Tag Archives: applied biology

15W Term 2 APBI 412: Belowground Ecosystems

Are you a 4th Year student looking for another course in Term 2? Consider APBI 412: Belowground Ecosystems (previously APBI 490 sec 006)! (3 credits) Concepts, methods, and applications of belowground ecology with emphasis on biotic interactions in soil; roles … Continue reading

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UBC Animal Welfare Judging Team Fundraising – donate by Dec 4, 2015 (deadline extended)

Please help support the University of British Columbia’s team participating at the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Assessment Competition at the Ohio State University! We are a team of nine passionate undergraduate students learning how to assess the physical and psychological health … Continue reading

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Agricultural Institute of Canada Conference, April 2016 – registration opens Nov 2, 2015

SAVE THE DATE! The Agricultural Institute of Canada is excited to announce next year’s conference, AIC 2016 Disseminating Agricultural Research: Bridge the gab between idea and adoption WHEN: Wednesday April 13 and Thursday April 14, 2016 WHERE: Ottawa Marriott Hotel … Continue reading

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Canadian Water Resources Association BC Branch Conference – Nov 18/19, 2015

CRWA BC Branch Conference: Floods, Droughts and Everything in Between November 18 – 19, 2015 Check out the conference website & register: http://cwrabc.ca/conference Student & Young Professional (SYP) PechaKucha Session. Session: The PechaKucha presentation consists of simply showing 20 slides … Continue reading

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Applied Biology presents: Beyond the Classroom – Nov 5, 2015

What: APBI Undergraduate students can learn about opportunities outside the classroom to enhance their academic experience Date: Thursday, November 5, 2015 Time: 5:15 – 7:30pm Location: Agora Cafe in MacMillan Speaker will include: Go Global Exchange, Orchard Garden, Directed Studies/Thesis … Continue reading

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Café Scientifique: Keeping Animals Happy and Healthy – Oct 7, 2015. RSVP required.

Café Scientifique: Keeping Animals Happy and Healthy Join us for ideas, discussion and refreshments as we hear from professionals working in animal behaviour, health and welfare on current issues and how we can improve the lives of animals in our … Continue reading

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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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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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LFS Research Cafe with Professor Dan Weary – April 1, 2015

LFS Research Café, April 1 – Professor Dan Weary The next LFS Research Café will be held on Wednesday, April 1st!  Join us as Professor Dan Weary of our Animal Welfare program presents on “Providing a Good Life for Lab … Continue reading

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