Field Study in Ecological Restoration I
Code: ER312A
Apply this course towards:
Restoration of Natural Systems – Certificate,
Restoration of Natural Systems – Diploma
Course description
This course is meant to introduce you to a range of basic techniques for field study. You will learn some basic methodologies commonly used in the field of ecological restoration including:
- surveying methods
- vegetation sampling methods
- soil sampling
- monitoring techniques
- documenting field work
As this is a course on field techniques, we will spend a lot of time outdoors, both on campus and at several field locations in the Victoria area.
Format
Please note that the summer 2021 offering will be in an online hybrid model consisting of asynchronous learning and some synchronous sessions (there may be an optional field day for those able to attend).
Prerequisites
Acceptance to the RNS program or a combination of work and/or education experience equivalent to third-year standing.
- If you’re not currently enrolled in the Restoration of Natural Systems (RNS) program, including UVic and Letter of Permission students from RRU and TRU, you must obtain approval from the Program Coordinator (ecorestoration@uvic.ca) before registering.
Tuition and fee payment:
- RNS Diploma students pay $100 of the course tuition upon registration, with the remainder paid to UVic Tuition.
- RNS Certificate students pay the full course tuition upon registration.
To drop a course call 250-472-4747
Non-refundable fee policy
Course fees will be fully refundable if you withdraw a minimum of 10 business days* prior to the start date of a course. After that, a non-refundable fee of $50.00 will be charged in addition to the regular UVic fee reduction deadlines listed in the UVic Calendar https://web.uvic.ca/calendar/general/dates.html. This non-refundable fee policy will take effect January 1st, 2019.
*A business day is considered an official work day and does not include statutory holidays or weekends.
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Continuing Studies statement on use of educational technology
This course will require the use of Zoom and may use other education technology such as internet-based applications, cloud services, or social media. In order to complete this course you will be required to either consent to the disclosure of your personal information outside of Canada to enable use of these technologies, or work with the Division of Continuing Studies and the instructor to use other privacy protective options (such as using an alias or nickname).