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
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:
How do I sign up? 1)Download and complete application form: 2) Submit form + $350 deposit to Biology Office: 26 Jan, 8:30 am -- Continue through Jan 30, 4:30 pm See more here:
BI367 Field Botany – Medicinal Plants of Ontario; 11–22 May (Dr. Costea) $400 ($350 deposit) Course outline: Module #13
2. Other Field Courses [Please contact Dr. Rutherford for E.g., Waterloo Summit Centre for the Environment: 1.5 credits
The Ramsay Family Award for Field Studies in Biology: