AESP 277 Environmental Planning Field Applications provides students with hands-on experience applying environmental planning concepts in field settings. Learners explore foundational values and approaches in municipal and regional planning while developing practical field skills essential to the profession. Field activities include rural vehicle and water travel safety, spatial and environmental data-collection techniques, site-assessment methods, and collaborative decision-making in outdoor environments. This course prepares students to effectively plan and execute environmental field work, integrating technical skills and environmental planning methods for professional applications. This is an intensive course offered in a one-week time block at the end of April.
Prerequisites: ENVR 160, 163 and 170
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 1 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 32 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Work effectively and efficiently as a team
- Work safely, observing and using all safety procedures outlined for the given project
- Demonstrate punctuality, attendance and interest
- Communicate effectively with peers, faculty, and community members
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course will be taught primarily in the field as a project-based learning activity.Learning Resources
Required:
Assigned readings as provided.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Flatwater Canoe Training and Water Safety
2. 2. Land Use and Environmental Planning Introduction, Rossland
3. 3. Field Vehicle Operations and Safety
4. 4. Skatebbo Firesmart and plot preparation
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Participation and completion of all course activities (Credit Granted basis) | | CRG/NCG |
| Total | CRG/NCG |
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.