Please note:
- This schedule is subject to change.
- Class sizes are limited, so early registration is advised.
- All courses are subject to minimum enrollment.
Legend:
- Face to face: This is generally a week-long (5 days) on-campus course
- / Blended: online with 2-4 days on campus
- This is a full-term online course
- Independent work
Required courses
| Course | Sept - Dec. 2026 | Jan.–Apr. 2027 | May - Aug. 2027 |
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| ER311 Principles & Concepts of ER |
Online |
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| ER312A Field Study in ER I |
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| ER312B Field Study in ER II |
Online |
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| ER313 Biodiversity & Conservation Biology |
Online |
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| ER314 Ethical, Legal, Policy Aspects of ER |
Online |
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| ER390 / ER400 ER Project / Seminar in ER |
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Elective courses
| Course | Sept- Dec. 2026 | Jan.–Apr. 2027 | May-Aug. 2027 |
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| ER325 Ecosystems of BC, Canada & the World |
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| ER326 Traditional Systems of Land & Resource Management |
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| ER327 Ecorestoration Strategies: Case Studies |
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| ER328 Forest Restoration and Sustainable Forestry |
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| ER329 Mining Reclamation |
/ Blended |
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| ER331 Urban Restoration & Sustainable Agriculture Systems |
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| ER332 Selection and Propagation of Natitve Plants |
Online |
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| ER334 Soil Conservation and Restoration |
/ Blended |
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| ER335A Restoration of Freshwater Aquatic Systems |
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| ER335B Restoration of Marine Aquatic Systems |
Online |
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| ER336 Science Communication for Ecological Restoration |
Online |
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| ER339 Climate Change in Ecological Restoration |
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| ER337 Fire Ecology |
Online |
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| ER352 Non-Timber Forest Management & Sustainable Use |
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ER412 / ER441 |
Online |
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| ER490 Directed Studies |
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| Co-op* |
*Co-op Option is in addition to the existing program completion requirements; it does not replace any of the 12 required courses.
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