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Course Description

Explore basic science, key approaches and common challenges in the field of environmental management. In this interdisciplinary course, you’ll learn what’s being done in Canada and around the world to mitigate climate change, and manage oceans and fisheries, freshwater resources, forests, endangered species, agriculture, urban environments, mining and energy. Through course readings, online discussions and written assignments, you’ll explore a wide range of environmental issues and emerge better equipped to engage in environmental management at scales from local to global.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course you’ll be able to:

  • Know the history of environmental management and how it has shaped current perspectives.
  • Explore a variety of case studies that reveal the strategies behind environmental management initiatives, outcomes achieved, and challenges faced.
  • Identify the roles of key organizations and bodies in environmental management, planning and regulation as well as the relevant stakeholders.
  • Understand how decision-making should be informed by science, ethics and values.
  • Manage environmental challenges, such as sustainable development and resilience, based on contemporary approaches and best practices.

Prerequisites

N/A

Recommendations

N/A

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Dates
May 07, 2025 to Jul 22, 2025
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
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Section Notes

Textbooks are required for this class.

Go here for instructions on how to order your textbook.

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.

Scheduled webinar dates and times:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025: 7:00PM - 8:00PM ET
Wednesday, June 4, 2025: 7:00PM - 8:00PM ET
Wednesday, June 25, 2025: 7:00PM - 8:00PM ET
Wednesday, July 9, 2025: 7:00PM - 8:00PM ET

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