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The following list of courses, offered by members of the Faculty of Environmental Design and members of other departments in the University, is specific to this academic year. Students are advised that some of the courses listed below may not be offered every year depending upon circumstances. Students should consult with the EVDS Graduate Program Administrator before registering in the following courses.
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Environmental Design
401
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Introduction to Environmental Design
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An examination of the central concepts of environmental design, delivered in an online format. Topics include: the natural, built and human environments, and interdisciplinary issues.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
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Environmental Design
523
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Sustainability in the Built Environment
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The principle of sustainability recognizes people as temporary stewards of their environments, working toward a respect for natural systems and a higher quality of life. Examination of the built environment and the tools to achieve a stable and balanced and a regenerative ecosystem in a process of responsible consumption, wherein waste is minimized and the built environment interacts with natural environments and cycles. Healthful interior environments, resource efficiency, ecologically benign materials, renewable energies and social justice issues are examined.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Design 523 and Architectural Studies 423 will not be allowed.
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Environmental Design
583
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Special Topics in Environmental Design
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Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design
597
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Special Topics in Environmental Design
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Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; Q(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design
601
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Conceptual Bases of Environmental Design
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Conceptual frameworks in Environmental Design and theories related to design and environment that influence environmental design thinking and practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Design 601 and Architectural Studies 483 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Students are strongly encouraged to complete Environmental Design 601 prior to entering their second registration year.
Also known as:
(Architectural Study 483)
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Environmental Design
603
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Introduction to Design Thinking
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Foundation concepts in design and form making involving a sequence of progress skill building, visual and spatial thinking and problem solving exercises.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(0-8)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Design 603 and Environmental Design Architecture 580 will not be allowed.
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Environmental Design
616
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Urban Infrastructure and Land Use
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Acquaints students with the key infrastructure systems of a city. Examines current policies, standards and practices, challenges, and innovations in the following infrastructure sectors: water, sewage, waste management, open space, energy, transportation, and communication. Discusses the relationship between infrastructure systems and land use, and its impacts on quality of life, economic development, spatial structure, and the environment. Emphasis is given to green infrastructure development. The course also examines various financial and institutional frameworks for delivering infrastructure systems, and how they vary across different contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
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Environmental Design
618
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Urban Design Studio
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This studio aims to further develop skills in conceptualization and visualization through consideration of contemporary urban design issues. It includes documentation and analysis of urban form and process, and explores site planning and design of the public realm. Issues of local and regional identity and sustainability inform the approach of the studio.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Environmental Design Planning 637 or consent of the instructor.
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Environmental Design
621
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Health in the Built Environment
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Concepts of health in an environmental context; historic approaches to preventative medicine; medical basis of building-related illness; case studies in indoor air quality; strategies for prescription and design of healthy indoor environments.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
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Environmental Design
622
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Real Estate Development and Finance
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Focuses on the principles of real estate development and finance. Provides hands-on experience through real-world simulations and case studies. Goal is for students to gain a basic understanding of the planning process in real estate development, including private public partnerships, and development impacts. Introduces fundamental tools for conducting an economic and fiscal analysis of real estate proposals. Students will have an opportunity to develop a pro forma as part of a risk assessment. Other topics include the use of GIS for location studies and market assessment.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
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Environmental Design
623
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Regional Planning Studio
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An overview of the history and theory of regional planning and an overview of regional planning institutional frameworks and issues in a Canadian regional planning context. Understanding current regional planning issues and institutional, legislative and policy frameworks in a Canadian land use planning context related to growth management, resource extraction, infrastructure and services, transportation, strategic planning, water and airshed management. A review and examination of regional land use planning and policy tools and role of regional planners in inter-jurisdictional and transboundary government and public-private stakeholder engagement mechanisms. Preparation of a plan.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Environmental Design Planning 637 or consent of the instructor.
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Environmental Design
624
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Impact Assessment and Risk Management
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EIA is the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the environmental effects of development proposals prior to major decision-making. Biophysical, economic and social impact assessment will be reviewed in an integrated, interdisciplinary approach which will include lectures, studies of methodologies, theory and practical problems, and discourse with practitioners. Federal and various Provincial environmental impact assessment policies and procedures will be critically analyzed.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
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Environmental Design
628
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Housing and Neighbourhood Change
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Considers urban growth management, affordable housing, suburban growth and inner-city redevelopment, current suburban development patterns, as well current municipal goals regarding density and intensification and precedents/best practices. Theoretical understanding and practical insights into these issues through assessment of the social, economic, and spatial aspects related to housing and neighbourhood change.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
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Environmental Design
643
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Field Studies
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Introduction to the architecture, urban landscape, planning issues, design culture and other relevant faculty topics in an international setting. Specific destination and itinerary in any given year are dependent on availability and interest. Through a week long field trip students will learn about the built and natural environment of the selected city and its context.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Open only to students in Environmental Design degree programs.
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Environmental Design
671
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Urban Design Theory
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Intended to provide students with an introduction to theories, concepts, methods and contemporary issues in urban design. The course consists of lectures, case studies, seminars and short projects.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
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Environmental Design
675
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Urban Systems
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Provides a general overview of urban history, development and planning traditions. Lectures and field studies give a chronological overview of urban, architectural and design history and the inter-relation to political programs, economic and strategic planning as well as cultural nationalism. The course will extract a number of more general issues about contemporary cities for debate.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Open only to students in Environmental Design degree programs.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design
683
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Advanced Special Topics in Environmental Design
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Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design
697
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Advanced Special Topics in Environmental Design
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Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; Q(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design
703
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Directed Study in Environmental Design
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Thematic research, readings or design studio project related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; Q(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design
711
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Theoretical Basis for Interdisciplinary Intervention and Design
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Comparisons and contrasts among disciplinary, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary intervention and research. Focus on interdisciplinary teamwork knowledge and skills, on the ability to integrate research into professional real world contexts and on the ability to communicate research results effectively. This course is open only to students registered in a PhD program.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(0-8)
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Environmental Design
723
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Interdisciplinary Intervention in Environmental Design
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Interdisciplinary teams will tackle client-based real world environmental design problems. Intervention strategies and design as a problem-solving approach to complex urban, ecological, social, and technological interactions will be addressed.
723.02. Sustainable Futures and Planning Scenarios
723.03. People and Technology
Course Hours:
3 units; H(0-6)
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Environmental Design
753
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Research Skills and Critical Thinking
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Exploration of the research process in an environmental design context and using design as a method of research. Design of innovative research methods appropriate for environmental design research. Development of skills in research design and critical thinking while writing a research proposal.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design
783
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Directed Study in Environmental Design
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Thematic research, readings or design studio project related to urban design, architecture, environmental design topics.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design
793
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Workshop in Environmental Design
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Instruction and supervised experience in the use of tools and equipment for the development of study models, prototypes and graphic material related to student projects.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
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Environmental Design
797
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Preceptorship
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A Preceptorship is a study and training arrangement made between a student and an employer or an equivalent supervisor which has specific educational objectives, a method of evaluation, and is an integral part of a student's Program of Studies. Preceptorships offer a number of benefits: acquiring skills and knowledge which may be better obtained outside the University; developing first-hand experience of professional design practice; preparing for more focused studies in the Faculty; and conducting research.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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