Applied Vegetative Reclamation
EXERM 4265 is offered this winter:
This course will cover revegetation standards, practices, and commonly used methods to re-establish native plant communities as part of the reclamation process for disturbed sites on public lands of Alberta. Topics will also include planning, species selection and sourcing native plant material, site preparation and establishment methods, maintenance, monitoring, and criteria for success. Plant identification of native plants, weeds, and invasive species will also be introduced.
Course at a glance
- In-class, lecture-based course with group work and case study review; hands-on plant identification component.
- Aimed at individuals transitioning into the environmental field, as well as mid-level professionals in sectors involving environmental aspects, this course will also be of value to agrologists, biologists, engineers, industrial managers, foresters, technologists, and others who wish to update their skills and knowledge in this area.
- Recognized by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) as a senior agrology course related to entrance into the profession and to augment core knowledge requirements related to a practice area.
- This course may be recognized as educational or continuing professional development credits by ECO Canada, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), the College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF), and the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta (ASET).
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Be familiar with regulations governing revegetation in Alberta.
- Understand the processes involved in selecting and sourcing plant material for revegetation projects.
- Understand the steps and requirements for site preparation and plant establishment.
- Be familiar with revegetated site maintenance concepts.
- Sufficiently understand vegetation monitoring requirements for reclamation certification.
- Have an introductory knowledge of plant taxonomy and plant identification.
Offered:
Take note:
- Bring a loupe or hand lens for the plant identification component of the course.
- Assessment may include post-course work to be completed through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
Feb 14, 2022Feb 18, 2022
Feb 14Feb 16
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
Feb 17Feb 18
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
Online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
Learning combines in-person and online activities. Students meet face-to-face on pre-scheduled in-person classes, but also engage in online learning through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.format details
Be sure to refer to your course schedule to learn more about when the class meets in person and when you’ll be completing work online.
Classes take place at DIST EDUC.
Your Instructor
Ann SmreciuID: ann-smreciu
Class info
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This class is a combination of online synchronous learning and in-person lab work. The mandatory lab work component will take place on Feb 17 and 18. For the real-time online sessions, a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset) is required. More information will be sent to your ualberta.ca email before the first day of class. To start your online learning experience at the Faculty of Extension, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/elearning.
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Open for registration until February 14, 2022. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts. Refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- Bring a loupe or hand lens for the plant identification component of the course.
- Assessment may include post-course work to be completed through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
Currently counts towards
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└ core course
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
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New course schedules are released each June and November.