Spring 2021 - REM 375 D100

Ecology and Conservation of Coastal BC (3)

Class Number: 7308

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Feb 25, 2021
    Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 17, 2021
    Sat, 12:00–2:00 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-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

  1. describe characteristic plants and animals of coastal British Columbia,
  2. discuss major environmental threats in coastal ecosystems,
  3. describe ecological and social opportunities and constraints for sustainable use in coastal ecosystems, and
  4. interpret applied science and its relevance to environmental management.
The two-hour lecture will be asynchronous, the one-hour tutorial will be synchronous.

Grading

  • Assignments 60%
  • Mid-term exam 20%
  • Final exam 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be available on Canvas.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 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).