INTRODUCTION TO BIODIVERSITY (SC1055)

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This science course explores what biodiversity is and how we can measure it. We look at concepts related to biodiversity widely used (and misused) in the media, the importance of biodiversity to sustain human life on Earth,and how biodiverstity is related to our economy, society and politics. Laboratory sessions include Saturday visits to the aquarium, museums or the zoo.

Code: 
SC1055
Name: 
INTRODUCTION TO BIODIVERSITY
Discipline: 
SC (Science)
Type: 
CCS
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
SC1055LLAB AND (MA1005CCM OR MA1020CCM OR MA1025CCM OR MA1030CCM OR MA1091CCM OR ELECMA-30 OR CCMCCM OR MA1010 OR MA1099CCI OR MA1099CCIM)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge about biological diversity, its magnitude, its importance to maintain Human life on Earth and on our daily lives, and the major diversity related concerns
  2. Demonstrate the ability to interpret scientific data related to biodiversity from a variety of sources
  3. Apply the scientific method to answer questions/solve problems related to biodiversity
  4. Demonstrate written and oral presentation skills when communicating scientific knowledge related to biodiversity

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Spring 2025 SC1055 INTRODUCTION TO BIODIVERSITY

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