AESP 200 Field Trip Study

School of Environment and Geomatics

AESP 200 Field Trip Study is delivered during the 4th semester of the IEPT program. The field trip provides an opportunity for students to observe current environmental management practices, ecosystems and resource management issues in other regions of the province. Students will be actively involved in trip planning and will be presented with opportunities to develop communication skills and professionalism. This course is available only to students registered in the second year of the AESP Program. Students may be required to pay for accommodation and meals during the trip.

Prerequisites: AESP 277 and AESP 276 both with a grade of CRG

Accessibility Services Notice

Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – NoBlock Transfer – Yesbctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks1
Total Credits
Total Hours32
Typical hours per week breakdown
Other32

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Draw complementary connections between concepts covered in the curriculum and real- world situations in environmental management practices, ecosystem and resource management issues in other regions of the province. Examples of specific management practices include but are not limited to environmental protection, environmental restoration, environmental planning, sustainability, Traditional First Nations Ecological Knowledge, public policy, solid and liquid waste management, water and air pollution control, mass balance studies, applications of GIS, applications of hydrology and hydrogeology, renewable energy, public health and environmental inspection and career opportunities for IEPT graduates
  2. Identify options for career pathways
  3. Further developed critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills
  4. Work with classmates collaboratively to organize and implement the field trip and enriched their team skills
  5. Demonstrate punctuality, attendance and interest
  6. Communicate professionally with peers, faculty, research and community members

Teaching and Learning Approach

This course will be taught primarily in the field as a project-based learning activity.

Learning Resources

Required: NONE

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. 1. Depart Selkirk College Christina Lake Burrowing Owl Vaseux Lake Camp Naramata

2. 2. Enowkin Center White Lake Astrophysical Observatory Camp Naramata

3. 3. Urban Systems City of Kelowna Planning and Guided Downtown and Waterfront tour Dragon Boats Kelowna Okanagan Lake Hostel

4. 4. Farm tour Drive Home

Assessment

Title Learning Outcomes Value
Task 1: Present field trip highlights in the format of a blog, cartoon, video or press release 1 50%
Task 2: Critically self-reflect on your role in the environmental sector 2 25%
Task 3: Exhibit professional attitudes and behaviours 3 25%
Total 100%

Grading Table

Competency-based Grades

This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.

Grade Description
AAV ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits.
COM COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course
CRG CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course.
NCG NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory.
PCG PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course.

See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.

Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.