Environmental Science

Environmental Science Programs | Environmental Science Courses

Faculty List

G.B. Arhonditsis, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Agricultural Univ. of Athens, Greece), Ph.D. (Univ. of the Aegean, Greece), Professor
T. Bell, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Western), Ph.D (McGill), Assistant Professor
I.F. Creed, M.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Toronto), Professor
H. Daxberger, Dipl. Geol. (Fredrich Alexander University, Germany), Ph.D. (McMaster), Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
M. Dittrich, M.S. (Moscow), Ph.D. (Humbolt), Professor
N. Eyles, B.Sc. (Leicester), M.Sc. (Memorial University NFLD), Ph.D. (East Anglia), D.Sc. (Leicester), P. Geo., Professor Emeritus
R.R. Fulthorpe, B.Sc., M.SC. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Carlton), Professor Emeritus
W.A. Gough, B.Sc. (Waterloo), M.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (McGill), Professor
B. Greenwood, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Bristol), Ph.D. (Hons. Causa, Uppsala), Professor Emeritus
P. Heron, MGeophys, (Leeds), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Toronto), Assistant Professor
K.W.F. Howard, B.Sc. (Exeter), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Birmingham), P.Geo., C.Geol.F.G.S., P.H.G., Professor
M.E. Isaac, Ph.D. (Toronto), Professor
N. Klenk, Ph.D. (British Columbia), Associate Professor
N. Latulippe, B.A. (Hons) (Nipissing), M.A. (Guelph), Ph.D. (Toronto), Assistant Professor
St. W. Livingstone, Ph.D. (Toronto), Assistant Professor Teaching Stream
J.P. Lowman, B.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc., Ph.D. (York, Canada), Professor
J.I. MacLellan, R.P.F. (New Brunswick), B.A., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto), Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
A. Martin, B.A.(Hon.), M.F.C., Ph.D. (Toronto), Assistant Professor
M. Meriano, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto), Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
C. Mitchell, B.Sc. (McMaster), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto), Professor
T. Mohsin, B.Sc. (Dhaka), M.Sc. (Dhaka), M.E.S. (Newcastle), Ph.D. (Toronto), Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
A.G. Price, B.Sc. (Wales), M.Sc., Ph.D. (McGill), Associate Professor Emeritus
A. Simpson, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Birmingham), Professor
M.J. Simpson, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Alberta), Professor
K. Smith, B.Sc. (Queen’s), M.Sc. (California Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (Toronto), Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
S. Stefanovic, Ph.D. (Toronto), Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
F. Wania, Dipl.Geook. (Bayreuth), Ph.D. (Toronto), Professor
M. Wells, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Australian National), Professor
J.A. Westgate, B.Sc. (Reading), Ph.D. (Alberta), Professor Emeritus
D.D. Williams, B.Sc. (North Wales), Dip. Ed. (Liverpool), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Waterloo), D.Sc. (Wales), Professor Emeritus

For an updated list of Program Supervisors, please visit the Environmental Sciences website.

Human activity is a major cause of environmental change. The study of the dynamics of both natural and anthropogenic changes requires knowledge spanning many scientific disciplines. Recent environmental degradation such as surface and subsurface water pollution, air and soil pollution, climate change, depletion of resources, extinction of species, and problems of waste disposal are all a result of the lack of understanding of environmental systems and processes. Environmental degradation has an impact not only on human beings but on all species and most natural systems so that its understanding requires knowledge and skills from many disciplines such as biology, chemistry, geology, geography, mathematics, physics, and ecology.

All Environmental Science Specialist programs (Global Environmental Change, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, and Environmental Physics) and the Major Program in Environmental Science have earned official accreditation from Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada and the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC). These UTSC programs have met the national standard required to earn accredited status, which connects industry and academics in the environmental sector. Graduates of these programs are eligible to receive their Environmental Professional in Training (EPt) designation, which is a developmental certification for emerging environmental professionals. To learn more about the EPt program, please visit the ECO Canada website.

The overall purpose of the programs in Environmental Science is to provide education and training which will produce highly qualified scientists with excellent field and laboratory experience, with a view to future employment in consulting, government, non-governmental organizations, and research and teaching.

Programs in Environmental Chemistry have been moved to the Chemistry section of the Calendar.
Programs in Environmental Physics have been moved to the Physics and Astrophysics section of the Calendar.

Students are cautioned that some courses in Environmental Science (EES) may include Ancillary fees.

Combined Degree Programs, Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Engineering

The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) with the Master of Engineering (MEng) offered by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering allow exceptional students who are registered in one of the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs identified below to apply during Year 3 of their studies, and be considered, for admission to the MEng programs in either Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry or Civil Engineering. These Combined Degree Programs allow students to complete 1.0 credit in courses that may be counted towards both degrees.

The Combined Degree Programs options are:

Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering

For more information, including Admission and Program requirements, see the Combined Degree Programs section of the Calendar.

Combined Degree Programs, Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science

The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) with the Master of Environmental Science (MEnvSc) offered by the Graduate Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences allow exceptional students who are registered in one of the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs identified below to apply during Year 3 of their studies, and be considered, for admission to the MEnvSc program. They are designed for students interested in pursuing a career in environmental sciences within the green-sector, geosciences, industry, consulting, government and policy organizations. These Combined Degree Programs give students the opportunity to: (1) begin exploring their academic interests in Year 4 of their studies; (2) complete 1.0 credit in courses that may be counted towards both degrees; and (3) enroll in the MEnvSc in the Summer session between Years 4 and 5 in order to complete either a two-month academic or internship opportunity, in addition to the mandatory four-month academic or internship opportunity completed in the MEnvSc program alone.

Combined Degree Programs options are:

Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science

For more information, including Admission and Program requirements, see the Combined Degree Programs section of the Calendar.

Combined Degree Programs, Honours Bachelor of Science or Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc)/ Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) with the Master of Teaching (MT) offered by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education provide students with a direct pathway to the completion, in 6 years, of their Undergraduate degree, Ontario Teacher’s Certificate of Qualifications, and Master’s degree. These Combined Degree Programs allow students to complete 1.0 credit in courses that may be counted towards both degrees.

The Combined Degree Programs options are:

Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching

For more information, including Admission and Program requirements, see the Combined Degree Programs section of the Calendar.

Program Combination Restrictions in Environmental Science

Programs in Global Environmental Change, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Physics, and Environmental Science cannot be combined.
The Minor program in Natural Sciences and Environmental Management cannot be combined with either the Major program in Environmental Studies or the Minor program in Environmental Science.

Experiential Learning and Outreach

For a community-based experiential learning opportunity in your academic field of interest, consider the course CTLB03H3, which can be found in the Teaching and Learning section of the Calendar.

Environmental Science Programs

COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS, HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE / MASTER OF ENGINEERING

The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) and Master of Engineering (MEng) allow exceptional students who are registered in one of the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs identified below to apply during Year 3 of their studies, and be considered, for admission to the Faculty of Engineering & Applied Chemistry MEng programs in either Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry or Civil Engineering.

Contact Information:
Mandy Meriano(416-208-2775)
Email: mmeriano@utsc.utoronto.ca

Combined Degree Programs options are:

Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Environmental Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Environmental Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Environmental Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Environmental Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Environmental Physics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Environmental Physics (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Master of Engineering
Environmental Physics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering
Environmental Physics (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering

Application Process:

UTSC students in Year 3 of one the identified HBSc programs who are interested in one of the identified CDPs must contact Professor M. Meriano before the end of the Fall session.
Qualified UTSC students will be able to apply to their selected CDP.
UTSC students who are accepted to the CDP will receive a conditional offer to start the Master of Engineering (MEng) program upon completion of their HBSc program requirements.

Minimum Admission Requirements:

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the HBSc program, the School of Graduate Studies, and the MEng program.
Applicants to the HBSc program must:
- be enrolled full-time and in good standing;
- have a B+ average (CGPA of 3.3) or higher in Year 2;
- carry a full course load of 5.0 credits each year (i.e., complete 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions - Fall, Winter, Summer).
Applicants to the MEng program must:
- maintain a B+ average (CGPA of 3.3) or higher in Year 3 and Year 4 of their HBSc program;
- complete the requirements of their HBSc program;
- be conferred with the HBSc degree.

Program Requirements and Path to Completion:

Year 1 to 4: HBSc degree requirements:
- students must complete all HBSc program requirements and degree requirements;
- students are expected to carry a full course load of 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions (Fall, Winter, Summer) of each year;
- in Year 3, qualified students may apply to the CDP and may be offered conditional admission to the MEng program;
- in Year 4, students who receive a conditional offer of admission to the CDP and MEng:
  - must complete two prescribed undergraduate engineering half courses (1.0 credit) as part of the HBSc degree requirements;
  - may complete up to 1.0 credit in graduate courses with the permission of either the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry or Department of Civil Engineering (depending on the selected CDP); these courses can be counted towards the completion of both the HBSc degree requirements and the MEng program and degree requirements.
- by the end of Year 4, fulfill both the undergraduate program requirements and the undergraduate degree requirements.
Year 5: Remaining MEng program and degree requirements:
- conditions of admission are removed;
- complete 5.0 credits in MEng courses; students who have completed up to 1.0 credit in MEng courses in Year 4 may subtract those courses from the total 5.0 credits required.

COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS, HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE / MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) with the Master of Environmental Science (MEnvSc) offered by the Graduate Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences allow exceptional students who are registered in one of the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs identified below to apply during Year 3 of their studies, and be considered, for admission to the MEnvSc program. They are designed for students interested in pursuing a career in environmental sciences within the green-sector, geosciences, industry, consulting, government and policy organizations. These Combined Degree Programs give students the opportunity to: (1) begin exploring their academic interests in Year 4 of their studies; (2) complete 1.0 credit in courses that may be counted towards both degrees; and (3) enrol in the MEnvSc in the Summer session between Years 4 and 5 in order to complete either a two-month academic or internship opportunity, in addition to the mandatory four-month academic or internship opportunity completed in the MEnvSc program alone.

Contact Information:
Combined Degree Programs Coordinator
Email: cdp.utsc@utoronto.ca

The Combined Degree Programs options are:

Department of Biological Sciences

Conservation and Biodiversity (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Integrative Biology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science

Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences

Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Geoscience (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Physics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Physics (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Environmental Science

Application Process:

Applicants must apply to the Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) program, the MEnvSc program, and the CDP.
Qualified students in Year 3 of their HBSc degree program apply to the MEnvSc program and their chosen CPD through the SGS Online Admission Application system:
- students will select one of the three fields of study within the MEnvSc program at the time of application:
  - Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
  - Conservation and Biodiversity, or
  - Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems
- those accepted will receive a conditional offer to start the MEnvSc program upon completion of their HBSc program and degree requirements.

Minimum Admission Requirements:

To be considered for conditional admission to the MEnvSc program and the selected CDP, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Be admitted to the HBSc degree and one of the above listed undergraduate programs at UTSC.
Meet the minimum admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the MEnvSc program.
Be enrolled full-time and in good standing in the HBSc program:
- have a B+ average (CGPA of 3.3) or higher in Year 2;
- carry a full course load of 5.0 credits each year (i.e., complete 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions - Fall, Winter, Summer); where necessary, exceptions will be made for students in Co-op programs.
Complete the following undergraduate courses as part of the HBSc degree requirements:
- Students in the Specialist in Conservation and Biodiversity or the Specialist in Integrative Biology:
  - BIOC63H3 Conservation Biology (0.5 credit)
  - BIOD54H3 Applied Conservation Biology (0.5 credit)
- Students in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs in Global Environmental Change, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, or Environmental Physics:
  - EESC24H3 Advanced Readings in Environmental Science (0.5 credit)
  - EESD10Y3 Research Project in Environmental Science (1.0 credit)

To be given full, unconditional admission to the MEnvSc program, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Maintain a B+ average (CGPA of 3.3) or higher in their final year of study in the HBSc program or over upper-level (C- and D-level) courses.
Achieve at least a grade of B- (70%) in both of the graduate courses taken in Year 4 of undergraduate study; these courses must be chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Supervisor:
- for the field in Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: EES 1133H Climate Change Science and Modelling (0.5 credit), plus an additional 0.5 credit;
- for the field in Conservation and Biodiversity: EES 3002H Conservation Policy (0.5 credit), plus an additional 0.5 credit;
- for the field in Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems: 1.0 credit.
Be conferred with the HBSc degree.

Program Requirements and Path to Completion:

Year 4: HBSc degree requirements
- students must complete all HBSc program requirements and degree requirements;
- students are expected to carry a full course load of 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions (Fall, Winter, Summer) of each year; where necessary, exceptions will be made for students in Co-op programs;
- students who receive a conditional offer of admission to the CDP must complete the following undergraduate courses:
  - students in the Specialist in Conservation and Biodiversity or the Specialist in Integrative Biology:
    - BIOC63H3 Conservation Biology (0.5 credit)
    - BIOD54H3 Applied Conservation Biology (0.5 credit)
  - students in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs in Global Environmental Change, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, or Environmental Physics:
    - EESC24H3 Advanced Readings in Environmental Science (0.5 credit)
    - EESD10Y3 Research Project in Environmental Science (1.0 credit)
- students must complete 1.0 credit in graduate courses, chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Supervisor, as follows:
  - for the field in Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: EES 1133H Climate Change Science and Modelling (0.5 credit), plus an additional 0.5 credit;
  - for the field in Conservation and Biodiversity: EES 3002H Conservation Policy (0.5 credit), plus an additional 0.5 credit;
  - for the field in Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems: 1.0 credit.
Optional registration in the Summer session prior to Year 5:
- students complete one of the following opportunities:
  - EES 4001H Internship Training (0.5 credit)
  - EES 4003H Academic Training (0.5 credit)
Year 5: Remaining MEnvSc program and degree requirements.

COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS, HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS / MASTER OF TEACHING

The Combined Degree Programs for UTSC Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc)/ Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) with the Master of Teaching (MT) offered by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education are designed for students who are interested in a career in Education. They allow exceptional students who are registered in one of the 50 identified Specialist and Major programs to gain early admission to the MT, which is a full-time professional program that leads to both a Master's degree and eligibility to become a certified teacher in Ontario. Students who successfully complete one of the Combined Degree Programs listed below will earn two University of Toronto degrees (HBA/ HBSc and MT), and be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for a Certificate of Qualifications as elementary or secondary school teachers.

Contact Information:
Combined Degree Programs Coordinator
Email: cdp.utsc@utoronto.ca

The Combined Degree Programs options are:

Department of Anthropology

Evolutionary Anthropology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Evolutionary Anthropology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Socio-Cultural Anthropology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
Socio-Cultural Anthropology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Arts, Culture and Media

Theatre and Performance Studies (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Biological Sciences

Biology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Conservation and Biodiversity (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Conservation and Biodiversity (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Human Biology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Human Biology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Integrative Biology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Plant Biology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching

Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Mathematics (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Mathematics (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Mathematics (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching

Department of English

English (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
English (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
English (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
English (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Language Studies

French (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
French (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
French (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
French (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Historical and Cultural Studies

History (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
History (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Human Geography

Human Geography (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
Human Geography (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences

Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Biochemistry (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Biochemistry (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Chemistry (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Chemistry (Major Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Global Environmental Change (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Global Environmental Change (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Environmental Chemistry (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Environmental Chemistry (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Environmental Physics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Environmental Physics (Specialist Co-op), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Physics and Astrophysics (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Physics and Astrophysics (Major), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching
Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science/ Master of Teaching

Department of Sociology

Sociology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching
Sociology (Major), Honours Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Teaching

Students applying to the MT must have two teaching subjects regardless of the concentration they are applying to (Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, or Intermediate/Senior), and must have completed at least 6.0 credits in their first teaching subject and at least 3.0 credits in their second teaching subject (note: both French as a Second Language and Science require at least 6.0 credits in university courses even when they are a second teaching subject). Each of the programs listed below includes a minimum of 6.0 credits in courses that can be applied towards the completion of the prerequisites for the identified OISE teaching subject(s).

UTSC Programs Fit With OISE MT Teaching Subjects:

UTSC Program	MT Teaching Subjects - Required Number of Courses/Credits Completed
- Specialist/ Specialist Co-op in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry	Science - Chemistry, or Science - Biology, or Science - General
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology	Science - Biology, or Science - General
- Major/Major Co-op In Biochemistry - Major in Biology - Specialist in Conservation and Biodiversity - Major in Conservation and Biodiversity - Specialist in Human Biology - Major in Human Biology - Specialist in Integrative Biology - Major in Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease - Major in Plant Biology - Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Global Environmental Change	Science - Biology
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Chemistry - Major/Major Co-op in Chemistry - Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Environmental Chemistry	Science - Chemistry
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Environmental Physics - Specialist in Physics and Astrophysics - Major in Physics and Astrophysics - Specialist in Physical and Mathematical Sciences	Science - Physics
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in Mathematics - Major/Major Co-op in Mathematics	Mathematics
- Specialist in Evolutionary Anthropology - Major in Evolutionary Anthropology - Specialist in Socio-Cultural Anthropology - Major in Socio-Cultural Anthropology - Specialist in Sociology - Major in Sociology	Social Science - General
- Major in Theatre and Performance Studies	Dramatic Arts
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in English - Major/Major Co-op in English	English
- Specialist/Specialist Co-op in French - Major/Major Co-op in French	French (Second Language)
- Specialist in History - Major in History	History
- Specialist in Human Geography - Major in Human Geography	Geography

Application Process:

Applicants must apply to the Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA)/ Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) program, the MT program and the CDP.
Qualified students in Year 3 of their HBA/ HBSc degree program apply to the MT program; those accepted will receive a conditional offer to start the MT program upon completion of their HBA/ HBSc program and degree requirements.

Minimum Admission Requirements:

To be considered for conditional admission to the MT program and the selected CDP, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Be admitted to the HBA/ HBSc degree and at least one of the above-listed undergraduate programs at UTSC.
Meet the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the MT program.
Be enrolled full-time and in good standing in the HBA/ HBSc program(s):
- have a B+ average or higher in Year 2;
- carry a full course load of 5.0 credits each year (i.e., complete 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions - Fall, Winter, Summer); where necessary, exceptions will be made for students in Co-op programs.
Have completed at least half of the teaching subjects' prerequisite courses - i.e., 3.0 credits in the first teaching subject and at least 1.5 credits in the second teaching subject (or 3.0 credits if the second teaching subject is French as a Second Language or Science) - by the end of Year 3.
Provide at least two letters of reference (see: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/mt/Home.html).
Provide a Statement of Intent indicating their preferred concentration (Primary/Junior, Junior Intermediate, or Intermediate/Senior) and describe three significant teaching and/or teaching-related experiences they have had, especially with groups of children; with reference to these experiences, applicants should identify insights gained about teaching and learning, and explain how, based on these insights, they might contribute to the education of students in today's schools. On their resumé, applicants must list, in chart form, the extent of their teaching experiences; the chart should include dates, location of the experience, applicants' role, and number of hours working with students.
Meet other qualifications as specified by the MT program, including: a police record check, relevant teaching experiences, academic and professional references, and satisfying teaching subject prerequisites.

To be given full, unconditional admission to the MT program, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Maintain a B+ average or higher in their final year of study in the HBA/ HBSc program, or over upper-level (C- and D-level) courses.
Achieve at least a B+ average in 1.0 credit in graduate courses taken in Year 4.
Regardless of the concentration to which they are applying (Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, Intermediate/Senior), complete the prerequisites for both the first and second teaching subjects; students are encouraged to consult often with their HBA/HBSc Program Supervisor, as well as the Combined Degree Programs Coordinator.
Be conferred with the HBA/ HBSc degree.

Program Requirements and Path to Completion:

Year 1 to 4: HBA/ HBSc degree requirements:
- students must complete all of the HBA/ HBSc program and degree requirements;
- students are expected to carry a full course load of 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions (Fall, Winter, Summer) of each year;
- in Year 3, qualified students may apply to the MT and the CDP and may be offered conditional admission to the MT;
- by the end of Year 3 students must complete at least 3.0 credits required for the first teaching subject, and at least 1.5 credits for the second teaching subject (or 3.0 credits if the second teaching subject is French as a Second Language or Science);
- in Year 4, students who receive a conditional offer of admission to the CDP must complete any two of the graduate elective half courses recommended by OISE for CDP students; these courses (1.0 credit) are counted towards the completion of both the HBA/ HBSc degree and the MT program and degree; CDP students are graded as graduate students in these courses and are required to meet graduate expectations;
- by the end of Year 4, students must complete all HBA/ HBSc program requirements and degree requirements, including at least 6.0 credits required for the first teaching subject, and at least 3.0 credits for the second teaching subject (or 6.0 credits if the second teaching subject is French as a Second Language or Science).
Year 5 and 6: Remaining MT program and degree requirements:
- students must complete 11.0 credits as identified by OISE.

SPECIALIST (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE (SCIENCE) - SCSPE0350D

Co-op Program Coordinator: coopsuccess.utsc@utoronto.ca

The Specialist (Co-op) Program in Environmental Geoscience is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program that combines academic studies with paid work terms in the public, private, and/or non-profit sectors. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the academic and professional skills required to pursue employment in these areas, or to continue on to graduate training in an academic field related to Environmental Geoscience upon graduation.
This program has been designed to meet the expectations of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) - the licensing and regulatory body responsible for ensuring that geoscientists have the appropriate qualifications to practice. Please visit the APGO website for further information on requirements to become a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) in Ontario.
In addition to their academic course requirements, students must successfully complete the additive Arts & Science Co-op Work Term and Course requirements.

Enrolment Requirements
The minimum qualifications for entry are 5.0 credits, including BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, EESA01H3, EESA06H3, MATA30H3, [MATA36H3 or MATA37H3], PHYA10H3 and PHYA21H3, plus a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Current Co-op Students:
Students admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt in their first year of study must request a Co-op Subject POSt on ACORN upon completion of 4.0 credits and must meet the minimum qualifications for entry as noted above.

Prospective Co-op Students:
Prospective Co-op students (i.e., those not yet admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt) must submit a program request on ACORN, and meet the minimum qualifications noted above. Deadlines follow the Limited Enrolment Program Application Deadlines set by the Office of the Registrar each year. Failure to submit the program request on ACORN will result in that student's application not being considered.

Academic Program Requirements
Students must complete the program requirements as described in the Specialist Program in Environmental Geoscience.

Co-op Work Term Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete Co-op work term(s) as follows: three 4-month work terms, one 4-month work term and one 8-month work term, or one 12-month work term. To be eligible for their first work term, students must be enrolled in the Specialist (Co-op) Program in Environmental Geoscience and have completed at least 7.0 credits, achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and complete COPB50H3 and COPB51H3.

Students must be available for work terms in each of the Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters and must complete at least one of their required work terms in either a Fall or Winter semester. This requires that students take courses during at least one Summer semester.

Co-op Course Requirements
In addition to their academic program requirements, Co-op students complete the following Co-op specific courses as part of their degree:

Co-op Preparation courses: COPB50H3 and COPB51H3 (completed in first year)
Work Term Search courses: COPB52H3 (semester prior to first work term), COPC98H3 (semester prior to second work term), and COPC99H3 (semester prior to third work term)
Co-op Work Term courses: COPC05H3 (each semester a student is on work term)

These courses are designed to prepare students for their job search and work term experience, and to maximize the benefits of their Co-op work terms. They must be completed in sequence, and fall into three categories: Co-op Preparation courses (COPB50H3 & COPB51H3) are completed in first year, and cover a variety of topics intended to assist students in developing the skills and tools required to secure a work term; Work Term Search Courses (COPB52H3, COPC98H3, & COPC99H3) are completed in the semester prior to each work term, and support students while competing for work terms that are appropriate to their program of study, as well as preparing students for the transition into and how to succeed the workplace; Co-op Work Term courses (COPC05H3) are completed during each semester that a student is on work term, and support students’ success while on work term, as well as connecting their academics and the workplace experience.

Co-op courses are taken in addition to a full course load. They are recorded on transcripts as credit/no credit (CR/NCR) and are considered to be additive credit to the 20.0 required degree credits. No additional course fee is assessed as registration is included in the Co-op Program fee.

For information on fees, status in Co-op programs, and certification of completion of Co-op programs, see the Co-operative Programs section and the Arts and Science Co-op section in the UTSC Calendar.

SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE (SCIENCE) - SCSPE0351A

For an updated list of Programs Supervisors, please visit the Environmental Sciences website.

This program has been designed to meet the expectations of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) - the licensing and regulatory body responsible for ensuring that geoscientists have the appropriate qualifications to practice. Students are encouraged to make careful choice of optional/elective courses to meet APGO requirements.

Please visit the APGO website for further information on requirements to become a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) in Ontario.

Program Requirements
Total requirements: 16.0 credits of which 1.0 credit must be at the D-level as follows:

First Year:
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth: Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
EESA01H3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EESA06H3 Introduction to Planet Earth
[MATA30H3 Calculus I for Physical Sciences or MATA31H3 Calculus I for Mathematical Sciences]
[MATA36H3 Calculus II for Physical Sciences or MATA37H3 Calculus II for Mathematical Sciences]
PHYA10H3 Physics I for the Physical Sciences
PHYA21H3 Physics II for the Physical Sciences

Second Year:
CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry
EESB02H3 Principles of Geomorphology
EESB03H3 Principles of Climatology
EESB04H3 Principles of Hydrology
EESB05H3 Principles of Soil Science
EESB15H3 Earth History
EESB18H3 Natural Hazards
EESB19H3 Mineralogy
CSCA20H3 Introduction to Programming
STAB22H3 Statistics I

Third Year:
EESB20H3 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
EESC03H3 Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
EESC07H3 Groundwater
EESC13H3 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
EESC20H3 Geochemistry
EESC22H3 Exploration Geophysics
EESC36H3 Petrology
and
0.5 credit from the following:
BIOB50H3 Ecology
EESB22H3 Environmental Geophysics
EESB26H3 Introduction to Global Geophysics
EESC18H3 Limnology
EESC19H3 Oceanography
EESC31H3 Glacial Geology

Fourth Year:
EESC37H3 Structural Geology
and
0.5 credit from the following:
EESC26H3 Seismology and Seismic Methods
EESD02H3 Contaminant Hydrogeology
EESD06H3 Climate Change Impact Assessment
EESD09H3 Research Project in Environmental Science
EESD10Y3 Research Project in Environmental Science
EESD11H3 Advanced Watershed Hydrology
EESD13H3 Environmental Law, Policy and Ethics
EESD15H3 Fundamentals of Site Remediation
EESD19H3 Professional Development Seminars in Geoscience
EESD20H3 Geological Evolution and Environmental History of North America
EESD21H3 Geophysical and Climate Data Analysis
and
[1.0 credit at the C- or D-level in EES courses] or [0.5 credit at the C- or D-level in EES courses and PSCD11H3 Communicating Science: Film, Media, Journalism, and Society]
Strongly recommended: EESC16H3 Field Camp I or EESD07H3 Field Camp II or EESD33H3 Field Techniques

SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE (SCIENCE) - SCSPE0371

This program was formerly known as Specialist in Environmental Biology. Humans are considered to be the dominant force shaping nearly all of Earth’s biotic and abiotic patterns and processes, including those within the world’s atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Many scientists now suggest that anthropogenic impacts on the environment are so pervasive, that they have moved Earth into a novel geological epoch called “The Anthropocene”: a time in Earth’s 4.6 billion-year history where humans are the dominate force shaping the environment. In the Specialist program in Global Environmental Change students will gain a deep understanding of: 1) the fundamental environmental processes occurring within Earth’s spheres; 2) how humans are profoundly influencing these processes at local and global scales; and 3) how anthropogenic changes to Earth’s environment are both unfolding rapidly, and unique in the context of Earth’s history. The program entails learning these themes through a comprehensive mix of: 1) core and advanced scientific courses; 2) applied environmental skills courses; and 3) undergraduate environmental research opportunities.

Program Requirements
Total requirements: 14.5 credits

First Year (4.5 credits):
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth: Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
EESA01H3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EESA06H3 Introduction to Planet Earth
[MATA29H3 Calculus I for Life Sciences or MATA30H3 Calculus I for Physical Sciences]
[MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences or MATA36H3 Calculus II for Physical Sciences]
[PHYA10H3 Physics I for the Physical Sciences or PHYA11H3 Physics I for the Life Sciences]

Second Year (5.0 credits):
[CSCA08H3 Introduction to Computer Science I or CSCA20H3 Introduction to Programming]
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary Biology
CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry
EESB03H3 Principles of Climatology
EESB04H3 Principles of Hydrology
EESB05H3 Principles of Soil Science
ESTB01H3 Introduction to Environmental Studies
STAB22H3 Statistics I
and
0.5 credit from the following:
BIOB52H3 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
EESB15H3 Earth History
EESB16H3 Feeding Humans - The Cost to the Planet
PSCB90H3 Physical Sciences Research Experience

Third and Fourth Years (5.0 credits):
3.5 credits as follows:
BIOC58H3 Biological Consequences of Global Change
BIOC63H3 Conservation Biology
EESC02H3 Invaded Environments
EESC03H3 Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
EESC04H3 Biodiversity and Biogeography
EESC30H3 Environmental Microbiology
EESD06H3 Climate Change Impact Assessment
and
1.5 credits from the following, of which 0.5 credit must be at the D-level:
BIOC37H3 Plants: Life on the Edge
BIOC51H3 Tropical Biodiversity Field Course
BIOC52H3 Ecology Field Course
BIOD52H3 Biodiversity and Conservation
BIOD54H3 Applied Conservation Biology
EESC13H3 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
EESC16H3 Field Camp I
EESC18H3 Limnology
EESC19H3 Oceanography
EESC20H3 Geochemistry
EESC24H3 Advanced Readings in Environmental Science
EESC38H3/ESTC38H3 The Anthropocene
EESD02H3 Contaminant Hydrogeology
EESD09H3 Research Project in Environmental Science
EESD07H3 Field Camp II
EESD10Y3 Research Project in Environmental Sciences
EESD11H3 Advanced Watershed Hydrology

SPECIALIST (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE (SCIENCE) - SCSPE0371C

Co-op Program Coordinator: coopsuccess.utsc@utoronto.ca

The Specialist (Co-op) Program in Global Environmental Change is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program that combines academic studies with paid work terms in the public, private, and/or non-profit sectors. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the academic and professional skills required to pursue employment in these areas, or to continue on to graduate training in an academic field related to Environmental Biology upon graduation.
In addition to their academic course requirements, students must successfully complete the additive Arts & Science Co-op Work Term and Course requirements.

Enrolment Requirements
The minimum qualifications for entry are 4.5 credits, including BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, EESA01H3, EESA06H3, MATA30H3, [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3 or MATA37H3] and [PHYA10H3 or PHYA11H3], plus a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Current Co-op Students:
Students admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt in their first year of study must request a Co-op Subject POSt on ACORN upon completion of 4.0 credits and must meet the minimum qualifications for entry as noted above.

Prospective Co-op Students:
Prospective Co-op students (i.e., those not yet admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt) must submit a program request on ACORN, and meet the minimum qualifications noted above. Deadlines follow the Limited Enrolment Program Application Deadlines set by the Office of the Registrar each year. Failure to submit the program request on ACORN will result in that student's application not being considered.

Academic Program Requirements
Students must complete the program requirements as described in the Specialist Program in Global Environmental Change.

Co-op Work Term Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete Co-op work term(s) as follows: three 4-month work terms, one 4-month work term and one 8-month work term, or one 12-month work term. To be eligible for their first work term, students must be enrolled in the Specialist (Co-op) Program in Global Environmental Change and have completed at least 7.0 credits, achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and complete COPB50H3 and COPB51H3.

Co-op Course Requirements
In addition to their academic program requirements, Co-op students complete the following Co-op specific courses as part of their degree:

Co-op Preparation courses: COPB50H3 and COPB51H3 (completed in first year)
Work Term Search courses: COPB52H3 (semester prior to first work term), COPC98H3 (semester prior to second work term), and COPC99H3 (semester prior to third work term)
Co-op Work Term courses: COPC05H3 (each semester a student is on work term)

MAJOR PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (SCIENCE) - SCMAJ1076

For an updated list of Programs Supervisors, please visit the Environmental Sciences website.

Program Requirements
This program requires 8.5 credits as follows:

First Year
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth: Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
[MATA29H3 Calculus I for the Life Sciences or MATA30H3 Calculus I for the Physical Sciences]
[MATA35H3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences or MATA36H3 Calculus II for the Physical Sciences]*
[PHYA10H3 Physics I for the Physical Sciences or PHYA11H3 Physics I for the Life Sciences]
EESA06H3 Planet Earth

Second Year
STAB22H3 Statistics I
and
1.5 credits from the following:
EESB03H3 Principles of Climatology
EESB04H3 Principles of Hydrology
EESB05H3 Principles of Soil Science
EESB15H3 Earth History
EESB16H3 Feeding Humans - The Cost to the Planet
and
0.5 credit from the following:
BIOB50H3 Ecology
EESB02H3 Principles of Geomorphology
EESB22H3 Environmental Geophysics
EESB17H3 Hydro Politics and Transboundary Water Resource Management
[CSCA08H3 Introduction to Computer Science I or CSCA20H3 Introduction to Programming]
CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry

Third & Fourth Years
[2.0 credits at the C- or D-level in EES courses with at least 0.5 credit at the D-level] or [1.5 credits at the C- or D-level in EES courses and PSCD11H3 Communicating Science: Film, Media, Journalism, and Society]

MAJOR (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (SCIENCE) - SCMAJ1076A

Co-op Program Coordinator: coopsuccess.utsc@utoronto.ca

The Major (Co-op) Program in Environmental Science is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program that combines academic studies with paid work terms in the public, private, and/or non-profit sectors. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the academic and professional skills required to pursue employment in these areas, or to continue on to graduate training in an academic field related to Environmental Science upon graduation.
In addition to their academic course requirements, students must successfully complete the additive Arts & Science Co-op Work Term and Course requirements.

Enrolment Requirements
The minimum qualifications for entry are 4.0 credits, including BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, and EESA06H3, plus a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Current Co-op Students:
Students admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt in their first year of study must request a Co-op Subject POSt on ACORN upon completion of 4.0 credits and must meet the minimum qualifications for entry as noted above.

Prospective Co-op Students:
Prospective Co-op students (i.e., those not yet admitted to a Co-op Degree POSt) must submit a program request on ACORN, and meet the minimum qualifications noted above. Deadlines follow the Limited Enrolment Program Application Deadlines set by the Office of the Registrar each year. Failure to submit the program request on ACORN will result in that student's application not being considered.

Academic Program Requirements
Students must complete the program requirements as described in the Major Program in Environmental Science.

Co-op Work Term Requirements

Students must satisfactorily complete Co-op work terms as follows: three 4-month work terms, one 4-month work term and one 8-month work term, or one 12-month work term. To be eligible for their first work term, students must be enrolled in the Major (Co-op) Program in Environmental Science and have completed at least 7.0 credits, achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and complete COPB50H3 and COPB51H3.

Co-op Course Requirements
In addition to their academic program requirements, Co-op students complete the following Co-op specific courses as part of their degree:

Co-op Preparation courses: COPB50H3 and COPB51H3 (completed in first year)
Work Term Search courses: COPB52H3 (semester prior to first work term), COPC98H3 (semester prior to second work term), and COPC99H3 (semester prior to third work term)
Co-op Work Term courses: COPC05H3 (each semester a student is on work term)

MINOR PROGRAM IN APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY - SCMIN1078

The Minor in Applied Climatology is designed to provide students with a unique educational experience that combines the fundamental understanding of climate change science, associated atmospheric processes and their impacts. The program will prepare students to observe and analyze past and present weather and climate change in the context of Applied Climatology. It will consider the relationship between changing climate conditions and countless climate/weather-sensitive industries through the lens of applied science to find solutions to the ongoing and future challenges faced by various sectors.

As an area of study, climate change intersects with a wide range of disciplines, including computer science, mathematics, statistics, international development studies (science), geography, environmental science, biology, and health studies. This Minor is intended for students with an interest in climate change and preparing for a career that will demand a basic understanding of the physical and dynamical processes associated with climatic events and their impacts.

Students must complete a total of 4.5 credits as follows:

1. First Year (1.5 Credits)
EESA09H3 Wind
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Physical Sciences
PHYA10H3 Physics I for the Physical Sciences

2. Second/Third Year (1.5 Credits)
EESB03H3 Principles of Climatology
STAB22H3 Statistics I or equivalent
and
0.5 credit from the following:
EESB15H3 Earth History
EESB18H3 Natural Hazards

3. Third/Fourth Year (1.5 Credits)
EESD06H3 Climate Change Impact Assessment
EESD31H3 Applied Climatology
and
0.5 credit from the following:
EESC03H3 Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
EESC13H3 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
EESC19H3 Oceanography
EESC25H3 Urban Climatology
ESTD19H3 Risk
EESD28H3 Fundamentals of Environmental Modelling

MINOR PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (SCIENCE) - SCMIN1076

For an updated list of Programs Supervisors, please visit the Environmental Sciences website.

The Minor Program is designed to provide insights into the basic principles of Environmental Science and its application to current environmental issues. It is intended for students with an interest in environmental issues but who do not have the necessary background for specialization in the field. In addition to science students, it is appropriate for students pursuing a degree in the social sciences or in management and economics.

Program Requirements
Total requirements: 4.0 credits

First Year:
EESA01H3 Introduction to Environmental Science
EESA06H3 Introduction to Planet Earth

Second Year:
1.5 credits from the following:
EESB02H3 Principles of Geomorphology
EESB03H3 Principles of Climatology
EESB04H3 Principles of Hydrology
EESB05H3 Principles of Soil Science
EESB15H3 Earth History

Third Year:
[1.5 credits in EES courses of which 1.0 credit must be at the C- or D-level] or [1.0 credit at the C- or D-level in EES courses and PSCD11H3 Communicating Science: Film, Media, Journalism, and Society]

MINOR PROGRAM IN NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SCIENCE) - SCMIN1077

For an updated list of Program Supervisors, please visit the Environmental Sciences website.

This Minor is designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary education encompassing the origin and natural history of the Earth, environmental science and environmental management, with emphasis on how these branches of study relate to one another. Building on foundational courses in natural and environmental science, students will develop decision-analysis techniques and a broad perspective on human impact on the environment. In upper years, knowledge of natural, environmental and social sciences is implemented in analyses of real-world issues through integrative environmental studies courses. The program is well suited to complement degree programs in Management, Economics for Management Studies and the Social Sciences. First-year students are strongly advised to check prerequisites for B- and C-level courses before choosing their A-level courses.
Note: The Minor in Natural Sciences and Environmental Management cannot be combined with the Major in Environmental Science (Science), the Major Environmental Studies (Arts) or the Minor in Environmental Science (Science).

Program Requirements
Students must complete a total of 4.0 credits as follows:

First Year:
1.0 credit from the following:
ASTA01H3 Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics I: The Sun and Planets
ASTA02H3 Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics II: Beyond the Sun and Planets
EESA06H3 Introduction to Planet Earth
EESA09H3 Wind
EESA10H3 Human Health and the Environment
EESA11H3 Environmental Pollution
ESTB01H3 Introduction to Environmental Studies

Second/Third Year:
1.5 credits from the following:
ASTB03H3 Great Moments in Astronomy*
EESB05H3 Principles of Soil Science**
EESB15H3 Earth History**
EESB16H3 Feeding Humans - The Cost to the Planet***
EESB18H3 Natural Hazards
EESC13H3 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
EESC34H3 Sustainability in Practice

Third/Fourth Year:
1.5 credits from the following:
ESTC35H3 Environmental Science and Technology in Society****
ESTC36H3 Knowledge, Ethics and Environmental Decision-Making****
ESTD16H3 Project Management in Environmental Studies
ESTD17Y3 Cohort Capstone Course in Environmental Studies
POLC53H3 Canadian Environmental Policy
PSCD02H3 Current Questions in Mathematics and Science
PSCD11H3 Communicating Science: Film, Media, Journalism, and Society

Notes:

*ASTB03H3 cannot be taken in combination with any other AST course in the program.
**Students in the Minor in Natural Sciences and Environmental Management must take EESA06H3 as the prerequisite for these courses.
***The prerequisites for this course are BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3, which are not included in the requirements for the Minor.
****Students in the Minor in Natural Sciences and Environmental Management must take ESTB01H3 as the prerequisite for these courses.

Environmental Science Courses

EESA01H3 - Introduction to Environmental Science

The scientific method and its application to natural systems. The physical and biological processes which drive ecosystem functions. Anthropogenic changes in ecosystem functions at local and global scales. Emphasis on the degradation of the atmosphere, soil, water and biological resources caused by human activity. Renewable and non-renewable resource sustainability. Laboratories will include hands-on field and lab related practical experience.

Exclusion: ENV100Y
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

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