Certificate in Environmental Conservation

Description

Developed from a biophysical science perspective, in partnership with the School of Environmental Sciences, this certificate is beneficial if you want to gain knowledge and an appreciation for environmental protection, conservation, preservation, and education and research. The program is designed to provide you with the credentials you need for professional advancement and personal enrichment.

About the Certificate in Environmental Conservation

The University of Guelph is a leading institution in Environmental Sciences. The School of Environmental Sciences, recognized for its excellence and contributions to the environmental science industry, was established in 1992. With a fresh and future-oriented outlook, the School of Environmental Sciences' programs are based on a long-standing tradition of environmental research.

Courses

You can take individual courses or achieve certification by successfully completing six degree-credit courses, including at least two at the 3000 or 4000 level. Many of the courses are delivered entirely online through CourseLink, the University of Guelph's online learning management system.* A variety of courses are offered to allow you to customize your program to your area of interest or profession. The courses may be taken in any order, as long as prerequisite requirements are met. It takes approximately two years to complete the program.
 
Required Course
 
It is recommended that you take this required course early in the sequence:
 
ENVS*2120DE - Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
 
Elective Courses
 
Choose two or three of the following courses:
 
EDRD*3450DE - Watershed Planning Practice
GEOG*1220DE - Human Impact on the Environment
GEOG*1300 - Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
ENVS*1060DE - Principles of Geology
ENVS*2060DE - Soil Science
ENVS*2250DE - Geology of Natural Disasters
ENVS*3080DE - Soil and Water Conservation

 
Choose two or three of the following courses:
 
BIOL*2060DE - Ecology
BIOL*3450 - Introduction to Aquatic Environments
ENVS*3000DE - Nature Interpretation
ENVS*3040DE - Natural Chemicals in the Environment
GEOG*2210DE - Environment and Resources
GEOG*3020DE - Global Environmental Change
GEOG*3210DE - Indigenous-Settler Relationships in Environmental Governance

 
*Please note that course codes ending with the letters "DE" indicate the course is offered online.  

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: University of Guelph
  • Program type: Certificat
  • Language: English
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  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.