Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology

• 14 Universities (including WLU)• 35 – 40 Separate Field Courses in any given year• Locations around Ontario plus New Brunswick,

Manitoba, Alberta, California, Caribbean, Asia• Sessions running through the summer plus tropical

courses in winter

Field Courses for 2009

BI367 Field Botany - Medicinal Plants of Ontario

• 11 – 22 May (Dr. Cotea)

BI391 Field Ecology of Southern Ontario

• 24 May – 6 June (Dr. Woodcock)

BI390 & 392 Field Studies - OUPFB I & II

Structure of a Typical Field Course

• Two weeks of intensive study• First week devoted to instruction, student seminars• Second week, work on independent projects• Written report submitted four weeks after completion

of field work

What does it cost?

•Tuition fees for 0.5 credit (~$530) to WLU•Accommodation and food ($475 – $2200)

•$250 deposit to WLU•balance to host university

•Transportation

http://bioserv2.mcmaster.ca/oupfb

How do I sign up?In mid-December:• See the notice board outside N3032• See OUPFB web site for individual course outlinesIn January:• Download and complete application form• Submit form + $250 deposit to Biology Office

• Submissions begin 12 January 8:30 am• Continue through 4 February 4:30 pm

How Do I Get My Credit?

Register for the appropriate course code in the appropriate term

• BI367 and BI391: Spring term• BI390 and BI392: Spring or Fall

•Modules in May–June: Spring term•Modules in July–August: Fall term

Permission to enroll will be set up on LORIS for you by the Biology Department

Pay your tuition fees to the UniversitySee the Registrar’s Office website for the appropriate

deadlines

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Marine Sciences Courses at Huntsman

• For courses given by Ontario Universities, follow OUPFB instructions

• For courses given by UNB and McGill, apply directly to Huntsman Marine Sciences Centre

• Deadline is 31 March• Follow procedures for letter of permission

(Registrar’s Office webpage)