AESP (IEP) 200 Field Trip Study is delivered during the 4th semester of the IEPT program. The field trip provides an opportunity for students to observe current environmental management practices, ecosystems and resource management issues in other regions of the province. Students will be actively involved in trip planning and will be presented with opportunities to develop communication skills and professionalism. This course is available only to students registered in the second year of the IEP Program. Students may be required to pay for accommodation and meals during the trip.
Prerequisites: IEP 277, IEP 276
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 1 |
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| Total Credits | 1.00 |
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| Total Hours | 32 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 32 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- draw complementary connections between concepts covered in the curriculum and real- world situations in environmental management practices, ecosystem and resource management issues in other regions of the province. Examples of specific management practices include but are not limited to environmental protection, environmental restoration, environmental planning, sustainability, Traditional First Nations Ecological Knowledge, public policy, solid and liquid waste management, water and air pollution control, mass balance studies, applications of GIS, applications of hydrology and hydrogeology, renewable energy, public health and environmental inspection and career opportunities for IEPT graduates;
- identify options for career pathways;
- further developed critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills;
- work with classmates collaboratively to organize and implement the field trip and enriched their team skills;
- demonstrate punctuality, attendance and interest; and
- communicate professionally with peers, faculty, research and community members.
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.