Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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03.02 - Environmental/natural resources management and policy

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 03.0201 to 03.0299.

03.0201 - Environmental/natural resources management and policy, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources. These programs include courses in the principles of wildlife and conservation biology, environmental science, animal population surveying, natural resource economics, management techniques for various habitats, applicable law and policy, administrative and communications skills, and public relations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • conservation management
    • ecosystem management
    • environmental management
    • environmental management and policy
    • environmental policy
    • environmental policy analysis
    • natural resource management
    • natural resources management and policy
    • natural resources policy
    • renewable resource management

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • ecotourism(03.0207)
    • energy and environmental policy(03.0209)
    • natural resources conservation(03.0101)

03.0204 - Environmental/natural resource economics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of economic concepts and methods to the analysis of issues such as air and water pollution, land use planning, waste disposal, invasive species and pest control, conservation policies, and related environmental problems. These programs include courses in cost-benefit analysis; environmental impact assessment; evaluation and assessment of alternative resource management strategies; policy evaluation and monitoring; and descriptive and analytic tools for studying how environmental developments affect the economic system.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • environmental economics
    • forest economics
    • mineral economics
    • natural resource economics

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • agricultural economics(01.0103)
    • applied economics(45.0602)
    • development economics(45.0604)
    • economics(45.0601)
    • ecotourism(03.0207)
    • international economics(45.0605)

03.0205 - Water, wetlands and marine resources management

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of marine/aquatic biology, oceanography, natural resource economics, and natural resources management to the development, conservation, and management of freshwater and saltwater environments. These programs include courses in subjects such as wetlands, riverine, lacustrian, coastal, and oceanic water resources; water conservation and use; flood control; pollution control; water supply logistics; wastewater management; aquatic and marine ecology; aquatic and marine life conservation; and the economic and recreational uses of water resources.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • integrated management of coastal zones
    • marine resources management
    • water resources management
    • water, wetlands and marine resources management

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • hydrological engineering(14.0802)
    • marine environment technology(15.0507)
    • marine sciences(30.3201)
    • maritime studies(30.2901)
    • water quality technology(15.0506)
    • water resources engineering(14.0805)
    • water resources science(40.0605)

03.0206 - Land use planning and management/development

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on how public and/or private land and associated resources can be preserved, developed, and used for maximum social, economic, and environmental benefit. These programs include courses in natural resources management, natural resource economics, public policy, regional and land use planning, environmental impact assessment, applicable laws and regulations, government and politics, principles of business and real estate land use, statistical and analytical tools, computer applications, mapping and report preparation, site analysis, cost analysis, and communications skills.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • integrated land management
    • land management
    • land use planning
    • land use planning and development
    • land use planning and management

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • economic development(45.0604)
    • park facilities development and management(31.0301)
    • real property development(04.1001)
    • urban and regional planning(04.0301)

03.0207 - Environmental/natural resource recreation and tourism

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan, develop, and manage tourism in a natural resource setting, with an emphasis on applying environmentally sound, culturally sensitive, and economically sustainable principles. These programs include courses in environmental studies; natural resource management and interpretation; tourism planning, management, and policies; public land use management and policies; communications; marketing; and public relations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • adventure tourism
    • ecotourism
    • forest recreation technician
    • hunting and fishing guide
    • natural resource recreation
    • natural resource tourism
    • natural resources interpretation
    • resource recreation and tourism
    • sustainable outdoor recreation
    • wildland recreation

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • natural resource economics(03.0204)
    • natural resource management(03.0201)
    • natural resources conservation(03.0101)
    • outdoor recreation leadership(31.0601)
    • parks management(31.0301)
    • sustainability studies(30.3301)
    • wilderness guide(31.0601)

03.0208 - Environmental/natural resources law enforcement and protective services

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to enforce natural resource and environmental protection regulations and laws; and to perform emergency duties to protect human life, property and natural resources, including fire prevention and control measures, and emergency and rescue procedures. These programs include courses in natural and physical sciences, natural resource management, outdoor field skills, firearms and outdoor equipment and vehicle operation, evidence collection and environmental sampling and monitoring, natural resource legislation, environmental compliance techniques, patrol procedures, investigation and report writing, interpersonal skills and crisis intervention, community liaison, public safety, public education, and public relations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • conservation enforcement
    • conservation officer
    • environmental law enforcement
    • environmental monitoring and enforcement
    • fish and wildlife law enforcement
    • forest ranger
    • forestry law enforcement
    • game warden
    • natural resources law enforcement
    • wildlife officer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • natural resources law (graduate level)(22.0207)
    • parks management(31.0301)

03.0209 - Energy and environmental policy/environmental energy policy

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the systematic analysis of policy issues (including public policy issues) related to climate change, energy policy, environmental economics, global sustainability, and security. These programs include courses in climate change, clean energy technologies, environmental policy, environmental law, environmental economics, food security, fossil fuels, renewable and sustainable energy sources, and water issues.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • energy and environmental policy
    • environmental energy policy

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • environmental policy(03.0201)

03.0210 - Bioenergy resource development and management

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the environmental and economic impact of using plants and microbes for the production of bio-based fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. These programs include courses in biochemical engineering, bioprocessing, bioseparations, conversion, feedstock, economics, environmental sustainability, hydrology, and natural resource management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • bioenergy
    • bioenergy and biofuels
    • bioenergy and sustainable technology
    • bioenergy resource development
    • bioenergy resource development and management
    • bioenergy resource management
    • bioenergy science
    • biomass energy
    • biomass energy conversion

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • biomass engineering(14.4501)

03.0299 - Environmental/natural resources management and policy, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Environmental or natural resources management and policy.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • other environmental/natural resources management and policy

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • environmental engineering technology(15.0507)
    • natural resources conservation(03.0101)
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