Field courses 2015

Why take a field course?

Structure of many field courses

• 2 weeks of intensive study (0.5 credits) →1st week devoted to instruction, student seminars → 2nd week, work on independent projects• Written report submitted four

weeks after completion of field work.

However, there may be variations:check the course descriptions

1. Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology (OUPFB)

2. Other field courses

Field courses are offered by different universities/programs

1. Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology (OUPFB)

• 14 participating Universities • 30 courses in 2015• Locations in Canada,

U.S.A., C. America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia.

• Time: spring-summer plus tropical courses in the winter

http://www.oupfb.ca/index.html

How much it costs?

Tuition fee for 0.5 credit + Field course fee: ($400 – $5,000)

•$350 deposit to WLU[Cheque or cash]•balance to host university

+•Transportation cost to the place where the course will begin.

Check the course descriptions: http://www.oupfb.ca/modules.htm

How do I sign up?

1) Download and complete application form:

http://www.oupfb.ca/documents/form_10.pdf

2) Submit form + $350 deposit to Biology Office:

26 Jan, 8:30 am -- Continue through Jan 30, 4:30 pm

See more here: http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=1451&f_id=1&p=15954

BI367 Field Botany – Medicinal Plants of Ontario;

11–22 May (Dr. Costea)

$400 ($350 deposit)

Course outline:https://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=1451&p=13449&pv=1

Module #13

2. Other Field Courses[Please contact Dr. Rutherford (jrutherf@wlu.ca) for these

E.g., Waterloo Summit Centre for the Environment: 1.5 credits https://uwaterloo.ca/waterloo-summit-centre/student-field-courses

The Ramsay Family Award for Field Studies in Biology:https://telaris.wlu.ca/ssb_prod/bwkkspgr.showpage?page=BSA_AWARDS_SEARCH_RESULT&pname=F_CODE&pvalue=RAMS