The Bieler School of Environment聽offers a number of courses at the undergraduate level.聽Our core courses are team-taught, with several professors from different fields present in the class.聽 This way students are exposed to a wider range of expertise than in a course with a single professor.聽 Students (and professors!) also find it interesting to see how experts in different fields approach problems with differing sets of intellectual tools and assumptions.
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Semester / Campus |
Syllabus |
ENVR 200. The Global Environment.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A systems approach to study the different components of the environment involved in global climate change: the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The interactions among these components. Their role in global climate change. The human dimension to global change.
- Fall
- Section 001: Downtown Campus
- Section 051: Macdonald Campus
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Fall / Downtown (Sec. 001 & 002)
Winter / Mac聽(Sec. 051 & 052) |
 Fall 2024 - ENVR 200 (Downtown) |
ENVR 201. Society, Environment and Sustainability.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course deals with how scientific-technological, socio-economic, political-institutional and behavioural factors mediate society-environment interactions. Issues discussed include population and resources; consumption, impacts and institutions; integrating environmental values in societal decision-making; and the challenges associated with, and strategies for, promoting sustainability. Case studies in various sectors and contexts are used.
- Fall
- Section 001: Downtown Campus
- Section 051: Macdonald Campus
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Fall / Downtown (Sec. 001 & 002)
Fall / Mac (Sec. 051 & 052)
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Fall 2024 - ENVR 201 (Downtown)
Fall 2024 - ENVR 201 (Mac)
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ENVR 202. The Evolving Earth.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Formation of the Earth and the evolution of life. How geological and biological change are the consequence of history, chance, and necessity acting over different scales of space and time. General principles governing the formation of modern landscapes and biotas. Effects of human activities on natural systems.
- Winter
- Section 001: Downtown Campus
- Section 051: Macdonald Campus
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Winter / Downtown聽(Sec. 001 & 002)
Winter聽 / Mac聽(Sec. 051 & 052) |
Winter 2024 - ENVR 202 (Downtown & Mac) |
ENVR 203. Knowledge, Ethics and Environment.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to cultural perspectives on the environment: the influence of culture and cognition on perceptions of the natural world; conflicts in orders of knowledge (models, taxonomies, paradigms, theories, cosmologies), ethics (moral values, frameworks, dilemmas), and law (formal and customary, rights and obligations) regarding political dimensions of critical environments, resource use, and technologies.
- Fall - Macdonald Campus; Winter - Downtown
- Section 001: Downtown Campus
- Section 051: Macdonald Campus
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Fall / Mac聽(Sec. 051 & 052)
Winter / Downtown (Sec. 001 & 002) |
Fall 2024 - ENVR 203 (Mac)
Winter 2024 - ENVR 203 (Downtown)
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ENVR 301. Environmental Research Design.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Techniques used in design and completion of environmental research projects. Problem definition, data sources and use of appropriate strategies and methodologies. Principles underlying research design are emphasized, including critical thinking, recognizing causal relationships, ideologies and bias in research, and when and where to seek expertise.
- Fall - Downtown campus; Winter - Macdonald campus
- Section 001: Downtown Campus
- Section 051: Macdonald Campus
- Restrictions: Restricted to U2 or higher
- Prerequisite(s): Completion of U1 Required courses in Environment, or permission of instructor.
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Fall / Downtown (Sec. 001)
Winter / Mac (Sec. 051) |
Fall 2024 - ENVR 301 (Downtown) |
ENVR 400. Environmental Thought.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Students work in interdisciplinary seminar groups on challenging philosophical, ethical, scientific and practical issues. They will explore cutting-edge ideas and grapple with the reconciliation of environmental imperatives and social, political and economic pragmatics. Activities include meeting practitioners, attending guest lectures, following directed readings, and organizing, leading and participating in seminars.
- Fall - Macdonald Campus; Winter - Downtown
- Section 001: Downtown Campus
- Section 051: Macdonald Campus
- Prerequisite: ENVR 203
- Restriction: Open only to U3 students, or permission of instructor
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*Restricted to U3 Environment & Diploma students |
Fall / Mac (Sec. 051)
Winter / Downtown (Sec. 001) |
Fall 2024 - ENVR 400 (Mac)
Winter 2024 - ENVR 400 (Downtown) |
ENVR 401. Environmental Research.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Students work in an interdisciplinary team on a real-world research project involving problem definition, methodology development, social, ethical and environmental impact assessment, execution of the study, and dissemination of
results to the research community and to the people affected. Teams begin defining their projects during the preceding summer.
- Fall
- Prerequisite(s): ENVR 301 and MATH 203 or equivalent, or by permission of the instructor
- Restriction: Only open to U3 students in their final year in the following programs: B.A. Faculty Program in Environment, B.A.& Sc. Interfaculty Program in Environment, B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) and B.Sc. Major in Environment, and Diploma in Environment.
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*Restricted to U3 Environment & Diploma students |
Fall / Downtown (Sec. 001) |
Fall 2024 - ENVR 401 (Downtown) |
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Semester / Campus |
Syllabus |
ENVR 380. Topics in Environment 1.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Lectures and discussion of interdisciplinary aspects of current problems in environment led by staff and/or special guests. This course is offered on an irregular basis.
- Restriction: Only open to students who have completed Environment U1 core courses.
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Not currently offered |
N/A |
ENVR 421. Montreal: Environmental History and Sustainability.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
This course will focus on the role of place and history in the cities in which we live and in our understanding of sustainability. Each year, students will work to develop a historical reconstruction of the natural environment of Montreal and of its links to the cultural landscape, building on the work of previous cohorts of students.
- Each year focuses on making a specific and unique contribution to The Hochelaga Project; topics vary as required.
- Prerequisite(s): ENVR 301 or equivalent, or permission from the instructor.
- Corequisite(s): ENVR 422
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Summer 2025 / Downtown
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TBD |
ENVR 422. Montreal Urban Sustainability Analysis.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Applied and experience-based learning opportunities are employed to critically assess Montreal as a sustainable city through research, discussion, and field trips. The urban environment is considered through various specific dimensions, ranging from: waste, energy, urban agriculture, green spaces and design, or transportation.
- Prerequisite(s): ENVR 301 or equivalent, or permission from the instructor.
- Corequisite(s): ENVR 421
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Summer 2025 / Downtown
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TBD |
ENVR 430. The Economics of Well-Being.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Definition, measurement, and determinants of subjective well-being and their implications for policy, growth, and the environment
- Prerequisites: ECON 230D1/D2 or ECON 250 D1/D2; ECON 227D1/D2 or ECON 257D1/D2 or equivalent; MATH 122 or MATH 139 or MATH 140 or MATH 150 or permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: ENVR 430 is not open to students who have taken or are taking ECON 430.
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Fall 2025 / Downtown |
TBD |
ENVR 480. Topics in Environment 2.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Intermediate-level seminars and discussion of interdisciplinary aspects of current problems in environment led by staff and/or special guests. This course is offered on an irregular basis.
- Restriction: Only open to U3 Environment students or with permission of the instructor.
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Not currently offered |
N/A |
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ENVR 540. Ecology of Species Invasions.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Causes and consequences of biological invasion, as well as risk assessment methods and management strategies for dealing with invasive species.
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: BIOL 215 (or ENVR 200 plus ENVR 202), and at least one 300- or 400-level course in ecology, evolution, or conservation biology.
- Restrictions: Not open to U1 or U2 students. Not open to students who are taking or have taken BIOL 540.
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*Cross-listed with聽BIOL 540; Environment students register under ENVR course number
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Winter 2025 / Downtown |
Winter 2025 - ENVR 540 (Downtown) |
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Registration details |
Forms |
ENVR 396. Undergraduate Research Project.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Independent research project with a final written report.
- Restrictions: This course cannot be taken under the S/U option. Departmental permission required. Students cannot be supervised by the same instructor for two 396 Science courses.
- Note: Enrolment may be limited. Students are advised to start the application process well before the start of the term and to plan for an alternative course in the case that no suitable project is available. Individual projects may be suggested each term which may have project-specific prerequisites. Students may also approach professors to devise their own projects. Some projects may be accessible to students in other disciplines. See /science/research/undergraduate-research/science-re... for more information about available projects and application forms and procedures.
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Regulations and project application form can be found on 396 website.
*With special permission, non-Science students may register for this course. Contact the advisor.environment [at] mcgill.ca (Program Advisor) if interested.聽 |
See 396 website |
ENVR 485. Readings in Environment 1.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Interdisciplinary literature project/essays related to environment, enabling independent study under guidance of Environment faculty in areas outside the scope of individual departments.
- Restriction: Only open to U3 Environment students or with the permission of the instructor.
- Proposed topic and method of evaluation must be approved by the Program Adviser one month before the beginning of term. Contact the Program Adviser for information.
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Restricted to U3 Environment & Diploma students |
ENVR 485/585 Guidelines and Application |
ENVR 490. Independent Study in Environment.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Interdisciplinary research projects related to environment, enabling independent study under guidance of Environment faculty in areas outside the scope of individual departments.
- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: Only open to U3 Environment students.
- Proposed topic and method of evaluation must be approved by the Program Adviser one month before the beginning of term. Contact the Program Adviser for information.
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Restricted to U3 Environment & Diploma students |
ENVR 490/491 Guidelines and Application |
ENVR 491. Independent Project in Environment.
Credits: 1 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Interdisciplinary research projects related to environment, enabling independent study under guidance of Environment faculty in areas outside the scope of individual departments.
- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: Only open to U3 Environment students.
- Proposed topic and method of evaluation must be approved by the Program Adviser one month before the beginning of term. Contact the Program Adviser for information.
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Restricted to U3 Environment & Diploma students |
ENVR 490/491 Guidelines and Application |
ENVR 494. Joint Honours Research.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Honours research and report conducted under the supervision of a member of staff.
- Prerequisite: ENVR 301
- Restrictions: Open only to U3 students in a B.A. Joint Honours program.
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For students completing a Joint Honours project, with 3 credits of Honours research in the other component
* Joint Honours students should contact the Program Advisor to confirm which course number to use |
ENVR 494 Application
ENVR Honours Guidelines
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ENVR 495D1. Honours Research.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Preparation of an honours thesis.
- Prerequisites: ENVR 301. Acceptance to Honours Program in Environment.
- Restrictions: For U3 B.A., B.Sc., B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.), and B.A.&Sc. Honours in Environment students; and B.A. & Sc. Honours in Sustainability, Science and Society students.
- Students must register for both ENVR 495D1 and ENVR 495D2.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both ENVR 495D1 and ENVR 495D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
- **This is an honours project course, and the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Therefore, it has unique add/drop and withdrawal deadlines.
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ENVR 495D2. Honours Research.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
See for description.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both ENVR 495N1 and ENVR 495N2 are successfully completed in a twelve month period.
- Prerequisite: ENVR 495D1.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both ENVR 495D1 and ENVR 495D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
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For students completing an Honours project in two 肠辞苍蝉别肠耻迟颈惫别听semesters (Fall + Winter, Winter + Summer, etc.) |
ENVR 495 Application
ENVR Honours Guidelines
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ENVR 495N1. Honours Research.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Preparation of an honours thesis.
- Prerequisites: ENVR 301. Acceptance to Honours Program in Environment.
- Restrictions: For U3 B.A., B.Sc., B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.), and B.A.&Sc. Honours in Environment students; and B.A. & Sc. Honours in Sustainability, Science and Society students.
- Students must register for both ENVR 495N1 and ENVR 495N2.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both ENVR 495N1 and ENVR 495N2 are successfully completed in a twelve month period.
- **This is an honours project course, and the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Therefore, it has unique add/drop and withdrawal deadlines.
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ENVR 495N2. Honours Research.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
See for description.
- Prerequisite: ENVR 495N1.
- Students must register for both ENVR 495N1 and ENVR 495N2.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both ENVR 495N1 and ENVR 495N2 are successfully completed in a twelve month period.
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For students completing an Honours project in two non-consecutive semesters (Fall +聽Summer, Summer + Winter, etc.) |
ENVR 495 Application
ENVR Honours Guidelines
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ENVR 585. Readings in Environment 2.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Bieler School of Environment (Faculty of Science) Terms offered: Summer 2025 View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Interdisciplinary literature project/essays related to environment, enabling advanced-level study under guidance of Environment faculty in areas outside the scope of individual departments.
- Prerequisites: ENVR 400 and ENVR 401, or permission of instructor
- Proposed topic and method of evaluation must be approved by the Program Adviser one month before the beginning of term. Contact the Program Adviser for information.
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Restricted to U3 Environment & Diploma students |
ENVR 485/585 Guidelines and Application |