Introduction to world biomes and in-depth analysis of the characteristics and distribution of Canada’s major ecosystems including the boreal forest, temperate forest, tundra, grasslands, wetlands, and aquatic environments; Current issues in ecosystem science and conservation such as climate change, agricultural management, forestry and urban ecology. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1010 or ERTH 1002 or ERTH 1004 or ISCI 1001. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Introduction to world biomes and in-depth analysis of the characteristics and distribution of Canada’s major ecosystems including the boreal forest, temperate forest, tundra, grasslands, wetlands, and aquatic environments; Current issues in ecosystem science and conservation such as climate change, agricultural management, forestry and urban ecology. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1010 or ERTH 1002 or ERTH 1004 or ISCI 1001. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
