Capilano University

North Vancouver, Squamish

Environmental Sciences: Bachelor of Environment and Society Degree (BES)

Overview

In the Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) degree, you'll gain the skills to make a difference in the environmental workforce. In the environmental sciences program, you'll spend your first two years taking vital baseline science courses in critical disciplines, including biology, botany, chemistry, computer sciences, ecology, geography, research and statistics. You'll also take electives in Indigenous and First Nations topics, social sciences and writing before moving into the upper levels of the program, where you'll choose from a variety of modules such as biodiversity and conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and urban sustainability. This program combines theoretical concepts with practical, applied learning, innovation, experiential learning, teamwork, and leadership. Students will work with community partners such as the Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere region, a model for building a sustainable balance between the needs of our economy, society and environment in our region.

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