René Belland, BSc, MSc, PhD

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Winter Term 2024 (1860)

REN R 327 - The Mosses of Alberta: Conservation and Identification

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

This is an introduction to identification and conservation of the mosses of Alberta, with a strong emphasis on field identification. Students are introduced to the morphological characters used to identify Alberta mosses, with supplementary information about individual species' habitat affinities and distribution within Alberta. Lecture topics include basic morphology, conservation and management of species diversity, and rare/endangered species found within Alberta. Students learn to identify more than 110 species from the province's six major natural regions. Prerequisite: *30. PLSC 221 or BIOL 208 or equivalent are recommended.

LECTURE B1 (11697)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
MWF 11:00 - 11:50 (GSB 5-53)

LAB H1 (11698)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
R 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 1-10)



REN R 402B - Directed Research in Renewable Resources

★ 3 (fi 12)(TWO TERM, VARIABLE)

Directed research, with the intent of preparing the student for graduate studies. Generally undertaken in the fourth year of study, over the course of the fall and winter terms and results in an undergraduate thesis. Students wishing to enrol must obtain permission from an instructor, as well as the Associate Chair, Undergraduate, Department of Renewable Resources. Prerequisite: *60 and consent of instructor.

LECTURE C3 (10233)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)



REN R 767 - The Mosses of Alberta: Conservation and Identification

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

This is an introduction to identification and conservation of the mosses of Alberta, with a strong emphasis on field identification. Students are introduced to the morphological characters used to identify Alberta mosses, with supplementary information about individual species habitat affinities and distribution within Alberta. Lecture topics include basic morphology, conservation and management of species diversity, and rare/ endangered species found within Alberta. Students learn to identify more than 110 species from the province's six major natural regions. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 327.

LECTURE B1 (11755)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
MWF 11:00 - 11:50 (GSB 5-53)

LAB H1 (11756)

2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
R 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 1-10)

Summer Term 2024 (1880)

ENCS 299 - Special Topics in Field Skills and Their Application in the Environmental and Conservation Sciences

★ 1 (fi 2)(EITHER, 4 DAYS)

Focuses on specialized field skills, their application, and integration in different sub-disciplines of the environmental and conservation sciences. The course involves off-campus field experiences. A student is required to select a topic related to their major, but may take additional sections as part of their electives. Pre- or corequisite: REN R 290.

LAB 851 (40425)

2024-08-27 - 2024-08-29
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)

Winter Term 2025 (1900)

REN R 327 - The Mosses of Alberta: Conservation and Identification

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

This is an introduction to identification and conservation of the mosses of Alberta, with a strong emphasis on field identification. Students are introduced to the morphological characters used to identify Alberta mosses, with supplementary information about individual species' habitat affinities and distribution within Alberta. Lecture topics include basic morphology, conservation and management of species diversity, and rare/endangered species found within Alberta. Students learn to identify more than 110 species from the province's six major natural regions. Prerequisite: 30 units. PLSC 221 or BIOL 208 or equivalent are recommended.

LECTURE B1 (71465)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MWF 11:00 - 11:50 (TBD)

LAB H1 (71466)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
R 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 1-10)



REN R 767 - The Mosses of Alberta: Conservation and Identification

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

This is an introduction to identification and conservation of the mosses of Alberta, with a strong emphasis on field identification. Students are introduced to the morphological characters used to identify Alberta mosses, with supplementary information about individual species habitat affinities and distribution within Alberta. Lecture topics include basic morphology, conservation and management of species diversity, and rare/ endangered species found within Alberta. Students learn to identify more than 110 species from the province's six major natural regions. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 327.

LECTURE B1 (71521)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MWF 11:00 - 11:50 (TBD)

LAB H1 (71522)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
R 14:00 - 16:50 (AF 1-10)