New/Revised APBI Courses for 2015W

Posted on June 19, 2015 by nlim20

Here are some brand new/revised courses, starting in the 2015 Winter Session:

LFS 340: First Nations Health and the Traditional Role of Plants

(new) This Interprofessional Health and Human Service (IHHS) course covers the First Nations medical systems and medicinal plants. Bridging the traditional with modern sciences.

APBI 316 Equine Biology, Health and Welfare (3)

(revised) Equines have played an important role in human society. Course will look at the place of the Equid in history, art and current society. An exploration the natural history and biology of the horse, include behaviour, anatomy, nutrition, and reproduction. The pathology, prevention and treatments of common diseases and health conditions. Application of this knowledge to identifying and understanding modern challenges of keeping horses in captivity and working with them.

APBI 322 Horticultural Techniques (3)

(revised) An introduction to horticultural practice in an experiential learning format. Plant identification, seeding, propagation, pruning, cultivation media, pesticide application and safety are examined in the context of integrated crop management. An additional fee may be required for the pesticide certification examination. http://wiki.ubc.ca/Course:APBI322 .

APBI 360 Animals and Plants as Components of Agricultural Ecosystems. (3)

(revised). A systems approach is used to investigate the functions and interactions of plants and animals in agricultural systems. Field trips for assessment of existing agroecosystems.    http://wiki.ubc.ca/Course:APBI360 .

APBI 413 – 001 Stress and Coping in Animals (3)

(previously APBI 490 sec 201) How animals respond to various stressors in their lives and the impact on their overall biology, including health. How managing stress on animals (farm, companion, captive wildlife, animals used in research) can improve their health and productivity. http://wiki.ubc.ca/Course:APBI490 .

APBI 416 – 001 Animal Welfare and Conservation Biology (3)

(previously APBI 490 – 003) An evaluation of the humane treatment of individual animals within the structure of conservation biology. Assessment of the attitudes and viewpoints of the role of animal welfare in conservation biology.

APBI 490 – 002 Sustainable Fruit Production: Theory & Applications (3)

(new) An agroecosystems approach to scientific and practical aspects of sustainable production of selected major temperate-zone berry, wine grape and tree fruit crops. Plant growth and morphology, post-harvest fruit quality and key pests/diseases. http://wiki.ubc.ca/Course:APBI490/Section_002 .

 

APBI 490 – 006 Belowground Forest Ecosystems (3)

(new) Syntheses of the roles that interactions between aboveground and belowground communities play in regulating the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems, and their responses to global change. Main topic areas; discussion and demonstration of molecular tools and stable isotope methods to identify and study the linkages between above and below-ground organisms. Four key topics: 1. Biotic interactions in the soil, 2. Plant community effects, 3. The role of aboveground consumers, 4. The influence of species gains and losses.

APBI 490 – 99C (Distance Ed) Aquaculture and the Environment (3)

(new) Issues that surround culture of aquatic animals. Introduce students to some of the interactions that take place between aquaculture and the environment with relevant principles, concepts and tools. Students will explore current issues in aquaculture and investigate their implications. Explore and compare systems, species, production methods and environments, as well as ecological and sociological aspects of aquaculture.

APBI 442 – 001 Grapevine and Berry Crop Biology (3)

(new) (previously APBI 490 sec 101) Grapevine genetics, morphology, and physiology and major biological features of other important berry crops for British Columbia such as blueberry, cranberry, and raspberry. Credit will be granted for only one of APBI 442 or PLNT 542.

Want more info? Check out the LFS Courses page to see if a course outline is available!

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Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition – November 2015

Posted on June 18, 2015 by nlim20

Exciting animal welfare opportunity for undergraduate students!

Would you like the chance to represent UBC and learn more about animal welfare issues?

We’re inviting applications for the UBC team to participate in the annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition, this year to be held in November at Ohio State University. We are looking for undergrads who are passionate about animal welfare to become part of this team!

You can do this just for fun, or as a directed studies (APBI 497) course. Either way, it’s a great way to immerse yourself in the world of animal welfare, develop communication and critical thinking skills, and meet people working in the field.

This is a great opportunity for students who have taken APBI 314 and/or 315, or have relevant background experience with animal welfare and management.

If you’re interested in participating, contact Christine Sumner, clsumner01@gmail.com, or Becky Meagher, becky.meagher@gmail.com .

In the meantime, for more information, check out the Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest web page at http://www.awjac.org/ .

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BCSPCA Wildife-In-Focus Photo Contest – July 1 to Sept 30, 2015

Posted on June 12, 2015 by nlim20

Help the BCSPCA’s Wild ARC raise awareness and funds for rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife.

Submit your photos of BC wild animals in two categories: Backyard Habitats or Wild Settings. Contest runs July 1 to September 30 and is open to all BC residents age 14 or older. For details, please visit their website: spca.bc.ca/wildlife-in-focus or email contest@wildarc.com.

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Association of Professional Biology Scholarships – deadline July 31

Posted on June 10, 2015 by nlim20

Association of Professional Biology Scholarships

The Association of Professional Biology is currently accepting applications for their scholarships! If you will be enrolled in an academic program, similar to those in the College membership guidelines, that leads to a degree or diploma that will be used toward a practicing biology professional, you may be eligible. 

For eligibility requirements and how to apply, please review their website at https://professionalbiology.com/membership-benefits/scholarships. Applications are due July 31 of the year in which the student will be starting her/his second year (diploma) third or fourth year (degree) or entering/continuing a post-graduate program.

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Registration Tips!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by nlim20

Here are some tips to help you with your registration as a LFS student!

    • Register as soon as your assigned date/time opens. Courses will fill up quickly
    • Register for Term 1 (Sept – Dec) and Term 2 (Jan – Apr) courses
    • If a course is full, keep checking the Course Schedule. Seat availability can change daily.
    • If you are on a waitlist, keep checking your Student Service Centre to see if you have been switched into the corresponding section – students may not be notified of their registration so it’s your responsibility to check!
    • Create multiple worklists. If the section you want is full, try another section or try to rearrange your timetable to accommodate all of your courses.
    • Check your registration status before your date/time opens – ensure you have paid your deposit, there are no advising blocks, financial holds, etc.

Registration period is a very busy time in our office – our response time will be slower, so please be patient. Whether you email or call us, we will get back to you within a reasonable timeframe. Please refrain from using multiple methods of contacting us (i.e., email and phone and visit).

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How do I register?

Posted on June 9, 2015 by nlim20

Wondering how to actually register for your courses? Check out these great video tutorials for help with creating your worklist, registering for courses, and navigating your course schedule. 

We strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the registration system before your registration opens. 

How to: Navigate the Worklist 

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How to: Register for Courses

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How to: Navigate the Course Schedule

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You can also find links to these videos on the Course Schedule or on the home page after logging in to your Student Service Centre. 

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Registration Glossary

Posted on June 9, 2015 by nlim20

Don’t know what some of the terms on the Course Schedule mean? Sometimes we don’t either! Here are some common words to help you navigate your registration: 

  • Blocked – For LFS courses, this is usually for a reason! Most likely we have blocked registration into this course because it is full and there is a waitlist. Please register for the waitlist. Sometimes, the course requires special approval (e.g. Directed Studies, Career Internship, Undergrad Thesis/Essay, etc.). Please contact LFS Student Services.  
  • Unreleased – the section is not open for registration at this time, but may be opened depending on enrollment demand and/or instructor availability.
  • Cancelled – the section is no longer offered
  • Restricted – only restricted seats exist or remain available. Such restrictions could include year, faculty, program or grade. In some case a portion of the seats are reserved so that students who require this course to complete their program can register. In other cases, an entire course is restricted because students can only take it if they are in a specific program. Please read the Restrictions carefully to see if you meet the requirements.
  • STT -A Standard Timetable (STT) is a pre-planned timetable that incorporates most of the courses required for a program. The Faculty of Land and Food Systems does not use STT. Some courses reserve certain seats for STT students; other students are not permitted to register in these spots.
  • Prerequisite – A prerequisite is a course that the student must have completed prior to registering for the selected course. Course descriptions show prerequisites where applicable.
  • Corequisite – A corequisite is a course that the student must take prior to or concurrently with the selected course. Course descriptions show corequisites where applicable.
  • Waitlist – If all sections of a course that fit your schedule are full, you should register for a waitlist section if one is available. 

For a full glossary, check out the UBC Course Schedule!

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I notice an “Advising Block” or “Advising Required” on my registration status. What does that mean?

Posted on June 9, 2015 by nlim20

An advising block is a block placed on a student’s registration which will prevent them from registering, even after their registration date/time, until they have contacted our office to have it lifted.

An advising required is not a block – you will still be able to register for courses when your date/time opens but the student still needs to contact our office.

We usually place an advising block/requirement after Sessional Evaluations and only if we need you to get in touch with us; usually it is to discuss academic advising or course planning with you – nothing scary!

You can see if you have an “advising block” or “advising required” on your registration on your SSC. If you do, please contact our office ASAP, preferably before your registration date/time opens, and we’ll help you!

 

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When I test my registration, I get warnings saying I do not meet prerequisites…but I do!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by nlim20

With worklists, you can “test” your registration prior to your registration date/time. Many courses will have prerequisites and say “Restricted” on the UBC Course Schedule. Just because it says “restricted”, it doesn’t mean it is restricted to you – it means there is a restriction to the course. It’s up to the student to check if they meet the restriction(s) and/or prerequisites or not.

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In the example above, the student is receiving a warning that says they do not meet the prerequisite(s) for the course. Generally, it’s simply just a warning to remind students to check that they are indeed eligible for the course. If you are, you can ignore the error – when your date/time opens, you should be able to register yourself into the course, seats permitting. There is no need to contact the faculty or department advisor regarding registration, despite the error message above.

However, if you do not meet the course restrictions/prerequisites and the warning pops up, you will not be able to register yourself into the course.

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If I don’t meet a course prerequisite/corequisite, can I still take the course?

Posted on June 9, 2015 by nlim20

No.

A prerequisite is a course that the student must have completed prior to registering for the selected course. 

A corequisite is a course that the student must take prior to or concurrently with the selected course. Course descriptions show prerequisite/corequisites where applicable.

These requirements are there for a reason and most likely needed for you to succeed in the course in question. If you do not meet the course requirements, you are not eligible for the course.

 

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