Ecology and Management of Species at Risk
Environmental Studies and Sciences · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Second Year
Hard to catch. Runs only every second year, and the calendar doesn't say which, confirm the next offering with the department before counting on it.
ENV-4617 prerequisites
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- ENV 4-YEAR BA
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Description
This course focuses on management and policy related to species at risk. Students learn what constitutes a species at risk and review the factors, both natural and human induced, that can cause a species to become at risk. Students gain a thorough understanding of the assessment criteria used to determine listing under provincial and federal endangered species legislation and of the legislation and policy framework that governs management of species at risk. Students examine management principles and practices for the recovery of species at risk and the prevention of species endangerment.
Requisite courses
ENV-1600 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not receive credit for this course and ENV-4614 when the topic (or subject) was Critical Environmental Issues: Ecology and Management of Species at Risk.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.