provides a foundation for the development of pedagogy in environmental science and ecological literacy through embodied experience in the ontario classroom. focuses on the development of deep connections between the natural world, the nature of science, society and instruction, within the context of the relevant ontario ministry of education curriculum and policy documents. also includes a critical, experiential, and holistic exploration of outdoor ecological education theory, research, and practice as it applies to teaching and learning at the intermediate level.

this course pursues the concept of diversity, its relationship to social work practice, and its conceptualization in northern, rural and remote contexts. topics to be examined may include colonialism, regionalism, multiculturalism, sexual orientation, ethnic diversity, racial diversity, gender construction and "ableism"

a study of literary, film, and popular texts on environmental themes in several modes and genres, such as documentary film, experimental poetry, magical realism, satire, and speculative fiction. writers, filmmakers, and popular culture texts imagine and respond in a variety of ways to local and transnational ecological changes. these representations raise ethical, political, and aesthetic questions for study. topics may include concepts of risk and pollution, non-human animals, social constructions of nature, waste, environmental justice and feminism, consumer culture, apocalypticism, and climate change

this course explores theoretical issues relating to the integration of human beings into complex ecosystems. these human/environment relationships are reviewed in terms of the development of theoretical models from the mid 18th century up to the late 20th century

the application of ecological and evolutionary concepts to understand and conserve ecological structure of northern ecosystems.

theories of economic growth and development are examined in the context of developing countries. sources of growth, barriers to development, and the role of government in development are emphasized

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will examine the interconversion and utilization of energy, traditional and alternative sources, consumption and waste of energy in the industrial society, energy intensity of food production, strategies and technologies for energy efficient construction, impacts on environmental quality and human health

classification, conversion, and utilization of energy sources. first and second law (exergy) analysis of energy conversion systems. basic aspects of combustion. conventional thermal power plants and co-generation systems. basic concepts of renewable energy conversions; including solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy.

an introduction to interdisciplinary questions about the environment in politics and culture. how do we come to be facing environmental problems? what ethical, political, social, and cultural challenges do they pose for various communities? what are effective responses in contexts such as formal and informal education, art, media, storytelling, popular culture, law and policy development, and political organizing?