Introduces analytical approaches for problem definition and problem solving that are appropriate for a wide range of environment and resource issues....
This course builds on the analytical approaches from ERS 110 and advances these by examining a case study or series of case studies in a...
The course considers how 'green' communities might be fostered in a contemporary urban setting. It includes concepts and theories related to...
Application of conceptual, political and biophysical foundations of restoration in ecosystems, siting strategies, succession management, community...
An introduction to processes and techniques for incorporating environmental considerations in planning and evaluating proposals for future...
This course examines the fundamental concepts of forest ecology and the role of forests in terrestrial ecosystems. The course will be divided into...
Considers a variety of contemporary issues within the context of local politics and governance. The course explores the nature of a healthy community...
This course explores issues of water management from ancient to recent history. Tensions related to water supply and demand, agriculture and...
Provides both survey and detailed examinations of the ethics, science, and techniques involved in sustainable agriculture. Topics normally include...
Background reading and study in consultation with faculty. Typically utilized when a student must study a topic in connection with other work, but no...
An introduction to natural history, the art and science of identifying organisms, and observing their behaviour and ecological interactions. The...
An examination of the past and present effects of Christianity and other world religions on human treatment of the natural world. Historical...
Examination of conflicting positions on how we do and should view the natural world and ourselves, beginning with review of the history of attitudes...
Students will begin developing proposals for research questions and approaches that should lead to a general or specific thesis that will be the basis...
Continuing from concepts developed in ERS 215, this course places more emphasis on case studies and projects by students. The course provides a...
Urban water management cases drawn from North America, Australia, Western Asia and the Global South within the context of climate change and extreme...
This course will deal with the solid waste system, landfilling, incineration, energy from waste, recycling, composting, reduction and reuse. The...
Introduction to writing (and preparing graphics) for print media on environmental issues, through practical experience working on the environmental...
A term long "blended" course with 4 of the 12 weeks typically spent at the Waterloo Summit Centre for the Environment at Huntsville ON. The course...