[ECOLOG-L] 2019 Arctic Alaska Ecosystems lecture & field course
Hello: Would you please send our announcement below to the ecolog listserv? Thank you, Amy 2019 Field Course in Arctic Alaska Ecosystems (BIOL F467, 3 credits) University of Alaska Fairbanks Spring Lectures (in Fairbanks or via distance ed): Mondays 10 am-12 pm, March 18-April 28 Summer Field Excursion (departing from Fairbanks, Alaska): June 13-30 Registration open November 26 - January 25 Not a UAF student? Apply to register as a nondegree student <https://uaonline.alaska.edu/banprod/owa/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=bmenu.P_TakeAClass>The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) announces a course in Arctic Alaska Ecosystems that includes 7 classroom lectures (Mar 18-Apr 28) and a 17-day field excursion (Jun 13-30) to the Brooks Range and Alaska’s North Slope. The 3-credit course is designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in Arctic biology and ecology. Spring Lecture Series The class begins with 7 weekly lectures in March and April, available face-to-face on the UAF campus or via distance learning. Students will gain a basic academic knowledge of North America Arctic systems including permafrost and patterned ground, soils, macro- and micro-climate influences, typical habitats and plant communities, succession patterns, plant adaptations, paleo-history of the Arctic, plant production, and energy flow in Arctic systems. June Field Course Then on June 13, students gather in Fairbanks to start the field portion of the course. After 2 days of classroom instruction and local field trips in the Fairbanks area, they embark on a 13-day field excursion to Alaska's North Slope. The class will travel along the latitudinal transect from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, which traverses boreal forest, alpine, and Arctic biomes. Students will undertake an independent research project of their choosing. The course wraps up with 2 days for student presentations in Fairbanks. Eleven days will be spent camping at different locations along the route. We will also stay 2 nights at Toolik Field Station, a world-renowned Arctic research station. Guest instructors will discuss Arctic ecology, permafrost, life in Arctic communities, and environmental issues related to oilfield development and other aspects of Arctic social-ecological systems. During the field excursion students will learn methods of vegetation sampling including the Braun-Blanquet approach to plot sampling, and line and quadrat point sampling methods. They will learn to recognize approximately 160 common species of plants from the boreal, alpine, and arctic regions of Alaska, and gain knowledge of the linkages between plant communities and key environmental factors, including snow and permafrost, soil chemistry, bedrock and surficial geology, glacial history, and landscape age. The cost of transportation and meals during the field excursion is included in the course fee, as well as lodging at Toolik Field Station and on UAF’s campus before and after the field trip. (Students are responsible for meals during the 4-day campus portion of the field course.) Students will need to bring all-weather clothing including winter jackets and rubber boots, and a warm sleeping bag. Expedition tents will be provided. More Information Cost for tuition & fees: $1,848 (+ $15 distance ed fee). Other university fees may apply. The course is limited to 10 students. Prerequisites: BIOL 115 & 116, or equivalent introductory physical science course intended for science majors in biology, geology or geography, or instructor approval . More information: www.geobotany.uaf.edu/teaching/biol467 On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ <http://www.facebook.com/arcticvegetationfieldcourse>arcticalaskaecosystems <http://www.facebook.com/arcticalaskaecosystems> Registration info: www.uaf.edu/register <https://www.uaf.edu/register/index.php> Course Finder: www.uaf.edu/coursefinder (Search for BIOL F467 Ecosystems of Alaska) --- The Alaska Geobotany Center at the Institute for Arctic Biology at UAF is dedicated to understanding northern ecosystems and Arctic land-use conservation issues through the use of geographic information systems, remote sensing, field experiments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Educating and training students in Arctic vegetation field skills and analysis is a key part of its mission. Recent research has focused on the effects of infrastructure and climate change on landscape and permafrost in Alaska and Russia. Learn more at www.geobotany.org. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. UAF is an AA/EO employer <https://www.uaf.edu/oeo/civil-rights/aa-eo/> and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual. -- *Amy Breen, Ph.D.* University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center Scenarios Network for Alaska and Arctic Planning e-mail: albr...@alaska.edu | phone: 907-750-1311
[ECOLOG-L] Summer field course in Arctic Alaska Environmental Change - please share
Summer 2016 Field Course Arctic Alaska Environmental Change University of Alaska Fairbanks 1-15 June 2016 Registration begins: 29 February 2016 For more information and to register, please go to: http://www.uaf.edu/summer/arcticveg The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) announces a 15-day summer course entitled "Arctic Alaska Environmental Change." Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in Arctic environmental change, the 3-credit course will be held 1-15 June 2016. The class includes 2 days of classroom instruction and local field trips in the Fairbanks area, an 11-day field excursion to Alaska's North Slope, and 2 days for student presentations and local field trips at the end. The field excursion will have a strong emphasis on Arctic environments, local people, and field sampling. Students will learn about Arctic vegetation, soils, landforms, permafrost, geology, wildlife, and land-use. The class will travel along the latitudinal transect from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, which traverses boreal forest, alpine, and Arctic biomes. Students will undertake an independent research project of their choosing. Nine days will be spent camping at different locations along the route. We will also stay two nights at Toolik Field Station, a world-renowned Arctic research station. Guest instructors will discuss Arctic ecology, permafrost, life in Arctic communities, and environmental issues related to oilfield development and other aspects of Arctic social- ecological systems. The cost of transportation and meals during the field excursion is included in the course fee, as well as two nights lodging at Toolik Field Station and up to six nights campus dorm housing. (Students are responsible for meals during the four-day campus portion of the course.) Students will need to bring all-weather clothing including winter jackets and rubber boots, and a warm sleeping bag. Expedition tents will be provided. The course is limited to 12 undergraduate and/or graduate students. To register, please follow the specific instructions for this course at: http://www.uaf.edu/summer/arcticveg. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required by 15 April 2016. The balance of the course payment is due 15 May 2016. International students must submit an International Student Summer Application and supporting documents by 15 March 2016 (see www.uaf.edu/summer/students/international). A $2,000 scholarship is available for one Alaska Native student or an indigenous student from a circumpolar nation. To apply for the scholarship, submit a one-page letter to Prof. D.A. Walker (dawal...@alaska.edu) about how this course would advance your interest in Arctic science.
[ECOLOG-L] 2015 Arctic Alaska Environmental Change field course
*An exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in Arctic environmental change through the University of Alaska Fairbanks* This 21-day course includes three days of classroom instruction and local field trips in the Fairbanks area, a 15-day field excursion to Alaska's North Slope, and 3 days for student presentations and local field trips at the end. The field excursion will have a strong emphasis on Arctic environments, local people, and field sampling. Students will learn about Arctic vegetation, soils, landforms, permafrost, geology, wildlife, and land-use. We will travel along the latitudinal transect from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, which traverses boreal forest, alpine, and Arctic biomes. Students will undertake an independent research project of their choosing. Twelve days will be spent camping at different locations along the route. We will also stay at Toolik Field Station, a world-renowned Arctic research station. Guest instructors will discuss Arctic ecology, permafrost, life in Arctic communities, and environmental issues related to oilfield development and other aspects of Arctic social-ecological systems. The cost of meals, lodging and travel between the field sites is included in the course fee. Students will need to bring all-weather clothing including winter jackets and rubber boots, and a warm sleeping bag. Expedition tents will be provided. The course is limited to 15 undergraduate and/or graduate students. Registration begins 23 February 2015. International students must apply by 15 March 2015 and meet University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions’ guidelines for attending school in the United States. Scholarship available for an Alaska Native student with an interest in biology. For further information, please see: *www.uaf.edu/summer/arcticveg* <http://www.uaf.edu/summer/arcticveg> -- Amy Breen, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor International Arctic Research Center Scenarios Network for Alaska & Arctic Planning University of Alaska Fairbanks http://www.snap.uaf.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Arctic Alaska Environmental Change Field Course, June 2014
An exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in Arctic environmental change. During this 16-day field excursion to Alaska's North Slope from June 6-21 2014, students will learn about Arctic vegetation, soils, landforms, permafrost, geology, wildlife and land-use along the incredible transect from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, which traverses boreal forest, alpine, and Arctic biomes. Plant species and vegetation will be studied in the context of environmental gradients and methods for vegetation sampling and description will be taught. Students will undertake an independent research project of their choosing. Ten days will be spent camping at different locations along the route. We will also stay at Toolik Field Station, a world-renowned Arctic research station. Guest instructors will discuss Arctic ecology and landscape features in greater detail at key points along the travel route. The cost of meals, lodging and travel between the field sites is included in the course fee. Students will need to bring all-weather clothing including winter jackets and rubber boots, a warm sleeping bag, and a tent. Registration begins February 24, 2014. To register, please visit: www.uaf.edu/summer/registration Scholarships are available. To attend the course, international students must apply by March 15, 2014 and meet Summer Sessions guidelines for attending school in the United States. Visa and related document fees for entry into the U.S. are the responsibility of the student. Apply here. For further information, please see: www.uaf.edu/summer/arcticveg http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/teaching/biol495/
[ECOLOG-L] 2013 Arctic Vegetation Ecology: Northern Alaska Field Course
Summer Course Announcement 2013 Arctic Vegetation Ecology: Northern Alaska Field Course University of Alaska Fairbanks June 6-23, 2013 For questions, please contact: Skip Walker Email: *dawal...@alaska.edu* This course will be offered through Summer Sessions at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This 18-day, 3 credit course will be taught at the university campus, Toolik Field Station and remote localities in northern Alaska from June 6-23, 2013. The course is limited to ten finishing undergraduate or graduate students. The cost of meals, lodging and travel between the field sites is included in the course fee. Students are expected to pay for their travel to Fairbanks and meals while in Fairbanks. Students will need to bring all-weather clothing including winter jackets and rubber boots, a warm sleeping bag, and a tent. The excursion will follow the Elliott and Dalton Highways in northern Alaska, focusing on the vegetation and Arctic ecosystems north of the Brooks Rangewith emphasis in the Galbraith, Toolik Lake, Happy Valley, and Prudhoe Bay areas. An interdisciplinary approach will examine vegetation, soils, permafrost, geology, land-use and climate-change issues in a wide variety of habitats and settings along the climate gradient. Students will learn methods of vegetation, soil, and environmental sampling required for vegetation analysis. The course is appropriate for vegetation scientists and botanists, as well as students interested in an overview of the Arctic, its ecosystems, and its role in contemporary discussions of climate change and land-use change. For further information, please go to: *http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/teaching/biol495/* The 2013 Arctic Vegetation Ecology Northern Alaska Field Course (BIOL 495/695), is one of a series of vegetation science courses offered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For more information about the series go to: *http://www.geobotany.uaf.edu/teaching/*. -- Amy Breen, Ph.D. Assistant Research Professor International Arctic Research Center Scenarios Network for Alaska & Arctic Planning University of Alaska Fairbanks http://www.snap.uaf.edu/ phone: (907) 474-6927 fax: (907) 474-7151
