- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In this course students will learn to identify and assess key attributes of ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest such as soil properties, species composition, structural diversity, ecosystem function, and landscape flow. In addition, students will identify critical stressors and their effects, including those of climate change, and appropriate restoration techniques to be used in different ecosystems. The students will design a restoration plan for a specific degraded terrestrial ecosystem with an emphasis on soil management and revegetation components.
Domestic fees
$2,464.98
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Critically assess stressors leading to the degradation of terrestrial ecosystems, including the effects of climate change.
- Analyze and evaluate methods and approaches to restoring specific terrestrial ecosystems (i.e. identifying the problem, referencing the ecosystem, and selecting appropriate methods to meet planned objectives).
- Critique current guidelines and regulatory framework influencing restoration of terrestrial ecosystems in the region.
- Monitor, assess, and adapt management options for restored ecosystems.
- Implement soil and vegetation field data collection and interpretation.
- Lead discussions of important ecological restoration concepts, frameworks, and research papers.
- Communicate ideas clearly and professionally in verbal and written formats.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Restoration of Terrestrial Ecosystems (ECOR 9210) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Ecological Restoration
Master of Science Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of ECOR 9210 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92602
Dates
Jan 06 - Apr 24 In Progress
- CRN 92602
- $2464.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Anayansi Cohen-Fernandez
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is reserved for the students in MSc in Ecological Restoration. Please contact Giti Abouhamzeh at giti_abouhamzeh@bcit.ca or call 778-331-1392 to get permission. No class on April 21st due to stat holiday. Make up class on Thursday, April 24th. Make up class on Thursday, April 24th.
Status
In Progress
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Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.