PHIL70000
Environmental Citizenship		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

Land Acknowledgement

Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

As an institution of higher learning Sheridan embraces the critical role that education must play in facilitating real transformational change. We continue our collective efforts to recognize Canada's colonial history and to take steps to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation.
Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2017
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business, Environmental Development, General Education Electives
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20170905_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is an Algonquin College course that is offered through Sheridan FCAPS. Students who register for the course through Sheridan will receive credit from Sheridan College only. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Based on the general principles of national citizenship, environmental citizenship goes beyond national borders to emphasize global environmental rights and responsibilities - to focus on both conservation of and planned sustainable use of our planet's resources as well as the recognition that environmental health is a prerequisite to human health. Environmental citizenship is a personal commitment to learning more about the environment and to taking responsible environmental action. This course is a journey into adopting attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental responsibility.

Program Context

 
Business Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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Environmental Development Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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General Education Electives Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
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Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Explain the concept of environmental citizenship and provide examples demonstrating the roles and responsibilities of people within the global ecosystem.
  2. Define environmental citizenship.
  3. Define environmental sustainability.
  4. Outline the roles and responsibilities of people as good stewards of the environment.
  5. Relate the history of environmental trends to contemporary society and to future direction.
  6. Identify the trends in the growth of environmentalism and environmental awareness.
  7. Provide global, national and local examples of activities and initiatives that have fostered environmental awareness.
  8. Identify some of the barriers faced by proponents of environmental awareness.
  9. Explain the relationships between poverty, education, health and environmental sustainability.
  10. Explain the concept of inter-connectedness and provide examples demonstrating interconnected environmental relationships.
  11. Explain the relationship between environmental health and human health.
  12. Explore in depth one key aspect of environmental citizenship.
  13. Lead a discussion related to one key aspect of environmental citizenship.
  14. Identify your day-to-day practices and their impact on the global ecosystem and, in turn, the global ecosystem's reciprocal impact on you.
  15. Define Gaia and the concept of a living planetary system.
  16. Provide examples demonstrating that every human decision made has an environmental impact.
  17. Identify ways to mitigate human environmental impact.
  18. Explain the concept of ecological footprint and identify ways in which personal environmental impact can be mitigated.
  19. Define ecological footprint.
  20. Identify your own personal ecological footprint.
  21. Explain the role and responsibility each individual has and can play with regard to managing environmental impact.
  22. Develop a personal action plan to help improve your own personal ecological footprint.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Assignment 120.0%
 Assignment 2 (Part 1&2)35.0%
 Assignment 325.0%
 Discussions20.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
If you participate in more than the minimum number of forums, only the highest 5 grades are considered in each of the categories above. 30% TOTAL - 100% Minimum pass details: 50% Participation in Discussion Forums is expected by the date noted in the Course Calendar. Late postings will not be graded. Assignments are to be submitted by the due date noted in the Course Calendar. Late assignments will be accepted up to one week late, but will be subject to a 15% late submission penalty. Assignments received more than one week late, will receive feedback, but will not receive a grade.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Other
    Notes:  This course is delivered through OntarioLearn at ontariolearn.com and is hosted by (Algonquin College) AL-ENV0002.
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
OptionalOtherNo required textbook. Course notes, various web-based reading and resources.

Applicable student group(s): All
Course Details:

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Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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