Course Overview
In ECOR 9170 students will conceptualize and formulate a manageable restoration project or research question. This includes identifying a thesis topic and objectives, an academic supervisor, and a general approach to addressing their research objectives. During the course students will be revisiting writing specific objectives with measurable outcomes, integrating Indigenous peoples' perspectives, and initially applying concepts from the research methods class. Students will identify what permits will be required for their research.
Prerequisite(s)
- Registered into the Thesis Option
Credits
1.0
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
$891.63
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:
- Define research problems through analysis of literature surveys.
- Develop an initial approach to conduct research.
- Communicate with project partners, supervisor, faculty, and cohort about their proposed research.
- Develop an initial proposal draft and integrate constructive feedback from supervisor, faculty, and project partners.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Thesis Concept (ECOR 9170) 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 9170 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51575
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 51575
- $891.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Anayansi Cohen-Fernandez
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
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Status
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