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Conservation Biology RENR 8103

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Conservation biology is the science of biology that looks at human impacts on biological diversity and possible means to prevent extinction of native species. Topics to be covered in this course include: principles of conservation biology and biological diversity, biological diversity of British Columbia, value of biological diversity, threats to biological diversity, invasive species management, climate change and its impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity, species at risk, habitat loss and fragmentation, island biogeography theory, and the species area relationship as it relates to biodiversity conservation and the design and planning of protected areas. Field sessions outside of scheduled class time will be required.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

4.0

Domestic fees

$1,031.80

Course offerings

Winter 2024

Below is one offering of RENR 8103 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 85237

Duration

Thu Jan 04 - Thu Apr 18 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 85237
  • Domestic fees $1031.80
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 18 Thu 12:30 - 16:20 Burnaby SE04 Rm. 106
Instructor

Eric Anderson

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$1031.80

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. This course is reserved for Ecological Restoration program. Students require department approval prior to registration. Please contact Giti Abouhamzeh at 778-331-1392 or giti_abouhamzeh@bcit.ca
Status

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Analyze and communicate the scientific basis and historical context of conservation, and the principles and tools available for addressing conservation issues.
  • Apply conservation biology principles to the research and preparation of recovery plans for species at risk.
  • Apply conservation biology principles to the design and planning of parks and protected areas.
  • Apply the Canadian Species at Risk Act (SARA) and associated legislation.
  • Compile species at risk reports.
  • Prescribe invasive species management plans for various species and habitats in BC for conservation purposes.
  • Critically evaluate the current literature in conservation biology.
  • Justify to the general public the need to conserve biological diversity, considering potential change needed in individual behaviour and public policy.
  • Design and implement an outreach activity to convey the significance of conservation issues to a non-science target audience (general or school children [K-12]).

Effective as of Fall 2009

Related Programs

Conservation Biology (RENR 8103) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Ecological Restoration
    Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time

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