University of Guelph 1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar

X--Degree Programs


Ecology

Department of Botany and Department of Zoology, 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 1 of 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. Admission criteria are those established by the University and Program Committee. A minimum total of [20.00] credits is required to complete the major.

Major

Semester 1

15-103 [0.50] Biology I
19-104 [0.50] General Chemistry I
37-120 [0.50] Reading the Contemporary World
63-108 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
76-107 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I

Semester 2

15-104 [0.50] Biology II
19-105 [0.50] General Chemistry II
27-150 [0.50] Introduction to Programming
76-108 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences II
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

Semester 3

19-258 [0.50] Introductory Biochemistry
89-204 [0.50] Statistics I
One of:
45-130 [0.50] Introduction to the Biophysical Environment
46-100 [0.50] Principles of Geology
46-110 [0.50] Principles of Geology
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective
[0.50] elective

Semester 4

15-311 [0.50] Population Ecology
40-200 [0.50] Introductory Genetics
89-205 [0.50] Statistics II
[1.00] elective

Semester 5

15-312 [0.50] Community Ecology
17-230 [0.50] Plant Physiology
One of:
17-240 [0.50] Plant Anatomy
92-207 [0.50] Invertebrate Zoology I
92-209 [0.50] Vertebrate Structure and Function
[1.00] elective

Semester 6

40-300 [0.50] Population Genetics
OR
92-330 [0.50] Evolution
[2.00] electives

Semester 7

15-411 [0.75] Ecological Methods
[1.75] electives

Semester 8

15-412 [0.50] Evolutionary Ecology
[2.00] electives

Areas of Emphasis

General Ecology

A minimum of [3.00] from six courses chosen from the area-of-emphasis-specific courses, plus [1.50] additional science credits. Of these 9 courses, at least [3.50] from 7 courses must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Experimental Ecology
40-300 [0.50] Population Genetics
OR
92-330 [0.50] Evolution
92-407 [0.50] Animal Behaviour
92-417 [0.50] Experimental Comparative Animal Physiology
92-441 [0.75] Field Ecology
OR
One of the departmental "projects" courses: 17-482, 34-442, 40-450, 65-431, 92-450.
[2.00] additional science credits, at least [1.50] of which are at the 300 or 400 level.
Interpretive Ecology
15-345 [0.50] Introduction to Aquatic Environments
OR
34-311 [0.50] Natural History of Insects
34-300 [0.50] Nature Interpretation
92-344 [0.50] Biology of Running Waters
92-407 [0.50] Animal Behaviour
92-441 [0.75] Field Ecology
One of:
17-270 [0.50] Classification and Morphology of Seed Plants
17-320 [0.50] Fungi
17-326 [0.50] Phycology
One of:
92-402 [0.50] Ichthyology
92-409 [0.50] Ornithology
92-428 [0.50] Mammalogy
92-443 [0.50] Herpetology
[2.00] additional science credits at the 300 or 400 level
Recommended:
19-336 [0.50] Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
34-304 [0.50] Natural Chemicals in the Environment
34-404 [0.50] Behaviour of Insects
65-414 [0.50] Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology
92-344 [0.50] Biology of Running Waters
Resource Conservation
02-270 [0.50] Survey of Natural Resource Economics
15-313 [0.50] Conservation Biology I
15-415 [0.50] Wildlife Conservation and Management
36-120 [0.50] Introductory Microeconomics
92-405 [0.50] Natural Resources Policy
[2.50] additional science credits, at least [1.50] of which are at the 300 or 400 level
Recommended:
34-203 [0.50] Forestry
34-478 [0.50] Forest Ecology
36-210 [0.50] Economic Growth and Environmental Quality

Minor

A minor in Ecology requires the following courses:

  1. 15-311, 15-312, 15-411, 15-412
  2. 17-230
  3. 40-300 or 92-330
  4. One of 17-240, 17-270, 92-209
  5. One of 45-122, 45-130, 46-100, 46-110
  6. [0.75] additional chosen in consultation with the Ecology departmental advisor

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar
X--Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc.

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