Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - REM 388 D100

Wildlife Conservation (3)

Class Number: 7441

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2024
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Dec 12, 2024
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Dec 12, 2024
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Provides an overview of the taxonomic, ecological, and conservation relationships among wildlife and with humans. This knowledge is used to identify the ecological and social opportunities and constraints for sustainable resource and environmental management and planning related to the ecosystems that support wild populations.

COURSE DETAILS:

REM 388 explores the diversity, elegance, natural history, adaptations, and ecological relationships of animal life in B.C. and around the world. REM 388 presents wildlife-related issues faced by environmental professionals and planners and examines the strategies, tools, and techniques for conserving wildlife.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. identify adaptations and ecological characteristics of wildlife groups,
2. describe strategies, tools, and techniques used by environmental professionals and planners to conserve wildlife,
3. explain how ecological data influence the conservation of wildlife, and
4. outline how Adaptive Management improves societal decisions about the sustainable use of natural capital.

Grading

  • Assignments 40%
  • Quizzes 10%
  • Midterm exam 20%
  • Final exam 30%

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.

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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.