Course Overview
In this course, students complete, present, and submit their thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science in Ecological Restoration degree (Thesis Option). Their thesis should be based on original investigation and must demonstrate scholarship and critical judgement, as well as familiarity with research methods and relevant literature in their chosen focus of ecological restoration. The thesis should be highly original and examine an issue/ecological problem in depth.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of required courses in the first year of the program
Credits
10.0
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
$2,786.39 - $2,842.63 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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 suitable research plans.
- Apply research techniques and principles to create knowledge.
- Collect and evaluate information, critically analyze theories.
- Develop lines of argument, and make sound judgements independently.
- Produce research reports and scientific papers.
- Communicate research project findings at a graduate seminar level.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Related Programs
Thesis (ECOR 9600) 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of ECOR 9600 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70829
Dates
Apr 27 - Aug 31 Loading
- CRN 70829
- $2786.39 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 - Aug 31 | N/A | N/A | Burnaby |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is reserved for students in MSc Ecological Restoration. Please contact Anita Lai at anita_lai@bcit.ca or 604-432-8465 to request permission.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ECOR 9600 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 53035
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 53035
- $2842.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 11 | N/A | N/A | Burnaby |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is reserved for students in MSc Ecological Restoration. Please contact Anita Lai at anita_lai@bcit.ca or 604-432-8465 to request permission.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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