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Program Requirements
The Population concentration in this domain is open only to students in the B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) Major Environment or B.Sc. Major Environment program.
This domain considers the interface between the environment and human well-being, with particular focus on the triad that ties human health to the environment through the elements of food and infectious agents. Each of these elements is influenced by planned and unplanned environmental disturbances. For example, agricultural practices shift the balance between beneficial and harmful ingredients of food. Use of insecticides presents dilemmas with regard to the environment, economics, and human health. The distribution of infectious diseases is influenced by the climatic conditions that permit vectors to coexist with humans, by deforestation, by urbanization, and by human interventions ranging from the building of dams to provision of potable water.
In designing interventions that aim to prevent or reduce infectious contaminants in the environment, or to improve food production and nutritional quality, not only is it important to understand methods of intervention, but also to understand social forces that influence how humans respond to such interventions.
Students in the Population concentration will gain a depth of understanding at an ecosystem level that looks at society, land, and population health. Students in the Cellular concentration will explore these interactions in more depth, at a physiological level.
Suggested First Year (U1) Courses
For suggestions on courses to take in your first year (U1), you can consult the "MSE Student Handbook" available on the MSE website (http://www.mcgill.ca/mse), or contact Kathy Roulet, the Program Adviser (kathy.roulet [at] mcgill.ca).
Program Requirements
Note: Students are required to take a maximum of 31 credits at the 200 level and a minimum of 12 credits at the 400 level or higher in this program. This includes core and required courses.
Location Note: When planning your schedule and registering for courses, you should verify where each course is offered because courses for this program are taught at both McGill's Downtown campus and at the Macdonald campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Core: Required Courses (18 credits)
Location Note: Core required courses for this program are taught at both McGill's Downtown campus and at the Macdonald campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. You should register in Section 001 of an ENVR course that you plan to take on the Downtown campus, and in Section 051 of an ENVR course that you plan to take on the Macdonald campus.
ENVR 200 The Global Environment (3 credits)
Environment : A systems approach to study the different components of the environment involved in global climate change: the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The interactions among these components. Their role in global climate change. The human dimension to global change.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Atallah, Eyad Hashem; Pagnucco, Katherine; McCourt, George; Fyles, James W; Fabry, Frederic (Fall)
Section 001: Downtown Campus
Section 051: Macdonald Campus
ENVR 201 Society, Environment and Sustainability (3 credits)
Environment : This course deals with how scientific-technological, socio-economic, political-institutional and behavioural factors mediate society-environment interactions. Issues discussed include population and resources; consumption, impacts and institutions; integrating environmental values in societal decision-making; and the challenges associated with, and strategies for, promoting sustainability. Case studies in various sectors and contexts are used.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Badami, Madhav Govind; Manaugh, Kevin; Barrington-Leigh, Christopher; Kosoy, Nicolas; Bennett, Elena (Fall)
Section 001: Downtown Campus
Section 051: Macdonald Campus
ENVR 202 The Evolving Earth (3 credits)
Environment : Formation of the Earth and the evolution of life. How geological and biological change are the consequence of history, chance, and necessity acting over different scales of space and time. General principles governing the formation of modern landscapes and biotas. Effects of human activities on natural systems.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Leung, Brian; Valenta, Kim Lisa; Baker, Don; McCourt, George; Wheeler, Terry A (Winter)
Section 001: Downtown Campus
Section 051: Macdonald Campus
ENVR 203 Knowledge, Ethics and Environment (3 credits)
Environment : Introduction to cultural perspectives on the environment: the influence of culture and cognition on perceptions of the natural world; conflicts in orders of knowledge (models, taxonomies, paradigms, theories, cosmologies), ethics (moral values, frameworks, dilemmas), and law (formal and customary, rights and obligations) regarding political dimensions of critical environments, resource use, and technologies.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Freeman, Julia; Mikkelson, Gregory Matthew (Fall) Ellis, Jaye Dana (Winter)
Fall - Macdonald Campus; Winter - Downtown
Section 001: Downtown Campus
Section 051: Macdonald Campus
ENVR 301 Environmental Research Design (3 credits)
Environment : Techniques used in design and completion of environmental research projects. Problem definition, data sources and use of appropriate strategies and methodologies. Principles underlying research design are emphasized, including critical thinking, recognizing causal relationships, ideologies and bias in research, and when and where to seek expertise.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Vaccaro, Ismael; Sengupta, Raja (Fall) Vaccaro, Ismael; Sengupta, Raja; Cardille, Jeffrey; Freeman, Julia (Winter)
Fall-Downtown Campus: Section 001
Winter-Downtown Campus: Section 001; Macdonald Campus: Section 051
Restrictions: Restricted to U2 or higher
ENVR 400 Environmental Thought (3 credits)
Environment : Students work in interdisciplinary seminar groups on challenging philosophical, ethical, scientific and practical issues. They will explore cutting-edge ideas and grapple with the reconciliation of environmental imperatives and social, political and economic pragmatics. Activities include meeting practitioners, attending guest lectures, following directed readings, and organizing, leading and participating in seminars.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Kosoy, Nicolas; Garver, Geoffrey (Fall) Hirose, Iwao; Goodin, David (Winter)
Fall - Macdonald Campus; Winter - Downtown
Section 001: Downtown Campus
Section 051: Macdonald Campus
Prerequisite: ENVR 203
Restriction: Open only to U3 students, or permission of instructor
Core: Complementary Course - Senior Research Project (3 credits)
Only 3 credits will be applied to the program; extra credits will count as electives.
AGRI 519 Sustainable Development Plans (6 credits)
Agriculture : Geared for solving real-world environmental problems related to water at the local, regional and international scale in Barbados. Projects to be designed by instructors in consultation with university, government and NGO partners and to be conducted by teams of 2 to 4 students in collaboration with them.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Alli, Inteaz (Fall)
ENVR 401 Environmental Research (3 credits)
Environment : Students work in an interdisciplinary team on a real-world research project involving problem definition, methodology development, social, ethical and environmental impact assessment, execution of the study, and dissemination of results to the research community and to the people affected. Teams begin defining their projects during the preceding spring.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Mikkelson, Gregory Matthew; Freeman, Julia; McCourt, George (Fall)
Prerequisite: ENVR 301
Restriction: B.A. Faculty Program in Environment, B.A.&Sc. Faculty Program in Environment , B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) and B.Sc. Major in Environment, and Diploma in Environment.
ENVR 451 Research in Panama (6 credits)
Environment : Research projects will be developed by instructors in consultation with Panamanian universities, government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Project groups will consist of four to six students working with a Panamanian institution. Topics will be relevant to Panama: e.g., protection of the Canal watershed, economical alternatives to deforestation, etc.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Restriction: students in the Panama Field Semester program. Offered in Panama only
Domain: Required Course (3 credits)
PARA 410 Environment and Infection (3 credits)
Parasitology : Infectious pathogens of humans and animals and their impact on the global environment are considered. The central tenet is that infectious pathogens are environmental risk factors. The course considers their impact on the human condition and juxtaposes the impact of control and treatment measures and environmental change.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Scott, Marilyn (Winter)
Domain: Complementary Courses (39 credits)
39 credits of complementary courses are selected as follows:
21 credits - Fundamentals, maximum of 3 credits from each category
6 credits - List A categories, maximum of 3 credits from any one category
12 credits - List B categories, maximum of 3 credits from any one category
21 credits of fundamentals, 3 credits from each category:
Health and Environment
GEOG 221 Environment and Health (3 credits)
Geography : This course introduced physical and social environments as factors in human health, with emphasis on the physical properties of the atmospheric environment as they interact with diverse human populations in urban settings.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Strachan, Ian Brett; Ross, Nancy (Fall)
3 hours
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking NRSC 221.
Note: This course is also offered as NRSC 221. Students enrolled in downtown campus programs register in GEOG 221; students enrolled in Macdonald campus programs register in NRSC 221. In Winter 2013, GEOG 221/NRSC 221 will be taught on the downtown campus.
NRSC 221 Environment and Health (3 credits)
Natural Resource Sciences : Introduction to physical and social environments as factors contributing to the production of human health, with emphasis on the physical properties of the atmospheric environment as they interact with diverse human populations in urban settings.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Strachan, Ian Brett; Ross, Nancy (Fall)
Health and Society
GEOG 303 Health Geography (3 credits)
Geography : Discussion of the research questions and methods of health geography. Particular emphasis on health inequalities at multiple geographic scales and the theoretical links between characteristics of places and the health of people.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
SOCI 234 Population and Society (3 credits)
Sociology (Arts) : Introduction to the reciprocal linkages in the social world between population size, structure and dynamics on the one hand, social structure, action and change on the other. An examination of population processes and their relation to the social world.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Brauner-Otto, Sarah (Fall)
SOCI 309 Health and Illness (3 credits)
Sociology (Arts) : Health and illness as social rather than purely bio-medical phenomena. Topics include: studies of ill persons, health care occupations and organizations; poverty and health; inequalities in access to and use of health services; recent policies, ideologies, and problems in reform of health services organization.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Quesnel Vallée, Amélie (Winter)
SOCI 331 Population and Environment (3 credits)
Sociology (Arts) : Main topics and controversies linking population processes and the environment. Topics include how population processes influence the environment, population responses to changing environments, policies related to these effects, variation across and within developed and developing countries.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
ANSC 312 Animal Health and Disease (3 credits)
Animal Science : An introduction to the pathogenesis and control of diseases in farm animals. Immune response and other protective mechanisms. Implications of animal diseases and drug therapy for product safety and public health.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Bordignon, Vilceu (Winter)
PHAR 303 Principles of Toxicology (3 credits)
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Fundamental mechanisms by which toxic compounds damage a biological system (organelle, cell, organ, organism, ecosystem). Detection and quantification of toxicity and risk/benefit analysis are considered. Selected agents of current risk to human health or the environment are evaluated in depth.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Robaire, Bernard; Hales, Barbara F; Zorychta, Edith (Winter)
BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits)
Biology (Sci) : The physical and chemical properties of the cell and its components in relation to their structure and function. Topics include: protein structure, enzymes and enzyme kinetics; nucleic acid replication, transcription and translation; the genetic code, mutation, recombination, and regulation of gene expression.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Bureau, Thomas E; Roy, Richard D W; Zetka, Monique; Hastings, Kenneth E M (Fall)
BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits)
Biology (Sci) : This course introduces the student to our modern understanding of cells and how they work. Major topics to be covered include: photosynthesis, energy metabolism and metabolic integration; plasma membrane including secretion, endocytosis and contact mediated interactions between cells; cytoskeleton including cell and organelle movement; the nervous system; hormone signaling; the cell cycle.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Brown, Gregory G; Roy, Richard D W; Dent, Joseph Alan (Winter)
LSCI 211 Biochemistry 1 (3 credits)
Life Sciences : Biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; enzymes and coenzymes. Introduction to intermediary metabolism.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Salavati, Reza; Georges, Elias (Fall) Jardim, Armando; Georges, Elias; Salavati, Reza (Winter)
One of the following Statistics courses or equivalent:
Note: Credit given for Statistics courses is subject to certain restrictions. Students in Science should consult the "Course Overlap" information in the "Course Requirements" section for the Faculty of Science.
AEMA 310 Statistical Methods 1 (3 credits)
Mathematics (Agric&Envir Sci) : Measures of central tendency and dispersion; binomial and Poisson distributions; normal, chi-square, Student's t and Fisher-Snedecor F distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; simple linear regression and correlation; analysis of variance for simple experimental designs.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Dutilleul, Pierre R L; Gravel, Valérie (Fall) Dutilleul, Pierre R L; Gravel, Valérie (Winter)
Two 1.5-hour lectures and one 2-hour lab
MATH 203 Principles of Statistics 1 (3 credits)
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : Examples of statistical data and the use of graphical means to summarize the data. Basic distributions arising in the natural and behavioural sciences. The logical meaning of a test of significance and a confidence interval. Tests of significance and confidence intervals in the one and two sample setting (means, variances and proportions).
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Khalili Mahmoudabadi, Abbas; Wolfson, David B (Fall) Yang, Yi (Winter) Correa, Jose Andres (Summer)
No calculus prerequisites
Restriction: This course is intended for students in all disciplines. For extensive course restrictions covering statistics courses see Section 3.6.1 of the Arts and of the Science sections of the calendar regarding course overlaps.
You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar. Students should consult http://www.mcgill.ca/student-records/transfercredits/ for information regarding transfer credits for this course.
* Note: NUTR 307 (Video conference Downtown and at the Macdonald campus)
NUTR 207 Nutrition and Health (3 credits)
Nutrition and Dietetics : Provides students who have a basic biology/chemistry background with the fundamental information on how macronutrients, vitamins and minerals are metabolized in the body, followed by application to evaluate current issues of maximizing health and disease prevention at different stages of the lifecycle.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Wykes, Linda J (Fall)
3 lectures
Corequisites: AEBI 202 or CEGEP Objective 00XU or FDSC 230 or CEGEP Objective 00XV
Restriction: Not open to students who take NUTR 200 or EDKP 292
Restriction: Science students in physical science and psychology programs who wish to take this course should see the Arts and Science Student Affairs Office for permission to register.
NUTR 307 Human Nutrition (3 credits) *
Nutrition and Dietetics : Nutrition in human health and disease from the molecular to the organismal level. Nutrigenomics, the impact of genotype on nutrient metabolism, health and disease risk, and the role of nutrients in metabolic regulation.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Agellon, Luis; Wykes, Linda J (Fall)
Advanced Ecology
* Note: You may take ENVR 540 or BIOL 540, but not both.
BIOL 465 Conservation Biology (3 credits)
Biology (Sci) : Discussion of relevant theoretical and applied issues in conservation biology. Topics: biodiversity, population viability analysis, community dynamics, biology of rarity, extinction, habitat fragmentation, social issues.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Chapman, Lauren; Green, David M; Gonzalez, Andrew (Fall)
BIOL 540 Ecology of Species Invasions (3 credits) *
Biology (Sci) : Causes and consequences of biological invasion, as well as risk assessment methods and management strategies for dealing with invasive species.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
BIOL 553 Neotropical Environments (3 credits)
Biology (Sci) : Ecology revisited in view of tropical conditions. Exploring species richness. Sampling and measuring biodiversity. Conservation status of ecosystems, communities and species. Indigenous knowledge.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Potvin, Catherine (Winter)
ENVB 410 Ecosystem Ecology (3 credits)
Environmental Biology : Biotic and abiotic processes that control the flows of energy, nutrients and water through ecosystems; emergent system properties; approaches to analyzing complex systems. Labs include collection and multivariate analysis of field data.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Fyles, James W (Fall)
Prerequisites: ENVB 222, AEMA 310 or permission of instructor
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken WOOD 410
This course has an additional charge of $15.39 to cover the cost of transportation (bus rental) for local field trips. The fee is refundable only during the withdrawal with full refund period.
ENVB 506 Quantitative Methods: Ecology (3 credits)
Environmental Biology : The process of formulating models of natural systems and confronting them with data, along with the necessary statistical computing skills. Emphasis on hands-on experience with current approaches for building, fitting, and comparing models.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Solomon, Christopher (Winter)
ENVR 540 Ecology of Species Invasions (3 credits) *
Environment : Causes and consequences of biological invasion, as well as risk assessment methods and management strategies for dealing with invasive species.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
MICR 331 Microbial Ecology (3 credits)
Microbiology (Agric&Envir Sc) : The ecology of microorganisms, primarily bacteria and archaea, and their roles in biogeochemical cycles will be discussed. Microbial interactions with the environment, plants, animals and other microbes emphasizing the underlying genetics and physiology. Diversity, evolution (microbial phylogenetics) and the application of molecular biology in microbial ecology.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)
PLNT 460 Plant Ecology (3 credits)
Plant Science : Theory and practice of plant ecology with an emphasis on the interaction between patterns and ecological processes and the dynamics, conservation and management of plant populations and communities over a range of temporal and spatial scales.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Beauregard, Frieda (Fall)
3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
Prerequisite: AEMA 310 or permission of instructor.
This course carries an additional charge of $25.65 to cover the cost of transportation (bus rental) for local field trips. The fee is refundable only during the withdrawal with full refund period.
List A:
6 credits from the following List A categories, maximum of 3 credits from any one category:
Hydrology, Climate, and Agriculture
* Note: You may take BREE 217 or GEOG 322, but not both.
AGRI 340 Principles of Ecological Agriculture (3 credits)
Agriculture : Focus on low-input, sustainable, and organic agriculture: the farm as an ecosystem; complex system theory; practical examples of soil management, pest control, integrated crop and livestock production, and marketing systems.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Begg, Caroline B (Winter)
3 lectures and one 2-hour seminar
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken AGRI 250
AGRI 452 Water Resources in Barbados (3 credits)
Agriculture : Physical environment challenges, centered on water, being faced by an island nation. Guest speakers, field study tours and laboratory tests. Private, government and NGO institutional context of conservation strategies, and water quantity and quality analyses for water management specific to Barbados.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Gehr, Ronald; Madramootoo, Chandra A (Fall)
Restrictions: Enrolment in full "Barbados Field Study Semester". Not open to students who have taken CIVE 452.
AGRI 550 Sustained Tropical Agriculture (3 credits)
Agriculture : Contrast theory and practice in defining agricultural environmental "challenges" in the Neotropics. Indigenous and appropriate technological means of mitigation. Soil management and erosion, water scarcity, water over-abundance, and water quality. Explore agro-ecosystem protection via field trips and project designs. Institutional context of conservation strategies, NGO links, and public participation.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Begg, Caroline B (Winter)
BREE 217 Hydrology and Water Resources (3 credits) *
Bioresource Engineering : Measurements and analysis of components of the water cycle. Precipitation, evaporation, infiltration and groundwater. Analysis of hydrologic data. Hydrograph theory. Hydrologic estimations for design of water control projects; flood control and reservoir routing. Integrated watershed management and water conservation. Water management systems for environmental protection.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Prasher, Shiv (Winter)
3 lectures, one 2-hour lab
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ABEN 217.
Note: This course carries an additional course charge of $30.94 to cover transportation costs for two field trips, which may include a visit to a national weather station and a trip to gain hands-on experience on monitoring water flow in streams.
GEOG 321 Climatic Environments (3 credits)
Geography : The earth-atmosphere system, radiation and energy balances. Surface-atmosphere exchange of energy, mass and momentum and related atmospheric processes on a local and regional scale. Introduction to measurement theory and practice in micrometeorology.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
GEOG 322 Environmental Hydrology (3 credits) *
Geography : Quantitative, experimental study of the principles governing the movement of water at or near the Earth's surface and how the research relates to the chemistry and biology of ecosystems.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Roulet, Nigel Thomas; Lehner, Bernhard (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: GEOG 203 or equivalent
NRSC 510 Agricultural Micrometeorology (3 credits)
Natural Resource Sciences : Interaction between plant communities and the atmosphere. The physical processes governing the transfer of heat, mass and momentum as they relate to research and production in agricultural and environmental systems. Experimental techniques for measuring fluxes of heat, water-vapour, CO2 and natural and man-made pollutants.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
3 lectures
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken AEPH 510
Decision Making and Social Change
* Note: You may take AGEC 200 or ECON 208, but not both.
AGEC 200 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) *
Agricultural Economics : The field of economics as it relates to the activities of individual consumers, firms and organizations. Emphasis is on the application of economic principles and concepts to everyday decision making and to the analysis of current economic issues.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Kosoy, Nicolas (Fall)
3 lectures
AGEC 242 Management Theories and Practices (3 credits)
Agricultural Economics : An introduction to contemporary management theories and practices in organizations of the food sector.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
3 lectures
BTEC 502 Biotechnology Ethics and Society (3 credits)
Biotechnology : Examination of particular social and ethical challenges posed by modern biotechnology such as benefit sharing, informed consent in the research setting, access to medical care worldwide, environmental safety and biodiversity and the ethical challenges posed by patenting life.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Restriction: U3 and over.
ECON 208 Microeconomic Analysis and Applications (3 credits) *
Economics (Arts) : A university-level introduction to demand and supply, consumer behaviour, production theory, market structures and income distribution theory.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: El-Attar Vilalta, Mayssun; Japaridze, Irakli; Saillard, Adeline (Fall) Dickinson, Paul (Winter) Japaridze, Irakli (Summer)
EDER 461 Society and Change (3 credits)
Religious Studies : Factors influencing patterns of stability and change in major social institutions and the implications for formal and non-formal education.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
GEOG 302 Environmental Management 1 (3 credits)
Geography : An ecological analysis of the physical and biotic components of natural resource systems. Emphasis on scientific, technological and institutional aspects of environmental management. Study of the use of biological resources and of the impact of individual processes.
Terms: Fall 2015, Summer 2016
Instructors: Meredith, Thomas C (Fall) Meredith, Thomas C (Summer)
3 hours
Prerequisite: Any 200-level course in Geography or MSE or BIOL 308 or permission of instructor.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.
GEOG 404 Environmental Management 2 (3 credits)
Geography : Practical application of environmental planning, analysis and management techniques with reference to the needs and problems of developing areas. Special challenges posed by cultural differences and traditional resource systems are discussed. This course involves practical field work in a developing area (Kenya or Panama).
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
3 hours
Prerequisite: GEOG 302 or permission of instructor
PHIL 343 Biomedical Ethics (3 credits)
Philosophy : An investigation of ethical issues as they arise in the practice of medicine (informed consent, e.g.) or in the application of medical technology (in vitro fertilization, euthanasia, e.g.)
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Hirose, Iwao (Fall)
URBP 520 Globalization: Planning and Change (3 credits)
Urban Planning : Economic and social issues related to planning for sustainable development, with a focus on water. Political and environmental determinants of resource use. Impact of global, regional and local institutions, programs and plans in Barbados and in the field locale in general.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Alli, Inteaz; Melgar-Quiñonez, Hugo (Fall)
Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Barbados Field Study Semester.
Development and History
AGRI 210 Agro-Ecological History (3 credits)
Agriculture : Introduction to the environmental consequences of agriculture through time, relating the cultural diversity of agronomic practices to regionally varied ecological processes.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
3 lectures
ANTH 212 Anthropology of Development (3 credits)
Anthropology : Processes of developmental change, as they affect small communities in the Third World and in unindustrialized parts of developed countries. Problems of technological change, political integration, population growth, industrialization, urban growth, social services, infrastructure and economic dependency.
Terms: Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: McAllister, Karen Elisabeth (Winter) McAllister, Karen Elisabeth (Summer)
HIST 292 History and the Environment (3 credits)
History : Sketch of the history of the material aspects of human interaction with the rest of nature. Included will be a historian's view of the social, technical, and ecological implications of the great variety of activities devised by our species. Though global in outlook, this course will emphasize the relevant historiography of France, England and North America.
Terms: Summer 2016
Instructors: Studnicki-Gizbert, Daviken (Summer)
SOCI 254 Development and Underdevelopment (3 credits)
Sociology (Arts) : Competing theories about the causes of underdevelopment in the poor countries. Topics include the impact of geography, the population explosion, culture and national character, economic and sexual inequalities, democracy and dictatorship. Western imperialism and multi-national corporations, reliance on the market, and development through local participation, cooperation, and appropriate technology.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Ghazanjani, Mehri (Fall)
List B:
12 credits from the following List B categories, maximum of 3 credits from any one category:
Techniques and Management
* Note: You may take ENVB 430 or GEOG 201, but not both.
CHEE 230 Environmental Aspects of Technology (3 credits)
Chemical Engineering : The impact of urbanization and technology on the environment. Topics include urbanization: causes, effects, land use regulations; transportation technology and environmental implications; environmental impact of energy conversions; energy policy alternatives; formulation of energy and environmental policy; air pollution: sources, effects, control; water pollution: sources, effects, control.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
ENVB 430 GIS for Natural Resource Management (3 credits) *
Environmental Biology : Applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis techniques to the presentation and analysis of ecological information, including sources and capture of spatial data; characterizing, transforming, displaying spatial data; and spatial analysis to solve resource management problems.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Cardille, Jeffrey; Adamchuk, Viacheslav (Fall)
ENVB 437 Assessing Environmental Impact (3 credits)
Environmental Biology : Theories and procedures of assessing environmental impact. An examination of the environmental impact of existing programs and projects to examine their accuracy in predicting consequences and attenuating undesirable effects.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Hickey, Gordon (Winter)
ENVR 422 Montreal Urban Sustainability Analysis (3 credits)
Environment : Applied and experience-based learning opportunities are employed to critically assess Montreal as a sustainable city through research, discussion, and field trips. The urban environment is considered through various specific dimensions, ranging from: waste, energy, urban agriculture, green spaces and design, or transportation.
Terms: Summer 2016
Instructors: Freeman, Julia; Manaugh, Kevin (Summer)
GEOG 201 Introductory Geo-Information Science (3 credits) *
Geography : An introduction to Geographic Information Systems. The systematic management of spatial data. The use and construction of maps. The use of microcomputers and software for mapping and statistical work. Air photo and topographic map analyses.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Sengupta, Raja; Kalacska, Margaret (Fall)
3 hours and lab
URBP 507 Planning and Infrastructure (3 credits)
Urban Planning : An exploration of the interrelationship between land-use planning and infrastructure provision, especially water and sewerage. An examination of their policy and regulatory frameworks and other methodology of plan making and evaluation.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Bornstein, Lisa; Avni, Nufar (Fall)
Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Barbados Field study Semester.
Immunology and Infectious Disease
ANSC 400 Eukaryotic Cells and Viruses (3 credits)
Animal Science : The basic principles of molecular biology and the underlying molecular basis for various methodologies in molecular biology are covered. The molecular genetic basis for viral infections and tumorigenesis will be covered as examples of the use of molecular genetic approaches to address biological problems.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Zadworny, David (Winter)
MIMM 214 Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity (3 credits)
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : Basic immunology, organs and cells, elements of innate immunity, phagocytes, complement, elements of adaptive immunity, B-cells, T-cells, antigen presenting cells, MHC genes and molecules, antigen processing and presentation, cytokines and chemokines. Emphasis on anatomy and the molecular and cellular players working together as a physiological system to maintain human health.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Madrenas, Joaquin (Winter)
MIMM 324 Fundamental Virology (3 credits)
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : A study of the fundamental properties of viruses and their interactions with host cells. Bacteriophages, DNA- and RNA-containing animal viruses, and retroviruses are covered. Emphasis will be on phenomena occurring at the molecular level and on the regulated control of gene expression in virus-infected cells.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Liang, Chen; Sagan, Selena; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro (Fall)
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Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Marquis, Grace (Fall)
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Instructors: Johns, Timothy A (Fall)
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Canadian Studies : Canadian regionalism and its manifestations in literature and the media, as well as in social and public policy, focusing on one region in Canada.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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Environment : This course will focus on the role of place and history in the cities in which we live and in our understanding of sustainability. Each year, students will work to develop a historical reconstruction of the natural environment of Montreal and of its links to the cultural landscape, building on the work of previous cohorts of students.
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GEOG 300 Human Ecology in Geography (3 credits)
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Terms: Winter 2016
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GEOG 498 Humans in Tropical Environments (3 credits)
Geography : Focus on understanding of inter-relations between humans and neotropical environments represented in Panama. Study of contemporary rural landscapes, their origins, development and change. Impacts of economic growth and inequality, social organization, and politics on natural resource use and environmental degradation. Site visits and field exercises in peasant/colonist, Amerindian, and plantation communities.
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Instructors: Coomes, Oliver T (Winter)
PSYC 533 International Health Psychology (3 credits)
Psychology : The focus will be on health and illness in developing countries, in particular, on health problems (malnutrition, alcohol abuse, mental illness, family planning, and HIV) where psychosocial factors play a large role in the problem and the solution. Attempted solutions based on community participation, health education, non-governmental and international agencies will be discussed.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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BIOL 350 Insect Biology and Control (3 credits)
Biology (Sci) : Introduction to insect structure, physiology, biochemistry, development, systematics, evolution, ecology and control. Stress on interrelationships and integrated pest control.
Terms: Fall 2015
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Bioresource Engineering : An introduction to engineering aspects of handling, storage and treatment of all biological and food industry wastes. Design criteria will be elaborated and related to characteristics of wastes. Physical, chemical and biological treatment systems.
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Instructors: Clark, Grant (Fall)
2 lectures and one 2-hour lab
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ENTO 352 Biocontrol of Pest Insects (3 credits)
Entomology : Modern concepts of integrated control techniques and principles of insect pest management, with emphasis on biological control (use of predators, parasites and pathogens against pest insects), population monitoring, and manipulation of environmental, behavioral and physiological factors in the pest's way of life. Physical, cultural, and genetic controls and an introduction to the use of non-toxic biochemical controls (attractants, repellents, pheromones, antimetabolites).
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Dunphy, Gary Brian (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have previously taken ENTO 452
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NRSC 333 Pollution and Bioremediation (3 credits)
Natural Resource Sciences : The environmental contaminants which cause pollution; sources, amounts and transport of pollutants in water, air and soil; waste management.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Whyte, Lyle; Basu, Niladri (Fall)
3 lectures
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken WILD 333
BIOL 202 Basic Genetics (3 credits)
Biology (Sci) : Introduction to basic principles, and to modern advances, problems and applications in the genetics of higher and lower organisms with examples representative of the biological sciences.
Terms: Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Schoen, Daniel J; Moon, Nam Sung; Nilson, Laura (Winter) Dankort, David; Hipfner, David (Summer)
LSCI 204 Genetics (3 credits)
Life Sciences : The course integrates classical, molecular and population genetics of animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. The aim is to understand the flow of genetic information within a cell, within families and in populations. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving based learning. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interpretation of genetic experimental data.
Terms: Fall 2015
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If you're up to your eyeballs in debt, getting a personal loan for debt consolidation may seem like the perfect solution. You'll get the benefit of paying one creditor each month instead of several. Plus, you'll probably save on interest, and eliminate your balances more quickly.
With credit card debt at $16,048 for the average indebted household, there's plenty of reasons for credit card users with revolving credit balances to consider a personal loan for debt consolidation.
Debt consolidation is the most popular purpose for personal loans. It can help you save money over the long term if the interest rate and fees on the new loan are lower. It can also offer a single structured installment loan payment that pays down the principle over a specific term, leaving you with one bill instead of many.
What is debt consolidation?
A debt consolidation loan is a loan you use to combine two or more debts into a single payment. The goal is usually to either lower monthly payments, reduce the overall cost, or simplify your budget. Instead of making many payments to different creditors, a debt consolidation allows you to make one loan payment.
Using a personal loan for debt consolidation allows you to pay off balances on high-interest credit cards. Instead, of variable rates and a revolving line of credit,, you'll pay a fixed, monthly amount to the lender for a specific amount of time, usually two to five years.
The interest rate on the debt consolidation loan depends on your credit score.
How to choose a personal loan for debt consolidation
If you're up to your eyeballs in debt, a personal loan may seem like the perfect way to find relief. You'll get the benefit of paying one creditor each month instead of several. Plus, you'll probably save on interest, and eliminate your balances more quickly.
However, since there are so many personal loans for debt consolidation out there, how do you know which options are worth considering?
1. Check the qualification criteria
Not all lenders are made equal. In other words, some will have more stringent qualification criteria than others. So, when conducting your initial search, you'll want to be mindful of the following:
- Minimum credit score: if the lender doesn't post this information, call to inquire. Having a lower score doesn't mean you won't qualify, but it helps to know where you stand before applying.
- Work history: It's common for those who've recently entered the workforce to seek out more affordable financing for their credit card debt. However, some lenders require you to have been employed for a minimum number of years.
2. Compare interest rates
As with most debt products, the lowest interest rates go to the customers with the best credit scores. Having blemished credit doesn't mean you won't get approved, but the loan will be more costly. In some instances, high interest rates will negate the the benefits of debt consolidation.
The following scenarios illustrate why it doesn't always pay to consolidate your debt using a personal loan:
You can use our personal loan calculator to get a rough idea of what sort of interest rate you can expect based on your credit score and chosen loan terms.
3. Remember the fees
Some lenders cater to consumers with less-than-perfect credit. What seems like a good way to get out of debt could be another debt product riddled with fees. You should be mindful of origination fees before applying for a personal loan to consolidate your debt.
If you're saving a minuscule amount just to make the payments easier, the costs of originating a new loan won't make much financial sense. Also, inquire about prepayment penalties, because they could cost you a fortune if you plan to pay off the loan early.
4. Choose a repayment period
If you're looking to consolidate installment loans, pay close attention to the proposed repayment period. An extended loan term may lowers your monthly payments but it also means you'll pay more in interest over time. And, if the rate on the personal loan is similar to what you were already paying, you could end up paying more.
How to choose the right debt consolidation lender?
When looking for a debt consolidation loan, shop for a lender that has low fees, a low interest rate and flexible terms.
Also look at how much its late fees are and if it allows you to change the payment amount if you're run into financial difficulties.
Ask if you can get a lower interest rate by getting a co-signer for the personal loan.
Credit counseling agencies vs. debt consolidation
Some companies that claim to offer debt consolidation products are really credit counseling agencies. Instead of paying off your debt and collecting the proceeds from you through a new loan, they pay your creditors on a monthly basis in exchange for a fee. Some also negotiate with creditors to secure a lower monthly rate or settlement. This may not be a bad idea if you don't qualify for a debt consolidation loan and you need help to set up a budget and negotiate with lenders.
Where to Find a Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation
Are you ready to start searching for debt consolidation loans? To help you find the most competitive rates, use SuperMoney's personal loans review and comparison tool. This tool allows you to view a variety of lenders along with their qualification criteria, APR ranges, and amounts. You can also see reviews from existing customers. It can be accessed free of charge and it only takes a few minutes of your time.
Most lenders also offer a pre-screening tool to help you determine if their loan products are a good fit. So, consider using this tool to help you narrow down your final options. There is no impact to your credit since it only performs a soft pull on your credit.
Finally, run the numbers to confirm you can afford the new monthly payment before signing on the dotted line.
Difference between debt consolidation and debt settlement
If you're considering getting a debt consolidation loan, don't confuse it with a debt settlement.
Some companies advertise that they can help consumers consolidate credit card debt through debt settlement. A debt settlement company will contact your creditors on your behalf to negotiate lower payments to settle the debt.
One of the disadvantages of debt settlement is it will hurt your credit score. For it to work, you must stop paying creditors instead pay into a separate account used to negotiate a settlement.
If you stop paying creditors, they will probably report you to the credit bureaus, which will damage your credit. It could also eventually lead to debt collectors contacting you for payment.
Debt consolidation is different. It doesn't settle your debt for a lesser amount but provides a personal loan so that you can get a lower interest rate, lower monthly payments, or both.
When is the right time to merge debt?
By simplifying your debts to different creditors into one payment, you may find a personal loan for debt consolidation that has a lower interest rate than what you're currently paying.
Consolidating debt can also help improve your credit score. By paying off high-balance credit cards, you can lower the credit utilization ratio on the cards.
Using 35% or less of your credit limit is generally considered okay. Using a higher percentage can mean you're maxing out your credit cards, which may hurt your credit score. The amount owed on accounts determines 30% of a FICO score, one of the major credit score companies.
If you have multiple credit cards with a high utilization ratio in each, you may not be able to get a personal loan to consolidate your debt because you likely won't be approved for enough credit to consolidate.
Advantages and disadvantages of personal loans
Before getting a debt consolidation loan, here are some things to consider:
Interest rate
Check the interest rates on the loans you're consolidating to make sure the new rate is lower.
Teaser rates
A debt consolidation loan may have a low interest because it's a "teaser rate" that only lasts for six months or so. Find out how much it can increase.
Lenders may hide extra costs in debt consolidation loans. Ask the lender what the total cost is and how it is calculated. Origination fees can cost as much as 8% of the loan amount.
Check the savings are worth the effort
Calculate your current debt payments and include the fees and interest you pay now. Compare them to the monthly payment for the debt consolidation loan.
Compare the pros and cons to make a better decision.
- Lower interest rates
- Set monthly payments that make budgeting easier
- Lower monthly payments
- You can be debt-free faster
- Can lose special protections (federal student loans)
- It doesn't always fix the problem
- You could pay more in interest
Personal loans can simplify your financial life with one payment. By checking these factors, you can determine if a debt consolidation loan is worthwhile.
Should You Get a Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation?
If you compare the pros and cons of getting a new credit card to pay off existing credit cards, you may find a personal loan is a better option for debt consolidation.
When should you consider a debt consolidation loan?
A personal loan used to consolidate debt is a smart move if:
- You are struggling to make the minimum payments on your credit cards
- Creditors would not agree to lower your current interest rates
- You have too many bills to handle each month
Before you choose a personal loan, though, there are some things to consider. Can adjustments to your budget help you pay down your credit card balances? If so, you may not need to take out a loan.
Balance transfer credit cards
Another option for multiple credit card debts is to transfer the balances to one credit card account. It sounds counter-intuitive, but it can work.
A 0% or low-interest balance transfer is often offered if you apply for a new credit card. One of your current credit card issuers may allow debt from other credit cards to be consolidated on its card at no interest within a promotional period of up to a year.
The disadvantage of the transfer is if you don't pay the balance off before the teaser rate expires. That can take a lot of discipline. If you don't think you can do that, then a personal loan may be a better idea.
Many low credit card transfer offers have a "balance transfer fee" this is usually a certain percentage of the amount transferred, the CFPB warns.
Also, if you use the same credit card to buy things after using the balance transfer offer, you'll be charged extra interest on those purchases. You may want to use a different card for other purchases.
Other options
There are other ways to merge debt. Here are some options:
Debt repayment plan
Call your creditors to see if they'll allow you to set a payment schedule that works within your budget. A small payment each month is better than nothing to creditors. Be sure you can afford the payment and don't miss a payment, which can cause the debt collector or creditor to abandon the agreement.
Settle for less than you owe
This differs from what debt settlement companies offer you. You can try to settle for less than you owe with a debt collector. Be aware that one collector may accept a partial payment as a settlement and then sell the balance to another collector.
Home equity loan
This is risky because if you default on this loan, you could lose your house in foreclosure. A home equity loan will likely have a low interest rate, though the loan will decrease the net worth of your home until the loan is repaid.
The right strategy for debt consolidation
Your best strategy for using a debt consolidation loan is to pay it back as quickly as possible. If the fees and interest rate make the total monthly payment less than what you're paying on multiple credit cards and other unpaid accounts, then a debt consolidation loan can be a good option.
But it only works well if you use it to pay off your debt faster. If you don't, you could be extending your debt and end up paying more over time.
Also, remember what got you into this mess in the first place. If you don't deal with the credit problems that led to your debt, then combining them into one loan won't fix anything.
To compare personal loans that can be used to consolidate debt, check out the personal loan reviews at SuperMoney.


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text: Share: Comments Print October 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM One Bus Away extended, for now, with Googler help Posted by Brier Dudley Bus riders in the greater Seattle area have a friend in Switzerland. That would be Brian Ferris, the University of Washington computer-science student who graduated in the summer and now works for Google, in Zurich. (He's pictured below in his UW office in May.) Ferris built and ran One Bus Away, a collection of phone apps that inform riders when buses are expected to arrive at their stop, using data shared by transit agencies. His hobby morphed into a Ph.D. project and a job with Google's Zurich office, where the search giant does much of its mapping and navigation work. That was great for Ferris and Google, but it left One Bus Away's users in limbo. They continue to use the service more than 50,000 times a week, accessing it via smartphones, browsers and a dial-in system at 206-456-0609. Fortunately, the UW has continued to run the system — on servers in the Computer Science & Engineering Department — while the school and regional transit agencies hashed out a plan. It could have gotten sticky earlier this month. King County Metro did a major restructuring of its network Oct. 1, changing dozens of routes, adding a new rapid line and rerouting others to deal with the Alaskan Way Viaduct project. Those changes introduced glitches in One Bus Away that needed to be fixed, even though the agencies were still negotiating who would pick up the tab for the service. So Ferris went ahead and updated the system himself — just as he had for years at the UW — except this time he did it from Zurich. "He's not getting paid for it. He's just doing it because he believes in it," said Alan Borning, a UW computer-science professor who worked with Ferris on transit information research. A slightly longer-term solution will be announced soon, perhaps in the next few days. Metro, Sound Transit and Pierce Transit are working with the UW to fund One Bus Away for a year. Funding will enable the UW to hire someone to manage and update the service. "We wanted to keep it going," said De Meyers, a Sound Transit information technology manager who is researching and developing rider-information systems. It's unclear what will happen beyond the one-year contract, but Seattle-area agencies are apparently interested in a similar system being developed by a group in New York. Called Open Trip Planner (OTP), it's an open-source project that started in 2009 and drew in part on the work that Ferris did at the UW. The OTP software is freely shared, but several groups charge agencies to customize, host and support the system. OTP is being tested in Portland, where the TriMet transit agency helped develop the system. In July, OTP held a user meeting in Portland attended by Meyers, another Sound Transit representative and a King County Metro manager, according to the group's attendance list. An OTP presentation on its website also lists Sound Transit and King County as "prospective users" having "early conversations." So is One Bus Away simply being extended until OTP is fully up and running? "We don't know really right now," Meyers said, adding that "we're still in the assessment phase." Meanwhile, Borning and his students may continue to use One Bus Away as a platform for research purposes. One Bus Away users may also be asked to help out. Borning envisions a sort of crowd-sourcing approach. People with knowledge of particular routes could become "transit ambassadors" and help run the system. (That would be a cousin to a crowd-sourced voters guide — at livingvotersguide.org — that he and students are developing.) Demand for One Bus Away continues, and it's likely to grow over the next few years as massive road projects strangle Seattle-area traffic and put more pressure on transit agencies. The system is also uniquely accessible, enabling even basic phones to access the same information as fancy smartphones. Crowd-sourcing may help keep the service going, Borning said. "On the other hand," he added, "I don't have another Brian Ferris who can put in 10- or 20-hours a week." Comments | Topics: Apps, Automotive, bus routes


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Colomba casalinga
- 350 g Flour farina azzurra
- 3 Eggs
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 100 g butter
- 200 g Sugar
- 150 g Almonds
- 1 glass of almond liqueur
- 1 sachet of baking powder
- 1 glass of milk
- 1 salt
- 100 g icing sugar
Whisk the yeast into the warm milk, then sift in the flour and combine it slowly with a spatula. At last, cover all with plastic wrap. Let rest for about 30 minutes. Whisk together the eggs, the yolks, and the sugar. Whisk in the butter, salt, vanilla, orange rind, lemon rind, orange extract, and add the flour at last. Mix all the ingredients. Transfer the dough in a buttered bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for 1 hour. When the dough is ready, remove from the bowl and transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Push and work lightly the dough to deflate, adding the minimum flour necessary, and keep the dough sticky. With a buttered dove-shaped pan. Add a strip of parchment paper across to facilitate removal of cake. Transfer the dough to the pan and spread uniformly. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise again, for about 1 hour or until double. When the colomba is ready bake it for about 20 minutes at 190°.


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Ever wanted to try gymnastics? Ultimate frisbee? Tae Kwon Do?
These are just a few of the sports you can sample at Lakeside Park soccer fields during Sports Day in Canada on September 29, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Kim Palfenier, executive director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council, registered Nelson as an official participant in the national event. It's the first time our city is taking part.
"I think it will be a great opportunity for clubs and participants to meet and share their love of sport and get active," Palfenier said.
She said about a dozen clubs are confirmed to attend and there's still room for more to sign up. Clubs are encouraged to offer samples of their sport if possible, through some — like curling and down hill skiing — will just have booths set up with information about their sport.
"Hopefully the clubs will be able to recruit some new members during the events," Palfenier said, stressing that being active is important for all ages. "A lot of parents want to sign their kids up for stuff, but hopefully the adults will find something they're interested in too."
There will also be some fun competitions throughout the day, such as sack races, egg and spoon race and three-legged race.
Palfenier said the day to celebrate sports is a natural fit for Nelson: "We really do love of sports and recreation in this town."
To get in the spirit of sports, the Star's parent company Black Press is encouraging local businesses to allow their staff to wear their favourite team jersey to work on Friday, September 28.
For Nelson businesses, it's recommended employees pay a toonie to participate and the money be donated to Nelson Kidsport, an organization that offers grants towards children's sports registration fees for families who would otherwise not be able to afford to participate in sport.
Nelson Star operations manager Karen Bennett said she hopes to see a lot of jerseys being worn on the 28th.
"Everyone in our office is taking part," she said. "It's a great way to support Kidsport and help make sure families in our community can afford to have their kids on sports teams."


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My friend's son in Thailand
I talked to a friend of mine in Maryland and told her that I was going to Thailand on a trip. I told her that I owned a condo there and would be staying for several weeks. She said "Oh, that's great! My son is in Thailand now. He lives in Chiang Mai."
 First coincidence....that's where I was going!

She asked me if I would take some things to him and call him when I arrived, which I agreed to, of course.
 I called him on his cell phone and met him outside my condo building to give him the package from his mother.
 SECOND coincidence.....He lived in the same condo building as me!!
 What are the odds of that???
Date submitted:Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:51:03 +0000Coincidence ID:10188


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NY Times Bestselling Author Christina Baker Kline Kicks Off Speaker Series
History, art and architecture are themes that run through the Prallsville Mills 2018 Speakers Series. The series kicks off with a special evening with acclaimed New York Times Bestselling author Christina Baker Kline on Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. Kline will discuss her most recent novel, A Piece of the World, which brings to life another little-known part of America's history: the story of Christina Olson, the complex woman and real-life muse Andrew Wyeth portrayed in his 1948 masterpiece Christina's World. An Evening with Christina Baker Kline will also feature a wine tasting by award-winning local winery, Mount Salem Vineyards. Tickets are $40 and include a copy of A Piece of the World. A portion of the proceeds will support The Prallsville Mills. Tickets are available through The Book Garden in Frenchtown, 908-996-2022 or on their website at www.bookgarden.biz/shop. This event is expected to sell out, so it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance. They are excited to have M. Kline kick off our Speakers Series for the coming year as part of their ongoing commitment to showcasing informative and entertaining programs, so more of the community can enjoy this beautiful and historic complex, said Prallsville Board Member, Brandi Granett. "We are fortunate to have this unique venue that is both a wonderfully preserved piece of our history and a perfect setting to come together for everything from author talks to holiday celebrations." Linda J. Barth, author of A History of Inventing in New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream Cone, will be at the Mills on Sunday, March 2th at 2pm. She will share surprising inventions connected to the Garden State including like Bubble Wrap, the boardwalk, the Band-Aid, and even professional baseball. Historian Stacy Roth will host a Revolutionary Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience on Sunday, April 15, at 2. Why was tea so important in the lives of 18th-century people that fashion-conscious families posed for portraits with their tea sets? Did Great Britain lose her American Colonies over "the cup that cheers?" Find out in this unusual costumed presentation of tea lore, history, songs, poetry, living history display, and demonstration. On Tuesday, June 19, at 7 p.m., Joe Donnelly will lead an interactive presentation – More than You Ever Will Want to Know about the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge. Inextricably linked to its namesake communities, this river crossing's history includes an illegal bank, state receivership, tolls on pedestrians and livestock, a failed trolley line, and nearly a century of public ownership. The bridge's story will be told in pictures and words. The Delaware River itself will be the focus of a talk by author Hal Taylor on Friday, July 13, at 7 p.m. The Illustrated Delaware River: The History of a Great American River will discuss the earliest explorers and how they interacted with the native population, and make its way upriver from the Delaware Bay and it's legendary oyster industry, to the ornate Victorian era lighthouses, historic military sites like Fort Delaware on Peapatch Island, Red Bank Battlefield and Fort Mifflin, the industrial giant that was Camden, the first steamboat in the country, the commercial hubs of Burlington and Bordentown with their illustrious residents, the extraordinary triumph of Washington at "Trent Town," the growth of the canals during the industrial revolution and many more fascinating places and events. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., Joe Macasek will present Doing Business on the Morris Canal. The Morris Canal crossed the northern part of New Jersey connecting New York Harbor at Jersey City with the Delaware River at Phillipsburg. Completed in 1831,...Read More
Frenchtown Creative Assets Project Is Live
Are you a "creative asset" to the greater Frenchtown community? Do you know a person or place that is? If your answer is Yes (and it should be!) please take a few minutes to help us with our Creative Assets inventory project being led by Sustainable Frenchtown. You can participate on line now or if you would prefer stop into The Book Garden where we have a computer all set up and ready to go. Thank you, and please help us spread the word!Read More
Author Jason Bost Discusses Race in America at Prallsville Mills Event
Race in America isn't a simple black and white issue for Jason Bost, author of White Nigger. His new autobiography shares intimate details of what life was like for him growing up bi-racial in impoverished America. A teen dad, high school dropout and convicted drug dealer, Bost eventually finds his way to a career as a successful entertainment industry executive, eventual law school graduate, and college professor. This is an explosively emotional and inspirational journey exploring the ups & downs of growing up bi-racial in America. Born just a few years after the Supreme Court held discrimination against interracial marriage unconstitutional, the author takes you from his time as an impoverished youth, living in a predominantly white neighborhood, to his move to the inner city and predominately black school system. From being called 'nigger' in the white neighborhood to fighting daily for being attacked and called 'white boy' in the black neighborhoods. From the brutal murders of friends and family members, to providing an insider's look at the author's time in the entertainment industry, working on projects that went on to win Grammy Awards and garner numerous Gold, Platinum and Diamond records. This is an American Dream story centered on the direct impact of race in America. "Change requires dialogue. Nothing changes without a conversation, be it with oneself, with a higher power, with a significant other, a neighbor, a community or the world. I am determined to do what I can to further the dialogue about race in this country and I invite anyone interested to join me." – Jason C. Bost Join Jason Bost for a conversation on race in America on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30pm at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton. This event is being cosponsored by The Book Garden in Frenchtown and the Hunterdon County Anti-Racism Coalition. To reserve a copy of White Nigger and RSVP, email@example.com; 908-996-2022. The event is free and open to the public; however donations to support Prallsville Mills are encouraged and a portion of proceeds from all book sales will be donated back to Prallsville. The Prallsville Mills complex in Stockton, is considered a significant example of early American industrial architecture that was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Today, the Mill proudly features cultural and historic events for the entire community. Visit them online at www.prallsvillemills.org or follow them on...Read More
Pig In the City Author Visit
The Book Garden in Frenchtown is hosting a book signing and talk for Delaware Valley High School alumna Jodi (Razgaitis) Kendall, author of The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 22nd from 2pm to 4pm. This young adult novel is about finding one's place in the world – in this case with a pet pig named Hamlet. The main character, 11-year-old Josie Shilling, faces struggles within herself and as a middle child in her big, chaotic, solidly middle class family. "The book's main audience is kids in grades 3 to 7 but the story is one we can all relate to. The relationship that develops between Josie and Hamlet is heart-warming; the story is funny, sometimes sad and very real. I'm looking forward to hearing Jodi share the real life story that influenced this one," said Caroline Scutt, co-owner of The Book Garden. When Jodi isn't writing about fictional animals she is busy writing about elephants, orangutans, manatees and sharks as well as many other topics. Jodi Kendall will be at The Book Garden on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 2pm to 4pm. The Book Garden is located at 28 Bridge Street in Frenchtown, NJ. For details, call 908-996-2022, email contact@bookgarden or or visit The Book Garden on...Read More
Vist the Book Garden Author's Room at Milford Alive
This year's Milford Alive event will feature several local authors from the surrounding area. The Authors' Table, sponsored by The Book Garden, will be located by the grist mill near the Milford Bridge. Milford Alive is Saturday, Sept. 23 from 11:00am to 5pm. The following authors will be featured this year: Pete Tucker, author of Memoirs of a Jersey Farm Boy, is a life-long resident of Pittstown, NJ. His farm is in the heart of agricultural area of Hunterdon County. Meaning no disrespect to anyone's feats of higher learning, he holds a Doctorate degree from Hard Knocks University in Pittstown where his career entailed a quizzical mixture of occupations and assiduous study. He retired at 49 years old after selling his co-owned Tucker Publishing Co. in Flemington, New Jersey. Tucker and his wife, Judy, own most of the original family farm where they watch the horses graze and the hay being baled. Somebody has to do it! Tucker attributes many of his life's rewards and accomplishments to early life on the farm. Thérese Halscheid's collection Frozen Latitudes, the barren and timeless landscape of Alaska becomes a metaphor for places frozen in time when her father Charles, suffered brain damage. Woven among these pages are journey poems of other locales, which share the interchangeability of nature and human nature. Previous poetry collections include Powertalk, Without Home, Uncommon Geography, which won a finalist award for the Paterson Poetry Book Prize; and Greatest Hits, a chapbook award from Pudding House Publications. Her poetry, essays and short stories have appeared in magazines such as The Gettysburg Review, Tampa Review, Sou'wester, Tiferet, among others. She has received Fellowships from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and NJ State Council on the Arts. Denny Daikeler, is a retired Interior Designer and an ordained Interfaith Minister. She is the author of WHAT COLOR IS YOUR SLIPCOVER? published by Rodale Press, and MESSAGES, Published by Balboa Press. She also has written for various magazines and was the designer on AM Philadelphia from 1980-1985. Ms Daikeler is on the teaching staff of School of Sacred Ministries and makes her home in Milford, New Jersey. Caroline Scutt, co-author of Frenchtown, NJ: History Along The River, is also co-owner of The Book Garden in Frenchtown. Her work has been published in lifestyle and travel magazines. Her first novel, Some Girls was published in 2012. She lives in Frenchtown with her husband, Jeff, daughter, Julia and a house full of furry family...Read More
Riverfest Celebrates Life Along the River in Frenchtown
Frenchtown's Riverfest will celebrate the arts on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. until dusk. Bridge Street will be closed to vehicular traffic, noon-6 p.m., and local musicians will perform in two venues – in the middle of Bridge Street and in Sunbeam Park beside the Delaware River. Here at The Book Garden Skye Van Saun will be at the Book Garden (28 Bridge St.) to create personalized poetry on demand and Rick Epstein, former editor of the Hunterdon County Democrat and Frenchtown's Delaware Valley News, will conduct historical walking tours at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. No registration is needed; just meet in front of the Book Garden, 28 Bridge St. The price is $10. Mike Tyksinski, who is coordinating the event for the Frenchtown Business & Professional Association, says, "Frenchtown is always a beautiful and welcoming place, but this will be Frenchtown at its liveliest, as we showcase all sorts of creativity. Don't miss it!" At 10:30 a giant egg at ArtYard's Old Hatchery Building at the corner of Lott and Front Streets, former site of Kerr's Chickeries, will crack open and performers in bird costumes will emerge. All day, visitors will be invited to make paper boats in a riverside tent. As each batch of boats is completed, Vikings in full regalia, led by Eric Fiorito, will take the boats into the river for races. A photo exhibit and contest, "Summer on the Delaware," can be viewed in the Brokaw Photographic Studio at 34 Bridge St. The contest, sponsored by New Hope Photo and Brokaw Studio, has a $250 purse. Photos will feature Delaware River scenes that were shot this summer. John Schmidtberger of SFA Gallery has invited fellow painters to set up their easels around town and at The Spinnery (33 Race St.) yarn-dyeing using natural colors will be demonstrated, 2-5 p.m. Performers on the Bridge Street stage will include the Saddletones (country swing), the Wallace Brothers (country), bluesman Alex Wolfson, Sara's Jazz Band, and Baby Finster (rock band). Enlivening Sunbeam Park will be Native American drumming, an Eyes of the Wild display of wild animals, Lolly Hopwood singing children's songs, Keith and Laura Strunk reading stories for children, singer/songwriters Nate Walker, Brian Fitz and Joe Cocco, and the Folkenpunk Trio (bluegrass). The offerings of Frenchtown's restaurants will be augmented outdoors by the Lions Club and American Legion's grills, and the efforts of Smokerhead BBQ, the Bridge Cafe's pop-up restaurateur Graham Miller, Pirate Cupcake of Milford, Tyler's Water Ice and Early Bird's lemonade stand. Vendors and exhibitors will abound, with offerings including green products; information on protecting the environment; artisanal soaps, fishing lures and knives; and paintings, photos and objets d'art. Visitors are invited to register to vote, see Native American artwork, learn about water safety, and undergo henna adornment. During Riverfest the Bridge Cafe will offer bánh mì (Vietnamese bread) sandwiches and homemade ice cream sandwiches; Freedom Art will feature the works of new local artists Jim Colliert and Ryan Brooks Leslie; Olive with a Twist will offer a sampling of 45 different balsamics and olive oils, locally made marmalades, jams, and cheeses, along with artisan breads from the Wayfare Bakers; Country Chic Boutique will hold a 70 percent-off clearance sale; and River Gypsy will discount its new autumn inventory by 15 percent. Additional parking is available at Kathee's General Store, at Frenchtown school, in the lot at Old Frenchtown Field, and at Artie's Bar & Grill at 1121 Route 12 (GPS address: Frenchtown). Shuttle service will be available from Artie's. Bike-check service will be available behind the Bridge Cafe. Photo: Frenchtown Riverfest paper-boat...Read More