reef balls have recently been installed to restore marine biodiversity. Two sections; morning section: Date: Thursday, February 7 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Sessions: 1 Code: ASER910 2013S E01 Afteenoon section: Date: Thursday, February 7 Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm Sessions: 1 Code: ASER910 2013S E02
Ross Bay and Gonzales Bay Restoration on the Bay The storm waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca are a threat to the shorelines and bluffs along Ross Bay and Gonzales Bay. Erosion control of these shorelines and the Dallas Road bluffs involves major engineering to install thousands of tons of rock and gravel. Human impacts such as illegal camping also pose challenges. We will be joined by Brian Emmett from Archipelago Marine Research Ltd., who will provide background information about this restoration project. Two sections; morning section: Date: Thursday, February 14 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Sessions: 1 Code: ASER910 2013S E03 Afteenoon section: Date: Thursday, February 14 Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm Sessions: 1 Code: ASER910 2013S E04
Oak Bay Islands Ecological Reserve and Trial Islands Ecological Reserve Restoration on the Bay The islands in the bays around Victoria have populations of several rare and endangered species. Trial Islands have an automated lighthouse and the CFAX radio towers. They also have an assemblage of rare and endangered plant species that is considered to be the most outstanding in British Columbia. Oak Bay Islands Ecological Reserve protects shallow-water marine habitats, nesting seabirds, and rare early spring wildflowers. Efforts are underway to restore these populations. Two sections; morning section: Date: Thursday, February 21 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Sessions: 1 Code: ASER910 2013S E05
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SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENT
Afternoon section: Date: Thursday, February 21 Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm Sessions: 1 Code: ASER910 2013S E06
Individual Courses Space permitting, professionals can register in specific courses without being enrolled in the diploma or certificate programs.
Course Offerings
ÎRESTORATION OF NATURAL
SYSTEMS PROGRAM
Required Courses (offered every year) • Principles and Concepts of Ecological Restoration • Field Study and Practicum in Environmental Restoration (I and II) • Biodiversity and Conservation Biology • Ethical, Legal and Policy Aspects of Environmental Restoration • Selected project in an area of specialization • Final Seminar (non-credit)
This interdisciplinary program has been designed for professionals and others interested in the emerging field of environmental restoration. The program provides the knowledge needed to approach restoration activities in a holistic way that includes communities as well as the biophysical sciences.
Electives (offered every 2–3 years)
The program will appeal to professionals who are working in the areas of:
The rest of your program will be made up of a combination of some of the following electives:
• environmental conservation and restoration • policy formation or planning As well, the courses will be of interest to those who: • need retraining for a career change • want specific information relevant to their work The courses have been designed to meet the needs of professionals and to suit the busy schedules of people who work full time. They are offered in two formats: on-campus immersion courses and distance education.
Options for Study Diploma The diploma option is open to students who have been admitted for credit study at the University of Victoria, and have met the admission requirements of the program. Please call 250-721-8458 for information about applying for credit study. This option requires a minimum of 12 courses equivalent to 18.0 credit units (approximately 470 hours of course work). Courses taken under the diploma option may be transferred toward degree completion. Students may take up to six years to complete the diploma requirements.
Certificate Certificate students must meet admission requirements of the program, but do not have to be accepted for credit study at the University of Victoria. The certificate requires eight courses (312 hours of course work). Participants in this option will be expected to complete assignments which will be graded just as in courses taken for credit in the diploma option. Students may take up to six years to complete the certificate requirements.
• Ecosystems of British Columbia, Canada and the World • Traditional Systems of Land and Resource Management • Ecorestoration Strategies: Case Studies • Forest Restoration and Sustainable Forestry • Mining Reclamation • Urban Restoration and Sustainable Agricultural Systems • Selection and Propagation of Native Plants • Soil Conservation and Restoration • Restoration of Aquatic Systems (freshwater) • Restoration of Aquatic Systems (marine) • Communication and Dispute Resolution in Environmental Restoration • Special Topics in Environmental Restoration (various topics of particular interest, e.g., grassland restoration: identification of grasses, sedges and rushes) • Non-Timber Forest Management and Sustainable Use by Major Forest Zones in BC • Advanced Principles and Concepts of Ecological Restoration Diploma students may also select existing courses offered through the University of Victoria and other academic institutions as electives, in consultation with the academic administrator. A one- or two-term co-op placement option is available for diploma students. For current course offerings, please visit the program website. For more information about the RNS program, please contact: RNS Program Office Phone 250-721-8458 Fax 250-721-8774 Email artssci1@uvic.ca Web www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/ sustainability/programs/
ÎCertificate/diploma options
Distance/online