Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - EVSC 300 E100

Seminar in Environmental Science (3)

Class Number: 4787

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EVSC 201W.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Provides Environmental Science students the opportunity to investigate an environmental science topic in depth, through lecture and bi-weekly guest speakers from diverse sectors (academia, government, industry and NGOs). Students with credit for EVSC 399 or EVSC 499 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

A seminar course that explores current topics in global and regional climate change, including scientific evidence for global warming, impacts on natural and human systems, adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Meetings will be a combination of student-led seminars, instructor lectures and invited guest talks. The scheduled topics and pre-class preparation, including assigned readings will be announced on Canvas prior to each session.

If there are any changes in this outline, the Instructor will provide students with a statement setting out those changes within the first week of classes. 

Grading

  • Leading a seminar 30%
  • Draft term-paper 10%
  • Final term paper 30%
  • Participation 15%
  • Written summaries 15%

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.