Course Overview
This course is the second of a two-course series, designed to provide students with hands-on training and application of field techniques used to conduct assessments supporting restoration methods, related to variety of ecosystem types, with a continued emphasis on field safety. Modules included in the class may vary among years and will depend on the season they are conducted in. Modules may include (but are not limited to) assessments in areas such as water quality, stream flow, fish and fish habitat, benthic macroinvertebrates, vegetation, and installation and stability assessments of in-stream wood structures. Each module will focus on proper maintenance and use of survey equipment essential to obtaining accurate results, as well as proper interpretation of field survey results. Each term, several modules will be provided to students, of which there will be required modules and others offered as a selection. Students will complete a minimum number of modules to complete the course
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance into the Ecological Restoration degree program or by departmental approval.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$628.13
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create and implement a safety plan that is tailored to a specific field site and type of assessment.
- Design a variety of field assessments, emphasizing safety and standard operating procedures.
- Apply proper use and maintenance of field survey equipment essential to obtaining accurate results.
- Create and maintain proper documentation of field survey results.
- Evaluate results of field sampling with an emphasis on assessing ecosystem health and identifying potential stressors.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Field Skills for Ecological Restoration 2 (RENR 7026) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Ecological Restoration
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of RENR 7026 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93350
Dates
Jan 04 - Apr 21 Loading
- CRN 93350
- $628.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 - Apr 21 | Wed | 08:30 - 10:20 | Burnaby SE04 Rm. 106 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Dave Harper
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- This course is reserved for the BSc in Ecological Restoration program. For registration, please contact Anita Lai at anita_lai@bcit.ca or 604-432-8465.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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