Module 29

University of Western Ontario
Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology

Course Title : ALPINE ECOLOGY
Instructor(s) :

Dr. Jack Millar (contact person)         Ph. 519 661 2111 ext 81322
Department of  Biology                      Fax 519 661 3935
The University of Western Ontario            
London, Ontario N6A 5B7

Co-instructor  Nikhil Lobo, UWO                

Date(s) :

Friday, August 20 to Saturday, September 4, 2010
Location : Biogeosciences Institute, Barrier Lake Field Station, Univ. Calgary
Cost :

Approximately $1200.00 ( cost of vehicles rentals not yet known).
Excludes travel to and from Calgary. Includes room and board at the Barrier Lake Field Station and all local transportation from Calgary
Prerequisites : Two courses in Biology
Description :

The flora and fauna of subalpine and alpine environments.  Activities will include several day visits to different alpine areas as well as insect collecting and small mammal trapping in a number of specific habitats.  Comparisons over elevational gradients and adaptations to alpine environments will be emphasized.  Students will do an independent field project involving data collection during the final week of the course, with the final report submitted 4 weeks after the course.

Note:    This course requires considerable travel on foot. You will be required to be on your feet, walking on rough terrain, in all weather, all day long. If you can’t handle this, please don’t sign up!  
Suitable footwear is required.
Enrollment : 12 students
Evaluation :

Based on field work   20%
Mid-course exam        40%
Final Report                40%
Assignment(s) : Field Project Report to be submitted by October 4, 2010
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