Environmental Science Project
Curriculum guideline
Depending on the project, students may undertake field work or labs, complete assignments, attend seminars, and conduct library and online research.
Seminar = 14 - 20 hours
Labs, field work, exercises/assignments, library and online research = 36 - 42 hours
In examining a specific project area, students may learn about and evaluate:
- surface physiography;
- soils and rocks;
- surface water, groundwater and water quality;
- ocean factors (water chemistry, currents, tide, waves, etc.);
- climate and air quality;
- natural hazards;
- plants and animals in terrestrial and aquatic environments;
- ecosystems and habitats;
- human influences;
- other environmental factors.
Successful students of EAES 2537 will be able to:
- conduct library and online research to locate scientific information sources to support their project;
- analyze information sources for relevance and legitimacy;
- prepare a Preliminary Environmental Report that provides an overview of many environmental factors that are relevant to the project;
- Prepare a Project Report to describe the environmental issue, causes, past and future trends, project research and data analysis, possible solutions or adaptations.
| Project Report | 40% |
| Assignment(s) | 30-40% |
| Preliminary Environmental Report | 20-30% |
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the table above.
Projects will vary, and therefore textbooks, readings and other course materials will be determined by the instructor.
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