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• BIOL-3977EL - Biodiversity and Conservation

  Concepts of biodiversity are introduced at genetic, organismal and ecosystem levels. The conservation of threatened species and ecosystems is then explored in human-dominated landscapes. Special attention is given to the history and geography of biodiversity, to the biology of rarity and to the rela...

• BIOL-4006EL - Field Internship and Report

  This course is an approved two-week internship with a company or agency involved in conservation or restoration activities. The student is required to submit a report describing the nature of the work undertaken during the internship. The grade is based upon the student's report and the company/agen...

• BIOL-4016EL - Field Camp and Report

  This course consists of a field biology session offered in early September under the supervision of faculty members. Each student is required to submit a report based on field camp activities. PREREQ: BIOL 2306, BIOL 2356 and BIOL 2726. (exp 1 week) cr 3....

• BIOL-4017EL - Literature Review

  This course consists of a major study of the literature on a specific biological topic, under the supervision of one or more faculty members. The subject of the study is chosen in consultation with the coordinator and supervisor(s). The results of the study are presented as a major essay in the form...

• BIOL-4035EL - Research and Seminar

  This course gives students experience in planning, executing and reporting upon a biological research project and is especially appropriate for students planning further studies or a career as a research scientist. The research topic is chosen in consultation with a faculty member, who must agree to...

• BIOL-4056EL - General Limnology

  This course examines the major interactions among the physical, chemical and biological components of freshwater ecosystems. The limnological consequences of a variety of human activities are assessed. PREREQ: BIOL 1506/1507 and BIOL 2356. (lec 3, lab/exp 3) cr 3....

• BIOL-4066EL - Quantitative Ecology

  Principles of study design and data analysis are applied to research in ecology and environmental sciences, with a focus on field studies. A range of analytical tools are considered for both univariate and multivariate ecological data, including ANOVA, regression, MANOVA, and ordination and cluster ...