Ecology

Ecology, in its broadest sense, is the study or organisms and their interaction with the biotic and abiotic environment. The study of these interactions can be at the organismal (individual plants/animals), population, community, or whole ecosystem levels. We offer theoretical and laboratory courses focusing on all levels of ecological study. Concordia’s Organismal and Ecology faculty have particular interests in the use of modern molecular techniques to address evolutionary and ecological questions. We study physiological regulation of individual growth and behaviour, behavioural and chemical ecology of individuals and the effects that these individual interactions have at the population level. We also study community and conservation ecology in plants, fungi, and animals. We use an interdisciplinary approach, stressing the importance of all levels of ecological study.

BSc Honours in Ecology — 72 credits

Provides students with theoretical, practical and hands.on field training in preparation for graduate work in the ecological sciences or a career in the environmental sciences.

BSc Specialization in Ecology — 60 credits

Similar to Honours, but no special performance level is required and it does not require Independent Study.

See the BSc degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

Genetics and Human Welfare, Biodiversity and Ecology, Cell Biology, Communities and Ecosystems, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Comparative Genomics and Genome Evolution

Department of Biology

The Department offers a broad education in the fundamentals of the biological sciences. With a variety of programs to choose from and an opportunity to conduct original, independent research in the areas of Behavioural Ecology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Conservation Biology, Entomology, Fish Ecology, Genetics, Genomics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Ecology, Plant Biology, and Wildlife Ecology, our students can truly expand their horizons in the field of biology.

Our Department is located in the state-of-the-art Richard J. Renaud Science Complex on the grounds of the beautiful Loyola Campus. We have spacious undergraduate teaching facilities and some of the finest research laboratories in the world. You will have the chance to work directly with our accessible and outstanding professors to gain practical research experience.

Admission Requirements

Ecology (BSc - Honours/Specialization) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.