X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Ecology (ECOL)
Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science
The program provides a solid foundation in the principles of ecology, and further training in both pure and applied aspects of ecology. After the fourth semester, the student may choose to enter one (1) of three (3) areas of emphasis, or to design a course package that meets his/her own specific ecological interests (General Ecology). The program offers preparation for careers in conservation, resource management, ecological consulting, or nature interpretation; or for graduate training and research in fundamental ecology. This major qualifies students for post-graduate work in the environmental sciences, and provides a sound science background for students wishing to pursue careers in teaching, government service or the private sector.
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. A minimum total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major.
Semester 1
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BIOL*1030
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[0.50] |
Biology I |
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CHEM*1040
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
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MATH*1080
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[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus I |
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PHYS*1070
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[0.50] |
Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
| Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3. |
Semester 2
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BIOL*1040
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[0.50] |
Biology II |
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CHEM*1050
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
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PHYS*1080
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[0.50] |
Physics for Life Sciences |
| One of: |
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CIS*1200
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Computing |
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CIS*1500
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Programming |
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| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
Semester 3
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BIOL*2210
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[0.50] |
Introductory Cell Biology |
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STAT*2040
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[0.50] |
Statistics I |
| One of: |
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GEOG*1300
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[0.50] |
Introduction to the Biophysical Environment |
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GEOL*1050
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[0.50] |
Geology and the Environment |
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| 1.00 electives |
Semester 4
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BIOC*2580
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[0.50] |
Introductory Biochemistry |
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BIOL*3110
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[0.50] |
Population Ecology |
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MBG*2000
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[0.50] |
Introductory Genetics |
| One of: |
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| 0.50 electives |
Semester 5
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BIOL*3010
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[0.50] |
Laboratory and Field Work in Ecology |
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BIOL*3120
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[0.50] |
Community Ecology |
| One of: |
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BOT*2100
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[0.50] |
Life Strategies of Plants |
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ZOO*3200
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[0.50] |
Comparative Animal Physiology I |
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| One of: |
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ZOO*2070
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[0.50] |
Invertebrate Zoology I |
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ZOO*2090
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[0.50] |
Vertebrate Structure and Function |
|
| 1.00 electives |
Semester 7
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BIOL*4110
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[0.75] |
Ecological Methods |
| 1.75 electives |
Semester 8
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BIOL*4120
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[0.50] |
Evolutionary Ecology |
| 2.00 electives |
Areas of Emphasis
A minimum of 3.00 credits from the area-of-emphasis-specific credits, plus 1.50 additional science credits. Of the 4.50 credits, at least 3.50 must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Experimental Ecology (EECO)
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ZOO*3200
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[0.50] |
Comparative Animal Physiology I |
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ZOO*4070
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[0.50] |
Animal Behaviour |
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ZOO*4170
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[0.50] |
Experimental Comparative Animal Physiology |
| 0.75 credits from: |
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| One of the following not already successfully completed in Semester 6: |
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| 1.75 additional science credits, at least 1.50 of which are at the 3000 or 4000 level |
Interpretive Ecology (IE)
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ENVB*3000
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[0.50] |
Nature Interpretation |
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ZOO*4070
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[0.50] |
Animal Behaviour |
| 0.75 credits from: |
|
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| At least 0.75 additional science credits at the 3000 or 4000 level |
| One of: |
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BIOL*3050
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[0.50] |
Mycology I |
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BOT*3710
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[0.50] |
Classification and Morphology of Seed Plants |
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| One of: |
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| One of: |
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BIOL*3450
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Aquatic Environments |
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ENVB*3110
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[0.50] |
Natural History of Insects |
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| Recommended: |
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CHEM*3360
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[0.50] |
Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology |
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ENVB*3040
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[0.50] |
Natural Chemicals in the Environment |
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ENVB*4040
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[0.50] |
Behaviour of Insects |
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MICR*4140
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[0.50] |
Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Resource Conservation (RC)
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AGEC*2700
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[0.50] |
Survey of Natural Resource Economics |
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BIOL*3130
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[0.50] |
Conservation Biology |
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ECON*1050
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[0.50] |
Introductory Microeconomics |
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ZOO*4050
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[0.50] |
Natural Resources Policy |
| 2.50 additional science credits, at least 1.50 of which are at the 3000 or 4000 level |
| Recommended: |
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BIOL*4060
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[0.50] |
Restoration Ecology |
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BIOL*4150
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[0.50] |
Wildlife Conservation and Management |
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ECON*2100
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[0.50] |
Economic Growth and Environmental Quality |
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ENVB*2030
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[0.50] |
Current Issues in Forest Science |
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ENVB*4780
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[0.50] |
Forest Ecology |
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ENVS*3320
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[0.50] |
Principles of Landscape Ecology |
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits is required to completed the minor, which must include:
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BIOL*3010
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[0.50] |
Laboratory and Field Work in Ecology |
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BIOL*3110
|
[0.50] |
Population Ecology |
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BIOL*3120
|
[0.50] |
Community Ecology |
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BIOL*4110
|
[0.75] |
Ecological Methods |
|
BIOL*4120
|
[0.50] |
Evolutionary Ecology |
| One of: |
|
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| One of: |
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BOT*2100
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[0.50] |
Life Strategies of Plants |
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ZOO*2090
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[0.50] |
Vertebrate Structure and Function |
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| One of: |
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GEOG*1220
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[0.50] |
Human Impact on the Environment |
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GEOG*1300
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[0.50] |
Introduction to the Biophysical Environment |
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GEOL*1050
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[0.50] |
Geology and the Environment |
|
| 0.75 credits chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor |
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