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Environment One
This new first-year program is open to all students interested in pursuing a degree program in the Faculty of Environment; all that’s needed is to identify your interest in an Arts (BA) or a Science (BSc) degree.
Students in the Faculty of Environment learn about the scientific, political, economic and societal conditions that often make environmental issues controversial; they look to the past to give context to current events and use their education in natural and/or social sciences to inform future decisions. This broad approach gives our students critical insight into how we have changed - and are changing - our world while developing strategies and informing policies to create a more sustainable future.
Explore your options in Environment and meet your fellow students regularly to discuss current events related to environmental issues while fulfilling core requirements for your degree stream.
Bachelor of Science Cohort
Fall Term
An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.
Two of
An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a C- or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Onkar Bains |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Seyyed Aliasghar Hosseini |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.
Students may wish to take additional courses (e.g. BISC, CHEM, MATH, PHYS) that may be required for their major.
Spring Term
Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Tara Holland |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
One of
Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Rolf Mathewes Miranda Meents |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D201 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D202 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D203 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D204 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D205 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D206 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D207 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D208 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D209 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D210 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Hogan Yu |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Garry Mund |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Garry Mund |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Garry Mund |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Garry Mund |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Garry Mund |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Garry Mund |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Vijaykumar Singh |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: the integral, partial derivatives, differential equations, linear systems, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Mahdieh Malekian |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OPO1 | TBD |
One of
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Jason Young |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
This course provides students with an overview of global environmental change and its causes from a social science perspective, historically and at the present time. Population growth, an increasing ecological footprint and changes in ideology, social organization, economy and technology will be critically reviewed. New ways of thinking in natural and social science will be considered in relation to specific issues such as land, soil and food; energy, raw materials and solid waste; air pollution and transportation; water, oceans and fisheries; climate change; forestry and biodiversity; urbanization, and alternative futures. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Scott Harrison |
TBD |
Students may wish to take additional courses (e.g. BISC, CHEM, MATH, PHYS) that may be required for their major.
Bachelor of Arts Cohort
Fall Term
This course provides students with an overview of global environmental change and its causes from a social science perspective, historically and at the present time. Population growth, an increasing ecological footprint and changes in ideology, social organization, economy and technology will be critically reviewed. New ways of thinking in natural and social science will be considered in relation to specific issues such as land, soil and food; energy, raw materials and solid waste; air pollution and transportation; water, oceans and fisheries; climate change; forestry and biodiversity; urbanization, and alternative futures. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Scott Harrison |
TBD |
One of
A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/PalaeoIndian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Francesco Berna |
May 12 β Jun 21, 2021: Mon, Wed, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
One of
Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Tara Holland |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
|
D101 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.
Spring Term
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Jason Young |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Two of
A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/PalaeoIndian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Francesco Berna |
May 12 β Jun 21, 2021: Mon, Wed, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Students with credit for ECON 205 cannot take ECON 105 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Vasyl Golovetskyy |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D116 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D117 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D118 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Boyuan Wang |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Mon, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 12:30β2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D201 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D202 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D203 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D204 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D208 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D211 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D215 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D216 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Tara Holland |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 12 β Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.