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Nov 21, 2024
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Undergraduate Calendar 2021-2022 [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]
Honours Environmental Sciences Co-op (B.Sc.)
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Admission
Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline and completion of Level II Honours Environmental Sciences with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 and completion of the following courses:
15 units
from
- Level II, III, IV Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environment & Society courses
Note
Information about this program and the selection procedure can be obtained from Science Career and Cooperative Education and the Program Director.
Program Notes
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Environmental Sciences at McMaster encompass a number of major themes, including Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Hydrology and Climate, Environmental Policy, GIS and Spatial Analysis, Health and Population, Economic Development and Urban Studies. Each thematic area has its own sequence of courses and prerequisites (See the Course Listings section of this Calendar). All students are encouraged to meet with the academic program advisor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society to discuss course selection and program requirements.
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This program is not intended to satisfy the academic requirements for professional registration of Geoscientists (PGeo) in Ontario. Students interested in PGeo professional registration are encouraged to view the requirements for the Honours Earth and Environmental Sciences (B.Sc.) program.
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The Honours Environmental Sciences program requires all students to take one research design course (EARTHSC 3RD3 or ENVSOCTY 3MA3 ) and one field methods course (ENVIRSC 3ME3 or ENVSOCTY 3MF3 ). All students are encouraged to meet with the School of Earth, Environment & Society’s academic program advisor to decide which of these courses best fits their area of academic interest.
- The field components of ENVIRSC 3ME3 and ENVSOCTY 3MF3 are normally taken outside of the normal term. Details are announced in March.
- This is a five-level (year) co-op program that includes two eight-month work terms which must be spent in environmental sciences related placements.
- Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic workload, as prescribed by Level and Term.
- Students are required to complete SCIENCE 2C00 and 3C00 before the first work placement and are strongly recommended to complete SCIENCE 2C00 in Level II.
- Co-op students interested in pursuing GIS-related work placements and/or a Minor in Geographic Information Systems must complete ENVSOCTY 2GI3 in Fall Term of Level II and one of ENVSOCTY 3GI3 or 3GV3 in Winter Term of Level II. Students should consult with the academic program advisor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society to ensure proper course selection.
- Students who enter the program prior to September 2021, must complete a total of 27 units from the Environmental Sciences Course List during Levels III, IV and V, of which must include 18 units from Levels III, IV.
Requirements
120 units total (Levels I to V), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I
Level I: 30 Units
- Completed prior to admission to the program
30 units
- Completion of Level II Honours Environmental Sciences (See Admission above.)
Level III
Consists of academic studies (Fall Term), Co-op Work Term (Winter Term), and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
3 units
from
- Level II, III, IV Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environment & Society courses
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level IV
Consists of academic studies (Fall and Winter Terms) and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
Fall and Winter Terms: 30 units:
18 units
from
- Levels III, IV Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environment & Society courses
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level V
Consists of Co-op Work Term (Fall Term) and academic studies (Winter Term)
9 units
from
- Levels II, III, IV Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environment & Society courses
Environmental Sciences Course List (For Students Who Entered Prior to September 2021)
Requirements For Students Who Entered in September 2020 or September 2019
120 units total (Levels I to V), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I
Level I: 30 Units
- Completed prior to admission to the program
30 units
- Completion of Level II Honours Environmental Sciences (See Admission above.)
Level III
Consists of academic studies (Fall Term), Co-op Work Term (Winter Term), and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level IV
Consists of academic studies (Fall and Winter Terms) and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
Fall and Winter Terms: 30 units:
15 units
from
- the Environmental Sciences Course List (See Program Note 9 above.)
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level V
Consists of Co-op Work Term (Fall Term) and academic studies (Winter Term)
12 units
from
- the Environmental Sciences Course List (See Program Note 9 above.)
Co-op Program Chart
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FALL TERM
(September to December)
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WINTER TERM
(January to April)
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SPRING/SUMMER TERM
(May to August)
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| Level III |
15 units from
Academic Level III
and
SCIENCE 2C00 (if not
completed) and SCIENCE 3C00 |
Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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| Level IV |
30 units from Academic Levels III and IV |
Work Term
SCIENCE 4WT0
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| Level V |
Work Term
SCIENCE 5WT0
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15 units from Academic
Level IV |
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