Business Option
A Business Option, offered jointly with Wilfrid Laurier University, is available to all undergraduates in the Faculty of Environment, with the exception of students in the Environment and Business Honours Program. It may not be combined with the Human Resources Management Minor or the Management Studies Minor because of similar coursework.
The requirements for the Option are nine courses (six core and three elective) with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%.
Required Courses
Six courses:
AFM 101, BUS 121W
one of: AFM 131, BUS 111W
one of: BUS 352W, ECON 344
one of: BUS 288W, PSYCH 338, MSCI 211
one of: BUS 354W, HRM 200
Elective Courses
Three courses: ECON 101, one other Economics course (excluding ECON 344), AFM 102, one other AFM course (excluding AFM 101,131), SOC 340, SPCOM 223, BUS 208W, 362W, 398W, 452W, 462W, 464W, 468W, 472W, 481W, 482W
For course numbers ending with a "W", see the Laurier calendar.
It is recommended that students take an introductory Economics course in Year One or Two.
Note: All Laurier Business courses require one of AFM 131 or BUS 111W and BUS 121W (see Laurier calendar) as prerequisites.
International Development Option
The International Development Option is available to all undergraduate students in the Faculty of Environment, except for students in the International Development Honours plan.
The requirements of the Option are six courses (five core and one elective) with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65% and the completion of a Community Service Experience.
Required Courses
Five Courses:
INDEV 100 or PSCI 252, INDEV 101, INDEV 200, 300 and one of INDEV 302 or 308
Elective Courses
One of: ERS 404, GEOG 426, 461, 462, ERS 372
Community Service Experience Requirement
The International Development Option requires the completion of a pre-approved community service experience or educational seminar focused on community development issues of at least three weeks duration in Canada or internationally. Pre-approval is required by the International Development Field Placement and Language Program Coordinator (INDEV FPC). This requirement must be organized by the student with support from INDEV FPC and is to be completed at the student's own expense. Co-op work terms that meet the above description will normally qualify for the requirement.
Knowledge Integration Option
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†Many undergraduate ethics courses will satisfy this requirement. To confirm a specific course, please contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the Centre for Knowledge Integration.
††Most undergraduate courses on Statistics or Research Methods required for the student's major plan will satisfy this requirement. To confirm a specific course, please contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the Centre for Knowledge Integration.
‡Up to three INTEG-labelled courses, other than those listed as Required Courses, may be used to satisfy this requirement.
Requirements:
The Knowledge Integration Option is open to University of Waterloo undergraduate students, with appropriate approval of their home Department, who wish to obtain some integrative skills and knowledge.
The requirements for the Option are eight courses (four core and four elective) with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%.
Required Courses
Four Courses:
INTEG 120, 121, 220, 221
Elective Courses
Four Courses:
One non-INTEG course at the 200 level or above, from outside the student's home faculty
Three of: PHIL 145, SPCOM 223, a course in ethics†, a course in statistics or research methods††, non-required INTEG-labelled courses‡
Note: The courses listed above may have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to satisfy the requirements or otherwise obtain permission to enroll.
Parks Option
The Parks Option is available to all students in the Faculty of Environment.
The requirements for the Option are eight courses (four core and four elective) with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%.
Required Courses
Four courses:
ENVS 200, ENVS 334/REC 334, ENVS 433/REC 433 or ENVS 444/REC 437, REC 230
Elective Courses
Four of the following courses: ENVS 201, ENVS 433/REC 433, ENVS 444/REC 437, ERS 215 , ERS 383/BIOL 383, GEOG 102 or SCI 250, GEOG 323/REC 383, GEOG 333/REC 333, GEOG 356, GEOG 368/PLAN 341, GEOG 405, PLAN 340, REC 280, REC 316, REC 416, REC 425/PLAN 414
Sustainable Local Economic Development Option
The Sustainable Local Economic Development Option is available to all students in the Faculty of Environment.
The requirements for the Option are eight courses (three core and five elective) with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%. A maximum of three (3) major or required courses may be double counted towards a student's major plan and this option.
Required Courses
Three courses (1.5 units):
GEOG 202, GEOG 203, PLAN 233 or GEOG 311
Elective Courses
At least five courses (2.5 units): ECON 220, ENBUS 102, 203, 204, 311, 312, ENVS 220, ERS 253, 316, 370, GEOG 311, GEOG 323/REC 383, GEOG 340, 356, 411, 426, 459, INDEV 200, 302, 308, INTEG 121, PLAN 320/GEOG 319, PLAN 340, PLAN 349/GEOG 349, PLAN 362, PLAN 432/GEOG 432/HLTH 420, PSCI 283, 350, REC 215
Note: The courses listed above may have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to satisfy the requirements or otherwise obtain permission to enroll.
Tourism Option
The Tourism Option is available to any University of Waterloo student who meets the required prerequisites of their Faculty. The Option is designed for students specializing in tourism impacts, tourism planning, tourism marketing, heritage, and outdoor recreation.
The requirements for the Option are eight courses (four core and four elective) with a minimum overall cumulative average of 65%.
Required Courses
Four courses:
GEOG 233, 423, REC 280, REC 383/GEOG 323
Elective Courses
Four of the following: ANTH 348, ECON 220, ENGL 208M, ENVS 433/REC 433, GEOG 202, GEOG 319/PLAN 320, GEOG 333/REC 333, GEOG 426, REC 215, 380, 425/PLAN 414, REC 480