This course is a graduate level seminar with lecture and discussion covering advanced topics in conservation of biological diversity. We will read a mixture of foundational as well as recent papers covering a range of current topics within Conservation Biology. One of the most exciting aspects of the course is that students will have the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary teams on an active conservation project, commissioned by international and local NGOs (for example, World Wildlife Fund and Delta Wildlife Farmland Trust). This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Equivalency: RES 509

Introduction to forestry, wood products industry, processes, products, markets and global trade policy issues affecting the wood industry. Students may only receive credit for one of: WOOD 120, WOOD 220. Not available for credit to students in the Forest Science Major of the B.Sc. Natural Resources degree.

Nutrient metabolism and requirements during fetal and perinatal development and research methods used to assess requirements; developmental origins of health and disease; gestational obesity and diabetes; nutritional supplements during pregnancy. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Equivalency: OBST503

Indicators of maternal/newborn well-being across population subgroups, changing trends in obstetrical intervention, perinatal morbidity, and the analysis of perinatal data. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Equivalency: SPPH537, OBST507

Stakeholder practices: stakeholder engagement, public consultation, partnerships, stakeholder management, buy-in. Project delivery: project delivery options, public-private partnerships (P3), integrated project delivery (IPD), partnering. Modelling, analytical methods, and decision support: economic and risk modelling.