BIOL 202 – Ecology
(Spring)
This course focuses on the study of the physical
environment and its effects on individuals, followed by a survey
of populations, communities, ecosystems, biomes, and general
principles of ecology. Labs deal with both field and
experimental aspects of ecology.
BIOL 223 – Introductory Plant Biology
(Fall)
This course offers an introduction to the study
of plants and plant-like organisms including bacteria, algae,
fungi, non-vascular plants and vascular plants. The structures,
life cycles, ecology, taxonomy, evolution of these groups are
studied in lectures and lab exercises.
BIOL 322 – Terrestrial Ecosystems
(Spring)
This course offers an in-depth analysis of the
structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems. It provides a
fundamental understanding of the biophysical factors regulating
energy, water, carbon and nutrient transfers in terrestrial
ecosystems. In the second part of the course, an extensive
analysis of these processes in the most important world's
terrestrial ecosystems is presented with an emphasis on natural
and anthropogenic influences. Labs include a field trip to an
active research station on Vancouver Island as well as some
visits to typical terrestrial ecosystems of the area.
BIOL 403 – Current Topics in Biology
(Fall)
This course offers a discussion of the
fundamental ideas, concepts and current issues in science and
the life sciences that affect our society. Students participate
in regular in-class discussions of assigned reading, and are
required to lead discussions of specific current topics in
Biology.
BIOL 491 - Undergraduate Research Project
This course provides an opportunity to work on
a research project under the direct supervision of Dr. David
Gaumont-Guay. Students develop a research proposal with the
supervisor, carry out the research and prepare a full scientific
report during the fall and spring terms. Presentation of the
results is required at a final seminar.
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and current undergraduate research projects
