Academic and work placement terms are alternated with the aim of enriching and deepening the educational experience. Work terms are usually four months long though some students opt for eight-month placement opportunities. At the University of Toronto, co-operative programmes are offered exclusively at the Scarborough campus. About Our Programme we are highly selective, admitting only students with high academic achievements. Placements are sought only for second, third and fourth year students who are ready for the workplace.
Students have experience in word processing, spreadsheets and web home page design.
The strong scientific foundation of the first year provides the basis for further specialization and recognition of the interdisciplinary connections in the later years of study. The programme includes several opportunities for laboratory research and course related field trips to places such as Arizona, Costa Rica and Barbados. Graduating students receive a specialist B.Sc. degree in Environmental Science . Introduction to Environmental Systems e.g. Climatology, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Soil Science, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Statistics. Positions Canada Life Breathing Wall Assessment and monitoring of the impact of an indoor ecosystem on the air quality of the Canada Life Environmental Room.