Concepts of Biodiversity in a Biosphere Reserve

Undergraduate

Issues of ecosystem survey and long-term monitoring of changes due to human activities and environmental factors (natural and anthropogenic). Examination of natural versus urban ecosystems based on integrative studies from the biological, geological, geographical, management, social and economic perspectives. Course Format: Lectures, fieldwork. Restrictions: Open to BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BCHM, BMED, BTEC, GRWI, NEUR, OEVI majors and BIOL minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 14.0 overall credits and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1P96 and BIOL 2Q94. Course Notes: BIOL 3P96 recommended. Intensive two week course with a major field work component. STAT (MATH) 1P98 may be accepted instead of BIOL 1P96 with permission of instructor. Registrants must see course instructor for permission and application form. Field trip fees. Students are expected to pay their own expenses. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.