The course serves as an introduction to environmental and raw materials economics. Economic principles are used to evaluate public and private decisions affecting the management and use of ecological and natural resources. Aspects of fisheries, forests, biodiversity, agriculture and various policies to reduce air, water and toxic pollution will be discussed. Lectures, readings, discussions and reviews will focus on the use of microeconomic analysis to manage and address environmental and resource issues and issues. Amazonas is a huge Brazilian state of 1.5 million square kilometers that has preserved 94% of its original forest area. This course explores the importance of forests for economic development in the formal and informal sectors of the economy and how strategies can be developed to promote both environmental protection and quality of life in urban and rural areas of the Amazon. The learning objectives of this course integrate those of economic and environmental studies. Students are invited to use economic tools in an interdisciplinary context to understand the relationships between economic behaviour, ecosystems, and policy decisions. Writing work focuses on these relationships and aims to develop skills for writing abstracts. To earn the research specialization, a student must meet all the requirements of an honours bachelor`s degree in economics as well as a higher economics credit of 1.0.
In addition, the student must have completed EC450, EC470, EC491 and EC495 or equivalent courses approved by the department. A minor in Environmental Studies requires completion of eight courses (24 to 28 credits) as follows. To satisfy the requirements of this interdisciplinary minor, a student must use at least nine credits that are not equally used to meet the requirements of another major or minor. A student cannot pursue both a major and a minor in environmental studies. A minor consists of at least 3.0 credits and allows a student to pursue a secondary major in a subject other than his or her major(s). To be eligible for the Lazaridis Co-op option, a student in this program must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 7.0 in economics courses and an overall GPA of at least 6.0. In addition to the GPA requirements, a student must complete 5.0 credits in the program by August 31 of each year to remain eligible for co-operative education. A study of key environmental laws and the history of their adoption and implementation.
Discusses various theoretical approaches to law, ethics, politics and economics. Reviews relevant case law and legal context. The focus is on domestic politics with some attention to international law and treaties. This program structure does not replace or modify schedule requirements. If there are differences, the schedule is correct. The program consists of 20.0 credits. A minimum of 9.0 and a maximum of 14.0 credits are in economics. To apply for admission to Business Plans, you must meet the following requirements: The minor in Economic Theory is suitable for students who wish to engage in economic theory to complement studies in STEM fields and possibly prepare them for graduate studies in economics. I have already received 3.0 credits in the appropriate economics courses required for the minor.
Is there anything else I need to do? I am also pursuing a UX minor and the program director told me to declare a minor to override the capacity limits of the course (places run out so quickly). Learn more about the different program requirements below. Note: University regulations apply to all Laurier students. If there is a discrepancy between the program or progression requirements described on this page and those of the university`s academic calendars, the academic calendars are the official sources of information. The following information is from the most recent calendar, and you may be following the progress requirements of a previous calendar. Students are responsible for checking the appropriate schedule. Contact your program coordinator if you find any discrepancies. Honours Mathematical Economics is a variant of the intensive specialization plan, which includes a stronger foundation in mathematics. The plan offers an alternative pathway to graduate study in economics and is recommended for students considering an academic career. An investigation of the quality and quantity of water resources as a limiting factor for life on Earth. Topics include resource depletion, pollution, historical use and overexploitation, restoration, habitat conservation, and water supply mechanisms. Resource constraints are analysed from a scientific perspective to understand water resource problems and find solutions.
Like HIST 288, leading environmental thinkers are at the heart of this course, which ranges from great ancient names like Aristotle to modern writers like David Suzuki and E.O. Wilson on the ecosystem crises of the Anthropocene. We highlight some icons of environmental awareness and conservation of the 19th century, such as Alexander von Humboldt in Europe and the Humboldtians in America, notably Frederic Edwin Church and Henry David Thoreau. 2022: Canadian Public Policy Arbitrator of the Year 2021 A minimum average of 70% is required to obtain an honours bachelor`s degree. Students who achieve an economic average of at least 65% but less than 70% receive the 4-year general diploma. Introduction to physical oceanography and marine geology; tides, waves, currents and the interaction of oceans and atmosphere; underwater landscapes; and sedimentary, volcanic and tectonic activity in ocean basins. This course explores specific topics in environmental studies, such as ecotourism, environment and development, local environmental issues, values and environment, global fisheries, global climate change, tropical deforestation and similar topics of importance that can change from year to year. This is an intensive research course where the student is expected to write an important paper of sufficient quality, individually or in groups, to be useful to the scientific and policy communities. Topics include ecology, behaviour, evolution, and natural history of selected taxonomic groups. These advanced courses cover topics of current interest in business administration, for which international travel offers a unique opportunity to enhance understanding. Students who have already completed BIOL 111/113, GEOL 100, 101, 102 or 105 can choose a course from: Such as ECON 286.
This course focuses on the cultural, economic, and historical dimensions of the Lakota`s (Titonwan tawapi) ties to their land, as expressed in their pre- and post-reserve lifestyles. It includes a 10-day tour of western South Dakota to visit and meet people on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations and the Black Hills. An interdisciplinary graduation course for students in the Environmental Studies program. Students analyze a specific environmental problem and attempt to integrate scientific research, political and economic analysis, and ethical implications. The respective theme changes every year. An introduction to the study of standard methods, equipment and tools used in environmental field surveys. Particular attention will be paid to the methods used by geologists to measure, record and report field observations related to groundwater, surface water, soil and air. Emphasis is placed on the validity of data obtained with various survey strategies as well as on data processing and presentation. The course has an intensive field component that uses the local watershed as a model environmental system. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – 70 total or more (each group 60 or more).
Like PHIL 365. This course explores selected topics in environmental ethics. Topics may vary from year to year and include the proper meanings and objectives of environmental protection; the objectives and methods of conservation biology; environmental issues of importance in current policy debates; and reconciling ethical concerns for environmental justice with our responsibility to future generations. The research specialization is available to 4th year students in an honours program in economics. To apply for the specialization, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 8.0 in business courses and have completed EC370, EC390, and EC395 (or equivalent courses). Like ENV 207. Examining the work of various disciplines such as philosophy, religious studies, literature, art, and anthropology, this course explores a variety of ideas and experiences of nature and place. Honours Economics is the department`s core program, which serves as preparation for employment in the private sector or government and preparation for advanced study in a variety of professional and academic programs. As an introduction to the study of human-environment relationships stemming from the humanities, this course draws heavily on the fields of philosophy, history, cultural anthropology, ecocriticism, art, and art history, as well as the emerging interdisciplinary field of environmental humanities. Students will receive a broad introduction to humanistic perspectives on ecological challenges and solutions, and will prepare to explore certain areas in greater depth later in their studies.
