Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (Hons)

The University of Winnipeg

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences provides interdisciplinary programs that have a holistic view of the environment. Following the general principles of sustainability, the courses provide an integrated approach to understanding the environment, examining human impact, and providing a framework to develop solutions to environmental problems.Students in the BSc program choose from four different streams:Forest Ecology - study of forest ecology, biology, and sustainable forest management and the role our forests play within the overall management of other natural resourcesForest Policy and Management – study of forest ecology and biology, with a focus on the administrative and cultural practices and the role of stakeholders in forest policy and managementChemistry - study of the fundamental chemical nature of the environment with a focus on organic and inorganic chemistry and biochemistryGlobal Environmental Systems - study of biogeochemical systems, environmental/ land management techniques, and human impact on the environment.This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree (4-year or Honours).