RFW 255 RFW Field School is a two-week course in the spring where students learn and apply field-related skills directly in activities related to the recreation, fish and wildlife professional areas. Activities include canoeing, navigation, fish habitat surveys, habitat enhancement, wildlife survey, ATV safety, and trail work. Students who successfully complete the canoeing section will receive certification. Students who successfully complete the optional electrofishing section will also receive certification. The intention is to cover skills and learning objectives that do not fit well into a regular semester schedule. In addition, many of the activities are intended to prepare students for RFW 200 - Fall Field Study, and for summer employment.
Prerequisites: Admission to the second year of the RFW program.
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 | 2 |
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| Total Credits | 2.00 |
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| Total Hours | 64 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 32 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 32 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- demonstrate the skills to achieve the RCABC Basic Lakewater Tandem Paddler certification;
- navigate competently using a map, compass, and GPS;
- describe some field techniques used in wildlife and fisheries management;
- demonstrate a variety of skills required by typical technicians such as radio use, ATV use, and job safety analysis;
- apply safe and effective electrofising practices (optional);
- demonstrate advanced canoeing skills (optional);
- participate in a trail project which may involve development, construction, and maintenance; and
- work professionally, safely and efficiently in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.
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.