The Arctic Environment

Undergraduate

An introduction to the extreme world of Arctic terrestrial, aquatic and marine environments and biota. Topics will include the physical and ecological setting, food webs, wildlife diseases, key and iconic wildlife species and threats to their health, as well as an environmental and ecological perspective on history, peoples, and current issues. Focus on Canadian Arctic regions. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1113 with a minimum grade of C or permission of the instructor. Recommend completion of at least one second-year biology course.