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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Duration (DU) - 13 weeks
Lectures (LC) - 3 hours per week = 39 hours total
BSMG 4106 (Legal Aspects of Coastal Zone
Management)
This course provides a general overview of the legal issues
related to the administration of the marine environment. It will
review the historical process involved in the making of the new
Law of the Sea to regulate the use of the oceans and coastal
zones. This course will also discuss some of the principles
guiding national interest in their territorial waters and their
relationship to the management of the coastal zones.
Historical Background of Ocean Management; National
Expansion of the Marine Territory; The Search for International
Agreements; The UN Conference on the Law of the Sea;
National Legislation; New Fishing Laws and changes in Property
Rights; Environment Protection Laws; The Legal Framework of
Coastal Zone Management
Prerequisites - MENV 4107 (Introduction to Integrated Coastal
and Ocean Management); MENV 4106 (Human Ecology)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
BSMG 4107 (Conflict Resolution Skills)
This course provides participants with an understanding of the
basic principles of conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
The skills taught will enable students to accept a role in the
coordination of multidisciplinary groups; investigate and solve
problems; and generate solutions to inter-sectoral conflicts
relevant to the coastal zones.
Introduction to Conflict Resolution; Elements of Effective
Leadership; Organizational Behavior; Decision Making and
Problem Solving; The Nature of Negotiations; Canadian Labour
Practices
Prerequisite - MENV 4106 (Human Ecology)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
BSMG 4109 (Coastal Economics)
This course introduces participants to the economic factors
related to the management of Coastal Zones. It will look at the
current problems facing these areas and policies in force to
regulate and sustain development. Participants should have
a general (non-specialist) understanding of the principles of
economic science.
The course will make an effort to provide an updated view of the
global issues of the Coastal Zone maturation and encourage
a critical discussion on the present and future of coastal zone
growth.
Introduction to Economics; The Nature of Economics; Economic
Systems, Roles, Sectors and Functions; Market Forces and
Business Concepts: Price, Utility, Production, and Costs; Natural
Resource Economics; Analytical Tools and Environmental
Analysis; The Development of Economics and Ecology; Problems
and Principles of Ecological Economics; Policies, Institutions and
Instruments; Coastal Management Decision-Making
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
BSMG 4110 (Environmental Policy-Water Quality)
This course is designed to give students an introduction to
the issues surrounding global water management and future
expectations for water and wastewater treatment. Environmental
law, water guidelines for potable water and wastewater treatment
nationally and internationally will be considered.
This course will explore these issues through case studies and
seminars.
Resource Status; Resource Characteristics; Resource
Regulation; International Efforts and Agreements; Case Studies
Lectures - 39 hours
BSMG 4111 (Fundamentals of Canadian Food
Laws and Regulations)
This course is designed to introduce the major topics in
Canadian food laws and regulations that are fundamental in the
manufacturing and trade of safe and compliant food commodities.
While Canadian food laws and regulations are the primary focus
of this course, some international food laws and regulations will
also be introduced.
Introduction to Canadian Legal System; Canadian Food
Inspection Agency (CFIA); Federal Food Acts and Regulations;
Additional Federal Departments and Agencies; Provincial Food
Laws and Regulations; International Food Laws and Regulations;
Genetically Engineered (GE) Food
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours per week = 39 total hours
CHEM 1100 (Chemistry)
This is an introductory course designed to give students a
knowledge and understanding of the fundamental chemical
concepts which will form the basis for further studies in science
and technology.
Introduction to Chemistry and Nature of Matter; Atomic
Structure; Periodic Table; Chemical Bonding and Nomenclature;
Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions; Intermolecular Forces,
Crystal Structure and Alloys.
On Site Sections:
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week
Distance Sections:
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - Synchronous/Asynchronous discussion forum
available throughout duration of course. Other appropriate
instructional methods as required
Laboratories - 13 - 2 hour sessions
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