REC 156

Students develop skills to interpret the natural environment of Southwest British Columbia through the application of the principles and concepts of ecology, the identification of flora and fauna, and the interpretation of local ecosystems. A key goal of the course is to increase your awareness, appreciation and curiosity about nature in the field so that your outdoor leadership and guiding skills are enhanced. Contemporary stewardship issues including habitat protection and biodiversity facing Southwest British Columbia are highlighted. The importance of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives is embedded throughout the course content. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>Students develop skills to interpret the natural environment of Southwest British Columbia through the application of the principles and concepts of ecology, the identification of flora and fauna, and the interpretation of local ecosystems. A key goal of the course is to increase your awareness, appreciation and curiosity about nature in the field so that your outdoor leadership and guiding skills are enhanced. Contemporary stewardship issues including habitat protection and biodiversity facing Southwest British Columbia are highlighted. The importance of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives is embedded throughout the course content.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to students in the Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma. This is a nine-week condensed course Mondays 13:00-16:00 and Wednesday 13:00-16:00 from Sep 28 - Nov 27. This course is combined on-campus and off-campus work.<br/><strong>