Category Archives: New Courses and Topics
Cuba Trip Information Session: Summer 2015 LFS 302A – January 8th
An info session for LFS 302A – International Studies on Sustainable Agriculture – Cuba (April 30 – May 23, 2015) will take place Thursday, January 8th 12:00 – 1:00 p.m in MCML 256. Course instructor Wendy Holm will be on hand to answer questions … Continue reading
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Summer 2015 LFS 302A – International Studies on Sustainable Agriculture – Cuba. Applications due Jan 15, 2015
Program: International Studies on Sustainable Agriculture – Cuba Course code at UBC- Vancouver: LFS 302A Go Global is offering a Global Seminar that will allow LFS students to study in Cuba while earning credits towards their major. Students will have … Continue reading
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APBI 419: Fish Disease offered for 14W Term 2! *Register now!*
It’s back! APBI 419 (Fish Disease) will be offered in Term 2 of the 2014 Winter Session (Jan – Apr 2015). This course examines fish health and disease from the perspectives of the fish, the pathogen and the environments that … Continue reading
APBI 490 sec 201 – Biology of Stress on Animals (14W T2)
There is a new APBI course for Term 2! APBI 490 sec 201: The Biology of Stress on Animals How animals respond to various stressors in their lives and the impact on their overall biology, including health. How managing stress … Continue reading
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Information Session for LFS 302B: Summer Field Course, Indonesia, 2015 on November 20th
LFS 302B: Summer Field Course, Indonesia, 2015 LFS Project Monitoring & Evaluation for Timely Responses (METR): May 1 – 31st 2015 This undergraduate food and resource economics summer field course in Indonesia consists of instruction, planning and implementation of a … Continue reading
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ANTH 220 – First Nations BC
Looking for a course that is oriented to real world issues? Consider ANTH 220 First Nations BC. Recent court decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada underscores the importance of a solid understanding of First Nations issues, peoples, and practices. … Continue reading
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SCIE 220: Introduction to Sustainability
This new course brings together multiple disciplines (science, arts, social sciences, commerce, economics) to explore issues surrounding sustainability. Open to all year 2 and 3 undergraduates in any faculty. Please consult your program advisor if you wish to use this … Continue reading
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New LFS Writing course – LFS 150
Are you a first year student in Land and Food Systems? A great choice is a brand new course designed especially for you. LFS 150, Scholarly Writing and Argumentation in Land and Food Systems, meets 3 communication credits and is … Continue reading
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Updated Course: APBI 360 (Food & Environment II)
APBI 360 uses a systems approach to investigate the functions and interactions of plants and animals in select agricultural ecosystems. Students will develop an appreciation of how animals can contribute and/or impact on sustainable food production systems. Throughout this course, … Continue reading
APBI 314 offered in 2014 Summer!
A section of APBI 314: Animals and Society is offered this summer in the 2014 Summer Session Term 1 (May 12 – June 20)! You can view the 2014 Summer Session course schedule online at https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?sessyr=2014&sesscd=S. Contemporary use of animals for … Continue reading
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