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The following section lists special courses and programs offered in the summer by various departments of the Faculty of Science. For a complete list of summer course offerings, please refer to the Minerva Class Schedule.
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.
Relevant to agriculture, forestry, fisheries and conservation of natural resources. Field component taught at the University's Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados, for two weeks in early May. The course is organized in a series of small-group field projects of 2-3 days each. Interested students should check the course website, attend the full information session and fill out an application form.
Biology of marine mammals with special emphasis on seals and whales of the Bay of Fundy. Taught at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrews, N.B., for two weeks in August. The course combines lectures, laboratory exercises, field trips, and individual projects.
Terrestrial vertebrate fossils (i.e. dinosaurs, crocodiles and other reptiles) and palaeocommunity analysis, including practical training with fossil identification, mapping, collecting, and stratigraphic interpretation.
Note: The logistics for EPSC 231 are planned according to the number of participants confirmed with the instructor before January 31. We cannot accept later registrants. Withdrawals must be justified with a documented reason. Students who completed EPSC 240 are eligible but must request a permit to register from jeanne.paquette@mcgill.ca or christie.rowe@mcgill.ca.
Course List
Course
Title
Credits
EPSC 331
Field School 2.
3
Field School 2.
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.
Two week field studies in selected branches of the geosciences.
Note: The logistics for EPSC 331 is planned according to the number of participants confirmed with the instructor by December 31. We cannot accept later registrants. Withdrawals must be justified with a documented reason.
Course List
Course
Title
Credits
EPSC 341
Field School 3.
3
Field School 3.
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.
Two week field studies in selected branches of the geosciences to examine processes in geology.
Note: The logistics for EPSC 341 are planned according to the number of participants confirmed with the instructor by December 31. We cannot accept later registrants. Withdrawals must be justified with a documented reason.
Geography
The following off-campus field course is offered during the summer:
Course List
Course
Title
Credits
GEOG 495
Field Studies - Physical Geography.
3
Field Studies - Physical Geography.
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.
Field research projects in physical geography. Held locally in Monteregian or Eastern Township regions. The course is organised around field projects designed to formulate and test scientific hypotheses in a physical geography discipline. May Summer session.
