Fall 2022 - REM 611 G100
Population and Community Ecology (5)
Class Number: 4299
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Anne Salomon
anne_salomon@sfu.ca
1 778 782-8739
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A review of population, community, and ecosystem ecology; implications of these areas for methods of resource management and environmental assessment. Equivalent Courses: MRM611
COURSE DETAILS:
This course explores the foundations of applied population, community, and ecosystem ecology within the context of contemporary management and conservation strategies. Specifically, we will explore topics such as metapopulation theory and reserve design, alternative states and ecological resilience, and ecosystem‐based management. Course readings will include cutting‐edge, peer‐reviewed literature to expose students to the latest innovations in the field of management and conservation science. Students will also have the opportunity to apply field and modelling skills to real‐world conservation issues. Independent field trips to your local conservancies and parks, some guided by your instructor, will introduce you to practical and applied field research skills. Finally, classroom sessions will engage students in lively group discussions and will include lectures, hands‐on analysis, and group work on current and
contentious topics in environmental management and conservation science.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
As new and aspiring graduate students, my aim is to facilitate your development of skills and knowledge you will need to excel in the field of environmental management and conservation, whether you are interested in an academic career or in doing science‐based conservation at government agencies, non‐governmental organizations, or international policy institutions. This class has been designed to hone your creative and critical thinking skills, enhance your communication and debating ability, and expose you to a diverse set of problem‐solving techniques. I encourage you to challenge current dogma and explore the intersections between applied ecology, your own personal academic interests, and the diversity of fields you will be exposed to at REM.
Overall Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Grading
- Presentations 20%
- Group Projects 40%
- Midterm exam 20%
- Final exam 20%
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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