Environment Academic Plans

Advisors: See Faculty of Environment undergraduate advising.

The Parks Minor is open to all University of Waterloo undergraduate degree students. The Parks Minor is for students who would like to learn more about the ecology, conservation, and management of ecosystems, parks, and protected areas.

The Parks Minor requires a minimum cumulative minor average of 65%.

Successful completion requires:

1. Eight courses distributed as follows:
   • ENVS 444
   • ERS 431
   • ERS 454
   • PLAN 340
   • Four of: 
     • BIOL 312
     • BIOL 350
     • BIOL 351
     • BIOL 383/ERS 383
     • BIOL 450
     • BIOL 455
     • BIOL 456
     • BIOL 457
     • BIOL 458
     • BIOL 485
     • BIOL 489
     • ERS 234
     • ERS 283 (1.0 unit)
     • ERS 321
     • ERS 337
     • ERS 340 (1.5 units)
     • ERS 346
     • ERS 382 (1.0 unit)
     • ERS 422
     • ERS 443 (1.0 unit)
     • ERS 446
     • GEOG 368/PLAN 341
     • REC 230

Additional condition:

Many of the courses listed have prerequisites. Students are advised to check course descriptions for details.