RFW 200 Field Trip Study is a course in which second year Recreation, Fish and Wildlife students participate in field-based learning. This extended field trip provides students with opportunities to refine technical field skills in settings that mimic the workplace. Students will be involved in the planning and preparation for this trip and will be provided with opportunities to develop team skills, leadership and professionalism throughout the course.
Prerequisites: ENVR 154, ENVR 160, ENVR 163, and ENVR 170 all with a minimum grade of 60%. Students must have either Level I Flatwater Canoe Certification or a demonstrated competency in a canoe.
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.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 1 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 32 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 32 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Plan and participate in a multi-day backcountry trip
- Implement wilderness ethics
- Mitigate potential risks in the field
- Address outdoor recreation and park management considerations
- Apply common wildlife and aquatics sampling techniques
- Demonstrate safe and professional conduct individually and as part of a team
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course is comprised of field-based, hands-on learning. Students will participate in a five day wilderness
trip which provides learning opportunities that cannot normally be offered through the regular lecture/lab
format.Learning Resources
Required:
See the RFW 200 Moodle site for equipment requirements.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Slocan Lake tripAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Risk assessment assignment | 1, 2, 3, 6 | 20% |
| Navigation assignment | 1, 2, 6 | 20% |
| Outdoor recreation assignment | 4, 6 | 20% |
| Wildlife and aquatics sampling assignments | 5, 6 | 20% |
| Professionalism | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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.