An introduction to a variety of major issues in environmental studies through an examination of a range of case studies including both local problems, such as the impact of outdoor recreation activities on the environment, and global threats, such as stratospheric ozone depletion.
An introduction to maps, global positioning systems, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Applications to a broad range of environmental issues will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Geography 1000 or Earth Sciences 1002 Lab: 3 hours of laboratory per week
The theoretical rationale and practical skills needed to demonstrate basic proficiency in several of the following activities: minimal impact camping, wilderness cooking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, navigating with map and compass, outdoor safety, search and rescue, and group management. The major focus of this course will be the practical application of learned skills.
Corequisite: Basic first aid and CPR course Note: 1) 3 hours of practicum per week. 2) Attendance is required
The theoretical rationale and practical skills needed to demonstrate basic proficiency in several of the following activities: cross-country skiing, telemark skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, winter camping, and winter survival techniques. The major focus of this course will be the practical application of learned skills.
Note: 1) 3 hours of practicum per week. 2) Attendance is required
An analysis of current issues concerning the effects of the economic activities of production and consumption on the natural environment. The concepts of scarcity, abundance, demand, supply, opportunity cost, trade-offs, externalities, marginal benefits and marginal costs will be utilized in examining environmental problems. The social and economic implications of various approaches will also be analyzed.
Prerequisite: Economics 2010
Applied GIS knowledge and skills in environmental and resource management. The topics cover GIS data sources, data conversions, database design, spatial analysis and decision support systems. Examples of GIS applications in the private and public sectors will be provided.
Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 2000 Lab: Three hours per week
Issues in Ecological Economics aims to explore the dynamic interaction between the economic system and the ecological system that sustains it by using transdisciplinary theoretical approaches and methodologies. The main focus of this course will be on Ecological Economics concepts such as low and high entropy, biotic and abiotic goods and services, stock-flow resources, carrying capacity, throughput, co-evolution, sustainable scale, use value, and their applications in a problem- solving context.
Prerequisite: Economics 2010 and Economics 2020 Corequisite: Economics 3085, the former EVST 3010, and EVST 4020
This course will consist of one or more extensive expeditions into wilderness areas. A variety of applied topics related to environmental issues, outdoor leadership, and outdoor survival will be covered using an experiential approach.
Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 2210 and 2220 Note: 1) Two week expedition (Summer term). 2) Attendance is required
This course will include an analysis of the different methods of assessing the impacts that investment projects or decision-making processes have on the environment. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) vary with individual projects and are a vital tool to use in integrated planning of development proposals, policies and programs. Emphasis will be given to assessing the socio-economic impact of development projects.
A senior seminar in which selected environmental issues will be examined from several disciplinary perspectives.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Environmental Studies Program Chair
This credit course will focus on identifying values associated with the sustainability of Newfoundland and Labrador’s natural environment, and the study and practice of how interpretative techniques may influence changes in knowledge, behavior, and attitude to contribute to a more sustainable natural environment. A variety of methods will be employed to explore these values (ecological, social, and economical). Emphasis will be placed on developing skills to design and produce interpretative materials and programs and to deliver these materials and programs to all segments of the population. Along with the instructor, various people will provide guest lectures and activity sessions throughout the field component.
Under the supervision of a faculty member, each student will carry out an approved project in environmental studies and prepare a major paper based on independent research.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Environmental Studies Program Chair
The course will examine behavioral factors influencing tourism; promotion of commercial recreation attractions; provincial strategies in travel and tourism; problems of leisure travel; stability of entrepreneurial ventures in tourism; and research and planning strategies relevant to commercial ventures.
Note: Credit may not be obtained for HKR 3565 and the former PHSD 3560
Need, selection, training and supervision of leaders in recreation. Certification, standards and professional organizations. Evaluation of leadership - materials and methods used. Practical exposure to roles of both leader and supervisor through seminar and related fieldwork.
Note: Credit may not be obtained for HKR 4555 and the former PHSD 4550
The course will explore contemporary trends and issues identified by governments and recreation practitioners and the way in which these issues influence the delivery of leisure services.
Note: Credit may not be obtained for HKR 4575 and the former PHSD 4570