Courses

Integration of soil physics, chemistry, and biology in understanding essential soil processes.

Watershed evaluation, key aspects of hydrology, water quality, land use impacts on water resources and integration of multiple land use activities and their cumulative impacts.

Topics in land and water system evaluations and assessing resource development options: monitoring and modelling environmental systems.

Professional paper on topics focusing on emerging issues in water and land resources.

Causes and effects of air pollution in the context of technology and society. Topics include: impact of air pollutants on air quality and climate, atmospheric science, public policy, collective action, environmental justice, science communication, economic externalities, and ethical engineering design. Recommended pre-requisite: third-year standing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Second-year standing.

Block diagrams and transfer functions, continuous and discrete domain transformations, feedback control system characteristics, control design in both continuous and discrete domain, absolute and relative stability, laboratory examples of Mechatronic systems design. Credit cannot be obtained for both MECH 466 and MECH 467.

Techniques for numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, including an introduction to the finite difference, finite volume and finite element approaches. Simulation of laminar and turbulent flows, including common turbulent models. Validation techniques.

Social and economic determinants of maternal and fetal health worldwide, innovative public health strategies to reducing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, and the impact of conflict on the health of mothers and babies. Ethical considerations related to global clinical placements and medical tourism. Theoretical course in preparation for global clinical placement. Pass/Fail.

Technological and social issues related to the recovery of value from e-waste seen through the eyes of engineers, social scientists and economists. Recovery of valuable minerals in the context of circular economy to provide sustainable solutions for our planet. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing

Historical context of Indigenous peoples of Canada interactions with the development of mineral resources. Current best practices and systems supporting effective engagement and involvement of Indigenous peoples in the development of mines and mineral resources. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

Discussion of social, political and technical topics concerning mining-related activities. Credit will be granted for only one of MINE 555 or MINE 583.

Advanced geotechnical, hydrological, and water management aspects of mine waste management.

An analytical approach to biotic associations in the marine environment. Opportunities are provided for study of the intertidal realm in exposed and protected areas, and of beaches and estuaries in the vicinity of the Marine Centre; plankton studies and investigations of the subtidal and benthic environments by diving and dredging are envisaged.

Fundamental aspects of environmental degradation of metals (corrosion), ceramics, adn polymers, with an empasis on aqueous environments. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [2-0-2]

Examination of contemporary political and social conflicts in the circumpolar north, focusing on ways Indigenous people have used art, performance and activism as a tool for resistance and decolonization.

Current issues and cases in Forestry and Land and Food Systems are examined with a focus on integration of first-year subjects and exposure to both First Nations and Western perspectives. Credit will be granted for only one of NRES 110 or FRST 110. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [1-1-1] Equivalency: LFS 110, FRST 110

Introduction to spatial thinking and principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing for natural resource management. Priority enrolment to students in the Faculty of Forestry. Prerequisite: Second-year standing.

Basic biological concepts related to interpretation of remote sensing data for land management, including the use of films and filters, and interpretation of air photographs, and other imagery. Credit will be granted for only one of NRES 443 or FRST 443. [2-2-0] Equivalency: FRST 443, GEOS 375

Human health impacts of the current and projected environmental crisis; study of key concepts and ideas to prepare for the future to promote wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations.

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Characteristics of social and built environments for their impact on the health of populations.

Current legislative, socio-political, economic, cultural, and service delivery issues influencing occupational therapy practice are addressed. The structural, systemic, and contextual influences upon clients' health and occupations are also examined. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [2-0-2]

Current medical research; cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Economic evaluation of health technologies, considering, in detail, the policy context for the use of economic evaluation. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: SPPH 541. Or equivalent training. Equivalency: SPPH 549