Anne McIntosh, BSc (Honours), MSc, PhD
Winter Term 2024 (1860)
AUBIO 315 - Advanced Biological Analysis
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Application of statistical and informatics methods for analysis of biological datasets, with an emphasis on ecological datasets (e.g., plant, bird and bat communities) using both univariate and multivariate techniques. Students will also develop critical skills in research design, organization and interpretation of data, and written and oral communication skills. Prerequisites AUBIO 253 and AUSTA 215.
LECTURE 1B01 (17757)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
MWF 08:30 - 09:30 (AU C 014)
AUBIO 419 - Directed Studies II
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-3)
Supervised laboratory or field research project. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. Notes: Admission to the course normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Biology. An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
LECTURE 1B01 (19974)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)
LAB 1D01 (19973)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)
AUSTA 215 - Statistical Methods for the Natural Sciences
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Experimental design, data presentation and analysis; descriptive statistics, probability distributions and statistical hypothesis testing; parametric and nonparametric tests, correlation and regression; use of statistical software. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2; one of AUBIO 111, AUCHE 110, AUCSC 111 (2021), 113, AUENV 120, AUGEO 120, AUMAT 110, 116, 120, AUPHY 102 (2021), 104 (2021), 110 (2021), 120. Notes: The course does not count toward the major in Mathematics and Physics or the minor in Mathematics. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSTA 153, 213, 215, AUPSY 213 (2020).
LECTURE 1B02 (18805)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
TR 08:30 - 10:00 (AU LIB 2 102)
Fall Term 2024 (1890)
AUBIO 350 - Conservation Theory and Biodiversity in Tropical Systems
★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)
Introduction to the basic concepts of conservation biology. The scope of conservation biology and levels of biodiversity are explored, as are aspects of tropical ecology related to conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253 and consent of the instructor(s) based on successful completion of the selection process. Note: This course is intended to be taken in sequence with AUBIO 459 or AUENV 459. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 350 and AUENV 350.
LECTURE 1A01 (53717)
2024-09-16 - 2024-12-09
MWF 08:30 - 09:30 (AU C 008)
LAB 1D01 (53718)
2024-09-16 - 2024-12-09
W 14:00 - 17:00 (AU C 015)
AUBIO 355 - Ecological Dynamics
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Addresses ecological processes at different spatial scales. Includes demography, population and meta-population dynamics of plants and animals across a broad range of ecosystems, community ecology and ecosystem functioning. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253.
LECTURE 3A01 (53716)
2024-08-22 - 2024-09-10
MTWRF 13:00 - 14:30 (AU C 014)
2024-08-22 - 2024-09-10
MTWRF 15:30 - 17:00 (AU C 014)
AUENV 350 - Conservation Theory and Biodiversity in Tropical Systems
★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)
Introduction to the basic concepts of conservation biology. The scope of conservation biology and levels of biodiversity are explored, as are aspects of tropical ecology related to conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253 and consent of the instructor(s) based on successful completion of the selection process. Note: This course is intended to be taken in sequence with AUBIO 459 or AUENV 459. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 350 and AUBIO 350.
LECTURE 1A01 (54740)
2024-09-16 - 2024-12-09
MWF 08:30 - 09:30 (AU C 008)
Winter Term 2025 (1900)
AUBIO 459 - Field Studies in Tropical Ecology and Conservation
★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0_2W)
Field course that addresses problems of biodiversity and conservation in tropical environments. The student participates in field workshops, and designs and conducts their own field project to answer questions related to ecological and biological conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 350 or AUENV 350, and consent of the instructors based on successful completion of the selection process. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 459 and AUENV 459. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
LECTURE 3850 (77695)
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-22
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)
AUENV 459 - Field Studies in Tropical Ecology and Conservation
★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0_2W)
Field course that addresses problems of biodiversity and conservation in tropical environments. The student participates in field workshops, and designs and conducts their own field project to answer questions related to ecological and biological conservation. Prerequisite: AUBIO 350 or AUENV 350, and consent of the instructors based on successful completion of the selection process. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 459 and AUENV 459. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
LECTURE 3850 (78774)
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-22
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)
AUSTA 215 - Statistical Methods for the Natural Sciences
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Experimental design, data presentation and analysis; descriptive statistics, probability distributions and statistical hypothesis testing; parametric and nonparametric tests, correlation and regression; use of statistical software. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2; one of AUBIO 111, AUCHE 110, AUCSC 111 (2021), 113, AUENV 120, AUGEO 120, AUMAT 110, 116, 120, AUPHY 102 (2021), 104 (2021), 110 (2021), 120. Notes: The course does not count toward the major in Mathematics and Physics or the minor in Mathematics. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUSTA 153, 213, 215, AUPSY 213 (2020).
LECTURE 1B01 (76930)
2025-01-27 - 2025-04-15
MWF 08:30 - 09:30 (AU C 101)