SDG 15: Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

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Our world has at least 15 million species, all of which have adapted to particular environments and lifestyles and use energy to grow and reproduce. We examine these processes in representative organisms from all the major groups, and discuss factors influencing changes in biodiversity over time and space.

A graduate level course designed to introduce students in an integrative manner to the field of biodiversity conservation and how to apply its principles to best promote sustainability. Understanding biodiversity and its management requires an interdisciplinary approach with particular reference to mechanisms of change and human impacts on the environment. This course will be interdisciplinary in its approach.

Designed for students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. It considers the nature of ecosystems and of processes associated with energy flow and material cycling within them. Particular attention is given to ecosystems of Western Canada and the effect that man exerts on them, especially through agricultural practices.

Provides an understanding of the sources, use, and interpretation of environmental data used in resource management. Basic modeling principles are covered and selected environmental models are used to illustrate the use of data in resource management and to provide skills in assessment of the interactions between resource management and the environment.

For a full listing of related courses, please visit the Office of Sustainability's sustainablity course inventory.