Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - REM 375 D100

Ecology and Conservation of Coastal BC (3)

Class Number: 3682

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Oct 20, 2020
    Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Dec 18, 2020
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Investigates the ecosystems and environmental challenges of coastal British Columbia. Examines the major flora and fauna, fundamental ecological principles, anthropogenic drivers of change, and the role of applied science in conservation and management. Students with credit for MASC 414 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

REM 375 examines the ecosystems of coastal B.C. and outlines the ecological and social opportunities and constraints for sustainable resource and environmental management.

Course Organization: Asynchronous lecture and synchronous tutorials.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able

  • explain the utility of the Biogeoclimatic Ecological Classification (BEC) system,
  • describe some of the plants and animals that are characteristic of coastal BEC zones,
  • discuss the ecological, economic, and social opportunities and constraints for sustainable management in coastal ecosystems, and
  • outline how Adaptive Management improves societal decisions about the sustainable use of natural capital.

Grading

  • Assignments 45%
  • Midterm exam 20%
  • Final exam 35%

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).