Courses

Scientific assessment of animal well-being, ethical concepts applied to animal use, and animal welfare issues arising in agriculture, biomedical research and other areas. Credit will be granted for only one of APBI 315, ANSC 515, or AANB 515. [1-0-3] Prerequisite: At least third-year standing in any faculty.

Historical and current debate, ethical perspectives, governance, and scientific understanding of experiences of animals in research.

Horticulture theory and methodology in an experiential learning format. Plant identification, seeding, propagation, canopy management, cultivation media, horticultural systems examined in the context of integrated crop management.

A survey of the structure, classification and biology of insects; ecology and life-histories of insects; insect-plant relations. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: BIOL 121. Equivalency: BIOL327

The diversity of soil organisms (bacteria, protozoa, fungi, animals, plants) in natural and managed ecosystems; roles in primary production, nutrient cycling, decomposition and reclamation; interactions between soil organisms; responses to environmental change. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: [BIOL121] Equivalency: FRST310

A detailed exploration of biophysical, economic, and social ecosystem sustainability indicators for primary production subsystems. [1-0-3]

Understanding environmental factors influencing soil-forming processes and their ecological implications. Credit will be granted for only one of SOIL 501 or APBI 401. Prerequisite: APBI 200.

Plant water requirements for production and survival, physiological stress thresholds, soil-plant-atmosphere interactions, structure-function relationships, cutting-edge and traditional monitoring tools, precision agriculture, application for sustainable water management. Prerequisite: One of APBI 210, BIOL 210.

Research seminar integrating diverse information to address global animal issues including: animal-source foods and human health, environmental impact of livestock production, trade in exotic animals. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of APBI 314, APBI 315.

Evaluation of humane treatment of individual animals living in the wild and managed within conservation biology. Assessment of attitudes and viewpoints of the role of animal welfare in conservation biology.

Effects of climate change on fish physiology, fisheries and aquaculture on regional and global scales. Third-year standing or higher. Prerequisite: BIOL_V 121.

Perspectives and practices of ecological restoration in diverse ecosystems worldwide. Prerequisite: APBI 200 and one of FRST 201, APBI 260, BIOL 230. Equivalency: UFOR 403

Behavioural, population, and community ecology of insects. Interaction between insects and plants and the application of the principals of insect ecology to biological control of insects and weeds. [3-0] Prerequisite: One of BIOL 205, BIOL 327, APBI 327. Equivalency: BIOL411

Concepts, principles, and recent discoveries in genome structure and comparative genomics in plants with a focus on economically important plants; applications of genomics approaches to questions in plant genetics, evolution, and ecology. [3-0-0] Corequisite: BIOL 335. Equivalency: BIOL440

Application of agroecological knowledge towards the creation of real-world solutions for real-world problems. Prerequisite: Third-year standing or higher

Integrates classroom and applied learning at the UBC Farm with design project. Prerequisite: APBI_V 365.

Analysis and interpretation of current issues in applied biology.

Skills for leading change that influences triple-bottom-line; sustainability, change agency systems thinking; awareness and perspective for engagement and communication; adaptive leadership; change dynamics; cases studies in organizational and social change. Collaboratively delivered with the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration.

An introduction to the engineering profession including: the engineering design process, sustainability, prototype testing, introduction and application of the relevant foundational scientific principles, team functioning, engineering graphics, and technical communication. [2-2-0]. Prerequisite: APSC_V 100.

Environmental, economic, political, and social aspects of appropriate technologies in the developing world. Appropriate technology and infrastructure, trade and finance, transportation, energy, water access, communication, health, and gender.

An interdisciplinary study of best practice, politics, and ethics associated with technical solutions to humanitarian assistance within Canada and abroad; examines policies used in aid and development contexts with emphasis on the application of engineering. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: Restricted to students with a Major, Combined Major, Honours, Honours with, or Minor specialization in Political Science or International Relations, or at least 3rd year standing in any B.A.Sc. program. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI_V 371 or APSC_V 367. Equivalency: POLI_V 371.

Issues and case studies in creating and running ventures, with a particular emphasis on exploring applied science projects through a new venture lens, strategic planning, finance and risk. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

This course introduces the different aspects in which aquaculture can impact the natural environment and which aquaculture systems and management practices can minimize or mitigate these impacts. You will learn about ecological, social and ethical aspects of various aquaculture systems through a combination of lectures, review of the primary literature and class discussions.

Analysis and design of advanced assemblies. Integration of multiple building systems within a wide range of construction types, and more complex enclosures in a variety of climatic conditions. Emphasis on technical performance, durability and sustainability. Prerequisite: ARCH_V 511.