Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - BISC 204 D100

Ecology (3)

Class Number: 1942

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2023
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 101 and 102, both with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the different approaches used to study the natural world and explores ecological concepts and theory relating to animal behaviour, population dynamics, the distribution of species, structure of communities and the function of ecosystems.

COURSE DETAILS:

An introduction to biotic-environmental relationships and dynamics; ecological concepts; biodiversity, population dynamics, variation, adaptation and evolution.

Grading

  • Midterms I, II and III (20% each) 60%
  • PowerPoint Presentation 30%
  • Tutorial Participation 10%

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Krebs, C.J., Ecology: The Experimental Analysis of Distribution and Abundance 6th ed.

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

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester 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.