Program Options – Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) in Environment
Program Options:
120 Credit Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) Environment
• Foundational courses (30 credits)
• Science Concentration Electives (30 credits)
• Arts Concentration Electives (30 credits)
• ENVS Core (24 credits)
• Capstone project (6 credits)
120 Credit Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) Environment, Honours
• Foundational courses (30 credits)
• Science Concentration Electives (30 credits)
• Arts Concentration Electives (30 credits)
• ENVS Core (24 credits)
• Honours Project (6 credits)
Environmental Assessment Certificate option (9 credits*)
• Environmental Impact Assessment I, Environmental Impact Assessment II, Environmental Auditing
*this Certificate requires 6 extra credits above and beyond the 120 needed for the degree
Arts Concentrations:
The arts concentrations were designed to help students build a coherent body of knowledge and skills within a field of their interest while helping them focus on post-graduate paths they might pursue. There is a great deal of flexibility within these streams.
1. Science and Citizenship (selections from Philosophy, Mi’kmaq Studies, Anthropology and Sociology, and Political Science)
2. Nature, Culture, Communication (selections from English, Mi’kmaq Studies – linguistics, Communication, Anthropology and Sociology, French, Sports and Physical Activity Leadership)
3. Environmental Humanities (selections from English, History, Mi’kmaq Studies, Humanities, Philosophy)
Science Concentrations:
The science concentrations were designed to give students enough in-depth knowledge in one area of the sciences so that they can be scientifically literate and competent. Because science courses often build on each other and have important prerequisites, there is much less flexibility within these concentration streams. Students may choose from pathways in:
1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Math
4. Psychology
Environmental Studies Core:
These courses have been specially-designed for the Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) Environment according to five Guiding Principles. Each course shall: 1) Emphasize Indigenous perspectives; 2) Focus on interdisciplinarity; 3) Spotlight cutting edge and exciting material from multiple sectors and in diverse forms; 4) Concentrate on research methods and research ethics; 5) Emphasize writing and communication. The theme of each course will be determined by a professor’s research interests and the topical environmental issues of the day.
ENVS1101 The Art and Science of Environmental Studies
ENVS2101 Canadian Environmental Perspectives
ENVS2103 Intersectional Environmental Science
ENVS3101 Environmental writing: past and present
ENVS3103 Environment and Business
ENVS3104 Field Course in Environmental and Community Issues
ENVS4101 Sustainability, Resources, and Environment
ENVS4103 Global Environmental Perspectives
ENVS4802 Environmental Solutions: Capstone Project (6 credits)
OR
ENVS4900 Honours Project (6 credits)
Program Options – Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment (BAS in Environment) (Honours)
120 credit degree with HONOURS
• Core courses: 8 ENVS core courses (24 credits)
• Honours or Capstone: 6 credit Honours thesis project OR 6 credit Capstone project course.
• Foundational courses: 10 courses (30 credits)
• Science Concentration: 10 courses (30 credits) in science concentration with 4 courses (12 credits) at 3000/4000 level)
• Arts Concentration: 10 courses (30 credits) in arts concentration with 4 courses (12 credits) at 3000/4000 level)
• Maximum 1000-level: 15 courses (45 credits) in total; 7 (21 credits) as mandatory courses (ENVS and foundational), 2 – 4 courses (6 – 12 credits) in science concentration, 2 – 4 courses (6 – 12 credits) in arts concentration.
• Minimum 3000/4000 level: 15 courses (45 credits), 4 courses (12 credits) in the science concentration, and 4 courses (12 credits) in the arts concentration, and 5 ENVS core courses (15 credits) and an Honours thesis or Capstone project (6 credits).
Environmental courses (ENVS) (24 + 6 credits)
• ENVS1101 The Art and Science of Environmental Studies
• ENVS2101 Canadian Environmental Perspectives
• ENVS2103 Intersectional Environmental Science
• ENVS3101 Environmental writing: past and present
• ENVS3103 Environment and Business
• ENVS3104 Field Course in Environmental and Community Issues (OR BIOL Field)
• ENVS4101 Sustainability, Resources, and Environment
• ENVS4103 Global Environmental Perspectives
• ENVS4802 Environmental Solutions: Capstone Project OR ENVS 4900 Honours Project
Foundational courses (30 credits)
- 6 credits of ENGL (with the exception of ENGL2601, 2604, 2605, 2623, 2625, 3621, 3623)
- 9 credits GEOL 1105, EOL1205, and GEOL2103 or GEOL3101 (GEOL2101 can be used for GEOL1105)
- 6 credits MATH1109 (or MATH1105) and MATH1211 (or MATH1206)
- 3 credits ENVI3131 or ENVI3138
- 3 credits from PHIL2107 or PHIL2221 or PHIL2223 or PHIL2104
- 3 credits in MIKM
*In CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION MATH1105 and MATH1206 are recommended and will replace MATH1109 and MATH1211
*In the Mathematics concentration MATH1105 and MATH1206 are required and will replace MATH1109 and MATH1211
*In the Psychology concentration students can receive credit for MATH1109, MATH1211, PSYC2101 and PSYC2111 OR PSYC2101 and PSYC2111 can replace MATH1109 and MATH1211 if students take 6 additional MATH credits.
*In Biology concentration students can receive credit for MATH1211 and BIOL3101 OR replace MATH1211 with BIOL3101 and take 3 additional MATH credits
SCIENCE CONCENTRATION: pick one from BIOL, CHEM, MATH, PSYC
- Pick 10 courses (30 credits) in a science concentration with at least 4 courses (12 credits) at 3000/4000 level)
- Students have to make sure that prerequisites for upper courses are taken into account when choosing 1000 and 2000 level options.
- Within each subject area there may be specific required courses to continue in that area.
- The courses listed below are all recommended options, others can be used as well.
BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
- 15 credits - BIOL1101, BIOL1601, BIOL2503, BIOL2504, BIOL3523
- 15 credits – choose any BIOL courses at 2000 level and up, with at least 3 courses at 3000 and 4000 level.
- MICR2101 can be used as BIOL credit
- Recommended: BIOL2301, BIOL2411, BIOL3101, BIOL3331, BIOL3431, BIOL3451, BIOL3501, BIOL4501, BIOL4505, BIOL4241, BIOL4431, BIOL4453 (any others acceptable too)
CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION
- 21 credits - CHEM1104, CHEM1105, CHEM2301, CHEM2303, CHEM2403, CHEM2501, CHEM3401 or CHEM3403
- 9 credits – choose any three CHEM courses at 3000 and 4000 level.
- Recommended: CHEM2401, CHEM 2404, CHEM3301, CHEM3501, CHEM4301, CHEM4403, CHEM4501, CHEM4401
MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION
- Note: MATH1105 replaces MATH 1109 and MATH1206 replaces MATH1211 in the Foundational Courses
- 18 credits – MATH1204, MATH2101, MATH2103, MATH2106, MATH2109, MATH2208
- 12 credits – choose any four MATH courses at 3000 and 4000 level
PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION
- 15 credits - PSYC1101, PSYC1103, PSYC2701, PSYC2401, PSYC3304
- 15 credits – choose any PSYC courses at 2000 level and up, with at least 3 courses at 3000 and 4000 level
- Recommended: PSYC2101, PSYC2111, PSYC2253, PSYC3304, PSYC3101, PSYC3401 (any others acceptable too)
Arts/Humanities/Social Science Concentration
- Pick 10 courses (30 credits) in an arts concentration with at least 4 courses (12 credits) at 3000/4000 level)
- Students have to make sure that prerequisites for upper courses are taken into account when choosing 1000 level options.
SCIENCE AND CITIZENSHIP (Anthropology and Sociology, Mi’kmaq Studies, Philosophy, Political Science
- 6 to 12 credits at 1000 level
- 18 to 24 credits at 2000 level and above, c with at least 12 credits (4 courses) at 3000 and 4000 level
- Course choices from PHIL, MIKM, POLS, AN/S
NATURE, CULTURE, COMMUNICATION (Mi’kmaq Studies – linguistics, Communication, English, French, Sport and Physical Activity Leadership, Anthropology and Sociology)
- 6 to 12 credits at 1000 level
- 18 to 24 credits at 2000 level and above, c with at least 12 credits (4 courses) at 3000 and 4000 level
- Course choices from MIKM, COMM, ENGL, FRNC, SPAL, AN/S
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES (English, History, Mi’kmaq Studies, Humanities)
- 6 to 12 credits at 1000 level
- 18 to 24 credits at 2000 level and above, with at least 12 credits (4 courses) at 3000 and 4000 level
- Course choices from MIKM, ENGL, HIST, HUMA
Honours
• 6 credits ENVS4900
• An average of 75% in the concentration of the thesis topic (either science or arts) for all 2nd year level and higher courses
• An overall average of 70% average in their program for 2nd year and above
• Honours degrees are only awarded to graduating students with an overall average of 70% or above
Environmental Assessment Certificate option
• 9 credits ENVI3131, ENVI3133, ENVI3138
• This option has 6 credits “extra to degree”
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment (BAS in Environment) (MAJOR)
120 credit degree MAJOR
• Maximum 1000-level: 15 courses (45 credits) in total; 7 (21 credits) as mandatory courses (ENVS and foundational), 2 – 4 courses (6 – 12 credits) in science concentration, 2 – 4 courses (6 – 12 credits) in arts concentration.
• Minimum 3000/4000 level: 15 courses (45 credits), 4 courses (12 credits) in the science concentration, and 4 courses (12 credits) in the arts concentration, and 5 ENVS core courses (15 credits) and an Honours thesis or Capstone project (6 credits).
• Core courses: 8 ENVS core courses (24 credits)
• Honours or Capstone: 6 credit Honours thesis project OR 6 credit Capstone project course.
• Foundational courses: 10 courses (30 credits)
• Arts Concentration: 10 courses (30 credits) in arts concentration with 4 courses (12 credits) at 3000/4000 level)
• Science Concentration: 10 courses (30 credits) in science concentration with 4 courses (12 credits) at 3000/4000 level). Two courses (6 credits) may be in a science outside of concentration but 3000/4000 level requirements will still apply. (The concentration will not be a science teachable for secondary school anymore, 30 credits are required for that.)
Environmental courses (ENVS) (24 + 6 credits)
• ENVS1101 The Art and Science of Environmental Studies
• ENVS2101 Canadian Environmental Perspectives
• ENVS2103 Intersectional Environmental Science
• ENVS3101 Environmental writing: past and present
• ENVS3103 Environment and Business
• ENVS3104 Field Course in Environmental and Community Issues (OR BIOL Field)
• ENVS4101 Sustainability, Resources, and Environment
• ENVS4103 Global Environmental Perspectives
• ENVS4802 Environmental Solutions: Capstone Project OR ENVS 4900 Honours Project
Foundational courses (30 credits)
- 3 credits from ENGL1104 or ENGL1107 or ENGL1109
- 3 credits from ENGL1106 or ENGL1108
- 9 credits GEOL1105, GEOL1205, and GEOL2103 or GEOL3101 (GEOL2101 can be used for GEOL1105)
- 6 credits MATH1109 (or MATH1105) and MATH1211 (or MATH1206)
- 3 credits ENVI3131 or ENVI3138
- 3 credits from PHIL2107 or PHIL2221 or PHIL2223 or PHIL2104
- 3 credits in MIKM
*In Chemistry concentration MATH1105 and MATH1206 are recommended and will replace MATH1109 and MATH1211
*In the Mathematics concentration MATH1105 and MATH1206 are required and will replace MATH1109 and MATH1211
*In the Psychology concentration students can receive credit for MATH1109, MATH1211, PSYC2101 and PSYC2111 OR PSYC2101 and PSYC2111 can replace MATH1109 and MATH1211 if students take 6 additional MATH credits.
*In Biology concentration students can receive credit for MATH1211 and BIOL3101 OR replace MATH1211 with BIOL3101 and take 3 additional MATH credits
Science Concentration: pick one from BIOL, CHEM, MATH, PSYC
• Pick 10 courses (30 credits) in a science concentration with at least 4 courses (12 credits) at 3000/4000 level)
• Students have to make sure that prerequisites for upper courses are taken into account when choosing 1000 and 2000 level options.
• Within each subject area there may be specific required courses to continue in that area.
• The courses listed below are all recommended options, others can be used as well.
BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
• 15 credits - BIOL1101, BIOL1601, BIOL2503, BIOL2504, BIOL3523
• 15 credits – choose any BIOL courses at 2000 level and up, with at least 3 courses at 3000 and 4000 level.
• MICR2101 can be used as BIOL credit.
• Recommended: BIOL2301, BIOL2411, BIOL3101, BIOL3331, BIOL3431, BIOL3451, BIOL3501, BIOL4501, BIOL4505, BIOL4241, BIOL4431, BIOL4453 (any others acceptable too)
CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION
• 21 credits – CHEM1104, CHEM 1105, CHEM 2301, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2403, CHEM 2501, CHEM 3401 or CHEM 3403
• 9 credits – choose any three CHEM courses at 3000 and 4000 level.
• Recommended: CHEM 2401, CHEM 2404, CHEM 3301, CHEM 3501, CHEM 4301, CHEM 4403, CHEM 4501, CHEM 4401
MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION
• Note: MATH1105 replaces MATH1109 and MATH1206 replaces MATH1211 in the Foundational Courses
• 18 credits - MATH1204, MATH2101, MATH2103, MATH2106, MATH2109, MATH2208
• 12 credits – choose any four MATH courses at 3000 and 4000 level
PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION
• 15 credits - PSYC1101, PSYC1103, PSYC2XXX Environmental Psychology (NEW), PSYC2401, PSYC3304
• 15 credits – choose any PSYC courses at 2000 level and up, with at least 3 courses at 3000 and 4000 level.
• Recommended: PSYC2101, PSYC2111, PSYC2253, PSYC3304, PSYC3101, PSYC3401 (any others acceptable too)
Arts/Humanities/Social Science Concentration
• Pick 10 courses (30 credits) in an arts concentration with at least 4 courses (12 credits) at 3000/4000 level)
• Students have to make sure that prerequisites for upper courses are taken into account when choosing 1000 level options.
SCIENCE AND CITIZENSHIP (Anthropology and Sociology, Mi’kmaq Studies, Philosophy, Political Science)
• 6 to 12 credits at 1000 level
• 18 to 24 credits at 2000 level and above, c with at least 12 credits (4 courses) at 3000 and 4000 level
• Course choices from PHIL, MIKM, POLS, AN/S
NATURE, CULTURE, COMMUNICATION (Mi’kmaq Studies – linguistics, Communication, English, French, Sport and Physical Activity Leadership, Anthropology and Sociology)
• 6 to 12 credits at 1000 level
• 18 to 24 credits at 2000 level and above, c with at least 12 credits (4 courses) at 3000 and 4000 level
• Course choices from MIKM, COMM, ENGL, FRCH, SPAL, AN/S
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES (English, History, Mi’kmaq Studies, Humanities)
• 6 to 12 credits at 1000 level
• 18 to 24 credits at 2000 level and above, with at least 12 credits (4 courses) at 3000 and 4000 level
• Course choices from MIKM, ENGL, HIST, HUMA
Capstone project
• 6 credits
• Required if students do not enroll in Honours project
Environmental Assessment Certificate option
• 9 credits ENVI3131, ENVI3133, ENVI3138
• This option has 6 credits “extra to degree”