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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Environmental Science (S)
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Environmental Science (S)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

Click here for conversion list of former 3-digit course numbers.

 
Environmental Science 1021F/G - Environmental Issues
The science underlying environmental issues including climate change, waste management, endangered species and spaces, air and water quality, and ecosystem health, is presented and discussed from a variety of perspectives.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Priority will be given to students in their first year at Western.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Environmental Science 3300F/G - Natural Science of Environmental Problems
Topics will include: water pollution from toxic chemicals and biological sources; waste disposal and recycling of materials; other current pollution problems. Instruction and practice in library research and essay writing involving aspects of these topics.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Chemistry 2210A/B
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Environmental Science 3350F/G - Research Techniques in Environmental Science
A multi-module course where a case study approach will be used to acquaint students with the research tools of environmental science, and the analysis, interpretation and presentation of environmental data.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Environmental Science 3300F/G or special permission of the program coordinator
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Environmental Science 4949F/G - Selected Topics in Environmental Science 
A detailed study of selected issues in environmental science with an emphasis on integration of perspectives and expertise from a broad range of disciplines as represented by the particular faculty and guest speakers involved in a given year. Understanding and communication of the concepts and controversies discussed will be the focus of the course.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the final year of the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Environmental Science.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Environmental Science 4970F/G - Research Project
Proposal, design, execution, analysis and interpretation, and written presentation of research in Environmental Science, under the direction of a faculty member and advisory committee approved by the Director of Environmental Science Undergraduate Programs.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Honors Specialization in Environmental Science.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Environmental Science 4971F/G - Research Project II
As for Environmental Science 4970F/G. May be combined with Environmental Science 4970F/G, to enable a student to undertake a two-term research project.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Honors Specialization in Environmental Science, satisfactory progress in Environmental Science 4970F/G or the former 450a/b.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Environmental Science (S)
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