ENVS 1100

Foundations of Env Science

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This course introduces students to key topics in Environmental Science including science literacy, environmental ethics, principles of ecology, evolution, biodiversity, human population growth, soil, agriculture, forestry, and oceans and freshwater systems. Tutorials reinforce and supplement lectures and allow for small group discussion and debate.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Sue Gass and Caroline Franklin. Open the PDF

Grading

25%Tutorial assignments (7)Best 6 of 7
5%Species at Risk presentationCannot be dropped
25%Mid-term examOctober 21; covers material to date
45%Final examCumulative; exam period

Textbook

  • Environmental Science for a Changing World. Digital Update Edition + Achieve, S. Karr et al.

Course rules

Tutorial attendance
Attend your registered tutorial to be eligible to submit its assignment.
Missed tutorial
Notify the Tutorial Coordinator as soon as possible and at least 24 hours ahead to arrange a possible alternative or make-up.
Late work
Tutorial assignments lose 10% per day for up to five days, then receive zero.
Missed midterm
If ill, email the instructor and submit an SDA form before the exam; a make-up is scheduled seven days later.
Final exam
Make-ups are limited to documented sudden unforeseen circumstances; notify the instructor before the exam starts.
Generative AI
Do not use generative AI to produce work submitted for evaluation.

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