BIOL-46023 credit hours

Field Research in Animal Ecology and Energetics

Biology · 3 hrs Field Study

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BIOL-4602 prerequisites

9 courses appear in this chain, up to 3 levels deep. Every route through it involves a choice, so nothing is forced. Unless you get permission, 1 more is needed: BIOL-1115.

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BIOL-2403Principles of Ecology

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BIOL-1115Cells and Cellular Processes

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Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

Chemistry 40S

BIOL-1116Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

Chemistry 40S

BIOL-2451Introduction to Animal Behaviour

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BIOL-1115Cells and Cellular Processes

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BIOL-1116Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

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BIOL-1102Biology and Human Concerns

BIOL-3602Comparative Animal Physiology I

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BIOL-1115Cells and Cellular Processes

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BIOL-1116Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

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BIOL-3603Comparative Animal Physiology II

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BIOL-3602Comparative Animal Physiology I

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permission of the instructor

BIOL-3492Quantitative and Theoretical Biology

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BIOL-2301Genetics

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BIOL-1115Cells and Cellular Processes

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BIOL-1116Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

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BIOL-2403Principles of Ecology

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a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework in Biology at or above the 2000 level

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Where BIOL-4602 counts

Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

NSCI 3-YEAR BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE
NSCI 4-YEAR BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE
NSCI HONOURS BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE

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Description

This course covers field and laboratory methods for studying ecological energetics and evolutionary physiology of free-ranging wild animals. During a field camp before the start of fall term, students learn techniques for studying metabolism and energy balance in animals including small mammal trapping/identification, temperature radiotelemetry, and open-circuit respirometry. The course focuses on small mammals, but there are opportunities to study songbirds, and some non-endothermic vertebrates and invertebrates. Each student conducts an independent research project during the field camp, and presents this work in a seminar and term paper during fall term.

Requisite courses

BIOL-2403 or BIOL-2451 or BIOL-3602 or BIOL-3603 or BIOL-3492; a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework in Biology at or above the 2000 level [prerequisite(s)].

Note

Permission of the instructor is required to register.

Practicum

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.