Biology (BIOL) Courses>Advanced Aquatic Ecology

BIOL446 - Advanced Aquatic Ecology

Description

Introduction to fundamental concepts, theories and models in aquatic ecology and their application to sustainable protection and management of aquatic (freshwater and marine) ecosystems and resources. Emphasis on integrated approaches to water quality, nutrient-food web dynamics, aquatic biodiversity, fisheries productivity, and contaminant transport. Critical review of recent journal articles. Written and oral presentations required.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete 1 of:
      • BIOL215 - Principles of Ecology (1.5)
      • BIOL311 - Biological Oceanography (1.5)
      • BIOL311B - Chemical and Biological Oceanography (1.5)
      • BIOL330 - Study Design and Data Analysis (1.5)
      • EOS311 - Biological Oceanography (1.5)
      • ES310 - Ecological Methods (1.5)
      • ES344 - Study Design and Data Analysis (1.5)
      • GEOG371 - Water Resources Management (1.5)
    • minimum fourth-year standing.

Course offered by

Department of Biology

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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