Forest Field Skills Camp
Biology · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Spring Only, Even Year
Hard to catch. Runs in even-numbered years only, next in 2026. Miss it and the following chance is 2028.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where BIOL-2401 counts
Required by 4 programs:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This intensive two-week field course is mandatory for students in the Forest Ecology program and is designed to give students field survival and basic forestry skills. Topics include bush camp construction; safe use of boats, ATVs, and chain saws; and basic bush survival skills. Students also learn how to correctly use topographical maps, compasses, air photos, GIS maps and other forestry equipment.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ENV-2401.
Cross-listed
ENV-2401(1).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.