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(B.A.)
Discipline Representative / Supervisor of Studies: M.F. Bunce (287-7313)
The programme in Society and Environment offers an
interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues from the perspective
of the social sciences. It assumes that the distinction between
environment, as commonly understood, and the built, social, and
political-economic environment is artificial, and that environmental
problems are mostly created by human societies. A clear understanding
of environmental issues from this perspective requires knowledge
of social and political processes, of social theory, of the history
of conservation, of planning and urban development, and of human
ecology, as well as of natural environment processes. In this
programme, the complex interactions between societies and environments
are approached through a core of specialized courses, social science
methods and theories, which are applied specifically to the themes
of: relations between humans and ecosystems; planning cities;
policies for agriculture and food; practices and policies for
health. In order to pursue these themes, students can select from
relevant courses in Sociology, Political Science, Geography, Anthropology,
International Development Studies, Environmental Earth Sciences
and other related disciplines. It therefore combines well with
those disciplines for students who wish to combine Society and
Environment with another Major.
The requirements for this Programme are eight full-course equivalents, as follows:
1. Introductory courses. SOEA01Y. Students are also recommended to take 3 F.C.E.'s from: ANTA01Y, ECMA03Y, EESA01H, EESA06H, HISA03Y, POLA51H or POLA90H, SOCA01Y. These courses may not be counted towards the programme requirements, but may be prerequisites for higher level courses in the programme.
2. Focus courses. SOEB01H and one and one-half courses from: IDSB02H (strongly recommended), ANTB11Y, ANTB15Y, ANTB38Y, EESB09H, GGRB05H, GGRB06H, IDSB04H, SOCB05Y, SOCB34Y
3. Theory. One full-course equivalent required from: SOCB03Y, POLB70Y, POLB72Y
4. Methodology. One full-course equivalent from: SOCB01Y, SOCB06H or STAB22H or equivalent, ANTC28Y, ANTC60H, EESC03H, EESC13H, SOCC22H, SOSA01H
5. Advanced courses. Three full-course equivalents
required, with at least one full-course equivalent from List A,
and at least two full-course equivalents from List B:
LIST A - CORE:
POLC53Y, POLC88Y, SOCC37H, SOEC02H, WSTC20H
LIST B - FOCUS:
[Food and Agriculture Courses]
ANTC37H, ANTC63H, ANTC64H, EESC17H, GGRC29H
[Urban Courses]
GGRC04H, GGRC07H, GGRC31H, GGRC33H, SOCC26H
[Health Courses]
ANTC50H, ANTC61H, ANTC62H, ANTD16H
An introduction to the patterns, processes and relationships that underlie current global trends. This course examines theories and methods that can help us to understand the environmental, economic and social changes that flow from globalisation, and how these affect the quality of human life and of environment at many scales. Emphasis will be placed on the sustainability of these changes. Two hours of lecture per week and a one hour tutorial per week.
Exclusion: (GGRA04), GGR101
The history and current status of environmental problems and conservational responses. The course deals with two main topics: the origins of environmental problems in the rise and subsequent global spread of industrial capitalism, and environmental conservation and policies. Themes include: changes in human-environment relations, trends in environmental problems, the rise of environmental awareness, ideologies of preservation and conservation, environmental activism and organizations, environmental policy from the local to the international scale, problems of sustainable development.
Two hour lectures per week and one hour of tutorial per week.
Exclusions: GGRB01, GGR233
Prerequisite: SOEA01 (GGRA04) and one other A-level course (EESA01 strongly recommended)
An introduction to the environmental consequences of development activities, with emphasis on tropical countries.
Prerequisite: EESA01H
Refer to International Development Studies for
complete course description.
The application of economic analysis to problems of environmental change and natural resource use. Problems with markets where there are externalities in production and consumption, often related to resources like clean air, oceans and biodiversity. The application of cost-benefit analysis to environmental problems. Applications to Canadian and international environmental issues.
Exclusion: EESC01
Prerequisites: SOEB01 or IDSB02 or one B-level course in EES.
SOEC01H3 Good Places and Environmental Ideals
Prerequisite: SOEB01 or permission of the instructor
SOED01Y3 Environmental Project
Prerequisite: SOEB01, plus at least 1.5 F.C.E.'s in methods and 1.0 F.C.E. in theory; or permission of the instructor.
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