Course Overview
This course develops the foundational skills needed to link geomorphic processes and freshwater aquatic habitat in efforts to successfully evaluate and restore freshwater stream habitat in a changing climate. This course focuses on data collection methods and analysis techniques used to determine stream function and health in the Pacific Northwest. Topics include physical stream processes and their link to signs of habitat degradation, evaluating fish habitat and channel substrate for spawning suitability, and using digital tools to evaluate historical channel changes. Students will also learn methods for increasing stream habitat complexity, designing off-channel habitat, evaluating barriers to fish passage, low-tech restoration strategies, and effectively communicating about restoration with the public.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance into the Ecological Restoration degree program or by departmental approval.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$1,096.16
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:
- Evaluate the suitability of spawning substrate
- Assess fish habitat suitability based on collected field data
- Quantify habitat change over time and incorporating impacts of climate change
- Develop appropriate habitat restoration strategies for degraded streams
- Develop communication strategies to promote restoration activities within the community
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Stream Assessment and Restoration (RENR 8202) 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
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of RENR 8202 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 92604
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 23 Loading
- CRN 92604
- $1096.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Garrett Peters
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- This course is reserved for the BSc in Ecological Restoration program. For registration, please contact Anita Lai at anita_lai@bcit.ca or 604-432-8465. No class on March 26 due to statuary holiday
Confirmation
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Status
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