Environment, Agriculture and Geography

At Bishop’s, we explore pressing issues in environment and geography through both human and physical dimensions in our undergraduate degree programs. Do you want to gain hands-on, specialized knowledge and experience in topics ranging from environmental justice to sea level change? Or are you hoping to simply learn more about these subjects as a compliment to another program? Either way, our honours, major, and minor programs in environment and geography are for you.

Do you wish to become an active participant in making a difference in the world? Change how you think globally and act locally? Acquire skills in ecological food production, a comprehensive understanding of how agroecosystems work, and earn an internationally recognized “Permaculture Design Certificate”?

Finding solutions to the problems brought on by climate change requires educating a new generation of global citizens well-versed in the concepts, issues, and challenges associated with such a complex topic. The Micro-Program consists of a broad range of courses covering cutting-edge topics in climate change science.

“…I was able to become involved in student projects on and off of campus, complete an honours thesis and work as a research assistant. My years at Bishop’s were instrumental in shaping my outlook on the world and allowing me to realize the potential geographical research has for improving the world around us…”

Our campus is located at the confluence of the St. Francis and the Massawippi rivers, in an area rich of lakes, marshes, and hardwood forests. The area is ideal for hands-on projects in outdoor recreation and environmental science courses, as well as climate change research. Our Environmental Science students also have access to the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and other department laboratories

The Educational Farm is a laboratory for field teaching, experiential learning, and exploration. Students will be trained in ecological agriculture, permaculture design, market gardening, organic fruit production, animal husbandry, agroforestry, and other systems, while nurturing a transdisciplinary, systems-thinking perspective. The Educational Farm also provides space for exploring and experimenting with solutions to agricultural and food systems challenges, and it will serve as a platform for a variety of participatory projects.