AUENV 120 - Human Activities and the Natural Environment

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introductory analysis of the interrelationships between society and the natural world, environmental consequences, and human perceptions. The characteristics and interactions of physical environmental systems and various facets of resource management (including forestry, agriculture, fisheries, protected areas, endangered species, and pollution) are described and analyzed. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 120 and AUGEO 120 (2021).

AUENV 252 - Wildlife Diversity of Alberta

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Ecology, conservation, and identification of Alberta's common wildlife species, with a focus on mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. A mandatory field trip will be included. Prerequisites: AUENV 120, AUGEO 120 (2021), AUBIO 112 (2021) or AUBIO 212.

AUENV 327 - Environmental Education and Heritage Interpretation

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Theory and methods of communicating environmental and heritage subject matter to a broad audience. Includes discussion of the history, theory, planning, management, implementation, and evaluation of environmental programs. The course will address a variety of personal and non-personal techniques.

AUENV 230 - Geomorphology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Analysis of (1) geomorphological processes and agents (such as movement of the earth's crust, volcanism, water, glaciers, waves, currents, wind, and gravity) that create and modify the earth's surface and (2) landforms. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUGEO 230 (2021) and AUENV 230. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

AUENV 421 - Environmental Science and Sustainability Studies Capstone

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Overview of the historical developments, past and current impacts, and changing roles of the field of environmental science and sustainability studies. Prerequisites: One of AUBIO 350, AUENV 220, 320, 324, 350, 420, AUGEO 320 (2021), 324 (2021), 420 (2021) and at least fourth-year standing. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 421 and AUGEO 421 (2021).