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APBI 417: Production and Postharvest Physiology of Vegetable Crops

Interested in Vegetables and their Postharvest Physiology APBI 417 (4 cr) is the course for you In this course you will learn about the Origin, history, morphology, nutritional value, growth and development, production, and post-harvest physiology of major vegetable crops. … Continue reading

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2015W APBI 496 Applied Animal Biology practicum placements available – deadline Aug 19/2015

Eleven APBI 496 Practicum in Applied Animal Biology positions are now open for student applications for fall term – 4 positions are 6 credits (3 days a week, Sept-Dec) and 7 positions are 3 credits (3 days a week, Sept-Oct). … Continue reading

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Soil Carbon Symposium and Field Trip – Sept 25-26

The UBC Soil Water & Sustainability Group, in partnership with the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS), are hosting a symposium and field trip on Soil Carbon on September 25-26 at the UBC Botanical Garden. Part of the 2015 … Continue reading

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New/Revised APBI Courses for 2015W

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 … Continue reading

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Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging Competition – November 2015

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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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Association of Professional Biology Scholarships – deadline July 31

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 … Continue reading

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LFS Research Café – Maja Krzic – June 25, 2015

LFS Research Café – Maja Krzic – June 25, 2015 Come celebrate International Year of Soils as Professor Maja Krzic of our Soil Science Group presents on Flexible Learning + Soil Science: How We Use Technology to Engage Students. Thursday, June … Continue reading

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Summer 2015 APBI 496 practicum sites still available – deadlines May 1 & 15, 2015

April 24th Placement Update: BC SPCA Wild ARC – all positions now closed Vancouver Aquarium MMR – all positions now closed  There are still placements available for: Wildlife Rescue Association – May 1st deadline for July-Aug placement BC SPCA Charlie’s … Continue reading

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APBI 428 offered in 2015 Summer Session

Due to popular demand, Distance Ed course  APBI 428 Integrated Pest Management being offered in summer 2015. Go to http://bit.ly/1HgT2MX for details.

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