The Canadian North

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces the Canadian North through an examination of the challenges faced by northern peoples. Emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of global environmental change, and interactions with ecological processes and challenges for the human environment. Inuit perspectives of ecological knowledge will complement discussions on planning and development in a warming future. Principles of ecosystem management and emergent challenges for a sustainable future will also be addressed. PREREQUISITES: Third year status or above, or permission of instructor. CROSSLISTED: SUST 3106.03 EXCLUSIONS: SUST 3956.03 (offered in Winter 2019) ENVI 5106.03 FORMATS: Lecture