Culture and the City

Prereq: GENV 2811, WGST 3111; or permission of the Department
This course examines the relationship between socially constructed gender relations and the nature and form of urban areas. Using a feminist intersectional analysis, students consider how social and cultural categories and historical processes shape the production of urban space, and how we in turn are shaped by it. [Note : This course is cross-listed as WGST 4811 and may therefore count as 3 credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

GENV 4821 (3.00)

Seminar in Urban Issues

Prereq: GENV 2201; GENV 2811; GENV3211; or permission of the Department
This course explores a selected contemporary urban issue focusing in any given year on topics such as the political geography of the Canadian urban movement, the urban dynamics of key world cities,cities in the developing world, and cities and the 'new' economy. [Note 1: Students may register for GENV 4821 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: GEOG 4821)

GENV 4950 (6.00)

Independent Study in Geography and Environment

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for GENV 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

GENV 4951 (3.00)

Independent Study in Geography and Environment

This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for GENV 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)

GENV 4990 (6.00)

Honours Thesis

This course comprises independent research and study under the direction of a supervisor approved by the Department. (Format: Independent Study/Thesis) [Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.]

GENV 4991 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENV 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

GENV 4993 (3.00)

Special Topic in Geography and Environment

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for GENV 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)