Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2026 - REM 611 G100

Applied Ecology (5)

Class Number: 2947

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores the foundations of applied population, community, and ecosystem ecology within the context of contemporary management and conservation strategies. Topics are explored by way of interactive lectures, field trips, and group activities exploring imperiled species recovery, protected area design, and ecosystem-based management.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course will follow three modules focusing on different areas of ecology where each week we’ll discuss pertinent issues in ecology, ecosystem science and resource management in Canada. We’ll also try our hand at some fieldwork and complete a quantitative mini-research project. 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The education goals for this course include:

  • Gaining a broad understanding of the functioning of the ecological world
  • Integrating and appreciating the role of Indigenous Knowledge in ecology and resource and environmental management
  • Expanding literature review, data collection and analysis skills in an ecological context
  • Identifying the impacts and solutions of resource and environmental management on biodiversity and ecological function, especially in British Columbia.

Grading

  • Conservation project (groups of 3) 25%
  • Tea Talk (individual) 10%
  • Midterm (individual) 30%
  • Forest Ecology project (groups of 4) 25%
  • Final (individual) 10%

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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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.