Environmental Studies
Current
Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program offering students the opportunity to obtain a solid grasp of the physical principles governing the form and function of the Earth and the social aspects affecting the nature of human impact on the environment. Program participants will also gain critical thinking skills, analytical ability, a deeper understanding of environmental issues, and a sense of local and global awareness, preparing them to address complex environmental issues.
All courses have university-transfer credit providing students with the option of further study should they wish to obtain a university degree in environmental studies or other arts and science disciplines. Block transfer agreements with BC universities allow entry into the third year of certain programs.
Within the framework of the general requirements of the Diploma in Arts and Science, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits including:
At some institutions, GEOG 1190 and GEOL 1107 are considered identical courses. Students who take GEOG 1190 and GEOL 1107 may not receive transfer credit for both courses. Please consult the BCCAT transfer guide or Langara Geography department.
ANTH 2240 Anthropology of North
American Aboriginal Peoples
(discontinued)
APPL 2310 Environmental Planning
(discontinued)
First-year university-transferable MATH course (maximum of two courses)
First-year university-transferable PHYS course (maximum of two courses)
- Students should consult with the Langara College Calendar and the Applied Planning Co-Ordinator about the prerequisites for APPL 2310.
- The content of ENGL 2237 varies with the instructor and the semester. Only sections with significant environmental studies content may be counted towards the diploma
Program option notes
When choosing courses, students should consult the Diploma in Arts and Science general requirements to ensure they choose a selection of courses that meet these requirements.
Two electives may be chosen from other Langara College course offerings with approval of the program co-ordinator.
Students who have taken PHIL 1105, POLI 2219, STAT 1123, 1127, or 1128 prior to the Fall Semester 2007 may use these courses as electives.
Selection of courses is critical to those students planning to proceed beyond the two-year program. Consultation with the environmental studies co-ordinator is highly advised. (For example: BIOL 1118 and 1218, CHEM 1117 and 1217 transfer as science credit for non-science majors. Those considering a science degree should register in BIOL 1115 and 1215, CHEM 1120 and 1220).
