Description Students become immersed in direct hands-on professional settings through the application of academic concepts and practices to overcome environmental challenges. The purpose of this is to bridge the gap between theory and practice within physical place-based environments that help develop technical skills as part of a global system. Examples Examples Include: Faculty Involvement EUC […]
Description Students use geographic information systems (GIS) and participatory mapping methods to support community-led research, storytelling and advocacy. Projects may involve mapping environmental hazards, cultural heritage sites, development pressures or climate vulnerabilities in partnership with local communities. Emphasis is placed on democratizing data and elevating community knowledge systems. Students learn how to co-design mapping tools, […]
Description Students become immersed in organizational partnership engagement learning for the purpose of environmental career development by integrating theoretical and practical knowledge into applicable processes. This type of experience is based on real-world engagement and pressing issues facing local communities and organizations. Partnerships may involve non-profit organizations, government agencies or local community groups. Examples Examples […]
Description Students become immersed in learning about Indigenous culture and traditional ecological knowledge for the purpose of understanding the roots and basis of evolving Indigenous consultation. This experience type focuses on facilitating the involvement and deep connection of non-separation between people and the natural world. Examples Examples include: Faculty Involvement EUC faculty members serve to […]
Description This experience encourages students to merge academic research with creative media components and environmental activism to learn how to communicate complex environmental issues to the public. Examples Examples Include: Faculty Involvement Environmental storytelling emphasizes narration and its potential to mobilize as students learn to frame environmental knowledge through ethical storytelling, visual literacy and advocacy. […]
Description Students become immersed in either supporting a current faculty member's environmental research or a large independent course-based project. Faculty members are encouraged to act as research mentors and supervisors by formulating connections to green sector networks and community partners. This will aid students seeking post-graduate research in areas including climate change analysis, conservation and […]
Description Students become immersed in applying environmentally principled theoretical concepts with laboratory experiments. These labs may take place in York University’s woodlots, parks, river sheds, green roofs, or conservation areas. Students apply these methods to gain insight into environmental change while engaging with faculty members and peers. Examples Examples Include: Faculty Involvement EUC faculty members […]
Description Students engage in environmentally principled design challenges that aim at addressing real-world pressing issues. This experience type further aims at deepening students' understanding of environmental processes by engaging with EUC faculty members, external partners and other students. Examples Examples include designing: Faculty Involvement EUC faculty members serve as mentors, helping students navigate technical and […]
The software below is available at HNES 258. You can find more application and software information in MyApps. MyApps is York University’s virtual application service, which offers students, faculty and staff remote access to software available here. Please Note: Passport York username and password is required to access MyApps at https://myapps.yorku.ca/login. Software name Version Company Description of Software Adobe […]
The software below is available at HNES 253. You can find more application and software information in MyApps. MyApps is York University’s virtual application service, which offers students, faculty and staff remote access to software available here. Please Note: Passport York username and password is required to access MyApps at https://myapps.yorku.ca/login. Software name Version Company Description Acrobat Reader DC […]