Why Study The Environment? We are integrally linked with all living things on our planet.

However, recent events show our day-today existence severely impacts the biosphere that we share with all other organisms. There are alternatives to the way we live today. By enrolling in an environmentally related academic program, you can learn why we need to change, what we need to change, and how we can change so that we can all live in an environmentally sustainable way. What is Environmental Studies? Environmental Studies is a field that crosses the boundaries of traditional disciplines, challenging students to look at the relationship between humans and their environment from a variety of perspectives. Because of this, students who choose to study the environment often have the benefit of being well rounded and able to understand the important connections between people, culture, and nature. Environmental Studies teaches students to think, write, and speak knowledgeably and thoughtfully about environmental issues, preparing them to become environmental leaders. Its about challenging the status quo and shifting to more environmentally sustainable practices. The field of environmental studies includes Environmental Science, which tends to place emphasis on the natural sciences, in the context of an interdisciplinary approach. Other areas of environmental studies place equal emphasis on natural and social sciences.

Who Studies The Environment? Studying the environment goes beyond a single focus approach and looks at how we can combine the tools of various disciplines to solve current environmental problems. Therefore, any person with interests in one or more of biology, chemistry, politics, policy, human nature, culture, physics, math, law, economics, sociology, geology - just to name a few - combined with a broad interest in the world around us will enjoy studying the environment. What Will I Study? Environmental issues are everywhere! Potential areas of interest include: Agricultural runoff Loss of Biodiversity/Species at Risk Forest Management Wetland Conservation Environmental Regulations Environmental Lobbying Fisheries and Aquaculture Air Pollution and Climate Change Environmental Conservation Groundwater Contamination Water pollution Renewable Energy Sources Sustainable Development

New Brunswick
Atlantic Baptist University: Programs in development see website. Huntsman Marine Science Centre: University credited field courses in marine, biological, ecological, socio-economic studies, and internships. Mount Allison University: Environmental Science Major and Environmental Studies Major and Minor. Universit de Moncton: Graduate level only (in French) - see website. University of New Brunswick (Fredericton): Environmental Studies Minor and Secondary Major; Forestry Major; Environmental Biology Major; Environmental Geochemistry Major; Geoenvironmental Option in Geological Engineering; Environmental Option in Chemical Engineering. University of New Brunswick (Saint John): Environmental Biology Major.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Memorial University: Environmental Science Major and Minors (Chemistry and Biology Streams, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College); Environmental Physics (St. John's Campus).

Nova Scotia
Acadia University: Environmental Science Major; Environmental Studies Honours. Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS): Diplomas in Planning and Applied Geomatics Research (using GIS and Remote Sensing). Dalhousie University: Environmental Science Major and Concentration; Environmental Studies Minor. Nova Scotia Agricultural College: Environmental Studies Major. St. Francis Xavier University: Environmental Science Major. Saint Marys University: Environmental Studies Honours and Major with co-op option. University College of Cape Breton: B.Tech Environmental Studies.

Undergraduate Environmental Programs in Atlantic Canada Atlantic Canada offers a wide array of programs aimed to serve a variety of environmental interests. On the next page are some examples. For a full list of undergraduate and graduate programmes in Atlantic Canada, see our APICS website, shown on the back of this brochure.

Prince Edward Island

University of Prince Edward Island: Environmental Studies Minor.

Environmental Careers Many diverse and rewarding careers exist within the sphere of environmental studies, including the following:

Where to find more information on Environmental Programs in Atlantic Canada Visit the APICS website at:

Environmental Educator Environmental Consultant Environmental Assessment Officer Environmental Lawyer Environmental Lobbyist Environmental Planner/Policy Analyst Environmental Protection Officer Energy Policy Analyst Fisheries Resources Manager Forest Resources Manager Water/Waste Resources Manager Land Use Planner Park Naturalist, Ranger Outdoor Interpreter Museum Guide

http://www.apics.dal.ca/
and go to the website entitled: Environmental Studies Committee

THINKING GREEN: A GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

The Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS) is a registered charity with a mandate to advance science and technology through education and public awareness and the promotion of scientific literacy, education and research. http://www.apics.dal.ca/

This brochure has been prepared by the APICS Environmental Studies Committee together with the Environmental Student Society at the University of New Brunswick.

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