- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Develop practical plant identification skills in this field-based course focused on native plant species of BC. Through hands-on experience at three different field sites, you'll learn to use field guides, understand scientific names, and apply botanical terminology to confidently identify 40+ common plants (conifers, broadleaf trees, shrubs, ferns, and herbs) in their natural habitats. This 18-hour course is perfect for environmental professionals, students in natural sciences/resource management/forestry/ecological restoration, and anyone with a passion for nature. Transportation to field sites is the responsibility of the student.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$577.81
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify 40+ unique plants native British Columbia including conifer and broadleaf trees, shrubs, ferns, and herbs.
- Use botanical terms to describe identifying characteristics visible in all seasons.
- Recognize site-specific environmental characteristics that influence species presence.
- Build familiarity with both common and scientific nomenclature.
- Recognize plant family and genus similarities.
- Effectively use a field guide in plant identification.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of RENR 1020 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70018
Dates
May 09 - May 30 Loading
- CRN 70018
- $577.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course offers 18 hours of hands-on skills development in the field at three different field sites in the Lower Mainland. Saturday, May 10 (10:00-16:00 (BCIT Campus) Saturday, May 24 (10:00-16:00 Woodlot (Maple Ridge) Saturday, May 31 (10:00-16:00 Woodlot TBD No class on May 17 due to stat holiday. For more information, please contact giti_abouhamzeh@bcit.ca
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.