The Urban Ecologies (UE) certificate is an interdisciplinary program designed to help you learn how the many conflicts between the natural and urban environments emerge, are represented and can be addressed. Through this certificate, you will explore the many connections between the two kinds of environments and learn how thoughtful planning can help address contemporary problems. The theoretical and practical knowledge gained will allow you to put your degree to work helping urban environments and the natural environment exist together in closer harmony.
Application form
To register for the Urban Ecologies certificate program, you must fill out the Urban Ecologies (UE) application form (PDF) and submit it to the Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS). Your application will be forwarded to the Urban Ecologies program coordinator.
Required courses (24 credits):
- ES/ENVS 3226 3.0 Sustainable Urbanism: Environmental Planning and Design
- ES/ENVS 3230 3.0 Restoration Ecology
- ES/ENVS 3710 3.0 Landscape Ecology
- ES/ENVS 3740 3.0 Urban Ecology
- ES/ENVS 3760 3.0 Plant Ecology
- ES/ENVS 4225 3.0 Urban Sustainability
- ES/ENVS 4700 3.0 Urban Ecologies Workshop
- ES/ENVS 4750 3.0 Political Ecology of Landscape
Other requirements:
- Maintain a minimum grade of 5.00 (C+) in each course credited to the certificate
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+)
NOTE:
BES students pursing the Urban Ecologies certificate are not required to enrol in ENVS 3011 3.0 and ENVS 4000 6.0.