ENVS 2100

Environmental Informatics

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Environmental Informatics is the knowledge, skills and tools which enable information to be collected, managed and disseminated to support research in environmental science. Students develop analytical skills using a variety of software including spatial querying in GIS. Identification of fallacies in the media and effective science communication are introduced and applied to current environmental issues.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Amy Mui. Open the PDF

Grading

48%Assignments (4)Four labs, 12% each
17%Mid-term quizCovers topics before fall break
10%ParticipationOngoing
25%Final examCumulative; 3 hours

Textbook

  • No textbook

Course rules

Late work
Late assignments lose 10% per day, including weekends; work submitted seven calendar days late receives zero.
Late work
Each student may use one free late pass if they email Amy to confirm a new due date before submitting.
Missed exams
Email an instructor at least 48 hours before an exam; alternatives are determined individually.
Participation
Missed participation items cannot be made up.
Generative AI
Do not use LLMs to answer lab questions or paste course materials into GenAI tools unless instructed for an assessment.
Accommodations
Email the instructor before class to confirm approved accommodations; some exam accommodations require booking through the Student Accessibility Centre.

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