Special Topics in Ecological Restoration: Climate Change in Ecological Restoration

Code: ER505
Apply this course towards: Ecological Restoration

Course description

Climate change has many implications for how we conceptualize and practice ecological restoration. In this online course, you will explore how climate change can impact the direction of restoration activities through course activities and exploration of current literature.

Learning objectives

When you have finished the course, you will be able to:

  • Give examples demonstrating the physical and biological effects of climate change on species and ecosystems
  • Evaluate the use and efficacy of climate change tools (e.g. climate envelope models) in restoration planning
  • Critically assess how climate change has impacted restoration theory and practice in the 21st century
  • Critically analyze climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in restoration practise
  • Demonstrate how restoration can be used to further our understanding of, and response to, climate change

Format

Online Brightspace-based format over a 14-week period, requiring approximately 10 hours of coursework per week.

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Ecological Restoration Professional Specialization Certificate

Equivalent work and/or education experience is considered for non-program students. To request permission contact ecorestoration@uvic.ca.

Registration details

If you’re not currently enrolled in the Ecological Restoration program, you must obtain approval from the Program Coordinator (ecorestoration@uvic.ca) before registering.

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Continuing Studies statement on use of educational technology

This course will require the use of Zoom and may use other education technology such as internet-based applications, cloud services, or social media. In order to complete this course you will be required to either consent to the disclosure of your personal information outside of Canada to enable use of these technologies, or work with the Division of Continuing Studies to explore other privacy protective options (such as using an alias or nickname).