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Dean of Environment Office | Faculty of Environment Simon Fraser University Calendar | Summer 2023

Environment One

This new first-year program is open to all students interested in pursuing a degree program in the Faculty of Environment; all that’s needed is to identify your interest in an Arts (BA) or a Science (BSc) degree.

Students in the Faculty of Environment learn about the scientific, political, economic and societal conditions that often make environmental issues controversial; they look to the past to give context to current events and use their education in natural and/or social sciences to inform future decisions. This broad approach gives our students critical insight into how we have changed - and are changing - our world while developing strategies and informing policies to create a more sustainable future.

Explore your options in Environment and meet your fellow students regularly to discuss current events related to environmental issues while fulfilling core requirements for your degree stream.

Bachelor of Science Cohort

Fall Term

GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (3)

An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.

Two of

BISC 101 - General Biology (4)

An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a C- or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Yvonne Dzal
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Th 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM
AQ 3181, Burnaby
AQ 3181, Burnaby
D101 Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5007, Burnaby
D102 Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5007, Burnaby
D103 Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5008, Burnaby
D104 Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5007, Burnaby
D105 Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5008, Burnaby
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Rebecca Goyan
Mo, We, Fr 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
SSCC 9001, Burnaby
D101 We 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D102 We 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D103 We 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
WMC 2260, Burnaby
D104 We 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 2260, Burnaby
D105 Th 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D106 Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D107 Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D108 Fr 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D109 Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D110 Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D111 Fr 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D112 Fr 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
WMC 2268, Burnaby
D200 James Zhou
Mo 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM
We 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
SRYC 2600, Surrey
SRYC 2600, Surrey
D201 Mo 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
SRYC 2990, Surrey
D202 Mo 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
SRYC 2990, Surrey
D203 We 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
SRYC 2995, Surrey
D204 We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
SRYC 2990, Surrey
LA04 We 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SSCC 7079, Burnaby
LA06 Th 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SSCC 7079, Burnaby
LB04 We 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SSCC 7079, Burnaby
LB06 Th 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SSCC 7079, Burnaby
LC01 We 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SRYC 2780, Surrey
LC02 We 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SRYC 2780, Surrey
LE01 TBD
LE02 TBD
MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 MacKenzie Carr
Mo, We, Fr 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
BLU 9660, Burnaby
D101 Tu 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
SWH 10061, Burnaby
D102 Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
SWH 10061, Burnaby
D103 Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
SWH 10061, Burnaby
OP01 TBD
or MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.

or MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3)

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications, integration, and differential equations; mathematical models of biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.

Students may wish to take additional courses (e.g. BISC, CHEM, MATH, PHYS) that may be required for their major.

Spring Term

EVSC 100 - Introduction to Environmental Science (3)

Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
B100 Anna Hippmann
TBD
B101 Mo, We 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
AQ 2122, Burnaby
B102 Mo, We 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B103 Mo, We 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B104 Mo, We 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
AQ 5020, Burnaby
B105 Tu, Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B106 Tu, Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B107 Tu, Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
AQ 5009, Burnaby
B108 Tu, Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
AQ 5009, Burnaby

One of

BISC 102 - General Biology (4)

Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Onkar Bains
Tu, Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
EDB 7618, Burnaby
D101 Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Th 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
SSCB 8212, Burnaby
WMC 2260, Burnaby
D102 Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
SSCB 8212, Burnaby
WMC 2260, Burnaby
D103 Tu 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
SSCB 8212, Burnaby
WMC 2260, Burnaby
D104 Tu 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
SSCB 8212, Burnaby
WMC 2260, Burnaby
D105 Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 2260, Burnaby
SSCB 8212, Burnaby
D106 Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 2260, Burnaby
SSCB 8212, Burnaby
D107 Tu 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
Th 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
WMC 2260, Burnaby
SSCB 8212, Burnaby
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (2)

Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Paul Li
Mo, We, Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
SSCB 9201, Burnaby
D101 We 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
WMC 3511, Burnaby
D102 We 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 3513, Burnaby
D103 We 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
WMC 3513, Burnaby
D104 We 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
WMC 3513, Burnaby
D105 Th 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
WMC 3513, Burnaby
D106 Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 3513, Burnaby
D107 Fr 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
WMC 3513, Burnaby
D108 Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
AQ 5005, Burnaby
D109 Fr 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
WMC 3513, Burnaby
D110 Fr 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
WMC 3513, Burnaby
and CHEM 126 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (2)

Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
LA04 M Khaled Arafeh
We 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SSCC 7071, Burnaby
LA06 M Khaled Arafeh
Th 1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SSCC 7071, Burnaby
MATH 152 - Calculus II (3)

Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Alexander Rutherford
Mo, We, Fr 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
SSCB 9200, Burnaby
OP01 TBD
or MATH 155 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences II (3)

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: vectors and matrices, partial derivatives, multi-dimensional integrals, systems of differential equations, compartment models, graphs and networks, and their applications to the life sciences; mathematical models of multi-component biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Vijaykumar Singh
Mo, We, Fr 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
AQ 3182, Burnaby
OPO1 TBD

One of

ARCH 131 - Human Origins (3)

A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Thomas Royle
Thomas Royle
TBD
OL02 Julia Meyers
Julia Meyers
TBD
GEOG 100 - Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)

A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Leanne Roderick
TBD
REM 100 - Global Change (3)

This course provides students with an overview of global environmental change and its causes from a social science perspective, historically and at the present time. Population growth, an increasing ecological footprint and changes in ideology, social organization, economy and technology will be critically reviewed. New ways of thinking in natural and social science will be considered in relation to specific issues such as land, soil and food; energy, raw materials and solid waste; air pollution and transportation; water, oceans and fisheries; climate change; forestry and biodiversity; urbanization, and alternative futures. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Alexander Cancelli
TBD

Students may wish to take additional courses (e.g. BISC, CHEM, MATH, PHYS) that may be required for their major.

Bachelor of Arts Cohort

Fall Term

REM 100 - Global Change (3)

This course provides students with an overview of global environmental change and its causes from a social science perspective, historically and at the present time. Population growth, an increasing ecological footprint and changes in ideology, social organization, economy and technology will be critically reviewed. New ways of thinking in natural and social science will be considered in relation to specific issues such as land, soil and food; energy, raw materials and solid waste; air pollution and transportation; water, oceans and fisheries; climate change; forestry and biodiversity; urbanization, and alternative futures. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Alexander Cancelli
TBD

One of

ARCH 100 - Ancient Peoples and Places (3)

A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/PalaeoIndian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Christina Giovas
TBD
ARCH 131 - Human Origins (3)

A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Thomas Royle
Thomas Royle
TBD
OL02 Julia Meyers
Julia Meyers
TBD

One of

EVSC 100 - Introduction to Environmental Science (3)

Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
B100 Anna Hippmann
TBD
B101 Mo, We 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
AQ 2122, Burnaby
B102 Mo, We 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B103 Mo, We 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B104 Mo, We 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
AQ 5020, Burnaby
B105 Tu, Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B106 Tu, Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B107 Tu, Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
AQ 5009, Burnaby
B108 Tu, Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
AQ 5009, Burnaby
GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (3)

An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.

Spring Term

GEOG 100 - Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)

A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Leanne Roderick
TBD

Two of

ARCH 100 - Ancient Peoples and Places (3)

A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/PalaeoIndian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Christina Giovas
TBD
ARCH 131 - Human Origins (3)

A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Thomas Royle
Thomas Royle
TBD
OL02 Julia Meyers
Julia Meyers
TBD
ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Students with credit for ECON 205 cannot take ECON 105 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Martin Santamaria
Mo 2:30 PM – 5:20 PM
SSCB 9201, Burnaby
D101 Mo 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
WMC 2200, Burnaby
D102 Mo 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
WMC 2220, Burnaby
D103 Mo 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
WMC 2503, Burnaby
D104 Mo 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
WMC 2503, Burnaby
D105 Mo 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
WMC 2503, Burnaby
D106 Mo 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
WMC 2503, Burnaby
EVSC 100 - Introduction to Environmental Science (3)

Introduces students to the study of environmental science. Lecture material spans contributing disciplines, emphasizing integration of diverse concepts to understand environmental problems. Tutorials develop core academic skills in environmental science context. Students who have completed EVSC 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
B100 Anna Hippmann
TBD
B101 Mo, We 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
AQ 2122, Burnaby
B102 Mo, We 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B103 Mo, We 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B104 Mo, We 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
AQ 5020, Burnaby
B105 Tu, Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B106 Tu, Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
AQ 5025, Burnaby
B107 Tu, Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
AQ 5009, Burnaby
B108 Tu, Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
AQ 5009, Burnaby
GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (3)

An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.