BSc (120 credit hour) Concentrated Honours in Environmental Science

Students who want a challenging program resulting in a broad background in Environmental Science, including an independent research experience may want to enroll in an Honours program. Students interested in eventually pursuing graduate studies are particularly encouraged to consider Honours. Honours students complete a minimum of 54 credit hours above the 1000 level in Environmental Science or Environmental Science Equivalent Courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and each ENVS and ENVS Equivalent Course above the 1000-level must be passed with a grade of "C" or better. Honours students write a research-based Honours thesis and the Honours Qualifying Examination requirement is satisfied through completion of ENVS 4901.03 and ENVS 4902.03.

A Co-op option is available for students enrolled in a BSc Concentrated Honours in Environmental Science. See Co-operative Education Program.

Admission to Honours

Students must apply for admission to Honours programs. Students considering Honours in Environmental Science should consult with an Environmental Science Advisor early in their studies. To be admitted, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all ENVS courses. More information on applying to the Environmental Science Honours program can be found at www.dal.ca/environmentalscience.

Program Requirements

In addition to fulfilling the requirements outline in the Academic Regulations and College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements, students in a BSc Concentrated Honours program in Environmental Science must complete the following:

  1. 1000 level courses (below)
  2. Common Core courses (Honours) (below)
  3. ENVS 4901.03 and ENVS 4902.03 (Honours thesis and Qualifying Exam)
  4. An additional 12 credit hours of ENVS or ENVS-equivalent courses at or above the 2000 level
1000 Level

OR

  • BIOL 1010.03: Principles of Biology Part I or BIOL 1020.03: Introductory Biology I: Cells, Genetics and Evolution
  • MATH 1000.03: Differential and Integral Calculus I or MATH 1215.03: Life Sciences Calculus
  • STAT 1060.03: Introductory Statistics for Science and Health Sciences
  • CHEM 1011.03: Concepts in Chemistry: Structure and Reactivity
  • CHEM 1012.03: Concepts in Chemistry: Energy and Equilibrium
  • ERTH 1080.03: Geology I
  • ENVS 1100.03: Foundations of Environmental Science: Ecosphere, Resources and Sustainability (grade of B- or higher)
  • ENVS 1200.03: Current Environmental Challenges: Analysis and Solutions (grade of B- or higher)

Students are encouraged to take three credit hours of their Language and Humanities requirement and/or their writing requirement in their first year.

The courses listed above should be taken in the first year, if possible, if ENVS 1100.03: Foundations of Environmental Science: Ecosphere, Resources and Sustainability and ENVS 1200.03: Current Environmental Challenges: Analysis and Solutions are not taken in the first year, it should be taken in the second year.

Also required but usually taken in the second year.

  • ECON 1101.03: Principles of Microeconomics* or ECON 1102.03: Principles of Macroeconomics*
Common Core Courses

Completed at various times over a four year degree program, the Common Core Courses introduce students to the scope and magnitude of Environmental Science and are designed to provide students with an appreciation of the scientific, historic, legal and social aspects of environmental issues.

*STAT 2080.03: Statistical Methods for Data Analysis and Inference and ECON 1101.03: Principles of Microeconomics or ECON 1102.03: Principles of Macroeconomics together satisfy the College of Arts and Science requirement for six credit hours in social science.

**PHIL 2480.03: Environmental Ethics satisfies half of the College of Arts and Science requirement for six credit hours in Language and Humanities.