ENVS 2000
Urban Field School
Lec 01 selected
This field course offers an introduction to urban environmental science by examining the role of humans in ecosystems and how humans change ecosystem processes and functions within urban areas. Students gain hands-on experience in environmental science techniques during excursions in different urban settings within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:05-16:55
From the syllabus
From the Summer 2025 syllabus by James Steenberg. Open the PDF
Grading
10%ParticipationOngoing
10%Lab 1: Location and GPSMay 20
10%Lab 2: Sampling and Data CollectionMay 21
10%Lab 3: Urban forestsMay 23
10%Lab 4: Data analysisMay 28
5%Field notes (2)Spot checks May 23 and 30
20%Final reportGroup environmental project proposal; May 30
20%PresentationGroup; May 30
5%Peer reviewGroup; May 30
Course rules
- Late work
- Late assignments lose 10% per day without prior instructor approval or a doctor's note.
- Attendance
- Full attendance is critical; unapproved absences are reflected in the participation grade.
- Field activities
- The course meets outdoors rain or shine, so dress appropriately for weather and field sites.
- Submission
- Submit assignments through Brightspace by 9:00 AM on the due date.
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