BIOL 3664

Intertidal Ecology & Diversity

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Hands-on, intensive introduction to ecological research on rocky shores, tidal flats, and sandy beaches. Relevant ecological concepts, sampling techniques for flora and fauna, and statistical skills are learned. Field sampling on day and camping trips is followed by lab work (e.g., identification of seaweeds, invertebrates), statistical analysis, and report preparation.

Sections

Lecture
Lab

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2026 syllabus by C. Isabelle Aubé. Open the PDF

Grading

15%Coastal zones quizzes (5)
15%Experimental design assignment
9%Field experiment proposals (3)
3%Scientific permits or correspondence (3)
10%Field experiment 1 results
15%Field experiment 2 video presentation
20%Field experiment 3 technical report
10%Activity and worksheet completionCompletion mark
1.5%Bioblitz photo journal
1.5%Detailed field notes

Course rules

Late work
Up to two Student Declaration of Absence forms allow extensions of up to 72 hours each.
Missed deadlines
Late work without an approved extension or instructor permission receives a zero and is not marked.
Field safety
Provide a valid First-Aid certificate and signed liability waiver before fieldwork, and take another person along.
Fieldwork approval
Receive instructor approval for each proposal before conducting its fieldwork.
Field check-ins
Email or call the instructor before and after every self-directed field trip with location, people, and expected return time.
Academic integrity
Collaboration is allowed, but submit your own referenced work; online assignment-help tools are prohibited.

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