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Impact Evaluation Analytics: LFS International Field Studies – Indonesia
LFS 302B (6 credits) This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and applications of development project M&E. The world of international development faces many challenges, one of which is the failure of assistance interventions (aid projects and … Continue reading
International Studies on Sustainable Agriculture – Cuba – Info Session | Nov. 9
New Course: LFS 302A (3 credits) This course is a wonderful experience for anyone who wants to understand more about sustainable food systems and resilient communities. Traveling for 23 days across Cuba, visiting its farms and research stations, you will … Continue reading
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New Course 2017W – FRST 432 Molecular Ecology
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT FRST 432 Molecular Ecology MWF 4-5 pm Forest Sciences Center, room 1003 Instructor: Kermit Ritland, FSC 3026, kermit.ritland@ubc.ca Molecular ecology involves the use of molecular genetic tools to investigate ecological processes in natural populations, and usually involves DNA. … Continue reading
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**New Course: SPPH 381C Environmental Impacts on Human Health
Will be offered Fall 2017. SPPH 381C: Environmental Impacts on Human Health This course will build on the concept of ecological public health. It will take an integrative approach to how our surrounding environment influences various domains of health and … Continue reading
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2017 Summer Soil ID Course: Southern Vancouver Island – May 23-25, 2017
This course is suitable for students, soil professionals and any other soil enthusiasts. Upon completion of the course, the participants will know how to do soil texturing, dig soil pit for description and interpretation purposes, differentiate and describe soil horizons … Continue reading
2017 Outdoor & Health Education Summer Courses
2017 Outdoor & Health Education Summer Courses http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/Summer2017 OUTDOOR EDUCATION BC Outdoor Environmental Education (OEE) courses support educators to facilitate outdoor learning experiences that enhance student personal knowledge and connections to the natural world. Both of these courses are applicable … Continue reading
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APBI 490: Field Study of Wine Grape Production – Summer 2017
Course Overview: Major viticultural issues related to grape and wine production, including: origin of the major wine grape varieties and rootstocks, morphological features of the grapevine, major training systems in the Okanagan Valley, berry composition in relation to wine quality, … Continue reading
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Permaculture Design Certification Course 2017S – July 1 – 19, 2017
Permaculture Design Certification Course@ UBC Farm 2017 Presented by the Conscious Design Collective With support from the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and the University of British Columbia. July 1st – July 19th, 2017 | UBC Farm, Vancouver City & Surrounding Bio-region Permaculture is an … Continue reading
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Fesia Consortium: Sustainable Food System & Agroecology Programs applications – deadline Feb 2, 2017
FESIA Consortium – From the farm to the table: a Sustainable Food System Program Dates May 26 – June 26, 2017 Application deadline: February 2, 2017 ESA Groupe within the FESIA consortium offers a unique four-week program through which students … Continue reading
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APBI 496B Practicums at BC SPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre open – deadlines vary
APBI students – APBI 496B Practicums at BC SPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, ‘Wild ARC’, are now open for application. Practicums are available in the following two month full-time placements; March – April (limited availability – applications due Feb 1, 2017), … Continue reading
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