ENVS 4100

ENVS Capstone

Lec 01 selected

Students apply the multidisciplinary knowledge they have acquired during their program of study to real world environmental issues. Students work individually and in groups in preparation towards a formal debate. They evaluate evidence from science, economics, philosophy and other ways of understanding the world to develop mastery and nuance among current environmental topics.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Jessica Beaudette, Brynne Thompson, and Christopher Randall. Winter 2027 is taught by Hamelin K., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

5%Academic reflectionDue Jan 11
10%Elevator pitch2% workshop and feedback; 8% written pitch
5%Cover letter and resume draftDue Jan 25
15%Cover letter and resume finalDue Feb 1
5%Information interview proposalIncludes TCPS ethics certificate; due Feb 8
5%Information interview reflectionDue Feb 15
10%Group career toolboxGroups of 3; due Mar 1
15%Briefing noteDue Mar 8
23%Group debate projectGroups of 4; presentations Mar 25–Apr 1
2%Peer and self evaluation and reflectionDue Apr 8
5%Participation and attendance3% participation; 2% attendance
1%SLEQ formBonus; requires at least 75% class participation

Textbook

  • Public Policy Argumentation and Debate: A Practical Guide for Advocacy, Philip Dalton and John R. Butler (optional, free)

Course rules

Attendance
Attendance is important; missing your group's presentation or debate without arranging an alternate time results in zero for that assignment.
Late work
Assignments lose 10% per day and are not accepted more than five days late; arrange extenuating-circumstance extensions at least 48 hours in advance.
Generative AI
Generative AI is prohibited for coursework except the Hemingway app for the elevator pitch; other use is academic misconduct.
Online classes
For online classes, students must keep cameras on for the duration and attendance will be taken.

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