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MEMORANDUM
ATTENTION
Senate
DATE
FROM
Bill Krane,
Chair
PAGES
Senate Committee
on
Undergraduate
Studies
RE:
Faculty
of
Environment (SCUS
11-05)
For information:
January
7, 2011
1/1
Acting under delegated
authority at
its meeting
of
January
6,
2011,
SCUS approved
the following
curriculum
revisions
effective Fa
ll
2011:
1.
Environmental Science
(i) New
Course
Proposals:
•
EVSC 100-3, Introduction to
Environmenta
l
Sciences
•
EVSC
205-3,
Methods in
Environmenta
l
Science
•
EVSC 399-1,
Environmental
Science Seminar -
I
•
EVSC
499-1,
Environmental
Science Serninar
- II
(ii) Delet
i
on ofEVSC
200, 401,
491W(Fall
2012)
(iii) Change
to
Environmenta
l
Sc
i
ence
Major Program
Senators wishing
to consult
a
more detailed report of curriculum revisions may do
so
on
http:
www.sfu.ca
/
senate
/
Senateagenda.html
following the posting of the
agenda.
If
you
are unable to
access
the information,
please call
778-782-3168 or
email
shelley gair@sfu.ca
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
THINKING
OF THE WORLD
,
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MEM 0
Dean's Office
TAS~
2, Suite
8900
Tel: 778-782-8787
www.fenv.sfu.ca
,SFU'
,
faculty of environment
SCUS 11-05
ATTENTION
FROM
i , FENV Curriculum Committee
I RE
Faculty of Environment Course Credit Hour Changes
I DATE
December 16, 2010
The following have been approved by the Faculty of Environment (FENV)
Curriculum
Committee at its meeting of December 6, 2010 and are being
forwarded to
SCUS for approval and recommendation to Senate,
• Environmental
Science (EVSC)
o EVSC 100-3 (B-Sci): New Course Proposal
o EVSC 205-3: New Course Proposal
o
EVSC 399-1: New Course Proposal
o
EVSC 499-1: New Course Proposal
o
EVSC 200-3 (B-Sci): Course Deletion
o
EVSC 405-1: Course Deletion
o EVSC 491W-4: Course Deletion
o
Change in EVSC Program Requirements
o
Changes in Criteria for the Minimum Grade Requirement
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BC
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MEMORANDUM
ATIENTION
FROM
RE:
D. Knowler, Chair FEnv CC
L.
Bendell, Director Environmental Science
Program
Environmental Science curriculum items
WINW.sfu.ca/EVSC
DATE
November 24th 2010
On November 15th, 2010, the steering committee for the redevelopment of the Environmental Science
Program
Chaired by Alton Harestad, reached consensus on the following changes to the program.
We are most enthusiastic about our new program and are pleased to submit these changes to the FEn v
CC for approval.
New Courses:
EVSC 100-3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EVSC
205-3 Methods in Environmental Science
EVSC
399-1 Environmental Science Seminar-I
EVSC
499-1 Environmental Science Seminar-II
Deleted Courses:
EVSC 200-3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EVSC
401-1 Current Topics in Environmental Science
EVSC
491 W -3 Advanced Field Studies in Environmental Science
It is recognized that deletion of 491 W removes an UD W required by EVSC for graduation. EVSC
1
491 W will be offered summer 2011 to ensure that EVSC majors have access to an UD W as we
implement the redeveloped program in fall
of 20 11. We will be requesting W certification for
ENV/REM 321 Ecological Economics. This course is required for the
EVSC major hence it makes good
sense for it to also be a W course.
We will apply for W status in the next term (Spring of2011), such that
it is available to students in
Spring of2012, i.e., with the new program coming on-line.
Program Changes:
I
BSc in Environmental Science
• Removing the following areas of emphasis: Chemistry, Quantitative Techniques for Resources
Management, Pollutant Transport.
2
• Changing the following areas of emphasis (including name change) to provide greater flexibility;
Applied Biology (formerly Biology), Environmental Earth
Systems (formerly Physical
Geography), Environmetrics (name remains)
• Introducing a new area of concentration, Water Science.
Changes in Criteria for Minimum Grade Requirement:
Minimum CGPA Requirement
2.0 or better (currently 2.5)
RATIONALE:
The Faculty of Environment has as one of its founding members, the Environmental Science Program.
The Environmental Science Program at SFU is an interdisciplinary program that fosters critical thinking
about our natural surroundings and educates students to understand and use science to resolve
environmental issues. The Environmental
Science Program underwent external review in 2006 with key
recommendations being the redevelopment and updating
of the existing Environmental Science Program.
Basic elements
of the redeveloped program include:
• A broad science based lower division which can be completed over a two year time period.
• An
EVSC problem based set of courses that begins in first year and builds throughout the four
years
of undergraduate studies.
• Four areas of concentration;
1) Applied Biology
2) Environmental Earth
Systems
3) Environmetrics
4) Water
Science.
Throughout the redevelopment of the Environmental Science program recommendations made in the
Academic Vision for
SFU as well as those of the Environmental Science External Review 2006 were
followed. All areas
of emphasis have greater flexibility which will allow students more freedom in
course selection. The
EVSC problem-based set of courses will provide a forum for idea exchange plus
team building. Implementation
of the proposed changes to the program is to occur September 2011.
SENATE CO:vIMlTTEE 0,,"
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADUATE STLDlES
I Of 3 P,\GES
COURSE NUMBER _________
E_V_S __ C __ 1_0_0_- __
3 ________________________________________ _
COURSE TITLE
LONG - for Calendar/schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation
Introduction to Environmental Science
AND
SHORT - for enrollment/transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation
Environmental Science
CREDITS
Indicate number of credits for: Lecture ___ 3"-- __
Seminar ____ _
Tutorial
__
-"l~
__ _
Lab _____ _
COURSE DESCRIPTION (FOR CALENDAR). 3-4 LINES MAXIMUM. ATTACH A COURSE OUTLINE TO THIS PROPOSAL.
Introduces students to the importance of science in Environmental Science.
Lecture material will be complemented by case studies and guest speakers.
PREREQUISITE
Students with credit for EVSC 200-3 may not take EVSC 100-3 for
further credit.
COREQUISITE
none
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
That is, does this course replicate the content of a previously-approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses.?
If so, this should be noted in the prerequisiite.
COURSES(S) TO BE DELETED IF THIS COURSE IS APPROVED
NOTE: APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT FOR DELETION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCUS
EVSC 200-3
RATIONALE FOR INTRODUCTION OF THIS COURSE
This course is the gateway course to the study of Environmental
Science and has been repositioned at the 100 level to more
I
approprlately serve thlS purpose. It lS complementary to REM IOU
which provides a societal perspective on environmental isstles.
SENATE CO:l.IMITTEE ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
2 OF 3 PAGES
SCHEDULING
AND
ENROLLMENT
INFORMATION
Indicate effective term and year course would first be offered and planned frequency of offering thereafter:
Fall 2011 offered annually
(NOTE:There is a two-term wait for implementation of any new course.)
Indicate
if there is a waiver required: DYES
Q9
NO Will this be a required or elective course in the curriculum? 0 Required D Elective
What
is the probable enrollment when offered? Estimate
1 00
Which of your present CFL faculty have the expertise to offer this course?
Bendell , Kohfe1d
Are there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?
(If yes, attach mandatory supplementary fee approval form.)
RESOURCE
IMPLICATIONS
DYES
~NO
NOTE: Senate has approved (S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate until funding has been committed for necessary library
materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by
a library report and, if appropriate, confirmation that funding arrangements have been
addressed.
Campus where course will be taught
____ -=B:...;u=r:..:n=.:a:=;b=-.,y'-- ___________________________ _
Library report status. _________
--'-u_n_d_e_r_w_a-=y~
________________ __.,.._------ __ _
Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For example, will another course
be eliminated
or will the frequency of offering of other courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this
additional course offering?
EVSC 100-3 will replace EVSC 200-3. EVSC 200-3 is to be eliminated.
EVSC 100-3 will be offered as a breadth science course.
List any outstanding resource issues to be addressed prior to implementation: space, laboratory equipment, etc:
None
Articulation agreement reviewed?
DYES D NO
OTHER IMPLICATIONS
None
I
~
Not applicable
SEN.\TE COMMITTEE ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDEnGI~ADUATE
STUDIES
3 OF 3 PAGES
APPROVALS
1
Departmental approval indicates that the Department or School has approved the content of the course, and has consulted with
other Departments/Schools/Faculties regarding proposed course content and overlap issues.
Chair, Faculty
Curriculum Committee
2
e essary course content and overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
providing the required Library funds.
Other Faculties approval indicated that the Dean(s) or Designate of other Faculties AFFECTED by the proposed new course support(s) the approval of
the new course:
Date
____________ _
Date
_____________ __
3
SCUS approval indicates that the course has been approved for implementation subject, where appropriate, to financial issues
being addressed.
COURSE APPROVED BY SCUS (Chair of SCUS):
Date __________________ __
APPROVAL IS SIGNIFIED BY DATE AND APPROPRIATE SIGNATURE.
Course Outline
EVSC 100-3
Introduction to Environmental Science
Instructor: L.I. Bendell
Prerequisites (s): None. Students with credit for EVSC 200-3 may not take EVSC 100-3 for
further credit.
Course Description:
An
introductory level Environmental Science lecture series and the first year entry into the
Environmental
Science major program. This course will introduce the importance of science in
Environmental Science.
It
is an important foundation course for EVSC majors and provides
context for the subsequent three years
of the four year program.
The course will include lectures as well as guest speakers and discussions on key environmental
issues now facing our planet. Topics for discussion include; climate change, loss
of biodiversity,
water scarcity, and contaminants. A key learning objective isto provide students with the
grounding needed to appreciate
why study of a broad science core is essential.
Grading:
2 Midterms:
Final paper:
Tutorial participation
and assignments
Textbook:
35% each
20%
10%
There is no required text for this course. Recommended is: Freedman, B. 2009.
Environmental
Science. A Canadian Perspective. Fifth Edition.
Pearson Education Canada, Toronto, ON.
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2006
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ATTENTION Duncan Knowler, Leah Bendell
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FROM
SUSAN RHODES, Assistant Director, University Curriculum and
Institutional Liaison
IRE B-Sci designation transference
DATE November 16, 2010
I
TIME
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AM
Please be advised that the Curriculum Office has approved the B-Sci
designation transference from:
EVSC
200
to:
EVSC
100
to acconunodate the course number and minor course content changes
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
U~DERGIUDUATE
STUDIES
I OF 3 P.I.GES
COURSE NUMBER _______
E_V
__
S_C __ 2_0_5_-_3 ____________________________________________ __
COURSE TITLE
LONG - for Calendar/schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation
Methods in Environmental Science
AND
SHORT - for enrollment/transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation
Methods in Environmental Science
CREDITS
Indicate number of credits for: Lecture _____ _
Seminar
_____ _
Tutorial
_____ _
Lab ______
3
_
COURSE DESCRIPTION (FOR CALENDAR). 3-4 LINES MAXIMUM. ATTACH A COURSE OUTLINE TO THIS PROPOSAL.
Introduces EVSC students to lab and field methods used in the study of
Environmental Science.
PREREQUISITE
EVSC 100-3. Students with credit for 491W-3 may not take EVSC 205-3
for further credit.
COREQUISITE
None
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
That is, does this course replicate the content of a previously-approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses.? Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisiite.
COURSES(S) TO BE DELETED IF THIS COURSE IS APPROVED
NOTE: APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT FOR DELETION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCUS
RATIONALE FOR INTRODUCTION OF THIS COURSE
A lab and field course that exposes students early in the program to
applied methods in EVSC.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
SCHEDULING
AND
ENROLLMENT
INFORMATION
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
2
O~
3 PAGES
Indicate effective term and year course would first be offered and planned frequency of offering thereafter:
Spring 2012 offered annually
(NOTE:There is a two-term wait for implementation of any new course.)
Indicate
if there is a waiver required: DYES
Q:!I
NO Will this be a required or elective course in the curriculum? Qg Required D Elective
What is the probable enrollment when offered? Estimate
_----"4:..0~
__ _
Which of your present CFL faculty have the expertise to offer this course?
Bendell, Salomon
Are there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?
(If yes, attach mandatory supplementary fee approval form.)
RESOURCE
IMPLICATIONS
DYES
~NO
NOTE: Senate has approved (S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate ulltil funding has been committed for necessary library
materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by a library report and,
if appropriate, confirmation that funding arrangements have been
addressed.
Campus where course will
be taught ____ -=B=-=u:..:r:..n:=:a::;b=-..V'-- __________________________ _
Library report status __________ u_n_d_e_r_w_a--"'y __________________________ _
Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For example, will another course
be eliminated
or will the frequency of offering of other courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this
additional course offering?
EVSC 205-3 will replace EVSC 491W-3 which is to be deleted.
List any outstanding resource issues to be addressed prior to implementation: space, laboratory equipment, etc:
None
Articulation agreement reviewed?
DYES D NO
OTHER IMPLICATIONS
None
[1g Not applicable
SE~ATE
COi\liVllTTEE ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADI";ATl, STL.:DIES
3 Of 3 PAGES
APPROVALS
Departmental approval indicates that the Department or School has approved the content of the course, and has consulted with
other Departments/Schools/Faculties regarding proposed course content and overlap issues.
Chair, Department/Scho
Chair, Faculty C
2
LIST which other Departments, Schools and Faculties
have been consulted regarding the proposed course
o~tent, inclu~nrverlarJjues'Jttach
documentary evidence of res
on~
0.0..
~.
~tA-C/1JIpf
~
Other Faculties approval indicated that the Dean(s) or Designate of other Faculties AFFECTED by the proposed new course support(s) the approval of
the new course:
Date
______________ _
Date
______________ _
3
SCUS approval indicates that the course has been approved for implementation subject, where appropriate, to financial issues
being addressed.
COURSE APPROVED BY SCUS (Chair of SCUS):
Date ______________ _
APPROVAL IS SIGNIFIED BY
DATE AND
APPROPRIATE SIGNATURE.
Course Outline
EVSC 205-3
Methods in Environmental Science
Instructor:
L.I. Bendell
Course Description:-
This lab and field course exposes students to laboratory and field study, and provides an
opportunity for students to learn how to conduct research, use equipment, as well as write follow-
up reports.
Students will gain experience (i) using field instruments for measuring environmental variables,
such
as stream flow and ionic concentrations in water, (ii) identifying and assessing abundances of
invertebrate and plant species, and (iii) conducting stream surveys. The field component will occur
within local ecosystems such as the Stoney Creek Watershed. The course will be more than just a
learning experience. For example, the vegetation component will provide data related to the status
of riparian areas. This data will contribute to annual observations intended to support monitoring of
ecosystems in the Lower Mainland.
Grading:
Research Essay
20%
Participation
25%
Miscellaneous Reports
15%
Problem Analysis
10%
Final Report
30%
Total
100%
Pre-requisite: EVSC 100-3. Students with credit for EVSC 491 W -3 may not take EVSC 205-3 for
further credit.
Texts: None required. Relevant readings and course manual will be supplied at the beginning of
the semester.
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SE
~.H
E CO \L\llT1E E ON
UNDERGR:\DL:ATE STliDIES
NEW COURSE PRO?OSAL
I Of 3 PAGES
COURSE NUMBER _________
E_V_S_C __ 3 __
9_9_-_1 ______________________________________ __
COURSE TITLE
LONG - for Calendar/schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation
Environmental Science Seminar-I
AND
SHORT - for enrollmentltranscript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation
Environmental Science Seminar-I
CREDITS
Indicate number of credits for: Lecture _____ _
Seminar
__
l __ _
Tutorial _____ _
Lab _____ _
COURSE DESCRIPTION (FOR CALENDAR). 3-4 LINES MAXIMUM. ATTACH A COURSE OUTLINE TO THIS PROPOSAL.
Provides Environmental Science students the opportunity to discuss
concepts and applications from upper division courses that address
social science aspects in the study of Environmental Science.
PREREQUISITE
EVSC 100-3; EVSC 205-3
Students with credit for EVSC 401-1
may not take EVSC 399-1 for further credit.
COREQUISITE
None
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
That is, does this course replicate the content of a previously-approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses.?
If so, this should be noted in the prerequisiite.
COURSES(S) TO BE DELETED IF THIS COURSE IS APPROVED
NOTE: APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT FOR DELETION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCUS
EVSC 401-1
RATIONALE FOR INTRODUCTION OF THIS COURSE
Together with EVSC 499-1, provides the opportunity for Environmental
Science students to come together on a biweekly basis to discuss the
/
concepts presented In upper dlvlslon courses In the soclaI SClences.
SEN.\TE CO:VIMlTTEE ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADCATE STUDIES
2 OF 3 PAGES
SCHEDULING
AND
ENROLLMENT
INFORMATION
Indicate effective
term and year
course would first be offered and planned
frequency
of offering thereafter:
Spring 2012 offered annually
(NOTE:There is a two-term wait for implementation of any new course.)
Indicate
if there is a waiver required: DYES []I NO Will this be a required or elective course
in
the curriculum? []I Required D Elective
What is the probable enrollment when offered? Estimate
_..-:43..>0L-.. __ _
Which of your present CFL faculty have the expertise to offer this course?
Bendell , Knowler
Are there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?
(If yes, attach mandatory supplementary fee approval form.)
RESOURCE
IMPLICATIONS
DYES
~NO
NOTE: Senate has approved (S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate until funding has been committed for necessary library
materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by a library report and,
if appropriate, confirmation that funding arrangements have been
addressed.
Campus where course will be taught
____
...;B~u=r~n=a~b~y~
___________________________ _
Library report status __________
u.:.:.;;.n_d.:.:..:e:...;r~w:...;a;:...dy
_______ _:_--------------- ___ _
Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For example, will another course
be eliminated
or will the frequency of offering of other courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this
additional course offering?
EVSC 399-1 (with EVSC 499-1) will replace 401-1 (Current Topics
in Environmental Science)
List any outstanding resource issues to be addressed prior to implementation: space, laboratory equipment, etc:
None
Articulation agreement reviewed?
DYES D NO
[] Not applicable
OTHER IMPLICATIONS
None
SE:-.JATE CO:VIMlTTEE ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADUATE STL:DIES
3 OF 3 P,\GES
APPROVALS
1
Departmental approval indicates that the Department or School has approved the content of the course, and has consulted with
other Departments/Schools/Faculties regarding proposed course content and overlap issues.
Date
/d--~/C)
Date
2
necessary course content and overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
ts to providing the required Library funds.
Dean or designate
LIST which other Departments, Schools and Faculties have been consulted regarding the proposed course content, including overlap' ssues. Attach
doc\lmen~7r~s.
a£L
fa~L£o
.
Other Faculties approval indicated that the Dean(s) or Designate of other Faculties AFFECTED by the proposed new course support(s) the approval of
the new course:
Date
____________ _
Date ____________ _
3
SCUS approval indicates that the course has been approved for implementation subject, where appropriate, to financial issues
being addressed.
COURSE APPROVED BY SCUS (Chair of SCUS):
Date ____________ _
APPROVAL IS SIGNIFIED BY DATE AND APPROPRIATE SIGNATURE.
Course Outline
EVSC 399-1
.
Environmental Science Seminar-I
Instructor: L.I. Bendell
Course Description:
This course provides students the opportunity to discuss social science topics as these relate
to the study
of environmental science.
Common sessions will be held every two weeks for one hour. Sessions will allow
Environmental Science students to meet and discuss the concepts and principles
of societal aspects
as they relate to the Environment.
Prerequisites (s): EVSC 100-3, EVSC 205-3. Students with credit for EVSC 401-1, rnaynot take
EVSC 399-1 for further credit.
Grading:
PasslFail based on student attendance.
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SE :-.I.-\TE CO:\UHTTE E ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADLATE STL:DIES
I OF 3 PAGES
COURSENUMBER ________
-=E~V~S~C~4~9~9_-~1~
__________________________________ ___
COURSE TITLE
LONG - for Calendar/schedule, no more than 100 characters including ,paces and punctuation
Environmental Science Seminar-II
AND
SHORT - for enrollment/transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation
Environmental Science Seminar-II
CREDITS
Indicate number of credits for: Lecture _____ _
Seminar_--=l=-- __
Tutorial _____ _
Lab _____ _
COURSE DESCRIPTION (FOR CALENDAR). 3-4 LINES MAXIMUM. ATTACH A COURSE OUTLINE TO THIS PROPOSAL.
Provides Environmental Science students the opportunity to discuss
concepts and applications presented in upper division courses that
address social science aspects in the study of Environmental
Science.
PREREQUISITE
EVSC 100-3; EVSC 205-3; EVSC 399-1
Students with credit for
EVSC 401-1 cannot take EVSC 499-1 for further credit.
COREQUISITE
None
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
That is, does this course replicate the content of a previously-approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses.?
If so, this should be noted in the prerequisiite.
COURSES(S) TO BE DELETED IF THIS COURSE IS APPROVED
NOTE: APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT FOR DELETION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCUS
EVSC 401-1
RATIONALE FOR INTRODUCTION OF THIS COURSE
Together with EVSC 399-1 provides the opportunity for Environmental
Science students to come together 09 a biweekly basis to discuss the
concepts presented in upper division courses in the social sciences.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
2 OE' 3 PAGES
SCHEDULING
AND
ENROLLMENT
INFORMATION
Indicate effective
term and year
course would first be offered and planned
frequency
of offering thereafter:
Spring 2012 offered annually
(NOTE:There is a two-term wait for implementation of any new course.)
Indicate
if
there is a waiver required: DYES
[]!I
NO Will this be a required or elective course in the curriculum? 0 Required D Elective
What is the probable enrollment when offered? Estimate
_--"4"'0"'- __ _
Which of your present CFL faculty have the expertise to offer this course?
Bendell, Knowler
Are
there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?
(If yes, attach mandatory supplementary fee approval form.)
RESOURCE
IMPLICATIONS
DYES e9NO
NOTE: Senate has approved (S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate until funding has been committed for necessary library
materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by a library report and,
if appropriate, confirmation that funding arrangements have been
addressed.
Campus where course will be taught
____ -=B:::.u==r:..n::.:..:a=:b=-..v'-- __________________________ _
Library report status, __________
u=n=-d=-=e-=r=-w~a:.y!..._
_____________________
___ _
Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For example, will another course
be eliminated
or will the frequency of offering of other courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this
additional course
offering?
EVSC 499-1 (with EVSC 399-1) will replace EVSC
401-1 (Current Topics in Environmental Science)
List any outstanding resource issues to be addressed prior to implementation: space,laboratory equipment, etc:
None
Articulation agreement reviewed?
DYES 0 NO
ex Not applicable
OTHER IMPLICATIONS
None
SFU
SE::-.IATE CO:VIMLTTEE 0:--0
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
U:-.IDERGUADLJATE
STCDIES
3
OF
3
PAGES
APPROVALS
Departmental approval indicates that the Department or School has approved the content of the course, and has consulted with
other Departments/Schools/Faculties regarding proposed course content and overlap issues.
C=.
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SCUS approval indicates that the course has been approved for implementation subject, where appropriate, to financial issues
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Date ______________ _
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Instructor: L.I. Bendell
Course Description:
Course Outline
EVSC 499-1
Environmental Science Seminar-II
This course provides students the opportunity to discuss social science topics
as these relate
to the study
of environmental science.
Common sessions will be held every two weeks for one hour. Sessions will allow
Environmental Science students to meet and discuss the concepts and principles
of societal aspects
as they relate to the Environment.
Prerequisites (s):
EVSC 100-3, EVSC 205-3, EVSC 399-1. Students with credit for EVSC 401-1,
may not take EVSC 399-1 for further credit.
Grading:
Pass/Fail based on student attendance ..
SCUS 2006
111
SE NAT E COSlSllTT E E ON
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION
UNDERGIL\DL.UE STLDIES
OCTOBER 2007
EXISTING COURSE. CHANGES RECOMMENDED
Please check appropriate revision(s):
o Course number
o Credit
o Title
o
Description
o Prerequisite
~
Course deletion
Indicate number
of hours for: Lecture_---'3><- ___ _
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______ _
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TO
Course Number ___ E_V_S_C_2_0_0_-_3 _________ _
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Hour ____________________ _
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TITLE
(\) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than
100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Introduction to
Environmental Science
(2)
Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than
30
characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION ______________ _
PREREQUISITE
PRERE QUIS ITE, ______________ _
RATIONALE
Second year environmental science introductory course to
be replaced with a first year introduction to environmental
science.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both courses?
If so, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
Fall 2011
Effective term and year _________________________________________ _
SENATE
CO~H;llTTEE
ON
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION
UNDERGRADUATE STUDiES
OCTOBER 2007
EXISTING COURSE, CHANGES RECOMMENDED
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o Course number
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DTitle
o Description
o Prerequisite
Qg
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of hours for: Lecture _____ _
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Hour ____________________ Credit Hour _________________ _
TITLE
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Current Topics in
Environmental Science
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRlPTION _______________________ ___
DESCRlPTION _________________________ _
PREREQUISITE _____________________ _ PREREQUISITE ______________ _
RATIONALE
Seminar course to be deleted and
replaced 'with
EVSC 399-1 and EVSC 499-1 for implementation
of the Environmental Science Program major.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both courses?
If so, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
Fall 2011
Effective term and year ______________________________________ _
SE:-i .. HE CO:\L\llTTEE ON
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION
UNDERGRADLHE STCDIES
OCTOBER 2007
EXISTING COURSE, CHANGES RECOMMENDED
Please check appropriate revision(s):
o
Course number
o Title
o Description
o Prerequisite
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of hours for: Lecture _____ _
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_____ _
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TITLE
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Advanced Field Studies in
Environmental Science
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION ________________ _
DESCRIPTION _______________ _
PREREQUISITE ______________ _
PREREQUISITE.
______________ _
RATIONALE
The revised Environmental Science Program has as one
of its major components, a 4 year course set unique to the new
program. EVSC 205-3 is the second year component of this set
and replaces EVSC 491W-3.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both courses?
If so, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
Effective term and year ___ ..::F....:a:.:.l=-=1:.......:2:::....:..0..::1....:1:.......: ____________________________ _
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
TASC28900
TEL 778.782.8797
8888
University Drive, Burnaby. BC
FAX 778.782.8788
Canada V5A 1S6
MEMORANDUM
ATTENTION
D. Knowler; Chair FEnv CC
FROM
L. Bendell, Director, Environmental Science
Program. Faculty
of Environment
RE:
Change in EVSC program requirements
www.sfu.ca/EVSC
DATE
Nov 24th 2010
We are asking FEnv CC to consider approval ofthe following change in the BSc program
in
Environmental Science
FROM
Environmental Science Major Program
Environmental Science Program
I
Faculty of Environment
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2010-2011
This program provides a broad education with specialization in one of six aTe as of emphasis: biology,
ehemistry, efPlironmetries, physieal geography, pollutant tr8.flSport, and quantitative teehniques for
resouree m8.flagement. Students choose one of these areas of emphasis, and
tfl@a
complete the
requirements
as shown below.
Minimum Grades
The minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for continuation and graduation
is~
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Students choose one
of the following areas of emphasis, and complete all the required courses as listed.
Additional upper division units will be required to
tot~l
a minimum of 44 upper division units.
Visit http://www.sfu.ca/evsc/programs for a suggested course sequence and for lists of course groupings.
Environmental Science Honours Program
Environmental Science Program
I
Faculty of Environment
Simon Fraser
University Calendar 2010-2011
This honours program provides a broad education with specialization in one of six areas of emphasis:
biology, chemistry, environmetrics, physical geography, pollutant transport, and quantitative techniques
for resource management._Students choose one
of these areas of emphasis, and tfl@a-complete the
requirements
as shown below.
Minimum Grades
The minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for continuation and graduation is 3.00.
Program Requirements
This program requires 132 units including writing, quantitative and breadth requirements. At least 60
units must be in upper division courses, and at least 48 of these upper division units must be in one area
of emphasis as shown below. Exceptions must be approved by a faculty advisor. Other courses may be
substituted subject to the approval of a faculty advisor.
University and Faculty of Environment regulations also apply.
Visit http://www.sfu.ca/evsc/programs for a suggested course sequence and for lists of course groupings.
Environmental SeieHee Co-operative Education Program
Environmental Science Program
I
Faculty of Environment
Simon Fraser
University Calendar 2010-2011
Program Requirements
This program combines relevant work experience with academic studies. Students alternate study terms
with study-related employment. The program includes pre-employment orientation and four full-time
paid work terms. A major and honours program leading
to an environmental science SSc degree and co
op education are available to qualified students.
To enrol, students should attend co
op information meetings held in the term's first t','/o weeks prior to
the term in which they wish to "lOrk. Also seek advice from Faculty of Science co-op education as early
as possible in the university career to facilitate optimal scheduling. For information, contact the co-
operative education co-ordinator,
Science and Environment Co-op Program, Department of Geography,
7130 Robert
C.
Brown Hall, 778.782.3115 Tel.
Bielegy Area of Emphasis
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of
BISC 101-4 General Biology
BISC 102-4 General Biology
BISC 202-3 Genetics
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126-2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 215-4 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 230 3 IFlorganie Chemistry
CHEM 281 4 OrgaFlie Chemistry I
ECON 103 4 Prineiples ofMieroeeoFlomies
ECON 105 4 PriFleiples ofMaeroeeoFlomies
EVSC 200 3 IntrolhletioFl to EFlviroameFltal SeieFlee
GEOG 111-3 Earth Systems
MBB 231 3 Cellular Biology and Bioehemistry*
REM 100-3 Global Change
and
one of
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 154-3 Calculus I forthe Biological Sciences
MATH 157 3 Caleullis for the Sodal SeieFlees I
and one of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
'M.ATH 158 3 Calelilus for the Sodal SeieFlees II
and one of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modem Physics
and one of
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
and one of
STAT 270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
*MBB 231 aFld 222 are eomplemeFltary eOlirses and together eo Tier all aspeets of eellular
struemre and MetioFl.
It
is stroFlgly
recornmeFlde~
that studeFlts complete MBB 222 as an
eleetive.
5
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all
of
Else 304 3 .'\aimal Ecology
Else 305 3 l\nima.l Physiology
BISC 404-3 Plant Ecology
BISC 414-3 Limnology
Evse 401 1 Current Topics in Environmental Science
GEOG
316-4 Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles
PHYS 346-3 Energy and the Environment
REM 455 3 Environmental Toxicology
STAT 302-3 Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data
STAT 403 3 Intermediate Sampling and Experimental Design
and
any
three of
BISC 306-3 Invertebrate Biology
ElSe 3103 The Natural History of Eritish Columbia
BISC 316-3 Vertebrate Biology
BISC 326-3 Biology of Algae and Fungi
BISC 337-3 Plant Biology
BISC 366-3 Plant Physiology
ElSe 406 3 Marine Eiology and Oceanography
BISC 407-3 Population Dynamics
Else 416 3 Fish Eiology
Else 419 3 Wildlife Eiology
Evse 491W 3 Advanced Field Studies in Environmental Science
REM 311-3 Applied Ecology and Sustainable Environments
REM 356-3 Management Institutions
REM 412-3 Environmental Modelling
REM 445-3 Environmental Risk Assessment
REM 471-3 Forest Ecosystem Management
Electives
Additional electives are required
to total 120 units, ineIuding at least 44 at the upper division.
Chemistry Area of Emphasis
Lovler Division Requirements
Students complete all of
BIse 101 4 General Biology
ElSe 102 4 General Biology
BISe 202 3 Genetics
6
BISC 204 3 Introduction to Ecology
CHEM 121 4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122 2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126 2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 215 4 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 230 3 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 2g 1 4 Organic Chemistry I
ECON 103 4 Principles of Microeconomics
ECaN 105 4 Principles of Macroeconomics
EVSC 200 3 Introduction to Environmental Science
GEOG III 3 Earth Systems
MBB 231 3 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry*
REM 100 3 Global Change
and one of
MATH 151 3 Calculus I
MATH
154 3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
MATH 157 3 Calculus for the Social Sciences I
and one of
MATH 152 3 Calculus II
Ml'.TH 155 3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
MATH 15g 3 Calculus for the Social Sciences II
and one of
PHYS 101 3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120 3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
and one of
PHYS 102 3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121 3 Optics, Electricity and
~,<{agnetism
and one of
STAT 270 3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
£TlJ 201 3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
*MBB 231 and 222 are complementary courses and together cover all aspects of cellular
structure and function.
It
is strongly recommended that students complete MBB 222 as an
elective.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of
7
CHE\4 236W 3 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHE?>.'! 282 2 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 286 2 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 360 3 Thennodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
CHEM 316 4 Introductory Instrumental {\R:alysis
CHEM
317 2 AnalYtical Environmental Chemistry
CHEM
332 3 Chemistry of the Transition "Metals
CHEM 371 3 Chemistry of the Aqueous Environment
CHEM 372 3 Chemistry of the Atmospheric Environment
EVSC 401 1 Current Topics in Enyironmental Science
PHYS
346 3 Energy and the Environment
REM 455 3 Environmental Toxicology
STAT 302 3 Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data
STAT 403 3 Intennediate Sampling and Experimental Design
and at least
18 units chosen from
BISC 305 3 Animal Physiology
BISC
414 3 Limnology
CHEM 380 4 Chemical and Instrumental Methods of Identification of Organic
Compounds
CHEM 460
3 Advanced Physical Chemistry
EVSC 491W 3
Advanced Field Studies in Environmental Science
GEOG
316 4 Global Biogeochemical and
'}later
Cycles
GEOG
317 4 Soil Science I
prosc
341 3 Introduction to Radiochemistry
NUSC 342 3 Introduction to Nuclear Science
NUSC
3462 Radiochemistry Laboratory
REM
3 11 3 Applied Ecology and Sustainable Environments
REM 356 3 Management Institutions
REM 412
3 Environmental Modelling
REM 445
3 Emironmental Risk Assessment
ElectiYes
8
Additional electives are required to total 120 units. Of these 1120 units, at least 44 units must
be
ill
upper division courses.
Environmetries area of emphasis
Lov/er Diyision Requirements
Students complete all of
Blse 101-4
General Biology
BISe 102-4
General Biology
BISC 202 3 Genetics
BISC 204 3 Introduction to Ecology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126 2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 215
4 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 230 3 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 281 4 Organic Chemistry I
ECON 103 4 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 105 4 Principles of Macroeconomics
EVSC 200 3 Introduction to Environmental Science
GEOG
111-3 Earth Systems
MBB 231 3
Cellular Biology and Biochemistry*
REM
100-3 Global Change
STAT
270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
and one
of
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
MATH 157 3
Calculus for the Social Sciences I
and one
of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
MATH
158 3 Calculus for the Social Sciences II
and one
of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modem Physics
and one
of
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
*MBB 231 and 222 are complementary courses and together cover all aspects
of cellular
structure and function. It is strongly recommended that students complete MBB 222
as an
elective.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of
CHEM 360 3 Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
CHEM 316
4 Introductory Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 317 2 Analytical Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 371 3 Chemistry ofllie Aqueous Environment
9
EVSC 401 1 Current Topics in Environmental Science
MATH 232 3 Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH
251 3 Calculus III
PHYS 346 3 Energy and the Environment
STAT 285 3 Intermediate Probability and Statistics
STfJ 335 3 Linear Models in Applied Statistics
STAT 402-3 Generalized Linear and Nonlinear Modelling
STAT 410-3 Statistical Analysis
of Sample Surveys
STAT 430-3 Statistical Design and Analysis
of Experiments
and at least three courses from
BISC 304 3 Animal Ecology
BISC 414 3 Limnology
CHEM 372 3 Chemistry of the Atmospheric Environment
EVSC 491W 3 Advanced Field Studies in Environmental Science
GEaG 214 3 Climatology I
GEaG 316 4 Global Biogeochemical and 'Vater Cycles
GEaG 354 4 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
REM 311 3 Applied Ecology and Sustainable Environments
REM 356 3 Management Institutions
REM
412 3 Environmental Modelling
REM 445 3 Environmental Risk l\ssessment and Management of Hazardous Substances
REM 455 3 Environmental Toxicology
REM
471 3 Forest Ecosystem Management
Electives
10
Additional electives are required to total 120 units. afthese 120 units, at least 44 units must be in
upper division courses
Physical Geography area of emphasis
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 60 IOVier division courses, including all of
BISC 101-4 General Biology
BISC 102-4 General Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126 2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
GEOG 111-3 Earth Systems
GEOG 213-3 Introduction to Geomorphology
GEOG 214-3 Climatology and the Environment
ECaN 103 4 Principles of Microeconomics
ECaN 105 4 Principles oLMacroeconomics
EVSC 200 3 Introduction to Enyironmental Science
REM 100-3 Global Change
and one of .
MATH 151-3
Calculus I
MATH 154-3
Calculus I for Biological Sciences
MATH 157 3 Calculus I for Social Sciences
and one of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 155-3
Calculus II for Biological Sciences
MATH 158 3 Calculus II for Social Sciences
and one of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
and one of
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
and one
of
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
GEOG 215-3 Biogeography
and one
of
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
STAT 270-3
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
and one of
GEOG 250 3 Cartography I
GEOG 253-3 Aerial Photographic Interpretation
GEOG 255-3 Geographical Information Science I
and an additional eight units
of electives ;.vhich should include courses that will satisfy the
University's writing, quantitative and breadth requirements.
11
Cpper Division Requirements
Students complete all of
EVSC 401 1 Current Topics in Enyironmental Science
GEOG
311-4 Hydrology
.
GEOG 316-4 Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles
GEOG 317-4 Soil Science
PHYS
346 3 Energy and the Environment
STAT 302 3 Analysis of Experimental and ObseF/ational Data
and one of
GEOG 352-4 Techniques in Spatial Analysis
H
STAT 403 3 Intermediate Sampling and EJ(perimental Design
and two
of
GEOG 313-4 River Geomorphology
GEOG 314-4 Weather and Climate
GEOG 315-4 World Ecosystems
GEOG 411-4 Advanced Hydrology
GEOG 412-4 Glacial Processes and Environments
GEOG 413-4 Advanced River Geomorphology
GEOG 414-4 Advanced Climatology
GEOG 415-4 Advanced Biogeography
GEOG 417 -4 Advanced Soil Science
and three of
BISC 310 3 Plants and Animals of British Columbia
BISC
366 3 Plant Physiology*
BISC 367 3 Plant Physiology laboratory*
BISC 404-3 Plant Ecology
BISC 414-3 Limnology
BISC 416 3 Fish Biology*
BISC 434-3 Paleoecology and Palynology
CHEM 371 3 Chemistry of the z'\queous Environment*
CHEM 372 3 Chemistry of the Atmospheric Environment*
EASC 303-3 Environmental Geoscience
EASC 304-3 Hydrogeology*
EA:SC
403 3
Quaternary Geology
EASC 409 3 Riyers: Environments and Engineering*
EASC 410 3 Groundwater Geochemistry and Contaminant Transport*
EVSC 491W 3 Advanced Field Studies in Environmental Science
REM 311-3 Applied Ecology and Sustainable Environments
REM 356 3 Management Institutions
REM 412-3 Environmental Modelling
12
REM 445-3 Environmental Risk Assessment
REM 471-3 Forest Ecosystem Management
and one of
GEOG 351-4 Cartography and Visualization
GEOG 353-4 Remote Sensing
GEOG 355-4 Geographical Information Science II
Eleetives
13
Additional eleetives are required to total 120 units. Of these 120 units, at least 44 units must be in
upper division eourses.
*reqllires prerequisites that are to be eompleted as eleetives
Pollutant TraRspart area of
emphasis
LO'Iver
Division
Requirements
Stlldents eomplete all of
BISC 101 4 General Biology
CHEM 121 4 General Chemistry a:nd Laboratory I
CHEM 122 2 General Chemistry
n
CHEM 126 2 General Chemistry Laboratory
n.
CHEM 281 4 Organie Chemistry I
EASC 101-3 Physical Geology
EASC 102 3 Historieal Geology
EASC 201 3 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
EASC 206 1 Field Geology I
EVSC 200 3 Introduetion to Environmental Seienee
MATH 232 3 Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH 251 3 Caleulus HI
REM 1003 Global Change
STAT 270 3 Introduetion to Probability and Statisties
a:nd one of
CMPT 120 3 Introduotion to Computing Soienee Programming I
CMPT 102 3 lntroduotion to Seientifio Computer Programming*
a:nd one of
MATH 151 3 Calcukls 1*
MATH 154 3 Caleull:ls I for the Biological Soienees
MATH 157 3 Caleulus for the Social Soienoes I
and one of
MATH 152 3 Calculus II*
Ml~rTH
155 3 Calculus II for th
.
.
MnTH 158 3 Calculus for th;
e oClal
B~ologl.cal
SCiences
Sciences
II
and one
of
P
.
HYS 101 3 Physic
~
h
.
PHYS 120 3 H h s oor t e LIfe Sciences I
,
ec ames and Modem Physies*
and one
of
PHYS 121 3
0 1.
~r
t e LIfe Sciences II
p
1CS, Electricity and
~
4
.
PHYS 102 3 Physics
~
h
.
• agnetlsm*
*
recommended
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of
BlSC 102 4 General Biology
EASC 202 3 Mineralogy
:~~G
304 3 Hydrogeology
~;
C 410 3 Groundwater Geoehemi '
~ATH
314 3 Bo""6ary
".jQ;;':~
Dlffereeti.lll'l"atioHs
ntermed1ate Prob b T
.
TAT 285 3 I
.'
BY1
ro
1ty
ems
and Statistics
and one
of
GEOG
GEOG
214
213
3
3 I
C1"
Imate
~nd
Environment
ntroduetlOn
to Geomorph o
1
ogy
and one
of
~~g~~153 :~~oduction
to Ecology
lOgeography
14
and
B
at least 24 u
pperlvlslOn
(:1". .
units from the follomin
~
g
(some 60""0' rna'
, .
ISG 414 3 L;ffiftology
7 re'l""o prerequH;He,.)
CHEM
CHEM 317
316
3
4 IntroIT
Analyt~:~~~ I~~trumental
Analysis
CHEM 3603 Chemical K.n.l:onmental Chemistry
CHEM
371 3 Chemistry
01::IG~
e
I
rqueous
and Thermodynamics
Environment
CHEM 372 3 Chemistry of the Atmospheric Environment
EASC 303 3 Environmental Geoscience
EASC 307 3 Applied Geophysics
EASC 313 3 Introduction to Soil and Rock Engineering
EASC 403 3 Quaternary Geology
EASC 416 3 Field Techniques
in
Hydrogeology
EVSC 491W 3 Advanced Field Studies in Environmental Science
GEOG 313 4 Riv'er Geomorphology
GEOG
314 4 Weather and Climate
GEOG 315 4 1.Vorld Ecosystems
GEOG 316
4 Global Biogeochemical and :Water CyCles
GEOG 317 4 Soil Science
GEOG 354 4 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GEOG
414-4 Advanced Climatology
GEOG
415 4 Advanced Biogeography
MATH 322 3
Complex Variables
MATH 415 3 Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 416 3 Numerical Analysis II
MATH
41 g 3 Partial Differential Equations
MATH
462 3 Fluid Dynamics
MATH
467 3 Dynamical Systems
MACM
316 3 :Numerical Analysis I
NU8C 341 3 Introduction to Radiochemistry
PHYS 346 3 Energy and the Environment
REM
311 3 Applied Ecology and Sustainable Environments
REM 356 3 Management Institutions
REM 412-3 Environmental Modelling
REM 445-3 Environmental Risk Assessment and Management
of Hazardous Substances
REM
455 3 Environmental Tmticology
STAT
403 3 Intermediate Sampling and Experimental Design
Electives
15
l\dditional electives are required to total 120 units. Of these 120 units, at least 44 lHlits must be in
upper division courses.
Quantitative Techniques in ResElurce Management area Elf emphasis
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of
BISC 101 4 General Biology
BlSC 102 4 General Biology
BlSC 204 3 Introduction to Ecology
CHEM 120 3 General Chemistry 1
CHEM
122 :2 General Chemistry II
ECON 103 4 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 105 4 Principles ofj',tfacFOeconomics
ECON 260
3 Environmental Economics
EVSC 200 3 Introduction to Environmental Science
GEOG
111 3 Earth Systems
MATH 232 3 Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH
251 3 Calculus III
.
REM
100 3 Global ChanQ'e
I:>
STAT 270 3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
and one of
CMPT 120 3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I
CMPT 102 3 Introduction to Scientific Computer Programming
and one
of
MATH 151 3 Calculus I
MATH
154 3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
MATH 157 3 Calculus for the Social Sciences I
and one
of
MATH 152 3 Calculus II
MATH
155 3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
MATH 158 3 Calculus for the Social Sciences II
and one
of
PHYS 101 3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120 3 Mechanics and Modem Physics
and one
of
PHYS 102 3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121 3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of
BISC 304 3 Animal Ecology
BISC 407 3 Population Dynamics
EVSC 401 1 Current Topics in Environmental Science
MACM 316 3 Numerical Analysis I
MATH
308 3 Linear Prograrruning
MATH
309 3 Continuous Optimization
MATH 310 3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYS 346 3 Energy and the Environment
16
STAT
STAT
285
350 3
3 Intermediat
L.
e
Pee..
ro lVlhty and Statistics
lL
Hlewo
H
d 1 . A .
STA T 402 3 G
~o
e s 1H
1
.pphed Statistics
1 •
eaerahzed L.
STAT 410
3 Statistieal ;
::~~~ ru;~
Noaliaewo Modelliag
STAT 430
3 S .. 1 L. • ySlS 0 ample SUrveys
tatlsheal
.
Deslga and
1
A
~
nalysis of EJG
penmeats
. .
aad
at least four of
BISC 300 3 Evolutioa
BISC 305 3 Animal Physiology
ECaN
EVSC
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Environmental Science Major Program
Environmental Science Program
I
Faculty of Environment
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2011-2012
This program provides a broad education with specialization in one
of four areas of concentration:
Applied Biology, Environmental Earth Systems, Environmetrics, and Water
Science. Students choose
one
of these areas of concentration and complete the requirements as shown below.
Minimum Grades
The minimum cumulative grade point average (COPA) for continuation and graduation is 2.00.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Students choose one
of the following areas of concentration, and complete all the required courses as
listed. Additional upper division units will be required
to total a minimum of 44 upper division units.
Visit http://www.sfu.ca/evsc/programs for a suggested course sequence and for lists of course groupings.
Environmental
Science
Honours Program
Environmental Science Program
I
Faculty of Environment
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2011-2012
This honours program provides a broad education with specialization in one
of four areas of
concentration: Applied Biology, Environmental Earth Systems, Environmetrics, and Water Science.
Students choose one of these areas of concentration and complete the requirements as shown below.
Minimum Grades
The minimum cumulative grade point average (COPA) for continuation and graduation is 3.00.
Program Requirements
This program requires 132 units including writing, quantitative and breadth requirements. At least 60
units must be in upper division courses, and at least 48 of these upper division units must be in one area
of emphasis as shown below. Exceptions must be approved by a faculty advisor. Other courses may be
substituted subject to the approval of a faculty advisor.
University and Faculty
of Environment regulations also apply.
Visit http://\VW\l,r.sfu.caicvsciproa:rams for a suggested course sequence and for lists of course groupings.
Environment Co-operative Education Program
Environmental Science Program
I
Faculty of Environment
Simon Fraser University Calendar
2011-2012
Program Requirements
This program combines relevant work experience with academic studies. Students alternate study terms
with study-related employment. The program includes pre-employment orientation and four full-time
To enrol, students should review the program requirements: www.sfu.ca/coop/env. Students are
encouraged to seek advice from the Co-ordinator
of the Environment Co-op Program as early as possible
in the university career to facilitate optimal scheduling. For information, contact the Co-ordinator,
Environment Co-op Program, Department
of Geography, 7130 Robert C. Brown Hall, 778.782.3115 Tel.
Applied Biology area of concentration
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all
of
BISC 101-4 General Biology
BISC 102-4 General Biology
BISC 202-3 Genetics
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126-2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 215-4 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
EVSC 100-3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EVSC 205-3
Methods in Environmental Science.
GEOG
111-3 Earth Systems
REM 100-3 Global Change
and one
of
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
and one
of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
and one
of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
and one of
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
and one of
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
STAT 270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all
of
BISC 316-3 Vertebrate Biology
BISC 337-3 Plant Biology
EVSC 399-1 Environmental Science Seminar-I
EVSC 499-1 Environmental Science Seminar-II
GEOG 316-4 Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles
REM 311-3 Applied Ecology and Sustainable Environments
REM 321-3/ENV 321-3 Ecological Economics
REM 445-3 Environmental Risk Assessment
STAT 302-3 Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data
and one
of
CMNS 347-4 Communication in Conflict and Intervention
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST 443-4 Aboriginal Peoples, History and the Law
GEOG 322-4 World Resources
GEOG 325-4 Geographies of Consumption
GEOG
363-4 Urban Planning and Policy
GEOG
381-4 Political Geography
GEOG 389W-4 Nature and Society
REM 356-3 Institutional Arrangements for Sustainable Environmental Management
SA 326-4 Ecology and Social Thought
SA 371-4 The Environment and Society
Note: occasionally third or fourth year Special Topics courses
may be offered that can fulfill this requirement,' check the EVSC website for information
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and three from the following (or any upper division course selected by the student with permission from
the Director)
BISC 300-3 Evolution
BISC 306-4 Invertebrate Biology
BISC 309-3 Conservation Biology
BISC 326-3 Biology of Algae and Fungi
BISC 366-3 Plant Physiology
BISC 403-3 Current Topics in Cell Biology
BISC 404-3 Plant Ecology
BISC 407-3 Population Dynamics
BISC 414-3 Limnology
PHYS 346-3 Energy and the Environment
REM 412-3 Environmental Modeling
REM 471-3 Forest Ecosystem Management
STAT 403-3 Intermediate Sampling and Experimental Design
Environmental Earth Systems area of concentration
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of
BISC 101-4 General Biology
BISC 102-4 General Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
EASC 101-3 Physical Geology
EVSC 100-3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EVSC
205-3 Methods in Environmental Science
GEOG
111-3 Earth Systems
and one of
GEOG 100-3 Society, Space, Environment: Introducing Human Geography
REM
100-3 Global Change
and one
of
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
and one
of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
and one
of
PHYS 10 1-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modem Physics
and one of
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PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
and one of
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
STAT 270-3 Introduction to
Probability and Statistics
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and two of
GEOG 213-3 Introduction to Geomorphology
GEOG 214-3 Climate and Environment
GEOG 215-3 Biogeography or BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
and one
of
GEOG 253-3 Aerial Photographic Interpretation
GEOG 255-3 Geographical Information Science I
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all
of
EVSC 399-1 Environmental Science Seminar-I
EVSC 499-1 Environmental Science Seminar-II
REM 321-3/ENV 321-3 Ecological Economics
and one
of
CMNS 347-4 Communication in Conflict and Intervention
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST 443-4 Aboriginal Peoples, History and the Law
GEOG 322-4 Warld Resources
GEOG 325-4 Geographies of Consumption
GEOG 363-4 Urban Planning and Policy
GEOG
381-4 Political Geography
GEOG 389-4 Nature and Society
REM 356-3 Institutional Arrangements for Sustainable Environmental Management
SA 326-4 Ecology and Social Thought
SA 371-4 The Environment and Society
Note: occasionally third or fourth year Special Topics courses
may be offered that can fulfill this requirement; check the
EVSC website for information
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and six of, with at least two from the 400-level
BISC
414-3 Limnology
EASC 303-3 Environmental Geoscience
EASC 304-3 Hydrogeology
EASC 314-3 Principles of Glaciology
GEOG 310-4 Physical Geography Field Course
GEOG
311-4 Hydrology
GEOG 313-4 River Geomorphology
GEOG 314-4 Weather and Climate
GEOG
315-4 World Ecosystems
GEOG 316-4 Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles
GEOG
317-4 Soil Science
GEOG
411-4 Advanced Hydrology
GEOG 412-4 Glacial Processes and Environments
GEOG 413-4 Advanced River Geomorphology
GEOG 414-4 Advanced Climatology
GEOG
415-4 Advanced Biogeography
GEOG 417-4 Advanced Soil Science
and one of
BISC 309-3 Conservation Biology
BISC 404-3 Plant Ecology
BISC 434-3 Paleoecology and Palynology
REM 311-3 Applied Ecology and Sustainable Environments
REM 445-3 Environmental Risk Assessment
REM 471-3 Forest Ecosystem Management
and one
of
EASC 305-3 Quantitative Methods for the Earth Sciences
GEOG 351-4 Cartography and Visualization
GEOG 352-4 Spatial Analysis
GEOG 353-4 Remote Sensing
GEOG 355-4 Geographical Information Science II
GEOG 356-4 3D Geovisualization
REM 412-3 Environmental Modeling
ST AT 302-3 Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data
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Environmetrics area of concentration
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all
of
BISC 101-4 General Biology
BISC
102-4 General Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry I!
EVSC 100-3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EVSC 205-3 Methods in Environmental Science
GEOG 111-3 Earth Systems
MATH 232-3 Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 251-3 Calculus III
REM 100-3 Global Change
STAT
270-3 futroduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 285-3 Intermediate Probability and Statistics
and one
of
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
and one
of
MATH 152-3 Calculus I!
MATH 155-3 Calculus I! for the Biological Sciences
and one
of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
and one of
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all
of
EVSC 399-lEnvironmentat"Science Seminar-I
EVSC 499-1 Environmental Science Seminar-I!
REM
321-31ENV 321-3 Ecological Economics
STAT 350-3 Linear Models in Applied Statistics
STAT
402-3 Generalized Linear and Nonlinear Modelling
STAT 410-3 Statistical Analysis of Sample Surveys
STAT
430-3 Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments
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and one of
CMNS 347-4 Communication in Conflict and Intervention
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST 443-4 Aboriginal Peoples. History and the Law
GEOG 322-4 World Resources
GEOG 325-4 Geographies of Consumption
GEOG 363-4 Urban Planning and Policy
GEOG 381-4 Political Geography
GEOG 389-4 Nature and Society
REM 356-3 Institutional Arrangements for Sustainable Environmental Management
SA 326-4 Ecology and Social Thought
SA 371-4 The Environment and Society
Note: occasionally third or fourth year Special Topics courses
may be offered that can fulfill this requirement; check the EVSC website for information
plus 16 upper division units from the Faculty
of Environment or the Faculty of Science with approval
from the Director
Water Science area of concentration
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all
of
BISC 101-4 General Biology
BISC 102-4 General Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126-2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
EASC 101-3 Physical Geology
EVSC 100-3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EVSC 205-3 Methods in Environmental Science
GEOG 111-3 Earth Systems
GEOG
213-3 Introduction to Geomorphology
GEOG 214-3 Climate and Environment
and one
of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
and one
of
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PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
and one
of
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 154-3
Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
and one
of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 155-3
Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
and one
of
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
STAT 270-3
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
and one of
GEOG 215-3 Biogeography
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
and one
of
GEOG 253-3 Aerial Photographic Intemretation
GEOG 255-3 Geographical Information Science I
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all
of
BISC 414-3 Limnology
EASe 304-3 Hydrogeology
EASe 412-3 Groundwater Geochemistry
EVSC 399-1 Environmental Science Seminar-I
EVSC 499-1 Environmental Science Seminar-II
GEOG 311-4 Hydrology
GEOG 313-4 River Geomomhology
GEOG 316-4 Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles
REM 321-3/ENV 321-3 Ecological Economics
and one
of
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CMNS 347-4 Communication in Conflict and Intervention
FNST 301-3 Issues in Applied First Nations Studies Research
FNST 332-3 Ethnobotany of British Columbia First Nations
FNST 443-4 Aboriginal Peoples. History and the Law
GEOG 322-4 World Resources
GEOG 325-4 Geographies of Consumption
GEOG
363-4 Urban Plamling and Policy
GEOG 381-4 or Political Geography
GEOG 389-4 Nature and Society
REM 356-3 Institutional Arrangements for Sustainable Environmental Management
SA 326-4 Ecology and Social Thought
SA 371-4 The Environment and Society
Note: occasionally third or fOurth year Special Topics courses
may be offered that can fulfill this requirement; check the
EVSC website fOr infOrmation
and four of. with at least two from the 400-level
EASC
314-3 Principles of Glaciology
EASC 405-3 Water Cycles and Resources: Environmental and Climate Change Impacts
EASC 410-3 Groundwater Contamination and Transport
EASC 416-3 Field Techniques in Hydrogeology
GEOG 310-4 Physical Geography Field Course
GEOG
314-4 Weather and Climate
GEOG
317-4 Soil Science
GEOG 411-4 Advanced Hydrology
GEOG 412-4 Glacial Processes and Environments
GEOG 413-4 Advanced River Geomorphology
GEOG 414-4 Advanced Climatology
GEOG 417-4 Advanced Soil Science
REM 412-3 Environmental Modeling
REM 445-3 Environmental Risk Assessment
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Office
lASe 2. Suite 8900
Tel: 778-782-8787
www.fenv.sfu.ca
faculty of environment
Changes in Criteria for the Minimum Grade Requirement
in the Environmental Science program, Faculty of Environment
The EVSC program currently requires a minimum CGP A of 2.50 for
continuation and graduation. The redeveloped program proposes that
the minimum CGP A for continuation and graduation be changed to
2.00. A Major in Environmental Science Program with a minimum
CGPA of2.00 for continuation and graduation would increase
opportunities for a broader range
of students and also help retain
students
on their chosen career path of Environmental Science during
periods when they encounter difficulties or circumstances that affect
they grades. This change would make the minimum CGP A consistent
with that for a Major
in the Department of Geography and a Major in
most Departments and Programs in the Faculty
of Science.
