by Brett Eaton, Greg Henry, Michele Koppes and Ian McKendry - This course introduces you to basic methods of field work in biogeosciences, including mapping and surveying, field sampling, instrumentation, electronic data acquisition, and approaches to the design and implementation of field research projects.

There is one lecture during term following the midterm break and a 7 day field camp. The field camp will be at the Barrier Lake Research Station at Kananaskis (University of Calgary) from May 8 to May 15, 2013. Transportation once at the camp and meals will be included in the course fee.

Photo Gallery from Field Camp 2008.

 All dates and topics might be still subject to change.

Photo: Balloon tracking in GEOB 309.
 

Course outline

Term 2 2012-2013

Preparation Labs

Friday 2-4 pm
Geography Room 201

Field camp

May 8 to May 15, 2013
Barrier Lake Research Station
Kananaskis, AB

Fees

Special fees are required.

Safety

Note that a safety policy applies to all participants of the field camp. Make sure your are aware of alpine saftey issues.

Course evaluation

Please read details and information on course evalauation procedures.

Additional Resources

Barrier Lake field station student package.
Weather and Climate in the field camp area.
Bibliography of the field camp area.

Instructors

Brett Eaton (BE)
Department of Geography
143 - 1984 West Mall
brett.eaton@ubc.ca
604-822-2257

Greg Henry (GH)
Department of Geography
231 - 1984 West Mall
ghenry@ubc.ca
604-822-2985

Michele Koppes (MK)
Department of Geography
141 - 1984 West Mall
michele.koppes@ubc.ca
604-822-4896

Ian McKendry (IM)
Department of Geography
234 - 1984 West Mall
ian@geog.ubc.ca
604-822-2900

Teaching Assistant

Jason Leach
Department of Geography
210G - 1984 West Mall
jason.leach@geog.ubc.ca