BA/BS in Environment and Resource Management

Environment and Resource Management is a major within the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph, offered through the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. The programme develops technical skills for managing the biophysical environment, including remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS), while balancing biophysical and social science approaches to resource management. Instruction combines lectures, laboratory work, and field-based training, with field research components beginning in the first year. The standard honours major is completed over eight semesters and requires a minimum of 20.00 credits, with at least 6.00 credits at the 3000-4000 level. A co-op option extends the programme to a five-year format including four work terms, requiring 22.00 credits. The programme is delivered on the University of Guelph's main campus.