Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - BISC 204 D100

Introduction to Ecology (3)

Class Number: 1260

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2018
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to biotic-environmental relationships and dynamics; ecological concepts; population dynamics, variation, adaptation and evolution. Students with credit for GEOG 215 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Biology 204 (Introduction to Ecology) emphasizes understanding species interactions in biological communities and the relationships between communities and the environment. Serves as a prerequisite to many 400-level BISC courses and senior seminars in ecology, population and conservation biology. Grades for this course will be based on student performance on a variety of in-class activities and exams, out-of-class homework assignments, and participation in tutorial sessions.

Grading

  • Midterms x2 30%
  • Special Assignments (in-class and otherwise) 25%
  • Paper Review 15%
  • Attendance and Participation in Tutorial Sessions 5%
  • Final Exam 25%

NOTES:

The grading distribution is tentative and may be subject to change.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Ricklefs, Robert E. and Rick Relyea, Ecology, Economy of Nature.

Bowman, W.D., S,D. Hacker and M.L. Cain by Sinauer, Ecology (4th edition)

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS