Module 10

University of Western Ontario
Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology

Course Title : Adirondack Forest Ecology
Instructor(s) :

Dr. Ben Rubin                                                  ph. 519-661-2111 ext 87475
Dept of Biology                                               fax. 519-661-3935
The University of Western Ontario               
London, ON N6A 5B7
Date(s) : Monday 10 May – Monday 24 May, 2010
Location : Adirondack Ecological Center, Newcomb, NY, USA
Cost :

$700
Includes transportation (from and returning to London, ON), lodging and all meals except for departure and return days.
Prerequisites :

2 courses in Biology

Valid travel documents for entering the US and returning to Canada (This definitely includes a passport and may include a Visa depending on your Country of citizenship).

Proof of supplementary medical insurance for travel to the US
Description :

The ecology of forest environments within the Adirondack Park, including boreal, northern hardwood, upland and lowland communities.  The course will focus on the ecology of these forests in a broad sense, including exploration of the natural and human influences on the forest structure and community composition.  Themes emphisized in the course will include ways in which the ecology of the Adirondacks is unique or typical of other places in North America.    Students will keep a field journal and conduct an indpendent project including data collection during second week of the course with a final report to be completed 4 weeks after the course.

Note: This course requires considerable travel on foot in rough terrain.  Weather in the Adirondacks in May can be mild or severe, including the possibility of cold temperatures, rain or even snow.  If you wish to avoid these conditions please do not sign up for this course.
Enrollment : 10 students
Evaluation :

Participation during course    10%
Mid-course exam                    20%
Field data collection               20%
Field Journal                            20%
Final Report                            30%
Assignment(s) : Field Journal and Final Report to be submitted by 21 June 2010.
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