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Special Topics Courses

Special topics courses, summer courses, or courses on environmental themes offered in another department are often eligible for credit toward the Environmental Studies minor, if approved by the Director of Environmental Studies.
Contact Information
Contact Person: Carolyn Peach Brown, Director
Department: Environmental Studies
Phone: (902) 620-5066
Email: hcpbrown@upei.ca

Environmental Studies Special Topics Courses, Fall and Winter 2011

ENV 309: Special Topics (Environmental History and Prince Edward Island)

  • Instructor: Dr. Josh MacFadyen
  • This course introduces students to North American environmental history and historical methods with a focus on historic and current, ocean, forest, and land use activity in Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic region. Environmental history is broadly defined as the study of continuity and change in human relationships with the environment.
  • Prerequisite: ENV 201 or 202 or with permission of instructor.

ENV 409: Special Topics (Environmental Impact Assessment)

  • Instructor: Professor Dave Barrett
  • This course examines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from philosophical, methodological and institutional perspectives. The evolution of EIA in Canada will be the focus. The strategic role of EIA will be explored as to its effectiveness as a tool for achieving sustainability goals. Case studies illustrating major issues and applications will be presented at a variety of geographical scales.
  • Prerequisite: ENV 201 or 202 or with permission of instructor.

ENV 409/IST409/IST 617: Special Topics (Environmental Governance)

  • Instructors: Dr. Carolyn Peach Brown
  • This course focuses on developing an understanding of principles, practices and emerging issues relating to environmental governance. An emphasis is placed on exploring the roles of governments, markets and collective action in environmental policy and management. Examples of governance arrangements are drawn from different parts of the world and different ecological contexts, including the uniqueness of island contexts.
  • Prerequisite: ENV 201 or 202 or graduate student or with permission of instructor.

ENV 409: Special Topics (Student Environmental Studies Symposium)

  • Instructors: Dr. Carolyn Peach Brown and Dr. Christian Lacroix
  • Register in Fall semester
  • Make an Impact! The Student Environmental Studies Symposium course is an opportunity for students to facilitate a public forum to raise awareness and discussion about a contemporary environmental issue. This unique course will focus on students planning and running a one day symposium about a relevant environmental issue of their choice. It will provide an opportunity for active and collaborative learning as students dialogue with important stakeholders engaged in real world issues from government, the private sector and civil society. Through the process of organizing this symposium, students will deepen their knowledge of the complex nature of environmental issues and the challenges in finding sustainable solutions. Practical outcomes of the course include the development of critical thinking and writing skills, as well as organizational, communication and team-building skills. The first information and organizational meeting will take place September 13, 2011, 4 – 6 pm, Location TBA. Register for ENV 409B in the Fall semester. For more details contact Carolyn Peach Brown, Director at hcpbrown@upei.ca
  • Prerequisite: ENV 201 or 202 or with permission of instructor.