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Undergraduate Involvement
Are you an undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati interested in getting involved with the UC Field Center? Check out recent courses and projects held at the Field Center!
Courses
Capstone Projects
Undergraduate Courses
Wild Flowers and Trees of Ohio (BIOL1009C)
TuTh 10:00am-1:30pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm; 5/06/2024 - 5/26/2024
Description: This field study course, designed for non-science majors, offers students the opportunity to learn about the anatomy of plants, the identification of different types of plants, plant evolution, and about the characteristics of different plant families. Through active learning, students will come to appreciate the natural history of this region.
Hops and Hemps
Description: More info coming soon!
Ornithology (BIOL 3012C)
TuTh 8:00am-1:00pm; 6/3/2025 - 7/02/2025
Description: The scientific study of birds has driven and continues to drive key innovations in biology and conservation. Ornithology (BIOL 3012C), an upper level field course for biology majors, will explore bird biology with detailed lectures and interactive field labs. Lectures will focus on avian morphology, physiology, evolution, systematics, ecology and conservation. Field labs will provide students with practical knowledge of the local avifauna and will focus on relevant methods used in modern ornithology. During lab, students will identify local birds by sight and sound, classify birds to order level using prepared study skins, conduct mark-recapture studies of wild birds, estimate population size of birds, and assess habitat quality.
Environmental Field Techniques (BIOL 3011C)
MW 9:00am-1:00pm; 6/02/2025 - 7/02/2025
Description: This course focuses on ecological research techniques with the goal of providing students a hands-on experience in planning and conducting scientific research using modern and traditional methods in a natural, field-based setting. Students conduct studies on plant and animal systems and gain experience in developing hypotheses, designing field experiments and analyzing results. Students will develop, conduct and analyze the results of a small group project. This course meets at the UC Field Center (Miami Whitewater Forest).
Environmental Studies Capstone (EVST 5011/5012)
5/06/2024 - 8/03/2024
Description: An experiential, service-learning course where students work in interdisciplinary teams to address a specific local issue or project. This requires the application and integration of principles from the various fields that contribute to modern environmental problem-solving. In addition to the service component of this class, students will followup on the professional development aspects of their training that were initiated in the earlier course, Environmental Research and Careers.
Biology Capstone (BIOL 5050)
5/06/2024 - 8/03/2024
Description: This course is designed to be taken in conjunction with another activity through which the student will be able to demonstrate the core competencies of the general education program of the university. These activities may include undergraduate research, appropriate activities within designated capstone courses,or field experiences in biology (by permission).
Interested in taking a non-credited course at the Field Center? Let us know by filling out our contact form!
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