Course Overview
Restoration plans must consider the needs of current or desired wildlife species in project areas. This course gives students the tools they need to understand essential ecological concepts, helping them to design restoration projects that can improve conditions for native species of wildlife. This course interweaves theoretical and practical aspects of wildlife biology that are directly applicable to the restoration and conservation of animals. It provides an understanding of the fundamentals of wildlife populations and wildlife-habitat relationships as it explores the concept of habitat, its historic development, components, spatial-temporal relationships, and role in land management. It applies these concepts in developing practical tools for professionals.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$2,565.19
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Critically assess a federal wildlife restoration plan for a listed species
- Integrate the concepts and principles of wildlife biology and management relevant into an ecological restoration plan
- Apply the concepts and principles of wildlife biology and management in assessment and evaluation of degraded populations
- Integrate the concepts and principles while designing a restoration plan for a specific species
- Design and implement a monitoring program to collect wildlife data
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Restoring Wildlife: Ecological Concepts & Practical Application (ECOR 9302) 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
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ECOR 9302 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52145
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 52145
- $2565.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 09:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2004 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Douglas Ransome
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is reserved for students in the MSc in Ecological Restoration program. Please contact Anita Lai at anita_lai@bcit.ca or 604-432-8465 to request permission.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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