Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Option in Biology


Wild elk from the Ontario Elk Re-Introduction Program visiting a local farm
(photo:
F.F. Mallory)

Academic Advisor - Dr. Glenn Parker

The Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Option provides courses that give students a strong background in field ecology relevant to ecological research, conservation and wildlife management. Graduates of this option are well prepared for employment in the various fields of ecology including graduate studies, teaching, wildlife, fish, habitat, park management and conservation.

Please note that the requirements for an Honours B.Sc. in this option is 70% in the best 60 BIOL credits.

 

First year
Core courses  
BIOL 1506 Biology I
BIOL 1507 Biology II
CHMI 1006 General Chemistry I*
CHMI 1007 General Chemistry II
MATH 1036 Calculus I**
MATH 1037 Calculus II or
MATH 1057 Linear Algebra I
PHYS 1006 Introductory Physics I or
PHYS 1206 Concepts in Physics I
PHYS 1007 Introductory Physics II or
PHYS 1207 Concepts in Physics II
Elective Courses  
6 credits from the Social Sciences or Humanities 

** Applicants lacking 12U Chemistry or the equivalent must complete CHMI 1041 prior to taking CHMI 1006.

*** Applicants with a grade of less than 60% in 12U Calculus or the equivalent must complete MATH 1912 prior to taking MATH 1036.

 

Second year  
Core courses  
BIOL 2356  Principles of Ecology 
BIOL 2376 Diversity of Non-Vascular Plants
BIOL 2386  Diversity of Vascular Plants 
BIOL 2706  Vertebrate Form and Function  
BIOL 2716  An Introduction to the Invertebrates 
BIOL 2727  An Introduction to the Vertebrates 
CHMI 1202  Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry for the Health Sciences 
   
STAT 2126   Introduction to Statistics or 
STAT 2246   Statistics for Science
   
Elective Courses  
6 credits from the Social Sciences or Humanities 

 

Third year  
Core courses  
BIOL 3017  Genetics 
BIOL 3327  Experimental Methods in Biology 
   
BIOL 3317 Plant Ecophysiology or
BIOL 3756  Vertebrate Physiology  
   
BIOL 3336 Plant Ecology or
BIOL 4706  Animal Ecology 
   
BIOL 4056 General Limnology
   
9 credits* from among: 
BIOL 3025   Microbiology 
BIOL 3036 Methods in Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment
BIOL 3047  Bioclimatology 
BIOL 3067  Winter Ecology
BIOL 3306 Vascular Plant Systematics
BIOL 3706  General Entomology 
BIOL 3807 Applied Entomology
BIOL 3927 Forest Entomology
BIOL 3977 Biodiversity and Conservation
BIOL 4386  Wetland Ecology and Conservation 
BIOL 4747 Herpetology
BIOL 4756 Freshwater Biology
   
Elective Courses  
6 credits from any discipline  

* Senior courses are to be chosen in consultation with the option Advisor and are offered on alternate years and, as such, the Department schedule must be consulted to identify course offerings.

 

Fourth year  
Core courses  
BIOL 3006 Evolutionary Biology
BIOL 4016  Field Camp and Report or equivalent*  
BIOL 4035  Research and Seminar** 
BIOL 4066  Quantitative Ecology
   
9 credits*** from among: 
BIOL 3025   Microbiology
BIOL 3036 Methods in Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment
BIOL 3317   Plant Ecophysiology
BIOL 3336  Plant Ecology 
BIOL 3706  General Entomology 
BIOL 3726 Introduction to Animal Histology
BIOL 3756  Vertebrate Physiology  
BIOL 3807 Aplied Entomology
BIOL 3927  Forest Entomology 
BIOL 3977   Biodiversity and Conservation
BIOL 4316  Advanced Plant Ecophysiology  
BIOL 4386  Wetland Ecology and Conservation 
BIOL 4717  Animal Behaviour 
BIOL 4747 Herpetology
BIOL 4756  Freshwater Biology 
BIOL 4777 Wildlife Management
BIOL 4797  Environmental Physiology 
BIOL 4907  Fisheries Science for Stressed Ecosystems 
GEOG 3036  Air Photo Interpretation 
GEOG 3037  Remote Sensing of the Environment 
GEOG 4056  Introduction to GIS 
GEOG 4057  GIS Applications 
   
Elective Courses  
6 credits from any discipline  

* Courses from the Ontario University Field Course Program are available as equivalents.

** A minimum average of 75% is required in all Biology courses, otherwise students must take BIOL 4017 (Literature Review - 3 credits) and another senior biology course (3 credits).

*** Senior courses are offered on alternate years and the Department schedule must be consulted annually with the option Advisor.

 
 
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