New Student Registration: Aquatic Resources

• AQUA 101 - Introduction to Freshwater Systems and Resources
• AQUA 102 - Introduction to Ocean Systems and Resources

These are required first-year courses for all students in the ISAR program (those in both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science).

They are also options for electives in all programs except the Diploma in Engineering.

AQUA 101 is not a prerequisite for 102, so students looking for a 3-credit course in second semester may take AQUA 102 without having taken 101 in first term.

An online AQUA 101 (including home-based lab) is offered in the Spring Term (May - June), and an online AQUA 102 (including home-based lab) is offered in the Summer Term (July - August).  These courses are permitted to fulfill the required AQUA 101 and 102 requirements for an Aquatic Resources major, and are also available as electives to non-ISAR students.

Course Descriptions

101 Introduction to Freshwater Systems and Resources
This course introduces freshwater ecosystems and the links between human water use and freshwater resources. Students are asked to consider water-related challenges such as climate change, population growth/demand, eutrophication, and pollution. Examples highlight the interplay between humans and freshwater within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Blue Economy, and current events. Topics include water as a unique substance, ecological principles, management practices, governance, groundwater, lakes, and rivers. Lab and field trips. Credit will be granted for only one of AQUA 101 or AQUA 100. Three credits.

102 Introduction to Ocean Systems and Resources
This course introduces ocean ecosystems and the links between human use and marine resources. Students are asked to consider challenges such as climate change, pollution, aquaculture and fisheries, sustainable use of species and ecosystems. Examples highlight the interplay between humans and oceans within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Blue Economy, and current events. Topics include estuarine and ocean ecosystems, scientific principles, and resource management approaches. Lab and field trips. Credit will be granted for only one of AQUA 102 or AQUA 100. Prerequisite: AQUA 101 or permission of instructor. Three credits

Please refer to Section 9.3 Aquatic Resources in the Academic Calendar.

Click here to go to the Aquatic Resources program webpage.