ENVS 1200

Environmental Challenges

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This course introduces current issues and challenges in Environmental Science including air pollution and climate change, non-renewable and renewable energy, waste, urbanization, environmental law, and sustainability and education. Tutorials reinforce and supplement lectures and allow for small group discussion and debate.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial, pick one

From the syllabus

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

Grading

5%Brightspace reading quizzes (12)Best 10 of 12
25%Tutorial assignments (8)Average of best 7
5%Climate Change Champion presentation
25%Midterm examFeb 27, in class
40%Final examMust pass to pass the course

Textbook

  • Environmental Science for a Changing World. Digital Update, S. Karr

Course rules

Late assignments
Late work without prior notice, an SDA, or an approved extension loses 10% per day.
Extensions
Request extensions in advance; they are granted for good reason.
Student absences
Students may submit up to two Student Declaration of Absence forms per term.
Missed tutorials
Contact Dr. Franklin and submit an SDA before the tutorial to request another section.
Tutorial attendance
You must attend a tutorial to submit its related assignment; both tutorials 6 and 7 are required for their grades.
Quizzes
There are no make-up quizzes; quizzes close at midnight before the related lecture.
Missed midterm
Contact the instructor and submit an SDA before the exam if sick; a make-up is scheduled the following week if required.
Final exam
You must pass the final exam to pass the course; make-ups or rewrites are not offered except for serious unforeseen circumstances.
AI use
AI tools may support learning but may not produce work submitted for evaluation.

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