Field Study in Ecological Restoration I
PART OF:
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.
Course code: ER312A
How to register
To register, please call the Continuing Studies Registration Desk at 250-472-4747, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
If you’re not currently enrolled in the Restoration of Natural Systems (RNS) program, you must obtain approval from the Program Coordinator (ecorestoration@uvic.ca) before registering.
Credit (diploma) students pay $100 of the course tuition upon registration, with the remainder paid via their UVic MyPage account.
Non-credit (certificate) students pay the full course tuition upon registration.
Additional course details
Course credit
1.5 units at UVic or may be taken on a non-credit basis.
Format
Semi-distance format requiring attendance on-campus \or five days, plus readings/assignments to be completed before and after the on-campus portion of the course.
Prerequisites
Acceptance to the RNS program or a combination of work and/or education experience equivalent to third-year standing.
Next offering
May 2018
RELATED TO: Ecological Restoration