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 and evolutionary biology. 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
| BIOL*1030 |
[0.50] |
Biology I |
| CHEM*1040 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
| MATH*1080 |
[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus I |
| PHYS*1070 |
[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 the end of Semester 3.
|
Semester 2
| BIOL*1040 |
[0.50] |
Biology II |
| CHEM*1050 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
| PHYS*1080 |
[0.50] |
Physics for Life Sciences |
| One of: |
| CIS*1200 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Computing |
| CIS*1500 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Programming |
|
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
Semester 3
| MCB*2210 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Cell Biology |
| STAT*2040 |
[0.50] |
Statistics I |
| One of: |
| GEOG*1300 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to the Biophysical Environment |
| GEOL*1050 |
[0.50] |
Geology and the Environment |
|
| 1.00 electives* |
Semester 4
| BIOC*2580 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Biochemistry |
| BIOL*3110 |
[0.50] |
Population Ecology |
| MBG*2000 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Genetics |
| One of: |
|
|
| 0.50 electives* |
Semester 5
| BIOL*3010 |
[0.50] |
Laboratory and Field Work in Ecology |
| One of: |
| BOT*2100 |
[0.50] |
Life Strategies of Plants |
| ZOO*3200 |
[0.50] |
Comparative Animal Physiology I |
|
| One of: |
|
|
| 1.00 electives |
Semester 7
| BIOL*4110 |
[0.75] |
Ecological Methods |
| 1.75 electives |
Semester 8
| BIOL*4120 |
[0.50] |
Evolutionary Ecology |
| 2.00 electives |
* Restricted Electives
| One of: |
| ZOO*2090 |
[0.50] |
Vertebrate Structure and Function |
| ZOO*2700 |
[0.50] |
Invertebrate Morphology & Evolution |
|
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)
| ZOO*4070 |
[0.50] |
Animal Behaviour |
| ZOO*4170 |
[0.50] |
Experimental Comparative Animal Physiology |
| 0.75 credits from: |
|
|
| One of the following not already successfully completed in Semester 6: |
|
|
| 1.75 additional science credits, at least 1.50 of which are at the 3000 or 4000 level |
Interpretive Ecology (IE)
| ENVB*3000 |
[0.50] |
Nature Interpretation |
| ZOO*4070 |
[0.50] |
Animal Behaviour |
| ZOO*4910 |
[0.50] |
Integrative Vertebrate Biology |
| 0.75 credits from: |
|
|
| At least 0.75 additional science credits at the 3000 or 4000 level |
| One of: |
|
|
| One of: |
| ZOO*4920 |
[0.25] |
Lab Studies in Ornithology |
| ZOO*4930 |
[0.25] |
Lab Studies in Ichthyology |
| ZOO*4940 |
[0.25] |
Lab Studies in Herpetology |
| ZOO*4950 |
[0.25] |
Lab Studies in Mammalogy |
|
| One of: |
| BIOL*3450 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Aquatic Environments |
| ENVB*3090 |
[0.50] |
Insect Diversity and Biology |
|
| Recommended: |
| CHEM*3360 |
[0.50] |
Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology |
| ENVB*3040 |
[0.50] |
Natural Chemicals in the Environment |
| ENVB*4040 |
[0.50] |
Behaviour of Insects |
| MICR*4140 |
[0.50] |
Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Resource Conservation (RC)
2.50 additional science credits, at least 1.50 of which are at the 3000 or 4000 level
Recommended:
| BIOL*4060 |
[0.50] |
Restoration Ecology |
| BIOL*4150 |
[0.50] |
Wildlife Conservation and Management |
| ECON*2100 |
[0.50] |
Economic Growth and Environmental Quality |
| ENVB*2030 |
[0.50] |
Current Issues in Forest Science |
| ENVB*4780 |
[0.50] |
Forest Ecology |
| ENVS*3320 |
[0.50] |
Principles of Landscape Ecology |
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits is required to completed the minor, which must include:
| BIOL*3010 |
[0.50] |
Laboratory and Field Work in Ecology |
| BIOL*3110 |
[0.50] |
Population Ecology |
| BIOL*3120 |
[0.50] |
Community Ecology |
| BIOL*4110 |
[0.75] |
Ecological Methods |
| BIOL*4120 |
[0.50] |
Evolutionary Ecology |
| One of: |
|
|
| One of: |
| BOT*2100 |
[0.50] |
Life Strategies of Plants |
| ZOO*2090 |
[0.50] |
Vertebrate Structure and Function |
|
| One of: |
| GEOG*1220 |
[0.50] |
Human Impact on the Environment |
| GEOG*1300 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to the Biophysical Environment |
| GEOL*1050 |
[0.50] |
Geology and the Environment |
|
| 0.75 credits chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor |
