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Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar2020-2021

Faculty of Environment

Waterloo

Faculty of Environment

About the Faculty of EnvironmentOverviewThe Faculty of Environment is comprised of two departments (Geography and Environmental Management andKnowledge Integration) and three schools (Environment, Resources and Sustainability, Planning, andEnvironment, Enterprise and Development). As a Faculty, we are recognized for our interdisciplinary andintegrative approaches to solving contemporary, complex challenges in the environment and society. Theseapproaches to problem solving are not limited to research, but are also embodied in the Faculty's innovativeteaching.The Faculty of Environment offers the following undergraduate degrees.

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES)Honours Environment and Business Honours Co-operative Environment and Business Honours Environment, Resources and Sustainability Honours Co-operative Environment, Resources and Sustainability Honours Geography and Aviation General Geography and Environmental Management Honours Geography and Environmental Management Honours Co-operative Geography and Environmental Management

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Honours Geomatics Honours Co-operative Geomatics Honours International Development, Practice Specialization Honours International Development, Research Specialization Honours Co-operative Planning

Bachelor of Knowledge Integration (BKI)Honours Knowledge Integration

NotesThe General plan will take three years and Honours plans will take four years to complete if the coursesequence set out in this Calendar is followed. Co-operative Honours plans typically take approximately fiveyears to complete due to alternating study/work terms.

There are a number of degrees offered at the graduate level by the Faculty of Environment. Informationpertaining to these degrees can be found in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

AdmissionAdmission OverviewAdmission categories, requirements, and procedures are outlined in detail in the Admissions section of thisCalendar as well as the Faculty of Environment website.

Admissions for a Second Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) DegreeAn applicant who has already been awarded a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) degree from theUniversity of Waterloo, or elsewhere, will normally be considered for admission if the applicant is exploring anew and distinct area of study.

The admission committee’s decision to admit will be based on a number of factors including the reason theapplicant is pursuing a second BES degree, the applicant’s post-secondary transcript(s), and the overlap inprogram content.

An applicant who has already received a BES co-op degree from the University of Waterloo will not beconsidered for a second BES co-op program.

Transfer credits will be granted in accord with the Faculty's guidelines as indicated in the Internal and ExternalTransfer Credits and Admissions sections of this Calendar.

International Joint Education ProgramsThe Faculty of Environment has negotiated agreements with several universities in China to implement jointeducation programs at the undergraduate level. These programs include the 2+2, 1+2+1, and 3+2 modelswhereby students spend two or three years at the Chinese university and two years at the University ofWaterloo. Degrees are awarded by both the University of Waterloo and the partner Chinese university. Currentprograms include the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) in Geomatics or Geography and EnvironmentalManagement with Nanjing University, Wuhan University, China University of Geosciences, Capital NormalUniversity, Chang’an University and Southeast University, and the BES in Environment and Business withNanjing University of Finance and Economics. These programs currently are only available to internationalstudents at the specified Chinese universities.

Environment Academic RegulationsOverview of Academic Plan RequirementsDegree Requirements Common to all Faculty of Environment Academic PlansLegend1 Cumulative major average requirement for all co-op plans except for Planning2 Cumulative major average requirement for the Planning co-op plan3 Minimum units at or above 200-level for all co-op plans except for Planning4 Minimum units at or above 200-level for the Planning co-op plan

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Requirement Honours Bachelorof EnvironmentalStudies (BES)

Honours Bachelor ofEnvironmentalStudies (BES), Co-op

General (3 year)Bachelor ofEnvironmentalStudies (BES)

Honours Bachelorof KnowledgeIntegration (BKI)

Minimum RequiredUnits

20.0 20.0 15.0 20.5

Minimum WorkTerms

0 4 0 0

MinimumProfessionalDevelopment (PD)Courses

0 4 0 0

Minimum Work-term Reports

0 4 0 0

MinimumCumulativeOverall Average

65% 65% 60% 65%

MinimumCumulative MajorAverage

70% 70%1

75%265% 75%

Minimum units ator above 200-level

13.5 13.53

15.048.5 13.5

CommunicationRequirement

All bachelor's candidates in Environment must satisfy the Undergraduate CommunicationRequirement as determined for their program before the end of Year 2. See below for moreinformation.

For specific requirements, see your Department/School section of this Calendar. Determination of level and term of study will follow the progression set by the University.

Undergraduate Communication RequirementThe Faculty of Environment requires that all students have basic competency in English languagecommunications – oral, written, and other media. First-year required courses have been identified in eachprogram that provide the English language communication skills needed for successful completion of degreerequirements. These courses are:

Environment and Business: ENVS 131Environment, Resources and Sustainability: ERS 101Geography and Environmental Management (all programs): ENGL 109 or ENGL 129RInternational Development: INDEV 101Knowledge Integration: SPCOM 223Planning: PLAN 102

To demonstrate competency in communications, students must achieve a grade of 65% or higher in theidentified course for their academic plan.

Students who do not achieve this grade must fulfil this requirement by the end of their 2B term in one of thefollowing ways:

Repeating the course and achieving 65% or higher (see Academic Standing as well as the Courses,Enrolment, and Grades sections of this Calendar for more information on repeating courses).Completing any of the above listed courses and achieving 65% or higher. Students may require thepermission of the academic unit offering the course to enrol.

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Notes

1. An Undergraduate Communication Requirement (UCR) milestone on a student's academic record willindicate successful completion of this requirement.

2. Students who have not completed the Undergraduate Communication Requirement by the end of secondyear will have their future registrations cancelled and will be allowed to proceed only after successfulcompletion of this requirement.

3. Specialized sessions are available through the Writing and Communication Centre and are open to allstudents. Students are also invited to visit the Writing and Communication Centre during drop-in hoursfor course work assistance. The Writing and Communication Centre does not charge students for itsservices.

4. Transfer credits from an external institution cannot be used to satisfy the Undergraduate CommunicationRequirement.

5. Students transferring into the Faculty of Environment who have completed any of the above courses withthe required grade of 65% will be granted the UCR milestone.

6. An UCR milestone obtained while enrolled in another University of Waterloo faculty will satisfy thisrequirement.

Overview of Co-op Plan RequirementsTo maintain satisfactory standing in a Faculty of Environment co-op program, students must meet the followingrequirements:

1. A minimum of four satisfactory work terms.2. A minimum of four Professional Development (PD) courses.

PD 1 and PD 12 are mandatory. PD 1 must be taken prior to the first work term. PD 12 is taken duringthe first work term.

Students are encouraged to take subsequent Professional Development (PD) courses each work termuntil the requirement is met.

3. A minimum of four work-term reports.PD 12 requires the submission of a written report. Successful completion of PD 12 will be considered oneof the four required work-term reports. The remaining three work-term reports are to be completed atthe end of the second, third, and fourth work terms.

For the purposes of recording work reports, the course label WKRPT (Work-Term Report) will be added tothe student’s record in the appropriate work term. A successful work-term report will be signified by anumerical grade which is not calculated into either the cumulative overall or major averages. The unitweighting for WKRPT courses is not counted towards degree requirements for any Faculty of Environmentacademic plan.

Notes

1. Students missing two (or more) co-op requirements by the end of their 3B term will normally be removedfrom co-op, unless they have successfully been employed for four work terms. These students will remainin co-op but will not be eligible for a co-op degree.

2. Students not meeting their plan’s co-op requirements may be considered for transfer to another Facultyof Environment academic regular plan.

3. See the table below for the sequencing of academic and work terms. Transfer students may be requiredto follow a different sequencing.

4. Further information on co-operative study is stated in the Co-operative Education and Career Actionsection of the Calendar.

Legend: Academic/Work Sequence TableKey Description

F,W,S F=fall term; W=winter term; S=spring term1A to 4B Academic LevelWT Work term off Neither a scheduled academic or work term

Academic/Work Sequence

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Plan F W S F W S F W S F W S F WEnvironment and Business 1A 1B off 2A WT 2B WT 3A WT 3B WT WT 4A 4BEnvironment, Resources and Sustainability 1A 1B off 2A WT 2B WT 3A WT 3B WT WT 4A 4BGeography and Environmental Management 1A 1B off 2A WT 2B WT 3A WT 3B WT 4A WT 4BGeomatics 1A 1B off 2A WT 2B WT 3A WT 3B WT 4A WT 4BPlanning 1A 1B off 2A 2B WT 3A WT 3B WT 4A WT WT 4B

Courses, Enrolment, and GradesThe Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines section is updated each academic year and provides keyacademic dates specific to each term. Students should refer to this section and speak with their advisor whenconsidering course changes or withdrawals to ensure they have an understanding of any potential academic orfinancial consequences.Students should also familiarize themselves with grade definitions and University-level processes in theUniversity Policies, Guidelines, and Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.Grade information specific to the Faculty of Environment:

1. An Aegrotat (AEG) grade may be awarded in extraordinary circumstances or when a prolonged recoveryfrom illness is expected. Students must submit a Petition for Exception to Academic Regulationsaccompanied by official documentation to be considered for an AEG grade. Students are normallyrequired to have successfully completed half of the course requirements and demonstrated understandingof the course content to the extent that the instructor is satisfied that the student should receive creditfor the course, even though a numerical grade could not be given.

2. The grade of In Progress (IP) may be assigned to the first half of a course that is listed as two coursesnormally taken over two terms (e.g., GEOG 490A and GEOG 490B). The grade indicates that the course isin progress and that when completed a final grade will be assigned to both the A and B halves of thecourse (usually the same grade). When the second (B) half of such a course is dropped, a Petition forException to Academic Regulations must be filed to have the first (A) half dropped.

3. Students may request to register for Audit status (AUD) in a course if the Faculty administering thecourse allows Audits. Students interested in an Audit must consult with the course instructor at thebeginning of the course to ascertain what conditions are attached to the granting of an AUD. Audits mustbe approved by the course instructor and the student's academic plan advisor during the two week addperiod. Failure to satisfy the conditions of an Audit will result in the course receiving a grade of WD(voluntary withdrawal).

Additional course information:

1. On-campus students may take online courses through the Centre for Extended Learning.2. Some courses that are listed under separate labels or numbers have overlapping content, so only one of

them may be taken for credit. Such courses are designated with notes either after or within the coursedescription that indicate one of the following:

the courses are cross-listed;the courses are listed as antirequisite; ora course was formerly designated with a different number and/or label.

Students should consult their academic plan advisor if unsure about their eligibility to take a course andwhether it will contribute to their degree requirements.

3. Students must submit a Petition for Exception to Academic Regulations to repeat a course they havealready passed and for which they have achieved credit.

4. Extra fees may be required to cover course costs not included in tuition, such as field trip expenses.Notes on extra fees are included in the course descriptions. Upon request, academic units will supply abreakdown of course fees.

5. The listed sequence of courses within your plan is subject to change based on availability. Consultationwith your academic plan advisor is recommended.

6. Co-op students require permission of their academic plan advisor and employer to enrol in more than onecourse (0.5 unit) while on a work term.

7. Graduate courses may be counted towards an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Environment.Students must speak with their academic plan advisor to approve enrolment in a graduate course.Normally, graduate courses counted towards an undergraduate degree cannot be used to satisfy graduatedegree requirements.

8. An academic plan advisor may approve a maximum of 3.25 academic units per academic term ifexceptional circumstances can be demonstrated. Students wishing to take 3.5 or more units in a termmust file a Petition for Exception to Academic Regulations. Refer to your academic plan section in thisCalendar for more information on per term course load allowance.

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Wilfrid Laurier University CoursesWithin the Faculty of Environment, courses taken at Laurier (maximum of 10 courses or 5.0 units) will appearon University of Waterloo records as graded courses and will be included in overall and major cumulativeaverages. On the University of Waterloo's Schedule of Classes, a "W" following the course number (e.g., BUS121W) denotes a Laurier course. Students may enrol in these courses in the same manner as any Waterloocourse, by using Quest. To enrol in a Laurier course that does not appear on the University of WaterlooSchedule of Classes use the Undergraduate Studies Cross-Registration Form, which provides more informationabout cross-registration policies and procedures.When students transfer from Laurier into the Faculty of Environment, their Laurier courses will be assessed asexternal transfer credits and will not be included in overall and major cumulative averages (see the Internaland External Transfer Credits section of this Calendar).

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)Students registered in Faculty of Environment courses in which equipment will be used or procedures employedthat could present hazards must show proof that they have completed the online University of WaterlooWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training.

Internal and External Transfer CreditsCourses that are not included in the calculation of a student’s cumulative major and overall average areconsidered transfer credits. The University's policies, guidelines, and academic regulations allow a student tocount a maximum number of transfer credits towards a degree, so it is important to understand the two typesof transfer credits, internal and external.

Internal Transfer CreditsAny course taken at the University of Waterloo for which credit is granted, but where the grade is not includedin the student's cumulative major and overall averages, will be considered an internal transfer credit. Studentsare encouraged to meet with their academic plan advisor for further guidance on what constitutes an internaltransfer credit.A student transferring to a Faculty of Environment academic plan from within the University, or formerUniversity of Waterloo students returning after an absence, will have their previous Waterloo courses assessedfor internal transfer credit. If it is determined to be in the student’s best interest, their prior University ofWaterloo record will be cleared; all courses will remain on the student’s academic record, but the gradesachieved will not be included in the calculation of cumulative averages. Cleared courses with a grade of 50% orbetter will contribute credits towards a degree up to the University maximum allowance.

Inter-Faculty Transfer of Co-op CreditsInformation pertaining to the transfer of work-term credits can be found in the Co-operative Education andCareer Action section.

External Transfer CreditsAny course taken at an accredited post-secondary institution will be considered for external transfer credit and,if approved, may be counted towards degree requirements. A student applying for admission to the Faculty of Environment who has already completed courses at anaccredited post-secondary institution will automatically have their transcripts assessed for external transfercredit. External transfer credits can also be acquired through a University of Waterloo approved internationalexchange agreement, or through courses taken on Letter of Permission (see information below). Externaltransfer credits are not included in the student's cumulative major and overall averages.For courses to be considered for external transfer credit, a grade of 60% or better is normally required.For information on Laurier courses, see the Faculty of Environment Courses, Enrolment, and Grades section ofthis Calendar.External transfer credits normally cannot be used to satisfy Faculty of Environment Diploma requirements orthe Undergraduate Communication Requirement.

Notes

1. The School of Planning may grant a maximum of 5.0 units at time of admission from an externalaccredited post-secondary institution.

2. Geography and Aviation maximum transfer credit allowance includes flight training requirements.

Letter of PermissionStudents may apply to take a course or courses at other accredited post-secondary institutions for credittowards a University of Waterloo degree by Letter of Permission. A Letter of Permission Application will only beapproved for students who have successfully completed a minimum of four University of Waterloo courses and

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who are in satisfactory standing; that is, they have satisfied the minimum cumulative major and overallaverage requirements for their current academic plan.Courses taken on a Letter of Permission must meet the grade requirement for external transfer credits as notedabove.

Guidelines, Policies, and Academic StandingStudent ResponsibilityThe Faculty of Environment section of this Calendar contains regulations that must be followed andrequirements that must be met to obtain a credential offered by the Faculty. All undergraduate students arealso responsible for following the University Policies, Guidelines, and Academic Regulations section of thisCalendar, including those related to assignments, tests, and final exams.

Petitions and GrievancesThis section summarizes Policy 70 - Student Petitions and Grievances, which should be reviewed in its entiretybefore filing a petition or grievance.At the informal and formal levels, students are encouraged to seek advice and assistance from the associatedean, undergraduate studies, Faculty Undergraduate Office, or their academic advisor.

PetitionsA petition involves instances where a student seeks relief from Faculty or University academic rules andregulations. Normally, the approval of a petition requires that the student can show that "extenuatingcircumstances" were experienced. Extenuating circumstances are issues beyond the student's control that hadsignificant negative impacts on the student's ability to be successful within a defined period of time.Appropriate supporting documentation, such as notes from medical doctors or counselors, should be obtainedas near as possible to the time when the student experienced the extenuating circumstances. Documentationobtained when the student's circumstances can no longer reasonably be validated will carry significantly lessweight in the evaluation of the petition. All supporting documentation should be submitted along with thePetition for Exception to Academic Regulations (Form 70A).

GrievancesA student who believes that an error in academic judgment or procedure has occurred may initiate a grievanceby communicating directly with the individual whose action or decision is being questioned within one month ofthe event. A student who wishes to proceed to the challenge stage must deliver a Notice of Challenge (Form70B) to the Faculty’s associate dean, undergraduate studies within 10 working days of receiving the responseto the request or, if there was no timely response, within 10 working days of when the response was due (20working days from the request).A student who believes that the grade received in an examination, essay, or other piece of academic work isunreasonable can initiate a request for reassessment. The first step in this process is for the student toapproach the course instructor and attempt to resolve the matter informally. This step must take place withinone month of the notification of the grade. If the problem cannot be resolved, the student may submit a Noticeof Reassessment Challenge (Form 70C) to the unit head of the academic unit hosting the course or, for ENVS-labelled courses, to the associate dean, undergraduate studies. Submission of the notice is due within 10working days of receiving the decision from the instructor or within 10 working days of when the response wasdue (20 working days from the request).

Unauthorized Resubmission of Course MaterialIn situations when a student wishes to submit a body of material to satisfy the requirements of concurrentcourses, the student must receive permission of the instructors to do so.When one of the courses has been taken in a previous term, the current course instructor must be informed bythe student of their intention to submit the same course material. The current course instructor has the finaldecision on the extent to which the material is allowed.Failure to comply with the above regulation constitutes an academic integrity violation.

Academic Standing

1. Academic standing is based on a student's cumulative overall and major averages and, where applicable,co-op requirements (see the Faculty of Environment Academic Regulations section in this Calendar). Allcourses taken are included in the cumulative overall average. Cumulative major averages are calculatedusing grades of select courses in accordance with the individual plans. See your plan section in thisCalendar for details. Cumulative averages, both major and overall, are calculated using grades from bothpassed and failed courses.

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When a course is repeated, both grades will appear on the student's record and will be included in thecalculation of the cumulative overall average. If the course is part of the major requirement, both gradeswill also be included in the major cumulative average.

2. A student who does not maintain the prescribed overall or cumulative major average will be given aconditional standing. Students on conditional standing are required to speak with their academic planadvisor, associate chair/director undergraduate studies, or the faculty undergraduate co-ordinator foradvice to increase the likelihood of success in the conditional term.

3. Normally, a student receiving a conditional standing will be given the option to continue to the next termwith the intent to raise their cumulative and/or major averages to meet plan requirements.

Should the student fail to meet the academic requirements for their plan at the end of the conditionalterm, they will receive a failed standing. Normally, an upper-year student (2A and above) who receives afailed standing is eligible to apply for readmission after an absence of two consecutive academic terms. Aco-op work term immediately following a failed standing is not counted towards the two-term absence.

In rare cases, a student may experience challenges that create conditions that limit the likelihood ofacademic success or, more generally, the benefit of continued studies. In these exceptional cases, theSchool or Departmental Promotions Committee in consultation with the student and other appropriateresources may give this student a failed standing regardless of their cumulative average.

4. A student who is given a failed standing at the end of their second term (1B) of study normally will begiven the option of applying to complete the Foundation Term or withdraw for two academic terms.

5. A student who continues in their studies after either a successful Foundation Term or an absence of twoconsecutive academic terms after a failed standing will have their record cleared; that is, grades achievedin all previous terms will not be included in the calculation of cumulative plan averages. Calculation ofcumulative plan averages will begin with the Foundation Term or upon readmission after their twoconsecutive term absence.

Courses taken prior to the Foundation Term or readmission will remain on the student’s official academicrecord. Cleared courses with grades 50% and above will contribute to the total credits required up to themaximum allowance as stated in the University Policies, Guidelines, and Academic Regulations section ofthis Calendar.

Students are allowed to have only one Foundation Term or Failed standing on their record while in theirFaculty of Environment (ENV) academic plan. Students not achieving their academic plan averages for asecond time will be unable to continue in their ENV academic plan.

Academic Enrichment OpportunitiesExchange AgreementsThere are student exchange agreements between the Faculty of Environment and institutions worldwide,including institutions across North America and the Caribbean, Australia, Europe, and Asia. Under thesearrangements, students can take courses which would be credited towards their degree at the University ofWaterloo, and vice versa. For additional information and criteria for eligibility, contact the Faculty ofEnvironment undergraduate exchange co-ordinator, or visit the international exchanges page on the Facultywebsite.

Plan ModificationsStudents who intend to add a minor, option, or second major (Joint Honours or Concurrent Degree) to theiracademic studies must receive approval from the appropriate person in the academic unit offering the minor,option, or second major as well as the academic plan advisor for their major plan of study. A Plan ModificationForm must be completed, signed, and submitted to the home academic unit prior to the start of Year Three.

Concurrent DegreesUniversity of Waterloo students pursuing programs in faculties other than Environment (ENV) may wish to workconcurrently toward a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) or a Bachelor of Knowledge Integration (BKI).Following consultation with the Faculty of Environment academic plan advisor and the academic plan advisor oftheir home faculty, the student must complete a Plan Modification Form to officially declare the concurrentdegrees. Failure to officially declare may result in the concurrent degree not being granted at time ofgraduation.Successful completion of the following is required to be awarded a BES or BKI concurrent degree:

1. All program-level requirements as approved by the Faculty of Environment academic plan advisor.2. At least 7.5 academic course units (for the Three-Year General degree) or 10 academic course units (for

the Honours degree) over and above the minimum number of course units required for the first degree in

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the home faculty.

Concurrent degrees with Environment and Business, International Development Practice Specialization, orPlanning will not be approved.Students from the Faculty of Environment who wish to pursue the BKI and a BES degree concurrently mustmeet the requirements as specified in points 1 and 2 above.

Joint Honours PlansMany honours plans may be combined within and between faculties. However, before embarking on a JointHonours plan, it is highly recommended that students consult with the academic plan advisor of both plans.Students must meet the requirements of both plans as stated in the Calendar, and they should be aware thatcombining some honours plans may require more than the normal number of academic terms to complete.Admission to a Joint Honours plan will not be approved prior to Year Two of studies.

MinorsStudents within the Faculty of Environment may concentrate study in an associated field to the extent that itbecomes a minor (typically 4.0 to 5.0 units). The minors listed below are offered by the Faculty of Environmentand are available to all University of Waterloo undergraduate degree students with appropriate approval of theirhome academic unit.Environment students can also elect to take a recognized minor outside the Faculty of Environment withappropriate Department and Faculty approval.

Environment, Resources and Sustainability MinorGeography and Environmental Management MinorInternational Development MinorKnowledge Integration Minor

Parks MinorThe Parks Minor is for students who would like to learn more about the ecology, conservation and managementof ecosystems, parks, and protected areas.The requirements for the Minor are eight courses with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%.

Required CoursesThree courses: ENVS 444, ERS 346, ERS 454One of: ENVS 200, BIOL 150

Elective CoursesFour of: BIOL 350, BIOL 456, BIOL 457, BIOL 458, BIOL 485, BIOL 489, ENVS 433/REC 433 (1.0 unit), ERS234, ERS 283, ERS 340 (1.5 units), ERS 382, ERS 383/BIOL 383, ERS 422, ERS 443, ERS 446, PLAN 340, REC230

Tourism MinorThe Tourism Minor is designed for students specializing in tourism impacts, tourism planning, tourismmarketing, heritage, and outdoor recreation.

The requirements for this Minor are eight courses with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%.

Legend*Students must have approval of the associate dean, undergraduate studies, Faculty of Environment to usetheir thesis towards this minor.

Required CoursesThree courses: GEOG 233, REC 280, REC 383/GEOG 323One of: GEOG 430C (1.5 unit), PLAN 414/REC 425, ENVS 433/REC 433 (1.0 unit), REC 475 (Topic:Tourism/Commercial Recreation), REC 480, a tourism-related thesis* in either REC 471A/REC 471B or GEOG490A/GEOG 490B (1.0 unit)

Elective CoursesFour of the following, two of which must be at the 300- or 400-level: ANTH 348, ENGL 208M, ENVS 433/REC433 (1.0 unit), GEOG 423, HRM 200, MGMT 220, REC 215, REC 218, REC 219, REC 230, REC 312, REC 319,REC 380, REC 419, REC 422, REC 425/PLAN 414, REC 480

Urban Studies Minor

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The Urban Studies Minor is structured into four theme areas: Urban Economics/Finance, Urban Activity and theEnvironment, Urban Societies, and Emerging Global Urban Regions.The Urban Studies Minor requires 10 courses in which a minimum cumulative overall average of 65% must beobtained. There are five required courses that are common to all four themes. Additionally, each theme has oneunique required course and four elective courses that are to be selected from the elective course list.Students are allowed to request only one theme.

Required courses for all themesFour courses: ECON 101, PLAN 100, PLAN 233, INDEV 262/PLAN 262One of: ENVS 195, GEOG 101

Theme 1: Urban Economics/Finance

Required course: ECON 201Elective coursesFour of: CIVE 392 or MSCI 261, ECON 241, ECON 351, ECON 361, ECON 441, ECON 451, ENBUS 204, ENBUS307, ERS 320, GEOG 311, PLAN 103, PLAN 320, PLAN 362, PLAN 416, PLAN 450, PLAN 483

Theme 2: Urban Activity and the Environment

Required course: ENVS 200Elective coursesFour of: BIOL 225, BIOL 350, BIOL 455, BIOL 457, EARTH 270, EARTH 281, EARTH 358, ECON 255, ENVS 469,ERS 316, GEOG 306, GEOG 349, GEOG 351, GEOG 453, PLAN 341, PLAN 416, PLAN 451, PLAN 478, PLAN 483,PLAN 484

Theme 3: Urban Societies

Required course: ERS 253Elective coursesFour of: ANTH 272, ECON 363, GEOG 325, GSJ 302, HIST 231R, HIST 260, HIST 374, INTEG 121, INTEG 221,PACS 313, PLAN 333, PLAN 431, PLAN 432, PLAN 433, PLAN 450, REC 422, SDS 231R, SDS 312R, SDS 322R,SOC 224R, SOC 248, SOC 369J, SOCWK 222R, STV 305

Theme 4: Emerging Global Urban Regions

Required course: INDEV 387Elective coursesFour of: ANTH 382, EASIA 277R, EASIA 301R, ERS 404, GEOG 202, GEOG 203, GEOG 215, GEOG 311, GEOG411, GEOG 426, HIST 282, INDEV 404, PLAN 440, PSCI 252, PSCI 283, PSCI 358, PSCI 359, PSCI 405, SDS388R, SOC 451

NoteMany of the courses listed have prerequisites and/or may be cross-listed. Students are advised to check coursedescriptions for details.

OptionsThe Faculty of Environment offers the Business Option for our students or students can elect to take arecognized option outside the Faculty of Environment with appropriate Department and Faculty approval.

Business OptionA Business Option is available to all undergraduates in the Faculty of Environment, with the exception ofstudents in the Environment and Business Honours academic plans. It may not be combined with the HumanResources Management Minor or the Management Studies Minor because of similar coursework.

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The requirements for the Option are eight courses with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%.

Legend*Neither AFM 101 nor AFM 131, if counted as required courses, can be used a second time to satisfy theelective course requirement.

Required CoursesOne of: AFM 101, BUS 127W One of: AFM 131, BUS 111W One of: MGMT 244, BUS 352W One of: HRM 200, MSCI 211, PSYCH 238One of: ENBUS 102, ENBUS 302

Elective CoursesThree of: AFM 102, one other AFM course*, BET 350, BET 430, BET 450, BUS 452W, ECON 101, oneother ECON course, ENBUS 112, ENBUS 211, ENBUS 314, ENVS 201, ENVS 400, ENVS 401, PHIL 215, SPCOM223It is recommended that students take an introductory Economics course in Year One or Two.

Notes

1. BUS 352W requires one of AFM 131 or BUS 111W and BUS 121W as prerequisites.2. BUS 452W requires BUS 352W as a prerequisite.3. Courses with a "W" attached to the course number are offered at Laurier. Refer to the Laurier calendar.

DiplomasThe diploma academic plans listed below are offered by the Faculty of Environment. Environment students canalso elect to take recognized diploma or certificate academic plans outside the Faculty of Environment withappropriate Department and Faculty approval.All Faculty of Environment diplomas are available to all undergraduate students, including non-degree and post-degree students, at the University of Waterloo.

Diploma in Ecological Restoration and RehabilitationTo be awarded the Diploma, students must complete the course requirements listed below with an overallaverage of 70%.

Legend†ERS 335 must be completed before ENVS 469

Required CoursesTwo courses: ERS 335†, ENVS 469

Elective CoursesFour of: BIOL 351, BIOL 354, BIOL 457, BIOL 470, ENVS 300, ENVS 444, ERS 234, ERS 283, ERS 337, ERS340, ERS 341, ERS 342, ERS 346, ERS 382, ERS 383/BIOL 383, ERS 446, ERS 484/GEOG 404, GEOG368/PLAN 341, GEOG 381/PLAN 381, GEOG 387/PLAN 387, GEOG 405, PLAN 340

Diploma in Environmental AssessmentThe requirements for the successful completion of this diploma are five courses with a minimum overallcumulative average of 65%.

Required CoursesThree courses: ERS 215, ERS 315, ERS 415

Elective CoursesOne course from two of the following lists:

List A:

Courses that study the biophysical environment:BIOL 351, BIOL 354, BIOL 447, BIOL 490, BIOL 498, EARTH 342, EARTH 358, EARTH 458, ERS 383/BIOL 383,GEOG 405, HLTH 340

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List B:

Skills courses on modeling, surveying, and other information gathering and analysis:BIOL 470, EARTH 456, ENBUS 308, ENVE 573, ENVS 278, ENVS 444, ERS 375, ERS 382, GEOG 281/PLAN 281,GEOG 319/PLAN 320, SDS 311R/LS 373/SWREN 311R

List C:

Courses on related approaches to planning, analysis, and problem solving:BIOL 455, CIVE 230, ECON 357, ENVE 391, ENVS 201, ENVS 220, ERS 335, ERS 372, GEOG 356, PACS 202,PACS 313, PACS 323, PLAN 471

List D:

Courses that involve material useful for case application of environmental assessment and related approachesto planning analysis, and problem solving:ENVE 577, ENVS 350, ENVS 401, ERS 317, ERS 361/GEOG 361, ERS 404/PSCI 432, ERS 462/GEOG 462/PSCI488, ERS 484/GEOG 404, GEOG 368/PLAN 341, GEOG 391, GEOG 407, GEOG 459, PLAN 340, PLAN 432/GEOG432/HLTH 420, PLAN 440

NoteMany of the courses listed have prerequisites. Students are advised to check course descriptions for details.

Diploma of Excellence in Geographic Information SystemsTo be awarded the Diploma, students must complete the courses below. Students must attain a minimumoverall average of 80% for the five courses required for the Diploma.

Required CoursesGEOG 281/PLAN 281, GEOG 381/PLAN 381, GEOG 387/PLAN 387, GEOG 481/PLAN 481, GEOG 487/PLAN 487

Diploma in SustainabilityThe Diploma requires a minimum cumulative average of 65% in four courses.

Legend†Courses cross-listed between faculties, one of which is the student's home faculty, will be counted as a homefaculty course.

Required CourseENVS 205

Elective CoursesStudents must take one course from each of the following three areas. Students must take two of thesecourses from outside of the faculty from which they graduate. Many of the courses listed have prerequisitesand/or may be cross-listed†. Students are advised to check course descriptions for details.

Environmental Science

One of: BIOL 485, BIOL 489, CHE 571, CIVE 230, EARTH 270, ENVE 279, ENVS 200, GEOG 207, GEOG 459, NE109, SCI 200, SCI 201, SYDE 532

Social Wellbeing

One of: ENGL 248, ENVS 105, ERS 215, ERS 225, ERS 253, ERS 270, ERS 294/RS 285†, ERS 316, ERS361/GEOG 361, ERS 372, GEOG 225, GEOG 368/PLAN 341, GEOG 432/HLTH 420/PLAN 432†, PACS 310, PHIL224, PLAN 451, SDS 260R, THPERF 374

Economic Prosperity

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One of: ECON 255, ENBUS 102, ENBUS 211, ENVS 220, ERS 320, ERS 328, ERS 370, ERS 404/PSCI 432†,GEOG 203, GEOG 416/AVIA 416†, GEOG 323/REC 383†

School of Environment, Enterprise and DevelopmentHonours Environment and Business Co-op and RegularLegend†ENVS 131 must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the Undergraduate CommunicationRequirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty of Environment if youfail to meet this requirement.

Year OneAFM 123 Accounting Information for ManagersAFM 131 Introduction to Business in North AmericaECON 101 Introduction to MicroeconomicsENBUS 102 Introduction to Environment and BusinessENBUS 112 Operationalizing Sustainable Development within BusinessENVS 131† Communications for Environmental ProfessionsENVS 178 Environmental Applications of Data Management and StatisticsENVS 195 Introduction to Environmental StudiesINDEV 100 Introduction to International DevelopmentPlus one elective for a total of 5.0 units

Year TwoECON 102 Introduction to MacroeconomicsENBUS 202 Environmental Management SystemsENBUS 203 Green Entrepreneurship ENBUS 204 Principles of Industrial EcologyENVS 105 Environmental Sustainability and EthicsENVS 200 Field EcologyENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental ResearchOne of:ENBUS 211 Principles of Marketing for Sustainability ProfessionalsMGMT 244 Principles of Marketing One course from the following:ENBUS 307 Industrial Ecology: Life Cycle Assessment and Management in BusinessENBUS 308 Sustainability Management Standards and AuditingENBUS 309 Applied Social MarketingENBUS 310 Introduction to Sustainable FinanceENBUS 314 Sustainable Business ModelsENBUS 375 Special Topics in Environment and BusinessHRM 200 Basic Human Resources Management INDEV 308 Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship PHIL 215 Professional and Business EthicsPlus one elective for a total of 5.0 units

Year ThreeECON 371 Business Finance 1ENVS 201 Introduction to Canadian Environmental LawENVS 220 Ecological Economics ENBUS 302 Strategies for Environment and Business ENBUS 306 Research DesignERS 215 Environmental and Sustainability Assessment IOne course from the following:ENBUS 307 Industrial Ecology: Life Cycle Assessment and Management in BusinessENBUS 308 Sustainability Management Standards and AuditingENBUS 309 Applied Social MarketingENBUS 310 Introduction to Sustainable FinanceENBUS 314 Sustainable Business ModelsENBUS 375 Special Topics in Environment and Business

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HRM 200 Basic Human Resources ManagementINDEV 308 Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship PHIL 215 Professional and Business EthicsPlus three electives for a total of 5.0 units

Year FourOne of:ENBUS 402A/ENBUS 402B Environment and Business Project (1.5 units)ENBUS 403A/ENBUS 403B Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project (1.5 units)

One of the following two options:

Option one:

Two courses from the following:ENBUS 406 Industrial Ecology: Sustainable MaterialsENBUS 407 Corporate Sustainability Accounting and ReportingENBUS 408 Best Practices in Regulations ENBUS 410 Engaging Stakeholders ENBUS 411 International Corporate ResponsibilityENBUS 475 Special Topics in Environment and BusinessENVS 400 First Peoples and Business DevelopmentENVS 401 Aboriginal Law and Natural Resource Development

Option two:

GEOG 459 Energy and Sustainability (1.0 unit)Plus five electives for a total of 5.0 units

Notes

1. Minimum Required Units Total: 20 units. Environment and Business: 15.0 units. Environment and Business students may nottake ERS 370 for credit towards the Environment and Business plan.

2. Average RequirementsStudents must maintain an overall cumulative average of 65% and a cumulative major average of 70%for all ENBUS-labelled and required courses. All required courses must be passed.

3. Co-op RequirementsCo-op plan requirement details are stated in the Environment Academic Regulations section of thisCalendar.

4. Per Term Course Load AllowanceNo more than five courses (2.5 units) may be taken in a term without the approval of the director,undergraduate studies, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development. Normally, approval for asixth course will be considered only if the cumulative major average for core courses is 78% or higher.Environment and Business students are not permitted to fast-track.

5. The Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

Honours International DevelopmentLegend†INDEV 101 must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the Undergraduate CommunicationRequirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty of Environment if youfail to meet this requirement.±Students opting to complete ENBUS 402A/ENBUS 402B in Year Four for the Research Specialization mustsuccessfully complete ENBUS 306 prior to enrolment.

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*The International Development capstone event is a mandatory component of INDEV 402. The event isscheduled during the last week of April and first week of May.

Year OneINDEV 100 Introduction to International DevelopmentINDEV 101† Issues in International DevelopmentENVS 195 Introduction to Environmental StudiesGEOG 101 Human Geographies: People, Space and ChangePLAN 100 The Evolution of PlanningECON 101 Introduction to MicroeconomicsECON 102 Introduction to MacroeconomicsThree electivesTotal 5.0 units

Year TwoINDEV 202 Accounting for Development OrganizationsINDEV 212 Problem-solving for DevelopmentINDEV 302 Development AgentsENVS 105 Environmental Sustainability and EthicsENVS 178 Environmental Applications of Data Management and StatisticsENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental Research ERS 215 Environmental and Sustainability Assessment IThree electivesTotal 5.0 units

Year ThreeINDEV 200 The Political Economy of DevelopmentINDEV 308 Introduction to Social EntrepreneurshipINDEV 387 Global Cities in Global DevelopmentENBUS 309 Applied Social MarketingERS 315 Environmental and Sustainability Assessment IIMSCI 211 Organizational BehaviourOne of:INDEV 300 Culture and EthicsINTEG 221 The Social Nature of KnowledgePHIL 202/GSJ 222 Gender IssuesOne of:ENBUS 306± Research Design and two electivesThree electivesTotal 5.0 units

Year FourPractice SpecializationINDEV 401 International Development Placement 1 (1.5 units)INDEV 402* International Development Placement 2 (1.5 units)INDEV 476 Contemporary Issues in Development PracticeThree electivesTotal 5.0 units

Research SpecializationINDEV 404 International Development TheoryINDEV 475 Contemporary Development IssuesOne of:INDEV 490A Honours Thesis: Project Preparation/INDEV 490B Honours Thesis: Project Completion (1.5 units)ENBUS 402A/ENBUS 402B± Environment and Business Project (1.5 units)Five electivesTotal 5.0 units

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Recommended ElectivesFR 151 Basic French 1FR 152 Basic French 2ERS 462/GEOG 462 Global Food and Agricultural PoliticsGEOG 102 Global Environmental Systems: Processes and ChangeGEOG 361 Food Systems and SustainabilityPHIL 328 Human Rights SPAN 101 Introduction to Spanish 1SPAN 102 Introduction to Spanish 2

Notes

1. Minimum Required UnitsTotal: 20 units.

2. Average RequirementsStudents in the International Development Honours academic plan must maintain an overall cumulativeaverage of at least 65% and a major cumulative average of at least 70%. The major cumulative averagewill include all required courses and all INDEV-labelled courses taken over and above the listedrequirements. All required courses must be passed.

3. Per Term Course Load AllowanceNo more than five courses (2.5 units) may be taken in a term without school approval.

4. Language RequirementStudents pursuing field placements in French- or Spanish-speaking countries are required to develop ordemonstrate at least intermediate-level French or Spanish by fourth year. Students with little or noFrench or Spanish are advised to begin language preparation in first year. Students pursuing fieldplacements in English-speaking countries will receive training in one of the local languages as part oftheir in-country orientation.

5. Field Placement GuidelinesTo be eligible for field placement, International Development students must meet the following academicrequirements:

Maintain good academic standing which is defined as a minimum 70% cumulative major averageand a minimum 65% cumulative overall average. A student must be in good academic standingafter their 3B term in order to be eligible to continue into the 4A pre-departure term and participatein the international field placement;Successfully complete all required core academic coursework up to and including core coursestaken in the 3B term.

Students must pass a medical exam and be deemed medically fit for placement by their family doctor(s)or other qualified medical practitioners in accordance with requirements of the placement provider.Normally, this exam will take place in the term prior to pre-departure. Students must meet all otherrequirements as determined by the placement provider. Medical documentation or facsimiles will not beretained by the University of Waterloo.

Field placement costs are the responsibility of the student and are subject to change without notice.Refunds must be negotiated directly with the placement provider and are subject to their rules andregulations.

Students will not be allowed to take more than a 1.5 unit course load per term (INDEV 401 fall; INDEV402 winter) while on field placement, without approval by the director, undergraduate studies, School ofEnvironment, Enterprise and Development.

6. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

International Development MinorThe International Development Minor is open to all University of Waterloo undergraduate degree students.

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The requirements of the Minor are 4.0 units with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65% and thecompletion of the community service experience.

Required CoursesERS 215, INDEV 100, INDEV 101, INDEV 200, INDEV 300, GEOG 101, GEOG 203

Elective CourseOne of: INDEV 302, INDEV 308, SVENT 225P, SVENT 325P

Community Service Experience RequirementThe International Development Minor requires the completion of a pre-approved community service experienceor educational seminar focused on community development issues of at least three weeks duration in Canadaor internationally. Pre-approval is required by the Manager of International Work Placements. This requirementmust be organized by the student with support from the Manager of International Work Placements and is to becompleted at the student's own expense. Co-op work terms that meet the above description will normally fulfilthis requirement.

Department of Knowledge IntegrationBachelor of Knowledge IntegrationHonours Knowledge Integration RequirementsLegend‡SPCOM 223 must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the Undergraduate CommunicationRequirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty of Environment if youfail to meet this requirement.

†Breadth Course RequirementsKnowledge Integration (KI) students have significant flexibility in their course selection, but must be carefulwhen choosing electives to take courses in order to meet specific overall breadth requirements in the followingareas. Courses listed below are examples of those students may take to meet their breadth requirements;further guidance and a list of approved courses, for each breadth requirement, may be found on the KnowledgeIntegration website. Suitable substitutes for breadth requirements require prior consent of the associate chair,undergraduate studies, Knowledge Integration.

Languages:

One 100-level or 200-level ENGL course (0.5 unit).Two courses (1.0 unit) in the same second language (e.g., FR 151/FR 152 Basic French, GER 101/GER 102Elementary German, SPAN 101/SPAN 102 Introduction to Spanish, etc.).

Mathematics:

Two mathematics courses (1.0 unit).

Probability and Statistics:

One probability/statistics course (0.5 unit).

Computer Science:

One computer science course (0.5 unit).

Ethics:

One ethics course (0.5 unit).

Conflict Management:

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One conflict management course (0.5 unit).

Natural/Physical Sciences:

Two natural/physical sciences courses (1.0 unit).Students must successfully complete courses that include a hands-on investigative component such as fieldstudy or lab. Corresponding labs must be taken and passed but do not count toward the 1.0 unit ofnatural/physical sciences. For example, KIN 100 Human Anatomy: Limbs and Trunk (0.5 unit) and itscorresponding KIN 100L Human Anatomy Lab (0.25 unit) count as one course (0.5 unit) for the purposes ofsatisfying the natural/physical sciences requirement.Students are not limited to first-year courses or those with corresponding labs. They can satisfy thenatural/physical sciences requirement with courses that include hands-on investigative components, such as:

ANTH 355 Human OsteologyANTH 455 Skeletal Biology and ForensicsBIOL 211 Introductory Vertebrate ZoologyENVS 200 Field EcologyGEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote Sensing

The natural/physical sciences requirement cannot be satisfied with any “SCI”-labelled or “SCBUS”-labelledunits.

Year OneINTEG 10 Knowledge Integration Seminar (0.0 unit)INTEG 120 The Art and Science of LearningINTEG 121 Collaboration, Design Thinking, and Problem SolvingPHIL 145 Critical ThinkingSPCOM 223‡ Public Speaking

Four Breadth requirements† (2.0 units): Students are required to complete 11 breadth courses to meetBachelor of Knowledge Integration (BKI) degree requirements. It is recommended that students fulfil some ofthe following breadth requirements, during their first year: computer science, math, language, andnatural/physical sciences.Two electives (1.0 unit)Total of 5.0 units

Year TwoINTEG 10 Knowledge Integration Seminar (0.0 unit)INTEG 220 Nature of Scientific KnowledgeINTEG 221 The Social Nature of KnowledgeINTEG 230 The Museum Course: Preparation and Field Trip (0.25 unit)Eight electives† (4.0 units)Total of 5.25 units

Year ThreeINTEG 10 Knowledge Integration Seminar (0.0 unit)INTEG 320 The Museum Course: Research and DesignINTEG 321 The Museum Course: Practicum and Presentation (0.75 unit)INTEG 340 Research Design and MethodsSeven electives† (3.5 units)Total of 5.25 units

Year FourINTEG 10 Knowledge Integration Seminar (0.0 unit)INTEG 420A Senior Research Project A/INTEG 420B Senior Research Project B (see note 4) (1.0 unit)Seven electives† (3.5 units)Total of 5.0 units

Notes

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1. Minimum Required Units Total: 20.5 units, of which up to 1.0 may be lab units.

2. Average RequirementsStudents in the Knowledge Integration (KI) Honours Regular academic plan must maintain an overallcumulative average (all courses) of at least 65% and a major cumulative average of at least 75%. Themajor cumulative average includes all INTEG-labelled courses, PHIL 145, SPCOM 223, and all coursestaken towards the KI breadth requirements. All required courses must be passed.

3. Per Term Course Load AllowanceNo more than five courses (2.75 units) may be taken in a term without approval of the associate chair,undergraduate studies, Knowledge Integration; students seeking such approval must generally have anoverall cumulative average of 80%.

4. Senior Research ProjectStudents completing a joint or concurrent degree that includes an equivalent senior research project mayrequest that the associate chair, undergraduate studies, Knowledge Integration, approve the associatedcourses as equivalent to INTEG 420A and INTEG 420B. Note that there may be additional requirementsinvolved in such an arrangement, which is required to be formally organized in advance of taking theequivalent course sequence.

5. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

Collaborative Design SpecializationThe Collaborative Design Specialization (CDS) offers students the opportunity to develop a concentration indesign thinking, skills, and practices. It is intended for knowledge integration students who want to gaingreater knowledge and experience with design and real-world problem solving, beyond their core Bachelor ofKnowledge Integration (BKI) courses. The CDS consists of eight courses (4.25 units), split into two themes:Collaborative Design Thinking and Skills, and Collaborative Design Experience.

Collaborative Design Thinking and Skills CoursesINTEG 120 The Art and Science of LearningINTEG 121 Collaboration, Design Thinking, and Problem SolvingINTEG 251 Creative ThinkingOne additional design-themed course (0.5 unit) of the students choosing, to be approved by the associatechair, undergraduate studies, Knowledge Integration.

Collaborative Design Experience CoursesINTEG 320 The Museum Course: Research and DesignINTEG 321 The Museum Course: Practicum and Presentation (0.75 unit)One of the following set of courses (1.0 unit):

INTEG 452A and INTEG 452B (Real World Problem Solving A and B); oran equivalent two-term group design project course, to be approved by the associate chair,undergraduate studies, Knowledge Integration.

Science, Technology, and Society SpecializationThe Science, Technology, and Society (STS) specialization is designed to cover a broad range of issues,including the nature and organization of knowledge and expertise, science policy, and public understanding ofscience. It is intended for knowledge integration (KI) students who want to be exposed to a variety ofdisciplinary perspectives related to the social, ethical, and political dimensions of science and technology,beyond their core KI courses. The STS specialization consists of seven courses: three from the INTEG core, oneSTS themed INTEG elective, and three courses from across campus.

Required CoursesINTEG 120 The Art and Science of LearningINTEG 220 Nature of Scientific KnowledgeINTEG 221 The Social Nature of KnowledgeOne INTEG course with an STS theme from the approved list on the Knowledge Integration website

Elective CoursesStudents must take three STS related elective courses, two of which must be 300-level or higher; studentscannot take all three from one department (as designated by the subject label). For a list of approved STS

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related elective courses, see the approved list on the Knowledge Integration website.

Joint Honours with Knowledge IntegrationA Bachelor of Knowledge Integration (BKI) degree can be combined with any other University of Waterloodegree plan which academic units in Environment and other faculties have chosen to make available for JointHonours. Knowledge Integration may be the primary credential (i.e., Bachelor of Knowledge Integration with"Z" academic plan) or the secondary credential (i.e., Bachelor of "Y" in academic plan "X" with KnowledgeIntegration). To earn a Joint Honours degree with Knowledge Integration, students must meet therequirements of both plans as stated in this Calendar.Normally, a student would be eligible for admission to a Joint Honours degree plan with Knowledge Integrationonly with:

a minimum cumulative average of 65%;completion of at least two of INTEG 120, INTEG 121, INTEG 220, and INTEG 221; and,a Knowledge Integration major cumulative average of 75%. That average includes all INTEG-labelledcourses and all the courses already completed that would become, on admission to the plan in KnowledgeIntegration, core courses (such as, to satisfy the natural/physical sciences breadth requirement).

Knowledge Integration MinorProfessionals regularly find themselves collaborating with experts from other areas, or addressing complexproblems that span multiple disciplines and affect diverse stakeholders. The Knowledge Integration Minor isopen to all University of Waterloo undergraduate degree students who wish to complement their major with thetrans-disciplinary literacy and skills necessary to join - or lead - teams and guide projects that span diversespecialties.The requirements for the Minor are eight courses with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%.

Required CoursesINTEG 120, INTEG 121, INTEG 220, INTEG 221, INTEG 340

Elective CoursesOne of the following two options:Option 1: Museum sequence: INTEG 230 (0.25 unit), INTEG 320, INTEG 321 (0.75 unit)Option 2: Three (1.50 units) additional INTEG-labelled courses

School of Environment, Resources and SustainabilityOverviewThe School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability is designed to foster students’ inspiration and desiresto change the world in a thoughtful and practical manner. We don’t think small.To facilitate this ambitious agenda, the School has three major foci:

1. Ecosystem sciences and environmental impact assessment (e.g., wildlife and conservation ecology,restoration ecology, agriculture, advanced monitoring with artificial intelligence and big data, andcomprehensive resource and historical ecology).

2. Environmental governance, policy, and social impact assessment (e.g., ensuring sustainable use andmanagement of resources such as water, food and energy; addressing these issues with our First Nations’colleagues regarding self-determination and reconciliation).

3. Building cross-disciplinary skills that draw on the social and ecological foci above to create innovativecommunities that are more sustainable in their use of resources and impact on the environment.

The School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability offers both a four-year Honours academic plan and afive-year Honours Co-operative academic plan. Both plans focus on what students need to achieve as scholarsand to secure environmental careers available across the globe.Both plans lead equally to excellent careers. The four-year Honours plan often attracts students with anentrepreneurial focus and who desire maximum flexibility. The five-year Honours Co-operative plan oftenattracts students who prefer a structure that maps out job opportunities at regular intervals during theirprogram and with maximum internal support networks.The School emphasizes problem-solving experiential learning and technical skill building geared to solvingcomplex issues. Students create a scholarly and career-oriented portfolio of real-world project outputs inclasses that are precisely the right size to ensure a more personal and in-depth learning experience. The jobmarket is evolving rapidly, and we keep ahead of this fast-paced world in the design and constant updating ofour courses.

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Our students are taught and trained in analysis and action for the interplay between social and ecological partsof the environment. Students typically focus on some combination of ecology, impact assessment, policy, andgovernance within the scope of environment, resources, and sustainability.The range of choices available mean that students have flexibility in designing their education and skill buildingto suit their talents and interests. The open-door policy of professors mean students can interact inside andoutside the classroom, building a network to help their employment ambitions. The world experts inside theSchool and the ability of the School to attract renowned guests help students learn from the best the planethas to offer.The School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability has long been the go-to place for industry,businesses, non-governmental agencies, and governmental levels from municipalities to the United Nations.Our courses engage experts from all these areas and our graduates find employment across this range ofopportunities. Our students are in demand because they are among the few who tackle the reality that mostproblems are complex and cross conventional disciplines.Graduates holding the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) degree in Environment, Resources andSustainability are employed in a range of fields as scientists, policy directors, managers of parks and protectedareas, impact assessment specialists, managers in forestry, mining, and agriculture, waste managementexperts, pollution control experts, information technology managers, environmental software developers, socialservices planners, environmental planners, ethical investment counselors, elementary and secondary schoolteachers, and as university or college faculty.More information may be obtained from the associate director, undergraduate studies, School of Environment,Resources and Sustainability.

Bachelor of Environmental StudiesEnvironment, Resources and Sustainability Honours (Regular & Co-op)Legend‡ERS 101 must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the Undergraduate CommunicationRequirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty of Environment if youfail to meet this requirement.

Year OneERS 100 Foundations: Environment, Resources and SustainabilityERS 101‡ Approaches: Environment, Resources and SustainabilityERS 102 Sustainability and the Really Long ViewENVS 178 Environmental Applications of Data Management and StatisticsENVS 195 Introduction to Environmental Studies ENVS 200 Field Ecologyplus electives for a total of five units (see note 1)

Year TwoERS 201 Environmental Policy, Politics and GovernanceERS 202 Natural Resources EcologyERS 215 Environmental and Sustainability Assessment 1plus electives for a total of five units (see note 1)

Year ThreeERS 300 Social Ecological Systems AnalysisERS 301 Sustainability Thought, Practice and Prospectsplus electives for a total of five units (see note 1)

Year FourERS 400 Social-Ecological Approaches to SustainabilityERS 401 Sustainability Science and its Critiques One of the following two options:Option one:ERS 402 Senior Honours Research Seminar, plus one additional ERS 300- or 400- level course (0.5 unit)Option two:ERS 403A/ERS 403B Senior Honours Thesis

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plus electives for a total of five units (see note 1)

Notes

1. Minimum Required UnitsTotal: 20 units. Required: 7.5 units. Core Electives: 3.5 units. Electives: 9.0 units. Core Electives: 3.5 units of ERS- and/or ENVS-labelled courses. Of these 3.5 units, 2.5 units must beERS-labelled.

2. Average RequirementsStudents in Environment, Resources and Sustainability Honours Regular and Co-op plans must maintainan overall cumulative average of at least 65% and a major cumulative average (all ERS- and ENVS-labelled courses) of at least 70%. All required courses must be passed.

3. Co-op RequirementsCo-op plan requirement details are stated in the Environment Academic Regulations section of thisCalendar.

4. Per Term Course Load AllowanceNo more than five courses (2.5 units) may be taken in a term without school approval.

5. Transfer from ERS Co-op to ERS RegularStudents will be permitted to transfer from co-op to the regular honours academic plan if allrequirements of the co-op academic plan have been met up to the time of transfer.

6. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

Environment, Resources and Sustainability Joint HonoursStudents from other plans choosing a joint honours plan with Environment, Resources and Sustainability as thesecond major must complete the following required 18 courses (9.0 units) with a 70% cumulative overallaverage.

Legend*Students may substitute their home department’s equivalent senior honours essay or thesis or senior seminarfor ERS 403A/ERS 403B.

RequirementsERS 100, ERS 101, ERS 102, ERS 201, ERS 202, ERS 215, ERS 300, ERS 301, ERS 400, ERS 401, ENVS 178,ENVS 195, ENVS 200One of the following two options:Option one:ERS 402 plus one ERS course at either the 300- or 400-levelOption two:ERS 403A/ERS 403B*

Elective Core CoursesThree (1.5 units) ERS- and/or ENVS-labelled courses in addition to those required.

Environment, Resources and Sustainability MinorThe Environment, Resources and Sustainability Minor is open to all University of Waterloo undergraduatedegree students.A total of 10 courses (5.0 units) are required. Within these, four ENVS-labelled courses (2.0 units) arepermitted. All remaining courses must be ERS-labelled courses. Cumulative average for all 10 courses must beat least 65%.

Accelerated Master'sUndergraduate students in the Bachelor of Environmental Studies in the School of Environment, Resources andSustainability can, under some circumstances, take graduate courses in their fourth year that will counttowards a Master of Environmental Studies degree(s). Such students must have high grades and enough roomin their schedule to take such courses without counting them toward the undergraduate degree.Students interested in this opportunity should contact the graduate program administrator for the School ofEnvironment, Resources and Sustainability, or consult the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

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Department of Geography & Environmental ManagementOverviewGeography and Environmental Management focuses on human and natural systems, and how these interact.Geographers use geomatics technologies such as Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing toanalyze the spatial relationships between human activity and the natural environment. Geography andEnvironmental Management students gain a solid foundation in climate and resources, economy and society,earth system science and geomatics, before specializing in one of these disciplines. Geomatics students gainfamiliarity with these same foundations, but the Geomatics program emphasizes the use and development ofgeospatial technology and databases.At the University of Waterloo, we stress practical applications which will help students better understand theworld, and contribute to solving environmental and societal problems. Students in our programs develop strongfield, lab, and technological skills.

Bachelor of Environmental StudiesGeography and Environmental Management Three-Year GeneralLegend‡ENGL 109 or ENGL 129R must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the UndergraduateCommunication Requirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty ofEnvironment if you fail to meet this requirement.

Year OneGEOG 100 On Becoming a GeographerGEOG 101 Human Geographies: People, Space and ChangeGEOG 102 Global Environmental Systems: Processes and ChangeGEOG 181 Designing Effective MapsOne of:ENGL 109‡ Introduction to Academic WritingENGL 129R‡ Written Academic EnglishFive electives (2.5 units)

Year TwoSix of:GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Economy GEOG 203 Environment and Development in a Global PerspectiveGEOG 205 Principles of GeomorphologyGEOG 207 Climate Change FundamentalsGEOG 209 HydroclimatologyGEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote Sensing GEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Four electives (2.0 units)

Year Three200-level or higher GEOG-labelled course (0.5 unit)300-level or higher GEOG-labelled courses (1.0 unit)

Seven electives (3.5 units) to fulfil degree requirements (see note 1)

Notes

1. Minimum Required Units Total: 15.0 units. Geography: 6.5 units. English: 0.5 unit. All Environmental Studies (ENVS) courses areincluded in the cumulative major average (see note 2) but may not be counted in meeting the minimumrequired Geography courses.

2. Average RequirementsStudents must maintain an cumulative overall average of 60% and a cumulative major average of 65%.All required courses must be passed.

3. Per Term Course Load AllowanceNo more than five courses (2.5 units) may be taken in a term without the approval of the associate chair,undergraduate studies, Geography and Environmental Management. Normally, approval for a sixth 0.5unit will be considered only if the cumulative major average is 78% or higher.

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4. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

Geography and Environmental Management Four-Year Honours (Regular and Co-op)Legend‡ENGL 109 or ENGL 129R must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the UndergraduateCommunication Requirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty ofEnvironment if you fail to meet this requirement.

Year OneGEOG 100 On Becoming a GeographerGEOG 101 Human Geographies: People, Space and ChangeGEOG 102 Global Environmental Systems: Processes and Change GEOG 181 Designing Effective MapsENVS 178 Environmental Applications of Data Management and StatisticsENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental ResearchOne of:ENGL 109‡ Introduction to Academic WritingENGL 129R‡ Written Academic EnglishThree electives (1.5 units)

Year TwoOne of:GEOG 293 Approaches to Research in Human GeographyGEOG 294 Approaches to Research in Physical GeographySix of:GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Economy GEOG 203 Environment and Development in a Global PerspectiveGEOG 205 Principles of GeomorphologyGEOG 207 Climate Change FundamentalsGEOG 209 HydroclimatologyGEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote SensingGEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Three electives (1.5 units)

Year ThreeOne of:GEOG 391 Field ResearchGEOG 392 International Field ResearchNine courses (4.5 units) to fulfil degree requirements (see note 1)Students are strongly encouraged to take courses in one of the following specializations: Aviation, ClimateChange and Environment, Earth Systems Science, Economy and Society, or Geomatics.

Year Four10 courses (5.0 units) to fulfil degree requirements (see note 1)Note: Co-op students, see note 3.

Notes

1. Minimum Required Units Total: 20.0 units. Geography: 11.0 units; English: 0.5 unit. All courses for which 1.0 unit is awarded willcount as the equivalent of two courses. Only 1.5 units designated Environmental Studies (ENVS) may becounted as Geography units but all units designated ENVS are included in the cumulative major average

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(see note 2).

Year Three and Year Four RequirementsMinimum of 4.5 units of GEOG-labelled courses:

1.0 unit at or above 200-level1.0 unit at or above 300-level2.5 units at 400-level

5.0 units of additional courses to meet degree requirements2. Average Requirements

Students in the Honours academic plans must maintain an cumulative overall average of 65% and acumulative major average of 70%. All required courses must be passed.

3. Co-op RequirementsCo-op plan requirement details are stated in the Environment Academic Regulations section of thisCalendar.

Students are admitted to the co-op academic plan in first year based on secondary school grades.Interested students enrolled in first year regular Geography and Environmental Management at theUniversity of Waterloo may be considered for admission (if space is still available in the co-op plan) at theend of first year based on university academic performance, an interview, and work experience related toGeography. The Honours Geography and Environmental Management Co-op plan has the same academicrequirements as the Honours regular plan.

4. Per Term Course Load AllowanceNo more than five courses (2.5 units) may be taken in a term without the approval of the associate chair,undergraduate studies, Geography and Environmental Management. Normally, approval for a sixth 0.5unit will be considered only if the cumulative major average is 78% or higher.

5. Independent StudyUp to three independent study GEOG 475 courses may be taken.

6. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

Honours Geography and Aviation (Regular)The field of aviation has evolved significantly over the past 50 years and increasingly depends upon advancesin geography and technology. Aviation and aerospace industries clearly demand specialistswith multidisciplinary educational experience, a comprehensive academic background to help them understandcomplex aircraft systems, and well-developed analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.Honours Geography and Aviation is designed to provide a strong environmental, geomatics, and technologybase for careers in a very diverse array of aviation and aerospace industries. It consists of an HonoursGeography and Aviation Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) degree, combined with a Commercial PilotProgram. The Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) component of the program provides advanced flighttraining leading to a commercial pilot licence. Coursework includes the essentials of aviation, as well as privateand commercial pilot training, an instrument rating, and multi-engine rating.For more information on the aviation requirements, see the Aviation website.

Legend‡ENGL 109 or ENGL 129R must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the UndergraduateCommunication Requirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty ofEnvironment if you fail to meet this requirement.†Professional Pilot Program courses: 5.0 units. The Professional Pilot Program courses will not count towardsany other University of Waterloo program requirement. *Theme courses can be counted towards a specialization.

Year OneAVIA 100 Introduction to AviationGEOG 101 Human Geographies: People, Space and Change

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GEOG 102 Global Environmental Systems: Processes and Change GEOG 181 Designing Effective MapsENVS 178 Environmental Applications of Data Management and Statistics CS 100 Introduction to Computing through ApplicationsOne of:ENGL 109‡ Introduction to Academic WritingENGL 129R‡ Written Academic English

AVIA 101 Professional Pilot Program Course I† (1B) (0.75 unit)One elective (0.5 unit)

Year One (Spring)AVIA 102 Professional Pilot Program Course II† (0.5 unit)Total of 5.25 units

Year TwoGEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote SensingGEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental Research200-level or higher GEOG course (0.5 unit)Earth Systems Science* theme, one of:GEOG 205 Principles of Geomorphology GEOG 209 HydroclimatologyEconomy and Society* theme, one of:GEOG 202 Geography of the Global EconomyGEOG 203 Environment and Development in a Global Perspective

AVIA 203 Professional Pilot Program Course III† (2A) (0.5 unit)AVIA 204 Professional Pilot Program Course IV† (2B) (0.75 unit)

Year Two (Spring)AVIA 205 Professional Pilot Program Course V† (0.5 unit)Total of 4.75 units

Year ThreeAVIA 310 Human Factors in AviationAVIA 417 Aviation SafetyGEOG 309 Physical ClimatologyOne of:GEOG 293 Approaches to Research in Human GeographyGEOG 294 Approaches to Research in Physical GeographyOne of:GEOG 310 Geodesy and SurveyingGEOG 387 Spatial DatabasesOne of:GEOG 371 Advanced Remote Sensing TechniquesGEOG 381 Advanced Geographic Information Systems

AVIA 306 Professional Pilot Program Course VI† (3A) (0.75 unit) AVIA 307 Professional Pilot Program Course VII† (3B) (0.75 unit)

Year Three (Spring)AVIA 408 Professional Pilot Program Course VIII† (0.5 unit)Total of 5.0 units

Year Four 300-level GEOG or 400-level GEOG (1.0 unit)400-level GEOG (2.5 units)

Electives (1.5 units)

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Total of 5.0 units

Notes

1. Minimum Required Units Total: 20.0 units. Required Courses: 13.0 units. Major Core Courses GEOG/ENVS/AVIA: 12.0 units.Elective Courses: 2.0 units. Professional Pilot Program Courses: 5.0 units.

All Geography (GEOG), Environmental Studies (ENVS), and Aviation (AVIA) units (see note 2) areincluded in the cumulative major average.

2. Average RequirementsStudents in an Honours academic plan must maintain an overall cumulative average of at least 65% anda major cumulative average of at least 70%.

AVIA 101, 102, 203, 204, 205, 306, 307, and 408 are Professional Pilot Program Courses and are notused in average calculations. Grading is Credit (CR) or No Credit (NCR).

All required courses must be passed.3. Per Term Course Load Allowance

No more than five courses (2.75 units) may be taken in a term without departmental approval andoverall average of 78%.

4. Independent StudyUp to three independent study GEOG 475 or AVIA 475 courses may be taken.

5. Maintaining Aviation Status In order to continue in the Aviation plan, students must maintain the University of Waterloo academicstandards (see note 2) as well as achieve the flight component benchmarks set by WWFC for each term.Students are expected to maintain passing grades (70%) in all WWFC flight components. Students maybe allowed to achieve this by using a "competency-based" approach, so long as they achieve theestablished benchmarks on time.

6. Aviation Costs All costs associated with the Professional Pilot Program Courses are paid directly to the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC).

7. Transfer Credit for Flight TrainingTransfer consideration of previous flight training or Professional Pilot Program Courses will be at thediscretion of the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) and not determined by the University ofWaterloo.

Students can be granted advanced credits up to and including a Private Pilot Licence. Program hours willbe granted up to licence sign off and the remaining hours will be logged as career, not program hours.Students are not accepted past the Private Pilot Licence or if they have acquired a Night Rating. Studentsentering the program with a Private Licence will be required to attend WWFC's Flight Management BasicCourses as a review. Students who apply with the flight qualifications that meet the standards set byWWFC are eligible for the BES degree upon successful completion of the plan curriculum and transfer ofcredit for the flight courses.

8. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

Honours Geomatics (Regular & Co-op)Geomatics is the fusion of geography and informatics activities and services involved in the collection, analysis,management, and integration of location-based data to enable improved decision and policy making. TheGeomatics plan includes courses in geographic information systems, remote sensing global positioning andsurveying, spatial statistics, and computer science. The computer science component will give graduates thestrongest advantage in the field of geomatics. Students completing this program will be able to go beyond thecompetent use of existing geomatics tools to develop applications involving spatial database development andmanagement, data dissemination, spatial analysis, decision support, and modeling.

Legend

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‡ENGL 109 or ENGL 129R must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the UndergraduateCommunication Requirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty ofEnvironment if you fail to meet this requirement.*Theme courses can be counted towards a specialization.

Geomatics Four-Year Honours Requirements (Regular and Co-op)Year OneGEOG 101 Human Geographies: People, Space and ChangeGEOG 102 Global Environmental Systems: Processes and ChangeGEOG 181 Designing Effective MapsGEOG 187 Geospatial Data ScienceGEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ENVS 178 Environmental Applications of Data Management and StatisticsOne of:ENGL 109‡ Introduction to Academic WritingENGL 129R/EMLS 129R‡ Written Academic EnglishOne of:CS 115 Introduction to Computer Science 1CS 135 Designing Functional ProgramsOne of:CS 116 Introduction to Computer Science 2CS 136 Elementary Algorithm Design and Data AbstractionOne of:MATH 106 Applied Linear Algebra 1 MATH 114 Linear Algebra for Science

Year TwoGEOG 310 Geodesy and SurveyingGEOG 381 Advanced Geographic Information SystemsGEOG 387 Spatial DatabasesCS 234 Data Types and StructuresENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental ResearchOne of:GEOG 293 Approaches to Research in Human GeographyGEOG 294 Approaches to Research in Physical GeographyOne of Earth Systems Science* theme: GEOG 205 Principles of Geomorphology GEOG 209 HydroclimatologyOne of Economy and Society* theme:GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Economy GEOG 203 Environment and Development in a Global PerspectiveClimate Change* theme:GEOG 207 Climate Change FundamentalsOne elective

Recommended Elective

CS 231 Algorithmic Problem Solving

Year ThreeGEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote SensingGEOG 371 Advanced Remote Sensing TechniquesCS 338 Computer Applications in Business: DatabasesOne of:GEOG 316 Multivariate Statistics GEOG 318 Spatial Analysis

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Six electives

Year FourGEOG 471 Remote Sensing Project (1.0 unit)GEOG 481 Geographic Information Systems Project (1.0 unit)One of:GEOG 490A Honours Thesis Preparation/GEOG 490B Honours Thesis Completion (1.0 unit) and three electives(1.5 units)orSix electives (3.0 units)

Recommended Electives

GEOG 410 Global Navigation Satellite SystemsGEOG 483 Geoweb and Location-Based ServicesGEOG 487 Management Issues in Geographic Information SystemsCS courses or MATH courses as appropriate for a Computing Minor or other credentialOther electives, where appropriate prerequisites have been taken

Co-op students, see note 3

Notes

1. Minimum Required Units Total: 20.0 units. Geomatics Plan: 13.5 units (9.5 GEOG, 2.0 CS, 1.0 ENVS, 0.5 ENGL/EMLS, 0.5 MATH).All courses for which 1.0 unit is awarded will count as the equivalent of two courses. All units designatedGeography (GEOG) and Environmental Studies (ENVS) are included in the cumulative major average (seenote 2).

2. Average RequirementsStudents in the Geomatics Honours academic plans must maintain a cumulative overall average of atleast 65%, a cumulative special major average, comprised of all Computer Science and MATH courses, ofat least 60%, and a cumulative major average of at least 70%. All required courses must be passed.

3. Co-op RequirementsCo-op plan requirement details are stated in the Environment Academic Regulations section of thisCalendar.

Students are admitted to the co-op academic plan in first year based on secondary school grades.Interested students enrolled in first-year regular Geomatics at the University of Waterloo may beconsidered for admission (if space is still available in the co-op plan) at the end of first year based onuniversity academic performance, an interview, and work experience related to Geomatics.

The Honours Geomatics co-op plan has the same course requirements as the Honours regular plan.4. Per Term Course Load Allowance

No more than five courses (2.5 units) may be taken in a term without the approval of the associate chair,undergraduate studies, Geomatics. Normally, approval for a sixth 0.5 unit will be considered only if thecumulative major average is 78% or higher.

5. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

SpecializationsStudents majoring in Honours Geography and Environmental Management, Geography and Aviation,Geomatics, or who are pursuing a Geography and Environmental Management joint degree, may choose tograduate with one specialization. Specializations are not available to students pursuing a Geomatics jointdegree. Refer below for the requirements listed for each specialization. Upper-year courses may not be taken

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without the appropriate prerequisites. It is recommended that students declare the addition of a specializationto their plan as early as possible by filing a Plan Modification Form.

Courses Offered by SpecializationLegend* To count GEOG 490A/GEOG 490B toward the specialization, the thesis topic must focus on an area relevantto the specialization.

AviationThe Aviation Specialization is also available to Geography and Environmental Three Year General students;however, it is not available to Honours Geography and Aviation students.

Legendƚ Up to 1.0 unit will be waived from the List A elective requirement (not including the capstone courserequirement) based on prior successful completion of 'Professional Pilot Program' flight courses, or if a studenthas held a Transport Canada Private Pilot Licence. Proof of Transport Canada Private Pilot Licence must beprovided and approved by the Geography and Aviation associate chair undergraduate studies prior to declaringthis Specialization.

Required Courses:AVIA 100 Introduction to AviationGEOG 207 Climate Change FundamentalsGEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Elective Courses:At least 3.0 units from List Aƚ, including at least one capstone courseAt least 1.0 unit from List B

List A:

AVIA 270/GEOG 270 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Knowledge RequirementsAVIA 310 Human Factors in AviationAVIA 374 Special Topics in AviationAVIA 474 Special Topics in AviationAVIA 475 Independent Studies of Selected TopicsGEOG 202 Geography of the Global EconomyGEOG 233 Geography of TourismGEOG 309 Physical Climatology

Capstone Courses:

GEOG 416/AVIA 416 Aviation Sustainability (1.0 unit)GEOG 490A Honours Thesis Preparation/GEOG 490B Honours Thesis Completion* (1.0 unit)

List B:

GEOG 306 Human Dimensions of Natural HazardsGEOG 307 Societal Adaptation to Climate ChangeGEOG 323 Tourism Impacts - International PerspectivesGEOG 325 Geographies of HealthGEOG 351 Geography of TransportationGEOG 423 Sustainable TourismOne of:GEOG 316 Multivariate StatisticsGEOG 318 Spatial Analysis

Climate Change and EnvironmentRequired Courses:

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GEOG 203 Environment and Development in a Global PerspectiveGEOG 207 Climate Change FundamentalsGEOG 209 Hydroclimatology

Elective Courses:at least 3.0 units from List A, including at least one capstone courseat least 1.0 unit from List B

List A:

GEOG 304 Carbon in the BiosphereGEOG 306 Human Dimensions of Natural HazardsGEOG 307 Societal Adaptation to Climate ChangeGEOG 309 Physical ClimatologyGEOG 356 Resources ManagementGEOG 368 Conservation/Resource Management of the Built EnvironmentGEOG 420 Ice Sheets and Glaciers

Capstone Courses:

GEOG 408 Earth's Future Climates (1.0 unit)GEOG 409 Energy Balance Climatology (1.0 unit)GEOG 452 Resource Management Project (1.0 unit)GEOG 456 Transforming Canadian Resource Management (1.0 unit)GEOG 459 Energy and Sustainability (1.0 unit)GEOG 490A Honours Thesis Preparation/GEOG 490B Honours Thesis Completion* (1.0 unit)

List B:

GEOG 316 Multivariate StatisticsGEOG 318 Spatial AnalysisGEOG 323 Tourism Impacts - International PerspectivesGEOG 325 Geographies of HealthGEOG 361 Food Systems and SustainabilityGEOG 426 Geographies of Development

Earth Systems ScienceRequired Courses:GEOG 205 Principles of GeomorphologyGEOG 209 Hydroclimatology ENVS 200 Field Ecology

Elective Courses:at least 3.0 units from List A, including at least one capstone courseat least 1.0 unit from List B

List A:

GEOG 300 Geomorphology and the Southern Ontario Environment GEOG 303 Physical HydrologyGEOG 304 Carbon in the BiosphereGEOG 305 Fluvial GeomorphologyGEOG 309 Physical Climatology GEOG 320 The CryosphereGEOG 404 Soil Ecosystem DynamicsGEOG 407 Environmental Hydrology

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GEOG 418 Cold Region ClimatesGEOG 420 Ice Sheets and Glaciers

Capstone Courses:

GEOG 405 Wetlands (1.0 unit) GEOG 408 Earth's Future Climates (1.0 unit)GEOG 409 Energy Balance Climatology (1.0 unit)GEOG 490A Honours Thesis Preparation/GEOG 490B Honours Thesis Completion* (1.0 unit)

List B:

GEOG 306 Human Dimensions of Natural HazardsGEOG 316 Multivariate StatisticsGEOG 318 Spatial AnalysisGEOG 368 Conservation/Resource Management of the Built EnvironmentGEOG 453 Urban Stormwater ManagementGEOG 456 Transforming Canadian Resource Management (1.0 unit)

Economy and SocietyRequired Courses:GEOG 202 Geography of the Global EconomyGEOG 203 Environment and Development in a Global PerspectiveGEOG 293 Approaches to Research in Human Geography

Elective Courses:at least 3.0 units from List A, including at least one capstone courseat least 1.0 unit from List B

List A:

GEOG 302 Geographies of Work and EmploymentGEOG 311 Local Development in a Global ContextGEOG 319 Economic Analyses for Regional PlanningGEOG 336 Space, Power, and Politics: Citizenship in a Changing WorldGEOG 340 Settlements of Rural CanadaGEOG 349 Urban Form and Internal Spatial StructureGEOG 411 Entrepreneurship and Startup EconomiesGEOG 436 Feminist Economic Geography: Gender, Identities and Social ChangeGEOG 450 Changing Form and Structure of Metropolitan CanadaGEOG 454 Retail Landscapes

Capstone Courses:

GEOG 415 Economic Geography Project (1.0 unit)GEOG 490A Honours Thesis Preparation/GEOG 490B Honours Thesis Completion* (1.0 unit)

List B:

GEOG 316 Multivariate StatisticsGEOG 318 Spatial AnalysisGEOG 323 Tourism Impacts - International Perspectives GEOG 325 Geographies of HealthGEOG 361 Food Systems and SustainabilityGEOG 423 Sustainable TourismGEOG 426 Geographies of Development

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GeomaticsThe Geomatics Specialization is not available to Honours Geomatics students.

Required Courses:GEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote SensingGEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)GEOG 310 Geodesy and Surveying

Elective Courses:at least 3.0 units from List A, including at least one capstone courseat least 1.0 unit from List B

List A:

GEOG 371 Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques GEOG 381 Advanced Geographic Information SystemsGEOG 387 Spatial DatabasesGEOG 410 Global Navigation Satellite SystemsGEOG 483 Geoweb and Location-Based ServicesGEOG 487 Management Issues in Geographic Information Systems

Capstone Courses:

GEOG 471 Remote Sensing Project (1.0 unit)GEOG 481 Geographic Information Systems Project (1.0 unit)GEOG 490A Honours Thesis Preparation/GEOG 490B Honours Thesis Completion* (1.0 unit)

List B:

GEOG 270 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Knowledge RequirementsGEOG 316 Multivariate StatisticsGEOG 318 Spatial Analysis GEOG 325 Geographies of HealthGEOG 428 Spatial DemographyGEOG 454 Retail Landscapes

Geography and Environmental Management MinorThe Geography and Environmental Management Minor is open to all University of Waterloo undergraduatedegree students, with the exception of students who are enrolled in an academic plan offered by theDepartment of Geography and Environmental Management.A total of five units in Geography (GEOG), which may include up to two units designated Environmental Studies(ENVS), with a cumulative average of at least 65%.

Joint Honours Geography and Environmental ManagementStudents choosing a Joint Honours plan with Geography and Environmental Management as the second majormust complete the following courses. Joint plans offered by the Department of Geography and EnvironmentalManagement cannot be combined with other plans offered within the department.

All of:GEOG 100 On Becoming a Geographer GEOG 101 Human Geographies: People, Space and Change GEOG 102 Global Environmental Systems: Processes and ChangeGEOG 181 Designing Effective MapsENVS 178 Environmental Applications of Data Management and StatisticsENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental Research300-level GEOG (0.50 unit)400-level GEOG (1.5 units)One of:GEOG 293 Approaches to Research in Human GeographyGEOG 294 Approaches to Research in Physical Geography

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One of:GEOG 391 Field ResearchGEOG 392 International Field Research

Six of:GEOG 202 Geography of the Global EconomyGEOG 203 Environment and Development in a Global PerspectiveGEOG 205 Principles of GeomorphologyGEOG 207 Climate Change FundamentalsGEOG 209 HydroclimatologyGEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote SensingGEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Notes

1. Minimum Required UnitsTotal: 9.0 units. GEOG: 8.0 units. ENVS: 1.0 units

If scheduling difficulties arise in meeting required courses contact the associate chair, undergraduatestudies, Geography and Environmental Management for possible substitute courses.

2. Average Requirements Students must achieve a cumulative average of 70% in Geography (GEOG) and Environmental Studies(ENVS) courses. All required courses must be passed.

3. Home Department Course EquivalentsCourses in the home department equivalent to ENVS 178; ENVS 278; GEOG 293 or GEOG 294; GEOG490A/GEOG 490B must be approved by the associate chair, undergraduate studies, Geography andEnvironmental Management.

4. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

Joint Honours GeomaticsStudents choosing a Joint Honours plan with Geomatics as the second major must complete the followingcourses. Joint plans offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Management cannot becombined with other plans offered within the department.

One of: GEOG 181 Designing Effective MapsGEOG 187 Geospatial Data Science

All of:GEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote SensingGEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)GEOG 310 Geodesy and SurveyingGEOG 371 Advanced Remote Sensing TechniquesGEOG 381 Advanced Geographic Information SystemsGEOG 387 Spatial DatabasesGEOG 471 Remote Sensing Project (1.0 unit)GEOG 481 Geographic Information Systems Project (1.0 unit)CS 234 Data Types and StructuresCS 338 Computer Applications in Business: DatabasesENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental Research

One of:CS 115 Introduction to Computer Science 1 CS 135 Designing Functional Programs

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One of:CS 116 Introduction to Computer Science 2 CS 136 Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction

One of:MATH 106 Applied Linear Algebra 1MATH 114 Linear Algebra for Science

Notes

1. Minimum Required UnitsTotal: 8.5 units.

2. Average RequirementsStudents must achieve a cumulative average of 70% in Geography (GEOG) and Environmental Studies(ENVS) courses and a 60% in Computer Science (CS) and MATH courses.

3. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.

School of PlanningSpecializationsSchool of Planning students may choose to graduate with up to two specializations in the areas of:

Decision Support and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Environmental Planning and ManagementLand Development PlanningUrban Design

Students are required to have an 80% overall average in the specialization courses at the time of graduation.

Decision Support and Geographic Information SystemsGeographic information systems (GIS) are used commonly by planners to manage, analyze, and visualize datarelated to urban planning and resource management. Students completing this Specialization will have a soundgrasp of the principles of GIS and the means to apply this technology effectively in research capacities and inplanning practice.

Required Courses:ENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental Research PLAN 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

2.5 units of Elective Courses:PLAN 381 Advanced Geographic Information SystemsPLAN 387 Spatial DatabasesPLAN 481 Geographic Information Systems Project (1.0 unit)PLAN 487 Management Issues in Geographic Information SystemsPLAN 490 Senior Honours Essay (1.0 unit)

Environmental Planning and ManagementEnvironmental Planning and Management is for students intending to integrate ecology and environmentalmanagement into their career plans. It is intended for those with an urban focus as well as for students withrural, resource hinterland, or park planning interests.

Required Courses:ENVS 200 Field EcologyPLAN 340 Canadian Environmental Policy and Politics PLAN 341 Conservation/Resource Management of the Built Environment

2.0 units of Elective Courses:

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PLAN 432 Health, Environment, and PlanningPLAN 440 Urban Services PlanningPLAN 451 Tools for Sustainable CommunitiesPLAN 452 Policy Analysis and Program EvaluationPLAN 453 Urban Stormwater ManagementPLAN 490 Senior Honours Essay (1.0 unit)ENVS 401 Aboriginal Law and Natural Resource Development ENVS 433 Ecotourism and Communities (1.0 unit)ENVS 444 Ecosystem and Resource Management in Parks/Natural AreasENVS 469 Landscape Ecology, Restoration and RehabilitationERS 315 Environmental and Sustainability Assessment IIERS 316 Urban Water and Wastewater Systems: Integrated Planning and ManagementERS 382 Ecological MonitoringERS 404 Global Environmental GovernanceERS 484 Soil Ecosystem DynamicsGEOG 459 Energy and Sustainability (1.0 unit)

Land Development PlanningThis specialization trains planning students to develop or redevelop land in communities. Land developmentplanners practice in complex, high-profile, and often contentious decision-making environments. To be effectivepractitioners in this planning context, students acquire a good working knowledge of land use planningregulations, planning law, policy, and land development issues. Graduates with this specialization would beready to work in the land development industry, municipal planning, or private planning practice.

Required Courses:PLAN 103 Planning, Administration, and Finance PLAN 233 People and PlansPLAN 261 Urban and Metropolitan Planning and DevelopmentPLAN 346 Advanced Tools for Planning: Public Participation and MediationPLAN 401 Planners and Planning TribunalsPLAN 483 Land Development PlanningENVS 201 Introduction to Canadian Environmental Law

2.0 units of Elective Courses:PLAN 320 Economic Analyses for Regional PlanningPLAN 349 Urban Form and Internal Spatial StructurePLAN 362 Regional Planning and Economic DevelopmentPLAN 450 Changing Form and Structure of Metropolitan CanadaPLAN 471 Planning LawPLAN 478 Transit Planning and OperationsPLAN 484 Physical Infrastructure Planning PLAN 490 Senior Honours Essay (1.0 unit)

Urban DesignThis specialization acknowledges the student's competence in design and prepares them for work in public andprivate practice. Urban design focuses on the look and feel of our communities. As an urban designer, youmight be part of creating, for example, public squares, urban streetscapes, or urban parks. This specializationalso provides a sound foundation for graduate studies in urban design.

Required Courses:PLAN 110 Visual Approaches to Design and CommunicationPLAN 210 Urban Planning Design and the EnvironmentPLAN 409 Urban Design Studio (1.0 unit)

1.5 units of Elective Courses:PLAN 309 Site Planning and Design StudioPLAN 313 Community Design Studio (1.0 unit)PLAN 408 Urban Design SeminarPLAN 414 Heritage Planning WorkshopPLAN 431 Issues in Housing PLAN 490 Senior Honours Essay (1.0 unit)

Bachelor of Environmental StudiesHonours Co-operative PlanningLegend

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†PLAN 102 must be completed with a grade of 65% or higher to meet the Undergraduate CommunicationRequirement. See the Overview of Academic Plan Requirements section for the Faculty of Environment if youfail to meet this requirement.

Year OneRequired Courses (4.0 units)PLAN 100 The Evolution of Planning PLAN 102† Professional CommunicationPLAN 103 Planning, Administration, and Finance PLAN 104 Perspectives on PlanningPLAN 105 Introduction to Planning AnalysisPLAN 110 Visual Approaches to Design and Communication ENVS 178 Environmental Applications of Data Management and Statistics ENVS 195 Introduction to Environmental Studies

Year One Elective Courses (1.0 unit) Students must complete any two elective courses (1.0 unit) at the 100- or 200-level.Note: Required and elective courses together will total 10 courses (5.0 units) – all courses must be at the first-or second-year level. Before making a final selection in these courses, students must check that prerequisiteshave been met for courses that they might take in years two, three, and four.

Year TwoRequired Courses (3.5 units)PLAN 203 Transportation Planning and AnalysisPLAN 210 Urban Planning Design and the Environment PLAN 233 People and Plans PLAN 261 Urban and Metropolitan Planning and Development PLAN 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ENVS 200 Field Ecology ENVS 278 Applied Statistics for Environmental Research

Year Two Elective Courses (1.5 units)Students must complete any three elective courses (1.5 units) at the 100- or 200-level.Note: See the Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for the minimum units at or abovethe 200-level requirement, before selecting elective courses.

Year ThreeRequired Courses (2.5 units)PLAN 300 Planning Theory PLAN 346 Advanced Tools for Planning: Public Participation and MediationPLAN 350 Research Methods for Planners ENVS 201 Introduction to Canadian Environmental LawOne of:PLAN 340 Canadian Environmental Policy and PoliticsPLAN 453 Urban Stormwater Management

Year Three Elective Courses (2.5 units)Students must complete any five elective courses (2.5 units) at the 300- or 400-level.

Year FourRequired Courses (3.0 units)PLAN 341 Conservation/Resource Management of the Built EnvironmentPLAN 401 Planners and Planning Tribunals PLAN 403 Professional Practice, Public and Private AdministrationPLAN 405 Integrated Planning ProjectPLAN 471 Planning LawPLAN 483 Land Development Planning

Year Four Elective Courses (2.0 units)Students must complete any four elective courses (2.0 units) at the 300- or 400-level.

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Notes

1. Minimum Required UnitsTotal: 20.0 units. Planning core: 13.0 units; electives: 7.0 units

2. Average Requirements Students must obtain a cumulative overall average (all courses) of 65% and 75% in their major average(all PLAN and all ENVS courses). All courses must be passed.

3. Co-op RequirementsCo-op plan requirement details are stated in the Environment Academic Regulations section of thisCalendar.

Planning students are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one out-of-province work placement.4. Per Term Course Load Allowance

No more than five courses (2.5 units) may be taken in a term without approval from the undergraduateadvisor, School of Planning. Planning students are not allowed to fast-track to complete the programearlier, since graduating on a work term is not permitted.

5. School of Planning SpecializationsPlanning students have the option of adding up to two specializations to their plan in third year.

For specialization requirements, please refer to the School of Planning Specializations section of thisCalendar.

6. General Information Applicable to all Faculty of Environment PlansThe Environment Academic Regulations section of this Calendar contains information, regulations, andrequirements pertaining to undergraduate studies within the Faculty. It is students' responsibility tofamiliarize themselves with the content of this section.

A number of Faculty of Environment options, minors, and diplomas are available. A list along withrequirements are outlined under the Faculty of Environment Academic Enrichment Opportunities sectionin this Calendar.