Camosun College
AC-5: Immersive Experience

Environmental Technology Spring Field Semester and Field Camp The Environmental Technology program hosts a field semester for first year students in spring which consists of a series of field courses which culminates in a week-long field camp. Included are sections in safety in the environment, geographic and aquatic field techniques, soils and environmental horticulture. Students also get the chance to visit a first nations cultural centre where the focus is on understanding how traditional knowledge and science come into balance in regards to sustainable resource management. Further experiences include learning about sustainable forestry practices and the fisheries industry. Field Camp focuses on techniques used in forestry, meteorology, fisheries, wildlife management, limnology, and coastal marine assessment. Field camp has moved completely off the grid and uses a solar power generator and solar panel as a charging station for student electronics and as a teaching tool.